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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 08-March-1991 #1/91
The Executive Committee mIlt at the Authority office, 5 ShoI8ham Drive,
Downsvil"'w, on Friday, Mar.:h 8, 1991 The Chairman called the mel!ting to
order at. 1(. 00 a m
J?...BESENT Chairman John McGinnis
vice l:hairman Lois Hancey
Membe '"s william Grange,-
Brian Halrison
Don Jacks "n
Emil Kolb
Richard O'Brien
?\~SENT Membe I Ron Moran
MINUTES
1~~ Moved by Don Jackson
Secon,led by Emil Kolb
THAT thl"' Minutes of Meetillg #17/90 be approved
M~..I Moved by Richard O'Brien
1~~ Secon,led by Brian Halrison
THAT Rel~ I!95 of Executive Committee Meeting 117/90, held Februlry 8,
1991, bl"' anr(~nded to read
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THAT tho mEmbership of th.! Indian Line Campground operations Revlew sub-
Committoe comprise two members from the Finance and Administrati'>n AdvisolY
Board; twc' members from I.he Conservation and Related Land Managl~ment
Advisory BC'.lrd, and Brian Harrison as Chairman of the Sub-Committee
TH E AMENDMf,I~T WAS CARRIE[)
THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, W^S CARRIED
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!'l1!ECUTIVE CPMMITTEE MEETItIG #1/91, HELD MARHC 8. 1991
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Mr WilJiaw Granger declaled a conflict, as an employee of the Cl.ty of
North York, in item 17 (h) , and did not participate in discllssion or vote
on this matter
9...QRRESPONDF NCE
ilL..I&j tel_ from Lufthansl German Airlines re Compensation ~()st Luqqaq~
The GenpraJ Manager advis..d receipt of a letter, dated February , , 1991,
from Lufthansa German Airlines, waiving the three months walting period
before !~ett lement of the . laim in respect of D J prince's LuggarJe lost
while tJaVE Lling on Authol ity business The compensation has n.)w been
received arl() the Authority has been reimbursed
l\..QDED AGENI'A ITEMS
!~~ Moved by Brian Harrison
Secon,led by Don Jackson
THAT added .lgenda items 1 - 8 inclusive be accepted for conqiderltion
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE C!>MMITTEE MEETItlG #1/91. HELD MARCH 8. llil
P-1iCTION ..L.: ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 LAND 1\CQUISITION PRo.rECT 1987-1991
Flclod Plain and Cons. rvation Component
Humber River Watersh,.d
-HiI~ llr View Investments Limited
KEY ISSUE
Purchasf' of property locat.ed south of King Road under "Land AcquLsition
Project, 19B? - 1991 - Flllod Plain and Conservation Component - Humber
Ri ver Wil ter !;hed"
F.~ L.......l! Moved by Emil Kolb
Becon.led by william Gl"angeJ"
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RI':COMMENDS THAT 2.768 acres, more Ol" lesn, be
purchased from Harbour Villw Investments Limited, said land being an
irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concflssion 7,
Town of Ca]odon, Regional Municipality of York, consisting of land fronting
on the 90uth side of King Road, east of Bond street in the Bolton area;
THAT the purchase price bn the nominal consideration of $2 00, plus
Vendor's l.qal costs;
THAT, in addition, the Authority is, subject to receipt of 411 nflcessary
approvals, to grant a permanent easement for storm water detention pond
purposes across Authority.owned lands situate on the north side of Old King
Road, to facilitate servining requirements of the owner's remain Lng
property;
THAT tho Authority receivll conveyance of the land required free f.rom
encumbrance, subject to eKisting service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and SOlicitors, be instructed to
comp1eto tho transaction nt the earliest possible date All reanonab1e
expenses incurred incident.al to closing for land transfer tax, lugal cost!!
and disbursf~ments are to he paid;
l\ND FURTHEIl THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorizod and
directed to execute all nllcessary documentation required
CARRIED
BACKGROUND \
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting 13, May 2, 1986, approvin~ the project
Negotiation!; have been cOllducted with the official of Harbour vi.!w
InvestmC'nts Limited and sllbject to Executive Committee approval, agreemen1
has been r.ached with resl~ct to the purchase price
The Dirf'ctcr. of the Water Resource Division has reviewed thls prllposal and
is in concurrence with thn purchase of the property
RllTIONAJ.E
This prc'per l:y is located \lithin the Authority's approved ma.,ter plan for
ilcquisi1ion
FINANCI1\L ['ETAILS
The funding of this purchdse will be charged to Account 004-11-502 - Flood
Control Ha2ard Account
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SECTION ..!- ITEMS FOR AUTIIORITY CONSIDERATION
2. LAND ACQUISITION PRO.rECT 1987-1991
Flood Plain and Cons!rvation Component
HumbeJ River Watersh,!d
_~ltL 9f Etobicoke
KEY ISSUE
Purchasn oj property local:ed east of Attercliff Court, City of Etobicoke,
under "Land Acquisition P,.oject - 1987 - 1991 - Flood Plain and
Conserviltie'n Component - lIumber River Watershed"
~L-.li Moved by: Lois Hancey
Secon.ted by: Richard O'Brien
THE EXECUTI VE COMMITTEE R I~COMMENDS THAT 0 053 acres, more 0 l:' les II, be
purchased 1rom the city of Etobicoke, said land being an irl:'equ1'lr shaped
parcel of l~nd being Part of Block B, Plan M-723, City of EtobicQke,
Hunicip~li1y of Metropo1it.an Toronto located east of Attercliff Gourt in
the Albion Road and ISlin'rton Avenue area;
THAT the p\lrchase price b'l the nominal consideration of $2 00, plus
Vendor'R lrqal costs;
THAT the A\lthority receiv', conveyance of the land required free from
enCumbrancE', subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardit.er, Roberts, Barristers and SOlicitors, be instructed to
complete thl! transaction nt the earliest possible date. All reallonable
expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, 1f~gal costH
and disbur!<ements are to he paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorizud and
directed to execute all nflcessary documentation required
CARRIED
DACRGROUND
Resolutjon #51, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986, approvin'J the project
Negotial.ion~; have been cOllducted with officials of the City of El:obicoke
and, subject to Executive Committee approval, agreement has been reached
with respect to the purchdse price \
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed th ls pr'lposal and
is in concurrence with thl! purchase of the property
RATIONALB
This property is located within the Authority's approved ma';ter plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
1'he funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004 -11-502 - Flood
Control Haznrd Account
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f~EY1'.I..V~9MMITTEE MEETING 11/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
SECTION .L..:. ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3. REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND
DON R1VER WATERSHED
-FormEr Bathurst Manllr Day Camp and Swim Club
LimitEd Property
KEY ISSUE
The Authori 1:y is in receipt of a request from the North York Board of
Education to acquire all, or a portion, of the Forest Valley Day Camp
property acquired by the Authority on December 29, 1987, fr om Sa I:hurst
Manor DilY (',Imp & Swim Club Limited
M~ Moved by William Granger
Seconcted by Emil Kolb
THE EXECUT1VE COMMITTEE RP.COMMENDS THAT the request for disposal of this
land be referred to the A1lthority staff for review in accordance with
established Authority pollcies;
AND FURTHEP THAT a report recommending further action in this matter be
brought fOJth to the Executive Committee at a future date.
CARRIED
DACKGROUND
This mat.tel is being brou"ht to the attention of the Execut ive C,)mmittee in
accordance I"ith Resolutioll #26 adopted by the members of th8 Authority at
the meeting held on Februlry 22, 1991
The subject property cont lining 16 629 acres, together with substantial
improventen! ';, was acquired by the Authority on December 29, 1987 at a
purchasr. pI ice of $3,500,1)00, plus the Vendor's costs, together liith a
lease bnck of a portion of the property to the former owner untiL June )0,
1994
The property, at the time of acquisition, was also subject to an existing
lease dated September 4, L984 in favour of the Board of Education for the
city of NOIth York, expirlng June 30, 1994
4 ONTAR10 MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARINGS
__~4~~i 66 HODedale ^venue. Borouqh of East Y~ \
KEY ISSUE
An ontario Municipal Boar,l Hearing has been scheduled for March 7 , 1991, 10
deal wi~h ~pplications for severance and variances at 64 Hopedala
(extendlng to Beechwood Drive) in the Borough of East York An applicati..n
for sevoranc:e and varianc.!s at 66 Hopedale Avenue has also recently been
approved b} the Committee of Adjustment An OMB hearing date has not yet
been set: f(lt" this applica tion The applications create lot s affl~cting th..
valley slope of the Don RLver, which is regulated by the Allthority pursuallt
to ontario Regulation 293/86 Staff has requested the Authc,dty' ,;
solicitors to pursue OMB Ippeals for both applications to E'nsure that the
Authorit.y'f interests are protected
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!J~CTION .L.=_ ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4 ONTARl () MUNICIPAL B01\RD HEARINGS
_----=-2...4-9..[1<1 66 Hopedale Avenue. Borouqh of East YQKk Contd
Re hJ:1. Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconcled by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUT1VE COMMITTEE RllCOMMENDS THAT the firm of Gardiner, Roherts be
directed to represent the Authority through joining the Appeal to the
ontario Municipal Board al: the Hearing scheduled for March 7, 19'11,
regarding 6 -\ Hopedale Avenue;
AND FUR'l'HEP THAT the firm of Gardiner, Roberts be directed to pursue the
Authority'~ Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding 66 Hopedale
Avenue
AMENDMEN..'! Moved by Brian Harrison
~~ Secon.led by: RiChard O'Brien
THAT this jnformation be 1ent to the Mayor and members of Council of the
Borough of East York, for information.
THE AMENDMI:NT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . CARRIED
DACRGROIIND
fcl~lalE_ Avenue
Staff rl'viE wed a severanc,! application in 1988 at 64 Hopeda le AVfmue.
Borough of East York Staff approved the app11cation subject to various
conditions relating to ge'ltechnical/slope stability concerns Tile
ilPplicat ior, was recircula I:ed in 1989 and 1990 Staff reiterated comments
made in 19f'8
In Febrllaq 1991, staff WIS made aware that the applications had been
approved wi thout the Auth'lrity's conditions being included, and that a
neighbollr bold appealed th,! applications to the OMB The hE'aring is
scheduled lor March 7, 1911
This time lrame resulted In staff requesting the Authority's sollcitor to
pursue 1.hat the Authority join the appeal to the OMB
~~lAl!_ Avenue \
Staff rr!ViE'wed severance md variance applications at 66 He'pedal.:! Avenue,
Borough of East York in J\nuary 1991 Staff objected to the applications
The appLichtions were approved, in part, by the Committee elf Adjustment
'fhe appnal date to the OMJ3 expired February 15, 1991; therE' fore, staff
requested <"3rdiner, Roberts to submit an appeal on the Authority'S behalf
RATIONALE
Staff i~; c(,ncerned that tile creation of new lots, and resultant
construction of residenti \l dwellings on the valley slope elf the Don Rive,.,
wi II renult in increased ~rosion hazard and risk to public safety
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EXECUTIV.1j'OMMITTEE MEETI~~1. HELD MARCH 8, 1991
SECTION L-: _ ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5 AUTHO}l.[TY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- -1990
This i tom ,"'ilS recommended for approval at Finance and Admin istra tion
Advisory Bc,ard Meetinq #1/91, held March 1, 1991
KEY ISSUE
The 19911 Fjnancial statem.mts of the Authority are presented for approval
~~~ Moved by Richard O'Brien
Secon,led by: Emil Jto1b
THE EXECUTlVE COMMITTEE RP.COMMENDS THAT the transfer of funds into and fr"M
the reserv~~ durinq 1990, as outlined in Statement 3 of the Financial
Statements, be approved;
AND FURTHEP THAT the 1990 audited Financial Statements, Appendix FA.6, as
presented, be approved, slgned by the Chairman and secretary-TreBsurer of
the Authod ty, and distril>uted in accordance with Section 39 (3) of the
Conservation Authorities ~ct
CARRIED
DACXGROUND
The 1990 fi nal Financial Progress Report provides greater d.:!tail on
variancrs from budgets (Appendix FA 20)
ANALYSIS
With thr adoption of the I'inancial statement, the Authority will be
approving the transfer to reserves from surplus a net amount of ;4,672,7411,
as follows
From Reservlls VehiCle and Equipment $124,418
Data processing Equipment 219,9116
Major Maintenance 117.2'2
461. 611
To Reserves: Food ~:ervice Equipment 39, 9'18
Recre<ltional Development \
and Restoration 103 , 3.1 7
Revenue Sharing Policy
I(eserve 4,648,2 6
Lakeflll Quality Control 342.8lQ
5,134,3"1
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4,672,71\0
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SE~I -.ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5. AUTHORlTY FINANCIAL IlTATEMENTS
_---=.il~ Contd
As at December 31, 1990, the balance in the Recreation DeveLopmellt and
Restoration Reserve is $9<18,667, which amount has resulted from lhe
following transactions, a II of which were made in accordancf~ with the
Authority's policy on the use of contributions to the Recreltion
Development and Restoration Reserve
_1990 1989
Il.~~
Rent from Lease Agrellments
. Wild Hater Kingdom $457,691 301,927
. Clair,.ville Golf Course Ltd 50,000
. Clair.ville Equine Operation 6,930 10,604
. Interf'st 114.746 64.866
579.367 - 427.397
Expenditure!!:
. Leg a 1 , Survey, etc 57,452 26,558
. Recredtion Formula
Allocdtion 152,988
. C F G T Fund Raising 160,000
. Kortright Concept Plan 42,495
. Trail study Tour 17,991
. Taxes on lands held for
Clairf'ville Golf Course Ltd 34,540
. Bond l,ake study 8,250 8,250
. M T ReF Study 13,593
. Cold l:reek Concept Plan 25,667
. Miscellaneous 2,304 4,475
476.020 78.543
Excess of f(~venue over Expenditures 103,347 348,854
Balance, BEqinning of Yeal- 895.320 546.466 \
Balance, End of Year .i998.667 i895.320
The trallsfE r of funds to I:he "provincial Revenue Sharing Po ticy Reserve" is
explainf'd j n Note 2 to th.! Financial Statements
The transfE'J:' from the Maj'lr Maintenance Reserve is required to fund the
cost of major renovations to Petticoat Creek Pool
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EXECUTIV~9MMITTEE MEETItlG #1191. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
!;Il1~.L-= _ ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
S. AUTHOllITY FINANCIAL llTATEMENTS
_--=l3~_ Contd
The transfer from the Datil Processing Reserve totalled $219,906, of which
$70,000 was budgeted and has been applied towards the cost t)f thl new head
office telephone system Actual expenditures on the teleph')ne system werl
$98,271 and it is recommellded that the balance of $28,271 b,~ applopriated
from the Lakefill Quality Control Reserve, the original source of the
$70,000 budqet
An amount of $149,906 (budget $160(000) was spent on the ne\If computerized
accounting ;ystem The bdlance of the budget will be deferred to 1991
All othf'r tJ"ansfers are ill accordance with the Authority po licie:
establi~;hed for the reserves and are explained in the Notes to the
Financi~l statements
6. THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
__~lruL j1a isinq
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Adminlstral.ion
Advisory Board Meeting #1/91, held March 1, 1991
JtEY ISSUE
To incr~ase the fund raising capacity of The Conservation Founda1 ion of
Greater Toronto to $l 2 to $2 million per year
At Authority meeting #l/91, an amendment was adopted requesting 1.hat the
following r (!commendation tin the matter of The Conservation F'ounddtion of
Greater Tor onto - Fund Ra I sing be referred to the Finance & Admillistratioll
Advisory BCdrd for a repol.t
It~ L......L!.o Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seconlted by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUT1VE COMMITTEE RJ':COMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staj~f progre:ls
report, datod 1991.01.22, on fund raising by The Conservation Foundation of
Greater Toronto be receivnd;
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THAT the Authority continue to support The Conservation Foundation of
Greater Toronto to increane its fund raisinq capacity for the Grflenspace
Plan in the order of $1.2 to $2 million per year;
THAT the Authority, at th ls time, provide in its 1991 budget estlmates up
to $160,000 to provide tho support costs necessary to achieve thu
Foundation fund raising ohjective, with the provision of further funding of
up to $160,000 for 1992, heing subject to review and perforUlance in 1991
satisfactory to the Authority;
THAT The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be again requested to
become self-sufficient in administrative and support costs 4S soon as
possiblo, but not later than 1993;
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6. THE CONSERVATION FOUl/DATION OF GREATER TORONTO
_----=..E!md J~a isinq Contd
TH~T tho support costs be funded from the Recreational DeveLopment and
Restoration Reserve;
TH~T The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be requested to make II
presentation on their prolfress, to the Finance and Administration Advisory
Doard and tile full Authorlty, at such time as the Foundation's Annual
Report is roleased;
AND FURTHER THAT a point form summary of the fund raising activities the
Foundation p.ngages in be forwarded to the Finance and Adminlstration
Advisory Board members before their next meeting
CARRIED
DACKGROUND
In 1989, trw Authority approved the provision of $160,000 for 19'10 to
support The Conservation I'oundation of Greater Toronto for the pllrpose of
raising its fund raising capacity The Diagnostic study complet'!d in 198'!
had outlinEd a three year program of fund raising to meet increaning
Authority I(!quests for support of its Greenspace program
1990 wan a year of organi :ation and preparation for the 1991 and 1992
campaigns Achievements c an be summarized as follows
. 1990 and 1991 fundra I sing - selected Charles sauriol C,mser"ation
Reserve Project to r.\ise $540,000 for rehabilitation of the East Don
River
. Recognl.tion Policy rC'vised
. Developed position dnscriptions for steering Committee
. Developed a "present.ltion package" for the Charles Saul:'iol project
. Reviewed literature lor effectiveness and developed a Missilln
StClternlmt
. Developed a direct m,lil campaign to some 75,000 prospel;ts, Ldentifiell
1261 contributors, $<12,966 raised \
. Identified ways and lIIeans of capturing visitors names lnd addresses
for Foundation purpo! :es
. Developed basis for II new image, including name and lO'Jo ch,mge
. Purchaned special Foltndation computer software and ass')ciatl!d
hardware
. Established a credit card gift system
. Appointed one new dil'ector and identified a number of poten1 ial
directors, committee members and volunteers
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l3..I:CT I ON ..L.:_ ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
6. THI-: C(INSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
__~llnd _Raisinq Contd
. Appoirlted a Charles ;auriol Conservation Reserve steer ing Committee
that lias developed a campaign plan, campaign structur~, key campaign
vo lun1 eers, develope. I a case for support, identified 341 potential
donOr! , grouping theln into categories from $1,000 to $100,000,
recomnlended suitable candidates for Campaign Chair to Conse~vation
FOllndi.tion Executive Committee
. Plilnn('d, developed and furnished 2 offices in Authority AdmLnistrative
He.ldqllo''Irters to acco,nmoda te up to five (5) staff and volunteers
. Appointed an Administrative Assistant
. Pl.nnl'd and develop~.l the basis of a tree donation pre'gram through a
seconded staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources
. Devel(lped a 3,000 pi '~ce Xmas Tree donation program
. Der;igned and develop'~d a donation drop box for each 01 the I\.uthority
puhlil use faciliti~;
. Cnn Authority staff liaison meeting with those in con1act wLth the
gener1l1 public
Much of thl' effort in 1990 was devoted to developing a stre,ng basic
structure lor the 1991 Charles sauriol Conservation Reserv(' $540,000
project This project wi II be the test model for the major Flagship
Campaign, 10 be launched In 1992 The Flagship Campa ign i!. scheduled to
raise a minimum of $233,000 in 1992, $927,000 in 1993, and $3,500,000
between 191)4 and 1997
1990 waG a year of internal change for the Foundation in organizing for
fllndrai';inq, resulting in the normal fund raising operatiorls being delaye'l
The Con~;er"ation Foundatj on has, however, provided the Autbority $178,876
for varLou: projects at Black Creek pioneer Village, the Tlee Donation
Program, Kortright Centr(' for Conservation, the B Harper /lull Conservati,m
Fellowship l\wards, and the Paul B Flood Memorial Fund In addition to tile
foregoing, the Conservatjon Foundation has raised $42,300 lor the Charles
Sauriol Conservation ResE'~ve Project prior to the campaign launch schedull~d
for March of 1991 \
Authority :;taff is satisf Led that substantial progress has been made to
improve th4! fund raising capacity of the Conservation Founllation in 1990
This progrl!ss was made pC1ssible through the financial support of the
Authority, and we believ(' this should continue at the same level in 1991,
and up to ~160,000 in 1992 if required The Authority ShOllld remind the
Foundation of the Authority's request for the Conservation Foundation to
b('come self-sufficient in administrative and support costs by 1993 at the
latest
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Authority funding is avaj lable from the Recreational Devell'pment and
R(!stora tioll Reserve Fund
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7 SAI.AR'Y AND WAGE SCHEIIULE
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This itom wns recommended for approval at Finance and Adminlstra1.ion
Advisory Board Meeting #1/91, held March 1, 1991
KEY ISSlIE
The recommended 1991/92 S,llary and Wage Schedule to be effeo;tive April 1,
1991
Re L...11J.. Moved by Richard O'Brien
Secon,Ied by: Brian Harrison
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RI':COMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT consideration of
the 1991/92 salary and Walle Schedule, to be effective April 1, 1f/91, be
deferred pending additionnl information requested of staff, to the March
22, 1991 meoting of the Finance' Administration Advisory Board.
CARRIED
8 REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS
- Adjocent to 1 & 2 Brule Gardens, Humber River Watershed
City of Toronto
- Adjacent to 34 Bedrdmore Crescent, Don River Watershed
City of North Yorl-
- Adjacent to 40 Bedrdmore Crescent, Don River Waterslled
Cit y of North Yorl:
- Adjacent to 43 Kel'gan Crescent, Black Creek area of
Humber River Watelshed, City of North York
- Adjacent to 50 Bllle Forest Drive, Don River Watersh,~d
cit y of North Yorl-
- Adjacent to 1A Alder Road, Don River Watershed,
Bot ough of East Y( .rk
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KEY ISSUE
The Authori ty is in receipt of a request from the Metropoli I:an To lronto
Encroachment Review Committee resulting from discussions at its meeting \
held on Fet'l"uary 7, 1991 10 explore the possibility of land exchdnges and
sales involving small fraqments of land at certain location;
RtL-.Lll Moved by: Brian Harrison
Secon,Ied by RiChard o'Brien
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RI~COMMENDS THAT the potential dispo9al of small
fragments of lands at the locations set out below be referr~d to the
Authority staff for review and discussions with adjacent pr'>perty owners in
accordance with establishlld Authority policies:
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~..JCTION ~.. ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
8 REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS
- Adj,lcent to 1 & 2 Brule Gardens, Humber River Water~hed
city of Toronto
- Adj,lcent to 34 Be Irdmore Crescent, Don River Watershed
cit y of North Yorl'
- Adjdcent to 40 Belrdmore Crescent, Don River Watershed
Cit y of North Yorl~
- Adj.lcent to 43 Ke.!gan Crescent, Black Creek area of
Humber River Watel-shed I City of North York
- Adj.lcent to 50 BIlle Forest Drive, Don River Watershed
cit y of North Yorl~
- Adj.lcent to 1A Alder Road, Don River Watershed,
BOll)Ugh of East York Clmtd
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- J\djaGent to 1 , 2 Brule Gardens, Humber River Watershed
City of Toronto
- J\djacent to 34 Bea.-dmore crescent, Don River Watershed
city of North York
- J\djacent to 40 Beardmore Crescent, Don River Watershed
city of North York
- J\djacent to 43 Kee',an Crescent, Black Creek area of
Ilwnl.er River water'1hed, City of North York
- J\djacent to 50 Blu~ Forest Drive, Don River Watershed
city of North York
- J\djacent to lA Ald.!r Road, Don River Watershed,
nore.ugh of East Yo ~k
AND FURTHEIt THAT a report be brouqht forward to the Executive Committee at.
a future da te recommendinl' further action
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
These mntt( rs are being brought to the Executive Committee's att~ntion in
accordance with Resolutioll 126 adopted by the members of ttle Authority at a
meeting held on February !2, 1991
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~ECUTIVJlJ~OMMITTEE MEETING #1/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
SECTION ...L-._ ITEMS FOR AUTKORITY CONSIDERATION
9 THE GHEENS AT TAM O'SHANTER INC.
_~Ul!JJ inq Distance lIqreement
ltEY ISSUE
RE"ceipt of a request from The Greens at Tam O'Shanter Inc for the
Authority 10 enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement rela1 ing to a 12
me'tre strip of Authority ,)wned land in the vicinity of the Tam O'Shanter
Golf Cll1b In the City of Scarborough
Re~l Moved by Richard O'Brien
Secon,!ed by Brian Halrison
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
WHEREAS Thll Metropolitan 'roronto and Region conservation A\lthori ty is in
receipt of a request from The Greens at Tam O'Shanter Inc for the
Authority 1.0 enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement affec:ting a 12 metro
strip of AlIthority owned land;
AND WHEnEAll the proposed agreement has no detrimental affeclt on the
utilizatioll of the lands by the Authority;
THAT tho Authority enter lnto a Limiting Distance Agreement with The Greens
of Tam O'Shanter Inc re];lting to a 12 metre strip of Authority owned lanel
containing a total of 1.3 acres, more or less, and being Part of Lots 29 Ii
30, Con<:es!l ion 3, city of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, dl,signated as Part 1 on Plan 66R-12963;
THAT tho compensation be the lump sum of $10,000 payable to the Authority;
AND FUR'rHEH THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including 1he obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents.
~ A RECORIlED VOTE YEA NAY
Willi.'1m Granger Brian Harrison
Lois 'Iancey
Don J'\ckson
Emil Ko1b
John McGinnis
Richard O'Brien \
THE MOTION .AS.......... ........ . . . . . . ..... . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The subjec1 lands were aC'luired by the Authority on NovembE,t" 2, 1973 and
consist of Flood Plain an,) Valley Lands within the Highland Creek
Watershnd The table land portion of the Authority'S propelty whlch is not
affected b} this request ':onsists of the Tam 0' Shanter Golf Club
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~ECUTIVJLSOMMITTEE MEETING 11/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
~~CTION .L.: ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
9. THE GllEENS AT TAM O'/lHANTER INC
_---=lJJ!li1 Lnq Distance Aqreement Contd
The request at hand is being made by the developer of the adjacent land tl1
the south, to facilitate Il\eeting the building code requirements tor spati Il
separation purposes The Greens at Tam O'Shanter Inc is a Trid,~l
developluent
The proposEd agreement wiLl not place any legal or physical restrictions >n
the AuthorJ ty holdings wi I:h respect to Authority objectives
'rhe Authorj ty' s solicitor has extensively reviewed this request He has
confirm0.d 1hat no property rights are being disposed of under thLs
agreement "nd that no Ord'~r in Council is required for this tran'5action
.
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!I.1;CTION II :- ITEMS FOR AU'l'HORITY INFORMATION
10. TENDEIl OPENING SUB-CoMMITTEE REPORT #10/90
TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
_-----=.1991- (12 Gull Contro I Proqram
KEY ISSUE
As part of the Interim Mallagement of Tommy Thompson Park, staff has
recommended the consultant to undertake the 1991-92 Ring-bi lled I;ull
Control Program at the park
!t~~4 Moved by Brian Harrison
Secon<led by: Emil Ko1b
THAT the Report #10/90 of the Tender opening SUb-Committee, Appendix TO.1,
be received;
THAT the l~west bidder, Intercept Bird Control, be awarded the 1'191 Gull
Control pro<Jram at Tommy 'rhompson Park for a period of up to two and one
half (2 1/2) months, which will commence and terminate at the dillcretion Df
The Metropolitan Toronto nnd Region Conservation Authority with the cost
not to exceed $25,466.00;
AND FURTH Ell THAT Intercept; Bird Control be awarded the 1992 Gull Control
Program, pending 1992 bud(fet approval, and the satisfactory completion of
the 1991 pIogram
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In May ]984, The MetropolLtan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(MTRCA) re('(~ived title to a major portion of Tommy Thompson Park from the
Ministry 01 Natural Resoulces With this land transfer, the MTRCA
inheritpd a Ring-billed Gllll population in the magnitude of ~ 80,000 pair.
and envlrornnentally significant plant and animal communitieo:;
In order tc. maintain the ,;ignificant amenities of Tommy Thompson Park, in
accordance with the recommendations of the Environmentally Significant
Areas stud)< (MTRCA 1982), to keep MTRCA's options open for futurr~
implementat Lon of the Mas1.er Plan, and to allow for continued constructioll
of the RitE, restriction Df the Ring-billed Gull nesting habitat is
required Between 1984-1190 a Gull Control program has been und'~rtaken alld
has proven highly successful
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Terms of rf'ference for th,! 1991-92 Gull Control Program were prepared and
forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources and their verbal ,lpproval
was recaivpd January 17, 1991
A list of f Lve prospectiv,~ consultants was developed and quotati.ms for the
Gull Contrc,l Program were requested from each firm by February 7, 1991
The folJowjng are the sublnissions received for a two year program to be
undertaken from March 25, 1991 to June 7, 1991 and March 23, 199! to June
5, 1992, wjth final appro/al for the 1992 program to correspond with the
budget "pploval for the y'~ar
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EX~VlLS9MMITTEE MEETING #1/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
SE~.IL.:- ITEMS FOR AU'rHORITY INFORMATION
10. TENDEJl OPENING SUD-COMMITTEE REPORT 110/90
TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
_---=.1;>.2.1.: :l2 Gu 11 Contro I Proqram Contd
1991 1992 -~
African Lien Safari $34,766 44 $38,243 08 $73,009 '.2
Bird Contrc, 1 Internationa 1 31,431 25 33,025 55 64,456 110
P S Enterprises 25,680 00 27,803 95 53,483 "5
Intercept ~Lrd Control 25,466 00 27,766 50 53,232 ',0
Golden CreEk Bird Farm no bid submitted -
Funds for the Program will be available pending budget approval, in ACCOUllt
No 210-19- 348
11- BL~CK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
-Comp\iter Equipment Grant Application
_---1UJlis1_t"v of Culture \nd Communications
KEY ISSUE
Approval 01 a Heritage Pr')ject grant application to the Ministry of Cultule
and Communi <:ations, to aC'luire computer hardware and softwat"e fot" museum
collect iom records manag.~ment and exhibition design application!; at Blac~
Creek Piom'~r Village
~L-fi.~ Moved by Lois Haneey
Becon/led by: Emil Ko1l:1
THAT the Ministry of Culture and communications be requesttlc1 to contributo
75\ of the costs, to a maKimum of $10,000, for the purchase of c.)mputer
hardware alld software to lmprove collections records managtlment and
exhibition design applications at Black Creek pioneer villaqe.
CARRIED
RATIONAI.E
B1 ack Cree} pioneer Villa'Je has a sizeable artifact collect ion of \
approximatlly 30,000 item; In order to maintain thorough collection
records, milnage all donor and loan information, prepare annual inventory
reports, alld increase in-Ilouse exhibit preparation capabili ty, a
computerizl'd system is re'Iuired
Computers have been part <)f most museum operations for morE' than a decade
With limitl'd staff resour,=es. computers have proved to be a cost effectiv'!
and eff icil'nt method of m,maging vast amounts of informatic1n, producing
high qUi1!i1 Y exhibit grapllics, and inexpensive program matE,t"ials
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EXECUTIV..L..r9MMITTEE MEETING #1/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
gCTION II - ITEMS FOR AU'rHORITY INFORMATION
11- BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
-Computer Equipment . Grant Application
_~liID ["v of Culture lnd Communications Contd
FINANCIAL Ilf':TAILS
The MinistlY of Culture and Communications (MCC) provides assistlnce of up
to 75% 1:0 il maximum grant of $10,000, for the acquisition elf computer
equipment ilnd software in museums A museum may apply oncp every two
years BCVP has never applied for this grant This projee.t will involve
the purcha~ e of $13,500 w'lrth of equipment, with the reque~;t that MCC
plovide $10,000 The rem,lining $3,500 will be provided frelm a dl)nation
BCPV received in January, 1991, which has been deposited into the
Conservation Foundation B(~PV account
Should MCC turn down this application, the project would bE' reas'3essed an,1
downsiz<!d 10 phase acquisLtion of this required equipment
12. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987-1991
_~lufj,ers Waterfront Park. Citv of Scarborouqh
KEY ISSUE
Selection of consultant t ol carry out final design for elec1 rical servicinr
and site ljghting at Bluffers Park, City of Scarborough
Re~l!. Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Don Jack!lon
THAT tho consulting engineering firm of Moon-Matz Limited be retained to
prepare thn final contract documents for the electrical selvicing at
Bluffers Pnrk, City of Sc~rborough, at a total upset cost ~f $7,000
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At their ml'eting 16/89 he ld July 7, 1989, the Executive Committe,:! passed
RE'S 1123 ;'pproving the staff recommendation to retain the consulting
engineerincr firm of Moon-Matz Limited to complete design dlawings and
specificatjons for the upJrading of the existing high voltage feeder cabl'! \
servicing 1.he Phase II dE'l/elopment of Bluffers Waterfront Park This
assignment was completed Ln 1989 Due to budget constraints in 1990, the
proj ect hac! to be phased olver two years and, therefore, thE' consultant ha,1
to revise 1.he contract do,:uments accordingly to show the plopose,i 1990 wOI-k
only It was the intent that should funding be available jn 1991, the fi,'m
of Moon-Ma1 z Limited wou] <l be retained to prepare new contI act d,)cuments
for the completion of thE' project
In addi1:ioll, we have been requested by Metropolitan Toronto Park~ and
Property Dl'partment to extend the street lighting to include the new
easterly pit ["king lot which was constructed in 1988 This additi')nal
UghtinrJ i~ necessary to improve safety and security for this area This
particular project had not been completed by the Authority due t,) budget
constra Lnt! , and it would now be appropriate to include thjs as part of tile
1991 projec t
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EX~JLS9MMITTEE MEETING #1/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
,!>.J;CTION II _ ITEMS FOR AU'rHORITY INFORMATION
12 LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987-1991
_---=IU ufl (!rs Waterfront ParI<. city of Scarborouqh Cont,(
staff rpcoD,mend that Moon Matz Limited be retained to compl~te this
assignmpnt
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONI':
Moon-Mat.z I imited will pr"pare the contract documents, including drawings
and specifications for th. completion of the high voltage feeder cable
replacement as well as th.! design, approvals and contract documents for the
extension cf parking lot I.ighting
FINANCI1\L IIETAILS
Subject to .lpproval by th,! Authority and the Province, fundlng hiS been
requested under Local Pri'lrities Funding
13. ME'1'ROI'OLITAN TORONTO WATERFRONT PLAN
_~tud\_ of Coastal Pr'lcesses
KEY ISSUE
Participati on in a study Ilf coastal processes to determine shore line
managempnt considerations as input to the new Metropolitan Toronto
Waterfront Plan
~ L....JJ....7 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconf'ed by william Granqer
THAT the M}:P Company Limi t:ed of Markham be retained to conduct a study of
coastal prt.cesses along the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront at a total fef!
of $15,000, to be shared ',qually with Metropolitan Toronto Plann Lng
Department and Metropolit~n Toronto and Region Conservation Authl)rity.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The MuniciI'illity of Metropolitan Toronto has initiated a nE'W Urb,1n
structure I lan (Off icial I'lan) and the preparation of a new Water.front
Plan 1'hi~ new waterfront plan will provide the basis for the A1lthority'
future in it latives along the Metropolitan waterfront \
The Metropc'litan Toronto Planning Department requested a proposa l to
undertake a "Physical Imp.lct Assessment in the Coastal ZonE' of the
Metropolitan Waterfront" ;tudy This study will focus on the following
. identLfication of sensitivity areas within the
coast\l zone for erosion, siltation and man-
inducl!d changes
. examine the long-term effects of scarbt1rough
Bluff; erosion controls on the Toronto waterfront
litto,"al system
. evalulte the physical impact of future lakef III
struc I:ures
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EXECUTIVE (~MMITTEE MEETING #1/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
SECTION II _- ITEMS FOR AU'rHORITY INFORMATION
13. METROJ'OLITAN TORONTO WATERFRONT PLAN
_~tJ!Sb_ of Coastal Pr'lcesses
'rhe Metropc'litan Toronto Planning Department has requested parti,;ipation
(50 percenl ) of the Authority in undertaking this study
AATIONAJ.E
The Authorjty's participation is supported by our mandate within the Lake
Ontario Wal erfront and Sh.,reline Erosion programs
In the "Cd sis in ConfidE?llce?" report, the Authority adopt~d the followinf
supporting recommendation;
. THAT the Royal Commission on the Futur~ of the
Toronto Waterfront conduct a review of lakefilling
to address the questions raised in its interim
report and report on its findings in its fin.ll
report in June 1991
. THAT the Authority co-operate with the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the
Regional Municipality of Durham in the preparation
of th~ir waterfront plans and the inteqration of
those plans with those of the local
munic ipalities
The result: of this study would assist the Authority in prrparing a
shoreline management plan as part of Metropolitan Toronto'!1 efforts on th~
new WatarfJont Plan Thj~ study would also benefit the AUlhority's review
and ana Lys I s of the East Point Park small craft harbour prc,posal under th,?
Environmen1:al Assessment Act
This inEonnation would al~o be available to the Royal Commjssion on the
Future of the Toronto Waterfront for their review of shoreline
regenerdtion
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The Metropolitan Toronto Planning Department has requested the Authority to
participatf! in the study in the amount of $7,500 of a total study cost of
$15,000
The Authority's contribut.ion will be funded from the lakefill revenues _ \
Account No 242-01-343
B-!l
EXECUTIVJLj:OMMITTEE MEETJNG #1/91, HELD MARCH 8. 1991
lif.CTION II - ITEMS FOR AU'rHORITY INFORMATION
U~()VIJtCIAL "BUY CANADIAN" PURCHASING PREFERENCE POLICY
This item lias recommended for approval at Finance and Administration
Advisory ~lard Meeting IJ/91, held March 1, 1991
Jt}:y ISSUE
St aff W.1S cI irected to rep'lrt on the Ontar io Government's PIl rchas ing
Preference Policy
~~l!. Moved by: Brian Halrison
Secon.led by RiChard O'Brien
THAT the s1.aff report dated March 1, 1991 on the subject of the Ontario
Government's PurChasing Peeference Policy be received;
AND FURTHEIt THAT staff be requested to report back to the May 3, 1991
meeting of the Finance , ~dministration Advisory Board on other provincial
purchasing policies currently in place
CARRIED
ANALYSIS
Authori1:y ~Iembers express.~d an interest in determining the polic{ of the
Province 01 Ontario with respect to the purchase of goods and services
produced ill Ontario as opposed to those from other provincE'S Tile respon:e
of the Ilepllty Minister of Government Services to the Authority's enquiry is
shown in AI'pendix, FA 38
Also, the II irector, Purchlse and Services Branch, Ministry of Government
services, h.1S confirmed tllat the Province of Ontario has no poli.;y
di ctating 1 hat Ontario go.>ds and services should be purchased in preferen. 'e
to those 01 other prOVlnC!S This applies to agricultural produl;ts
The Authod ty' s purchasin'J Policy includes a "Buy Canadian" prefl~rence
section lt appears that there is no need to amend the Authorit{'s
existinrJ purchasing polic I
_~~9JL1'rNANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT NO. 4
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration
Advisory B~ard Meeting 11/91, held March 1, 1991
,
KEY ISSUE
Financial l'rogress Report No 4
~ .L.J.!..9 Moved by Richard O'Brien
Seconfted by Brian Harrison
THAT Finane-ial progress Rflport No 4, dated December 31, 1990, Appendix
FA.20, be Jp.ceived
CARRIED
ANALYSIS
Financial Irogress Report No 4 is self explanatory Comments from
Authority Staff are included with respect to the variances reported
The 1990 Operating Deficit of $167,200 will become part of the Allthority'
accumulClted deficit which is described in more detail in th,~ 1990 AUdited
FinanciCll Etatements
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~ECUTIVJLl'9MMITTEE MEETING #1/91, HELD MARCH 8, 1991
j3~CTION II _- ITEMS FOR Au'rHORITY INFORMATION
16 . PUDLI<' TREE PLANTING PROJECT ON MTRCA PROPERTY
_--=I:.l ant Lnq the Christ Inas Woods
KEY ISSUE
Undertake n public tree pLanting project on Authority land in cOQperation
wi th Envirc'n-Plan Canada
~~o.. Moved by william GrangeC'
Secon,ted by Lois Hancey
THAT staff work in cooperntion with Environ-Plan Canada to undertake a
public treE' planting projllct on Authority land;
AND FURTHEH THAT staff be authorized to enter into an agreement with
Environ-PI~n and take whatever actions may be required to give effect
thereto.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Environ -Plan has request€"j the Authority's cooperation and assistance to
undertake a public tree ~,Lanting event on MTRCA's property
Environ-Pliln is proposing a project - "Planting the Christmas Woods" - to
provide a lund raising opportunity to schools in the GreatE'r Toronto Area
Environ-PI.ln will sell potted white spruce trees to participating schools
In the fall of 1991, stud~nts will sell the trees for profit with funds
going towald other school projects Purchasers will have lhe opportunity
to repldnt the trees in the spring of 1992
Environ-Pldn expects that twenty-five percent of the trees sold will be
planted on public land
DF-TAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Environ-Pldn will notify the Authority of the participatinq schools and the
number of ,!xpected numbel of trees for planting
Authority taff will provide a parcel of Authority land, a)'proximately five
acres in slze, and will Gupervise the planting
ElIviron-Pl.ln will direct project participants to the planting site \
ElIviron-Pl,m will make a donation to the Conservation Foundation of Great~r
Toronto in support of co~;ts for site supervision during pl.mting
SLaff has reviewed the ploposal by Environ-Plan and believl s it is well
conceived .md would complement the revegetation programs undertaken by the
Authority
FINANCIAL DETAILS
All costs ,lssociated with project will be paid for by Envil on-Plan
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EXECUTIVE C'OMMITTEE MEETING 11/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
SECTION .l.L - ITEMS FOR AU'rHORITY INFORMATION
17 APPLIC'ATIONS FOR PERIUTS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
_--=-E.i.ll... ConstructiQDL~ Alteration to waterways -
Re~ Moved by Brian Har['ison
Secon,led by william G['anger
THAT the aI'plications lis ted herein as (a) to (g) and (i) incluslve be
approved, ~ubject to the uonditions contained in the reports
CARRIED
_t5!L.2.lJ~ ontario Ltd.
To cow;truct a culve,"t, on Part Lot 28 & 29, Registered Plan 2766,
BayviE'w Avenue north of Elgin Mills, Town of Richmond Hill
( ROUgE River Watersh,!d)
In accordallt;e with the fo Llowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Recllil\(~ revision, General Plan, Woodriver Road Crossing of Rouge C,
G M ~ '~rnas & Assoc , Contract 88206, Sheet G2, Received De,: 18/90
_U.~,hej}n Manaqement L,1:d.
To cor,';truct within I regional storm flood plain, on l,ot 4,
Reqist,~red Plan BR-2t), 9-15 Church Street West, City (If Brampton
(Et.obj coke Creek Wat'~rshed)
In accordarrc;e with the foLlowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Young .3,nd Wright Arcllitects, drawing No Al 0 dated NClv 20, 1990
and dr ,~wing No L-1 ,Iated September 24, 1990
2 A letter confirming the structure will withstand the PKpected regionll
flood velocities, frl)m Anrep Associates Ltd and dated November 27,
1990
~) Beil...J~~ \
To plllce fill and pl Ice a culvert, on Part Lot 28 & 29, Con'; 2,
BayviE'w north of Elg In Mills, Town of Richmond Hill (Fouge River
Wat:en.hed)
In accordarlce with the foLlowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Be 11 canada Cable Al 19nment, east side of Bayview Avenue, Richmond
Hill, Order Number 9 'j 6 5 2 0 , Phase II, Plan 1403, 404, 405 Received
Februilry 21/91
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EXECUTIVE (~OMMITTEE MEET] NG #1/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AU'rHORITY INFORMATION
17. APPLICATIONS FOR PERp.fITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill" Construction & Alteration to Waterways - Contd
L91--Ric:hml1nd Hill Hydro Electric Commission
To cOllstruct a parking lot, on Part Lot 26, Conc 2, Ilgin Mills
betwel'n Leslie and [I,lyview, Town of Richmond Hill (Ro\lge Ri ver
Water: hed)
In accordallce with the foLlowing documents and plans which form part of
this permi1
1 site Plan, Richmond IJill Hydro, Allen & Sherritt Architects Inc
Drawillq' A1 1R1, Revi-;ed Jan 22/91
Ls'.L-T.!l(Llli',man Catholic F:piscopal Corporation
To pl'lce fill, on Part Lot 20, Conc 4, Major Mackenzie Drive, City I)f
Vaugh'l n (Don River Wltershed)
In accordallce with the fo Llowing documents and plans which form part of
this permi1
1 Alexallder Temporale Ind Associates Ltd drawing A-I (~'-1) d,lted
revisl'd 16 10 90 and drawing A-1a (M-1a) dated revised 12 10 90
2 Baker 3almona Associ Ites Ltd drawing L-1, issued 9 7 90
,UL-..Ql.Lna\ Lsion Canada Ltd.
To pl,.ce fill on Lot; 91 & 92, Registered Plan 7607,
160 Duncan Mill Road, City of North York (Don River Watersh~d)
In accordal\l;e with the fo Llowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Govan Azzalino Architects drawings AI, A1b, L1 dated Ievised
12 1 9 L
2 Govan Azzalino Architects drawing A7, A8 dated revised 26 2 91 and
A18 d'lted revised 25 2 91
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l.9L-QQ..nJiYl!l..~r s Ga s
To altar a waterway, on Lot 21, Conc 4, Major Mackenzie DrLve/
McNau9hton Drive, Ci !'y of Vaughan (Don River Watershed)
In accordar..:e with the fo Llowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Pli1ns prepared by COllsumers Gas Central Region, Planni ng an,l
Technical Services, Ilrawing No 30-3011, Sheet No 5, dated January
29, 1~"11 and received by the MTRCA on February 13, 1991
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~XECUTIVE (~MMITTEE MEETING #1/91. HELD MARCH 8. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AU'rHORITY INFORMATION
17 APPLIC'ATIONS FOR PERIUTS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
- F ill...._ Construction ~ Alteration to Waterways - Clmtd
.u I Wolve] Leiqh Construcl:ion. c/o Metrus Manaqement
To aller a waterway, on Part Lot 13, Conc 4 EHS, east side of
Dixie Road, north of Bovaird Dr , city of Brampton (Et obicolce
Creek Watershed)
[n accordallGe with the fo llowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by Fr '~d Schaeffer and Associates Ltd , Project
No 9Cl-E-1380, Drawing No SC-1, Sheet No 92, dated October 1990 a~1
received by the MTRCI\ on February 13, 1991
~~- Moved by Don Jackson
Secon,led by Brian Harrison
THAT applil:ation (h) here In be approved, subject to the conditions
contained in the report
CARRIED
(hI Jewisl~ Community Cen~
To COIl'5truct in the flood plain, on Part Block A, Registered Plan
1899, City of North fork (Don River Watershed)
[n accordaJt<:::e with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permil
1 Plans prepared by Cl lmans Green Liang Shoom Architects, sit.~ and
Section Drawings rec'.!i ved by the MTRCA on March 6, 1991
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TERMINATIOJI
ON MOTION, the meeting t~rminated at 11 10 am, March 8, ]991
~hn McGimtis W.A. McLean --
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OS-April-1991 #2/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, April 5, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 00 a m
PRESENT Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William Granger
Brian Harrison
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
MINUTES
Res. 123 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/91 be approved
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Res. #24 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by William Granger
THAT the following delegations be heard and the relevant agenda items be
brought forward for consideration
Mayor Margaret Britnell re permit issued to King Ranch Health Spa
Mrs Donna Shaw, Rouge Valley System, re Angus Glen Farm permit
Mr Tim White, resident of Kingsbury Crescent, re Authority's
Erosion Control Program, Scarborough Bluffs
CARRIED
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. 125 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT added agenda items #1 to #4 be accepted for consideration
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
CORRESPONDENCE
(al Letters from the Humber Heritage committee, dated October 25, 1990
and March 13. 1991 re Proposal for Golf Course. Vauqhan
Res. #26 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT the correspondence from the Humber Heritage Committee, dated October 25,
1990 and March 13, 1991, re proposal for a Golf Course, Vaughan, be received
and filed
CARRIED
(bl Letter from Robert N Vernon, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality
of York, dated March 18, 1991, re Authority representation on the
Greater Toronto Area Co-Ordinatinq Committee
Res. #27 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
THAT the letter from The Regional Municipality of York, dated March 18, 1991,
advising that the Regional Council has decided not to support the MTRCA
initiative regarding representatlon on the Greater Toronto Area Co-Ordinating
Committee, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to the Executive Committee
when responses have been received from all bodies that have been asked to
support the Authority in its request for representation on the GTA Co-
ordinating Committee
CARRIED
(cl Letter from home owners on Kingsbury Crescent, dated March 24, 1991,
re Authoritv's Erosion Control Proqram. Scarborouqh Bluffs
Mr Tim White, speaking on behalf of residents on Kingsbury Crescent and
Lakeside Avenue, Scarborough, appeared before the Executive Committee and
requested that the Authority close the gap between the eastern and western
revetments at Kingsbury Crescent and, as a top priority, to carry out erosion
control works at #5 Kingsbury Crescent
Res. #28 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT Mr White be thanked for bringing the matter to the attention of the
Executive Committee;
THAT the matter be referred to staff for a report back to the Executive
Committee on the 1991 Erosion Control Program at Scarborough Bluffs;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the report be sent to Mr Tim White for
information, when it has been approved by the Executive Committee
CARRIED
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EXECUTIV& COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91, HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT -
HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-Kenneth and Lynda Martin
17708 Hiqhwav #50
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property, west side of Highway #50, north of Palgrave, in the
Town of Caledon, "Land Acquisition Project 1987-1991, Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed"
Res. #29 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0.522 acres, more or less, consisting
of a rectangular shaped parcel of land improved with a brick and aluminum
clad three-bedroom bungalow with a detached garage. be purchased from Kenneth
and Lynda Martin, said lands being Part of Lot 29, Concession 6, (formerly in
the Township of Albion), now in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of
Peel, consisting of lands situate on the west side of Highway #50, north of
Palgrave;
THAT the purchase price be $254,900, plus payment of Vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and SOlicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for
land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986, approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Michael
E Shea
RATIONALE
The property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 Flood
Control Hazard Account This purchase will require to be funded from land
sale revenue
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EXECUTIVE- COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 -1991 LAKE ONTARIO
WATERFRONT COMPONENT - SCARBOROUGH SECTOR
-Ann and John Mackie
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property along the Lake ontario Shoreline in the Chesterton
Shores area of the City of Scarborough under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987
- 1991, Lake ontario Waterfront, - Scarborough Sector"
Res. #30 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0 240 acres, more or less, improved
with a three bedroom, frame bungalow together with a prefab cottaqe and a
detached garage, be purchased from Ann and John Mackie, said land beinq a
rectangular shaped parcel of land being Lot 12, Registered Plan 360, City of
Scarborouqh, (formerly Township of Pickering), Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, consisting of lands situate in the Chesterton Shores area;
THAT the purchase price be $300,000, plus vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with William G Tatham of Tatham, Pearson,
Barristers and Solicitors, the representative of the owners
The Director of Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal and is in
concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-12-502-Waterfront
Open Space Account
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91, HELD APRIL 5, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 MASTER CANVAS CRAFT LIMITED
-Lease of Authority land by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for
approval of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to
lease a piece of Authority-owned land to Master Canvas Craft Limited
Res. #31 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region conservation Authority is the
owner of certain lands in the City of Etobicoke in The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, on the south side of Albion Road, east of Islington
Avenue;
AND WHEREAS the subject lands are under management agreement with the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for Parks and Recreation purposes in
accordance of the terms of an agreement dated June 14, 1961;
THAT the Authority approve of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
entering into an agreement with Master Canvas Craft Limited for a two year
period commencing the 1st day of OctOber, 1990 and expiring the 30th day of
September, 1992;
THAT all terms and conditions as required by the Authority's solicitor be
included in the proposed agreement;
THAT the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and Master Canvas Craft Limited
be advised that the Authority does not wish to see any further extension to
this rental agreement granted beyond september 30, 1992.
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents
CARRIED
BACJtGROUND
The subject property was acquired by the Authority on May 12, 1986, under the
Flood Plain and Valley Land Acquisition Program in the Humber River
Watershed
Master Canvas Craft Limited is the adjacent owner and the lands were
initially leased by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto without
consulting the Authority, through an apparent oversight
The Authority, upon being invited to comment on a proposed extension to the
existing lease, advised The Municlpality of Metropolitan Toronto of a number
of concerns in view of the fact that the subject property is situated in a
flood plain location
Extensive discussions have been held with officials of the Parks and Property
Department of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and Master Canvas
Craft Limited An agreement has now been arranged fo~ a two year period
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91, HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 MASTER CANVAS CRAFT LIMITED Contd
-Lease of Authority land by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
The recommendation which is before you is a compromise proposal, as
termination of the existing arrangement at this time would cause undo
hardship and loss of jobs
The owner is aware that no further extensions will be granted and the
arrangement, as proposed, wi ill allow sufficient time for alternative
arrangements to be made prior to September 30, 1992
FINANCIAL DETAILS
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the existing management
agreement, no revenue or expenses will be incurred in this instance by the
Authority
4. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CALEDON/
HARBOUR VIEW INVESTMENTS LIMITED
-Request for Permanent Easement
for storm water detention pond
on the north side of Kinq Road
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the corporation of the Town of Caledon and Harbour
View Investments Limited, to provide a permanent easement for a storm water
detention pond located on the north side of King Road
Res. #32 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Brian Harrison
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
receipt of a request from the corporation of the Town of Ca1edon and Harbour
View Investments Limited, to provide a permanent easement for a storm water
detention pond located on the north side of King Road;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the
corporation of the Town of Caledon in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 1 117 hectares, more or less, be granted
to The corporation of the Town of Caledon for a storm water detention pond,
said land being composed of Part of Lots 7 , 8, Concession 7, Town of
Caledon, formerly Township of Albion, Regional Municipality of Peel,
designated as Part 1 on Plan 43R-18402;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal consideration $2 00, plus all legal,
survey and other costs;
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL S. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
.. . CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CALEDON/
HARBOUR VIEW INVESTMENTS LIMITED
-Request for Permanent Easement
for storm water detention pond
on the north side of Kinq Road Contd
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in council being issued in
accordance with section 21 (c) of the conservation Authorities Act, R S 0
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Corporation of the Town of Caledon has conveyed land to the Authority
over the years for the nominal consideration of $2 00 and has requested that
this easement be granted for the nominal consideration of $2 00 Harbour
View Investments Limited are in the process of conveying a parcel of flood
plain and valley land containing 1 120 hectares to the Authority at this
location
The Corporation of the Town of Caledon has agreed to assume all legal, survey
and other costs involving the completion of this transaction
The subject lands were acquired from M R & G Bifolchi and Known
Construction Co Ltd on June 24, 1986, under the Humber River Flood Plain
Land Component of the Land Acquisition Project
B-))
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5 THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
-Reappointment of Members
KEY ISSUE
Reappointment of Robert W Babensee and william R Herridge as members of The
Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto
Res. #33 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT Messrs Robert W Babensee and
william R. Herridge be reappointed as members o~ The conservation Foundation
of Greater Toronto for further three year terms, as follows
Robert W. Babensee March 19, 1991 to March 19. 1994
william R. Herridge March 31, 1991 to March 31, 1994
CARRIED
6 EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
-Membership for 1991
KEY ISSUE
Membership of Evaluation and Review Committee for 1991
Res. #34 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the Evaluation and Review Committee,
as established by Authority resolution #128 at meeting #5/87, consist of the
Vice-Chairman of the Authority, the Chairmen of each of the Advisory Boards.
and the Chairman of the Authority eX-Officio;
AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Ron Moran, Executive Committee members representing the
Regional Municipality of York, be included on the Evaluation and Review
Committee for 1991, in order that all constituent municipalities will be
represented
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Evaluation and Review Committee was established by the Authority to
evaluate Authority programs and make such recommendations as deemed necessary
for program change and program improvements
A major task is to review, in detail, the annual Program Perform Review
report
B-34
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
7. APPOINTMENT OF SUB-COMMITTEES
KEY ISSUE
Appointment of Sub-Committees for the 1991 year
Res. #35 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT representation on the
Recognition Sub-Committee and the Employee Suggestion Award Sub-Committee be
as follows
Recoqnition SUb-Committee
william Granger, Chairman
Lois Hancey
John McGinnis
Nancy Porteous-Koeh1e
Emp10vee Suqqestion Award SUb-Committee
Lois Hancey, chairman
CARRIED
B-35
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
8. MTRCA PERMIT NO C-90246
-issued on January 4, 1991, to the City of Toronto
Department of Public Works and Environment
KEY ISSUE
A written request from the city of Toronto, Department of Public Works and
the Environment, to amend and revise the existing conditions stated on Permit
No C-90246 issued January 4, 1991
Res. #36 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the City of Toronto be authorized to
utilize the existing site on a year round basis and in accordance with all of
the conditions as outlined on the Permit No C-90246 which was issued on
January 4, 1991
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At its Meeting No 15/90 held on January 4, 1991 the Executive Committee
granted permission to the City of Toronto, Department of Works and the
Environment, to temporarily stockpile lakefill quality excavated soil on City
of Toronto property known as Part Block E, Concession B F , Registered Plan
159E, Don River Watershed Permit No C-90246 was issued on January 4, 1991
The fill material is generated from a number of sewer and watermain projects
under construction during the months of November, 1990 to April 1, 1991
During this period, some designated disposal sites are temporarily closed as !
a result of inclement weather and/or poor access conditions In order to
avoid the stoppage of construction due to these closures, the city requests
permission to temporarily store the excavated soil at 480 Lakeshore Boulevard
East This temporary stockpile will be removed immediately and transported
to the appropriate disposal sites when they have been re-opened The soil
that may be stored at the subject site will have been subjected to analytical
testing prior to commencement of construction Not more that 150 to 200
cubic metres of fill material will be stored at any given time and for not
longer than four days
As noted above, the original request was for permission to temporarily
stockpile this excavated material for not longer than 6 months, between
November to April inclusive
The Authority staff has inspected the site and has found all works are being
undertaken in accordance with the conditions of the permit
RATIONALE
Since the filling activity is minimal and also temporary, it will have a
minimal effect on the control of flooding in the subject areas
A silt and/or sediment control fence around the perimeter of the site will
minimize and control any potential pollution that may result from surface
runoff
,
B-36
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9. 1993 BIENNIAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES TOUR
KEY ISSUE
Plans for the 1993 Biennial Conservation Authorities Tour
Res. #37 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT the report on the 1993 'Biennial Conservation Authorities Tour be
received;
THAT the boat tour concept be approved for the 1993 Biennial Conservation
Authorities Tour;
THAT staff be directed to work with the staff of the Credit Valley
Conservation Authority to finalize the program to be recommended to the
Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to review the suggested date, Monday,
October 4. 1993 to Thursday, October 7, 1993. since this is Thanksgiving
Weekend
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Executive Committe~, at their meeting 113/89 held December 15, 1989,
adopted a resolution to have The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority and the Credit Valley Conservation Authority host the 1993 Biennial
Conservation Authorities Tour
Preliminary planning has been initiated by staff of both Authorities
Although it seems a long time away, such lead time is required to block book
accommodations
Between now and our tour in 1993, the Association of Conservation Authorities
of Ontario will sponsor the 1991 Biennial Tour (Eastern ontario, Northern New
York and Vermont) and the 1992 Biennial Conference in Sault Ste Marie
We have reviewed several options for the tour itinerary
-a bus tour of our watersheds covering the highlights;
-a bus tour around the western part of Lake Ontario into Buffalo to view
lakefront and conservation projects; and
-the chartering of a cruise boat for a Great Lakes focus
All of the options noted above have their advantages and disadvantages;
however, the boat tour offers some unusual opportunities
The only boats with accommodation run out of Kingston They are replica
steamships and they offer a full range of tours at costs comparable to hotel
accommodation; meals and bus transportation They offer the advantage of the
program taking place while underway
The focus of the tour would be Lake ontario and the management of
environmental issues; fisheries; water quality; lake levels; heritage and a
four-day tour (three nights) would also include highlights such as lOOO
Islands, Boldt Castle USA, Upper Canada Village, Fort Wellington,
International Seaway Lock and Frederic Remington Museum We would arrange
for our own technical speakers from the U S Parks Service, Seaway
commission, st Lawrence Parks Commission, Ministry of Natural Resources and
Ministry of the Environment
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9. 1993 BIENNIAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES TOUR Contd
The boats are well-equipped with audio visual equipment in the lounges In
the evening, we would use these facilities to have presentations on the
conservation authority programs affecting the Great Lakes
A suggested date is Monday, October 4, 1993 to Thursday, October 7, 1993
The boat tour concept should be accepted for the 1993 Conservation
Authorities Biennial Tour It offers a unique opportunity to broaden our
resource management information base as well as highlight the programs of the
Credit Valley Conservation Authority and ourselves
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The 1990 value of the charter was $644/person This cost would need to be
finalized in 1993 dollars along with the addition of an ACAO fee and
contingency fee Extra costs to the delegates would be transportation to and
from Kingston, bar charges on the boat and accommodation on the travel
nights
The two boats accommodate l63 persons which averages out to four delegates
per conservation authority
All costs in connection with the tour will be met by a charge to the
delegates
A deposit on the boats will be required if the concept is accepted
10. FLOOD PROTECTION WORKS - FINAL ENGINEERING AND CONTRACT PREPARATION,
-Tyndall Nursinq Home
KEY ISSUE
To complete the final engineering required to provide flood protection to the
level of the regional storm, through construction of a flood wall to the
Tyndall Nursing Home, Little Etobicoke Creek, City of Mississauga
Res. #38 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT the firm of cumming Cockburn Ltd. be retained at a fee not to exceed
$24,000, to complete the Final Engineering and Contract preparation for the
construction of a flood wall to provide regulatory flood protection to the
Tyndall Nursing Home.
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
10 FLOOD PROTECTION WORKS - FINAL ENGINEERING AND CONTRACT PREPARATION,
-Tvndall Nursinq Home Contd.
BACKGROUND
Preliminary engineering for protection of the Tynda 11 Nursing Home was
completed in August 1987, as part of a joint study between the City of
Mississauga and the Authority entitled "A Preliminary Engineering study for
Flood and Erosion Control - Little Etobicoke Creek II The study recommended
the construction of a concrete flood wall which would provide regulatory
flood protection to the existing Tyndall Nursing Home Since that time
negotiations, especially regarding property, have been ongoing between the
Authority and the owner of the nursing home The Authority has only recently
been given approval by the owner to proceed with the proposed flood
protection works
A project to provide flood protection at the Tyndall Nursing Home was
approved by the Authority through Resolution #181 at Meeting #7/87, held on
October 23, 1987
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds are available in the Authority's budget under Account No 112-26-343
pending final approval of the budget
11- TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT #lC/91, TENDER ED91-02
-Laboratory Analytical Services
The Improved Lakefill Oualitv Control Proqram
KEY ISSUE
The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for ED91-02 on March 8, 1991
The tenders received were referred to staff for review and a report
Res. #39 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the Report #lC/91 of the Tender opening SUb-Committee, Meeting held on
March 8, 1991, Appendix TO.7, be received;
THAT Tender ED91-02 for laboratory analytical services be awarded to BAS
Laboratories Ltd., for the unit prices of $200 00 per sample (bulk chemical
analysis) and $160.00 per sample (leach analysis) for a total cost of
$90,000
CARRIED
B-39
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT #lC/91, TENDER ED91-02
-Laboratory Analytical Services
The Improved Lakefill Quality Control Proqram Contd.
RATIONALE
Staff has reviewed the tenders and submit the following report Invitations
to quote were sent out to a total of twelve laboratories
In reviewing the tenders submitted, it was determined that BAS Laboratories
Ltd were best able to comply with the tender requirements BAS and another
laboratory, Entech, tied for low bidder but it was determined that Entech
failed to comply with all the requests specified in the tender document
Based on the foregoing, it is recommended that this contract be awarded to
BAS Laboratories Ltd , be ing the lowest tender received which was able to
comply with the various requests included in the tender document Within the
1991 budget, it is estimated that up to 300 soil samples can be analyzed for
bulk chemical and up to 83 soil samples tested for bulk chemical plus leach
analysis, for a total cost of $90,000 This combination of sampling will be
determined based on volume of incoming fill The quotation received for rush
service will be used on priority sites
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds are available from revenues generated under the improved Lakefill
Quality Control Program in Account No 242-01
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MBETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
12 TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT #10B/90
-Replacement of printing Press for
Administration printinq Operations
~EY ISSUE
This report recommends the acquisition of a two colour head printing press
to replace outdated, inadequate equipment
Res. #40 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT the proposal from Magnum Graphic Equipment to provide a Ryobi 3300MR
two colour head press be accepted, it being the one product that best meets
Authority requirements at an acceptable tendered price;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Authority Head Office printing operation includes two presses
- Gestetner 211 - introduced in the late 50's & early 60's
- bought second hand in the early 70's
- 10 X 15" maximum sheet size limits the jobs it
is capable of printing
- poor registration and print quality
- Gestetner 212 - introduced in the early 70's
- bought second hand in the early 80's
- 11 X 17 maximum sheet size makes it a good
"second press"
- machine will stay and be used as a backup, and for
printing small forms
- registration is better than the 211 model, but
not acceptable for more demanding jobs
As a result of problems with equipment maintenance, print quality and
demands for higher volume, and higher quality of printing, staff initiated
a review of the Authority's printing equipment needs
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
One consideration in this review was the need to make better use of
printing equipment as well as staff time Existing equipment is very slow
to run and lacks the print quality so essential in a print shop
The demand for an increasing amount of work on 11 X 17 paper printed in two
or more colours, necessitates a look at a two colour head press As the
name implies, it runs two colours simultaneously Existing equipment has
the paper pass through the press once for each colour Acquisition of a
new two colour head press will allow staff to run jobs much faster and with
better results
New equipment will mean larger sheet sizes can be printed with greater
control as to where the image will be placed on the paper
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
12. TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT #10B/90
-Replacement of Printing Press for
Administration printinq Operations Contd
SELECTION PROCESS
Minimum specifications to meet the Authority'S requirements were prepared
A list of optional features, to be priced separately, was included The
companies contacted and prices received are included in Tender Opening Sub-
Comm1ttee Report 110B/90 dated February 8/91 Schedule 1 is a list of
equipment tendered
The Multicare proposal was rejected because it involved rebuilt equipment
and did not meet basic specifications
Heidelberg Canada was rejected because the product far exceeded the
Authority'S needs, with pricing well beyond the budget available A
product which came closest to Authority specifications was selected from
each of the remaining five vendors
The following presses were determined to best meet Authority specifications
and were selected for demonstrat10ns to staff
1 Multi 1960
2 Hamada 770
3 Toko 4750 Printers Model
4 A B Dick 9870
5 Ryobi 3300MR
The following criteria was used to choose the press
1 LANDSCAPE OR PORTRAIT FEED - All presses demonstrated, feed the paper in
horizontally or vertically In the industry this equipment is called
landscape or portrait feed The landscape feed presses generally have
larger inking rollers and should distribute the ink evenly and with better
control We found this to be the case, w1th the exception of one press,
the Ryobi 3300MR, which feeds the paper 1n landscape style, but because of
larger inking rollers was able to come out head and shoulders above the
rest
2 EASE OF USE - Perhaps the easiest machine to run was the Toko while the
Ryobi was just behind The Toko is well designed and easy to setup The
Multi and the Hamada were perhaps the most difficult to set up
3 MANUAL vs SEMI AUTOMATED PRESS - The Hamada and the Multi are both
fully manual presses while the Toko and the Ryobi are both semi-automated
The semi-automated press enables an operator to quickly change from job to
job as well as having a faster set up time At first thought, we believed
that the manual presses would be better as a result of less down time in
servicing However, with today's technology, the semi-automated presses
seldom break down and the built-in electronics are excellent
4 INTEGRATED vs CONVENTIONAL - This refers to the watering system of the
press and determines the quality of the print The integrated system
combines the water and ink together on the plate The conventional system
drops the ink and water down separately The easier system to use is the
integrated, however for better print quality, the conventional method is
better Staff will also be able to print on glossy stock, which has not
been possible with existing equipment Therefore, it was determined that
staff should go with the conventional dampening system
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
12 TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT #10B/90
-Re~lacement of Printing Press for
Administration printinq Operations Contd
5 STATIONARY HEAD vs SWING AWAY HEAD - Everyone staff talked to seemed
to agree that the stationary head was the best Problems in the past with
a T-51 swing away head have been corrected However, the stationery head is
made by the original manufacturer and designed for that press only In
running the press, the stationery head seemed to engage a lot quicker and
not move around as much as the swing away
6 SERVICING AND RELIABILITY - With the exception of AB Dick, all the
individuals contacted who own eAuipment from our listed companies had few
servlcing problems Availability of parts is no problem and average
response time for servicing is within 24 hours Current response time for
existing equipment is approximately two to three days After discussion
with owners of the above listed equipment who have had servicing problems,
it was determined that the AB Dick product would not be considered
7 PRINT QUALITY AND REGISTRATION - These two were perhaps the most
essential items in determining the press of our choice All presses
demonstrated were rated on a scale of 1 - 10, 1 being poor while 10 is
excellent Appendix EX 1 outlines the results of the tests carried out by
staff
CONCLUSION
While it is the second lowest priced product, staff recommend purchasing
the Ryobi 3300MR It comes with a conventional dampening system as well as
many features outlined on the attached sheet It ranked in the No 1
position in both print quality and registration All reports of servicing,
show that the company is very reliable and keen to serve the customer The
price for the Ryobi 3300MR is $42,050 which includes a trade in price of
$500 on our Gestetner 211 press The press has other features such as a
numbering and perforating unit and a dryer which could be added at a later
date
FUNDING
Funding is provided in the 1991 Budget
13. ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. 1991
Res. #41 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT accounts, aggregating $1,335,497 tor the month of January, 1991, be
approved.
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
14 MTRCA PERMIT NO. C-0699
-Issued to Angus Glen Farm, in the Town of Markham, Rouge River
Watershed
Ms Donna Shaw, representing the Rouge Valley System, appeared before the
Executive Committee with respect to this item, and suggested also that
there is a need for a general review of the whole permit renewal process
KEY ISSUE
At its Meeting #2/91 held on March 22, 1991, the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation AuthorIty resolved under Resolution #73
"THAT the matter of the renewal of Authority permits to Angus
Glen Farm (Bruce Creek - part of the Rouge Park, announced by the
Premier on March 26, 1990) , be referred to the Executive
Committee meeting to be held on Friday, April 5, 1991 "
Res. #42 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the staff report, dated AprilS, 1991, on the permit issued to
Angus Glen Farm, Town of Markham, be received
CARRIED
Res. #43 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT staff be directed to report back to the Executive Committee on the
need or otherwise for a review of the Conservation Authorities Act and
Requ1ations with respect to Fill Permits, Renewal of Permits, and
Revocation of permits
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The following is provided for the information of the Executive Committee
At its meeting #4/88 held on April 29, 1988, the Executive Committee of the
Authority resolved by Resolution 169, that the Angus Glen Farm application
for a permit under ontario Regulation 293/86 - Fill, Construction and
Alteration to waterways, be approved subject to the conditions contained in
the staff report (Appendix EX 7) A copy of Permit No C-0699 issued on
May 17, 1988 is included in Appendix EX 7
The permit was issued on May 17, 1988, and was due to expire on May 17,
1989 Since no work had commenced on the project, Angus Glen Farm
requested, in writing, dated October 4, 1989, an extension to the permit
They then requested a second extension to the permit and this was granted
for the period of October 6, 1989 to October 6, 1990
On November 20, 1990, Angus Glen Farm requested, in writing, a third
extension to Permit No C-0699 for one year commencing from October 6,
1990 On December 12, 1990 the Staff of the Authority received a letter
and attachments in support of a renewal of the existing fill permit This
material was forwarded to the Authority by Marshall Macklin Monaghan
Limited Consulting Engineers for the applicant
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
14 MTRCA PERMIT NO C-0690
-Issued to Angus Glen Farm, in the Town of Markham, Rouge River
Watershed Contd.
The request for approval of the revisions to the original permit stated
that
1 There would be no change to the location and design of the
original Pond No 3
2 Pond No 1 is in it~ original proposed location but would be
reduced in size by 2/3 of its intended size
3 Pond No 3 is also in the original location but slightly reduced
in size
staff determined that these revis10ns were minor in nature and hence
approval was granted
It is staff's procedure to grant revisions to permits if they were minor in
nature and do not deviate from the original intent of the permit
Any revisions to an original permit that are deemed to be major in nature
must be submitted as a new application in accordance with ontario
Regulation 293/86
In order to monitor the activity and keep track of all permits issued by
the Authority, the staff adopted an administrative procedure whereby all
permits were issued for a time frame of 12 months This device allows the
staff to monitor any changes in land ownership and/or proposed minor
modifications to the original permit
It should be noted that the Conservation Authorities Act does not specify
any time limit nor expiry date to any permit issued in accordance with the
Regulation nor is there reference to revisions and/or renewals
with respect to the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction to revoke a
fill permit previously issued, the staff of the Authority requested such
advice from our solicitors, Gardiner Roberts This opinion was received by
the Authority on December 24, 1982 (Appendix EX 7)
It should be noted that ontario Regulation 170 (R R 0 1980) as noted in
Appendix EX 7 is now Ontario Regulation 293/86 There has been a minor
change in the wording of the paragraph in Section 7 of Regulation 170 and
paragraph 7, Ontario Regulation 293/86
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15 MTRC.A PERMIT NO. C-0660
-Issued to King Ranch Health Spa, Township of King,
Humber River Watershed
Mayor Margaret Britnell appeared before the Executive Committee with
respect to Permit No C-0660 issued to King Ranch Health Spa, and outlined
her concerns with respect to the potential adverse effect the Spa's storm
water detention pond and waste disposal system could have on water quality
in the Humber River
KEY ISSUE
At its Meeting #2/91 held on March 22, 1991, the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority resolved under Resolution #73
"THAT the permit issued to the King Ranch Corporation be referred
to the Executive Committee meeting to be held on Friday, April 5,
1991 "
Res. #44 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT Mayor Britnell be thanked for bringing her concerns to the attention
of the Executive committee;
THAT the staff report, dated March 27, 1991, on Permit No. C-0660 issued to
King Ranch Health Spa, Township of King, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to investigate, in co-operation with the
Township of King and the Regional Municipality of York, the concerns
expressed by Mayor Margaret Britnell, and report back to the Executive
Committee on the legal and/or physical actions that could be taken to avoid
any potential effect on the Humber River
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The following is provided for the information of the Executive
At its meeting #1/88 held on February 26, 1988, the Executive Committee of
the Authority resolved by Resolution #5, thirteen applications for permit
under ontario Regulation 293/86 - Fill, Construction and Alteration to
Waterways
The staff communication on the King Ranch Corporation was designated as
Item 6A (18) on the agenda The King Ranch Corporation permit was granted
subject to the following conditions which formed part of the permit
1 Project No 86007, Drawing No A-I, dated March 26, 1987, and
titled "Site Plan" and Drawing No S-13, dated April 16, 1987
and titled "Spa Running Track", as prepared by Arthur Erickson
Architects;
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15 MTRCA PERMIT NO C-0660
-Issued to King Ranch Health Spa, Township of King,
Humber River Watershed Contd.
2 Project No 2650, Drawing No SS-2, dated January 1987, titled
"storm & Sanitary Outfall & Details", as prepared by R V
Anderson & Associates, Consulting Engineers & Planners;
3 Project No 1311, titled "King Ranch Health Spa Private Water
System Design", dated May 1987, as prepared by Bruce A Brown
Associates Limited, Consultants in Environmental & Applied Earth
Sciences
The aforementioned conditions were submitted and formed part of the staff
communication to the Executive Committee for its deliberations on February
26, 1988 (Appendix EX 15)
It should be noted that there were two typographical errors on the staff
communication The first one is the reference to the Executive Committee
Meeting MTRCA #19/88 It should have been indicated as Executive Committee
Meeting MTRCA #1/88 The second error is noted in Condition No 3 of the
staff recommendation This conditions states
"(3 ) Project No 1311, titled "King Ranch Health Spa Private
Wates System Design", dated May 1987, as prepared by
Bruce A Brown Associates Limited, Consultants in
Environmentl and Applied Earth Sciences"
The error is in the word "Wates" This should have read "Waste"
For the information of the Executive Committee the King Ranch Permit
process commenced in three phases The first phase involved the
installation of the private waste disposal system, the second the
construction of the storm water detention pond in the valley and the third
stage was the construction of the Spa running track
The Authority Staff has been monitoring all of the construction activities
The Authority file (Permit No C-0660) issued March 2, 1988 is still open
There were some modifications to the running track which required revisions
to the drawing
Appendix EX 15 indicates the subject property and the location of the tile
bed and detention pond
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91, HELD APRIL 5, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
16 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill, Construction & Alteration to Waterways
Res. #45 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (c), and (e) to (m)
inclusive be approved, subject to the conditions contained in the reports
CARRIED
(al Mr. L. Defaveri
To place fill, on Part Lot 3, Concession 1, in the Town of
Caledon (Albion), (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 site Plan entitled Proposed Site Plan for Mr and Mrs Defaveri
dated received 4 3 91
(bl Anqelo and Lorenza DeGasperis
To regrade a disturbed slope, on Part Lot 2, Concession 1,
35 Steele Valley Road, in the Town of Markham (Don River watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 DeGasperis Residence, Thomas Marzottc Architect, Project #9012,
Drawing #1, lA, 1B, Revised march 4, 1991
(cl Dufferin Peel Roman Catholic Separate School Board
To place or dump fill and alter a waterway, on Part Lot 8,
Concession 2, 4555 Tomken Road, in the City of Mississauga
(Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by Apollonio Nightingale Quigley Makrimichalos Cugini
Architects Planners, Project No 88059, Drawing No A01, as received
by the MTRCA on January 8, 1991
2 Ontario Provincial Standard Concrete Headwall Drawing - No OPSD-
804 04 received by the MTRCA Nov 1, 1990
3 Land-Pro Engineering site Grading & Servicing Plan, Drawing No 89024-
SSl, Revised Mar 24/91, Received March 26, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
16 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways Contd
(e) Metropolitan Separate School Board
To place fill and construct an outfall, on Part Lot 12, Concession 2,
685 Military Trail, in the City of Scarborough (Highland Creek
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Pope John Paul Secondary School; Johnson, Sustronk, Welnstein &
Associates, Job 89-39, Drawing #LA1 and LA3; Received Nov 30/90
(f) Metropolitan Toronto Works Department
To alter a waterway, north of Finch Avenue between Norfinch Drive and
sentinel Road, in the City of North York (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Drawing no 267-5; 6 and 9, received April 4, 1991,
(q) The Town of Richmond Hill
To construct a footbridge, on Part Block 1, Registered Plan 65R-5009,
south of Kerrybrook Drive, in the Town of Richmond Hill (Don River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Little Don River, Footbridge, Cosburn Patterson Wardman Ltd Project
#89662, Figure #1 & 2, March 1991
(h) Runnymede Development Corporation Ltd.
To construct a temporary storm water management pond, on Part Lot 15,
. Concession 2, west of Church Street, south of 3rd Concession Road, in
the Town of Ajax (Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Heritage Farm Subdivision, Phase IV, Dillon, Project #2371-02,
Drawing P23 and EC2, Received Feb 25/91
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL 5. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
16 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways Contd
lil city of Scarborouqh
To construct a sewer main under a watercourse, on Part Lot 4,
Concession 1, NE corner of Meadowyale and Kingston Road, in the City
of Scarborugh (Highland Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit '
1 Proposed Sanitary Sewer, Centennial Watercourse, city of Scarborough
Works Dept , Drawing #627-K, Revised March 6/91
2 Excerpts, Special Provisions for Contract #2831, city of Scarborough
lil Bell Canada
To construct a cable crossing, on Part Lot 20 & 21, Road Allowance
between Conc 3 & 4, Woodbine Avenue south of Elgin Mills, in the
Town of Markham (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Red Line Revision Bell Canada, Cable Alignment, Location Code 593014
Plans #404, 407 & 408 Received March 28/91
Ikl Slovenian Linden Foundation
To place fill in a regulated area on Part Lot 12, Conc 5 EHS, 52
Neilson Drive, in the City of Etobicoke (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by F B Cerar, Drawing Nos 2, 3, & 4, dated March 26,
1991 and received by the MTRCA on April 3, 1991
III Marta Tomory
To construct an addition, on Part Lot 1, Conc 4, Warden Lane, in the
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Proposed Addition to the Residence of Mr & Mrs T TomorYi Received
March 14/91, Drawing #1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91. HELD APRIL S. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
16 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways Contd
1m) Toronto Trust Cemeteries
To cross a watercourse, on Part Lot 29, Conc C, west of Kennedy Rd ,
south of Eglinton Avenue, in the City of Scarborough (Don River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 pine Hills Cemetery, Project #00229002, New Road Sections 15-21,
Received Feb 20/91, Drawings 1 of 2, 2 of 2, and 3
Res. #46 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the application listed herein as (d) be approved, subject to the
conditions contained in the report and to staff checking that there is no
impediment in law to the granting of the permit application
CARRIED
Id) Anqelo Marinoni
To place fill, on Lot 4, Registered Plan 184, Lake wilcox,
in the Town of Richmond Hill (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 site Plan 13136 Bayview Ave , Richmond Hill, showing the location of
the house
2 Cross-section, 13136 Bayview Ave , Richmond Hill, showing location of
house and extent and depth of fill
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Black Creek pioneer Villaqe Food Services
Res. 147 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
THAT staff be directed to report back to the Executive Committee on the
Food Services operation at Black Creek pioneer Village (quality of food,
use of recy1ing materials, etc )
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/91, HELD APRIL S. 1991
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12 lOp m , April 5, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
G
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 19-April-1991 13/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, Apr il 19, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 00 a m
PRESENT Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William Granger
Brian Harrison
Don Jackson
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
Absent Member Emil Kolb
MINUTES
Res. #48 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by William Granger
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 12/91 be approved
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Res. #49 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT Mr Yeou Chew, Project Manager of Rhucon (l988) Inc , be heard with
respect to Item 17 of these Minutes
CARRIED
ADDED AGBNDA ITEMS
Res. 150 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT added agenda items 11 to 19 be accepted for consideration
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 13/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter from City of scarborough, dated April 10, 1991 re MTRCA
ReDort - lOA Crisis in Confidence"
Res. 151 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT the correspondence from the City of Scarborough, dated April la, 1991 re
MTRCA Report - "A Crisis in Confidence", be referred to staff for a report
back to the Executive Committee on the implications of ensuring that the
process for responding to area municipalities on Official Plan, Zoning By-Law
and site Plan Amendment applications provides for a review of by the Full
Authority
CARRIED
(b) Letter from the Hon. Bud Wildman, Minister of Natural Resources dated
ADril 10. 1991 re Amalaamation of Conservation Authorities
Res. 152 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
THAT staff be directed to respond to the Minister of Natural Resources, by
the May l5, 1991 deadline, re-confirming the MTRCA's official position on the
matter of amalgamation in light of the Conservation Authority Program Review;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Full Authority on May 3, 1991
CARRIED
(cl Notice of A.C.A.O. 1991 Biennial Tour - SeDtember 9 to 12. 1991
Res. 153 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT provision be made for six delegates (staff and members) to attend the
A C A 0 1991 Biennial Tour - September 9 to l2, 1991;
THAT all members be made aware of the Biennial Tour and be asked to advise
the General Manager if they are interested in attending as soon as possible;
THAT Lois Hancey, Brian Harrison and Richard O'Brien be included on the list
of members indicating interest;
AND FURTHER THAT their expenses,in connection therewith, be paid; ,
CARRIED
(d) Notice of Save the Rouge valley system re 10,000 Trees for the
Rouae Valley
Res. 154 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT the notice received from Save the Rouge Valley System re 10,000 Trees
for the Rouge Valley, be received
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited .
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Rexdale Boulevard, west of Highway No
27, City of Etobicoke under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987-1991 _
Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed"
Res. 155 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: willi.. Granger
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 1. 602 acres, more or less, be
purchased from The Cadillac Fairviev corporation Limited, said land being an
irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 31, and Part of Road
Allowance between Lots 31 and 32, Concession 3, Fronting the Humber, City of
Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto consisting of land situate
north of Rexdale Boulevard, west of Highway No. 27.
THAT the purchase price be $2.00, plus Vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and SOlicitors, be instructed to complete
tbe transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses
incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal
costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary docuaentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting 13, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with Goodman and Goodman, Barristers and
SOlicitors, representatives of the owners
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal
and is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALB
This property is located within the Authority'S approved master plan
for acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 -
Flood Control Hazard Account
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HBLD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2. ONTARIO HYDRO
-Request for permanent easement for a pole line and an
underground hydro service, south of stouffville Road,
east of Warden Avenue
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from Ontario Hydro to provide a permanent easement for
a pole line and underground hydro service, south of stouffville Road, east of
Warden Avenue
Res. #56 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and R.qion Cons.rvation Authority is in
receipt of a r.qu.st from ontario Hydro to provide a p.rman.nt .asem.nt for
a pol. line and und.rground hydro s.rvic. locat.d south of Stouffvill. Road,
east of Ward.n Av.nu.;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the b.st
int.r.sts of the Authority in furth.ring ,its obj.ctives, as s.t out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authoriti.s Act, to co-op.rat. with Ontario
Hydro in this instance;
THAT a p.rmanent .as...nt containing 0.66 h.ctar.s, more or l.ss, be grant.d
to ontario Hydro for a pol. line and und.rqround hydro s.rvic., said land
being Part of Lot 34, Conc.ssion 5, (formerly in the Township of Markham),
now in the Town of Whitchurch-stouffvill., R.qional Municipality of York;
THAT consideration is to b. the nominal sua of $2.00, plus all legal, survey
and oth.r costs;
THAT said .asement b. subj.ct to an Ord.r in council b.ing issued in
accordanc. with S.ction 21(c) of the Cons.rvation Authoriti.s Aot, R.S.O.
1980, Chapter 85, as ...nd.d;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials b. authoriz.d and
directed to take what.v.r action may b. requir.d to give .ff.ct ther.to,
including the obtaining of nec.ssary approvals and the .xecution of any
docum.nts.
CARRIBD
BACKGROUND
In consideration of the Authority granting this easement to Ontario Hydro for
the nominal consideration of $2 00, ontario Hydro will assume all costs
relating to the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the hydro line on Authority
lands which services the Mill Building in the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
ontario Hydro has agreed to assume all legal, survey and other costs involved
in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from Robert A Bruce in August 1961 under the
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Project
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
-Appointment of Members
KEY ISSUE
Appointment of John A McGinnis and Kip Van Kempen as members of The
Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto
Res. #57 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: william Granqer
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT John A. MCGinnis and Kip Van Kempen
be appointed as members of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto for
a three-year term: May 22, 1991 to May 22, 1994 .
CARRIED
... TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT 13A/91 AND #3B/91
-Supplv of Ouarrv stone to Various Erosion Control proiects
KEY ISSUE
The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for the supply and delivery
of quarry stone on April 5, 1991 and recommended that all tenders be referred
to staff for review and report
Res. #58 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: william Granger
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT Tenders ED91-05 and ED91-0& for the
supply and delivery of quarry stone, as detailed in TO.U herewith, be
awarded to Wiles Transport Company Limited for the total price of $1&5,882.
CARRIED
RATIONALE
The quotations received were based on a total estimated requirement of 4,700
tonnes of armour stone and 3,200 tonnes of rip rap stone for the Kingsbury
Crescent and Guildwood Parkway erosion control projects in the City of
Scarborough
Staff has reviewed the tenders and recommend that the lowest quotation
received for the supply of armour stone at the unit cost of $22 50 per tonne
(excluding GST) and rip rap stone at the unit cost of $15 40 per tonne
(excluding GST) from Wiles Transport Company Limited be accepted
The total estimated value of the two contracts recommended for award to Wiles ,
Transport Company Limited is $165,882 (includes 7% GST)
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds are budgeted under the "Project for Erosion Control and Slope
Stabilization in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991" under
Account Numbers 131-03 (Kingsbury Project) and 135-03 (Guildwood Parkway
Project)
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 13/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5. IMPROVED LAKEFILL OUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM
KEY ISSUE
To increase the Authority portion of the tipping fee at lakefill sites under
the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program (ILQCP)
Res. #59 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the charge levied on each truck load
of earth Ull received at Authority operated lakeUll sites and Tommy
Thompson Park be increased to $12.00;
AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto Harbour Commissioners be requested to implement
this new tee, on behalf of the Authority, at Tommy Thompson Park ettective
June 3, 1991.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program (ILQCP) was implemented at
Authority operated lakefill sites effective October 1, 1988 and at the Tommy
Thompson Park site effective February 1, 1989. To fund this program, an
additional charge of $10 00 was levied on each truck load of earth fill
received The Toronto Harbour Commissioners collect the total fee at Tommy
Thompson Park and reimburses the Authority $10 00 per load toward the ILQCP
staff has reviewed the present fee and is recommending that a 20% increase to
$12 00 per truck load of earth fill be implemented effective June 3, 1991
RATIONALE
The 1991 approved budget for the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program
will have an operating deficit due to an estimated decrease in revenues and
higher operating costs As this program is self-financed through a levy on
each truck load of earth fill received, an increase to $12 00 will assist in
achieving the objective of operating on a balanced budget There is some
flexibil i ty in controlling total expenditures, particularly the number of
soil samples tested; however, any shortfall in revenues in 1991 will be
balanced from the existing program reserve fund
staff have been advised that the Toronto Harbour Commissioners expect to
increase their rate also effective June 3, 1991
6. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, 1987-1991
-Circulation and Water Quality study, East Point Park,
citv of Scarborouah
This item was withdrawn from the agenda
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
7 TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT #3C/91
-Concrete Encased Duct Bank Construction and Cabling,
Bluffers Park. City of Scarborouqh
KEY ISSUE
Award of Contract ED91-01, Bluffers Park
Res. #60 Moved by: William Granger
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT Contract ED91-01 for the concrete encased duct bank construction and
cablinq at Bluffers Park, City of Scarborough, as detailed in TO 19 herewith,
be awarded to Rhucon (1988) Inc for the total amount of $94,023.80 which
includes the continqency allowance
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Contract ED91-01 for Bluffers Park clearly specified that the total price was
to include a contingency amount of $25,000 In addition, all tenderers were
instructed to submit a bid bond or certified cheque in the amount of $15,000
with their tender to ensure the execution of the contract by the successful
bidder
Following a review of the tenders, it was determined that the low bid of
$94,023 80 submitted by Rhucon (1988) Inc did not include the contingency
amount The Authority'S consultant reported that Rhucon (1988) Inc could
not revise their unit prices downwards to the extent that the tender price
submitted would reflect the inclusion of the contingency provision
The consultant recommended that the tender submitted by Rhucon (1988) Inc be
refused on the basis that it contained an irregularity in the pricing and
consequently was informal and that the contract be awarded to the second low
bidder Trans Power utility Contractors
Rhucon (1988) Inc had submitted a letter acknowledging that an error was
made and their tender price would increase to $119,023 80 by including the
required contingency allowance Rhucon (1988) Inc also requested the
opportunlty to withdraw its tender without any liquidated damages, but
concluded by saying "if the Authority is seeking any damages, Rhucon will
honour the original quote of $94,023 80 "
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
8 TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT #10/91
-Lab Analytical Services for the 1991 Waterfront Monitorinq Proqram
KEY ISSUE
The Tender Opening Sub-committee opened tenders for RMS91-03 on March 8,
1991 The tenders received were referred to staff for review and a report
Res. #61 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT the tender RMS91-03 for laboratory analytical services for the 1991
Waterfront Monitoring Program, as outlined in TO 7 herewith, be awarded to
Beak Environmental Ltd for a total cost of $37,814 00.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
S1.nce 1975, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(MTRCA) has conducted environmental monitoring programs to describe
biological, physical and chemical conditions in the vicinity of waterfront
parks Special studies have been conducted to examine the sediment quality,
water quality, sediment deposition rates, bottom substrate documentation, and
currents associated with waterfront parks The 1991 Lab Analytical services
includes analyses forming part of the Colonel Samuel Smith, East Point Area,
scarborough Shoreline, Keating Channel, and Tommy Thompson Park Environmental
Monitoring Programs
RATIONALE
In total, eleven requests for quotation were sent out to laboratories, and
six completed quotations were submitted to the MTRCA
The firm of Beak Environmental Ltd fulfilled all of the1conditions of the
quotation, and submitted the lowest quotation at $37,814 00
Beak Environmental Ltd is thereby selected for the 1991 Lab Analytical
I Services required by the Waterfront Monitoring Program
FINANCIAL DETAIL
Funds are available for this service under the Waterfront Development Program
in account nos 240-01, 601-70, and 601-75
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 13/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9. PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE GLEN MAJOR
FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA, FEBRUARY, 1991
-James walker ProDertv
KEY ISSUE
status report on the progress of the acquisition of the James Walker
Property
Res. #62 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: william Granger
THAT the staff report dated April 17, 1991 on the status of the progress of
the acquisition of the James Walker property be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The project for the acquisition of the James Walker property was approved by
the members of the Authority at a meeting held on February 22, 1991 The
municipal levy portion of the funding for the purchase was approved, as
amended at Authority Meeting 12/91, held on March 22, 1991
The legal surveys required to facilitate completion of the purchase of the
subject property were recently received The final acreage for the parcels
being acquired totals 1,060 365 acres rather than the estimated area of
1,013 620 acres identified in the agreement of purchase and sale and the
Authority's project as adopted
The Agreement of Purchase and Sale and the project included the following
provision
"The purchase price to be based on an acreage rate of $4,100 00 per acre,
subject to receipt of a legal survey to be prepared by the Authority prior to
Closing Any increase or decrease from the acreages shown above will result
in a pro-rata alteration to the purchase price"
Immediately upon receipt of the surveys, discussions with representatives of
the purchaser were reopened As a result of the discussions, Mr Walker has
agreed to donate to the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, the sum
of $188,600.00 at the time of closing of the transaction At that time, a
receipt for income tax purposes will be provided to Mr Walker
Formal requests for the approval of the project were submitted during March
to the Province of Ontario and all member municipalities of the Authority
A number of meetings have been held and it is anticipated that all required
formal approvals will be at hand in sufficient time to allow for completion
of the transaction
FINANCIAL DETAILS
In view of the donation being provided by Mr Walker, the total acquisition
costs of $5 1 million, as identified in the project, to be paid over a three-
year period, will still be sufficient to provide for completion of the
transaction
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
10 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTz 1987-1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
DON RIVER WATERSHED
-polvresins Inc.
KEY ISSUE
Report on status of building demolition and site restoration work on the
POlyresins Inc property
Res. 163 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: willi.. Granger
THAT the staff progress report re: P01yresins Inc. property dated 1991.04.18.
be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At the Authority meeting held on December 7, 1990, the environmental audit of
the POlyresins Inc property was reviewed and the approval of the purchase
was altered to provide that the purchase be completed at a total cost of
$6,550,000, of which Polyresins Inc would be paid $6,050,000, and the
balance of $500,000 be retained by the Authority in a reserve account, to be
used as required for the site rehabilitation
The purchase of the property was finalized on December 27, 1990
At a meeting held on January 10, 1991, involving the Commissioner of Parks
and Property of the Municipality of MetropOlitan Toronto, the General Manager
of the Authority and other staff representatives of each group, it was agreed
that removal and demolition of all buildings and equipment with the exception
of the lab and office buildings should commence as expeditiously as possible
The purchase agreement included a provision whereby Polyresins Inc was
obliged to arrange for the cleaning of all tanks and other vessels and all
production and materials storage pipes to a demolition ready state
polyresins Inc , in addition to utilizing qualified staff of the firm, also
engaged the firm Smits Tank Maintenance Inc (S T M ) to assist with the
cleaning Intera Kenting Ltd , who carried out the environmental audit of
the property for the Authority, have also been auditing this work on behalf
of the Authority
Quotations for sale of equipment and carrying out of the demolition work were
obtained by the Authority in conjunction with representatives of Polyresins
Inc An arrangement has now been made whereby the Authority will utilize
Greenspoon Bros Limited to carry out the required work on a basis involving
no cost to the Authority
Greenspoon Bros Limited will be recycling material from the demolition such
as brick, concrete, wood and metal
RATIONALE
In accordance with the provisions of the Agreement of Purchase, Polyresins
Inc have recently completed the final cleaning of all the vessels, tanks and
pipe lines to the satisfaction of the Authority's environmental consultant
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
10 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987-1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
DON RIVER WATERSHED
-polvresins Inc. (con't)
Officials of the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department have been
extensively involved in site meetings with the Authority, the various
consultants and Greenspoon Bros Limited and are in agreement with the work
proposed at this time
Authority staff have also had ongoing discussions with officials of the
Ministry of the Environment who are in agreement with the work as proposed
Further meetings are scheduled with Ministry officials to review the extent
and timing of soil remediation work which will commence shortly after
completion of the demolition work
Under the proposed arrangement, all necessary health, safety and
environmental precautions are being taken for the early successful completion
of the work
FINANCIAL DETAILS
It was anticipated that this work would cost the Authority a substantial sum
While it was hoped some return from the sale of this equipment might be
achieved to assist with the cost of demolition, it was not anticipated that
the return from the sale of this equipment would match the demolition costs
for this portion of the work
The arrangement at hand allows the Authority to get the work underway
immediately without the requirement of seeking additional municipal or
provincial funding
11. CONSERVATION AREAS
-Walk-In Pass
KEY ISSUE
Implementation of a Walk-in Pass at selected Conservation Areas to promote
use by local residents, streamline Area operations and reduce illegal parking
at Area entrances
Res. 164 Moved by: William Granger
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT staff be authorized to implement a Walk-in Pass on a trial basis at
selected Conservation Areas and that, if successful, this pass be included in
the 1992 Authority Fee Schedule.
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CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Changes in the Authority'S Fee Schedule for 1991, as approved at Authority
Meeting 17/90, included elimination of parking charges at Conservation Areas
and a move to a per person charge As a result of this change, the Authority
will be, for the first time, charging visitors who walk into our Conservation
Areas
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HBLD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 CONSBRVATION AREAS
-Walk-In Pass (con't)
RATIONALB
There is substantial residential development surrounding Boyd, Petticoat
Creek and Heart Lake Conservation Areas Recognizing that many local
residents visit these Conservation Areas frequently on foot or by bicycle,
staff would like to make a pass available to "walk-ins" at a cost of
Adults - $lO 00
Seniors - $7 50
Children - $5 00
The cost of the pass represents five visits at regular admission charges
Implementation of a Walk-in Pass provides an excellent opportunity to promote
a particular Conservation Area to the local neighbourhood It will also help
to process frequent visitors more quickly at the front gate and will help to
reduce long-standing problems of visitors parking at the front gates of
Conservation Areas and walking in to gain free admission
It is suggested that the Walk-in Pass be implemented on a trial basis for the
1991 summer season If successful, the pass would be included in the 1992
Authority Fee Schedule
FINANCIAL DETAILS
While the Walk-in Pass will provide discounted admission visits for some
visitors, it will also discourage unauthorized access to Conservation Areas
The financial impact in terms of Conservation Area revenues should,
therefore, be negligible
12. CONSTRUCTED WBTLANDS FOR THB TREATMBNT OF STORMWATER
-Research into Use Of.
ltEY ISSUB
Selection of consultant to carry out research into the use of constructed
wetlands for the treatment of stormwater
Res. 165 Moved byz Don Jackson
Seconded by: Willi.. Granger
THAT Mark B. Taylor , Associates be retained to prepare an annotated
bibliography and a written suaaary of the literature on the use of
constructed wetlands for the treatment of stormwater;
AND FURTHER THAT the cost for this contract be liaited to the upset amount
of $9,212.50 provided by the Ministry of the Environment.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
12. CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF STORMWATER
-Research into Use Of. (con'tl
ON A RECORDED VOTE NAY llA
Brian Harrison william Granger
Lois Hancey
Don Jackson
John MCGinnis
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Current initiatives to reduce the adverse effects of stormwater on local
water quality involve the concept of vegetative practices such as
constructed wetlands to treat stormwater While the concept of constructed
wetlands has merit, staff within the MTRCA and within other local agencies
have specific concerns as to the use (design/efficiency/operation) of
constructed wetlands in the Southern ontario climate Most of the
background literature available documents experience with these practices
in the United states; however, this literature has not been compiled
comprehensively, nor has it been interpreted for Southern Ontario
conditions Authority staff has identified the need to compile pertinent
literature and to summarize the main findings to address common agency
concerns The Ministry of the Environment has also shown an interest in
this undertaking in terms of the potential improvement to local water
quality that could result from the construction of wetlands to treat
stormwater
RATIONALE
This work will provide baseline information which will assist in reviewing
stormwater management plans and proposals that include constructed
wetlands The summary document may provide baseline information that would
encourage the adoption of these practices in the field
Dr Mark Taylor of Mark E Taylor & Associates is considered to be the most
appropriate consultant for this contract Dr Taylor is an adjunct
professor of biology with the University of Toronto and former professor
with York University, and he has extensive experience in the field of
environmental consulting His access to both physical and human resources
at the universities and his consulting experience in this field will make
him an asset to this project
FINANCIAL DBTAILS
The Ministry of the Environment has agreed to provide funding for this work
and it is available under account number 601-03 The MTRCA will act as
project coordinator
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
13. BOYD CONSERVATION AREA
-Gravel pit Rehabilitation
KEY ISSUE
Rehabilitate an abandoned gravel pit in the Boyd Conservation Area in
cooperation with the Aggregate Producers Association of ontario (APAO) and
the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)
Res. # 66 Moved by: William Granger
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT staff b. direoted to ent.r into an agr....nt with the Ministry of
Natural Resources and the Aggregat. produo.rs Association of Ontario to
rehabilitate an abandoned grav.l pit in the Boyd Cons.rvation Area.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Authority is in receipt of a request from the APAO and MNR to establish
a partnership and undertake a gravel pit rehabilitation project in the Boyd
Conservation Area This would be a pilot project as part of the MNR
abandoned pit rehabilitation fund
The APAO was incorporated in 1956 and was established to represent
suppliers of construction aggregates throughout Ontario One of the APAO's
objectives is to encourage the utilization of aggregate resources with
concern for the principles of conservation and the impact on the natural
and social environment
with the implementation of the Aggregate Resources Act, effective January
1, 1990, MNR has begun to assess the aggregate industry for funds to be
used on abandoned pit rehabilitation projects
The APAO, with the expertise of its members, along with MNR, collectively
agreed to establish a pilot project that would provide positive public
profile for the industry and benefit the Authority and general pUblic as
well The APAO and MNR consider the site within the Boyd Conservation Area
as one that satisfies all of their criteria
The pit was operated by a private company and much of the sand and gravel
was used for the construction of Hwy 400 ,
In 1964, the Authority acquired the property as part of the Boyd Dam and
Reservoir project A deep pond existed on the site In the mid 1970's,
the Authority filled the pond as a safety measure because of the amount of
unauthorized public use of the area
Some natural regeneration of grass, weeds and shrubs have become
established on the stable areas The pit face continues to erode in many
places
In the early 1980's, some discussions occurred with the aggregate industry
to rehabilitate this site This was a period of government-sponsored job
creation programs The Authority offered to provide the labour component
if the aggregate producers would provide the machinery to grade the site
No arrangements were finalized and the pit was never rehabilitated
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 13/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
13. BOYD CONSERVATION AREA
-Gravel Pit Rehabilitation (con't)
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Community and special interest groups will be informed of the project and
invited to make comments
An announcement of the project will take place at the site on April 22,
1991, to coincide with Earth Day activities
Finalize the details of the grading and revegetation plan
The rehabilitation plan will aim to achieve
. reduced erosion but with a minimal amount of grading;
. establishment of trees and shrubs that are
complementary to the existing vegetation - indigenous
plant material will be favoured;
. establishment of small, shallow wetlands for wildlife
habitat diversity;
. demonstrations of rehabilitation techniques such as
bioengineering and revegetation trials;
. interpretive benefits to the general public
An agreement with appropriate terms and conditions for such a project would
be prepared between MTRCA, MNR and the APAO
The Authority would assist by providing site supervision and implementation
of the revegetation components
FINANCIAL DETAILS
A total of $90,000 has been budgeted for this project in 1991 These funds
will be provided by the APAO and the MNR from monies collected from the
aggregate industry for abandoned pit rehabilitation projects
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91, HELD APRIL 19, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
14 TENDER OPENING BUB-COMMITTEE REPORT #2/91
-Rental of Heavy Construction Eauipment and Operator
KEY ISSUE
The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for the supply of heavy
cons~ruction equipment and operators on March 22, 1991 The tenders
received were referred to staff for review and a report
Res. #67 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT the Water Resource Division utilize, as required, the services of
Sartor and Busin Limited for the rental of construction equipment with
operators during 1991, that being the lowest quotation received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to use the list, as outlined in
Appendix TO.12, to select additional equipment based on the next lowest
tender if the need arises.
CARRIED
RATIONALE
Quotations were invited from a total of 28 companies and seven replies were
received for the rental of construction equipment to be utilized by the
Water Resource Division in carrying out the 1991 work programs
Our analysis of the seven quotations indicate that Sartor and Susin is,
overall, the lowest quotation received Our decision for the low quotation
is based on a comparison of the more commonly used equipment of the same
size and horse power, which would give us the best package over the 1991
work period In this respect, Sartor and Susin had the lowest hourly
quotation in fourteen of fifteen equipment pieces selected
In the event that Sartor and susin cannot supply all our equipment needs
during the peak construction perlods, we felt it would be prudent to be
able to use those companies outlined in Appendix TO 12, to select equipment
from the company which provides the next lowest tender price This will be
dependent on what equipment is specified and will help ensure that
equipment is always available
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways
Res. #68 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by William Granger
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) and (d) to (i) inclusive be
approved, subject to the conditions contained in the reports.
CARRIED
(al City of Scarborouqh
To construct a storm sewer outlet on Lot 20, Con B,
Waterfront - Bellamy Ravine Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Meadowcliffe Drlve Storm Outlet Detail MH 1, Drawing no 1260-00,
received Feb 28, 1991 prepared by City of Scarborough Works Dept
2 Plan and Profile of Meadowcliffe Dr storm Outlet from Meadowcliffe
Drive to Bellamy Ravine, Drawing no 1260-6, received Feb 28/91,
prepared by the City of Scarborough Works Dept
(dl Wellinqdale Community (Bramoton) Inc.,
c/o Venturon Development Corporation
To place fill, construct and alter a waterway on Lots ll-13,
Con 6 EHS, City of Brampton - Humber River Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
thlS permit
Rand Engineering Drawings dated received by MTRCA 18 3 9l
1 General Plans, nos 1, 2, 6, 7
2 Storm Drainage Plans, nos l2, l8, 19
3 Grading Plans, nos 23, 24, 25, 38, 39
4 Street no 19, no 64
5 Storm/Sanitary Outfall, nos 85, 86
6 Sanitary Trunk Sewer, nos 1 through 7
7 Storm water Detention Facility, nos 1 through 10
Nak Design Group Drawings dated received by MTRCA l8 3 9l
8 Nos L5 through Ll2
9 Nos Dl through D4
.
(el Town of Pickerinq
To place a watermain across a watercourse
on pt Lot 30, Con 2; pt Lot 33, Con 3; pt Lot 3l, Con 3;
(3rd Concession Road between Altona Rd & Rosebank Rd N;
Rosebank Rd N south of the 3rd Concession Rd " 3rd Concession
Road west of Altona Road, Altona Rd South of the 3rd Concesslon Rd
Town of Pickering - Petticoat Creek Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Reglonal Municipality of Durham, Watermain Alignment, Contract
090-22, drawing nos 5, l2, l6, 19, revised as received on
April l5, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/91. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways (con't)
(f) Reqional Municipalitv of Durham
To construct a police station, place fill and regrade for
parking on pt Lot 18, Con 1
Town of Pickering - Duffin Creek Watershed
.
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Durham Regional Police Station, Rebanks Architects Inc ,
Proj #90l6, Drawings Al 2, Al 4 revised as received on April l6,
1991
(q) Bluewinter Investments Limited
To place fill and alter a waterway on pt Lot 27,
Con 5, City of Vaughan - Humber River Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans submitted by Higgins Engineering Ltd , drawing nos l168-300,
300A, 300B, 300C, 301-308 inclusivej dated Feb 7/91 and received
by the MTRCA on Feb 11/91
(h) Islinqton Golf Club
To place fill within a regulated area on pt Lot 8,
Con A, (45 Riverbank Drive) City of Etobicoke - Mimico Creek
Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Robinson Carrick Assoc Ltd, drawing entitled, "Islington Golf
Club 9th Tee", dated April, 1991
(i) Mr. & Mrs. M. Gold
To construct in a floodplain on Lots 28 and 29, Reg Plan 2478
(15 Plymbridge Road) City of North York - West Don River Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plan prepared by Bonavista Pools Ltd , project #9l03, drawing
#lR, dated January l, 1991j
2 Drawing prepared by Bonavista Pool Ltd , received by MTRCA
April 16, 1991
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B-70
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3191. HELD APRIL 19. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
NEW BUSINESS
Ci) G. Ross Lord Park and Dam
Res. #69 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT the report ot the Water Resource Division in respect of the use of the
G Ross Lord Park, including the Dam, tor a military exercise on May 25 and
26, 1991, be received as intormation ,
CARRIED
Res. #70 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT the Executive Committee move into closed session to discuss property
matters
CARRIED
The Board rose from closed session.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 45 am, April 19, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 10-May -1991 #4/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, May 10, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to order
at 10 05 a m
PRESENT Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William Granger
Brian Harrison
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
MINUTES
Res. #71 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: William Granger
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 13/91 be approved
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Mr William Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of the City of North
York, in items lI(d) and 9 and did not participate in discussion or vote on
this matter
DELEGATIONS
Res. #72 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the following delegations with respect to item 3 herein on potential
disposal of Authority Land, north east corner of Jane and Steeles Ave , City
of Vaughan, be heard and the relevant agenda item be brought forward for
consideration
Mr Mohamed Farouk, President of Imdadul Islemic Jamat of Toronto
Mr Thomas Forbes, Solicitor representing Mr Norman Hastings
Mr G William McKeChnie, Solicitor representing
All Nations Full Gospel Church
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CARRIED
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. #73 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT added agenda items 11 to 18 be accepted for consideration
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 14/91. HELD MAY 10, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SCARBOROUGH
-Request for a permanent easement for a storm sewer, n oJ;." th
of Meadowcliffe Drive. west of the Bellamv Ravine
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Corporation of the City of Scarborough to
provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer located north of Meadowcliffe
Drive, west of the Bellamy Ravine
Res. #74 Moved by: Emil Ko1b
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
receipt of a request from the corporation of the City of Scarborough to
provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer located north of Meadowcliffe
Drive, west of the Bellamy Ravine;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with the
corporation of the City of Scarborough in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 0.014 hectares, more or less, be granted
to the corporation of the City of Scarborough for a storm sewer, said land
being Part of Block A, Registered Plan 1734 and part of Lot 147, Registered
Plan M-440, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey
and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in
accordance with Section 21(c) of the conservation Authorities Act, R S.O.
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Corporation of the City of Scarborough has conveyed lands to the
Authority over the years for the nominal consideration of $2 00 and has
requested that this easement be granted for the nominal consideration of
$2 00 The Corporation of the City of Scarborough has agreed to assume all
legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from Frances Dalziel and Doris Mccarthy in
April 1986 under the Bellamy Road Ravine and Erosion Control Project
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 14/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
-Conveyance of land for a well and pump house site, north side of
Glasqow Road in the Town of Caledon
KEY ISSUE
The Regional Municipality of Peel has requested conveyance of a small parcel
of Authority-owned land to construct a well and pump house on the north side
of Glasgow Road in the Town of Caledon
Res. #75 Moved by: Emil Ko lb
Seconded by: Brian Harrison
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of Peel for conveyance of
a small parcel of Authority-owned land required to construct a well and pump
house on the north side of Glasgow Road, in The Town of Caledon;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in
section 20 of the conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The
Regional Municipality of Peel in this instance;
THAT a small parcel of Authority-owned land containing 0.158 hectares, more
or less, be conveyed to the Regional Municipality of Peel for a well and pump
house site, said land being part of the west half of Lot 10, Concession 6,
formerly in the Township of Albion, now in the Town of Caledon, Regional
Municipality of Peel designated as Part 1 on 43R-16988;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2 00, plus all legal, survey
and other costs;
THAT said conveyance include provision that should the land at some future
date be required by the Authority for Dam and Reservoir purposes that all
improvements will be removed and the land reconveyed to the Authority for the
nominal consideration of $2.00;
THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order in Council being issued in
accordance with Section 21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S O.
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
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.
AND FURTHER THAT resolution 121 adopted at meeting 1/90, of the Authority
held on February 23,1990 be rescinded.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The subj ect land was acquired by the Authority for the Bolton Dam and
Reservoir project In late 1989, the Regional Municipality of Peel requested
that the Authority convey this parcel to the Region After an extensive
review of this location, the Authority's technical staff advised that this
property is strategic to the construction of the Bolton Dam and Reservoir
While the construction of the Darn and Reservoir at this location is not
identified in our current Flood Control Construction Schedule, it has been
the Authority's policy to always leave the option open for reactivation of
the proposed Darn and Reservoir projects
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #4/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
-Conveyance of land for a well and pump house site, north side of
Glasqow Road in the Town of Caledon (cont.l
During subsequent meetings with staff of the Regional Municipality of Peel,
it was concluded that a leasing arrangement would be satisfactory to meet
Peel's requirements This arrangement was approved by the members of the
Authority by Resolution 121 at meeting 11/90, held on February 23,1990
Recently we have been advised by the Regional Municipality of Peel that to
satisfactorily complete funding arrangements, Peel must have ownership in fee
simple of the pump house site
Staff of the Region is in agreement that a condition be placed in the
conveyance documents to ensure that this land will be reconveyed to the
Authority for the nominal consideration of $2 00 in the event the land is
required to construct a Darn and Reservoir
The Regional Municipality of Peel has conveyed lands to the Authority over
the years for the nominal consideration of $2 00, and has requested that this
parcel be conveyed for the nominal consideration of $2 00 The Regional
Municipality of Peel has agreed to assume all legal, survey and other costs
involved in completing this transaction
The subject lands were acquired from N B Taylor in August 1962 under the
Bolton Darn and Reservoir project
B-75
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 14/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
3. POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-North East Corner of Jane street and Steeles Avenue
city of Vauqhan
KEY ISSUE
Staff report on the status of the public process concerning the potential
disposal of surplus Authority owned land at the north east corner of Jane
Street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan
Res. #76 Moved by: Richard o'Brien
Seconded by: william Granger
THAT the staff report dated May 1, 1991 be received and that staff be
directed to provide a further report for the next meeting of the Executive
committee with a suggested course of action with respect to the potential
disposition of the subject property.
Amendment Moved by: william Granger
Res. #77 Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
AND FURTHER THAT the staff report include mitigative measures for vegetation
preservation during redevelopment of the site.
THE AMENDMENT WAS ..... ......... ....... ..... . . CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS .... ................ CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Members of the Authority at Meeting #1/89 held on February 24, 1989
declared that certain Authority owned land consisting of a 4 3 acre parcel
situate on the existing north east corner of Jane street and Steeles Avenue
being Part of Lot 1, Concession 5 and Part of the road allowance between
Concessions 4 and 5, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York be
considered as surplus to the requirements of the Authority
Staff were dir~cted to attempt to have the subject parcel removed from the
Parkway Belt and further to contact the Regional Municipality of York and the
City of Vaughan to determine whether they had any interest in leasing or
purchasing the subject lands at market value In the event the
aforementioned municipalities had no interest in acquiring the subject land,
the availability of the property was to be publicly advertised
During March and April, 1989, staff and the Authority'S solicitor were in
contact with staff of the Parkway Belt section of the Provincial Government
The Authority representatives were advised by staff of the of the Parkway
Belt section that until such time as a firm development proposal was at hand,
it was fruitless to proceed with a formal application for removal of the
lands from the Parkway Belt designation
During 1989 and 1990, extensive discussions and negotiations were carried out
with officials of the City of Vaughan, the Region of York Housing corporation
and the provincial Ministry of Housing regarding the possible sale or long
term leasing of the property While the City of Vaughan and the Region of
York Housing corporation have formally advised the Authority that they are no
longer interested in purchasing or leasing the property, no formal response
has yet been received from the provincial Government
B-76
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #4/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
3 POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-North East Corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue
city of VauQhan (cont.)
In view of the position set out in the "Crisis in Confidence" Report and the
provisions of the Surplus Authority Lands Policy adopted by the members of
the Authority at the meeting held on February 22, 1991, it is felt that this
parcel should be now dealt with under the full public process for disposal of
lands
The Authority requires funding for a number of high priority projects and it
is felt the public agencies have had more than enough time to acquire this
property if they were seriously interested
signs were installed on the subject property on both the Steeles Avenue
frontage and the Jane street frontage on April 5, 1991 inviting public
comment In addition, the Authority's intention to consider disposal of the
land was duly advertised in the Toronto Daily star on April 18, 1991, the
North York Mirror on April 21, 1991 and in the Vaughan Liberal on April 17,
1991 Public information sessions were held at Black Creek Pioneer Village
on April 23 and 24, 1991 between the hours of 4 00 and 7 00 o'clock p m
Authority staff, including representatives from the Property and
Administration section, the Engineering and Development section and the Field
Operations Division were on hand throughout the information sessions
Staff prepared a public information package This package was on hand during
the public information sessions and was mailed out to parties who had earlier
expressed an interest in the property
Staff is satisfied that with resources currently at hand, including Real
Estate staff, Planning staff, Engineering staff and Public Relations staff,
that the parcel can be marketed in a very successful manner
RATIONALE
Staff feel that it is essential that in the management of the Authority's
resources that every effort possible be made to assist in reducing the
funding requirements from the taxpayers and, accordingly, the disposal of
this land, if a suitable arrangement can be made, is in the best interests of
the Authority
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding has been included in the 1991 budget of the Authority for the
extension and upgrading of the Administration Headquarters The Authority,
also as noted in the Walker purchase and the new Greenspace Protection and
Acquisition Project, proposes to utilize funding from land sales and the
private sector to supplement funding from regular government sources to carry
out high priority Greenspace endeavors The need for a suitable maintenance
facility at Black Creek Pioneer Village is also very badly needed
B-77
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #4/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
4. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE/KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION
-Radio Advertisina - Proposal
KEY ISSUE
To implement a radio advertising program as part of the overall
Communications and Sales Plan for the Public Use Sites, 1991 for Black Creek
pioneer Village and the Kortright Centre for Conservation
Res. #78 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the contract for radio advertising for Black Creek Pioneer Village and
the Kortright Centre for Conservation for $54,700 be approved and awarded to
CFRB and CKFM.
CARRIED
RATIONALE
Radio advertising is part of the 1991 communications plan for the Kortright
Centre for Conservation and Black Creek Pioneer Village and is considered the
most immediate, influential method of attracting attendance
Stations CHUM-AM, CHFI-FM, CFRB-AM, CKFM and CHUM-FM were contacted, as the
highest-ranking electronic media in Metro Toronto, to discuss a proposal to
blend paid radio spots with a program of free promotions
CFRB and CKFM came within budget and will run spots on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday a m only, thereby reaching our prospective visitors at times when
weekend leisure time pursuit decisions are made An additional package of
free on-air promotions, valued at $50,000 for each of Black Creek and
Kortright, was offered
Together, CFRB and CKFM reach 1 4 million adults, aged 25-54 with children,
every week This matches Kortright's and Black Creek's primary audiences
This program will permit Authority facilities to compete with other
attractions advertising on radio
The contract will be for a one-year trial period only, with results measured
through attendance and visitor surveys
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The CFRB/CKFM radio advertising proposal is
Black Creek $25,920
Kortright $28,800
This will produce a total of 16 30-second spots, per site, per selected
Thurs -Sat a m periods
Funding is available within the 1991 Marketing Budget
B-78
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #4/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
- Food Services
KEY ISSUE
Reporting on food quality and use of recycling materials in the Black Creek
Pioneer Village Food Service operation
Res. #79 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Brian Harrison
THAT the staff report outlining improvements in the service and food quality
and recycling in the Black Creek pioneer Village Food Service operation be
received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Executive Committee 12/91, April 5, 1991, Resolution 147 directed staff to
report back on the quality of food and the use of recycling materials in the
Food Service operation of Black Creek Pioneer Village
A number of changes and improvements to the Victoria Room Cafe have been
implemented since October 1990. Changes have occurred as the new manager and
chef became familiar with day-to-day operation
DETAILS OF WORK DONE
SERVICE
- "Cleaning on the Dot" Program implemented to provide a cleaning check
list and a well maintained and sanitary facility
- A recycling program instituted to reclaim cans and plastic
sandwich/salad containers Waste organic material produced in the
kitchen is composted at the Village
- Staff retrained to promote a fast, friendly, and courteous service for
the food service line of the Cafe
- Condiment area and the seating plan re-organized to provide a easily
maintained dining area and cleaner, more organized condiment area
located away from the main flow of the service line to prevent crowding
- A new menu board was installed to promote the food items in a clear and
organized fashion
.f:QQQ
'- The hot dog was up-graded from a 2 1/2 oz to a high quality Shopsy 3-
1/2 oz wiener served on an egg/poppy seed bun
- The hamburger was up-graded to an all-beef 4 oz patty, from the
previous blended with filler patty, and now served on an egg/poppy seed
bun.
- The french fries were up-graded to the McCains Supershoe Fries
- Change in onion ring brand did not maintain satisfactory quality
Previous brand will be now used
- Freshly made daily salads of leafy greens, cheeses, and meats are
offered on the service line
- Freshly made sandwiches of whole wheat and regular bread with
accompanying fresh carrot and vegetable garnishes are offered
- Hot daily specials with market fresh vegetable accompaniments are
offered from 11 30 a m to 2 00 P m as an alternative to the usual fare
of hot dogs and hamburgers
B-79
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 14/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
- Food Services (cont. )
- The daily soups are made from scratch rather than as previously from a
frozen or dry mix
- The coffee was up-graded to a gourmet blend of McCulloch Coffee which
also is more economical due to better yield from a superior grind
- The freshly baked muffins are better quality due to the changing of the
product mix
- Fresh Vitality juice offered on the service line from a dispenser making
a more economical and waste reducing situation as there are no more
juices in cans offered
- Quality desserts, freshly baked pies, puddings, jellos, offered daily
Fresh fruit also offered as a healthy alternative .
Changes have been initiated to permit Cafe operation with one cashier/cook
Business volume is low particularly during the winter period and week days.
It is, therefore, necessary to keep labour to a minimum to maintain the most
cost effective operation while still providing a visitor service
B-80
EXECUTIV& COMMITTEE MEETING 14/91, HELD MAY 10, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
6. GUELPH CONFERENCE 1941-1991
KEY ISSUE
Members' attendance at the Guelph Conference 1941-1991 to be held May 23,
1991
Res. #80 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THAT any members interested in attendinq the Guelph Conference 1941-1991 to
be held May 23, 1991 at the university of Guelph, entitled "Conservinq
ontario's Natural Resources", be authorized to attend;
AND FURTHER THAT their expenses in this connection be paid.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Conservation & Related Land Management and Water & Related Land
Management Advisory Boards, at their meetings held April l2, 1991, adopted
the following resolution
"THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT the
information regarding the Guelph Conference 1941-l99l on
"Conserving Ontario's Natural Resources", be received;
THAT all members of the Authority be sent the conference
information and be asked to express their interest in
attending to the General Manager before April 30, 1991;
AND FURTHER THAT expenses be paid for any Authority member
who wishes to attend the Guelph Conference on "Conserving
ontario's Natural Resources"
B-81
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 14/91, HELD MAY 10, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
7. TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT 14/91
- Hydraulic Ganq Mower
KEY ISSUE
The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for the above equipment it~rn
on May 3, 1991 The tenders received were referred to staff for review and
report to this meeting
Res. 181 Moved by: Richard o'Brien
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT Report #4/91 of the Tender opening SUb-Committee, Appendix TO.20, be
received;
AND FURTHER THAT pursuant to the purchasing Policy, Tender I Foe 91-09 tor
one new tractor mounted hydraulic gang reel mower be awarded to G.C. Duke
Equipment Ltd., in the total sum of $40,135.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The 1991 Vehicle and Equipment Budget includes replacement for a
hydraulically operated gang reel mower Staff carefully researched,
including demonstrations, the various makes of this equipment General
specifications were developed, based on the Ransome 5/7 Mower, that were
broad enough to permit all manufacturers to tender Five firms were invited
to submit tenders
RATIONALE
Four tenders were received of which three advised they were unable to quote
Staff is satisfied that the equipment in the tender received from G C Duke
Equipment Ltd meets our requirements
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the acquisition of this equipment were budgeted at $40,000 and are
available in the Equipment Acquisition Budget, Account No 701-11-405
B-82
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #4/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
8. ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. 1991
Res. #82 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
THAT accounts, aggregating $1,982,046 for the month of February, 1991 be
approved
CARRIED
9. GREENS PACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT
KEY ISSUE
Staff advised the Executive Committee of an error in the description of the
lands suitable for protection contained in the Greenspace Protection and
Acquisition Project adopted by the Authority at its meeting 13/91, held May
3, 1991
Res. #83 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the description of the lands suitable for protection contained in the
Greenspace protection and Acquisition Project, adopted by the Authority at
its meeting #3/91, held May 3, 1991, be corrected on page 5, item 3
"Location and Description", to read: "In its Greenspace strategy, the
Authority has defined the components of the Greenspace system which it
seeks to protect as the river valleys and the Lake Ontario Waterfront plus
a ten metre buffer beyond the crest of slope."
CARRIED
MOTION Moved by: Lois Hancey
Res. #84 Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT Mr. David crombie, Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto
Waterfront, be sent a copy of the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition
Project and pointing out the philosophy of the Authority.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The location and description section of the Greenspace Protection and
Acquisition Project was put together from information in the current
project and added to from the Greenspace strategy As a result, some
inconsistency in wording and intent has been identified In order to
clarify the intent of this section, a rewording is proposed
10. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO, 1987-1991
- 47-51 Troutbrooke Drive. City of North York
KEY ISSUE
To carry out a soils investigation and design study at the rear of Nos 47-
51 Troutbrooke Drive in the City of North York
Res. #85 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Emil Itolb
THAT staff retain Terraprobe Limited, a geotechnical soil consulting firm,
to carry out a soils investigation and design study at the rear of Nos. 47-
51 Troutbrooke Drive on the Black Creek watershed for a total estimated
cost of $15,800.
CARRIED
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B-83
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 14/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
10. PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO, 1987-1991
- 47-51 Troutbrooke Drive. citv of North York Ccont.l
BACKGROUND
Troutbrooke Drive is located in the City of North York in the vicinity of
Sheppard Avenue and Jane Street Nos 47-51 Troutbrooke Drive are located
at the crest of the Black Creek valley The valley slope is approximately
20 metres high
On April 29, 1991, staff received a report from the owners of Nos 49 and
51 Troutbrooke Drive that a slope failure had occurred behind their homes
Staff visited the site and found that the rear yards had slumped leaving a
one metre high scarp, generally within three metres of the existing
dwellings It would appear that a combination of old fill and an increase
in pore water pressure, resulting from the heavy April rains, caused the
slope to fail The nature of the slope instability in this area is such
that it is very difficult to accurately define the scope of the problem or
determine just how serious the problem may be Staff is now monitoring the
site on a regular basis
RATIONALE
Although from the visual inspections undertaken, the homes do not appear to
be in any immediate danger, they are close enough (three metres) to cause
concern Also, historically there have been slope instability problems in
this area which add to our concern A major slope failure occurred at the
rear of 63-69 Troutbrooke Drive in the early 1960's Therefore, in order
to properly assess the safety of the existing dwellings, staff is
recommending we retain Terraprobe Limited to carry out a soils
investigation and design study Staff has worked with Terraprobe Limited
in the past and recommend them based on the quality of their work and their
experience in these types of projects
Staff also considered requesting proposals from Golder Associates Ltd and
Geocon Ltd However, Golder Associates Ltd have just completed extensive
work with us on the Bellamy Ravine and are very busy with the Brimley Road
slide In the case of Geocon Ltd , the manager we deal with has just left
the firm Given the urgency associated with the study, we felt it was not
necessary to solicit proposals from any other firm
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONB
Staff is in receipt of a proposal from Terraprobe Limited to carry out a
study which will
1 determine the subsurface conditions at the site;
2 analyze the slope stability and likely circumstances causing the slope
failure;
3 provide engineering recommendations for the design of stabilization
measures; and
4 establish an interim monitoring program
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The total estimated cost to carry out this investigation is $15,800 and
would be carried out under the Project for Erosion Control and Slope
Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991
This site is not included in the 1991 Budget; therefore, a project file
must be prepared and submitted in the Ministry of Natural Resources and the
funds allocated from within the local priority funding category
B-84
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #4/91. HELD MAY 10. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways
Res. 186 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (g) , inclusive be approved,
subject to the conditions contained in the reports.
CARRIED
(al The Federation of Veneto Clubs
To place fill within a Regulated Area, on Part Lot 3, Concession 7,
(west side Kipling Avenue, south of Hwy #7, Woodbridge), in the City
of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by R V Anderson Associates Ltd , Project NO 3200,
Drawing Nos 2, 3, & 4, dated March 1990, and received by the MTRCA on
January 25, 1991
(bl Reqion Municipalitv of Peel
To place fill within a Regulated Area, on Part Lots 10 & 11,
Concessions 3 & 4 EHS, (intersection of Dixie Road and Bovaird Drive),
in the city of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by the Region of Peel, Department of Public Works,
Project No 89-4150, entitled "Details", "Typical Cross-sections" and
"utilities", received by the MTRCA on January 12, 1991, Plan No
12456-D, entitled "Grading and Pavement", dated February 1991, and
received by the MTRCA on April 25, 1991
(cl Wolverleiqh Construction clo Metrus Manaqement
To alter a watercourse, on Part Lot 11, Concession 3 EHS, (west side
Dixie Road, north of Bovaird Drive), in the City of Brampton,
Etobicoke Creek Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by Rand Engineering Corp, entitled "East Etobicoke
Creek Temporary conveying Channel", Contract No 89231, Drawing No 1,
dated March 1991 revised and received by the MTRCA on May 1, 1991
B-85
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #4/91. HELD HAY 10. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways (cont.)
(d) city of North York (Parks and Recreation)
To place fill in a Regulated Area, construct within a flood plain and
alter a waterway, on Lots 14 & 15, Concession 1 WYS, (east side of
Bathurst Street, south of Sheppard Ayenue), in the City of North York,
Don River Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by the City of North York, Parks & Recreation Dept ,
Project No 2770, Drawing Nos 2B & 2C, revised and received by the
HTRCA on May 9, 1991
(e) Homelife/Romano Realty Ltd.
To place fill in a Regulated Area, on Part Lot 21, Concession 6, (east
side Pine valley Drive, north of Major Mackenzie Drive), in the City
of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed
In accordance with toe following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by G H Sernas & Associates Ltd , project No 861~1,
Drawing No SWM-3, dated August 1990; drawing No G-2, dated July 1990
and received by HTRCA on Feb 21/91
(f) Hr. Frank Strazella
To place fill, on Lot 83, Registered Plan M-1951, (2 Honour Court), in
the City of North York, Humber River Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Project No BAGGS - 1, Drawing No 1, dated Dec 90 as prepared by
Singleton & Associates Inc , Design & Construction Services
2 Letter of Intent, dated February 6, 1991 as submitted by Rocco M
Sabastino, P Eng
(q) Hr. Gaetano Manuele
To place fill on Lot 84, Registered Plan M 1951, (201 Benjamin Boake
Trail), in the City of North York, Humber River Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Project IBAGGS - 1, Drawing No 1, dated Dec 90 as prepared by B V
Singleton & Associates Inc Design & Construction Services
2 Letter of Intent dated February 6, 1991 as submitted by Rocco M
Sebastino, P Eng
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 25, May 10, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 31-May -1991 #5/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, May 31, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 05 a m
PRESENT Chairman John McGinnis
vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members william Granger
Don Jackson
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
ABSENT Members Emil Kolb
Brian Harrison
MINUTES
Res. #87 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 14/91 be approved
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Mr William Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of the City of
North York, in items 12(a) and 4 and did not participate in discussion or
vote on these matters
DELEGATIONS
Res. #88 Moved by: William Granger
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THAT the followinq deleqations with respect to item 1 herein, on the
Erosion Control project, Kingsbury Crescent, in the City of scarborouqh be
heard.
Mr Brian Ashton, Councillor, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Mr Alan Bryce, Resident of Kingsbury Crescent
Mr Tim White, Resident of Kingsbury Crescent
CARRIED
Res. #89 Movec2 by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THAT agenda item #6 (item 1 herein) reqarding Kingsbury Crescent erosion
Control Project, city of Scarborough, be brouqht forward.
B-87
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91. HELD MAY 31. 1991
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. #90 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT added agenda items #1 to #8 inclusive be accepted for consideration
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Correspondence with Mr Ulrich Watermann, Bird Control International
Inc. . dated April 30. 1991 and April 24. 1991
Res. #91 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by: William Granger
THAT correspondence with Mr U. Watermann, Bird Control International Inc.,
be received
AND FURTHER THAT staff's decision on the awarding of the 1991 - 1992 Gull
Control Contract to Intercept Bird Control be supported.
CARRIED
(b) Letter from Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough west, dated May 27, 1991
re 1991 fundinq for Scarborouqh Bluffs Erosion Control proiect
Res. #92 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT the letter from Anne Swarbrick, MPP, dated May 27, 1991 expressing
support for proposed erosion control and slope stabilization work be
received
CARRIED
(c) Letter from Michael A Price, P Eng , Commissioner, Works &
Environment, City of Scarborough, dated May 28, 1991, re clean-up of
landslide . Brimlev Road
Res. #93 Moved by: William Granger
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the letter from the City of Scarborough thanking staff for their help
with work undertaken on the Landslide at Bluffers Park be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the Executive Committee commend staff for its prompt
response to this emergency.
CARRIED
B-88
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO 1987-1991
- Kinqsburv Crescent Erosion control proiect. citv of Scarborouqh
KEY ISSUE
Report on Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control Project, Scarborough Bluffs,
City of Scarborough
Res. #94 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the Kingsbury Crescent erosion site
be included on the erosion priority list for Metropolitan Toronto and that
a project file be submitted to the province for funding approval in 1992 to
address slope erosion in the vicinity of No. 5 Kingsbury crescent;
THAT staff proceed immediately with preliminary engineering work, property
agreements and initial slope stabilization measures subject to Provincial
approval and availability of surplus funding from existing erosion control
projects;
AND FURTHER THAT the concerned residents be informed that plans for the
1991 work program will be implemented as soon as possible
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At meeting 12/91, the Executive Committee received a letter signed by home
owners on Kingsbury Crescent and Lakeside Avenue expressing concern about
the pace and the methods of the Authority's Erosion Control Program
The Executive Committee under Resolution 128 recommended
"THAT Mr White be thanked for bringing the matter to the attention of the
Executive Committee;
THAT the matter be referred to staff for a report back to the Executive
Committee on the 1991 Erosion Control Program at Scarborough Bluffs;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the report be sent to Mr Tim White for
information, when it has been approved by the Executive Committee "
The Authority has recently received Provincial funding to continue
construction of four erosion control projects along the Scarborough Bluffs
shoreline The projects with their approved 1991 budgets are
Kingsbury Crescent $ 350,000
Fishleigh Drive 300,000
South Marine Drive 100,000
Guildwood Parkway 300.000
TOTAL 1991 BUDGET $1,050,000
The level of funding approved for 1991 brings the current five-year
"Project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto 1987-1991" to the maximum as approved by the Province
and Metropolitan Toronto The Authority approved a new Project at Meeting
13/91 to extend this work from 1992-1996 Provincial and Municipal
approvals for the new Project will be requested in the near future
B-89
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO 1987-1991
-Kinqsburv Crescent Erosion Control Proiect. Citv of Scarborouqh
(contd )
Two other projects submitted to the Province for 1991 funding were Sylvan
Avenue and 39-41 Springbank Avenue which were not ranked high enough to be
eligible for funding
The Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Project is scheduled to be completed
in 1991 based on current approvals The South Marine Drive and Kingsbury
Crescent projects are estimated to be completed in 1992 and the Fishleigh
Drive project in 1994 or 1995
with respect to the Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control Project, the
Authority has approvals to complete an offshore armoured revetment along
the base of the bluffs extending 535 metres westerly from Harding
Boulevard To date, a total of 1 01 million dollars has been spent in
constructing 403 metres of revetment
In addition to the toe protection work, the Authority obtained funding
approval to undertake slope stabilization measures at Nos 25-27 Kingsbury
Crescent which was sUbstantially completed in late 1989 The staff report
to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting 12/91, held
on April 12, 1991, outlines the proposed 1991 work program Construction
will commence within the next few weeks, depending on availability of
suitable broken clean concrete rubble material
Staff has continued the monitoring of the bluff's crest recession along
this sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, and in particular, property Nos 3,
5 and 9 Kingsbury The Authority purchased No 9 Kingsbury Crescent in
1980 and subsequently demolished the house three years later as bluff
re~ession threatened the house No 5 Kingsbury is presently located 15 3
metres (50 2 feet) from the bluff crest and recent field measurements have
confirmed a crest recession rate of 1 48 metres (4 85 feet) per year No
3 Kingsbury Crescent is located 18 3 metres (60 0 feet) and is threatened
by a crest recession rate of 1 33 metres per year
Several factors are contributing to the bluff erosion in this area, but the
significant cause of erosion is groundwater seepage It is expected that
even with the toe protection completed below these properties in 1991,
bluff erosion will continue and may ultimately place Nos 3 and 5 Kingsbury
Crescent at risk at some future date assuming the present erosion rates
continue unabated
DETAILS OF WORK TO BB DONE
Additional remedial measures are required to reduce the erosion rate
affecting Nos 3 and 5 Kingsbury Crescent Staff recommends that based on
the severity of the erosion rate that this site be given high priority and
that a project file be submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources for
additional funding to undertake the necessary remedial measures in 1992
Preliminary engineering and property agreement negotiations can proceed in
1991 with funding made available from existing erosion projects
B-90
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2. REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS
-Adjacent to 24 Beardmore Crescent, Don River Watershed,
City of North York
-Adjacent to 40 Craigmont Drive, Don River Watershed
City of North York
-Adjacent to 51 Botany Hill Road, Highland Creek Watershed
City of Scarborough
-Adjacent to 64 Celeste Drive, Highland Creek Watershed
citv of Scarborouqh
KEY ISSUE
The Authority is in receipt of a request from the Metropolitan Toronto
Encroachment Review Committee resulting from discussions at its meeting
held on May 2, 1991, to explore the possibility of land exchanges and sales
involving small fragments of land at certain locations
Res. #95 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the potential disposal of small
fragments of lands at the locations set out below be referred to the
Authority staff for review and discussions with adjacent property owners in
accordance with established Authority policies:
- Adjacent to 24 Beardmore Crescent, Don River Watershed
City of North York
- Adjacent to 40 craigmont Drive, Don River Watershed
City of North York
- Adjacent to 51 Botany Hill Road, Highland Creek Watershed
City of scarborough
- Adjacent to 64 Celeste Drive, Highland Creek Watershed
City of Scarborough
AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought forward to the Executive Committee at
a future date recommending further action.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
These matters are being brought to your attention in accordance with
Resolution 126 adapted by the Members of the Authority at a meeting held
on February 22, 1991
3. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF YORK
-Request for Permanent Easement for a storm sewer, and watermain south
of Lawrence Avenue. west of Weston Road
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Corporation of the City of York to provide a
permanent easement for a storm sewer and watermain located south of
Lawrence Avenue, west of Weston Road
Res. 196 Moved by: Lois Bancey
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority i. in
receipt of a request from the corporation of the City of York to provide a
permanent easement for a storm sewer and a watermain located south of
Lawrence Avenue, west of Weston Road;
B-91
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 15/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF YORK
-Request for Permanent Easement for a storm sewer, and watermain south
of Lawrence Avenue. west of Weston Road (contd.l
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in
section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with the
corporation of the city of York in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 0.022 hectares, more or less, be
granted to the corporation of the City of York for a storm sewer and
watermain, said lands being Part of Lot 5, Concession 5, West of Yonge
street, city of York, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
designated as Parts 11 and 12 on Plan 64R-12648;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal,
survey and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in council being issued in
accordance with section 21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Corporation of the city of York has conveyed lands to the Authority
over the years for nominal consideration of $2 00 and has requested that
this easement be granted for the nominal consideration of $2 00 The
corporation of the City of York has agreed to assume all legal, survey and
other costs involved in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto in November, 1976, under the Humber River Flood Plain Lands
component of the Land Acquisition Project
4. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT - DON RIVER WATERSHED
-Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation For The Diocese Of Toronto,
In Canada.
KEY ISSUB
Purchase of property located south of York Mills Road, east of Don Mills
Road in the City of North York under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 -
1991 - Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Don River Watershed"
Res. #97 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0.842 acres, more or less, be
purchased from Roman Catholic Episcopal corporation For The Diocese Of
Toronto, In Canada, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land
being Part of Lot 9, Concession 3 East of Yonge Street, City of North York,
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, consisting of land situate south of
York Mills Road, east of Don Mills Road;
B-92
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 15/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT - DON RIVER WATERSHED
-Roman Catholic Episcopal corporation For The Diocese Of Toronto,
In Canada. (contd. 1
THAT the purchase price be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus Vendor's legal
costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required tree from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Garc2iner, ROberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to closing tor land transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with Holden Day Wilson Barristers and
Solicitors, the representatives of the owners
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 - Flood
Control Hazard Account
5 LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987-1991
-Circulation and Water Quality Study, East Point Park, City of
Scarborouqh
KEY ISSUE
Selection of consultants to carry out Field Monitoring and Analysis of
current circulation patterns and water quality analysis for East Point Park
in the City of Scarborough
Res. 198 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the consulting firm of Gore and
storrie Limited be retained to carry out the circulation and water quality
study tor East Point Park in the City of Scarborough, under the Lake
ontario Waterfront Development Project 1987-1991 at a total estimated cost
in 1991 of $107,974.
CARRIED
B-93
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 15/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987-1991
-Circulation and Water Quality study, East Point Park, City of
Scarborouqh (contd.l
BACKGROUND
During the public meetings held to receive public comments on the East
Point Park Master Plan/Environmental Assessment, concerns were expressed on
how the development would affect the water quality in this area
The "Watershed" Report released by The Royal Commission on the Future of
the Toronto Waterfront provided several key recommendations affecting the
East Point Master Plan/Environmental Assessment Therefore, the Authority
will be looking at the cumulative effects of lakefilling in accordance with
The Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront's
recommendations
staff received written proposals from three consultants Gore and storrie
Limited, Marshall Macklin Monaghan and Geomatics International and
Associates for a Circulation and Water Quality study at East Point Park
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
The consultant will recommend and carry out a field monitoring program over
a period of several months in 1991 to collect data on lake current patterns
and water quality within the study limits of the proposed East Point Park
small craft harbour The study will involve site investigation, data
collection and analysis using computer modelling techniques The modelling
will utilize the proposed lakefill configuration to analyze impact on water
circulation, water quality as well as impact on adjacent intake and outfall
pipes
staff have prepared the Terms of Reference for this study and have
submitted them to the Ministry of Natural Resources for review and
approval
RATIONALE
The proposals received are as follows
Gore and storrie Limited $ 96,107
Marshall Macklin Monaghan 113,027
Geomatics International 134,950
Prices do not include the rental of current and flow meters which may be
added to the cost of the study up to a total limit of $50,000 This cost
would be expended should the equipment not be available on loan from the
Ministry of the Environment
staff has reviewed the three proposals and had extensive discussions with
the Ministry of the Environment and the City of Scarborough following
formal presentations by the consultants Staff recommends that the study
be awarded to Gore and Storrie Limited at a cost of $145,808 which includes
all rental costs for current and flow meters This firm has met all of the
requirements set out in the Terms of Reference The firm has addressed
concerns with respect to current modelling and has had extensive experience
in using the model in the Metro area The study will be divided into two
distinct phases Phase I will encompass the Field Investigation and Phase
II, to be completed in 1992, will analyze the data
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The total cost for the Phase I and II study will be $145,808
The Phase I field investigation will be carried out in 1991 and will cost
$107,974 Funding in the amount of $50,000 is available this year under
the "Lake ontario Waterfront Development Project 1987-1991" The remaining
additional funding for 1991 would be subject to reallocation of surplus
funding within the project and would be subject to Provincial approval If
B-94
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING /5/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987-1991
-Circulation and Water Quality study, East Point Park, City of
Scarborouqh (contd.l
necessary, funding would be available from the existing Lakefill Quality
Control Program reserve fund
Phase II of the study will be carried out in 1992 and will cost $37,834
Funding for this phase would be applied for under the Lake ontario
Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992-1994 and would be subject to
provincial approval
6 CONSULTANTS
-Enqaqement of former emolovees and former members
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting /3/91, held on May 3, 1991.
KEY ISSUE
An amendment to the Authority's Purchasing Policy and Procedures governing
engagement of former employees and former members as consultants
Res. #99 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: William Granger
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the Authority's Policy and
Procedures for Purchase of Goods and Services and Disposal of Equipment,
section 3.4, Selection criteria for Selection of Technical and Management
consulting services, see Appendix FA. 151, be amenc2ed as follows
(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) below, the Authority shall
not engage its former employees and members as consultants during the
one- year period immediately following their termination date from the
Authority.
(b) When the Authority proposes to engage a former employee or member
on a consulting basis prior to the expiration of the one-year waiting
period, approval of the Executive Committee is required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Appendix FA 151, a letter from the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
addresses a proposed policy to be followed by the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto regarding engagement of employees and former elected
officials as consultants Adoption of a similar policy by the Authority
can be accomplished by the foregoing recommendation
ANALYSIS
Staff supports the proposed policy of the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto There have been few, if any, situations in which members of the
Authority or former employees have been hired as consultants within one
year of leaving the Authority Former staff and members of the Authority
have, on occasion, joined consulting firms who eventually do work for the
Authority In such circumstances, if these firms were to bid on work of
the Authority within one year of the employee leaving, the Executive
committee would be advised and appropriate approval requested
B-95
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 15/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
7. PROJECT FOR HAZARD AND CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION WITHIN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: APRIL, 1985
-Lakeshore psychiatric Hospital, Her Majesty the Queen
in Riqht of the Province of Ontario
KEY ISSUE
Request from the Parks and Property Department of the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto for approval to proceed with minor work in the
vicinity of the former Greenhouse building on the former Lakeshore Hospital
property
Res. #100 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
THAT the Authority concur with the request of the Parks and Property
Department of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to carry out removal
of the hot houses, the hot/cold frames and adjacent overgrowth in the
vicinity of the Gatehouse on the former Lakeshore Hospital Property in the
City of Etobicoke.
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect to, including execution of
any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On March 31,1988, the Authority completed the acquisition of 32 994 acres
of land, together with certain improvements, forming a part of the former
Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital in the City of Etobicoke, along the
shoreline of Lake ontario The purchase agreement included provision for
the assumption of a Heritage easement relating to three of the buildings
located on the land acquired by the Authority The specific buildings
encumbered by the Heritage easement included the former Cumberland house,
now known as the Jane Tweed Treatment Centre, the Pavilion and the
Gatehouse
During 1989, the dilapidated condition the Gatehouse Building was brought
to the attention of the Authority by the Parks and Property Department of
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, who manage the property on behalf
of the Authority, requesting approval for the Authority to obtain the
necessary release from the Ontario Heritage Foundation to provide for
demolition of the building
At Authority meeting 15/89, held on July 28,1989, staff were directed to
meet with officials of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and other
parties to explore possible alternatives available other than demolition to
satisfy vandalism and liability concerns relating to the Greenhouse and
Catehouse Buildings In a communication received from the commissioner,
Parks and Property, dated July 9,1990, the Authority was advised that an
overall Master Plan for the Colonel Sam smith Park was being prepared and
that it was contemplated that the Catehouse and Greenhouse could possibly
be utilized as a visitor's Centre as a part of the park development plan
Staff of the Metro Parks and Property Department have done an excellent job
of preserving the option for utilization at the Gatehouse Building and the
main portion of the Greenhouse building by boarding up and heavily securing
these buildings
The supporting structures of the hot houses were in an extremely
dilapidated condition at the time the Authority acquired the property and
the framing has now deteriorated to a condition which requires that they
, must be removed for safety and public liability purposes The Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto is prepared to carry out this essential work at no
expense to the Authority
B-96
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 15/91, HELD MAY 13, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
7. PROJECT FOR HAZARD AND CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION WITHIN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: APRIL, 1985
-Lake shore psychiatric Hospital, Her Majesty the Queen
in Riqht of the Province of ontario (contd.l
In addition to the concerns of the staff of the Parks and Property
Department, concerns have also been expressed in a report received from a
user of the property
B-97
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91, HELD MAY 13, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
8. POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OP SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-North East Corner of Jane street and Steeles Avenue. Citv of Vauqhan
KEY ISSUE
Staff report on the suggested course of action concerning the potential
disposal of surplus Authority owned land at the north east corner of Jane
Street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan
Res. #101 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT this item be deterred to Executive Committee Meeting, #6/91, to be
held on June 21, 1991-
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
\ Under Resolution numbers 76 and 79 adopted at the Executive Committee
Meeting held on May 10, 1991, staff were directed to provide a further
report for the next meeting of the Executive Committee
The report is in the process of being prepared Discussions involving the
Authority's solicitor and various staff members are underway and a report
will be available at the May 31,1991 Executive Committee Meeting
9. AUDITOR'S REPORT
-1990 Memorandum of Recommendations
This item was recommended tor approval at pinance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #3/91, held on May 3, 1991.
KEY ISSUE
Each year as part of the audit process, a report on opportunities for
improvements to internal controls is prepared
Res. #102 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Willi_ Granger
THAT the Auditor's 1990 Memorandum of Recommendations, Appendix PA.155, be
received.
THAT staff report back to the next meeting of Finance and Administration on
the accounts receivable policy of the Authority including time allotment,
percentage penalties and collection procedures;
THAT staff sub.it to the Pinance and Administration Advisory Board, on a
meeting by meeting basis, a list of all accounts receivable, including
those accounts outstanding;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back within six months' as to the status of
the manage.ent reco..endations in the Auditor's 1990 Memorandum of
Recommendations, i.e. an update of what has been done.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In the course of their examination of the Authority's financial statements,
the Authority's auditors, Ernst & Young, evaluate the Authority's system of
internal controls The attached report from Ernst & Young includes their
comments on opportunities for improvements to internal controls and the
response by management of the Authority
B-98
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9. AUDITOR'S REPORT
-1990 Memorandum of Recommendations (contd. 1
ANALYSIS
Action to be taken relating to the 1990 Memorandum of Recommendations is
outlined in the management comments contained in the auditor's report
10. FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT 11
This item was recommended tor approval at Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #3/91, held on May 3, 1991.
KEY ISSUE
The first of four Financial Progress Reports provided to members of the
Authority
Res. 1103 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT 1991 Financial Progress Report #1, Appendix FA.163, be received.
CARRIED
ANALYSIS
Financial Progress Report 11 contains an explanation of variances to the
Authority'S 1991 Budget Because the 1991 Budget has only recently been
approved and a substantial portion of the work of the Authority has yet to
begin, the Financial Progress Report does not reflect significant variances
from the 1991 approved Budget
11. ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1991
Res. 1104 Moved by: William Granger
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT accounts, aggregating $1,720,870 for the month of March 1991 be
approved.
CARRIED
12. Quotation FOD 91-26
- Waste Management Contracts
June 1. 1991 to Mav 3l. 1992
KEY ISSOE
Awarding the Authority'S Waste Management Contracts for June 1, 1991 to May
31, 1992
Res. #105 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT the Authority'S Waste Management contracts tor the period of June 1,
1991 to May 31, 1992, be awarded to the Waste Management Firms of:
Sanderson , Sons Ltd. tor: r
Albion Hills C.A. and F.C., Glen Hatty C.A., Boyd F.C., Central
Services, Conservation Services, ~ortright Centre, Lake st. George
F.C. , Bruce'. Mill C.A., Greenwood C.A. and Claremont F.C.;
B-99
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION II- ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
12. Quotation FOD 91-26
- Waste Management Contracts
June 1. 1991 to Mav 3l. 1992
Laidlaw Waste Systems for:
Boyd C.A., Heart Lake C.A , Indian Line Campground, BCPV Food
services, BCPV Maintenance and Head office;
Browning-Ferris Industries for:
Petticoat Creek C.A ;
being the lowest quotations received tor each location, including costs for
reoycling programs;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized and directed to execute the necessary
contracts
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Authority's Waste Management Program encompasses 18 locations with a
variety of waste disposal, including recycling programs for fine paper,
corrugated cardboard, wood, glass and cans Quotations were requested on a
site by site basis, based on cost per lift for various sized containers,
plus landfill costs where applicable
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The 1990 waste disposal costs for all locations was $73,597 Based on
estimated volumes, the 91/92 costs will be approximately $81,000 The
recommended contractor for each location is based on the lowest price per
lift for the various sized containers required to suit location operating
needs
13 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. 1106 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (k) inclusive be approved,
subject to the conditions contained in the reports.
CARRIED
(al citv of North York. Public Works
To place fill within a regulated area, on Part "A", Registered Plan
1899, (west of Bathurst street and east of Bitteroot Road), in the
City of North York, (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
B-100
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
13. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(1) Plans prepared by the City of North York (Public Works Dept ) cross-
section drawing "A" and site plan "B", received by the MTRCA on May 8,
1991
(bl Mr. Eaisto Dicarlo
To construct in the flood plain, on Lot 33, Registered Plan 976, (110
Cherry Lane, Bolton), in the Town of Caledon, (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plan of Survey showing the location of the building on Lot 33, Plan
976 in Village of Bolton Received March 25, 1991
(2) Proposed garage addition to the Residence of Mr DiCarlo, Drawing B
\ and C and received by the MTRCA on March 25, 1991
(cl Jane 400 Business Park Inc.
To alter a waterway, on Part Lot 12, Concession 5, (between Jane
Street and Hwy 1400, north of Langstaff Road), in the city of
Vaughan, (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by EMC Group Ltd , Drawing Nos 88102-2A, 3A, 6 & 7,
dated January 1989j Drawing No 88102-27, dated January 1989, revised
and received by the MTRCA on May 13/91
(dl Jesna Enterorises Ltd.
To place fill in a regulated area, on Part W 1/2 Lot 8, Concession 6,
(1650 Williams Parkway), in the City of Brampton, (Humber River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by F J Reinders and Associates Ltd Architectsj
Drawing No 4321-01 dated March 1991, and received by the MTRCA on May
3, 1991
(el 713134 ontario Ltd.
To construct a pond, a storm sewer outfall, streambank erosion
protection, an access road and regrade on Part Lot 4, Concession 3,
(NW corner of Leslie and John Street), in the Town of Markham, (German
Mills Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Ascot Village Residential, Naylor Associates Ltd , Project 189-250,
Drawings IL8, IL14, IL16j Received May 30, 1991
(fl Citv of Toronto
To construct a stairway, on Part Lot 16, Concession 1, (East of
Bayview Ave, North of Gerrard st ), in the City of Toronto, (Don River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit:
B-101
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
13. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(1) Redline Revision, Lower Don valley Pathway - stairs to Riverdale
Pedestrian Bridge; Marshall Macklin Monaghan; Project 16-91007,
Drawing ID-1, april 1991
(2) Letter from Paul Geary, Marshall Macklin Monaghan; re sediment
control, dewatering, fencing, site access, dated May 27, 1991
(ql York Reqion Roman Catholic Seoarate School Board
To alter a waterway, on Lot 71, Concession 1, (north side of
Bloomington Road, west of Yonge Street), in the Town of aurora,
(Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by the Town of Aurora, Drawing No M-404, received by
the MTRCA may 1, 1991 and drawing No M405, Received by the MTRCA May
27, 1991
(2) Plans prepared by UMA consulting Engineers, Project No 6489-001,
Drawing No's D1, D2 and D3, received by the MTRCA November 20, 1990;
and Drawing No's P3 and GR1 received by the MTRCA on March 5, 1991
(hl D. Crupi & Sons Ltd.
To construct on asphalt plant and store stockpiles of aggregate, on
Part Lot 16, Concession 1, (south of Orchard Road, east of Notion
Road) , in the Town of Ajax, (Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Site Plan, Asphalt Plant; D crupi & Sons Ltd ; revised May 13, 1991
( il Arthur and Ruth Baker
To place fill in a regulated area, on Part Lot 19, Registered Plan
2568, (8 Hillside Ave ), in the city of Vaughan, (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Arthur Baker, Drawing Nos A, B, and C as received
by the MTRCA on April 10, 1991; and Drawing No D as received on May
22, 1991
(2) Description of Works prepared by Arthur Baker, as received by the
MTRCA on May 22, 1991
(; 1 Reqional Municioalitv of Durham
To construct bank stabilization work, on Part Lots 27 & 28, concession
1, (Highway #2 and Fairport Road), in the Town of Pickering,
Frenchman's Bay Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Proposed Bank Stabilization, Regional Municipality of Durham, Contract
#QWD-131-91, Received May 21/91
(2) Correspondence from Eddy Wong, regional Municipality of Durham,
Received May 27, 1991
B-102
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/91, HELD MAY 31, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
13. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(kl Marlene Wood
To regrade and fill, on Part 2, Reference Plan 66R-10190, (West of
Warden Ave and North of Major Mackenzie), in the Town of Markham,
(Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Site Plan, Residence for Mr and Mrs R Wood; Harvey T Beecroft
Architect; Drawing 11; Received May 24, 1991
NEW BUSINESS
EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
Res. #107 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: William Granger
THAT the Evaluation and Review Committee will meet on Thursday, June 13,
1991 at 10:30. The report will be circulated prior to June 13, 1991 in
order to give members unable to attend an opportunity to make know his/her
comments to the chairman.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 25, May 10, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
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minutes B-103
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 21-June-1991 #6/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, June 21, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 10 a m
PRESENT Chairman John McGinnis
vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members william Granger
Brian Harrison
Emil Kolb
Don Jackson
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
MINUTES
Res. 1108 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/91 be approvec2.
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Mr William Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of the City of
North York, in items 5ee) and 5(k) of these minutes and did not participate
in discussion or vote on these matters
DELEGATIONS
RE Permit application from Mandrake Properties (Crestwood School) to
construct within a Flood Plain, on Lot 5, Concession 2, 411 Lawrence Avenue
East, in the City of North York
Res. 1109 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Bancey
THAT item 5 (e) of these minutes be brought forward for consideration and
that Ms. Wendy Iwai, of Fra.er , Beatty, Barrister. and SOlicitors,
representing Crestwood School be available to answer question. concerning
same.
CARRIED
Item 5(e) of these minutes, was discussed at this time and is referred to
under SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION (page B-
114)
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #6/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. #110 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT added agenda items 5(k) to 5(p) inclusive be accepted for
consideration.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
Res. #111 Moved by Brian Harrison
seconded by william Granger
THAT correspondence from Mr J w. Nigh, City Clerk, City of Scarborough,
dated June 12, 1991, advising of the city of Scarborough's request for the
Authority to share in the cost of removing landslide material from Brimley
Road be received and appended as AM.17;
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority recommend to the City of Scarborough that it
request the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to assume Brimley Road as
a Metropolitan Road
CARRIED
B-105
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #6/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1. THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
-Reappointment of Members
KEY ISSUE
Reappointment of James M Cameron and Wayne L Naughty as members of
The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto
Res. #112 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT James M Cameron be reappointed as
a member of The conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto tor a further
three-year term, May 30, 1991 to May 30, 1994 and Wayne L. Naughty be
reappointed as a member of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto
for a further three-year term, June 22, 1991 to June 22, 1994.
CARRIED
2 POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-North East Corner of Jane street and Steeles Avenue. citv of Vauqhan
KEY ISSUE
To recommend disposal of surplus Authority owned land at the north east
corner of Jane street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan, Regional
Municipality of York
Res. #113 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the 4.3 acre parcel of Authority
owned table land, situate on the existing north east corner of Jane Street
and Steeles Avenue, being Part of Lot 1, Concession 5 and Part of the roac2
allowance between Concessions 4 and 5, City of Vaughan, Regional
Municipality of York, be declared as surplus to the requirements of the
Authority;
THAT the availability of the subject site be advertised publicly with
proposals being invited for long-term leases, joint ventures or sale
submissions;
AND FURTHER THAT an effort be made to have submissions available at the
earliest possible date.
AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Hancey
Res. #114 Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT along with all existing municipal and provincial controls on the
future utilization of this property for development, the Authority impose
the following restriction on the use and development of the property
(a) A height restriction to provide that no buildings in excess of six
floors be allowed;
(b) No gas stations, or obnoxious industrial or commercial uses are to be
permittec2 on the property;
B-I06
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #6/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-North East Corner of Jane street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan
(contd.l
(c) Mitigative measures for vegetation preservation during development of
the site are to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority;
(d) Surface water quality and quantity leaving the site to be c2ealt with
in a manner acceptable to the Authority; and
(e) The Authority is to have the right to review and approve all
development plans to ensure that the ultimate development is
compatible to Black Creek pioneer village
THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Authority policy where land of this nature is proposed
to be disposed of, the following recent action was taken in respect to the
subject property
(a) Signs have been placed on the subject property, both on the Steeles
Avenue and Jane Street frontages, since April 5, 1991, inviting public
comment;
(b) Notice of the Authority'S intention to consider disposal of this land
was duly advertised in the Vaughan Liberal on April 17, 1991, the
Toronto Daily star on April 18, 1991, and the North York Mirror on
April 21, 1991;
(c) Public information sessions were held at Black Creek Pioneer Village
on April 23 and April 24, 1991, between the hours of 4 00 P m and
7 00 pm;
(d) An information package was mailed out to all parties who in any way
expressed an interest in the property; and
(e) The general public and any other interested parties were invited to
make submissions either verbal or written to the Executive Committe€
at the meeting held on May 10, 1991, with respect to the potential
disposal
RATIONALE
The realignment of Jane street has completely isolated this parcel from
other Authority holdings in this vicinity and the parcel no longer meets
the requirements of the Authority
The Authority has over the past few years developed stringent policies
dealing with the potential disposition of Authority owned lands The
Members of the Authority on February 22, 1991, added additional steps to
the process by the adoption of Resolution #26, Authority Meeting #1/91,
held February 22, 1991
The subject land has direct access to Municipal servicing The Authority
has received approval, in principle, from The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto and the Regional Municipality of York for access to the site from
Jane Street and Steeles Avenue In recent years, because of the shortage
of dumping sites and rising costs of disposal of landfill, this property
has become a location for the illegal dumping of fill and debris
The trees on the site are remnants of an old nursery holding area The
majority of the trees are poor to good multi-stemmed with only a small
number of single stemmed specimens The tree species consist of Black
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 16/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-North East Corner of Jane street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan
(contd.l
Walnut, White Ash, Silver Maple, Red Oak and Basswood ranging from
approximately 3 to 7 metres in height A condition of disposal will be
that as many trees as possible be utilized in conjunction with the
development of this site It will be further stipulated that any trees not
able to be utilized in conjunction with the subject development be
relocated to the remaining Authority holdings on the west side of Jane
street or used in other Greenspace Authority related activities
The subject 4 3 acre table land parcel includes remnants of larger areas
acquired from J W Dalziel in 1954, Hastings in 1958 and a 1 6 acre parcel
acquired from the City of Vaughan in 1987 The parcel acquired from the
City of Vaughan was deeded to the Authority in exchange for the Authority
owned lands required for road purposes for the Jane Street realignment A
review of the acquisition of the former Dalziel and Hastings properties
indicates that the properties were acquired in accordance with relevant
legislation in place at the time and that the owners were fully compensated
at the time for the loss of land The lands at the time of acquisition
were required for the northerly portion of Black Creek Pioneer Village
which at that time was situate north of Steeles Avenue on the west side of
Jane street The realignment of Jane Street has isolated the subject lands
from the remaining Authority owned holdings
The state of the Authority'S title to the lands has been reviewed
extensively with the Authority'S solicitor who has advised that there is no
obligation to return property to the former owners or offer it to them if
the expropriation occurred prior to the late 1960's In addition, he has
advised that for those expropriations occurring after that time the only
obligation is to offer it at the current fair market price With respect
to any allegations that the expropriation was completely illegal or void,
the Authority does have a release from the then owners at the time of
expropriation which it is felt should be a complete answer to such
allegations
During the advertising and open house process the Authority received
extensive enquiries from the public as to the process and the ultimate use
and disposition of the land In addition to the comments already outlined,
all other telephone enquiries or visitors to the open houses were
interested in the ultimate sale of the property and requested to be kept
informed as to the availability of the site for purchase
Extensive discussions have been carried out with officials of the City of
vaughan, The Regional Municipality of York and the Provincial Government
regarding the possible sale or disposition of the property While the City
of Vaughan and the Region of York Housing Corporation have formally advised
the Authority that they are not interested in purchasing or leasing the
property no final response has been received from the provincial
Government
Along with all existing municipal and provincial controls on the future
utilization of this property for development, the Authority will consider
imposing restrictions on the use and development of the property such as
(a) A height restriction to provide that no buildings in excess of six
floors be allowed;
(b) No gas stations, or other obnoxious industrial or commercial uses are
to be permitted on the property;
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #6/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-North East Corner of Jane street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan
(contd.l ,
(c) Mitigative measures for vegetation preservation during development of
the site are to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority;
(d) Surface water quality and quantity leaving the site to be dealt with
in a manner acceptable to the Authority; and
(e) The Authority is to have the right to review and approve all
development plans to ensure that the ultimate development is
compatible to Black Creek pioneer Village
WORK TO BE DONE
The subject site will be advertised publicly with proposals being invited
for long-term leases, joint ventures or sale submissions The Authority
will reserve the right to accept or not accept any and all proposals
submitted While the Policy and Procedures Manual for Conservation
Authorities prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources stipulates that
disposal of all property rights be at market value, due consideration will
be given to proposals indicating compatibility with Black Creek pioneer
Village
In accordance with the provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act, all
sales of land or leases in excess of one year require the obtaining of an
Order-in-Council In addition, approval of the Minister of Natural
Resources and the Provincial Cabinet will be required to be obtained to
allow the Authority to utilize the provincial share of the proceeds from
the disposition for the carrying out of other approved Authority projects
The property is situate within the boundaries of the Parkway Belt
Designation Staff of the Authority have had ongoing discussions with
officials of the Provincial Government for the past several years regarding
removal of the lands from the Parkway Belt Designation It is respectfully
submitted that based on earlier discussions with officials of the Province
of ontario that it is appropriate for the onus for removing the lands from
the Parkway Belt Designation be placed on the successful bidder with the
Authority only carrying out a supporting role in this regard
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding has been included in the 1991 Budget of the Authority for the
extension and upgrading of the Administration Headquarters The Authority
also acknowledges in the Walker purchase submission and the Greenspace
Protection and Acquisition Project that it proposes to utilize funding from
sales of land not required for conservation purposes to supplement funding
from regular government sources to carry out high priority projects The
need to complete outstanding commitments at Black Creek pioneer Village and
the need for a suitable maintenance facility at the Village will also be
addressed with respect to funding obtained from this disposal
Staff feel that while the goals and objectives of the Authority relate to
conservation and preservation that in the management of the Authority'S
resources every possible effort must be made to assist in reducing wherever
possible the funding requirements from the taxpayers Accordingly, it is
respectfully submitted that the disposal of this land, which is not
required for Authority purposes, is in the best interests of the citizens
of our Region and of the Authority if a suitable proposal is received
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #6/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
3. ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL. 1991
Res. #115 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT accounts, aggregating $2,714,055 for the month of April 1991 be
approved.
CARRIED
4. LAKESHORE OVERVIEW STUDY
- South Etobicoke. citv of Etobicoke
This item was recommended for approval at the Water and Related Land
Management Advisory Board meeting /4/91, held May 24, 1991.
KEY ISSUE
To report on the final report of Lakeshore Overview Study, South Etobicoke
prepared by The Butler Group (Consultants) Inc and the response by the
Lakefront Owners Association to the draft report
Res. #116 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Lakeshore overview Study, South Etobicoke final
report and the Lakefront Owners Association response (April 29, 1991) to
the draft report be received;
AND FURTHER THAT Authority staffs' comments on the final report be
forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Btobicoke for their information
CARRIED
5. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. #117 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Emil Kolb
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (p), with the exceptions of
(e) be approved, subject to the conditions contained in the reports.
(al 780180 Ontario Ltd.
To construct a storm sewer outfall and two stormwater swales, on1Part Lot
43, Concession 1 WYS, Weldrick and Walmer Road, in the Town of R chmond
Hill (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Magistrale Court, Anton Kikas Ltd , Contract 1391E-90, Drawings 11 &
#2, received June, 1991, and Drawing /3, Revised May 13/91
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 16/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(bl Britanniwood Estates Inc.
To alter a watercourse and construct within a flood plain, on East \
Lots 10 and 11, Concession 7 (Albion), north side lOth Sideroad, east
of Hwy #50 in Bolton, in the Town of Caledon (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by Anton Kikas Limited, Project No 386-E-89, Drawing
Nos 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8, dated March 1990 and received by the MTRCA on
May 11, 1990
2 Landscape Plans prepared by Milus Bollenberghe Topps Watchorn, Project
No GEG-148, Drawing No L-3 and L-4, dated May 1990 and revised
February 12, 1991, received by the MTRCA on March 13, 1991
(cl Four Vallevs Excavatinq & Gradinq Companv
To alter a watercourse, on Lot 7, Concession 3, 137 Bowes Road, in the
City of Vaughan (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Drawing Plan prepared by Arent de Berardis and Associates Inc , Job
No 89-01 (7), Drawing No A 1, dated Sept 1989 and received by the
MTRCA April 10, 1991
(2) Plan prepared by Paul Thiel Associated Ltd , Drawing No 8650-A-1,
dated August 1986, and received by the MTRCA April 10, 1991
(3) Plan prepared by Paul Thiel and Associates Ltd , Drawing No 8650,
dated Sept 15, 1986 and received by the MTRCA on April 10, 1991
(dl Ganz Franchi
To construct a gazebo, on Part Lot 65, Concession 1 EYS, 550 Sunset
Beach Road, in the Town of Richmond Hill (Lake Wilcox/Humber River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this per.it
(1) site Plan, 550 Sunset Beach Road, received April 22, 1991
(fl Manninqton Developments Inc.
To alter a watercourse, on Part Lot 20, Concession 1 (Albion), Innis
Lake, in the Town of Caledon (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) G M Sernas and Associates Ltd , Drawing P-13, dated April 25, 1991
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BXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #6/91. HBLD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(ql Metropolitan Toronto Works Department
To place fill within a regulated area, on north side of The Queensway,
between the Kingsway South and the Humber Sewage Treatment Plant, in
the City of Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Metropolitan Toronto Department of Works,
Engineering Division, Drawing Nos 1035-D-14208, Sheet No 1; 1035-D-
14211, Sheet No 4, dated February, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on
April 11, 1991
(2) Plans prepared by Metropolitan Toronto Department of Works,
Engineering Division, Revised Drawing Nos 1035-D-14209, Sheet No 2,
dated February, 1991; 1035-D-14210, Sheet No 3, dated December 1990;
1035-D-14219, Sheet No 12, dated March 1991, and received by the
MTRCA on June 12, 1991
(hl North Humber Investments Ltd.. c/o East Woodbridqe Developments Ltd.
To place fill in a regulated area, construct within a flood plain and
alter a waterway, on Lot 22, Concession 8, north side of Major
Mackenzie Drive, east of Highway 127, in the City of Vaughan (Humber
River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Ander Engineering & Associates Ltd , Drawing No 88-
125-2, Sheet Nos 3, 4, 5 & 8, dated February 21, 1990 and received by
the MTRCA on March 28, 1991; Sheet No 10, dated February 21, 1990
(revised) and received by the MTRCA on June 10, 1991; Drawing No 88-
125-5, Sheet No 1, dated March 23, 1990 (revised); Sheet No 6, dated
June 12, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on June 13, 1991
(2) Plan prepared by Ander Engineering & Associates Ltd , Job No EWD-103,
Drawing No L-4, dated October 1990 and received by the MTRCA on
June 7, 1991
(il citv of Scarborouqh. Works and Environment Department
To regrade in a regulated area to facilitate slope stabilization
works, on Lot 7, Concession 4, Old Finch Avenue, in the City of
Scarborough (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) site Plan Revised as received on June 19, 1991
(2) Cross-sections Revised as received on June 19, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #6/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(; 1 Susan and Rodnev Woods
To construct within the flood plain, on Lot 21, Registered Plan M-115,
12 Carwin Crescent, in the Town of Ajax (Duffin Creek watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Red Line Revision, Proposed Pool Plan for Pool Enclosure Permit, 12
Carwin Crescent, dated May 2, 1991
(kl Cosimo Pusateri
To construct in the flood plain, on Lot 28 and West ~ Lot 27,
Registered Plan 3464, 24 Knightswood Drive, in the City of North York
(Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the fOllowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plan prepared by Pirjo H Jussila, Landscape Architect, Landscape Plan
L1, dated November, 1990 and received by MTRCA April 10, 1991
(2 ) Plan prepared by Todd Pools, Drawing No 1, as received by MTRCA April
10, 1991, and drawing No 2 received by the MTRCA June 18, 1991
(3) Plans prepared by Todd Pools, Drawing Nos 3 & 4, as received by MTRCA
April 30, 1991
Cll Mr. Gino Rossi
To alter a waterway, on Part West ~ Lot 1, Concession 5 (Albion) ,
north side Mayfield Road and east of Clarkway Drive, in the Town of
Caledon (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plan prepared by Proctor & Redfern Limited, Drawing No Al-89798-G13,
dated July 1990 and received by the MTRCA on May 21, 1991
(ml 857814 ontario Ltd. c/o Michael Stuart Group
To alter a waterway, on Part Lot 6, Concession 7 (Albion) , north side
5th sideroad, east of Hwy 150 in Bolton, in the Town of Caledon
(Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Falby Candaras & Associates Ltd , Project No 8914,
Drawing Nos D5 dated November, 1989; D6 & D7 dated October, 1989, D8
and received by the MTRCA on April 4, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #6/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(nl The Citv of Vauqhan
To alter a watercourse, on Part Lot 34, Concession 1, Upland Golf
Course, in the City of Vaughan (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Hydraulic Report by McCormick Rankin Consulting Engineers, dated
Revised January 21, 1991, as received by the HTRCA February, 1991
(2) Plan prepared by McCormick Rankin Consulting Engineers, Sheet No 1,
dated Nov 1990, as received by the MTRCA February 1991; and Sheet
Nos 2 and 3, dated November, 1990, as received by the MTRCA November
20, 1990
(01 Metropolitan Toronto. Works Department
To construct a sanitary sewer overflow tank, on Part Lot 12,
Concession 3, Millwood Road, in the Borough of East York (Don River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) North Toronto Treatment Plan Storm Tank Expansion, Metropolitan
Toronto Works Dept Drawing 11002-D-14266, Sheet C2 and Drawing
#1002-D-14269, Sheet S3, Revised as received on June 17, 1991
(pl Citv of Scarborouqh Works Department
To place fill, on Lot 25, Concession B, Brimley Road, in the City of
Scarborough (Highland Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Drainage Grading and Leachate Collection System Plan, Drawing No
1880-8, dated Hay 8, 1991, as prepared by Golder Associates Ltd
(2) Detailed Plan of Sediment Control at Toe of Slope received on June 20,
1991
(el Mandrake Properties (Crestwood Schooll
To construct within a flood plain, on Lot 5, Concession 2,
411 Lawrence Avenue East, in the City of North York
(Don River Watershed)
For the purpose of reconstructing two school prefabricated buildings,
on the same footprint as existing, within a flood plain
Res. #118 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the applicant listed herein as 5 (e) be approvec2, subject to the
following c2ocuments, plans, anc2 conc2itions:
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 16/91. HELD JUNE 21. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(el Mandrake Properties (Crestwood Schooll (contd.l
(1) Letter from Dalia Eisen, Crestwood School, dated April 23, 1991, and
received by the MTRCA on May 1, 1991.
(2) Letter from Anrep Associates Ltd., consulting Engineers, to Robbie
Architects Inc., Project No. 91T100C, dated May 28, 1991, and receivec2
by the MTRCA on June 5, 1991-
(3 ) Plan prepared by Robbie Architects Inc., Project No. 91012, Drawing
No. A1, dated April 17, 1991 anc2 receivec2 by the MTRCA on May 1, 1991-
(4 ) Plans prepared by Canadian Portable Structures Limited, Sheet Nos. 1,
2 , 3, dated May 6, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on May 24, 1991.
(5) Plans prepared by Anrep Associates Ltd., consulting Engineers, Project
No. 91T100C, Drawing No. Sl , S2, dated May 1, 1991 and received by
the MTRCA on May 24, 1991
AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Res. 1119 Seconded by: Emil Kolb
THAT condition (5) of the main motion, be added to as follows:
THAT the applicant be required to increase the finished floor elevation of
the structure above that which is shown on the plans submitted should this,
through c2iscussion with staff, be considered feasible.
AMENDMENT #1 WAS... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . CARRIED
AMENDMENT #2 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Res. #120 Seconded by: Emil Kolb
That Mandrake Properties and Crestwood School install and maintain a site
specific flood warning syste. to the satisfaction of the MTRCA and enter
into a legal agreement tor same.
.AM.ENDMENT # 2 WAS ............................... ................. CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTIOH, AS AMENDED, WAS ................................. CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Res. #121 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Don Jackson
That the Executive Committee move into closed session to receive
information.
CARRIED
The Executive Committee rose from closed session
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
NEW BUSINESS (CONTD. 1
6. GYPSY MOTH PROGRAM
Res. #122 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Lois Uancey
THAT staff be c2irected to investigate spray programs for controlling the
infestation of the Gypsy Moth anc2 report to the next Executive committee
Meeting.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 35, June 21, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 12-JulY-1991 #7 /91
The Executive Committee met dt the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, July 12, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 10 a m
PRESENT Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members Brian Harrison
Don Jackson
Ron Moran
ABSENT Emil Kolb
William Granger
Richard O'Brien
MINUTES
Res. #123 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/91 be approved.
CARRIED
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. #12. Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT added agenda items 20(0) to (s) inclusive and item 21 be accepted for
consideration.
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter from C J Wildman, Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources
dated June 21, 1991, re Conservation Authorities Program Liaison
Committee.
Res. #125 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources dated June
21, 1991, be received.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE (contd.l
(b) Letter from Mlchael Harrison, President, citizens Concerned About
the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront, dated June 27, 1991
re Waterfront access. Citv of Etobicoke.
Res. #126 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Brian Harrisoa
THAT the correspondence from Michael Harrison, president, citizens
Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront, dated June 27,
1991, expressing his concerns for accessability to the City of Etobicoke
Waterfront and requesting that his organization be informed on the progress
and prospects of implementing the Etobicoke Waterfront trail system, be
received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare an appropriate reply to
Mr. Harrison.
CARRIED
(c) Letter from Dale E Richmond, Chief Adminlstrative Officer, The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, dated June 20, 1991 advising of
the Ethno-Racial Access to Metropolitan Services and requesting the
Authoritv adopt a similar policv.
Res. # 127 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Richmond, Chief Administrative Officer,
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, datec2 June 20, 1991 concerning
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Council Policy be received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to consult with other member
municipalities and the province of ontario with respect to their policies
and to report back to the Executive Committee on the specific actions that
woulc2 be required of the Authority to implement a policy as requested by
Metro Council.
CARRIED
(d) Letter from Novina Wong, Metropolitan Toronto Clerk's Department, The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, dated July 4, 1991, advising of
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto's Council adoption of a
recommendation of The Parks, Recreation and Property Committee with
respect to the management of Authority owned land in developed urban
areas in the Reqional Municipalitv.
Res. 1128 Moved by: Brain Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the correspondence tor Metropolitan Toronto Clerk's Department, The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, dated July 4, 1991, be received and
that staff be directed to prepare a report for the Executive committee.
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HBLD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 THE GREENS AT TAM O'SHANTER INC
-Limited Distance Aqreement
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of advice from the City of Scarborough, that the City has no
objection to the Authority entering into a Limiting Distance Agreement
relating to a 12 metre strip of Authority-owned land in the vicinity of
The Tam O'Shanter Golf Club in the City of Scarborough
Res. #129 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
receipt of a request from The Greens at Tam O'Shanter Inc. for the
Authority to enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement affecting a 12 metre
strip of Authority land;
AND WHEREAS the proposed agreement has no detrimental affect on the
utilization of the lands by the Authority;
AND WHEREAS the Authority is in receipt of advice from the city of
scarborough to the effect that the City has no objection to the Authority
entering into the proposed agreement; -
THAT the Authority enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement with The Greens
of Tam O'Shanter Inc. relating to a 12 metre strip of Authority-owned land
containing a total of 1 3 acres, more or less, and being Part of Lots 29 ,
30, Concession 3, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, designated as Part 1 on Plan 66R-12963;
THAT the compensation be the lump sum of $10,000.00 payable to the
Authority;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
c2irectec2 to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority meeting 12/91 held on March 22, 1991, a recommendation
relating to this matter was tabled by the Members of the Authority to be
referred to the City of Scarborough Council for comments Staff was also
directed to review the compensation and to ensure that a copy of the final
agreement was provided to the Members at such time as this was resubmitted
for consideration
The Authority is now in receipt of a letter dated June 18, 1991 from the
Director of Real Estate Services for the City of Scarborough advising that
Scarborough has no objection to the Authority entering into the proposed
agreement with Tridel
Staff have reviewed the proposed compensation dnd savings for the developer
with Real Estate Staff of the City of Scarborough and with the Authority'S
solicitor and feel that the compensation in this instance is fair and
reasonable
The lands affected consist entirely of flood plain lands within the
Highland Creek Watershed
The proposed agreement will not place any legal or physical restrictions on
the Authority holdings with respect to Authority objectives
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT - HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-The Pentecostal Evanqelistic Association of Brampton
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Highway 17, east of Goreway Drive in
the city of Brampton under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991 - Flood
Plain and Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed"
Res. #130 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0.199 acres, more or less, be
purchased from The Pentecostal Evangelistic Association of Brampton, said
land being t~o irregular shaped parcels of 1anc2 being Part of Lot 7,
Concession 8 Northern Division, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of
Peel, consisting of land situate north of Highway #7, east of Goreway
Drive;
THAT the purchase price be the nominal sum of $2 00, plus Vendor's legal
costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation required
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #51, Authority Meeting 13, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with Dianne sutter Consulting Services,
the representatives of the owners
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
A map showing the general location of the property is attached A plan
illustrating the specific location will be available at the meeting
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 - Flood
Control Hazard Account
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Request for Permanent Easement for a storm sewer outfall, south of
Alliance Avenue. east of Rockcliffe Boulevard
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall located south of
Alliance Avenue, east of Rockcliffe Boulevard
Res. 1131 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is
in receipt of a request from the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
provide a permanent easement tor a storm sewer outfall located south of
Alliance Avenue, east of Rockcliffe Boulevard;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in
section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 0 032 hectares, more or less, be
granted to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto tor a storm sewer
outfall, said lands being Part of Lot 37, Concession 3, from the Bay, City
of York, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, designated as Part 1
on Plan 64R-12999;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2 00, plus all legal,
survey and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in
accordance with section 21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O.
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
incluc2ing the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has conveyed lands to the
Authority over the years for nominal consideration of $2 00 and has
requested that this easement be granted for the nominal consideration of
$2 00 The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has agreed to assume all
legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto in June 1967 under the Black Creek Channelization Project
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT, DON RIVER WATERSHED
-Edifice Estates Limited
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located east of Bayview Avenue in the vicinity of
Lawrence Avenue East, City of North York under "Land Acquisition Project -
1987-1991 - Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Don River Watershed"
Res. #132 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: L01s Hancey
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0.463 acres, more or less, be
purchased from Edifice Estates Limited, said land being an irregular shaped
parcel of land being Part of Block B, Plan 2716, City of North York,
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto consisting of land situate east of
Bayview Avenue in the vicinity of Lawrence Avenue East;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00, plus Vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required tree from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal
costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting 13, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with Goodman and Goodman, Barristers and
Solicitors, representatives of the owners
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal
and is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority'S approved master plan
for acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 -
Flood Control Hazard Account
5. REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND
BLACK CREEK AREA, HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-South side of Finch Avenue between Keele Street and Jane Street
KEY ISSUE
The Authority is in receipt of a request from the North York Public Library
to acquire Authority-owned lands adjacent to their holding at 1785 Finch
Avenue, West to utilize in connection with the possible renovation or
redevelopment of the library property
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 17/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5 REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND
BLACK CREEK AREA, HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-South side of Finch Ave. between Keele st. and Jane st. (contd.l
Res. #133 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the request tor disposal of this
land be referred to the Authority staff for review in accordance with the
established Authority policies;
AND FURTHER THAT a report recommending further action in this matter be
brought forth to the Executive Committee at a future date
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
This matter is being brought to your attention in accordance with
Resolution #26 adopted by the Members of the Authority at the meeting
held on February 22,1991
6. PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE GLEN MAJOR
FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA, FEBRUARY, 1991
-James Walker Propertv
KEY ISSUE
status report on the progress and Provincial Government approval of the
James Walker Property
Res. #134 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the staff report dated July 2, 1991
on the status of the progress of the acquisition of the James Walker
property be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the member municipalities be requested to approve the
application of the levy which they have authorized tor the Walker property
acquisition in 1992 and 1993 in the amounts shown as follows:
.llll 1993 ~
$ $ $
Ac2jala Township 59 31 90
Durham Region 147,656 77,344 225,000
Metro Toronto 706,700 370,176 1,076,876
Mono Township 57 30 87
Peel Region 80,057 41,935 121,992
York Region 115,491 60,484 175,955
TOTAL $1,050,000 $550,000 $1,600,000
to the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition project, 1992 - 1996.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The project for the acquisition of the James Walker property was approved
by the Members of ~he Authority at Meeting 11/91 held on February 22, 1991
The municipal levy portion of the funding for the purchase was approved as
amended at Authority Meeting 12/91, held on March 22, 1991 The project
included an estimated cost of $5,100,000 to be paid over a possible three
year period
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
6. PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE GLEN MAJOR
FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA, FEBRUARY, 1991
-James Walker Propertv (contd.l
The project, as approved, provided for potential financing of this purchase
utilizing a number of possible methods which are briefly summarized below
(a) Approximately $1,900,000 at hand in the land sale revenue
sharing account remaining from the sale of Authority-owned land at
Claireville for the Hwy 1407 be utilized;
(b) The balance of the purchase price be funded on a 50/50 cost-sharing
bas1s between the Province of ontario and the Authority's member
municipalities with possible additional funding from the private
sector and other sources
An amount of $3,200,000 being the estimated balance of the
$5,100,000 dollar project was proposed to be funded by this method
The breakdown of the municipal share of 50% of the $3 2 million; ie,
$1 6 million as proposed and as now approved by all member
municipalities is shown below
1992 1993 Total
$ $ $
Adjala Twp 59 31 90
Durham 147,656 77,344 225,000
Metro Toronto 706,700 370,176 1,076,876
Mono Twp 57 30 87
Peel Region 80,057 41,935 121,992
York Region 115,49l 60,484 175,955
TOTAL $1,050,000 $ 550,000 $1,600,000
(c) In addition to the funding proposal set out above, it was
proposed that the Authority seek additional funding from the sources
listed below with any funding being obtained by these methods to be
utilized to reduce the requests to our member municipalities and the
Province of ontario
1) The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and other similar
foundations and donors
2) Additional land sale revenue from transactions closing during 1991
or 1992 where approval to utilize funds for this project would be
appropriate
The Authority is now in receipt of the following communications from the
Province of ontario
(a) Letter of Approval from The Honourable C J (Bud) Wildman, Minister
on Natural Resources, dated June 21, 1991, approving of the Authority
project for the purchase of the James Walker Property at a total
estimated cost of $4,800,000;
(b) Copy of M/A C02/91 from The Honourable C J (Bud) Wildman, Minister
of Natural Resources approving of the Authority project titled
"Extension of the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Area-Purchase of
James Walker Property" under Section 24 of The Conservation
Authorities Act;
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
6. PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE GLEN MAJOR
FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA, FEBRUARY, 1991
-James Walker Propertv (contd.l
(c) Order-In-Council #1455/91 approved and ordered June 20,1991
granting approval to the Authority for completion of the sale
to The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board of
6 09 hectares (15 04 acres) of land in the Town of Vaughan; and
(d) Copy of the recommendation to the Provincial Government
executed by the Minister of Natural Resources on May 30, 1991,
recommending approval of the sale to The York Region Roman Catholic
Separate School Board at a sale price of $3,975,000, on the
basis that the provincial portion of the sale be applied towards
the purchase price of the James Walker Property It was further
stipulated that the remaining provincial share required to fulfil
the provincial commitment to equate to a 50% grant of the total
funding for the Walker Purchase was to be taken from the provinc~al
share of the sale revenue on hand at the Authority from the
previously approved Hwy #407 land sale at Claireville
While the agreement for the purchase of the Walker Property provided for
payments over a three year period, the Legal Services Branch of the
Ministry of Natural Resources during the past few weeks questioned the
ability of the Authority to enter into a mortgage for this purchase
The agreement with The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board
provides for completion of this sale 30 days from the date of receipt of
the Order-in-Council from the Province of Ontario Accordingly, the
completion of the sale to The School Board is now scheduled to be completed
on or before July 20,1991 The closing date as set out in the Walker
Agreement is July 25,1991
All approvals and funding are now at hand to fully complete the closing of
the Walker purchase on July 25, 1991 The elimination of the need for
completion of the purchase over a three year period will allow for a
reduction of the total estimated cost of the project from $5,100,000 to a
maximum of $4,800,000 and likely a net cash cost of $4,600,000
The provincial action will result in the member municipalities of the
Authority not being required to pay in the years 1992 and 1993 the amounts
which they had earlier approved for the purchase of this property The
other longer term ramification to the Authority is that funding from land
sale revenue will not be available for the development of the Boyd concept
plan In this regard, environmental and other approvals for the Boyd
Development are not likely to be at hand for at least several months
The Authority has, with the assistance of Charles Sauriol and the
Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, been successful in obtaining
donations for the acquisition of this property from the private sector A
summary of the donations committed to date towards this purchase is as
follows
(a) The R Samuel McLaughlin Foundatlon $100,000
(b) Mr & Mrs Pangman $300,000
(c) James Walker $188,600
TOTAL $588,600
All funding obtained from the private sector will result in a reduction of
land sale revenue required to be used to complete this purchase
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
6. PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE GLEN MAJOR
FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA, FEBRUARY, 1991
-James Walker Property (contd.l
"Proceeding with the dcquisition of the Walker property as prescribed by
the Province means that the funding approved by the municipalities can now
be made available for the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project
recently adopted by the Authority and submitted to the municipalities and
the province for their approval with this project, the Authority
undertook to consider the Walker acquisition as part of the overall
project, not an addition to it The municipalities should be requested to
approve the application of the levy which they have authorized for the
Walker property to the general Greenspace Protection and Acquisition
Project "
7 CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE
- Contract & Lease
- Tender Qpeninq Sub-Committee Report #5/91
KEY ISSUE
To construct a Field Centre in the Claireville Conservation Area to replace
the present facilities to be removed by proposed construction of Highway
407 and leased to the Etobicoke Board of Education (See Appendix TO 22
attached)
Res. #135 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY
1 THAT the contract for the construction of the Claireville conservation
Field Centre building be awarded to Verne Leonard Company (1987)
Limited in the amount of $256,604 including applicable provincial
sales and goods and services taxes
2 WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is
in receipt of a request from the Etobicoke Board of Education to lease
and operate a Day Use conservation Field Centre in the claireville
conservation Area, said land containing one hectare more or less and
being Part of Lot 2, Concession 9ND in the city of Brampton, Regional
Municipality of Peel;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives as set out in
section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to enter into an
agreement with the Etobicoke Board of Education;
THAT staff, in consultation with the Authority solicitor, be directed
to arrange tor the preparation of a suitable agreement with the
Etobicoke Board of Education;
THAT said arrangement be subject to the issuance of an Order in
council in accordance with Section 21(c) of the conservation
Authorities Act, R.S.O 1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect
thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the
execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
7. CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE
- Contract & Lease
- Tender Openinq Sub-Committee Report #5/91 (contd.l
BACKGROUND
The Authority has leased to the Etobicoke Board of Education a one-room
school in the Claireville Conservation Area on the north-east corner of
Finch and Steeles Avenues for 25 years for fi~ld studies The sale of
lands to the Ministry of Transportation for highway 407 requires the school
building to be removed prior to the end of 1991
The Etobicoke Board of Education are anxious to continue the program and
have requested the Authority to construct a replacement facility It is
proposed that the Etobicoke-Board would lease the facility for a 10-year
period renewable for an additional 10 years in a lease agreement which can
be terminated on 2 year's notice by either party Rent would be $19,500
per annum increased annually by the same percentage that the Consumer Price
Index for Metropolitan Toronto has increased during the prior lease year
The Board has agreed to pay in addition to rent, all legal survey and
administration costs to establish the lease and all maintenance costs of
the building and grounds related to their operation
The lease is otherwise similar to those establishing the residential
Etobicoke Field Studies Centre at Albion Hills and the Durham Board Centre
in the Claremont Conservation Area
Twelve firms were invited to submit proposals for the construction of a
3,600 square foot 2-classroom facility plus a full groundfloor and a 1,500
square foot 10ft Roof insulation is R40 and sidewalls are R20 Nine
tenders were opened on Friday, June 21, 1991 by the Tender opening
Sub-Committee and "referred to staff for review and report at the next
meeting of the Executive Committee"
The firms submitting the proposals consisted of a variety of prefabrication
suppliers and general contractors All were requested to bid on the supply
of materials and construction of the basic building In addition, they
were asked to bid on the additional components, the foundation, the
interior services and interior finishes Some firms, especially those
supplying prefabricated buildings, chose not to bid on other than the basic
building, while the general contractors bid on all the additional
components In order to compare proposals, staff incorporated the
designers estimate of the cost of the foundation, the interior services,
and the interior finish Appendix TO 22 has a chart describing this
analysis It appears as if there would not likely be a financial advantage
to the Authority to award the contract for the basic building and separate
contracts for each of the additional components The Verne Leonard Company
(1987) Limited proposal is the lowest price submitted for all components,
except painting and flooring, and places the responsibility for
coordination of the contract with one contractor rather than with the
Authority, had the contracts for each component been awarded to separate
contractors
Verne Leonard (19~7) Limited has done quality work for the Authority on a
number of projects in Albion Hills and Lake st George
FUNDING
Funding for the project is available in the 1991 Program Services Division
budget being derived from revenues from the Ministry of Transportation of
ontario for the replacement facility and demolition of the existing
structure
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
8. APPOINTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND DESIGNATION AS PROVINCIAL
OFFENCES OFFICERS
KEY ISSUE
Appointment of Enforcement Officers and designation as Provincial Offences
Officers
Res. #136 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Sharon cormier,
Douglas Miller, Michael Richardson and David Turkington be appointed as an
Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing regulations made by The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, pursuant to Section
29 of the Conservation Authorities Act;
AND FURTHER THAT the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to
designate Sharon Cormier, Douglas Miller, Michael Richardson and David
Turkington as Provincial Offences Officers.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
For the purpose of enforcing the regulations made by The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, pursuant to Section 28(1) of the
Conservation Authorities Act, it is necessary for the Authority to appoint
personnel as Enforcement Officers This appointment pertains to
Conservation Area Regulation - 0 Reg 593/88, made under section 29 of the
Act
It is also necessary to have our Enforcement Officers designated as
provincial Offences Officers in order that they may commence proceedings
under the Provincial Offences Act to enforce
- Trespass to Property Act
- Off Road Vehicles Act
- Motorized Snow Vehicles Act
- Conservation Area Regulations Under section 29 of the Act
9 REVIEW OF THE STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS
- Selection of Consultants
KEY ISSUE
To review The Strategy for the Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands
and select a consultant to assist in that process
Res. 1137 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the contract tor a
Public Review of the strategy for the Public Use of conservation Authority
Lands be awarded to Rethink Incorporated in the amount of $70,000, it being
the most suitable proposal.
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEB MEETING 17/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
9. REVIEW OF THE STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS
- Selection of Consultants (contd.l
BACKGROUND
The consultant proposes a number of public opinion and participation
approaches aimed at obtaining as broad a spectrum of stakeholder groups as
possible
The consultants, in discussion with staff and others, will prepare four
"scenarios" of Conservation Authority involvement in inter-regional outdoor
recreation The stakeholders identified below will assist the Authority in
identifying and fine tuning the recommended scenario
The types of approaches recommended include
1 Household survey (sample size of 400) and focus group (sample size of
30) for general public responses;
2 Background Discussion Paper for groups and public, to understand the
Conservation Authority situation;
3 Interest Groups Forum to begin the dialogue between various user and
interest groups;
4 Key stakeholder interviews (with key government and agency
representatives);
5 Staff forum;
6 Conservation & Related Land Management Advisory Board presentation of
interim findings;
7 Select Focus Group of Authority staff, members and key contacts, to
analyze the results and participation process and select a preferred
approach to outdoor recreation management on Conservation Authority
lands
8 A final report will be prepared by consultants identifying the
preferred "scenario" to recreation management and recommend follow-up
consultation and implementation processes
The project will be completed on, or before December 31, 1991
10. McMICHAEL CANADIAN COLLECTION
-Proposed Expansion
KBY ISSUE
Proposal to expand the McMichael Canadian Art Collection by a new structure
built into the sideslope of the Humber River valley
Res. #138 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Brian Harrison
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on the McMichael Canadian Art
Collection proposed Gallery Expansion be received;
THAT staff be directed to advise the McMichael Canadian Art Collection that
the Authority would prefer an alternative other than one requiring building
into the sideslope of the Humber River valley;
AND FURTHER THAT the McMiChael Canadian Art Collection be invited to make a
presentation to the Executive Committee.
CARRIED
B-129
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 17/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
10 McMICHAEL CANADIAN COLLECTION
-Proposed Expansion (contd. 1
BACKGROUND
The Board of Trustees and management of the McMichael Canadian Art
Collection began a planning process in 1987 to set long-range goals for the
gallery Studies identified that
1 additional space would be required to meet the growing visitation and
membership;
2 the increased humidity, introduced in the 1981-82 renovation to ensure
preservation of the art collection, was causing deterioration of the
log structures
Authority staff have been invited to attend meetings of the capital
Steering Committee, since 1989 Architects were contracted in 1990 to
develop conceptual drawings to meet the needs of the collection Early in
1991, consultants were engaged to prepare the documentation to accompany a
request for exemption under Section 29 of the Environmental Assessment Act
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is a corporation established by the
Provincial government by specific legislation While projects by
provincial Ministries and corporations are exempt from the Authority's
regulation, they are subject to the requirements of the Environmental
Assessment Act The Authority's interests are addressed within the
Environmental Assessment process which provides an opportunity to consider
not only the technical aspects of a project but also its impact on
Authority policy and program objectives
In developing alternatives, the Collection established the following
objectives
- maintain the character and public use of the present buildings;
- maintain access and operation of the Gallery during construction;
- improve circulation, entrance and access;
- expand gallery, curatorial and exhibit space;
- minimize visual impact of new structure to visitors and neighbours;
- address existing site drainage and erosion problems;
- maintain relationship to valley areas and develop trail system
six siting alternatives have been proposed to address the needs of the
McMichael Canadian Art Collection A "Summary of Siting Alternatives" is
attached to this report, for reference The Preferred option proposes
building a five-story addition descending the hillside along the
southeast face of the gallery;
moving the collections management and exhibition spaces to the new
addition;
maintaining the existing buildings with lower humidity levels for
public use;
providing expanded parking and food services
The Watershed Plan (1980) identified as its overall thrust, the retention
of the well-defined valleys as open space, consistent with municipal
planning policies The Greenspace strategy (1989) broadened this objective
to the linked greenspace system inclusive of the headwaters, river valleys
and waterfront The Rouge River Comprehensive Basin Management Strategy
recommended the 10 metre setback become a "limit of development" line and
that the lands within the fill regulated area be designated as open
space/valleyland to ensure the long-term integrity of the valley system and
its importance as a natural component in an ecosystem approach to planning
B-130
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
10 McMICHAEL CANADIAN COLLECTION
-Proposed Expansion (contd.l
This principle has been reflected for all river valleys in the recently
adopted Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project
staff anticipate being requested by the Ministry of the Environment to
comment on the proposal to expand the McMichael Canadian Art Collection;
the preferred siting alternative; and the request that the proposal be
exempt from the full requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act
It is staff's opinion that the preferred alternative does not reflect the
Authority's current policy direction, as advocated in the Greenspace
strategy, of valley land protection as an important component of an
ecosystem approach to watershed planning
11. GYPSY MOTH
KEY ISSUE
Actions to address spray programs for controlling the infestation of Gypsy
Moth in the MTRCA jurisdiction
Res. #139 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Ministry of
Natural Resources (HNR) be requested to develop a program providing
financial assistance to public and private land owners in addressing Gypsy
Moth infestation;
AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to work with and support municipalities in
dealing with Gypsy Moth infestation.
CARRIED
BACXGROUND
At Executive Meeting 16/91, the following resolution was adopted
Resolution 1122 That staff be directed to investigate spray programs for
controlling the infestation of Gypsy Moth and report to the next Executive
Committee Meeting
At Executive Meeting 111/90, staff brought forward a report outlining a
work program addressing Gypsy Moth in the Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (MTRCA) jurisdiction
The work program included
. training and informing Authority field staff in Gypsy Moth
identification and life cycle; and
. coordinating surveys of potential infestation areas on Authority lands
and cooperating with the Ministry of Natural Resources on their field
investigations
B-131
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 17/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
11. GYPSY MOTH
(contd.l
Several control methods were identified including
. registered insecticides (e g , CIL Organic Insert Killer Liquid) for
ground spraying
. removal of egg masses from August until hatching the following May
(for light infestations), and
. aerial spraying for larger infestation (several hectares) with
Bacillus thurinqensis, a natural occurring bacterium
Technical advice will be provided to private landowners to assist them in
controlling Gypsy Moth on their properties
The Authority will work in cooperation with member municipalities to
develop a joint management and monitoring program
In 1990 and early in 1991, Authority staff have developed a monitoring
program to determine the presence of Gypsy Moth infestations on MTRCA
properties staff have been trained in monitoring procedures and have
identified monitoring sites by reviewing our forest management plans and
selecting areas with potential for Gypsy Moth infestation Species
composition is an important factor for predicting areas that may be
defoliated Highly susceptible forests contain large components of oak and
poplar since these species are preferred food by the gypsy moth The
monitoring program will begin in the Fall of 1991 However, already
reports have been received of infestations (King Twp, Glen Major, Vaughan
Twp)
Gypsy Moth problems now exist in our watershed and it will be important to
ensure proper actions are taken to address the problem
To date, no new program has been identified by MNR In the past MNR has
conducted a three year program which had included an aerial spraying
assistance program for landowners in certain parts of the Province
Landowners with four hectares or more of hardwood forest could be eligible
for aerial spraying The landowner pays 25% of the cost and MNR pays the
rest To get such a program, the regional municipalities had to write to
the Minister requesting assistance All local municipalities within the
Region had to support the request Once approved, a memorandum of
understanding between MNR and the regional municipality was prepared The
municipality had to establish a Gypsy Moth coordinator to handle public
requests
The potential damage to large tracts of heavily forested Authority lands
and private lands could have severe implications on the Authorities
watershed management objectives related to recharge discharge protection,
erosion control and the loss of Environmentally Significant Areas Staff
feel that a program should be in place as soon as possible to initiate
proper control measures A number of municipalities have also expressed
concerns related to Gypsy Moth The Authority staff will continue to work
with MNR and municipalities in accessing the rate of infestation and
programs to address the potential loss
B-132
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
, SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
12. GUIDELINES FOR THE 1992 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
This item was recommended for approval at the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #4/91, held June 14, 1991
KEY ISSUE
Staff recommended that the general inflationary guideline for 1992
preliminary estimates be four percent except where specific revenue and
expenditure increases can be defined The committee agreed that a 4 5%
guideline would be appropriate at this time
Res. #140 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconc2e4 by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the report on the 1991 budget
guidelines be receivec2;
AND FURTHER THAT the general inflationary guideline tor 1991 preliminary
estimates be 4 5 percent except where specific revenue and expenditure
increases can be defined.
CARRIED
ANALYSIS
Each year, the Finance and Administration Advisory Board recommends to the
Authority a guideline for use in preparing the preliminary estimates for
the coming year The guideline is used when specific information regarding
increases in expenditure items cannot be established
In 1990, the Authority approved a guideline of 5 5 percent for the 1991
budget As members are aware, the approved 1991 Authority budget
represented a gross expenditure of 3 3 percent
ECONOMIC TRENDS
Information with respect to economic trends for 1992 include the Federal
Government's 1991 budget, reports from the Royal Bank of Canada, the
Conference Board of Canada and the Authority's auditors, Ernst & Young
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto provides guidelines to the
Authority as part of its annual budget process; however, these guidelines
are seldom available soon enough to assist the Authority in preparing its
preliminary estimates Economic trends can be summarized as follows
1 The recession is easing; economic recovery will be slow with real
G D P growing at two to three percent in 1992
2 Interest rates and exchange rates are heading downward
3 Inflation in 1991 is predicted to be in the 5 5 to 6 percent range by
the end of the year
4 In 1992, inflation is predicted to average 3 9 percent
5 Salary and wage settlements to date appear to be moving downward with
the second year of 2-year settlements being in the four percent range
B-133
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 17/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
13. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE POLICY
This item was recommended for approval at the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #4/91, held June 14, 1991
KEY ISSUE
This report recommends an accounts receivable policy for the Authority
Res. #141 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE the adoption of an accounts
receivable policy comprising the following elements:
1 All invoices issued after July 31, 1991 which remain unpaid for a
period 30 days or more shall be SUbject to a monthly 2% (26 82% annual
rate) interest charge, effective the date of the invoice.
2. The Director, Finance and Administration may amend the aforementioned
interest rate, from time to time, in keeping with market conditions
and to ensure the penalty is sufficiently onerous to encourage prompt
payment of invoices; and shall advise the Executive Committee of the
change
3. Approval from the Director, Finance and Administration or his
designate is required before credit may be extended beyond a $1000
limit, such requirement may be waived for government and related
agencies or charitable, not-for-profit organizations;
4 The Director, Finance and Administration is authorized to suspend
collection proce~dings for the purpose of expediency for amounts owing
which do not exceec2 $2,500, including related finance charges;
5. The suspension of collection proceedings for amounts equal to or in
excess of $2,500 shall require Executive Committee approval;
AND THAT appropriate forms and procedures be preparec2 and circulated to
staff;
AND THAT organizations with whom the Authority c20es business be advised of
the policy;
AND FURTHER THAT staff investigate the cost-effectiveness of acquiring
accounts receivable insurance.
CARRIED
B-134
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
14 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-Glenashton Developments Limited
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located east of Scarlett Road, south of Dixon Road,
City of Etobicoke under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987-1991 - Flood Plain
and Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed"
Res. 1142 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by; Lois Hancey
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0.240 acres, more or less, be
purchased from Glenashtcn Developments Limited, said land being an
irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 21, Concession C,
fronting the Humber River, City of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto consisting of land situate east of Scarlett Road, south of Dixon
Road;
THAT the purcha~e price be $2.00, plus Venc2or's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible c2ate. All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal
costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting 13, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with Gordon Traub, Barristers and
Solicitors, representatives of the owners
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal
and is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority'S approved master plan
for acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 -
Flood Control Hazard Account
B-135
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTRORITY INFORMATION
\
15. .ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF YAY. 1991
Res. 1143 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT accounts, aggregating $1,902,442 for the month of May, 19 91 be
approved.
CARRIED
16. PAY EQUITY PLAN
This item was recommended for approval at the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #4/91, held June 14, 1991
KEY ISSUE
The Authority's revised Pay-Equity Plan was posted on 15 May 1991
Res. #144 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Secondec2 by: Ron Moran
THAT the report on pay Equity dated June 3, 1991, be received.
CARRIED
RATIONALE
The Authority conducted its first pay equity review in the summer of 1988
Increases were made to two female job classes, effective December 1, 1988,
even though the legislation did not call for increases until January 1990
The cost of implement~ng pay equity for the female job classes was
approximately $28,000 for 1989
On January 1, 1990, the Authority posted its Pay Equity Plan One
complaint was filed with the Pay Equity Commission The Commission Review
Officer felt that the Authority had acted within the spirit of the
legislation but did feel that there were specific areas which did not meet
some legal requirements of the legislation Although the Commission did
not order the Authority to redo its plan the officer recommended that we do
so We accepted his recommendation to ensure that there would be no
lingering doubts about the Pay Equity Plan
A staff committee was established based on representation from field staff,
technical staff, clerical staff and management Every jOb in the
organization was re-evaluated using a quantitative job evaluation system
provided by a consultant The committee finished its work in February and
turned all data over to the consultants for tabulation in accordance with
the terms of the Pay Equity Legislation and for preparation of our revised
plan The revised plan states that there are no further pay equity
adjustments required in the organization
B-136
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
17 LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987-1991
-Colonel Samuel Smith Park. citv of Etobicoke
KEY ISSUE
The application of bioremediation to clean up organic contaminants at
Colonel Samuel smith Park, City of Etobicoke
Res. #145 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the proposal from Natural Environment Recovery Inc
to apply bioremediation in the cleanup of hydrocarbon contamination within
the oil skimmer tank and settling ponc2 at Colonel Samuel smith Park, city
of Etobicoke, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Development project 1987-
1991", be accepted at a total upset cost of $4,900.
Carried
BACKGROUND
In 1990, the Authority constructed a storm sewer outfall settling pond,
weir structure and oil skimmer at the Colonel Samuel smith Park, all as a
condition of approval under the Environmental Assessment Act Prior to
start of construction, the Ministry of Environment issued a certificate of
Approval under section 24 of the Ontario Water Resources Act approving the
con~truction and listing several terms and conditions including inspection,
monitoring, regular maintenance and cleaning Staff will be monitoring the
operation of the structure for the next two years and will be reviewing
options for regular maintenance and cleanup of oil spills with Metropolitan
Toronto and city of Etobicoke officials
Natural Environment Recovery Inc has submitted a proposal to utilize a
bioremediation technique for cleaning the oil skimmer tank and emergency
spills within the settling pond
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
The application of bioremediation to the cleanup of the oil and grease
contamination will be a field demonstration to determine the feasibility
for ongoing cleanup and emergency spill response
The consultant proposes to analyze the concentration of existing
contaminants and natural bacteria present in the water and develop a
microbial agent capable of degrading the hydrocarbons A field
demonstration will be carried out to clean the water in the oil skimmer
tank Finally, the consultant will submit a report detailing the
bioremediation process along with a proposal detailing a program for
ongoing cleanup of existing contaminated sites, a site maintenance scheme
and an emergency spill response mechanism
RATIONALE
Natural Environment Recovery Inc has developed a technique that is unique
in the method of developing bacteria that naturally exists at the site
utilization of indigenous bacteria increases the effectiveness of the
contaminant removal operation The main advantage of this system is that
oil and grease contamination is eliminated at the site and long term
disposal at a toxic waste facility is not required
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The total upset cost for this proposal and field demonstration is $4,900
Funding is available under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Development Project
1987-1991" under Account No 204-06
B-137
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 17/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOB-AUTHORITY INFORMATION
17 LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1987-1991
-Colonel Samuel Smith Park. citv of Etobicoke (contd.l
FUTURE BENEFITS/PROBLEMS
The present procedure for cleaning oil spills requires the owner to obtain
a waste generator's license, identify the contaminants, contract a licensed
hauler to remove and dispose of the contaminants in an environmentally safe
manner and location
Ultimately, it is hoped that this responsibility will be accepted by the
City of Etobicoke or Metropolitan Toronto
The application of bioremediation, once accepted by the Ministry of
Environment, may provide an economically efficient and safe alternative on-
site cleanup for soiJs, ponds, wetlands, hOlding tanks and lakes
18. BELLAMY RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Proqress Report and 1991 Work Proqram
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management
Advisory Board Meeting 15/91, held June 28, 1991.
KEY ISSUE
To complete the construction of the erosion control and slope
rehabilitation works in the Bellamy Ravine, City of Scarborough
Res. #146 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT staff be c2irected to proceed with the last phase of the construction
of the erosion control works for the Bellamy Ravine Project in the City of
Scarborough at a total estimated cost of $70,000.
CARRIED
19 PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION IN THE REGION~L
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK 1987-1991
-Proposed Slope Stabilization Works at the rear of 73 Birch Avenue,
Town of Richmond Hill
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management
Advisory Board Meeting #5/91, held June 28, 1991.
KEY ISSUE
To construct erosion control and slope stabilization works at the rear of
73 Birch Avenue in the Town of Richmond Hill
Res. #147 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by Brian Harrison
CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the construction of the erosion
control works at the rear of 73 Birch Avenue, Town of Richmond Hill under
the project for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in the Regional
Municipality of York 1987-1991 at a total estimated cost of $50,000
B-138
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20. OAK RIDGES MORAINE
-Planninq Studv and Implementation Guidelines
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management
Ac2visory Board Meeting 15/91, held June 28, 1991
KEY ISSUE
Release of implementation guidelines and initiation of a two-year planning
study of the Oak Ridges Moraine by the Ministry of Natural Resources
Res. #148 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Don Jackson
CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to prepare a report to the Board with respect to the
Ministry of Natural Resources' Implementation Guidelines and the terms of
reference for a two-year Planning Study for the Oak Ridges Moraine.
"-
21 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. #149 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (s), with the exception of
(e) be approved, subject to the conditions contained in the reports.
(al Ian & Carolvn Adamson
To regrade, on Part Lot 6, Concession 2, North side of Sideroad 15,
West of Duffin Creek, Township of Uxbridge (Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) site Plan & Cross-Sections, Adamson Residence, Lynell Engineering Ltd
Drawing SK-l, received July 9/91
(bl Brampton Brick c/o The Bovaird Group
To place fill within a regulated area, construct within a flood plain
and alter a waterway, on Lot 10, Concession 1 EHS, south side of
Highway 7, East of Highway 10, in the City of Brampton (Etobicoke
Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Proctor & Redfern Ltd , Project No C01 W05 01L
F F CIE 108 8, Drawing Nos AO-89252-L1 dated July, 1991, AO-89252-L2
dated May 18, 1990; AO-89252-L3 dated July 1991, received by the MTRCA
on July 9, 1991; Drawing No Al-89745, Sheet Nos G2, P6 and LG2 dated
January, 1990 and received by the MTRCA on May 7, 1991 ; Sheet Nos G4
and LG1 dated January, 1990 and received by the MTRCA on July 11,
1991
B-139
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDBR ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(cl Citv of Brampton - Public Works and Buildinq Department
To alter a waterway, on Lots 16 & 17, Concession 8 N D , Goreway
Drive, north of countryside Drive, in the City of Brampton (Humber
River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plan prepared by McCormick Rankin, Consulting Engineers, structure
30013, Drawing No 1B dated March, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on
March 26, 1991
(2) Plans prepared by the City of Brampton, Public Works Dept , Drawing
No 406, revised date April 25, 1988 and received by the MTRCA on
March 26, 1991
(3) Plans prepared by the City of Brampton, Public Works Dept , Contract
No 91-108, Drawing No Ml-12, Sheet Nos 1-5, dated December 1990;
Planting Plan, Drawing No lA, received by the MTRCA on May 28, 1991
(dl Mr. David Breda
To place fill within a regulated area on Lot 41, Registered Plan M-
2059, 30 Majesty Court, Woodbridge, in the City of Vaughan (Humber
River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans submitted by Mr David Breda, Drawing Nos 1, 2 and 4, as
received by the MTRCA on April 12, 1991
(2) Plan prepared by Leonard Kalishenko and Assoc , Structural Engineers,
Project No 53-91, Drawing No Sl, and addendum letter dated June 21,
1991, as received by the MTRCA on June 24, 1991
(3) Retaining Wall stability Assessment report, prepared by Pazin
Geotechnical Serv Ltd, Reference No 91-800, Dated April 23, 1991,
as received by the MTRCA April 25, 1991
(el COUqS Investments Ltd.
To construct a water quality pond, on Part Lot 20, Concession 2, East
of Valley Farm Road, North of Finch, in the Town of Pickering, (Duffin
Creek Watershed)
(Withdrawn by the applicant)
(fl Reqional Municipalitv of Durham
To construct a sanitary sewer pumping station, on Part Lot 24, Range
III Broken Front concession, West end of Bayview street, in the Town
of Pickering (Frenchman's Bay Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station, Regional Municipality of Durham; Works
Dept , Contract D90-28, Drawing 3, G1, M2 and M5
B-140
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 17/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd. )
(ql Romeo and Doris Falconi
To place fill in a regulated area, on Lot 556, Registered Plan M-670,
69 Riverhead Drive, in the City of Etobicoke, Humber River Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Plans prepared by Opreff Design Studio, Drawing No 1, Dated June 1991
and Received by the MTRCA on June 13, 1991
(hl Mr. Slobodan Kerkez
To construct a structure in the flood plain, on Lot 10, Registered
Plan M-3999, 37 Meadowcrest Road, in the City of Etobicoke (Mimico
Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plan prepared by Mastech Design, Job No 90, Drawing No 1 dated
November, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on June 10, 1991
(2 ) Structural Analysis prepared by AJW Engineering, dated and received by
the MTRCA on July 11, 1991
(il Mr. Edward Maierski
To construct within a flood plain on Lot 9, Registered Plan 3451,
108 Thompson Ave , in the City of Etobicoke (Mimico Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Letter from Z Przygoda & Associates Ltd , Consulting Engineer, dated
July 3, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on July 4, 1991
(2 ) Plans prepared by Mr Edward Majerski, Sheet Nos 1, 2 & 3, checked
and revised by Z Przygoda & Associates Ltd , Job No 9106, dated June
6, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on July 4, 1991
(i 1 Municipalitv of Metropolitan Toronto - Works Dept.
To construct an addition to an existing structure in the floodplain on
Registered Plan 2172, 12 - 42nd Street; Marie Curtis Park, in the City
of Etobicoke (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Mun of Metro Toronto - Department of Works;
Engineering Division, Contract No WPC-15-91, Drawing No 1266-D-
14048, Sheet No 's 1 - 4, Dated March 1991, as received by the MTRCA
May 29, 1991
B-141
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 17/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(kl Adriana & Ron Niedermuller
To construct a new structure in the flood plain of the Humber River,
\ on Lot 7 & Part Lot 8, Registered Plan 449, 11 Church street,
Woodbridge, in the City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Everton Paul Renovations, Contractor, Sheet No s 1,
2, 3, 9 and 10, Dated March 1991, as received by the MTRCA June 19,
1991
(11 Eric and Leslie paskevics
To construct within a flood plain, on Lot 34, Registered Plan 2234, 42
Bonnyview Drive, in the City of Etobicoke (Mimico Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Building Science Consultants, dated June 6, 1991,
Revision 1, Drawing Nos A1, A2, A3 & A4, received by the MTRCA on
July 11, 1991
(2) Structural Analysis prepared by AJW Engineering, dated and received by
the MTRCA on July 11, 1991
(ml The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Toronto
To place fill and construct within a regulated area, on 1415 Don Mills
Road, in the city of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Trow Geotechnical Report, Project G-02797-A/G, dated July 6, 1988
(2) Executed legal agreement between st Louis de France and the Donalda
Golf Club
(nl Mr. Luca Tesa c/o Economv Farmers Ltd.
To construct within a flood plain, 7400 Islington Ave , Woodbridge, in
the City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plan submitted by Mr Luca Tesa, Drawing No 1, received by the MTRCA
on September 13, 1990
B-142
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #7/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(01 William & Patricia MacWilliam
To construct an addition, on Part Lot 1 & 2, Registered Plan 334,
199 Lakeland Road, in the Town of Richmond Hill (Lake Wilcox
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) site Survey Lots 1 & 2, Registered Plan 334, Town of Richmond Hill,
dated July 14, 1988
(2) Cross-sections and Floor Plan, 2nd Floor Addition, 199 Lakeland Road,
Richmond Hill, received June 17/91
(pl Wolverleiqh Construction Limited
To alter a waterway, place fill within a regulated area and construct
within a flood plain, on Lot 12 & 13, Concession 3 EHS, west side
Dixie road and north of Bovaird Drive, in the City of Brampton
(Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Fred Schaeffer & Associates Ltd , Project No 86-
ES-902, Sheet Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 &
18j revised and received by the MTRCA on July 11, 1991
(2) Plans prepared by Milus Bollenberghe Topps Watchorn, Landscape
Architects & Urban Planners, Job No MET 259, Sheet Nos L1, L2, L3,
L4, L5, L6 and L7j dated April 30, 1991 and revised July 10, 1991,
received by the MTRCA on July 11, 1991
(ql The MetroDolitan Toronto Parks & Propertv Dept.
To place fill, on Lot 10, Concession H R , in the City of York (Humber
River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Drawing Numbers CS SW-1A, and 1Bj CS SW-3j CS SW-2A, and 2Cj Dated
April 1991 as prepared by R F Moote & Associates Ltd
(rl Landford Dixie South Ltd.
To enclose a watercourse, on Part Lot 24, Concession 2, north of Finch
Ave and east of Dixie Road, in the Town of Pickering (Duffin Creek
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Landford Dixie South Ltd , Sabourin Kimble & Assoc Ltd, Project
#89 550, Drawing # 1, 2, 3, 4, received May 23, 1991
B-143
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 17/91. HELD JULY 12. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(sl Kurt Mueller
To construct a retaining wall, on Part Lot 65, Concession 1, 520
Sunset Beach Road, in the Town of Richmond Hill, (Lake Wilcox
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) site Plan, 520 Sunset Beach Road, received February 4/, 1991
(2) Cross-section, Retaining Wall, 520 Sunset Beach Road, received
February 4, 1991
(3 ) Details, Retaining Wall, 520 Sunset Beach Road, received April 16/91
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10 55, July 12, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
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minutes B-144
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2-August-1991 #8/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, August 2, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 00 a m
PRESENT Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members william Granger
Brian Harrison
Ron Moran
ABSENT Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Richard O'Brien
MINUTES
Res. #150 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 17/91 be approved, with a correction to
page B-138, Item 21, Resolution #148, to change the seconder of the motion
to Ron Moran.
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Mr William Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of the City of
North York, in items 1, 2 and 8 of these minutes and did not participate in
discussion or vote on these matters
8-145
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #8/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
DELEGATION
Res. #151 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT Mr. ciccia, resident of Lot 99, Plan M2023, city of Vaughan, (Rossmu1l
Crescent) be heard;
AND FURTHER THAT the regrading of the subdivision to be done by the sub-
contractor proceed to the satisfaction of the Authority
CARRIED
Res. #152 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by: william Granger
THAT the Authority correspond with the city of Vaughan informing them that
the grading of the subdivision including Lot 99, Plan M2023, City of
Vaughan, (Rossmull crescent) was not enforcec2.
CARRIED
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. #153 Movec2 by Brian Harrison
Seconc2ec2 by: Ron Moran
THAT added agenda items 9(S) through 9(y), and item 10 be accepted for
consic2eration
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
Res. #154 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconc2ec2 by: Lois Hancey
THAT the letter from Mr. Rosario Marchese, Minister of Culture and
communication, dated July 10, 1991, declining the request for financial
assistance for the purchase of 9 299 acres of lanc2 adjacent to Black Creek
pioneer village be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the Minister should be advised that Black Creek pioneer
village should not be considered a metropolitan based project but rather
one of Provincial and international interest and should be upgraded on the
list of Ministry priorities.
CARRIED
B-146
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
DON RIVER WATERSHED
-Baqhai Development Limited
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located east of Bayview Avenue, south of Finch Avenue,
City of North York under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987-1991 - Flood
Plain and Conservation Component - Don River Watershed"
Res. #155 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 1 354 acres, more or less, be
purchased from Baghai Development Limited, said land being an irregular
shaped parcel of land being Part of Lots 28, 29 and 30, Plan 2134, city of
North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto consisting of 1anc2 situate
east of Bayview Avenue, south of Finch Avenue;
THAT the purchase price be $2 00, plus Venc2or's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existinq service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date All reasonable
expenses incurrec2 incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal
costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
c2irected to execute all necessary documentation required
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with Kates and Goldkind, Barristers and
Solicitors, representatives of the owners
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal
and is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan
for acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502,
Flood Control Hazard Account
8-147
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #8/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
DON RIVER WATERSHED
-Greenwin Construction Companv Limited
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located west of Don Mills Road, south of Highway No
401, city of North York under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987-1991 - Flood
Plain and Conservation Component - Don River Watershed"
Res. #156 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Brian Harrison
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 9 644 acres, more or less, be
purchased from Greenwin Construction Company Limited, said land being an
irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lots 12 and 13, Concession 3,
East of Yonge street, City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto consisting of land situate west of Don Mills Roac2, south of Highway
No 401;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00, plus Vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructec2 to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal
costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorizec2 anc2
c2irectec2 to execute all necessary documentation required
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with Murray H Chusid of Macaulay, Chusid
& Friedman, Barristers and Solicitors, representatives of the owners
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal
and is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan
for acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502,
Flood Control Hazard Account
B-148
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #8/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3. REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LAND
ETOBICOKE CREEK WATERSHED
-Consumers Gas
-Former citv of Etobicoke Propertv
KEY ISSUE
The Authority is in receipt of a request from Consumers Gas to acquire a
small parcel of tableland in the Etobicoke Creek Watershed The land
consists of part of a much larger area acquired from the City of Etobicoke
in 1968
Res. 1157 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconc2ec2 by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the request for disposal of this
land be referred to the Authority staff for review in accordance with
established Authority policies;
AND FURTHER THAT a report recommenc2ing further action in this matter be
brought forth to the Executive Committee at a future date.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Authority was in receipt of a previous request from Consumers Gas in
February of this year for a permanent easement through this parcel for
installation of a gas transmission line This matter is being brought to
your attention in accordance with Resolution #26 adopted by the members of
the Authority at the meeting held on February 22, 1991
B-149
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
4. ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE. 1991
Res. #158 Moved by: Ron Moran
Secondec2 by william Granger
THAT accounts, aggregating $3,015,087 for the month of June, 1991 be
approvec2
CARRIED
5 PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE - GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR THE PREPARATION
OF SUB-WATERSHED MASTER PLANS
KEY ISSUE
Selection of a consultant to assist in preparing a guidance document for
the preparation of Sub-watershed Master Plans
Res. #159 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT the firm of Gartner Lee Limitec2 be retainec2 to assist in preparing a
guidance document for the preparation of Sub-watershed Master Plans;
AND FURTHER THAT the cost for this contract be limitec2 to the upset amount
of $17,500 00.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In recent years, the Ministry of the Environment (MaE) and The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) have entered into
agreements under the Toronto Area Watershed Management Strategy (TAWMS) to
undertake mutual water quality improvement programs and studies For the
fiscal year 1991/92, MOE has provided funding in the amount of $150,000
The need for Sub-watershed Master Plans, replacing the current Master
Drainage Plan (MDP) , has become evident, especially since the Authority
completed the Comprehensive Basin Management Strategy for the Rouge River
Watershed The Rouge River strategy documented the need for sub-watershed
planning in urbanizing and urbanized areas to integrate resource planning
and protection, in addition to urban drainage concerns, within the land use
planning process This same planning philosophy has been adopted by a
number of conservation authorities and municipalities and is now being
worked on by the Province
The Ministries ~f the Environment and Natural Resources have established an
informal working group to coordinate the component of water management
related to urban and urbanizing watersheds in ontario Three committees
have been established to assist in preparing a number of planning documents
including Sub-watershed Planning Guidelines Authority staff was invited
to participate on the committee responsible for the preparation of these
guidelines The intent is to deliver a guidance document in urban and
urbanizing areas of Ontario Key components of this document will be the
"how to" deliver for sustainable, ecosystem and economical approaches New
planning and delivery approaches will be advanced for both the development
industry and review agencies Representation on this committee include
staff from Ministries of the Environment and Natural Resources, MTRCA,
Grand River and Credit River Conservation Authorities and municipalities
B-150
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MBETING #8/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5. PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE - GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR THE PREPARATION
OF SUB-WATERSHED MASTER PLANS (contd.l
To assist this committee with this task, a consulting firm is proposed to
be retained to provide suggested basic components, technical, logistical
and management support for the committee The key function of the
successful consultant, would be technical writing for the committee
Letters of interest, outlining the committee's mandate and project proposal
were sent to the following five consulting firms
. M M Dillon Ltd ,
. R V Anderson Associates Limited,
. Paragon Engineering Limited,
. Gartner Lee Limited,
. cumming-Cockburn & Associates Limited
The consultants were requested to summarize their corporate and study team
experience in the fields of stormwater management, watershed or master
drainage planning, urban development, environmental assessment, water
quality, terrestrial and fisheries management In addition, the
consultants were requested to provide a three-page outline for the guidance
document that would identify deficiencies in current approaches to MDP's
and propose possible solutions As the Authority administers the funds
provided by the agreement with MOE, and staff from both agencies have
agreed the guidance document would be a mutual benefitting project, the
consultant approval process would be dealt with by the Authority
The Provincial Committee on Sub-watershed Master Plans reviewed the four
letters of interest that were submitted and based on the following
. understanding of the project;
. organization of their proposal;
. technical writing ability,
. balanced experience in study team; and
. cost;
recommends the consulting firm of Gartner Lee be retained to assist this
committee in preparing the guidance document to prepare Sub-watershed
Master Plans as they were the lowest bidder and the committee believes they
will provide the best service
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds are available for this work under account number 601-03
B-151
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #8/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
6 REPORT #6A/91 - TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE
-Tender #FOD91-36, Kortright Centre for Conservation visitor's Centre
Roofinq Renovations
KEY ISSUE
The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for the above on July 12,
1991 The tenders received were referred to staff for review and report to
this meeting
Res. #160 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT Report #6A/91, of the Tender Opening sub-committee, appendix TO 25
herewith, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT pursuant to the Purchasing Policy, Tender #FOD 91-36 for
Kortright Centre for Conservation visitor's Centre Roofing Renovation, be
awarded to Ron Wilson Construction in the total sum of $52,350.85 including
all applicable taxes be accepted, it being the lowest quotation received
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The 1991 Kortright Centre for Conservation Operations Budget included,
under Major Maintenance, repairs to the roof Problems with both the flat
roof and sloped metal roof portions have been experienced over the past few
years Periodic patching is no longer sufficient to provide repairs Five
firms were invited to submit quotations
staff has carefully analyzed the various sections of the roof and developed
specifications to carry out major renovations
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
The Kortright Centre roof consists of both flat and sloped sections, both
of which have deteriorated and require significant repairs Because of the
size of the job, quotations were invited on various sections to permit the
worst parts to be repaired should the total price be beyond budget
limitations
For the flat portion, quotations were requested on two types of fibreglass
insulation On the sloped portion, quotations were requested based on
reusing existing metal sheeting or new material
staff has analyzed the four quotations received and are satisfied that the
quotations submitted from Ron Wilson Construction meets the specifications
Selection of option A for the flat portion permits all work to be completed
with a satisfactory level of insulation, while staying within budget
limitations option B on the sloped portion, provides for new roofing
material and is preferable to reusing existing metal
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the roofing renovations at the Kortright Centre for Conservation
were budgeted at $60,500 in the Centre's Operations Budget The total
quotation received from Ron Wilson construction, is within budget
provision, thereby permitting the complete project to be undertaken
B-152
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
7 REPORT #6B/91 TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEB, TENDER ED91-10,
SUPPLY OF QUARRY STONE TO COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH PARK
-citv of Etobicoke
KEY ISSUE
The Tender opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for the supply and delivery
of quarry stone on July 12, 1991 and recommended that all tenders be
referred to staff for review and report
Res. 1161 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconc2ec2 by: Lois Hancey
THAT Tender ED91-10 for supply and delivery of rip rap stone and armour
stone, as detailed in TO 25 herewith, be awarded to Nelson Aggregate Co
for a total cost of $63,380 (excluding GST).
CARRIED
RATIONALE
The quotations received were based on a total estimated requirement of
3,900 tonnes of rip rap stone and 700 tonnes of armour stone Staff have
reviewed the tenders and recommend that the lowest quotation received for
the supply of rip rap stone at the unit cost of $12 85 per tonne (excluding
GST) from Nelson Aggregates Co be accepted The total estimated cost
would be $50,115 (excluding GST) Staff inspected the quarries of all
bidders to determine the best source for uniform size armour stone for
landscaping and determined that Steetley Industries had the best supply
followed by Nelson Aggregate Co The other quarries were not recommended
The quotation from Steetley Industries was considered too high and
therefore it is recommended that the quotation received from Nelson
Aggregate Co for supply of armour stone at the unit cost of $18 95 per
tonne (excluding GST) be accepted The total estimated cost would be
$13,265 (excluding GST)
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds are budgeted under the "Lake ontario Waterfront Development Project
1987-1991" under Account Number 204-03
B-153
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
8. MANDRAKE PROPERTIES (CRESTWOOD SCHOOL)
-Application for permit, under ontario Regulation 293/86, by Mandrake
properties (Crestwood School), for permission to construct within a
flood plain, on Lot 5, Concession 2, (411 Lawrence Avenue East), in
the citv of North York. Don River Watershed
KEY ISSUE
At Executive Committee Meeting 16/91, held June 21, 1991, the fOllowing
motion was carried
Amendment #1.
Res. #119
THAT condition (5) of the main motion, be added to as follows
THAT the applicant be required to increase the finished floor elevation of
the structure above that which is shown on the plans submitted should this,
through discussion with staff, be considered feasible
Res. #162 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT the Executive committee concur with the staff report as submitted.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Executive Committee Meeting 6/91 on June 21, 1991, the following
resolution and amendments were adopted by the committee, with respect to
the above-noted permit application
Res. #118 Moved by Brian Harrison
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the applicant listed herein as 5 (e) be approved, SUbject to the
following documents, plans, and conditions
( 1) Letter from Dalia Eisen, Crestwood School, dated April 23, 1991,
and received by the MTRCA on May 1, 1991
(2) Letter from Anrep Associates Ltd , consulting Engineers, to
Robbie Architects Inc , Project No 91T100C, dated May 28, 1991,
and received by the MTRCA on June 5, 1991
( 3 ) Plan prepared by Robbie Architects Inc , Project No 91012,
Drawing No A1, dated April 17, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on
May 24, 1991
(4) Plans prepared by Canadian Portable Structures Limited, Sheet
Nos 1, 2 & 3, dated May 6, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on
May 24, 1991
(5) Plans prepared by Anrep Associates Ltd , Consulting Engineers,
Project No 91T100C, Drawing No Sl & S2, dated May 1, 1991 and
received by the MTRCA on May 24, 1991
Amendment #1 Moved by Richard O'Brien
Res. #119 Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT condition (5) of the main motion, be added to as follows
THAT the applicant be required to increase the finished floor
elevation of the structure above that which is shown on the plans
submitted should this, through discussion with staff, be considered
B-154
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #8/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
feasible
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
8 MANDRAKE PROPERTIES (CRESTWOOD SCHOOL)
-Application for permit, under Ontario Regulation 293/86, by Mandrake
Properties (Crestwood School), for permission to construct within a
flood plain, on Lot 5, Concession 2, (411 Lawrence Avenue East), in
the citv of North York. Don River Watershed (contd. 1
AMENDMENT 11 WAS CARRIED
AMENDMENT #2 Moved by Lois Hancey
Res. 1120 Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT Mandrake Properties and Crestwood School install and maintain a
site specific flood warning system to the satisfaction of the MTRCA
and enter into a legal agreement for same
AMENDMENT 12 WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED"
RATIONALE
Amendment #1 above has been satisfied as follows
A letter has been received from Canadian Portable Structures Limited, the
supplier of the prefabricated buildings, which states that the finished
floor elevation of the structures cannot be increased for the following
reasons
"1 Such a change would not conform to the minimum requirements for
clear ceiling height as laid out in either the Ministry of
Education regulations or the Ontario Building Code . Furthermore,
based on our experience, such a change would not be practical for
this type of occupancy
2 The internal floor height cannot be raised because the overall
height of the building cannot be increased due to limitations in
both manufacturing and transportation The manufacturing process
was designed to meet the Ontario Building Code standards "
Authority staff concur with the above and, therefore, feel that it is not
feasible to increase the finished floor elevation of the structure through
internal modifications However, although impractical to increase the
finished floor elevation from within, staff were able to negotiate an
additional 0 15 m (6 inches) increase in the height of the concrete
caissons thereby increasing the finished floor by an equal amount Revised
drawings will be submitted to the Authority to reflect this change
Amendment 12 has been satisfied by a legal agreement being signed and
sealed by Mandrake Properties and Crestwood School related to installation
and maintenance of a site specific flood warning system, tied into the
Authority's system
Accordingly, the permit has been issued and released for the proposed
development
B-155
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. #163 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by william Granger
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (y), with the exception of
(h), be approved, subject to the conditions contained in the reports
CARRIED
(al Bell Canada
To alter a waterway, on Lots 9, 13 & 15, Concession 5; Lot 5,
Concession 6, various stream crossings along and west of Hwy 1400,
north of and along King Road, in the Township of King (Humber River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plan No's 623, 626, 627, 628, 701, 702 & 703, as prepared by Bell
Canada, received by MTRCA July 30, 1991
(bl Blossominq Rose Manaqement
To construct a water quality pond, on Part Lots 4 & 5, Concession 8,
East of Highway #48, South of 14th Avenue, in the Town of Markham
(Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Rouge Fairways, Planting Plan Ferris & Quinn Associates Ltd Project
187293, Drawing L-10 issued February 22, 1991
2 Rouge North Fairways, Storm Outfall Details Dippen MUkherjee &
Associates Ltd , Project 87-18, Drawing 154, revised July 24, 1990
3 Rouge North Fairways, storm water, Dippen Mukherjee & Associates Ltd,
Project 87-18, Drawing 153, revised as received on June 27, 1991
(cl Gustav Boehrinqer
To construct an addition, on Part Lot 12, Concession 6,
17 Eckardt st , Unionville, in the Town of Markham
(Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Site Plans and Elevation Plans for proposed bathroom and bedroom over
existing garage; 117 Eckardt street, Unionville; G Boehinger; Map No
1-8, as received June 6, 1991
B-156
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(dl Mark & Tiana Bovman
To construct within a flood plain, on Lot 25 & Part Lot 26, Registered
Plan 2478, 45 Plymbridge Road, in the City of North York (Don River
Watershed)
1 Plans prepared by Landau Partnership Architects, Project No 9108,
Drawing Nos AI, A6, A7, A8 and A9 inclusive, dated June, 1991, as
received by the MTRCA August 1, 1991
2 Letter of Confirmation by Read Jones Architects, dated August 1, 1991,
received by the MTRCA August 1, 1991
(el Rocco Cocanqelo
To construct in a flood plain, on Lots 25, 26 & 27, Registered Plan
316, Guild Road, in the Town of Pickering
(Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 site Plan Drawings, prepared by Agincourt Design Service,
dated May, 1991
(fl The Consumer's Gas Companv Ltd.
To alter a waterway, on Lot 8, Concession 2 NDS, east of Tomken Road,
south of Eglinton Avenue, in the city of Mississauga
(Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by Consumers Gas; Drawing No C49, dated revised July
31, 1991; revised July 31, 1991
2 Plans prepared by Consumers Gas; Drawing Nos RHZ-1, RHZ-2, CS-15-1,
CS-15-2, CS-15-2A, CS-15-3 and CS-15-4, received August 2, 1991
(ql The Consumer's Gas Companv Ltd.
To alter a waterway, on Lot 2, Concession 1 SDS, west of The West
Mall, north of the Queensway, in the City of Mississauga
(Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plan prepared by Consumer's Gas; Drawing No 814; dated revised
July 31, 1991; received July 31, 1991
2 Plans prepared by Consumer's Gas; Drawing No's RHZ-1, RHZ-3, CS-15-1,
CS-15-2, CS-15-2A, CS-15-3 and CS-15-4; received August 2, 1991
B-157
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(hl COUqS Investments Ltd.
To construct a water quality pond, on Part Lot 20, Concession 2, East
of Valley Farm Road, North of Finch, in the Town of Pickering
(Duffin Creek Watershed)
(Withdrawn by the applicant)
(il The Dufferin Peel Roman Catholic Separate School Board
To place fill within a regulated area, on Part Lot 8,
Concession 2 NDS, east side of Tomken Road, south of Eglinton Avenue,
in the City of Mississauga (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plan prepared by Appollonio, Nightingale, Quigley, Makrimichalos
cugini, Architects & Planners; Project No 88059; Sheet No A01; dated
March, 1990, and received by the MTRCA on May 29, 1991
2 Plans prepareQ by Land-Pro, Engineering Consultants Inc ; Project No
90028; Drawing Nos SK-2 & SK-3; dated December, 1990, revised May,
1991 and received by the MTRCA on May 28, 1991
(;1 Reqion of Durham
To widen a roadway, on Part Lots 16 -27, Concession 3 & 4,
Tauton Road, in the Town of Pickering (Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Tauton Road from Whites Road to Sideline 116, Totten Sims Hubicki,
Contract D91-3, Drawing G1, G3, G6, G7, G10, G12, G13, G15, G16, G17,
G18; received June 18/91
2 Tauton Road from Whites Road to Sideline #16; Totten Sims Hubicki;
Contract D91-3; Drawing G2, G11, G14; received July 17/91
(kl The Elqin East Development Group and the Town of Richmond Hill
To construct three footbridges, on Part Lots 51 & 52, Concession 1
EYS, Elgin East Community, in the Town of Richmond Hill (Rouge River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Elgin East Community Landscape Plans, Cosburn Giberson Landscape
Architects Ltd ; Project 85430; Drawings Sl, P2, 05, SD-2, SD-3,
received May 5, 1991
2 Elgin East Community Landscape Plans, Cosburn Giberson Landscape
Architects Ltd ; Project 91787; Drawing SD-1; revised as received
B-158
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(11 Luiqi Fratanqelo
To place fill behind a retaining wall within a fill regulated area, on
Lot 24, Registered Plan M-1115, 118 Willis Road, Woodbridge, in the
City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plan prepared by EMC Group Ltd , Engineers, Project No 90120, Drawing
No 1, dated May, 1990 and received by the MTRCA July 5, 1991
2 Plan prepared by Soil-Eng Ltd , Reference No 9106-C 80, page 2, dated
June 27, 1991 and received by the MTRCA July 5, 1991
3 Geotechnical Reports prepared by Soil-Eng Ltd , Reference No 9005-
S 5, dated June 1990 and received by the MTRCA June 6, 1990; and
addendum letters dated July 25, 1990; October 9, 1990, and June 3,
1991
1
(ml The Lambton Golf and Countrv Club
To place fill within a regulated area and alter a waterway, on 100
Scarlett Road, in the City of York (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by Graham Cooke & Associates, Plan Nos 1, 2, and 2980-
(PP), and Drawing Nos 1 to 9 inclusive, received by the MTRCA on July
31, 1991
2 Flood Study prepared by R V Anderson Associates Ltd , dated June 25,
1991, and received by the MTRCA, June 26, 1991
3 Letter from Graham Cooke & Associates Inc , dated July 30, 1991 and
received by the MTRCA July 31, 1991
(nl Town of Markham
To construct a culvert and place a watermain across a watercourse, on
Part Lot 12, Concession 7, Robinson street at Robinson Creek, in the
Town of Markham (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Red Line Revision, Robinson street Reconstruction; Town of Markham
Project 191-03; Drawings Sl and P2; received July 31/91
(01 The Municipalitv of Metropolitan Toronto - Parks and Propertv Dept.
To resurface a bicycle pathway within the Don River flood plain from
Pottery Road South to Riverdale Bridge, in the city of Toronto (Don
River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 site Plan, Lower Don River Pathway - Pottery Road to Riverdale Bridge;
Drawing 11 - 5 as received June 13, 1991 and June 24, 1991
B-159
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(pl The Pentecostal Evanqelistic Association of Brampton
To alter a waterway, on Lot 6 & 7, Concession 8 N D , East side of
Goreway Drive, north of Hwy #7), in the City of Brampton (Humber
River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by R J Burnside & Associates Ltd , Drawing Nos C-1169
1/G1, lA/GIA, 2/G2, 3/G3, 4A/G4, 4B/G5, 5/P1, 6/P2, 7/P3, 8/P4, 9/Dl,
10/D2, 11/D3, 12/D4, 13/D5, 14/D6, dated November, 1990, issued on
June 27, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on May 28, 1991
2 Plans prepared by The Landplan Collaborative Ltd , Project No G89039,
Sheet Nos Ll & L2, dated December, 1990 and received by the MTRCA on
May 28, 1991
(ql Town of Pickerinq
To regrade, on Part Lot 22, Concession 2, Liverpool Road north of
Finch, in the Town of Pickering (Duffin's Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Redline Revision; Pine Ridge Community Park, Cosburn Giberson
Landscape Architects; Drawing 13; received June 11, 1991
2 Pine Ridge Community Park; Cosburn Giberson Landscape Architects;
Drawing 14; received June 11, 1991
(rl Georqe Tolias
To regrade and place fill, on Lot 17, Registered Plan 3539,
2 Welby Circle, in the Borough of East York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Tolias Residence, 0 Maniates Arch Inc; File #90-010, Drawing A1 and
A2, received June 19, 1991
2 Geotechnical Investigation, Tolias Residence, Haddad Geotechnical
Inc , Project 91-373, June, 1991
3 Tolias Residence, structural Recommendations, Watersedge Eng Ltd,
Job 9107, received June 19, 1991
(sl citv of Brampton. Public Works Dept.
To alter a waterway, on Lot 2, 14 & 15, Concession 1 EHS,
south of Sandalwood Parkway , east of Hurontario Street in Camden
Park; either side of Main st , south of Peel Village Parkway, in the
City of Brampton (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by the City of Brampton, Public Works Dept , Contract
No 91-104, Drawing No G2-6, Sheet Nos 25, 26, & 27; Drawing No
F4-6, Sheet No 17; dated June 3, 1991; Standard Drawing No 406,
received by the MTRCA on August 1, 1991
B-160
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #8/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways (contd.l
(tl Richard & Marieta Corlev
To place fill in a regulated area on Lot 6, Registered Plan M-1775,
158 Hedgerow Lane, in the City of Vaughan, (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the fOllowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 site Plan dated July 1991 and received by the MTRCA July 23, 1991
2 Cross-sectional Plan dated July 1991 and received by the MTRCA August
I, 1991
(ul Consumer's Gas
To place fill, on Lot 12, Concession 8, east side of Highway #27,
north of Langstaff Road, in the City of Vaughan (Humber River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by Consumer's Gas, Project No 30-9151 91, Drawing No
30-3120, Sheet No 2 dated June 6, 1991, received by the MTRCA on
August 1, 1991
(vl The Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board
To place fill within a regulated area, on Lot 3, Range 1, east side of
Royal York Road, south of Norseman Street, in the city of Etobicoke
(Mimico Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by Marilyn Ypes Associates Architects Inc , Project No
8925, Drawing No A-4, dated June 24, 1991, Drawing No AD-19,
Sediment Control Fence Detail, received by the MTRCA on July 24, 1991
(wl The citv of Vauqhan. Enqineerina Dept.
To alter a waterway, on Lot 3, Concession 4, Jane street, north of
Steeles Ave , in the City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Plans prepared by the City of Vaughan, Engineering Dept , Drawing No
91-1001-4, dated April 19; and Drawing No 91-1001-5, dated February,
1991; received by the MTRCA on July 31, 1991
B-161
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 18/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(xl Gaqe Homes
To regrade and construct bank slope stabilization works, on Lot 1,
Registered Plan 3843, 92 Cedarbrae Blvd, in the city of Scarborough,
(Highland Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Red Line Revision Lot Drainage & House Siting Plan for Lot 2, 91
Cedarbrae; Dero Building Designs; received June 11, 1991
2 Bank Stabilization Plan & Details; for Lot 1; 91 Cedarbrae, Dero
Building Designs, received July 17, 1991
(vl The Municipalitv of Metropolitan Toronto. Parks & Propertv
To regrade and construct slope stabilization works, on Part Lot 32,
Concession c, Warden & st Clair, in the City of Scarborough (Don
River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1 Warden Commuter Parking Lot Slope Stabilization, Toronto transit
Commission Eng Dept; Drawing E3-7-G-1, Sheet 1; E3-7-P-3 Sheet 5;
E3-7-M-1 Sheet 6; E3-7-M-2 Sheet 7; received May 31, 1991
2 Warden Commuter Parking Lot Slope Stabilization, Toronto Transit
commission Eng Dept; Drawing E3-7-P-l Sheet 3; E3-7-P-l Sheet 4;
received July 30, 1991
10 REPORT #7/91 - TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE
-Ouotation IFOD9l-37. One New Case 265 Offset Tractor and Cultivator
KEY ISSUE
The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened quotations for the above on July
26, 1991 The quotations received were referred to staff for review and
report to this meeting
Res. #164 Movec2 by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT Report #7/91, appendix TO 28 herewith, of the Tender opening Sub-
Committee be received;
AND FURTHER THAT pursuant to the PurChasing Policy, staff has awarded
quotation IFOD 91-37 for one 1991 Case 265 Offset Tractor and Cultivator to
Chas. Richards' Sons Ltd., in the total sum of $ 20,412.50, it being the
lowest quotation received and meeting all specifications.
CARRIED
RATIONALE
Staff is satisfied that the quotation received from Chas Richards & Sons
Ltd meets our requirements
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the acquisition of this unit are available in the Replacement
Equipment Acquisition Budget, Account Number 701-11-405
B-162
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #8/91. HELD AUGUST 2. 1991
NEW BUSINESS
MARKHAM GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Res. #165 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by Brian Harrison
THAT staff be directec2 to bring the matter of the proposed expansion of the
Markham Golf and Country Club forward to the August 23, 1991, Executive
Committee Meeting
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 05, August 2, 1991
John McGinnis C. Mather
Chairman for Secretary/Treasurer
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B-163
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 23 - AUGUST - 1991 /9/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, August 23, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 00 a m
Res. 1166 Movec2 by Richarc2 O'Brien
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the Committee sit as a Hearing Board
CARRIED
PRESENT FOR THE HEARING:
Chairman John McGinnis
Members William Granger
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
Lois Hancey advised that neither she nor any. member of her family had
financial interests in the property, however, as a Councillor of the Region
of York and Councillor of the Town of Richmond Hill, she advised there may
be a perceived conflict of interest and therefore she declared a conflict
of interest Lois Hancey did not attend the hearing
Following the roll call, the meeting recessed to hold a hearing re
Gabriele DiMichele
To construct in the flood plain on Part Lot 64, Registered Plan
2027, 72 Pemberton Road, Town of Richmond Hill, Don River
Watershed
A written report and presentation was made by Hs Renee Jarrett,
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
A presentation was made by Mr Gregory Roberts, legal council for the
applicant
Res. #167 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT the Board retire to consider the matter in closed session.
CARRIED
The Board rose from closed session
The meeting reconvened
B-164
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
PRESENT FOR THE~EETING
Chairman John McGinnis
Members William Granger
Lois Hancey
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
ABSENT FOR THE MEETING
Member Brian Harrison
MINUTES
Res. #168 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: William Granger
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/91 be approved.
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Mr william Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of the city of
North York, in items 13(d), 13(f) and 13(1) of these minutes and did not
participate in discussion or vote on these matters
DELEGATION
Res. #169 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: william Granger
THAT Mr Michael Larken of Weston anc2 Associates be hearc2 prior to item 10
of these minutes regarding the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of the
city of vaughan By-Law 224-91, 7601 Jane Street, Black Creek Watershed
(Paradise Banquet Hall).
CARRIED
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. #170 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT ac2c2ed agenda items 10 (k) , 10 (1) , 11 and 12, be accepted for
consideration
CARRIED
B-165
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 SALE OF AUTHORITY OWNED LAND ETOBICOKE CREEK WATERSHED
-The Consumers' Gas Companv Ltd.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd for a permanent
easement across a fragment of Authority-owned tableland, situate on the
west side of The West Mall and north of The Queensway in the City of
Etobicoke
Res. #171 Moved by William Granger .
Secondec2 by Ron Moran
THAT WHEREAS the Metropolitan Toronto anc2 Region Conservation Authority is
in receipt of a request from The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd for a
permanent easement across a fragment of Authority-owned tableland in the
city of Etobicoke, situate on the west side of The West Mall, north of The
Queensway for installation of a 24 inch diameter natural gas transmission
line together with a regulating facility;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives as set out in
section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to co-operate with The
Consumers' Gas Company Ltd in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement be granted to the Consumers' Gas Company Ltd
across a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland being part of Lots 13
and 14, Concession 3, Colonel smith's Tract, city of Etobicoke,
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto containing 0 701 acres, more or less
Said land being part of the former city of Etobicoke Property acquired
unc2er Authority Project P 6 A , Etobicoke Creek Flood Plain Lands, in 1968;
THAT the Authority request approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources to
grant the easement across the subject land on the following terms and
conditions;
Ca) The easement price is to be the sum of $130,000;
(b) The Consumers' Gas Company Ltc2 is to pay all Authority legal,
appraisal, survey and other costs incurred to complete the
transaction;
(c) Prior to commencing construction a full archaeological review is to be
carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority archaeological staff;
Cd) The lands are to be landscaped to the satisfaction of the Authority
at the cost of The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd.;
Cel Fencing of the site to the satisfaction of the Authority is to be
carried out at the expense of The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd ;
(f) Sedimentation Control Fencing will be required to be installed and
maintained between the construction area and the valley slope prior to
commencing construction;
(g) The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd is to fully indemnify and absolve the
Authority from any and all claims of any nature resulting in any way
from the granting of the easement or the carrying out of construction;
(h) Consumers' Gas Company Ltd is to be responsible for payment of all
taxes and assessments on the property;
B-166
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
,
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1. SALE OF AUTHORITY OWNED LAND ETOBICOKE CREEK WATERSHED
-The Consumers' Gas Companv Ltd. (contd.l
(i) Consumers' Gas Company Ltd will be responsible for any and all
environmental clean up costs resulting from their works;
(j) Any additional considerations as are deemed appropriate by the
Authority's solicitors.
THAT the said easement be subject to an Order-In-Council being issued in
accordance with section 21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act,
R S.O. 1980, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto
including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
This item was brought to the attention of the Members of the Executive
Committee at Meeting #8/91, held on August 2, 1991
Consumers Gas has recently received the ontario Energy Board approval to
commence construction of this section of the pipeline and in order to meet
conditions of approval it is essential that work be carried out at the
earliest possible date
The installation is part of a 24" and 36" diameter natural gas transmission
llne required, among other thlngs, to reinforce existing distribution
supply to Metro Toronto and to reduce the pressure of an outdated existing
20" diameter gas transmission line operating at maximum capacity in the
vicinity of The Queensway
Consumers Gas selected the route across this fragment of Authority
tableland as there is no other viable location from which to gain access to
connect the transmission line to an existing gas main at the south west
corner of The Queensway at The West Mall
Negotiations involving staff of the Authority and officials of Consumers
Gas have been in progress since February, 1991, and all Authority technical
requirements have now been agreed to by Consumers Gas
Consumers Gas has the authority to expropriate through The ontario Energy
Board
RATIONALE
The property is a fragment situate beyond the boundary of acquisition in
the Authority's Master Plan of Acquisition
FINANCIAL
It is proposed that the funding obtained from this easement be utilized for
the purchase of other high priority Flood Plain Valley and Greenspace
properties under the Land Acquisition Project 1987 - 1991
B-167
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91, HELD AUGUST 23, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 BELLAMY ROAD RAVINE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
-Suburban Homes Limited
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located south of Ravine Drive, City of Scarborough,
required for the construction of the Bellamy Road Ravine Erosion Control
Project
Res. #172 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0 870 acres, more or less, be
purchased from Suburban Homes Limited, said land being an irregular shaped
parcel of land being Ravine Path Registered Plan 1734, city of Scarborough,
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto located south of Ravine Drive, in the
vicinity of Kingston Road
THAT the purchase price be $2,500. inclusive of costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal
costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized anc2
directed to execute all necessary documentation required
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #63, Authority Meeting #3, March 29, 1985, approving the
project
Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the office of the Public
Trustee who are administering thlS property
The Director of the Water Resource Divislon has reviewed thlS proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is required for completlon of this construction project
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding for this purchase is available under Account 1-11-01-502, Bellamy
Road Ravine Erosion Control Project
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B-168
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3. STAFF RESTRUCTURING
- Food Service section
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #5/91, held on July 26, 1991.
KEY ISSUE
Changes are recommended to the full-time staff complement within the Food
Service section, Field Operations Division
Res. #173 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconc2ed by Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the number of Supervisor
Food Service positions be increased from one to two and that the Food
Service Assistant, Assistant supervisor, and one unit Operator II positions
be eliminated
CARRIED
RATIONALE
The Manager of Food Service has determined that the use of intermediate
Supervisory positions has not been the most efficient or effective way of
directing the food service operation Rather, the Manager recommends the
elimination of three of these positions in favour of creating one
additional senior supervisory position The full time complement of the
Food services Section will be reduced from thirteen to eleven positions
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications for 1991 as the three positions to be
eliminated were not filled in 1991 and the duties of the senior supervisor
were assigned to an employee on a temporary basis The potential savings,
based on 1991 salaries would be about $73,600
.. . CONVERSION OF CONTRACT/SEASONAL POSITIONS TO THE FULL TIME COMPLEMENT
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #5/91, held on July 26, 1991
KEY ISSUE
This report recommends the conversion of six contract/seasonal positions,
that have been required to function on a full time basis for several years,
to the full-time complement of the Authority
Res. #174 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by William Granger
THE EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Authority complement be
amended by the addition of the following six full-time positions:
Labourer (one), Kortright Centre for Conservation, Field operations
. Program coorc2inator (two) Kortright Centre for Conservation, Field
operations
Park Service Coordinator (one) Water Resource Division
Environmental Monitoring Technical (two) Water Resource Division
CARRIED
B-169
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4 CONVERSION OF CONTRACT/SEASONAL POSITIONS TO THE FULL TIME COMPLEMENT
Ccontd.l
RATIONALE
Six contract/seasonal positions were established between 1981 and 1988 to
meet, what was at the time, a seasonal or contractual need The demand in
these positions and the general workload increase in the respective
Sections has resulted in full-time work for the incumbents over the past
several years
Three of the positions are with the Kortright Centre for Conservation - one
labourer position and two Program Coordinator positions These positions
were appropriately categorized as seasonal in the early to mid 1980's
Visitations, and consequently, programming demands, special
events/functions, have doubled since 1983 The increase in volume and
visitor expectation placed additional time demands on the three positions
that by 1988 were functioning on a full-time basis It is apparent that
the positions will continue to be required on a full-time basis into the
future and therefore appropriate that they be transferred to the full-time
complement
The other three positions are with the Water Resource Division One Park
Service Coordinator position, responsible for all aspects of site
management for Tommy Thompson Park and for technical assistance with
resource management issues on other Authority lands This position was
created on a contract basis in 1987 pending determination of the level of
the Authority's involvement in management of the site It is clear that
our on-site involvement will contlnue into the future as we continue
through the Master Planning, Environment Assessment and Public
Participation process The duties of the position were expanded in 1988
to include technical assistance in environmental/resource management issues
on other Authority lands Since that time, the position has functioned on
a full-time basis and should now be included in the full-time complement
In 1986, two seasonal Environmental Monitoring Technician positions were
created for the Waterfront Monitoring Program The demand on the Authority
for intensified monitoring for water quality and fisheries has increased
since 1986 and now includes, in addition to waterfront activities,
monitoring of rivers and streams These positions have been functioning on
a full-time basis since 1989/90 and should now be included in the
Authority's full-time complement
The Authority's full-time staff complement is 251 positions We have
recommended that two Food Service positions be eliminated, and that six
contract/seasonal positions be added This will change the complement to
255 positions
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
No impact in 1991 as approval was granted through the 1991 budget process
to include the cost of benefits for the six positions Approximate
additional annual costs for benefits would be $19,700
B-l70
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5. TITLE OF GENERAL MANAGERISECRETARY-TREASURER
KEY ISSUE
The Finance & Administration Advisory Board at its meeting 15/91 had before
it a report from the Chairman suggesting the title of the General
Manager/Secretary-Treasurer be changed to Chief Administrative
officer/secretary-Treasurer The Board asked that the Authority Chairman
and Mr Eldred King meet with the General Manager to review the "The Rules
for the Conduct of the Authority" and the job description for the General
Manager and report to the Executive Committee any necessary changes in
those documents to give effect to the title change
Res. #175 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Senior Staff
position of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be
redesignated as Chief Administrative officer/secretary-Treasurer effective
september 6, 1991
THAT the "Rules For The Conduct Of The Authority" be amended as follows:
The wording of section II, 2 (g) (i), "General Manager" be deleted and
replaced with "chief Administrative Officer"
The wording of Section VI, item 31 , be deleted and replaced with "the
Authority shall appoint a Chief Administrative Officer who may also
hold the office of the Secretary-Treasurer"
THAT the position description for the General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
datec2 86 01 01 be amendec2 as follows
The wording in the position title "General Manager/Secretary-
Treasurer" be deleted and replaced with "chief Administrative
Officer/Secretary-Treasurer
The wording in Summary of Function be deletec2 and replaced with "The
Chief Administrative Officer/secretary-Treasurer is responsible to the
Executive Committee and to the Authority for the management of the
organization
THAT all references to the General Manager throughout the personnel manual
be deleted and replaced with the words "Chief Administrative Officer.
AND FURTHER THAT effective september 6, 1991, the use of the term General
Manager as it may be found in existing- documents and publications be
understood to mean Chief Ac2ministrative Officer and that the use of the
term Chief Administrative Officer be understood to mean Chief
Administrative Officer/secretary-Treasurer
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Authority Chairman and Mr Eldred KIng have consulted with the General
Manager as requested by the Finance & Administration Board The title
Chief Administrative Officer is comIng Into common use for the senior staff
position in municipalities and ConservatIon Authorities The Authority's
"Rules For The Conduct of the AuthorIty" adopted in March, 1986 and amended
in June, 1986 and July, 1987, make reference to the General Manager in two
sections
B-l71
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION I - ITERS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5. TITLE OF GENERAL MANAGER/SECRETARY-TREASURER lcontd.l
( 1) section VI, item 31 , reads "The Authority shall appoint a General
Manager who shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority who
may also hold the office of the Secretary-Treasurer" To give effect
to the proposed change, Section VI, item 31 , should be amended to
read
"The Authority shall appoint a Chief Administrative Officer
who may also hold the office of the Secretary-Treasurer"
(2) section II, 2 (g) (i) reads "the General Manager" To give effect to
the proposed change, Section II, 2 (g) (i) should be amended to read
"the Chief Administrative Officer"
The position description for the General Manager is attached as Appendix I
to this report The following changes are required
position Title
Change to "Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer"
Summary of Function
Change to "The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible to
the Authority and to the Executive Committee for the
management of the organization"
The following positions report to the General Manager
Manager, Corporate Planning and Analysis
Executive Secretary
Administrative Assistant, Senior Management
Director of Finance and Administration
Director, Water Resources
Director, Field Operations
Director, Program Services
In each of the position descriptions for the above positions, the
Supervisor's position title should be changed to read "Chief Administrative
Officer"
There are other Authority documents which refer to the General Manager
During the period between the recommended change in title coming into
effect and Authority documents and publications being updated, the use of
the term General Manager should be understood to mean Chief Administrative
Officer/Secretary-Treasurer
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
with the exception of printing new business cards and updating the
Personnel Manual, no costs directly attributable to the proposed title
change have been identified
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
6. DECISION OF HEARING
KEY ISSUE
The Hearing Board on the matter of Gabriele DiMichele to construct in the
flood plain on Part Lot 64, Registered Plan 2027, 72 Pemberton Road, Town
of Richmond Hill, Don River Watershed, reported to the Executive committee
Lois Hancey did not vote on this matter
Res. #176 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT the application by Gabriele DiMichele to construct in the flood plain
on Part Lot 64, Registered Plan 2027, 72 Pemberton Road, Town of Richmond
Hill, Don River Watershed be refused as it will affect the control of
flooding and increase risk to life and property
CARRIED
7. 10.000 TREES FOR THE ROUGE VALLEY
KEY ISSUE
Staff were asked to report to the Executive Committee concerning the 10,000
Trees Project undertaken by the Save the Rouge Foundation in the spring of
1991
Res. #177 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Richard o'Brien
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report concerning the 10,000 Trees project for
the Save-the-Rouge Foundation in ~991 be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The 10,000 Trees for the Rouge Valley was a project of the Save the Rouge
Foundation The planting took place within the floodplain in the Rouge
Valley north of Highway 7 and east of the Unionville bypass in the Town of
Markham The Authority was involved in the two areas We were asked to
comment on the planting plan and some of the planting stock was purchased
from the Authority nursery The majority of the stock planted was received
from sources other than the Authority Staff commented on the planting
methods and selection of the species which were to be planted on the site
We advised that because no site preparation was to be taken, a high
mortality rate for the seedling stock was to be expected The seedling
stock was not obtained from the Authority The Authority supplied from its
nursery 775 shrubs and 600 sapling farm trees which were invoiced to and
paid for by the Save the Rouge Foundation We have subsequently done an
inspection of the plant material which was supplied by the Authority and at
the time of our investigation estimated a survival rate of 85% Because of
dry weather conditions, the plant material appeared to be stressed but it
was expected to survive
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 19/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
8 MARKHAM GOIiF AND COUNTRY CLUB
-Proposal to construct three golf holes and redevelop one golf hole at
Markham Golf and Countrv Club. Town of Markham. Rouqe River Watershed
KEY ISSUE
At Executive Committee Meeting 18/91, held August 2, 1991, Resolution 1165
was passed stating
"THAT staff be directed to bring the matter of the proposed expansion
of the Markham Golf and Country Club forward to the August 23, 1991,
Executive Committee Meeting CARRIED"
Res. #178 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Emil Ko1b
THAT the staff report on the status of the proposed expansion of the
Markham Golf and Country Club within the Rouge River Valley be received for
information
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The proposal by the Markham Golf & Country Club includes the development of
three golf holes and the redevelopment of an existing hole in the valley of
the Rouge River The original three holes were located on the tableland
The lands were sold to an adjacent land owner for development The
remaining 15 holes are located primarily within the valley and the proposal
would relocate the three holes within adjoining valley lands
staff have provided some initial comments on the original concept plan
submitted and advised of what additional information would be required to
complete our review
staff are working closely with the consultants for the golf club and expect
to recelve a new submission shortly
9. RIVER REBORN
KEY ISSUE
David Latchman of The River Production Company has requested in a letter
dated July 30, 1991, that the Authority provide 50% of the $10,000 grant
which was approved at Authority Meeting #2/91, held on March 22, 1991,
Resolution #73
Res. #179 Moved by Lois Hancey
Seconded by william Granger
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Executive Committee approve the release of 50\
of the grant to The River Production Company for the River Reborn Project,
in the amount of $5,000, as requested by David Latcbman, in his letter
dated July 30, 1991, with final payment being made upon completion of the
project;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority staff be authorized and directed
to forward a cheque, in the amount of $5,000, to The River Proc2uction
Company
ON A RECORDED VOTE: llA rfM
John McGinnis Richard O'Brien
Lois eancey
william Granger
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
THE MOTION WAS . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
10 APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN
BY-LAW 224-91
- 7601 Jane street. Black Creek Watershed (Paradise Banquet Halll
KEY ISSUE
Staff are seeking direction from the Executive Committee regarding the
appeal of By-law 224-91, City of Vaughan
Res. #180 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by: Emil Kolb
THAT the staff report, dated August 22, 1991, regarding the appeal to the
ontario Municipal Board of the city of vaughan By-Law 224-91, 7601 Jane
street (Paradise Banquet Hall) be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the Executive Committee enc20rse the staff action of filing
an appeal with the ontario Municipal Board, and that the staff be directed
to consult with the applicant concerning a resolution to the issue, and
report to the Executive committee if a withdrawal of the appeal can be
recommended
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In March 1991, Authority staff received a rezoning and site plan
application for the Paradise Banquet Hall property The rezoning
application was required to recognize a number of existing commercial uses
within the Banquet Hall The site was zoned M-1 industrial A significant
part of the s1te is SUbject to flooding under "Regional storm" conditions
from the Black Creek
Staff commented that the rezoning should be deferred until the floodplain
was accurately delineated on the site, at which time it could be
appropriately zoned Staff also noted that the floodplain lands were
suitable for public acquisition
Vaughan Planning staff recommended that the implementing by-law be withheld
until the MTRCA concerns relating to the floodplain were dealt with This
recommendations was adopted by Council on June 3, 1991
At a Council meeting on July 25, 1991, the proponent appeared as a
delegation and requested that Council approve the implementing zoning by-
law notwithstanding the Authority's concerns council agreed to this and
instructed staff to prepare the by-law
Authority staff are of the opinion that the by-law should be appealed and
that the recognition of the flood hazard on the site be pursued Authority
solicitors advise the precedent exist~ to successfully pursue this issue
before the ontario Municipal Board Should the by-law not be appealed, it
will allow a significant portion of the site to remain in an industrial
zoning category with no recognition of the flood hazard which is known to
exist
The last date to appeal this by-law was August 21, 1991, and in order not
to miss the deadline, staff instructed the Authority solicitors to launch
the appeal in order to keep this option open
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11. AMENDMENT TO PURCHASING POLICIES
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #5/91, held July 23, 1991
KEY ISSUE
This report recommends an amendment to the Purchasing Policy with respect
to minimum purchasing limits and authorization
Res. 1181 Moved by Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the Authority's policies and Procedures for purchase of Goods and
Services be amended as follows
section 1 2, " Purchasing Limits and Authorization", Paragraph (a)
be amendec2 to read "purchases of less than $75 " and Paragraph (b) be
amended to read "purchases of $75 up to $500 "
CARRIED
ANALYSIS
The minimum purchase order limit has not been changed for more than five
years operating costs associated with items routinely purchased have
increased and the $50 minimum is not longer practical At the request of
the operating staff who work within the purchasing limits, it has been
requested that the minimum be increased from $50 to $75
To accomplish this, section 1 2 of the PurchasIng Policy, parts a and b
needs to be amended The remaining purchasing limits and authorization do
not change
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
This change in policy will allow staff to use Petty Cash funds for
purchases under $75 and thereby reduce the number of purchase orders
issued and the associated processing costs In some locations, however,
the Petty Cash fund will have to be increased to accommodate this change
12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGE REVIEW
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration
Ac2visory Board Meeting #5/91, held July 23, 1991
Res. #182 Moved by Richard O'Brien
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT the staff report entitled Employee Benefit Package Review, dated
1991-07-17, be approved
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
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13 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. 1183 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (k), with the exception of
(d) anc2 (f) be approved, subject to the conditions contained in the
reports.
CARRIED
(al 761844 ontario Ltd.
To construct in the flood plain, alter a watercourse and place fill in a
regulated area, on Part Lot 11, Concession 7, Northwest corner Langstaff
Road and pine Valley Drive, in the City of Vaughan (Humber River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Stormwater Management Report; prepared by EMC Group Ltd , dated March
8, 1988; received by the MTRCA April 15, 1988
(2) HEC-2 Hydraulic Analyses Model; prepared by Downey & Associates; dated
Feb 11/90; received by the MTRCA July 12, 1990
(3 ) Plans prepared by EMC Group Ltd , Drawing No 83011, Sheet No's 1, 2,
3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13; dated revised May, 1991; received by
the MTRCA May 6, 1991
(4 ) Plans prepared by EMC Group Ltd , Drawing No 83011, Sheet No's 5 and
8, dated revised May, 1991; Received by the MTRCA August 6, 1991
(5) Plans prepared by Johnson, Sustronk, Weinstein & Associates; Job No
9117, Drawing No's LA2, LA3, LT-1 and LT-2, dated June 1991; received
by the MTRCA August 6, 1991
(6) Plan prepared by Johnson, Sustronk, Weinstein & Associates; Job No
9117, Drawing No LA1, dated revised July 22, 1991; received by the
MTRCA August 20, 1991
(bl Alonzi. Mr. Anthony
To construct in the flood plain of the Humber River, on Lot 8, Concession
7, 78 Clarence street, Woodbridge, in the city of Vaughan (Humber River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans prepared by victor Kwiatek, Professional Engineer, Drawing No's
51 to 54 inclusive, dated April ~9, 1991, received by the MTRCA August
9, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
13 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(cl Cubester Developments Inc.
To alter a waterway, on Part Lot 10, Concession 3 EHS, Columbus Road, south
of Derry Road East, in the City of Mississauga (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Stormwater Management Report; prepared by R E winter and Associates,
dated October 1989, received by the MTRCA October 18, 1989
(2 ) Plans prepared by R E Winter and Associates, ProJect No 8902,
drawing No's 1 and 2; dated May 1991; received by the MTRCA June 3,
1991
(e) Citv of Etobicoke. Works Department
To alter a waterway, on Lots 29 & 30, Concession 1 F T H , Berry Creek,
between Martin Grove Road and Kipling Avenue, in the City of Etobicoke
(Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by the City of Etobicoke Works Department, Drawing No
PSB-826, Sheet Nos 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, dated August 16, 1991, and
received by the MTRCA on August 19, 1991
(q) Participation House
To place fill within a regulated area, on 14 Eaglewing Court, in the City
of Scarborough (Highland Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Site Plan Drawing No A-I for Alterations and Renovations proposed by
Susan Frederick Architects; dated May 15/91
(hl Richmond Hill Golf & Countrv Club
To place fill, on Part Lot 36 & 37, Concession 1 WYS, Bathurst street and
Highway 17, in the Town of Richmond HLll (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Richmond Hill Golf & Country Club, Clubhouse Site, Grading, servicing,
Drainage Plan; Cosburn Patterson Wardman, Project 89195; Drawing 11;
received August 16, 1991
(2) Richmond Hill Golf Club Clubhouse, Cross sections, Cosburn Patterson
Wardman; Drawing #1 and 2; received March 15, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
13 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd. 1
(i 1 Reqional Municipalitv of York
To clean out and replace culverts, on Part Lot 30 & 31, Concession 10, York
Durham Line at 19th Ave , in the Town of Markham (Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Location Plan, Site #1 & 12; Duffin Creek Watercourse Crossing; Region
of York; received July 9, 1991
(2) Site Plan, Culvert Works, Site #1 and Site #2; Duffin Creek
Watercourse crossing; York Durham Line; Region of York; revised as
received August 23, 1991
(; 1 Reoion of York
To alter a watercourse, on Bathurst Street between Mill Street and Major
Mackenzie, in the Town of Richmond Hill (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) construction Plans Nos 9, 10, 12 and 17 prepared and submitted by
Region of York Engineering; revised as received on August 15, 1991
(2) Construction Plans #11 and 22 prepared by Region of York Engineering,
received on May 27, 1991
(kl The citv of Brampton Parks & Recreation Department
To place Fill within a regulated area and construct within a flood plain,
on Part Lot 5, Concession 5 EHS, West side Eastbourne Drive, south of Clark
Blvd , in Earnscliffe Park, in the city of Brampton (Etobicoke Creek
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans prepared by the city of Brampton Parks and Recreation
Department, Drawing Nos SK-4 dated June 1991, D-6 dated July 25,
1991; D-7 dated June 1991; D-8 dated July 1991 and received by the
MTRCA on August 1, 1991
Res. #184 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the applications listed herein as (d), (f) and (I) be approved subject
to the conditions contained in the reports
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
13 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(dl The Donalda Club
To construct within a flood plain, on Part Lot 12, Concession 3 EYS, 12
Bushbury Drive, in the City of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plan prepared by the Donalda Club, Drawlng No 1, dated revised July
5, 1991; received by the MTRCA July 12, 1991
(2) Plan prepared by the Donalda Club, Drawing No 2, dated August 15,
1991; received by the MTRCA August 19, 1991
(fl The citv of North York. Public Works Dept.
To alter a waterway, place fill in a regulated area and construct within
the flood plain, on Lot 13, Concession 1 WYS, Westgate Blvd and
Northbourne Ave , in the City of North York, (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by the City of North York, Department of Public Works;
Contract No 911-023 ; Drawing No ST-533 and Channel Cross-section
Drawings; dated November 1990 and received by the MTRCA on July 2,
1991
(11 Shane Baqhai
To construct within a floodplaln, on Part Lots 28, 29, and 30, Registered
Plan 2134, south side of Finch Avenue, east of Bayview Avenue, in the City
of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Plans prepared by Fred Schaeffer & Associates Ltd ,
Project No 89-E-251
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/91. HELD AUGUST 23. 1991
NEW BUSINESS -
tal Elsa Neil
Res. #185 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THAT the Authority express their condolences to the family of Elsa Neil and
convey their appreciation for her dedication and roll in the development of
Black Creek pioneer village
CARRIED
Ibl GyPSY Moth Sprav Proqram
Res. #186 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by william Granger
THAT staff review our properties to determine if the MNR criteria can be
met regarding the Gypsy Moth spray Program and report back to the Executive
Committee as to the acreage and cost involved
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 20, August 2, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 13 - SEPTEMBER - 1991 #10/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Driv~,
Downsview, on Friday, September 13, 1991 The Chairman called the m~e~ing
to order at 10 02 a m
PRESENT: Cha1rman John McGinnis
vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William Granger
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
ABSENT
Member Brian Harrison
MINUTES
Res. #187 Movec2 by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #9/91 be approved.
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CAURIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Mr William Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of the Clty 01
North York, 1n 1tems 5(b) and 5(c) of these m1nutes and d1d not partlclpate
in discussion or vote on these matters
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. #188 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT added agenda items 4(m), 4(n), 4(0), 4(p) anc2 5, be accepted for
consideration
CAl~RIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #10/91, HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING
-Request for permanent easements for' storm sewer outlets,
north of Finch Avenue. east of Vallev Farm Road
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Corporation of the Town of Pickering to
provide permanent easements for storm sewer outlets located north of rlnch
Avenue, east of Valley Farm Road
Res. #189 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by Richard O'Brien
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region conservation Authority is in
receipt of a request from the corporation of the Town of Pickering to
provide perman9nt easements tor storm sewer outlets located north of Finch
Avenue, east of Valley Farm Road;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in
section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with the
corporation of the Town of Pickering in this instance;
THAT permanent easements containing 0.003 hectares, more or less, be
granted to the corporation of the Town of Pickering for storm sewer
outlets, said land being Part of Lot 20, Concession 2, Town of pickering,
Regional Municipality of Durham
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal,
survey and other costs;
THAT said easements be Subject to an Order in council being issued in
accordance with Section 21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R B 0
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
inc1uc2ing the obtaining of necessary approvals anc2 the execution of any
documents.
CARHIED
BACKGROUND
The corporation of the Town of Pickering has conveyed lands to the
Authority over the years for the nominal consideration of $2 00 and h,ls
requested that these easements be granted for the nominal consideration of
$2 00 The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has agreed to assume all
legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transactlon
The subject lands were acquired from E Hillar in July, 1980 under the
Duffin Creek Flood Plain Lands Component of the Land Acquisition Proj,=ct
)
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EXECUTIVB COMMITTEE MEETING #10/91. HELD SEPTEMBER 13. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Request for permanent easements for a Sanitary Trunk Sewer and
a Detention Facility, south of Alliance Avenue, west of Rockcllffe
Boulevard.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
provide permanent easements for a sanitary Trunk Sewer and a Detention
Facility located south of Alliance Avenue, west of Rockcliffe Boulevard
Res. #190 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
provide permanent easements for a sanitary Trunk Sewer and a Detention
Facility south of Alliance Avenue, west of Rockclitte Avenue;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out ill
Section 20 of the conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in this instance;
THAT permanent easements containing 1 823 hectares, more or less, be
granted to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for a Sanitary Trunk
Sewer and a Detention Facility, said lands being Part of Lots 37 , 38,
Concession 3, from the Bay, City of York, Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, as shown on a plan prepared by Metropolitan Works Department under
their Plan No. B 1056.01-105 's'
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2 00, plus all legal,
survey and other costs;
THAT said easements be subject to an Order in Council being issued in
accordance with Section 21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S O.
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents. '
CARUIED
BACKGROUND
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has conveyed lands to the
Authority over the years for the nominal consideration of $2 00 a~d has
requested that these easements be granted for the nominal consideration of
$2 00 The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has agreed to assume all
legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from The corporation of the City of York in
September, 1962, and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in October,
1962, under the Black Creek Channelization Project
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #10/91. HELD SEPTEMBER 13. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3. MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Request for permanent easements for the Keele TrunK Relief SeWI r
and access Right-of-Way, south of Lawrence Avenue West, we~t 01
Keele street --
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
provide permanent easements for the Keele Trunk Relief Sewer and access
Right-of-way located south of Lawrence Avenue West, west of Keele street
Res. #191 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
provide permanent easements tor the ~eele Trunk Relief Sewer and access
Right-of-way south of Lawrence Avenue west, west of Keele street;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with Tho
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in this instance;
THAT permanent easements containing 0.487 hectares, more or less, be
granted to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for the Keele Trunk
Relief Sewer and access Right-of-way, said land being Part of Lots 14 , 15,
Concession 4, West of Yonge Street and Part of Block B, Plan M-879, city of
North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto.
THAT consic2eration is to be the nominal sum of $2 00, plus all legal,
survey and other costs;
THAT said easements be subject to an Order in Council being issued in
accordance with section 21(C) of the conservation Authorities Act, R B 0
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the Obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has conveyed lands to the
Authority over the years for the nominal consideration of $2 00 and has
requested that these easements be granted for the nominal consideration of
$2 00 The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has agreed to assume all
legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from Densley Buildings Limited in January,
1960, and May, 1962, and from D Goodman in August, 1962, and Downsview
Meadow Limited, Uxboror Investments Limited, and Harold Hands in Mty, 1962,
under the Humber River Flood Plain Lands component of the Land Acquisition
Project and from David Goodman in January, 1960, and May, 1962, under the
Black Creek Water Control Project
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EXECUTIVB COMMITTEE MEETING #10/91. HELD SEPTEMBER 13. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
4. ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY. 1991
Res. #192 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT accounts, aggregating $6,770,214 for the month of July, 1991 be
approved
CARRIED
5. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. #193 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: William Granger
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (p) , with the exception of
(b) and (e) be approved, subject to the conditions contained in the
reports.
C1\RRIED
(al The citv of Brampton. Parks & Recreation Dept.
To construct within a flood plain and place fill within a regul<lted
area, on Part Lot 5, Concession 4 EHS, 150 Central Park Drive, In the
City of Brampton (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Nak Design Group, Landscape Architects,
Job No 88-148, Plans L3, L6 and L7, dated revised April 8, 1991,
received by the MTRCA June 19, 1991; and Plan L4, dated revised
September 9, 1991, received by the MTRCA September 11, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 110/91. HELD SEPTEMBER 13. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (c~~l_
(dl The Town of Markham
To construct a storm sewer and headwall, on Part Lot 12,
Concession 6, Eckardt Street, in the Town of Markham (Rouge River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans for Main Street (Unionville) Reconstruction; Project No g1-19,
Drawing No P-3, prepared by Town of Markham, dated July 91, revlsed
as received September 12, 1991
(el The Trustees of the Markham Cemetery
To place fill, in a regulated area, a tributary of the Rouge River,
on Part Lot 10, Concession 8, in the Town of Markham (Rouge River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) site Plan; prepared by Markham Cemetery; Drawing No 1, Part Lot 10,
Concession 8; received August 21, 1991
(2) Cross-Section; prepared by Markham Cemetery; Drawing No 2, Part Lot
10, Concession 8; received August 21, 1991
(fl Metro Toronto Public Works
To construct an addition, on 400 Commissloners street, in the CLty of
Toronto (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following d9cuments and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Site Plan Material Recovery Facility; Drawings 108-REF61; prepared by
R Cave and Associates Ltd; Project 1143; dated August 1991
(ql Florence Mulder
To place fill, 27 Rouge River CirCle, in the Town of Markham
(Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Site Plan Renovations and Additions to Mulder Residence, Drawings No
A 1 - A 3; prepared by Van Groll Assoclates Ltd ; dated September,
1990
)
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #10/91. HELD SEPTEMBER 13. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs ( ronto .1_
(hl Mr. J.D. O'Brien
To place fill, on 702 Front Road, in the Town of Pickering
(Frenchmen's Bay Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Design Drawings prepared and submitted by J D o'Brien; dated
June, 1991
(i 1 W.T. Perks
To construct an addition, on Part Lot 10, Concession 8, 8th
Concession Road at Westney Road, in the Town of Pickering (Duffln
Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) site Plan; Mr & Mrs Perks Proposed Two storey Addition; Mastech
Design; Page 1 of 3; received June 12/91
(2 ) Construction Details; Mr & Mrs Perks Proposed Two storey Addition;
Mastech Designs; Page 2 of 3 and 3 of 3; received August 20/91
(; 1 Mr. John Pilutti
To construct within the flood plain, on Lot 20, Registered Plan )(,22,
128 Thompson Ave , in the City of Etobicoke, (Mimico Creek
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form pdrt of
this permit
( 1) Plans submitted by John Pilutti; Sheets 1 to 5 incl ; dated April
1991; received July 23, 1991
(2) Hydraulic Review of Residence Addition; prepared by AJW Engineering;
dated Aug 29, 1991; received August 30, 1991
(kl The Town of Richmond Hill
To construct a storm sewer outfall, on Part Lot 18, Concession 1 \'/YS,
Maryvale Crescent, in the Town of Richmond Hill (Don River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Maryvale Crescent Road Reconstruction Underground Plans, prepar,=d by
the Town of Richmond Hill; Contract TE-27-91, Drawing 25-12-PP5,
Sheet 2 of 9; revised as received September 6, 1991
(2 ) Maryvale Crescent Outfall Details Plan; prepared by the Town of
Richmond Hill; Contract TE-27-91, Drawings 25-12-D1, Sheet 9 of 9,
revised as received on September 6, 1991
)
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #10/91. HELD SEPTEMBER 13. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways (contdJ_
(1) Scott and Kav Sinclair
To construct within a flood plain, on Lots 7 & 8, Concession 7
(Albion), north side Old King Road, east of Bond Street in Bolton, in
the Town of Caledon (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans; Prepared by Christian Glerum; Sheet Nos 1, 2, and A8j dated
July 22, 1991; received August 8, 1991
(2) Hydraulic Analysis; A J W Engineering Ltd; dated August 28, 19')1 ,
received September 4, 1991
(m) Metrooolitan Toronto - Transoortation Deot.
To construct within a flood plain, on Lot 21, Concession 2 WYS, FInch
Avenue, between Oufferin and Bathurst Streets, in the City of North
York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans prepared by the Metropolitan Toronto - Transportation Dept ,
Drawing No SK-991-1; dated September 11, 1991; received on
September 12, 1991
(n) Reqion of Durham
To place fill to construct a road, on Part Lot 28, Concession 3,
Taunton Road at W Duffin Creek, in the Town of Pickering (Duff in
Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Duffin Creek Bridge Pile Load Test Access Road; Region of Durham;
Contract WD-127-91, Drawing G2, received September 12, 1991
(2) Duffin Creek Bridge Pile Load Test Access Road; Region of Durham;
Contract WD-127-91, Drawing G1; revised as received Sept 12/91
(0) 711284 Ontario Ltd.
To construct a culvert, on Part Lots 28 & 29, Registered Plan 2766,
Bayview Avenue north of Elgin Mills, in the Town of Richmond HIll
(Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the fOllowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Proposed Culvert Alignment, G M Sernas Associates; Contract 188206,
Sheet G-3; revised as received Sept 12/91
)
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #10/91. HELD SEPTEMBER 13. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways ( contl1,.l_
(0) Town of Richmond Hill
To replace a culvert, on Part Lot 20, Concession 1 WHS, Registered
Plan , 193 Oxford street, in the Town of Richmond Hill (Don River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Oxford Street storm Culvert Replacement, Town of Richmond HIll,
Drawing 17-01-PP15, revised September 6, 1991
Res. #194 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Emil Ko1b
THAT application 5(b) and 5(c) herein, be approved subject to the
conditions contained in the report.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. David Hofstedter
To place fill within a regulated area, on Lot 130, Registered Plan
2456, 31 Yorkdowns Drive, in the City of North York (Don Rlver
Watershed)
(withdrawn by applicant)
(c) John and Dale Lavton
To construct within a flood plain, on Lot 9, Registered Plan 240S. 35
Donino Ave , in the city of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans WhICh form part of
this permit
(1 ) Plans; prepared by Flanagan Beresford & Patterson; Project No 91-
050, Sheet Nos 050-01 and 050-02; dated July 17, 1991; received
August 22, 1991
(2 ) Plan and letter; prepared by Flanagan Beresford & Patterson, ProJect
No 91-050, Sheet Nos 3 and 4, dated August 28, 1991; receIved
September 3, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COKMITTEE MEETING #10/91. HELD SEPTEMBER 13. 1991
NEW BUSINESS
(a) PROPOSED LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG PUBLIC AGENCIES REGARDING ~'HE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT
PARK.
KEY ISSUE
Approval of the Proposed Letter of Understanding among Public Agencie,; with
Respect to Implementation, dated September 12, 1991
Res. #195 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Emil Ko1b
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Metro Toronto, the
Province of ontario and the city of Etobicoke be advised that the Authority
concurs with and supports the terms of the proposed letter of understanding
entitled: Etobicoke Motel strip Public Amenity Area: Proposed Letter of
Understanding among Public Agencies with Respect to Implementation, dated
September 12, 1991;
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
docUJllents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In September of 1990, the Authority approved the Project entitled ProJect
For Etobicoke Motel StrIp Waterfront Park Metro Toronto has also approved
the Project and Provincial approval is expected shortly
The purpose of the ProJect is to enable the Authority, Metro Toronto, the
City of Etobicoke and the Province to achieve their stated objectives for
the Motel Strip waterfront area related to public ownership and access,
storm water treatment and ImplementatIon
Through discussions with staff of the various agencies, it was agreed that
to facilitate the implementation of the Project and to demonstrate agency
commitment to the Project, there needed to be an agreement of some sort
which would set out the roles and responsibilitIes of each agency and the
private sector, and how the financing is to be achieved
Appendix EX 20 is a draft document that has been worked out with the
various agencies Formal Authority support is required for this agreement
in order that these matters can be resolved and clear commitments can be
demonstrated to all concerned, that the Authority'S Project will be
implemented, that the financing details regarding the raising of funding
and required payback mechanisms are in place and that the roles and
responsibilities are clearly established
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting termInated at 10 30, September 13, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary/Treasurer
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minutes
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 04 - OCTOBER - 1991 #11/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, October 4, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 02 a m
PRESENT: Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William Granger
Brian Harrison
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
ABSENT Member Richard O'Brien
MINUTES
Res. 1196 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by Ron Moran
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/91 be approved.
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Mr William Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of the City of
North York, in item 20 (g) , (h) and (p) of these minutes and did not
participate in discussion or vote on these matters
CORRESPONDENCE
Res. #197 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Emil Itolb
THAT the letter fro. The Honourable Bob Rae, Premier of ontario, dated
September 18, 1991, re: Conservation Land Tax Rebate prograa, be received
CARRIED
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. #198 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by William Granger
THAT added agenda ite.. 14(q), (r) , (s) , (t), 15, 16, 17, 18, and the
1992 Proposed Fee Schedule be accepted for consideration.
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 LAND ACQUISITION PaDJECT 1987 - 1991 - FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT - DUFFIN CREEK WATERSHED
-946037 Ontario Limited
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located west of Valley Farm Road, north of Finch
Avenue, Town of Pickering under "Land Acquisition Project 1987 - 1991" _
Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Duffin Creek Watershed
Res. 1199 Moved by: Lois Hanc.y
Seconded by: WilliaJII Granger
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0 77 .cres, more or less, be
purchased from 946037 ontario Limited, s.id land consisting of an irregular
shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 21, Concession 2, Town of
Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durhaa;
THAT the purchase pric. be $2 00 plus v.ndor'. 1.gal costs;
THAT the Authority r.ceive conveyance of the l.nd required free from
encumbrance, subject to .xisting service ......nts;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the ear1i..t po..ible date. All reasonable
expenses incurred incid.ntal to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary docua.ntation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3, May 2. 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted WIth the owners and their solicitor,
Murray Pearson
The Director of the Water Resource DIVISion has reviewed this proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase or the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DBTAILS
The funds of this purchase will be charq-a to Account 004-11-502 - Flood
Control Hazard Account
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 - FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT - DUFFIN CREEK WATERSHED
-Ontario Hvdro
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located west of Valley Farm Road, south of the Jrd
Concession Road, Town of Pickering under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987
1991" - Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Duffin Creek Watershed
Res. #200 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Emil Kolb
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 6 3 .cr.s, more or less, be
purchas.d from Ontario Hydro, said land con.i.ting of an irr.gular shaped
parcel of land b.ing Part of Lot 21, Conc.ssion 2, Town of Pick.ring,
Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the purchas. price b. at a rate ot $3,000 p.r acre, (i.e. $18,900);
THAT the Authority rec.ive conveyance ot tb. 1.nd requir.d fr.e from
encumbrance, subj.ct to .xisting service ......nts;
THAT Gardin.r, ROb.rts, Barristers .nd Solicitors, b. instructed to
compl.te the tr.nsaction at the earli..t po..ibl. date. All r.asonabl.
expenses incurred incidental to c10sinq tor l.nd transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Autbority ottici.ls b. authorized and
direct.d to execute all n.cessary docua.nt.tion r.quired.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting 13 Hay 2 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted WIth offiCials of Ontario Hydro
The Director of the Water Resource DIVISion has reviewed this proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funds of this purchase will be charqed to Account 004-11-502 - Flood
Control Hazard Account
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3. Land Acquisition project 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT - ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED
- Llovd Elmer McVicar
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located on east side of Dickson Hill Road (formerly
known as the Highway 148 in the hamlet of Dickson Hill) under "Land
Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991" - Flood Plain and Conservation Component
- Rouge River Watershed
Res. #201 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Emil Itolb
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0 515 acres, more or less, be
purchased from Lloyd Elmer McVicar, said land being a irregular shaped
parcel of land being Part of Lot 30, Concession 8, Town of Markham,
Regional Municipality of York, located on the east side of Dickson Hill
Road;
THAT the purchase price be $85,000 00, plus Vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, ROberts, Barristers and SOlicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements' are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with Paul W J Mingay of Mingay &
Associates, Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries Public, representing the
owner and subject to the approval of your committee, agreement has been
reached with respect to the purchase price
The subject property is a very flood vulnerable location A previous
residence on the site was recently destroyed by fire
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority'S approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 - Flood
Control Hazard Account
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 - FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT - DUFFIN CREEK WATERSHED
-Estate of John G. Osler
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located on the west side of Side Line 14, Town of
Pickering under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991" - Flood Plain and
Conservation Component - Duffin Creek Watershed
Res. #202 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 155 acres, more or less, be
purchased from the estate of John OSler, said land being an irregular
shaped parcel of land beinq Part of Lots 5 and 6, Concession 9, Town of
Pickerinq, Reqional Municipality of Durham, fronting on the west side of
Side Line 14, situate immediately south of the Pickerinq Uxbridqe Town
Line;
THAT the purchase price be the sum of $690,000 includinq land and
buildinqs;
THAT in addition to the afore-mentioned purchase price, the Authority is to
quarantee a sale at $200,000 to the vendors on or before December 31, 1993,
for an additional 5 acres which is part of the oriqinal holdinq and which
is being severed into one lot in conjunction with the purchase by the
Authority;
THAT Sarah and Ernest Leyshon-Huqhes be allowed a life tenancy over a 5
acre portion of the property includinq the summer house together with
access from Side Line #4;
THAT Sarah and Ernest Leyshon-Huqhes be responsible for all taxes and other
costs relatinq to the land and improvements included under the tenancy
arranqement;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existinq service easements and the life tenancy
over the 5 acres;
THAT Gardiner, ROberts, Barristers and SOlicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaotion at the earliest possible date. All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to closinq for land transfer tax, leqal costs
and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to obtain any additional approvals that may be required and to
execute all necessary dooumentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting 13, May 2, 1986, approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with Sarah Leyshon-Hughes, the daughter of
the late John Osler
The property is contiguous to the substantial Authority holdings in the
Glen Major area and includes three branches of the headwaters of the Duffin
Creek The property also includes a substantial portion of ESA 1111, the
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 - FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT - DUFFIN CREEK WATERSHED
-Estate of John G. Osler (contd.)
Uxbridge Forest Kames, which is located in the southern portion of the
Oakridges Moraine
situate on the property is a one storey detached aluminum clad summer house
with a one and a half car detached frame garage
The property also includes a pond and a former fish ladder
The Chief Administrative Officer has reviewed this proposed acquisition and
is in concurrence with the purchase of this property
RATIONALB
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
It is proposed that funding for this purchase be utilized from land sale
revenue currently at hand.
The funds of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 - Flood
Control Hazard Account
5. PROJECT FOR HAZARD AND CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION WITHIN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: APRIL, 1985
-Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital, Her Majesty the Queen
in Riaht of the Province of Ontario
KEY ISSUE
Request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Parks and Property
Department for approval to proceed with removal of the boiler house,
adjacent to the Greenhouse building on the former Lakeshore Hospital
property
Res. 1203 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Emil Kolb
THE EXBCUTIVE COKMITTBE RBCOMMENDS THAT the Authority concur with the
request of the Parks and Property Department of the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto to carry out removal of the boiler house, adjacent to
the greenhou.e. which d..olition was earlier authorized by the Authority on
the foraer Lakeshore Hospital property in the City of Etobicoke;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be directed to take
whatever action aay be required to give effect thereto, including execution
of any document..
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On March 31, 1988, the Authority completed the acquisition of 32 994 acres
of land, together with certain improvements, forming a part of the former
Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital in the City of Etobicoke, along the
shoreline of Lake Ontario The purchase agreement included provision for
the assumption of a Heritage easement relating to three of the buildings
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5 PROJECT POR HAZARD AND CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION WITHIN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO: APRIL, 1985
-Lakeshore PSYChiatric Hospital, Her Majesty the Queen
in Riqht of the Province of Ontario (contd.)
located on the land acquired by the Authority The specific buildings
encumbered by the Heritage easement included the former Cumberland house,
now known as the Jane Tweed Treatment Centre, the Pavilion and the
Gatehouse
The Members of the Authority under Resolution 1144, adopted on June 14,
1991, authorized the Parks and Property Department of The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto to carry out removal of the hot houses, the hot/cold
frames and adjacent overgrowth in the vicinity of the Gatehouse on the
property
Since the earlier approval, vandalism at this location has continued to
accelerate and it is now recommended that because of the weakened roof
structure, warped wooden rafters and general hazardous conditions that the
boiler house structure, which is immediately adjacent to the Greenhouses be
demolished This additional work is further of an urgent nature because of
several recent fires within the building and the problem is of serious
concern to the Etobicoke Fire Department
Staff of the Metro Parks and Property Department have done an excellent job
of preserving the option for utilization of the Gatehouse Building in
future plans by boarding up and heavily securing this building which was
earlier requested for demolition Staff of the Authority strongly support
approval of this request by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
6 CORPORATION OF THB TOWN OF PICKERING
-Request for a permanent easement for a storm sewer outlet and a
storm drainaqe channel. east of Jodrel Road. south of McKay Road
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Corporation of the Town of Pickering to
provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outlet and a storm drainage
channel located east of Jodrel Road, south of McKay Road
Res. 1204 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by Don Jackson
THB EXBCUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
WHERBAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in
receipt of a requ..t fro. the corporation of the Town of Pick.ring to
provide a per.an.nt .a....nt for a storm sew.r outlet and a stora drainage
chann.l locat.d east of Jodr.l Road, south of McKay Road;
AND WHERBAS it i. the opinion of the Authority that it i. in the b.st
inter.sts of the Authority in furthering its objectiv.s, as ..t out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authoriti.s Act, to co-op.rate with the
Corporation of the Town of Pickering in this instance;
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
6 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING
-Request for a permanent easement for a storm sewer outlet and a
storm drainage channel, east of Jodrel Road, south of McKay Road
(contd.)
THAT a permanent ease.ent containing 2.736 hectares, more or less, be
granted to the Corporation of the Town of Pickering for a storm sewer
outlet and a storm drainage channel, said land being Lots 7, 8, 19 , 45,
Part of Lot 20 and Part of Block E, Plan 406, Part of Lot 15, Range 3,
Broken Front concession, Town of PiCkering, Regional Municipality of
Durham.
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal,
survey and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in
accordance with Section 21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has conveyed lands to the
Authority over the years for the nominal consideration of $2 00 and has
requested that this easement be granted for the nominal consideration of
$2 00 The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has agreed to assume all
legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from H Squires in September 1963 under the
Duffin Creek Flood Plain Lands Component of the Land Acquisition Project
and from various owners in the early 1970's and in 1983 under the
Waterfront Component-Pickering/Ajax Sector of the Land Acquisition Project
7. 1992 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
This item was recomaended for approval at the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #6/91, held September 27, 1991.
KEY ISSUB
The Authority meeting schedule requires that the 1992 Preliminary Budget
Estimates be on the Agenda of the Executive Committee prior to
consideration by the Finance and Administration Advisory Board
Res. #205 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the 1992 preliminary Budget
Estimates, Appendix FA.189, be received and the following resolution, as
approved by the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, go on to the
full Authority;
"THAT the 1992 Preli.inary Operating and capital Estimates, Appendix
FA 189, be approved;
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EXECUTIVB COKMITTBB MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
7. 1992 PRBLIMINARY BUDGBT ESTIMATES ( contd. )
AND FURTHER THAT representatives of the Authority, including the Chairman
of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, .eet vith offic1als of
the Member Municipalities and the Province to present and discuss the
Authority's 1992 preliainary Operating and capital Estimates prior to
submission of the final budget."
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Authority's 1992 budget process, which began in June with the approval
of budget guidelines, involves the establishment of a base level of funding
in each division using the 1991 approved budget, less any adjustments for
non-recurring items Each Division's base will vary depending on the size
and type of special projects and other non-recurring items
Items within the various programs and activities of each division, included
in the base level of funding are explained in a brief narrative section
To this base level of funding, a list of "priority additions" has been
added These priority additions are discrete decision packages ranked in
decreasina order of priority Item 1 is the most important and each item
that follows decreases in importance
For each priority addition some explanation is included identifying the
service level and other improvements which will result if that item is
added To achieve the overall spending target for the Authority, a line
has been drawn, below which items are not funded in the 1992 Preliminary
Estimates Items which are listed above the line have been included but
will be subject to review as provincial and Municipal funding sources are
known
An overview of the Authority's total budgetary requirements is provided
under the section entitled Chief Administrative Officer's Comments A
number of issues are identified in this section The Directors' Comments,
highlight the major financial issues which are to be addressed with respect
to their Divisions
8. 1992 PROPOSED FEE SCHBDULE
This ite. vas reco..ended for approval at the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting 16/91, held September 27, 1991.
KEY ISSUB
Establishment of the 1992 Fee Schedule for public use of Authority
facilities and programs
Res. #206 Moved by: Emil Itolb
Seconded by Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the 1992 Fee Schedule for admission
to and the use of Authority facilities and programs, to become effective
January 1, 1992, Appendix CR.27, be approved.
AND FURTHER THAT staff investigate the financial impact of the senior
citizen age being changed to 60 years
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
8. 1992 PROPOSBD FEE SCHEDULE lcontd.l
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
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 attendance A decrease in Family Citizenship is proposed as a
marketing tool to increase sales Other citizenships will be maintained at
1991 rates
.
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EXECUTIVB COMMITTEE MEBTING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION I - ITBMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
8. 1992 PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE Ccontd.l
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 level 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
6-202
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
9. GUELPH CONFERENCE 1941-1991
- May 23, 1991
KEY ISSUE
The summary report of the discussions at the May 23, 1991 conference held
in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the original Guelph conference
which was instrumental in the establishment of Conservation Authorities in
ontario
Res. #207 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the sWIlmary report ot the discussions at the Guelph
conference on May 23, 1991 be received
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Several staff and members of the Authority attended the conference and
heard presentations from a number of speakers, some dealing with recall and
reflections on the original Guelph conference, some on the issues that are
facing Conservation Authorities today and some observations on the
direction that Authorities should be tak1nq 1n the future
It was thought that copies of the papers and concluding remarks would be
made available This has not occurred
For the information of the Executive Comm1ttee, a summary of the closing
remarks at the conference made by Ivan Lorant and a copy of a presentation
which was presented by Mike Garrett, Chief Adm1nistrative Officer, Regional
Municipality of Peel, is on file
10. THE GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQQj~IQ" PROJECT 1992 - 1996
KEY ISSUE
The Metropolitan Toronto Parks, Recreat10n and Property Committee declined
to recommend approval of the Author1ty'. Greenspace Protection and
Acquisition Project 1992 - 1996
Res. 1208 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: william Granger
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT tbe Cbairaan and Chief
Administrative Officer be authorized to .eet witb officials of member
municipalities and the province ot Ontario to explore alternatives to the
cost sharing proposals by the Authority OD tbe Greenspace Protection and
Acquisition Project 1992 - 1996
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
- The Authority, at its meeting 13/91 held on May ) , 1991, adopted a project
for the protection and acquisition of qr.enapace lands within the
Authority's area of jurisdiction for the per10d 1992 - 1996 The project
recommended that $5,000,000 per year be approved for acquisition and
protection, that the Province of Ontario be requested to approve a grant of
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
10. THE GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1992 - 1996
( contd. )
50% of the cost of the project and that the member municipalities be asked
to approve a levy for the remaining 50%, the levy to be proportioned among
the municipalities on the basis of equalized assessment
The Metropolitan Toronto Parks, Recreation and Property Committee have
recommended to Metro Council that "the project be received and that the
Metropolitan Chairman and the Chief Administrative Officer initiate
discussions with representatives of surrounding governments on outstanding
issues with respect to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, particularly funding arrangements"
At issue is the proportionate share of member munIcipalities for the
Authority'S Land Acquisition Project
11. CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES FUNDING - ~AGEMENT BOARD SUBMISSION
KEY ISSUE
Submissions to be made to the Management Board of Cabinet concerning the
mandate for funding of Conservation Authorlt1es 1n Ontario
Res. 1209 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT tbe Authority undertake to advise
all MPP's within the area of their jurisdiction ot the proposal which is to
be put to Management Board of Cabinet conoerning Conservation Authorities
mandate and funding and request their aupport tor The Association of
Conservation Authorities of Ontario position
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Since 1986, the Conservation AuthoritIes program has been under formal
review by the Province of Ontario Thre4t .a)or 1ssues have been
identified
1) Mandate
2) Size of Authorities
3) Funding
On the question of mandate, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority at its MeetIng 12/90 held on March 23, 1990, adopted
the following resolution
"Res. #63
THAT the staff report, Appendix AM 9, dated March 9, 1990, on the Minister
of Natural Resources' letter, dated February 9, 1990, concerning the
'Review of the Conservation Authorit1ea Proqra.', be received;
THAT the Association of Conservation Author1t1es of Ontario be advised that
this report represents the position of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority with respect to the ReView of the Conservation
Authorities Program';
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EXECUTIVB COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11. CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES FUNDING - MANAGEMENT BOARD SUBMISSION
(contd. )
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to the Honourable Lyn
McLeod, Minister of Natural Resources and all member municipalities for
their information CARRIED"
On the question of size of Authorities, the Authority will be considering a
report to their Evaluation and Review Committee recommending that the size
of the Authority remain as it is and that some changes in our organization
be discussed at Authority Meeting 17/91 to be held October 18, 1991
On the question of funding, the Minister of Natural Resources appointed a
Conservation Authorities Program Liaison Committee which included
representatives of The Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario,
the Ontario Municipal Association and staff of the Ministry of Natural
Resources The Minister received a consensus from this committee and has
advised that he intends to recommend to Management Board the following
approach to funding
1 50% for approved capital projects;
2 grandfathering at current grant rates for ongoing approved projects;
3 70% and 50% funding for the eligible operating costs based on the
approved core mandate CA's with a discounted equalized assessment
over 4 billion dollars and over 200,000 population will be funded at
50% and those lower at 70%;
4 Northern Ontario CA's will receive provincial grants of 75% for
operating and 60% for capital projects; and
5 MNR will develop, in conjunction with the CA's, a funding proposal to
Management Board for the fall of 1991 in order to put the new funding
formula into effect for the 1992 budget year
The Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario at its meeting held
September 9, 1991, adopted the following resolution
"Resolution 114/91
WHEREAS
1 the role of Conservation Authorities has been under review for
several years; and whereas
2 there is logic and equity in attempting to standardize conservation
program delivery throughout the Province; and whereas
3 Conservation Authorities have been hampered in their ability to
fulfil their mandate during this period of review; and whereas
4 the ACAO, being the sole collective agency of Conservation
Authorities in representing the majority views of its member
authorities, is anxious to deliver a. clear message to the Minister of
Natural Resources
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the ACAO, petition the Minister of
Natural Resources as follows
1 that the Minister confirm the CA program mandate philosophy in
accordance with the recommendation of the MNR/AMO/ACAO Liaison
Committee, and;
2 in accordance with the stated partnership concept the Minister
approve the funding formula as put forth by the above Liaison
Committee, and;
3 the Minister authorize a schedule of Provincial funding phased over a
three year period commencing January 1, 1991 to implement the above
program
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91, HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES FUNDING - MANAGEMENT BOARD SUBMISSION
(contd. )
The Association has asked the Conservation Authorities to contact the MPP's
in their area of jurisdiction and requested their support for The
Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario position
The position paper considered by the Association Director is dated
September 9, 1991
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
If the Province of Ontario proceeds with the recommendation made by The
Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario and the Minister's
funding proposals, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority would be funded at a 50% grant rate If grants are paid on all
of the core mandate activities eligible, The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority would receive grants in excess of what we are
presently receiving
12. AUTHORITY AND STAFF ANNUAL DINNERS AND CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
KEY ISSUE
The following tentative arrangements have been made for the above-noted
events
Members' 35th Annual Dinner to be held Sunday, December 1, 1991, at
4 30 P m at the visitor's Centre, Black Creek pioneer Village;
Staff Annual Dinner to be held Saturday, December 14, 1991, from 6 00
P m to 1 00 a m at the Richmond Hill Country Club, 8504 Bathurst
Street North, Richmond Hill;
Children's Christmas Party to be held Saturday, December 7, 1991,
from 3 30 P m to 5 30 P m at the Albion Hills Chalet, Albion
Hills Conservation Area
Funds totalling approximately $19,000 have been provided in the 1991
approved Finance and Administration Division budget
Res. 1210 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer, be authorized and directed to make
such arranqe.ents as .ay be necessary for:
Members' 35th Annual Dinner: Sunday, December 1, 1991, commencinq at
4:30 p..., at the Visitor's Centre, Black
Creek Pioneer Villaqe;
Staff Annual Dinner: saturday, December 14, 1991, 6:00 p.m to
1:00 a m. at the Richmond Hill Country
Club Bathurst street North, Richmond Hill;
Children's Christmas Party: Saturday, December 7, 1991, 3:30 p m to
5:30 p.m. at the Albion Hills Chalet.
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVB COMMITTBE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
13. ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST. 1991
Res. 1211 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Emil Kolb
THAT accounts, aggregating $2,366,223 for the month of August, 1991 be
approved.
CARRIED
14. GYPSY MOTH SPRAY PROGRAM
KEY ISSUE
Criteria regarding the Ministry of Natural Resources' (MNR) Gypsy Moth
Spray Program
Res. 1212 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: William Granger
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report regarding the Ministry of Natural
Resources' Gypsy Moth Spray Program be received.
AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Hancey
Res. 1213 Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT application be made to the Ministry of Natural Resources' Gypsy Moth
Spray Program when applicable
THE AMENDMENT WAS . . ................ ............ . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . .............. CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Executive Committee Meeting 19/91, held on August 23, 1991, the
following resolution was adopted
Res. 1186
"THAT staff review our properties to determine if the Ministry
of Natural Resources criteria can be met regarding the Gypsy
Moth Spray Program and report back to the Executive Committee
as to the acreage and cost involved "
The Authority is now in receipt of the MNR criteria and are summarized
below
. the minimum spray block size will be 10 acres;
. the minimum size for islands will be 5 acres;
. a minimum of 500 egg masses/acre must be present;
. a minimum of 40% oak component, or susceptible valuable or unique
species;
. a minimum of 75% crown cover in the spray blocks
The criteria of 75t crown cover will not affect most spray blocks, but will
ensure that areas such as windrows and golf courses are not included
B-207
EXECUTIVB COMMITTBB MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
14. GYPSY MOTH SPRAY PROGRAM (contd.)
If there is less than 40' oak present in the forest stand, then "valuable
species" will be dependant on location and local values including,
recreation, fish and wildlife, tourism, cultural, and commercial uses, and
they benefit the Ontario public at large This does not include spraying
for the single purpose of nuisance reduction on private property
MTRCA land, in this case, is considered private property and is eligible
for assistance should it meet the other criteria It was estimated the
Authority would have 325 acres with a minimum of 40' oak component It is
staff's opinion, however, that most rural Authority properties would be
considered to have valuable forest stands contributing to recreation, fish
and wildlife, and benefit the public at large
Applications for gypsy moth spraying assistance will be evaluated by the
regional coordinators in the municipalities of York and Durham Input will
also be provided by local MNR staff and the Southern Ontario Forest Health
Unit as required The Region of Peel has not asked the Minister of Natural
Resources to be included in the Gypsy Moth Spray Program
The present agreement between the Ministry of Natural Resources and the
Gypsy Moth Management Committee is valid from January 1, 1992, to December
31, 1992 Negot1ations for the remaining four years of the five year
agreement will continue this fall
DETAILS OF WORK TO BB DONE
The Authority will continue to assess MTRCA properties to monitor the
spread of gypsy moth to determine the extent of potential defoliation and
areas needed to be sprayed to control the pest
Applications for assistance will be sent to the municipal program
coordinators The deadline for applications is January 15, 1992
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Landowners will be required to pay for gypsy moth spraying subject to the
following MNR fee schedule
1 - 3 acres $60 00 - flat rate
4 - 15 acres $15 OO/acre
16 - 50 acres $10 OO/acre
51+ acres $ 1 OO/acre
The MTRCA has approximately 1,000 acres of forested land that consist of
the tree species preferred by gypsy moth which may require spraying in the
future As the majority of affected woodlots are contained within larger
Authority land holdings, the spraying costs will depend on how our woodlot
sizes are viewed by the Regional Gypsy Moth Coordinators for York and
Durham Staff has estimated that a cost, based only on the current size of
the affected woodlots, would be $10,000 over the next few years
B-208
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15. PROPOSBD CLEAN-UP OF THE FORMER DOMTAR/POLYRESINS INC. SITE
- Selection of a Consultant to undertake the Treatability studY
KEY ISSUE
The retention of an environmental consultant to carry out a treatability
study in order to facilitate the clean-up of contaminated soils and
groundwater at the site of the former Domtar and Polyresins Inc Plants
Res. 1214 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: William Granger
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the firm of Natural Environmental Recovery Inc be
retained to conduct the treatability study.
AND FURTHER THAT the cost of this contract be limited to the upset amount
of $35,000.00, excluding the applicable taxes.
AMENDMENT Moved by: Emil Itolb
Res. 1215 Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT staff review the Provincial and Federal policy in regard to the
removal of soil contaminants and the manner and location of their disposal
THE AMENDMENT WAS. .. . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. .... .... .. CARR I ED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. .... ... . ... . .. .. .... ...... CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) proposes
to Clean-up the contaminated soil and groundwater at the site of the former
Domtar and POlyresins Inc Plants in the lower Don River Valley, Borough of
East York The site is comprised of 12 ha of industrial land on Beechwood
Drive on the east side of the Don River, and was recently acquired by the
MTRCA The Domtar facility was originally built as a grist mill in 1822
and later converted to a paper mill in 1826 The plant operated as a paper
mill until the MTRCA purchased the site and facility in 1990 Polyresins
Inc was purchased by the MTRCA in 1991 It manufactured alkyd resins,
latex thickeners and emulsions for paint and adhesive industries The
processing of animal hides and vegetable oils also occurred on the site
from 1932 to 1946
Investigations undertaken prior to the purchase of the sites indicated that
approximately 7,500 tonnes of fine grained soil are contaminated with
significant quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOC), including ethyl
benzene, xylene and styrene, plus polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon
compounds (PAR), including naphthalene and methylnaphthalene The most
heavily contaminated areas are located on the Polyresins Inc site in the
vicinity of the former processing and product storage facilities The
MTRCA proposes to clean-up the contaminated soil and groundwater to a level
which meets or exceeds current decommissioning guidelines for
parkland/residential land use
Preliminary investigations indicate that the contaminants will respond to a
clean-up program based on ex-situ bioremediation technologies (eg material
will be excavated but treated on site) An on-site biological approach to
the contamination is not only a cost effective means of achieving our
objectives, but it is also an environmentally responsible one
As stated above, our primary objective is to complete a clean-up which
meets or exceeds existing decommissioning guidelines for
parkland/residential land use In implementing this remediation program,
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTBB MBETING 111/91. HBLD OCTOBBR 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15. PROPOSED CLEAN-UP OF THE FORMER DOMTAR/POLYRESINS INC. SITE
- Selection of a Consultant to undertake the Treatability study
(contd.
the MTRCA submits that it will contribute to the clean-up of the Don River,
that the area will be useable as parkland, and that the innovative work to
be undertaken at the site will increase existing knowledge concerning site
clean-up, specifically the proper use of bioremediation technologies in
fine textured soils
As part of its remediation program, the MTRCA requested proposals from
environmental consultants to undertake
1 A bioremediation treatability study to determine the optimum
conditions needed to facilitate the degradation of contaminants by
indigenous micro-organisms; and,
2 The design and operation of a full scale biotreatment system to
clean-up the site to the required levels
Staff is in receipt of three proposals submitted on August 28, 1991, by the
following consultants
1 Intera Kenting ($32,040 35 including GST) - additional sampling
required at extra cost;
2 Raven Beck Environmental Ltd and Beak Consultants Ltd , Guelph,
Ontario ($33,095 00 including GST) - additional sampling required at
extra cost;
3 Natural Environmental Recovery Inc and Trow, Dames and Moore
($35,000 00 excluding GST - upset limit)
RATIONALE
Engineering and Development Section staff reviewed the three proposals that
were submitted and based on the following understanding of the project;
understanding of the technology; organization of their proposal; related
experience and cost recommends that the consulting team of Natural
Environment Recovery Inc (NER) and Trow, Dames and Moore (TOM) be retained
to undertake the treatability study for the Oomtar/Polyresins site
Staff believe the NER/TDM team are the best qualified to undertake this
project because they are the only team to have designed and implemented a
full scale bioremediation scheme Furthermore, their proposal is the most
comprehensive of the three, and is set on an upset limit basis Unlike the
other proposals, NER/TOM's includes provisions for soils testing to
validate the results of the preliminary investigations, and for the
training of MTRCA staff NER/TOM has also taken initiative to establish
contact with federal agencies which may have funding programs available to
support both the treatability study and full scale clean-up
FINANCIAL DBTAILS
Funds are available for this work under account number 004-21
Costs for the clean-up of the site were identified during the negotiations
to purchase the polyresins Inc property Consequently, the MTRCA arranged
for $500,000 00 of the purchase price to be set aside by polyresins Inc
for the specific purpose of cleaning-up the site
FUTURE BBNEFITS
The work is necessary to develop the most cost effective approach to the
clean-up of the site
B-210
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
16. 1991 WATERFRONT MONITORING PROGRAM
- Contract Selection for Oivinq Reconnaissance Survevs
KEY ISSUE
Selection of a contractor is required for the proposed 1991 Waterfront
Diving Reconnaissance Surveys
Res. 1216 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the firm of Integrated Explorations
Limited be retained in order to undertake, under the 1991 WaterfroLt
Monitoring Program, the Diving Reconnaissance Surveys at a cost not to
exceed $6,259.50
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Since 1981, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has
conducted SCUBA reconnaissance surveys to determine and photographically
record substrate conditions, spawning shoals and underwater habitat
Benthic invertebrate samples, sediment quality samples are collected, and
sediment trap retrievals are conducted as part of the SCUBA surveys These
surveys are designed to assess the impact of waterfront park construction
on the nearshore Lake Ontario environment, and are a requirement under the
Environmental Assessment Act Work for 1991 is proposed in Tommy Thompson
Park, Sam Smith Waterfront Park, and the Waterfront Erosion Control sites
(Scarborough sector)
Until 1987, Authority staff has undertaken these surveys in-house In
1987, diving became subject to regulations under the Occupational Health
and Safety Code and the Labour Act, and Authority staff opted to retain an
diving service for these surveys
Staff has reviewed the proposal and is satisfied that Integrated
Explorations Ltd is qualified and can provide the necessary services at
the quoted price of $6,259 00
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Quotations were solicited and received from the following Environmental
Diving firms
Tarandus Associates Ltd $7,784 60
Integrated Explorations Ltd $6,259 50
Aquatic Sciences $9,426 00
Gore & Storrie $7,757 50
Funds are available for this work in various waterfront accounts inCluding
240-01, 601-70
,
B-211
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
17 1991 WATERFRONT MONITORING PROGRAM
-Contract Selection for Benthic Invertebrate Taxonomic Identification
KEY ISSOE
Selection of a contractor is required for the proposed 1991 Benthic
Invertebrate Taxonomic Identification
Res. 1217 Moved by: William Granger
Seconded by: Emil Kolb
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the firm of BII Consultants Limited
be retained in order to undertake, under the 1991 Waterfront Monitoring
Program, the required Benthic Invertebrate Taxonomic Identifications at a
cost not to exceed $11,692.43.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Since 1975, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(MTRCA) has conducted environmental monitoring programs to describe the
biOlogical, chemical and physical conditions in the vicinity of waterfront
parks The MTRCA is also responsible for environmental monitoring at
Colonel Samuel Smith Park and for the Keating Channel dredgeate disposal
activities The assessment of the benthic invertebrate composition and
community structure is an integral component of the various monitoring
programs The assessment of benthic invertebrates allows insight into the
overall health and integrity of waterfront areas Staff requires the
taxonomic identification of benthic invertebrate samples in order to
conduct the site assessments
The firm of BII Consulting was retained in 1990, and provided thorough
identifications in a professional manner Staff has reviewed the proposal
and is satisfied that BII Consulting is qualified and can provide the
necessary services at the quoted price of $11,692 43
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Quotations were solicited and received from the following firms with
Benthic Taxonomic Identification skills
Tarandus Associates Ltd $14,766 00
Integrated Explorations Ltd $16,852 50
Beak Consultants $22,470 50
MacLaren Plansearch No SUbmission
BII consulting $11,692 43
Benthic Taxonomic Services No Submission
Funds are available for this work in various waterfront accounts including
240-01, 601-70, 242-05
~
B-212
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
18. APPROVAL OF COMPOSTING TOILETS
- Boyd and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas
KEY ISSUE
Composting toilets have been recommended for installation in selected
Conservation Areas Suppliers of reliable equipment are limited and only
one type of unit is recommended
Res. #218 Moved by: william Granger
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT approval be given for the
acquisition of Clivus Multrua composting toilet equipment for the sum of
$32,788, plus shipping, there being no other suitable suppliers.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The composting toilet has been promoted as a more environmentally
acceptable method of dealing with human wastes Until recently, however,
the reliability of the equipment under heavy public use has been less than
desirable from a maintenance and operatIons standpoint
Staff have investigated several different types of composting and vault
storage toilets for use in Conservation Areas The Clivus Multrum has been
identified as the most reliable unit yet avaIlable The Algoma Central
Railway in Agawa Canyon Park has been uSlnq the units successfully and the
Ontario Ministry of Transportation has bequn lnstalling the units at
roadside rest stations
The Clivus Multrum Composting units Will per~lt Installation of washroom
facilities at picnic areas where tradltlonal washrooms would be
unacceptable No water supply or septlc tile beds are required for the
units resulting in a cost savings in constructlon and in maintenance In
addition, composting toilets can operate year round allowing more
flexibility for future recreation proqra..lnq at Conservation Areas
Two composting units will be used at Boyd Conser\ation Area to service four
toilets and three units will be installed at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
to service six toilets
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The supplier of Clivus Multrum units for North ~merica has provided the
following quote for the necessary compostlnq units
Boyd C A - 2 units - $13,039 (U S ) plus frelqht
Bruce's Mill C A - 3 units - $19,749 (V S ) plus freight
The necessary funding has been approved by the ~uthority through the
General Development Project File for 1991 All work will be completed by
December 31, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
19 SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLANS AND STUDIES
-Scour on Cohesive Profiles
KEY ISSUE
To retain the services of Robert Nairn, Ph 0 , Coastal Engineer, to conduct
a coastal engineering study for the physical and numerical modelling of toe
scour on cohesive profiles
Res. #219 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the proposal from Robert Nairn,
Ph D , Coastal Engineer, to carry out a phy.ica1 and numerical model of toe
scour on a revetment, and the downcutting proce.ses occurring on the
cohesive prOfile, be accepted at a total up.et coat of $10,000.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The importance of distinguishing the dIfference between the coastal
processes which influence a cohesive and sandy shoreline have been
recognized The shoreline which eXIsts along the Toronto Waterfront is
cohesive The recession rates along thIS type of shore is directly related
to the irreversible downcutting of the coheSIve profile or foreshore A
numerical model was developed by Nairn In 1986, to predict the downcutting
of a cohesive profile by wave action In 1990, the model was updated to
consider explicitly the movement of sand over a cohesive prOfile This
model was used in England by the HydrauliCS Research in 1989
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
The scope of the work includes
. a physical hydraulic modelling proqra. to test the influence of the
sloping revetment on the nearshore sedl.ent deposit and the
associated influence on the downcuttlng process;
. the numerical model will be tested and calIbrated with the laboratory
results and limitations of the .odel 10011 11 be discussed;
. geotechnical information on the Scarborough Shoreline will be
analyzed so that a greater under.tandlng of the influence the
geotechnical properties have on downcuttlng may be assessed;
. the results of the analysis and lnve.tlgatlons will enable the
development of an upgraded model tor the Influence of a revetment on
the downcutting process of coheSive till profiles
RATIONALE
The study will determine the influence ot a revetment on the down cutting
processes at the toe of the structure on a coheSIve prOfile Such
structures as South Marine Drive, Flshlelqh Drive, Kingsbury Crescent and
Guildwood Parkway are sites in which the .tudy's results are directly
applicable to the MTRCA's existing revet..nt .tructures The study will
assist the MTRCA in predicting the future stability and maintenance costs
for these structures
The study will also look at the impact zone these lakef ill sloped
structures have on the immediate shoreline ThiS has very recently been
recognized as extremely important in the a......ent of these structures
Depending on the type of wave condition. at the toe of the structure
erosion and stability may vary conSIderably
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
19 . SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLANS AND STUDIES
-Scour on Cohesive Profiles (contd. )
The study will involve the co-operation of Canada Centre for Inland Waters
(CCIW) and possibly the U S Corps of Engineers CCIW will be providing
the lab facilities and the personnel to run the lab
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding is subject to the availability of surplus funding from within the
"Shoreline Management Plans, Studies Project" and the various Shoreline
Erosion Control Projects 1987-1991, subject to approval from the Province
of Ontario
20. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. #220 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (t), with the exception of
(a) , (g) , (h) , (k) and (p) be approved, subject to the conditions contained
in the reports.
CARRIED
(a) 779249 Ontario Limited
To alter a waterway and construct within a floodplain on Lot 1,
Conc 4 Albion, north side Mayfield Road, east of the Gore Road, Town
of Caledon (Humber River Watershed)
(Withdrawn by the applicant)
(b) Town of Aiax
To construct two pedestrian bridges on Part Lots 9 & 10, Conc 2,
Applecroft Village Subdivision, Town of Ajax (Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Applecroft Village Phase V Pedestrian Bridges General Arrangement,
Project No 2808-00; Drawing No 2, Sl to S3 by MM Dillon; revised as
received on September 24, 1991
(2) Applecroft Village, Phase V W, Layout Plan; Project No 7961-04-1;
Drawings No 7, 10 and 11; prepared by MM Dillon and dated May, 1990,
revised as received on September 24, 1991
B-215
EXECUTIVB COMMITTBB MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways
(c) Ladv A. Maureen Cook
To regrade to facilitate the construction of a pool on Lot 101,
Regd Plan 2368Y, 74422 Bayview Avenue, Town of Markham (Don River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Pool location Plan, Drawing No 1; Project No 90-289; prepared by
Naylor Marten, dated July 25/91, as received on September 18, 1991
(2 ) Soils Investigation Report for Lot 5, Barristers Road Reference No
9104-S 40, prepared by Soil-Eng Ltd , dated June, 1991
(d) Citv of Etobicoke Parks & Recreation Dept.
To place fill within a regulated area, west of Neilson Drive in
Neilson Park, City of Etobicoke (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) 5ite Plan prepared by R E Winter & Associates (1988) Ltd, Project
No 8910 sheet No 5G-1, dated August i991 and received by the MTRCA
on September 18, 1991
(2 ) Cross section drawing prepared by R E Winter & Associates (1988)
Ltd , Project No 8910, dated September 23, 1991 and received by the
MTRCA on September 24, 1991
(3) Geotechnical investigation by B P Walker Associates Project No
2427, letter dated July 22, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on
July 25, 1991
(e) Antonio Fontana
To construct in the floodplain on Lot 8, Conc 7, 80 Clarence street,
Woodbridge, City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans submitted by Antonio Fontana, Drawing No 1, dated April 19,
1991; and Nos 2 - 12, dated June 5, 1991, received by the MTRCA
September 5, 1991
(2) Plans prepared by Victor Kwiatek, Professional Engineer , drawing
Nos 51 and 52; received by the MTRCA September 5, 1991
(f) Havhoe Mills Ltd.
To construct in the floodplain, on Lots 11-14, Regd Plan M-1112,
201 pine Grove Road, Woodbridge, City of Vaughan (Humber River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans prepared by William G Whitney Architect, Job No 9008, Drawing
No A1, A4, and A8, dated July 1991 as received by the MTRCA August
22, 1991
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EXECUTIVB COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways (contd.l
(i) Town of Markham
To construct a footbridge on Part Lot 13, Conc 4, east of Woodbine,
north of #7, Town of Markham (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Hoodview Bridge, Cosburn Giberson, Project 191775, Drawings #1 and 2,
received September 4, 1991
(i) Metrus Manaqement
To construct a storm water management pond on Part Lot 14, Conc 4,
north of 16th Ave , east of Woodbine, Town of Markham (Rouge River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Ashton Meadows, storm Water Management Plan, Fred Schaeffer & Assoc
Ltd , Project 89-E-241, Drawing 2, 71a, 72, 73, 3 and 4; revised as
received September 1l, 1991
(k) Town of Richmond Hill
To alter a watercourse on Lots 31, 32 & 33, Regd Plan 3801, Lennox
Park and Harding Park, Town of Richmond Hill (Don River Watershed)
(Withdrawn by the applicant)
(1) RunnYmede Develooment Coro.
To construct a storm sewer outfall and channel on Part Lot 16,
Range 3, McKay Road and Jodrel Road, Town of Pickering (Duffin Creek
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Storm Sewer and Outfall Channel; Drawing No 9; Project No 7360-16;
dated September 1990; revised as received on
(2) Landscape Plan for Durham Woods Industrial Subdivision Phase III,
Project No 7360-16, prepared by MM Dillion and received on
October 2, 1991
(m) Antony Tsai
To place fill within a regulated area on Lot 20, Regd Plan 7552,
5 Eldorado Court, in the City of North York (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Singleton'S Associates Ltd , Project No Tsai-1,
Drawing No 51, dated revised October 1, 1991 as received by the
MTRCA October 1, 1991
(2) Geotechnical Report prepared by Warnock Hersey Professional Services
Ltd , dated Sept 20, 1991, as received the MTRCA on Oct 2, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill, Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.l
(n) Robert & Marqaret Tennvson
To place fill and regrade to construct a pool on Lot 47, Regd Plan
M-138, 24 Burningham Crescent, Town of Ajax (Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) site plans proposed pool construction prepared and submitted by
Robert Tennyson and received on August 1, 1991
(2) Cross Section Plans proposed pool construction proposed and submitted
by Robert Tennyson, revised as received on October 28, 1991
(0) Horst Wendland
To place fill and construct in the floodplain, on Lot 9, Conc 7,
8283 Islington Avenue, Woodbridge, City of Vaughan (Humber River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans submitted by Mr Wendland, Drawing Nos 1, 2 and 3, as received
by the MTRCA on September 3, 1991; and Drawing No 4, as received by
the MTRCA on September 24, 1991
(q) The Town of Aiax
To place fill in order to construct a bicycle pathway and walkway, on
Garnet Drive to Yale Crescent, in the Town of Ajax (Duffin Creek
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Asphalt Bikeway/Walkway Plans; Detail Nos AS-837 , AS-836, AS-802,
AS-838; Prepared by the Town of Ajax, Dept of Recreation Services;
revised as received October 3, 1991
(2 ) Lake Bikeway/Walkway Plan; Prepared by the Town of Ajax Parks and
Recreation Department; received Oct 3/91
(3) Letter from Town of Ajax to MTRCA Re Duffin Creek Trail System,
Phase I; dated October 2/91
(r) Bramalea Limited
To place fill within a regulated area, construct within the flood
plain and alter a waterway, on Lots 11 & 12, Concession 3 EHS,
northwest corner Dixie Road and Bovaird Drive, in the City of
Brampton (Etobicoke Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans prepared by Rand Engineering Corporation; Drawing No 90274,
Sheet Nos 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, l5, 16, and 17; revised and
received by the MTRCA on October 3, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 111/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20. APPLICATIONS FOR PBRMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways (contd.)
(s) The Town of Caledon - Parks & Recreation Dept.
To place fill within a regulated area and construct within a flood
plain, on Part Lot 8, Concession 7 (Albion), northeast corner of
Victoria and James streets in Bolton, in the Town of Caledon (Humber
River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by the Town of Cal~don - Parks & Recreation
Department; Job No 91-700-004, Drawing Nos L1 & L2, dated February
20, 1991 to be revised to the satisfaction of Authority staff
(t) Sunwest Homes Ltd.
To construct an outfall, on Part Lot 6, Concession 5, Northwest
corner of Kennedy Road and 14th Ave , in the Town of Markham (Rouge
River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Sunwest Homes Ltd , EMC Group Ltd , Project 188152, Drawings 188152-
01 and 88152-1, received October 2/91
Res. #221 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT the applications listed herein as (g), (h) and (p) be approved subject
to the conditions contained in the reports
(q) David Hofstedter
To place fill within a regulated area on Lot 130, Regd Plan 2456,
31 Yorkdowns Drive, City of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Terraplan Landscape Architects, project No 91-114,
Sheet Nos L2, L4, L7, and L9 dated revised September 18, 1991,
received by the MTRCA September 23, 1991
(h) Katherine Loh
To place fill in a regulated area, on Lot 17, Regd Plan 213, 249
Burbank Drive, City of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans submitted by Ms Loh, Drawing Nos 1 and 2, received by the
MTRCA September 19, 1991
B-219
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #11/91. HELD OCTOBER 04. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
20. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill, Construction & Alteration to waterways (contd. )
(D) Mark Weston
To construct in the floodplain on Lot 10, Regd Plan 3464,
15 Knightswood Road, City of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans prepared by Murakami Design Inc , Architects, Drawing No Al
dated August 26, 1991, and Drawing No A2, dated September 14, 1991,
as received by the MTRCA September 19, 1991
NEW BUSINESS
(a) HEADWATERS CONFERENCE
Res. #222 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: William Granger
THAT Marie Muir attend the Headwaters Conference at Hockley Valley Resort
and Conference Centre, Mono TownShip, on October 22, 1991-
AND FURTHER THAT the registration cost of $95.00, and transportation costs,
be paid by the Authority
CARRIED
(b) 220 GREY ABBEY TRAIL
Res. #223 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Emil Itolb
THAT the Authority investigate the potential acquisition of 220 Grey Abbey
Trail, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
AND FURTHER THAT potential funding meChanism. be explored.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:20, October 04, 1991.
John McGinnis J.C. Mather
Chairman Director, Water Resource Division
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
I minutes
B-220
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 25 - OCTOBER - 1991 #12/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, October 25, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 05 a m
PRESENT: Chairman John McGinnis
vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William Granger
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
ABSENT Member Brian Harrison
I
HEARING
Res. 1224 Moved by: William Granqer
Seconded by: Emil Kolb
THAT the scheduled hearinq re: Mr. Italo Galassi, to place fill, cut into
the existinq top-of-slope, and reqrade the slope to accommodate a proposed
sinqle family residence in a fill requlated area of the Humber River, on
Part Lot 22, Reference Plan M-9831, 150 Bruce street, Woodbridge, in the
City of Vauqhan, Humber River Watershed, be deferred, without prejudice, at
the request of the applicant
CARRIED
MINUTES I
Res. #225 Moved by: Don Jackson I
Seconded by: Emil ~olb
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #11/91 be approved.
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
CORRESPONDENCE
Res. #226 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT the letter from the ontario Municipal Board, dated October 23, 1991,
with respect to salaries and allowances paid to the Chairman, vice Chairman
and members of the Authority, be received and that the Authority be advised
of the changes that have been approved when the official Board Order is
received
CARRIED
ADDED AGENDA ITEM~
Res. #227 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by william Granger
THAT added agenda items 9(p) to 9(z), 10 and 11 be accepted for
consideration
CARRIED
B-222
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION. I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-Grace Lund Prooerty
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located west of Weston Road, south of Sheppard Avenue,
City of North York under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991" - Flood
Plain and Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed
Res. #228 Moved by: william Granger
Seconded by Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 18 472 acres, more or less, be
purchased from Grace Lund, said land being Lot c, Registered Plan 3401,
Part of Lots 13 , 14, concessions V , VI and Part of road allowance between
Concession V , VI, city of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto
THAT the purchase price be $82,500 00, plus Vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements are to be paid;
THAT the Authority bring to the attention of the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto the request of the owners to, if possible, have this
area known as Griffith Park;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation required
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with william Ault, solicitor of the legal
firm Ault and Ault, representing the owner and subject to the approval of
your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to the purchase
price
Mrs Lund's ancestors, the Griffith Family, have owned land in this area
since the mid 1800's She has requested that if possible, the area be
known as Griffith Park in the future
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal and
is In concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 -
Flood Control Hazard Account
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
ETOBICOKE CREEK WATERSHED
-The Tyndall Nursinq Home Ltd. and Denham Corporation Limited
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located south of Eglinton Avenue, east of Tomken Road,
in the City of Mississauga under "Land Acquisition Project 1987 - 1991 -
Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Etobicoke Creek Watershed "
Res. #229 Moved by: Emil Ko1b
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT 0 440 acres, more or less, together
with a permanent easement over an additional 0 318 acres, more or less, be
purchased from The Tyndall Nursing Home Ltd and Denham corporation
Limited, said lands being irregular shaped parcels being Parts of Lot 8,
Concession 2, North of Dundas Street, City of Mississauga, Regional
Municipality of peel, situate south of Eglinton Avenue, east of Tomken
Road;
THAT the purchase price bd $2 00, plus Vendors' costs In addition the
Authority is to carry out flood protection work at this location;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and SOlicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date All reasonable
expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs
and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation required
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986, approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with representatives of The Tyndall
Nursing Home Ltd and Denham Corporation Limited and their Solicitor,
Romain W M Pitt
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding of this purchase will be charged to Account 112-26-502 -
Project for Flood Protection - Tyndall Nursing Home Account
B-224
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 WETLANDS
-Prooosed Provincial Policy statement
KEY ISSUE
Establishment of a provincial Wetlands Policy under Section 3 of the
Planning Act
Res. #230 Moved by Lois Hancey
seconded by: William Granger
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the staff report on WETLANDS-
Proposed provincial policy statement, be received and forwarded to the
Province in response to its request for comments;
THAT the Authority support, in principle, the Province's efforts to
identify and protect wetland areas;
THAT the following specific changes to the proposed policy statement
(appendix EX 24) would better achieve the objective of wetlands protection
i) delete the reference in BACKGROUND to wetlands being a part of the
public and private open space system as the protection of their
ecological functions and values may not be compatible with the range
of uses permitted under municipal "open space" designations;
il) reference the importance of the "natural functions" of wetlands under
WETLANDS BENEFITS in addition to "values" which implies economic
rather than ecologic worth;
iil) include provisions to address the potential for loss of wetlands
through drainage or vegetation removal; and
iv) amend policies 4 and 5 to clarify that both "loss of area of Wetland"
and "loss of Wetland Functions" are addressed;
THAT, whereas the assignment of numerical values to wetland characteristics
can be subjective, the Authority advocates the protection of all wetlands
in the Greater Toronto Area on the basis that environmental significance
should relate to the presence of one or more characteristics rather than to
cumulative scores and should reflect the limited number of wetlands
remaining in the Greater Toronto Area;
THAT, if the Provincial Wetlands Policy is not intended to protect all
classes of wetlands, further measures are necessary to address the
community's interest in and support for an ecosystem approach to planning
and natural resource management within the Greater Toronto Area;
THAT it is urgent that these further measures be developed and enacted as a
part of the current initiatives specific to the Greater Toronto Area;
AND FURTHER THAT these measures must address not only all classes of
wetlands but also the other natural resource components necessary to ensure
a healthy and viable ecosystem
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In April, 1980, the Province established a Wetlands Policy development Sub-
Committee which prepared and, in 1982, circulated a discussion paper -
TOWARDS A WETLAND POLICY FOR ONTARIO In reviewing that document, the
Authority adopted a staff report and recommendations
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 WETLANDS
-Prooosed provincial Policy statement (contd. )
"that the Authority support the Province in its development of a
Wetlands Policy and that the Ministry of Natural Resources be the
lead Agency for policy implementation;
that a Wetland Policy be developed as a statement of Provincial
interest under the new Planning Act and that the statement be jointly
issued by all interested ministries;
that any statement of Provincial Wetland Policy be sufficiently
flexible to enable recognition of community interest in wetland
retention;
that the Province include opportunities for Conservation Authority
input into the development of a Provincial Wetland Policy and that
consideration be given to defining a role for authorities in policy
implementation;
that the development of a wetland policy give consideration to the
protection of these areas through the administration of Conservation
Authority regulations; and
that the assignment of responsibility for wetland policy
implementation be accompanied by a firm commitment to provide
sufficient funding to the implementing agency(ies) in addition to
funding available for existing program requirements "
In 1984, the Province issued GUIDELINES FOR WETLANDS MANAGEMENT IN ONTARIO,
as an interim measure during the preparation of the policy statement
In 1989, a draft Provincial Policy statement was circulated It established
seven (7) classes of wetlands of which Classes I and II were deemed
provincially significant; III regionally significant; and IV to VII of
local significance At Authority Meeting #3/89 held May 26, 1989, a report
recommendations from the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
in this connection was considered The Board recommended to the Authority
"that, with regard to the proposed Wetlands Planning Policy, the
Province of Ontario be advised that, where conservation authorities
and/or municipalities have designated Environmentally Significant
Areas (E S As), it should be clear that the provincial policy only
applies to a specific group of areas and does not conflict with or
reduce the need to recognize other environmental resources;
and further that, whereas the ranking of wetlands may result in the
loss of areas not included as Class I or II, as a minimum, Class III
wetlands also be recognized as provIncially significant "
In considering these recommendations, the Authority resolved
"that the ranking of Wetlands under the proposed provincial
Wetlands Planning Policy not be supported by the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority,
and further that the Minister of Natural Resources and the opposition
parties be so advised "
This position was based on a concern that the ranking of wetlands could
result in losses in Classes III to VII and on the opinion that in Southern
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25, 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 WETLANDS
-prooosed Provincial Policy statement (contd. )
ontario, and particularly in the Authority's area of jurisdiction, where so
few wetlands remain, all should be considered significant This was
consistent with the position of the Authority in the 1989 Greenspace
strategy
In 1990, the SPACE FOR ALL report supported the position that within the
GTA all wetland resources were important This was further reinforced by
subsequent background reports and position papers by the Royal Commission
on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront, including their interim report,
WATERSHED
The Authority has received a revised draft version of the Wetlands Policy
statement for review and comment by November 8, 1991 (appendix EX 24)
This staff report is being submitted to the Executive committee, rather
than the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, given the timing
of Board meetings and the deadline for comments The position of the
Executive Committee will be forwarded to the Province, as a preliminary
comment to be finalized at the full Authority Meeting on November, 29,
1991
The 1991 draft differs from the 1989 version in the following sections
a the current draft gives priority to wetlands as "essential ecosystems"
and the protection of "Provincially significant Wetlands as part of (an)
ecosystem approach to the management of natural resources" rather than
statIng first that they are "important to the economy of ontario"(1989)
While ecological values were previously noted, these seemed secondary to
their potential for productive uses
b the DEFINITIONS section has been considerably expanded to include
greater support for the policy by clarifying the meaning of "adjacent
lands", "compatible Land Uses or Development", "Development" and
"EnVIronmental Impact Study"
c the current document has added Class III wetlands to those which are
considered Provincially Significant
d the current document differentiates between "development" and "new land
uses" and includes either prohibitions or conditions which may apply This
is presumably to address the concern that the 1989 policy exempted
"existing uses" and, therefore, would only apply if a new land
use/redesignation of use occurred
e the current draft sets out as policy guidelines as to the prohibitions
and conditions affecting new uses and/or development within or on lands
adjacent to Provincially Significant Wetlands, whereas, the 1989 draft
established provincial policies for the recognition and protection of
provincially significant wetlands In munIcIpal planning documents These
details are now to be addressed as a part of implementation of the policy
and through "Wetlands Implementation Guidelines" yet to be issued
f the 1989 draft contained a provisIon that "Class III to VII wetlands"
(those not considered Provincially SignifIcant at that time) "may also be
identified in planning documents and protected in a manner deemed
appropriate by municipal authorities " No reference is made in the current
draft to the treatment/protection of Classes IV to VII It may be that the
"Wetland Implementation Guidelines" will address these categories
B-227
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 WETLANDS
-Prooosed Provincial Policy statement ( contd. l
g the current draft references the use of Conservation Authority
regulations to assist in the implementation of the provincial policy, where
applicable This was not contained in the 1989 draft
IMPACT ON AUTHORITY POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
with respect to the Authority's objectives for its area of jurisdiction,
the 1991 draft policy raises the following concerns
( 1) the following specific changes to the proposed policy statement would
better achieve its stated objective
i) delete the reference in BACKGROUND to wetlands being a part of
the public and private open space system If these areas are being
protected for their ecological functions and values, they may not be
suitable for many of the uses currently permitted under municipal
"open space" designations
ii) recognize the importance of the "natural functions" of wetlands
under the section WETLANDS BENEFITS rather than refer only to
"values" This term conveys an economic rather than ecologic worth
iii) include provisions to address the potential for loss of
wetlands through drainage or vegetation removal This could be
achieved by broadening the definition of "Development" or by adding
a further provision
iv) amend policies 4 and 5 to clarify that it is not only "loss of
area of Wetland" but also "loss of Wetland Functions" that is
referred to The use of lands separating or adjacent to wetlands may
have impacts on the groundwater system which could affect the
function and, therefore, the viability of the wetland
(2 ) the proposed policy evaluates and ranks wetlands The assignment of
numerical values to wetland characteristics is subjective and review of
certain areas has resulted in changes in the assessment of these
characteristics and their resultant ranking The Authority's
Environmentally Significant Areas study did not rank sites as their
significance was deemed to relate to the presence of one or more
characteristics rather than to cumulative scores The limited number of
sites remaining in the Greater Toronto Area was considered further
justification for the protection of all sites
(3 ) the proposed policy does not address Classes IV to VII
As noted above, this puts these categories at risk of further loss and is
not consistent with the statement that "Wetlands are essential ecosystems"
and that the province is taking an "ecosystem approach to the management of
natural resources" The proposed approach only protects certain wetlands
and cannot achieve a ecosystem approach as it does not provide for other
wetland areas Since the protection of Provincially Significant Wetlands
is only part of the province'S proposed ecosystem approach, it would be of
considerable assistance to know what other measures will be proposed to
achieve this objective Given the greater interest in ecosystem planning
and the higher potential for further wetland and other natural areas loss
within the Greater Toronto Area, there may be more potential to have
Authority concerns addressed within proposals being developed specifically
for the GTA rather than within the proposed wetlands policy There may
also be some potential for some of these interests to be addressed in the
proposed "Wetlands Implementation Guidelines"
8-228
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3 WETLANDS
-Prooosed provincial Policy statement (cont~
The current draft of the Provincial Policy statement for Wetlands, is
considerably different from the 1989 draft It has added Class III
wetlands to the areas to be recognized as Provincially Significant;
however, has deleted any direction or reference with regard to Classes IV
to VII It has improved its definitions and clarified the intent of the
policy as well as giving higher priority to the ecological significance of
wetlands
The significance of all classes of wetlands and other remaining natural
areas as a part of an ecosystem approach to natural resource management and
planning within the Greater Toronto area has been advocated by the
Authority's GREENSPACE STRATEGY and, subsequently, in the SPACE FOR ALL
report and in the work of the Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto
Waterfront The 1991 proposed Wetland Policy, while referenced as only a
part of the Province's effort to take an ecosystem approach, has the
potential to limit the ability to protect those wetland and natural areas
within the GTA which are not Class I to III wetlands While other wetlands
and natural areas are not protected by this proposed policy, they are
significant components of the ecosystem
If there are compelling reasons why all classes of wetlands cannot be
recognized and protected through this policy, then further measures are
necessary specific to these resources and to address the interest and
support for an ecosystem approach to planning and resource management
within the Greater Toronto Area It is urgent that these further measures
be developed and enacted as a part of the current initiatives specific to
the Greater Toronto Area and that they address not only all classes of
wetlands but also the other natural resource components necessary to ensure
a healthy and viable ecosystem
4 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF YORK
-Request for Permanent Easements for storm sewer outfalls,
south of Alliance Avenue. east of Rockcliffe Boulevard
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of York to provide
permanent easements for storm sewer outfalls located south of Alliance
Avenue, east of Rockcliffe Boulevard
Res. #231 Moved by: Emil Kolb
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is
in receipt of a request from The corporation of the City of York to provide
permanent easements for storm sewer outfalls located south of Alliance
Avenue, east of Rockcliffe Boulevard;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The
corporation of the City of York in this instance;
8-229
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF YORK
-Request for Permanent Easements for storm sewer outfalls,
south of Alliance Avenue, east of Rockcliffe Boulevard ( contd. )
THAT permanent easements containing 0.022 hectares, more or less, be
granted to The corporation of the city of York for storm sewer outfalls,
said lands being ?art of Lot 37, Concession 3, from the Bay, City of York,
in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, designated as Parts 9 and 10
on a Plan of Survey prepared by Marshall Macklin Monaghan ontario Limited
under their drawing no 20 89.168-3;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal,
survey ar.d other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in
accordance with section 21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R S 0
1980, Chapter 85, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto,
including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The corporation of the City of York has conveyed lands to the Authority
over the years for nominal consideration of $2 00 and has requested that
this easement be granted for the nominal consideration of $2 00 The
corporation of the City of York has agreed to assume all legal, survey and
other costs involved in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto in June, 1967, under the Black Creek Channelization Project
B-230
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 MTRCA FILL REGULATION EXTENSION PROJECT
-Consultant Selection
KEY ISSUE
Retention of consultant services to complete the fill line mapping and
schedules for Phase I of the MTRCA Fill Regulation Extension Project
Res. #232 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THAT the firm of R.V. Anderson Associates Limited be retained to complete
the fill line mapping and schedules for Phase I of the MTRCA Fill
Regulation Extension project;
AND FURTHER THAT the cost of this contract be limited to the upset value of
$16,350 00
CARRIED
RATIONALE
In 1990 the firm of R V Anderson Associates Limited was retained by the
Authority to initiate Phase I of the MTRCA Fill Regulation Extension
Project following the review of proposals from three consultant engineering
firms R V Anderson Associates Limited presented the lowest fee while
addressing all tasks specified within the Authority's Project Terms of
Reference
The 1992 work program is a continuation of the 1991 work that will complete
Phase I of this Project, however, the tasks were excluded from the 1991
work program
To this end, a consultant selection process has not been undertaken by
staff The rationale for this decision is as follows
( 1) R V Apderson Associates Ltd completed the 1991 work program in
accordance with the Authority's Terms of Refer~nce and high standards
of quality
(2 ) The 1992 work program simply consists of the transfer of their draft,
fill line mapping extensions and updates to a reproducible map base
It is therefore, primarily a drafting exercise and does not require
further technical analysis beyond the 1991 work program
(3 ) The fill line mapping extensions and updates and schedules were
reviewed and revised by Authority staff as part of the 1991 work
program and were returned to R V Anderson Limited for the appropriate
changes to be made Their firm is currently storing this
information, which will expedite the transfer of the map information
to the reproducible map base, and they have agreed to make any
requested changes to their 1991 report (beyond the 1991 work program)
at no additional cost
BACKGROUND
The MTRCA Fill Regulation Extension Project is an important Greenspace
initiative and was approved within the Authority's 1990 and 1991 budget
Regulations pertaining to the placement of fill are administered within
areas currently described by maps and schedules which accompany the
regulation (Ontario Regulation 293/86) The maps and schedules described
under ontario Regulation 293/86 were prepared based on completed 1 2000
scale flood plain mapping drawings These drawings were available for
approximately two-thirds of the valleys within the Authority's
jurisdiction As a result, approximately one-third of the valleys within
the Authority's jurisdiction are not fill regulated These valley systems
B-231
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
5 MTRCA FILL REGULATION EXTENSION PROJECT
-Consultant Selection (contd.l
are primarily located within the headwater areas of the nine watersheds of
the Authority's jurisdiction and have associated drainage areas of less
than 1,300 hectares
It is the opinion of the Authority that the control of flooding or
pollution or the conservation of land may be affected by the placing or
dumpIng of fill within these valley systems
The MTRCA Fill Regulation Extension Project consists of the following two
components
PHASE I MAP SCHEOULES/OESCRIPTIONS - The preparation and written
description of proposed areas to be regulated and a review and
update of current map schedules referenced under ontario
Regulation 293/86
PHASE II PUBLIC REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS - The review and endorsement
of affected municipalities and M P P 's and a review by the
public of the MTRCA Fill Regulation Extension Project, and
related maps, schedules, and regulation requirements
Work completed under the original service contract (1990) has included
Extension Mappinq Preparation of draft fill line maps describing the area
proposed to be regulated on ontario Basic Mapping (1 10000 scale); and, the
preparation of draft schedules (written description) of the proposed fill
regulation limits based on municipal lots and concessions
Update Maooinq Preparation of draft map schedules (1 2000 scale) for
watercourses that are currently fill regulated and described within ontario
Regulation 293/86 that require updates; and the preparation of draft
schedules (written descriptions) of the proposed fill regulation limit
updates based on municipal lots and concessions
The above information was presented on non-reproducible map bases and was
accompanied by a report and computer data files
The 1991 work program consists of the transfer of the proposed fill
regulation extension and update information to a reproducible map base
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds are available for this work under account number 112-21
WORK TO BE COMPLETED ,
Authority staff are currently proceeding to obtain a reproducible map base
to present the proposed fill regulation extension and update information
Phase II of the MTRCA Fill Regulation Extension Project includes
. municipal review and endorsement of the proposed fill regulation
extension and update information;
. notification of the Project to all affected M P P 's;
. public meetings to present and review the project; and
. the preparation of the final submission to the Province of ontario
for the approval of the proposed amendment to the Authority's current
Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation
Phase II of the Project will be initiated in late 1991 and is targeted for
completion by December 1992
B-232
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
6 APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
-Consent Application B80/90
278 Taylor Road (Ron and Doreen Pratt)
city of Scarborouqh
KEY ISSUE
Staff are seeking the concurrence of the Executive Committee to appeal to
the ontario Municipal Board the decision of Scarborough's PlannIng
Committee on Consent Application B80/90 An appeal on behalf of The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authurity (MTRCA) was
submitted October 3, 1991 having regard to the 30 day appeal period
effective September 5, 1991
Res. #233 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by Emil Kolb
THAT the Executive Committee endorse the appeal, dated October 3, 1991, to
the Ontario Municipal Board with respect to Consent Application B80/90, 278
Taylor Road, City of Scarborough, (Ron and Doreen Pratt), and that staff be
directed to consult with the applicant concerning a resolution to the
issue, and report to the Executive Committee if a withdrawal of the appeal
can be recommended
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On December 18, 1990, staff received Consent Application B80/90 which was
for the purpose of a land severance on 278 Taylor Drive The site is
located in Scarborough adjacent to the Rouge River The valley floor is
known as the "Rouge Marsh Environmentally significant Area" The lot
extends beyond the top-of-bank, and into the valley of the Rouge River
The proposal was to sever the lot so that both parcels would extend beyond
the top-of-bank and into the valley
staff responded to the application recommending approval, subject to the
following conditions specific to the prooosed lot only
( 1) To establish the top-of-bank in the field,
(2 ) That the valley, including a 10 metre environmental buffer zone (10
metres adjacent to the top-of-bank) be appropriately zoned open
space/hazard land;
(3 ) That the owner enter into negotiations with either the City of
Scarborough or the MTRCA with respect to the acquisition of those
lands described in 2; and
(4 ) To obtain any necessary permits under Ontario Regulation 293/86
Please note, the current zoning of the entire site, including the lands
below top-of-bank, is Residential
On March 26, 1991, the top-of-bank for the lot to be severed was staked in
field with the owner, and staff of the Authority and the city of
Scarborough On May 8, 1991, all parties met at the City of Scarborough
and agreed to the top-of-bank as established
The application was considered by the City of Scarborough Planning
Committee on August 22, 1991 Their decision was to defer the application
as a result of a number of issues related to land acquisition as presented
by the applicant
B-2))
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
6 APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
-Consent Application B80/90
278 Taylor Road (Ron and Doreen Pratt)
citv of Scarborouqh (contd.l
The application was re-considered at the September 5, 1991, Planning
Committee meeting staff of the Authority were present and responded to
the questions of the Planning Committee; however, the decision was to
approve the land severance and omit all Authority conditions, thereby
having no regard for the valley portion of the lot
The last date to appeal this Consent Application was October ), 1991, and
in order not to miss the deadline, staff instructed the firm of Gardner,
Roberts to file an appeal, to the ontario Municipal Board in order to keep
this option open
7 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP A PROTOTYPE MECHANISM FOR RAP
IMPLEMENTATION
KEY ISSUE
Authority entering into an agreement with funding agencies and the Action
to Restore a Clean Humber (ARCH) to develop a conceptual prototype of a
Remedial Action Plan (RAP) implementation mechanism based on the watershed
partnership model
Res. #234 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT an agreement be entered into with Metropolitan Toronto, Environment
canada, Ministry of the Environment Remedial Action Plan (RAP) team, and
the Action to Restore a Clean Humber Inc to provide administrative
services for the studies to be undertaken to develop a Humber River
Watershed Partnership: A Prototype Mechanism for RAP Implementation
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
ARCH submitted to Metro Toronto RAP team, an unsolicited proposal for a
study called "Humber Watershed Partnership A Prototype Mechanism for RAP
Implementation"
ARCH is a non-profit, non-government association whose purpose is to plan,
promote and carry out work that ensures environmentally sound management of
the Humber River Watershed in cooperation with and as a complement to
government agencies
The following agencies are prepared to provide funding to ARCH to carry out
the study Metropolitan Toronto (Works Department), Environment Canada;
MOE RAP team
The prototype will assign remedial actions to parties with the legislated
mandate and the technical and financial capability to implement the RAP
recommendations The study will also determine the feasibility of the
conceptual prototype based on appropriate roles and responsibilities at all
levels of government The overall goal of the study is to reach consensus
at a conceptual level amongst implementors on an effective watershed based
mechanism to support implementation of the Metro Toronto RAP
B-234
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25, 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
7 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP: A PROTOTYPE MECHANISM FOR RAP
IMPLEMENTATION Icontd.L
The study is divided into four phases as outlined in appendix Ex 37, the
study Terms-of-Reference, which was redrafted by a steering committee
comprised of the funding agencies for the study The five month study will
cost 45,000 The Authority has been asked to be part of the steering
committee based on our interest and extensive experience in watershed
management strategies and coordination of required actions to implement
strategies
The AuthorIty is not providing funding to the study, but has been requested
to provide administrative services to implement the study
The Authority has developed an agreement amongst the agencies involved and
ARCH Inc
The agreement included such items as
. receipt of monies to the Authority prior to commencement of the
study;
. approval by the steering committee prior to scheduled payment for the
individual phases of the work;
. ARCH proof of incorporation and request for detailed accounting
staff feels that this study will be of benefit in providing a potential
mechanism for implementing RAP objectives of which the Authority could play
a maJor role When completed the study will be given to the Metro Toronto
RAP team
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The Authority will not be providing funding to the study
Metropolitan Toronto $15,000 00
.
Ministry of the Environment (1991 - 1992) 5,000 00
(1992 - 1993) 10,000 00
Environment Canada 15,000 00
8 PAVING OF ROAD, PARKING LOT AND FOOT PATH, BOYD CONSERVATION AREA
-William T. Foster Woods proiect
KEY ISSUE
The William T Foster Woods property is being transferred to the Authority
from the City of Vaughan An entrance road and parking area are required
and quotations have been received to do the paving on behalf of the City of
Vaughan
Res. #235 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: William Granger
THAT subject to the approval of the city of Vaughan, the contract for
paving the entrance road and parking lot at the William T. Foster Woods
property be awarded to Mopal Construction ($40,365), their quotation being
the lowest received.
CARRIED
8-235
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 112/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
8 PAVING OF ROAD, PARKING LOT AND FOOT PATH, BOYD CONSERVATION AREA
-william T. Foster Woods proiect (contd. )
BACKGROUND
The William T Foster Woods property consists of 17 4 hectares (43 acres)
adjacent to the Boyd Conservation Area and the hamlet of Kleinburg The
Kleinburg Area Ratepayers Association (K A R A ) have recommended the land
be acquired for conservation purposes A developer has turned over the
property to the City of Vaughan as part of the agreement for a development
to the west of the subject property In turn, the city of Vaughan has
agreed to transfer the property to the Conservation Authority for the
establishment of a forest and foot path system
A plan fo~ reforestation and foot paths was presented to City and K A R A
representatives in 1990 That plan provided for a small entrance road and
parking lot to service a "commemorative grove" of trees and shrubs that
would be established using donations to the Conservation Foundation
Approval of the plan was obtained from officials at the city of Vaughan and
K A R A Implementation of that plan will require tri-party funding for
both development and operations The project for reforestation and foot
path improvements will be phased over multiple years as funds become
available
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The first phase of the project includes the following
Item Cost Fundinq Source
Road, Parking Lot & Foot Path $55,000 Town of Vaughan
(including site restoration)
Quotations for the above were requested from six contractors with only
three responses
Mopal Construction $40,365 00
Sartor & Susin $52,068 80
Cedar Hill Paving $56,943 81
Gallo Brothers -
King city Paving -
Mancuso Paving -
9. ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. 1991
Res. #236 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THAT accounts, aggregating $3,196,503 for the month of September, 1991 be
approved.
CARRIED
B-236
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
10 APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN
BY-LAW 224-91
-7601 Jane street, Black Creek Watershed, (Paradise Banauet Hall)
KEY ISSUE
Staff request the concurrence of the Committee with regard to withdrawing
the appeal launched against this By-Law based on a revised By-Law submitted
by the proponent which addresses the Authority's original concerns
Res. #237 Moved by Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT the staff report, dated 25 10 91, regarding the resolution of the
appeal by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority of
city of Vaughan By-law 224-91 be received;
AND THAT the Executive committee endorse the revised By-law 224-91 received
by Authority staff on 17.10 91.
AND FURTHER THAT the Executive Committee consent to an order of the Ontario
Municipal Board implementing the revised By-law 224-91 and direct the
Authority's solicitors to withdraw the appeal to the present By-law 224-91
on this basis
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On August 23, 1991, the Executive Committee passed the following
resolution
"Res. #180
THAT the staff report, dated August 22, 1991, regarding the appeal to the
ontario Municipal Board of the City of Vaughan By-Law 224-91, 7601 Jane
street (Paradise Banquet Hall) be received,
AND FURTHER THAT the Executive Committee endorse the staff action of filIng
an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board, and that the staff be directed
to consult with the applicant concerning a resolution to the issue, and
report to the Executive Committee if a withdrawal of the appeal can be
recommended "
The appeal was launched because By-Law 224-91, allowing for a rezoning of
the subject property, did not recognIze the flood plain concerns raised by
staff in our comments to the City staff have negotiated with the
proponent subsequent to the adoption of Resolution #180 and the following
changes have been proposed
. the "Regional storm" floodline of the Black Creek has been recognized
in the land use schedule
. the Authority fill, construction and alteration to waterways
regulation has been recognized in the legend of the land use schedule
Based on these changes, staff are satisfied with the recognItion of the
Authority's concerns in the revised By-Law In the opinion of the
Authority's solicitor, an order of the Ontario Municipal Board is required
to implement the revised By-Law
On October 22, 1991, City of Vaughan Council reviewed the revised By-Law
and passed a resolution indicating that they had no objection to the
changes in the By-Law and that the city would consent to an Ontario
Municipal Board order in this matter
B-237
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill, Construction & Alteration to Waterways
Res. #238 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Emil Ko1b
THAT the applications listed herein as (b) to (z) , be approved, subject to
the conditions contained in the reports.
CARRIED
(a) 779249 ontario Limited
To alter a waterway and construct within a flood plain, on Lot 1,
Concession 4 Albion, north side Mayfield Road, east of The Gore Road,
in the Town of Caledon (Humber River Watershed)
(Withdrawn by the applicant)
(b) Mr. , Mrs. Guiseppe Albanese
To construct in the flood plain, on Lot 1, Registered Plan M-1112,
142 pine Grove Road, Woodbridge, in the City of Vaughan
(Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Plan prepared by Mr Walter Antonel; Drawing No AI; dated July 17,
1991, received by the MTRCA Sept 4, 1991
(2) Land Survey prepared by Wildman, Hadfield, Stewart Ltd , Ontario Land
Surveyors; Project No 8492; dated July 25, 1984; received by the
MTRCA Sept 4, 1991
(c) Richard L. Beebv
To place fill within a regulated area, on Lot 47, Registered Plan
1783, #9 Lakeshore Drive, in the City of Etobicoke
(Lake ontario Waterfront Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) site Plan, Long Term Plan for Rear Yard and Cross section Drawing;
prepared by Richard L Beeby; received by the MTRCA on October 15,
1991
(d) Bell Canada
To lay cable under a watercourse, on Part Lot 16, Concession 4,
16th Ave , east of WOOdbine, in the Town of Markham
(Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Bell Canada, Location Code 593014, Plan #406, revised as received
October 18, 1991
B-238
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways (contd.)
leI Fa1caps HOldinq Inc.
To alter a waterway, on Lot 26, Concession 6, west side Weston Road,
north of Teston Road, in the City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Cosburn Patterson Wardman Ltd ; Project No 91845,
Drawing No 1; dated revised October 16, 1991 and received by the
MTRCA on October 17, 1991
If I Bruce Foxton
To expand an existing off-line pond and install an inlet pipe from
the watercourse on Lot 104, Registered Plan 1041, 1997 Spruce Hill
Road, in the Town of Pickering (Frenchman's Bay Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Design Detail, Pond Site; 1997 Spruce Hill Road, Pickering; received
August 13, 1991
(2) site Plan, 1997 Spruce Hill Road, Pickering, received August 13,
1991
(3) Correspondence from Mr Bruce Foxton to MTRCA; dated September 30,
1991; received October 1, 1991
Iql Brian' Tina MacMillan .
To construct a house, on Part Lot 2, Registered Plan 3412, 244 Main
Street, Unionville, in the Town of Markham (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) MacMillan House, Elevation, Drawing 3 of 3, received October 15, 1991
(2) MacMillan House, Retaining Wall Details, received October 15,1991
(3) MacMillan House, Typical Wall Section, RWB Engineering Ltd , Project
#91B-319, received October 15, 1991
Ihl The Municipalitv of MetroPolitan Toronto
To place fill within a regulated area and alter a waterway, on
Lot 37, Concession 3, northeast corner Rockcliffe Blvd, and Terry
Dr , in the City of York (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
thIS permit
(1) Plans prepared by Marshal Macklin Monaghan Ltd , Consultant
Engineers, Project No 10-89072, Drawing Nos 4, 5, 8 and 9 issued
· October 21, 1991, as received by MTRCA October 22, 1991; and, Drawing
Nos 1, 2, 2A, 3 and 7 issued October 23, 1991, as received by the
MTRCA October 23, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways (contd 1-
(i) The MetroPolitan Toronto - Works Dept.
To place fill within a regulated area and construct within a flood
plain, on Lot 35, Concession 8 FTH, east of Islington Ave and south
of Finch Ave , in the City of Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Metro Toronto Department of Public Works, Drawing
Nos 1, 2 and 3, dated June 24, 1991; received by the MTRCA October
9, 1991; Drawing No 4, dated October 21, 1991; and Drawing No 5,
dated October 24, 1991, received by the MTRCA October 24, 1991
(i) Mr. Terrv Neilson
To place fill within a regulated area, on Lot 123, Registered
Plan M-2172, 387 Lake Promenade, in the City of Etobicoke
(Lake ontario Waterfront Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plan Prepared by Mr Terry Neilson, Section A-A, received by the
MTRCA October 3, 1991
(k) K. schmid
To place a culvert, on Part Lots 6 & 7, Concession 8, Cedar Ridge
Road, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit .
(1) Plan and Profile Woodbine Avenue, Higgins Engineering Ltd , Drawing
#1047-312, received September 19, 1991
(1) Mr. David smith
To construct in the flood plain, on Lot 7, Concession 7, 45 Park
Drive, Woodbridge, in the City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by 815792 ontario Ltd , Professional Engineers,
Drawing Nos 1 and 2, dated February 22, 1991; received by the MTRCA
October 10, 1991
(m) Smithwood Manaqement Ltd.
To place fill within a regulated area, on Part Lot 12, Registered
Plan M-563, 37 Lorraine Gardens, in the city of Etobicoke
(Mimico Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Kelton and Lacka, Architect/Planners; Project No
91-33; Drawing No s A-1, A-2, A-5 and A-6, dated Revised Sept 24/91;
received by the MTRCA October 4, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill, Construction & Alteration to Waterways (contd.)
(n) Temporarv P.C.B. Waste Storaqe
586 Lakeshore Blvd East, City of Toronto Extension to Permit No
C-0537, issued to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto on behalf
of the City of Toronto, Issued September 17, 1987
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) THAT Permit No C-0537 be extended to October 25, 1992
(0) W. Graham Thorpe
To construct in the flood plain" on Lot 7, Registered Plan M-453,
35 Brookfield Road, in the city of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Plan submitted by Mr Graham Thorpe, Drawing No 1, ; received by the
MTRCA Sept 23, 1991
(2 ) Plan prepared by Tom Drzic Ltd , Ontario Land Surveyors, Job No 80-
031, dated April 10, 1980 as received by the MTRCA September 23,
1991
(p) The Town of Aiax
To construct a storm sewer outfall, and place fill in a regulated
area on Part Lot 15, Concession 3, Church and Rossland Road, in the
Town of Ajax (Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Rossland Road Reconstruction; Drawing No 8, 9, and 11; prepared by
Totten Sims and Hubicki Associates; revised as received on October
24, 1991
(2) Rossland Road Reconstruction; cross-section; Drawing No 1, prepared
by the Town of Ajax; and received October 24, 1991
(3 ) Remner Bridge, Drawing No 8, prepared by Totten Sims and Hubicki,
received October 24, 1991
(q) Mr. Jerrv Andreana
To place fill in a regulated area, on Lots 127 & 128, Registered
Plan 280, Elmpine Trail, in the Township of King (Humber River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans submitted by Mr Jerry Andreana, Drawing Nos 1 and 2; received
by the MTRCA October 22, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways (contd.)
(r) Town of Caledon
To construct in the flood plain, on Lot 9, Concession 6, Edelweiss
Park in Bolton, in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Plan prepared by the Town of Caledon, Parks and Recreation
Department; Drawings No 1 & 2; Dated October 1991, received by MTRCA
October 17, 1991
Is) Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Toronto
To construct a storm sewer outfall, on Part Block A, Registered
Plan 5180, 700 Kennedy Road, in the city of Scarborough
(Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) storm Sewer and Servicing Plan; Drawing No 91-213-1; prepared by Al
Underhill and Associates Limited; revised as received on
September 26, 1991
(2) Storm Sewer and Servicing Plan, Drawing No 91-213-1 MD, prepared by
Al Underhill and Associates Limited; revised as received on
September 26, 1991
(J) Landscape Plan; Drawing No Ll; received on October 24, 1991
It) Metropolitan Toronto - Transportation Dept.
To construct within the flood plain, on Albion Road Bridge - Humber
River West Branch, in the City of Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
1) Plans prepared by the Metropolitan Toronto - Transportation Oept ,
Drawing Nos S-249-29, S-249-JO & S-249-31; dated June 1991; received
by the MTRCA on October 22, 1991
lu) Metropolitan Toronto - Works Department
To construct bank stabilization works, on Part Lot 14, Concession 2,
East Branch Highland Creek, in the City of Scarborough (Highland
Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Erosion Control Drawings - East Branch Highland Creek STS between
Manholes 13 and 14; prepared by Water Pollution Control Systems
Services and dated July, 1991; received October 2, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill, Construction & Alteration to Waterways Icontd.)
IV) Town of Richmond Hill
To cross 5 watercourses with a sanitary sewer and a watermain, on
Part Lots 52 & 53, Concession 1 WYS, Brookside Community, in the
Town of Richmond Hill (Don River and Rouge River Watersheds)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plan & Profile; Brookside Community Improvement Area; Town of
Richmond Hill; Contract #TE 26-91, Drawings #1 to 5, 7, 10, 11, 13,
16, received October 15, 1991
(2) Redline Revision, Plan & Profile; Brookside Community Improvement
Area; Town of Richmond Hill; Contract I TE - 91; Drawings I 6, 8, 9,
12, 15; received October 15, 1991
(wI Mr. J.M. Ritchie
To place fill in a regulated area, on 22 Stonegate Road,
in the city of Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
thIS permit
(1) Plans prepared by Terraprobe Ltd , Consulting Geotechnical Engineers;
File No 91206, Figures 1 - 5 incl ; dated October, 1991, received by
the MTRCA October 22, 1991
(xl Torontario Construction Limited
To place fill within a regulated area, on Lot 12 & 13, Concession 8,
northwest corner of Clarence street and Modesto Gardens in
Woodbridge, in the City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd ; Drawing Nos
10-88080 - 1, lA, 2, 5, 6 & 7; 10-88080 L01 - 8, 9, 10 & 12; dated
April, 1991, and received by the MTRCA on September 16, 1991
(v) Richard Wade
To construct a retaining wall, on Lot 34, Registered Plan 2836,
Lake ontario Waterfront, in the City of Scarborough
(Waterfront Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Location of Retaining Wall-Plan, Figure 1; Wade Residence; Project
No 88051 02; prepared by Jagger Hims Limited; revised as received on
October 17, 1991
(2) Cross-section of Timber Crib Wall, Figure No 2; Wade Residence;
Project NO 88051 02; prepared by Jagger Hims Limited; revised as
received on October 17, 1991
(3) Topographical Survey of 3 Fallingbrook Drive; Reference No 91-71-
787-0; prepared by J 0 Barnes Ltd , received October 17, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/91. HELD OCTOBER 25. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
11 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill, Construction & Alteration to Waterways (contd.l
(zl The Town of Whitchurch-stouffville
To construct a watermain crossing the Duffin Creek, on Part Lot 35,
Concession 9, Somerville Street, in the Town of Whitchurch-
Stouffville (Duffin Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1 ) Town of whitchurch-Stouffville; Somerville Street Watermain Plan and
Profile, Project No W9102810, Drawing No l' prepared by Giffels
,
Associates Ltd ; received on October 18, 1991
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10 45 am, October 25, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Chief Administrative Officer
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!XECUTrvB COMMITTEE 15 - NOVEMBER - 1991 113/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, November 15, 1991 The Chairman called the meeting
to order at lO:OO a.m
PRESENT: Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William Granger
Brian Harrison
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
ABSENT Member Richard O'Brien
MINUTES
Res. 1239 Moved by: Don Jaokson
Seoonded by: Loi. Hanoey
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 112/91 be approved.
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CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OP INTEREST
Mr. William Granger declared a conflict, as an employee of the City of
North York, in agenda items 1 and 13 (g) and (k) and did not participate in
discussion or vote on these matters
DELEGATIONS
Mr Bert Turcotte and Mr Andrew Brodie were available to answer questions
on item l5 (m) herewith, application for permit for Eglinton Golf
Enterprises Ltd.
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
Res. 1240 Moved by: !:ail ltolb
Seoonded by: Ron Moran
THAT added agenda ite.s 13(n), 14 and 17 be aooepted for oonsideration.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDBHCB
(a) Letter from The Honourable C.J.lBudl Wildman
Minister of Natural Resources, dated October l5, 1991
re: Constraints on Conservation Authorities
Res. 1241 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the letter froa The Honourable C.J.(Bud) Wildaan, Minister of Natural
Resources, dated october 15, 1991, be received.
AND FURTHER THAT the chairaan write to the Minister and advise hi. that in
as auch as the constraints 1aposed affect adainistrative costs, and we are
now in aid Hoveaber and with 11/12 of our budget spent, it would be auch
aore acceptable to the Authority if constraints were on capital costs. We
would also appreciate soae consultation prior to such constraints in order
that we can be cooperate fully.
CARRIED
lbl Letter from Bruce Kinq. proiect Manaqer. Rouae Vallev Park Proiect.
dated November 6, 1991, re: Eglinton Golf Enterprises Ltd ,
application for permit
Res. 1242 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: EIlil Itolb
THAT the letter froa Bruce Iting, project Manager, Rouge valley Park
project, dated November 6, 1991, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT this letter be dealt with when the perait is considered.
CARRIED
(el Letter from Mr. W.A. McLean
Chief Administrative Officer, Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, dated November 1, 1991,
re Announcement of retirement September 30, 1992
Res. 1243 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT wilLi.. McLean's letter dated Noveaher 1, 1991, be received with
regret;
AND FURTHBR THAT the Executive Committee express their appreciation to Mr.
KcLean for the years of very solid contributions that he has aade to the
Authority.
CARRIED
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BXBCUTIVB COMMITTBB MEBTING #13/91. HELD NOVEMBER 15. 1991
SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1. RBQUBST POR DISPOSAL OP AUTHORITY OWNED LAND
BLACK CREEK AREA, HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
-South side of Finch Avenue between Keele street and Jane Street
KBY ISSOB
The Authority is in receipt of request from the North York Public Library
to acquire Authority owned lands adjacent to their holdings at l785 Finch
Avenue West to utilize in connection with the possible renovation or
redevelopment of the library property
R... #244 Mov.4 bys Brian Harri.on
S.con4.4 by: Ron Moran
THB EXBCUTIVE COMMITTEB RECOMMENDS THAT the Authority ovu.4 hol4ing.
a4jac.nt to 1785 Pinch Av.nu. ...t in the city of North York, Municipality
of M.tropolitan Toronto b. r.tain.4 for con..rvation purpo....
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Under Resolution #163, as adopted on July 26, 1991, the Members of the
Authority requested staff to carry out a technical review of the land
requested for disposal by the North York Public Library consisting of
Authority owned land situate immediately adjacent to l785 Finch Avenue West
in the Humber River Watershed in the city of North York
The Authority's technical staff have carried out an extensive review of
this location. The proposed renovation or redevelopment of the library to
the west onto Authority land would entail partial sitting of the building
over top-of-bank. This is not in keeping with the Authority's programs and
policies for the maintenance of valley and stream corridors as natural,
green, open space areas nor with the current practice for the Authority
taking a non-engineered approach to the management of slope stability
2. THE MONICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Request for permanent easements for the Gardiner-Lakeshore Corridor
Traffic Management System, south of the Gardiner Expressway
between Ellis Avenue and Roncesvalles Street
KBY ISSUB
Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
provide permanent easements for the Gardiner-Lakeshore Traffic Management
System located south of the Gardiner Expressway between Ellis Avenue and
Roncesvalles street.
R... #245 Mov.4 by: Bail Ko1b
S.con4.4 by: Brian Harri.on
THB BXBCUTIVE COMMITTBB RBCOMMENDS:
WHEREAS Th. M.tropolitan Toronto an4 R.gion Con..rvation Authority i. in
r.c.ipt of a r.qu..t fro. Th. Municipality of M.tropo1itan Toronto to
provi4. p.raan.nt .a....nt. for the Gar4in.r-Lak..hor. Corri40r Traffic
Manaq...nt sy.t.. .outh of the Gar4in.r Expr...way b.tw..n B11i. Av.nu. an4
Ronc..vall.. Str..t;
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2. THB KOHICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
-Request for permanent easements for the Gardiner-Lakeshore Corridor
Traffic Management System, south of the Gardiner Expressway
between Ellis Avenue and Roncesvalles street (contlS. )
AND WHEREAS it i. the opinion of the Authority that it i. in the b..t
int.r..t. of the Authority in furth.ring it. obj.ctiv.., a. ..t out in
S.ction 20 of the con..rvation Authoriti.. Act, to co-op.rat. with Th.
Municipality of M.tropolitan Toronto in this in.tanc.;
THAT p.raan.nt .a....nt. containing 0.078 h.ctar.., aor. or 1..., b.
grant.1S to Th. Municipality of X.tropolitan Toronto for the GarlSiner-
Lak..hor. corrilSor Traffic Manag...nt sy.t.., .ailS lanlS b.ing Part of Lot B
on Plan D-1411 anlS Part of Lot. 7, 10, 12 and 14 on Plan D-1409 1S..ignat.1S
a. Part 1 on Plan '4R-13143, Part. 1 and 2 on Plan '4R-13144 anlS Part. 1
anlS 2 on Plan '4R-13145, city of Toronto, Municipality of M.tropolitan
Toronto;
THAT con.ilS.ration i. to b. the noainal .ua of $2.00, plus all l.gal,
.urv.y anlS oth.r co.t.;
THAT .ailS .a....nt. b. .ubj.ct to an OrlS.r in council b.ing i..u.d in
accorlSanc. with s.ction 21(c) of the Con..rvation Authoriti.. Act, R.S.O.
1980, Chapt.r 85, a. ...nlS.lS;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority official. b. authori..1S anlS
ISir.ct.1S to take what.v.r action aay b. requir.d to give .ff.ct th.r.to,
inclulSing the obtaining of n.c.s.ary approval. anlS the .x.cution of any
lSocua.nt..
CARRIED
BACItGROUND
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has conveyed lands to the
Authority over the years for the nominal consideration of $2 00 and has
requested that these easements be granted for the nominal consideration of
$2.00 The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has agreed to assume all
legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto in February, 1981 and March, 1982 under the Waterfront component
Etobicoke Sector of the Land Acquisition Project.
3. GORB RD. IHVBSTHBNTS LTD.
-Removal of Restrictive Covenant
ItEY ISa1JB
Receipt of a request from Gore Rd Investments Ltd for the Authority to
remove the restrictive covenant from a 6 92 acre parcel of land, in the
city of Brampton
R.s. 124' Mov.1S by: bil Itolb
S.conlS.1S by: Don Jack.on
THE BXBCUTrvB COMMITTEB RECOHMENDS
WHEREAS Th. M.tropolitan Toronto anlS R.gion Con..rvation Authority i. in
r.c.ipt of a requ..t froa Gor. RIS. Inv..ta.nt. LtlS. to r..ov. a r..trictiv.
cov.nant in favour of the Authority aff.cting lanlS own.1S by the fira in the
city of Braapton;
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3. GORE RD. INVBSTMBNTS LTD.
-Removal of Restrictive Covenant (contd. )
AND WHEREAS it i. the opinion of the Authority th.t it i. in the b.st
int.r..t of the Authority in furth.ring it. obj.ctiv.. .. ..t out in
s.ction 20 of the Con..rv.tion Authoriti.. Aot to co-op.r.t. with Gor. Rd.
Inv..ta.nt. Ltd. in this instanc.;
THAT the Authority .nt.r into .n .gr.e..nt with Gor. Rd. Inv..ta.nt. Ltd.
for the r.l.... of the r.strictiv. cov.n.nt .ff.cting l.nd own.d by the
fira b.ing P.rt of Lot 5, Conc...ion 9, North.rn Divi.ion, City of
Braapton, R.gion.l Munioipality of P..l, cont.ining 6.92 .cr.., more or
l...;
THAT the coap.ns.tion b. the lump aua of $112,500. plus p.ya.nt of
Authority l.gal, .ppr.is.l .nd any oth.r co.t. incurr.d;
THAT coapl.tion of the transaction b. .ubj.ot to the issu.nc. of an ord.r-
In-Council, in accord.no. with S.ction 21(0) of the Con..rv.tion
Authoriti.. Aot, R.S.O. 1980, Chapt.r IS, .. ...nd.d;
AND FURTHER THAT the .ppropriat. Authority offioi.l. b. authori..d and
direot.d to t.k. what.v.r aotion .ay be required to give .ff.ct th.r.to,
including the obt.ining of any n.c....ry approval. and the .x.cution of any
dooua.nt..
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The subject parcel which consists of table land was originally owned by The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Cons.rvation Authority being acquired as
parts of much larger acreages expropriated in 1963 and 1967 This land was
reconveyed to the original owner as part of the settlement of compensation
for the total area during 1974
The subject land at the time it was .xpropriated by the Authority, was
situate on the south side of Highway 17 Th. highway was re-aligned
several years ago and this parcel i. now ..parated from any Authority-owned
holdings in the area
At the time the lands were reconvey.d, a cov.nant was included in the deed
restricting the use of the lands for co...rcial purposes.
Extensive negotiations have been conducted involving the Authority's
solicitor, Authority staff and repr...ntativ.. of the owner The
Authority technical staff has advis.d that the covenant i. not required for
Authority purposes and this transaction i. r.co...nded by the Authority
solicitor.
I'INANCIAL
It is proposed that approval from the Provine. of ontario will be requested
to utilize the entire proceeds from thi. tran.action for the acquisition
of high priority flood plain, waterfront and .nvironmentally sensitive
lands under the Land Acquisition proj.ct
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4. CITY OF TORONTO
-citVDlan '9l ProDosals
KEY ISSUE
The circulation for comment of the City of Toronto's Cityplan '91 Proposals
Report and the implications of the proposals to update the Official Plan on
the policies, programs and projects of the Authority
Re.. 1247 Moved by: Don Jack.on
Seconded by: Bail Kolb
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the .taff report
with respect to the city of Toronto - Cityplan '91 Propo.al. be received
and forwarded to the City of Toronto in re.ponse to the request for
co..ent. on the cityplan '91 Proposals Report;
AND FURTHER THAT .taff be directed to .eet with the City to resolve those
i..ues which aay affect the programs, policies and projects of the
Authority, including the initiatives of the Authority'. Green.pace
strategy.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The city of Toronto's Official Plan has been in place since 1976 During
the late 1970s and the 1980s approximately half of the city's
neighbourhoods were covered by Part II, or local Official Plans, in
conformity with the 1976 Plan While the City feels that the fundamental
principles of the 1976 Plan remain valid, there is a need to address
current development pressures and changes in community interest and public
objectives, including a greater concern for the environment, that were not
reflected in the Plan fifteen years ago
Since 1976, the Authority's own planning and policy framework has also
evolved The Watershed Plan was adopted in 1980, updated in 1986 and
supplemented with the Greenspace strategy in 1989
The Authority is a commenting agency, under the Planning Act, with respect
to municipal planning proposals Authority staff provide input and
comments based on the impact of the proposal on adopted Authority policies,
programs and projects
The implementation of the Watershed Plan and Greenspace strategy occurs not
only through the adoption of Authority projects but also through
cooperation with the Authority'S member and local municipalities and the
Province. Authority staff comment on municipal planning documents and
proposal. for development to ensure the policies, programs and projects of
the Authority are recognized and that the natural resources of the
watershed are protected.
The areas covered by Authority comments may include:
. flood and erosion control;
Lake ontario waterfront;
master drainage planning;
. storm water management;
. sediment control;
conservation land management;
interregional open space.
since the adoption of the Greenspace strategy in 1989, staff have included
comments specific to the protection and conservation of the waterfront,
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4. CITY OF TORONTO
-Citvolan '91 ProDosals (contd.)
river valleys and the headwaters for their importance as ecological
resources in the Greater Toronto Area
In reviewing proposals, under the Planning Act, staff request
municipalities to designate valley and stream corridors as open space areas
and to limit future encroachment by development into these areas, not only
for public safety but also to ensure the integrity of the valley system as
part of an ecosystem approach
The Authority is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the
Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy are recognized in land use
proposals. Where lands are subject to flood risk, no new development may
be permitted nor can the floodplain be altered to permit development, with
the exception of essential services or through the adoption of a Special
Policy Area designation
There has been growing pressure for encroachment of development along the
valley walls and the need for remedial works resulting from slope failure
at specific sites where works had been permitted based on an engineered
approach. It has been the Authority's experience that engineered
approaches to valley management have not always been successful; that
remedial measures are very costly; and that the preferred alternative is to
establish setbacks that maintain slope stability
The technical and biophysical concerns with encroachment along the valley
walls resulted in the Authority's adoption of a comprehensive Greenspace
Protection and Acquisition Project in 1991. Staff is currently preparing a
policy with respect to valley and stream corridors which will further
define the measures required to conserve and protect these important
regional resource areas It is also intended to update the 1982
Environmentally Significant Areas Study, commencing in 1992.
ISSUES TO BB CONSIDERBD
Staff has reviewed the cityplan 9l' Proposals Report and noted a number of
areas where proposed policies affect Authority interests.
a. The General Environmental policies (Section 4 3 1) and the Natural
Areas and Environmentallv Sensitive Areas policies (Section 4 3 lO) include
provisions to protect and enhance Natural Areas; to conserve natural
resources; and to evaluate and promote protection and conservation measures
by an ecosystem approach to the planning process.
These policies are supportive of the Authority's current policies and
Greenspace initiatives. The Authority can work with the city in aChieving
these objectives and in providing a watershed perspective. The
establishment of the Don Watershed Task Force, by the Authority, will
provide such an opportunity. The update of the ESA study, including the
possible addition or deletion of sites since 1982, and the development of
more detailed valley and stream corridor policies should be identified to
the city to ensure that they can be recognized in the new Official Plan.
b The Natural Hazard Protection policies (Section 4 3 7) include
reference to the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy and generally
identify the extent of flooding along the lower reaches of the Humber and
Don Rivers, including the large area proposed for Special Policy Area
designation in the Lower Don
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4. CITY OF TORONTO
-CitVDlan '91 ProDosals tc::ontd. )
The policies included in the Proposals document do not provide the level of
detail that has been required by the Authority and the Province, with
respect to these matters, in other recently amended local municipal
official plans. Further, while the Proposals document recognizes flood
risk in the lower river valleys, it does not include recognition nor
provisions to address the entire valley, to top of slope, the Lake ontario
shoreline, the Toronto Islands and appropriate buffers.
These concerns need to be addressed, in deta il , prior to finalization of
the new Official Plan
c The Natural Features policies (Section 5 2 3 2) identify the intent
to "preserve, enhance, and restore the unique natural features which form
the City's natural physical character" Again, these objectives are
supportive of the Authority's Greenspace initiatives with respect to the
physical landforms associated with the Don and Humber watersheds and the
Lake Ontario waterfront As noted in section (a) , there may be
opportunities to work with the City in achieving mutual objectives related
to these features.
d Section 5 3 3 l. recommends policies with respect to Creatina an ODen
SDace System in Toronto and "the developaent ot a significant system of
parks and open spaces connected by continuous paths suitable for use by
pedestrians, cyclists, and skiers" This syste. will include the
"Lakeshore, the Toronto Islands, regional parks, the ravines and potential
linked networks" The Greenspace Strategy recommends the development of an
inter-regional trails system, including the Don and Humber valley systems
and the Lake ontario Waterfront, and the linking of this major trail
initiative with local areas will be iaportant in its integration with and
access by the community Future proposals tor trail development and
access, by the City, should be coordinated with the efforts of Metropolitan
Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, the Authority and other interested
agencies.
e Section 9 3 of the Proposals report, The Waterfront: A Framework for
Future Work, examines the current status ot planning on the Toronto
waterfront, inCluding the work of the Royal co..ission on the Future of the
Toronto Waterfront It includes a nuaber of etatements intended to direct
future, more detailed planning along the waterfront Of particular
interest to the Authority is the propo.al to zone areas now covered by
water, in the Outer Harbour and adjacent to the Leslie Street Spit and the
Main Sewage Treatment Plant, which could be the subject of future proposals
for lakefilling to create new land aa .con.ervation lands only" This is
intended to be a particularly restrictive designation and that any proposal
for virtually anything in these areas would require a zoning amendment
The Authority has previously commented to the City with respect to this
issue in the Central Waterfront Plan As noted at that time, public
projects, including those of the Authority, are subject to the requirements
of the Environmental Assessment Act This Environmental Assessment process
includes rigorous requirements with respect to public proposals The
Authority'S concern has been the potential duplication of requirements
under the City's proposals This should be reiterated.
It should also be pointed out that the option ot lakefill was identified in
the 1960s, in the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board's Waterfront Plan, as
the principal method of providing public access to the waterfront given
that the majority of these lands were privately owned The Authority, when
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4. CITY or TORONTO
-citvolan '91 ProDosals Ccontd.)
requested to implement that Plan, scaled down the original proposals but
has been able to add to the public land base important open space resources
for lakefront recreation
The Proposals also support the continuation of the Toronto Island community
and its reinforcement, presumably through additional services and
facilities. The shore lands of the Islands are subject to flood and erosion
risks from Lake ontario The Islands are also an important component of
the public, waterfront open space system Both these factors should be
recognized in future planning for these lands
CONCLUSIOH
The Proposals report establishes the framework for the new Official Plan
It has recognized current development pressures and changes in community
interest and public objectives, including a greater concern for the
environment, that were not reflected in the 1976 Plan
There are inclusions in the Proposals report that are very supportive of
Authority pOlicies, programs and projects, including the initiatives of the
Greenspace strategy There are specific areas where the Proposals require
fu~ther discussion with the City to ensure the interests of the Authority
in implementing its Watershed Plan and Greenspace objectives
5. RBGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
-New Official Plan (1991)
KBY ISSUB
The circulation for comment of the Region of Durham's New Official Plan and
the implications of the proposals to update the Official Plan on the
policies, programs and projects of the Authority
Res. 1248 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Bail Kolb
THB BXBCUTlVE COMMITTBB RBCOKMBNDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report
with respect to the Regional Municipality of Durhaa - Hew Official Plan
(1991) be received and forwarded to the Region and to the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs in re.ponse to the Ministry'S request for co..enta, and
AND rURTKBR THAT .taff be directed to .eet with the Ministry and the Region
to re.olve tho.e concerns which ..y affect the prograa., pOlicies and
project. of the Authority, including the initiatives of the Greenepace
strategy.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Regional Municipality of Durham's original Official Plan was adopted by
Council in 1976 and approved by the Minister of Housing in 1978. In 1987,
the Region commenced its review of that Plan with a number of discussion
papers which resulted in draft proposals in 1990
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5. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
-New Official Plan (1991) (contd.)
The Authority is a commenting agency, under the Planning Act, with respect
to municipal planning proposals Authority staff provide input and
comments based on the impact of the proposal on adopted Authority policies,
programs and projects
The areas covered by Authority comments may include
flood and erosion control;
the Lake ontario waterfront;
master drainage planning;
storm water management;
sediment control;
conservation land management;
interregional open space
In reviewing proposals, under the Planning Act, Authority goals and
objectives are achieved by
(1) requiring the recognition of flood and erosion hazard as a component
of the planning document and the incorporation of policies to protect
life and property from risk including the Authority's regulatory
requirements and those of the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy;
(2) identifying the river valley and stream corridor systems, the
headwaters and the Lake ontario waterfront as components of an
integrated Greenspace system and recommending land use designations
and policies to protect, conserve and enhance these resource areas as
the basis for an ecosystem approach to planning;
(3) recommending policies to ensure that storm drainage and land
management activities associated with development/redevelopment of
lands outside the Greenspace system does not have a negative impact
on these lands; and
(4) encouraging public access to and use of the Greenspace system where
this is compatible with the biophysical resources
The Authority's interest in and concern for the natural resources of the
Greater Toronto Region resulted in the adoption of a comprehensive
Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project, in 1991. Staff is currently
preparing a policy with respect to valley and stream corridors which will
further define the measures required to conserve and protect these
important regional resource areas It is also intended to update the 1982
Environmentally Significant Areas study, commencing in 1992
Authority staff provided input to the Region in its preparation of the New
Official Plan by identifying the changes in Authority program, policy and
projects since 1976, including the initiatives in the Greenspace Strategy.
Comments were provided with respect to the draft proposals and,
subsequently, the recommended changes to be incorporated into the new Plan
ISSUES TO BB CONSIDERED
Staff has reviewed the New Official Plan, as adopted by Council and
submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for approval. The new
Official Plan appears to broadly address the changes that have taken place
in Authority policy and program interests; however, staff is concerned that
the level of detail provided in the Plan will not ensure the protection and
conservation of the overall Greenspace system
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5. REGIONAL ~CIPALITY OP DURRAH
-New Official Plan (199l) tcontd.l
The Plan is intended, by the Region, to set a framework within whi~h the
local municipal plans will address the details. The general statements in
the Plan, however, do not provide sufficient direction to ensure greenspace
objectives will be met It is the opinion of staff that clear policies are
required in both the regional and local planning documents to ensure
greenspace protection and conservation.
The specific areas where staff feel further discussion with the Ministry
and the Region is required include
a recognition of not only the well-defined valleys but also the
complete river valley and stream corridor system as significant
components of the natural environment, linking the Oak Ridges Moraine
and the waterfront, and forming the basis for an ecosystem approach
to planning;
b recognition and support for a preventative, non-structural approach
to valley and stream corridor management and to the need for buffers
to these lands and along the waterfront;
c clarification of the need to ensure public safety and to protect
property from flood and erosion hazard along the waterfront;
d . recognition of the importance of developing individual Watershed
strategies and Subwatershed Plans; and
e provision to recognize and protect Environmentally Significant Areas
that may be identified subsequent to the adoption of the Plan
The recognition of these interests, in certain instances, could take the
form of more detailed Regional policies while, in others, it may be
sufficient to clearly identify the Region'S support/recognition that they
are to be addressed in the local plans
,. PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT WITH AMEX BANK OP CANADA
KEY ISSUB
This report recommends approval of an agreement with Amex Bank of Canada to
promote Black Creek pioneer Village.
R... 1249 Mov.d bYI Loi. H.nc.y
S.cond.d by: Ron Mor.n
THAT the az.cutiv. Co..itt.. .pprov. the "Tot.l R.w.rd proqraa p.rticip.nt
Aqr....nt" (th. Aqr....nt) with Aaex Bank of Canada to pro.ot. .tt.ndanc.
.t Bl.ck cr..k pion..r Vill.q.;
THAT the .qr....nt .h.ll b. in forc. fro. the date of .pproval by the
Ex.cutiv. Co..itt.. until Auqu.t 31, 1992;
THAT contr.ct t.ra. pur.u.nt to Sch.dul. A .h.ll b. r.-.v.lu.t.d on or
b.for. April 1.t, 1993;
THAT the Ex.cutiv. Co..itt.. r.co...nd. to the Authority th.t the Authority
.pprov. .xt.n.ion of the t.ra of the Aqr....nt until D.ceab.r 31, 1993;
AND FURTHER THAT .ppropriat. Authority Official. b. .uthori..d .nd directed
to .x.cut. .ll n.c....ry docua.nt.tion r.quir.d.
CARRIED
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
6. PROMO'l'IONAL AGREEMENT WITH AME% BAlflt OF CANADA lcontcS.)
BACKGROUND
Authority staff have been actively seeking promotional opportunities with
suppliers of various products The Authority accepts American Express
cards at its facilities and has been approached by Amex Bank of Canada to
enter into a promotional program offered to American Express Card holders
The program will provide opportunities for card holders to purchase various
coupon packages to enable them to visit the "Best sites of Toronto "
The reward for the cardholder would be a complimentary admission to Black
Creek pioneer village and Amex will pay one half of the price of the
admission to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for
all redeemed coupons based on the admission price on the day of redemption
Admission price at Black Creek in 1992 will be $7 00
This promotional activity would begin in April of 1992 and continue for a
period of l2 months at which time it would be reviewed and re-evaluated as
required under the agreement Approval by the Authority at its meeting on
November 29th will allow Amex to prepare the necessary promotional
materials which will include the name of the Conservation Authority This
is an exclusive program in that the Authority would not be able to enter
into a similar program with any other credit card company during the period
o~ the agreement.
~inanoial I.plication.
It is estimated that the potential take-up on the redemption will be
minimal Assuming these are people who would otherwise have come to the
village, the cost to the Authority would be 50\ of the cost of the take-
up This limits exposure of the Authority in terms of cost.
The most significant benefit is the exposure that the Authority will have
for Black Creek pioneer Village as a result of this program. The program
will be widely advertised in print and electronic media with the Black
Creek Pioneer Village name used throughout the literature In effect, the
Black Creek pioneer village name will be exposed to literally thousands of
American Express Credit Card holders at no cost to the Authority
7. MEETING SCHEDULE 1992-93
KEY ISSUE
To provide a Schedule of Meetings for the forthcoming Authority year,
beginning February 2l, 1992 and ending February 26, 1993
Re.. #250 MovecS by: Brian Harrison
SeconcSecS by: Don Jaokson
THE EXZCUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMBHDS TO THB AUTHORITY THAT the Sohedule of
Meeting. 1992-93 (Appendix E%.44), be approvecS;
AND ~URTHER THAT the Chief Adainistrative Offioer distribute this sohecSule
at the earlie.t opportunity to all agenoie. who appoint ..ahers to The
Metropolitan Toronto ancS Region con.ervation Authority.
CARRIBD
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7. MEETING SCHBDULB 1992-93 (oontd.)
RATIONALE
As almost all members of the Authority sit on Councils, Boards or
Committees which meet on days other than Friday, we have arranged this
schedule to accommodate all Authority meetings on Friday
We have also taken into consideration the direction given at Authority
Meeting #7/91, in respect of the Size, Structure and Membership of the
Authority:
- Authority meetings once a month;
- Finance and Administration report directly to the Authority
Three Finance and Administration Advisory Board meetings are scheduled for
8:30 a m prior to Authority and Board meetings All .e.tinq., with the
exoeption of those noted above, begin at 10:00 a...
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8. MEMBERS' PER DIEM AND CHAIRMAN'S HONORARIUM
KEY ISSUE
The official Board Order has not been received as anticipated
Res. 1251 Koved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: !:ail Kolb
THAT Kember.' per die. and Chairman's Honorariua be deferred to Executive
Comaittee Keeting 114/91, to be held on December 13, 1991.
CARRltD
9. NIAGARA ESCARPMENT PLAN
-Plan Review
KEY ISSUE
The review and update of the Niagara Escarpment Plan and the impact of
proposed policy changes on Authority interests
RalI. 1252 Koved by: Ron Koran
Seconded by: Loi. Hancey
IT IS RECOKKBNDED THAT staff be directed to participate with
representative. of the other Con.ervation Authoritie. within the Niagara
Escarp.ent Plan area in preparing and presenting a po.ition .tat..ent for
the Hearing. being held in connection with the update to the Niagara
Escarpment Plan.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act (1973) established a
framework for the preparation and adoption of the Niagara Escarpment Plan
(1984) The Authority participated in this lengthy process by providing
input to and comment on the Plan as it was developed. The Plan is now
being reviewed and specific issues being considered which are of concern to
the conservation authorities within the planning area, specifically with
respect to authority lands within the Parks System.
The Authority has three properties included within the Niagara Escarpment
Parks System:
. Humber Valley, designated Escarpment Access, comprising 35 ha
along the Humber River (former Kolodziej property);
. Mono Mills Lowlands, designated Escarpment Access, a 1 5 ha
property acquired on the Humber River for headwaters protection;
Glen Haffy Conservation Area, designated a Natural Environment
Park, totalling 455 ha.
The issues with respect to these areas are related to their status within
the Plan and to the introduction of amendments which could affect the
Authority. The issues are
( l) the addition of a requirement for an amendment to the Plan to delete
all or part of an authority's property from designation as a part of
the Niagara Escarpment Park System;
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9. NIAGARA ESCARPMENT PLAN
-Plan Review (oontd. )
(2) the addition of a requirement for Niagara Escarpment Commission
permission prior to an Authority disposing of property within the
Niagara Escarpment Parks System;
(3) the addition of a requirement that the proceeds from the disposal of
land within the Niagara Escarpment Parks System be turned over to the
Niagara Escarpment Land Acquisition Fund, regardless of whether or
not they were purchased with monies from the Fund; and
(4) the requirement for lands within the Parks System to be managed in
accordance with an operations Manual being prepared by the Ministry
of Natural Resources.
While the Authority does not currently plan to dispose of properties within
the Niagara Escarpment Park System, the proposed provisions would impose
limitations on future decisions Further, there is already an established
procedure in place which the Authority must follow when disposing of
property. The need for NEC approval and an amendment to the plan do not
appear necessary, given the rigorous review process, public notice
provisions and requirement for an Order-in-Council which are already
relJUired
The new proposal to have the proceeds fro. a disposal within the Parks
system turned over to the Niagara Escarp..nt Land Acquisition Fund is of
considerable concern. The majority of the lands owned by the Authority and
included in the Parks system were purchased prior to 1984, when the Fund
came into existence The new provision does not make exceptions for lands
which were acquired prior to that date nor for the fact that authorities
may have raised the funds from other sources, not related to the Plan The
acquisition of these lands may have co.e largely from municipal levy and
been raised throughout the authority's area of jurisdiction While there
is a rationale for returning to the Fund the proceeds of the sale of lands
acquired through the Fund, the current proposal places this condition on
all lands
The proposed operations manual was identified in the 1984 Plan; however, it
has never been produced. The conservation authorities continue to have a
concern that this Manual could affect their ability to establish priorities
for management and development of authority lands to reflect their
watershed's population distribution, de..nd , and funding. Further, since
authority projects are already subject to review and approval by the
Ministry of Natural Resources, the addition of a specific Manual may be a
duplication of effort
Staff of the authorities within the area of the Niagara Escarpment Plan
have met and agreed that a SUbmission should be aade to the Hearing Board
considering the proposed amendments to ensure our property interests; to
avoid further duplication of approvals; and to express our concerns with
respect to the proposal to place further controle on the proceeds from the
sale of lands regardless of the source of funding and purpose for the
original purchase.
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEB CONSIDERATION
10. DISPOSAL - RBPLACEMENT AND SURPLUS EOUIPMENT
KEY ISSUB
The disposal of replacement vehicles and equipment and surplus equipment
Res. 1253 Moved by: Don Jack.on
Seconded by: Emil Kolb
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the vehicles and equip.ent identified in Schedule
"A" and Schedule "B", (Appendix E%.42), be declared surplu.;
AND FURTHER THAT they be disposed of as follows:
Schedule A - Trade-in
Schedule B - Auotion
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In accordance with the Authority's Disposal POlicy, the Staff Equipment
Committee Chairman has prepared lists of vehicles and equipment to be
replaced in 1992 As well, items that are obsolete or no longer required
by field locations have been identified These lists have been reviewed by
Management Committee
RAT I ONALB
The vehicles on Schedule "A" are part of the Authority's chargeback system
to be replaced in 1992 Disposal by trade-in is recommended because
a) replacement vehicles may not be received prior to a spring auction
and retaining same to a fall auction decreases value while increasing
repair and insurance costs
b) vehicle tenders over the past three years have provided trade-in
allowances in excess of either the Authority's book value or staff's
estimated value. Even if vehicles are received late, the trade-in
value offered on the accepted tender is guaranteed
Schedule "B" represents equipment on the Authority's chargeback system to
be replaced in 1992, as well as surplus items which will not be replaced.
The auction method is recommended based on the success of the equipment
auctions for the past 4 years, which provided revenue in excess of
estimated value
~IHANCIAL DETAILS
Total estimated proceeds on disposal
Schedule A - Trade-in $25,000
Schedule B - Auction 40.550
Total $65,550
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11. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT, DON RIVER WATERSHED STUDY PHASB 1
- HvdroloQV and Hvdraulics UDdate
KBY ISSUE
Selection of an engineering consultant to undertake the "Don River
Watershed study, Phase I - Hydrology and Hydraulics Update".
Re.. 1254 Moved byz Bail Kolb
Seconded by: Willi.. Granqer
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the fira of Mar.hall Macklin Monaghan Liaited be
authori.ed to carry out the "Don Water.hed Study Pha.e 1 - Hydroloqy and
Hydraulic. Update" at a co.t not to exceed $24,875.00, plus appropriate
taxe..
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In January, 1991, the Authority completed its review of the Regional storm
flows along the Don River Watershed This study entitled, "Regional storm
Hydrology update Lower Don River" produced an updated hydrologic model for
the Don River Watershed along with a new set of existing and future
regional flows The study did not address the more frequent flows, and
subsequently the Authority's data base of flow information is a mix of 1979
mOdelling and 1990 modelling.
In addition to the hydrologic modelling deficiencies, the Authority's
floodline information needs to be updated to reflect the revised hydrology
along the Don
with the undertaking of a Comprehensive Basin Management study for the Don
River Watershed, the updating of the Don River Hydrology and Hydraulics
will be a key component in establishing base conditions on the watershed
The hydrology and hydraulic's study will encompass the generation of return
period flows for both existing and future development conditions The
study will also review the transferability of the storm Water Management
findings of the Rouge study and update the Authority's floodline
information on the Don Watershed The information developed through the
study will be utilized in conjunction with other Don River Studies to
develop a Comprehensive Basin Management Strategy.
To initiate this phase of the Don River Watershed study, the following
engineering consultants were requested to present a proposal and cost
estimate.
Consultant ~
Paragon Engineering Ltd $24,000
Totten sims Hubicki Ltd. $24,000
Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd. $24,875
Although there were strengths and weaknesses associated with each of the
three proposals, staff support the proposal of Marshall Macklin Monaghan
limited for the following reasons
- thorough understanding of the scope of all aspects of this project and
staff experience in similar studies;
- reasonable scheduling of the study;
- familiarity with all existing data required for the study;
- innovative approaches in dealing with revising existing Authority data
bases required for future watershed study requirements;
- reasonable costing estimates
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMKITTEE CONSIDERATION
11. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT, DON RIVER WATERSHED STUDY PHASE 1
- HvdroloQV and Hvdraulics UDdate Ccontd. )
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding for this phase of the Don River Watershed study is available within
the Water Resources budget under line item 112-22
12. DON WATERSHED STRATEGY
-state of the Ecosvstem ReDort
KEY ISSUE
Award of a contract to carry out the Don River Watershed state of the
Ecosystem Report
Res. 1255 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: willi.. Granger
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the fira of Ecoloqistics Liaited, in association
with paraqon Enqineerinq Liaited, be retained for the preparation of the
Don River Watershed state of the Ecosyst.. aeport at an upset liait of
$ .9,600.00, plus applicable taxes
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting 15/91 it was resolved
"THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority initiate
the development of a Don River Watershed Management strategy;
THAT a detailed investigation of the greenspace resources of the Don
Watershed be initiated and include both valley and tablelands using
existing data and field investigations, .s required;
THAT terms of reference for a 'Don Watershed !cosystem Report' be developed
in conjunction with the Task Force to Brinq Back the Don and the
Authority'S member and local municipalities within the Don watershed and
the appropriate provincial agencies ·
Terms of reference were prepared for the study integrating the initial
investigation of greenspace resources into the Don Watershed Ecosystem
Report They were circulated to a nuaber ot provincial, municipal,
regional and area municipalities, and the Task Force to Bring Back the Don
The objectives for the state of the !co.yste. Report are:
( l) To develop a , Greenspace' inventory ot the Don River watershed in a
digital format compatible with the SPANS Ceographic Information
system;
(2) To produce a comprehensive analysis ot the biophysical state of the
Don watershed ecosystem based on the review of existing technical
studies and reports;
(3) To produce a comprehensive analysis ot the legislative and policy
framework relevant to planning, .anaqe..nt and rehabilitation of the
Don watershed; and
(4) To produce a comprehensive analysis ot current programs and
initiatives of the various agenciee, .unicipalities and others which
may contribute to the rehabilitation ot the Don River watershed
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12. DON WATERSHBD STRATEGY
-state of the Ecosvstem Reoort (contd. )
Proposals have been received from seven consultants with the following
project costs
Consultants proiect Cost**
Beak Consultants Limited $ 50,000 00
in association with Aqua Four Engineering Ltd
Geomatics International Inc
Don Weatherbe Associates
CUmming Cockburn Limited $ 49,500 00
Gartner Lee Limited $ 57,370 00
Gore and storrie Limited $ 99,425 00
M M. Dillon Limited $ 50,000 00
Ecologistics Limited $ 49,600 00
in association with Paragon Engineering Limited
Proctor and Redfern Limited $142,900 00
** Project costs do not include Federal GST
Staff, in consultation with staff of the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto and the Coordinator of the Metro RAP Team, reviewed the proposals
and evaluated them according to the following criteria:
. experience in environmental and planning issues and watershed
strategy development;
. ability to evaluate technical and environmental data, interpret and
summarize data for use in addressing environmental and planning
issues;
. confirmation that consulting staff is available to complete tasks
within assigned period
The proposal received from Ecologistics Limited and Paragon Engineering
Limited provides a balanced approach between the initiation of a digital
greenspace data base and the review and synthesis of the technical reports,
policies and programs of the provincial and municipal governments as well
as non-government organizations
I'IlIUCXAL DBTAILS
The contract has been divided into two phases Phase one funds
($ 20,000.00 + GST) are available under account code ll2-22 Phase two
funds ($ 29,600.00 + GST) have been identified in the 1992 budget
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13. 1991 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT 13
This it.. vas recommended for approval at the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board .eeting #7/91, held November 1, 1991.
KBY ISSUB
This is the third of four Financial Progress Reports
Res. 1256 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
IT IS RBCOMXBNDED THAT the 1991 Financial Progress Report #3, dated
septeaher 22, 1991, appendix FA.313, be received.
CARRIBD
BACKGROUND
As part of the Authority'S ongoing Financial Management Program, staff
provide quarterly Financial Progress Reports which describe activities to
date as measured against the 1991 approved budget. The Financial Progress
Report provides a projection to year end of expenditure and revenues
ANALYSIS
In the text of the Financial Progress Report, are comments by Authority
staff explaining significant variances which have been identified
Ministry of Natural Resources Grant
On July 26, 1991, staff reported that the Ministry of Natural Resources had
announced that there would be additional funding for Authority activities
as part of the 1991 allocation This funding was accomplished by a one
time transfer of capital grant to operating grant The Authority'S share
of the $3 7 million available to all Authorities amounted to approximately
$214,000.
A portion of this was allocated for the Shoreline Protection Program which
the Ministry has previously funded but was now assigning to Authorities
Also, the Ministry announced that consideration was being given to funding
under the Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program no longer being at lOOt but
at 75t To fund the 25t adjustment would use up virtually all of the
remainder of the additional funds provided
The Authority approved a resolution which was sent to all Member
Municipalities, Area Municipalities, Members of the Provincial Legislature
and the Premier, requesting that the funding not be reduced The Authority
has received positive support from its member municipalities, many area
municipalities and local MPP'S To date, the Ministry of Natural Resources
and the Premier have not responded to the Authority'S request
Most recently, the Authority has been advised that the Conservation Land
Tax Rebate Program is likely to be funded at lOOt for the 1991 fiscal year
However, recent correspondence from staff of the Ministry of Natural
Resources in preparation for the 1992 grant submission has indicated that
the Authority should plan for the Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program at
sot in 1992. Authority staff are investigating the impact of this
staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources have also advised Authority
staff that the Authority will be required not to spend 5t of the
administrative grant allocated in 1991. The cost to the Authority of this
grant reduction in 1991 will be approximately $l50,OOO It appears that
the Ministry staff have been aware of the need to undertake this funding
restraint for some time. The Authority has yet to be informed officially
of the requirement to reduce our grant allocation by 5t
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEB MEETING 113/91. HELD NOVEMBER 15. 1991
SBCTION II - ITEMS FOR EXBCUTlVE COMMITTBB CONSIDERATION
13. 1991 FINANCIAL PROGRBSS REPORT 13 (contd.)
The end result of this decision is that, assuming the Province funds the
Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program at lOOt, virtually all of the
additional funding that was provided in the Spring of 1991 for Authority
purposes will be committed to work the Ministry of Natural Resources had
previously funded or returned to the Province as part of the restraint
program.
Financial Progress to the end of September, 1991
The major variances as noted are explained in the text of the Financial
Progress Report staff are projecting that the Authority will have a
balanced budget at year end It now appears that there will be no
significant surplus to apply against the cumulative deficit
To achieve a balanced budget, staff have applied the remaining additional
grant money from the Ministry of Natural Resources which was provided as
part of the 1991 allocation in the spring of 1991 against the restraint
measures imposed recently by the Ministry of Natural Resources Major
adjustments have been made by all divisions of the Authority to reduce
expenditures to accommodate the reduction in revenues
14~ BLACK CRBBK PIONEER VILLAGB
-WorkshoD - Basic Shell
KEY ISSUB
Awarding the tender for the basic shell for the proposed workshop at the
Black Creek pioneer village Two meetings of the Tender Opening Sub-
Committee were held, see appendix TO 32 and TO 34
Res. 1257 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Emil Kolb
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the contract for the construction of the basic shell
of the workshop, Black Creek Pioneer village, be awarded to Braunstein
Construction at their tendered price of $61,601.17, exclusive of G.S.T., it
being the lowest price received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Budget provision was made in 1991 for the basic shell of a workshop at the
Black Creek pioneer Village As sufficient funds for completion of the
building were not available, it was concluded the basic shell would provide
cover and security for the machinery, vehicles and equipment and completion
of the interior could be carried out in subsequent years when funds could
be made available.
All tenders were substantially over the budget of $50,000 (see appendix
TO 32).
Staff decided to re-tender to provide for all labour and materials to
construct a steel clad building, 82' X 40', with a l2' X 40' lean-to drive
shed, as a basic shell, including exterior walls, trusses, roofing, siding,
concrete block foundation, with windows and doors The concrete floor with
services, insulation and interior cladding were eliminated from the
original tender
FINANCIAL DBT~LS
The costs exceed the approved budget by $11,601 l7 and is offset by under
expenditure of other development items and funds are derived from the
Recreational Development and Restoration Reserve.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEB MBETING 113/91. HELD NOVEMBER 15. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR BXBCUTIVE COMMITTBE CONSIDERATION
15. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO RBGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. 1258 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seoonded by: Don Jackson
THAT the applioations listed herein as (a) to (n) inolusive, with the
exoeptions of (q) (k) and (a), be approved, subjeot to the oonditions
oontained in the reports.
CARRIED
(a) Bramalea Limited
To place fill within a regulated area and construct within
the flood plain on Lot 3, Concession 5, l400 Weston Road,
in the City of York (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plan prepared by Stoybos Associates Ltd , Project No 90-879,
Drawing No. 2, dated April 1991, revised on November l4, 1991 and
received by the MTRCA on November l5, 1991
(b) Consumers' Gas ComDanv Ltd.
To alter a waterway, on Lots 12 & l3, Concession 4,
Taunton Road, in the Town of Ajax (Duff ins Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( l) Plans prepared by Consumers' Gas Company Ltd.; Drawing No
40-0397, Sheet Nos 22 and 27; dated November ll, 1991; received
November 5, 1991
(c) Consumers' Gas ComDanv Ltd.
To alter a waterway, on Lot 18, Concession 8, Brock Road,
in the Town of Pickering, (Duffins Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this perllit:
(1) Plans prepared by Consumers' Gas Company Ltd ; drawing
No. 40-0397, Sheet No 26; dated November 1, 1991; received on
November 5, 1991
(d) Couas Investments Ltd.
To construct l3 foot bridges, on Part Lot 4, 5, 6,
Concession 4, Deer Creek Golf Club, in the Town of Ajax,
(Carruthers Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit:
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SECTION II - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15. APPLICATIONS POR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contI!. )
(d) COUqS Investments Ltd. (contI!. )
(l) Deer Creek Golf & Country Club; Bridge Locations; G M Sernas &
Assoc. Ltd ; Project #86066; Drawing SK-2; dated October, 1991;
revised as received November 14, 1991.
(2) Deer Creek Golf & Country Club; Typical Bridge Layout; G M
Sernas & Assoc ; Project #86066; Drawing SK-001; dated October,
1991; revised as received November 14, 1991
(3) Minutes of Meeting held November ll, 1991, received from G M
Sernas, November 14, 1991, which address riparian planting
(e) The Reqion of Durham
To construct a storm sewer outfall, on Part Lot 6,
Broken Front Range, Pickering Beach Road, in the Town of Ajax,
(Carruthers Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Carruthers Creek Sewage Pump Station, Regional Municipality of
Durham; Contract D89-18; Drawing IR3 and R4; revised as received
November 13, 1991.
(f) The Borouqh of East York
To regrade in a fill regulated area, on 30 Northline Road,
in the Borough of East York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(l) Plans prepared by M E Consulting Engineers; File No 595-01,
Drawing Nos. 1 to 4 incl ; dated July, 1991; received
October 3, 1991.
(h) The MetroDolitan Toronto - Works DeDt.
To place fill within a regulated area and construct
within a flood plain, on Block ilL", Registered Plan 4503,
south of Sheppard Ave , west of Keele Street in
Downsview Dells Park, in the City of North York,
HUlIber River (Black Creek) Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit:
( l) Plans prepared by the Metropolitan Toronto Works Department,
Drawing Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, received by the MTRCA on
November l4, 1991.
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO RBGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (conte!. )
( i) The Reqion of Durham
To construct a culvert, on Part Lot 23, Concessions 8 & 9,
Regional Road 5 at Sideroad 22, in the Town of Pickering,
(Ouffins Creek watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit:
(l) Regional Road 5; Region of Durham; Contract #D9l-13, Drawing
#P-90-R-308; received September 9, 1991
(1 ) The Town of Richmond Hill
To construct a foot bridge, on Block V, Concession 1 WYS,
Registered Plan M-l437, north of Castle Road Drive,
in the Town of Richmond Hill (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit:
. (l) Plan View; Pedestrian Bridge; Richvale Greenway; Town of Richmond
Hill; received October 9, 1991.
(2) Location Plan; Pedestrian Bridge; Richvale Greenway; Town of
Richmond Hill; received October 9, 1991
(3) cross-section; Pedestrian Bridge; Richvale Greenway; Town of
Richmond Hill; revised as received November l4, 1991.
(l) Durham Board of Education
To construct a footbridge, on Part Lot l2,
Concession 7, Claremont Conservation Area,
in the town of PiCkering, Duffins Creek Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(l) Plan View; Footbridge; Claremont Conservation Area; received
October 3, 1991.
(2) Cross-Section; Footbridge; Claremont Conservation Area; received
October 3, 1991
(3) Bridge Site; Footbridge; Claremont Conservation Area; received
November 6, 1991
(n) Mr. Dave Neil
To construct in the flood plain and regrade in a fill regulated area,
on Lot 8, Registered Plan 449, 225 North Lake Road, in the Town of
Richmond Hill (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(l) Plans submitted by the applicant, project No. 5390
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd. )
Res. #259 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: EIlil ltolb
THAT permit application 15(g), The City of North York - Public Works Dept.,
be approved, aubject to the conditions contained in the report and with the
addition of Drawing #3.
CARRIED
(q) The city of North York - Public Works Dect.
To place fill within a regulated area, on Expropriation
Plan 7l73, storm Sewer Outfall NR-1254; in G Ross Lord Park,
in the City of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by the city of North York - Public Works Dept.;
Drawing Nos 1 and 2; received on October 28, 1991
Res. #260 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT perait application 15(k), Governin9 Council of the university of
Toronto, be approved, subject to the oonditiona contained in the report.
CARRIED
(k) Governina Council of the Univeraity of Toronto
To place fill in a regulated area, on Part Lot 3,
Concession 2 EYS, 2075 Bayview Ave , in the City
of North York (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following docu..nts and plans which form part of
this permit:
(1) Plans prepared by Terraplan Ltd , Landscaping Architects; project
No. 900l4, Drawing Nos Ll, LJ and L4; dated June 17, 1991;
received October l, 1991
(2) Slope stability Analysis; prepared by Trow Consulting Engineers;
Letters dated May 21, 1991, and October 30, 1991
Res. #261 Moved by: Brian Harriaon
Seconded by: Ron Koran
THAT perait application 15(m), Eglint08 Golf IDterprises Ltd., be approved,
subject to the conditions contained i8 tbe report.
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 113/91. HELD NOVEMBER 15. 1991
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
15. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/8&
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd.)
(m) Eqlinton Golf EnterDrises Ltd.
To place fill and regrade and construct two cart bridges,
on Part Lot l7, Concession 3, East of Hwy 404, north of
l6th Ave., in the Town of Markham (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Markham Golf and Country Club; Proposed extension of Golf Course;
Re-vegetation Proposal as part of revised Golf Course Extension
Proposal; revised as received November 12, 1991
(2) Markham Golf and Country Club; Proposed extension of Golf Course;
Vegetation Removal by revised Golf Course Extension Proposal,
revised as received November 5, 1991
(3) Markham Golf and country Club; Proposed extension of Golf Course;
Layout, Erosion & Sediment Control; A Brodie Associates Ltd ;
Drawing 191030-1; revised as received November 5, 1991
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #13/91. HELD NOVEMBER 15. 1991
SECTION III - ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION BY ANOTHER BOARD
16. CONSERVATION LAND TAX REBATE
KEY ISSUE
A letter from The Honourable C J (Bud) Wildman, Minister of Natural
Resources, dated November 8, 1991, re Conservation Land Tax Reduction
Program and a letter from Phyllis Miller, Manager, Conservation Authorities
section, Lands and Waters Policy Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources,
dated October 30, 1991, re Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program, was
received
Res. #262 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: William Granger
THAT the letter fro. The Honourable C.J.(Bud) Wildaan, Minister of Natural
Resources, dated November 8, 1991, and the letter fro. the Phyllis Miller,
Manager, Conservation Authorities section, Lands and Waters Policy Branch,
Ministry of Natural Resources, dated October 30, 1991, be received for
inforaation and forwarded to the pinance and Adainistration Advisory Board
for its inforaation.
CARRIED
17. TOPSOIL PRESERVATION BY-LAW
ItEY ISSUE
A letter from Karin Brent, Committee Coordinator, city of Mississauga,
dated October 22, 1991, re Topsoil Preservation By-law, was received
Res. #263 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Brian Harrison
THAT the letter from Itarin Brent, Comaittee Coordinator, city of
Mississauga, dated October 22, 1991, re: Topsoil Preservation By-law be
received;
AND THAT a staff report be prepared on the issues raised in the letter for
consideration by the Water and Related Land Manage.ent Advisory Board.
CARRIED
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EXBCUTIVE COMMITTBB MEBTING 113/91. HELD NOVEMBER 15. 1991
NEW BUSINESS
18. ROUGB VALLEY PARK PROJECT
Res. 12&4 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the Mini.ter of Natural Resources be a.ked to clarify the .tatus of
tho.e land. alonq the Rouqe River valley, North of Steele. Avenue, in teras
of hi. announce.ent regardinq the Rouqe Park and the teras of reference for
the Park Advisory Co..ittee and to ask the Ninister to advi.e the Authority
a. to what we .hould be doinq in terms of our regulatory respon.ibility
toward. these lands.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 45 a a , November l5, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Chier Administrative Officer
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 13 - DECEKBBR - 1991 #14/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, December l3, 1991 The Chairman called the meetinq
to order at lO 00 a.m
PRESDTz Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members
for Emil Kolb - Frank Andrews
William Granqer
Brian Harrison
Don Jackson
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
IIINUTES
R... 1215 Hovec! by: Ron Horan
Seconc!ec! byz Loi. Hancey
THAT the Hinute. of Heetinq 113/91 be approvec!.
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OP IlfrQIU
Mr William Granqer declared a conflict, as an employee ot the City ot
North York, in aqenda item 9(b) and did not participate in discussion or
vote on this matter.
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ADDED AGIDmA ITBKS
Re.. 12" Hovec! by. Brian Harri.on
Seconc!ec! byz willi.. Granqer
THAT ac!c!ec! aqenc!a it... 9(h) to (k) anc! 10 be acceptec! for con.lc!eration.
CARRIED
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BZBCUTrvB COMMcrTTBB MBJTIHG 114/91. HBLD DBCBKBBR 13. 1991
S!CTIOK I - ITBKS WOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1. RBQUBST WOR DISPOSAL OW AUTHORITY-OWHBD LAND
Humber River Watershed - West Side of Hiahwav No. 50
KnISsn
The Authority is in receipt of a request from Humbershore (Bolton) Ltd
to acquire a 0 II hectare parcel of Authority-owned land adjacent to their
holding west of Highway No 50, north of Bolton, south of the 10th side
road.
Re.. 1267 Moved by: Loi. Bancey
Seconded by: willi.. Granger
TaB BXBCUTIVB COMMcrTTBB RBCOKKBHDS THAT the reque.t for di.po.al of this
land be referred to the Authority .taff for review in accordance .ith the
e.tabli.hed Authority policie.;
AND WURTaBR THAT a report recoaaending further action in this aatter be
brought forth to the Zzecutive Coaaittee at a future date.
CARRIBD
BACKGROUll1D
This matter is being brought to your attention in accordance with
Resolution #26 adopted by the Members of the Authority at the meeting
held on February 22, 1991
2. PO'1'BH'l'IAL DISPOSAL OJ' SURPLUS A~oaIn LAJID
-North East Corner of Jane street and Ste.les Avenue
The city of Vauahan
UY ISSUB
Receipt of submissions of "Expression ot Intere.t" concerning the potential
disposal of surplus Authority land
Re.. 1218 Moved by: Willi.. Granger
Seconded by: Don Jack.on
TaB BXBCUTIVB COMMcrTTBB RBCOKKBHDS 'l'D~ Ue report, Reque.t for Propo.al.,
Authority owned Land, .orth ...t Corner of .7..e atreet and steele. Avenue,
City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York be received;
AND ruRTBBR THAT .taff have done an ..oelleat job looking at alternative..
CARRIBD
BACItCDOmm
Under Resolution #19l, adopted at Authority Meeting 16/9l, held on
September 6, 1991, staff were directed to proceed with advertising, the
availability of the subject site with propoaal. being invited for long term
leases, joint ventures or sales submi..ion.
The availability of the property was duly adverti.ed in major and local
newspapers in the area.
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BXBCUTIVB COMMITTBB MBETING 114'91. HBLD DECEMBER 13. 1991
SBCTIOR I - ITBMB FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATIOR
2. POTBNTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-North East Corner of Jane street and Steeles Avenue
The citv of Vauqhan Ccontd. )
Submissions of "Expression of Interest" together with appropriate deposits
have been received from:
(1) John Pianosi, 4580 Fieldgate Drive, Unit #22, Mississauga,
ontario, L4W 3W6
(2) Nor-Arm Developments Inc., l280 Finch Avenue, West, Suite 7l0,
Downsview, Ontario, M3J 3K6
(3) The Sorbara Group, 3700 Steeles Avenue, West, Suite 800,
Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 8M9
It was noted in the Request For Proposals that a status report and
recommendation as to what proponents, if any, would be requested to provide
more detailed plans, ("Phase II") and what proponents should be advised
their proposal had not been selected for further consideration was expected
to be submitted to the Full Authority board on January 10, 1992, for
consideration
Discussions with representatives of the parties who forwarded sUbmissions
are underway and a status report with recommendations will be submitted to
the Members of the Executive Committee at the meeting scheduled for
January 3, 1991
3. LUIGIA ANDREUCCI-LAND EXCHANGE
-43 Keeqan Crescent. Citv of North York
Itn ISSUB
Receipt of a request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review
Committee to explore the possibility of a land exchange involving small
fragments of land to resolve an encroachment problem
Res. 12" Moved bya Don Jack.on
Seconded bya Brian Harri.on
THE BDCUTIVB COMMITTEB RBCOKMDDS
THAT WKBRBAS The Metropolitan and Region Con.ervation Authority i. in
receipt of a reque.t froa The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachaent Review
Coaaittee to enter into an exchange of land. located in the vicinity of
43 lteecJan Cre.cent, in the city of North York, The Municipality of
xetropolitan Toronto;
AND WHBRBAB it i. in the opinion of the Authority that it i. in the be.t
intere.t. of the Authority in furtherinq it. objective., a. .et out in
Section 20 of the Con.ervation Authorities Act, to proceed with the
exchanqe;
THAT the Authority enter into an ezchanqe of land. on the followinq ba.i.a
(a) Luiqia Andreucci will convey to the Authority a parcel of land
containinq 200 .quare feet, aore or les., of vacant land
being part of Lot 9, Plan M-1142, City of North York,
The Municipality of Xetropolitan Toronto;
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EXECOTrvB COMMITTEE MEETING 114/91. HELD DECEMBER 13. 19'1
SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3. LUIGIA ANDREUCCI-LAND EXCHANGE
-43 Keeqan Crescent. City of North York (contd. )
(b) Th. Authority will conv.y to Luigia AIldr.ucci a parc.l of
vacant land cont.ining 200 .qu.r. f..t, aor. or l.s., b.ing
p.rt of Block S, Pl.n M-988, City of North York, Th.
Municip.lity of M.tropolitan Toronto;
(c) Luigi. AIldr.ucci i. to b. r..pon.ibl. for p.ya.nt of .ll
l.g.l, surv.y, .daini.tr.tion and other co.t. involv.d,
in the coapl.tion of this .xch.ng.;
THAT ..id .xch.ng. b. .ubj.ct to .n Ord.r-In-Council b.ing i..u.d in
accord.nc. with S.ction 21(c) of the Con..rv.tion Authoriti.. Act, R.S.O.
1980, Ch.pt.r 85, .. ...nd.d;
AND PURTHER THAT the .ppropri.t. Authority offici.ls b. .uthori..d .nd
dir.ct.d to t.k. wh.t.v.r .ction aay b. r.quir.d to give .ff.ct th.r.to,
including the obt.ining of n.c....ry .pprov.l. .nd the .x.cution of .ny
docua.nt..
CARRIED
BACKGROUIID
The potential disposal of this small fragment of land was brought to the
attention of the Members of the Authority on March 2, 1991 and staff under
Resolution #66, were directed to report back to the Executive Committee
recommending further action at a later date.
The technical staff of the Authority and the Planning Department of The
city of North York have reviewed this proposed exchange and are in an
agreement with the boundaries as proposed
4. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991
-Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Black Creek Area of Humber
River Watershed - Paul and Maria Barbieri
KEY Issn
Purchase of property being a partial taking from a residential holding,
located at 39 Mayall Avenue, City of North York, under "Land Acquisition
Project 1987 - 1991" - Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Black Creek
Area of Huaber River Watershed.
R... 1270 Mov.d byz willi.. Gr.ng.r
S.cond.d byz pr.nk Andr.w.
THE BXECOTrvB COKKXTTBB RBCOKKBHDS THAT 0.2 acr.., aor. or 1..., b.
purch...d froa P.ul .nd Mari. B.rbi.ri, s.id l.nd b.ing p.rt of Lot 174,
R.gi.t.r.d Plan 3855, City of North York, Th. Municip.lity of M.tropolitan
Toronto;
THAT the purch... pric. b. $11,000.00, plus V.ndor'. l.g.l co.t. with the
Authority b.ing r..pon.ibl. for con.truction of ch.in link f.ncing on n.w
prop.rty boundary;
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SBCTIOB I - ITBKS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4. LAND ACQUISITIOH PROJBCT 1987 - 1991
-Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Black Creek Area of Humber
River Watershed - Paul and Maria Barbieri lcontd. )
THAT the Authority receive conv.yance of the land required fr.. fro.
.ncuabrance, .ubj.ct to .zi.tinq ..rvic. .a....nt.;
THAT Gardiner, Robert., Barri.t.r. and solicitor., be in.truct.d to
co.pl.t. the tran.action at the .arli..t po..ible date. All r.a.onable
esp.n... incurr.d incid.ntal to clo.inq for land tran.fer taz, l.qal co.t.
and di.bur....nt. are to b. paid;
AHD FURTBBR THAT the appropriate Authority Official. b. authori.ed and
dir.ct.d to ez.cut. all n.c..sary docuaentation required.
OH A RBCORDZD VOTB: XD DI
willi_ Granq.r Brian Harrison
Lois Hancey Don Jackson
Frank Andre.s Richard O'Bri.n
John MCGinni.
Ron Moran
THB MOTIOH WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIBD
BACKGR01JH])
Resolution 15l, Authority Meeting 13, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and subject to the
approval of your Committee, an Agreement has now be reached with respect to
the purchase price
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
IlATIOIlALB
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition.
FIRUCIAL DftAILS
The fundinq of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-ll-502-
Flood Control Hazard Account.
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SECTIOR I - ITEMS J'OR AUTHORITY CORSIDERATION
5. LAND ACQUISITIOR PROJECT 1987 - 1991
-Flood Plain and Conservation Component
Duffin Creek Watershed - Bettv Acton
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Highway No 47, west of Mill street
in stouffville under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991" - Flood Plain
and Conservation Component - DUffin Creek Watershed
R... 1271 Moved bYI Willi.. Grang.r
S.cond.d by: Frank Andr...
TBB EXZCUTrvB CO~TTEE RECOKKBHDS THAT 1 acre, .or. or l..., b. purcha..d
fro. B.tty Acton, .aid land b.ing an irregular .hap.d parcel of land being
Part of Lot. 16 and 17 and Part. of Block. A, Band C, Regi.t.red Plan 61,
Town of Whitchurch-stouffville, R.gional Municipality of York, located
north of High.ay Ro. 47, ...t of Mill street in Stouffville;
THAT the purcha.. pric. b. $7,000.00, plus V.ndor'. co.t.;
THAT the Authority r.c.iv. conv.yanc. of the land requir.d fr.. fro.
.ncUllbrance, .ubj.ct to .xi.ting ..rvice eas...nt.;
THAT Gardin.r, Rob.rt., Barri.t.r. and SOlicitor., be in.truct.d to
co.pl.t. the tran.action at the .arlie.t possible dat.. All rea.onabl.
exp.n... incurred incid.ntal to clo.ing for land tran.fer tax, l.gal co.t.
and di.bur....nt. ar. to b. paid;
AND J'URTBBR THAT the .ppropriat. Authority Official. b. authori..d and
directed to ex.cut. all n.c....ry docua.ntation requir.d.
CARRIIlD
BACItGROmm
Resolution #51, Authority Meeting #3, May 2, 1986 approving the project.
Negotiations have been conducted with Robert Johnson of Alcorn and
Associates Limited, representing the owner.
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority's approved master plan for
acquisition
J'IJIAlfCIAL DETAILS
The funds of this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 - Flood
Control Hazard Account.
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BXBCUTrvB COMMITTBB MEBTING #14/91. HELD DBCEMBER 13. 1991
SBCTIOR II - ITBKS FOR EXBCUTIVE COMMITTEB CONSIDERATION
,. SUB-WATERSHED MASTER PLANS GUIDANCB DOCUKEN'l'
- szten.ion of Contraot for PreDaration
KEY ISSUB
To extend funding to the firm Gartner Lee Limited for their services in
preparing a guidance document for the preparation of sub-watershed master
plans.
Re.. 1272 HovecS by: Don Jaokson
SeooncSecS by: willi.. Granger
IT IS RBCOMMBHDBD THAT THB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEB authori.e an acScSitional
pa,.ent to the fira Gartner Lee LiaitecS for their .ervioe. in preparing a
guicSanoe cSoouaent for the preparation of sub-watershecS ...ter plan.;
AND FURTHER THAT the oost of thia acScSitional pa,.ent be liaitecS to the
up.et "OUDt of $',000.00 (total oontraot upset aaoUDt $23,500.00),
ezolucSing G.S.T.
CARRIBD
BACKGROUND
At Executive Committee Meeting #8/91, the following resolution was adopted
"Res. #l59
THAT the firm ot Gartner Lee Limited be retained to assist in
preparing a guidance document for the preparation of sub-watershed
master plans;
AND FURTHER THAT the cost for this contract be limited to the upset
amount of $l7,500.00"
This project has been funded through an agreement between the Ministry of
Environment (MOE) and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority. For the fiscal year 1991/92, the Ministry of the Environment
has provided total funding in the amount of $150,000 00 for this work
Both the provincial committee and Gartner Lee have made considerable effort
in developing a draft guidance document. However, the size and diversity
of agencies on the committees, and delays in getting the full committee
together has hindered the consultant's progress in this study and
maintaining their original cost requirements
The Ministries of Natural Resources and Environment have recognized this
problea (letter dated October lO, 1991) and have authorized an extension of
$6,000.00 which increases the total funding to $23,500 00, plus G S.T. The
total coat of $23,500.00, plus G.S T has been incurred through the special
funding provided by the Province
I'IDlfCIAL DB'l'AZLS .
Funds are available for this work under account number 60l-03.
8-279
EXECUTIVB COIlXIT'l'EE KBBTING #14/91. HELD DECEMBER 13. 1991
SECTION II - ITBKS POR EXBCUTIVE COMMITTBE CONSIDERATION
7. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK - 1992 INTERIM KAHAGBKBNT PROGRAM
Thi. it.. wa. r.oo...nd.d for approval at the Wat.r and R.lat.d Land
Kanag...nt Advi.ory Board M..ting 18/91, h.ld NOVeab.r 22, 1991.
KEY ISSUE
As part of the ongoing interim management of Tommy Thompson Park, staff has
prepared the proposed 1992 Interim Management Program for the site.
R... 1273 Mov.d by: Richard O'Bri.n
S.cond.d by: Ron Moran
THE BOARD RECOKKBHD8 TO THB EXECUTIVB COMMITTEE THAT the .taff r.port,
dat.d 1991.10.19., on the Int.ria Kanag...nt progr.. at To..y Tho.p.on Park
b. r.c.iv.d;
THAT .taff b. dir.ct.d to n.gotiat. a 1992 lic.no. agr....nt with the
Aquatic Park Sailing Club;
THAT .taff b. dir.ct.d to n.gotiat. a foraal agr....nt with the Toronto
Barbour Co..i..ion.r. r.garding acc... and oth.r such it... d....d
n.c...ary for the 1992 progr..;
AND PORTHER THAT .taff be authori..d to take what.v.r action i. requir.d in
conn.ction with the Int.ria Kanag...nt progr.. inclUding the .z.oution of
any dooua.nt. and agr....nt..
CARRIED
AKDDKDIT Mov.d by: Riohard O'Bri.n
R.s. 1274 S.cond.d by: Loi. Banc.y
THAT any action requir.d r.garding the tran.portation i..u. at To..y
Tho.p.on Park not take plac. until it i. d.alt with at Authority M..ting
19/91, to b. h.ld January 10, 1991.
THE AKBHDHDT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIBD
TBB JlAIB MOTIOB, AS AKBHDBD, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIBD
8. ACCOUNTS POR TBB MONTH OP OCTOBER. 1991
R... 1275 Mov.d by: Richard O'Bri.n
S.oond. by: Ron Moran
THAT account., aggr.gating $3,273,&&8, for the .onth of Octob.r, 1991, b.
approv.d.
CARRIBD
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EZECUTIVB COMMITTEE HZETING 114/'1. BELD DECEMBER 13. 1991
SECTION II - ITBMB ~OR EZECUTIVB COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
,. APPLICATIONS ~OR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 2'3/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Re.. 1276 Moved by: RiChard O'Brien
Seconded by: Loi. Hancey
THAT the application. li.ted herein a. (a) to (k) inclu.ive, with the
exception. of (b) (f) and (q), be approved, .ubject to the condition.
contained in the report..
CARRIED
fa) 404-Woodland. Bu.ine.. Park
To construct a storm water outfall, on Part Lots l8, 19, 20,
Concession 3, Woodbine & Major MaCkenzie Drive East, in the Town of
Markham (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the following document. and plans which form part of
this permit
(l) 404-Woodlands Business Park; Project No 88-E, 23l, Drawing Nos. 3,
24, 25 and 27; prepared by Fred Schaeffer and Associates Ltd ;
revised as received on August 29, 1991
fc) 77'24' Ontario Liaited
To alter a waterway and construct within a flood plain, on Lot 1,
Concession 4 Albion, north side MaYfield Road, east of The Gore
Road, in the Town of Caledon (Huaber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following docuaent. and plans which form part of
this permit:
(l) Plan; prepared by Beech Engineering Ltd ; Sheet No l; dated June,
1991; revised on August 24, 1991; received November 26, 1991
fd) B.A. BourninCJ
To place fill to construct a hera, on Part Lot 2, Broken Front
concession, Range 2, l183 Shoal Point Road, in the Town of Ajax
(Waterfront Watershed)
In accordance with the following docuaents and plans which form part of
this permit:
(l) site Plan, Tennis Court, Berm; 1113 Sh~l Point Road; received July
30, 1991;
(2) Correspondence from E Ward to MTRCA; dated November 15, 1991;
received November l8, 1991;
(3) Detail of Berm and Planting; 1183 Sh~l Point Road; received
Novellber l8, 1991
fe) ScarborouCJh Golf , CountrY Club
To place fill to upgrade two tees and one qreen, on 321 Scarborough
Golf ClUb Road, in the City of Scarborouqh (Highland Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the following docuaent. and plGn. which form part of
this permit:
( 1) Proposed Golf Course MOdifications/cut and rill; Table 1 and Table 2;
Cosburn Patterson Wardman; File 189617; received August 28, 1991;
(2) Red Line Revision; Proposed cut Location , Plantings for 13th Tee,
l7th Green and 6th Tee; Scarborough Golf Club;
received August 28, 1991;
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SBCTIOR II - ITDS FOR BnCUTIVB COMXITTBB CONSIDBRATIOR
10. APPLICATIORS FOR PBRKIT8 UNDER ONTARIO RBQULATIOR 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (oontd. )
(e) Soarborouah Golf , CountrY Club (oontd. )
(3) Red Line Revision; Location of Fill for 6th Tee, l7th Green, l3th
Tee; Scarborough Golf Club; As shown on Drawing lA, Project 190737;
received August 2l, 1991;
(4) Cross-sections of Proposed 6th Tee, 17th Green & l3th Tee;
Scarborough Golf Club; received August 2l, 1991
(f) Thornhill countrY Club
To place fill within a regulated area, on Part Lots 3l & 32,
Concession 1 WYS, West side of Yonge Street, north of Centre Street
in Thornhill, in the City of Vaughan (Don River Watershed)
(Withdrawn by the applicant)
fa) villaae Sauare Kleinbura Inc.
To alter a waterway, on Part Lots 24 & 25, Concession 8, East side of
Hwy #27, north of Nashville Road in Kleinburg, in the City of
Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
(Withdrawn by the applicant)
(h) Kr. A. Betke
To place fill, on Lot 1, Registered Plan 1545, 51 Lake Promenade, in
the city of Etobicoke, Lake Ontario (Waterfront Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Plans; prepared by the applicant; Drawing Nos 1 and 2;
dated November 14, 1991; received November 25, 1991-
(1) Mr. aDd Mr.. R. Dodd
To place fill in order to construct a house, on Lot 3, Reference Plan
65R-12334, 656 Sunset Beach Blvd , in the Town of Richmond Hill
(Huaber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit:
(l) site and Grading Plans; The Dodd Residence; Project No. 9l 797.LL6;
prepared by The Gregory Design Group; revised as received on December
12, 1991;
(2) Cross-Sectional Plans; The Dodd Residence; prepared by The Gregory
Design Group; dated December l2, 1991;
(3) Retaining Wall Details; prepared by The Town of Richmond Hill,
Engineering Dept ; dated December l2, 1991
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SBCTIOH II - ITBMS POR BZBCUTrvB COMMITTBB CONSIDBRATIOH
10. APPLICATIOHS POR PBRMITS UNDBR ONTARIO RBGOLATIOH 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd. )
(1) I. i K. Pandolfo Holdinas Ltd.
To alter a watercourse, on Part Lots 4 & 5, Concession 4, 760l Jane
street, in the City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
( 1) Lathem group Inc ; Drawing No. P-l, Sheets l, 2, and 3; dated
received December 9, 1991.
(k) I.P C F. Properties Inc.
To extend the existing culvert in order to allow for a road widening,
on Part Lot 23, Concession 1, Highway 2 and Liverpcol Road, in the
Town of Pickering (Frenchmans Bay Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans Which form part of
this permit
(l) Environmental Study Report; prepared by R E. Winter and Assoc Ltd ;
dated August, 1991;
(2) site Drawing; Sheet No 3; prepared by R E Winter and Assoc
Ltd.; revised as received September 30, 1991;
(3) Site Drawings; Sheet Nos l-2; prepared by R E Winter and Assoc
Ltd.; revised as received on December ll, 1991.
Res. 1277 Koved by: Don Jaokson
Seoonded by: Ron Koran
THAT the applioation listed herein as (b) be approved, subjeot to the
oonditions oontained in the report.
CARRIBD
(b) 1333 SheDDard Avenue Bast Boldinas
To place fill in a regulated area, on Part Lot 15, Concession 3 EYS,
l333 Sheppard Avenue East, in the City of North York (Don River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this penlit:
( 1) Plans; prepared by Volgyesi & Propst Inc , Architects & Planners;
Project No 91106, Drawing No. A1; dated October 29, 1991; received
November 29, 1991.
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BZBCUTIVB CO~TTBB MEETING 114/91. HBLD DBCEMBER 13. 1991
CORRBSPOIfDBlfCB
(a) Letter from H.W.O. Dovle
Metropolitan Solicitor, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
The Honourable C J. Wildman, Minister Natural Resources, datad
November 26, 1991, re: Representation of Metropolitan Councillors on
Metropolitan Conservation Authority
(bl Letter from Novina Wona
Deputy Metropolitan Clerk, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
dated December 6, 1991, re: Appointment of Members of Council to The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Re.. 1278 MoveeS bya Ron Moran
SeconeSeeS by: Loi. Hancey
THAT the letter fro. H.W.O Doyle, Metropolitan Solicitor, to The Honourable
C.J. Wildaan, eSateeS Noveaber 21, 1991 aneS tbe letter fro. Novina Wong,
Deputy Metropolitan Clerk, eSateeS Deceaber ., 1"1, be receiveeS.
CARRIBD
Hn BUSIHBSS
11. BVALUATION AIm RZVZn
R... 1279 MoveeS by: RichareS O'Brien
SeooneSeeS by: Loi. Hancey
THAT the .taff prepare a report for the ooneideration of ~he Authority at
it. .eeting to be heleS January 10, 1"2, reoo.aeneSing the ohange. in the
Authority'. Rule. of ConeSuct whicb are required to iapl..ent the
reco..endation of tbe ZValuation aneS ae.i.. C~ittee adopteeS at Authority
Meeting #7/91, in re.pect of the function. of tbe rinance aneS
Adaini.tration Advieory Board.
CARRIBD
12. BZBCUTIVB COMMITTBB MEETING #15/'1
Re.. 1280 Moved by: Brian Harri.on
SeoondeeS by RichareS O'Brien
THAT the ..eoutive Co..itte. Meeting #lS/'l, to be beleS January 3, 1992, be
cancelled and re.cheeSuleeS t.aediately after t~e Authority Meeting #9/91 on
January 10, 1991.
CARRIBD
13. AtJ'l'HORI'rY MBMBBRS ELBCTIONS AS "I~r ~TIlXD
Re.. 1281 MoveeS by: Brian Harri.on
SeconeSeeS by: RichareS O'Brien
THAT the Executive Co..ittee congratulate Autbority .eaber. Eail Xolb and
Bldred Xing on their election a. Chairaen of tbe aegional Municipality of
Peel aneS the Regional Munioipality of York reepectivaly.
CARRIBD
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B"CUTIVJI COIOlITTBB XBBTIlfG 114191. BBLD DBCIDIBBR 13. 1991
CLOSE SBSSIOlf
R... 1282 Hov.d by: Don Jack.on
S.cond.d by: Willi.. Grang.r
THAT the sz.cutiv. Co..itt.. con.id.r the it.. on the Chairaan'.
Honorariua, the Vice-Chairaan'. and Heab.r.' Per Di.. and the it.. of the
replac..ent of the Chi.f Adaini.tration Offic.r upon hi. r.tir..ent, in
clo.ed ....ion.
CARRIBD
The Board rose from closed session.
BBCTIOlf I - ITBMB POR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATIOlf
14. RBTIRBKBlfT OP TBB CRIBP ADHIlfISTRATIOlf OPPICBR
R... 1283 Hov.d by: Brian Harri.on
S.cond.d by; Loi. Hanc.y
THAT the SZ.cutive Co..itte. b. ..pow.red to conduct a ..arch for and aat.
reco...ndation. to the Authority in re.pect of the vacancy created by the
r.tir..ent of the Chi.f Adaini.tration Offic.r which i. to take effect
Septeab.r 30, 1992.
CARRIZD
SBCTIOlf II - ITBKS POR B"CUTIVJI COIIMITTBB CONSIDBRATIOlf
15. CBAIRIOlf'S HOlfORARIOK AlfD KBMBBRS' PBR DID
Resolved that the Ontario Municipal Board Order providing that
the Chairman of the Authority will be paid an honorarium of $3l,400, the
Vice-Chairman of the Authority, when acting in place of the Chairman of the
Authority, will be paid at a rate of two times the regular Per Diem
allowance, and the Member. of the Authority will be paid a Per Diem of
$65 00, be made effective, January l, 1991
TBRKID'l'IO.
ON MOTION, the .eeting terminated at 11 00 a m., December l3, 1991
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Chief Administrative Officer
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B-285
BXBCUTlVE COMMITTEB 10 - JANUARY - 1992 115/91
The Executive Committee met in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer
Village, on Friday, January lO, 1992, following Authority Meeting 19/91
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2 00 P m
PRBSENT: Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William Granger
Brian Harrison
Don Jackson
Emil Kolb
Ron Moran
ABSENT Richard O'Brien
MINUTBS
Res. #284 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
.
THAT the Minute. of Meeting 114/91 be approved.
CARRIED
ADDBD AGENDA ITEMS
Re.. #285 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT added aqenda items 2(12) be accepted for consideration.
CARRIED
8-286
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 115/91. HELD JANUARY 10. 1992
SECTION II - ITBKS POR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
1. CONTRACT POR A REPORT DOCOXBHTING BENErITS or PRE-PLANNING rOR WATER
KAHAGBKBN't AlfD EDI'l'ORIAL SERVICES
-For Provincial Water Manaaement Guidelines Documents
KEY ISSUE
To approve the selection of the consulting firm Paragon Engineering Limited
to prepare a document detailing the benefits of pre-planning for water
management and editorial services for provincial water management
guidelines documents.
Re.. 128' Moved by: Brian Barri.on
Seconded by: Ron Koran
IT IS RECOXMBHDED THAT the fira of Paragon Engineering Liaited be retained
to prepare a docuaent detailing the benefit. of pre-planning for .ater
aanag..ent and editorial .ervic.. for provincial .at.r aanag..ent
guideline. docuaent.;
AlfD rURTHER THAT the co.t for thi. contract b. liaited to the up.et aaount
of $9,000.00.
CARRIED
BACJ:GROmm
In 1991, the Ministries of the Environment and Natural Resources
established an informal working group to coordinate the component of water
management related to urban and urbanizing watersheds in Ontario Three
committees have been established to assist this working group in preparing
a number of planning documents including:
. Ecosystem Watershed Planning Guidelines;
. Subwatershed Planning Guidelines; and
. Guidelines for Incorporating Water Management Goals, Objectives,
Principles and Policies in municipal official plans.
Authority staff was invited to participate on the committee responsible for
the preparation of the Subwat.rshed Planning Guidelines. Key components of
this document are the "how to" deliver for sustainable, ecosystem and
economical approaches. New planning and delivery approaches will be
advanced for both the development industry and review agencies
Representation on this committee include staff from the Ministries of the
Environment and Natural Resources, MTRCA, Grand River and Credit Valley
Conservation Authorities and municipalities
Funding for this initiative has been provided through the 1991/92 Toronto
Area Watershed Management Strategy (TAWMS) agreement between the Ministry
of the Environment and the MTRCA. MOE has provided funding in the amount
of $lSO,OOO for 1991-92.
To assist with these initiatives, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)
entered into an agreement with MTRCA to coordinate various watershed and
subwatershed planning and management issues. For the fiscal year 1991-92,
MNR has provided funding in the amount of $l5,OOO.
As part of the work to be accomplished under this agreement, MNR would like
to retain the services of a consulting firm to
. complete an efficiency and effectiveness report of the
benefits of pre-planning for water management versus the
costs of remedial measures; and
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E%ECUTIVB COMMITTEE KBBTING 115/91. HELD JANUARY 10. 1992
SECTION II - ITBKS FOR E%ECUTIVB COMMITTBE CONSIDERATION
1. CONTRACT FOR A RBPORT DOCUKBNTING BBNBFITS OF PRB-PLANNING FOR WATER
KMmGEKBNT AND EDITORIAL SERVICES
-For provincial Water Manaaement Guidelines Documents (contd. )
. perform editorial services to incorporate the following three
documents into one report:
- Ecosystem Watershed Planning Guidelines;
- Subwatershed Planning Guidelines; and
- Guidelines for Incorporating Water Management Goals,
Objectives, Principles and Policies in municipal
official plans
In this regard, MNR has recommended that the firm ot Paragon Engineering
Ltd be retained for the following reasons
. the firm has extensive past experience in completing
Ecosystem Watershed and Subwatershed Plans which have
been satisfactory to the Province and conservation
authorities;
. the tirm can complete the above tasks in the very short time
trame of February 15, 1992; and
. portions of the firm's past Ecosystem Planning Guidelines have
been incorporated in the draft Subwatershed Planning Guidelines.
FIHAHCIAL DBTAILS
Funds are available tor this work under account number 601-05.
2. APPLICATIONS FOR PBRMITS ONDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways
Re.. 1287 Xovec! by: Brian Jlarri.on
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the application. li.ted herein a. (a) to (d) inclu.ive, with the
exception of (c), be approved, .ubject to the condition. contained in the
report..
CARRIED
(al Bavview CountrY Club
To place till in order to regrade the existing course tees and
greens, on pt. Lot 1-3, Concession 2, West of Leslie street, in
the Town ot Markham (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit:
(1) Bayview Golt ClUb, regrading plans, prepared by Thomas McBroom
Associates Limited, and dated December 6, 1991-
(2) Detailed Green Drawings, No 10 and No 17, prepared by Thomas
McBroom Associates Limited, and dated December 6, 1991-
(3) Cross Sectional Plans through the loth Green prepared by Thomas
McBroom Associates Ltd and dated December 16, 1991
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SECTION II - ITBMS FOR E%ECUTIVB COMMITTBE CONSIDERATION
2. APPLICATIONS FOR PBRMITS ONDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterways
(b) Petro Canada Inc.
To place fill within a regulated area, on Part Lot 9, Concession 1
EHS, (Northeast Corner Main street and Williams Parkway), in the City
ot Brampton (Etobicoke Creek Watershed) In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit
( 1) Plans prepared by Petro-Canada, Project No 5244-15,
Drawing No C91-0059, dated May 17, 1991 and received by the MTRCA on
December 23, 1991-
Ccl Villaae Sauare Kleinbura Inc.
To alter a waterway, on Part Lots 24 & 25, Concession 8, East side
ot Hwy #27, north ot Nashville Road in Kleinburg, in the City ot
Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
(Withdrawn by applicant )
Cdl Mr. J. Anania
To place till, to alter a waterway on Part Lots 1 & 2, Registered
Plan M-1110, 15 Hartman street, in the City ot Vaughan
(Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which form part ot
this permit
(1) Project 91-1001, as prepared by and submitted by applicant and
received on December 15, 1991-
(2) Drawing No 2, typical silt trap received December 15, 1991
TBRMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 2:10 pm., January 10, 1992
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary Treasurer
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B-290
EXECUTIVB COMMITTBE 24 - JANUARY - 1992 116/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, January 24, 1992 The Chairman called the meeting to
order at 10 10 a m
PRESENT: Chairman John McGinnis
\ Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members william Granger
for Don Jackson Lois Griffin
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
ABSBNT Brian Harrison
Emil Kolb
MINUTES
Res. 1288 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the Minut.. of Me.ting #15/91 be approved.
CARRIED
ADDBD AGENDA ITEMS
Res. 1289 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Bancey
THAT added agenda it... 1 and 2, be accepted for con.ideration.
CARRIED
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EXECUTIVB COMMITTEB MBBTING 116/91. HELD JANUARY 24. 1992
SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDBRATION
1. CORPORATION OF THB CITY OF SCARBOROUGH
-Request for a permanent easement for the reconstruction of
Clemes Drive. west of Centennial Road. Citv of Scarborouah
KEY ISSUB
Receipt of a request from the corporation of the City of Scarborough to
provide a permanent easement for the reconstruction of Clemes Drive, west
of Centennial Road, City of Scarborough
R.s. 1290 Mov.d by: Ron Moran
S.cond.d by: RiChard O'Bri.n
THB EXBCUTIVE COMMITTBB RBCOMMENDS
WHBREAS Th. M.tropo1itan Toronto and R.gion Cons.rvation Authority i. in
r.c.ipt of a r.quest fro. the corporation of the city of Scarborough to
provide a p.rman.nt .as...nt for the r.construction of C1...s Driv., w..t
of c.nt.nnia1 Road, City of Scarborough.
AND WHEREAS it i. the opinion of the Authority that it i. in the b..t
int.r..t. of the Authority in furthering it. obj.ctiv.., a. ..t out in
S.ction 20 of the con..rvation Authoriti.s Act, to co-op.rat. with the
corporation of the City of Scarborough in this instanc.;
THAT a p.rman.nt .as...nt containing 0.026 h.ctar.s, aor. or 1..., b.
grant.d to the corporation of the city of Scarborough for the
r.construction of C1.... Driv. .aid land. b.ing Part of Block 12, Plan 66M-
2145, D..ignat.d a. Part. 1 and 2 on Plan 66R-15746, City of Scarborough,
Th. Municipality of M.tropolitan Toronto;
THAT con.id.ration i. to b. the nominal sua of $2.00, plus all 1.gal,
survey and other co.t.;
THAT .aid .a....nt be .ubject to an Order in Council being i..u.d in
accordanc. with S.ction 21(0) of the Conservation Authoriti.. Aot, R.S.O.
1980, Chapt.r 85, a. ...nd.d;
AND FORTHBR THAT the appropriate Authority official. b. authori..d and
dir.ct.d to take what.v.r action .ay b. required to give .ff.ot th.r.to,
inoluding the obtaining of n.o.ssary approval. and the .x.cution of any
dooua.nt..
CARRIBD
BACKGROUHD
The corporation of the City of Scarborough has conveyed lands to the
Authority over the years for the nominal consideration of $2 00 and has
requested that this easement be granted for the nominal consideration of
$2 00 The Corporation of the City of Scarborough has agreed to assume all
legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transaction
The subject lands were acquired from Chrand Construction Inc in November,
1984, under the Highland Creek Flood Plain Lands Component of the Land
Acquisition Project
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2 POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OP SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS
-FairDort Beach Area. Town of Pickerina
KEY ISSUE
Staff report of the status of the public process concerning the potential
disposal of surplus Authority owned land in the Fairport Beach area
situated between West Shore Boulevard and Petticoat Creek Conservation
Area, Town of Pickering (Region of Durham)
Res. 1291 Moved by: Ron Moran
S.oond.d by: Richard O'Brien
THAT the staff r.port, dated January 13, 1992, be rec.ived;
AND FURTHER THAT .taff b. dir.oted to r.vi.w public sub.is.ion. and provide
a furth.r report for Ex.cutiv. Committe. M..ting 117/91, with a sugg.st.d
cour.. of aotion for the pot.ntial dispo.ition of the subj.ct surp1u.
land., Fairport B.ach area, b.tween ..at Shore Boulevard and p.ttiooat
Cr.ek conservation Area, Town of pick.ring, Region of Durhaa.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On May 24, 1991, the Members of the Authority, after extensive review and
discussion including public meetings h.ld in the Pickering Civic Complex on
February 13 and April 17, 1991, amended the project boundary to reflect the
reduced land requirements in this area for public use of the Waterfront.
The original purpose of acquiring land at this location was to provide a
vehicular connection between Petticoat Cre.k Conservation Area and the
Frenchman's Bay West Park The Authority, in July 1990, initiated a park
planning study of the Frenchman's Bay W..t Ar.a which included a review of
alternative connection requirements It wa. concluded from the study that
no vehicular access should be provided between the parks and the only link
would be for pedestrian access and the propo.ed Regional Waterfront Trail
proposed by the Royal commission on the Future or the Toronto Waterfront
and endorsed by Provincial Cabinet As a r..ult, less land is required to
accommodate the Authority'S Waterfront Proj.ct initiatives in this area
The Authority, in this instance, 1. propoeinq to dispose of lands
consisting of seven residential lot. with frontages on Cliffview Road, Park
Crescent, Marksbury Road and West Shore Boulevard These lots are all
currently vacant The legal description ot the lots are all of Lots 6, 13,
14, 29 and 30 and Part of Lots 15 and lion Reqi.tered Plan 270 and Part of
Lot 19 on Registered Plan 364, Town ot Pick.rinq, Regional Municipality of
Durham
In accordance with Authority policy the tollovinq action has been taken to
date
a) signs were installed on October IS, 1991, on all subject
properties inviting public co...nt
b) Notices of public information ....ion. were sent to the
following
1) Ministry of Housing
2) Ministry of Government S.rvic..
3) Ministry of Natural Re.ource.
4) Town of PiCkering Planning O.partment
5) Regional Municipality or Ourh..
6) All residences situate within 400 meter
radius of the subject properties
7) Local and Regional Councillors
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
2. POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS
-FairDort Beach Area. Town of pickerina (contd. )
8) The Honourable David Crombie
9) Mr Duncan Allan, special Advisor to
the Premier on the Toronto Area Waterfront Developments
c) Advertisements were placed in major Toronto newspapers and
local newspapers on November 22 and November 26, 1991
d) Public Information Sessions were held on November 27 and
November 28, 1991, at the Pickering Civic Complex during the
hours of 4 00 P m to 7 00 P m
Authority staff, including representatives from the Property and
Administration section, Engineering and Development section and Field
operations Division, were on hand throughout the information sessions
Staff prepared a public information package for distribution This package
was at hand during the Public Information Sessions and was mailed out to
parties who had expressed an interest in the property
copies of information received at the Public Information Sessions and
additional correspondence is appended as EX 47
It should be noted that staff have received a number of verbal comments
from telephone calls and visitors of the PUblic Information Sessions In
addition to the comments appended, many enquiries have been received as to
the process for the purchase of the lots
It is proposed that the disposal of the lands be at market value It is
further proposed that the availability of the lands be publicly advertised
with preference being given wherever possible to sales or exchanges
involving
a) Remaining private owners within the acquisition boundary;
b) Abutting property owners;
c) Former owners of the subject lands who are interested in
repurchasing their former holdings
RAT IONALB
Staff feel that it is essential that in the management of the Authority'S
resources that every effort possible be made to assist in reducing the
funding requirement. from the taxpayers, and accordingly, the disposal of
this land, if suitable arrangements can be made, is in the best interest of
the Authority and the public
FIHANCIAL DBTAILS
The Authority currently has a number of owners situate within the current
boundary of acquisition in the Waterfront Area who have expressed an
interest in opening negotiations to sell their properties to the Authority
It is proposed that the funds generated from the sale of these surplus
lands be utilized to acquire remaining properties in this area required to
implement the Authority'S Waterfront Park plans
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BXECUTIVB COMMITTEB MEBTING 116/91. HELD JANUARY 24. 1992
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
3. STATUTORY RESOLUTIONS FOR 36th ANNUAL MEETING
This item was recommended for approval by Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting #8/91, held January 10, 1992
KEY ISSUB
The Authority is required to adopt statutory resolutions relating to the
appointment of auditors and the borrowing of money The Authority'S Rules
of Conduct, Section XV111, Banking and Borrowing, require that the
borrowing of money by the Authority shall be authorized by a resolution of
the Authority
The appointment of an auditor is required pursuant to Section 39 of the
Conservation Authorities Act Staff of the Authority is satisfied with the
performance and services of the firm Ernst & Young and support their
appointment as the Authority'S auditors for 1992
Res.1292 Moved by: Willi.. Granger
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THB EXBCUTIVE COMMITTBB RECOMMENDS THAT the following resolutions be
presented to the 36th Annual Meetinq of the Authoritys
a) Appointment of Auditors
THAT Ernst and Young, Chartered Accountants be appointed as auditors of the
Authority for the year 1992;
b) Borrowina Resolution - 1992
WHEREAS it is necessary for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (hereinafter called "the Authority") to borrow up to
the sua of TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) required for it. purpose.,
until payaent to the Authority of any grants and of suas to be paid to the
Authority by the participating .unicipalities designated as such under the
Conservation Authorities Aot, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 85, as ..ended;
THAT the Authority .ay borrow fro. The Royal Bank of Canada or the
Authority'S aember .unicipalities up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS
($10,000,000) necessary for its purposes, on the promissory note or notes
of the Authority until payaent to the Authority of any grant. and of suas
to be paid to the Authority by participating .unioipalities at such rate of
interest as the Minister of Natural Resources approves;
THAT the signing officers of the Authority are bereby authorized to execute
for and on behalf of the Authority, a pro.issory note or notes for the sua
to be borrowed under paragraph number 1 hereof, and to affix thereto the
corporate Seal of the Authority.
THAT the aaount borrowed pur.uant to this reSOlution, together with
interest thereon at the rate approved by the Minister of Natural Resouroes,
be a oharge upon the whole of the monies received or to be received by the
Authority by way of grants as and when such aonies are reoeived, and of
sua. received or to be received by the Authority fro. the participating
.unicipa1ities as and when such aonies are received;
AND FURTHER THAT the .igning officers of the Authority are hereby
authori.ed and directed to apply, in payaent of the .onie. borrowed
pursuant to this resolution together with interest thereon at the rate
approved by the Minister of Natural Resources, all monies received by the
Authority by way of grants or suas received by the Authority fro. the
partioipating munioipalities.
CARRIED
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SECTION I - ITEMS POR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4. RECORDS MANAGEMBNT POLICY AND FREEDOM OP INFORMATION
This item was recommended for approval by Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting 18/91, held January 10, 1992
KEY ISSUB
This report provides an update on activities relating to the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Res. 1293 Moved by: WU1iall Granger
Seconded by: Lob Griffin
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEB RECOMMENDS THAT the Records Retention POlicy and
schedule (appended as FA.329) as submitted to the ~inance and
Administration Advisory Board on January 10, 1992, be approved;
AND PURTHER THAT the Records Management POlicy and Freedo. of Inforaation
report, dated January 6, 1992, be received
CARRIBD
BACItGROOND
Members of the Authority may recall that in November of 1990, staff
reported on activities in support of i.ple.entation of the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act which came into effect
January 1st, 1991 The Authority adopted a resolution which designated the
Chairman of the Authority as the "Head- for purposes of the Act and
directed staff to take the necessary action to implement the Act including
reporting regularly as to activities undertaken pursuant to the
legislation
The Authority in 1988 adopted a Record. Retention Policy and began the
Records Management Program in anticipation of the needs of the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation The records
retention schedule is updated annually
To implement the Freedom of Information leqislation, training and awareness
sessions were held for all Authority staff involved in the process The
Director of Finance and Administration has functioned as the Freedom of
Information Coordinator and, as such. has attended a number of educational
seminars relating to implementation or the leqislation during 1991 staff
involved in the Records Management Proqr.. have also attended various
sessions and the Authority continue. to receive information from the
province with respect to interpretation end iaple.entation of the
legislation
ANALYSIS
1991 F 0 I REQUESTS
Schedule A of the report is a list of the nine F 0 I requests received by
the Authority during 1991 Three of the nine requests involved litigation
relating to the Authority's property intere.ts and required an extensive
amount of work to resolve One of the three requests resulted in an appeal
to the Commission that was subsequently dropped when agreement was reached
between lawyers for the Authority and the applicant
Three other requests related to into~ation the Authority collects with
respect to the issuance of picnic and group event permits at Conservation
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
4. RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (contd. )
Areas Access to this information was initially granted but because the
Authority is more actively pursuing its food and event support business, a
decision has been made not to provide this information in future
Of the three remaining requests, two dealt with requests for reports which
were provided to the Authority by a third party and the final request was a
straightforward request for information on an existing permit application
In summary, the Authority has dealt with very few requests However, all
but two of those requests have been very time consuming staff has learned
a great deal about interpretation of the Act and has benefitted from
decisions and interpretations offered by the Commission and Management
Board of cabinet Overall, the program has gone very smoothly
RECORDS RETENTION POLICY AND SCHEDULE
Schedule "B" of the report is a copy of the Records Retention Policy and
Schedule There are no changes recommended to the Records Retention
Policy The Records Retention Schedule includes a number of changes which
are summarized in the preamble to the schedule itself and which the
Authority is asked to approve
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Authority's Records Management Program began in 1988 with the
centralization of Head Office files to alleviate space problems at Head
Office and to ensure that there is efficient and effective management of
the Authority's records Computerization of the Central File Data Base has
continued during the year with about half of the 24,000 files on the system
by the end of 1991 The target is to have all records up on the Central
File Data Base by June of 1992
During 1992, Authority staff will be working with the Metropolitan Toronto
Archives and Records Centre to assist in storing some of the Authority's
records which are now stored in a garage in Bolton The new Metropolitan
Toronto Archives and Records Centre is a "state of the art" facility which
will ensure proper storage of many of the Authority's archival materials
5. LAND ACQUISITION PROJBCT 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT BTOBICOKB CRBEK WATERSHBD
-The CorDoration of the citv of BramDton
KBY ISSUB
Purchase of property located south of Mayfield Road in the Snelgrove area
of the City of Brampton under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991 -
Flood Plain and Conservation component - Etobicoke Creek Watershed"
Res. 1294 Moved byz Lois Hanoey
Seconded by: willi.. Granger
THB EXECUTIVB COMMITTBE RECOHHBNDS THAT 28.877 acre., .ore or 1e.s, be
purchased fro. The corporation of the city of Braapton, said land being an
irregular shaped parcel of land beinq Block 111, Plan 43M-653, city of
Br..pton, Regional Municipality of peel, oonsisting of land situate south
of Mayfield Road in the snelgrove Area of the city of Braapton;
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
5 LAND ACQUISITION PROJBCT 1987 - 1991
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSBRVATION COMPONENT BTOBICOKB CREEK WATBRSHBD
-The Corooration of the Citv of Bramoton (contd.)
THAT the puroha.. pric. b. the no.ina1 .ua of $2.00;
THAT the Authority r.c.iv. conv.yance of the land required fr.e fro.
encuabranc., subj.ct to .xisting s.rvice .as...nt.;
THAT Gardiner, Rob.rt., Barristers and SOlicitors, b. instruoted to
co.p1ete the transaotion at the .arli.st possible dat.. All r.asonabl.
exp.ns.s inourr.d inoid.nta1 to Closing for land tran.f.r tax, l.gal cost.
and disburs...nts are to b. paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials b. authoriz.d and
direct.d to .x.cut. all n.c.ssary docum.ntation r.quir.d.
CARRIBD
BACKGROOND
Resolution 151, Authority Meeting 13, May 2, 1986 approving the project
Negotiations have been conducted with representatives of The corporation of
the City of Brampton
The Director of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposal and
is in concurrence with the purchase of the property
RATIONALE
This property is located within the Authority'S approved master plan for
acquisition
FINANCIAL DBTAILS
The funds for this purchase will be charged to Account 004-11-502 - Flood
control Hazard Account
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR BXBCUTIVB COMMITTBB CONSIDBRATION
6. CONSERVATION LAND TAX RBBATE PROGRAM
This item was recommended for approval by Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting 18/91, held January 10, 1992
~BY ISSUB
The Authority requested the Province ot ontario to continue to fund the
Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program at lOOt
Res. 1295 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THAT the report on the conservation Land Taz Rebate progr.., dated
Noveaber 5th, 1991, be received.
THAT should the Provinoe propose any less than 100' funding, the Finanoe
and Adainistration Advisory Board receive a report so appropriate action
can be taken;
AND FURTHER THAT the A.C.A.O. be informed should this occur in 1992.
CARRIBD
BACKGROUND
The Authority, at its meeting 15/91 held on July 26th, 1991, adopted
resolution 1179 which read in part
"that the Minister of Natural Resources, the Treasurer of Ontario,
The Premier, the Area Municipalities and all Local MPP'S be advised
and asked to respond to the fact that the Authority strongly opposes
the suggestion by the Minister of Natural Resources that the
Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program be funded at any rate less than
lOOt "
The Authority has written to all local MPP'S, Area Municipalities, Regions
and the Province of Ontario with respect to the foregoing resolution
ANALYSIS
It appears that the Province of Ontario will be providing lOOt funding for
this program for 1991 This will not be known for certain until January of
1992 when the final portion of the rebate program is paid
Initially, Provincial Ministry of Natural Resources staff advised the
Authority to budget for 1992 at 50t Staff of the Authority have now been
advised that their 1992 estimates for the Province of ontario should
include the Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program at lOOt
The following list indicates the responses received from local members of
the Provincial Parliament and municipalities to the Authority'S request for
support for its resolution dealing with Conservation Land Tax Rebate
Program
RESPONDENT ACTION
MuniciDalities CDurham Reaion)
. City of Oshawa - endorsement
- advised local MPP'S
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR BXECUTIVE COMMITTEB CONSIDBRATION
6. CONSERVATION LAND TAX REBATE PROGRAM (contd. )
RESPONDENT
Municioalities (York Reaion)
ACTION
. Region of York - receipt
. Township of King - endorsement
. Town of Aurora - endorsement
. Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - endorsement
- advised Province of Ontario
MuniciDalities (Peel Reaionl
. Region of Peel - endorsement
- advised Province of ontario
. City of Mississauga - receipt
. City of Brampton - receipt
MuniciDalities (Metro}
. Metropolitan Toronto - endorsement
- advised Minister of Natural
Resources and Premier
. city of Toronto - endorsement
- advised Minister of Natural
Resources, Premier and
Treasurer of ontario
. City of North York - receipt
. City of Etobicoke - receipt and referral to
Etobicoke Treasurer
Members of Provincial Parliament
. Gregory Sorbara - acknowledgement
. Gerry Phillips - acknowledgement and referral
to David Ramsay, MPP, HNR critic
. David Tilson - acknowledgement and referral
to Allen McLean, MPP, MNR critic
. Allen McLean - supported position, wrote to
Minister of Natural Resources
and raised the matter in the
Legislature
7. TORONTO ORBAN INDIAN SOCIETY' S GRBEN SOHMER CAMP
KEY ISSUB
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration
Advisory Board Meeting 18/91, held January 10, 1992
Res. 1296 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Riohard o'Brien
THAT a letter be written to the Chairman of The Munioipality of
Metropolitan Toronto requesting that the nece..ary aotion be taken to
ensure the Authority receives payaent for the outstanding aocount of the
Green Suamer Day caap.
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXBCUTIVB COMMITTEB CONSIDERATION
7. TORONTO ORBAN INDIAN SOCIETY' S GREEN SUMMER CAMP
AMENDMENT Moved by: LOis Griffin
Res. 1297 Seconded by: willi.. Granger
THAT the outstanding account of the Green Suaaer Day caap be draVD to the
attention of the Metropolitan co..unity Servioes and Housing co..ittee
which .ay be considering approval of a grant to the Toronto Urban Indian
society and advise of the difficulty the Authority has had in collecting
fees fro. the organisation for their suaaer day caaps.
THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED
THB MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDBD, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIBD
MOTION Moved by: Riohard O'Brien
Res. 1298 Seoonded by: Lois Hanoey
THAT the issue of outstanding Board of Education accounts be referred to
the Finance and Adainistration Advisory Board.
CARRIBD
8. ORIBNTATION MBETING FOR NBlf AUTHORITY MEMBERS
KEY ISSUB
Orientation of new Authority members
Res. 1299 Moved by: Lois Hancey
seconded by: willi.. Granger
THB BXBCUTIVB COKMITTBB RECOMMENDS THAT a report on provision for
orientation of new Authority .eabers be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The municipalities and Province of ontario have appointed a number of new
members to the Authority for 1992 The morning of Friday, February 14,
1992, has been set aside as a time when their new members should receive
information about the Authority and its programs and procedures prior to
their first aeeting which would be the annual meeting on February 21, 1992
The session will commence at 10 00 a m in the Humber Room at the
Authority's Head Office All new members have been advised of this
opportunity and an invitation is extended to all members of the Authority
to attend
9. ACCOUNTS FOR THB MONTH OF NOVEMBER 1991
Rea. 1300 Moved by: Riohard O'Brien
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT acoounts, aggregating $3,133,268 for the month of Noveaber, 1991, be
approved.
CARRIED
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SBCTION II - ITEMS FOR BXECUTIVE COMMITTEB CONSIDERATION
10. VALLEY RBGENERATION PROJECT
-Donalda Club. East Don River
KEY ISSUB
A request from Donalda Club to have The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (MTRCA) forces carry out erosion control and stream
rehabilitation works adjacent to their 4th fairway on the East Branch of
the Don River in the City of North York
Res. 1301 Moved by: Ron Moran
Seconded by: Lois Hancey
THB EXECUTIVB COMMITTEB RBCOMMENDS THAT staff be direoted to undertake the
erosion oontrol and stre.. rehabilitation works on the East Don River in
the City of North York with 100% of the cost inoluding a 10% adaini.tration
fee to be funded by the Donalda Club.
CARRIBD
BACJ:GROOND
The Donalda Club is located on the East Branch of the Don River below York
Mills Road in the City of North York In a letter dated October 4, 1991,
the Donalda Club requested the assistance of the MTRCA in the design and
construction of erosion control works to protect their 4th fairway Active
riverbank erosion has undermined t~e west riverbank just south of York
Mills Road and is encroaching into the active play area of their 4th
fairway
RATIONALB
The Donalda Club has requested our assistance because of the urgency
associated with the problem and because of our experience in dealing with
these types of problems We also see this as an opportunity to design and
construct erosion control works in accordance with our broader valley
regeneration and stream rehabilitation objectives We have worked
cooperatively with the Donalda Club in the past to realize a number of
mutually benefiting projects and therefore we are recommending that MTRCA
assist the Club with these improvements
The Club has secured a Permit under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act
from the Ministry of Natural Resources for the above noted work The
impact on the river will be minimal as an existing ford will be used to
transport materials and equipment No significant vegetation will be
affected by the work and the environment will be enhanced substantially by
the work.
DETAILS OJ' THB WORK TO BB DONE
Approximately 100m of riverbank will be protected with armourstone as shown
on the attached plans In addition, the stream bed will be enhanced by
providing more instream features and a 200m long, 2m wide riparian zone
will be established between the 4th fairway play area and the riverbank
The estimated cost to carry out these works are as follows
Supervision $ 3,500
Administration (10\ ot Final Cost) $ 7,950
Access and Maintenance $ 1,000
Armour and Rip Rap Stone $60,000
Establishment of Pool and Riffles $ 5,000
Riparian Planting $10,000
Contingencies S 7.900
Total $95,350
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SECTION II - ITBMS POR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
10. VALLBY REGENERATION PROJBCT
-Donalda Club. East Don River (contd.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The construction costs will be estimated on a time and material basis The
Donalda Club will cover 100\ of the construction costs plus a 10\
administration fee In addition, the Club will pay 25\ of the estimated
amount in advance of the MTRCA carrying out any of the works
11. APPLICATIONS FOR PBRMITS ONDER ONTARIO RBGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. 1302 Moved by: Riohard O'Brien
Seconded by: Willi.. Granger
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to ( f ) inolusive, be approved
Subject to the conditions oontained in the reports.
CARRIBD
(a) Bucklev Cartaae Ltd
To alter a watercourse on pt 1, Reqiatered Plan 43R-18587, 1905
Shawson Drive, in the city of Miaaiaaauga (Etobicoke Creek
Watershed)
In accordance with the following docu..nts and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) R G Charlton and Associates Ltd , drawings 88-M47, 1-5 dated
received 11 12 91 and 10 1 92
(b) Cedarbrae Golf and Countrv Club
To reconstruct an existing cart bridqe, on Part Lot 13, Concession 5,
Cedarbrae Golf Club, in the City or Scarborough (Rouge River
Watershed)
In accordance with the following docuaents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Cedarbrae Golf and Country Club; Ilevation Sketch Details; Elevation
Scale 1/8; received December 11. lttl
(2) Cedarbrae Golf and Country Club; Iridq. No 2 Reconstruction Details
Framing Plan; East Elevation; Drawinq No 911015-1; Prepared by A-D
Structural Engineering Ltd ; reviaed as received on January 14, 1992
(c) MaDla Leat Drive Seniors Non-Profit Housina CorDoration
To place fill within a regulated area, on Part Lot 7, Concession 4,
Northeast corner Jane Street, and Maple lAaf Drive, in the City of
North York (Humber River Waterahed)
In accordance with the following docu.enta and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans; prepared by Cole, Sherman, Engineers & Architectsj Job No
7188j Drawing No A-1 and Typical Section Detail; received
January 13, 1992
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SECTION II - ITEMS POR EXECUTIVB COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
11. APPLICATIONS POR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
(d) Memorial Gardens Canada Ltd.
To alter a watercourse, on pt Lot 38, and 39, Concession 3, 1810
Albion Road, in the City of Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Proctor and Redfern Ltd ; Drawings G-l, Pl-P3 dated August, 1991
(e) Villaae Sauare Kleinbura Inc.
To alter a waterway, on Part Lots 24 & 25, Concession 8, east side of
Highway #27, north of Nashville Road in Kleinburg, in the city of
Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) Plans prepared by G M Sernas & Associates Ltd i Project No 8723,
Drawing Nos SWH-l and SWH-3, dated November, 1990, and received by
the HTRCA on December 10, 1991
(2) Plans prepared by Paul Cosburn Associates Ltd ; Project No 90-1115,
Drawing Nos 1 and 2, dated June, 1991, revised January, 1992, and
received by the HTRCA on January 12, 1992
(f) villaae Sauare Wallace Inc.
To place fill within a regulated area on pt Lot 7, Concession 7,
west side of Wallace street, south of Woodbridge Avenue, in
Woodbridge, in the City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of
this permit:
( 1) Cosburn Patterson Wardman Ltd ; Drawing No 1, dated December, 1991
(2) Cosburn Patterson Wardman Ltd i Drawing Nos 2, 3, and 4, dated
November, 1991
(3) J&R Engineering Ltd i Drawing No Sl, dated November, 1991
(4) Landscape Planning Ltd i Drawings Nos Ll and L2, dated revised
January 16, 1992
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CORRESPONDENCE
la) Letter fro. Rheal Proulx. Chairman.
The Association of Conservation Authorities of ontario,
dated January 7, 1992, re MNR/AMO/ACAO Conservation Authorities
Program Liaison Committee
Res. 1303 Moved by: Lois Hanoey
Seconded by: Willi.. Granger
THAT the letter tro. Rheal proulX, Chairaan, The Assooiation of
Conservation Authorities of ontario dated January 7, 1992, re:
HNR/AHO/ACAO Conservation Authorities progr.. Liaison comaitte., be
received and forwarded to the Authority for information.
CARRIED
lb) Letter from Daniel Croabie. Metrogolitan Toronto Clerk.
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, dated January 16, 1992,
re Motion adopted by the Metropolitan Council on January 15, 1992,
regarding Black History Month
Res. 1304 Moved by: Lois Hancey
Seconded by: Ron Moran
THAT the recoamendation adopted by Metropolitan council on January 15,
1992, proclaiminq the month of February as Black History Month be endors.d;
AND FORTHBR THAT the request of The Munioipality of Metropolitan Toronto be
referred to staff to examine the implementation of Black History Month
within its programs.
CARRIED
lc) M..orandua froa C.J. Wildman.
Minister of Natural Resources, dated January 10, 1992, re 1992
compensation Constraint
ld) Letter fro. Daniel croabie. Metrogolitan Toronto Clerk.
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, dated January 16, 1992,
re Motion by Metropolitan Council, January 15, 1992, re Salary
Constraints
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Res. 1305 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seoonded by: Lob Griffin
THAT the board .ove to clos. .ession to discuss the Meaorandua fro. C.J.
Wildman, dated January 10, 1992, and the letter fro. Daniel Crombie, dated
January 16, 1992, re: constraints.
CARRIED
The Board rose from closed session
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Res. #306 Moved by: willi.. Granger
Seconded by: Lois Hanoey
THAT the letter fro. Daniel Croabie, Metropolitan Toronto Clerk, and the
.e.orandua fro. C.J. wi1daan, Minister of Natural Resouroes, dated January
10, 1992, re: Constraint, be received;
AND PORTHER THAT they be referred to staff for consideration in the
preparation of the 1992 budget.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 30 am, January 24, 1992
John McGinnis M.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary Treasurer
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E%ECOTIVB COMMITTEE 07 - FEBRUARY - 1992 #17/91
The Executive Committee met at the Authority Ottice, 5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, on Friday, February 07, 1992 The Chairman called the meeting
to order at 10 20 a.m
PRBSENT: Chairman John McGinnis
Vice Chairman Lois Hancey
Members William Granger
Brian Harrison
Don Jackson
Ron Moran
Richard O'Brien
ABSENT Emil Kolb
MINUTES
Res. 1307 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THAT the Minute. of Meetinq #16/91 be approved.
CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
William Granger, declared a contlict, as a employee of the City ot North
York, in Item 6(e) herein, and did not participate in discussion or vote on
the matter.
ADDED AGDlDA ITIDIS
Re.. 130. Xoved by: Ron Moran
Seoonded by: Willi.. Granger
THAT added aqenda it..s 5 (k), (1), (a) and 6, be accepted tor
oonsideration.
CARRIED
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EXECOTrvB COMMITTEB MEETING #17/91. HELD FZBRUARY 07. 1992
SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1. POTBNTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS
-Faircort Beach Area. Town of Pickerina
ItEY ISSOB
To recommend disposal of surplus Authority owned lands in the Fairport
Beach Area situated between West Shore Boulevard and Petticoat Creek
Conservation Area, Town at Pickering (Region at Durham)
Res. 1309 Moved by: Willi.. Granger
Seconded by: Ron Moran
TUB E%BCOTIVB COMMITTBB RECOMMENDS THAT seven re.idential lots with
trontaqes on Cliffview Road, Park Crescent, Marksbury Road and .est Shore
Boulevard known as all of Lot. 6, 13, 14, 29 and 30, and Part of Lot. 15
and 38 on Registered Plan 270, and Part of Lot 19 on Registered Plan 364,
Town of PiCkering, Regional xunicipality ot Durh.., be declared a. .urplus
to the requir..ent. of the Authority;
THAT the availability of the subject lands be advertised publioly for .ale
at aarket value;
THAT preference be given wherever possible to .ales or exchange. beinq aade
at market value to the following:
(a, Reaaininq private owner. situate within the acquisition
boundary ;
(b) Abuttinq property owners;
(c) Foraer owners of the subject lands.
THAT this inforaation be forwarded to all property owners within the
Fairport Beaoh and Frenchaan's Bay project Area.
AND FURTHER THAT the Town of piokering and the Regional Municipality of
Durh.. be advised of the action being taken by the Authority.
CARRIED
BACltGROOHD
On May 24, 1991, the Members ot the Authority, atter extensive review and
discussion including public meetings held in the Pickering Civic Complex on
February 13 and April 17, 1991, amended the project boundary to retlect the
reduced land requirements in this area for public use ot the Watertront.
The original purpose ot acquiring land at this location was to provide a
vehicular connection between Petticoat Creek Conservation Area and the
Frenchman's Bay West Park. The Authority, in July, 1990, initiated a park
planning study ot the Frenchman's Bay West Area which included a review ot
alternative connection requirements It was concluded trom the study that
no vehicular access should be provided between the parks and the only link
would be tor pedestrian access and the proposed Regional Watertront Trail
proposed by the Royal Commission on the tuture ot the Toronto Watertront
and endorsed by Provincial Cabinet As a result less land is required to
accommodate the Authority'S Waterfront Project initiatives in this area
In accordance with Authority policy where land ot this nature is proposed
to be disposed of the following recent action was taken in respect to the
subject lands
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1. POTBHTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS
-Faircort Beach Area. Town ot Pickerina (contd. )
(a) Signs were installed on October 15, 1991, on all subject
properties inviting public comment
(b) Notices ot public information sessions were sent to the
tollowing:
(1) Ministry ot Housing;
(2) Ministry ot Government Services;
(3) Ministry ot Natural Resources;
(4) Town ot Pickering Planning Department;
(5) Regional Municipality ot Durham;
(6) All residences situate within a 400 metre radius ot the
subject properties;
(7) Local and Regional Councillors;
(8) The Honourable David Crombie;
(9) Mr Duncan Allan, Special Advisor to the Premier on the
Toronto Area Watertront Developments
(c) Advertisements were placed in major Toronto newspapers and
local newspapers on November 22 and November 26, 1991
(d) Public Intormation Sessions were held on November 27 and
November 28, 1991, at the Pickering Civic Complex during the
hours ot 4 00 p.m to 7:00 p.m
(e) A public intormation package was on hand during the Public
Intormation Sessions and was mailed out to parties who had
expressed an interest in the properties
(t) The general public and the other interested parties were
invited to make submissions either verbal or written to the
Executive Committee at the meeting held on January 24, 1992,
with respect to the potential disposal
No members of the public or other interested parties attended the Executive
Committee meeting on January 24, 1992, to speak in tavour of or object to
the proposed land disposal Copies ot the intormation and correspondence
received by the Authority are appended as Ex. 47.
During the advertising and open house process, the Authority received
extensive enquiries trom the public as to the process and the ultimate use
and the disposition ot these subject lands. In addition to the written
comments, a number ot telephone enquiries and visitors to the open houses
were interested in the ultimate sale ot the properties, and requested to be
kept intormed ot the availability ot the land tor purchase
Extensive discussions have been carried out with otticials ot the Town of
Pickering. The Town is supportive ot the Authority action being proposed
and has not indicated any interest in acquiring the lands at market value
The recommendation as suggested reflects as much as possible input obtained
during this public process as well as the earlier public process
RATIONALB
statt feel it is essential in the management ot the Authority'S resources
that every etfort possible be made to assist in reducing the funding
requirements trom the taxpayers, and accordingly, the disposal of
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SBCTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION
1. POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS
-Faircort Beach Area. Town ot Pickerina (contd. )
these lands it suitable arrangements can be made, is in the best interest
ot the Authority and the public The Authority currently has a number ot
owners situate within the current boundary ot acquisition in the Waterfront
Area who have expressed interest in opening negotiations to sell their
properties to the Authority No other tunding is currently at hand to
proceed with acquisition ot the lands situate on the Lake Ontario Shore
Line which are available for potential acquisition
FINANCIAL DBTAILS
It is proposed that the tunds generated from the sale ot these surplus
lands be utilize to acquire remaining properties in this area required to
implement the Ontario Waterfront Program
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
2. KORTRIGBT CBNTRB FOR CONSERVATION
- Wildcare, Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (Ontario)
- Licence and Proaram Aareement (Renewal)
UY ISSUB
To renew the agreement with Wildcare, Wildlite Rehabilitation Centre
(ontario) for the use of property and structures at the Kortright Centre
tor Conservation on a similar basis to the previous agreement
Re.. 1310 Moved by: Don Jack.on
s.cond.d by: Lois Hancey
THAT the Authority .nter into a licence and program agr....nt with
wildcare, wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (Ontario) to operate a wild1if.
r.habilitation c.ntr. at the Kortriqht Centre tor Con..rvation.
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials b. authori..d and
dir.cted to take whatever action may be r.quir.d to give eff.ct th.r.to,
including the obtaining of nec..sary approvals and the .xecution of any
docuaents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On February 15, 1991, the Authority entered into a one-year agreement with
Wildcare to operate a Rehabilitation Centre for native wildlite Program
Service. have conduct.d a review of all aspects ot the program with the
Authority staft directly involved in the operation The program has gone
very well, exceeding expectations and has added a new dimension to the
program services ottered at the Kortright Centre tor Conservation
It is proposed that Wildcare would operate on a year-to-year lease
agreement out ot the present temporary facility for another tour years or
until the program is well established At that time, Wildcare and the
Authority would consider a permanent facility and attempt to negotiate a
suitable long-term agreement
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SECTION II - ITBMS FOR B%ECUTIVB COMMITTEB CONSIDERATION
2. KORTRIGBT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION
- Wildcare, Wildlite Rehabilitation Centre (Ontario)
- Licence and Proaram Aareement (Renewal)
~INANCIAL DETAILS
The nominal rent trom February 15, 1991, to February 15, 1992, was $1 00
and was designed to permit Wildcare to establish the tacility and program
Rent for 1992 is proposed to be $2,000 00 with the subsequent 3 years being
not less than $2,000 00 per year to a maximum ot $5,000 00 per year
3. SLOPB STABILITY ON AUTHORITY LANDS
-Rossmull Crescent. citv of Vauahan (Woodbridae)
UY ISSUB
Resolution of the slope stability problem on Authority lands adjacent to
xhe rear lot lines on Rossmull Crescent, Woodbridge, City ot Vaughan.
Re.. #311 Moved by: Lois Bancey
Seoonded by: RiChard O'Brien
THAT the .ua of $30,000 otfered by Wycliffe Develop.ents a. payaent for the
work nece.sary to resolve the slope stability probl..s on Authority land.
adjacent to the rear lot lines on Ro.smu1l Crescent, be accepted;
AND ~URTBBR THAT .taff be direoted to coaplete slope rehabilitation plans
and carry out this work at the earliest opportunity in 1992.
CARRIBD
BACKGROOND
The Wyclifte Developments subdivision, Plan 2023 and Block 115, Plan 65M-
2022, which included Rossmull crescent, was registered in 1981 Although
now Fill Regulated, at the time that the development commenced this valley
land area did not fall within a Regulated Area The Authority did provide
comments with respect to storm water management and silt control, and
included concerns regarding slope grading The actual grading ot the
valley slope behind the Rossmull Crescent lots was not completed as
detailed by the subdivision agreement grading plans This prompted staff's
concern tor the slope stability when the Authority acquired ownership ot
the valley lands through the subdivision agreement in 1982 and 1983
The grading produced some tableland between the Rossmull crescent rear lot
lines and the valley slope. As a result, there have been encroachment
problems on Authority lands in the form ot garden sheds, retaining walls,
tencing and various types ot landscaping In December, 1988, Executive
Meeting #13/88, directed statf to remove existing encroachments but this
continues to be an ongoing problem As well, this tableland has been the
subject ot interest in terms ot acquisition by various owners on Rossmull
Crescent. In 1988, tour parcels consisting ot native material, not till,
were sold to abutting lot owners.
WOU TO BE DONB
Staff has been pursuing the resolution of this slope stability problem with
Wycliffe Developments since 1987 Wycliffe's consultants, at staff's
request, carried out a detailed soil investigation which indicated the
potential tor slope instability in the vicinity of six lots (98 - 103).
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SECTION II - ITBMS FOR E%BCUTIVZ COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
3. SLOPB STABILITY ON AUTHORITY LANDS
-Rossmull crescent. Citv ot Vauahan (Woodbridae) (contd. )
Statt reviewed the report and concurred with the analysis ot the problem
An understanding has been reached with the Developer with respect to the
need for regrading, the installation ot slope drainage works and
revegetation in the attected area.
staff has repeatedly requested the Developer to prepare detailed technical
drawings and documentation, supported by inspection and certitication ot
the work by a Geotechnical Engineer, to ensure the work is completed as
proposed. As the proposed works were to be carried out by outside
contractors on Authority lands, statt also requested proot ot public
liability insurance in the amount ot $10,000,000, as well as other
indemnitications and save harmless clauses
The inability of the Developer and his consultant to produce the
documentation to statt's satistaction has brought ettorts to resolve this
problem to a standstill. In order to resolve the impasse, statt agreed to
consider accepting tinancial payment Subsequent negotiations have
resulted in an otter trom Wyclitte Developments in the amount ot $30,000.
RATIONALE
Given the long history ot this issue, statf is ot the opinion that
acceptance of this monitory otter is the best way to resolve this matter.
Statt is satistied that the amount ot $30,000 is adequate to address all
aspects ot the work required to correct the slope stability problems and
rehabilitate the site It is proposed that Authority statt would carry out
the required work, which will ensure it is done satistactorily. This will
also eliminate the need tor staff to oversee outside contractors working on
Authority lands
4. REPORT #12/91 - TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE
FOD 92-01 One 1992, 1 Ton Truck; FOD 92-02 One 1992, 4 Door Sedan;
FOD 92-03 One 1992, 1/2 Ton 4X4 Truck; FOD 92-04 One 1992, Service
Van; FOD 92-05 One 1992, 3/4 Ton Pickup; FOD 92-06 One 1992, 4 Door
Sedan
KEY ISSUIl
The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for the above vehicles on
January 24, 1992. The tenders received were reterred to staft tor review
and report to Executive Committee meeting #17/91
Res. 1312 )loved byz Ron )loran
Seconded by: Don Jackson
THAT the report #12/91 (Appendix TO.40) of the Tender Opening Sub-Co..ittee
be received;
AND THAT Tender #FOD 92-05 tor one 1992, 3/4 ton pickup, be awarded to
Wilson-Niblett Motors Ltd., in the total sua ot $20,518.70, it being the
lowest quotation reoeived and .eeting all specifications;
AND FURTHER THAT the followinq staff report be received, advising that
pursuant to the Purchasing POlicy, staff has awarded:
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVB COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
4. RIlPORT 112/91 - TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEB
FOD 92-01 One 1992, 1 Ton Truck; FOD 92-02 One 1992, 4 Door Sedan;
FOD 92-03 One 1992, 1/2 Ton 4 X 4 Truck; FOD 92-04 One 1992, Service
Van; FOD 92-05 One 1992, 3/4 Ton Pickup; FOD 92-06 One 1992, 4 Door
Sedan (contd. )
Tender IFOD 92-01 for one 1992 one ton truck, with trade-in of vehicle 115
to Xing City Motor Product. Ltd., in the total .ua ot $22,705.18, it being
the lowe.t quotation received;
Tender IFOD 92-02 for one 1992 four door sedan, with trade-in of vehicle
128 to Northtown Ford Sale., in the total sua of $14,271.72, it being the
lowe.t quotation received;
Tender IFOD 92-03 for one 1992, 4X4 truck with trade-in of vehicle 133 to
Northtown Ford Sale., in the total .ua of $18,995.83, it being the lowe.t
quotation received;
Tender IFOD 92-04 for one 1992 .ervice van with trade-in of vehicle 138, to
Airport Chev City, in the total sua of $11,907.50, it being the lowe.t
quotation received;
Tender IFOD 92-06 for one 1992 four door sedan with trade-in of vehicle
ISO, to King City Motor Product. Ltd., in the total sua of $11,578.00 it
being the lowe.t quotation received;
CARRIBD
.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Statt is satistied that the tenders received trom the vendors recommended
in this report meet our requirements
Statt analysis ot the tender prices revealed numerous errors in calculation
on some ot the tenders related to GST and PST Dealers were contacted to
discuss the changes related to tax calculations and the prices in this
report reflect the changes
The lowest quotation received for tender #FOD 92-05 trom King city Motor
Products Ltd , did not include PST, meet rear weight capacity or stabilizer
bar specitications The second lowest quotation received from GMC Truck
Centre did not meet tire specitications The lowest quotation received
meeting all specifications was trom Wilson-Niblett Motors
Funds tor the acquisition ot these vehicles are available in the Vehicle
Acquisition Budget, Account No 701-11-404
5. ClOt TRAIL COMMITTBE
This item was recommended tor approval at Conservation and Related Land
Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/91, held January 10, 1992
Re.. 1313 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seconded by: William Granger
THAT the staff be directed to send a letter to the Town ot Ca1edon to offer
it. .ervice. to a.sist and .upport the CNR Trail comaittee in Caledon.
CARRIED
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SECTION II - ITBMS FOR E%ECOTIVB COMMITTEB CONSIDERATION
6. APPLICATIONS FOR PBRMITS ONDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs
Res. 1314 Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Richard O'Brien
THAT the applications listed herein as (a) to (.), with the exception ot
(e), be approved subject to the conditions contained in the reports.
CARRIED
(a) Melville and Louise Atkins
To place till within a regulated area, on Part Lot 8, Concession 3,
west side ot Dutterin street, north ot King Road, in the Township ot
King (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit
(1) site Plan and Cross Section Drawing; submitted by Melville Atkins;
received on January 20, 1992
(b) Bell Canada
. To alter a watercourse at 4 locations, to place a buried conduit and
cable, on Part Lot 25, Concession 2 & 3, Elgin Mills Road East, in
the Towns ot Richmond Hill and Markham (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit:
(1) Bell Canada; ROW Drawings; Plan No s 401, 402, 403, 404, 409, 412,
415 and 419, Order No. 956956; prepared by Nantel; received
January 3, 1992.
(c) Couas Investments
To construct a sewer outtall, on Part Lot 20, Concession 2, east ot
valley Farm Road, north ot Finch, in the Town ot Pickering (Duttin
Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which torm part of
this per.ait:
(1) Storm Outtall, G M. Sernas & Associates Ltd ; Project 88151, Drawings
P-107; received on September 13, 1991
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6. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/86
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd. )
(d) ESDlanade DeveloDment CorDoration
To construct in the tlood plain at 140 The Esplanade, City of Toronto
(Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the tOllowing documents and plans which torm part of
this permit:
(1) site Plan; city Home Apartments, Esplanade Development Corporation;
Page & steel Architects; Job #985 10, Drawing #A-l01; received
January 29, 1992.
(2) Elevations; City Home Apartments, Esplanade Development Corporation;
Page & steele Architects; Job #985 10, Drawing #A-302, A-303;
received January 29, 1992
(t) MetrODolitan Toronto Works DeDt.
To place till within a regulated area and construct within the flood
plain, on Lot 15, Concession 4, south of Sheppard Ave. and west ot
Keele st , in Downsview Dells Park, in the city ot North York (Humber
River Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit:
(1) Plan; Prepared by MacViro Consultants Inc ; Figure 3; revised on
January 14, 1992; received on January 22, 1992
(2) Letter; From MacViro Consultants Inc ; Project No 3114-20, dated
January 14, 1992; received on January 15, 1992
fa} The Reaional MuniciDalitv ot York
To place till in a regulated area, on Part Lot 20, Concession 4,
Major Mackenzie Drive, in the City of Vaughan (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the following documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit:
(1) Marshall, MaCklin, Monaghan Ltd ; Project 10-85055, Drawing #102;
received January 24, 1992
(h) Mr. James Riddell
To construct within the tlood plain, on Part Lot 12, Concession 5,
(205 Main Street, Unionville), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River
Watershed
In accordance with the following documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit
(1) Site and Grading Plans tor Alterations and Renovations to 205 Main
Street; Drawing Nos. A1-A5, Project No 9003; prepared by Daniel B
McNeil Architects; revised as received on January 21, 1992
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SBCTION II - ITBMS FOR E%ECUTIVB COMMITTBB CONSIDERATION
,. APPLICATIONS FOR PBRMITS UNDER ONTARIO RBGULATION 293/8'
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd. )
(i) citv ot Scarborouah
To alter a watercourse through the construction ot a concrete lined
stream bank and channel bed to replace tailing gab ion baskets on Part
Lot 31, Concession 0, works trom Bertrand Road to Ashtonbee Road, in
the City ot Scarborough (Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which form part ot
this permit
( 1) City ot scarborough Works and Environment Dept; Slope Stabilization
Plans; Drawing Nos 303SJ, 303SK, and 3038L, Project No 2731;
prepared by the City ot Scarborough; revised as received on
December 20, 1991-
(2) City of Scarborough Works and Environment Dept Correspondence;
prepared and signed by Victor Bohdanow; dated December lS, 1991;
received December 20, 1991-
(i) Frank SDain
To construct a tennis court and associated tencing within the tlood
plain, on Part Lot 20, Concession 4, Allen Manor Road, in the Town ot
Markham (Rouge River Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which form part of
this permit:
(1) Grading Plan tor the Spain Residence; Drawing No. 1, Project No. 90-
E-1367; Prepared by Fred Schaetter and Associates; Revised as
received on December 6, 1991
(2) Cross Section Plan tor the Spain Residence; Drawing No 2; Project
No. 90-E-1367; Prepared by Fred Schaeffer and Associates; Revised as
received on February 3, 1992
(k) Consumer's Gas Ltd.
To alter a watercourse, on Part Block B, Registered Plan 5400, east
ot the East Mall, in the City ot Etobicoke (Mimico Creek Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit:
(1) Consumer's Gas; Drawing 0-19; dated approved January 20, 1992.
Cll M. Bastone
To place fill, on Part Lot 7, Concession 7, Registered Plan YCC 39S,
65 Park Drive, in the City of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit
( 1) J Cengarle and Associates Ltd ; Drawing 1; dated January, 1992
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR E%ECUTIVB COMMITTBE CONSIDERATION
,. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS ONDER ONTARIO REGULATION 293/8'
-Fill. Construction & Alteration to Waterwavs (contd. )
Cm) Fram DeveloDment CorDoration
To place till in a regulated area, on pt Lot 31, Concession 3,
534 Rexdale BlVd., in the City ot Etobicoke (Humber River Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit:
( 1) Paul Reuber Architect Inc IJBM Landscape Architects Ltd drawinq L1,
L2, dated February 3, 1992
(2) Proctor and Redtern Ltd.; Drawings Al-90711-G1, G3; dated issued
December 16, 1991-
Re.. 1315 Moved by: Loi. Hancey
Second.d by: Richard O'Brien
THAT the application 1i.ted herein as (e), be approved subject to the
oondition. contained in the report.
CARRIED
Ce} Gravwood DeveloDments Limited
To alter a waterway, on Part Lot 19, Concession 3 WYS, west side ot
Dufterin street, south ot Finch Avenue, in the City ot North York
(Don River Watershed)
In accordance with the tollowing documents and plans which torm part ot
this permit
( 1) T J Varkony & Associates Ltd ; Drawing M-1; dated November 19, 1991
(2) strybos Associates Ltd ; Drawing 91-919 1 revision 9; dated February
3, 1992 and Drawing 91-919 2 revision 3; dated February 3, 1992.
NBW BUSINBSS
Res. 1316 Moved by: Richard O'Brien
Seconded by: Brian Harri.on
Th. Executiv. Coaaitte. expr....d it. appreciation to Mr. John McGinni.,
Mr. Don Jack.on, Mr. Bail Kolb and Mr. Ron Moran tor their d.dication and
co..itaent to the Ex.cutiv. coaaittee, Advisory Boards and the Authority
and wi.h.d th.. .v.ry .ucces. in their future endeavours.
CARRIED
Bill McLean extended a word ot appreciation, on behalt ot the statf, to the
outgoing Executive Committee members for their many years ot service and
their constant support over the years He also expressed the hope ot
keeping in touch with them through the various alumni activities ot the
Authority
Mr McGinnis thanked the staft and expressed the need for the close rapport
which exists between statt and Authority members to continue as it is this
rapport that enables projects to succeed
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TERXINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 00 a m., February 07, 1992.
John McGinnis W.A. McLean
Chairman Secretary Treasurer
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