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Home My WebLink AboutWater Management Advisory Board Appendices 1997 (JM l/q7 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGEN ERA TION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #1/97 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #3/97 APRIL 18, 1997 {,J If ;;>/q7 ~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority . MINUTES OF DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/97 Page F 1 February 20, 1997 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met on Thursday, February 20,1997, in the Councillors Lounge, City of North York, 5100 Yonge Street, North York. In the absence of the Chair and the Vice-Chair, Margaret Casey, Chair of the Community Outreach and Education Committee called the meeting to order to hear the consultants presentations. PRESENT Adams, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Albanese, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Buchinger, Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Casey, Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Cockle, Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Court, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Cross, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Hare, Peter .................................................. Member Lee, Yuk Woo ................................................ Member Luste, Tija . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mather, Craig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member & CAO Moore, Rosalyn ............................................... Member Nemeth, John ................................................ Member Peck, Steven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Tu, Linda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member White, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Wilson, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair STAFF & GUESTS Boudreau, Sheila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Freeman, Adele ............................ Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Lorant, Ivan - MM Dillon .......................................... Guest Schollen, Mark - Todhunter, Schollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Soucek, Marta .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Assistant/Don White, Russel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Technician WM 3/'11 - F2 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/97 February 20, 1997 RES. #F1/97 - MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Moved by: Linda Tu Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/96, held November 28, 1996, be approved. . .. CARRIED INFORMATION ITEMS a) Project For The Acquisition Of The Former Ministry Of Natural Resources - Maple District Office And Lands (Executive Committee Meeting #13/96 - Item 6.18) RES. #F2/97- INFORMATION ITEM Moved: Peter Hare Carried: Margaret Casey THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council support the recommendations of the Maple Lands Task Force; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and the Members of the Council of the City of Vaughan be requested to reopen this discussion and join the Region of York and MTRCA in this project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED b) Amendments To The Conservation Authorities Act And Regulations As A Result Of The Provincial uRed Tape Review" (Executive Committee Meeting #13/96 - Item 8.2) RES. #F3/97 - INFORMATION ITEM Moved by: Peter Hare Carried by: Margaret Casey THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated February 12, 1997, regarding the proposed amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act and Regulations, be received for information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED c) Partners In Environmental Management- Golf Course Seminar - Agenda and Registration Form ltJH '-I / q 1 Februarv 20. 1997 Don Watershed Reaeneration Council Meetina #1/97 F3 d) Wilket Creek Public Meeting And Open House - Information Sheet e) MTRCA Web Site Outline - Information Sheet RES. #F4/97- INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Peter Hare Carried by: Margaret Casey THAT the above items of information (c), (d) and (e) be received . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED PRESENT A TIONS a) Mark Schollen of Todhunter Schollen regarding the Milne CreeklWilket Creek Regeneration Plan b) Ivan Lorant of M.M. Dillon regarding the results of the study for Stormwater Management for infill areas within Richmond Hill RES. #F5/97- PRESENT A TIONS Moved by: Peter Hare Carried by: Margaret Casey THAT the presentations (a) & (b) be received; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Scholl en and Mr. Lorant be thanked for their presentations to Council .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter to Craig Mather dated December 11, 1996, from Terry Fenton, Acting Deputy Borough Clerk, Borough of East York; regarding appointment of Councillor N. Crone and alternate Councillor M. Tziertas as representatives to the Don Council for the year 1997. RES. #F6/97 - CORRESPONDENCE ITEM Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the above-noted correspondence be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED WM 5/0,7 F4 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/97 February 20, 1997 b) Letter to Mark Wilson from Councillor Joan King, dated January 29, 1997 regarding the Don Identifier. RES. #F7/97 - CORRESPONDENCE ITEM Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Stephen Cockle THAT the regional government and local municipalities within the Don Watershed be requested to undertake signage programs at river crossings to include the Don Identifier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. # F8/97 - DON COMMUNICATIONS PLAN Review of the Don Communications Plan for implementation in 1996- 1997. Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the Don Communications Tactics Work Plan be received; AND FURTHER THAT Don Council members review the list of projects and return the attached planning sheets for 1997 events as early as possible .......... . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #7/96, Resolution #73/96 was adopted: "THA T the draft 1997 Communications Plan be received; That members provided additional comments to staff; THA T a final Communications Plan be prepared; AND FURTHER THA T a staff Work and Resource Plan be provided at the next Council meeting. " RATIONALE The Communication Tactics Work Plan attached, was provided by Barb McConnell of McConnell Weaver. There are a number of events and projects that she was unable to include due to lack of detail at this time. To ensure that the plan reflects all Don activities, a communications work sheet has been developed that should be completed by Don Council members and staff who require assistance in communications. This sheet is included in this package. Staff of the Authority will update the Communications Tactics Plan and provide it to Alyson Deans, Director of Corporate Services. f,JM~/q7 Februarv 20. 1997 Don Watershed Reoeneration Council Meetino #1/97 F5 FINANCIAL DETAILS The Communication Tactics Work Plan will be used to assign resources and to identify donationslsponsorship opportunities. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, ext. 238 RES. #F9/97 - LAUNCH OF THE REPORT CARD Venue and program for the launch of the Don Watershed Report Card. Moved by: Stephen Peck Carried by: John Court THAT the Don Watershed Report Card be launched at the Don Valley Brick Works on April 28,1997 at 10 a.m.; THAT a slide show/presentation be prepared for the launch and subsequent speaking engagements; AND FURTHER THAT an appropriate Communications Tactics Work Plan be developed to ensure broad public and media coverage ............................. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Don Council Meeting #7/96, Res. #70/96 was adopted: "'THA T the Repord Card Committee review comments and bring back suggestions to the next Don Council Meeting on January 16, 1997. AND FURTHER THA T the discussion of the media event wait until the next Don Council meeting. III On December 23, 1996, Deborah Martin-Downs, Mark Wilson and Adele Freeman discussed the comments raised by the members of the Don Council regarding the launch of the Report Card. It was agreed that subject to the endorsement of the Don Council that the launch should take place at the Don Valley Brick Works site. Media and Guests would be invited to visit the newly completed Pottery Road Weir Fish Passage Project and take part in an electrofishing demonstration. Both these projects provide excellent examples of regeneration opportunities. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE A media kit, presentation, and event publicity are to be finalized. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, ext. 238 LJrt 71ft? F6 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/97 February 20, 1997 RES. #F10/97- APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL The appointment of members to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council Moved by: Tija Luste Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT Ms. Sheila Boudreau be appointed an Associate Member to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND Ms. Sheila Boudreau has been attending the Council and sub-committee meetings for over a year. For your information, the Borough of East York has advised us of a change to the alternate member of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Councillor Michael Tziretas was appointed as an alternate member to the Don Council by East York Resolution #3.21. The same resolution appointed Mr. Bruce Barrett as a member to the Don Council representing the East York Advisory Committee. We have also been advised that Mr. Paul Albanese will now be the Alternate Member for the City of Scarborough. We wish to thank Mr. Peter Cookson formerly of the City of Scarborough and Councillor Vasilopoulos of the Borough of East York for their interest and their continuing support of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, ext. 305 RES. #F11/97 - MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES LANDS, MAPLE DISTRICT, CITY OF VAUGHAN, UPPER EAST DON SUBWATERSHED. Status report regarding the future of the Ministry of Natural Resources Maple District office property Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council support the recommendations of the Maple Lands Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND As part of the general downsizing being carried out by the provincial government, the Ministry of Natural Resources Maple District Office complex on the east side of Dufferin Street, north of Major Mackenzie Drive and south of Teston Road was scheduled for closure. WM<6/'17 Februarv 20. 1997 Don Watershed Reaeneration Council Meetina #1/97 F7 At Don Council Meeting #6/96, Res.#66/96 was approved: "THA T the Don Watershed Regeneration Council supports the formation of a task force consisting of the City of Vaughan, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, citizens and other concerned agencies, to develop a strategy and plans to protect the significant lands at the Ministry of Natural Resources in Maple. " Subsequently, at the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting No. 6/96 Resolution #D66/96 was approved:' "THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THA T Regional Councillor Michael Di Biase, be appointed as the Authority's member to the Ministry of Natural Resources Lands Task Force established by the City of Vaughan; THA T Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be Mr. Di Biasi's alternate; THA T the Authority receive and endorse the recommendations of Meeting # 1/96 of the Ministry of Natural Resources Lands Task Force; THA T the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to advise the Ontario Realty Corporation of the Authority's support of the recommendation of the Ministry of Natural Resources Lands Task Force which requests an extension of time to March 31, 1997 to determine which lands should be retained in public ownership as important environmental and open space resources within the Don River watershed; AND FURTHER THA T staff report to the Authority on any future plans related to the disposition of the Maple Ministry of Natural Resources lands. IF The City of Vaughan and the Region of York passed resolutions that established and supported the work of the Ministry of Natural Resources Lands Task Force. The Task Force held three meetings and was able, with the considerable assistance of the Councillors and the staff of Vaughan, York and MTRCA to extend the review period with the Ontario Realty Corporation; and complete an initial review of the potential of the site through the consultants Hough Stansbury Woodland Dance and Gartner Lee entitled "Maple MNR Station: A Vision For the Future". The Task Force then recommended to the agencies, in part: "That the MNR lands should be retained in public ownership for future greenspace, public and quasi public uses, and natural resource protection purposes; That the City of Vaughan and the Region of York request the MTRCA to adopt a Project to acquire the property on a cost sharing basis between the municipalities and other sources; WM "1/'17 F8 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/97 February 20, 1997 That the acquisition of all or part of these lands be carried out by a negotiating team, led by the MTRCA and supported by appropriate environmental studies including liability; That negotiations with ORC commence immediately upon receipt of approval of these recommendations by the City of Vaughan and the Regional Municipality of York; That the purchase price be subject to the approval of the City of Vaughan, the Regional Municipality of York; That an implementation committee of local citizens, politicians, agency representatives and others be struck to develop a long term strategy for the use of these lands; That the implementation committee consider the development of a broad range of uses compatible with the purpose for the acquisition of the site and that provides opportunities to work with private as well as public agencies; That the ORC be requested to share in funding the development of a flow management strategy to be carried out by the MTRCA in cooperation with other appropriate parties, in order to identify and address the impacts of any discontinuation of the pumping of groundwater at the site; That all agencies recognize the importance of the East Don Corridor located south and east of the MNR lands including the tableland linkages; And Further That all agencies work together to acquire these lands over time, primarily through the dedication, easements or arms length negotiation. Attached to this report is a summary of the reports of study undertaken regarding this property prepared by Region of York staff. The MTRCA, the Region of York and the City of Vaughan are currently in negotiations with the Ontario Realty Corporation over the acquisition of these lands. Please see Information Item (a) on this agenda. Staff will continue providing information to the Don Council members regarding this property. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, Ext. 238 RES. #F12/97 - MTRCA WEB SITE, EMAIL ADDRESS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT UPDATE Announcement of MTRCA's Web site, verification of the Member's Database and contacting the Don staff by using an Email address. WM,O/tt1 Februarv 20. 1997 Don Watershed Reaeneration Council Meetina #1/97 F9 Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council receive the following for information: THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) now has a Web Site (http://www.mtrca.on.ca); THAT the Don Council members can now send Email directly to the Don staff; AND FURTHER THAT the database for the Don Council members has been attached for updating ................................................... CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority has recently obtained its own Web site. When you explore this site you will find Don Council information listed under the heading "What can I do" and under "Environmental Hotlinks" you can link with Mark Wilson's Don River Regeneration site. We will try and keep you updated with any further environmental sites as we receive them. If you wish to send documents/information to the Don staff through the Email system, you can contact us at jbamford@mtrca.on.ca. Staff has also attached the listing of the Members' information database and request it be verified. There is a blank sheet attached for any changes or additions to this information. Please note your Email address if applicable. Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, ext. 305 RES. #F13/97 - REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES The Minutes of meetings for the Working Committees Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: John Court THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following Committees be received and endorsed; AND FURTHER THAT the recommendation of the Committees, as outlined below, be adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE Meeting #8/96, November 19, 1996 No Recommendations were made WH 1I/~1 F10 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/97 February 20, 1997 Meeting #9/96. December 10. 1996 RECOMMENDATION: THA T the Grey trBB frog (Hyla versacolourJ be used as a mascot for the Don projects. Meeting #1/97. Januarv 22. 1997 RECOMMENDATION: THA T companies within the Don Watershed be approached to assist in the cost of publishing the "Get into the Don'". RECOMMENDATION: THA T the Richmond Hill Community Based Map be produced next followed by the North York Map and subsequently by other maps in order to ensure that MTRCA staff are able to provide the nscessary support; THA T Funding partners be sought for the development and publication of these maps; AND FURTHER THA T the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be requested to provide reimbursement for the costs of the production of the community maps from the donations they have received for this purpose. COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS COMMITTEE Meeting #1/96. Februarv 6. 1996 RECOMMENDATION: THA T the Community Based Projects Committee assist in the finalization of Domtar Site regeneration scheme through the coordinating of planting events as required to support the project and through the facilitating of involvement from the local community groups such as the Don Task Force and the Friends of the Don East York; AND FURTHER THA T the Domtar Regeneration Project be forwarded to MTRCA's Plan Review staff for comment and approval as required under the Authority's regulations. RECOMMENDATION THA T Mark Scholl en of Todhunter Scholl en provide a full update on the status of the Wilket CrBBk Regeneration Project to the Don Council. WM I ;;>./q 7 Februarv 20. 1997 Don Watershed Reoeneration Council Meetino #1/97 F11 RECOMMENDATION THA T Paul Albanese and Russel White continua to provide updates to the Community Based Projects CommittfHI on the progress of the Terraview Willowfield project. RECOMMENDATION THA T a site walk be arranged in April 1997 with the Town of Markham staff and local residents to look at existing site conditions and discuss the opportunities for regeneration being conducted through the Community Based Project Committee's first charette; AND FURTHER THA T ~heila Boudreau and Yuk Woo Lee of the Community Based Projects Committee assist in the development of a Charette on this site. RECOMMENDATION THA T Kevin Mercer and Deb Martin Downs continue to develop the ECO PLA YGROUND and report at the next committfHI mfHIting. RECOMMENDATION THA T the Community Based Projects Committee continue to provide assistance to the WIEP program and continue to support MTRCA's and the Conservation Foundation's efforts to do the same. RECOMMENDATION THA T the Community Based Projects CommittfHI continue to finalize the workshop and request assistance from the Don Council members outside of the committee to assist as required. WATERSHED MONITORING AND REPORT CARD COMMITTEE MeetinQ #9/96. November 25. 1996 No Recommendations were made. For information contact: Adele Freeman Ext. 238 WM'3/Q7 F12 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/97 February 20, 1997 RES. #F14/97 - UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS The proposed meeting schedule for Watershed Council and Working Groups. Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT this information be circulated to all Councillors and interested parties. AMENDMENT RES. #F15/97 THAT MEETING #2/97 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council take place on Thursday, April 10, 1997. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED WAS ............................ CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MEETING # and DATE ,TIME .. LOCATION #2/97 AMENDED TO: 6:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED APRIL 10 #3/97 APRIL 24 6:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED #4/97 JUNE 19 6:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED #5/97 AUGUST 13 6:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED #6/97 SEPTEMBER 6:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED 17 #7/97 NOVEMBER 27 6:30 TO BE ANNOUNCED WH/'-/ /'17 Februarv 20. 1997 Don Watershed Reaeneration Council Meetina #1/97 F13 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION MEETING MEETING #' AND DATE TIME lOCATION #2/97 MARCH 7:00 p.m. NORTH YORK CITY HALL 30 #3/97 APRI L 3 7:00 p.m. NORTH YORK CITY HALL LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS: February 21 40TH ANNIVERSARY MTRCA, ANNUAL MEETING Visitors Centre at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, 10 am-12: 15 pm RSVP by February 18, 1997, (416)661-6600, ext. 235 February 25 WILKET CREEK SUBWATERSHED STUDY - PUBLIC MEETING St. Bonaventure Separate School, 1340 Leslie Street, North York, 7:00 P.M., for more information call Brian Dundas, (416) 661-6600, ext. 262 February 26 GOLF COURSE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES - WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY MANAGEMENT (see attached) Nobleton Lakes Golf Club (2 miles north of King Road on Hwy #27), for more information call Russel White, (416) 661-6600, ext.306 February 26 TODMORDEN WILDFLOWER RESERVE FUNDRAISER - BROADWAY BOUND BY NEIL SIMON Proceeds go to the Todmorden Oxbow Restoration Projects 8:00 pm at Todmorden Mills Theatre, located off Pottery Road, $10 per ticket, plenty of parking For more information call Janet Harrison (416) 932-9899, Pat MacFarlane (416) 421-2760, Ernie Baltz (416) 592-9238 February 26 TORONTO FIELD NATURALISTS - EAST DON VALLEY NATURE WALK Meet at 10:30 am at Bayview Woods Plaza, north of Finch Ave. East, between Bayview and Leslie. March 5-9 CANADA BLOOMS, THE TORONTO FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road, Etobicoke Don Valley Brickworks/MTRCA Display - Volunteers to staff the display needed. March 13 TORONTO FIELD NATUARLISTS - WARDEN WOODS NATURE WALK Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Warden Subway Station March 1 6 MUD CREEK NATURE WALK Meet at 2 p.m. - Avenue Road and Lytton Boulevard WHlst"7 F14 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/97 February 20, 1997 OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS: April T erraview Willowfield Public Planting Event April 28 Don Watershed Report Card Launch May 4 Paddle the Don, Serena Gundy Park (Watersheds Week kick-off) May 28 Volunteer Plantings, Don Valley Brick Works July 5 & 6 Southbrook Farms Festival September Opening of the Brick Works September Keffer Marsh Opening For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 1997. Adele Freeman J. Craic Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer Ijb WHJ~/q THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #2/97 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/97 MAY 16, 1997 WM;7/&l1 ~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority MINUTES OF DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/97 Page F15 April 10, 1997 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met on Thursday, April 10, 1997, in the Councillors Lounge, City of North York, 5100 Yonge Street, North York. In the absence of the Chair and the Vice-Chair, Tija Luste, Chair of the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring was asked to Chair the Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.. PRESENT Boudreau, Sheila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Buchinger, Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Casey, Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Cockle, Stephen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Cross, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Hare, Peter ................................................ Member Klose, Steven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lee, Yuk Woo .............................................. Member Luste, Tija . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Martin-Downs, Deb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mather, Craig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Member & CAO Moore, Rosalyn ............................................. Member O'Brien, Dick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member & Authority Chair Peck, Steven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Quinn, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Smith, Tracy ............................................... Member Tu, Linda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member STAFF & GUESTS Freeman, Adele ........................... Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Irvine, Seana ........................................ Ecopark Technician McCammon, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ecopark Consultant WMI g/q7 F16 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 April 10, 1997 RES. #F16/97 - MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/97, held February 20, 1997 be approved ... CARRIED RES. #F17/97 - BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT the minutes of Meeting #1/97 be corrected to read as follows: (a) Resolution #F10/97 on page F5 be changed to read Resolution #F9/97; (b) Amendment Resolution #F13/97 on page F12 be changed to read Amendment Resolution #F15/97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED MOTION RES. #F18/97- DON REPORT CARD FIGURES Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT the Don Report Card figures, not present at the time, would be circulated to Council members for their comment; AND FURTHER THAT members provide comments to Brian Dundas. . . . . . . . . . CARRIED INFORMATION ITEMS a) Bill 11 9 Proposed Amendments To Conservation Authorities Act: - Staff Report to Authority Meeting #2/97, April 4, 1997 b) Appointment of Member to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council: - Mr. Tracy Smith, Ministry Of Natural Resources Staff Report To Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #2/97, April 18, 1997 VJM I q/1-' April 10, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 F17 c) Watershed Week Draft Brochure d) UMaking Urban Environmental Policy: - A Comparative Study Of Toronto And Los Angeles" Two-page Report From Roger Keil And Gene Desfor, York University, Faculty Of Environmental Studies. e) Westminster Creek Brochure RES. #F19/97- INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Peter Hare Carried by: Don Cross THAT the above items of information (a, b, c, d and e) be received . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED PRESENTATIONS a) Update On Construction Projects: Pottery Road Weir Mitigation Project; Keffer Marsh; Don Valley Brick Works Presented by Adele Freeman, Don/Highland Watershed Specialist RES. #F20/97- PRESENTATION Moved by: Peter Hare Carried by: Margaret Casey THAT the presentation be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION , RES. #F21/97 - RELEASE OF "TURNING THE CORNER"': THE DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD Opening of the Pottery Road Weirs Mitigation Project Moved by: Steven Peck Carried by: Deborah Martin-Downs THAT the draft summary presentation for the release of the Don Watershed Report Card be approved in-principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED (,JJ1dOI ~-/ F18 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 April 10, 1997 BACKGROUND The Don Watershed Regeneration Council members requested that a presentation be prepared for the launch of the Report Card. Tija Luste, Mark Wilson and Adele Freeman have prepared a short 10 slide presentation suitable for the release and other events. The presentation in draft form will be presented to the Don Council at the meeting. Press kits are being prepared for both projects. Final pre-layout copies of the Report Card will be available at the meeting. Invitations have beenlare being sent to all those involved in the development of "Turning the Corner" and the weir project. The agenda will include a fish seining demonstration. There is an opportunity for a school class to be involved in the day. The release and opening will be followed by a tour of Chester Springs Marsh. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, ext. 238 Date: 1997.04.04 RES. #F22/97- ACQUISITION OF THE MAPLE DISTRICT MNR LANDS and THE FUTURE OF BAKER'S WOODS. Moved by: Peter Hare Carried by: Don Cross THAT the MTRCA staff reports on the ongoing negotiations for the Maple MNR lands and the status of the Baker's Woods ESA 128 be received for information; THAT MTRCA members, staff and friends be commended for their efforts to purchase and protect MNR lands and other efforts to protect environmentally significant areas (ESA's); AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to Graywood Development Ltd. to introduce the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and to invite Graywood Development Ltd. to the next meeting of the Council, scheduled for June 19, 1997 to discuss Graywood's plans for the Baker's Woodlot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #1/97, a report was provided regarding the findings of the Maple District MNR lands. Staff of the Authority have been involved in negotiations with the Ontario Reality Corporation, the Region of York, and the City of Vaughan. Mr. Denney, Director of the Watershed Management Division will provide an update on the process at the Don Council meeting. Don Council members have also been advised that the Baker family had agreed to sell their lands located at Highway 7 and Bathurst. This includes ESA #128 and surrounding lands to Graywood Development Ltd.. The maple sugar bush is located in the Parkway tJMd lilt I April 10, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 F19 Belt West Plan which has been designated for acquisition by the Province. Staff of the City of Vaughan, MTRCA, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Region of York met to discuss the future plans for the site. Following that meeting the Province has requested a further meeting to discuss the ESA. This meeting is scheduled for April 15,1997. For information contact: Adele Freeman ext. 238 Date: 1997.04.04 RES. #F23/97- TEXT FOR THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE DON WATERSHED POSTER Moved by: Margaret Casey Carried by: Roslyn Moore THAT the text for the reverse of the Don Watershed Poster be reviewed within one week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Pat Moffat has written the draft for the reverse side of the poster (attached). It is anticipated that the text will be shortened. Your comments on the text will be appreciated. Report prepared by: Marta Soucek (ext.283) Date: 1997.04.04 RES. #F24/97- REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES Minutes of Meetings Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Carried by: Don Cross THAT the draft minutes of meetings from the following Committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed; AND FURTHER THAT the recommendations of the Committees be adopted. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE Meeting #2/97, April 3, 1997 No recommendations were made. WMa{;/Q7 F20 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 April 10, 1997 COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS COMMITTEE Meeting #2196, March 26, 1997 Recommendations as follows: THAT the Don Council continue to support the actions of the Community Based Projects Committee in their first attempt at an organized charette; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council provide any suggestions or additions to the charette planning to the Community Based Projects Committee . . . . . . . CARRIED WATERSHED MONITORING AND REPORT CARD COMMITTEE No meetings were held. For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) Date: 1997.04.04. RES. #F25/97- UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS Moved by: Stephen Cockle Carried by: Linda Tu THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received; THAT the offer from Councillor Michael Tzekas to hold Meeting #3/97, June 18, 1997 in the council chambers be received with thanks; THAT staff be directed to determine if another room is available for Thursday, June 19, 1997 at the City of Scarborough being the regular meeting night of the Council; AND FURTHER THAT Meeting #4/97 to be held on August 13, 1997 take place at Deborah Martin-Downs home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: WMa3/Q7 April 10, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 F21 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL , ,. .. MEETING,,#and'DATE" " TIME LOCATION #3/97 JUNE 19 6:30 p.m. CITY OF SCARBOROUGH Committee Rooms 3 &4 #4/97 AUGUST 13 6:30 p.m. Deb Martin-Downs Home 6:30 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED #5/97 SEPTEMBER 17 #6/97 NOVEMBER 27 6:30 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION MEETING MEETING # AND DATE ' TIME LOCATION #4/97 MAY 21 7:00 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING # AND DATE TIME LOCATION #2/97 MAY 14 7:00 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED WMd"l/'11 F22 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 April 10, 1997 LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS: -- Datil to be announclld MAY 11 Lower Don Valley Nature Walk 2 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalists Contact TFN office 968-6255 15 Westminster Creek Action Kit developed - Contact Ext. 237 18 Mud Creek Nature Walk 2 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalists Contact TFN office 968-6255 27 Lower Don Valley Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalists west side of Broadview Avenue at Pottery Road Contact TFN office 968-6255 31 Brick Works Volunteer Planting - Toronto Garden Club Contact Marta Soucek, ext. 283 .. Westminster Creek Open House - Contact Ext. 237 .. EcoPark Open House - Jaspar Construction - Contact Ext. 237 .. EcoPark Open House - BFI - Contact Ext. 237 .. EcoPark Open House - Landscape Planning - Contact Ext.237 .. EcoPark Open House - Alphatherm - Contact Ext. 237 JUNE 1 Brick Works Volunteer Planting - Toronto Garden Club Contact Marta Soucek, ext. 283 7 Markham Creek Charette Contact Russel White, ext. 306 7 Vale of A VOCA Nature Walk 10:30 a.m. Toronto Field Naturalist south side St. Claire Ave. E. subway station Contact TFN office 968-6255 10 Havergal Ravine Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist southeast corner of Avenue Road & Lawrence Ave. W. Contact TFN office 968-6255 17 Windfields Park Nature Walk 10:30 am Toronto Field Naturalist York Mills and Bayview Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 21 West Don Clean-up - Glen Shields Park Wt1d-S/Q7 April 10, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 F23 22 Walmsley Brook Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist northeast corner of Overlea Boulevard & Beth Nelson Drive Contact TFN office 968-6255 26 Lower Don Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Broadview Subway Station Contact TFN office 968-6255 JULY 4 Curity Ravine Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist corner of O'CONNOR Drive and Curity Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 5&6 Southbrook Farms Festival 10 Edwards Gardens Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist corner of Lawrence Avenue East & Leslie St. E. Contact TFN office 968-6255 16 Taylor Creek Park Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist outside Victoria Park Subway Station Contact TFN office 968-6255 17 Ernest Thompson Seton Park Nature Walk 11 :00 a.m. Toronto Field Naturalist southeast of Overlea Boulevard and Don Mills Road Contact TFN office 968-6255 19 West Don Tributary Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Finch Avenue and Bathurst Street Contact TFN office 968-6255 20 Walmsley Brook Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist corner of Eglinton Avenue East and Bayview Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 AUGUST 10 Lost Creek Nature Walk 1 :30 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Davisville Subway Station Contact TFN office 968-6255 17 Walmsley Brook Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist corner of Yonge Street and Albertus Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 WHd(o/Q7 F24 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 April 10, 1997 20 Yellow Creek Nature Walk 10:00 a.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Davisville Subway Contact TFN office 968-6255 26 Edwards Gardens Nature Walk 10:30 a.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 SEPTEMBER 21 Opening of the Brick Works -- Keffer Marsh Opening -- Phase One EcoPark Opening -- Westminster Creek Project - Shaw Cable Program For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) Date: 1997.4.4. NEW BUSINESS a) A date is needed for the Don Watershed Mountain Biking Sub-Committee Meeting to be held within the next couple of weeks. RES. #F26/97- GET WELL WISHES Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger THAT Councillor Joan King be advised of the concerns expressed by the Don Council members upon learning of her recent hospitalization; AND FURTHER THAT the members express their best wishes for a speedy recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED (,J1'1'J7/Q7 April 10, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/97 F25 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 1997. Adele Freeman J. Craig Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer /jb lJH d- 'l jCJ ~~ THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #3/97 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #6/97 AUGUST 15. 1997 (,JH'd9/Q7 ~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority MINUTES OF DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/97 Page F26 June 19, 1997 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met on Thursday, June 19, 1997, in Committee Rooms 3 & 4, Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, in the City of Scarborough. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.. PRESENT Paul Albanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Sheila Boudreau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Steven Cockle .............................................. Member Norman Crone .............................................. Member Don Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member , Bernie Green ............................................... Member Peter Hare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Joan King ................................................. Member Steven Klose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Yuk Woo Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Tija Luste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Debra Martin-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Craig Mather ................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Denis McKee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Kevin Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Roslyn Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Dick O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Linda Tu .................................................. Member Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael White .............................................. Member Mark Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair STAFF & GUESTS Baltz, Ernie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todmorden MillslGuest Bamford, Jennifer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Council Secretary Dundas, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technician Flores, Maria ................................................. Guest Freeman, Adele ........................... Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Harding, Noel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Presenter/Guest Keatley, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Architect/Guest McCammon, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ecopark Consultant Soucek, Marta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Technical Assistant Wisniewski, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada Trust Presenter ()M 30/0,7 F27 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/97 June 19, 1997 RES. #F27/97 - MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2197, held April 10, 1997 be approved. . . . .. CARRIED PRESENT A TIONS a) Canada Trust Cheque Presentation reo Don Education Program - presented by Chris Wisniewski b) Elevated Wetland Sculptures in the Lower Don River Valley - presented by Karen Mills/Noel Harding c) Todmorden Oxbow Restoration Project - presented by Ernie Baltz RES. #F28/97- PRESENT A TIONS Moved by: Norman Crone Carried by: Peter Hare THAT the presentations noted above as a, band c be received with thanks . . . . CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter to Mr. Mark Wilson, Chair, from Mr. Steve Gutfreund of Graywood Developments Ltd. dated June 3, 1997 1 b) Letter to Kevin Mercer, WIEP, from Bibi Alii, Chapter Secretary, Friends of the Environment Foundation, dated May 30, 1997 2 RES. #F29/97- CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Tija Luste Carried by: Joan King THAT the above noted correspondence be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED (,JM3 J/q7 June 19, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/97 F28 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION RES. #F30/97 - ELEVATED WETLAND SCULPTURES Lower Don River Valley Moved by: Linda Tu Carried by: Norman Crone THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council receive the information regarding the proposed elevated wetland sculptures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Parks and Culture Department of Metropolitan Toronto recently provided the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) with a proposal to construct elevated wetland sculptures within the Lower Don River Valley. The sculptures are the conception of Noel Harding, an internationally acclaimed artist, who has works on display in museums from Toronto to Tokyo. The elevated wetlands utilize waste plastic as a soil substitute to purify water and sustain vegetative growth. A solar pump will lift water from the Don River into the raised plastic planters. The water will be filtered and returned to the Don. The wetlands will be temporary. The sculptures are designed to address two primary issues: 1. Inform the public of the usefulness, resourcefulness and aesthetic appeal of recycled plastics. 2. Brings together the art and plastics world. MTRCA staff have supported the project in principle, as it contributes to raising awareness on the need for improved water quality in the Don River. Further it is a novel approach to advancing the vision of "'Forty Steps to a New Don". The MTRCA requires that the applicant go through the permit process since alteration to the Don River for water inlet and discharge to the wetlands are needed. Additional information including sediment controls during construction and site rehabilitation will be addressed through the permit process. A brief presentation on the project will be made at the Don Council meeting. Report prepared by: Russel White (ext. 304) For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) WM 3~/q7 F29 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/97 June 19, 1997 RES. #F31/97- DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD Moved by: Unda Tu Carried by: Don Cross THAT the report titled · Turning the Corne,'" - The Don Watershed Report Card be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Don Watershed Regeneration Council's Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee began preparation of the Don Report Card in 1995. The purposes and objectives of the Don Report Card, as defined by the Don Council at that time, were: 1. To celebrate progress and actions in regenerating the Don watershed. 2. To cause further action in regenerating the watershed. 3. To educate the watershed community and communities beyond about both the health of the watershed and actions and activities taken by people in the watershed. Eight public workshops, one municipal staff workshop and one workshop with scientists and experts were held in 1995 to select the most effective indicators for reflecting the health of the Watershed. In 1996, the final 18 indicators were selected; baseline data was accumulated; targets were set for each indicator for the years 2000, 2010 and 2030; and, the Report Card text was drafted and formatted. The Report Card received a successful launch at an event held at the Don Valley Brick Works site on May 5, 1997. DETAILS MTurning the Corner," and all future Don Report Cards will provide the Don Council, the MTRCA and all their partners with a framework for assessing progress towards reaching the vision and objectives of MForty Steps to a New Don." The Report Card is necessary in order to evalute progress towards the goals of the watershed strategy, assess the impacts of efforts and facilitate the refocussing of efforts if necessary, and to celebrate successes. Funding agencies are increasingly asking for this type of evaluation as a justification for the provision of funds. The Report Card is also a fundamental tool through which the MTRCA and the Don Council can communicate the watershed story to the general public and promote increased watershed stewardship from all sectors of society. Staff are in the process of circulating copies of "Turning the Corner" to the Clerks, Parks, Planning and Works Departments of the ten Don watershed municipalities. WM33/Q7 June 19, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/97 F30 Copies of the slides and overheads used at the Report Card launch event are available from Marta Soucek (ext. 283). Thank you to all members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council for their efforts in helping with the preparation and launch of MTurning the Corner. III Report prepared by : Brian Dundas, ext. 262 Date: 1997.06.13. RES. #F32/97- THREE YEAR WORK PLAN Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Carried by: Steven Klose THAT a draft three year work plan be prepared for consideration at the August meeting of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council Committee structure be amended as required, based on the final work plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority at Meeting #2/97, April 4, 1997, approved, in principle, the indicators and targets selected for reporting in the Don Watershed Report Card. The Don Watershed Report Card UTurning the Corner" was released at a media event held on May 5, 1997, at the Don Valley Brick Works site. The objectives for the report card, as defined by the Don Council were to: 1. To celebrate progress and actions in regenerating the Don watershed. 2. To cause further action in regenerating the watershed. 3. To educate the watershed community and communities beyond about both the health of the watershed and actions and activities taken by people in the watershed. RATIONALE While the launch event, the resulting media coverage, and all future presentations of the report card and the data contained in it are valuable contributors towards achieving objectives 1 and 3 above, a detailed work plan is required in order to successfully utilize the report card for causing further action. It is of primary importance that the findings of the report card and the targets proposed in it are employed as a framework for coordinating future actions. The actions of many agencies, public groups, businesses and individuals will be required in order to reach the targets identified in MTurning the Corner". The actions required will W't'13Lf/tJ7 F31 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/97 June 19, 1997 also take many different forms, from setting targets in some cases, to acquiring baseline data, identifying locations for in-ground projects, performing studies and actually putting projects in the ground. The purpose of this work plan is to assist all groups and provide a very specific agenda for the work of the Don Council. In order to assist in the formulation of a three year work plan, the Chair requested that the attached work plan framework tables be drafted in order to facilitate a working session at this meeting. Report prepared by : Brian Dundas (ext. 262) Date: 1997.06.13. RES. #F33/97- REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES Minutes of Meetings Moved by: Linda Tu Carried by: Norman Crone THAT the draft minutes of meetings from the following Committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE Meeting #3/97, May 21, 1997 No recommendations were made. LITTLE GERMAN MILLS CREEK CHARETTE June 7, 1997 Presented by Deb Martin-Downs Deb Martin-Downs reported on the successful Charette held June 7, 1997 attended by approximately 10 members of the public. A concept plan will be provided at the August 13th meeting. MOUNTAIN BIKING WORKSHOP Presented by Roslyn Moore Roslyn provided information on a proposed workshop for late September 1997 working with Metro Parks and Culture Department and other groups. The purpose of the workshop would be to assess the programs and on-going issues with respect to off-track bicycle use in natural areas within the Metro region. The focus of the work is on pragmatic solutions to the issue working within a partnership WM35/ June 19, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/97 F32 with all concerned parties. Roslyn noted that additional Don Council members or other interest parties are needed and would be welcomed to assist in planning and implementing this workshop. For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) Date: 1997.04.04. RES. #F34/97- UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS Moved by: Deb Martin Downs Carried by: Margaret Buchinger THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received; AND FURTHER THAT Meeting #4/97 is to be held at Deborah Martin-Downs home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AMENDMENT RES. #F35/97 DATE OF NEXT DON COUNCIL MEETING Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Carried by: Don Cross THAT MEETING #4/97 will take place on Wednesday, August 13, 1997. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL , , ", ' " MEETING # and DATE TIME LOCATION .' #4/97 AUGUST 13 6:30 p.m. Deb Martin-Downs Home #5/97 SEPTEMBER 1 7 6:30 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED #6/97 NOVEMBER 27 6:30 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED WM3lo/'J7 F33 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/97 June 19, 1997 COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND CONCEPT SITES MEETING , MEETING #"AND DATE ' " , TIME' . " ," LOCATION:, '.' .. MONDA Y, JUNE 23 7:30 P.M. Committee Rm. 1, North York City Hall LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS: ** Date to be announced JUNE 21 West Don Clean-up - Glen Shields Park 22 Walmsley Brook Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist northeast corner of Overlea Boulevard & Beth Nelson Drive Contact TFN office 968-6255 26 Lower Don Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Broadview Subway Station Contact TFN office 968-6255 JULY 4 Curity Ravine Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist corner of O'CONNOR Drive and Curity Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 5&6 Southbrook Farms Festival 10 Edwards Gardens Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist corner of Lawrence Avenue East & Leslie St. E. Contact TFN office 968-6255 16 Taylor Creek Park Nature Walk 6:45 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist outside Victoria Park Subway Station Contact TFN office 968-6255 17 Ernest Thompson Seton Park Nature Walk 11 :00 a.m. Toronto Field Naturalist southeast of Overlea Boulevard and Don Mills Road Contact TFN office 968-6255 19 West Don Tributary Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Finch A venue and Bathurst Street Contact TFN office 968-6255 WH37/Q- June 19, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/97 F34 20 Walmsley Brook Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist corner of Eglinton Avenue East and Bayview Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 AUGUST 10 Lost Creek Nature Walk 1 :30 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Davisville Subway Station Contact TFN office 968-6255 17 Walmsley Brook Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist corner of Yonge Street and Albertus Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 20 Yellow Creek Nature Walk 10:00 a.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Davisville Subway Contact TFN office 968-6255 26 Edwards Gardens Nature Walk 10:30 a.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 SEPTEMBER ** Keffer Marsh Opening ** Phase One EcoPark Opening ** Westminster Creek Project - Shaw Cable Program For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) Date: 1997.6.19. TERMINATION Moved by: Roslyn Moore Seconded by: Tija Luste ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 19,1997. Adele Freeman J. Craic Mather DonlHighland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer Ijb WM3~/tt THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #4/97 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #8/97 OCTOBER 24, 1997 WM3~/q7 ~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority MINUTES OF DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/97 Page F35 August 13, 1997 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met on Wednesday, August 13, 1997, at the home of Deborah Martin-Downs which is located at 91 Kirk Drive, Thornhill. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Sheila Boudreau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Don Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bernie Green ............................................... Member Peter Hare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Steve Klose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Yuk Woo Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Debra Martin-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Craig Mather ..................................... Member/Authority CAO Kevin Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill O'Donnell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Linda Tu .................................................. Member Michael White .............................................. Member Mark Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair STAFF & GUESTS Karen Boniface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. T own of Markham Alice Dove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Adele Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DonlHighland Watershed Specialist Andrew McCammon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ecopark Consultant Bernie Mcintyre ........................ Watershed Aquatic Systems Specialist Marta Soucek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Don Technical Assistant WHLiO/Q7 F36 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #4/97 August 13, 1997 RES. #F36/97 - MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/97, held June 19, 1997 be approved. . . . .. CARRIED INFORMATION (a) City of Toronto Storm Water Group Work Plan Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #6/97, August 15, 1997 (b) Revised Terms of Reference (c) The Don Watershed Fish Community and Habitat Management Plan Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #6/97, August 15, 1997 RES. #F37/97- INFORMATION Moved by: Peter Hare · Carried by: Deb Martin-Downs THAT the information noted above as (a), (b) and (c) be received .. . . . . . . . . . CARRIED PRESENT A TIONS a) Charette - City Of Markham Presented by Yuk Woo Lee Mr. Lee presented information and a concept map regarding the Charette which took place on June 7, 1997. The Charette was to develop, with the community, a regeneration plan including public access. RES. #F38/97- PRESENT A TION Moved by: Don Cross Carried by: Steve Klose THAT the presentation noted above as (a) be received with thanks . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED LJf"\ l.i f /q 7 August 13, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #4/97 F37 b) The Don Watershed Fish Community and Habitat Management Plan Presented by Adele Freeman and Bermie Mclntryre The Don Watershed Fish Community and Habitat Management Plan was presented to the Don Council. Any comments from the Council would be appreciated by October 31, 1997. Copies of the plan are available through Bernie Mcintyre at Ext. 326 RES. #F39/97- PRESENT A TION Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Carried by: Steve Klose THAT the presentation noted above as (b) be received with thanks . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #F40/97 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR MUL TICUL TURAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION OF GTA WATERSHEDS Moved by: Peter Hare Carried by: Deb Martin Downs THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council receive this information ...... CARRIED BACKGROUND The Metropolitan Toronto Region Conservation Authority submitted a proposal to the Trillium Foundation for funding to support an outreach program to New Canadians. A project summary attached summarizes the approach and goals of the program. At present the Lower Don Task Force has agreed to assist in this work, having identified a number of sites including Binscarth Ravine Swamp Restoration, Milkmen's Lane Swamp Restoration, and Chester Springs Marsh projects. The Environmental Centre for New Canadians will be involved in these Lower Don Projects. Sites have also been established for the Humber River. It is possible that additional sites may be considered within the two year period. Don Council members are invited to identify possible sites and also groups to be contacted that may be interested in being involved in this program. For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) WMYd/'17 F38 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #4/97 August 13, 1997 RES. #F41/97- REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES Minutes of Meetings Moved by: Michael White Carried by: Peter Hare THAT the draft minutes of meetings from the following Committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED . COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE Meeting #4/97, July 31, 1997 WATERSHED MONITORING AND REPORT CARD COMMITTEE Meeting held July 17, 1997 COMMUNITY MAPPING SUB-COMMITTEE Peter Hare is working on Map numbers 11 and 12 Don Cross is working on Map number 8 For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) Date: 1997.04.04. RES. #F42/97- UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS Moved by: Yuk Woo Lee Carried by: Peter Hare THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MEETIN.G II and DATE TIME LOCATION ,': #5/97 SEPTEMBER 18 6:30 p.m. CITY OF NORTH YORK #6/97 NOVEMBER 27 6:30 p.m. TO BE ANNOUNCED WM Lf3/q7 August 13, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #4/97 F39 LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS: AUGUST 17 Walmsley Brook Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Toronto Field Naturalist corner of Yonge Street and Albertus Avenue Contact TFN office 968-6255 20 Yellow Creek Nature Walk 10:00 a.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Davisville Subway Contact TFN office 968-6255 26 Edwards Gardens Nature Walk 10:30 a.m. Toronto Field Naturalist Leslie Street and Lawrence A venue Contact TFN office 968-6255 SEPTEMBER Keffer Marsh Opening Phase One EcoPark Opening Westminster Creek Project - Shaw Cable Program For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) Date: 1997.6.19. TERMINATION Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Linda Tu ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 13,1997. Adele Freeman J. Craig Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer Ijb Wt1 tiY/1 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGEN ERA TION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #5/97 / WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #8/97 OCTOBER 24, 1997 . WN 4 5jq7 ~ , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority MINUTES OF DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/97 Page F40 September 17, 1997 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met on Thursday, September 17,1997, in Committee Room #4, North York City Hall which is located at 5100 Yonge Street, North York. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present Paul Albanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Associate Member Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Margaret Casey ............................................. Member Norm Crone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Don Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paula Davies ............................................... Member Yuk Woo Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Tija Luste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Deb Martin-Downs ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Craig Mather ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member/Authority CAO Denis McKee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Kevin Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Roslyn Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Dick O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MemberlAuthority Chair Stever. Peck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Tracy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael White .............................................. Member Mark Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Staff & Guests Karen Dubrucki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Guest Brian Denney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Watershed Management Division Adele Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DonlHighland Watershed Specialist Marta Soucek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Don Technical Assistant WM'i lo/ q7 F41 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/97 September 17,1997 RES. #F43/97 - MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/97, held August 13, 1997 be approved .... CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) T odmorden Oxbow Restoration (b) Letter from D. Keliar, Commissioner of Community Services, Town of Markham; dated September 4, 1997; regarding the Don Watershed Report Card RES. #F44/97 CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Seconded by: Kevin Mercer THAT the Correspondence noted above as Items (a) and (b) be received ...... CARRIED INFORMATION (a) Sugarbush Developments Limited Proposed Parkway Belt West Amendment Application, Don River Watershed, City of Vaughan Agenda Item for Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/97 September 19, 1997. (b) Sewage Discharge Into the East Don River, Region of York Resolution #A 149/97 - Minutes of Authority Meeting #7/97, August 22, 1997 (c) A Forum on Sustainable Use of Natural Areas in the New City Invitation attached RES. #F45/97- INFORMATION Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Carried by: Kevin Mercer THAT the information noted above as (a), (b) and (c) be received ... . . . . . . . . CARRIED WM47/Q7 September 17, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/97 F42 PRESENTATIONS (a) Watershed Infrastructure Ecology Program (WIEP) Presentation by Kevin Mercer (b) Opportunities to Augment Riparian Habitats Presentation by Hendrik Amo, Don Technical staff member RES. #F46/97 PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the presentations noted above as (a) and (b) be received with thanks . . . . CARRIED ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION RES. #F47/97 TURNING THE CORNER - TOWARDS AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Moved by: Tija Luste Seconded by: Roslyn Moore THAT the draft Don Watershed Regeneration Council Work Plan and Committee Structure be adopted with revisions as provided; THAT the Work Plan be presented to the Authority's Watershed Management Advisory Board for their information and that the Watershed Management Advisory Board be advised that the Work Plan has been developed specifically to address the targets identified in -Turning the Corner - the Don Watershed Report Card"; AND FURTHER THAT the proposed Committee Structure be incorporated into the draft Terms of Reference for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council 1998-2000 . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Following the publication of "Turning the Corner - The Don Watershed Report Card", members of the Council reviewed the targets and actions contained within the Report Card at Meeting #3/97. A long list of actions were identified and members of the Watershed Report Card and Monitoring Committee assisted by others from the Don Council met to consider the proposed criteria for assessing the strategies suggested at that time. Those criteria were reported at the August meeting of the Council. MTRCA staff have reviewed the actions, the criteria, and has developed a draft work plan to initiate the substantial work that will be required to address the targets set for the year WM 4<6/97 F43 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/97 September 17,1997 2000. In addition, a Committee Structure for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council has been developed for discussion. It is recognized that some work can be carried on directly by Council members and associates; that the MTRCA staff will continue to facilitate and/or carry out specific tasks; and that additional services will be required from time to time. The proposed Work Plan has been designed to identify the strategic actions that are necessary to address the targets, provide support for projects underway, develop an enhanced monitoring system for the watershed and the development of future report cards. The proposed Committee Structure of three committees recognizes that there are three key areas that flow from "'Forty Steps to a New Don'" and through UTurning the Corner". They are Caring for Water, Caring for Nature and Caring for Community. The linkages between these three themes are vital and will require staff and the full Don Council to be attentive to both opportunities to link activities and ensure key elements are not neglected. A number of issues will require the attention of the full Council and/or the establishment of special ad hoc committees. Staff request your review of the Work Plan and Committee Structure at the Don Council meeting and would appreciate additional comments by September 30, 1997. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, Ext. 238 Date: 1997.09.18. RES. #F48/97 SUGAR BUSH DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED PROPOSED PARKWAY BELT WEST AMENDMENT APPLICATION Don River Watershed, City Of Vaughan Baker Woodlot Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Don Council request the Province to defer any deletions of portions of the parcel identified in the Parkway Belt West Plan as Special Complimentary Use Area until such time as a comprehensive plan for the entire parcel (the Baker Farms) can be developed; THAT this comprehensive plan address the protection of the ESA/ANSI; AND FURTHER THAT staff provide the Province with a copy of the recently released Don Watershed Report Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED WM yq/l:} 7 September 17, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/97 F44 BACKGROUND The Parkway Belt Master Plan, the corridor set aside by the Province of Ontario north of Toronto which includes Highway 407 and a major electrical transmission route, included a provision for the Province of Ontario to acquire the Baker Sugar Bush should the existing use be endangered or should the owner request. The Baker Sugar Bush is a woodland important for it's ecological function as recognized both by its designation by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) as an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) and provincially as an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI). As one of the few remaining tableland woodlands within the Don, the site is important in maintaining the ecological diversity of habitats within the Don Watershed. In November of 1997, the future of this parcel of land was brought to the attention of the Don Council. MTRCA staff had been advised that the owner had requested the Province to clarify its position with respect to acquisition of the property. In early 1997, staff of the MTRCA were advised that Greywood Developments had optioned the property. The Don Council subsequently requested that representatives of Greywood Developments meet with the Don Council. They declined that invitation. (letter in Don Agenda #3/97) The MTRCA have now been advised that a request has been made to the Province of Ontario by Sugarbush Developments Limited to delete a portion of the property from the Parkway Belt to facilitate the development of adjacent lands. The affect of deleting a portion of this property on the future decision of the Province regarding the ANSI and ESA designated portions are unknown. Additional background information is included in the report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board report for September 19, 1997 included in this agenda. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, Ext. 238 RES. #F49/97- TODMORDEN OXBOW REGEN ERA TION - REGEN ERA TING CONT AMINATED SITES Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Carried by: Michael White THAT the Great Lakes 2000 Cleanup Fund staff, or other appropriate persons, be invited to a Don Council meeting to discuss the contaminant guidelines being used in the review of projects for federal funding with respect to the incidental or purposeful creation of fish and wildlife habitat and the issue of bioaccumulation; AND FURTHER THAT the information on which these standards are based be requested so that it can be provided to interested members of the Don Council . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED WM50/tt7 F45 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/97 September 17,1997 BACKGROUND At a previous meeting, Mr. Ernie Baltz of the Todmorden Oxbow Restoration Project advised of a proposed project. Paula Davies advised the members that due to lead levels above federal and provincial habitat guidelines, the Great Lakes 2000 Cleanup Fund and Action 21 would not be able to participate in funding this project. The MTRCA, with the W. Garfield Weston Foundation, has agreed to undertake a Phase I Environmental Audit to determine the potential sources of the lead. For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) RES. #F50/97 UPCOMING DON MEETINGS AND EVENTS Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Norm Crone THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information.; AND FURTHER THAT this information be circulated to all Councillors and interested parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MEETING # and DATE ,TIME' LOCATION ' , #6/97 NOVEMBER 27 6:30 p.m. LAST MEETING with THANK YOU DINNER Tentatively located at BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS: -- Date to be announced OCTOBER 19 Brick Works Opening 550 Bayview Avenue 1-4 pm 23 Charles Sauriol Dinner, Thursday, 6:30 pm For tickets and more information please call the Conservation Foundation at (416) 661-6600, ext. 276 {,J M 5 J I q -{ September 17, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/97 F46 ** Observation Deck Community Building Bee (Walk) 28 Keffer Marsh Opening - 12:00 noon - Walk to the marsh with a bagpiper - 12:30 pm Opening Ceremonies LIST OF WALKS AND PLANTINGS OCTOBER 18 Rosedale Subway Tree Planting Saturday. 10:00 am Approximately 30 volunteers will be needed to help plant trees with the City Parks and Recreation. Meet outside of the entrance to the Rosedale Subway Station. 19 Domtar/Polyresins Tree Planting Sunday, 10:00 am Approximately 30 volunteers will be needed to help plant trees with the City Parks and Culture and the Evergreen Foundation. Meet at the site of the former Domtar/Polyresins factories, just north of Pottery Road along the Lower Don Trail. 25 Brainstorming Session on developing a Marsh at the mouth of the Don Saturday Bring Back the Don Task Force members are organizing a brainstorming session on where a future marsh at the mouth of the Don should be located - and according to what timetable. NOVEMBER 9 Toronto Field Naturalists Walk Sunday, 2:00 pm A walk through the Lower Don with a visit to a Chester Springs Marsh. Meet at the entrance to the Broadview Subway Station. For more dates on Nature Walks with the Toronto Field Naturalists please call 968-6255. For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) Date: 1997.8.07. , WM Sd/'t 7 F47 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/97 September 17,1997 TERMINATION Moved by: Tija Luste Seconded by: Deb Martin-Downs ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:45 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 1997. Adele Freeman J. Craie Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer Ijb tJM51>/q 7 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #6/97 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #10/97 JANUARY 23, 1998 WMSy/q7 ~ --, , the metropolitan toronto and region co~servation authority MINUTES OF DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/97 Page F48 November 27, 1997 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met on Thursday, November 27, 1997, in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, which is located at 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Downsview. Deb Martin-Downs was appointed Chair as Mark Wilson was absent. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.. PRESENT John Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Sheila Boudreau ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Margaret Buchinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Margaret Casey ............................................. Member John Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Norman Crone .............................................. Member Don Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paula Davies ............................................... Alternate Peter Hare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Steven Klose ................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Yuk Woo Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Deb Martin-Downs ........................................... Member Craig Mather ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member/CAO MTRCA Kevin Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Gavin Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Roslyn Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member John Nemeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Dalton Shipway ............................................ Associate Linda Tu .................................................. Member Tom Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member STAFF & GUESTS Jennifer Bamford .............................. Don Administrative Assistant Tamara Chipperfield ....................................... MTRCA staff Karen Dubrecki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Brian Dundas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Technician Adele Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Andrew MacCammon ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . EcoparklBusiness Outreach Coordinator Bernie Mcintyre .............................. Watershed Aquatics Specialist Marta Soucek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Technical Assistant Laura Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. MTRCA staff Russel White ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technician .. .''''-. WM55/q7 F49 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 November 27,1997 RES. #F51/97 - MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/97, held September 17, 1997 be approved .. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from John Riley, Executive Director of Federation of Ontario Naturalists to The Honourable AI Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated October 24, 1997 regarding The Baker's Woods, City of Vaughan, Reg. Municipality of York. (b) Letter from T.C. Smith, Ministry of Natural Resources to Adele Freeman regarding Rainbow Trout stocking in the Don River dated September 23, 1997. RES. #F52/97 CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the Correspondence noted above as Items (a) and (b) be received ...... CARRIED INFORMATION ITEMS (a) Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan Implementation Riverdale Farm Ponds Naturalization Project Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #8/97, October 24, 1997 (b) Don Watershed Regeneration Council Terms of Reference - Second Term Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #8/97, October 24, 1997 (c) Don Watershed Business Outreach Westminster Creek and Watershed Stewardship Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #8/97, October 24, 1997 f,JM5f.J/97 November 27, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 F50 (d) Interim Report of the Toronto Transition Team Staff Report to the Authority Meeting #9/97, October 31, 1997 (e) Trillium Foundation Project; Multi-Cultural Environmental Stewardship Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #9/97, November 21, 1997 (g) Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan Implementation Mud Creek Restoration and Wetlands - Don Valley Brick Works Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #9/97, November 21, 1997 RES. #F53/97- INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Tom Ward Carried by: Peter Hare THAT the information noted above as (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (g) be received . CARRIED (f) Draft Work Plan for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council (1998-2001) Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #9/97, November 21, 1997 RES. #F54/97 INFORMATION ITEM Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the draft Work Plan be revised to include reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and to increase woodland and urban tree cover; AND FURTHER THAT this information be brought forward to the next Don Council meeting. .................................................. CARRIED WH57/Q7 F51 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 November 27,1997 (h) The Downsview Lands Stormwater Management and Headwaters Restoration Project Staff Report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board, Meeting #6/97, November 21, 1997 RES. #F55/97 INFORMATION ITEM Moved by: Paula Davies Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the Canada Lands Corporation be invited to a joint meeting in January between the Don Council and Humber Alliance to discuss this project in a workshop format . . CARRIED PRESENT A TIONS (a) Interim Report of the Toronto Transition Team Mr. Craig Mather spoke on the Authority's position regarding the above-noted topic. Queries from the Don Council were put to Mr. Mather regarding the report. A request was made to all Don Council members to write individual letters regarding the Interim Report. (b) Don Watershed Regeneration Council On behalf of the Authority and staff, Mr. Craig Mather thanked the Don Watershed Regeneration Council for all their hard work and dedication over the past three years. (c) Lower Don Habitat Projects. Laura Stephenson gave a slide presentation. In 1996, The Task Force requested the Authority complete a report of potential sites of Small Scale Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Projects in the Lower Don. Seventeen potential sites were reviewed. Of these, two sites - Helliwell's Hill Wetland and Glen Edyth Hardwood Swamp are now nearing completion. Five other sites were considered a high priority. (d) Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan Implementation Riverdale Farm Ponds Naturalization Project Tamara Chipperfield spoke on the above-noted project. In July of 1996, the Authority was approached by the City of Toronto to provide assistance in restoration of the Riverdale Farm Ponds, (Sanctuary Pond and the Lower Pond). It was found that the ponds were inhabited by non-native species of WH.5 if'! 7 November 27, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 F52 fish and turtles. The vegetation surrounding the ponds were found to predominately exotic invasive species. Water quality and erosion problems were also present. Plantings, an in-line storm sewer facility, redirection of present water flow from the Farm, creation of wildlife habitat, and access to the pond will be a part of the restoration project. Interpretative signage, viewing platforms and public eduction regarding introducing non-native species into ecosystems will be part of the public education program. (e) Don Watershed Business Outreach Westminster Creek and Watershed Stewardship Andrew MacCammon informed the Council that an 8 page tabloid is being produced to be distributed to approximately 9000 industrial companies in the area. Members were invited to comment on the draft tabloid. (f) Pioneer Park John Nemeth told the Don Council that the approval money was now in place and that construction was scheduled for next summer. The concept for the park was to be put on the next Don Council Agenda. (g) Poster Map Adele Freeman presented the draft Poster Map which illustrated information and pictures on the reverse side. The work on the poster map was sill on-going. (h) Stormwater Management Map Adele Freeman introduced the Storm water Management map that represents stormwater management in the Region of York. Staff will be continuing to work on this map and bring it forward to the next Don Council meeting. RES. #F56/97 PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT the presentations noted above as (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) be received with thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED WMSq/Q7 F53 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 November 27,1997 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION RES. #F57/97 SEWAGE DISCHARGE INTO THE EAST DON RIVER Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Norm Crone THAT the staff report regarding the discharge of sewage into the East Don River be received for information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AMENDMENT RES. #F58/97 ADDED INFORMATION REGARDING SEWAGE SPILLS Moved by: Margaret Buchinger Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the hand-written letter (attached) from Dalton C. Shipway, dated November 27, 1997, regarding sewage spills into the Don River and the application for investigation be received for information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND On Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at about 7 p.m. McNally Construction Company struck a 22" sewer main at Buchan Court in North York (location map attached). They filled the hole with concrete causing the back up of the main and release of untreated sanitary sewage into a small tributary of the East Don River at Sheppard and Leslie. Four diesel pumps were installed to bypass the sewer. They will stay in place until the sewer is repaired, possibly within 1-2 weeks. The following actions were taken: 1. On Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at approximately 9:00 pm, McNally Construction Company called the Ministry of the Environment Spills Action C~ntre (SAC) to report the spill. 2. On Nov. 12, at approximately 11 :00 pm SAC staff arrived at the site to assess the damage. At that time untreated sanitary sewage was flowing into a Don tributary at the rate of 60 gallons/minute. They walked the stream and found water cloudiness and debris but no dead fish; however, they had difficulties with the inspection due to darkness. Water samples and photos were taken, water sampling was to be repeated in the morning. It was noted that the creek is approximately 8 inches deep with a slow current therefore, adverse effects here are great. This is much reduced once this discharges into the East Don. A visible mixing zone was observed below the North York Hospital. North York Works Department set up two 6 inch pumps to bypass the blockage. They were set up at 12:30 am when the sewer flow subsided. At about 2:00 a.m., the sewage flow into the creek was stopped. WM(oO/'t 7 November 27, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 F54 3. SAC advised the Ministry of Health, the City of Toronto Health Department, Metropolitan Toronto and Island Water Treatment Plants, North York Health Department, Metro Region Conservation and Ministry of Natural Resources about the spill. Staff of the Metropolitan Toronto Water Treatment Plant took extra samples for bacterial analysis. The Island Water Treatment Plant was not processing at that time 4. At 1 :55 a.m., on November 13, SAC advised the Toronto Transit Commission (TIC) as the responsible party of their duties. They were advised to monitor the situation 24 hours a day and call SAC if the flow to the stream started again. The sewage spilled into the stream a few more times due to hose and pump failures. SAC advised the Health Unit to cordon off the spill area because of a nearby bicycle path. 5. There are currently four pumps in place to bypass the sewer main until it is repaired. The MOE SAC has no estimates on the amount of sewage spilled. The TIC is currently working on a report about the incident. Report prepared by: Marta Soucek (ext. 283) Date: 1997.11.19. RES. #F59/97 THE DON WATERSHED FISH COMMUNITY & HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: John Court THAT the update on the implementation of the Don Watershed Fish Community and Habitat Management Plan be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . CARRIED BACKGROUND In 1992 the draft Don Watershed Fish Community and Habitat Management Plan was initiated by the Don Watershed Task Force and was developed concurrently with "Forty Steps To A New Don". The August 1997 draft of the Don Watershed Fish Community and Habitat Management Plan was approved by the Authority at Meeting #7/97 with the following resolution: RES. #A178/97 "THA T the Don Watershed Fish Community and Habitat Management Plan, dated August, 1997, be received; THA T staff work with the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Ministry of Natural Resources, municipalities, interest groups, VDI and other partners to wMloljGJ7 F55 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6197 November 27,1997 implement the plan, subject to available funding; AND FURTHER THA T staff be directed to report in the future on any aspects of implementation of the plan which would require amendments to Authority policies and practices. .. Implementation of some of the recommendations in the Don Watershed Fish Community and Habitat Management Plan (FCHMP) were initiated while the Plan was still in preparation. For example, the mitigation of the Pottery Road Weir to allow fish passage was initiated in 1995 and the construction took place in the winter of 1997. The project will be monitored in the spring to determine the success of the project in providing fish passage and continuing to restrict lamprey migration. A second project that was undertaken in 1 997 involved the stocking of approximately 10,000 rainbow trout into two tributaries of the Upper East Don subwatershed. This project was first discussed by the Don Council at Meeting #5/97 and by way of letter from Tracy Smith (included in agenda package). The rainbow trout fry were obtained through the Ministry of Natural Resources from a Community Fisheries Involvement Project hatchery in the Rouge River Watershed. The two tributaries selected for the stocking receive drainage from primarily rural land uses and receive a large amount of ground water from the Oak Ridges Moraine. The stocking took place in the area bounded by Bathurst Street to the east, Hwy #7 to the south, Dufferin Street to the west and Major Mackenzie Drive to the north. The purpose of the stocking was to determine if water quality and temperature were presently sufficient for the survival of young trout. Electro shocking in October indicated that the fry survived in good numbers although none were found in the vicinity of Major Mackenzie Drive.. It is likely that the water temperatures in this area were too high due to the impact of a large online pond immediately upstream. Sampling is planned again for the spring to determine if the trout are able to survive the winter. In the spring of 1998 or 1999 staff would like to transfer adult rainbow trout to the same reaches that supported the fry to determine if they can spawn successfully. Knowledge of what can survive under present conditions will provide us with a better idea of the present condition of the watershed and thus help to identify what might be achieved through regeneration. Staff will work closely with the MNR and interest groups to undertake this project. A second weir mitigation project is being planned for implementation in late 1997 or early 1998. The Lower East Don Subwatershed is being targeted in order to provide migratory salmonids access to spawning grounds upstream. The project is conceptual at this stage while the land owners with significant barriers are approached to gain their cooperation. For information contact: Bernie Mcintyre (326) Date: 1997.11.20. l,J1--f to ;1/'17 November 27, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 F56 RES. #F60/97- RESPONSE TO THE INTERIM REPORT OF THE TORONTO TRANSITION TEAM Moved by: Peter Hare Carried by: Don Cross THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council convey to the members of the new City of Toronto Transition Team its support for the overall approach as set out in -New City, New Opportunities" and, in particular, the important emphasis placed on a healthy environment as a key component to the future of the healthy new City; THAT the concept of an Environmental Management Plan co-ordinated through the Strategic Directions Secretariat is strongly supported to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into all planning and operations decisions of the new City; THAT the Environmental Management Plan reflect the directions for healthy watersheds provided in such reports as MForty Steps to a New Don", .. Turning the Corner-the Don Watershed Report Card", and -Legacy, A Strategy for Healthy Humber"; " THAT the new City of Toronto consider the opportunities offered by such bodies as the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, the Humber Alliance, and the Rouge Alliance to assist in gaining public input and comment on environmental issues and planning initiatives including the development of the Environmental Management Plan; AND FURTHER THAT the Environmental Management Plan address the issues identified in the Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan: Clean Waters, Clear Choices now being implemented within the Toronto Region through a Waterfront Regeneration Trust and Metro Region Conservation Partnership ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AMENDMENT RES. #F61/97 RESPONSE TO THE INTERIM REPORT TO TORONTO TRANSITION TEAM Moved by: Paula Davies Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Ministry of the Environment and Environment Canada have entered into an agreedment with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and Metro Region Conservation addressing the issued identified in the Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan: Clean Waters, Clear Choices; AND FURTHER THAT the valley and stream corridors, the Lake Ontario shoreline, the Environmentally Significant areas and other environmentally significant features be planned, protected and managed on a city-wide basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED lNM 103/Q1 F57 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 November 27,1997 BACKGROUND Included with this report is the MTRCA report and recommendations (Authority Meeting #9/97), concerning the framework for the governance of the new City of Toronto. Copies of the Transition Team Interim Report are included in the Agenda for members of the Don Council. These materials are provided for the Don Council members consideration with respect to their potential interest in collectively and individually providing comments to the Transition Team at this critical time in the formation of the new City. ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN It will be important for the new Don Council 1 998 to brief the new City Councillors on Don watershed issues and request they confirm their support for the Don by signing a new Don Accord. For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) Date: 1997.11.20. RES. #F62/97 REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES Minutes of Meetings Moved by: Norm Crone Seconded by: Steve Klose THAT the draft Minutes of meetings from the following Committees, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed. .................. CARRIED COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Meeting #7/97, November 11, 1997 RECOMMENDA TION THA T the Pollution Prevention Workshops be publicised in the forthcoming issue of On the Don as well as directly to the business community. RECOMMENDA TION THA T the Green Map icon system be provided to the groups who currently are developing community maps; AND FURTHER THA T Don Cross contact groups who are currently working on the projects to determine their progress. COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING - Meeting #5/97, October 29, 1997 /Jt1 ~4/q-, November 27, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 F58 RECOMMENDA TION THA T the Community Based Projects Committee continue to provide support for the Bartley Smith Greenway Project; AND FURTHER THA T the Committee attend a site visit to survey existing conditions in the field and provide input to the overall concept design for the Bartley Smith Greenway. RECOMMENDA TION THA T the Community Based Projects Committee continue to work with The Town of Markham, the MTRCA and the community to complete the development of the Markham Creek concept site; AND FURTHER THA T the committee arrange a public meeting to provide the community with an opportunity to review and accept the final concept design prior to detail design implementation. RECOMMENDA TION THA T the Community Based Projects Committee and Don Council support the works of the MTRCA in their effort to work with land owners to develop a proposal for the Settlers Park which would see the enhancement of the valley lands. MOUNTAIN BIKING FORUM - Meeting dated September 30, 1997. A short presentation by Roslyn Moore was given. Metro Parks and Culture and the Don Council held a forum on Mountain Biking within the GT A. The forum was well-attended. A willingness for problem solving, communication between biking enthusiasts and environmentalists and a consensus to develop strategic sites for mountain biking in non-sensitive areas pointed out the need to continue to be proactive to bring this forward to the new Don Council. RECOMMENDA TION THA T the Don Council continue to support initiatives by the Metro Parks and Culture Department and the Metro Region Conservation to establish an organized venue to further activities and to address issues related to sustainable mountain biking. WMlD5/Q7 F59 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 November 27,1997 AND FURTHER THA T the new Don Council members consider further facilitation of initiatives by providing forums for communication and problem solving. RES. #F63/97 UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS Moved by: Margaret Casey Carried by: Margaret Buchinger THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS: DECEMBER 15 Deadline for the submission of applications to the new Don Council FEBRUARY To be First Don Council Meeting 1998 - 2001 announced LIST OF WALKS AND PLANTINGS: DECEMBER 17 CUDMORE CREEK - nature walk Toronto Field Naturalists 2 p.m. Meet at southeast corner of Eglinton Ave. East and Redpath Ave. Joint outing with North Toronto Green Community to look at another Ulostn tributary ,of the Don River. 26 DON FORKS - nature walk Toronto Field Naturalists 1 p.m. Meet at the southwest corner of Overlea Blvd. and Don Mills Rd. The Don Valley in this area is very deep and the slopes well forested. On our walk you should see where the East Don, the West Don and Taylor Creek join forces to become the Lower Don. JANUARY 11 EARL BALES PARK - nature walk Toronto Field Naturalist 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Community Centre at the north end of the park, on the east side of Bathurst St. just south of Sheppard Ave. West. Bring Lunch. This very large park has a variety of habitats - open spaces, forested slopes, 'JMill4/'i7 November 27, 1997 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/97 F60 deep ravines and river edge. In the past this was a favourite place to view owls in winter. 21 MUD CREEK - nature walk Toronto Field Naturalist 2 p.m. Meet at the southeast corner of Bathurst St. and Fairlawn Ave. This walk is a joint outing with the North Toronto Green Community. We will be looking for traces of this Ulostn tributary of the Don River. 24 LANES OF LEAS IDE - nature walk Toronto Field Naturalist 10:30 a.m. Meet at the southeast corner of Bayview Ave. and Sutherland Dr. Morning only. This will be a brisk walk through an urban neighbourhood unknown to many people. For more dates on Nature Walks with the Toronto Field Naturalists please call 968-6255. For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) Date: 1997.11 .20. MOTION OF APPRECIATION RES. #F64/97 THANK YOU TO AUTHORITY STAFF Moved by: Deb Martin-Downs Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT a special thank you, from the Chair and Members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be extended to all Authority staff who have been assisting them in the last three years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED TERMINATION Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Roslyn Moore ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, November 27, 1997. Adele Freeman J. Craie Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer Ijb WM(07jQ THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE REPORT ON MEETING #1/97 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #9/97 NOVEMBER 21,1997 {,JH u g /q-, ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #1/97 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE The Humber Watershed Alliance met at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, South Theatre on Tuesday October 21, 1997. Brian E. Denney, Director, Watershed Management Division of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. PRESENT Members Connie Agnew Richard Hoffmann Ron Allan Robert Hubbs Mary Louise Ashboume John Livey Amiyo Biswas Domenic Lunardo Margaret Britnell Tija Luste Heather Broadbent Luciano Martin David Burnett Joanne Mauti Tony Cautillo Madeleine McDowell Deborah Conrod Moreen Miller Debbe Crandall Marjorie Mossman John Crawford Carol Ray Brenda Crompton Laura Sinclair Michael D'Andrea Nancy Stewart Christopher De Sousa Horst Truttenbach David Green Tony Wagner Lois Griffin Richard Whitehead Fereshteh Hashemi William Wilson Fred Hendriks Authority Staff Bob Burgar Lorraine O'Byrne Jon Clayton Dave Pearson Brian Denney Greg Rich Lia Lappano Andy Wickens Sandra Maleic Gary Wilkins Bernie Mcintyre Beth Williston Sonya Meek Visitors Tony Chir, Environment Canada It was agreed that the order of the agenda items be altered slightly in order that Correspondence can be dealt with by the Chair following the election of Chair and Vice-Chair. tJ H tp 9/q7 G2 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21, 1997 1. INTRODUCTIONS Members of the Humber Watershed Alliance and staff of the MTRCA introduced themselves. 2. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF THE MTRCA B. Denney made a presentation to the members of the Humber Watershed Alliance on the role of the Authority in terms of watershed management. 3. HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE G. Wilkins summarized the membership, reporting procedures and terms of reference for the Humber Watershed Alliance and identified some of the key issues in each of the four subwatersheds. 4. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Lois Griffin was nominated by Marjorie Mossman. Res. #G1/97 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Heather Broadbent Seconded by: Margaret Britnell THAT nominations for the office of the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance be closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED LOIS GRIFFIN was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance. Tony Carella was nominated by David Burnett . Richard Whitehead was nominated by Laura Sinclair. Res. #G2/97 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Heather Broadbent Seconded by: Debbe Crandall THAT nominations for the office of Vice-Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance be closed ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Following a count of a show of hands, RICHARD WHITEHEAD was declared elected as the Vice-Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance. tJ/1 70jQ-. HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21, 1997 G3 Lois Griffin assumed the role of Chair. Ms. Griffin thanked everyone for their support and welcomed all members as they embark on this new task to implement the watershed management strategy document. - 5. CORRESPONDENCE Res. #G3/97 Moved by: Luciano Martin Seconded by: Joanne Mauti THAT the letter from Mr. Stephen Bodsworth, Director, Humber Arboretum dated September 12, 1997 requesting consideration of Humber Arboretum's representation on the Humber Watershed Alliance be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance unanimously agreed to accept the Humber Arboretum's request for membership on the Humber Watershed Alliance through Mr. Bodworth's participation .......................................................... CARRIED 6. CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVERS SYSTEM NOMINATION Bob Burgar gave a brief synopsis of progress made to date with respect to the recent nomination of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. KEY ISSUE Nomination of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. Res. #G4/97 Moved by: Domenic Lunardo Seconded by: Heather Broadbent THAT the staff report on the nomination of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River, be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff and Humber Watershed Alliance members continue to seek letters of support from individuals for the nomination of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. AMENDMENT Moved by: Luciano Martin Res. #G5/97 Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance support, in principle, the request by the CHRS Board to hold its February, 1999 annual meeting in the Humber Watershed subject to confirmation of the cost implications; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority investigate this request ana report back to the Humber Watershed Alliance. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED wt11 l/q7 G4 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21, 1997 Letters of support are to be obtained from prominent members of the community such as business leaders, members of parliament and residents. A list should be developed and people assigned to follow up with potential signatories. It was noted that letters of support have not been received by several municipalities. They include: . Town of Richmond Hill . City of North York . Town of Aurora Authority staff will follow up with staff of these municipalities. BACKGROUND The Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) is a federal-provincial-territorial program aimed at recognizing Canada's important rivers to ensure their future management such that: . the natural and human heritage which they represent are conserved and interpreted, and; . the opportunities they possess for recreation and heritage appreciation are realized by residents of and visitors to Canada. The Authority has completed its preliminary research and analysis. Background documents have been prepared. A nomination document has been submitted to the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board providing strong evidence that the Humber River has outstanding Canadian value. The 100-kilometre long corridors of the Main and Lower Humber River and its tributary, the East Humber River, has been nominated based on the outstanding natural heritage, human heritage and recreational value to the resident population of 500,000 and to the three million inhabitants of the Metropolitan Toronto Area. Some of the values of the Humber River are described below: . The Humber River has outstanding examples of natural features such as the Niagara Escarpment, the Oak Ridges Moraine, provincially significant Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest, wetlands, birds, mammals and herptiles and endangered species of birds; . The Humber River corridor was the home of aboriginal peoples as early as 1 2 millennia ago and their legacy of transportation networks is still enjoyed today; . The Humber River contains over 1,000 outstanding examples of aboriginal and historic archaeological sites, 19th and 20th century dwellings, public structures, cemeteries, and other testaments to human activity and adaptability to the environment; . The Humber River corridor is home to a number of cultural groups, both those who settled the area in the late 18th century and later immigrants who have all contributed to the Canadian cultural mosaic; . The Humber River is strongly associated with the careers and works of famous persons such as Etienne Brule; Louis Joliet; Rene Robert de La Salle; Fathers Jean de Brebeuf, Joseph Chaumonot and Lous Hennepin; Jean-Baptiste Rousseau; Elizabeth Arden and Janet and Pierre Berton among many; lVH 7';)/9 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21,1997 G5 . The Humber River corridor has outstanding recreation, education and tourism opportunities, including natural and human heritage appreciation that are best afforded by walking, bicycling, camping, canoeing, touring and taking part in special programs that are offered by communities and organizations along the river; . The Humber River corridor is protected by an array of provincial, regional and local laws, regulations, policies and guidelines, coordinated throughout the river and across thirteen municipalities; . The Humber River corridor and its regulatory and planning response mechanisms such as those of the MTRCA are outstanding examples of human adaption to periodic flooding; and . The Humber River is an outstanding example of the symbiotic ecosystem links between these natural heritage, human heritage and recreational values. If the nomination is accepted, designation as a Canadian Heritage River is possible; meaning that the river has achieved formal recognition of its importance to the history and development of Canada. To attain designation, a management plan must be submitted and accepted by the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board. The management plan must indicate how the outstanding heritage and recreational resources for which the river has been designated will be managed. Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber is the management plan in this case. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE . Continue to seek letters of support for the designation of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River; . Finalize the presentation to the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board scheduled for February 4, 1998 in Quebec City; 7. HUMBER RIVER FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN Bernie Mcintyre updated members on the status of the Fisheries Management Plan. KEY ISSUE Update on the status of the Humber River Watershed Fisheries Management Plan (FMP). Res. #G6/97 Moved by: Richard Hoffmann Seconded by: Tony Wagner THAT the staff report on the status of the Humber River Watershed Fisheries Management Plan be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Humber Watershed Alliance when the final management options are confirmed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Fisheries Management Plan was initiated during the development of Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber. The purpose of the Fisheries Management Plan is to (a) compare the present and historic biological and physical data and (b) to set management direction to protect and enhance the health of the aquatic ecosystem. Wt173/Q7 G6 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21, 1997 Partners in the development of the Fisheries Management Plan include the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Action to Restore a Clean Humber and EnvirolVnent Canada through the Great Lakes 2000 Clean-up Fund. As well, input from numerous groups including the Headwaters Ryfishing Club, the Humber River Angling Association, the Islington Sportsman's Club, the Ontario Baitfish Association, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Ontario Streams, Trout Unlimited, the Humber Heritage Committee and members of the public has been extremely important in the development of the Plan. The initial stage involved the compilation and analysis of historical fish collection data which spans more than 50 years; the assessment of the physical"habitat such as soils, stream order, stream slope, groundwater and baseflow, instream barriers, riparian vegetation and wetlands and an evaluation of water quality which was all used to determine the general characteristics of the watercourses and waterbodies in the watershed. All of the above information was used to classify each watercourse and waterbody into one of seven habitat categories; small riverine cold and warm water, intermediate riverine cold and warmwater, large riverine, estuarine (coastal wetland) and lacustrine (waterbodies). Categorizing the watershed into aquatic habitat categories helps to set an expectation for the type of fish community that should be present. as well as allows the identification of factors currently limiting a stream or river from supporting that community. In June. public meetings in Swansea, Bolton and King City were held to gain input from stakeholders. interest groups and the public. Those in attendance were asked their opinions on how the watershed has changed, what they felt were important issues. the future of the fishery and how the public can - help with the development of the FMP. The information obtained from the meetings was summarized for the next round of public meetings in October. At these meetings. potential options for allowing increased access for fish species to the watershed and the implications of those options were discussed. With the completion of the second round of public meetings, a preferred choice for allowing increased access for fish species to the watershed will be identified and a Draft Rsheries Management Plan will be completed by December. RATIONALE The Fisheries Management Plan will be an important tool in future watershed management in areas such as: . priority setting for rehabilitation projects . report carding . benchmark comparisons to monitor rehabilitation success . land use planning It will also complement the documents prepared by the Humber Watershed Task Force. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE With the completion of the second round of public meetings, the final stage of the Fisheries Management Plan can begin. This involves completing the section of the document entitled "Framework for Future Rsheries Management." It is here that rehabilitation strategies at a subwatershed and habitat category level will be discussed as well as sections on public lands, rare, threatened, and endangered species, consumptive uses (baitfish, stocking regulations), non- consumptive uses (viewing and education), plan input and review and monitoring. A Draft Final document will be ready for municipal, agency and public review in December. lJH7Y/Q I HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21, 1997 G7 FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds have been provided by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ($30,000), Great Lakes 2000 Clean-up Fund ($20,000) and. by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Action to Restore a Clean Humber through the Community Fisheries Involvement Program ($4200). 8. COMMUNITY ACTION SITES Gary Wilkins made a brief presentation on Community Action Sites. KEY ISSUE Update on the planning and implementation of Community Action Sites. Res. #G7/97 Moved by: Richard Whitehead Seconded by: Mary Louise Ashbourne THAT the staff report on Community Action Sites be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The concept of Community Action Sites was used in Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber ~o illustrate how the recommended actions could be implemented. Seventeen sites were originally identified and are briefly described in the document. Three of these sites including the Caledon East Wetland (Town of Caledon), Sun Row Park (City of Etobicoke) and Lake Wilcox (Richmond Hill) were chosen to be profiled in the strategy. These three sites best demonstrated how the environmental, social and economic needs and opportunities could be managed to achieve a healthy Humber River watershed. Two additional sites have since been adopted including Bolton Village and Palgrave Mill Pond. A community-based planning process was used to define the specific management actions for each site. This involved public consultation to obtain input and agreement from residents and groups who expressed an interest in the future of the Community Action Site. Protecting, restoring and celebrating Community Action Sites will set an example of what can be accomplished by partnerships where public and private sector interests are united in a common vision. A brief status report on several action sit.es is provided below: Caledon East Wetland The Caledon East Wetland Steering Committee is well underway in planning restoration works for this site. A grading plan for the wetland construction and a planting plan for the site have been developed. These were presented to the Town of Caledon's Council on July 7 and were received with continued support. Construction of the wetland is scheduled to begin this fall; plantings will continue into next spring. Monitoring of the site has also begun. Members of the local community and schools are taking the lead in this endeavour. They have been examining fish, bird and amphibian populations and monitoring water quality. Community awareness is also a goal of the Steering Committee. To date. two signs featuring the Opportunities Map have been placed at the site and the project was also featured at the Caledon Trailway Day on October 11. An additional tree planting event is planned for October 25, 1997. tvH7S/Q7 G8 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21. 1997 Sun Row Park Implementation of the Sun Row Park Community Action Site was formally launched at a "Kick Off" event on May 8 as part of "Celebrate Your Watershed/' Week. Over 150 students from Valleyfield Public School planted trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Students also took part in stream monitoring demonstrations, nature walks and park clean ups. Displays on site provided residents with opportunities to leam about backyard renaturalization, habitat creation and culture and heritage. To top off the event, a 'ground breaking' ceremony was held, at which time Canada Trust Friends of the Environment, presented a $9,900 cheque to the Humber Creek Restoration Group. The funds will be put towards restoration projects in the park. Currently, the Sun Row Park Steering Committee is drafting a terms of reference for a watercourse rehabilitation study scheduled for this fall. The study will identify rehabilitation options within both Sun Row Park and the Humber Creek subwatershed as a whole. Emphasis will be on using natural methods for streambank design and improving water quality through the use of stormwater management practices. A second community event was hosted by the partners on October 18. Lake Wilcox The "lake lung" has been installed in Lake Wilcox by the Town of Richmond Hill. The lung is designed to maintain a healthy balance of oxygen in the water throughout the year to reduce algae growth, improve water quality and enhance fish populations. Palcrave Mill Pond The residents of Palgrave in the Town of Caledon are anxious to begin work enhancing the area of the Palgrave Mill Pond. :4fter several very successful public meetings on this diverse community action site, a steering committee has been established and members are excited about setting out a work plan. The works being considered include plantings, trail construction, dam mitigation measures and interpretive signage. ewmn Caledon residents and members of Council have expressed an interest in adopting the area of the Humber River in the vicinity of the historic Bolton Dam in downtown Bolton as a Community Action Site. Substantial public interest in this site is anticipated. Opportunities to protect, restore, educate or celebrate the area's values will be explored. DETAILS OF WORK.TO BE DONE . Facilitate projects that will protect, restore and celebrate the Humber watershed; . Communicate the work of the Humber Watershed Alliance to attract more partners 'and educate others about what can be done to achieve a healthy Humber watershed. 9. TRILLIUM FOUNDATION PROJECT -Multicultural Environmental Stewardshio Beth Williston summarized the details of the Trillium Foundation Project. KEY ISSUE Information on the Multi-Cultural Stewardship Project in the Humber and Don River watersheds. Res. #G8/97 Moved by: Fred Hendriks Seconded by: Debbe Crandall THAT the staff report on the Multi-Cultural Environmental Stewardship Project be received; WM7(P!q~ HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21, 1997 G9 AND FURTHER THAT staff provide progress reports to the Humber Watershed Alliance as this project is implemented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Multi-Cultural Stewardship Project of the Trillium Foundation seeks to provide hands-on training to emerging cultural groups within local communities on methods for implementing Community Action Sites within the Don and Humber River watersheds. Essentially, there are two parts to this project; the first is to integrate emerging cultural groups into environmental stewardship and ecosystem regeneration projects. The second part is project implementation, to be undertaken by the emerging cultural groups with technical direction provided by the MTRCA or other partners. A Steering Committee will be formed consisting of MTRCA staff, agency staff and representatives from ethnic groups. Steering committee members, in conjunction with the MTRCA, will be responsible for contacting cultural groups and publicizing the availability of positions for leadership training. The project will train members of visible minority groups living around the approved sites to work as community leaders to engage individuals in ecological restoration. Once training for Community Action Site leaders has taken place, the MTRCA will provide employment for individuals to engage emerging cultural communities living around seleoted sites in various environmental restoration projects. Trained Community Action Site leaders will be responsible for conducting outreach activities to draw people to an "issues identification workshop" which they will conduct. The workshop will help the Community Action Site leaders identify issues, barriers, partners' needs and opportunities for improving the health of selected locations within the Humber and Don watersheds. The Community Action Site leaders will be responsible for facilitating workshops where members of local cultural communities participate in a program to plan the ecological restoration of the sites through the development of opportunity maps. Maps will be refined by MTRCA technical staff, and then sent back to the Community Action Site leaders to return to workshop participants for verification. After the maps have been confirmed, Community Action Site leaders will work in conjunction with MTRCA in developing implementation activities for the site. Leaders will be responsible for animating the community around these program activities, and then engaging in an evaluation of the success of the project. The Community Action Sites that are proposed for implementation in this project will be strategically located throughout both the Don and Humber watersheds. They have been selected because they are examples where environmental, cultural, heritage and economic health can be protected, restored and celebrated. They are accessible local sites that can demonstrate how Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber can be implemented. The Community Action Sites that will be implemented in the Humber watershed include Sun Row Park, Summerlea Park, Humber-Mede Pond and Claireville Conservation Area in the Humber watershed. In the Don watershed, the Community Action Sites include Milkman's Lane Swamp and Binscarth Swamp. For each of these sites, the environmental integrity has been evaluated and it has been determined that each is degraded. Common to each site is the lack of stormwater management, and thus uncontrolled and polluted runoff is entering the respective river systems. Another common factor to each site is the lack of riparian, instream, or forest cover. As such, site rehabilitation will include constructing wetlands, augmenting aquatic habitats, establishing riparian areas, and linking forested areas or establishing forest buffers. wM 77/Q, G10 HUMBER WATERSHED AWANCE MEETING #1/97. OCTOBER 21. 1997 FINANCIAL DETAILS To date, $150,000 to integrate emerging cultural communities into environmental stewardship and ecosystem regeneration projects has been committed by the Trillium Foundation. An additional $100,000 in funding is required for project implementation. To this end, a funding proposal has recently been submitted by the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto to Environment Canada's Action 21 program. The MTRCA has committed an additional $10,000 and $40,000 for in-kind services towards the Community Development for Multi-Cultural Stewardship Project. Services will include overall project management/direction, technical expertise and financial services. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will hire the Project Coordinator and Community Action Site Leaders. The positions were advertised, and over 100 applications in total were received. Staff, in conjunction with the Project Coordinator, will establish the Steering Committee. The Project Coordinator will initiate the project through training and contracting Community Action Site Leaders for each site. and through initiating the community-based project design and implementation phases. 10. HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING SCHEDULE KEY ISSUE A schedule of meeting dates is proposed for the Humber Watershed Alliance. Res. #G9/97 Moved by: Amiyo Biswas Seconded by: Marjorie Mossman THAT the meeting dates for the Humber Watershed Alliance scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the following dates be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the meetings be held at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre unless otherwise noted. DATES #1/98 Tuesday, January 20, 1998 #2198 Tuesday, April 21, 1998 #3/98 Tuesday, July 21, 1998 #4/98 Tuesday, October 20, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Richard Whitehead offered to host the July 21, 1998 Humber Alliance Meeting in Palgrave. Further details will be provided closer to the date. RATIONALE A schedule of meetings is proposed to assist the Alliance. A random sample of municipalities were contacted to avoid choosing meeting dates that may conflict with municipal council meetings within the Humber River Watershed. Tuesday evenings are proposed. Meetings will be held quarterly. No meeting has been scheduled in December, 1997 to avoid conflicts with the holiday season. - VJf17g /97 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21,1997 G11 MTRCA can provide meeting space to the Alliance on a regular basis at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre. This location is central to the watershed and easily accessible. However, the Alliance is encouraged to have meetings at various locations throughout the watershed. 11. SUBWATERSHED COMMITTEE MEETINGS Gary Wilkins suggested the following membership to the Subwatershed Committees. Each of the four groups were asked to congregate to select a suitable day, time and place for the subcommittee to meet. tVH7QjQl G12 HUMBER WATERSHED ALUANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21, 1997 Staff Liaison: BETH WILUSTON, extension 334 . '::;:>;";';'.;.:::. ..::;:':',:, :::::;::;:::/:::':,::::::,.::t,. ::,:"''''AINj~iJ.MBcit::SusWATERSHEri:' ,..':.. :"':.':.::':".::' ,..::': ..:.:: . '::':':, . . '. .' . ,:..: .:. . .:'.:':::'::. ",u::,' :".':,: '::":::"::,:':,:'.:::: \.:: "...<: ":.::;,:'=:.,,:; ',':\:::,"::"::: ::::':\::~?:. :i:;::::;:' . . . .. .. .,.. . . . . " . ... Name-,. " ... u, :,:::: . : '::".:: u " . Affiilatlon. , .:. ': ' .:::: . .. :':.', .:' . ..::...... ::.:....:. . ;:;...... . Glenn Mason Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Carol Seglins Region of Peel Richard Whitehead Town of Caledon Heather Broadbent Town of Caledon Cheryl Davis Town of Caledon Laura Sinclair Town of Caledon Nancy Stewart Town of Caledon Horst Truttenbach Town of Caledon Bill Wilson Town of Caledon Moreen Miller Aggregate Producers Robert Cook Aggregate Producers Debbe Crandall Save the Oak Ridges Moraine Dorothy Izzard Save the Oak Ridges Moraine Deborah Conrod Ministry of Environment and Energy Steve Klose Ministry of Environment and Energy Ian Sinclair Niagara Escarpment Commission The next meeting of the Main Humber Subwatershed Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 7 p.m. in the Caledon Committee Room 'of the Town of Caledon Administration Offices. Subsequent meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month. WM ~O!q HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21,1997 G13 Staff Liaison: ANDY WICKENS, extension 252 .. . .............. .. " .WEST.;HUMBER;,SUBWA TERSHED. . .. .. .. '. , """;'..:,:::: 'N ,..,,'. ....." .. arne.." :. ' " ',...:. . AffiDation Dick O'Brien Metro Toronto Lois Griffin Metro Toronto Frank Kershaw Metro Toronto Rimi Kalinauskas Environment Canada Tony Wagner Waterfront Regeneration Trust Tija Luste Waterfront Regeneration Trust Steve Bodsworth Humber Arboretum Carol Ray Town of Caledon Janice Teare City of Mississauga Lorna Bissell City of Brampton Tony Cautillo City of Brampton David Burnett Region of Peel The next meeting of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 7 p.m., in the Seventh Semester Dining Room at Humber College. Parking spaces will be reserved and members are asked to go to the kiosk at the registration entrance of Humber College for further direction. WH cg' l/q7 G14 HUMBER WATERSHED ALUANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21, 1997 - - - Staff Uaison: BOB BURGAR, extension 270 Ph. #(905)713-3109 [Residence] until January, 1998. " . . " . ... , ' ':. ,;.', EAST.,'RUNiB~::SuBWATERSHED, .. " ' - . ",.,":.',.., Name, .. , , .. , AffiUation' .. .. Tracy Smith Ministry of Natural Resources Michael Oi Biase Region of York John Livey Region of York Tony Carella City of Vaughan Oomenic Lunardo City of Vaughan Joanne Mauti City of Vaughan Margaret Britnell Township of King Susan Lloyd-Snail Township of King Connie Agnew Township of King Oirkje Glerum Township of King Richard Hoffmann Township of King Oave Green Town of Richmond Hill Michael White Town of Richmond Hill The next meeting of the East Humber Subwatershed Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 7:30 p.m., at Lake St. George in the Town of Richmond Hill. fNM ~ d/1 7 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21,1997 G15 Staff Liaison: ANN MARIE WESELAN, extension 323 U . . . ..... . .. - . " " ' ":" ::' u, ,:r: lOWER:HUMBER'::StiBWATERSHEO;' ' , , " " " ., , " U 'U" ' '" ,', " "::::::r:: . . .--.' . " Nama,::::: ',::' ',:' ,u:,:,;:", ,:::::::":u. "', ,::::::,:" .... .... " AffiDadoil .' " . " , , , , U Luciano Martin Action to Restore a Clean Humber. Bill Saundercook Action to Restore a Clean Humber Mary Louise Ashbourne Humber Heritage Committee Gina Severino City of North York Fred Hendriks City of North York Irene Jones City of Etobicoke Michael D'Andrea City of Etobicoke Chris DeSousa City of Etobicoke Marjorie Mossman City of Etobicoke Amiyo Biswas City of Toronto Ron Allan City of Toronto John Crawford City of Toronto Brenda Crompton City of Toronto Fereshteh Hashemi City of Toronto Robert Hubbs City of Toronto David Hutcheon City of Toronto Madeleine McDowell City of York The next meeting of the Lower Humber Subwatershed Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 7 p.m., in Committee Room 'B' (adjacent to the Councillors' Offices) at the City of York Administrative Offices located at 2700 Eglinton Avenue West. Members advised that neither the third Wednesday nor the second Tuesday of each month is a good time to meet. Possible meeting locations suggested included Swansea Town Hall, Lambton House, Etobicoke City Hall or Weston Public Library. WH ~3/q7 G16 HUMBER WATERSHED ALUANCE MEETING #1/97, OCTOBER 21, 1997 The following member expressed an interest in working on marketing/promotion: . Laura Sinclair The following members expressed an interest in working on the Report Card: . David Burnett . Lois Griffin . Richard Hoffmann . Rimi Kalinauskas . Tija Luste . Luciano Martin . Tony Wagner NEW BUSINESS (j) Humber Advocate: Beth Williston advised that the deadline for articles to be included in the December issue of our newsletter, The Humber Advocate, is November 15. 1997. Members are encouraged to submit articles for inclusion in the Advocate by faxing them to the attention of Lia Lappano. The fax number is (416)661-9017. Iii) Metro Works Public Forum: Sonya Meek advised that Metro Works is hosting a public workshop on Saturday, October 25th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Metro Hall. The purpose of this forum is to develop a storm water management plan for all of Metro Toronto. The plan will be developed over two years and will focus on such things as remediating overflow and developing a finance strategy for funding this plan. The Steering Committee that Metro established for this project has representation from all municipalities, MTRCA and other agencies and residents from Metro. Brian Denney and Sonya Meek are the Authority representatives. It is intended that the Humber Watershed Alliance will be used as a mechanism to disseminate information to the study and as a forum to provide input to the Committee through the Authority representatives. Jiiil MTRCA Lotterv Calendars: Gary Wilkins introduced the recently released 1998 Lottery Calendars which the Authority is selling as a fundraising initiative. The cost of the calendars is $15 each and wooden holders are available at an additional cost of $35. The complete set (calendar and holder) costs $40. The value of the prizes offered is approximately $11,000. Members are encouraged to purchase a calendar and may call Gary Wilkins at (416)661-6600, ext. 211 or Lia Lappano at (416)661-6600, ext. 292 for further information. TERMINATION - .. - ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:40 p.m., October 21, 1997. Brian E. Dennev J. Craie Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary-Treasurer IL.