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Home My WebLink AboutAuthority 1998 ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF AUTHORITY MEETING #1/98 Page A 1 February 20, 1998 Meeting #1/98, the 42nd Annual Meeting of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, February 20, 1998, in the Visitors' Centre at Black Creek. Pioneer Village. The 1997 Chair of the Authority, Mr. Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. The Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Craig Mather, then assumed the Chair to conduct the Election of Officers. PRESENT John Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maria Augimeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bas Balkissoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member David Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Milton Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Margaret Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member lIa Bossons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael Di Biase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Doug Dickerson ............................................... Member Mario Giansante . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Cliff Gyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Irene Jones .................................................. Member Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jim McMaster ................................................ Member Ron Moeser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja Prentice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member . Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS Randy Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Fisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Denzil Minnan-Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paul Palleschi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member A2 Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20. 1998 APPOINTMENTS TO THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR 1998/99. The Secretary-Treasurer can advise that all persons listed below have been duly appointed and are entitled to sit as Members of this Authority for the 1998-99 year. ADJALA- TOSORONTIO/MONO Donna Patterson DURHAM Doug Dickerson Jim McMaster Gerri Lynn O'Connor TORONTO John Adams Maria Augimeri Bas Balkissoon Milton Berger lIa Bossons Raymond Cho Mario Giansante Irene Jones Pam McConnell Denzil Minnan-Wong Ron Moeser Dick O'Brien Bill Saundercook Mike Tzekas PEEL Lorna Bissell Christine Cooper Cliff Gyles Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice YORK Randy Barber Margaret Black David Barrow Michael Di Biase Bill Fisch Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 A3 RES. i'A 1/98 - APPOINTMENT OF ScRUTINEERS Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bill Saundercook THAT Mr. James Horne, Partner, KPMG, Ms. Mary Besson, Senior Accountant Manager, RoyallBank and B~nita Pietrangelo of the City of Toronto, North York Site Clerk's Department, be a pointed as scrutineers for the election of officers, if required. . CARRIED ELECTIONS The Chief Administrative OfficerlSecretary-Treasurer conducted the 1998 election of officers. cHAIH OF THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Richard O'Brien was nominated by Ron Moeser. RES. #A2/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T nominations for the office of the Chair of the Authority be closed. . . . . .. CARRIED RlcHA.RD O'BRIEN was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A4 Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 VICE-CHAIR OF THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Jim McMaster was nominated by Michael Di Biase. RES. #A3/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT nominations for the office of Vice-Chair of the Authority be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Jim McMaster was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. CHAIR, FINANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Ron Moeser was 'nominated by Doug Dickerson. RES. #A4/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: John Adams THA T nominations for the office of Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Ron Moeser was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board. Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 A5 CHAIR, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Lorna Bissell was nominated by Maja Prentice. RES. #A5/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: John Adams Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Lorna Bissell was deClared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board. cHAIFl, PUBLIC USE ADVISORY BOARD Donna Patterson was nominated by Gerri Lynn O'Connor. RES. #A6/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Donna Patterson was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board. A6 Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 THE CITY OF TORONTO REPRESENTATIVES (3) ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Maria Augimeri was nominated by Irene Jones. Bas Balkissoon was nominated by Ron Moeser. Mike Tzekas was nominated by Raymond Cho: John Adams was nominated by Lorna Bissell. Bas Balkissoon withdrew his name from nominations. RES. #A7/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Ron Moeser THA T nominations for The City of Toronto representatives on the Executive Committee be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED John Adams, Maria Augimeri and Mike Tzekas, were declared elected by acclamation as the City of Toronto Representatives on the Executive Committee. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Michael Di Biase was nominated by David Barrow. RES. #A8/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE, NOMINATIONS Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Bill Saundercook THAT nominations for the Regional Municipality of York representative on the Executive Committee be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Michael Di Biase was declared elected by acclamation as the York Region Representative on the Executive Committee. Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 A7 THE FlEGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Gerri L.ynn O'Connor was nominated by Doug Dickerson. RES. #A9/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Raymond Cho * Seconded by: Mario Giansante * THAT nominations for the Regional Municipality of Durham representative on the Executive Committee be closed. ............................ CARRIED Gerri Lynn O'Connor was declared elected by acclamation as the Durham Region Representative on the Executive Committee. VICE CHAIR, FINANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Christine Cooper was nominated by Lorna Bissell. RES. #A 10/98 ~ MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Mario Giansante THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Christine Cooper was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board. A8 Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 VICE-CHAIR, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Irene Jones was nominated by Mike Tzekas RES. #A11/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Christine Cooper THA T nominations for the office of Vice-Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Irene Jones was declared elected by acclamation as Vice-Chair of the Watershed Management Advisory Board. VICE-CHAIR, PUBLIC USE ADVISORY BOARD Doug Dickerson was nominated by Jim McMaster. Maria Augimeri was nominated by Donna Patterson. Doug Dickerson withdrew his name from nominations. RES. #A 12/98 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Christine Cooper Seconded by: Milton Berger THA T nominations for the office of Vice-Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board be closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Maria Augimeri was declared elected by acclamation as Vice-Chair of the Public Use Advisory Board, RES. #A 13/98 - DESTRUCTION OF BAllOTS Moved by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Maria Augimeri THA T the ballots, printed for any 1998 election. be destroyed. . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 A9 .B.E..S...... # A 14/98 - APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY BOARDS Appointment of Members of the Authority to the three Advisory Boards. Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: John Adams THAT the following list of Advisory Board Members be received and approved for the 1998 year: FINANlCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Randy Barber Milton Berger Margaret Black Raymond Cho Christine Cooper Bill Fisch Ron Moeser Bill Saundercook WA TERSHED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD David Barrow Lorna Bissell Ila Bossons Cliff Gyles Irene ...Iones Pam McConnell Jim McMaster Maja Prentice Denzil Minnan-Wong Mike Tzekas PUBLIC USE ADVISORY BOARD John Adams Maria Augimeri Bas Balkissoon MichaE~1 Di Biase Doug Dickerson Mario (3iansante Gerri Lynn O'Connor Paul Palleschi Donna Patterson A10 Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 INAUGURAL MEETING The newly elected Chair of the Authority, Richard O'Brien, assumed the Chair. RES. #A 15/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Maria Augimeri THA T the minutes of meeting #12/97, held on January 30, '1998, be received. " CARRIED RES. #A 16/98 GREENSPAcE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component I Humber River Watershed Teston Country Properties Limited CFN 29237. Purchase of property located south of Rutherford Road, west of Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #B213/97) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Ron Moeser THAT 1.272 acres, more or less, be purchased from Teston Country Properties Limited, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of lot 15, Concession 7, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York and designated as Block 19 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Rady - Pentek & Edward Surveying ltd. Ontario land Surveyors under their Job No. 96-065; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THA T the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THA T Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER.:J:HA T -the .approprf8t~AtJthOfity-officiafs-be-autf1orized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " CARRIED Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 A 11 RES. #A 17/98 - THE CITY OF TORONTO Request for a Permanent Easement for a Storm Water Managem~nt Facility Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, CFN 29326 Receipt of a request from The City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for a storm water management facility in Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) decision and the conditions of draft plan of subdivision approval. (Executive Committee Res. #B214/97) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Ron Moeser THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for a storm water management facility in Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The City of Toronto in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.459 hectares, more or less, (1.134 acres) be granted to The City of Toronto for a storm water management facility, said land being Part of Lot 5 and Part of the Bed of Lake Ontario opposite Lot 5, Broken Front Concession Fronting the Lake, City of Toronto (formerly City of Etc;>bicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto) and designated as Parts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 on a Plan of Survey prepared by Bennett Young limited under their W.O. 94 104R9A; THA T consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THA T said easement is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials are authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED A12 Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 RES. #A 18/98 - STATUTORY BORROWING RESOlUTION-1998 The Authority's Rules of Conduct require approval annually of a resolution to provide for borrowing of funds, if necessary. (Executive Committee Res. #B215/97) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Ron Moeser THAT the Authority may borrow from the Royal Bank of Canada, or the Authority's member municipalities or other institutions as may be specifically approved by the Authority, up to the sum of TEN MilLION DOllARS ($10,000,000) on the promissory note or notes of the ,Authority until payment to the Authority of any grants and of sums to be paid to the Authority by participating municipalities designated as such under the Conservation Authorities Act R.S. O. 1990, Chapter 27, at such rate of interest as the Minister of Natural Resources approves; THA T the amount borrowed pursuant to this resolution, together with interest, be a charge upon the whole of the monies received or to be received by the Authority by way of grants, etc., and when such monies are received, and of sums received or to be received by the Authority from the participating municipalities, as and when such monies are received; AND FURTHER THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized to take such action as may be necessary to give effect thereto. .................. CARRIED RES. #A 19/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Ontario Regulation 158 Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Cliff Gyles THA T Section II, Applications for Permits Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158, with the exception of 7.4.10 Casa Developments and 7.4.14 City life Residence Corporation, which were withdrawn by staff, of Executive Committee Minutes #12/97, held February 13, 1998 be received.. ................................................ CARRIED RES. #A20/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Disposal of Surplus Authority-owned lands - Rodd Avenue Moved by: ---Daug.Dic~rson Seconded by: Jim McMaster THA T Section II, Disposal of Surplus Authority-owned lands in the Vicinity of Rodd Avenue, Pickering - Status Report, of Executive Committee Minutes #12/97, held February 13, 1998 be received.. ................................................ CARRIED Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 A13 RES. #A21 198 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Paper Supplies Tender - 1998 Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Maria Augimeri THAT Section II, Paper Supplies Tender - 1998, of Executive Committee Minutes #12/97, held February 13, 1998 be received.. ............................... CARRIED RES. #A22/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Harbour View Investments Limited, Town of Caledon Moved by: Christine Cooper Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT Section II, Harbour View Investments limied, Town of Caledon, of Executive Committee Minutes #12/97, held February 13, 1998 be received.. . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS RES. #A23/98 - CHANGE OF NEXT AUTHORITY MEETING DATE Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Jim McMaster THA T Authority meeting #2/98 be rescheduled to March 27, 1998, from March 13, 1998, to accommodate March Break and the Spring Break of Councils. . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A24/98 Moved by: Mario Giansante Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T staff prepare a report to the Executive Committee regarding amending the Administration Regulation that governs the Authority's voting procedures, relating to voting by secret ballot; AND FURTHER THAT staff prepare a report to the Executive Committee regarding the Executive Committee membership, as set out in the Rules of Conduct for the Authority 1997, Section 4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED A14 Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 Inaugural Ceremony PROGRAM MASTER OF CEREMONIES Chair The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority o CANADA INVOCATION Reverend Jan Bush Newtonbrook United Church WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF THE 1998 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair GREETINGS FROM OUR PARTNERS Government of Canada John McKay, MP Scarborough East Province of Ontario John Parker, MPP York East City of Toronto Councillor Maria Augimeri Ward 7 - Black Creek The Regional Municipality of Durham Councillor Jim McMaster T own of Ajax The Regional Municipality of Peel Councillor Lorna Bissell City of Brampton The Regional Municipality of York Mayor Margaret Black Township of King Townships of Adjala-Tosorontio and Mono Donna Patterson The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto Bill McLean President Authority Meeting #1/98 February 20, 1998 A15 Conservation Ontario Jim Anderson General Manager CHAIR'S CLOSING REMARKS ......... RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON Canada West Room TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :45 a.m. on February 20, 1998. Richard O'Brien J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer pI. ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF AUTHORITY MEETING #2/98 Page A 16 March 27, 1998 Meeting #2/98 of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, March 27, 1998, in the Visitors' Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair of the Authority, Mr. Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PRESENT John Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maria Augimeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bas Balkissoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member David Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Milton Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member lIa Bossons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael Di Biase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Doug Dickerson ............................................... Member Cliff Gyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Irene Jones ...;.............................................. Member Jim McMaster .............................................. Vice Chair Denzil Minnan-Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron Moeser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Paul Palleschi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS Randy Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Margaret Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Fisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mario Giansante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja Prentice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member A17 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 RES. #A.25/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: John Adams THAT the minutes of meeting #1/98, held on February 20, 1998, be received. .. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) A memorandum from Jim Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Development annoucing two special meetings of the Finance and Business Development Board. (b) A letter, dated March 10, 199,8, from Toronto City Councillor and Board Member IIa Bossons, addressed to Members of the TRCA, asking the Board to consider a Humber River Clean Up Day on Saturday, June 20, 1998. (c) A letter, dated March 11, 1998, from Toronto City Councillor and Board Member lIa Bossons, addressed to Members of the TRCA, asking the Board to consider the Graffiti Transformation Program. RES. #A26/98 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: John Adams THA T the above-noted correspondence from (a) Mr. Jim Dillane be received; AND FURTHER THAT correspondence (b) Councillor IIa Bossons, re: Humber River Clean Up Day and (c) Councillor IIa Bossons, re: Gaffiti Transformation Program be referred to the Humber Watershed Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED , Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A18 RES. #l!4.27198 - RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE EVALUATION COMMITTEE OF THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARDS SYSTEM TO THE MEMBERS OF THE RECOGNITION AND EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD SUB- COMMITTEE The recommendation of the Employee Evaluation Committee for the Employee Suggestion Award System concerning Employee Suggestion #5/97 Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Bas Balkisoon THAT an award in the amount of $200.00 to Rachel Biggs for her suggestion and concept development for a Summer Day Camp program at Black Creek Pioneer Village be approved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND Rachel Biggs, Administrative Clerk at Black Creek Pioneer Village. developed a proposal for a summer youth program at the Village. The proposal was approved by Village staff and she was asked to design and help implement the Summer Day Camp program for 1997. Program development and implementation is not a component of Ms. Biggs' job as Administrative Clerk. The proHram was quite successful for its first year of operation with net earnings of $4,200.00. The Village hopes to offer a similar program in 1998. RATIONALE An award of $200 is appropriate in this case rather than 10% of the net earnings that flow from the idea. The idea of a "visiting cousins" or summer youth offering has been looked at by Villa~le staff over the years. In that sense, Rachel's idea was not original. Also, many people assisted with the implementation of the program. However, it was as a result of Rachel's thorough research and detailed proposal that the program became a reality. It is efforts such as hers, in taking initiative beyond the scope of her daily job, that will continue to make the Authority successful. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total cost of the awards is $200.00. Cash awards are paid from the revenue initiative. For information contact: Kaye MacDonald, Ext. 219 , A19 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 RES. #A28/98 - GREENSPAcE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain Component, Humber River Watershed Elam Howard White and Jean Carrick Boylen CFN 24325A. Purchase of property municipally known as 19 Fairglen Crescent, in the City of Toronto, Fairglen Crescent, being a small residential street which runs westerly from Weston Road, south of Hwy. 401. Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Paul Palleschi THAT 0.31 acres, more or less, consisting of a irregular shaped parcel of land, improved with a brick bungalow and detached garage, be purchased from Elam Howard White and Jean Carrick Boylen, said land being Part of Lots 18 and 19, Registered Plan 1945, City of Toronto, (formerly in the City of North York, in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), and further described as Part 2 on Plan 64R-10732, municipally known as 19 Fairglen Crescent; THAT the purchase price be $180,000., together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal and appraisal costs, with the owner to have the right to retain possession of the property until December 1, 1998, subject to payment of realty taxes and any and all other costs; THA T the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THA T completion of the transaction be subject to funds being available; THA T Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED , Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A20 RES. #A29/98 - SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS Rodd Avenue Area, Town of Pickering Michelle Rushton. CFN 29367 Receipt of Offer to Purchase, concerning the potential disposal of surplus Authority lands situate in the Rodd Avenue Area, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Paul Palleschi THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Michelle Rushton, to purchase surplus Authority owned lands, municipally known as 527 Rodd Avenue, in the Rodd Avenue area in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WI-IEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Michelle Rushton in this instance; THA T a parcel of Authority-owned tableland, improved with a brick veneer bungalow, containing 0.118 acres, (0.048 hectares) more or less, be sold to Michelle Rushton, said land being Lot 37 and Part of Lots 36 and 38, Registered Plan 233, Town of Pickering, in the Regil)nal Municipality of Durham; THA T the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subj~ct lands on the following terms and conditions: (s) The sale price is to be the sum of $165,600.00; (b) The purchaser acknowledges that the Authority retains lands in the vicinity that will be used for park purposes and the purchaser agrees not to object to such uses or the Authority's plans for development of a park and is to provide such assurances that may be required by the Authority, that the purchaser or its successors in title, will not object to any such uses; (e:) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required; (el) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing; (e) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor; THA T th,e sale be subject to the Approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as iamended; , AND FUFlTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatevelr action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED A21 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 RES. #A30/98 - SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS Humber River WatershedlClaireville Area, City of Brampton CFN 27590 Receipt of an offer from Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In, Trust on the surplus parcel of Authority land located on the west side of the 8th Line, north of Steeles Avenue, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel. The Agreement of Purchase and Sale was distributed to Members in confidence. Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Paul Palleschi THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust, to purchase Authority owned land on the west side of the 8th Line, north of Steeles Avenue, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust, in this instance; THAT a parcel of Authority owned land consisting of 32.37 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 2, Concession 8, Northern Division, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel be sold to Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust; THA T the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions: (a) The sale price is to be the sum of $2,050,000, ie $63,330.24 per acres; (b) On completion of this transaction, the Authority is required to pay a commission of 5% of the purchase price to CB Commercial Real Estate Group Canada Inc.; (c) The purchaser acknowledges that the TransferlDeed to the Property shall contain the following restrictive covenants: (i) Prohibit the use of the Property for any purpose other than "prestige industrial" as defined in Brampton's Official Plan Amendment No. 166; (ii) No storm water from the Property will be permitted to enter the Authority's , adjoining land unless the Purchaser implements a storm water management program to the Authority's satisfaction and at the Purchaser's expense; (iii) Establish a vegetated buffer 10 metres wide on the Authority's retained land adjacent to the lands Aiolis Engineering is to construct its facility and in addition construct a berm, fencing, etc. to the reasonable satisfaction of the Authority, to delineate the property boundary all at the Purchaser's expense within one year of the closing date; Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A22 (j" ) The Purchaser also agrees to create a vegetated buffer or other such agreed upon alternative such as a berm, fencing etc. along the remaining prope~ boundary to delineate the property boundary at the Purchaser's expense. Such buffer area to be completed the earlier of five years from the closing date or upon development of the remaining portion of land; (v) Satisfy the Authority that the Purchaser will only use reasonable Stormwater Best Management Practices; (vi) Complete an archaeological investigation and carry out any mitigative actions required at the Purchaser's expense. (d) The Authority agrees that the Purchaser's obligation for the creation of the vegetated buffers set out above shall not exceed $37,000 in total cost. (e) CIJmpletion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may bl~ required to sever the lands from remaining Authority holdings; (f) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing; (g) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor. THAT the sale be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance to Section ~~1 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatevel' action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED , A23 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 RES. #A31/98 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995- 1999 IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO Supply of Quarry Stone to Colonel Samuel Smith Park Project, City of Toronto. The Tender opening Sub-Committee opened tenders on February 13, 1998 for the supply and delivery of quarry stone to the Colonel Samuel Smith Park Project, Toronto and recommended that all tenders be referred to staff for review and report. Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Ron Moeser THAT Tender ES98-01 for the supply and delivery of armour stone to Colonel Samuel Smith Park be awarded to J. C. Rock limited at a total cost of $106,960 (excluding G.S.T.); AND FURTHER THAT Tender ES98-02 for the supply and delivery of rip rap stone to Colonel Samuel Smith Park be awarded to J. C. Rock limited at a total cost of $36,225 (excluding G.S.T.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A32/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Irene Jones THAT Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #1/98, held March 6, 1998 be received.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED Section II items: Applications for permits further to Ontario Regulation 158 (Executive Committee Res. #88/98, #B9/98) TRCA Hearing Procedures Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 (Executive Committee Res. #B9/98) Report On The Disposal Of Surplus Authority Owned Lands Rodd Avenue Area, Town of Pickering (Executive Committee Res. #B10/98, Res. #811/98) Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999 In The Municipality Of Metropolitan Toronto (Executive Committee Res. #B 12/98) The Municipality Of Metropolitan Toronto Valley And Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997- 2001 , (Executive Committee Res. #B 13/98) Quotation for Security Services (Executive Committee Res. #B 17/98) Recognition/employee Suggestion Award Sub-committee Executive Committee Res. #B 18/98) Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A24 RES. #A33/98 - 1998 BUDGET Operating and Capital This report recommends the 1998 Budget, Operating and Capital, within the context of the three year business plan starting in 1998. Moved by: Ron Moeser Secondl!d by: Raymond Cho THAT the 1988 Budget Overview be received for information only at this time. .. CARRIED RES. #,~34/98 - 1997 AUTHORITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The 1997 Financial Statements are presented for the Board's approval and recommendation to the Authority. Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Raymond Cho THAT the transfer of funds into and from reserves during 1997, as outlined in Statement 3 of the Financial Statements, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the 1997 audited financial statements, as presented, be approved, signed by the Chair and Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority, and distributed to each member municipality and the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance with Section 38 (3) of the Conservation Authorities Act. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A35/98 - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS 1997 Annual Report This is a summary of the requests received under the Municipal Freedom of Information legislation. Moved by: Ron Moeser SecondE!d by: Raymond Cho THAT the report dated February 28, 1998, on requests received under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act be received. . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED . A25 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 RES. #A36/98- 1997 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT NO.3 For the Period January 1 to December 31, 1997 This is the year end financial progress report, identifying major variances from budget during 1997. Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Raymond Cho THA T the 1997 Financial Progress Report No.3 be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A37/98 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THA T Section II, Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #1/98, held March 6, 1998 be received.. .. CARRIED RES. #A38/98 - HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED, HYDROLOGY/HYDRAULICS AND 'STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STUDY Adoption of updated HydrologylHydraulics and a Stormwater Management Strategy for the Humber River. Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: David Barrow THA T the HydrologylHydraulics and Stormwater Management Study for the Humber River Watershed be received; THA T the recommendations of the study for managing stormwater related to minimizing flooding on the Humber River be adopted as the criteria for dealing with the need for stormwater control on future development and that first flush control for the 25 mm rainfall stored and released over a 24 hour period be adopted as the minimum criteria to address erosion concerns within the Humber River watershed; \ AND FURTHER THAT each of the Municipalities within the Humber River watershed be requested to endorse the study recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED Authoritv Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A26 BACKGI~OUND In 1988, the Authority began a program of adopting a watershed plan approach to managing the River and Stream systems within our area of jurisdiction. Following completion of the Rouge River Comprehensive Basin Management Strategy, Hydrology studies were completed on the Duffin Creek and Don River watersheds in support of broader watershed planning initiatives. The Authority began to develop a Watershed Strategy on the Humber River in 1995 and undertook an update of the basin hydrology, hydraulics and the storm water criteria as a component of that strategy. The study incorporated modelling developed within existing major planning initiatives, such as OPA 129 in Town of Richmond Hill, OPA 400 in the City of Vaughan and the West Humber Sub-Watershed study in the City of Brampton. These existing models associated with ongoing planning studies were incorporated to develop a consiste~nt and comprehensive model which would provide a watershed management tool reflecting all significant ongoing and completed planning initiatives. The analysis included an assessment of hydrologic impacts at flood vulnerable structures, road crossings and active valley use areas such as golf courses to determine the appropriate level of stormwater controls which are required on an overall watershed basis. The use of the minimum specified first flush criteria( ie: 25 mm 2 hour storm, 24 hour detention) to achieve erosion control targets, was assumed as a given throughout the watershed, with the level of flood control requirements the only issue to be resolved. The watershed was split into between fifty to sixty sub-basins depending on the land use scenario being investigated (see attached figure) and storm water control levels developed within each of these basins. As noted, within the Humber River watershed, hydrologic models were available within several large planning areas where previous studies had been completed. The modelling for this study incorporated these previously approved hydrologic models, maintaining those flood control storm water facilities and levels of controls that had previously been adopted. With the above noted studies incorporated, the analysis undertaken through this study resulted in the following strategies which are proposed for future development within each basin. The strategies deal with approaches required to manage the more frequent flow events to provide for protection against increased erosion and reducing impacts of urbanization on water quality(ie: 25 mm rainfall) and providing the minimum levels of controls related to flooding (ie: 2-100 year storm flows). In addition to the level of storm water control assigned to each of the sub-watersheds/tributaries of the Humber River, the study developed unit flows within the developing basins to define pre-development flow rates by area. The development of unit flows will ensure that stormwater controls undertaken within developing basins control flows to the pre-development levels defined by the watershed level of study. , A27 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 As watersheds continue to develop, a trend related to substantive increases in regional storm flows and resulting flood lines has begun to occur especially within headwater basins. In some cases regulatory flow increases related to development have resulted in large enough increases to create new flood vulnerable areas. While still a relatively infrequent problem at this time, we must now include analysis related to the need to control the runoff related to the regional storm. In the case of the Humber River study, such an analysis was not undertaken and is presently being completed in house. Therefore, subject to our in house analysis, storm water controls for the regional flow in addition to the standard levels of control (ie: 2-100 year) for post to pre-development may be required on some basins of the Humber River. The specific storm water control criteria for the Humber River and its tributaries is as defined below. HUMBER RIVER (Information current as of 1998) STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL CRITERIA FLOOD FLOW MANAGEMENT CRITERIA Note: Unit Flow Rates are available for pre-development conditions. West Humber Control post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for all storms up to and including the 100 year storm (Le. 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 year storms), for all or a portion of the following sub-basins: . West Branch of West Humber - North of Mayfield Rd. Sub-basins #: 28,29 . Tributary "E" North of Countryside Rd. Sub-basins #: 30,31,32 . Salt Creek; Sub-basins #: 34,35 . Main Branch of the West Humber -North of Castlemore Rd; Sub-basins #:36,37,38,39 . Gore Road Tributary - North of Hwy 7; Sub-basins#: 41,42 . Clarkway Drive Tributary - North of HWY 7; Sub-basins #: 43, 44 . Tributary "A II - North of Mayfield Rd.; Sub-basin #: 33 . Note: For all other sub-basins within the West Humber, post- to pre-development controls are not required for direct discharge to the main channel. For discharge to tributary channels within these basins, local constraints (existing structures, etc.) may warrant control which is to be determined by further study. Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A28 Main Humber Control post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for all storms up to and including the 100 year storm (i.e. 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 year storms), for all or a portion of the following sub-basins: . Upper Main Humber; Sub-basins#: 1-4 incl., 6, 8, . Main Branch; Sub-basin # 10 Sub-basins 5, 7 and 12 have not been included as no additional development is proposed in these basins for the Future 1 land use scenario. Should development proceed in these sub-basins, further study will be required to determine the appropriate IElvel of control. Note: For all other sub-basins within the Main Humber, post- to pre-development controls are not required for direct discharge to the main channel. For discharge to tributary channels within these basins, local constraints (existing structures, etc.) may warrant control which is to be determined by further study. East Humber Control post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for all storms up to and including the 100 year storm (i.e. 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 year storms), for all or a portion of the following sub-basins: . Upper East Humber; Sub-Basins #: 14A, 14B, 15 . Main'Branch Tributaries; Sub-Basins #: 19A, 19B, 20 Sub-basin 17 has not been included as no additional development is proposed in this basin for the Future 1 land use scenario. Should development proceed in this sub-basin, further study will be required to determine the appropriate level of control. Note: For all other sub-~asins within the East Humber, post- to pre-development controls are not required for direct discharge to the main channel. For discharge to tributary channels within these basins, local constraints (existing structures, etc.) may warrant control which is to be determined by further study. Black Creek. Sub-Basins #: 46, 47, 48 Control post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for all storms up to and including the 100 year storm (i.e. 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 year storms). l Rainbow and Robinson Creek: Sub-Basins #: 22, 23, 24, 25 I) Control post development flows to a maximum of 180 I/s/ha via on site detention for all commercial/industrial developments within the City of Vaughan. ii) Control 5 year post development flow to a maximum of 40 I/s/ha for all developments within the City of Vaughan. A29 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 iii) Control post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for all storms up to and including the 100 year storm (i.e. 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 year storms) within the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon. Plunkett Creek; Sub-Basin # 26 Control post development flows to a maximum of 180 IIs/ha on site detention for all commercial/industrial developments within the City of Vaughan. FREQUENT FLOW (EROSION/WATER QUAUTY) MANAGEMENT CRITERIA Note: Unit Flow Rates are available for pre-development conditions. Water Qualitv: Use criteria defined in Table 4. f of the Stormwater Management Practices Planning and Design Manual (MOEE, 1994) to determine the minimum permanent pool size for end-of- pipe facilities. Level 1 protection is required for the Humber River Watershed. Erosion Control: i)- Detain the post-development rainfall runoff from a 4 hour 25 mm storm for a minimum of 24 hours, unless otherwise specified by further studies. ii) Distributed Runoff Control Criteria to be applied within the Vales of Castlemore and Eastgate Secondary Plan Areas. For detailed information regarding this criteria, please contact Authority staff directly. Report References: . "Humber River Watershed Hydrology/Hydraulics and Stormwater Management Study" (Aquafor Beech Ltd., November 1997) . "West Humber River Subwatershed Study" (Aquafor Beech Ltd., May 1997) . "Rainbow Creek Master Drainage Plan Phase I" (Cosburn Patterson Wardman Ltd., 1991) For information contact: , Don Haley, Ext.226 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A30 RES. #J~39/98 - NOMINATION OF THE EAST AND MAIN BRANCHES OF THE HUMBER RIVER INTO THE CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVERS SYSTEM Nomination of the East and Main Branches of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. Moved by: Maria Augimeri SecondE!d by: David Barrow THAT the staff report on the nomination of the East and Main Branches of the Humber River be received; THAT staff and the Humber Watershed Alliance be congratulated for their success at getting the Humber River nomination document accepted by the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board on February 4, 1998 in Quebec City; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the Canadian Heritage Rivers System secretariat to fulfill any remaining criteria to get the East and Main Branches of the Humber River formally designated a Canadian Heritage River. . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED 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 oatural 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 and Humber Watershed Alliance have recommended the East and Main branches of the Humber River be nominated a Canadian Heritage River. This recommendation is based on the outstanding heritage and recreation values of the river to the pres,ent population of 500,000 and to the three million habitants of the Toronto area. - A nomination document was submitted to the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board providing strong evidence that the Humber River has outstanding Canadian value. On February 3 and 4, 1998 representatives from the Authority, Humber Watershed Alliance and Humber Heritage Committee travelled to Quebec City and made a presentation to the . Canadian Heritage Rivers Board regarding the nomination of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. A31 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 The nomination of the East and Main Branches of the Humber River was unanimously accepted by the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board based on the river's heritage and recreation values. The Board will now recommend to Parks Canada and the Minister of Natural Resources that the nomination of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River be officially adopted. A management plan must be prepared that details how the heritage and recreation values will be protected. Once this management plan is accepted by the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board, the river can be officially designated a Canadian Heritage River. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Submit a management plan to the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board detailing how the heritage and recreation values of the East and Main Branches of the Humber River will be protected. Assist the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board with arrangements to have their 1999 annual meeting in the Humber River watershed. Begin to make necessary arrangements for an appropriate celebration to formally designate the East and Main Branches of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. Continue to seek letters of support for the designation of the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding is available in the Humber Watershed management budget to cover existing staff salaries and Humber Watershed Alliance expenses to assist with the next steps to get the East and Main Branches of the Humber River designated a Canadian Heritage River. It is expected that sponsorships from external sources will be needed to support various associated activities such as a dedication ceremony. Exact costs have yet to be determined. For information contact: Gary Wilkins, Extension 211 , Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A32 RES. #j~40/98 - WILLIAM GRANGER GREENWAY The status of the William Granger Greenway Project located within the Humber River Watershed in the City of Vaughan. Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: David Barrow THAT the staff report on the William Granger Greenway Project be received: , THAT staff be directed to pursue funding and other resources for the implementation of the William Granger Greenway Project: AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGJ;IOUND The William Granger Greenway is approximately five kilometres in length and is located within the valley corridor of the East Humber River watershed between The McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the West Vaughan Community Centre in the City of Vaughan. The objectives of the William Granger Greenway project are to provide an inter-regional trail link between The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the Kortright Centre for Conservation and the Boyd Conservation Area; to provide interpretive signage on the environment and cultural 11eritage and to restore riparian and terrestrial habitats along the East Branch of the Humber River. The location of the study area is identified on Figure 1 attached. The William Granger Greenway was named in 1997 to recognize William (Bill) Granger, the former Chair of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, for his contributions to watershed management and as a tribute to the 40th Anniversary of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority(TRCA). The project is consistent with a number of Authority programs and policies which include: . Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber and its companion document A Call to Action,. This strategy identifies recommendations and guiding principals to sustain the health of the Humber River watershed. A Call to Action identifies Boyd Conservation Area as a Community Action Site. Community Action Sites are specific locations with opportunities to protect restore and celebrate the watershed as recommended in the management strategy; . A33 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 . The Greater Toronto Inter-Regional Trail System adopted by the Authority in 1992. This strategy recognizes the concept of providing an inter-regional linked greenspace system within the Humber River watershed; . The Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program, which recognizes the protection and rehabilitation of valley and stream corridors within the Authority's jurisdiction. This program also recognizes that valley and stream corridors can be used for passive open space uses such as inter- regional trails which are compatible with the existing landform features and functions. . The William Granger Greenway project is also consistent with the City of Vaughan Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 1991 which identifies the need for the development of an extensive network of pedestrian and bicycle trails throughout the City. Authority staff has identified the location of a preliminary trail alignment for the William Granger Greenway that is compatible with the existing social, cultural and natural environments. The William Granger Greenway project is a five year undertaking and will include: . Facilitating public use of the William Granger Greenway through the establishment of the trail and bridges based on the aboriginal concept of the Toronto Carrying Place Trail; . Increasing multicultural and user group access to recreation and removing site barriers for the physically challenged; . Implementing environmental enhancements in the William Granger Greenway; . Increasing alternate funding and service delivery through broad-based partnerships; . Contributing to the north-south link between the Caledon Trailway/Trans Canada Trail and the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail; . Promoting and marketing the William Granger Greenway as a destination attraction by linking the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the West Vaughan Community Centre, the Kortright Centre for Conservation and Boyd Conservation Area. The Greenway has generated significant community interest due to its strategic location . between two popular tourist destinations in the Greater Toronto Area, the Kortright Centre for Conservation and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. The Bindertwine Festival, the Kleinburg Ratepayers Association and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection have pooled their resources and constructed a small section of the trail, including a bridge structure. Ontario Streams and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources have also undertaken stream assessment and fish habitat rehabilitation work over the last two years. Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A34 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The projElct will be spread over five years from 1998 to 2002. The work will include: . consulting with agencies and the public regarding the details of the work; . the construction of three flood proof bridges; . construction of five kilometres of the Humber Inter-Regional Trail; . undertaking riparian plantings and reforestation; . interpretive signage on the environment, trails, and Seed-Barker archaeological site; . interpretation of the Seed-Barker archaeological site; and . a combined marketing brochure on recreation and tourism opportunities. The project will be directed by a Steering Committee consisting of members from the TRCA, the City of Vaughan, the Humber Watershed Alliance and other groups and individuals. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total cost of the project is estimated at $468,000 spread over five years. Resources have not been confirmed at this time. Staff continues to investigate all options to plan, organize and implement the proposed activities. Report prepared by: Gemma Connolly, Ext. 334 For information contact: Gary Wilkins, Ext. 211 , A35 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Granger Greenway - map , C\.. I ! i f ~THE TORONTO AND REGION i / CONSERVATION AUTHORITY I , . \ ) I '\ i \ \ ~ I , i TESTON RD. McMICHAEL ~~ \ CANADIAN ~ ( i ~T_ '" iI.E~TION ..., , , . , ".. ".. "~ '" "''''~:::..!f8RIDGE -1 i '" " f' ~ 0 ~,.,.".,' v! ........., _..-......."'\, ::c " 'v- ,:-," I i I .. ! .. .""",-"",,~'\ /' " / 1oI.cKE~ZIE DR 'I t ~ ,KORTRIGHT ,- RIDGEJ -2... , f CENTRE ( B YD .... , i FOR _ . FIELD ~"') / CONSERV AU CfNTR -I.....>'., ~ .. .,~~ \ \c.. " ',> ~ '. . ~RY \~ ~ ,)~ i"; ,~ 8RIDGE,,~~':'__......1 SC~LE: ,-- , \ \ , ---- '\ \...r.../~?::J. n---- '\ -\ ."...... I , ,q /" '00 0 '00 """ OAD I t'lI .~ \~.. PROPOSED TRAIL --- ~ , PROPOSED BRIDGE . -Q7r< . THE WILLIAM GRANGER GREENW A Y PROJECT FIG URE 1 c:/dqn/qraphica/qammabd.dqn Feb. 17. 1998 15:13:13 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A36 RES. #J~41/98 - THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Toronto. Continuation of the construction of shoreline erosion control works along the Sylvan Avenue sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Toronto. Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: David Barrow THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1998 construction program for the Sylvan Avenue IErosion Control Project, City of Toronto, under -The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997-2001" at a total cost of $600,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND In 1994, approval was received to commence construction of the $3.7 million (includes 15% contingency allowance) project as detailed in the Sylvan Avenue Shoreline Management Plan prepared by F. J. Reinders and Associates. The initial phase of construction commenced in November 1994. At Authority Meeting #3/97 held April 25, 1997, the Authority approved by Resolution #A 71/97 approved the 1997 development program at a cost of $650,000 and 50/50 funding share with the Province of Ontario. During '1997, armo~ring of headlands 5 & 6 was completed. The haul road was raised to provide access to the west end of the project where filling of headlands 5, 6, & 7 was completE!d. Additional filling was completed in the backshore areas along the base of the bluffs. An underwater reef was constructed between headlands 2 & 3 to create nearshore aquatic habitat in accordance with the Fisheries Compensation Plan and agreement with the Departm1cmt of Fisheries and Oceans. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE During 1998, it is proposed to final armour headland No.7 and to complete armouring of headlands Nos. 2, 3, & 4. It is also proposed to construct the westerly underwater reef between headlands 4 & 5. The access road (future park trail) will be raised to the final design grade along with backshore filling and final grading. The initial phase of plantings will also commence in 1998. Construction and supervision will be carried out by Authority field staff utilizing the annual , equipment supply contractor. The supply and delivery of quarry stone will be tendered in accordance with Authority's purchasing policy. Environmental monitoring for the project will continue in 1998. This will include ongoing fisheries surveys, benthos and substrate analyses to document any changes to the aquatic environment in the vicinity of this project. In addition, monitoring of bluff erosion and lakefill quality will be ongoing. A37 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 The Authority will continue with Sylvan Avenue Steering Committee meetings during 1998 to provide input and direction to the project implementation. The success of this project and its implementation can be attributed to the continuing participation of the three community representatives on the Committee. FINANCIAL DETAILS To the end of 1997, $1,916,000 has been expended with funding participation as follows: Province of Ontario $ 749,000 Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto $1,142,000 (now City of Toronto) Other Funding $ 25.000 Total $1 .91 6.000 The work will be carried out under the "Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997-2001", approved at Authority Meeting #1/97. The total budget for 1998 is $600,000 under Account Numbers 133-03 & 133-23. The $300,000 Provincial funding share for 1998, is part of a funding request to the Province of Ontario for their remaining share of the project - $1,080,000 over the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 budget years. This request has been made as part of a comprehensive Scarborough East waterfront project and funding partnership submission through the MPP. Funding will be subject to final budget approval including City of Toronto Capital Budget approval. Report prepared by: Joseph Delle Fave (416) 392-9724 For information contact: Jim Berry (416) 392-9721 . Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A38 map - S'(lvan Avenue : . ; / , _ Headland 3 Headland ~ ....' .. . Headland 4 .---- ~. ~""7 ~... ..=-Y ~ .- -:=:==: ~.~ !\ . --=- --. Lake Ontario . The Toronto And Region Conservation Authority SYLVAN AVENUE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROJECT City of Toronto AREA TO BE FILLED AND REGRADED . A39 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 RES. #A42/98 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 Continuation of the site development at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Toronto Continuation of the site development at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, City of Toronto. Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: David Barrow THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1998 development program at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Toronto under the -Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999" at a total cost of $400,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND Over the past four years, much of the site development, landscaping and wetland enhancement work at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park was completed. Official opening of the park took place in September 1996. In 1996 a coastal Engineering study was undertaken to assess the stability of the outer shoreline and final shoreline treatment designs were developed by: W. F. Baird & Associates. At Authority Meeting #3/97 held April 25, 1997, the Authority approved by Resolution #A70/97 $825,000 to undertake the 1997 development program. During 1997 a major portion of the shoreline treatment was completed, This includes armouring of the breakwater, hard point 4, and construction of three groynes along the south shoreline. A navigation light was also installed at hard point 4. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The major development component for 1998 includes the completion of armouring of the breakwater arm, construction of the final groyne along the south shoreline, and the placement of cobblestone for the creation of an underwater shoal for fish habitat. A navigation light will be installed at the end of the breakwater to mark the entrance to the boating harbour. In addition, additional landscaping, grading and pedestrian pathway work will be undertaken on site. , Construction and supervision will be carried out by Authority field staff utilizing the annual equipment supply contractor. The supply and delivery of quarry stone will be tendered in accordance with the Authority's purchasing policy. Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A40 FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget for 1998 is $400,000 under Account No. 204. This work will be carried out under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995- 1999" alpproved at Authority Meeting No. 1/94, March 4, 1994. Funding will be subject to final budget approval including City of Toronto Capital Budget approval. Report prepared by: Joseph Delle Fave (416) 392-9724 For infolrmation contact: Jim Berry (416) 392-9721 , A41 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 map ~ I :I:~ ~ ~a::0 :::E<(~ U1~ i I CJ')a-z coZ S ..... -' '0 w~a:: mW II~ Q) =>zO m::E ~ ~O~ ~O- I 0 ::J CJ') a:: u.. 0-' Ol UJW .- -,I..L. 0 ~ z u... w a:: U1> :5 zw~ oUJ Q" g~- 0-0 ~ o<U 0 ~ u3= a:: 0- ',' -' . . -- -~ ,., 0 'C 0 ..... c ~ 0 Q) ~ 0 .....J . a -~ .a .. :> ...- ou .z= .- ...z= ... u 00 ~>- '--~ :c ao ~ c .9 . '0 ao 2j .;: 0 z ." .. .. 0 0 Q, ,-..~ ~ 0 I """--. ~ Ii: 0 [J Q) \- aJ Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A42 RES. #J~43/98 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 Continuation of the site development at Humber Bay West Waterfront Park, City of Toronto. Continuation of the site development at Humber Bay West Waterfront Park, City of Toronto, under the" Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999", at a total cost of $280,000. Moved by: Maria Augmeri Seconde~d by: David Barrow THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1998 development program at Humber Bay West Wi!lterfront Park, City of Toronto under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999" at a total cost of $280,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGFtOUND The Authority completed the majority of the Master Plan components for Humber Bay West Park between 1980 and 1984. In 1997, a design for armouring of the uncompleted southwest headland; located at the west side of Mimico Creek, was undertaken by Shoreplan Engineering Limited. At Meeting #5/97 h4~ld June 27, 1997, the Authority approved, by Resolution #A103/97, the 1997 development program at a total cost of $325,000. Construction of final armouring commenced in late 1997 and is now partially completed. DETAilS OF WORK TO BE DONE During 1998, it is proposed that the final shoreline protection will be completed for the southwesterly headland. As part of completing the final shoreline treatments, fish habitat enhancements will be constructed along the north shoreline of the headland, in accordance with the design drawings prepared by Shoreplan Engineering Limited. Site restoration and landscaping of the disturbed areas will include, tree and shrub planting, topsoil and seeding. Construc:tion and supervision will be carried out by Authority field staff utilizing the annual equipment supply contractor. The supply and delivery of quarry stone will be tendered in accordance with the Authority's purchasing policy. FINANCI.AL DETAILS The total budget for the 1998 site development is $280,000 under Account No. 205-03. This work will be carried out under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995- , 1999" approved at Authority Meeting No. 1/94, March 4, 1994. A43 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Funding will be subject to final budget approval including City of Toronto Capital Budget approval. Report prepared by: Joseph Delle Fave, (416) 392-9724 For information contact: Jim Berry (416) 392-9721 , Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A44 map I ~l"- Lake On tario ~\ 0 .!d .S ~ PROPOSED 1998 SITE DEVELOPMENT I FIGURE 1 HUMBER BAY WEST WATERFRONT PARK t A45 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 RES. #A44/98 - YORK REGION lONG TERM WATER SUPPLY AND YORK/DURHAM TRUNK SEWER MASTER PLANS Receipt of two Master Plan documents on the long term water supply and sewer system for the Region of York and potential impacts on policies and programs of the Authority. Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THAT the staff report regarding the York Region Long Term Water Supply and York/Durham Trunk Sewer Master Plans be received: THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to the Region of York as the Authority's comments with respect to the proposed projects: AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to work with the Region of York on subsequent Class and Individual EA to ensure that our policy and program interests are addressed. . CARRIED BACKGROUND At meeting #9/97 held on November 21, 1997 the Watershed Management Advisory Board deferred the York Region Master Plans, requesting additional information be provided regarding the plans. Res. #0120/97 MTHA T the above item be referred back to staff for a further detailed report on the various issues related to the long term water supply and sewage treatment plans of the Region of York. ", Additional information was requested on the impacts these plans may have on groundwater, diversion of surface and groundwater, Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority response, and the role of the TRCA in groundwater relating to these Master Plans. The Region of York has circulated the York Region Long Term Water Project, July 1997 and the Y orklDurham Trunk Sewer Master Plan, July 1997, for Authority review and comments. The Long Term Water Supply Project was initiated to identify a preferred water supply strategy to accommodate project future growth to the year 2031 in the Region of York. As a guiding approach to determine the preferred long term water supply, the Master Planning process, as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Class Environmental Assessment . was adopted. The York Long Term Water Supply project has completed Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA process and establishes the basis for projects arising therefrom. The Y orklDurham Trunk Sewer Master Plan was initiated to identify and review sewage servicing alternatives necessary to meet current sanitary sewage servicing needs and future growth, to the year 2031, as identified in the Regional Official Plan. The Master Plan follows the Class Environmental Assessment process and identifies an environmentally responsible approach to servicing future growth in York Region. A47 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 . the proposed methods of treating and managing wastewater. Staff forwarded the report and the Executive resolution of the York Region Long Term Water Project. Authority staff received a reply, dated March 3, 1997 with the following comments: 1. The development of a long term water supply strategy is a necessary step in implementing the Region's Official Plan. It is generally the Region's intent to supply major urbanized areas with water from the Great lakes, thus freeing up ground water resources for agricultural, rural and recreational uses and optimizing emergent flow into creeks, stream and rivers. 2. The use of the Class Environmental Assessment for this project is appropriate. The documentation for the Class Environmental Assessment describes water projects of this nature as activities subject to the full planning process of the Class EA. The Class document addresses the issue of Master Plans which involve an overall system approach rather than a project specific one. 3. Details with respect to pipeline routing can be addressed later in the project. The one kilometre wide corridors provide considerable flexibility in actual pipeline location. The general intent is to follow existing road allowances. No construction is proposed in or along valley and stream corridors. Authority staff have met with Region of York staff on two occasions to discuss the process being followed for the two Master Planning exercises and the nature of our concerns with the Long Term Water Supply Project and Sewer System Master Plan. The Pro~ Region of York staff have confirmed that they are following a Master Planning Process under the Class EA. These master plans are intended to fulfil Phase I (identify and describe problem) and Phase II (identify and evaluate alternative solutions and establish the preferred solution) of the Class EA process. At this time, support is being requested for the preferred solution to water supply and waste water management within the Region. Methods of implementing the preferred solution will be subject to subsequent EA processes and detailed comments will be addressed at that time. The Plans The preferred long term solution for water supply recommended that the expansion of supplies to the Region be viewed as a phased strategy comprising of four steps. . Expansion of Water Supply from Metro Toronto - involves the continuation of the expansion of water supplies from Metro Toronto to 57 MIGD (average day). This will provide a bridge until 2004 and will support the Region's growth. The Region will undertake a modelling study in cooperation with , Metro Toronto to optimize the infrastructure and capital and operating cost requirements for the increased supply from Metro. Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A46 Executive Summaries of the York Region Long Term Water Project Master Plan (July 1997) and the York - Durham Trunk Sewer System Master plan Class EA (July 1997) are attached for information. A previous staff report and recommendations regarding the Region's Long Term Water Supply Project were considered by the Executive Committee at meeting #11/96 and the Committee resolved: "Res. #B 188/96 MTHA T the staff report regarding the Region of York Long Term Water Supply Project, Class Environmental Assessment - Summary of Alternatives, dated December 4, 1996, be received; THA T a copy of the report be forwarded to the Region of York and Consumers Utilities as the Authority's preliminary comments with respect to the proposed project; THA T staff be directed to pursue these concerns with the proponents and to report on this matter to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory; AND FURTHER THA T representatives from the Region of York and Consumers Utilities be invited to be present at the Advisory Board meeting. " The following areas were of interest to the Authority at that time: . the use of the Class Environmental Assessment process for a project of this potential magnitude; . the impact of this proposal on growth and settlement patterns in York Region and on the watershed management interests of the Authority, including storm water management; . the consideratiol") of alternatives that involve a diversion of water from one lake basin to another, (i.e. Georgian Bay Independent; Georgian Bay with expanded Metro Supply); . the potential environmental impacts of the routing of the proposed pipelines on the natural environment resource base, particularly the valley and stream corridors and the Oak Ridges Moraine, and the potential impacts on any Authority owned lands. The Authority has had an opportunity to review and comment on any of the background technical reports that address potential , impacts on the natural environment; . how the overall water supply strategy meets the relevant objectives of the Authority's watershed management strategies, (i.e. Forty Steps to a New Don; Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber) and further, how the water supply strategy meets the goals and objectives of the Metro Region Remedial Action Plan; and Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A48 . Implement a Water-Use Efficiency Program - will produce water savings up to 4 MIGD. Two key components of the water use efficiency program are a leakage reduction program and a demand management program targeted at both residential and non-residential consumers. This step will be implemented at an early date in order to make immediate cost savings for the Region and its area municipalities as well as defer capital expenditures. . Construct Lake Simcoe Water Treatment Facility - construction, of a new water treatment facility in Georgina to replace the Sutton Filtration Plant which is nearing the end of its useful life. This component needs early attention to service the expected growth in the Town of Georgina. The Region will assume the Class Environmental Assessment for the Project at Phase 3 as soon as possible. Lake Simcoe studies conducted also identified the opportunity to withdraw water from the lake and supply it to areas south of Georgina in the Region. This source could provide up to 20 MIGD but water taking of this magnitude will need further discussion. . Complete Long Term Great Lakes Supply - taking water supply from Lake Ontario via the western part of Durham Region (Durham West solution). The scale of this project may vary due to a number of factors including: the realization of the additional supplies from Lake Simcoe which could feed areas south of Georgina, the availability of groundwater resources in York Region and, the possibility of cooperation with Durham Region. Subsequent planning for this Long Term Great Lakes Supply will be undertaken as an Individual Environment Assessment. There is also a contingency plan for a Great Lakes source of supply involving Peel Region which could be introduced. In the .short and in~ermediate term, the project involves maximization of water supply from existing groundwater based sources. The preferred planning alternative to meet the sewage capacity needs of York Region was identified as a system that will increase the conveyance capacity of the York Durham Sewage System, incorporating water use efficiency/sewage reduction measures and, potentially, using wet weather detention at a location in proximity to the Aurora pumping station. The preferred servicing solution includes diversion of sewage to Peel Region with a new parallel system. Implementation of the Preferred Alternative has been categorized into priority projects, strategic projects, monitoring and triggering mechanisms, as well as system phasing, Debt servicing must also be addressed prior to implementation of a the new York Durham Sewage System infrastructure. Authority staff have consulted with external professional hydrogeological expertise and are not opposed to the Region continuing and refining the preferred alternatives through the Environmental Assessment process, as set out in these documents providing the following concerns are addressed through subsequent phases: . . The Authority supports efforts to reduce water supply demand through water efficiency measures and public consultation and would like to assist the Region in this regard. . Implementation of the preferred alternatives as set out in the Region's strategy documents must meet the relevant objectives of the Authority's overall watershed management strategies and individual management strategies for the watershed impacted. A49 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Transfer Between Watersheds . Potential impact of pumping of groundwater andlor surface water from one watershed, with disposal of treated sewage into another. The potential consequences to be considered include: 1) potential loss of baseflow or net flow in receiving bodies, and 2) potential long-term water quality impacts associated with water transfer. Installation of Underground Services . Potential impact of groundwater levels (lowering of groundwater) through drawdown and infiltration into services. . Potential change in groundwater flow directions and transfer of groundwater between watersheds caused by lowering of water table as a result of drawdown around services. . Potential loss of baseflow in streams and wetlands as a result of lowering of the water table caused by installation of underground services. . Potential physical disruption of significant landforms, including watercourse crossings as a result of construction. The Authority will be looking for mitigating measures, through the EA process as well as processing and issuing any necessary permits under the Conservation Authorities Act. . More detailed alignment information is required for the preferred alternative for the York Region Water Supply Project, the Durham West alignment, as the valley and stream corridors, lands either owned or of specific interest to the Authority are impacted. For each of the above potential impacts, a range of mitigating measures should be examined. Where mitigating measures are not appropriate or not feasible, then other types of compensating measures .should be examined or different route alignments should be selected. Impact of Increased Groundwater Supply . The potential drawdown of water levels and loss of baseflow in streams as a result of increased groundwater extraction and changes in groundwater flow directions. . Potential impacts of lowering of water table on terrestrial habitat (e.g., drying up of wetlands). Impact Created by Decommissioning of Water Supply Wells . Potential impact of rising water levels on terrestrial and aquatic habitat. These impacts may be potentially negative or positive. A significant tool for minimizing impacts will be long-term monitoring programs. These programs should assess the actual impacts of the servicing, and allow for future mitigation , or improved route selection and construction techniques for future phases of the project. This will require careful monitoring of existing or baseline conditions in sensitive areas including: . Gauges of stream flow. . Monitoring of local and regional groundwater levels. . Biophysical inventory of sensitive areas such as wetlands, woodlands, and the like. . Monitoring of surface water quality. Authoritv Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A50 These baseline conditions should be established early as part of the site inventory and investigation conducted during the Environmental Assessment. The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) provided comments to the region on the l.ong Term Water Supply Project in December 1996 (letter attached). The concerns express1ed by the LSRCA are comparable to those highlighted above relating to ground and surface water diversions, water level fluctuations and water quality. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will continue to work with the Region on subsequent Environmental Assessment documents to ensure that our policy and program interests are addressed as the recommendations of these plans are implemented. Report Prepared by: Sandra Maleic (extension 217) For infolrmation contact: Dave Dyce (extension 250) . A51 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Attachment # 1 v.,."" .. -.Y.v_ .. ...,,:'w.............,....... Lake Simcoe Regiqn Conservation Authority 120 Bayview Parkway. NeW~arkeJ. Ont L3Y 4X1 Telephone: (905) 895-1281 ,;Fax: 0905) 853-5881 I I :.;r:,.. I 1~~lEffWtEl Ms. Erin I Proctor I FEB 211997 Corbloc 80 King niOCTOR & P.ErJFERN Lib Sl ~ Outario. I.2R. 7Gl .. Be: = - DarlwIi TI"IIDk Sewer Symm ' .. er Plaa I in ycur letter ofFeinuBzy 3. 1997, the fi:inawmg an: g=eral CaDse:rvaticm Authority they relate to the consauction oftnmk sewers &djacem to wau:rcaurses:' 1) Authority will . n... i of I. . through e DOt pemnt ClCrQJI'" "'"'" SIIDIWy scwa- syst=JS mto or 1mds uulcss it can be demcDStra%ed that such works ca:rmot be located outside of valley lmda or If they have been apprtMid ~gh the:E.A. process. 2) crossings of flowini watcrcaancs are ~ be ~ usiDg tr=cbless todm"l"sy (i.e. bc\ring or ja.ckiDg mrthods). An lJI1disturbed ~ buffer a1cmg both sides of the ~ is to be m~M at all times.. ~ buffer width is to be 15 metres far accks and 30 mcms fur cok1waur accIlls. measured outWard from the yearly hi~ mm:k. In an cases. pipe systmDs sha61d be located in areas of the least 3) ole ~ should be set at the 1:25 .ftu J level or greater. All pipe systems to CRCks shDuld be dl!!I:igJ'Pd in such a maDncr that the groundwater flow is not (i.c...._-~ -~.. . . -.- 4) F erosion and sedim~ comro1s am to be: . Trcuc.h dewuering efBue:m is to directed to d4lpt(J~ia%e ,...Aim_ comrol d.eYice!.. Should y u have my questions rcsarcIiDg the ~ ~ do DOt hesitate to ccmtact the undersign . . Irh Making A Difletenj Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A52 Attachment #2 t\1 ,1 _ :; = .= ;: ~ - ~~_j~"" ~9g- Y8&lA . "ork-Durham ,rrunk Sewer System Master Plan Class EA j, 4tf~~?!f?;i~:~'" ;:-:~~%~{:~{:1 ~ ~~~- -",-.. '''',''-'.' ~ . ~~~.~ft~/!Ilt:f:_{'!If.. ~"~~~~,~_ ~;-.. , 1 , ' ~.. "*':Jiij.'ffi!{fii-'!....."':!~J;T1i!!lI&i ;;Ioil~ ,~> ' .... , Ai~.oes; (~~ ~'-.. .. .. , I- . ~,~. .? . 4 ~~. r ". .~~~. ~ I -'.:''''''',,,.::--,'<~'''''''. j rr- ,',. -;:;o~ ; ~Q:""".'" '",," ,'~:"'t'l^ -'. ;;~':~'7."'-J.'V:\"""t'-"'l -" .. -- ,... .-.' , - ~.. ..,. ,-' . , )i ::I'Ai!;.. '-7.~ ,-' ..r("'.. ....~ 1 . ,.' '., ' '" , '0. ~H<;J:.< ,.. . ~~~.,~ ::..~~;'.~.'~'~~R.~~S;.~~: '. :-:.... . ._~.'..~,:~ ':::':'.';t:~:\:f:{:;-;'::~ _ ? · I; [~~[r@ PRocrOR &: REDFERN LIMITED MacVlI'O Consultants Inc. Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A53 Attachment #3 I Yorlt Region Yorlt-OuriIam Tnmk Sewer System Class EDvinmmenmJ Assessment I I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I The York-Durham Sewage System (YDSS) consists of a series of - gravity sewers, pumping stations, forcemains and a water pollution .... I control plant. which when fully constructed, was intended to service a total of 891,000 people plus related industrial flows in the Regions of York and Durham. I York Region has Within York Region. the YDSS now services the municipalities of experienced one of the Aurora, Newmarket, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan and I highest growth rates in the is expected to continue to provide the bulk of the Regional sanitary Greater Toronto Area. sewage servicing needs through the year 2031. York Region has experienced one of the highest growth rates in the Greater Toronto I Area and is quickly approaching its YDSS design population. Wastewater demands on the YDSS will continue to grow in I proportion to the number of residents and employees serviced by the system. Strategically phased YDSS improvements are required to meet these longer term servicing needs and to provide the I necessary infrastructure on a just-in-time basis while minimizing debt exposure. I The Regional Municipality of York has completed a Master Plan Study for the York-Durham Trunk Sewer System. The Master Plan RegIonal Council has identified and reviewed sewage servicing alternatives necessary to I adopted financial growth meet current sanitary sewage servicing needs and future growth as management policies to identified in the Regional Official Pian (RaP). The Master Plan I ensure infrastructure is follows the Oass Environmental Assessment process and identifies provided in a financia.1Iy an environmentally responsible approach to servicing future responsible manner. growth in York Region. Potential options for servicing the I I extension of the YDSS service area will be considered by council in : the context of approved Financial Growth Management Policies. I The primary objective of this Master Plan is to identify the infrastructure required to accommodate projected servicing needs for the existing service area to the year 2031. A secondary objective I is to determine the feasibility and impacts of extending the YDSS to five additional communities not currently served by the YDSS. I The 2031 time frame is appropriate for this Master Plan as this exercise involves the consideration of significant infrastructure . I with long implementation time lines. The 35 year horizon is consistent with that recently used for York's Long Term Water Strategy and is encouraged by infrastructure management policies I in the ROP. Proctor & Redfern Limited (i) I and MacViro Consultants IDe:. . Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A54 Attachment #4 .. - -.. - r cnk RegiaD Ymk-Durllam Tnmk Sewer Symm Class EnviromDr:a.tal Asscssmr:a.t I The problem statement for this Master Plan is as follo~: . The YDSS is now servicing essentially all of its original design population. That portion of York Region currently serviced by the YDSS, is expected to grow from 506,000 residents to approximately 1,060,000 by 2031. This growth represents approximately double that originally contemplated 25 years ago. . To address existing sewage treatment problems as well as future requirements in five additional communities, Oass Environmental Assessments have identified connection to the YDS5 as a prospective long-term sewage disposal strategy (i.e. King City, Nobleton and HoIland Landing). In two of these communities (Le. King City and Holland Landing), YDSS servicing has been acknowledged as the preferred alternative. Similar sewage treatment limitations which exist in the two other communities (Le. Stouffville and Queensville) are reviewed in the Master Plan document. Future YDSS capacity was calculated based on its ability to service the population. employment and related service areas for the years 2001, 2011, 2021 and 2031. In the short term (by the year 2001), several areas of concern within the YDSS were identified where components are approaching, or are close to surpassing, their capacity. These include: . Aurora Pumping Station . Maple Collector Sewer in Vaughan . Trunk Sewer through Richmond Hill . Humber Pumping Station - ...it became evident that by In the longer term, it was determined that by the year 2021 most the year 202l most components of the YDSS will be at or beyond their capacity due to components of the YDSS revised population. employment and service area forecasts which will be at or beyond their now extend 35 to 40 years beyond those originally envisioned in capacity due to M9ised the 1970's. Further, detailed hydraulic analysis indicated that by population. employment the year 2031 the majority of the YDSS will require twice the a.nd service area forecasts. ,.- current system capacity. - , ~ ~ 1 Proctor & Redfern Limited - (ill and MacViro Consultants Ine. A55 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Attachment #5 Yorlt Region I The need to double the YDSS capacity is driven by the growth projections in the currently serviced municipalities. Including the five additional communities in the YDSS service area will only result in a minor alteration of the size of some system components. The need to double YDSS Exclusion of the five additional communities from the YDSS service capadty is driven by the area will not alleviate the need to double the system's capacity. growth projections in Ihe I five aurentfy serviced The preferred planning alternative to meet the sewage capacity municipalities. needs of York Region was identified as a system that will increase the conveyance capacity of the YDSS, incorporating water use efficiency/sewage reduction measures and, potentially, using wet weather detention at a location in proximity to the Aurora pumping station. The preferred servicing solution includes diversion of sewage to Peel Region with a new parallel system. The future service area for the YDSS has been identified to include Future servtce area may the municipalities currently serviced by the YDSS (Newmarket. include Ihe five existing Aurora, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Markham), the lands muniapalities and Ihe five designated as Approved for Development, and the Growth additional commumties. Management Study Areas within these municipalities. Servicing of the additional communities of King Gty, Nobleton, Holland Landing, Queensville and Stouffville via the YDSS remains to be approved by Regional Council. Each of the five additional communities was evaluated with respect Prevwus EA work and to connection to the YDSS. Oass EA studies for sewage servicing Master Plan evaluations have been completed for King Gty and Holland Landing with the warrant consideration of a preferred alternative identified as connection to the YDSS. A YDSS connection as a similar process underway in Nobleton is currently focused on the servicing strategy for Ihe potential for a stand-alone treatment facility although connection to five additional the YDSS remains an option. communities. For Queensville and Stouffville, where limited EA work has been done, an evaluation matrix was completed that compares connection to the YDSS to other available solutions (e.g. communal sewage treatment, do nothing, limit growth, etc.). Based on the results of the evaluation, the preferred alternative was determined to be servicing of these two communities via the YDSS. Preferred AlternatIve Implementation of the Preferred Alternative has been categorized . COIlSlSts of Priority into priority projects, strategic projects, monitoring and triggering Projects and Strategic mechanisms, as well as system phasing, Debt servicing must also Projects. be addressed prior to implementation of new YDSS infrastructure. Proc:tor &: Redfern Limited (iii) and MacViro Consultants Inc. Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A56 Attachment #6 York Region Yorit-Durham TnmIt Sewer System Class EnviromDenml Assessment - r Priority Projects are defined as projects which rectify existing problems and should be implemented by 2002. Priority projects - are: Priority projects were . Aurora Pumping Station - Forcemain identified to address pending problems in . Humber Pumping Station and Forcemain tp Peel the existing system and . Maple Collector (Langstaff Tnmk) are required within five . 404 Trunk and Interim By-Pass years. - Strategic: Projects are key components of the preferred alternative required to meet the approved growth projections and commitments. Strategic projects are, subject to financing, expected to be implemented before 2007 and include: - . 9th Line Tnmk Sh'lltegic projects are thlJSe required within . South Peel System and Sewage Treatment (cost sharing) 10 YI!lUS to service . Gamble Road Interceptor short-term . Lower Leslie Street Tnmk development and . Bathurst Tnmk aCI:ommodate the Sixteenth Avenue Trunk ultimate servicing . scheme. . Langstaff Tnmk . Leslie Street Pumping Station - . Southeast Collector - York - Scarborough For the purposes of the Master Plan the earliest opportunity to connect the five additional communities was defined to be the time at which sufficient YDSS infrastructure is provided to accommodate them., without impacting growth in the currently serviced municipalities. Estimated capital expenditures based on the phasing plan are: Period Ca ital enditure to 2001 $113 - 115 Million 2002 - 2006 $139 - 177 Million 2007 - 2011 $ 71 - 135 Million 2012 - 2016 $137 - 186 Million 2017 - 2021 $ 32-62 Million 2022 - 2026 $ 92 - 134 Million - 2027 - 2031 $ o - 8 Million Both renting and expansion of the Duffin In preparing cost estimates for the servicing alternatives, both , , Cn~ WPQ> were considered in preparing rerating and expansion of the Duffin Creek plant were considered cost estimates. for the purposes of providing the needed treatment capacity for - future growth.. Proctor &; Redfern Limited (iv) and MacViro Consultants IDe. A57 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Attachment #7 Y ort Region I The tptal capital cost estimate to provide the infrastructure required to meet the demands of new development to the year 2031 for the future service area ranges from $623,000,000 to $699,000,000. The total capital cost estimate. including the five Adoption of the preferred alternative will result in the transfer or additional communities elimination of some capital works which were previously Area ranged from 5696.000.000 Municipal responsibilities. These capital works have now been to $772,,000.000. identified as the Region's responsibility and should be removed from local obligation. The corresponding cost reductions in Vaughan and Markham alone amount to $68,300,000. Similarly, favorable impacts will exist in Richmond Hill, Aurora, and, to a lesser extent, Newmarket. Design, scheduling, financing and approval'requirements must be considered before individual projects are implemented. Changes in these requirements can have significant effects on the timing of projects and capital cost expenditures. The following recommendations have resulted from the Master Plan of the York-Durham Trunk Sewer System. The Region should: Recommendations include completing discussions with 1. Complete discussions with Peel to resolve outstanding the Region of Peel on the concerns and establish the principles of an agreement for Preferred Alternative. diverting sewage to Peel. The diversion issue must be resolved before 1998 when York commences capital works which are unique to the Preferred Alternative (Le. works in Vaughan other than the Maple Collector). 2 Commit required resources to complete the Priority Projects. 3. With Aurora, Newmarket and Richmond Hill, initiate joint investigations of extraneous flow problems in these areas. 4. Consult with each of the Area Municipalities impacted by the YDSS to review implementation, phasing with local works, ownership issues, joint financing opportunities and possible impacts on local development charges. . 5. Liase with Area Municipalities and development groups to identify financing and proceed with the Strategic Projects. 6. Implement the capital works ($200 Million +) that need to be completed over the next 5 to 10 years in accordance with Proctor & Redfern Limited (v) and MacViro ConsultmlS Inc. Authoritv Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 AS8 Attachment #8 Y 0I:k Region Yode-Durham Trunk Sewer System Class Enviroumcmal Assessmmt r Financial Growth Management Policies as approved by Regional Council. 7. Develop a management strategy to ensure that sufficient technical resources are available to maintain the desired implementation schedule. 8. Continue implementation of computerized flow data collection targeting specific areas to provide timely identification of capital needs. 9. Formally consider and/ or approve connection of the five additional communities to the YDSS. The timing of connections should be based on development initiatives and suitable financing arrangements, subject to Council's approval 10. Revise the existing Development Charge By-law to include the costs of infrastructure identified in this Master Plan. - The next steps in the process are: Next Steps include subnutting a Notice'of 1. Provide a "Notice of Completion" of the Master Plan Completion and proceeding with including advertisements in local papers, letters to parties implementation.. . who expressed interest, filing in Municipal offices and - libraries and providing copies to Government Agencies. 2. Proceed with implementation of the Preferred Alternative including obtaining project specific approvals. , Proc:tor & Redfern Limited (vi) IIId MacViro Consultants me. A59 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Attachment # tWI_ ----~ -- MS1B PIlI """"-'...... . ~' ~. I , M'!!!!. Consumers Utilities ~ Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A60 Attachment #10 MasID' Plan DOf:JI11IUIt July 1997 1. bITRODUcnON 1.1 GENERAL Since 1986. York Region has experienced the highest growth in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and ClJntinucs to be one of the fastest growing Regions in Canada. With a current population of approximately 600.000. York Region expects to reach a population of 934,000 by 2011, 1.1 million by 2021, and 1.2 million by 2031. Previ(IUS investigations into the water servicing requirements for the population growth revealed that the forecast water demands exceeded the capacity of the existing system. In its efforts to identify a preferred water supply strategy for the future. the Region initiated the Long Term Water Project. Stage I of the study was completed in December 1993 and contained a general review of water demands. water conservation. alternative sources of supply and recommendations for Stage II. Among its recommendations was the potential involvement of the private sector. 1.2 MASTER PLANNING PROCESS UNDER CLASS EA As a &ruiding approach to determine the preferred long term water supply, the Master Planning process. as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document. was adopted. The wide geographic area for potential project works and the length of the planning period (to 2031) suggest the Master Planning process as appropriate for the planning of this project. The Master Planning process. together with its relationship to the Class EA process is shown in Figure I-A. The York Long Term Water Project has completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Class EA process and establishes the basis for projects arising therefrom. The Master Plan documents and consolidates the background studies to enable identification and selection of a preferred alternative for the Long Term Water Project completed in December 1996. In undertaking work as part of the Master Plan. the principles for successful environmental planning, as stated in the Class EA document. were applied and adhered to: ~ 'early consultation with affected . non-mandatory Public Open Houses in July 1996 pnrties' . mandatory Public Open Houses in October 1996 . agency notification in May and October 1996 . home page on world wide web . mailer sent to 175,000 households in York Region , . statistically valid public opinion polling . government consultation . toll free information line - 1-1 A61 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Attachment #11 Figure i-A: Master Planning in the Class EA Process ~._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.- 77re M.."". Planing Procea i Dlscratlonary PHASE 1 . Publlc/Revi_ Ag_cy c:::> Identify and Describe Problem I Consultation . . Schedule A. Band C Projects I . PHASE 2 I Mandatory . Public/Review Agency c:::> Identify and Evaluate Altemative I Solutions and Establish the : Schedule A Consultation Preferred Solution I Projects . -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- .-.-.-.-.-.-.- Schedule B Schedule C Projects Projects ~ It' Mandatory PHASE 3 Public/Review Agency q Examine Altemative Methods of Implementing Preferred Solution Consultation and Establish Preferred Method 5 Project File DIsc~onary I PubllclRevtew Agency 9 Discretionary Consultation Public/Review Agency ., r Consultation Mandatory PHASE 4 Public/Review Agency c::> Prepare Environmental Study Consultation Report Documenting Phases 1 - 3 1 Mandatory ~ PubllclRevlew Agency c::> E Sl dy R nv. u eport Consultation + Opportunity .... for ..... Bump-Up , . PHASE 5 Final Design, Construction. ~ Operation and Monitoring ..... Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A62 Attachment #12 - , 'gion o!Yorlr/Connunen UtilUIG PtzI't1rI6nhip MastD' Plan DOCIlmDII .ong Term WatD' Project Jrdy 1997 I ~ 'consideration ola wide range of . 6 supply routes from 3 lake sources alternatives ' ~ 'identification and consideration . environmental constraints 'and cultural and of the affects of each alternative heritage resource evaluation of each route on all aspects of the environment' . hydrologic modeling of Lake Simcoe watershed It! 'systematic evaluation of . evaluation using Multi Criteria Ranking, a 'state alternatives in terms of their of the art' analytical tool advantages and disadvantages to determine their net environmental effects' (!I 'provision of clear and complete . 'The Master Plan' documentation of the planning pl'ocess to allow 'traceability' of decision making' Upon satisfactory completion of the Master Plan. implementation of specific projects would require completion of the applicable Environmental Assessment schedule. . Schedule A pl'ojects would be considered approved and could proceed. . Schedule B pl'ojects would require completion of any additional public consultation and relevant documentation. . Schedule C projects would require completion of Stages 3 and -+ of the Class EA process including filing of the Environmental Study Repon (ESR) and necessary public consultation. . Individual Environmental Assessment may be required prior to implementation for projects which are not appropriaIe for consideration under a Class EA. l..3 BACKGROUND 1..3.1 Region ofYol'k Official Plan The Region's Official Plan. approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on October 17, 1994, Cl>ntains the Region' s policy direction for managing the projected growth anticipated through the year 2021. From 1971 to 1996, York Region's population increased from approximately 170,000 tel over 600,000. Current forecasts predict a population of approximately 1.1 million and employment of 625,000 in the year 2021. 1.3.2 Long Term Watel' Supply - Stage 1 Report , The Region's Strategic Planning exercise identified the need for a series of initiatives to guide growth in the Region. The Region of York Official Plan., as well as the Long Term Water Supply are two such initiatives. Section 6.7 - Water and Sewer Strategies of the Region's Official Plan contains polic,ies that require the preparation of long term sewer and water strategies with longer 1-3 A63 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Attachment #13 RegIon o/YO,.Ic/COlUVlrlCrI UnJiJies PtzmtenhlP Master Plan * Long Term Warer p,.oJect planning periods than other pans of the Official Plan due to the needed infrastructure commitments and investments required for such works. Specifically, Policy 6.7.7 of the Regional Plan indicates: "The long-term water supply and sewage treatment strategies will be prepared for adoption by Regional Council to coordinate the supplies of these services with the phased development of the regional structure defined in this Plan. These strategies will be based on this plan and will set the stage for the preparation of detailed servicing plans for urban are:lS, towns and will include: a) an evaluation of existing infrastructure; b) a needs analysis based on a 40 - 50 year planning horizon; c) an investigation of alternatives d) a feasibility and cost analysis and identification of funding sources; and e) an implementation and phasing plan." The Long Term Water Supply - Stage I Report therefore complies with the strategic direction of the Official Plan policies. The report forecast an average day demand of 131.3 MlGD for the major urban centres of Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill. Ne....market and Aurom. The average day demand for the communities of East Gwillimbury, Georgina. King and Whitchurch-Stouffville was forecast at 16,7 MIGD, The forecasts include the effects of a 'generic' water efficiency program. The forecasts were prepared using unit 'per capita' rates for each water service area based solely on the forecast population and a historic trend for increasing per capita consumption The water supply options identified were: . a long distance solution from Georgian Bay . a Lake Ontario supply through the Regions of Durham and/or Peel, and . a Lake: Ontario supply through Metropolitan Toronto. A supply from Lake Simcoe was considered but dismissed for use beyond the lakeshore communities because it could not satisfy the full demand requirements for the entire Region. The outlying communities would continue to be supplied from their current water source (i.e. Georgina - Lake Simcoe; East Gwillimbury, King and Whitchurch-Stouffville - Groundwater). Upon reviewing the report, the Region elected to consider a private sector partner to assist with the development of the Long Term Water Supply. The Region of York Long Term Water Supply. Stage I Report (December 1993) is considered . to satisfy Phase 1 of the Class EA process, 1.3.3 Georgina Water Supply Study Class EA The Region of York initiated a Water Supply Study to identify a preferred alternative to supply potable water to accommodate population growth and address poor groundwater quality in the 1-4 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A64 Attachment #14 _ D~J;(1")orIr/C01UV1ffCn Uti/ilIlU Parrnt!nNp MDster Plan DOCIl1tIent Water ProJ<<l July /997 rural lakeshore areas of the Town of Georgina The Phase 2 Report was completed in April 1996. The preferred alternative includes a new water treatment plant located betWeen the communities of Keswick and Sutton, additional treated water storage, transmission pipelines and decommissioning of the aging Sutton water treatment plant. Work on this project was suspended pending identification of the preferred alternative for the Region of York Long Term Water Supply. 1.3.4 Water Supply Joint Study The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipality of York completed a "Watl:r Supply Joint Study" to establish expansion requirements to the year 2011 for both service areas. It was agreed, for the purpose of the study, that an ultimate average day supply of 57 MIGD (maximum day flow of 97 M1GD) to York Region could be accommodated with corresponding capital projects being identified. Preliminary estimates of recommended works total some $245 million of which York Region's share would be approximately $103 million. To satisfy the short term water supply needs (0 - 2 years), it was necessary to accelerate the timing of some capital projects. Even though a negotiated agreement had not been finalized. the Region of York committed $16 million toward the District 4 watennain from Markham Road/Sheppard Avenue to Kennedy RoadlMcNichol Avenue in Toronto. York Region will continue negotiations with Metro Toronto on water rates. the Joint Study and on potential cooperative ventures (i.e. system optimization) related to the York Long Term Water Projec:t. 1.3.5 Provincial Policy Statement The Provincial Policy Statement., effective May 22, 1996, was reviewed to identify issues which relate to the Long Tenn Water Project (L TWP). During the preparation period of May 1996 to November 1996, details of other provincial issues, such as the Greater Toronto Services Board. were not available and subsequently could not be effectively addressed. Many of the issues which were identified are addressed by the Region of York's Official Plan, including: Policy 1.1.1 (e): Coordinated approach to planning facilities, including infrastructure and public service faciliIies. which cross municipal boundaries. Through the planning process for the LTWP, the Partnership held meetings with the Regions of Peel, Durham. Metro as well as Simcoe COWlty COWlcil, and with each of the nine second tier municipalities in York Region. Polie}' 1.1.1 GO: Development and land lISe patterns which may calISe environmental or public health and safety concerns will be avoided... . The Region's Official Plan addresses development and land use patterns in a manner entirely consistent with Policy 1.1.1.(f). As a pipeline from the Great Lakes would cross adjacent municipalities en route to York Region, the - 1-5 A65 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Attachment #15 Region ofYOI'k1Coll1lUllen UtiJilia Pamwnhip MastD' Plan D>> Long Tum WatD' Project JfIiy Region will consider Policy 1.1.1.( t) for works undertaken outside York Region. The evaluation process identified the environmental impacts which may occur along each of the proposed pipeline corridors. In the subsequent planning phase, the alignment of the preferred alternative will be refined to minimi'7l" environmental concerns. To address the concerns, mitigating measures were identified which would be used as appropriate. Policy 1.1.3 (a): Long term economic prosperity will be supported by 1nJlldng provisions such that infrastructure and public service facilities will be available to accommodate projected growth. The Long Term Water Project was initiated to secure water supplies which would satisfy the Region's growth to 203l. . Policy 1.3.1.1: Planning for sewage and waler systems will recognize thi' preferred form of servicing as appropriate. The Region' s Official Plan addresses the form of water and sewage servicing and these are consistent with Policy 1.3 .1.1. ~olicy 21: Re: Agricultural Policies The Region's Official Plan addresses agricultural policies ~ a manner consistent with the Policy 2.1. Policy 2.4.1: Re: Water Quality and Quantity The Region' s Official Plan addresses water quality and quantity policies in a manner consistent with the Policy 2.4,1. The above identifies some of the applicable policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and how these policies were addressed during the planning process for the Long Term Water project. The Partnership will continue to comply with the Provincial Policy Statement in subsequent planning phases. , 1-6 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A66 Attachment #16 ~ln ofYorlr/Consumtn UtiJiliD parfIfD'S/tip MDstttr' Plan Docvmenl ng Term WatU Project July 1997 .. 1.4 PROJECT STUDY AREA York Region is centrally located in southern Ontario, generallY between Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe (see Figure I-B). It was formed in ],971 with the passing of the Regional Municipality of York Act by the province of Ontario. York Region is comprised of the City of Vaughan. the Towns of Richmond Hill, Markham. Newmarket. Aurora, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury and Georgina and the Township of King. The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto is loc2L1ed south of York Region and separates the Region from the shores of Lake Ontario. . The Region through the Regional Municipalities Act is responsible for water production. treatment. storage and transmission. The local distribution networks Figure 1-B: Location of York Region. within each area municipality are their responsibility . 1.5 INVOLVEMENT OF THE P1uV ATE SECTOR To accommodate growth in the Region and meet water supply projections. York Region took steps to form a publicJprivate partnership to develop and implement a long term water supply strategy, In July 1995, the Region issued an RFQ seeking expressions of interest from qualified. private sector parties. In September 1995, the Region's Long Term Water Supply Task Force invited three private sector consortia to respond to a Request for Proposal and in March 1996 Consumers Utilities was recommended as the Region's private sector partner. Consumers Utilities is a joint venture between The Consumers Gas Company Ltd. and NWW Canada Lunited. Thl: Consumers Gas Company Ltd. is the parent organization of Consumer Gas, Ontario's oldest and largest natural gas distributor, NWW Canada Limited, is a recently fonned Canadian company created by its parent, North West Water Ltd., a private water company based in England. Since May 1996, York Region in partnership with Consumers Utilities has developed and reviewed alternative solutions for the long term water supply requirements of the Region. This report, the Long Tenn Water Project Master Plan provides an account of the entire planning process, a comprehensive evaluation of the alternatives and identification of the preferred solution. . 1.6 PROJECT OBJECTIVES 1-7 A67 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Attachment #17 Region of YorlrICOflSJUnt!n UtiJiIia Pczrf1rI1nJup Masrer Plan ~ Long Tum WIZU!r Pro}/!!:t In the T enns of Reference for the Long T enn Wate%' Project, the Region established a number of objectives for both themselves and their Partners. These are: Secure Water to Continue Region's Future Growth The Region anticipales securing sufficient short term water supplies from an expansion of an existing water agreement with Metropolitan Toronto. The amount ofWaler available from the Metro system is limited to 57 ,IdIGD. It is estimated this volume will satisfy the Region's demands for a period of about six years, The Region therefore requires additional Waler to allow it to continue to grow well into the twenty-first century. Rate Stability and Cost Minimization In developing its long term water supply, the Region views rate stability and cost minimization to be key objectives. The Region prefers to work cooperatively with its neighbours in the Greater Toronto Area ('GTA ') and/or Simcoe County to the mutual benefit of all. Financing of Future Infrastructure The RegIon deSires that the financing of znfrastructure required for a long term water supply should not sigmficantly influence the exIsting credit ratzng of the Region and the ability of the Region to undertake other capital expenditures. Protection of the Environment In developing a long' term water supply, the Parmership must be sensltrve to the environment and must meet or exceed all relevant guidelines. policies and standards, The Parmership will be responsible for developing a safe. effiCIent and envIronmentally sound facility Partit:ipation in Decision Making The fifth criterion is the nature of the decision malang process between the Region and Consumers UtilitIes and. in this evaluatIon and selection phase, the ultimate decision making authority rests with the Region, 1.7 PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZA nON To oversee the project, the Partnership created a working relationship which provided equal representation for both parties. The overall working relationship is shown in Figure 1-2. York Water Task Force: Reporting to York Region Council at major decision points, the York Task Force comprised Mayors W, Bell (Richmond Hill), J. Cole (Newmarket), D, Cousens (Markham) and L. Jackson (Vaughan) and Regional Chair E. King, The Task Force Chair was , Mayor 1. Cole. 1-8 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A68 Attachment # 18 ofYorlrlConsumen Uti/ilia Pl1Tt1renhip Masrer Plan DOCIInIDfI Term Warer Project July 1997 ., Senior Coordinating Group: To maintain a high level of communication between the partners, the Senior Coordinating Group was created and comprised the whole York Water Task Foree with equivalent representation from Consumers Utilities. The Senior Coordinating Group reviewed and provided advice on the major policy issues. Steerrng Committee: The Steering Committee's formal membership comprised two senior staff of Consumers Utilities, J. Southworth ofNWW Canada and P. Davies of Consumers Gas, and two senior staff from York Region. A.P, Wells and N.L. Embree. The Steering Committee was responsible for the timely completion of all activities through to the recommendation of a preferred alternative for approval by Regional Council. The Steering Committee was also responsible for the creation of Task Groups with members drawn from the partners organizations ,lIld those of third parties, as required. Project Managers: Reporting to the Steering Committee and given direct responsibility for the 2LChievement of results. a two person Project Management team was created. The two project managers were p" Davies, from Consumers Utilities, and N.L. Embree from York Region. Task Groups: Five Task Groups were created and comprised appropriate staff from Consumers Utilities and from York Region. As well. third party expertise considered necessary were retained by Consumers Utilities in agreement with York Region. [ Yor1< Regional I Council I [ Senior Coordinating Group Steering Committee Project Manager (CU) Project Manager (YR) TechnicaU Financial Communications Govemment Engineenng Relations Legal F"igure l-C: Project Organization Chart , - 1-9 A69 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 Attachment #19 R~o" ofYorlrlConsumen Utilities PanMnJup Lottg Term Water Proj<<t 1.8 WORK PLAN The goal of the Partnership was to satisfy the requirements for Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA by the end of December 1996. The reqUirements and activities to satisfy Phases 1 and 2 are briefly described below. Phase 1: Identifv the Problem Having recognized or perceived a problem and to provide direction for subsequent activities, it is necessary to document the prevailing conditions in a manner which leads to a logical conclusion. Fol\owing the identification of "the problem", the Class EA process provides for a discretionary point of public contact to allow the public an early point of involvement and to assist with the formulation of the problem statement. The Partnership took this opportunity to notify the area municipalities, the review agencies and the general public of the problem. The Partnership presented their information in this order: Region of York Council, the area municipalities, review agencies and the general public building upon the prior completion of the Regional Official Plan and the Long Term Water Supply - Stage I Repon. Phase 2: Identifv Alternatives and Evaluate to Identifv a Preferred Solution The six steps which comprise Phase 2 are: I. Identification of Alternative Solutions. 2. Inventory of Natural, Social and Economic Environments, 3. Identify Impacts of Alternative Solutions, 4, Evaluation of Alternative Solutions, 5, Public Consultation, and 6, Selection of the Preferred Solution. The si..x steps are described briefly below. ' I Identifv and AIlree on Alternative Solutions This activity involved identification of all reasonable solutions to the problem. This involved a screening step to identify only feasible alternatives for funher evaluation. 2, InventoTV of Natural. Social and Economic Environment To provide a benchmark upon which to assess impacts associated with the alternative solutions, a general inventory of the natural, social and economic environments in the project area was completed. Items for consideration included: Natural: aquatic and terrestrial communities , Social: aesthetics, public health, noise/vibration, traffic 1-10 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A70 Attachment #20 *n ufYorklC()ttSIII'Mn Utililia ParrnenIrip Mastel' Plan Ducument Ten" WatD' Project .July /997 Economic: employment con~~ons. taxation., pIOperty value 3. Identifv Imoacts of Alternative Solutions The potl~ntial impacts associated with each of the alternatives on the various environments were identified. It is important to note that the impacts can be positive, i.e. they can enhance the existing environment; or negative, i.e. they can impair the existing environmenL Measures to minimize or eliminate the negative impacts of the alternatives were identified at this step. 4, Evaluation of the Alternatives Having determined the environmental impacts associated with the alternatives, a broader evaluation of each alternative's technical, financial and legal aspects was completed 5, Public Consultation The first mandatory point of public contact seeks to make the general public and review agencies aware of the information gained through to step 4. At this stage, the Public were invited to make comments on the problem and alternative solutions. 6, Selec:tion of the Preferred Alternative. Considering the input received during the Public Consultation step, the pannership presented a preferred alternative to Regional Council on December 19, 1996 for their approval. .. , 1-11 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A71 Attachment #21 Region ofY~IrICofl:f7J11len Uli/illes PaTfne$hip Mtule Plan D~ Long Tenrr Ware Proj<<:r JulY 97 1.8.1 ScheduJe The schedule of activities required to successfully complete Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA process is shown in Figure 1-3 below. TukNamo May I Jun , JuJ Alii Scp 0cI I Nov Dee CDnann ProblellllJldentlly '" Apee on AttemlllYcS Inventory Natural $octal and &:onornc I CttvaonllDa - Identify ltqlact on Envlllnlll:llt & ... Milplm! Mcasu.... Evaluate Akniauves '[- Review of Akemauves by Ri:!ion and r-I. p>nswras UI1litJes CDuncd Approve Prefemd SolutIOn PresenlalJon to Area Muni:IIlaliues .. III Pubhc Open Hou.ses . . Agency NouflCa1lOn . . Figure 1-0: Schedule oCPhase I :lnd II Activities 1.8.2 CODSultants The development and evaluation of alternatives included a range of diverse activities. To assist with these activities, both local, national, and international specialistS were retained and these are listed in Table I-A below. Table I-A: List of Consultants Activity , Specialist Consultant I. Populaoon Forecast Stamm Economic Research (TorOnIo, OnI.) (Demographics) 2. Demand Forecast Plannmg &: Management COnsultants, Lid. (Carbondale. IllinoIS. USA) ), Environmental Inventory Geomatics Inn:mational Lid. (Burlington, Onr.) 1HE ConsultIDts (Burlingron, OnI.) Algonquin Asscx:iates (ToronIo. Onl,) 4, Engmeenng - Demand Heath Consultants Lid. (Misswauga. O,!l,) , Management REIC Lcd. (Aurora. Onr.) 5, Engmeenng - Lake Simcoe Acres IntenwionaJ Lcd. (NIagara Falls. OnI,) . HYdrologic AnalYSIS 6, Engmemng . HYdrogeology Gartner Lee (Markham. Onl.) 1-12 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1 998 A72 Attachment #22 MDsUll' PIlZ1f DOCII11IDfl .JvJy 1997 ActiYity Specialist CollSllltaDt 7, Engineering. Tcdmica1 Evaluation MacViro COnsultlllllS L:d. (Mizrkham, 01'11.) Acres &: Associated Enviroumemal L:d. (Etobicolte. 01rL) 8. Land EvallWions Wagner. Andrews &: Kovacs (Nordt York. 01'11.) 9, Opnmizlllion - Genetic Algorithm Exeu:r University (E%eUlI'. EngllllrrJ) and Multi Criteria Ranking 10. Financial Evaluation CIBC Wood GlIDdy (Toronto. 01'11.) II. Region's Management ConsultllDtS Ernst&: Youge (Toronto. 01rL) 12. Region's Legal ColIDcil Tory, Tory. DesLauriers and BiDniDgmn (Torollto. 01lt.) ! i , ... - - . - 1-13 A73 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27. 1998 RES. #A45/98 - ESA CRITERIA - FIELD INTERPRETATION GUIDELINES The process and workplan for updating the field interpretation guidelines for the Authority's ESA criteria. Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: John Adams THA T staff be directed to embark upon the project to update the interpretation guidelines for the Authority's ESA criteria as outlined below; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to seek input from the municipalities, agencies, interest groups, technical experts and other stakeholders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RATIONALE The methodologies and sources of information that are used by staff when applying the ESA criteria to a specific site has never been completely documented. A summary table of ufield interpretation guidelines" was included as part of the 1993 ESA Designation Criteria Update. However, these were very brief and concerns have been raised that they are too vague which could lead to inconsistent application of the criteria across the jurisdiction. In documenting the field interpretation guidelines, staff felt that there is an opportunity to improve their clarity and rig our by incorporating some techniques that have been employed in other jurisdictions, in particular the City of London. It would also provide an opportunity for input from municipalities, agencies, interest groups, and technical experts. This review would also provide, an opportunity to include new sources of information on the "status" of species and habitats currently being developed by the Province. Bird Studies Canada (formerly Long Point Bird Observatory) and ourselves from four years of inventory work. As part of this process, the procedures for landowner contact and notification and Authority adoption of ESAs will also be documented. It is hoped that a complete documentation and review of field interpretation guidelines will provide for a consistent application of the ESA criteria over our jurisdiction and over time making them even more defensible. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The first step is to document completely our existing procedures related to the interpretation of the ESA criteria in the field. This document would then be distributed to a broad list of stakeholders that include both those that have technical expertise or experience and those that may be affected by the adoption of ESAs. This group will include, municipalities, academics, consultants, agencies, other jurisdictions, and watershed task forces or . alliances. The stakeholders will be offered different levels of involvement such as; review of drafts; review drafts and participation in a working session; or receiving the information and progress reports only. At this time we are anticipating that the draft of our existing procedures would be distributed to the stakeholders in March 1998. Based on the number and type of comments Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A74 received, we would attempt two circulations to scope and narrow issues. It is hoped that a penultimate draft could then be tabled at a working session, with the stakeholders, in June to resolve the outstanding issues. Over thE! summer, the document would be finalized and redistributed before seeking final adoption by the Authority. For information contact: Dena Lewis extension , A75 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 RES. #A46/98 - APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL 1998-2000 Additional members appointed to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council 1998-2000. Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: David Barrow THAT the following Don Watershed regional and municipal appointments to the Don Council be confirmed; Town of Markham: . Councillor Bill O'Donnell . Councillor Randy Barber (alternate) . Karen Boniface (staff liaison) Town of Richmond Hill . Councillor David L. Cohen AND FURTHER THAT the following persons appointed to the Don Council by interest groups as provided for in the Terms of Reference be confirmed: Ministrv of the Environment: . Steve Klose . Lou-Ann Cornacchio Richmond Hill Naturalists: . Michael White . Tom Waechter (Alternate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #10/97, the Board dealt with the initial appointments to the Don Council. Subsequent to that time, a number of additional appointments have been made as provided in the recommendation above. At this time, the City of Toronto have not appointed new members to the Don Council. Until this occurs, current members of Toronto Council, previously appointed by Scarborough, North York, City of Toronto and Metro Toronto as members or alternates have been invited to participate in the Don Council. These councillors are: . Joan King lIa Bossons John Adams Pam McConnell Mike Tzekas David Shiner Joanne Flint Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A76 These councillors will be considered as full voting members. For information contact: Adele Freeman, ext. 238 NEW BUSINESS (a) The next Watershed Management Advisory Board meeting will be cancelled for April 17, 1998. Items will be forwarded to the full Authority on April 24, 1998. RES. #A47/98 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Appointment of Alan Tonks as Honourary Reeve Recommending the appointment of Mr. Alan Tonks as Honourary Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: David Barrow That Mr. Alan Tonks be appointed Honourary Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village effective April 1, 1998, for a term of two years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND Between 1975 and 1994 the Authority appointed a Reeve and a Deputy Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village. Their duties included officiating at the opening of new buildings and participating in the events and ceremonies, and helping to promote the Village. Popular and approachable, Black Creek's Reeves have delighted visitors on walk-abouts through the Village. By linking with well-known personalities Black Creek has enjoyed increased profile. Former Reeves have included the Honourable Pauline McGibbon, John Downing, Editor of the Toronto Sun, and such popular broadcasters as John Bradshaw, Cy Strange, Bill McNeil, Alan Millar and Glenn Cochrane. RATIOINALE The appointment of Mr. Alan Tonks as Reeve continues this important tradition and recognizes his long standing interest in and support for Black Creek Pioneer Village. Mr. Tonks, as most Members are aware, was Chairman of Metropolitan Toronto and most recently, Chair of the City of Toronto Transition Team. He is currently the GT A Moderator, responsible for the Greater Toronto Services Board Legislation Review, and has his offices located at Black Creek Pioneer Village. For information contact: Jim Dillane, Ext 220 A77 Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 RES. #A48/98 - THE KilLIAN LAMAR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT RETROFIT AND STREAM CORRIDOR REGENERATION PROJECT Major Mackenzie Drive and McNaughton Road Consultant Selection To retain a consultant to prepare final design details for a Stormwater Management Pond Retrofit and Stream Corridor Regeneration within the West Don Subwatershed at Major Mackenzie Drive and McNaughton Road, City of Vaughan. This item was orginally deferred at Executive Committee Meeting #1/98, held on March 6, 1998, by Res.#B14/98, but was presented for Authority information only. Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: John Adams THAT the consultant firm Landscape Planning Limited in association with Greenland Engineering and Limnoterra Limited be retained for the implementation of Detailed Design for the Killian Lamar Stormwater Retrofit and Stream Corridor Regeneration Project in the City of Vaughan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RATIONALE: Four consultant groups who submitted proposals for this project included: Don Naylor and Associates in association with Gartner Lee and Andrew Brodie; Soils Enrichment Inc. in association with Terraplan Landscape Architects limited and Conestoga-Rovers and Associates Consulting Engineers; Landscape Planning limited in association with Greenland Engineering and limnoterra limited; and Basciano Parkin limited. An upset limit of $30,000 was established. Soils Enrichment Inc. in association with $29,594. Terraplan Landscape Architects limited and Conestoga-Rovers and Associates Consulting Engineers Landscape Planning limited in association $29,906. with Greenland Engineering and limnoterra Ltd. Basciano Parkin limited $30,000. Don Naylor and Associates in association $31,886. with Gartner Lee and Andrew Brodie *AII prices include G.S.T. Authority Meeting #2/98 March 27, 1998 A78 A committee including staff of the City of Vaughan and The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) have unanimously selected Landscape Planning Umited in association with Greenland Engineering and Umnoterra Umited. This selection is based on the consultants submi,ssion of a fee proposal for consulting services which best satisfy's the set of written selection criteria as developed by the City of Vaughan and TRCA in advance of the selection process. The criteria included the requirement to be familiar with the objectives of "Forty Steps to a New Don", familiar with state-of-the-art in storm water management, aquatic and terrestrial habita1t rehabilitation and TRCA and its objectives for community involvement. In addition, staff assessed the qualifications of the team which included expertise in engineering, ecology and landscape architecture. We also looked at previous experience in conducting tasks relating to the above issues. It should be noted that the selected consultants have undertaken similar work downstream of this site with satisfactory results. Staff also assessed the overall quality of the proposals submitted and, the presentation of the schedule for the work to be conducted and are confident that Landscape Planning Limited in association with Greenland Engineering and Limnoterra Limited will conduct the required tasks efficiently and effectively. While Soil Enrichments had a slightly lower bid than the recommended consultant, their proposal did not articulate how the consultant would address certain critical requirements of the project namely, how they would deal with the requirements to modify the storm inlet structure to the pond and make design modifications as required to meet the objectives for stormwater management. In addition, the cost breakdown did not provide sufficient clarification on the handling of the stormwater pond retrofit as provided in the remaining proposals. For information contact: Russel White, ext. -306 or Glenn MacMillan, ext. 212 TERM~NA TION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :45 a.m. on March 27, 1998. ~icharol O'Brien J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer pI. ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF AUTHORITY MEETING #3/98 Page A 79' April :~4, 1998 Meeting #3/98 of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, April 24, 1998, in the Visitors' Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair of the Authority, Mr. Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. PRESE:NT John Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maria Augimeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Randy Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member David Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Milton Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Margaret Black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member lIa Bossons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael Di Biase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Doug I)ickerson ............................................... Member Bill Fisch . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Irene Jones .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Pam NlcConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jim McMaster .............................................. Vice Chair Ron Moeser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS Bas Balkissoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mario Giansante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Cliff Gyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Denzil Minnan-Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paul PSllleschi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja Pl'entice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member A80 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 RES. #A49/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Doug Dickerson THAT the minutes of meeting #2/98, held on March 27, 1998, be received. .... CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) A memorandum from Jim Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Development Division, dated April 15, 1998, enclosing a copy of the U Audited Financial Statements of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, year ending December 31, 1997. RES. #A50/98 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: John Adams THAT the above-noted correspondence from (a) Mr. Jim Dillane be received. . . .. CARRIED DELEGA TIONS (a) Ms. Patrica Shaw, President of Hulmar South Homeowners Association, speaking in opposition to the staff recommendation shown on Page A 124 regarding Authority- owned lands on the Northeast corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue. RES. #A51/98 - DELEGATIONS Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor THA T the above-noted delegation from Ms. Patricia Shaw be heard and received. CARRIED Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A81 BE.S......#A52/98 - 1998 BUDGET Operating and Capital This report recommends the 1998 Budget, Operating and Capital, within the context of the three year business plan starting in 1998, as approved by the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board under F&BD Res. #F2/98, at Meeting #1198 on March 6, 1998. Appendix FBD 1/98 Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT the 1998 Operating and Capital Budget, and all projects therein, be adopted; AND WHEREAS the Conservation Authorities Act provides that an Authority shall have the power to detennine the portion of total benefit afforded to all participating municipalities that is afforded to each of them In establishing the annual levy, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority resolves as follows, subject to such regulations under the Act as may ble approved by the L1eutenant- Governor-In-Council: (i) That all member municipalities be designated as benefiting for all projects included In the 1998 Operating Budget; (ii) That the Authority's share of the cost of the programs Included In the 1998 Operating Budget shall be raised from all member municipalities as part of the General Levy; (iii) That the 1998 General Levy be apportioned to the participating municipalities In the proportion that the equalized assessment of the whole Is under the jurisdiction of the Authority, unless otherwise provided In the levy or a project and as adjusted to meet the individual funding requirements of the participating municipalities; (iv) That the 1998 General Levy for the operation, maintenance and development of the Conservation Areas, Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Kortright Centre for Conservation be In accordance with the funding fonnula adopted by the Authority at its meeting #8/88 held on December 2, 1988, continued at the 1993 apportionments and excluding asset management and other costs as set out In the Business Plan. (v) That the appropriate Authority officials be directed to advise the participating municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and the regulations made thereunder, and to levy the said municipalities the amount of the General Levy set forth In the 1998 Operating Budget; (vi) That the appropriate Authority officials be directed to advise the participating municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and the regulations made thereunder and to levy the said municipalities the amount of the Capital Levy set forth In the 1998 Capital Budget and In the approved projects of the Authority; continued... A82 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 THAT staff be authorized to amend the 1998 Operating and Capital Budget to reflect 1998 provincial grant allocations in order to determine the amount of matching levy governed by regulation; AND FURTHER THAT except where statutory or regulatory requirements provide otherwise, staff be authorized to enter into agreements with private sector or government agencies for the undertaking of projects which are of benefit to the Authority and funded by a sponsor. RECORDED VOTE Randy Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . Yea Milton Berger' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Lorna Bissell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea lIa Bossons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Michael Di Biase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Doug Dickerson .................................................. Yea Irene Jones ................ '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Pam McConnell . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Jim McMaster ................................................... Yea Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea THE MOTION WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Member Municipalities Staff has met with representatives of the Regions of Peel, York and Durham and the City of Toronto to present and discuss the Authority's three year business plan and 1998 municipal levy requirements. As of April 15th, none of the member municipalities has formally approved their 1998 Budgets. Provincial Legislation By regulation, the TRCA must provide 30 days written notice to its member municipalities of the date of the meeting at which the Authority will approve the municipal levy. This notice will be sent out prior to March 24th. Voting at the April 24th Authority meeting on the non- matching municipal levy will follow the weighted voting procedure prescribed by regulation. CONCLUSION The Chief Administrative Officer's comments are included in the 1998 Budget and 1998- 2000 Business Plan document which is included with the Agenda. For information contact: J. 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CARRIED BACKGROUND At meeting # 5, 1997 of the Watershed Management Advisory Board, held June 20, 1997, the Board adopted the following resolution: Res. #066/97 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THA T the staff report on the Authority comments on the Environmental Assessment for the Highway 407/transitway extension from Markham Road easterly to Highway 7 east of Brock Road be received for information. AND FURTHER THA T staff be directed to participate in the proposed Stakeholders Consultation Process. AMENDMENT Res. #067/97 AND FURTHER THA T staff be directed to seek financial assistance from the Ontario Transit Capital Commission to participate in the proposed Stakeholders Consultation Process. THE AMENDMENT WAS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Following the adoption of the above resolution, staff of the Authority have carried out negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation regarding compensation for staff time allocated to the Highway 407 process. The Ministry is prepared to provide compensation based upon the extent of Authority involvement required along with the recognition that this represents a unique project in terms of normal Authority involvement. The financial details worked out relate to both staff time and the need to continue to develop key programs such as our E.S.A. and Flood Warning System which would be delayed in 1998 due to re-allocation of key staff resources. Authoriity Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A85 FINANCIAL DETAILS To facilitate these programs, the Ministry has agreed to provide the Authority with $65,000. Funds will be allocated towards staffing and equipment needs necessary to continue the development in these programs. In specific, these monies will be allocated towards upgrade of our flood vulnerable site data into the GIS Flood Warning systems within Peel, York and Durham similar to that developed for the City of Toronto and the review of the Authority's E.S.A. field interpretation guidelines. For information contact: Don Haley, Ext.226 A86 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 RES. #A54/98 - LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 1998 Waterfront Environmental Monitoring Program The continuation of the 1998 Waterfront Environmental Monitoring Program Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T staff be directed to continue the implementation of the Waterfront Environmental Monitoring Program at an estimated cost of $90,000 in 1998, to be funded under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999"; AND FURTHER THAT staff report the results of the 1998 investigations and activities to the Authority in the future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has conducted environmental investigations to describe the physical and biological conditions associated with selected waterfront locations. The Coastal Ecology staff within the Environmental Services Section has carried out the bulk of these investigations. This core of staff conducts a monitoring program that provides information required for a variety of Technical Reports, Management Plans, Data Summary Documents, Fish Compensation Plans, and Park Master Plans. The objectives of this program are as follows: . Augment the present state of knowledge of lake processes by further research, data collection and analysis. . Ensure that Authority projects comply with the environmental standards of various regulatory agencies. . Generate waterfront development plans that integrate enhancement opportunities into the design, and guarantee the environmental integrity of the site is maintained or improved. . Seek to integrate the monitoring efforts of various agencies to avoid duplication and provide maximum benefit from collective efforts. Within the scope of the TRCA mandate, the Waterfront Monitoring Program supports and benefits many aspects of the Watershed Management Division including: . Shoreline Management Plans; . Project Planning; . Regeneration Project Design . Fish and Wildlife Management and Research; . Tommy Thompson Park (Interim Management, Master Plan Implementation); . Metro Toronto RAP (Coordination of Waterfront RAP Projects); . Coastal Environmentally Significant Areas. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A87 RATIONALE The Waterfront Environmental Monitoring Program has provided considerable insight into the complex ecosystem of the Lake Ontario shoreline, and assists in the development and implementation of many shoreline regeneration projects. This monitoring program is critical for establishing baseline environmental conditions for the planning and implementation of projects like the Humber Bay Shores, Sylvan Ave, Port Union Shoreline Regeneration Project. This environmental information provides a foundation of knowledge that allows the integration of habitat and environmental enhancement opportunities into our Waterfront development projects. The many habitat enhancement opportunities outlined in the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Projects, 1995-1999 are a direct result of knowledge gained through this Monitoring Program. In addition the Authority !1as become a resource of environmental information on the waterfront which government agencies, public interest groups, and academic institutions have extensively utilized. The Authority has also coordinated joint Environmental Monitoring Projects and collaborated with outside agencies on projects with mutual interests. The Waterfront Monitoring Program is a critical activity that plt'Ovides a valuable perspective on the ecosystem of the Lake Ontario shoreline. Throu!~h these efforts, TRCA has strengthened our agency technical partnerships, and of critica! importance, expanded our community partnerships including their involvement in funding regeneration projects. DET AILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The 1998 Waterfront Monitoring Program will investigate environmental conditions along selectE!d areas of the shoreline. Specific efforts will bedirected at TorontolTRCA owned properties including the Waterfront Park System, Tommy Thompson Park, the Scarborough Shoreline, the Eastern Beaches, and various Coastal Marshes including Frenchman's Bay. Where applicable; monitoring efforts will be directed at investigating as many components of the waterfront ecosystem as possible. Baseline monitoring typically includes investigations into sediment quality, water quality, sediment deposition rates, fish habitat assessment, fish and wildlife community assessment, and benthic invertebrate collections. Special studies slated for 1996 include; marsh bird monitoring, waterfront herptofaunal survey, and a waterfront littoral habitat survey. In recent years we initiated a coordinated community out reach program that highlights our environmental monitoring program. Some examples of our outreach activities include: Conservation Seminars: Evening slide show presentations in selected waterfront communities that highlight our monitoring and habitat restoration work. Last year close to 100 people participated in the seminars we hosted that focused on our work at Frenchman's Bay and Tommy Thompson Park. Planting Days: Coastal Ecology Staff routinely plan and conduct planting days along selected areas of the shoreline. To date for-1998, wenave scneduled or planned events at Tommy Thompson Park, Frenchman's Bay, Duffins Creek, and Humber Bay Park. These community based plantin!;;J events have attracted over 350 people in 1997. A88 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 Fact Sheets: This year we are planning to produce a number of fact sheets that highlight the technical aspects of our projects and programs. To date we have produced two fact sheets: Common Tern Habitat Fact Sheet 1-98 Environmental Services Frenchman's Bay and Duffins Creek Marsh Tommy Thompson Park Fact Sheet 2-98 Environmental Services Embayment C Habitat Creation and Enhancement - Special Events: This year we plan on attending the Spring Fishing Show and Fall Hunting shows to highlight our habitat restoration activities. Previously, Coastal Ecology Staff has worked with other conservation groups at the annual spring fishing show and fall hunting show. At the fall Hunting Show we have a bird box building activity for children that assemble bird boxes for use in our waterfront habitat projects. In addition to the shows we have initiated special events along the shoreline. Last year was our first public coyote howl at Tommy Thompson Park that attracted over 150 people, we plan to repeat this special event and look at the feasibility of conducting similar events. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget to implement the 1998 Waterfront Monitoring Program is $90,000 and consists of the following components: . Labour $50,000 Vehicle and Equipment 20,000 Lab Analytical Services 20.000 TOTAL $90,000 The program is funded under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995- 1999" and is administered under account no. 240-01. For information contact: Gord MacPherson, Coordinator Coastal Ecology, ext.246 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A89 RES. ,#A55/98 - KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING Continuation of annual maintenance dredging of Keating Channel and commencement of Cell One Capping at the dredged material disposal site at Tommy Thompson Park. Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the Toronto Harbour Commissioners be requested to continue maintenance dredging of the Keating Channel in 1998 and to fund one third of the-cost for the dredging and the Capping of Cell One up to a total of $300,000; THAT the City of Toronto be requested to fund one third of the cost for the dredging and the Capping of Cell One up to a total of $300,000; THAT the Authority contribute its one third share of the cost of dredging and the Cell One Capping up to a total amount of $300,000; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority continue with the associated environmental monitoring program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC) dredged Keating Channel from the time of its construction in the 1920's to about 1974. As the dredging became more expensive and disposal of the dredged material more difficult, the THC sought partners in the work. Transport Canada initially agreed to participate on the basis that if the Channel was not dredged, eventually the delta would spread into the north east corner of the Inner Harbour and affect shipping channels where the federal government was responsible to maintain safe navigation depths. The TRCA also agreed to participate on the basis that if the Channel was not dredged, the threat of flooding in the lower Don River valley was increased. The TRCA's participation was the subject of an environmental assessment between 1980 and 1986 which was subsequently approved. Hence, a three party agreement was struck which saw the cost of dredging shared three ways during the period 1986 to 1991 i.e. THC, Transport Canada and TRCA. The cost sharing agreement which began in 1986 was to fund the cost of dredging the material which had accumulated between 1974 and 1986. It did not specifically address the funding of the maintenance dredging which is required annually. The channel will fill in ,over time if annual dredging is not maintained. The federal government has not contributed any funds towards the annual maintenance dredging. During the first six years of maintenance dredging (1992 - 1997), the THC, City of Toronto and the TRCA participated in the cost sharing. RA TIO~~ALE There is a continuing need for dredging of the Keating Channel. Recent studies for the City of Toronto on Ataratiri confirmed the connection between the dredged channel and Lower Don River flood risks. In addition, some navigation interests still exist in the north east corner of the harbour. THC has estimated an annual siltation rate of between 30,000 to 50,000 cubic metres. A90 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 The approval of the Keating Channel Dredging Project under the Environmental Asses'sment Act imposed conditions on the capping of the dredged material within the disposal cells at Tommy Thompson Park. There are costs associated with the construction of the proposed cap which were not part of the original funding for the dredging project. It was anticipated that the cap could be constructed by placing clean fill over the dredged material, which would have been done at no net cost. However, the desire to create wetland habitat, while enhancing the existing fish habitat in the disposal cells which is consistent with the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan and the terms and conditions of approval under the Environmental Assessment Act, has resulted in a solution requiring approximately $600,000 in funding over a 2 to 3 year period. Cells One and Two are now full (see Figure 1). Cell One must now be capped to meet the requirements of the Environmental Assessment approval. DETAILS OF THE WORK TO BE DONE The THC will coordinate and carry out the dredging program. It is estimated that up to 45,000 cubic metres of material would be dredged from the channel and disposed of in Cell Three of the Endikement (Tommy Thompson Park). TRCA staff will continue the environmental monitoring program for the dredging and disposal operations. We anticipate the plan for the wetland cap will be approved by the Regional Director, Ministry of the Environment and Energy in accordance with the terms and condition of the Keating Channel Environmental Assessment and the Tommy Thompson Park Master PlanlEnvironmental Assessment as approved. Subject to receiving the final approval from the Ministry of the Environment and Energy and approval from the Departm~nt of Fisheries and Oceans, Capping of Cell One will commence in 1998. Details of the construction and implementation of the Cell One Capping will be co- ordinated between the THC, TRCA and City of Toronto staff. FUTURE BENEFITS/PROBLEMS If the regular maintenance dredging of Keating Channel is delayed or deferred in 1998, it is likely that the cycle of the past 18 years will simply be repeated. It is unlikely to get easier to find funds in future budgets. With each year the dredging is delayed, the volume to be dredged increases and the channel capacity decreases. While the existing Environmental Assessment approval includes annual or biennial maintenance dredging, it is possible that if the work was delayed beyond that period that an environmental assessment review may be requested. Coastal wetlands are critically important ecological components of the Great Lakes ecosystem. Within Toronto, an extensive coastal wetland the Ashbridge's Marsh, was destroyed by the early 1900's. Within the Metro Toronto waterfront boundaries, the Humber and Rouge River estuary marshes are the only remaining coastal marshes. The shoreline from Toronto to Presquile Bay, including 'Frenchman's Bay, Duffins Creek and other coastal marshes within the TRCA jurisdiction has lost approximately 31 percent of the original 2,044 acres of functioning wetland area. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A91 Within the TTP area, Cell 1 represents only one of many opportunities to replace a portion of the historical Toronto wetlands. Including the embayments, there is potential for appro>cimately 95 ha of coastal wetland habitat creation with an "urban wilderness" landscape. Although, the creation of a wetland at Cell 1 will not alter the history or trend of wetland loss in Ontario, it will offer an opportunity for local wetland rehabilitation with additional opportunities for public education, recreational benefits, wildlife habitat improvement, ecosystem diversity, and other environmental benefits. In addition, the construction of a wetland would be useful as a demonstration of what can be achieved in the way of wetland creation and the management of Confined Disposal Facilities within the Great !Lakes basin. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total cost of the Keating Channel dredging for 1998 is $450,000. This is to be shared equally by the Authority, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Harbour Commission. The total cost of the first phase of the capping of cell one in 1998 is $450,000. This is to be shared by the Authority, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Harbour Commission. The total funding requests therefore for all of the partners is as follows: IBCA City of Toronto I.I::I..C. Dredgling $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 Cell One Capping $150.000 $150.000 $150.000 TOTAL $300.000 $300.000 $300.000 The THC has budgeted a total of $150,000 as its' share of the dredging cost and the City of Toronto will be asked to confirm its' $150,000 share. Funding for the Cell One Capping will need to be confirmed by the City of Toronto ($150,000) and THC ($150,000). The Authority has budgeted a total of $300,000 for 1998 under the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999 with funding available under Account No. 207 (Keating Channel Project) and Account No. 210-04 (Cell One Capping). The Province has been requested to fund 50% of the Authority's contribution. 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Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A93 RES. -#A56/98 - THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VAllEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 Ashbridge's Bay Waterfront Park - Shoreline Maintenance and Study Report on recent shoreline erosion damage at Ashbridge's Bay Park and investigation into long term stabilization measures for Ashbridge's BaylCoatsworth Cut shoreline section. Moved by: Lorna Bissell --- Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT the staff report on the erosion conditions and interim emergency shoreline protection works at Ashbridge's Bay Waterfront Park be received; THAT the Ashbridge's Bay Park emergency shoreline protection work be approved under "The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997- 2001" at a total estimated cost of $97,000; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with a coastal engineering stability and sedime:ntation analysis of Ashbridge's Bay Park and Coatsworth Cut shoreline section, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999", at a total estimated cost of $40,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND Ongoing erosion of the outer shoreline beaches over the past several years has resulted in a substalltialloss of parkland at Ashbridge's Bay Park. This past Winter, wave action from two significant storm events (occurring on February 17th and March 7th) accelerated the problem, resulting in loss of beach material, parkland, trees, damaged asphalt pathways and hydro servicing. Along the southerly beach (Figure 1), the shoreline has eroded up to 70 feet back from its original alignment when initially constructed in 1974-1975. In addition, a section of underground hydro cables have become exposed, resulting in termination of power to the two westerly navigation lights and the westerly day mooring docks. It appears that a substantial amount of beach material (cobble/concrete rubble) has been broken down and/or lost due to the forces of wave action over the years, leaving the earth-filled core of the landbase vulnerable to further erosion. Wave action also caused some shifting and settlement of the armourstone protection of the southerly and easterly headland structures. This has resulted in large voids in the final armouring, leaving the underlying filter material vulnerable to further erosion, shifting and settlement. Water levels on Lake Ontario are well above normal for this time of year and are expected to increase another 10 to 30 centimetres over the next few weeks. This could bring the level close to the last period of high lake levels in 1993, and possibly the 100 year flood level. Strong, sustained easterly and southeasterly wave action throughout February and March contributed to much of the erosion damage and this shoreline is expected to be tested again over the next weeks while lake levels remain well above normal. A94 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 The Coats worth Cut has been an on-going navigation problem due to unsafe water depths and insufficient channel widths, all as a result of sediment deposition from various sources. The Authority has undertaken periodic maintenance dredging of the channel and this need will continue until the sedimentation problem is addressed. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE To reduce the impact of further erosion, it was necessary to move equipment on site shortly after the March 7th storm event to carry out interim shoreline protection along the southerly and easterly beaches. The interim works comprised placement of a single row of large armourstone along the toe of the eroded landbase 'and rip rap stone and geotextile filter fabric to protect the slope. A small quantity of armourstone has been placed on each of the two headlands to protect the more vulnerable areas in an effort to minimize the risk of further erosion. In addition, small quantities of broken concrete rubble have been placed to replenish the beach protection material. These interim measures will provide short term shoreline protection until an overall stability assessment of the outer shoreline can be completed. To address the long term stabilization of the outer shoreline of the park, it is recommended that a coastal study be undertaken to assess the stability of the offshore beach slopes, shoreline alignment and configuration, and the stability of the outer headland structures. As input to this study, a detailed bathymetric survey must be completed to document the existing conditions of the offshore slopes. The study will provide recommendations on actions to be taken to ensure the long term structural integrity of the landform and to ensure the required level of shoreline protection is maintained andlor achieved. It is proposed that the limits of this study include the sedimentation problem in the navigation channel of Coatsworth Cut. From a 1990 study of the area, it was determined that there is a substantial volume of sediment being transported by wave action from the east and bypassing Ashbridge's Bay Park and depositing into Coatsworth Cut. Recommendations from this study will address the long term sedimentation problem of Coats worth Cut and provide options to ultimately eliminate the need for periodic dredging of the navigation channel. For public safety, power has been shut off to the westerly navigation lights. Authority staff will be meeting with City of Toronto Parks Department staff as soon as possible to resolve the required electrical repairs. RA TIONALE Ashbridge's Bay Waterfront Park was originally constructed from lakefill in 1974-1975. The coastal engineering knowledge of Lake Ontario wave processes and shoreline protection has advanced substantially since the original design of the Park. State-of -the-art coastal computer numerical models are available to enable designers to obtain a more accurate assessment; through modelling of wave processes, of the stability of various landforms, alignment, and configuration. "Given the erosion concerns with the existing landbase, it is recommended that an updated stability assessment be completed. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A95 This study will also provide an updated assessment of the ongoing siltation problem in Coatsworth Cut. At Authority Meeting #7/97 held on August 22, 1997, Resolution #A 17!VID... was adopted: MTHA T staff be directed to proceed with maintenance dredging, and to commence the development of a plan for permanent shoreline modifications at Coatsworth Cut, City of Toronto, under the MLake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995- 1999", at a total cost of $250,000; AND FURTHER THA T staff bring a report back to the Watershed Management Advisory Board on the status of the shoreline modifications that would eliminate the need for annual dredging of the Coats worth Cut. · The final study report will provide a comprehensive shoreline management strategy for the Ashbridge's Bay - Coatsworth Cut section of the shoreline. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total cost to carry out the interim emergency shoreline protection works and study is estimated at $137,000. The breakdown on costs is as follows: Shoreline protection $ 77,000 Headland protection $ 5,000 Park restoration (pathways and sodding) $ 15,000 Coastal Study & bathymetric survey $ 40,000 TOTAL $1 37.000 Funds 'for the interim shoreline protection and restoration works are available under "The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997-2001", Account No. 139-03. Funds to complete the coastal study for Ashbridge's Bay Park landform and Coatsworth Cut sedimentation are available under "The Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995- 1999", Account No. 211-16. 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( : : : il : . . , ~ ~ ~ . ;~ - ',\-' . , ~ "-,_. -- - - - - -- - - - rv' ;.... , I" - -- -----._- --~ \ Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A97 RES. #A57/98 - EcO-PODS Agreement with Interstate Media Systems (lMS) Incorporated for the provision of Eco-pod garbage receptacles complete with contract advertising, for our outdoor recreation areas. Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT staff be directed to enter into negotiations with IMS Incorporated to develop a partnership in our active Conservation Areas involving the use of waste receptacles and contract advertising with corporate sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIEO BACKGROUND Staff has met with a representative of IMS Incorporated to review a preliminary proposal for the USt!! of Eco-pods as a revenue generating opportunity. IMS Incorporated is an Ontario corporation involved in manufacture and distribution of a waste container (Eco-pod) made from n~cycled plastic .The container features four faces for advertising. The company proposes to supply, free of charge, approximately 250 receptacles for our Conservation Areas. ISM Incorporated will be responsible for all marketing and advertising contracts with major companies and advertising agencies, selection of sites, design and production of Eco- pods and distribution to our sites. They will supply replacement containers free of charge as required. The Authority would have the right to approve the advertisers selected, and advertising content. IMS is currently finalizing the negotiation of a similar arrangement with Ontario Parks. RA TIOINALE All Conservation Areas still use 45 gallon steel drums at selected locations, ego beach facilities. These units could be replaced with the Eco-pod providing a more attractive and acceptable waste container while providing the opportunity to generate ongoing revenue for the Conservation Areas at no additional cost to operations. DET AIl.S OF WORK TO BE DONE The Authority would be requested to provide attendance figures for each location, period of peak operation and approve selection of sites. An acceptable agreement with IMS would then need to be negotiated and finalized. FINANGIAL OET AILS IMS Inc: would like to enter into a three year contracted agreement with a two year renewal option and would pay the Authority 20% of revenue per advertising space (4 per container). per month. The approximate revenue accruing to the Authority would be $20.00 per container, per month or $20,000.00 for a four month season. For infClrmation contact: AI Leach, extension 251 A98 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 RES. #A58/98 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCil Minutes of Meeting #1/98 - February 19, 1998 The minutes of Meeting #1/98 held February 19, 1998 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information. Moved by: Mike Tzekas Seconded by: Doug Dickerson THA T the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #1/98 held February 19, 1998 be received. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND Copies of the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are forwarded to the Authority through the Watershed Management Advisory Board. These minutes constitute the formal record of the work of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, and serve to keep the Authority members informed of the steps being undertaken to implement the Don Watershed Task Force's report MForty Steps to a New Don" and to regenerate the watershed. For information contact: Adele Freeman, Ext 238 RES. #A59/98 ~ EMERY CREEK PROJECT Environmental Study Report Status of the Class Environmental Assessment process for the storm water quality ponds to be constructed in the floodplain at the confluence of the Emery Creek and the Humber River, on lands owned by the Authority and under management agreement with Toronto Parks. Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the staff report concerning the status of the Emery Creek Project Environmental Study Report be received for information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND At meeting #3/96, held on May 31, 1996, the Authority resolved by RES. #A 100/96: MTHA T the Authority support the Preliminary Design Report for the Emery Creek Water Quality Improvement Project; THA T the Authority endorse the preferred planning alternative outlined in the Preliminary Design Report; Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A99 AND FURTHER THA T staff be directed to continue working with Metro Works to finalize a satisfactory design through the final stages of the environm~ntal assessment process and detailed design stages of the project. " The Emery Creek Water Quality Improvement Project is in response to recommendations of the Toronto Area Watershed Management Strategy (TAWMS), which determined that pollutant loadings from the Emery Creek watershed were among the highest of all Humber . River 1tributaries. The T A WMS report (MOE, 1986) recommended the need for enhanced SOUrCE! control programs (e.g. correcting sewer cross-connections and illegal discharges, etc.) and the construction of a pilot storm water management facility. Since TAWMS, the need for water quality improvement efforts in existing urban areas has been endorsed by the Metro Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Clean Waters, Clear Choices (MOE, 1994) and Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber (TRCA, 1997). Metro Works (now Toronto Works and Emergency Services) initiated this project in 1991, in coopel-ation with a steering committee comprised of key agency representatives and memb,ers of the public. The goal of the project is to treat the flow from the creek and thereby improve the water quality of the Humber River. A Schedule "C" Class Environmental Assessment process was followed to identify the preferred treatment method, which consists of a three pondlwetland system to be located near the confluence of Emery Creek and the Humber River. The majority of the valley lands are owned by the TRCA and under Management Agreement with Toronto Parks. The project is intended to complt~ment ongoing, enhanced source control programs. Toronto Works and Emergency Services posted the final Environmental Study Report for the Project for a mandatory 30 day public review period ending February 24, 1998. Two bump- up requests were'submitted to the Minister of the Environment. One was from a local resident, Mr. Crowden, and the other from Toronto Councillor George Mammoliti, who is one of the councillors for Ward 6 covering the Emery Creek watershed. The concerns expressed in the bump-up requests pertain to the following issues: . vulnerability of the facility to flooding . site disturbance/rehabilitation . potential collection of "industrial" toxics in a residential area; preference for location of the facility at an upstream site . sediment removal/disposal . proximity of the site to the Humber River, which may become a Canadian Heritage River . perceived inadequacy of public consultation In response to a request by the Ministry of the Environment, TRCA staff provided comments regarding the bump-up requests. It is the position of staff that an Individual Environmental Assessment is not warranted. The planning process for this project has gone well beyond the minimum requirements of a"Class 'EA, particularly in the extent of public involvement, and therefore, we do not believe there would be significant public benefit in conducting further studies. We feel that the issues raised in the two bump-up requests, as we understand them, have been considered in the planning and design of this project. The proposed design incorporates measures which address these issues, and these measures will continue to be refined during the next detailed design stage. A copy of our letter to the Ministry is attached. A100 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 There was some lag time between the last public open house, held on May 1, 1996, and the release of the final Environmental Study Report in January, 1998. This delay was due to the delineation of a former landfill at the west end of the project site, which resulted in minor modifications to the project design. The Steering Committee felt that the modifications were not substantive, and therefore, did not warrant another public meeting. BENEFITS The pilot project incorporates new technologies and design elements that will provide spills control; remove suspended solids, heavy metals, and bacteria; and be integrated into the existing park setting. The facility will contribute to improved water quality in the Humber River, and is planned for performance monitoring under the Storm water Assessment Monitoring Performance (SWAMP) Program of the Authority and its partners. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Councillor Mammoliti has arranged for two community meetings, on the evenings of April 20 and 21, 1998. Toronto Works and Emergency Services has requested that the Ministry of the Environment delay their response to the bump-up requests until after these meetings have taken place. If the Minister of the Environment chooses to deny the bump up requests, then the project may proceed to detailed design. At the detailed design stage, a permit will be required under Ontario Reg. 158. Through this process, Authority staff will provide further input into the design and construction aspects of the project. FINANCIAL DETAILS The project is jointly funded by Toronto Works and Emergency Services, the Ministry of the Environment, and Environment Canada. For information contact: Sonya Meek, Ext. 253 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A101 Attachment #1 ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 5 Sharenlmllllw. ea.-- 0_ M3N 154 i41811ll1..uo MXllIl.- l1IID:I~lnalIn.ca April 2. 1998 Ms. Evelyn Holley Environmental Planner Environmental Assessment Branch !'JIinistry of the Environment " '250 Davisville Ave. ';.1'oromo, Ontario 'fiII4S 1 H2 Dear Ms. Holley: RE: Bump-up Request - Emery Creek Stormwater Quality Ponds Thank you for allowing us the occertunlty to comment en the two bume-up reauests recelvea by the Minister. The Toronto ana Fiegien C.:nservation Authority (TRCA) has eeen an active parnclCant in the acove-notea "E~ery CreeK Project" since it began seven years age. and. inoeeo. since Its precursor stucy. ::'1e 7cronto and Area Watersned Management Strategy (TAWMS) - Humber Watersneo c::mcenent. ::legan over 15 years ago. We have revleweo yeur letter, oated Marc:1 ~ 6. ~ 998 ana '::0 net supeort the need for an IndiVidual E:-:vironmental A~sessment. As requested. we are olessec ~o provide the following information: BackgroundlnformaUon This water quality improvement ;:reject :s in reseonse to recommendations of the T AWMS studies. 'Nhicn determined that pellutant loadings from the Emery Creek watershed were ameng the nrgnest of all Humber River ~cutanes. The T AWMS report (1986) recemmendea the need for enhanced source control programs (e.g. correcting sewer cross-connections and illegal discharges. etc.) and the constructien ef a pilot stormwater management facility. It should be noted that. since TAWMS. the need for water quality improvement efforts in existing urban areas has also been endorsed by the Metre Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (RAF~ Clean Waters. Clear Choices (MCE. 1994) and Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber (TRCA. 1997) . . Subsequent to the TAWMS studies. Metro Works (now Toronto Works and Emergency Services), in 1991. initiated this preject to complement its ongoing, enhanced source controi programs. The goal of the project is to treat the flow from the creek and thereby improve the water quality of the Humber River. Metro Works established a project Steering Committee. which involved all key agencies and members of the public. A Schedule .C" Class Environmental Assessment process was followed to identify a preferred stormwater management solution that would complement the ongoing source control measures. The alternative solutions considered. avaluation criteria. and public consultation process are described in the Environmental Study Report (ESR). The preferred treatment method consists ef a three pond system to be located near the . confluence of Emery Creek and the Humber River. The majority of the valley lands are owned by the TRCA and under Management Agreement with Toronto Parks. A portion of the 'Ialley corridor is traversed by a hydro corridor and a number of underground utilities. WORKING TOGCi'r-iC:R FOR TOMORROW'S GRE:NSPACE ../2 A102 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 Attachment #2 -2- - - Re'ated Approvat Requirements The Authority's approvat requirements are associated with the use of Authority-owned land and the' need for Metro Works to obtain a permit pursuant to Ontario Reg. 158. At its' May 31, 1996 meeting, the Authority endorsed the preferred planning atternative outlined in the Preliminary Design Report (RES. #A 100/96). Staff have advised the proponent of the information required atthe next detailed design stage. ": (8 an Indlvldua' EA needed? .... We do not feel that an Individual EA is warranted. The planning process, for this. project has gone well beyond the minimum requirements of the Class EA. particularly in the extent of public involvement. We do not believe there would be significant public benetit in conducting further studies. Potential Solutions to Issues Raised We feel that the issues raisea in ::":e -:.vo ::umc-1.Jo requests. as we understanc :hem, ,1ave ceen considered curing the planning ana ::eslgn :r ~hls orolect. We believe that :he ::rcocsec design incorcorates measures '.Vr.IC~ accress :hese Issues. anc these measures '.'/lil Cor.tlnue :c be refineo dunng the next aetaliec ceslgn stage. i=urther eXclanatlon IS orovlaea for aacn issue: F!ooding Mr. Crowoen is concernep that :he orcccsea fac:lity Will be vulnerable to flooo oamage. This was alSO a significant concern :::f the 7RCA 'Ne were interested in ensunng that the integrity ana function of the facility would :"lct ::e at riSK h'om potential flOOding er ice damage. To this end. berms will be incorporatea :nto :he deSign ef the oonds to provide flood ::Jretection uc to the 25 year return period flood level. wnicn we fine acceptable. We also needed to ensure !hat ~his facility wculd not adversely impact flood levels upstream on the Humber River and Emery C.eek. At our request. the project design consultants carried out this evaluation and determined ~at. althcugn there will be increases in flood levels in both valley systems. they will be small in companson to current depths of flooding and no increase in potential flood damages is expectec. This project conforms with the policies contained within section 4.3 of the Authority's Valley ana Stream Corridor Management Program for improving water quality and providing an overall "net environmental gain" to the watershed. Site DisturbanceiRehabilitation While some of the disruption during :::onstruction can be mitigated through proper planning and scheduling, it is acknowledged :hat. as with any construction activity. there will likely be scme temporary inconvenience sufferea by nearby residents. Mr. Crowden also seemed to be concerned over the final site condition. Integration of the facility into the existing valleylano park system nas always been a fundamental objective of this ../3 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A103 Attachment #3 -3- -- project To this end. the project oesign incorporates traiJs which link to the existing trail system, extensive plantings. and consideration for a general appearance that is compatible- with its. surroundings. The design also incarcerates safety features (e.g. grading, barrier plantings. limited fencing) with the knowledge that the facility would be located in a public area. Based on vegetation community monitoring that we have conducted at several constructed wetland facilities in the Toronto area. we have found that even unplanted sites become ',. reasonably well-vegetated after even one growing season. We believe that the Emery Creek . project will enhance the aesthetics and enjoyment of the valley, and that it will not take very \ ~~ng after construction for rehabilitation to occur. 'Potential Collection of .Industrial" Taxies in a Residential Area . Pr~terence for Source Control We support Mr. Crowden's interest:n ::ontrolling pollutants as. near to their source as possible. This project does endorse the need for ongoing source control programs. however it also addresses the fact that regarc!ess of ~~cse programs. there is still a need to manage non-point source po!lutants (e.g. seaiment. =acteria. nutrients) that are carrieo in stormwater runoff. ,~ recent stUdy of stormwater ourrail .:::uaJity aiong the Toronto waterfront found no Significant difference in auaiity between ::::sc~arc;es 7rom residennal and indusmal/commercial catcnments. ThIs finaing underscores :ne :-:eec :0 :~eat .unoff ~m the residential C3tCnments of the watersneo. as well as the InaUStrlal areas. In defining the planning alternaDves ;c. :his study, several location,s thrcugnout the i:mery CreeK watersneo were consicerec. :nc:uaing the ToryOrk Ravine which is surrounoed by an industnat lana use. As desc:1ceo :n :r.e ::wironmental Study Reeort. the "3 ponds in St. Lucie- Stcrer" alternanve was aeemec ~e :::rcvlce the greatest overall efficiency wnen ail site evaluation factors were considerea. Sediment Removal/Diseosal Mr, C.owoen's concern about 7utl.re :,,:,:aintenance of the facility is shared by many municipal owners of Similar facilities. Certainly.:1 :he facility is performing as expected. it will accumulate sediments that will need to be remcvec and disposed of. Disposal options will depend. on the quality of the seciments. Recent ",cne sediment quality studies have shown that depending on the Crlemical composition cf the sediment removed. it may be reused in urban areas (~.g. in residential fills), with or without treatment. or it may have to be disposed in controlled areas. The Emery Creek facility design inccr::orates features that will facilitate future pond maintenance (e.g. sediment forebay, maintenance access. drying areas) in anticipation of necessary pond maintenance. TRCA and its partners are currently coordinating a study into pond maintenance issues. We feel. hcwever, that capturing these pollutants is preferable to allowing them to enter the Humber River. Proximitv of Site to the Humber Ri'l~r Mr. Crowden referrec to the Canadian i-ierrtage Rivers Board (CHRB) recommendation that the Humber River be nominated as a Car.aeian Heritage River. He is concerned over the proximity of the facility to a river that may potentially receive this prestigious recognition. During their ..{4 A104 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1 998 Attachment #4 -4- , -- deliberations over the Humber Watershed Alliance's proposal. the CHRB specifically noted that the Humber River fails to meet their water quality criteria. However, as the Humber does meet other criteria within the NatUral Heritage category, the CHRB was prepared to support the recommendation on that basis. The 'Humber Watershed Task Force, the body that preceded the newly-formed Alliance, supported the preferred alternative as a means of improving water quality in the Humber River. . Public Consultation : .- Councillor Mammoliti is one of the two councillors. representing the ward in which the project site is located. The Councillor does notfeel thatthis project is in the best interests of his constituents. Through the extensive public consultatiort process associated with this study. we have had no reason to believe that there were any outstanding concems of the public. After the first public open house for this project. the Steering Committee reseonded to concerns of the public by significantly expanding the scope of the pUblic involvement process. The process described in the ESR, involveo newspacer notices. direct mailings of notices (in several languages). the formation cf.a Pubjic Consultation C~mmlttee. monthly meetings for approximately ene year. ana general oublic open houses. atc.. DUring the final stages of :he prclect. it appearea that the c:mcerns cf tne puclic :'lao been aodressee. We co aCKnowleege that !here has oeen some lag time oetween the iast public ::pen ncuse ana the release of the ESR. .::ue to the delineanon of a former lanafill. wnicn resulteo in miner modifications to the proJect aesign. The Steering Committee felt that t~e modifications were not substantive. and therefore. oid not warranr another ;:luelic meeting. Other Comments With its watersnea mandate. :he TRCA is committeo to working with its partners toward the improvement of water quality in the Humcer River ana to the regeneration of overail watersned health. We have shown a renewed commitment to this work. by accepting the responsibility of Co-Chair of the Toronto and Region RAP !mplementatlon. We are. therefore. very anxious to see projects such as Emery Creek be implementeo. We will maintain our active involvement in thiS project through the detalied design stages and post-project monitoring to ensure that our objectives are met. Please contact either myself at (416) 661-6600 ext. 242 cr Sonya Meek at (416) 661-6600 ext. 253. if you require further information. Yours truly. ~b Brian E. Denney. .Eng Director Watershed Management DiVision SM/sm ce. Kiyo Oka. Toronto Works Bob Davis. Toronto Works AuthOlrity Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A105 BE..S..... #A60/98 - CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH DISTRICT) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1001 Ontario Municipal Board Referral (Ontario Hydro/Graywood Investments Ltd.). Information report on the Ontario Municipal Board Referral related to the City of Toronto (Scarborough) Amendment, Official Plan Amendment No. 1001. Moved by: Mike Tzekas Seconded by: Pam McConnell THAT the staff report on the Ontario Municipal Board Referral made by Ontario Hydro/Graywood Investments Ltd. related to Official Plan Amendment 1001 be received for information; THAT staff continue to work closely and provide support to the City of Toronto in order to prepare a strong case in support of the Open Space designation; AND F:URTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority on the status of discussions with the City of Toronto and the position to be taken at the Ontario Municipal Board with regard to support of the Open Space designation. AMENDMENT #1 RES. ,ftA61/98 Moved by: Mike Tzekas Seconded by: Pam McConnell THA T the Authority attend the prehearing conference of May 1, 1998 of the Ontario Municipal Board. AMEt\IDMENT #1 WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AMENIDMENT #2 RES. #A62/98 Moved by: Mike Tzekas Seconded by: Pam McConnell THA T the Authority seek participant status at the Ontario Municipal Board in this matter. AMENDMENT #2 WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A106 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 AMENDMENT #3 RES. #A63/98 Moved by: Mike Tzekas Seconded by: Pam McConnell THAT staff be directed to report to the next Watershed Management Advisory Board on the Authority's participation in the possible purchase of the surplus hydro lands in the former City of Scarborough, indicated by this report. AMENDMENT #3 WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AMENDMENT #4 RES. #A64/98 Moved by: Mike Tzekas Seconded by: Pam McConnell THA T Authority staff be directed to forwarded a copy of the staff report and relevant recommendations to be placed on the Agenda at the next meeting of the City of Toronto's Urban Environment and Development Committee. AMENDMENT #4 WAS ......................................... CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND DisDosal of Ontario Hydro Corridor Lands In March 1996, Ontario Hydro declared a portion of their land holdings in the City of Toronto (Scarborough) as surplus. These lands are located south of McNicol! Avenue, north of Highway 401 between Pharmacy and Warden, as well as lands running south of Highway 401, east on a diagonal to Kennedy Road and south to Lawrence Avenue, excluding the portion between Warden and Birchmount. The total area of the corridor lands north of Highway 401 is approximately 39 hectares, and south of Highway 401 is approximately 36 hectares. See attachment. Ontario Hydro's intent was to dispose of its lands, through a proposal call process that would culminate in the sale or lease of land to a developer(s), the City or a Public Agency. Prior to the preparation and release of proposal call documents by Ontario Hydro, Scarborough -Council-directed-that-Public-0pen1iouses-b-eiletd. i'hese occurred in late May and early June, 1996. Input from the Public Open Houses revealed a desire for more parkland and the enhancement of the corridors for linear recreational pursuits, including bicycle and pedestrian paths, as well as, required infrastructure improvements for storm water management. Planning Status The Hydro Corridor lands were originally designated "Ontario Hydro Corridor" and zoned "Public Utility". Following a year of land use review by the former Scarborough City staff Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A107 which the City commenced in May, 1996, Scarborough City Council in September 1997 approved Official Plan Amendment 1001 which added an "Open Space" designation to the existing Ontario Hydro Corridor designation, together with "Special Study Areas" to provide for Council's future consideration of applications for Church uses. The amendment was approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in December, 1997. The Official Plan Almendment (OPA) has been referred to the Ontario Municipal Board by Ontario Hydro, as development, other than for open space purposes, would not be permitted. A Prehearing Conference has been scheduled for May 1, 1998. The First Alliance Church has joined in the appeal, objecting to the "Special Study Area" designation applied to corridor lands abutting its site on the north side of Finch Avenue which are being purchased from Ontario Hydro separately. The former Metropolitan Toronto Official Plan identifies portions of the corridor south of Highway 401 as being within the Metro Greenspace system. The objective of the Greenspace System is to plan and manage the system as well as abutting lands in a way that pmtects and rehabilitates the integrity of the natural features and ecological functions, improves physical connections to other green spaces, meets recreational and leisure needs of the increased Toronto population and enhances the form of the Toronto structure. Recently, Ontario Hydro sold the majority of the corridor lands north of Highway 401 to Graywood Investments Ltd. (Graywood). Lands excluded from the sale to Graywood were the existing church sites and a storm water management facility owned by the former City of Scarborough. Since the sale of the corridor lands north of Highway 401, Graywood has filed draft plans of subdivision with the City for approval of a residential subdivision. The Authority has been circulated these plans for comment. From the proposed draft plans, the residential lots appear to be below City standards for lot widths and are smaller in total area than adjacent existing lots. The draft plans do identify 1.7 hectares of neighbourhood park and an additional 3.4 nectares would be set aside for other open space and new or expanded storm water management facilities. Based on a preliminary review of the proposed draft plans, there does not appear to be land identified that would permit establishment of the enhancement and naturalization requirements for the channelled tributary of the Highland Creek. On April 1, 1998, Scarborough Community Council considered a Planning Staff report outlining the proposed development applications by Graywood for a residential land use. At that meeting Community Council heard several resident delegations all of which were in opposition to the proposal. Concerns expressed by the residents emphasized the desire to maintain the lands as Open Space and provide opportunities for storm water management ~nd mitigate existing flooding concerns. The decision of Scarborough Community Council was to uphold their previous "Open Space" designation of OPA 1001 which would preclude residential development. The Community Council decision will be considered by City (Toronto) Council on April 14, 1998. Environmental Issues There is one existing major system storm water management facility within the Corridor lands north of Highway 401, and just south of Finch Avenue, a reach of the Bendale Branch of the Highland Creek abuts a portion of the corridor on land owned by the former City of Scarborough. South of Highway 401, the Dorset Park Branch of the Highland Creek abuts most of the Hydro corridor on land owned by the former City of Scarborough. These drainage channels are typically 8 metres to 10 metres wide with hardened stream bottoms and several drop structures. There is also a large storm water management pond in the A108 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 hydro corridor west of Kennedy Road. The Bendale and Dorset Park branches, have been the subject of a joint former City of Scarborough Works and Environment Department/TRCA work program to identify and map the flood plain under the Regional Storm condition. The changing status of the Hydro corridor lands offers an opportunity for the corridor to become an amenity/park land area and rehabilitation opportunity for stream corridor enhancement, storm water management controls/retrofits and flood plain management. Such opportunities would be in accordance with Section 6.3 of the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program which advocates a corridor reach planning approach in order to ensure the enhancement and protection of valley and stream corridors. In discussions with the former City of Scarborough, Works and Environment Department staff, in response to the Hydro initiatives, it was identified that these corridors might provide opportunities to address flooding, erosion and storm water management issues and naturalization of portions of the channels to enhance their ecological, aesthetic and social function. Naturalization may have an added benefit by reducing on-going maintenance of the existing infrastructure. RA TIONALE An Ontario Municipal Board Prehearing Conference on Official Plan Amendment 1001 is scheduled for May 1, 1998. Because Graywood has now purchased the land north of Highway 401 from Ontario Hydro, Graywood will probably be represented at the Prehearing Conference. It is anticipated that a request will be made to consolidate the proposed draft plans of subdivision proposed by Graywood at the upcoming Hearing. Authority staff are not recommending Party or Participant status at the Ontario Municipal Board, but rather; recomm~nding that we provide expert witnesses and environmental information and analysis to the City in support of the "All Green" Open Space position. Authority staff have had meetings with City (Scarborough) Works and Environment Department staff and the City (Scarborough) solicitor in preparing a case in support of the "All Green" Open Space designation. Authority staff support the Open Space designation recognizing that our program goals and objectives are most specific to the protection and regeneration of the channelized portions of the Bendale and Dorset Park branches of the Highland Creek, opportunities for mitigating existing downstream flooding and erosion concerns, improving water quality and protection of an ecological/terrestrial linkage corridor. Authority staff have initiated a Terms of Reference for a Corridor Reach Study in order to provide an analysis of the existing environmental conditions and confirm how the corridor can provide a net environmental benefit. Authority staff in cooperation with the City's (Scarborough) Works and Environment Department will participate in undertaking the Study. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE It is recommended that staff continue to work closely and provide support to the City in order to prepare a strong case in support of the Open Space designation and continue participating to undertake the Corridor Reach Study in cooperation with the Scarborough City staff. Staff will report back to the Authority on the status of the continued work in support of the Open Space designation and on the status and recommendations of the Ontario Municipal Board. For information contact: Janet Foster, ext. 282 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A109 Map - Scarborough District EJ I - / ~ l~ .- - --- - A110 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 RES. #A65/98 - PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM FOR PLANNING SERVICES Region of York Direction to finalize a Partnership Memorandum for Conservation Authority Planning Services (resulting from the transfer of Provincial municipal plan review functions to municipalities) with the Region of York in cooperation with the Lake Simcoe and Region Conservation Authority. Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T staff be authorized to finalize a Partnership Memorandum for Planning Services with the Region of York in cooperation with the Lake Simcoe and Region Conservation Authority substantially as set out in the attached draft Partnership Memorandum; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to request and finalize similar Partnership Memoranda with the York Region Area Municipalities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND York Region Council, at its meeting held February 26, 1998, adopted Clause No.3 of Report No.2 of the Regional Planning Committee as follows: "It is recommended that: a) Regional Council endorse the role of the Conservation Authorities in Plan Review, as set out in this report; and, b) Regional Council authorize staff to enter into a Partnership Memorandum with the Conservation Authorities establishing the functions to be carried out by the Conservation Authorities." Council's direction follows discussions with staff from the York Region municipalities and the York Region Conservation Authorities that were initiated in 1996 to respond to several Provincial changes affecting land use planning and development approvals, including: the transfer of provincial municipal plan review functions to municipalities, delegation of approval authority, the "Red Tape" legislative review and the financing of public services. These discussions led to an August 1997 proposal by TRCA and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) to finalize a Partnership Memorandum for CA Planning Services within York Region and to establish user-fees for development review services. This proposal was discussed with local and regional staff and, at a meeting held on October 30/97, the details for a Partnership Memorandum and fees were finalized. (User-fees for development review services in York Region were approved by the Authority in January of 1998.) RATIONALE The Partnership Memorandum that was presented to York Region Council is attached for information. It provides for the TRCA and LSRCA to be responsible for the former provincial plan review functions related to natural hazards, natural heritage features and water management, but does not preclude comments associated with other Conservation Authority interests ego Property. It also promotes the need to explore and implement other measures that will continue to streamline planning and development approvals. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A 111 As noted above, the Province has not been providing input and review to development applications within the Region since April of 1996. Both TRCA and LSRCA were authqrized by the Ministry of Natural Resources to carry out its plan review functions for development applications predating April 1996 and have likewise, by verbal agreement with the Region and area municipalities, been providing comments on new applications. The Partnership Memorandum formalizes this arrangement directly with the Region and advances the recommendations of Conservation Ontario's Blueprint for Success proposal made to the Province in 1993 and the strategic direction of the TRCA 1997 - 1999 Business Plan. It is consistent with the agreements for planning services that are already in place with Peel and Durham Region municipalities. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE There are several outstanding action items: - York Region solicitors would like to pursue several minor revisions to the Partnership Memorandum before it is executed. Staff is recommending that we be authorized to make any nElCessary changes and execute the Memorandum accordingly. - Initially, the intent was to have one Partnership Memorandum for CA Planning Services covering all of the York Region municipalities; however, to accommodate the delegation of approval authority and any other municipal-specific requirements, it was left that each municipality would have its own CA partnership arrangement. Staff is recommending that the Area Municipalities be requested to finalize similar Partnership Memoranda. - Staff is continuing to pursue the implementation of a Partnership Memorandum for Planning Services and fees with the City of Toronto. For information contact: Renee Jarrett, ext. 315 A112 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24. 1998 Attachment #1 - Planning Services PAR~ MEMORANDUM FOR PLANNING SERVICES ~TW~"i TIm REGION OF YORK .0\4"ID TEE CONSERVATION AUTRORlTIES (The Lake Simcoe Region and The Toronto ana. :Region Consernltion Authority) January 1998 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A 113 Attachment #2 - Planning Services 1. THE PURPOSE afthis Partz:l.8rShip Memorandum is to: a) respond to the transfer ofPmvincial Plan Review R.espoIl""mties within the Region oiYork; b) provide f'or Conservation .A.utharities' plan review and teclmical clearance 8%perlise to assist the Regicm to make decisians an development appu,.,.;';m'!q in the absence of review aud ............."t from Provincial Mimstriea; and., c) stre8%l1lli1e the D:l.lmicipal r1......,,;....g system where opportu:Dities exists. ~:. ROLES AND RESPONSmILlTIES The Region and the Conservation Authorities agree that: a) the Region is responsible far having regard for Pravmcial inter>-sts with respect :.0 any plamililg applications tor wbich. they have approval au~rit1 . or otherwise com:nent on; b) any ::uor.:nation or data. sources provided by the Province or generated throug!l :I1wuci:pal or watershed studies will be shared; c} the COtlServation Authorities will provide the Region with. plan review and. tec:hni.c:al clearance services. as set out on Schedule 1 attached. in accm'dance - with t:.e Provincial Policy Statements by fulffi1i:o.g the functions described below: i) defule feamres/fcn.d:ions. and establish raqunments and c:onditiOtlS. to determine the need for and adequacy of studies (incl'.1cmg environmental impac: studies) which assess impacts and propose mitigation measures related to: sigDifican.t wetlands sigmficant wildlife habitat habitats of threatened and endangered species fish habitat areas of:1atural and scie::l.U=c inte..~t significant woodlands significant valleylands flood and erosion and dynamic beach hazards flood and er68iatl. wate:alUr'Se 'and valleyland ha:zards groundwater recharge areas ground.water quantity and quality su..~ce water quantity and quality ii} -identify the need for a groundwater and surface water ta.k:ing pe."'mit; - - A114 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 Attachment #3 - Planning Services Page 2 iii) identify the need for an application to be processed under the Federal Fisheries .o\d, the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act or any other related. legislation; iv) assist in the techmcal aspects of applying alternative development standards as a best managmtent practice far stoImwater purposes; d) there are shared interests for several afthe items described in 2(c) above eg. woodlands; e) notwithstanding the purpose of this Parmersbip Memorandum it is rea:Jgni%ed that: i) the Conservation Authorities will review and provide comments and aavice in ':.he conte%: o{:he policies and land use designations of approved official pia:c.s and other go.Jidi:lg :mlicipal and. Conservation Authority documents; ii) effective water.Uted manage:en.t and environme::ltal. protection also requires the appropriate alnsideration of regional and local natm"al resources as identified through official and secondary plans, municipal sr..uiies, watershed and subwaters.hed smmes, or a. si~ specific proposal; ill) t.::1e Conservation. Authorities will continue to tlrovide comments and I'eamu:lendations as outlined in 2(cXi), on p~ ::1at....ars circula~d by the Region suc:b. as offir:i.al pla.ns and policy a.I::e:ld:nenta and :::::.:Dicipal studies; and iv) :lOthing precludes the Conse.'"'VS.tion Autb.orities ::-Om com:nenting to the Region as they would :c.or:nally exercise their rights under the PlanIling .tv::'... the Conservation ..\uth.orities A.ct, or other applic:ilile legislation. 3. IMPLEME~"TATION The Region, and. the Consez:'lation. Authorities agree: a) to review and amend this Par:::lership Me:orandum on a periodic basis to re!lec: cb.anges in prog:-ams of:he parties or as a !"eSult or changes in prcvincial policies ar as a result of subsequent disc:ussiOI:.S; b) to explore further oppor:-.mities to streamli:c.e the plan review sys~ as it relates to Provincial and regiona.Il1ocal interests; Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A 115 Attachment #4 - Planning Services Page 3 c) to make pravisiona far Consena:t:ian Authority staEto attend. Ontario Mu:aici.pal Board. Hearings. upon the request ofRegicnal staft with respect to the plan review and +.-In.;('S} cl.earanca services provided pursuant to this Partnership Memorandum. at lJO extra c:aat to the Region. Notwithst:a"'~g this clause, this in no way limits the Conservation Authorities from independentlyappealmg a decision to the Ontario Mumcipal Board; Ii) that fees !Dr pIa: review and tec1mical clearance services will be set by the Conservaticn Anthoritiea. and the Regian agrees to c:ollect PrPHTn;n.....,. .Analysis Fee and rem.it my fees ca1ledad in a timely Tn....,..,..,.. to the Conservation Authorities; e) that the Conservation Authorities will be responsible for c:ollecting any . further Processing! Approvalalandlor Final Clearance Fees as required; md f) that :he Conservation Authorities provide the Region with all. approved. Schedule of!ees and any approved revised schedules as they occur. - A116 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 Attachment #5 - Planning Services Schedule 1 l. "PIan Revisw" is de:a:1.ed as: i) reviewing development applications in a timely manner recognizing the Plmming _-\ct objectives; ii) identifying the IU!eCi far u...l,.,;('1l], surveys, studies and reports; and iii) spec::iiymg amditions of approval. 2, "Teclmkal Clearance" is defined as: i) assessing teclmical reports submi~.ad by the proponent to determine if' the reper"'''' satisfy the amditions speQed; and Ii) clearing the COI:lditions. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A 117 B.E.S.......# A 66/98 - "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED!" WEEK A request to Authority Members to declare May 23 - 31, 1998 as "Celebrate Your Watershed!" Week. Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT the Authority members support the 1998 initiative to raise public awareness around the DCln, Humber and Rouge Rivers, by declaring May 23 - 31, 1998 as "Celebrate Your Watershed! Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . , . . .. CARRIED BACKGROUND Since 1994, the Authority organized "Paddle the Don" as an opportunity for canoeists to experience the Don River from a different perspective. In 1995, the Authority partnered with the Metro RAP to cosponsor a week long program of activities developed primarily in local communities. The week was launched with the "Paddle the Don." In 1996, the 50th anniversary of the Conservation Authorities Act, provided an opportunity to focus the Authority's environmental work and provide an opportunity for the public to paddle the Don and the Humber Rivers in addition to other regeneration projects. In 1997, the Authority continued to take a lead role in "Celebrate Your Watershed!" Week by leading a steering committee of municipal and community partners through the planning and coordination of numerous events. Follow-up discussions at the 1997 "Celebrate Your Watershed!" Week committee determined that the 1998 dates would be from May 23-31. This year, the Authority will not be providing a coordinating role, but will focus its efforts on two events, Celebrate the Don and Paddle the Humber. The Authority, in partnership with the Wilderness Canoe Association, will host the 5th Annual Celebrate the Don to be held on Sunday, May 24, leaving Serena Gundy Park between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Staff are in the process of confirming plans to host a paddle on the Humber River from the Old Mill to the mouth on Saturday, May 30. In addition, the Rouge Park staff is arranging an event and it is also our hope that some municipal activities will help to promote the concept of "Watershed Week". "- For information contact: Adele Freeman, Specialist, Don/Highland, ext. 238, Gary Wilkins, Specialist, Humber, ext. 211 A118 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 RES. #A67/98 - PRE-SCREENING PROTOCOLS FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Implementation of TRCA/Municipal protocols for the pre-screening of development applications to limit municipal circulation requirements for development applications generally to those lands affected by Authority resource interests. Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T staff be authorized to implement, in cooperation with municipalities, protocols for the pre-screening of development applications to limit municipal circulation requirements for development applications generally to those lands affected by Authority resource interests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Section 5.5, Land Use Planning Services of the Authorities 1997-1999 Business Plan identified options to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of TRCA land use planning and development services. One option was to use TRCA and municipal resource information to develop and implement TRCA/Municipal protocols for the pre-screening of development applications to limit (therefore reduce) municipal circulation requirements for development applications generally to those lands affected by Authority resource interests. The current Notice Regulations, as enacted under the Planning Act, require that Conservation Authorities receive notice of all applications unless the Conservation Authority provides some other written instruction. Over the last several months, staff has been working with our watershed municipalities and, where appropriate, adjacent conservation authorities, to achieve this service delivery objective. Our proposal consists of a screening map (which generally identifies lands affected by natural hazards and natural heritage features) and written guidelines for how the map is to be used to determine circulation requirements. An example is attached for information. Through our discussions, the ~creening maps and the written guidelines are being refined to meet individual municipal needs. Our municipal discussions are at various stages of completion as summarized in the attached project status table. RA TIONALE The key objective in pre-screening is to eliminate the circulation of applications that clearly require no Authority input and review. For example, decisions regarding many types of development applications ego land severances only benefit from the Authority's advice and expertise if the application affects lands within or adjacent to hazardous areas or natural resources. Approximately 20% of the land severance applications received by the Authority each year affect such lands. The balance, when screened by Authority staff, will not affect Authority policy and objectives and municipalities are so advised. By developing screening tools that municipal staff can use, we can eliminate the circulation of these types of applications. There are several benefits that result to the municipality, the Authority and the applicant, including: Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A119 . It improves the uvalue-addedness" of TRCA input and review. . It reduces the total number of applications received and reviewed by TRCA, reducing the time and costs associated with same and allowing us to concentrate our resources on applications that affect Authority resource interests. . It reduces the total number of applications circulated by the municipality, reducing time and costs associated with same for both the municipality and the applicant. In addition, applicants will not be charged a fee for CA planning services for applications that clearly do not require a CA review. . Overall customer service is improved. As noted above and as set out in the attachment, the screening tools consist of a resource map and screening guidelines. The resource maps reflect the planning partnership memoranda that are pending and approved with our municipalities, including resource information that the Province used to provide ego wetlands. Many of our municipalities are able to provide property information mapping that improves the quality of the screening maps. GIS technology and the on-going resource inventory efforts of both the Authority and the municipalities enable this information to be effectively utilized for pre-screening purposes. It is anticipated that the screening maps and text will be adopted in some form by all municipalities in the coming months. TRCA staff will finalize the resource maps and screening guidelines to meet the requirements of each of our municipalities. Pursuant to the Notice Regulations, once the pre-screening tools and protocol is finalized, we will have t~ notify municipal clerks in writing of the revised requirements for circulations. Staff will also finalizE! arrangements to monitor the pre-screening program and receive any recommendations for improvements. Staff is recommending that we be authorized to implement this important streamlining initiative on a municipal basis as the tools and protocols are finalized. For Information contact: Renee Jarrett, ext.315 A120 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 STATUS OF TRCA/MUNICIPAL PRE-SCREENING PROTOCOLS FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS MUNICIPAUTY STATUS Durham Region Draft maps and text being finalized. Pickering Draft maps and text being finalized. Ajax Draft maps and text being finalized. Uxbridge Draft maps and text being finalized. Region of York Initial meeting pending. Markham Screening map and text finalized. Formal implementation pending. Richmond Hill Draft maps and text under discussion. Vaughan Draft maps and text being finalized. King Screening map and text finalized. Formal implementation pending. Whitchurch- Draft maps and text being finalized. Stouffville Region of Peel Initial meeting pending. Mississauga Draft map and text being finalized. Brampton Initial meeting scheduled for April 21 st, 1998. Caledon Initial meeting pending. Mono & Initial meetings pending. Adjala- Tosorontio City of Toronto Initial meeing pending. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A 121 Attachment #2 EXAMPLE: SCREENING MAP AND GUIDEUNES FOR CIRCULATION REQUIREMENTS (Excerpt from the Town of Markham Materials) The resource features of interest to the Authonty comprise the screening zone and include: . Natural Hazards (lands affected by flooding, erosion, slope instability) as represented by the Authority's valley and stream corridor mapping. . Natural Heritage Features (lands associated with fisheries, wetlands, habitats, ESA's, ANSI's, woodlands) pursuant to TRCA and Provincial Policy. * A full display copy will be available at the Meeting. USING THIS MAP This TRCA Screening Map was developed to provide the Town of Markham with a reference map for the circulation of development applicatIOns. Where the land area of a development application is wholly or partially within or abutting the TRCA Screening Zone described on this map, applications should be forwarded to the TRCA as part cf the approvals process. For the purpose of this map, development Includes the follOWing: 1, Plan of SubdiVision Applications (including applications over 5 hectares which are not wholly or partially within the TRCA Screening Zone). 2. Plan of Condominium Applications (only jfthe application has not received previous site plan or subdivision approval and is wholly within or abutting the TRCA Screening Zone). 3, Consent Applications (only where new lots or part lots are created). 4. OffiCial Plan and Secondary Plan Amendment and Parkway Belt West Plan Exemption Applications. 5. Rezoning and Minister's ZOning Order Applications. 6. Site Plan Approval and Building Permit Applications. (including applications over 5 hectares which are not wholly or partially within the TRCA Screening Zone). 7. Minor variance applications do not require circulation to the TRCA. l:nvironmentaJ Assessments and other environmental studies for lands which are located wholly IJr partially within the TRCA Screening Zone should be circulated to the TRCA for comment. The location of the tableland woodlots identified by the Natural Features Study are provided for information purposes. Applications which include or abut these woodlots are not required to be c:lrculated to the TRCA. Development applications may however be circulated to the TRCA for c:omment, where in the opinion of staff, such comment would assist in the evaluation of the development application. A122 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 Attachment #3 ,. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A123 MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES. ,flA68/98 Moved by: Mike Tzekas Seconded by: Pam McConnell THAT the Board move into closed session to discuss the Request for Consideration of Potential Disposal of Authority-owned lands on the west si~e of Jane Street, north of Steeles Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED ARISE: FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES. #A69/98 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Doug Dickerson THAT the Board rise and report from closed session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A70/98 - REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS ON THE WEST SIDE OF JANE STREET, NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE AND A STATUS REPORT ON THE SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF JANE STREET AND STEELES AVENUE Black Creek Pioneer Village, CFN 22900. The Chair of the Authority is in receipt of a request from Councillor Peter Li Preti of the City of Toronto to explore the possibility of a parcel of land on the west side of Jane Street, south of the Canadian National Railway tracks forming part of Black Creek Pioneer Village being considered as surplus to the Authority's requirement and sold to 1177284 Ontario Limited to attempt to resolve concerns of local residents to the proposed crematorium site on the north east corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue. The Chair requested that staff prepared this report in response to Councillor Li Preti's request. Moved by Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim McMaster THA T the staff report dated April 8, 1998 regarding the request for consideration of potentild disposal of Authority owned lands on the west side of Jane Street, north of Steeles Avenue and a status of the sale of surplus Authority land on the northeast corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue be received; AND FURTHER THAT Authority owned lands on the west side of Jane Street, south of the Canadian National Railway tracks be retained by the Authority as part of Black Creek Pioneer Village. A124 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Irene Jones THA T Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 1177284 Ontario Limited for surplus Authority- owned lands on the northeast corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue not be closed; The Chair ruled Amendment #1 as Out of Order and was challenged by Councillor Maria Augimeri. Following is the Recorded Vote on Upholding -the. Chair's-decision on the Amendment. CHAllENGE OF THE CHAIR VOTING TO UPHOLD THE CHAIR'S DECISION TO RULE AMENDMENT #1 AS OUT OF ORDER RECORDED VOTE Maria Augimeri .. . . . . .. . . .. . .... . . ... . . ... . ... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Nay Randy Barber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea David Barrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Milton Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Lorna Bissell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea lIa Bossons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Michael Di Biase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Doug Dickerson .................................................. Yea Bill Fisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Irene Jones .............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nay Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nay Jim McMaster ................................................... Yea Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea THE CHAIR'S DECISION WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UPHELD THEREFORE, AMENDMENT #1 WAS RULED OUT OF ORDER AND NOT VOTED ON. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A125 AMENDMENT #2 Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Irene Jones THA T the Authority-owned lands on the west side of Jane Street, south of the Canadian National Railway tracks be offered to 1177284 Ontario Limited in exchange for the parcel of land on the northeast corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue: . AND F:URTHER THAT the sale price of the land on the west side of Jane Street, south of the Canadian National Railway tracks be adjusted based on the size of the parcel of land. The Chair ruled Amendment #2 as Out of Order and was challenged by Councillor Maria Augimeri. Following is the Record~d Vote on the Chair's decision on the Amendment. CHALLENGE OF THE CHAIR VOTlhlG TO UPHOLD THE CHAIR'S DECISION TO RULE AMENDMENT #2 AS OUT OF OlmEB RECORDED VOTE Maria Augimeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nay Randy Barber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea David Barrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Milton' Berger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -Yea Lorna IBissell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea lIa Bossons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Michael Di Biase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Doug Dickerson .................................................. Yea Bill Fisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Irene Jones ............................................... . . . . . . Nay Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nay Jim McMaster ...................,............................... Yea Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Mike T.zekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea THE CHAIR'S DECISION WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UPHELD THEREFORE, AMENDMENT #2 WAS RULED AS OUT OF ORDER AND NOT VOTED ON. A126 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 RECORDED VOTE MAIN MOTION Maria Augimeri .. .. .. .... '" . ..... ... . .... ... . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . " . . . Nay Randy Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea David Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Milton Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . Yea Lorna Bissell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea lIa Bossons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-. . . . . . . Yea Michael Di Biase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Doug Dickerson .................................................. Yea Bill Fisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Irene Jones ................................................ . . . . . Nay Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nay Jim McMaster ................................................... Yea Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea THE MAIN MOTION WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND 1. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS ON THE WEST SIDE OF JANE STREET, NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE The Dalziel property acquired by the Humber Valley Conservation Authority in 1954 provided the initiative to preserve significant historical landmarks and establish conservation demonstration areas (eg hardwood woodot). In 1964, a comprehensive report on Pioneer Village was adopted by the Authority and recommended that: " the area north of Steeles Avenue west of Jane Street be an agricultural community and that a hardwood bush and field crops appropriate to pre- confederation be established. . the Dalziel barn be restored as a stock barn; . a sawmill be established north of Steeles; . the Dalziel house be restored when available; On May 9, 1979, the Authority considered a plan for development of Black Creek Pioneer Village which identified a new Visitor's Centre, consolidation of the Authority ownership west of Jane Street and north of Steeles Avenue and restoration of the farmstead (north of Steeles) to depict a farm of the 1800's. These plans were incorporated into the Heritage Conservation Program of the Watershed Plan in 1980. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A127 A portion of the former Jane Street road allowance was acquired by the Authority from The City of Vaughan on March 18, 1987. The Authority conveyed certain lands to The Regional MuniGipality of York in a transaction completed on January 8, 1988 for the current realignment of Jane Street as widened. On January 25, 1988, the Authority conveyed certain lands to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for the widening of Steeles Avenue. On October 23, 1987 the Authority adopted the Project for the Extention of the Black Creek ConsE!rvation Area to purchase the Agnew property. On March 28, 1988, the Authority completed the purchase of a 9.299 acre parcel of land together with improvements including a heritage farm house circa 1870 from L.C. Jean Agnew. The purchase agreement included certain restrictive covenants if favour of the vendor. This parcel was situated on the west side of Jane Street immediately south of CNR tracks consolidating Authority ownership on the west side of Jane Street. The request for consideration for disposal would affect a portion of this property. 2. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF JANE STREET AND STEELES A VENUE The Executive Committee at meeting #17/88, held on February 10,1989, declared the 4.3 acres of land on the northeast corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue as surplus to the Authority's requirements. It also directed staff to attempt to remove the property from the parkway belt, to circulate the Regional Municipality of York and the City of Vaughan to determine if they had any interest in the property and if not, advertise the availability of the property for sale. On February 22, 1 991 th~ Members of Authority revised the Authority's land disposal policy to require public consultation prior to land being declared surplus. Since the Jane Street and Steeles Ave. property had not been sold, a public consultation process was undertaken. Durin!;1 April and May of 1991. The following actions were undertaken: (a) Signs were placed on the subject property, both on the Steeles Avenue and Jane Street frontages, on April 5, 1991, inviting public comment; (b) Notice of the Authority's intention to consider disposal of this land was duly advertised in the Vaughan Liberal on April 17, 1991, the Toronto Daily Star on April 18, 1991, and the North York Mirror on April 21, 1991; (c) Public information sessions were held at Black Creek Pioneer Village on April 23 and April 24, 1991, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; (d) An information package was mailed out to all parties who in any way expressed an interest in the property; and (e) The general public and any other interested parties were invited to make submissions either verbal or written to the Executive Committee at the meeting held on May 10, 1991, with respect to the potential disposal. The Members of the Authority at meeting #6/91, held on September 6, 1991, again declared the property as surplus to the Authority's requirements subject to the following restrictions on its use: (a) A height restriction to provide that no buildings in excess of six floors.be allowed; A128 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 (b) No gas stations, or other obnoxious industrial or commercial uses are to be permitted on the property; (c) Mitigative measures for vegetation preservation during development of the site are to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; (d) Surface water quality and quantity leaving the site to be dealt with in a manner acceptable to the Authority; and (e) The Authority is to have the right to review and approve all development plans to ensure that the ultimate development is compatible to Black Creek Pioneer Village. Staff was directed to advertise the property inviting proposals for long-term leases, joint ventures or sale and to also include in the proposal call, the relocation of the Authority's existing Head Office at 5 Shoreham Drive making that site available for other uses. The availability of the property was advertised in major and local newspapers in the area. Submissions of "Expression of Interest" were received from three parties. None of the proposals provided the Authority with a reasonable basis of compensation for the surplus Authority-owned land. Staff continued negotiations with the three original parties and any other interested parties. The Members of the Authority at meeting #8/92, held on September 25, 1992, approved the sale of the property to 970545 Ontario Limited on the following basis: (1 ) The sale price was the sum of $2,150,000.00, and in the event more than 150 residential units are allowed, the purchase price would be increased at the rate of $14,333.33 for each additional unit. (2) The property was to be developed for use as a proposed senior's centre including senior's housing, together with recreational facilities and complimentary commercial rental space. (3) The sale was subject to the following conditions: (a) 970545 Ontario Limited obtaining, at its expense, all approvals including zoning, Official Plan Amendments, removal from the Parkway Belt Designation and any other approvals required for the development; (b) The Authority's restrictions on use; (c) Issuance of an Order in Council by the Province of Ontario. A hearing before the Joint Board under the provisions of the Consolidated Hearings Act of Ontario was held in July 1994 to deal with matters under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to the Planning Act and other issues pursuant to the Parkway Belt Planning and Development Act. A favourable decision was received in September of 1994 from the Joint Board. United Parcel Service the adjacent owner, then filed a Petition to Cabinet seeking to revoke the Joint Board's decision. In January of 1995, the Provincial Cabinet confirmed the decision of the Joint Board. Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A129 Order in Council O.C. 351/95 authorizing completion of this sale by the Authority was received in February 1995. 970545 Ontario Limited and their associates were unsuccessful in obtaining seniors housing unit allocation and funding assistance from the provincial government to proceed with the proposed senior citizens housing development as originally planned. The Members of the Authority ,at meeting #8/95, held on September 22, 1995, set out the terms under which an extension would be granted to 970545 Ontario Limited, however 970545 Ontario Limited did not comply with the terms..of the extension and the agreement was terminated. The A.uthority con~inued to market the property including an advertisement in the Toronto Star and distribution of approximately 100 information packages. The Members of the Authority at meeting #4/96, held on May 31, 1996, approved the sale of the property to 1177284 Ontario Limited on the following basis: (1 ) The sale price is to be the sum of $1,274,900; (2) The property is to be developed for burial plots, mausoleums, columbaria, crematorium chapel and cemetery; (3) The sale is subject to 1177284 Ontario Limited obtaining, at its expense, all approvals including zoning, Official Plan Amendments, and any other approvals required for this use. This condition is for the benefit of the Purchaser; (4) The sale is also subject to the following conditions for the Authority's benefit: (a)" The Authority's restrictions on use; (b) Approval of the Minister of Natural Resources. At Authority meeting #10/96, held on November 22, 1996, a motion was introduced by Metro Councillor for Black Creek, Maria Augimeri, directing staff to review the matter, consult further with the community and take into account the objections of our neighbours. This motion was not carried by the Members of the Authority. On December 6, 1996 the Minister of Natural Resources approved the sale to 1177284 Ontario Limited. The OHicial Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Cemeteries Act application were approved by the City of Vaughan in early 1997. The former City of North York appealed these approvals to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) because of concerns raised by local residents. At Authority meeting #4/97, held on May 30, 1997, the Members of the Authority approved an extension to the conditional period for obtaining an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment to December 31, 1998. A130 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 The City of Toronto in February_of 1998, just prior to the OMB hearing, entered into Minutes of Settlement with 1177284 Ontario Limited which reduced the building heights to two and four storeys and the number of cremation retorts to two. The local residents continued the appeal. Councillor Peter Li Preti proposed a solution to the OMB, whereby the proposed development would be moved to a portion of Black Creek Pioneer Village located on the west side of Jane Street, south of the Canadian National Railway tracks. Councillor Li Preti had requested of the Chair that the Authority consider this proposal. The OMB, on April 3, 1998 issued its decision which approved the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Cemeteries Act application as amended by the Minutes of Settlement with the City of Toronto. In its decision, the OMB relied on the following facts. In Toronto, the routine planning process has always placed crematoria in close proximity to residential neighbourhoods, and the former City of North York permitted them within 100 feet from a residence. This proposed crematorium is in excess of 1000 feet from the closest residential building which is farther than any existing or proposed retorts in Toronto. The certificate of approval process through the Minister of the Environment was thorough, and resulted in air emissions control that exceeds every other crematorium in Ontario and probably North America. A plan illustrating this location is attached. CONCLUSION 1. The portion of Black Creek Pioneer Village location north of Steeles Avenue, west of Jane Street is presently a consol.idated block of land. It is buffered to the west from the commercial uses by the Black Creek Valley. It is buffered to the north from industrial uses by the CNR tracks. It is buffered to the east from United Parcel Services by Jane Street. It is buffered to the south from residential uses by Steeles Avenue. The Authority has identified the entire Agnew property as an integral part of the Village operation since the adoption of the development plan for the village in 1978 to as recently as 1987 with the adoption of the Project for the Extension of the Black Creek Conservation Area. Sale of all or part of these lands is not recommended. 2. The Authority has entered into a binding Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 1177284 Ontario Limited for surplus Authority owned lands on the northeast corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue. Report prepared by: Mike Fenning, ext. 223 For information contact: Jim Dillane, ext. 220 Don Prince, ext. 221 Mike Fenning, ext. 223 ~'ity Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A 131 Attachment # 1 - Jane/Steeles ~- REQUEST FOR CONSlOEAA noN 01' POTENTIAL DISPOSAL 01' AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS ON ntH WEST SIDE OF JANE STREIiT, NORTH 01' lrTEELES AVENUE ANO A STATUS A&POAT ON THE SAI.E 01' SUIlPUlS AUntOAITY LANDS ON ntH NORTHEAST CORNEA OF JAM! STREET AND ST&LES AVENUE ~ _Ok er_ PIan_ Viu.g. ~ CFN 22900 / I I I I I ! I I I I I I I I I I , ." I ,"0,-_ ~ v ~ :: "- '1 ~Qrn~] I I f i i I i I i :; ~ r , , , I j ~ I l . I r , - , ~ ! 1 Q, ! i . A132 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 Attachment #2 - Jane/Steeles RE: REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS ON THE WEST SIDE OF JANE STREET. NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE AND A STATUS REPORT ON THE SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF JANE STREET AND STEELES AVENUE -Black Creek Pioneer Village CFN 22900 ..-. ~'w - ~= <: \'...J . I...J '>~ cr- W- WJ '/ ( ~ ...u. (1)0..1 ~~rg~2~ ;0 ~,zooo '5IYi=a. . , ee <.~ I ><eeQ \ =O~..I ; \ eel-CiiS S...zl- -(.)oz I-IY(.)IY ::l~ I- <=eeO . ::lOa. : (I) u. ~ ;" sa.;. :---..:. Ife . .' Ii ; I ,.. :: . ~ I .~\! lOr ~); I. .:.,\ ~ / [d ~~ / / I I_~ / 4e- ". -- / I Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A133 B.E.S.......# A 71/98 - DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS LAND - TOWN OF CALEDON Humber River Watershed I Bolton Area Town of Caledon, CFN 22923 The Authority is in receipt of a request from the Town of Caledon, to explore potential acquisition by the Town, of a 6 acre parcel of Authority owned tableland situate on the north side of Glasgow Rd., east of King Rd., in the Bolton area. (Executive Committee Res. #B21/98) Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the request from the Town of Caledon for the potential disposal of a parcel of Autholrity owned tableland, being Part of Lots 10 and 11 , Concession 6 Albion, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, be referred to the Authority staff for review, in accordlance with established policies; THAT Authority staff be authorized to enter into preliminary negotiations with the Town of Caledon to determine the general terms of the acquisition and potential compensation to the Authol'ity; AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought forward to the Executive Committee at a future date rE!commending further action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A72/98 ': THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING Conveyance of land for a road widening on the west side of Rosebank Road, south of Finch Avenue, Town of Pickering CFN 29386. Conveyance of land to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering for a road widening on the west side of Rosebank Road, south of Finch Avenue, Town of Pickering. (Executive Committee #822/98) Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Lorna 8issell THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Corporation of the Town of Pickering to convey a strip of land for a road widening on the west side of Rosebank Road, south of Finch Avenue, Town of Pickering; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authoriity in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act,...to~ooperate-with. The-Corporation .of -ttle-T own"of Pickering in this instance; THA T fl small parcel of Authority owned land containing 0.054 hectares, more or less (0.133 acres) be conveyed to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering for the widening of Rosebank Road, said land being Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 65R-17053, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; A134 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of..$2.00 plus all legal, survey..and other costs; THAT said conveyance be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended: THAT said 'conveyance be subject to input from the Altona Forest Community Advisory Committee and conformation that the Corporation of the Town of Pickering, will carry out an edge management plan at their expense to the satisfaction of the Authority: AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A73/98 - REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM Request for Permanent Easement for a 1500mm Feeder Main Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham CFN 22433. Receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of Durham to provide a permanent easement for a 1500mm Feeder Main, located between Lake Driveway East and Pickering Beach Road, Town of Ajax. (Executive Committee #B23/98) Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of Durham to provide a permanent easement for a 1500mm Feeder Main, located between Lake Driveway East and Pickering Beach Road, Town of Ajax: AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority, that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the Regional Municipality of Durham in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.388 hectares, more or less, (0.961 acres) be granted to the Regional Municipality of Durham, for a 1500mm feeder main, said land being Part of Lots 7 and 8, Range 2, Broken Front Concession, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham; THA T the consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00 plus all legal, survey and other costs incurred to complete the transaction; THA T said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A135 ~#A74/98 - THE .REGIONAL .MUNICIPALlTY OF PEEL Conveyance of land for visibility triangles at the intersection of Hwy. #50 and 10th Sideroad, Town of Caledon Conveyance of land to The Regional Municipality of Peel for visibility triangles at the intersection of Hwy. #50 and 10th Sideroad. (Executive Committee Res. #824/98) Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Lorna 8issell THA T WHEREAS the Authority is receipt of a request from The Regional ~unicipality of Peel for the conveyance of two small fragments of land for visibility purposes at the intersection of Hw'V. #50 and 10th Sideroad in the Town of Caledon; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authol'ities Act, to cooperate with The Regional Municipality of Peel in this instance; THA T two small parcels of Authority owned land containing a total of 0.022 hectares, more or less be conveyed to The Regional Municipality of Peel for visibility triangles, said lands being Parts of Lots 10 and 11, Concession 6, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00; THA T .said conveyance be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, liS amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED A136 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 RES. #A75/98 - EXCHANGE OF LANDSNICINITY OF THE INTERSECTION OF HWY #50 AND 10 SIDEROAD Town of Caledon / Realzon Incorporated The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider the possibility of a land exchange involving a parcel of surplus Authority-owned tableland on the west side of Hwy. #50 at the intersection of 10th Sideroad in the Town of Caledon. (Executive Committee Res. #825/98) Moved by: Michael Oi 8iase Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor - - THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Realzon Incorporated to enter into an exchange involving surplus Authority lands at the intersection of 10th Sideroad and Hwy. #50, in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority, that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed with the exchange in this instance; THA T the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis: (1 ) Realzon Incorporated will convey to the Authority three parcels of vacant land containing a total of 20.497 acres (8.278 hectares) more or less, being part of Lot 10, Concession 6, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel designated as blocks 220, 221 and 222 on a plan prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. under Project 98-B3214 subject to the following conditions; a) The conveyances to the Authority to be subject to the right of the owners to utilize the land for construction and maintenance of storm water facilities to the satisfaction of the Authority technical staff and under easement arrangements with the Town of Caledon. (2) The Authority will convey to Realzon Incorporated, a small parcel of vacant land containing 0.2347 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 10, Concession 6, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel designated as Part 1 on a plan prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. under Project 98-B3214; (3) Realzon Incorporated will pay to the Authority the sum of $45,000.00; (4) Realzon Incorporated will pay all survey fees and costs associated with this exchange; (5) Realzon Incorporated, as the adjoining land owner, has agreed to waive their rights to the portion of the unopened road allowance, not now required for road purposes, situated immediately northwest of this portion of their property, identified as Laurel Park Gate on the plan of subdivision, to facilitate the potential acquisition of the road allowance by the Authority from the Town; Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 A137 (6) Completion of this sale will be subject to any planning act approvals that may be required; (7) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor. THAT the sale be subject to the Approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 liS amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any neces!;ary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. tiA76/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Margaret 81ack Seconded by: Christine Cooper THA T Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #2/98, held April 3, 1998 be received.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED Section II items: Applications for permits further to Ontario Regulation 158 (Executive Committee Res. #826/98, #827/98) Request For Lease And Restoration Of Residence On Former 8arker Property In The Woodbridge Area (Executive Committee Res. #828/98) City of Toronto (Scarborough District) City Initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 974, and Private Official Plan Amendment (Executive Committee Res. #829/98) City of Mississauga Official Plan (Executive Committee Res. #830/98) Recognition Employee Suggestion Award Sub-Committee (Executive Committee Res. #831/98) Appointment of Enforcement Officer Pursuant to Section 28 of The Conservation Authorities Act (Executive Committee Res. #832/98) Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 1995-1998 (Executive Committee Res. #833/98) Rouge Park Interpretive Plan (Executive Committee Res. #834/98) Hearing Report (Executive Committee Res. #838/98) HarbOUl'view Investments (Executive Committee Res. #843/98) continued... A138 Authority Meeting #3/98 April 24, 1998 Motion - Re: Hearing 80ard Procedures (Executive Committee Res. #844/98) NEW BUSINESS RES. #A77/98 Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT the Chair and Members of the Authority send their wishes for a speedy recovery to Mrs. Marita Adams, wife of Member Mr. John Adams. ................... CARRIED TERMINA TION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:30 p.m. on April 24, 1998. Richard O'Brien J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer pI. ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF AUTHORITY MEETING #4/98 Page A139 May 29, 1998 Meeting #4/98 of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, May ~~9, 1998, in the Visitors' Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair of the Authclrity, Mr. Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. PRESENT John Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maria Augimeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Randy Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Milton Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael Di Biase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Fisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Cliff Gyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Irene .Jones .................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jim McMaster .............................................. Vice Chair Ron Nloeser . . . . . . . . . .". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Gerri L.ynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja Prentice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS Bas Balkissoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . Member David Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Margaret Black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member lIa Bossons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Doug Dickerson ............................................... Member Denzil Minnan-Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paul Palleschi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member RES. t/A78/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the minutes of meeting #3/98, held on April 24, 1998, be received. ..... CARRIED A140 Authority Meeting #4/98 May 29, 1998 PRESENTATIONS (a) Authority staff hosted an Art Contest to increase public awareness of the Humber River Watershed. The contest was directed towards youths under the age of 18 who live in the Watershed. They were to think about the concept of a watershed and graphically illustrate what it meant to them. Only the first prize winner will be available for presentation at the Authority meeting. Jamie Kiekebelt's teacher, Ms. Heather Harrison will receive a set of atlases. 1 st. Prize Winner: Mr. Jamie Kiekebelt, Age 10, Palgrave Public School Jamie, will receive a 12-speed bicycle and a set of Humber Watershed Atlas's for his class. The bicycle is valued at $200.00 and was sponsored by Geo-Canada Ltd. 2nd Prize Winner: Mr. Johann Haslauer, Age 8, J. A. Gibson Public School, Grade 3. Johann will receive a Sony Walkman. The approximate value of the Sony Walkman is $100.00 and was sponsored by Terraprobe Ltd. 3rd Prize Winner: Ms. Una Pham, Age 10. Ms. Pham lives in Downsview and will receive a $75.00 Gift Certificate from Loomis & Toles; 4th Prize Winner: Ms. Janize Teofico and Ms. Paola Calderon, Age 14, St. Joseph's College School. Both participants will receive 2 free annual passes to the TRCA's conservation areas. Teacher: Ms. Heather Harrison of Palgrave Public School will receive a set of Humber Atlases. RES. #A79/98 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the above-noted presentations be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Authority Meeting #4/98 May 29, 1998 A141 CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter, dated May 25, 1998 from the City Clerk of the City of Toronto regarding Councillor Mario Giansante's resignation from The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. BE.S.....#A80/98 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT above-noted correspondence (a) from the City Clerk of the City of Toronto regarding Mario Giansante's resignation from The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be receivled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. .#A81/98 - TRCA - CHANGE OF NAME Report on possible change to the name of the Authority and insertion of the word "The" as part of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's legal name. Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Ron Moeser THA T staff be directed to request the Province of Ontario to amend The Conservation Authol'ities Act by inserting the word -The" as part of the official and legal name of ~ Toronto And Region Conservation Authority; AND FURTHER THAT the Township of Uxbridge be advised that to include the term "Regions" in our name reflects our area of jurisdiction as being based on political boundluies, instead of, more appropriately, as a geographic definition . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A82/98 - RULES OF CONDUCT Secret Ballot Procedure. Report on alternatives to the use of a secret ballot to elect ChairsNice Chairs of Authority, Boards and Executive Committee. Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: John Adams THA T the Provincial Minister of Natural Resources be requested to recommend to Cabinet that thle Conservation Authorities Administrative Procedures Regulation, dated April 4, 1986, lOe amended to delete the reference to voting by secret ballot; AND FURTHER THAT Conservation Ontario and all other Conservation Authorities be so advised! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED A142 Authority Meeting #4/98 May 29, 1998 RES. #A83/98 - TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE TENDER ES98-15 Tender for the supply of rental rates for Operated Heavy Construction Equipment and Dump Trucks. The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for the supply of rental rates for operated heavy construction equipment and dump trucks on April 3, 1998. The tenders received were referred to staff for review and report. Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Ron Moeser THA T the Watershed Management Division utilize, as required, the services of Sartor and Susin Limited for the supply of operated heavy construction equipment and dump trucks during 1998, they being the most satisfactory and lowest overall quotation received: AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to use the attached list to select additional equipment based on the next lowest tender if the need arises. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A84/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component I Rouge River Watershed 773751 Ontario Limited, CFN 29508. Purchase of property located north of Elgin Mills Road, west of Yonge Street, Town of Richmond Hill, under the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996- 2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed. Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Ron Moeser THAT'0.66 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from 773751 Ontario Ltd., said land being Part of Lot 3 and Part of Block A, Registered Plan 1642, Town of Richmond Hill, in The Regional Municipality York; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THA T the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED Authority Meeting #4/98 May 29, 1998 A143 BES... #A85/98 - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN Request for a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall and lot grading, located on Langstaff Road and Highway 27, City of Vaughan CFN 29502. Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall and lot grading located on Langstaff Road and Highway 27, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York. Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Ron Moeser THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer' outfall and lot grading located on Langstaff Road and Highway 27, City of Vaughan, Regiolrlal Municipality of York; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Autho,rities Act, to cooperate with The Corporation of the City of Vaughan in this, instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.095 hectares, more or less, (0.234 acres) be grantEld to The Corporation of the City of Vaughan for a storm sewer outfall and lot grading, said IElnd being Part of Lot 12, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, on a Plan 65R- ; THA T consideration is to be $2.00 plus all legal, survey and other costs; THA T said easement is subject to obtaining approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED A144 Authority Meeting #4/98 May 29, 1998 RES. #A86/98 - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN Request for a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall and a sanitary sewer, located south of Rutherford Road, west of Clarence Street, City of Vaughan CFN 29500. Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall and sanitary sewer located south of Rutherford Road, west of Clarence Street, City of Vaughan, Regional' Municipality of York. Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall and sanitary sewer located south of Rutherford Road, west of Clarence Street, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The Corporation of the City of Vaughan in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.080 hectares, more or less, (0.198 acres) be granted to The Corporation of the City of Vaughan for a storm sewer outfall and sanitary sewer, said land being Part of Block 81, Plan 85M-2808, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 2, on a Plan of Survey prepared by A. Skranda Surveying Ltd. under their Project 5493-1; THAT consideration is to be $2.00 plus all legal, survey and other costs; THA T said easement is subject to obtaining approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended; THAT said easement is subject to storm water management issues being resolved to the satisfaction of Authority staff; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary , approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED Authority Meeting #4/98 May 29, 1998 A145 RES. #A87/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Cliff Gyles THAT Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #3/98, held May 8, 1998 be received.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED Section II Items Include: Nugget Construction Company Ltd, Town of Ajax (ExecUltive Committee Res. #852/98) Ontari(> Regulation 1 58 (Executive Committee Res. #853/98, #854/98, #855/98, #856/98) Authority Realty Taxes (Executive Committee Res. #857/98) Reassignment of Legal Services (Executive Committee Res. #858/98) Town of Pickering Official Plan Ontario Municipal 80ard Referrals (Executive Committee Res. #859/98) 1998 Laboratory Analytical Services (Executive Committee Res. #860/98) 1998 Acquisition and Disposal of VehiclE!s and Equipment (Executive Committee Res. #861/98) 1998 Vehicle Acquisitions. and Vehicle/ Equipment Disposal (Executive Committee Res. #862/98) Recognition/Employee Awards (Executive Committee Res. #864/98) Motion - Ontario Regulation 158 (Executive Committee Res. #865/98) RES. #A88/98 - POSITIONING STATEMENTS The Finance and 8usiness Development Advisory 80ard was asked to provide a report on draft positioning statements which ultimately will be used in the Authority marketing and fundraising strategies. (F&8D Res. #C7/98) Moved by: Randy 8arber Seconded by: John Adams THAT the input received from the Members be used in refining the Authority's positioning stateml!nts, as part of the development of future marketing and fund raising strategies which will be brought back to the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board for further review and discussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED A146 Authority Meeting #4/98 May 29, 1998 RES. #A89/98 - SURPLUS ONTARIO HYDRO LANDS City of Toronto (Formerly City of Scarborough) Report on the possible participation of the Authority in the purchase of surplus Ontario Hydro land in the City of Toronto (formerly City of Scarborough) (WMAB Res. #04/98, #05/98) Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: John Adams THAT the staff report dated May 4, 1998 on the surplus Ontario Hydro lands located between Lawrence Avenue and Highway # 401. City of Toronto (formerly City of Scarborough), be received; THAT the Authority's interest in participating in the acquisition of surplus Ontario Hydro Lands, in the former City of Scarborough, be limited to those lands which meet the Authority's criteria for defining lands which are suitable for acquisition as outlined in the staff report. THA T staff report further on the environmental sensitivity of lands in the Hydro Corridors between, west of Warden Avenue, south of Highway 401 and north of Highway 401, up to McNicol Avenue; THA T staff report on the Authority's interest in participating in the acquisition of the Hyro corridors within the area as noted above, as well as those already indicated in the staff report dated May 7, 1998; THA T staff also report on the effects that the proposed development will have on the T erraview Willowfield Concept site; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto be asked to comment on the City's interest in the Hyro Corridors already declared Surplus by Ontario Hydro and the remaining corridors within the former City of Scarborough. AMENDMENT RES. #A90/98 Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: John Adams THAT the last paragraph be deleted and replaced with the following: AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto be asked to comment on the City's interest in the all Hyro Corridors already declared Surplus by Ontario Hydro and any other hydro corridor lands across the City of Toronto. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION. AS AMENDED. WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Authority Meeting #4/98 May 29, 1998 A147 ~#A91/98 - CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 Contributions towards Remedial Works from benefiting Private Property Owners. Authority members and staff have reviewed the policy regarding contributions by benefiting private property owners towards Valley and Shoreline Regeneration remedial works. (WMAB Res. #06/98) Moved by: Irene Jones . Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the policy regarding the contribution by private property owners to~ards Valley and Shorelline Regeneration works remains unchanged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A92/98 - THE CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997 - 2001 Progress Report and Pool of Valley and Shoreline Erosion Sites List Staff has prepared a prioritized list of erosion sites potentially requiring remedial measures under the Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project. Staff will make a slide presentation of the sites. (WMAB Res. #07/98) Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the lists of prioritized erosion and monitoring sites under the City of Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997-2001, as shown in the Attachments 1, 2 and 3 be receivud for information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES. #A93/98 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #2/98 - April 16, 1998 The minutes of Meeting #2/98 held April 16, 1998 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for information. (WMAB Res. #08/98) Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #2/98 held April 16, 1998 be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED A148 Authority Meeting #4/98 May 29, 1998 RES.#A94/98 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meetings # 1/98 and #2/98 The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance Meetings #1/98 and #2/98 are provided for information. (WMAB Res. #09/98) Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Cliff Gyles THA T the minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance meetings #1/98 and #2/98, as appended, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:25 a.m. on May 29, 1998. Richard O'Brien J. Craig Mather Chair Se creta ry- T reasu rer pI. ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINurES OF AUTHORITY MEETING #5/98 Page A149 June 26, 1998 Meeting #5/98 of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, June 26, 1998, in the Visitors' Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair of the Authority, Mr. Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:05 am. PRESENT Maria Augimeri ............................................................ Member Bas Balkissoon ............................................................ Member Randy Barber ............................................................. Member Milton Berger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell .............................................................. Member Margaret Black ............................................................ Member Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member ChristinE! Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael Di Biase ........................................................... Member Doug Dickerson ........................................................... Member Bill Fisch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Cliff GyI6!S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mem~er Jim Mctvlaster ............................................................ Vice Chair Richard O'Brien . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja Prentice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mike TZE!kas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS John Adams .............................................................. Member David Barrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member lIa Bossons ............................................................... Member Irene Jones ............................................................... Member Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Denzil Minnan-Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron Moeser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paul PalI13schi ............................................................. Member Bill Saundercook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member .... . ~ . - . - .. ~. ".- ---. ~--'-' .. . . RES. #A95/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Margaret Black Se~onded by: Doug Dickerson THAT the minutes of Meeting #4/98, held on May 29,1998, be received. ....... CARRIED A150 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 PRESENTATIONS The Canadian Institute of Planners 1998 Award of Excellence was presented by Mr. John Livey, Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development for the Region of York, to the Chair on behalf of the Authority and the Humber Watershed Task Force for their watershed management plan titled Legacy: A Strategy for A Healthy Humber and its companion document A Call to Action. Mr. Livey is a member and past president of the Canadian Institute of Planners. Lois Griffin, Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance, was also present to accept the award. RES. #A96/98 Moved by: Margaret Black Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THAT the above-noted presentation be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A97/98- TOWN OF AJAX Request to release an easement in the Ravenscroft Road area, CFN 22370. Receipt of a request from the Town of Ajax to release an existing Authority easement, for the access and maintenance of erosion control works on the west side of Ravenscroft Road, north of Rossland Road West in the Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, Duffin Creek Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #B68/98) Moved by: - Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Town of Ajax to release an existing Authority easement for the purpose of access and maintenance of erosion control work, located on their property, on the west side of Ravenscroft Road, north of Rossland Road West, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the Town of Ajax in this instance; THAT the Authority will release its interest in the parcel of land containing 1.04 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 13, Concession 3, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, designated as Part 1 on Plan 40R-5877; THAT the Town of Ajax is to' be responsible for-payment'ofclll-Iegal-and other costs associated with the release: THAT the said release of right-of-way is subject to obtaining the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A151 AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials are authorized and directed 'to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necesl:;ary approvals and the execution of any documents. .................. CARRIED RES. #'A98/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Rouge River Watershed, 24-2 Developments Limited, CFN 29600. Purchase of property located south of Elgin Mills Road, on the east side of Bayview Avenue, Town of Richmond' Hill, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #B69/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT 4,.131 acres, more or less, be purchased from 24-2 Developments Limited, said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York and designated as Blocks 22 and 23 on Plan 65iM-3230; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to executE! all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #j~99/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed, Rosemond Estates Inc., CFN 29501. Purchase of property located south of Rutherford Road, west of Clarence Street, City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation'Component; Humber RiveT Watershed.' (Executive Committee Res. #B70/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster A152 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 THAT 0.486 acres, more or less, be purchased from Rosemond Estates Inc., said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Block 14, Plan 65M-2985, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York and designated as Block 26 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by A. Skranda Surveying Ltd. under their Project No. 5493; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A100/98- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Petticoat Creek Watershed, Rondev Homes Limited, CFN 29594. Purchase of property located north of Finch Avenue, east of Altona Road, Town of Pickering, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and -Conservation Component, Petticoat Creek Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #S71/98) Moved by: Lorna Sissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT 5.29 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Rondev Homes Limited, said land being Part of Lot 34, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, in The Regional Municipality Durham; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and-disbursements--are-to-be-paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED June 26. 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A153 RES. #'A101/98- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed, The Order of St. Basil the Great Holding Corporation Property, CFN 22587, Purchase of a partial taking and permanent easement, located on the west side of Weston Road, south of Sheppard Avenue, in the City Toronto (former City of North York) municipally known as 3100 Weston Road in the Humber River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #B72/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT 57.83 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, being a partial taking from a larger holding, be purchased from The Order of St. Basil the Great Holding Corporation, said land being Part of Lots 15 and 16 and Part of Road Allowance between 15 and 16, Concession 6, west of Yonge Street, City of Toronto, on the west side of Weston Road, south of Sheppard Avenue; THAT a permanent easement, for the purpose of accessing the park lands and for consen/ation purposes, containing 0.45 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from The Order of St. Basil the Great Holding Corporation, said land being Part of Lots 15 and 16 and Part of Road Allowance between 15 and 16, Concession 6, west of Yonge Street, City of Toronto, fronting on the west side of Weston Road, south of Sheppard Avenue; THAT the purchase price be $590,688.00 plus vendors' reasonable costs and the installation of a chain link fence; THAT the transaction is subject to the City of Toronto confirming that the City will fund 50% of the costs related to the purchase; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED . - A154 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 RES. #A102/98- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Don River Watershed, Rick Kojfman, CFN 29499. Purchase of property, located on the south side of Wentworth Avenue, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York), under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000, Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Don River Watershed." (Executive Committee Res. #B73/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT 0.5 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Rick Kojfman, said land being Part of Lot 10, Registered Plan 2069, City of Toronto (formerly City of North York), consisting of land situate on the south side of Wentworth Avenue; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00 plus vendor's reasonable survey, legal and planning costs; THAT Rick Kojfman will use his best effort to facilitate the conveyance of valley land below the top of bank on Part 1 on Plan 64R-15779 from the purchaser of this parcel; THAT in the event the conveyance of valley land below the top of bank on Part 1 on Plan 64R-15779 is not completed Rick Kojfman agrees to convey to the Authority the lands below top of bank from 47 Wentworth Avenue; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A103/98- CITY OF TORONTO Request for a Permanent Easement, CFN 29556. Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the West Don Sanitary Trunk Sewer, located on the east and west sides of Don Mills Road, 'south of Overlea'Boulevard;'City'of Toronto '(formerly' Borough of East York). (Executive Committee Res. #B74/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A155 THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the West Don Sanitary Trunk Sewer, located on the east and west sides of Don Mills Road, south of Overlea Boulevard, City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York); AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Author.ity in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The City of Toronto in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.096 hectares, more or less, (0.237 acres) be granted to The City of Toronto for the West Don Sanitary Trunk Sewer, said land being Part of Lot Ei, Concession 3, From the Bay, City of Toronto, (formerly Borough of East York) and designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 66R-17865 and Part 3 on Plan 64R-15840; THAT c:onsideration is tc? be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said easement is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accord,ance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatev1er action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. .................. CARRIED RES. #.~104/98- REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH 1993) 1998 Park Development Status Report . LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995 -1999 IN THE CITY OF TORONTO Motel Strip (Humber Bay Shores) Waterfront Trail, approval of Capital Expenditure. A status report of the Motel Strip Waterfront Park Project and approval of a capital expenditure for work being undertaken by the City of Toronto on behalf of the TRCA for park development related to the waterfront trail and associated lighting. (Executive Committee Res. #B75/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Secondt3d by: Jim McMaster THAT the status report on the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993)' construction 'activities' be received; ~ A156 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 THAT the TRCA share (partners) of the City of Toronto Contract EB9806RD cost, be authorized in the amount of $327,217.60, plus GST, for work associated with the Waterfront Trail and lighting as part of the overall construction of Waterfront Drive from Park Lawn Road to Palace Pier Court; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto be so advised. .................... CARRIED RES. #A105/98- REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND At the rear of NO.4 Ravinder Court, City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, CFN 29365. The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider disposing of a fragment of Authority-owned tableland at the rear of NO.4 Ravinder Court, City of Brampton, in the Etobicoke Creek Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #B76/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Katherine and Michael Capko, the owners of 4 Ravinder Court, situate south of 17th Sideroad, west of Kennedy Road, City of Brampton, to acquire a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland at the rear of their property; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Author.ity in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to.complete a sale to Katherine and Michael Capko; THAT a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland containing 0.011 acres (0.004 hectares), more or less, be sold to Katherine and Michael Capko, said land being Part of Block 111, Plan 43M-653, City of Brampton, The Regional Municipality of Peel and further described as Part 4 on Plan 43R-21300; THAT the Authority request the approval of The Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions; (1 ) The sale price is to be $895.00; (2) Katherine and Michael Capko are to pay all legal and survey costs and the cost of obtaining any related planning act approvals required; (3) Completion of this sale will be subject to any planning act approvals that may be required; (4) A covenant is to be included on title to the effect that no buildings or structures other than fencing, pool, or garden accessories are to be located on the subject lands; June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A157 THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 a~~ amended; AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necess:ary approvals and the execution of any documents. .................. CARRIED RES. #A106/98- REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND At the rear of 99 Ortona Court, City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed, CFN 27521. The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider disposing of a fragment of Authority-owned tableland at the rear of 99 Ortona Court, City of Vaughan, in the Don River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #B77/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from TElsma International Inc., the owners of 99 Ortona Court, situate south of Rivermede Road, Elast of Keele Street, City of Vaughan, to acquire a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland at the rear of their property; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete" a sale to Tesma International Inc.; THAT a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland containing 0.106 acres (0.043 hectares), more or less, be sold to Tesma International Inc., said land being Part of Block 27, Plan 65M-2330, further being described as Parts 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 65R- 20076, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the Authority request the approval of-The Minister of Natural Resources to complete the SalE! of the subject land on the following terms and conditions; (1 ) The sale price is to be $31 ,800.00; (2) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be r'equired; (3) j\ six-foot chain link fence is to be constructed along the new property boundary to the satisfaction of the "TRCA,'within one-month'of--closing; THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordcllnce with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; A158 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. .................. CARRIED RES. #A107/98- REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND Adjacent to 85 Ortona Court, City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed, CFN 19182. The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider disposing of a fragment of Authority-owned tableland adjacent to 85 Ortona Court, City of Vaughan, in the Don River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #B78/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Wheelwright Investments Limited, the owners of 85 Ortona Court, situate south of Rivermede Road, east of Keele Street, City of Vaughan, to acquire a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland to the south of their property; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Wheelwright Investments Limited; THAT a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland containing 0.164 acres (0.066 hectares), more or less, be sold to Wheelwright Investments Limited, said land. being Part of Block 27, Plan 65M-2330, further being described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 65R- 20076, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the Authority request the approval of The Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions; (1 ) The sale price is to be $49,200.00; (2) Completion of this sale will be subject to ahy planning act approvals that may be required; (3) A six-foot chain link fence is to be constructed along the new property boundary to the satisfaction of the TRCA, within one month of closing; (4) A covenant is to be included in the deed to the effect that drainage of the lands being conveyed will be directed to existing catch basins on the Purchaser's remaining holdings; (5) A covenant is to be included on title to the effect that no fill is to be placed on the subject property and that no drainage is to be directed over the slope; June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A159 THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 a::; amended; AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whate\l'er action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. .................. CARRIED RES. #'A 108/98 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Bas Balkissoon Seconcled by: Randy Barber THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items contained in Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #4/98, held June 12, 1998 be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Ontaric. Regulation 158 Items Include: (Executive Committee Res. #B79/98, #B80/98) RES. #A109/98- SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Doug Dickerson THAT Section II items 7.13 -7.26 with the exception of 7.15 City of Toronto, of Executive Commi1ttee Minutes #4/98, held June 12, 1998 be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Section II, Items 7.13 - 7.26 with the exception of 7.15 City of Toronto, Include: Changes to Employee Benefits Personnel Policy #10, Workers' Compensation (Executive Committee Res.#B81/98) Changes to Personnel Policies #9, Travel Expenses; #10, Use of Authority Vehicles; #10a, Use of Personal Vehicle for Authority Business (Executive Committee Res. #B82/98) Tender Opening Sub-Committee Tender ES98-13 (Executive Committee Res. #B84/98) Tender Opening Sub-Committee Tender ES98-23 (Executive Committee Res. #B85/98) Tender Opening Sub-Committee Tender ES98-24 (Executive Committee Res. #B86/98) Report on Tender Opening Sub-Committee (Executive Committee Res. #B87/98) Acquisition Of A Four Wheeled Drive Backhoe Loader (Executive Committee Res. #B88/98) Acquisition of A Toro Groundsmaster 580-0 Self Propelled Rotary Mower (Executive Committee Res. #B89/98) Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999 (Executive Committee Res. #B90/89) A160 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 City of Mississauga Official Plan (Executive Committee Res. #B91/98) Employee Leave Of Absence (Executive Committee Res. #B92/98) Award Of Quotation For Contract No. ES98-25(2) (Executive Committee Res. #B93/98) Notice of Appeal (Executive Committee Res. #B94/98) RES. #A110/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Bas Balkissoon Seconded by: Raymond Cho THAT Section II Item 7.15 City of Toronto (Scarborough District), City Initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 974, and Private Official Plan Amendment, of Executive Committee Minutes #4/98, held June 12,1998 be received. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Section II, Item 7.15 City of Toronto, Includes: (Executive Committee Res. #B83/98) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Status of Lease of Authority lands, Corner of Finch and Steeles Ave., City of -Brampton. Results of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the lease of Authority lands at the corner of Finch and Steeles Ave., City of Brampton. (F&BD Res. #C13/98) THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to advise the proponents of Claireville Golf Centre that they have until July 23, 1998, to provide the Authority with satisfactory additional information concerning financing and other outstanding issues; THAT Claireville Golf Centre's proponents be requested to agree that in lieu of the extended period of time to July 23, 1998, $2,500. of the $10,000. deposit be considered as non-refundable and retained by the Authority; in the event satisfactory information is forthcoming said sum will be applied as a portion of the first years rent, AND FURTHER THAT staff report on this matter to a special meeting of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board to be held prior to Authority meeting #5/98, to be held on July 24, 1998. .......................................... NOT VOTED ON - - . June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A161 The following report was presented to the Authority based on new information received: RES. #A111/98- CLAIREVILLE GOLF CENTRE PROPOSAL CALL Response to Finance and Business Development Board Resolution #C13/98. Staff met with the proponent following the June 13, 1998 Finance and Business Development Board meeting and the proponent has responded to the Board's resolution. Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: . Margaret Black THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the proponents of the Claireville Golf Centre and such other corporations and individuals, including those providing professiional, third party services, that are interested in developing revenue producing facilities on these lands in conformity with the Authority criteria; THAT staff be directed to continue to consult with other agencies, interest groups and the public r'egarding the suitability of any proposed public use concepts; AND FURTHER THAT those proposals meeting both the use criteria of the Claireville ManagE~ment Plan and the financial requirements of the Authority be brought back to the FinancE~ and Business Development Advisory Board for approval at the earliest opportunity. ........................................................ CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #3/98, held on June 12, 1998, the Finance and Business Development Board had before it a communication from staff on the status of the request for proposals for the Authority- . owned lands at Steeles and Finch Avenues. Also, the Board received correspondence from the proponemt representing Claireville Golf Centre. The Board, having heard from the proponent and having discussed the matter in private session, approved Resolution #C13/98, which is included on pages C62-C63 of the June 26, 1998 Authority Agenda. RATIONIALE Staff have met with Mr. Tom Hatcher representing Claireville Golf Centre and received correspondence stating: The six week period is insufficient to obtain firm financial commitments to this project. Without a firm commitment to additional financial support, I am not willing to risk $2,500 as a non-refundable deposit. We are in the process of finalizing the market demographic profiles, marketing plan and years one and two cash flow projections of the.detailed.business plan. --Our-intent is-to make formal application to the appropriate financial organizations on or before June 26, 1998. You will cash or retain my certified cheque as a refundable deposit until such time as the C/aireville Gold Centre proposal is approved by the TRCA or withdrawn by the proponent. A162 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 Mr. Hatcher has advised staff that he is prepared to continue to work with the Authority on a non- exclusive basis, to finalize an agreement that is satisfactory to the Authority. Since Mr. Hatcher is not prepared to offer a non-refundable deposit to secure his proposal, staff is seeking direction to work not only with him but with other groups who may be interested in the site. The recommendation above gives staff direction to do this. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will report to the Finance and Business Development Board on September 4, 1998 For information contact: Jim Dillane, ext. 220 Date: June 24,1998 RES. #A112/98- INTERIM FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT Presentation to the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board (F&BD Res. #C14/98) Moved by: Bill Fisch Seconded by: Christine Cooper THAT the presentation of the Revenue Progress Report, made by Jim Dillane, Director of Finance and Business Development, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A113/98- SECTION IV -ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Bill Fisch Seconded by: Christine Cooper THAT Section IV, of Finance and Business Development Advisory Board Minutes #3/98, held June 12,1998 be received ........................................ CARRIED Section IV Items Include: Membership Initiative (F&BD Res, #C15/98) Claireville/Highway #7 Recreation/Retail Project Update (F&BD Res. #C16/98) Accounts Receivable Status Report (F&BD Res. #C17/98) June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A163 RES. #A114/98- LEGACY: A STRATEGY FOR A HEALTHY HUMBER AND A CALL TO ACTION -IMPLEMENTING LEGACY: A STRATEGY FOR A HEAl.THY HUMBER 1998 Award for Planning Excellence Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber and its companion document, A Call to Action - Implementing Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber won the Canadian Institute of Planners 1998 Award for Planning Excellence. (WMAB Res. #011/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the staff report on the Canadian Institute of Planners 1998 Award for Planning Excelle'nce be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT a letter of thanks be sent to the Humber Watershed Task Force membE!rs and staff who participated in the development of Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy HumbE'r and its implementation document, A Call to Action - Implementing Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber. ................................................ CARRIED RES. #A115/98- TORONTO REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM Grenadier Pond North Wetland Enlargement and Rehabilitation Project The Grenadier Pond North Wetland Enlargement and Rehabilitation Project be approved by the Authority and $50,000 be allocated to this project under the Toronto Remedial Action Plan Implementation Program, (WMAB Res. #012/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT that the Grenadier Pond North Wetland Enlargement and Rehabilitation Project be approvl!d; THAT Toronto Remedial Action Plan Implementation Funds of $50,000 be allocated in support: of this project; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to assist the City of Toronto in the implementation of this project. ........................................................ CARRIED RES. #j~116/98- CITY OF 'TORONTO VALLEY-AND-SHORELlNE-REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 42 Royal Rouge Trail Erosion Control Project Rouge River Watershed City of Toronto (Former City of Scarborough) Construction of erosion control works at the rear of 42 Royal Rouge Trail Rouge River Watershed, City of Toronto. (WMAB Res. #013/98) A164 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT staff be directed to proceed with the construction of the erosion control works at the rear of 42 Royal Rouge Trail, under the II City of Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997 - 2001 II at a total budget of $ 25,000 subject to receipt of all necessary approvals; AND FURTHER THAT the owners of 42 Royal Rouge Trail transfer ownership to the Authority that portion of their property where the works are carried out as contribution towards the cost of the works. ....... .". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A117/98- VELLORE WOODS COMMUNITY (BLOCK 32W) City of Vaughan Resolution of Authority interests regarding a number of referrals to the Ontario Municipal Board relating to proposed zoning by-law amendments and proposed plans of subdivision situated within the Veil ore Woods Community (Block 32W) in the City of Vaughan. (WMAB Res. #D14/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the staff report on the Vellore Woods Community in the City of Vaughan be received; THAT staff continue to pursue the resolution of Authority issues and interests in cooperation with the City of Vaughan and other relevant parties through the Mediation Hearing and/or at the Ontario Municipal Board; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to retain the firm of Baker & McKenzie to provide legal representation for the Authority with respect to this matter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A118/98- HIGHWAY 407/TRANSITWAY, MARKHAM ROAD EASTERLY TO HIGHWAY 7 EAST OF BROCK ROAD Update on work of Stakeholders Consultation Process for Rouge River and Petticoat Creek Watershed crossings by proposed Highway 407. (WMAB Res. #D 15/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: " Lorna Bissell - THAT the staff report on the discussions related to the extension of Highway 407 easterly, including initial crossing designs within the Rouge River Watershed, be received for information. ........................................................ CARRIED June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A165 RES. #A119/98- REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Works undertaken 1997/1998 and 1998/1999 In 1997, the TRCA signed a three year Memorandum of Understanding to assist in implementing the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan. This report provides an update on 1997/1998 and 1998/1999 activities. (WMAB Res. #016/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT tlhe staff report on the work undertaken in conjunction with the Remedial Action Plan Memorandum of Understanding (1997) be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the staff be directed to continue the work consistent with the objectives of the TRCA and the Remedial Action Plan subject to available fundin~l. ........................................................... CARRIED RES. #.A120/98 - PROPOSED HIGHLAND CREEK WATERSHED STRATEGY Development of a Highland Creek Watershed Strategy. (WMAB Res. #017/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the staff report on the proposed Highland Creek Watershed Strategy be received for information; THAT staff be directed to work closely with City of Toronto staff and other agency stakehcllders to develop the terms of reference for the development of the Highland Creek Watershed Strategy; THAT the terms of reference be consistent with the environmental initiatives of the former City of Scarborough; the current initiatives of the City of Toronto including the work of the Environmental Task Force and the Toronto Wet Weather Flow Study; and the impleml:!ntation of the Toronto Remedial Action Plan; THAT the terms of reference include a mechanism for public involvement through the establishment of a task force or equivalent; THAT TI~CA staff, in conjunction with the City of Toronto staff, proceed with the completion of the Highland Creek State of the Watershed Report and the initiation of additional studies within the Highland 'Creek basin.to identify opportunities.to-address'"Stormwater management (water quality and quantity) subject to available funding; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be provided to members of the Scarborough Commulllity Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A166 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 RES. #A121/98- BARTLEY SMITH GREENWAY - THE WEST DON 1998-2002 Proposed Five Year Regeneration Project for the Bartley Smith Greenway, Oon Watershed. (WMAB Res. #018/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the staff report on the Bartley Smith Greenway - Phase II March 1998 Regeneration Project be received; THAT the Phase II project be supported in principle subject to available funding; AND FURTHER THAT staff and the community be supported in their efforts to seek financial and in kind resources. ........................................ CARRIED RES. #A122/98 - CHESTER SPRINGS MARSH MONITORING PROGRAM To report on the Chester Springs Marsh Monitoring Program (WMAB Res. #019/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the 1997 Chester Springs Marsh report dated June 19,1998 be received; THAT staff work with the Lower Don Task Force to monitor wetland creation and restoration sites in the Lower Don; AND FURTHER THAT staff assist the Lower Don Task Force in securing funds for this project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A123/98- METRO RURAL CLEAN WATER PROGRAM Program Update Status of Metro Rural Clean Water Program (WMAB Res. #020/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the staff-report on the 1997/98'Metro"Rural'Clean"Water Program be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A167 RES. #A124/98 - TORONTO BAY INITIATIVE A Living Place: Opportunities for Habitat Regeneration in Toronto Bay The Authority receive the Toronto Bay Initiative Report - A Living Place: Opportunities for Habitat Regeneration in Toronto Bay. (WMAB Res. #D21/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the Toronto Bay Initiative report entitled: "A Living Place: Opportunities for Habitat Regeneration in Toronto Bay" be received; THAT staff be directed to support the Toronto Bay Initiative with the implementation of the fish and wildlife habitat regeneration efforts outlined within the Living Place report and waterfront monitoring efforts as part of reporting on the health and regeneration initiatives in Toronto Bay; AND FURTHER THAT the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the Toronto Bay Initiative be so advised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A125/98- CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 Springbank Avenue Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Toronto Remediation of Nos. 39 and 41 Springbank Avenue gully erosion, City of Toronto. (WMAB Res. #D22/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT staff be directed to complete the final design for remedial slope stabilization at 39 and 41 Springbank Avenue in accordance with the adopted management strategy; THAT the Authority budget for implementing the Project in 1999; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto-Scarborough Division and the residents of Springbank Avenue be so advised. ..................................... CARRIED A168 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 RES. #A126/98- LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT IN THE CITY OF TORONTO Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project (Highland Creek to Rouge River), January 1998 To obtain endorsement of the Port Union Waterfront Improvement Plan and direction to submit the plan to the Ministry of Environment for approval under the Environmental Assessment Act. (WMAB Res. #023/98) Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project Concept Plan be endorsed and submitted to the Minister of Environment for approval under the Environmental Assessment Act; THAT staff be directed to prepare a "Project" based on the Concept Plan and including a funding partnership for approval by the Authority and the City of Toronto; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue with acquisition efforts to achieve the objectives of the Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project Concept Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A127/98- PRESENTATION ON AUTHORITY PUBLIC FACILITIES Conservation Areas Task Force. Familiarization of the Board with the Authority's Conservation Areas and the Kortright Centre for Conservation, afld implementation of the Conservation Areas Task Force. Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Cliff Gyles THAT the staff report and presentation on Authority Public Facilities be received; AND FURTHER THAT the subcommittee of the Public Use Advisory Board approved by the Authority at Meeting #10/97 be implemented to examine and report on solutions to the issues facing the Conservation Areas and the Kortright Centre for Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #10/97, Resolution #A247/97 was adopted: "THA T the staff report and presentation on Regional Parks Surrounding the New City-be received; AND FURTHER THAT a subcommittee of the Public Use Advisory Board be formed to examine and report on solutions to the issues facing the Conservation Areas, as outlined in the report. " June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A169 The report from staff provided at Meeting #10/97 outlined the role that the Authority's Conser.,ation Areas have played in providing regional recreation to the Greater Toronto Area, and identified some basic needs for the Conservation Areas system based on an analysis of the current situation. These basic needs were: - Enhanced regular maintenance of facilities and grounds to maintain visitor satisfaction; - Reimptementation of a major maintenance program (or face major expenditures down the road); - The need to continue to provide attractions that the public is willing to pay for; - Better market information for both current and potential users; - A long term capital development program for both infrastructure and attractions; - A long term plan for funding Conservation Area operations. Barriers to meeting these needs were identified as being primarily financial in nature. Overcoming these barriers requires new approaches, and to some extent, a rethinking of the role of Cons.ervation Areas and how we operate them. It was anticipated that staff and the subcommittee would develop a report, including recommendations, which would set the direction for the Authority's conservation areas for the next five to ten years. This report would be brought back through the Public Use Advisory Board. RATIONALE Significant turnover in the membership of the Public Use Advisory Board and the cancellation of the April meeting of the Board have meant that the subcommittee has not yet been implemEmted. The objective of the presentation provided to the Board at today's meeting is to familiarize the new Board with the public facilities operated by the Authority, highlight some of the issUl:!s noted above, and kick off the implementation of the Conservation Areas Task Force to begin to address the pressing issues that have been outlined. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE A subcommittee needs to be appointed and terms of reference and work schedule for the subcommittee need to be confirmed. For information contact: Andy Wickens, ext. 252 Date: 19'98.05.25 RES. #Jl~128/98 - WILD WATER KINGDOM-PARK IMPROVEMENTS Lease Update. To inform the Members of the Public Use Advisory Board, about the new facilities being constructed at Wild Water Kingdom. Moved by: Doug Dickerson SecondE!d by: Cliff Gyles A170 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 THAT the staff report dated May 25,1998, on Wild Water Kingdom Improvements be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE In 1997, after extensive negotiations, the Authority agreed to a revised lease arrangement with Wild Water Kingdom. A key component of the new lease with Wild Water Kingdom was the investment during each five-year lease period, of at least $1,000,000 in new, improved or expanded facilities and attractions. Wild Water Kingdom has been exploring actively, various options for such investment. Work has already begun on one such improvement, the Caribbean Cove. This facility is being built between the existing wave pool and the Claireville Reservoir. This area features a 5,400 sq. ft. swimming pool fed by a waterfall, four beach volleyball courts, a bandshell and additional washrooms and refreshment facilities. The area will be open for the 1998 season. Other ongoing improvements include the removal of the berms in the parking lot, to increase capacity, and the conversion of most utilities from electric to natural gas. A grassed overflow parking area, in the southwestern part of the park near the CN track is also being prepared, to replace those parking areas that are now part of the 24.2 acre site currently being leased at the corner of Finch and Steeles Avenue. Under the terms of the lease, a five-year plan outlining future improvements is to be delivered to the Authority by late June or early July of 1998. This plan will outline how Wild Water Kingdom will meet their capital commitments, under the lease and attract more visitors to the park. FINANCIAL DETAILS Under the terms of the revised lease and in return for Wild Water Kingdom giving up rights to the 24.2 acre parcel at Finch and Steeles, the Authority will pay for removal of the parking lot berms and the preparation of the overflow parking area. The cost of these improvements is approximately $25,000. Funding is available from the Wild Water Kingdom revenue account. For information contact: Jim Dillane, Ext.220 or Bob Burchett, Ext. 367 Date: 1998.05.26 RES. #A129/98- CHARLES SAURIOL NATURE RESERVE Vegetation Restoration Concept Plan. Approval in principle of a . vegetation'restoration concept-plan-prepared-by Scholl en & Company Inc. for the City of Toronto Parks and Culture Department for landscape restoration within the Charles Sauriol Nature Reserve. Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Cliff Gyles June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A171 THAT the design brief prepared by Schollen & Company Inc. entitled: 'Milne Hollow Vegetation Restoration Concept Plan' dated April 1998 be approved in principle; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to work with City of Toronto staff and the consultant to complete design details relating to final trail alignment, watercourse crossings and waterClJUrSe edge treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The subject regeneration report is part of a larger master plan for a proposed trail network within the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area (the master plan for the entire area, south to Taylor Creek Park, has not yet been forwarded to the Board for approval). This report covers the area known as MilnE~ Hollow, or the (former) Markovic property, located south of Lawrence Avenue and east of the Don Valley Parkway. Due to past disturbance, this area has been occupied by primarily non native, invasive vegetation. The plan proposes the establishment of sustainable native plant communities in the area by: - removal of invasive non-natives; - management of non-natives on adjacent sites; - establishing conditions which will limit the re-infestation by non- natives; - isolating specific restoration areas from one another to prevent migration of non natives in the event that phasing is required; - managing potential future human impacts (including access as part of the larger master plan). RATIONALE Staff are of the opinion that the plan is in compliance with the Forty Steps to a New Don; specifically step 17 (protect and regenerate lowland vegetation) and step 33 (begin local regeneration efforts). DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will continue to work with staff from the City of Toronto and the consultant to finalize the proposed trail alignment, channel bank works and watercourse crossings (if required). Permits pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 will be required prior to undertaking in water works regrading or fill placement on the property. For infol.mation contact: Adele Frl3eman, ext. 238 Date: 1 ~J98,05.20 Attachments (4) A172 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 Attachment 1 MILNE HOLLOW VEGETATION RESTORATION CONCEPT PLAN TORONTO PARKS AND RECREATION DESIGN BRIEF SCHOLLEN & COMPANY INC. APRIL 1998 OVERVIEW The composition of the eXisting vegetation community which presently inhabits the Milne Hollow site IS the product of two key factors: . The patterns of hlstonc use of the site and the valley: . The influences of the urbanization of the Don River watershed. These two factors have contributed to the evolution of the species and configuration of the vegetation community. More significant is the effect of these factors on the base components of the ecosystem, including soil composItion. hydrology, soil mOisture and microclimate. which in turn determine the sustalnaDility of specific plant communities Consequently, any strategy aImed at establishIng sustainable, long lived, native vegetation communities at the Milne Hollow site must be focussed on mitigating hlstonc disturbances and moderating waterShed-wide influences, WIth the objective of creating conditions whIch are condUCIve to the establishment, growth and natural evolution of native specIes Based upon the field inventory. invasive. non-native species are present throughout much of the site. with the exceotion of the forested slope on the east wall of the valley The degree and extent of infestation IS largely cOincident with eVidence of phYSical disturbance or hydrological Influences from upstream of the site. Specific examples are described below' . East BanK of the Don RiVer Evidence of physical disturbance including filling, armounng and dumping of debriS. combined with acute sediment deposition, have supported the establishment of a communrty whIch is compnsecl largely of Manitoba Maple. Crack Willow, Buckthorn, Weeping Willow and Dog Strangling Vine Resistant native species inCluding 'Slippery Elm and Black Willow persist III thiS area. . Former Ski Hill LaCk of organrc surface soils and modifications to topography have contributed to the establishment of dense communities of Dog Strangling Vine. Reed Canary Grass and non-native turf grasses. ~. 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A173 Attachment 2 . Filled Areas - Valley Floor Waste asphalt. unsorted fill. wood debris and refuse have been deposited in various areas throughout the valley. Dog Strangling Vine, Reed Canary Grass and Manitoba Maples are dominant In these areas. . Wooded Slooe - West Side of Access Road Filling nas resultea in a shift In the comoosltion of vegetation. from native Sugar Maple. Beech. Ceaar and HemlOCk.. to Manitooa Maple. Dog Strangling Vine. Sibenan Elm. Garlic Mustard and Buckthorn. . Escaped Ornamental Species At various locations throughout the site, escaped ornamentals such as honeysuckle. and squill are present. RESTORATION METHODOLOGY Based upon these observations. and in recognition of the two key factors which have and will contmue to influence, the evolution of vegetation within the Milne Hollow site, the prooosed vegetabon restoration concept was designed with the following goal: . To restore the conditions whIch wIll support the establishment of a sustainable native olant community whIle recogntzmg the ecologIcal and social context of the MIlne Hollow site, To achieve this goal the Vegetation Restoration Concept Plan is designed based on a considerabon of the exisbng and desired function of each ecotone within the valley, for example; . The Rlpanan Zone In its present state. the ripanan zone is confineo to a thin ribbon at the immediate edge of the river. A combinabon of fill, armouring and the deposition of sediment has resulted in the creation of steeo banks and an Incised river channel. This situation results in the following: . A disconnection of river and floodplain: . Unnatural soil moisture and flooding characterisbcs; . Vaned soil conditions and lack of organic soil cover. These conditions preclude the establi~hment and sustenance of nabve riparian species Consequently, at a broad scale, the design solubon for this area IS focussed on re-estabhshlng the conditions which will allow nabve species to thnve and out comoete non-native species in the riparian zone Recommenaed Imhattves mClude . Removing debns and armounng; . Cutting and reshaping the bank with the objective of reconnecting nver and floodolain: . Establishing a soil profile with adequate fertility The concept plan describes In further detail the specific recommendabons for areas within the riparian zone. ., . Valley Wall - Woodeo Area This area supports a diverse and healthy native woodland community However. loss of surface soils and soil compacbon are rmpainng the natural regenerabon of nabve seedlings in the understorey. A174 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 Attachment 3 Furthermore. where light levels are sufficient invasive species are succeeding in the understorey A decline In the overstorey and a subsequent increase in ambient light levels could lead to a proliferation of non-native species and ultimately, the decline of this significant vegetation community, Recommended Inihatives include: . Rebuilding a fertile soil profile on the forest floor: . Eradicating invasive species where they have become established. In addition to these key areas. the Concept Plan illustrates and describes the restoration initiatives proposed for each of fifteen specific areas. PRELIMINARY IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY To facilitate the successful establishment of sustainable native plant communities at Milne Hollow. a strategy for Implementation must be generated that is aimed at achieVing the following. . Eradicating invasive non-native species from the Milne Hollow site: . Managing non-native soecies on lands adjacent the Milne Hollow site: . Establishing conditions which will limit the potential re-infestation by non-native species: . Isolating specific restoration areas from one another to mitigate the ootentlal for the mlgranon of non- native species from one area to another Within the limits. of the site in the event that phasing or staging of restoration works is required: . 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Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Cliff Gyles THAT staff be directed to proceed with the development of a Boyd North Management Plan; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to-establish an Advisory Committee, which would include members of the public, interested community groups, the City of Vaughan, York Region, the Ontario Heritage Foundation, and the McMichael Gallery to assist with the development of the plan and facilitate the opportunity for public input. . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Boyd Complex comprises some 832 ha following the course of the East Humber River from Kleinburg to Woodbridge in the City of Vaughan. The lands south of Rutherford Road make up the Boyd Conservation Area which is operated as a regional park, accommodating group camping, large group picnics and other casual recreation uses. The lands north of Rutherford Road accommodate the Kortright Centre for Conservation, the Boyd Conservation field Centre, the Authority's tree nursery, foster Woods and include lands under management agreement with the McMichael Gallery. In addition, significant portions of the lands are owned by the Province of Ontario through the Ontario Heritage foundation, and are managed by the Authority on behalf of the Province. Several Concept P~ans for the Boyd Complex have been developed over the past twenty years, the last of these being in 1987. These plans have generally envisaged large scale recreational development for the site involving significant capital investment from public sources. Changes in the availability of public funds, new ideas in terms of appropriate and potentially successful public uses for Authority lands, and advances in ecosystem-based planning have rendered these plans obsolete. RATIONALE It is anticipated that ongoing urbanization in the City of Vaughan, particularly in north Woodbridge and Kleinburg will increase pressure on Authority lands especially the northern portion of the Boyd Complex. Authority staff have received enquiries regarding various uses for the Boyd lands north of Rutherford Road and additional enquiries will likely be received in the future. In order to respond effectively to the anticipated demand related to the Boyd North lands, the Authority requires a comprehensive management plan for the site. The objective of the Boyd North Management Plan process will be to examine the Boyd North property to determine its environmental attributes, and its potential for recreation or other uses. This review will be"llsed to establish a plan>for.-the'development-and-management of the Area. Given that the site will eventually be surrounded by urban development and in view of the numerous stakeholder currently involved with the lands, staff feel that the planning process must have a significant public input component. It is recommended, therefore, that an advisory committee be formed which would include representation from: June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A1n . York Region Staff . Vaughan Staff . Local and Regional Councillors . Ratepayers- Woodbridge and Kleinburg . Representative of large group users . Local schools plus Separate and Public School Boards . McMichael Gallery . Humber Alliance . Ontario Heritage Foundation Through consultation with these groups and input from the public, a consensus on management zones and a management plan will be developed. It is anticipated that the plan would be completed for Authority approval by December of 1998. DETAIL.S OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff need to begin the task of compiling background material and organizing the public consultation process. The target date for initiating development of the plan is mid-June of 1998. Progress reports on this, and other planning projects will be brought back to the Board during the balance of the year. FINANCIAL DETAILS Provision for the development of the Boyd North Management Plan has been included in the Authority's 1998 Capital Budget. For information contact: Andy Wickens, ext. 252 Date: 1998,05.21 MUNICIPAL UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCES Maintaining municipal unopened road allowances in public ownership, THAT staff be authorized to request municipalities, when appropriate, to maintain unopened road allowances in public ownership because of the overall benefits they may provide for public use and opportunities for environmental protection and enhancement. . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. NOT VOTED ON RES. #A131 198 - MOTION TO REFER ITEM TO STAFF Moved by: Michael Di Biase Second'3d by: Bill Fisch THAT thie Municipal Unopened-Road"Allowances item' be 'referred to-Authority staff to be presented to the Public Use Advisory Board when appropriate ............... CARRIED A178 Authority Meeting #5/98 June 26, 1998 BACKGROUND Recently, the Township of King received a request from private landowners to close and sell a portion of an unopened road allowance on 18th Sideroad in King Township. The unopened road allowance is located on the Oak Ridges Moraine and traverses both the TRCA and Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority's areas of jurisdiction. A portion of the unopened road allowance traverses Kennifick Lake, a locally Significant Wetland within the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's jurisdiction. The Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Association was using the unopened road allowance as part of their trail alignment across the Oak Ridges Moraine. Adjacent property owners were not supportive of this public use and requested that Council consider closing and selling the unopened road allowance in order to maintain their privacy. Council referred this issue to the Township's Recreation Committee who recommended: "That the 18th Sideroad road allowance in the 12th Concession shall be left as is and that it not be sold or closed; That Council shall assist the Oak Ridges Trail Association to find an alternative route; and That the Township Solicitor be asked for advise on Section 299 of the Municipal Act that the Township Works Department repair the fence across the unopened road allowance of the 18th Sideroad at the 12th Concession Road," Within the TRCA's area of jurisdiction, there are a number of unopened road allowances and publicly owned lands that are not currently being used that may provide future opportunities for trails, terrestrial habitat corridor linkages and environmental protection. These lands may be located within Environmentally Significant Areas, adjacent to waterbodies or located on unique landform features such as the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Niagara Escarpment. The Authority's watershed management strategies support the concept of maintaining existing public lands in public ownership to ensure their future continued use and enjoyment by the public and the environmental benefits they provide. Objective 18 in "Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber, 1997", recommends: "To create an accessible and connected greenspace system by designating publicly owned greenspace lands along the Humber River as part of an inter-regional park system in order to improve recreational opportunities." Step 21 in "Forty Steps to a New Don, 1994" recommends: "To enhance the.-network'of. gFeen. corridors.that.link 'natural areas, on the tableland as well as in valley and stream corridors by protecting important tableland linkages through a combination of public land acquisition, transfer of land to the public during development, easements, and private stewardship programs." June 26, 1998 Authority Meeting #5/98 A179 In addition to the above, the Authority just recently produced, with extensive input from the community, the "Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Study - Background Report #9 Oak Ridges Moraine Planning Study - 1995". This report supports the concept of an interconnected trail system on the Oalc: Ridges Moraine. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE In keeping with the TRCA's program objectives, Authority staff would like to request municipalities, when appropriate, to consider the future public benefits and environmental opportunities that unopened road allowances provide to the overall community and discourage the salE~ of these lands. Report prepared by: Gemma Connolly, ext. 202 For information contact: Gary Wilkins, ext. 211 Date: 1998.05.04 NEW BUSINESS RES. #A132/98 - MOTION FOR MEETING Moved by: Raymond Cho Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT Authority staff be requested to meet with representative from The Friends of the Rouge, Councillor- Bas Balkissoon and Councillor Raymond Cho for discussion regarding City of 'Toronto (Scarborough District), City Initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 974 and Private Official Plan Amendment (Authority Res. #A 110/98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:45 a.m. on June 26, 1998. Richard O'Brien J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer /jdi ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF AUTHORITY MEETING #6/98 Page A180 July 24, 1998 Meetin!~ #6/98 of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, July 24, 1998, in the Visitors' Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair of the Authority, Mr. Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PRESENT John Adams .............................................................. Member Randy Barber ............................................................. Member Lorna Bissell .....................................................,........ Member Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael Di Biase ........................................................... Member Doug Dickerson ........................................................... Member Cliff Gy~es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Irene Jones ...............................................,............... Member Joan King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jim Mcl\t1aster .........................................................,. Vice Chair Denzil Minnan-Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Member Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair Linda Pabst .....-....... h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS Maria Augimeri .......................................................,.... Member Bas Balkissoon ............................................................ Member David Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Milton Berger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member lIa Bossons ..........................:...............................,.... Member Bill Fisch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron MOleser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paul Palleschi ............................................................. Member Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja PrE!ntice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member A181 Authority Meeting #6/98 July 24, 1998 RES. #A133/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the minutes of Meeting #5/98, held on June 26, 1998, be received. ..... . CARRIED RES. #A134/98 PRESENTATION After six months of effort by Conservation Ontario, individual Conservation Authority representatives and the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) staff, the Authority was pleased to welcome Dr. John Cooley, the Regional Director of Science, Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Dr. Cooley was present for the signing of a Level III agreement with the Authority. This agreement is intended to allow the TRCA to carry out initial reviews, mitigation measures and compensation planning for the purposes of Section 35 of the Fisheries Act on behalf of DFO. Also in attendance from DFO were Karen Paterson and Pierre Paquette. This new partnership with the Federal Government provides significant opportunities for the Authority as local resource managers. Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the above-noted presentation be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A135/98 CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Mike Tzekas THAT the correspondence from Jeffrey Davies of Davies & Howe Partners, dated July 13, 1998, and the response sent to Jeffrey Davies of Davies & Howe Partners, dated July 23, 1998, regarding Morningside Heights, be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED July 24, 1998 Authority Meeting #6/98 A182 Correspondence 1 07/13/98 MON 10:42 FAX 9778931 DAVIES HOWE ~003 Lawyers please refer to: Jeffrey Davies telephone July 13, 1998 (416) 977-7088 facsimile By Facsimile Transmission Only to 661-6898 (416) 977-8931 Mr. C. Mather Chief Administrative Officer suite 300 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 166 pearl sbreet 5 Shoreham Drive toronto Downsview, Ontario ontario M3 N 154 m5h 113 Dear Sir: Re: Morningside Heights We represent the Morningside Heights landowners' Group. I am writing to express my clients' strong concern with the Authority's letter to Councillors Bas Balkissoon and Raymond Cho, dated July 7, 1998. The letter expresses concerns of the Authority regarding the Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") between my clients and the Save the Rouge Valley System ("SRVS"). I am surprised and dismayed that the Authority would send such a letter, particularly to known political adversaries of the MoU and my clients' development plans. At the very least, before sending the letter the Authority should have offered City staff and the parties to the MoU an opportunity to indicate how the Authority's concerns might be resolved. Surely the proper procedure would have been for the Authority to comment on the MoU in writing, on the public record, and in advance. Instead, the Authority's letter was released by Councillors Balkissoon and Cho at the Toronto City Council meeting which determined the City's position on Morningside Heights, without any prior notice to my clients or SRVS. As a result, neither could make any reply. The letter, and the meeting between your staff and the Councillors, were used by Councillors Balkissoon and Cho to oppose the Planning Department's recommendation at Council. In short, the Authority was manipulated for political purposes. A183 Authority Meeting #6/98 July 24, 1998 Correspondence 2 07/13/98 HON 10:43 FAX 9778931 DAVIES BOWE raJ 004 Davies 0 lIowe Partners Page 2 It is my understanding that the Authority has believed for some time that the development industry should be more pro-active from an environmental planning point of view. The MoU between my clients and SRVS typifies such an approach, and is representative of the leading edge of private sector environmental planning. The Authority's letter will, in my view, undermine the interest of the development industry in making positive contributions to environmentally sensitive planning. The MoU would have provided environmental benefits that well exceed all applicable statutory, regulatory and policy requirements. The Authority should have provided encouragement and assistance to the MoU's signatories, rather than allowing itself to be used to score political points. I request that you bring this letter to the urgent attention of the Authority's Executive Committee. Yours truly, DAVIES 0 HOWE PARTNERS ~ ~lIjey Jeffrey L. Davies copy: His Worship Mayor Mel Lastman All Membel'5 A)f Ior.onto City .counciJ Mr. P. Bedford Mr. L. Ross Mr. G. DeBaeremaeker Mr. A. Madden CI ients July 24, 1998 Authority Meeting #6/98 A184 CorreslPc;>ndence 3 ~ " ;s~o~hTmq,~~~~~~~O~tar~~~ll~N(4~~~~~YxAJ11~ ~~~~~.I~ Chief Administrative Officer July 23, 1998 Mr. Jeffrey Davies Davies & Howe Partners Suite 300 166 Pearl Street Toronto, Ontario M5H 1 L3 IDear Mr. Davies: Re: Morningside Heights I am in receipt of your letter dated July 13, 1998 regarding the above. I will bring your tetter and this response to the attention of our Board as you requested, at their next meeting on July 24, 1998. I would like to respond to the concerns expressed in your letter. My first point is the c:ontents of our letter to Councillors Cho and Balkissoon were merely extracts from staff reports that had been taken to the Authority on April 24, 1998, and June 26, 1998, These reports provided the background for the formal Authority position on Morningside Heights and also contained information regarding the MOU between your c:lients and Save The Rouge Valley System. These reports are pUblic documents. Both Councillors are also Authority Members and therefore their request for clarification on the Authority's position with respect to Morningside Heights were completely in order, especially when these documents are in the public realm. I have attached copies of the staff reports which were adopted by the Authority by Res. A 76/98 and A 110/98, from which the contents of the letter to the Councillors were tiaken. Secondly, the Authority's issues with respect to the MOU had been discussed with your clients well in advance of the Council meeting in question. Therefore your clients were \/\/ell aware of the Authority's concerns. Finally, the Authority staff have made it very clear from the beginning, that the Authority will not take a position on the land use issues in this area This was reiterated to both Councillors prior to sending the letter they requested. The Authority has therefore not taken any position on land use nor does it propose to do so. WORKING TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW'S GREENSPACE A185 Authority Meeting #6/98 July 24, 1998 Correspondence 4 Page 2 In summary, the Authority provided public information to Councillors Cho and Balkissoon, the Authority issues with the MOU were not related, in any way, to land use and the Authority's concerns were known by your clients well before the Council meeting. - Yours very truly, ~ '>-- Craig Math. - - . Chief Administrative Officer 416661-6600 Ext. 240 July 24, 1998 Authority Meeting #6/98 A186 RES. #A136/98- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Joseph and Maria Boychuk, CFN 28039. Purchase of a partial taking, located on the west side of Weston Road, south of Sheppard Avenue, in the City Toronto (former City of North York) municipally known as 3000 Weston Road in the Humber River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #B96/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT 1.418 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, being a partial taking from a larger holding, be purchased from Joseph and Maria Boychuk, said land being Part of Lot 14, west of Yonge Street and Part of Road Allowance between Conce~;sion 5 and 6, west of Yonge Street, City of Toronto, on the west side of Weston Road, south of Sheppard Avenue; THAT tlhe purchase price be $10,000.00 plus vendors' reasonable costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject: to existing service easements; THAT,Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land tralnsfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the ap'propriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to executE! all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A137/98- GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Scarborough Sector LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT, 1995-1999 Port Union Waterfront Improvement Plan - (Highland Creek to Rouge River). Report on the acquisition status for the Port Union Waterfront Improvement Plan, along the Lake Ontario Shoreline between Highland Creek and the Rouge River, former City of Scarborough, City of Toronto. (Executive Committee Res. #B97/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson SecondE~d by: - Lorna Bissell THAT staff be directed to continue to negotiate the acquisition of the properties required for the implementation of the Port Union Waterfront Improvement Plan; A187 Authority Meeting #6/98 July 24, 1998 AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to engage Chappell, Bushell, Stewart, Barristers and Solicitors, regarding acquisition of the Manson Waterlot, and the Annis and Brown Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A138/98 - THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING Request for permanent easements for a culvert, located on the north and south sides of Stroud's Lane, Town of Pickering, CFN 29654. Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to provide permanent easements for a culvert,.located on the north and south sides of Stroud's Lane, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. (Executive Committee Res. #B98/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to provide permanent easements for a culvert, located on the north and south sides of Stroud's Lane, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipalit'; of York; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The Corporation of the Town of Pickering in this instance; THAT permanent easements containing 0.044 hectares, more or less, (0.109 acres) be granted to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering for a culvert, said land being Part of Block 168, Plan 40M-1810 and Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of York; THAT consideration is to be $2.00 plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said easements are subject to obtaining approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. .................. CARRIED July 24, '1998 Authority Meeting #6/98 A188 RES. #'A139/98 - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN Request for a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall, located on the south side of Rutherford Road, west of Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan, CFN 29649. Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall, located on the south side of Rutherford Road, west of Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York. (Executive Committee Res. #B99/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall, located on the south side of Rutherford Road, west of Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The Corporation of the City of Vaughan in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.014 hectares, more or less, (0.035 acres) be granted! to The Corporation of the City of Vaughan for a storm sewer outfall, said land being Part of IBlock 108, Plan 65M-2975, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT c.onsideration is to be $2.00 plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said easement is subject to obtaining approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accol.dance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. .................. CARRIED RES. #~~140/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Scarborough Sector, City of Toronto Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed Canadian National Railway Company (CN), CFN 29182. Purchase of four surplus Canadian National Railway Company properties in the Port Union ..Road f"Chesterton"Shores Road area between the mouth of the Rouge River and Highland Creek along the Lake Ontario shoreline located in the former City of Scarborough, now City of Toronto and two surplus properties in the vicinity of Don Mills Road and the Don Valley Parkway, Don River Watershed, former Borough of East York, now City of Toronto. (Executive Committee Res. #B100/98) A189 Authority Meeting #6/98 July 24, 1998 Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT 10.02 acres, more or less, consisting of six irregular shaped parcels of vacant land be purchased from Canadian National Railway Company, said land being: 1. Part of Lot 3, Concession D, City of Toronto (former City of Scarborough); 2. Part of Lot 35, Range 1, Broken Front Concession, City of Toronto (formerly Township of Pickering) designated as Part 11 on Plan 40R-1462; 3. Part of Block H and Lots 118 to 139, Registered Plan 275, City of Toronto (formerly Township of Pickering) designated as Parts 6 and 7 on Plan 64R- 4101 and Block D, Registered Plan 284, City of Toronto (former Township of Pickering) designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 40R-1323; 4. All of Lot 97, Registered Plan 284, City of Toronto (formerly Township of Pickering); 5. Part of Lot 6, Concession 3, From the Bay, City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York); 6. Part of Lot 2, Concession 3, From the Bay, City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York). THAT the purchase price be $2.00 plus the vendor's reasonable legal and survey costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date; all reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES. #A141 198 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Cliff Gyles THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items contained in Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #5/98, held July 10, 1998, be received. ........................... CARRIED Ontario Regulation 158 Items Include: (Executive Committee Res. #B 101/98, #B 102/98) July 24, 1998 Authority Meeting #6/98 A190 RES. .IIfA142/98 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THAT Section II Items 7.7 to 7.11 inclusive, of Executive Committee Minutes #5/98, held July 10, 1998 be received. .............. Ii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED SecticlIn II Items 7.7 to 7.11 inclusive Include: Appointment of Enforcement Officers (Executive Committee Res. #B103/98) Wyndcliffe Developments Incorporated, Town of Caledon '(Executive Committee Res. #B104/98) Award of Contracts for Quotations ES98-25(5) and ES98-25(6) (Executive Committee Res. #B105/98) 1998 Roxann Substrate Surveys (Executive Committee Res. #B 1 06/9B) Motion For Property Investigation (Executive Committee Res. #B107/98) NEW ElUSINESS RES. #A143/98 - - ONTARIO HYDRO CORRIDOR LANDS Moved by: Mike Tzekas Seconded by: Doug Dickerson WHERIEAS the City of Toronto Council at Its meeting held July 8, 9 and 10, by Resolution, Clause 27 of Report No.6 of the Scarborough Community Council, is seeking the cooperation of the Provincial and Federal Governments, the TRCA and other potential partnell'8, to develop a Land Acquisition Strategy for the surplus Ontario Hydro lands within the former City of Scarborough; AND WHEREAS the Authority has identified certain lands within two of the Ontario Hydro Corridc)r&, north and south of Highway 401, (Res. #A89/98 and #A90/98), which would meet the Authority's criteria for defining lands which are suitable for acquisition and, subject to further study, there may be additional lands within other surplus Hydro Corridc)r&; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to participate in the Land Acquisition Strategy to ensure that the lands which are of interest to the Authority are identified and Included; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on the results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED A191 Authority Meeting #6/98 July 24, 1998 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :13 a.m. on July 24,1998. Richard O'Brien J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer Ijdi ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF AUTHORITY MEETING #7/98 Page A192 August 28, 1998 Meetin!~ #7/98 of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, August 28, 1998, in the South Theatre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair of the Authority, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:07 am. PRESE:NT John Adams .............................................................. Member Maria Augimeri ............................................................ Member Bas Balkissoon ............................................................ Member Randy Barber ............................................................. Member David Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Milton Berger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell .............................................................. Member Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michael Di Biase ........................................................... Member Doug Dickerson ........................................................... Member Bill Fisc:h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Joan King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . Member Pam McConnell . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jim McMaster ........................................................... Vice Chair Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair Linda Pabst ............................................................... Member REGRETS lIa Bossons .................................................'............. Member Cliff Gyles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Irene JClnes .........................................,..................... Member Denzil Minnan-Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron Moeser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paul Palleschi ............................................................. Member Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja Pn:!ntice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mike Tz,ekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member A193 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/98 Friday, August 28, 1998 RES.#A144/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THAT the minutes of Meeting #6/98, held on July 24,1998, be received. . . . . . . . CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Councillor Randy Barber was shown as being absent from Authority Meeting #6/98, held on July 24, 1998. The minutes will be amended to show him as being present. DELEGATIONS (a) Jim Robb, for Friends of the Rouge Watershed, speaking in regards to Res.#A 150/98, City of Toronto (Scarborough District), City Initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 974, and Private Official Plan Amendment. (b) Michael Melling, of Davies Howe Partners, speaking in regards to Res.#A 150/98, City of Toronto (Scarborough District), City Initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 974, and Private Official Plan Amendment. RES.#A145/98 - DELEGATIONS Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the above noted delegations (a) and (b) be heard and received ......... CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION RES.#A146/98 - ROUGE PARK PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM Coordination of Land Use Planning and Development Activities. The Rouge Park Alliance has requested that The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) endorse the attached, Partnership Memorandum for the Coordination of Land Use Planning and Development Activities, as approved by the Alliance at its meeting of April 6, 1998. (Executive Committee Res.#B112/98) Friday, August 28, 1998 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/98 A194 Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bill Fisch THAT the Rouge Park Partnership Memorandum for the Coordination of land Use Planning and [)evelopment Activities, as approved by the Rouge Park Alliance in April 1998, be endorsed; AND F:URTHER THAT the Rouge Park Alliance be so advised ................ CARRIED RES.#A147/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Pickering/Ajax Sector Ralph and Kathleen McLean Property, CFN 12084. Purchase of property municipally known as 941 Beachpoint Promenade, located in the Frenchman's Bay area, in the Town of Pickering. (Executive Committee Res.#B113/98) Movecl by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bill Fisch THAT 0.31 acres, more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of land, improved with a one storey frame dwelling together with a detached two car garage, be purchased from Ralph and Kathleen Mclean, said land being lots 213 and 214, Registered Plan 345, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, municipally known as 941 Beachpoint Promenade; THAT the purchase price be $300,000.00 together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal costs lto a maximum of $1,500; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land tr,ansfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED A195 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/98 Friday, August 28, 1998 RES.#A148/98 - CITY OF TORONTO (Formerly City Of Etobicoke) Conveyance of land for Waterfront Drive and the widening of Lakeshore Boulevard West, CFN 29674. Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto (formerly City of Etobicoke) for conveyance of the road right-of-way for Waterfront Drive and the widening of Lakeshore Boulevard West. (Executive Committee Res.#B114/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bill Fisch THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request from City of Toronto (formerly City of Etobicoke) for conveyance of the road right-of- way for Waterfront Drive and the widening of Lakeshore Boulevard West, in The Humber Bay Shores area; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with City of Toronto (formerly City of Etobicoke) in this instance; THAT two parcels of Authority owned land containing a total of 2.9 hectares, more or less (7.2 acres) be conveyed to City of Toronto (formerly City of Etobicoke) for the road right-of-way for Waterfront Drive and the widening of Lakeshore Boulevard West, said lands being Part of Bed of Lake Ontario in front of Lots D, E, and F, Range D, Geographic Township of Etobicoke and in front of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27,28 and 29, Registered Plan 1176 and Part of Water Lots in front of Lots 1 to 16, Registered Plan 1229 and Part of Water Lot Patented to John Duck July 17, 1877 as CLS 41183 and Part of Lots 6 and 7 Registered Plan 83, City of Toronto (formerly in the City of Etobicoke, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00; THAT said conveyance is subject to obtaining approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21'(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Friday, August 28, 1998 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/98 A196 RES.#A149/98 - THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CALEDON Request to utilize Authority surplus land in the Humber River Watershed/Bolton Area for soccer field purposes, CFN 22923. The Authority is in receipt of a request from the Town of Caledon to place under management agreement for soccer field purposes, a 6 acre parcel of Authority-owned tableland situated on the north side of Glasgow Rd., east of King Rd., in the Bolton area. The land has been declared surplus by the Authority. (Executive Committee Res.#B115/98) . Moved by: Christine Cooper Seconded by: Michael Oi Biase THAT Whereas The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Caledon for the use of a parcel of Authority- owned tableland containing 6 acres more or less, being Part of Lot 10, Concession 6, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel, for soccer field purposes; THATtthe subject lands be added to an existing management agreement between The TRCA and The Corporation of the Town of Caledon, covering certain other lands in the immediate area with the following additional specific conditions: 1. The Town acknowledges that the subject lands are surplus to the requirements of the Authority and may someday be sold; 2. The Town agrees upon the receipt at any time of 12 months advance notice in writing to provide vacant possession in the event the lands are to be sold; 3. Upon receipt of advice from the Authority that the lands are to be sold, the Town is to have the option of purchasing the lands at market value as determined by independent appraisers and other conditions satisfactory to the Authority for a period of up to 6 months; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials are authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the execution of any documents ......................................................... CARRIED A197 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/98 Friday, August 28, 1998 RES.#A150/98 - CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH DISTRICT) CITY INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT No. 974, AND PRIVATE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT Ontario Municipal Board Referrals (Morningside Heights Lan,downers Group). Recommended actions to be taken by the Authority at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing, scheduled to commence October 19, 1998, on official plan amendment applications for the Morningside Heights planning area, City of Toronto (Scarborough District). (Executive Committee Res.#B116/98) Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the staff report dated August 5,1998 be received and that staff be directed to prepare for the Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the Morningside Heights planning area such that: . the land use schedules and policies of the Morningside Heights Official Plan amendment recognize and implement the recommendations of the Morningside Tributary Subwatershed Study Phase 2 report and Addendum as set out in Attachment 2 to this staff report, . the Authority continue with its position that the land use decision regarding residential versus employment use is not within the purvue of the Authority as this is clearly a municipal responsibility, and . the land use schedules and policies relating to transportation recognize the Authority's policies and criteria as set out in its Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program and recognize the policies and objectives of the Rouge Park Management Plan; THAT staff be directed to retain the finn of Aird & Berlis to provide legal services with respect to these matters and, if appropriate, to make suitable arrangements with the City of Toronto to share the City's legal counsel such that the Authority is provided with the strongest and most cost effective legal representation at the hearing; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to pursue the resolution of Authority issues in cooperation with all relevant parties and participants prior to the hearing. AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Raymond Cho Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon THAT the main motion be deleted and replace with the following: WHEAREAS the Rouge Park has been recognized by all levels of government as an area of natural and cultural significance and the Rouge Park boundary policy calls for a minimum 30- metre set-back from the stable top-of-bank or the regional flood line; Friday, August 28,1998 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/98 A198 WHEFIEAS the TRCA has a legal mandate for land conservation, wise watershed planning and the protection of public health and safety through the avoidance of development within flood- prone, erosion-prone and environmentally-sensitive areas; WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement under the Planning Act states: (1 (f)) "development and land-use patterns which may cause environmental or public health and safety concerns will b~! avoided"; WHEREAS there is growing evidence that climatic extremes are on the increase and the risk of serious flooding and erosion is rising; THERIEFORE, the TRCA Board recommends the following: TRCA staff and legal counsel are directed to work with the Rouge Park, the City of Toronto, the Town of Markham, local landowners, conservation groups and other interests to implement a minimum 30-metre-wide publicly-owned set-back from the stable top-of-bank or regional flood Iline along the undeveloped areas of the Morningside Tributary of the Rouge River. RECORDED VOTE John ,l\dams .................................................................. Yea Bas Balkissoon ..........................................................,..... Yea Randy Barber ................................................................ Nay David Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nay Milton Berger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Yea Lorna Bissell ...........-...................................................... Nay Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , , . , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . Nay Michael Di Biase ....................................."..."........,......... Nay Doug Dickerson ......................................................,..,.... Nay Bill Fisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . Nay Joan K:ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nay Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Jim McMaster ................................................................ Nay Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Nay Linda Pabst .................................................................. Nay AMENIDMENT #1 WAS ......................................... . NOT CARRIED AMENIJMENT #2 RES.#A151/98 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the following be inserted after paragraph two of the main motion: A199 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/98 Friday, August 26, 1996 AND WHEREAS it is the Authority's policy under its Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program to achieve a 10 metre ecological buffer from the long term stable slope or other resource feature; AND WHEREAS the Morningside Tributary Subwatershed Study provides for the 10 metre' ecological buffer in public ownership as part of a corridor, which will have a minimum width of 100 metres, within the Morningside Heights Planning Area; AND WHEREAS the Authority in accordance with its Valley and $tream Corridor Management Program will be insisting on a similar 10 metre buffer adjacent to the Rouge River Valley; AND WHEREAS the approved Rouge Park Management Plan recommends that the Park boundary be established, to the extent possible, at 30 metres from the long term stable slope; AND WHEREAS the TRCA continues to support the Rouge Park Management Plan; THEREFORE the Authority requests that all affected parties be encouraged to secure the park boundary, as recommended in the approved Rouge Park Management Plan; RECORDED VOTE John Adams .................................................................. Yea Bas Balkissoon ................................................................ Yea Randy Barber ................................................................. Yea David Barrow . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Milton Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Lorna Bissell .................................................................. Yea Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Michael Di Biase ......................:........................................ Yea Doug Dickerson ............................................................... Yea Bill Fisch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Joan King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Jim McMaster ................................................................. Yea Richard O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yea Linda Pabst ................................................................... Yea AMENDMENT #2 WAS ............................................... CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED WAS ................................. CARRIED Friday; ,August 26, 1996 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/96 A200 RES.~~A152/98 - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND In the vicinity of Lake St. George Field Centre, Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed. The Authority is in receipt of a request, to consider the lease or sale of Authority-owned tableland in the vicinity of Lake St. George Field Centre. (Executive Committee Res.#B119/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bill Fisch THAT the potential lease or sale of tableland in the vicinity of Lake St. George Field Centre, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, be referred to the Authority staff for review in accordance with established Authority policies; AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought forward to the Executive Committee at a future date recommending further action .......................................... CARRIED RES.#A153/98 - CONVEYANCE OF AUTHORITY OWNED LAND TO CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY (CNR) / SL T General Contractor Company Limited - Mimico Creek Watershed -- Vicinity of Derry Road and Airport Road, City of Mississauga Request from Canadian National Railway Company and SL T General Contractor Company Limited, to complete the conveyance of a small parcel of Authority- owned land adjacent to CNR holdings, west of Airport Road, south of the Mimico/Malton Flood Control Channel, in order to resolve outstanding property issues. (Executive Committee Res.#B120/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bill Fisch THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Canadian National Railway Company and SL T General Contractor Company Limited, formerl'y Greval Holdings Inc., to complete the conveyance of certain Authority owned land and whereC3ls a tentative arrangement concerning the conveyance of .062 hectares (.153 acres), more ()r less, being Part of Lots 343, 344, and 345 on Registered Plan TOR-4, City of Missisnauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, has been agreed upon; THAT a parcel of Authority owned land containing .062 hectares (.153 acres), more or less, be convey,ed to Canadian National Railway Company / SL T General Contractor Company Limited on the lfollowing basis: A201 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/96 Friday, August 26, 1996 (a) The price is to be an amount of $12,000; (b) Canadian National Railway Company is to pay all legal and survey costs; (c) Completion of the conveyance will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required; THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including obtaining all necessary approvals and the execution of any documents; AND FURTHER THAT resolution #A229/94 adopted by the Members of the Authority at Meeting #9/94 be rescinded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A154/98 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION ONLY Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Linda Pabst THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items contained in Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #6/98, held August 14,1998, be received. . .. . . . .. . ~ . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Ontario Regulation 158 Items include: (Executive Committee Res.#B121/98 to Res.#B127/98 inclusive) RES.#A155/98 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION ONLY Moved by: David BarroW Seconded by: Maria Augimeri THAT Section II item 7.9, Res.#B128/98 - Motion for Property Investigation, of Executive Committee Minutes #6/98, held August 14,1998, be received. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A156/98 - THE ROUTE OF THE TRANS CANADA TRAIL THROUGH THE GREATER TORONTO AREA Facilitation by the Authority. The Authority is in receipt of a request to facilitate the coordination and confirmation of the preferred route of the Trans Canada Trail through the Greater Toronto Area from the City of Mississauga to the Township of Uxbridge. (Public Use Advisory Board Res.#E2/98) Friday, August 26, 1996 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/96 A202 Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon THAT the staff report regarding the facilitation" coordination and confirmation of the preferred route of the Trans Canada Trail through the Greater Toronto Area from the City of Mississauga to the Township of Uxbridge be received for information; THAT staff establish a committee including municipalities, agencies, trail groups, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and members of the , Greater Toronto Area Link Trans Canada Trail Working Group to facilitate, coordinate and confinn the preferred route of the Trans Canada Trail through the Greater Toronto Area from the City of Mississauga to the Township of Uxbridge; AND FURTHER THAT a letter be forwarded to Bryan Howard, Program Manager, Ontario Trails Counc:il to confirm the Authority's willingness to act in a coordinating role. . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A157/98 - ALCOHOL BAN AT INDIAN LINE AND ALBION HILLS CAMPGROUNDS Labour Day and Victoria Day Weekends. Implementation of a ban on the . consumption of alcohol at the Indian Line and Albion Hills Campgrounds for the Labour Day and Victoria Day Weekends, commencing in September of 1998. - (Public Use Advisory Board Res.#E3/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon THAT the consumption of alcohol at the Albion Hills and Indian Line Campgrounds be designated as a prohibited activity under The Trespass to Property Act; THAT this designation be applied at the discretion of Authority staff; THAT a ban on the consumption be put in place for the Labour Day Weekend, 1998 from midnight Thursday to midnight Monday as a pilot initiative; THAT staff explore the use of a Regulation made under The Uquor Ucence Act or an amendment to the Authority's Conservation Areas Regulation to allow for a ban on the consumption of alcohol at Authority campgrounds; AND FlJRTHER THAT staff report back to the Board at a future date regarding the impact of the alclohol ban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A203 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/96 Friday, August 26,1996 RES.#A158/98 - SECORD FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA Interim Management Plan. Approval of the Interim Management Plan for the Secord Forest and Wildlife Area to accommodate and control public use and ensure sound management of the property while longer term plans are being developed. (Public Use Advisory Board Res.#E4/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon THAT the Interim Management Plan for the Secord Forest and Wildlife Area be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the plan be circulated to the Township of Uxbridge, the Region of Durham, neighbouring residents, and interested groups for their information. . . . CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :34 a.m. on August 28, 1998. Richard O'Brien J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer /ks ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #8/98 September 25, 1998 Page A204 The Authority Meeting #8/98, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, September 25, 1998. The Chair, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. PRESIENT John J,dams .............................................................. Member Maria Augimeri ............................................................ Member Bas Balkissoon ............................................................ Member Milton Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell .............................................................. Member lIa Bossons ............................................................... Member Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michaol Di Biase ........................................................... Member Doug Dickerson ........................................................... Member Cliff Gyles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Irene Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jim Mc:Master ........................................................... Vice Chair Richard O'Brien . -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair Donna Patterson . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Maja Prentice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS Randy Barber ............................................................. Member David Barrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Fisch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Joan King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Pam McConnell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Denzil Minnan-Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron Moeser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Linda Pabst ............................................................... Member Paul Palleschi ............................................................. Member Mike T:2:ekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member RES.#A159/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Bill Saundercook THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/98, held on August 28,1998, be approved .... CARRIED A205 AUTHORITY #6/96 September 25, 1996 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES RES.#A151/98 on page A199, second paragraph be amended to read: AND WHEREAS the Morningside Tributary Subwatershed Study provides for the 10 metre ecological buffer in public ownership as part of a corridor, which will have a minimum width of 100 metres, within the Morningside Heights Planning Area; SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A160/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996.2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component I Humber River Watershed Ivy Green Homes Inc. and Queens Gardens Holdings Inc., CFN 29747. Purchase of property located south of Rutherford Road, east of Highway #27, City of Vaughan, under the -Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res.#B130/98) Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT 138.054 acres, more or less, be purchased from Ivy Green Homes Inc. and Queens Gardens Holdings Inc., said land consisting of two irregular shaped parcels of land being Part of Lots 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York and designated as Blocks 1 and 2 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Vladimir Krcmar Ltd. under their Job No. 8919M6, Block 1 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Vladimir Krcmar Ltd. under their Job No. 8919M5, Block 1 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Vladimir Krcmar Ltd. under their Job No. 8919M7 and Block 44 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Vladimir Krcmar Ltd. under their Job No. 8919M3; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest pos8lble-dale;-AII reasomible expenseslncurred lnclaental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED September 25, 1996 AUTHORITY #6/96 A206 RES.i'A161 198 - GREENSPACE PROTEC110N AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Pickering/Ajax Sector Johan M. and Pamela A. Van Rossem, CFN 1210S. Purchase of property municipally known as 3073-3077 Lakeview Boulevard, located in the Pickering Beach area, of the Town of Ajax. (Executive Res.#B131/9S) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT 0.460 acres, more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of land, improved with .1 one and a half storey frame dwelling together with a detached two car garage and workshop, be purchased from Johan M. and Pamela A. Van Rossem, said land being Lots 32 and 33, Registered Plan 250, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, municipally known as 3073-3077 Lakeview Boulevard; THAT the purchase price be $325,000.00 together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal and alPpraisal costs; THAT Johan M. and Pamela A. Van Rossem have the right to retain possession of the property until May 15, 2004 subject to payment of realty taxes, maintenance and all utilities supplied to the property; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to exi!~ting service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the ciosing for land tr'ansfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. AMENDMENT RES.#162/98 Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT paragraph three (3) of the main motion be amended to read: THAT ,lohan M. and Pamela A. Van Rossem have the right to retain possession of the property until May 15, 2004 subject to payment of realty taxes, maintenance and all utilities supplied to the property and such conditions as staff may require; THE AMENDMENT WAS .............................................. CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A207 AUTHORITY #6/96 September 25, 1996 RES.#A163/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed 752872 Ontario Umited, CFN 29761. Purchase of property located south of Rutherford Road, east of Pine Valley Drive, City of Vaughan, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Res. #B 132/98) Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT 1.275 acres, more or less, be purchased from 752872 Ontario Limited said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 15, Concession 6, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York and designated as Block 14 on Registered Plan 65M- 3109; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and the reservation of future easements required to service the development; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED RES.#A164/98 - TORONTO HYDRO-ELECTRIC COMMISSION Request for a Permanent Easement for a switching kiosk located at Lakeshore Blvd. East of Ellis Avenue, City of Toronto, CFN 25424. Receipt of a request from Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission, to provide a permanent easement for a switching kiosk located on the north side of Lakeshore Boulevard West, east of Ellis Avenue, City of Toronto, Lake Ontario Waterfront. (Executive Res.#B133/98) -. ., -. - -. . Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is In receipt of a request from Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission, to provide a permanent easement for a switching kiosk iocated on the north side of Lakeshore Boulevard West, east of Ellis Avenue, City of, Toronto; September 25, 1996 AUTHORITY #6/96 A206 AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority, in furthering its objectives, as set out In Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, tCJ cooperate with The City of Toronto in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.009 hectares (94 square metres), more or less, (0.02:11 acres) be granted to Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission for a switching kiosk, said land being Part of Lots 7 and 8 , Registered Plan D-1409 City of Toronto and designated as Part 1, Reference Plan 64R-15667; THAT ,consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said easement is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources' in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials are authorized and directed to take whate"er action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approliais and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#'A165/98 - ARSENAL LANDS 1400 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST, MISSISSAUGA Site Remediation - Contracts for Soil Disposal. Award of Contracts ES98-31 , 32 and 33 for the haulage and disposal of non-hazardous, hazardous and industrial/commercial soils as part of the proposed Site Remediation Plan for the Arsenal Lands, City of Mississauga. (Executive Res. #B 134/98) Moved by: I rene Jones Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT Contract ES98-31 for the haulage and disposal of non-hazardous soils be awarded to Safety Kleen Inc. at the total unit price of $22.95 per tonne with a total estimated contract cost of $573,750 (plus G.S.T.); 'THAT Contract ES98-32 for the haulage and disposal of hazardous soil be awarded to Philip Services Corp. at the total unit price of $91 per tonne with a totai estimated contract cost of $1,365,000 (plus G.S.T.); AND FURTHER-THA T ~trad ES9&r33-for-the hautage-and disposal "of industrial/commercial soils be awarded to Green Soils Inc. at the total unit price of $7 per tonne with a total estimated contract cost of $35,000 (plus G.S.T.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A209 AUTHORITY #8/96 September 25, 1996 RES.#A166/98 - FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT NO.1 For the Period January 1, 1998, to July 5, 1998. Provides the first Financial Progress Report. (Finance Res.#C24/98) Moved by: Bas Balkissoon Seconded by: Raymond Cho THAT Financial Progress Report No. 1 for the period January 1, 1998, to July 5, 1998, be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report to the Board as necessary on actions taken to complete the 1998 Business Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRI ED RES.#A167/98 - 1999 BUDGET SCHEDULE Describes the 1999 proposed budget schedule. (Finance Res.#C25/98) Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT the 1999 Budget Schedule as set out in the communication dated August 26th, 1998 be approved .......................................................... CARRIED RES.#A168/98 - FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES PREVENTATIVE WORKS PROGRAM Staff have prepared a list of prioritized maintenance works for Authority flood control structures which fall under the Preventative Works category of the Provincial budget process. (Watershed Res.#D25/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the staff report and the attached list of preventative maintenance works for Flood Control Structures-be receivect1or'Information ............................ CARRIED September 25, 1996 AUTHORITY #8/96 A210 RES.;t~A 169/98 - HIGHWAY 407 rrRANSITWAY, MARKHAM ROAD EASTERLY TO HIGHWAY 7 EAST OF BROCK ROAD Update on work of Stakeholders Consultation Process for the Duffin Creek Watershed crossings by proposed Highway 407. (Watershed Res.#D26/98) Movecl by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the staff report on the discussions related to the extension of Highway 407 easterly, including initial crossing designs within the Duffin Creek Watershed be received for informlation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRI ED RES.#'A 170/98 - HUMBER WATERSHED REPORT CARD Status report on the Humber Watershed Report Card. (Watershed Res.#D27/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT 1the work plan for the Humber Watershed Report Card be approved; THAT the draft purpose statement, objectives, indicator selection criteria and preliminary short list of iindicators be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the final Humber Watershed Report Card be brought forward to the Author'ity for approval when completed .................................. CARRIED RES.#A171/98 - TAYLOR MASSEY CREEK REGENERATION IN TERRAVIEW PARK AND WILLOWFIELD GARDENS PARK The Terraview Park and Willowfield Gardens Park Regeneration Project be allocated $50,000 through the Toronto Remedial Action Plan Implementation Program . (Watershed Res.#D28/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the Taylor Massey Creek Regeneration Project Phase 1, Terraview Park be allocated $50,000 In support of the Project; THAT staff be directed to continue to assist the City of Toronto throughout the implementation; A211 AUTHORITY #6/96 September 25, 1996 AND FURTHER THAT a similar level of funding be allocated for Phase 2 1999, subject to available funding and that the regeneration concepts remain unaltered ........ CARRIED RES.#A172/98 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL 1998/1999 Work Plan. The 1998 - 1999 Work Plan for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council is provided for the information and approval of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. (Watershed Res.#D29/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the 1998/1999 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Work Plan be received and approved; THAT the Work Plan be updated on a continuing basis; THAT the 1999/2000 Work Plan be submitted to the Authority in March 1999; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to assist the members and associate members of the Council in their -efforts to seek financial and in-kind resources to achieve the objectives established in the Work Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A173/98 - FRENCHMAN'S BAY WATERSHED REHABILITATION PROJECT Town of Pickering. To outline the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project. ' (Watershed Res.#D30/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the staff report on the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project be received; THAT staff be directed to initiate the project in coordination with the Town of Pickering; THAT the Authority extend its appreciation to Environment Canada for funding this initiative and indicate the importance of continuing these funding partnerships to ensure the health of our watersheds through community-based initiatives; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Pickering be so advised .................. CARRIED September 25, 1996 AUTHORITY #6/96 A212 RES.#A174/98 - ARSENAL LANDS 1400 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST, MISSISSAUGA Site Remediation Plan and Park Master Plan. To outline the work program for the site remediation, receive the Park Master Plan and circulate it to the partners for comment and approval. (Watershed Res.#D31/98) Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT fthe project report on the Arsenal Lands Site Remediation Plan and Park Master Plan be received; THAT staff be directed to implement the site remediation plan in accordance with the work program outlined in this report; THAT the Park Master Plan be received and circulated to the partners for comment and approval; THAT staff be directed to report back to the Authority on the partners approval of the Master Plan and in particular on the recommended arrangement for capital development and park managlement (operation and maintenance); AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto, the City of Mississauga, the Regional Municipality of Peel, the Province of Ontario and the Canada Post Corporation be so advised. . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRI ED RES.#A175/98 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #3/98. The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance meeting#3/98 are provided for information. (Watershed Res.#D32/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the Minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance Meeting #3/98, as appended, be reCeiVE!d ........................................................... CARRIED A213 AUTHORITY #6/96 September 25, 1996 RES.#A176/98 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #3/98, June 18, 1998 and Meeting #4/98, August 20, 1998. The minutes of Meeting #3/98 held June 18, 1998 and Minutes #4/98 held August 20, 1998 of the Don Watershed Regener~tion Council are provided for information. (Watershed Res.#D33/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #3/98 held June 18, 1998 and Meeting #4/98 held August 20,1998 be received. .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A177/98 - CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH DISTRICT) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1001 Ontario Municipal Board Referrals (Ontario Hydro/Graywood Investments Ltd.). Status Report Including Comments on the Recent Study for the City of Toronto, Entitled "Ontario Hydro Corridor (West Highland Creek) Investigation of Stormwater Management, Naturalization and Open Space Opportunities" . (Watershed Res.#D34/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Maja Prentice THA T staff continue to work with and provide assistance to the City of Toronto for the protection and enhancement of the resource features as outlined in this report; THAT staff be directed to report back to the Authority on the Land Acquisition Strategy once more information is available; THAT staff be directed to make a presentation at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, to commence October 5, 1998, with regard to the Authority interests as outlined in this report, as they relate to those Hydro Corridor lands north of Highway 401 ; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to the Authority prior to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to commence February 22, 1999, on the status of the Board proceedings and-for those iiydro eo rrittorta n dS'"lfOath 'Of11ighway-401 ........ CARRIED September 25, 1996 AUTHORITY #6/96 A214 SEClrlON II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A 178/98 - THE CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 Burnhamthorpe Road Final Design of Slope Remedial Works Consultant Selection. To retain the services of a consultant to complete the design of slope remedial works adjacent to No. -83 aurnhamthorpe Road, former City of Etobicoke, in the Mimico Creek watershed. (Executive Res.#B135/98) Moved! by: Christine Cooper Seconded by: Maria Augimeri THAT the firm of Aquafor Beech Limited be retained to complete the design of the remedial works and class environmental assessment for the Burnhamthorpe Road valley regeneration project at total cost of $15,515 including GST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A179/98 - ARSENAL LANDS 1400 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST, MISSISSAUGA Site Remediation - Environmental Consulting Requirements. The Authority requires the services of an Environmental Consultant to provide support in the execution of the site remediation work plan developed for the Arsenal . Lands by Duke Engineering & Services (Canada) Inc. (DE&S) (formerly Raven Beck Environmental Ltd. and Intera). (Executive Res.#B 136/98) Moved by: I rene Jones Seconded by: Maja Prentice THAT Duke Engineering & Services (Canada) Inc. be awarded the Environmental Consulting Contract to assist Authority staff in the execution of the excavation and segregation of 45,000 metric tonnes of hazardous and non-hazardous soils from the former Arsenal Lands in accordance with the Site Remediation Plan (January 31, 1997) at an estimated cost for this , portion of the work to be in the order of $70,000, net of G.S.T., with payment on a per diem basis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A215 AUTHORITY #6/96 September 25, 1996 RES.#A180/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Maja Prentice Seconded by: Cliff Gyles THAT Ontario Regulation 158 Items contained in Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #7/98, held September 11, 1998, be received ......,....................... CARRI ED Ontario Regulation 158 Items Include: (Executive Committee Res.#B137/98 to Res.#B138/98 inclusive) RES.#A181/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Irene Jones THAT Section II items 7.9 & 7.10 of Executive Committee Minutes #7/98, held on September 11, 1998, be received ................................................ CARRIED Section II Items 7.9 & 7.10 Include: Rizmi Holdings Limited, City of Vaughan (Executive Res.#B139/9B) Milne Resevoir (Executive Res.#B140/9B) SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES.#A182/98 - CLAIREVILLE/HIGHWAY #7 RECREATION/RETAIL PROJECT UPDATE Provide an update on status of activities with respect to seeking suitable recreational/retail lease/development arrangements with the private sector for the use of two parcels of land in the vicinity of Highway #7 at Claireville. (Finance Res.#C26/98) Moved by: Bas Balkissoon Seconded by: Raymond Cho THAT the report on Clairevillle/Highway #7 recreational/retail project dated August 26,1998, be received ........................................................ CARRIED September 25, 1996 AUTHORITY #6/98 A216 RES.#A183/98 - CLAIREVlLLE/CORNER OF FINCH AND STEELES AVE., LEASE/DEVELOPMENT Initiative Update. Provide an update on status of discussions with respect to proponents interested in developing suitable revenue producing facilities on the subject lands. (Finance Res.#C27/98) Movecl by: Bas Balkissoon Seconded by: Raymond Cho THAT 'the report on Claireville/Comer of Finch and Steeles Ave., Lease/Development Initiative Update dated August 27, 1998, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRI ED RES./lIfA184/98 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT August 25, 1998. Staff report on accounts receivable. (Finance Res.#C28/98) Movedl by: Bas Balkissoon Seconded by: Raymond Cho THAT 1the report on accounts receivable of the Authority, as of August 25, 1998, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED NEW BUSINESS RES.#A185/98 - PICKERING HARBOUR CO. LTD. Frenchman's Bay Area Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Jim McMaster WHEREAS the Authority and the Town of Pickering have expended substantial public funds on the acquisition of residential properties on the east peninsula at Frenchman's Bay in the Town llf Pickering in the Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WHEREAS It is extremely difficult to effectively utilize the Authority holdings for park pUrpOSles until suitable arrangements are completed with Pickering Harbour Co. Ltd., the last remaining private land owner on the east peninsula; AND THAT Authority staff be directed to give high priority, in conjunction with officials of the Town of Pickering, to attempt to ,negotiate a suitable exchange of lands with Pickering Har,?our Co. Ltd. at the earliest possibie date .................................... CARRIED A217 AUTHORITY #6/96 September 25, 1996 RES.#A 186/98 - MOTION FOR COST ANALYSIS Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Maria Augimeri THAT staff be directed to prepare a report on the costs and access options associated with the extension of the Waterfront Trail from just west of Humber Bay West Park at the Grand Harbour Development to Amos Waites Park .............................. CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :02 a.m., on September 25, 1998. Richard O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks c... , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #9/98 OctobEn 30, 1998 Page A218 The Authority Meeting #9/98, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, OctobE!r 30,1998. The Chair, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. PRESENT John Adams .............................................................. Member Maria ,l,ugimeri ............................................................ Member Bas BaJkissoon ............................................................ Member Randy Barber ............................................................. Member David Barrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Milton lBerger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell .............................................................. Member lIa Bossons ............................................................... Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michae!1 Di Biase ........................................................... Member Doug Dickerson ........................................................... Member Cliff Gyles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Joan King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jim McMaster ..;........................................................ Vice Chair Ron Moeser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Richard O'Brien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Linda Pabst ............................................................... Member Donna Patterson .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS Raymond Cho . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Fisch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Irene Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Pam McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Denzil Minnan-Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paul Palleschi ............................................................. Member Maja Prentice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mike T2:ekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member RES.#A187/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/98, held on September 25,1998, be approved . CARRIED A219 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 PRESENTATIONS Gary Wilkins, Humber Specialist, TRCA, informing the Board of the recognition received for the TRCA's work in the protection of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Property, and for the watershed management plan titled, "Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber" 8lJd its companion document titled, '~ Call to Action -Implementing Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber". RES.#A188/98 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Doug Dickerson THAT the above noted presentation be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A189/98 - ONTARIO HERITAGE FOUNDATION Heritage Conservation Easement Marker. Presentation of a -Heritage Conservation Easement Marker to the Authority by the Ontario Heritage Foundation for the protection of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Property . Moveo by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Doug Dickerson THAT a letter of thanks be sent to the Ontario Heritage Foundation for recognizing the Authority's commitment to the protection of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital heritage property ........................................................... CARRIED RES.#A190/98 - HERITAGE TORONTO 1998 AWARD OF MERIT FOR PUBLICATIONS "Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber" and "A Call to Action". Heritage Toronto's 1998 Award of Merit for Publications has been awarded to the Authority and the Humber Watershed Task Force for the watershed management plan titled, "Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber" and its companion document titled, "A Call to Action - Implementing Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber". Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: Doug Dickerson THAT a letter of thanks be sent to Heritage Toronto for their Award of Merit which recognizes the efforts of the Authority and the Humber Watershed Task Force to identity and protect the culture and heritage resources of the Humber River watershed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED October 30, 1996 AUTHORITY #9/96 A220 CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter dated October 21, 1998 from Marian Martin in regards to the Sell-off of Canadian Heritage Lands by TRCA to Developers on Waterfront (Trans-Canada) Trail petween ROUGE PARK and PETTICOAT CREEK CONSERVATION AREA. (b) A letter dated October 14, 1998 from Gord R. Weedon, General Manager, Rouge Park, in regards to Rouge Park Alliance Resolution on Rodd Avenue. (c) A facsimile dated October 29, 1998 from Marian Martin in regards to Land Disposal by the TRCA, Canadian Heritage and the Rosebank Greenway, Rouge River and Lake Ontario area, Pickering. RES.#A191 198 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the above-noted correspondence (a), (b), and (c) be received . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Correspondence (3) A221 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 CORRESPONDENCE (a) -~. DELIVERED 525 Bella Vista Dr.. PICKERING. Ontario LlW 2A7 October il. 1998 The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. - I 5 Shoreham Drive. DOWNSVIEW. Ontario M3N lS4 ~, Attention: Mr. DICK O'BRIEN, Chairman of the Board Dear Mr. O'Brien and Members of the Board: Re: Sell-off of Canadian Heritage Lands by TRCA to Developers on Waterfront (Trans-Canada) Trail between ROUGE PARK and l PETTICOAT CREEK CONSERVATION AREA i I The sale of publicly owned lands representing an important part of I Canadian Heritage is being brought to the your attention as it relates : to the time period during the French Regime, circa 1655 - 1687 and i "Ontario's Forgotten History". I I The subject lands are situate within a small Waterfront Greenway of only several acres, the only corridor between the above noted Parks. Under the Waterfront Plan of 1967, the Rosebank Greenway was supposed to be acquired for public ownership to "maintain a continuous strip of public opwn space and create a pedestrian link between the ROUGE RIVER and PETTICOAT CREEK". Millions of dollars were invested in Plans. Reports and Studies which rationalized and supported TRCA's acquisition, including: - R.D.H.P. CONSERVATION REPORT (1956) - THE WATERFRONT PLAN (1967) aforementioned - PROJECT CA-60 (1970) - PROJECT WF-3 (1971) - THE METROPOLITAN & REGION WATERFRONT PLAN (1972-1976) - SOUTH ROSEBANK CONCEPTUAL PLAN - REGENERATION: ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE TORONTO WATERFRONT (1992) - THE ROUGE PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN - THE LAKE ONTARIO GREENWAY STRATEGY (1995). The TRCA came close to realizing the goal of the above plans for two-thirds of the Greenway were acquired for public ownership. For the sake of a couple of acres remaining, much of the Greenway has been declared "surplus" to the needs of the TRCA, which was appointed by the Province of Ontario as the implementing agency of the Waterfront Plan in 1970. Without thorough archaeological testing. this area must not be declared "surplus" to Canadian Heritage for the following reasons. . .. /2 October 30, 1996 AUTHORITY #9/96 A222 - ,. ,. 'the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 2 - 1- Well documented historical research and cartographic maps (recently provided to the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture & Recreation (MCzCR) and TRCA Staff Archae~logist)show that the Rosebank Greenway overlooking and adjacent to the mouth of the Rouge River is: (a) the ori~ina1 site of the Seneca "Villages of Gandatsekiagones"l shown on Ga1inee's Map of 1670 and other historical maps including Jo11iet (1663), Samson, Bellin, Franque1in et a1. - The First Surveyor General of Canada, Sir David W. Smith, marked on his Sketch in 1793 "Old Indian Field" just east of the mouth of the Rouge River, where the Rosebank Greenway is situate. One of the greatest historians of this century, Percy J. Robinson, and author of "Toronto during the French Regime" wrote "at the Village of Ganatsekwyagon which lay just east of the mouth of the Rouge River" and later "Villages of Gandatsekiagones". A 1730 description by Raffeix: "At the mouth of the Rouge there used to be an Iroquois Village, after them the Mississaugas; the said river is navigable for 2 leagues (5 miles)... the bend in the river is clearly shown and the beginning of the trail some distance above the Village of Ganatsekagon". A.J. Clark - National Museum Manuscript (Ottawa) reported a string of villages about 2 - 3 miles apart starting at the mouth of the Rouge River. From Tweedmuir History "The Village, or probably group of villages, was marked on Joliet's Map, circa 1670, at the southern tip of a portage known to the Indians, which brought them down to the trading center just east of the mouth of the Rou~e River". From York Pioneer Society (1972): "It would appear from the finding of Indian remains and artifacts that the Rouge River and adjacent territory were used by tribes of the Iroquoien group (of which the Seneca is the largest). They sometimes buried their dead in separate graves, but more often placed them on elevated platforms and later buried the bones in a communal grave... Early maps show several villages on the (Rouge) River. One of these, on the east side and located near the mouth of the Rouge was named Ganatsekwyagon or Ganetsekiagon". The writer has located at least SO sources including historical maps showing the Village of Gandatsetiagon to be at, just east of, overlooking the mouth of the Rouge River and accounts of "Villages of Gandatsekiagones". The Senecas moved their villages every 10 to 20 years as their resources became depleted. ! .. .. , A223 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 .--- .. '. The Toronto & Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 3 - - The historical accounts of PERCY J. ROBINSON, RUSSELL, PURCELL, WHITE, C. BLACKE'I! ROBINSON (1885), RAFFEIX, McCAY, BOYLE, A.J. CLARKE and others should not be ignored because the ROSEBANK GREENWAY has never had a thorou~h archaeolo~ical investigation. Having received considerable attention, the BEAD HILL site, about 2 miles up the Rouge (one hour by canoe to the French Fur Traders and Indians) has been suggested as a site of Ganestiquigan where through serious archaeological work over a large area, burials/artifacts of the Seneca occupation were found. This site was only "rediscovered" in the last decade and is now designated a Historic Site of Canada. But Galinee's map of 1670 and Percy J. Robinson's work should not be forgotten showing "Villages of Gandatsetiagones" among others. Well recorded archaeological evidence from the State of New York (the homeland from where the Seneca came) shows a settlement pattern of 2 larger villages and one or two smaller ones built near one another in the successive moves of the village. An eastern and western sequence to the settlement pattern existed in New York, as well as the Toronto area, namely the known villages of Teiagon (on the Humber River, a historic site lost to development) and Villages of Gandatsetiagon. on the Rouge River. It is also known that the Seneca Villages were sizeable... 2,000 inhabitants not uncommon. The historical significance of the first of the "Villages of Gandatsetiagon~s" becomes even greater when considering that: (a) the site is probably the first Seneca village site in Canada; (b) one of only two known Seneca sites in Canada not destroyed by development; (c) the site is the first recorded-residence of white men in the Toronto area (1668) - York Pioneer Society, 1958 (d) the site of the first school in the Province of Ontario (1669) established by the Sulpician Missionaries (1669) - Source: History of the County of Ontario; (e) the site of the first foundation cornerstone, geographically and historically, of Toronto, as a strategically placed trading center and the eastern branch of "le Portage de Toronto" and "Toronto's Carrying Place". The western branch, on the Humber River followed later, mostly due to the better anchorage there. Without thorough archaeolgical testing and a pending loss to new high end development of public lands. we may lose forever an important place in Canadian history. . . . /4 October 30,1996 AUTHORITY #9/96 A224 ", ,~. , ' \ -......" '.OJ'_' '. '. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 4 - Toronto Life Magazine (May, 1997) contained an insightful articlel setting out the reasons why "Ontario ArchaeoloRY is a national and international disgrace". One of the reasons is that "urbanization is wiping out thousands of archaeoloRical sites in Ontario". The objective should be to save the really important sites, instead of suffering from "mass cultural amnesia" with the loss of a legacy owed to future generations. In 1984, the MTRCA approved the development of the Rouge Hill subdivision (Sheppard/Rouge Park), particularly along what is now known as Royal Rouge Trail backing on to Rouge Park. There was no thorough archaeological testing then. After the development proceeded in 1986, it was learned that Royal Rouge Trail ended at the Burial Area of the former Rouge Hill Stables; which had been recorded by Dr. Walter Kenyon (ROM) a full 20 years earlier. It was here that Dr. Kenyon recovered a good quantity of grave goods/artifacts. Construction of the executive houses in 1986 has ensured that we will never ,know the true nature and extent of what is now designated a Historic Site of Canada. On one side of the big fence is the large home development and on the other side - a burial ground. No-one will ever be able to determine the actual limits of the site because of the development. No finds were ever reported by the Builder. Thorough and proper testing should occur before, not after development i proceeds as the above Bead Hill site clearly demonstrates. History should not be repeated by the TRCA on public lands in the Rosebank Greenway... ! where there are at least 5 sites where artifacts have been found. Despite bringing thi5 to the attention of TRCA Staff (PRINCE, DEWELL, CAMPITELLI) at a Meeting on January 26, 1998 and in a Report entitled "The Patchwork Approach to Environmental Protection... 1940's Style" (March, 1998), TRCA Staff are intent on selling off public lands for development. In the MTRCA's published report20f May, 1975 (on file at the Toronto Reference Library), the MTRCA (now TRCA) acknowledged: "the historic importance of the Rouge River mouth as the site of a major Indian settlement ("Ganatsekwyagon") and as the start of an important fur trade route to the upper Great Lakes". The MTRCA not only knew of the historic settlement in the area, its own Report proposed: "An historical display (and lookout) of Indian and Pioneer activity in the area, in conjunction with the lookout would be appropriate given the great importance of Lake Ontario and the Rouge River to the previous inhabitants"... 1- entitled "Behind this Door" by Elaine Dewar 2. Conceptual Plan - South Rosebank Area - A225 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 - '. I. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 5 - Now, as recently as May 13, 1998, in its letter to the ROUGE PARK, the !ReA has stated: - '~e are not aware of any historical settlement in this vicinity. There has been no indication from the Town and until now, from residents that there might be anything historic in the area". How is this possible? The TRCA had the information in their own files from 1975, in January, and again in March of this year. To date, the !RCA has continued to try and rationalize the "non-existence" of the historic site. TRCA Staff should not forget Mr. GERALD COWAN who gave the most compelling historical account of the area this century, published in "THE PICKERING STORY" and "TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY": , i "On the hill by the big oaks overlookin!1; the mouth of the i river was once an Indian village of over 2,000 people... we were continually finding arrow heads, skinning knives and iron axe heads such as brought by LaSalle (circa 1675). Bones identified as Indian were found in the erosion of the lake bank". c Mr. GERALD COWAN (1891 - 1974) was the grandson of WILLIAM COWAN, the original settler to the this area encompassing both sides of the ROUGE RIVER. He arrived from Scotland in 1832. In a time of little archaeological research, Mr. COWAN knew a lot. The people who know "G.C." described him as a "very refined man; a horticulturist and lover of the land; a man who donated a lot of money to the church". The beautiful trees seen in the "Bella Vista Island" today are the result of his work and interest in the earth and what it contained. Another 84 yr. old Scarborough resident, Mrs. Jesse Head, said "if Gerald Cowan said it was so, it was so". Another 86 yr. young resident, Mrs. Mary Graham added "We destroy so much of our history without finding out anything about it". Mrs. Violet Swan, Pickering resident, now deceased, had also confirmed Mr. Cowan "finding Indian artifacts". The lands described by Mr. Cowan are the same lands that TRCA Staff proposed "surplus" in 1994 and 1996 with the eager developers' initiation and support of the disposal process. These lands are a "stone's throw" from the lands being sold off for pending high-end development. By registered mail on March 13, 1997, TRCA made available these lands to residents of the area. !RCA offered lots - 50' x 100' in size. Developers got lots - 50'x 150' in size which would accommodate houses 50% larger or almost 5,000 sq.ft. Despite being brought to TRCA's attention twice (January 26, 1998 and March 8, 1998), TRCA has never corrected the mistake and the Developers are the sole beneficiaries. , I I . . . /6 October 30, 1996 AUTHORITY #9/96 A226 ; i - I I I - .. '. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 6 - At the Community Meeting on April 30, 1996, it is reasonable to assume that TRCA should have disclosed all the material facts that it had in its file including the presence of a historic sit~in the vicinity. This certainly would have influenced the decision makers, including the Town of Pickering and TRCA Board Members. Instead TRCA Staff were silent. It is only through extensive research that the writer has since been able to come up with the facts which should have been forthcoming from the public agency upon which the Town and Community relied.. , Despite millions of dollars' investment and thousands of pages of reports, studies and plans to acquire the Rosebank Greenway for public ownership, including Toronto paying 90% of the acquisition and Pickering 1% of the "$9.5 million installation"!.. there has never been a single page of a study to justify the disposal process. One TRCA Staff Member has candidly said that "it was one white house I that broke the camel's back". For one white house, the entire Greenway, , and the loss forever of Canadian Heritage lands is sacrificed. TRCA Staff have said they did the archaeological "testing" and it was satisfactory to the Ministry (MCzCR). The initial report was unsatisfactory to the Ministry and TRCA Staff Archaeologist submitted a revised report almost a year after the testing. It is the Ontario Heritage Act which provides for the conservation of , Ontario's heritage resources under which all archaeologists are licensed. I The known archaeological data base is limited to the extent of previous archaeological investigations undertaken in any given area. The Rosebank Greenway has received minimal attention. It has been classified as a "Category 1 - high potential" area based on geographic and historic features including 3 sources of water, presence of elevated topography including a drumlin, association with the fur trade and the early historic transportation route (Rouge), evidence from documented sources, etc. Upon review of TRCA's archaeological assessment and contrary to Section 65 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, it is evident that TRCA's Archaeologist did not review all available archaeological and historical data for the re~ion around the "development properties"the TRCA was disposing - including TRCA's own files. Even the possibility of a historic site in the immediate area should have been disclosed in the original report. It was not even mentioned in the revised report. New evidence has been submitted to the Ministry (MCzCR) and to TRCA's Staff Archaeologist. It is evident from TRCA's letter (May 13, 1998) and TRCA's Archaeological Assessment that there "was no knowlege" of any historic settlement in the area despite all the evidence. It is appropriate, as in any profession where a major oversight occurs, to at least re-do the testing to confirm initial findings. TRCA ~t.aff have turned down two requests, even at the writer's own expense. l. 1972 $ A227 AUTHORITY #9/98 October 30, 1996 , . ~ .. '. I I ..~ "." I The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21. 1998 I ~ 7 - I Not only was there lack of historical research. there is evidence that the testing;methodology actually used and findings reported were inadequate. ,There are substantial errors and omissions in the TRCA's original archaeological assessment done after time of testing. including: i (a) Unreported finding. Both TRCA assessments show that there was only one chert found on the north side of Rodd Ave. A witness who is a neighbour on the south side of Rodd saw and examined with the archaeologist another specimen. a flint (chert) of different colour and shape. See Exhibit attached. This witness. Mr. George Siragusa who is a retired geologist said that the Archaeologist had told him they found another chert across the street. Unreported findings and a lack of willingness by TRCA Staff Archaeologist to show actual fieldnotes remain suspect. (b) Incorrect lot sizes are shown (changed in revised report); (c) Incorrect number of parcels of land shown (later changed); (d) Areas unable to be tested not shown - increasing margin of error; (e) History of sites not shown including any disturbances; (f) "Limited" archaelogical investigation in the original report is later revised deleting the word "limited". There was no more testing. so how is the revised report more thorough? (g) Reports (original and revised) read testing was done over "entire length" of property. What about entire width and area of property? Fieldnotes unavailable to support testing methodology used and which may be confirmed by witnesses (ie. number of test holes. depth of holes to subsoil. etc.) (h) Bibliography source shown as "Archaeological Notes" - A.J. Clark papers. A.J. Clark papers show a string of villages. starting at the mouth of the Rouge. This should have been included in the report. (h) Margin of Error is great - testing at 4 meter intervals - 30 em. shovel test pits yields a margin of error of 92% assuming the correct number and depth of holes was maintained throughout the testing. The quality of the report strongly reflects the quality of the testing. A license is not in itself a guarantee of the quality of the work performed. Provided that testing was done properly the first time. re-testing should only prove it and yield similar test results. October 30, 1996 AUTHORITY #9/96 A226 , i 1 1 I . : ~. , - "".( .. - -_..- . ... --- .---.----- - . ' 1 ... ~ '..;'.'.' The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21. 1998 -' 8 - Cultural landscapes of heritage significance should not be destroyed by development. The responsibility of ensuring that an invaluable part - of Ontario's heritage is not lost must lie with the !RCA. as the landowner. As Members of the Board are aware. recognition and preservation of our cultural resources are very important - not only to local citizens. but to the Town. City's and Country's Heritage. i In support of this letter, for the Member's consideration. attached I are copies of the following: (i) Historical Maps (11) Abstract "It's Still the Rouge" . (11i) Report by the MTRCA - May. 1975 (iv) Letter dated August 10. 1998 from MCzCR to Durham Region (v) Letter dated September 16. 1998 from Mr. Dan McTeague, MP to the Hon. Sheila CoPps. Minister of Canadian Heritage (vi) Drawings of Artifacts found on site (vH) Original Archaeological Resource Assessment (1997). It would be appreciated if the Board Members would consider granting permission to retest the subject lands by an independent licensed Archaeologist who would be unbiased and impartial to all sides. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Yours very truly, . tJ,.,~~ Marian Martin Encls. c.c. Premier Mike Harris The Hon. Charles Harnick The Honourable Sheila Copps Chief Wellington Staats The Honourable John C. Snobelen, MNR Chief Tom Bressette The Honourable Al Leach Mr. Jean-Luc Pilon The Honourable Isabel Bassett Mr. Rodney Bobiwash Mr. Dan McTeague, MP, Durham West Mr. Tom Lee Mr. Steve Gilchrist, MPP Mr. Michael Audy Ms. Janet Ecker. MPP Mr. Michael Garrett Mr. David Crombie Mr. Carl Benn Ontario Archaeological Association Mr. Robert Bowes Rouge Park Alliance Mr. Roger Anderson Mayor Wayne Arthurs and Council Members I I I I' , A229 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 CORRESPONDENCE (b) ~ n P k 361A Old Fmch Avenue -Tel: (416) 28-ROUGE' ,. ,~ ' - ,:~ouge ar Scarborough. ON MIB 5K7 ~ax: (416) 2lt7-~425 ~ >' . . J ~ -.1< , .- r' --- - - :'~(lIt:s.a-~~~ , . 1-= ~. "-:-"J, 1 October 14, 1998 - :- ,-, "-' ~Li \( a;:iY ~ . , y GCT 2 !~1~ ~' . \ . :,...c ",-t~.t:-'i1"'''r''''' 1,",\ n~.:_ Mr CraIg Mat el\~. C!l.wj ....u.I.r..."...~.ar, ..r .;) Cluef Administr i Officer Toronto and Regi ervation Authority 5 Shoreham Dnve DownsVlew, ON M3N 1 S4 Dear Mr Mather Re: Rouge Park Alliance Resolution on Rodd Avenue The Rouge Park Alliance met on Wednesday August 5, 1998 and discussed the Toronto and Region ConservatIon Authority (TRCA) report on the proposed land disposal in the Rodd Avenue vicinity, T own of PIckering The followmg is the result of that meeting RECOWv1ENDATION 1) THAT the Rouge Park Alliance supports the TRCA plans to rationalize its land holdings in the Rodd Avenue, Bella Vista area ' , - DEFEATED 2) THAT the Rouge Park Alliance supports the public process used by the TRCA ,to obtain public input into the plan CARRIED 3 ) THAT the Rouge Park Alliance supports the TRCA in ensuring that the community core area be protected as a community DEFEATED ../2 October 30, 1996 AUTHORITY #9/98 A230 "--. Mr, Craig Mather October 14, 1998 Page 2 4) THAT the Rouge Park Alliance request that the Regions, local Municipalities, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Province and the Rouge Park Alliance investigate the purchase of the lands between Petticoat Creek and Rouge Park as outlined in the original report by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. CARRIED The Rouge Park Alliance requests that a meeting of interested parties be arranged to address the above recommendations and to discuss the implications of the defeated motions, Please call me to arrange a suitable time for this meeting. If you have any questions on the above please call me at (416) 287-6843, Yours truly, ~I Gord R, Weeden General. Manager Rouge Park GRW/am A231 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 ---------------...--.- . . -- --. -. - -.. - - - - -- . -.-. -._--. - - ... -....._-- ....--...------.-....-..--..-...----...--..------....----....-..-........-......-- CORRESPONDENCE (c) . TBANSMI'l'TED BY FAX S2S Bella Vista. D~.; (416-66l-5407 ) PICJ:DI~G~ Ontario LlW 2A7 October 29. 1998 'Iha Toron~o and Region Conservacicm Auc,or1t:y p 5 Shoreham Drive. DOWNS VIEW , Ontario M3N LS4 Attention: Chairman DICK 0' BRIEN and Members of the Board Dear Cha1~~ O'Brien: Rc: Land Disposal by't:he TRCA Canadian Heritage and the Rosebank Greenway R.ouge River and Lake Ontario a.rea, Pickerin~ Further to my letter of October 21. 1998, I hereby request: a delay of 1 contn in the decision or the TRCA Board. pending the review and commeut: of material submdtt:ed to various Ministries, Agencies and Council1or~_ 'thank you. Yours t;ruly. ~~ Y~r1an Mart-in , "- . October 30, 1996 AUTHORITY #9/96 A232 SEC1"ION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES./lA 192/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component Duffins Creek Watershed Robert E. Young Construction Ltd., James Dick Construction Limited and St. Lawrence Cement Inc. (Timbers Brothers Sand & Gravel Umited Property) CFN 11532. Acquisition of property located on the west side of Concession Line 6, north of the Pickering/Uxbridge Town Line, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham. (Executive Committee Res.#B143/98) Moved by: Bas Balkissoon Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT 95.57 acres, more or less, be acquired from Robert E. Young Construction Ltd., James Dick Construction Limited and St. Lawrence Cement Inc.(Timbers Brothers Sand & Gravel Limited Property), said lands being Parts of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 6, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham, situate on the west side of Concession Line 6, north ()f the Pickering/Uxbridge Town Line; THAT the purchase price be $400,000; THAT. prior to completion of the transaction, satisfactory arrangements be made for rehabilitation of the gravel pit on the property; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT l~ardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for iand transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A193/98 - CORRESPONDENCE FROM the TOWNSHIP OF KING The Review of Fill Applications by the Township of King. King Township has . requeste"d of both' the Toronto Region and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authorities, that the Township be circulated on all Fill Permit applications. (Executive Committee Res.#B144/98) Moved by: Bas Balkissoon Seconded by: Lorna Bissell A233 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 THAT the Correspondence from the Township of King dated September 10,1998, regarding a request for circulation on all Fin Permit Applications be received and that staff be directed to consult with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority prior to reporting back to the Executive Committee with a recommended response; AND FURTHER THAT the Township of King be so advised.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. CARRIED RES.#A194/98 - CLAIREVlLLE/CORNER OF FINCH AND STEELES AVE., LEASE/DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE UPDATE Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively. Request for approval to enter into an agreement exclusively with representatives of Correct Building Corporation (Centennial) Ltd. to negotiate a suitable lease/development arrangement for the utilization of Authority owned lands at the subject location. (Finance Res.#C30/98) Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Randy Barber THE FINANCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT staff be authorized to enter into an agreement to negotiate exclusively with representatives of Correct Building Corporation (Centennial) Ltd , for a period of up to 90 days, effective from October 16th, 1998, for the use of Authority-owned land situated at Clairevillle/Corner of Finch and Steeles Ave; THAT the agreement to negotiate exclusively, be completed no later than October 30th, 1998, on terms and conditions satisfactory to staff, including payment of a non-refundable deposit; AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Members of the Finance and Business Development Advisory Board no later than January 15th, 1999, on the results of the negotiations to arrive at a suitable lease/development agreement for the use of the lands at Claireville/Corner of Finch and Steeles Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A195/98 - 1999 FEE SCHEDULE Approval. The 1999 Fee Schedule is recommended for approval. . "iPublic Use Res:#E6/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the 1999 Fee Schedule as proposed be approved .................... CARRIED October 30, 1996 AUTHORITY #9/96 A234 RES.#'A 196/98 - THE CONSERVATION LANDS OF ONTARIO Authority Partnership. Support from the Authority for a partnership with the Conservation Lands of Ontario. (Public Use Res.#E7/98) Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Joan King THAT the proposed partnership between the Conservation Land,S of Ontario and The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be endorsed; THAT staff be authorized to enter into a one year partnership agreement, with an option to renew, at a cost of $15,000, to commence in January of 1999; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back through the Public Use Advisory Board with regard to the results accruing from the initial partnership agreement ...... CARRIED RES.#A197/98 - 1999 CONSERVATION AREAS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT Proposed Projects. Approval of the proposed project list for 1999 Conservation Areas Capital Development. (Public Use Res.#E8/98) Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconcjed by: Joan King THAT the proposed project list for 1999 Conservation Areas Capital Development be approved; THAT staff be Authorized to proceed with these projects subject to the approved level of funding for this component of the Authority's 1999 Capital Budget; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with these projects, including the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A198/98 - CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed Status of Ontario Municipal Board Referrals. Status report regarding Ontario Municipal Board referrals by Marbloom Investments Limited and Wilderton Investments Limited to rezone and obtain site plan approval for a proposed golf course in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. (Watershed Management Res.#D38/98) A235 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Ron Moeser THAT the status report regarding Ontario Municipal Board referrals by Marbloom Investments Ltd. and Wilderton Investments Ltd. to rezone and obtain site plan approval for a proposed golf course in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed be received for information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRI ED RES.#A199/98 - PROPOSED SPECIAL POLICY AREA DESIGNATION Etobicoke District - City of Toronto. Pursuant to the Provincial Policy Statement (1996) the City of Toronto (Etobicoke District) has requested a review of the current One-Zone approach to flood plain planning respecting portions of the Mimico Creek extending between Dundas Street and the Gardiner Expressway, with the possibility of utilizing a Two-Zone or Special Policy Area designation. (Watershed Management Res.#D39/98) Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT approval-in-principle of a Special Policy Area for a portion of the Etobicoke District as set out in the accompanying staff report be granted; THAT Authority staff continue to work with the City of Toronto (Etobicoke District) towards the final approval of the Special Policy Area, and report to a future meeting of the Watershed Management Advisory Board; THAT Authority staff be directed to evaluate development applications made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 (Fill, Construction & Alteration to Waterways Regulation) in accordance with the Interim Procedures identified in this report; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto (Etobicoke District), Ministry of Natural Resources and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing be so advised .................. CARRIED RES.#A200/98 - '-WILKET"MI~NE'.CREEK~EGENERA TION PLAN Lower West Don Watershed. The implementation of regeneration/restoration measures in the Wilket-Milne Creek Watershed. (Watershed Management Res.#D40/98) Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell October 30, 1996 AUTHORITY #9/96 A236 THAT staff be directed to commence the Implementation of the restoration measures as detailed in the Aquafor Beech Regeneration Concept Plan for the Wilket-Milne Creek Waterliahed in consultation with City of Toronto staff; THAT up to $118,000 be provided in 1998 for the initial phase of the work which will include restonation of a 100 metre stream section immediately south of the formal gardens in Edwards Gardens; THAT liataff be directed, in consultation with the City of Toronto, to seek additional funding in 1999 and subsequent budgets to continue this work, including upstream ponds and lot level controls throughout the tributary watershed; AND FURTHER THAT a public education/involvement program be established in conjunction with the City of Toronto staff, local schools, business, and ratepayers association. . . . . . II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRI ED RES.#A201/98 - DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS MUD CREEK RECONNECTION Detailed Design and Implementation Program. To develop detailed design plans to enable the passage of desired fish species from the Don River into the wetland spawning areas of the Don Valley Brick Works, by way of Mud Creek. (Watershed Management Res.#D41/98) Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT staff be directed to develop terms of reference and solicit proposals for the preparation of a dotailed design to enable the passage of fish species from the Don River into the Don Valley Brick Works; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to select a consultant to prepare the detailed design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A202/98 - PALGRAVE MILL POND COMMUNITY ACTION SITE " "Endorsement of thEfPalgrave Mill Pond Community Action Site Restoration Project. (Watershed Management Res.#D42/98) Moved by: Christine Cooper Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT Palgrave Mill Pond Community Action Site Restoration Project, be endorsed in principle; A237 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 THAT staff be authorized to seek funding and in-kind services to implement the project; THAT staff be authorized to prepare a Terms of Reference for detailed design; AND FURTHER THAT the final design and project sponsors be brought back to the Authority when available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A203/98 - FISH PASSAGE AT THE OLD MILL WEIR Proposed notching of the Old Mill Weir to improve passage of fish species, including migratory trout and salmon. (Watershed Management Res.#D43/98) Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT mitigation of the Old Mill weir to improve fish passage be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be directed to enter into any agreements and to obtain any necessary approvals to implement the project. . . . CARRIED RES.#A204/98 - MODIFICATION OF THE LAWRENCE AVENUE WEIR TO IMPROVE FISH PASSAGE ON THE EAST DON RIVER Proposed modifcation of the instream barrier on the East Don River at Lawrence Avenue to improve passage of migratory trout and salmon, (Watershed Management Res.#D44/98) Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the weir at Lawrence Avenue on the East Don River be mitigated to improve fish passage; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be directed to obtain any necessary approvals to implement the project ..................................... CARRIED October 30, 1996 AUTHORITY #9/96 A236 RES.#A205/98 - FISH PASSAGE AT THE EGUNTON AVENUE BARRIER ON THE LOWER HUMBER RIVER Preparation of Terms of Reference to Hire a Consultant. Preparation of a terms of reference for hiring a consultant to prepare a design, for fish passage at the Eglinton Avenue barrier on the Humber River. (Watershed Management Res.#D45/98) Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT the report on the preparation of a terms of reference for improving fish passage at the Eglintcln Avenue weir be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A206/98 - DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #5/98, September 17, 1998. The minutes of Meeting #5/98 held on September 17, 1998 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. (Watershed Management Res.#D46/98) Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT tlhe minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #5/98 held September 17, 1998 be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A207/98 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconcled by: Michael Di Biase THAT C)ntario Regulation 158 items, excluding 7.3.32 - Villages of Downsview Ltd., contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #8/98, held October 16, 1998, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A239 AUTHORITY #9/96 October 30, 1996 RES.#A208/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT Ontario Regulation 158 Item 7.3.32 - Villages of Downsview Ltd., contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #8/98, held October 16, 1998, be received . . . CARRIED Ontario Regulation 158 Items Include: (Executive Committee Res.#B145/98 to Res.#B148/98 inclusive) RES.#A209/98 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: David Barrow THAT Section II items 7.4 to 7.9 inclusive, of Executive Committee Minutes #9/98, held on October 16, 1998, be received ......................................... CARRIED Section II Items 7.4 to 7.9 Inclusive Include: Employee Leave of Absence (Executive Res.#B149198) Arsenal Lands 1400 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga (Executive Res.#B150/98) Rizmi Holdings Limited, City of Vaughan (Executive Res.#B151/98) Town of Pickering Official Plan (Executive Res.#B152/98) Claireville/Corner of Finch and Steeles Ave., Lease Development Initiative Update (Executive Res. # B 153/98) Conservation Journeys Package (Executive Res.#B154/98) TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:26 a.m., on October 30, 1998. Richard O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #10/98 November 27, 1998 Page A240 The Authority Meeting #10/98, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, November 27,1998. The Chair, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PRESE:NT John Adams .............................................................. Member Maria Augimeri ...,..........,............................................. Member Randy Barber ............................................................. Member David Barrow . . , . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell ...."........................................................ Member Christine Cooper . . , . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Michae,l Di Biase ........................................................... Member Doug Dickerson ...,....,.................................................. Member Cliff Gyles. . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Irene Jones ..,...,..,.....,............................................... Member Jim McMaster ........................................................... Vice Chair Ron Moeser , . . . , . . , , . . . . . . . . . . , , , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Richard O'Brien , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor. . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . , . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Donna Patterson .. , , . . , . . . . . , . . . . . , , , , . . . . , . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook , , . . , , . . . . , . . . . , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS Bas Balkissoon ,......,.................................................... Member Milton Berger , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member lIa Bossons .,.....".................,........,........................... Member Raymond Cho . . . . . , , . . , , . . . . . , , . . . . , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Fisch, . . , . . , . . , . . . , , . . . . , , . . . . . , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Joan King. , . . . . . , , . . , . . . , , , , . . . , , . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Pam McConnell . . . . . , . . . . , , . . . . . , , . . . . , , , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Denzil Minnan-Wong , . . . . , . . . . , , , . . . . , , , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Linda Pabst ,......,........,......",..................................... Member Paul Palleschi ...,........"....."......."......"....................... Member Maja Prentice , . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mike Tzekas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member RES.#j~10/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconcled by: Lorna Bissell THAT the Minutes of Meeting #9/98, held on October 30',1998, be approved. . . . CAR~IED A241 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27, 1996 DELEGATIONS (a) Marian Martin, resident at 525 Bella Vista Dr., Pickering, speaking in regards to sale of surplus Authority-owned land on Rodd Avenue between Rouge Park and Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. (b) Greg Mason, resident at 544 Rood Avenue, Pickering, speaking in regards to sale of surplus Authority-owned land on Rodd Avenue between Rouge Park and Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. (c) Herb Wank, resident on Rougemount Dr., Pickering, speaking in regards to sale of surplus Authority-owned land on Rodd Avenue between Rouge Park and Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. RES.#A211/98 - DELEGATIONS Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the above noted delegations (a), (b) and (c) be heard and received. . . . . . CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter dated October 14, 1998 from Gord R. Weedon, General Manager, Rouge Park, in regards to Rouge Park Alliance Resolution on Rodd Avenue (b) A letter dated October 21, 1998 from Marian Martin in regards to the Sell-off of Canadian Heritage Lands by TRCA to Developers on Waterfront (Trans-Canada) Trail between ROUGE PARK and PETTICOAT CREEK CONSERVATION AREA. (c) A letter dated November2, 1998 from Joe Pitino in regards to Purchase of T.R.C.A. Lands by Deane, McCarten, Pitino Rodd Ave. Pickering, Ont. (d) A letter dated November 10, 1998 from Michelle Rushton in regards to Rushton - 527 Rodd Avenue (Part Lots 36 and 38, Plan 233), Pickering. (e) A letter dated November 11, 1998 from Marian Martin in regards to Wrongdoings by the TRCA - Rodd Ave., Pickering. (1) A letter -dated -November 'H3, "1998 from -Marian -Martin in 'regards to Archaeological Investigation - Cultural Landscape between ROUGE PARK and PETTICOAT CREEK C.A. (Rodd Ave.). (g) A letter dated October 28, 1998 from Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation in regards to signage for Black Creek Pioneer Village at the Highway 401 and Highway 400 interchange. November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A242 (h) A letter dated November 23, 1998 from Marian Martin in regards to the greenway between Rouge Park and Petticoat Creek C.A. along Lake Ontario. (i) A letter dated November 24, 1998 from Marian Martin in regards to the disposal of public lands - Rosebank Greenway between Rouge Park and Petticoat Creek C.A. RES.#A212/98 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the above noted correspondence (a), (c) and (d) be received ........... CARRIED RES.#A213/98 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Maria Augimeri THAT the above noted correspondence (g) be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A243 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27, 1996 ;;C:::ENCE (8) Rouge Park 361A Old Fmch Avenue Tel: (416) 28-ROUGE Scarborough, ON MIB 5K7 Fax: (416) 287-2425 ~'~""""__'_';:'~._"':\.Lo-','a:.:\:............-, '-.. ~"'" ~ . .-, - -:-'~ ':g -'. ,-' October 14, 1998 .. . . ~ ---.';J. , ,---' ~- \ - ! i ".-' ~ .~ - 19iIJ. , . '..,.j: :;... r,. . _ . t i 1 ~ l\ 1 , . Mr. Craig Ma~ i ~,~.;..c ~r'"""i..:_4 A . ~... 1 ,. "'-Il ,,-... .~... ,''!'''I:!'lI.~ . ......-""' _.....'.., P.~~.l' ..:"'....." ,_.;J~" ..::' .:-J Chief Administr i Officer Toronto and Regi ~~ation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, ON M3N IS4 Dear Mr, Mather: Re: Rouge Park Alliance Resolution on Rodd Avenue The Rouge Park Alliance met on Wednesday August 5, 1998 and discussed the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) report on the proposed land disposal in the Rodd Avenue vicinity, Town of Pickering. The following is the result of that meeting: RECOM:MENDATION: 1) THAT the Rouge Park Alliance supports the TRCA plans to rationalize its land holdings in the Rodd A venue, Bella Vista area. DEFEATED 2) THAT the Rouge Park Alliance supports the public process used by the TRCA to obtain public input into the plan. CARRIED 3) THAT the Rouge Park Alliance supports the TRCA in ensuring that the community core area be protected as a community. DEFEATED .../2 November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A244 Mr. Craig Mather October 14, 1998 Page 2 4) THAT the Rouge Park Alliance request that the Regions, local Municipalities, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Province and the Rouge Park Alliance investigate the purchase of the lands betWeen Petticoat Creek and Rouge Park as outlined in the original report by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. CARRIED The Rouge Park Alliance requests that a meeting of interested parties be arranged to address the above recommendations and to discuss the implications of the defeated motions. Please call me to arrange a suitable time for this meeting. If you have any questions on the above please call me at (416) 287-6843, Yours tmly, ~f Gord R. Weeden General Manager Rouge Park GRW/anl A245 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27, 1996 ~ CORRESPONDENCE (b) DELIVERED 525 Bella Vista Dr., PICKERING, Ontario L1W 2A7 October 21, 1998 The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, - 5 Shoreham Drive, DOWNSVIEW, Ontario M3N lS4 -, Attention: Mr. DICK O'BRIEN, Chairman of the Board Dear Mr. O'Brien and Members of the Board: Re: Sell-off of Canadian Heritage Lands by TRGA to Developers on Waterfront (Trans-Canada) Trail between ROUGE PARK and PETTICOAT CREEK CONSERVATION AREA The sale of publicly owned lands representing an important part of Canadian Heritage is being brought to the your attention as it relates to the time period during the French Regime, circa 1655 - 1687 and "Ontario's Forgotten History". The subject lands are situate within a small Waterfront Greenway of only several acres, the only corridor between the above noted Parks. Under the Waterfront Plan of 1967, the Rosebank Greenway was supposed to be acquired for public ownership to "maintain a continuous strip of public opwn space and create a pedestrian link between the ROUGE RIVER and PETTICOAT CREEK". Millions of dollars were invested in Plans, Reports and Studies which rationalized and supported TRCA's acquisition, including: _ R.D.H.P. CONSERVATION REPORT (1956) _ THE WATERFRONT PLAN (1967) aforementioned _ PROJECT CA-60 (1970) - PROJECT WF-3 (1971) _ THE METROPOLITAN & REGION WATERFRONT PLAN (1972-1976) _ SOUTH ROSEBANK CONCEPTIlAL PLAN - REGENERATION: ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE TORONTO WATERFRONT (1992) - THE ROUGE PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN _ THE LAKE ONTARIO GREENWAY STRATEGY (1995). The TRCA came close to realizing the goal of the above plans for two-thirds of the Greenway were acquired for public ownership. For the sake of a couple of acres remaining, much of the Greenway has been declared "surplus" to the needs of the TRGA, which was appointed by the Province of Ontario as the implementing agency of the Waterfront Plan in 1970. Without thorough archaeological testing, this area must not be declared "surplus" to Canadian Heritage for ,the following reasons. .. ./2 November 27, 1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A246 I. !he 'roronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 2 - l. Well documented historical research and. cartographic maps (recently provided to the Ministry of Citizenship. Culture & Recreation (MCzCR) and !RCA Staff Archae~logist)show that the Rosebank Greenway overlooking and adjacent to the mouth of the Rouge River is: (a) the original site of the Seneca "Villages of Gandatseldagones"l shown on Galinee's Map of 1670 and other historical maps including Jolliet (1663), Samson. Bellin., Franquelin et al. - The First Surveyor General of Canada. Sir David W. Smith. marked on his Sketch in 1793 "Old Indian Field" just east of the mouth of the Rouge River. where the Rosebank Greenway is situate. One of the greatest historians of this century, Percy J. Robinson, and author of "Toronto during the French Regime" wrote "at the Village of Ganatsekwyagon which lay just east of the mouth of the Rouge River" and later "Villages of G~ndatsekiagones". A 1730 description by Raffeix: "At the mouth of the Rouge there used to be an Iroquois Village, after them the Mississaugas; the said river is navigable for 2 leagues (5 miles)... the bend in the river is clearly shown and the beginning of the trail some distance above the Village of Ganatsekagon". A.J. Clark - National Museum Manuscript (Ottawa) reported a string of villages about 2 - 3 miles apart starting at the mouth of the Rouge River. From Tweedmuir History "The Village. or probably group of villages. was marked on Joliet's Map, circa 1670, at the southern tip of a portage known to the Indians, which brought them down to the trading center just east of the mouth of the Rouge River". From York Pioneer Society (1972): "It would appear from the finding of Indian remains and artifacts that the Rouge River and adjacent territory were used by tribes of the Iroquoien group (of which the Seneca is the largest). They sometimes buried their dead in separate graves, but more often placed them on elevated platforms and later buried the bones in a communal grave... Early maps show several villages on the (Rouge) River. One of these, on the east side and located near the mouth of the Rouge was named Ganatsekwyagon or Ganetsekiagon". The writer has located at least 50 sources including historical maps showing the Village of Gandatsetiagon to be at, just east of, overlooking the mouth of the Rouge River and accounts of "Villages of Gandatsekiagones". The Senecas moved ,their villages every 10 to 20 years as their resources became depleted. A247 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27, 1996 '. The Toronto & Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 3 - - The historical accounts of PERCY J. ROBINSON, RUSSELL, PURCELL, WHITE, C. BLACKE'II ROBINSON (1885), RAFFEIX, McCAY, BOYLE, A.J. CLARKE and others should not be ignored because the ROSEBANK GREENWAY has never had a thorough archaeological investigation. Having received considerable attention, the BEAD HILL site, about 2 miles up the Rouge (one hour by canoe to the French Fur Traders and Indians) has been suggested as a site of Ganestiquigan where through serious archaeological work over a large area, burials/artifacts of the Seneca occupation were found. This site was only "rediscovered" in the last decade and is now designated a Historic Site of Canada. But Galinee's map of 1670 and Percy J. Robinson's work should not be forgotten showing "Villages of Gandatsetiagones" among others. Well recorded archaeological evidence from the State of New York (the homeland from where the Seneca came) shows a settlement pattern of 2 larger villages and one or ewo smaller ones built near one another in the successive moves of the village. An eastern and western sequence to the settlement pattern existed in New York, as well as the Toronto area, namely the known villages of Teiagon (on the Humber River, a historic site lost to development) and Villages of Gandatsetiagon, on the Rouge River. It is also known that the Seneca Villages were sizeable... 2,000 inhabitants not uncommon. The historical significance of the first of the "Villages of Gandatsetiagones" becomes even greater when considering that: (a) the site is probably the first Seneca village site in Canada; (b) one of only two known Seneca sites in Canada not destroyed by development; (c) the site is the first recorded" residence of white men in the Toronto area (1668) - York Pioneer Society, 1958 (d) the site of the first school in the Province of Ontario (1669) established by the Sulpician Missionaries (1669) - Source: History of the County of Ontario; (e) the site of the first foundation cornerstone, geographically and historically, of Toronto, as a strategically placed trading center and the eastern branch of "le Portage de Toronto" and "Toronto's Carrying Place". The western branch, on the Humber River followed later, mostly due to the better anchorage there. Without thorough archaeolgical testing and a pending loss to new high end development of public lands, we may lose forever an important place in Canadian history. .../4 November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A248 t. The Toroneo and Region Conservaeion Authoriey Oceober 21, 1998 - 4 - Toronto Life Magazine (May, 1997) contained an insightful article,l seet:ing oue ehe reasons why "Ontario Archaeololn' is a national and intE!rnational disgrace". One of the reasons is that "urbanization is wiping oue ehousands of archaeological sites in Ontario". The objE!ctive should be to save the really important sites, instead of suffering from "mass culeural amnesia" wieh ehe loss of a legacy owed to JEut:ure generations. In 1984, ehe MTRCA approved the development of the Rouge Hill subdivision (Shl!ppard/Rouge Park), particularly along whae is now known as Royal Rouge Trail backing on eo Rouge Park. There was no thorough archaeological eesting ehen. Afeer the development proceeded in 1986, ie was learned ehat Royal Rouge Trail ended at ehe Burial Area of ehe former Rouge Hill Stables; which had been recorded by Dr. Waleer Kenyon (ROM) a full 20 }"ears earlier. It was here ehae Dr. Kenyon recovered a good quantity of grave goods/areifaces. C-on:struction of ehe execueive houses in 1986 has ensured thae we will nev,ar know the erue naeure and exeene of what is now designaeed a Hiseoric Sit,! of Canada. On one side of the big fence is the large home development and on the other side - a burial ground. No-one will ever be able to detarmine the actual limits of the site because of the development. No finds were ever reporeed by ehe Builder. Thorough and proper testing should occur before, not after development proceeds as the above Bead Hill siee clearly demonstrates. Hiseory should not be repeated by the TRCA on public lands in the Rosebank Greenway... where there are at least 5 siees where artifacts have been found. Despite bringing ehis to the attention of !RCA Staff (PRINCE, DEWELL, CAMPITELLI) ae a Meeting on January 26, 1998 and in a Report eneitled "The Patchwork Approach eo Environmental Protection... 1940's Style" (March, 1998), TRCA Staff are intent on selling off public lands for development. In the MTRCA's published report20f May, 1975 (on file ae ehe Toroneo Reference Library), ehe MTRCA (now!RCA) acknowledged: "the historic importance of the Rouge River mouth as ehe siee of a major Indian settlement ("Ganatsekwyagon") and as ehe start of an imporeant fur trade route to the upper Great Lakes". The MTRCA not only knew of the historic settlement in the area, its own Report proposed: "An historical display (and lookout) of Indian and Pioneer aceiviey in the area, in conjunceio~ with the lookout would be appropriate, given the great importance of Lake Ontario and the Rouge River eo ehe previous inhabitants"... 1. entitled "Behind this Door" by Elaine Dewar 2. r.~r.c~~tual Plan - South Rosebank Area I A249 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 '. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 5 - Now, as recently as May 13, 1998, in its letter to the ROUGE PARK, the 'IR.CA has stated: - "We are not aware of any historical settlement in this vicinity. There has been no indication from the Town and until now, from residents that there might be anything historic in the area". How is this possible?, The '!RCA had the information in their own files from 1975, in January, and again in March of this year. To date, the '!RCA has continued to try and rationalize the "non-existence" of the historic site. '!RCA Staff should not forget Mr. GERALD COWAN who gave the most compelling historical account of the area this century, published in "THE PICKERING STORY" and "TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY": "On the hill by the big oaks overlooking the mouth of the river was once an Indian village of over 2,000 people... we were continually finding arrow heads, skinning knives and-iron axe heads such as brought by LaSalle (circa 1675)'. Bones identified as Indian were found in the erosion of the lak:e bank". Mr. GERALD COWAN (1891 - 1974) was the grandson of WILLIAM COWAN, the original settler to the this area encompassing both sides of the ROUGE RIVER. He arrived from Scotland in 1832. In a time of little archaeological research, Mr. COWAN knew a lot. The people who know "G.C." described him as a "very refined man; a horticulturist and lover of the land; a man who donated a lot of money to the church". The beautiful trees seen in the "Bella Vista Island" today are the result of his work and interest in the earth and what it contained. Another 84 yr. old Scarborough resident, Mrs. Jesse Head, said "if Gerald Cowan said it was so, it was so". Another 86 yr. young resident, Mrs. Mary Graham added "We destroy so much of our history without finding out anything about it". Mrs. Violet Swan, Pickering resident, now deceased, had also confirmed Mr. Cowan "finding Indian artifacts". The lands described by Mr. Cowan are the same lands that TRCA Staff proposed "surplus" in 1994 and 1996 with the eager developers' initiation and support of the disposal process. These lands are a "stone's throw" from the lands being sold off for pending high-end development. By registered mail on March 13, 1997, TRCA made available these lands to residents of the area. TRCA offered lots - 50' x 100' in size. Developers got lots - 50'x 150' in size which would accommodate houses 50% larger or almost 5,000 sq.ft. Despite being brought to TRCA's attention twice (January 26, 1998 and March 8, 1998), TRCA has never corrected the mistake and the Developers are the sole beneficiaries. .' , 1(., November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A250 .. '. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 6 - At the Community Meeting on April 30, 1996, it is reasonable to assume that TRCA should have disclosed all the material facts that it had in its file including the presence of a historic sit~in the vicinity. This certainly would have influenced the decision makers, including the Town. of Pickering and TRCA Board Members. Instead !RCA Staff were silent. It is only through extensive research that the writer has since been able to come up with the facts which should have been forthcoming from the public agency upon which the Town and Community relied.. , D,aspite millions of dollars' investment and thousands of pages of reports, studies and plans to acquire the Rosebank Greenway for public olo1Ilership, including Toronto paying 90% of the acquisition and Pickering l:t of the "$9.5 million installation"L. there has never been a single page of a study to justify the disposal process. One !RCA Staff Member has candidly said that "it was one white house that broke the camel's back". For one white house, the entire Greenway. aIld the loss forever of Canadian Heritage lands is sacrificed. TRCA Staff have said they did the archaeological "testing" and it was satisfactory to the Ministry (MCzCR). The initial report was unsatisfactory tCl the Ministry 'and TRCA Staff Archaeologist submitted a revised report aJ~ost a year after the testing. It: is the Ontario Heritage Act which provides for the conservation of Ontario's heritage resources under which all archaeologists are licensed. TIle known archaeological data base is limited to the extent of previous az:chaeological investigations undertaken in any given area. The Rosebank Greenway has received minimal attention. It has been classified as a "Category 1 - high potential" area based on geographic and historic features including 3 sources of water, presence of elevated topography U:Lcluding a drumlin, association with the fur trade and the early historic tz'ansportation route (Rouge), evidence from documented sources, etc. Upon review of TRCA's archaeological assessment and contrary to Section 65 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, it is evident that TRCA's Archaeologist di.d not review all available archaeological and historical data for the region around the "development properties"the,TRCA was disposing - iIl,cluding TReA.' s own files. Even the possibility of a historic site in the immediate area should have been disclosed in the original report. It was not even mentioned in the revised report. New evidence has been submitted to the Ministry (MCzCR) and to TRCA's Staff Archaeologist. It is evident from TRCA's letter (May 13, 1998) and TReA's Archaeological Assessment that there "was no knowlege" of any historic settlement in the area despite all the evidence. It is appropriate, as in any profession where a major oversight occurs, to at least re-do the testing to confirm initial findings. TRCA ~taff have turned down two requests, even at the writer's own expense. l. 1972 $ ,- A251 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 , r. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21, 1998 - 7 - Not only was there lack of historical research, there is evidence that the testing;methodology actually used and findings reported were inadequate. . There are substantial errors and omissions in the TRCA's original archaeological assessment done after time of testing, including: (a) Unreported finding. Both !RCA assessments show that there was only one chert found on the north side of &odd Ave. . A witness who is a neighbour on the south side of &odd saw and examined with the archaeologist another specimen, a flint (chert) of different colour and shape. See Exhibit attached. This witness, Mr. George Siragusa who is a retired geologist said that the Archaeologist had told him they found another chert across the street. Unreported findings and a lack of willingness by !RCA Staff Archaeologist to show actual fieldnotes remain suspect. (b) Incorrect lot sizes are shown (changed in revised report); (c) Incorrect number of parcels of land shown (later changed); (d) Areas unable to be tested not shown - increasing margin of error; (e) History of sites not shown including any disturbances; (f) "Limited" archaelogical investigation in the original report is later revised deleting the word "limited". There was no more testing, so how is the revised report more thorough? (g) Reports (original and revised) read testing was done over "entire length" of property. What about entire width and area of property? Fieldnotes unavailable to support testing methodology used and which may be confirmed by witnesses (ie. number of test holes, depth of holes to subsoil, etc.) (h) Bibliography source shown as "Archaeological Notes" - A.J. Clark papers. A.J. Clark papers show a string of villages, starting at the mouth of the Rouge. This should have been included in the report. (h) Margin of Error is great - testing at 4 meter intervals - 30 cm. shovel test pits yields a margin of error of 92% assuming the correct number and depth of holes was maintained throughout the testing. The quality of the report strongly reflects the quality of the testing. A license is not in itself a guarantee of the quality of the work performed. Provided that testing was done properly the first time, re-testing should only prove it and yield similar test results. .../8 November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A252 .. .. . 't The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority October 21. 1998 - 8 - Cultural landscapes of heritage significance should not be destroyed by development. The responsibility of ensuring that an invaluable part - of Ontario's heritage is not lost 1IlUSt lie with the nCA. as the landowner. As Members of the Board are aware, recognition and preservation of our cultural resources are very important - not ouJ.y to local citizens. but to the Town. City's and Country's Heritage. In support of this letter. for the Member's consideration. attached are copies of the following: (i) Historical Maps (11) Abstract "It's Still the Rouge" (iii) Report by the MTRCA - May, 1975 (iv) Letter dated August la, 1998 from MCzCR to Durham Region (v) Letter dated September 16, 1998 from Mr. Dan McTeague, MP to the Hon. Sheila Copps, Minister of Canadian Heritage (vi) Drawings of Artifacts found on site (vii) Original Archaeological Resource Assessment (1997). I.t would be appreciated if the Board Members would consider granting permission 'to retest the subject lands by an independent licensed Archaeologist who would be unbiased and impartial to all sides. lbank you for your consideration of this request. Yours very truly, . IJ,.,~J;- ~Larian Martin Encls. c~.c. Premier Mike Harris The Hon. Charles Barnick The Honourable Sheila Copps Chief Wellington Staats The Honourable John C. Snobelen. MNR Chief Tom Bressette The Honourable Al Leach Mr. Jean-Luc Pilon The Honourable Isabel Bassett Mr. Rodney Bobiwash Mr. Dan McTeague. MP, Durham West Mr. Tom Lee Mr. Steve Gilchrist. MPP Mr. Michael Audy Ms. Janet Ecker. MPP Mr. Michael Garrett Mr. David Crombie Mr. Carl Benn Ontario Archaeological Association Mr. Robert Bowes Rouge Park Alliance Mr. Roger Anderson Mayor Wayne Arthurs and Council Members -- - A253 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 CORRESPONDENCE (c) - November 2, 1998 Ministry of Natural Resources, Sent Via Fax Room 6630, Whimey Block, Orieinal Sent bv reeular mail 99 Wellesley St. W. Toronto, ant., M7,. i W3 Attention: Mr. Rvan Sword. Leeislative Assistant Dear Mr, Sword: Re: Purchase ofT.R.CA. Lands by Deane, McCarten,Pitino Rodd Ave. Pickering, Onto Further to our 'phone conversation of last week. it is our suspicion that the objections from a local resident, Ms. Martin. is the reason for the delay in the approval of the above agreement. As established small business owners in this community for over 30 years, my associate being past President of the Rosebank Ratepayers Association. we have been involved in the growth of a number of excellent communities in the City of Toronto and in the Region of Durham. We are not only respected, but continually are seeked out by a number of highly regarded individuals for advice. help. and support in their endeavors to make our environments a better place. You might or might not be aware that in a 100 page report to the Land Severance Committee. Ms. Martin along with a number of other reports: 1. Made false accusations of no credit against both the T.R.CA. and ourselves. 2. Appealed land Severance decision to the a.M.B. but withdrew the objection one-day before the hearing, As a consequence, taxpayers money was wasted on substantial legal and consultants fees. 3. She has continued her campaign to frustrate the whole process; the intense public process involving the community at large was supported by the Town of Pickering, The Region of Durham, Local Ratepayers and the whole community in general. We can only conclude that the approval for the purchase of 5 residential lots has been delayed by the personal agenda of one individual, of which we feel there is no merit to her objections. The T.R.C.A. has a mandate to acquire waterfront properties. Your Ministry has the authority to approve and dispose of surplus lands. This agreement was concluded one year ago and it is time for a decision to be made. November 27, 1996 AUTHORITY #10/98 A254 - Therefore, should you deem it useful, my associates and I would be pleased to meet with you and a representative of the T.R.C.A., in the hope that we can bring this agreement, to a proper and satisfactory conclusion. May I have your reply. Y ou;'s very trol}, U- ~,titino 541 Rodd Ave., Pickf:ring, ant., L1 W 2B 1 Bus: (905) 831-3300 Fax: (905) 831-8,147 Res: (905) 509-1552 cc: Mr. Dick O'Brien, Chairman T.R.C.A. Mr. D. Prince, Property Management Dept. T.R.C.A. Mrs. Janet Ecker M.P.P. Mr. D. Ryan, Local Councillor Mr. M. Brenner, Regional Councillor Mr. D. Dickerson, Regional Councillor ._0_____________ _.... . - -.. -. - .. ,. ~ A255 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 ~ CORRESPONDENCE (d) Michelle Rushton S1.7 Rodd Avenue J:'lckeriDg, Ontario LlW 281 Work: (416) 369-4661 Home: (905) 509-S325 via FAX: 314-2216 November 10, 1998 The Hon. John Snobelen Minister of Natural Resources Ministry of Natural Resources COpy Whitney Block, 99 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, Ontario M7 A 1 W3 Dear Your Honour: RE: Rushton - 527 Rodd A venue (part Lots 36 and 38, Plan 233), Picke~ As you are no doubt aware, I am the purchaser of the above-noted property from the Conservation Authority. It has come to my attention that there have been various obstacles, to date, preventing the closing of this purchase. A public tender was available approximately one year ago for this property. I submitted my Offer to Purchase from the Conservation Authority on February 16, 1998 (accepted on March 27, 1998) with a completion date of August 31, 1998 with the right to extend the completion date pending various approvals from the Conservation Authority. The property has now been successfully severed. I understand that a party in the neighbourhood believes that my parcel is part of an ancient Indian burial ground and for that reason has made every attempt to prevent this transaction from closing. As you are also no doubt aware, the house on this property is at least 40 years old and if it sitting on any Indian burial ground, surely any archaeologist would agree that this site would now be declared 'disturbed'. If this parcel is situate on a burial site, then surely, my (appealing) neighbour's property is as well and yet she has felt it appropriate for herself to make substantial improvements on her home (obviously disturbing further neighbouring grounds) and yet has not suffered any recourse, but increased the value of her property. I have no intentions to "disturb" any land as it now stands. I merely wish to purchase this home for my family, improve it by way of new windows and general upkeep. My family and I love the house and the neighbourhood. This has been our home (as tenants) and where we wish to November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A256 live (forever, if possible) permanently. I am most anxious to have this purchase completed and it is for that reason that I am writing. Yours truly, Mich4~lle Rushton c.c.: The MetropOlitan Toronto Conservation Authority. - . A257. AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27, 1996 CORRESPONDENCE (e) RJ::G:S7:i::..~ ~1..uz. -..- H.lla ":ist.:1 Dr., J ..:J P :'CKeT"'l.n!; . Ont.:1r:..o 1.1,'; lA7 ~ovemCer 11, ,:998 !he 1'" L'UU(;.O ~ ::tag::.:.:n Go~et'V'at::.on AUt::1~"lri r:y , 5 5horehalll. Drive, OQw'"N5VIEW , Oul;ar:":J M3N 154 Att:ll:~c:':Ju: C~A 1 rman DIC~ CIT13R!E.\: and :-ffo::-1,BnS or TIrE BOARD De~= Cb~irmAn O'3;:.an: Re: WrOlh";d~' :'::!1;S ":l~~ :he TRCA - Rcd.e!. A-.I:!., ~ic~.;a r:.:J.-z . Thi.'; will CO:l.::"r7:l :':'1)- :::~lP.o~honc (.:onve:-3at::.or:. e.J.~2.:.",r 1::.::s t ~.wel!.1" ~.:~~:~ ::iT" " c::tAI(; ~\.:=~. -:-~:;a=~i~g ~ct3 o~ ~~g2.i;a~t mi3r~ur~~c=ta~lC~ ~y '1'11", Tr) r~:l1:.J ~ ~es:::.o~ C~~~~r\,'Pal:l.on .A.u~:.ori::." ;':1 i.L;,j di.spcsa":' ?r.:-~=;:,:; ALong Rcdd ,Ave.., ,')i.:ke=ins. On M.a=::~ 12. 199 ~ , ~:..1' =~~1~t~=e.: =~i:.. lr:.C..';' S t~== S~="':t!d :'10 ::.:.~~ U:;~'1~ a=oia. re::;:de~t:=: t::~'t i: would be d:,sl)ui:liug :1:: a~c ~k.:":1:; avai:.:;,:~':"t? :,:t= pu=c.~.1.s? 5 :..c. 1: ~ .;lrl t::s :l.c=~h ~:.d= vi Rodd ~~an~e ~~~~u=i~S ~C" r :{ :C,l) , eac:n.. !hi~ l~" !:5.i=~ 0:;';::"5 showu ~~nseC~t1~a:y 5 dif=eT"~~t t1=.es. ,- ....~ -..1. ~ove':llbe=, 1997, 1:~... IJ.C:1. Cl.9iJc:Jve=- ::':1.l sa:..e 'Jf lots me.;,slJr~:1~ 1() I x 150' to Dt@...e':"oFe=~ wb,idl c:Ju:'d a':',:oll.:.:.:l\,;ci..c.t~ ti'lP. CClust='.:C::":>:: ot new. hOtne~ =i=~": ':le=~~~'\t (JO:':; l.;!=~<:~ _ :h~ residents ...e=e ;lc';,a t' --' 1nfor:lcd or th.e c =-.az:.gc ;'~1 lu l: s:..zes nc::' we.;) r:h~=e ."1"\y OPpl)1:;..n:..=::~ t.J t~=der b~sed ar:. ~he n~~ lut s:"':~s. Of course, the ~f:Q=~::::~ ..... S~Zc: vi lots 'Nnlll.d g=ellt:'3" affect ti':e ~nd vl:tlue, ~se=~ln~~::;) des~=eabi1iLy 0= dern~nci for ;he ~;1,id. ...a::c:.;:;. n'l~ l'Jts being solt! uff ~; IReA Uow NCulo a I~ :::oI:mcda te hOUSe!: up 1:0 ~lt:lt'st: 5.000 ;;q.rc. '. . c~rta:':'11 y not ~ ccn=n~icy witi ~::1,=, 'j;~:"=::' J.~ "esta.blished clla=~c t~ = ~ = cll,: ne:.ghl)orn.oo~" wh:..ch is prcdcmi;~an;::::' 1.,000 s~.f~."!"/- s~ll.e:' hOlllc::i. .-m~ ~ wh:..~a hOllse of J~900 sq.=~. does no: e~~d.bl.ish tho! ::hac~cteT: or the eI:.tire area. "Errot'3 iu SC::5t.:l:-.~ia:::'=u::i" h;;vE.' r~:l.ce=ad TlCA's Notice eo Resi<i.at:~s vo:!..d as i.L cc~~a1~ed ~CwT. m18take~ as :0 t~~ qu~lit7 of tha C"'~ -.~ w.__ Oflo1:.= being ,,==~=-::cl ~Q t;'Q res~de::';3; and tho~e ...hich wa=a ~~1:&r (00111 l:u the l)eveJ..-po:sr" " On .Ja!l.ua:-y 25. 1993, cz::!se ~r=oT"~ ~e:e brought to the at:::o!ntic~ 0: TRCA S::a=f (DE:wc::.:. , !:':tI:;C:: , C.~lJo' r T E'i.l.: ; anc a dozcn oC~e=s p::'~:i~~:C ac 3. :a.eet::.r::;;. These e::u=~ io1P r e a~ai~ incluced in ~ Report ~n;:":';,;,led "Tho! P~tehw(,) r:k -~p~~'~acl: to En ."~ron==:l ~a. ~ i'r:Jt~cticn" (M.ar:l'1.. ":"998:, .. Io dt:Lt:~1 Lhe~c ~~i:~k~5 :';:;".:~ tlot :el1n Ct')==~,=:a:l. November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/98 A256 The Toronto .s. ~ag:..;;n :.:t:servat:ion Authority .. . , . 1998 .\ovemoer "".:... - 2 - At t:he OU6: anci on2..y :uo:'i.c Meeting (April. 1996), !ReA Staif h3ri ... t1l3d~~ further :n:i..:;t.91' rast!n tat:i.ons that the l~ds ~ould be ~ublicly advE!rt:ised. 0lDc:i sold at: ::1a.rk.et value (or higher). TL.~ J:ac= is ~:'a ~ ehe ~ubiQct lands were ~ever oubliclv au~erti~~d ~d sold belo~ marl~t value to the 5a:e 1oc~1 dQvelQpe~~ whu initially approached the !RCA in 1994. !:1.:..s is not the "fi.r::sl: de::tl" bet'to1cen '!RCA !.I:.d thase Developers. !ReA Sea:: misrcpr~~~uc~u ~ven more faces in i:a let:er to ~he ROUGE PA.RK doltcd ~ra.y :"3, 1993 by stating "t-le are 1"40t: ~warl:S of any hist:orical 3a::::1..~Cl::!!J.= iI: this v1cini.:)-1l cOl:11Jl=l.~ly contraclt,-.tir::: its earlier published 3.cpcrt/Conccput:al Plan for t:he ar~a of 1 975 ~;l11cll 3.cla:,owledgeu tlle ~r~at :"1is~oric import.aL~~~ u.i the araa to the prc....iou8 inh.::LoJ..t:ar.ts. '::l'\is- 1nf(~rmatioI'1 '.Va::; in TKC.\ I S m.m tih::;! As t:hl:! l.::L.t'~e::lt: 1.3.~':'~'t.r:"'.~:' in Southl:c:.l Ontario, t;,e TI<CA 1:=. earI:.~::g its r~~uLatio:: as .;. ''=:'.:In:'' for "Sweetheart i.;lnn IJl?als" \"i:~ De'l~1(J!)~=-3 '"hi::h ~~cl~dcs no~ uu1..y misrepre8er:~ation$ reo:og:1i:ac. by l!:i.w, but <l':"l abuse a~c t~warLJ..r.~ of the planni~g process i~ a~ area, , e,":an t~cia:r. I.l.,=~':'~-=:.a::~c. ":'lajnr Op~n Space - i-1atar:ront". )It) developer alone ha~ ~~a~ kind of. po~e= wi:hout !RCA'~ approva: and shady di~cusal ?racti~e$. Mun.icipal::-:::es rely on TI~C.~' s "e'ltpe:'i:1se" bu:. thi;; ~:-:!lo!r~1:3E' :i.~ bc:~g ques'::.oneci a.nd sl.lbj ec c to the same laws 0= t:-: .. J."mr1. Acc~ur.,;abil:.t:;~ 1s .;:II'1.ot:her que~~iun_ Thi.s m.atC=r has fO~G~ .~:;" bee:1 brought 'to :~e Town of Pickering I s at:enciou by anoth.r ~=ea r~sident ~ho ~a~ advised by the Town tha.t: IOWA I'Clve to ~o au:hority to to lnve~tig~t~ allQ~atio~s at -.rroIlg-d.ci~gs by the IReA St.:l::f" and to "d.Lrect his cot:cer:13 to Durh.;lm Region.:l1 Police _ . ." 'I'he Appeal to the Onta=io ~unicipal So~rd was also withdrawn u~~~u~e the Q.M.B. also did noe h3ve th~ power ~o deal .with thQs~ wac~c:~. C~r":ai:lly. TRCA has gi-_~,=c not: only false but: mi:;lca:lif1~ iurCJ~a~ion. Des~ita bei~g brough~ to TRCA Staff's atte~t1on a; lea~~ twice. TRCA h~s failed its pub~i= du~y ~CJ corrac~ its errors. 1'h~rt! ~y b~ in fac.t an l.ntantion611 p~:-'li:.lion of er~t:h in fa"10u,r: ur the De"elo?~rs to 1nnnc!? ,3.re.:l re:::idQn:3 to ?a.r~ with thli:.ir r:i::;hl of tender of the larse~ lots offered Qxc:~si~ely to the Dev~luper5. If t~ese mi~~tatement~ of fac~ :'QQ3.in uncorrected, t~e~ TRCA becol:1e~ ~u~~ty not onl;; of "innocent: ~s=epr.!sentat:iou", but: clea,rly "ne~lilit~::. ~ misre!)r=set".tation" whic~ is r~cu~nlzed by Law. - - - A259 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 !he !oronto S& K~6i.OLl C~:Ill::;tu~v~tion A.uthority November l~. 1998 - 3 - Before proceed~s fur~~er -Nith the matter, there are 3 que~tions which I would respectfully raqua~t be ~ought: fo~~ar4 to the Board ~emhers for their consid~rat:ion and answer: 1. will TRCA Staff's ~st~kas be corrected? 2. Will the '!ReA. Board ~amber:; "rG:vi~W''' chair e~.rl.ier decision in li;ht of the new iniormation? 3. lfuo is liable for tha fal::;e representations by!RGA Staff... is it th~ publiC agellcy itself. or the Province of Outariu (MNR) which approvas ic~ decisions? Your reply Ul du~ course wnuld be appre~1ated. . Your::! Lruly, ~.V , Mo1rian Marti~ P.S. Enclosed 1~ a copy of the Recomm~ndctioa8 [rom Lhe ROUGE p~, ALLI~~CE Me~tins 0: August 5. 1998 whIch is self e:<t'lana::ory, together w:.~h Sr:.at:.h of TReAts COl1\,;eptu~l Plan for the area. '* * * oJc * c.c. ~ramier ~k. Uarri~ The Honourable John C. Snubelen !he Honour~blc ~\l Lea~~ ~. J~cc Ecker, ~!' Rouge P~rk All.i~nce Mayor Wayu~ Arthurs and Council ~mbers AUTHORITY #10/96 A260 November 27,1996 -- ~ , ROUGE PARK.ALLIANCE AuSlUSt S. 1998 MINUTES ofMc:e!izuJ #4198 - 4. ROOi= P:ux Land Secnrement C:1IIUII;rne.o, Regort - TR~A Land D~O!Iririon Plan for Rood Avem.relRnsebaDk.. Pidocrina KEY lSSUE TOTCRIUi' OUld R.egion<oDsc:vation .~ (TRCA) land disposition plan for Rodd AwmtetRoscbanlc.. Pickering Res. iM9191! ~by: Doug DickersoD Seecmded by: Glam De Baeremaeker THAT the RD. Parit AlIiaacc supports tile meA plaas to rationalize its land holdiDgs ill the Rodd AftDu~ BeDs VISb 3n!:L DEF'EA TED Res. ~/9& Moved by: Doug Dickersol1 SecODded by: . GIam De Baeremseker THAT the Rouge P2rk Alliance .suppon:s tbe public process used by the TRC.-\ to obtain public: input iDto the plan. R~ #91J9~ Moved by: Doug'Didcttsol1 Seconded by: C~ De BaerelDaekcr AND FURTHER THAT the Rouge Park Alf'l8Dce supports the TReA ill ensuring that the community core area be proteeted ~ a couunanity. DEFEATED MOTION ~oved ~ Glam De Baeremaeker R~. tt92/98 Seconded by: lUymoad Cho THAT the Rouge Park Alliance request 1hat the Regions, loed Municipalities, T oroato & Region COllSerY1ltioI1.Autbority, the Province and tht; Roa:e Park AlWmce investigate tbe purchase of the lads ftlltfined in tbe original proposal for the Rodd A VeDue 2rea. CARRIED ..I( 'Il( J.\" - Rouge Park ..A.ltianC"~ BACKGROUND Auf2c RaJse P3rlc_"'"",,-- ~;,.,& Monday, June I. 1998 the ~ugc P3rlc Allia"ce rmrred tba: issue: of~ disposal aflaDds in the Rodd Avenne 3m! to the !.ami Se:urcnem Commi;r~. This dedsion W3$ as a n:su1t of a documcm h~"~.-Q out lit the Alliance m~~. 1'be L1nd Sec::nreneat C~m- revi~-cd issues as it reiated to the TRCA proposal for dispos:U Of Nrplus lands in the ar=.. Ron Dewell ~plied ovcrbc:a.ds and explanations .:l!1 the progress of the plan to daLe. Report prepan:d b:: Ron Dewell, !ReA, 661~, E.'\."t. 245 Cord We:eden, 2S'7- 6843 For uuorlJU'tioa COIICIC: Gorc1 Weeden, 28i~843 D:ne July 07, 1998 A261 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 ~ Cl ~ - _---- .,.... .- .c -- ----- co ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 c.a Y.I _ H Y.I ~ m ~ = s:; 0 ~ ~ ~ o ~ 4-< > ~ o :: -l 'J) .1"4 ... ~ +J .-l ~ {) III ..0 ~ 103: ~ .. ~ c.. a +JC i: .o,l .;..l s::: ~ a l\3 c: ~ ... 0 0 = .. ... ~ (/) .. QJ 0 '0 ;::: mE-' C .. 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November 27, 1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A262 CORRESPONDENCE (f) REGISTERED ~L 525 3ella V1Sr-3 O~_, (a.lso 1:rans1rit:t:ed by ~.aC;;U1i.l.~) PICm..DiG, Om:ar'iL") Ll~'; 1J.\.7 ~ovemcer 13, 1998 ThR To~onto and ~egien :onsa~T~t:~n Authority, 5 ShOrl!ham Uri.ve. nm-1NSVIE\oi, On ca.rie MJN lS,~ Attention: Mr. ROMER! :;.; _ C. i3t~CAlt, Arch3eolo~i5t:. Resource Science ~p.~tion l)ssr }fr. Burgar: Re: Archaeological Inves~iaation - Cultural Landsc~pe bet:we.an ROUCE PARK and P~'lCOAT GREEK I:.A. (3.odd AVA.) Thank you for you!' l~:t:~~ o.t:.d" invit3tion af yegter~ay's dace 3C'.-j.S~.T1S of the arc:.a~o:ogical wor~ you have 3chedu~ed fo~ ~ext: !uesday, Nov~mber 17. 1998. With such shcr~ ncti~a, : a: u~abl~ to rct~i~ ~~ :~de~endent li~a~5a~ Ar~hat:u1o!?ist ':u obsa:-',-a t:a5t:i~g. Wl.C:l' your pe==issiotl and up07': my Archaeologi::lC's 1:iZcolllI!le:".d.3.t:io~s. I would l:.ke to h'::'~je a C.amera ,:;':"ld ca:;:e measu:::-e 011 l:$il:~. I.~ is t:.o':ed in you: last "!'e.J':'..~G:c" report., th.:.': the odgiual t~::L~ug cook. i'l.;;.c~ ove:- 3 d3:"-5. Will c~~C:i1\g now be c.c'Z,?lete in only 1 day? n1e lands you have de~c=i=~d will be c~sted ne7.~ Heek are ~ltue':~ on che north s~de of ~odci Ave. Th~ ar~haeological license ~ranted ~y th~ ~CzCl a~so 1ncluced land on th~ ~uutu $id~ of Rcdci. I: ret~stin~ occurs. ~qui'7alent: "areas" of land. should ot: sub~~c1: to simila.r testi=-g; ,methodology a~ per orig~nal teS~ ~o prope=ly ~onfi=m o~ig~na1 t~~di~ss. if ym:. are unablt: co ro:::~s~ t:b,e same parcel 0= la!:d uu t:he $out~ side of RQrid. to maintain ~~a minimum similar standa:::-ds ~nd areas of t:est:~~g. aoother .l.ot l;hould be found, ie: (~) the paTcel of l~nd imme~ia~e17 adjacent to the e~~~ whi eh ; ~ cur-:-ently beiug sl.tbdivided by J)cveloper~ 1 aDDrcved by ~CzCR with no archaeolo~~cal testing wtat~~u~~r in a "c.:ato?~ory J - Hi.a:h Probabilitv Area", or (b) tQt 21. !ll...n :!33 ot.m.ed by 'J'KCA ;Jhic~ shows ::significant historical ~v~d~=c~ of art1f~~ts having been'foun~. !~is g:i.~a also rsc.s.i~s un~es~~d. Ie was Drevi 01t~ 1 Y p~o~osBd "sur?lus" by nc.-\. and. forms pare ot t11e sarna la.ndscape. Rotwe';~~r, l:he "Big P1.C1:m"'e" C'lf t:he C'.l1t:"J.ra.l L.m~::ir;'lpe ':,3nnOt: i:-: good. eonsc:~~n.:e be ignored. A263 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 The loron~o and ?..ag:.on Con.servac:ion Authority ~oveti1ber 13. :998 - 2 - In my previous lett~r to Chairman, Dick O'~rien and ~ember3 of the !R~~ Bcmrd dated Oc:tober 11, 1.998. there ':\fare views e.x.pr~l:ll:lllc.l as t:~ tnoa :ti~eo1:ical illlpcrtanc:e or che Cultural Landscape of Lhi::l ~rea to the ent:1.1:6 :lreatar Toronto Area. As ~QQU w:.~h ~he known historic ~ic:e at ~iagara on the Lake, thQ area is being throu~l~y tas~ed before develoumeac proc~eds, not: only "piecemeal iash.i.onl' but in the cont:e:,n: of the grelil:a.c sur-::-ounc.. !he lots you are noT,J test:.ng a.re D.ot simply a "site in space" buL Ii place where over 300 years ~gn, our peopl~ actually ~rogsed ~nd inhabl~au the land, prove~ by che ~own stte~ ~here arti!acts have ~een fc~nd in the area. !he ~rti:lcia~ t~Y8 of encapsulating these lots neve~ existed in the lith Canturj. t~y ~hould th~y exist today? nlese lands ~er~ ~~d are a vital par't of 'the "Bigger Picturp.". There we:-e "nn lines on t:::e g::-ound" to the First Nations Pe(Jpl~ c'rer JOO yeoJ.rs ago. H.iscor.:.c.al anc. carl:og=apn:..c evidence shows that i:1, the ~nt:'re G.T.A., dur~~g ch~s pe~~od of 'the :=e~ch Reg~me (in;; - 1587), the~e ar~ only j com?ara~la sttes: (~) Tci~go~ (Baby's ?oint) on the Humber ~iy~= - desl~~~tad a Hi3~~=ic Site, yec: desc::-oved by developmer.l:; (11) B~ad ~ill on t~e Rouge River - designated a Historic Sl:e afeer development in the mid 1980'5 with TRCA approva:, and probably part:..al17 dc~troved by deva'lonment. Th= act~al dime~~1uns and ar~a of this site will never be known. It:'$ bown that on one sid~ of the fence, ::"Ot.l have e::ecuti-.,e residant:.al developnllO:nt, and on the 0 t:~~r 01. buri.al. ;=ou::.d. This fence did noe exist in the 1600's. (iii) Gandatst:,:ic:1gcc "ac che mouth or the Rouge Riverll uat::.=cl. by !R~\ in its e~=lie= published report (lqi3) and by th~ Qf:icial Plan for the Town of Pickering (1997) and doze~s of othe-:- hist:or:.cal references. "!his slce is noT,J f..<tc1ne the same "piecemegl" destruct::.on as the last: rema1ni.:1g comu8r8ble si~a in Canada. If Cultur~l Heritage in this province is to mean anything at al:, the~ tlu~~e mu~t be recognition of c:he "Culc:ural I.andscape" as a whole, as proposed by the draf~ Ont~rio H~ritage Act. InstPad Qf folloT,J1ng t~e bare~t: letter of the c~r=cnt H.critAlgc Act which itl~~~out teet:", The Toronto and Region Consar7aciQn Authority, a~ the la.rge~t landowner i~ Soutnern Ontario, a uublic landowner, ~hould be taking the le~d~g role in recogni=inS the h:.storic importance of the cultural lanc~c~pe ~~ a wholoa. Onl~ the~ car. TRCA best se~18 the memce=s of th~ arc~acc:ogical communi:y, the public ah~ Car.~~ia~ H@=itage to the highest profc~nicnal __________ 4.___..._-=....._ _........._ ....~_.. _....~.___....:.__ 1'____ ........ _......_" ....,. November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A264 The 'torou1;O .:. Reg:Lon C~=serVI:\C1QL\ Author:Lty November 13. 1998 - 3 - If tb.ere is any archaeo:'ogi.c3J. "conscience" left and if Canadi;'ln ticrie~ge is to m~an anY~~i a~ all ~o fu~ure genQ~a~~Qns. then l;he only decent thing co do, given ~he sheer weight of th~ evidence and formar lack or ~rchaeol.oS:"c;:1,.1. l.nveaeiga.tiou in the area. 16 to do thorou~h and proper archaeologi.cal t:escin~ first. before all)' new devAJ.Ol'ment ?roceesds. o( the entire cult:.lr&1!. land~c3:pe. Only then~ can ~he loc:u:1on and dimensions o{ chis antir~ historic site be known. Anything less ~s unconsc~onable. Your's truly, ~ ~ri.l:I.n Ma.ctill c.c. Premier ~i~8 Ha~=~s The Honourable Sheila Copps . The llonourabla C~a~les Barnick The Honourable ,Ic".~ c. Snobelan The Honourable lsabel t!.assett Cbicf WellingtOr. Seaae6 Chi~f Tom Bresse~~e ~r. Dan McTe~gue, MP. Durham West Mot. Stave G1lchr~~tJ MPF Ms. Janet Eck.er, ~? Mr. David C=ombl~ Ontario Archaeolo~ical Association Mr. Michael Joh~son MZ. Rodney ~obiwas~ Mr. Je3n-Luc Pilon Rouge P;J.=k lll:..a.::c.a Chair Dick O'Brien and Board Members Mr. Carl BQnn Mayor Wayue Archurs & Council Memb.ars Mr. 'tom Mohr Ms. Dens. llo't'o:::S~:l.ko ',,_ "," ".....,..A,265 . AUTHORIr.f. .#1 0}96 NQvefTlber,~~. .J~'=:d .... 0./"-. ..,,;":..' .:. . - . . - --. -- - - - '11~ ,. FAXSR : CITY OF TORONTO N~ At 11/10/98 09:27:39 Paqe 1 . CQRREPONDE E (g) ; Ministry ot Mlnislere des {tj .;.. Tran~ort8t1on TransportS ,. Office 01 the MinISter Bureau du mlnistre '1 I:difice Ferguson. 3 e stage Ferguson Block. 3rd Floor :.~ 77 Wellesley St. West 77. rue Wellesley ouest Ontano -, Toronto.Onlano Toronto (Ontano) MIA lL1:1 M7A lze -- (416) 327-9200 (416) 327-9200 ! ,,...: ':j www,mto.gov.on.ca www.mto.gov,on,ca S " I -.:i " GECEIV~D "-' v~ - , ~~ October 28, 1998 "! , ,-, Councillor Dick O'Brien .' f Toronto City Council --:1 ,. Markland Centennial , Ward 4, Metro Hall , , SS John Street, Suite 201 Toronto, Ontario , M5V 3C6 ; ! Dear Counc~ O'Brien: , ~ Thank you for your-letters dated October 31, 1997 and May 25, 1998, concerning the tourism oriented directional signing request for Black Creek Pioneer Village on the Highway 401 to 1 Highway 400 northbound ramps. I apologize that you did not receive a reply to your letter of ; October 31, 1997. It would appear that my original reply to you went astray. I have, however, I been holding my reply to your letter of May 25 while staffhave sought to investigate and resolve I " the concerns you raised on behalf of Black Creek Pioneer Village. '.1 1 Tourism signing on the provincial highway network is indeed vital to visiting tourists and t essential to the tourism-oriented operators. The province's new tourism-oriented destination I signing initiative provides comprehC'I15ive and consistent signing to support the tourism industry. The previous tourism signing program delivered by the Ministry of Transportation was heavily i subsidized. However, the new program delivered and maintained by the private sector agent, I I Canadian TODS Limited (C- TODS), reflects the actual cost for the services provided. These signs are now manufactured, installed and maintained by C- TODS on provincial highways for all ..I tourism-oriented operators meeting eligibility requirements. .' ! This ministry recognizes the uniqueness of Black Creek Village's particular situation and the , need for an tlppropritlte sign at the Highway 401 and Highway 400 interchange, to prevent ~.~ motoring tourists from confusing Black Creek Drive with the appropriate route via Highway 400 '.J northbound. Ministry staff have discussed this on several occasions with C- TODS representatives, and I am now very happy to advise that in late September, agreement was ., reached between Black Creek Pioneer Village and C- TODS for the installation of signs on the ramps from Highway 401 to Highway 400. I am sure that the enhanced tourism signing will be of great benefit, not only to tourists, but also to the business operations of Black Creek Pioneer Village. /? November 27, 1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A266 EAXSR : CITY OF TORONTO (1) At 11/10/98 09:27:40 Paqe 2 - " . - " -2:- - . Thank yo~ ag~ for bringing the concerns of the Black Creek Pioneer Village to my attention. I trust tbat the resolution of this issue is satisfactory to all parties. " Yours very truly, cc: Bennett McCardle, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism " A267 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 CORRESPONDENCE (h) 11/23/98 16:27 U ENVOY ~ 0021002 ...... 4 _.. ~ .,- -- --, .-. ..-_. -- ---.. - -- - ,.- M E M 0 RAN DUM TO: MAURO RI'I'ACCA, THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION l,UTHORITY FROM; MARIAN MARTIN DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 1998 RE; THE GREENWAY BETWEEN ROUGE PARK and fE'I'TICOA'I' CREEK C.A. ALONG LAKE ONTARIO Further to our telephone conversation on Friday, ~ovember 20, 1998, this is to advise that the matter dealing with the TRCA's opposing roles of "land conservation" and "land development" (including the amount of public lands being sold off in Pickering/Ajax to the s"ame group of de~elopers) will be brought to a more transparent forum within the next couple of weeks. - In the meantime, please proceed this Friday, with ny letters of November 11 and 13 at the Board Meeting. - Thank you. ! ." .. * ." ." * * ." ~ ~ November 27, 1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A266 11/24/98 13:14 U ENVOY fll UU:: I UU5 __._-0 -- .. CORRESPONDENCE (i) TRANSMITTED BY FAX 525 Bella Vi::11;a Dr., - - PICKERING, Om ;ario L1W 2A7 November 24, :,998 The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 5 Shore ham Dr., DOWNSVIEW, Ontario M3N lS4 Attention: Mr. CRAIG MATHER, Chief Administrative Officer Dear Mr. Mather: Re: Disposal of public lands - ROSEBANK GREENt'Ti.Y - between ROUGE PARK and PETTICOAT CREEK C .J.~:_ Further to our telephone conversation last week, there still appears to be some confusion regarding thl lot sizes which'were offered to the area residents vs. tl'1l much larger lots the developers obtained from the Tm~. Attached please find TRCA's letter dated March :3, 1991 which was sent by registered mail to all area rlsidents. You will note that the lot sizes are shown con81cutively at 50' x 100' each, five times. The developers got lots wh~ch would accommodate houses 50% larger (almCH t 5,000 sq.ft.) under the specificationsof the Zoning E~'-Law. The enclosed plan of survey which was included ,'ith the above letter is also enclosed. You will note t:l,at there are no lot measurements shown. As a result, residents could only rely on the D(CUracy of TRCA's written notice. There is no law which d~ctated the size of lots that TRCA could sell (ie. both 50' x 100' and 50' x 150' are legal building lots). But of cOtuse, the size ot lot would have greatly affected value, (emand and usefulness of the lots in question. I trust the attachments clarify the matter. Yours truly, ~~ Marian Martin l::ncls. c.c. Mr. Dick O'Brien, Chair Mayor Wayne Arthurs and Mr. Torn Me 1 ymuk , A269 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27, 1996 11/24/98 13:15 t! ENVOY IaJ 003/005 . 1 f ~ 'the metropolitan toronto and region conservation aut hority 5 shoreham drive, downsview, ontario. m3n 154 (416) 661.6600 FAX Sf jl.6898 March 13, 1997 .~~ EGISTERED MAIL.- Ms. Marian Martin 525 8ella VIsta Drive Pickering, Ontario L 1 W 2A7 Oear Mr. Martin: Re: Disposal of Surplus Authority Owned Landa Rodd Avenue Area Town 01 Pickering - The members of the Authority, at a meeting held on May 31, 1996, declar~ j certain lands In the Rodd Avenue Area In the Town 01 Pickering as surplus to the requiremen'tE at the AL/thorlty: In accordance with the provisions of the dispOHl prooess approved by the ::: :ecutlve Committee of the Authority on January 10, 1997, staff have been directed to bring the e;,,, "lability of these lands to the attention of the remaining private owners, Including abutting ownen:, . situate wiihln the . amended acquisition boundary, to determine whether they have any intel'e st in purchasing the lands at current market value. Please be advised that this Is the second pt sse 01 our disposal process. In compliance with our approved pr0C8S8 the sLlrplus lands wem first offered to the former owners and where applicable Authortty tenants. The subject properties available at this time In our process are shown ShlloC ed on the enclosed plan and are listed below, Identffled with the corresponding plan referencB number. ,- REFERENCE LOCATION I LEGAL SIZE IMPROVI :MENTS # OESCRIPTlON (appro)() - ~ 1 527 Rood Avenue 50' x 100' bungalow All of lot 37 and Parts - subject to e):l! ting tenancy of lots 36 & 37, Plan 233 2 529 Rodd Avenue SO' )( , OQ' bungalow Part lot 38, 38 & 39 - subject to axis tlng tenancy Plan 233 3 Part of Block A, Plan 75')( 123' vacant 233 - subject to 15' I ight at way along east sidl3 01 parcel 4 Part of Lot 30, 5Q' x 100' vacant X Range 2, BFC - November 27, 1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A270 11/24/98 13:15 'a' ENVOY 141 004/005 ~ , - REFERENCE LOCATION I LEGAL SIZE IMPRO,\ EMENTS # DESCRIPTION (approx) - 5 Part of Lot 30. 501 X 100' vacant ~( Range 2, BFC - 6 Part 01 Lot 30 50' X 100' vacant ,( i ... Range 2, BFC - 7 Part of Lot 30, 50' X 100' vacant "'( J Range 2, BFC - 8 Part 01 Lot 30, 50' x 100' vacant " I' Range 2, BFC - - Would you kindly respond In writing within 30 days from the date of this liE tter if you are h,tere5ted in purchasing any of the subject properties. 111 you have any questions please do n~ hesitate to contact Mr. Ron OewG II of this office-at (416) Ele1-eeoo extension '245. Thank you for your assistance In this matter. ' , Yours very truly, . . , , -, rinee, Manager ' , 'ro erty / Asset Management ' , /I:m E:ncl. cc: Nell Carrol, Town 01 pjckering Tom Campitelli - . .. ' .'70;- f;\1Il~~n . A271 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 1l"2~"98 13:16 'zt E~TOr ~OO51005 - , I, t; II' ,,". ',;' I !: Id:...~d~~i,II'.!:, " jJ.lIlJi:i:i1iiIJII/;ilill '\, ~ I . !!,. ' .. . . . = I r a ~ .. p. :" . .. I I ~ ~ " \ '1 .................. .. I' :,.!1 ' .: . , , l, , . I. ) ~, . ~ .. · I. .:: 1 1.. i . I'''; .. 1:11 i........ .....'...,.,.. #f' ~... \ . . . I ~~ :.;::-......~~ " '" ;;;;.... I ..- ' I . '. I C1 ~6. n '\ I ,- ~ I' - - A , ~ . H . ,:, I ' ~. .. , ~J A~1 'J ...J..- ' . -.J-" .. ""~' .:,' ; ~' . I --~. '~~jf C\I ~t, ~I ..1- ",_.. I "_ -, ""."~ .. (:(:',: - - - -- ..= ::":r. ,. ~;~ "-'l.';:: .. , .,.... ~ - ~i ::3^I~O .. ,-, .--.-- -.-.- . :J ~ J . . "':' , , '. VI I II :l S ...., !, ~ ~ I .1, /. ' :~ ,. , I ' - I .~ ,~ . · J i~ U ~ , , I . November 27, 1998 AUTHORITY #10/96 A272 PRESENTATIONS (a) Ron Dewell, Senior Property Agent, TRCA described the process and actions to date in the disposal of lands in the Rodd Avenue Area, Town of Pickering, CFN 26359. RES.#'A214/98 - SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY-OWNED LANDS Rodd Avenue Area, Town of Pickering, CFN 26359 Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the correspondence dated October 21, November 11, 13, 23, 24, from Ms. Marian Martin be received; THAT the staff presentation describing the process and actions to date in the disposal of lands in the area of Rodd Avenue, Town of Pickering be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority confirm to the Minister of Natural Resources that all proper and correct procedures have been followed in the disposal of properties within the Rodd Ave. area in the Town of Pickering and that the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve as soon as possible the two remaining transactions, Rushton and Pitino, currently before him ................................... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A215/98 - SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LANDS Humber River Watershed/Claireville Area, City of Brampton CFN 27590. Amendment to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust on the surplus parcel of Authority land located on the west side of the 8th Line, north of Steeles Avenue, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel. Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: John Adams THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust, to amend the Agreement of.Purchase and Sale for Authority owned'1and on the'wesf'slc1e''bl'the'8th''line, nortfi -of Steeles Avenue, City of Bramp'ton, Regional Municipality of Peel; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to amend the sale to Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust, in this instance; A273 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27, 1996 THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to amend the Agreement of Purchase and Sale on the following basis: (1 ) THAT an additional parcel of Authority owned land containing 0.2 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 2, Concession 8, Northern Division, City of Brampton, Regional Mun.icipality of Peel be sold to Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In. Trust; THAT the sale be subject to the following terms and conditions (a) The sale price is to be $63,330.24 per acre. l.e.$12,666; (b) On completion of this transaction, the Authority Is required to pay a commission of 5% of the purchase price to CB Commercial Real Estate Group Canada Inc.; (c) The purchaser acknowledges that the Transfer/Deed to the Property shall contain the following restrictive covenants: (I) Prohibit the use of the Property for any purpose other than "prestige industrial" as defined in Brampton's Official Plan Amendment No. 166; (ii) Satisfy the Authority that the Purchaser will only use reasonable Stormwater Best Management Practices; (iii) Complete an archaeological investigation and carry out any mitigative ~ctions required at the Purchaser's expense. (d) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required to sever the lands from remaining Authority holdings; (e) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing; (f) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor. (2) THAT the original sale to Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust be amended to reduce the acreage being sold by 2 acres and the purchase price be reduced by $126,660.48 i.e. $63,330.24 per acre to accommodate a stream corridor; THAT if it is determined through a study undertaken to the satisfaction of the Authority that all or a portion of the 2 acre parcel is developable, that portion will be conveyed to Mr. ,Roland 'Vander Straeten; I n.Trast at '$63;330:24 per acre; (3) THAT a restrictive covenant be granted to Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust over a parcel of Authority owned land containing 5.3 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 2, Concessions 8, Northern Division, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel that restricts the Authority from constructing buildings; THAT the restrictive covenant be subject to the following terms and conditions; November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A274 (a) If the Authority were to sell this land at a future date, Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In TNSt has the right to purchase the property at market value as If the restrictive covenant did not exist; (b) The Purchaser at his expense will landscape and maintain the property to the satisfaction of the Authority; (c) The Authority at Its discretion may construct a public trail through the area pedestrian cycle (non-vehicular). THAT the sale and restrictive covenant be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapt4!r C.27 as amended; AND F'URTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any neCeSIJary approvals and the execution of any documents. BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #2/98 held on March 27, 1998, the members of the Authority adopted Resolution #A30/98: THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an offer from Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust, to purchase Authority owned land on the west side of the 8th Line, no,!h of Stee/es Avenue, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust, in this instance; THA T a parcel of Authority owned land consisting of 32.37 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 2, Concession 8, Northern Division, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel be sold to Mr. Roland Vander Straeten, In Trust; THA T the Authorfty request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions: (a) The sale price is to be the sum of $2,050,000, ie $63,330.24 per acres; (b) On completion of this transaction, the Authority is required to pay a commission of 5% . of-the pureltase-price-to' CB-GommereiaJ-ReaJ- Estate Group Canada Inc.; (c) The purchaser acknowledges that the Transfer/Deed to the Property shall contain the following restrictive covenants: (I) Prohibit the use of the Property for any purpose other than "prestige industria/" as defined in Brampton's Official Plan Amendment No. 166; A275 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 (ii) No storm water from the Property will be permitted to enter the Authority's adjoining land unless the Purchaser implements a storm water management program to the Authority's satisfaction and at the Purchaser's expense; (iii) Establish a vegetated buffer 10 metres wide on the Authority's retained land adjacent to the lands Aiolis Engineering is to construct its facility and in addition construct a berm, fencing, etc. to the reasonable satisfaction of the Authority, to delineate the property boundary all at the Purchaser's expense within one year of the closing date; (iv) The Purchaser also agrees to create a vegetated buffer or other such agreed upon alternative such as a berm, fencing etc. along the remaining property boundary to delineate the property boundary at the Purchaser's expense. Such buffer area to be completed the earlier of five years from the closing date or upon development of the remaining portion of land; (v) Satisfy the Authority that the Purchaser will only use reasonable Stormwater Best Management Practices; (vi) Complete an archaeological investigation and carry out any mitigative actions required at the Purchaser's expense. (d) The Authority agrees that the Purchaser's obligation for the creation of the vegetated buffers set out above shall not exceed $37,000 in total cost. (e) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required to sever the lands from remaining Authority holdings; (f) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to the Authority in cash on closing; (g) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor. THA T the sale be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and the execution of any documents While the Purchaser-entered into ~Agreement.of Purehase-and'Sale for the entire 32.37 acres, his main objective is to build an office building on six acres more or less for his research and development firm, Aiolis Engineering. The Purchaser is looking for a natural setting for his head office to provide his employees with a setting conducive to his high tech use. ~)er27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/98 A276 During discussions over the past several weeks, it became apparent that the Purchasers had not reviewed the site in the field and assumed that the parcel of land the Authority was selling extended closer to the top of bank of the Humber River than actually included in the transaction. After extensive discussions and several field visits, a revision to the original agreement has been tentatively agreed upon. Mr. Vander Straeten has indicated that a revision to the Agreement as set out below would satisfy his objectives: (a) The Authority convey an additional 0.2 acres of land east of the existing parcel; (b) The Authority agrees not to construct any buildings in the area between the lands being sold and the top of bank; (c) The Purchaser be allowed to plant and maintain the area between the lands to be sold and the top of bank to the satisfaction of the Authority; (d) If the Authority decides to sell the lands between the parcel be sold at this time and the top of bank Mr. Vander Straeten has the first right to purchase these lands. A small tributary of the Mimico Creek crosses the south west corner of the original parcel being sold to Mr. Vander Straeten. Mr. Vander Straeten has indicated that if all or a part of the parcel is not developable then he wants to remove that portion from the original transaction. The exact configuration of this parcel will be determined through a study done to the satisfaction of the Authority . ANAL 'fSIS Wrth the addition of this small parcel to the sale, the Authority will still retain a buffer of approximately 40 metres to the top of bank which provide adequate space for access at this location. Authority lands surrounding the sale fall in a "Primary Restoration" zone in the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. The Management Plan indicates that: "In the Primary Restoration Zone, environmental management projects that are designed to protect, enhance, or restore natural features, landforms, species or habitats will be encouraged. " Based on discussions, the Purchaser is proposing that area would have natural plantings which would be in keeping with this zone. As this is a Primary Restoration Zone, there would not be any buildings required and therefore the restrictive covenant relating to building will not impact the Authority's use. =J'he-Atfthoritywill stilloretain.the-abilitylo construct a trail at this location. Repor1t prepared by: Mike Fenning, extension 223 For Information contact: Don Prince, extension 221 or Mike Fenning, extension 223 Date: November 26, 1998 Attachments (2) A2n AUTHORITY #10/98 November 27, 1996 Attachment 1 , '. - ..-- .------ - - c, . RE: SALE OF SURPlUS AUTHORITY LANDS Humber River Watershed/Claireville Area, City of Bramp~on CFN 27590 ,~........ ~ : ) " - , - -.- ~ i ! ! ; ~ I t - t i - I , , i ~~rn~rn , . I ~ .::J ' ! . .... ~ . .. n I 'li ~ I ~ ~ Q, I , i I , November 27, 1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A276 Attachment 2 ',- 1'1' . ~ ;t . ,'"' &!~ lIJ i~ .-:.. ~ E e! ~ II CD 0 . ~ A >. Cf.)~ "'C() C CO - .....JCO a> ~~ .E .a> @ ->1.0 ~a>,..... <( .: C\I Cf.)COz ~- -()u.. / Q,- () s"'@ .' (j)~ _Cf.) / '. oas .' a>- _co c53s '- a> > b:: L- a> ..0 , / E . , ~ I / i J ...#. ..tr. .,/ ~ ~ - ~ - ~ ~ 8 Is ~ d .- b en Vl !!l il 1!'. ~ "'Ii l olI o - ''; ~ "0 ... Z ~ f.!2::i =s ~.e 0 ~ en ~~:c cc Ci2 @ ....>"~ 2J <~~ <. <: ~ ~ A279 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1996 RES.#A216/98 - FRENCHMAN'S BAY - WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB Extension of Agreement CFN 26339. To extend the agreement with the West Rouge Canoe Club on a temporary basis from November 1, 1998 to October 31, 1999, for the existing iocation on the west spit of Fren~hman's Bay. (Executive Committee Res.#B157/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: David Barrow THAT the request to extend the temporary licence agreement with the West Rouge Canoe Club for a paddling facility on Frenchman's Bay for the period from November 1, 1998 to October 31, 1999, be approved; THAT the Council of the Town of Pickering be requested to concur with the extension to the temporary lease agreement; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is required in connection with the continuation of the West Rouge Canoe Club paddling facility on Authority lands, including the execution of appropriate documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A217/98 - REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND Part of Lot 7, Concession 7 WYS (E/S Islington Avenue, North of Highway 7) City of Vaughan - Humber River Watershed. The Authority is in receipt of a request to consider disposing of an approximate 0.41 hectare (1 acre) parcel of Authority-owned valley land situated in Part Lot 7, Concession 7 WYS (E/S Islington Avenue, North of Highway 7) in the City of Vaughan, in the Humber River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res.#B158/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: David Barrow , THAT the Authority-owned holdings situated in Lot 7, Concession 7 WYS, In the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, be retained for conservation purposes . CARRIED November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A2BO RES.#A218/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Petro-Canada Umited CFN 29637. Purchase of a partial taking and permanent easement, located on the west side of the South, Kingsway Road, north of Lakeshore Boulevard, in the City Toronto, municipally known as 8 South Kingsway, in the Humber River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res. #8159/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: David Barrow THAT 0.29 acres, more or less, consisting of an Irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, being a partial taking from a larger holding, be purchased from Petro-Canada Limited, said land being Lots 69, 70, 71, 72, and 73, Registered Plan 2226, City of Toronto, on the west side of the SOluth Kingsway, north of Lakeshore Boulevard; THAT a permanent easement, for the purpose of accessing the park lands and for consel'Vation purposes, and with a provision to convey all rights and interests to the Authority upon the balance of 8 South Kingsway property being sold, containing 0.13 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Petro-Canada Limited, said land being Lots 69, 70, 71, 72, and 73, Registered Plan 2226, City of Toronto, on the WE!st side of the South Kingsway, north of Lakeshore Boulevard; THAT 1the purchase price of the parcel and easement be $2.00; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT IGardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED RES.#.A219/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed -Lee-M:Campbell CFN'29784. Purchase of property located on the north side of Birch Avenue, east of Hwy #50, in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res.#B160/98) A261 AUTHORITY #10/96 Nowmber 27,1996 Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: David Barrow THAT 0.85 acres, more or less, consisting of an Irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Lee M. Campbell, said land being Lot 27, Concession 7, in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel; THAT the purchase price be $110,000.00, plus vendor's reasonable legal costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED RES.#A220/98 . GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Humber River Watershed Garfield Douglas Lenglet CFN 24550. Purchase of property located at 41 Mayall Avenue in the City of Toronto (former City of North York), under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000' Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. (Executive Committee Res.#B161/98) Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: David Barrow THAT 0.42 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, improved with a brick, one storey 1,116 square foot residential dwelling with attached garage be purchased from Garfield Douglas Lenglet, said land being Lot 173, Registered Plan 3855, City of Toronto (former City of North York); THAT the purchase price be $252,000.00, plus vendor's reasonable legal costs; THAT Garfield Dougtas"lenglet l1as' theTlght to' retain possession of the property until June 30, 1999, subject to payment of realty taxes and all utilities supplied to the property; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A262 THAT (~ardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfE~r tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED RES.#A221 198 - 1999 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES Operating and Capital. Presentation to be made to the Board at the November 13, 1998 meeting. (Finance Res.#C32/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: John Adams THAT the report dated November 6, 1998 advising of a presentation on the 1999 Preliminary estimates, be received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAR R I ED RES.#.A222/98 - TRILLIUM FOUNDATION PROJECT Multicultural Environmental Stewardship. An outreach program to involve new Canadians and visible minority groups in watershed management activities. (Watershed Management Res. #048/98) Moved by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the staff report on the Multicultural Environmental Stewardship Project be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#j~23/98 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE 1998/99 WORK PLAN --Endorsement 'of 1he-Humber Watershed Alliance's October, 1998 to November, 1999 Work Plan. (Watershed Management Res. #049198) Moved by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Randy Barber A263 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27, 1996 THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance 1998/99 Work Plan be approved ........ CARRIED RES.#A224/98 - CANADIAN MILLENNIUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Funding Proposal. Update on a funding proposal submitted by the Humber Watershed Alliance to the Canadian Millennium Partnership Program. (Watershed Management Res.#D50/98) Moved by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the staff report outlining a funding proposal by the Humber Watershed Alliance to The Millennium Bureau of Canada titled: "The Historic Humber River - Celebrating And Linking Communities Through The Restoration Of Natural Heritage, Human Heritage And Recreation Values", be endorsed ................................................ CARRIED RES.#A225/98. WILLIAM GRANGER GREENWAY' The status of the William Granger Greenway Project located within the Humber River Watershed in the City of Vaughan. (Watershed Management Res.#D51 /98) Moved by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the City of Vaughan be requested to consider the William Granger Greenway Project in the development of their 1999 Capital Budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A226/98 - BLACK CREEK CONSERVATION PROJECT UPDATE 1998/1999 To report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board a brief update on the activities of the Black Creek Conservation Project of Toronto. (Watershed Management Res.#D52/98) Moved by: '-Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be updated on the activities of the Black Creek Conservation Project of Toronto for the year 1998/1999 ............... CARRIED November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/98 A264 RES.#A227/98 - BAKER SUGAR BUSH & BLOCK 100MB REFERRALS City of Vaughan. Status update regarding the Authority's participation on the Task Force for the Preservation of the Baker Sugar Bush, as well as the progress of various matters related to referrals of individual development applications within the Block 10 lands to the Ontario Municipal Board. (Watershed Management Res.#D53/98) Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT the staff report concerning the Baker Sugar Bush and Block 10 Ontario Municipal Board referrals be received; THAT the Authority supports Concept Pian C2 and the design options recommended by the Baker Sugar Bush & Heritage Task Force as adopted by the City of Vaughan; , THAT Authority staff continue to work with the other parties regarding the possible resolution of Authority interests pertaining to the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for the Langstaff Woods Block Plan (Block 10); THAT ~mbject to the resolution of Authority interests associated with the Master Environmental Servicing Plan for Block 10, the Authority formally withdraw as a party from the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, and provide whatever technical support and assistance the City of Vaugh;m may deem necessary; AND FURTHER THAT The City of Vaughan, Region of York, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing and the Ontario Municipal Board be so advised. AMENDMENT RES.#j~28/98 Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconcled by: Lorna Bissell THA T ~~taff report further on this matter to the Executive Committee at meeting #10/98 on December 11, 1998 regarding the Authority's status at the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for the Langstaff Woods Block Pian (Block 10). THE AMENDMENT WAS .............................................. CARRIED THE MJ~IN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ................................ CARRIED A265 AUTHORITY #10/98 November 27,1996 RES.#A229/98 - G. ROSS LORD RESERVOIR WETLAND CREATION AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT - PHASE 1 Toronto Remedial Action Plan. Approval is required for the Phase 1 activities of the G. Ross Lord Wetland Creation and Shoreline Reg~neration Project. This project will create wetland habitats, provide shoreline regeneration, and improved public access within the reservoir. (Watershed Management Res. #054/98) Moved by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the G. Ross Lord Reservoir Wetland Creation and Shoreline Regeneration Project - Phase 1 be allocated $20,000 in support of the project from the Toronto Remedial Action Plan account; THAT staff be directed to initiate the project in coordination with City of Toronto Parks staff and the Don Watershed Regeneration Council; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to secure additional funding for the Phase 2 1999 wetland planting activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A230/98 - THE CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1997-2001 Toronto Island - Centre Island North Shoreline. Implementation of erosion control works along a portion of the north shoreline of the Centre Island, Toronto Islands, City of Toronto. (Watershed Management Res.#D55/98) Moved by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of erosion control works at the north shoreline of the Centre Island, Toronto Islands, under the "City of Toronto Valley and , Shoreline Regeneration Project 1997-2001" at a total budget of $ 50,000, subject to receipt of all necessary approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A266 RES.;t!A231 198 - BARTLEY SMITH GREENWAY 1999 Funding. Financial progress report for the Bartley Smith Greenway project. (Watershed Management Res. #056/98) Movecl by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the City of Vaughan be requested to consider the Bartley Smith Greenway Project in their dlevelopment of the 1999 Capital Budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRI ED RES.#A232/98 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #4/98 held on October 20, 1998. The minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance meeting#4/98 held on October 20, 1998 are provided for information. (Watershed Management Res. #057/98) Moved by: Cliff Gyles Secqnded by: Randy Barber THAT the minutes of the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #4/98 held on October 20, 1998 be received ...... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A233/98 - ROUGE PARK TRAIL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN Area South of Steeles Avenue. Acknowledgement of the Rouge Park Alliance approval and public release of the Rouge Park Trail Development and Management Plan. (Public Use Res.#E10/98) Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT the staff report on the Rouge Park Trail Development and Management Plan for the area south l)f Steeles'Aventle be Teceived; THAT Authority staff continue to participate on the Rouge Park Trail Development and Management Plan Subcommittee and provide technical review and refinement of detailed trail planning, design and development initiatives; THAT 1the Authority acknowledge the Rouge Park Alliance for successfully completing and approving the Rouge Park Trail Development and Management Plan; A267 AUTHORITY #10/98 November 27, 1996 AND FURTHER THAT the Authority recognize the contribution of the City of Toronto for leading the Rouge Park Trail planning process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A234/98 - FENCE ADVERTISING Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. Agreement with Outdoor Impressions I ncorporated for the provision of fence advertising on a contract basis utilizing the pool enclosure at Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. (Public Use Res.#E11 /98) Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT staff be directed to enter into negotiations with Outdoor Impressions Incorporated to develop a partnership agreement for the provision of fence advertising utilizing the pool enclosure at Petticoat Creek Conservation Area ........................... CARRIED RES.#A235/98 - MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN/WILDLlFE CONFLICTS ON AUTHORITY LANDS Approval of a Policy for the Management of Human/Wildlife Conflicts on Authority Managed Lands. (Public Use Res.#E12/98) Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT the Policy for the Management of Human/Wildlife Conflicts on Authority Managed Lands be approved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A236/98 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Jim McMaster Seconded by: David Barrow THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items, excluding 7.6.26 - Toronto District School Board, contained in Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #9/98, held on November 13,1998, be received ....................................,.................... CAR~IED November 27,1996 AUTHORITY #10/96 A266 Ontarlio Regulation 158 Items include: (Executive Committee Res.#B162/98 & Res.#B163/98) RES.#A237198 - SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Bill Saundercook Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT 'Ontario Regulation 158 Item 7.6.26 - Toronto District School Board, contained in Section II, of E:xecutive Committee Minutes #9/98, held on November 13,1998, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRI ED RES.IlA238/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Movedl by: Cliff Gyles Seconded by: Christine Cooper THAT Section II items 7.7 - 7.14, excluding 7.10 - Don Valley Brick Works Mud Creek Reconnection, contained in Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #9/98, held November 13, 1998, be received ................................................ CARRIED Section IIlterns 7.7 -7.14, excluding 7.10 - Don Valley Brick Works Mud Creek Reconnection include: Request for Disposal of Authority-Owned Land (Executive Res.#B164/9B) Request for Lease and Restoration of Residence on Former Barker Property in the Woodbridge Area (Executive Res.#B165/9B) Arsenal Lands 1400 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga (Executive Res.#B166/9B) Fish Passage at the Eglinton Avenue Barrier on the Lower Humber River (Executive Res.#B16B/9B) Request from the City of Toronto - Park Drive Ravine (Executive Res.#B172/9B) City of Toronto (Scarborough District) City Initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 974, and Private Official Amendment Mornignside Heights (Executive Res.#B173/9B) Appointment of Staff (Executive Res.#B174/9B) A269 AUTHORITY #10/96 November 27,1998 RES.#A239/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Lorna Bissell THAT Section II item 7.10 - Don Valley Brick Works Mud Creek Reconnection, contained in Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #9/98, held November 13,1998, be received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRI ED Don Valley Brick Works Mud Creek Reconnection (Executive Res.#B167/98) TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :57 a.m., on November 27, 1998. Richard O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks ~ , THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #11/98 January 8, 1999 Page A290 The Authority Meeting #11/98, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 8,1999, The Chair, Richard O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. . PRESENT John ,A,dams ..,....,...................................................... Member Maria Augimeri .........,.................................................. Member Bas Balkissoon ..,....."........,. .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Randy Barber ....."........,............................................. Member David Barrow . . . . . , , . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Milton Berger , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Lorna Bissell ........"........,........................................... Member lIa Bossons ".......,......",............................................ Member Raymond Cho . , . . , , , . . . . , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Christine Cooper . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member MichaE!1 Di Biase ..,...."......""........................................ Member Doug Dickerson ,....."....",............................................. Member Irene Jones ,..,.....,.....".............................................. Member Joan King, , . . , , '. . . . , , . . , , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Jim McMaster ..."....,......."........................................ Vice Chair Denzil Minnan-Wong . . , , , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Ron Moeser . , . . , , . . , , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Richard O'Brien. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor, . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Linda Pabst ..,...,...".....,............................................. Member Donna Patterson . , . . . , . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Saundercook , . . , , , . . , . , : . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member REGRETS Cliff Gyles, . . , , . . . . . . , , . . '. . , , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Bill Fisc:h . , . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Pam McConnell . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Paul Palleschi .,...,....,......".,........................................ Member Maja Prentice. . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Mike Tzekas . . , . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member RES.#A240/98 - MINUTES Moved by: Randy Barber Seconcled by: Doug Dickerson THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/98, held on November 27,1998, be approved. CARRIED A291 AUTHORITY #11/96 January 6, 1999 PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation of the 1999 Preliminary Estimates. RES.#A241 198 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Christine Cooper Seconded by: Bill Saundercook THAT the above noted presentation (a) be heard and received ............... CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter dated January 5, 1999 from Marian Martin in regards to the Sell-Off of Canadian Heritage Lands by TRCA under the Auspices of the HARRIS GOVERNMENT. (b) Correspondence from Mrs. R. V. Dickinson of 70 Cambridge Ave., Toronto in regards to Request from the City of Toronto - Park Drive Ravine, CFN 26474. RES.#A242/98 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: David Barrow THAT the above noted correspondence (a) and (b) be received .............. CARRIED January 8, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/98 A292 -". CORRESPONDENCE(~ EAST ROUGE GREENWAY ASSOCIATION "525 Bella Vista Drive, .... PICKERING, Ontario LIW 2A7 J'anuary 5, 1999 DELIVERED BY COURIER The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), 5 Shoreham Drive, DOWNSVIEW, Ontario M,3N IS4 Attention: Chairman DICK O'BRIEN and MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY BOARD Dear Chairman O'Brian and Members of the Authority Board: Re: Sell-Off of Canadian Heritage Lands by TRCA under the Auspices of the HARRIS GOVERNMENT ~e would like to thank the TRCA for its invitation to attend at the Authority Board Meeting on November 27, 1998. It was found to be an "enlightening" experience which explained much in the way of how publicly owned lands in one of GTA's greatest cultural and natural waterfront landscapes are being sold off for development by the "Conservation Authority". The Members of the Authority Board after listening to limiteu information that was presented in the 5 minute time allotr;'l.ents by each of the 3 delegate members present, asked some rea:ly good questions showing concern. Those questions should have been asked by the Authority Board before they approved TRCA Stafi recommendations in November, 1996, if they had been provided with adequate information. It is obvious they were not. Furthermore, TRCA Staff's response to a Board Member's question that "it was a little late in the game" is not satisfactory. This is no game and the outcome of TRCA's decision is permanent and irreversible. At this meeting, Board Members heard discourses dealing with: (a) the fragile ecological link between ROUGE PARK and PETTICOAT CREEK including the ravines that are about to be threatened. This is made more seriolls when one considers that ROUGE PARK, the largest urban park in North America, already faces impaction and greatly diminished public access and ecolog- ical function between Highway 401 and Lake Ontario. This is because most of tile land in South Rouge Park is privately owned. Unless you fly, or carry a boat, this part of the Park cannot be traversed. Instead of increasing accessibility to both Parks, THCA is blocking up the last ecological connection and passageway for all users. The long term and cumulative impacts on the ecoloyical system has not been respected. , - A293 AUTHORITY #11/96 January 6, 1999 The Toronto and Region January 5, 1999 Conservation Authority ...... - 2 - (b) Development of public land along both sides of the WATERFRONT (TRANS-CANADA) TRAIL with big houses up to 5,000 sq. ft. sqeezed in on 50' lots as a direct result of the land disposal practices of the "public steward" . New development will be taking place between the WATERFRONT TRAIL and the Waterfront; (c) Illogic in the creation of a "waterfront bottleneck" made even more complicated by TRCA's pending acquisiton of one waterfront lot with no public road frontage which TRCA has already landlocked by its sell-off of adjacent land; \vi th other abutting privately owned land; (d) Our request to the TRCA to keep its original Plan for the area as outlined in its Report "Conceptual Plan for the South Rosebank Area" (1975) available at the Toronto Reference Library; (e) Permanent desecration of a "Cultural Landscape" and viewshed, second to none in the GTA, that played an important role in early Canadian History (New France) from the mid 1600's. TRCAts creation of "Black Creek Pioneer Village" conveniently situate next to its offices and historically known as the "STONG FARM" in the 1800's, pales in significance. This great cultural landscape located just east of the mouth of the Rouge River is historically recorded as being the first white men's residence in the Toronto area (1667) and the first school..helps Canadians understand: ( i) why Toronto as the largest City in Canada is situate where it is (eastern branch of "Le Portage de Toronto" and Fur Trade Route). We have already lost the other important site on the western branch of the Humber River which has been destroyed by development; (ii) a landscape which represents what his~orically first. brought "white men" and Seneca First Nations to the area (the beaver, a Trading Center, Seneca Villages) ; (iii) the economy upon which this country was first built; (i v) the relationship between the modern day WATERFRONT TRAIL and "LAKESHORE PATHS" used by First Nations'; (v) what gave Rouge River "its first chief importance" in modern times from the 1880's as a summer tourist destination, and around which today, the ROUGE PARK ~s formed. January 6, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/98 A294 The Toronto and Region January 5, 1999 Conservation Au~~ority - 3 - Much of the historical evidence and cartographic maps have been widely distributed to historians and gov.ernment agencies, locally and federally. To date, there has been no agency that has disputed .this evidence on the subject area. Under cover of two separate letters, the MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP, CUVrURE AND RECREATION has "concurred with the great historical i!!!E.ortance of the area". The HISTORIC SITES AND MONUMENTS BOARD in Ottawa has stated: "any consideration of the possible national importance of resources would require the suoport of the responsible land use planning ~ncy, in this case the TRCA". The TRCA i:-I its own published Report acknowledged "the historic importanceof the Rouge River mouth as the site of a major Indian settlement "Ganatsekwvagon" and as the start of an important 1ur trade route to the Upoer Great Lakes" even suggesting a "lookout/historical disolay... of Indian and Pioneer activity in the area... given the great imoortance of Lake Ontario and the Rouge River to the previous inhabitants". (1975) In Hay, 1998, the TRCA had now stated "we are not aware of any nistorical settlement in this vicinity". ~here is a big problem here... TRCA 1 S role as "Land Developer" and its role as "Conservation Authority" which should be recog- nizing and protecting the heritage resources on lands it already acquired. These resources and the Cultural Landscape on Authority own land form an ~~pcr~~~~ l~nk in the "continuum of resource management" which is a long-term endeavour. This vital information in TRCA's own files all along should have been made available to the Municipality, Authority Board Members and Community so that an informed and proper decision could be made on this important viewshed. Intentionally or unintentionally, this information was withheld by the public agency responsible, upon whom others relied on for "professional expertise", especially the local municipality. It is clear that the land use Dlanning agency responsible (TRCA) is also the Developer who has subdivided public land for development in an area still designated "Waterfront - MAJOR OPEN SPACE" under the Regional Offical Plan. No private developer has that kind of power. No public agency takes responsibility. The TRCA should acknowledge that the role of "developer" is in direct contradiction to its role of a "conservation" involving the planned manageme~~ of natural and cultural resources to prevent its exploitd1ion, destruction and neglect. Combined A295 AUTHORITY #11/96 January 6, 1999 The Toronto and Region January 5, 1999 Conservation Authority "" <00' - 4 - together "Conservation" and "Authority" (with its encompassing power to influence or command thought, opinion or behaviour of the public at large) and "Developer" strongly suggests an ominous future for the preservation of our cultural and natural resources. This ~ssue has been raised recently in the local newspaper: "TRCA SLEEPS WHILE FORESTS FALL" - questioning TRCA's role as "environmental watchdog" or "developer"? "By its demonstrated lack of any affirmative action in Pickering, the answer is clear. While special places we have taken for granted are in danger".l Yet the TRCA continues to maintain "its clock of respectability" under the current ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT which is a "Dinosaur with no Teeth". This province's Heritage Act is considered to the one of the worst, if not the absolute worst piece of heritage legislation in Canada and Western Europe. It has been confirmed that even if new historical evidence was produced that conclus- ively proved that the famous Explorer COLUMBUS had landed here on our shores, there is no heritage protection for the site under current legislation. Developers can build over top of it. So 'rRCA is able to "tip-toe" around the "great historical importance of the area" . . . as the primary landowner in the area. Instead of taking a leading role as "public steward", TRCA just surpasses the Ministry's (MCzCR) minimum standards 'with "spot testing" the lots it has subdivided. To date, the TRCA has displayed no interest in its public responsibility of fulfilling the maximum standards of a full archaeological investigation of the entire viewshed given the sheer weight of the historical evidence. The result is Canadian Heritage lands are lost forever. The TRCA fulfills its mission under the auspices of the HARRIS GOVERNMENT recognized as a "problem solving government without any long term goals". Many problems of the government have been neglected since 1994 including the current disfunctional and outdated Ontario Heritage Act (1974) . From 1990 to 1995, much work went into redrafting a new Ontario Heritage Act which brought heritage legislation to modern times, including the recognition of cultural landscapes. The HARRIS GOVERNMENT "shelved" it. Today, in Ontario, there is no legislation giving the provincial government any power to protect sites of historic interest from recalcitrant owners who want to destroy them. January 6, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/96 A296 The Toronto and Region January 5, 1999 Conservation Authority ... ... - 5 - The GOVERNMENT has changed the rules of the game. It is forcing Conservation Authorities to make unwise, hasty and unnecessary decisions regarding the future of our cultural and natural resources. Ontario's Heritage Goals have been thrown by the wayside, including: l. To foster awareness that our heritage is vital to our successas a people; 2. To strengthen provincial government leadership in conserving Ontario's Heritage. Our Heritage is our inheritance. Our heritage is a source of knowledge and information. Our heritage is a source of continui ty. . . we should not be losing it. Certainly, the foregoing issues need to be explored more fully in an open and transparent public and political forum. Insufficient information and misinformation has been forth- coming by TRCA Staff. The public has the right to be informed and an overdue "website" is painstakingly being set up on the Internet to explore the direction of "conservation" and "heritage" in this province. Readers will be invited to comment and submit new information for regular updates. News of the upcoming site has already drawn interest and you are invited to watch for it. Other matters that have been raised include the fact that TRCA has displayed a troubling lack of public responsibility: (al TRCA did not inform the public and agencies concerned of all factors that could and would have influenced their decision. . , It requested ~nput but gave Almost none.~ (bl TRCA did not fulfil its obligation to avoid error and misrepresentations (which it never corrected). (cl TRCA has not rendered a skilled and conscientious public service of providing a full report reflecting thorough and careful analysis of all factors (cultural, natural resources and Waterfront Trail) affected by its decision. "The Crisis in Confidence Report" adopted by the Authority in 1991 included a provision for the Authority to become more public with respect to future land disposal. If TRCA had conducted its business transparently and properly, there would be no controversy today. l. 01'"'. the important aspects outli~ed herein A297 AUTHORITY #11/96 January 6, 1999 The Toronto and Region January 5, 1999 Conservation Authority - 6 - Furthermore, the Authority has not adhered to the policies and Procedures established for the Disposition of Conservation Authority Holdings by MNR, including: l. Land Swap/Dispositions not based on true market value but greatly distorted by one-sided "special concessions" granted to Developer including the discounting of public lands' market value and other factors set out in the previous report entitled "The Patchwork Approach to Environmental Protection" (March, 1998) . TRCA's Land Acquistion Procedure sets precedent for future land acquisitions at taxpayer's expense. 2. Lot sizes were misrepresented and inaccurately defined as 50' x 100'. Developers got lots which would accommodate houses 50% larger. Errors never corrected despite being brougnt to TRCA's attention a year ago. Explanations by MNR that ,the "purpose and intent" was to offer "50' x 150' lots is not acceptable, nor is "unfortunate error". TRCA's explanation that other improved lots were offered correctly has no bearing on lots offered incorrectly. 3. Proper open process was not maintained by TRCA. Acquisition boundaries were changed repeatedly after one and only public meeting in April, 1996 with no further public input. 4. Potential impact to remaining surrounding Authority holdings and Waterfront (Trans-Canada) Trail detracted by exclusive high-end residential development which will not: ( a) enhance and restore the natural, cultural and scenic values of the Greenway and surrounding park/conservation lands and waterfront in an Ecosystem context; (b) does not provide for increased public access; (c) does not blend in with the predominantly older and smaller residential housing existing in the neighborhood (inappropriate scale of development). One white house excepted. ( d) restore and expand natural habitat; (e) enhance cultural landscape and viewshed; ( f) avoid a "waterfront bottleneck". - January 8. 1999 AUTHORITY #11/98 A298 The Toronto and Region January 5, 1999 Conservation Authority - 7 - Other pertinent factors: ( a) Size of Greenway is small - only several acres. TRCA is primary landowner of 2/3rd of Greenway. (b) Number of Houses in Greenway today about 20. -. 7 of which are or were owned by TRCA - 8 of which are still within TRCA's Acquisition Project. - For the sake of a few houses only, the future of this important Greenway is sacrificed. (c) TRCA RAZED half of the greenway's structures during the 1970's to accomplish its "Waterfront Plan". ( d) TRCA's Acquisition Boundaries were not ambitious as claimed by TRCA Staff. The fact is: MUCH OF THE GREENWAY (5.199 ACRES) WAS GIVEN TO THE AUTHORITY FOR $2.00 IN 1977. (Instrument No. D50415 registered on July 5, 1977). THIS IS THE SAME LAND TRCA PROPOSED TO DECLARE SURPLUS IN 1996. IT'S FATE WILL PROBABLY BE THE SAME AS THAT OF THE PUBLIC LAND BEING DIVESTED TODAY. (e) TRCA had represented that it would keep these properties "as an inventory of surplus lands to be used judiciously as opportunities to acquire key properties occur" to achieve its waterfront objectives. TRCA is not keeping these properties as surplus but taking the proceeds of sales to outside jurisdictions. (f) TRCA has arbitrarily moved "top of bank" line for Developer to accommodate bigger building envelope over waterfront ravine between Waterfront Trail and Waterfront, despite 3 earlier surveys. Landform has not changed. ( g) TRCA Staff did not follow all of the directives of the Authority Board in the 1970's.1 If they had, the outcome today would be very different. These facts will be submitted to the Minister of MNR under separate cover. (h) In the past 20 years, the TRCA together with ROUGE PARK has acquired only one lot. The waterfront lot it now aspires to acquire results in no foreseeable benefit to the public, not just in 10 years, but even 25 or 50 years until all waterfront lots are actually acquired. In the meantime, the future of this important Greenway and TRCA's original Plan for the area is aborted. This is not good planning nor is it conservation. L upon review of TRCA's Minute Books - A299 AUTHORITY #11/98 January 8, 1999 The Toronto and Region January 5, 1999 Conservation Authority ... - 8 - In August, 1998, the ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE clarified its position on the EAST ROUGE GREENWAY based on new information that was forthcoming. This information was in TRCA's files all along. The ALLIANCE enlightened by the evidence made the Motion/ Resolution to: "request Regions, local Municipalities, TRCA, the ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE to investigate the purchase of lands 1 outlined in the original proposal for the Rodd Ave. area". At the last Authority Board Meeting, Mr. BRIAN DENNEY responded that the ALLIANCE was "FLIP-FLOPPING AROUND". Extensive research has shown that if any agency has been "FLIPPING" and "FLOPPING" around over 25 years, it is the TRCA. An impressive list of "flip-flops" will be submitted to the Minister of MNR under the title "The Art of the Flip-Flop and TRCA". You will see it on the website soon. Other comments made by TRCA Staff at November's meeting worth addressing, include: (a) Chair DICK O'BRIEN's statement on the "complications" of the area. TRCA's original Plan for the area would show the area is really not so complicated... TRCA's Plan is elegantly simple and uncomplicated. When TRCA started changing the "green" "open" "accessible" that things really got complicated. (b) Mr. CRAIG MATHER's response to the question of whether there was adequate provision for an ecological link did not include: the narrow link was in a north-south direction in a Greenway that ran east and west; nor that the narrow link would neces$itate 2 road crossings about 100 feet apart incurring not less, but more "road kill" because of increased traffic from new developments; nor that that this narrow link would run adjacent to perhaps the busiest railway in the GTA (CN/VIA/GO) ; nor that this narrow link is devoid of mature trees and natural habitat required by wildlife. All of these reasons added together indicate that the adequacy of such an ecological link between two important parks is unacceptable. L If Authority Board Members had the same information presented to them by TRCA Staff, all the relevant information, it is likely they would have made a similar resolution to the ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE. - to keep the land in public ownership. --- --- January 8, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/98 A300 The Toronto and Region January 5, 1999 Conservation Authority - 9 - ... (c) Mr. RON DEWELL's comment and naming the entire Greenway the "Rosebank COMMUNITY" begs examination. It would appear to be a neighborhood of, but not attached to the Rosebank Community which has well defined boundaries north of the tracks. The "Rosebank Community" inside the "Rosebank Greenway" as described by Mr. Dewell is bounded by natural parks, conservation lands and waterfront on all sides. The only exception would be the "possibility" that TRCA still wants to develop the Greenway as it previously proposed in 1996, raking in millions of dollars for outside jurisdictions. These would be the same lands that were given to the TRCA. There is a real "Pioneer" of the ROUGE PARK which deserves special mention, without whom the park would probably not be a reality today. She was the former Mayor of Scarborough and an Authority Board Member. Her name is Mrs. JOYCE TRIMMER. During th~ 1970's, Mrs. TRIMMER fought hard to make the ROUGE PARK happen. Many said it couldn't be done. Because Mrs. Trimmer and others like her didn't simply "give up", today we have the largest urban park in North America. Mrs. Trimmer helped to create a 20,000 acre park. TRCA could not keep 2 acres. Also, Mrs. Trimmer would recognize the importance of ecological corridors and linkages for the ROUGE PARK in providing long term genetic diversity, especially at the environmentally sigrnficant ared of the park known as the ROUGE LAKESHORE SWALE. As an Authority Board Member in the 1970's, Mrs. Trimmer would remember the great pains taken then to acquire two-thirds of the GrE~enway for public ownership. She saw how residents fought the Authority then, even vandalizing Authority owned property. She would also probably understand why developers and area residents want to assure more "infilling" rather than "land- filling", "private" rather than "public" because only with new development comes the assurance that the land stays forever in the private sector. These residents fought the Authority 25 years ago and won. They have won again - this time at the expense of taxpayers and millions of potential users of our TransCanada Trail and park systems. It is the Canadian people who will lose an important part of our cultural and natyral landscape... "the Big Picture" of TRCA's original Plan. It was Mrs. Trimmer who said "The City of Toronto has already messed up its waterfront... the waterfront is for the people... we are concerned that the, area not be blocked off by development . . .. we must ensure the waterfront is there for posterity for the public to enjoy" (Toronto Star - 1989) . A301 AUTHORITY #11/98 January 8, 1999 The Toronto and Region January 5, 1999 Conservation Aut~ority - 10 - Instead of progressing into the new millennium, the TRCA may choose to undo a century of planning regressing back to the first Waterfront Plan of 1912: "the lack of a plan is everywhere evident beyond the city limits, where public access is limited, the recreational opportunity has languished, and few residential develo~en+~ have made advantageous use of the lake front setting". As we besin the last year of the Century, this letter is closed with excerpts from an Invocation Prayer that was delivered at the Authority's 20th Annual Meeting in 1976 with credit to Rev. Bailey Snm'l: " Our Spiritual Father, we give you praise . . . and thanks for sustaining this planet earth... We particularily ask for your wisdom for those who have leadership responsibilities in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Throughout the remainder of this year, may they govern wisely and well, knowing that all things on this earth are held in trust for you". These words are even more precious today. May we wish the Authority's Board Members and Staff a Happy New Year. Yours truly, EAST ROUGE GREENWAY ASSOCIATION ~.~ Marian Martin, Executive Secretary c.c. PREMIER MIKE HARRIS, Att2c~ment - MTRCA Conceotu21 Pla!\ ,-, January 8, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/98 A302 Attachment "A" ! ~ -------_:--- ~ -- '" ...... 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Sp~~cifically the 1969 plan for acquisition of private land states at section 5.3 : " the city counsel will seek the co-operation of private land owners" - presumably in this instance the super wealthy ratepayers and developers - to date no settlement has been discussed. (3) Fair market value is to be determined by the " surrounding adjoining properties currently up for sale on the same street Beaumont road- where the Kalles family liv~~s and operates and the Zeidler family builds and rents property, all of them heavily mortgaged in the millions, and all easily accessible public records. A307 AUTHORITY #11/98 January ~, 1999 . .,. -2- (4) Indeed these actions have caused injurious affection - under article 4 section 2 of the expropriation act for all of the years that Councilor Adams has acted as representative, and advocate of these costly and protracted maneuvers at city hall and the O.M.B., where he appeared with the ratepayers for the sheer joy of being of service. This is the sole reason that I m:n before you at my advanced age, to work out a solution ,currently reduced to living as best as I can while being unable to sell my rightful property that I have owned and paid taxes on since 1 961. (5) Your prompt attention under these unusual circumstances would be greatly appreciated and is expected. I am 74 years old and the fIrst article of this story, featuring Councilor Adams efforts appeared in the Globe and Mail in February 1994. ~ January 8, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/98 A308 . , ' , '. " , ' I "'~ ' t,' no~o f~\ ~ Ql !2, g, ~\..' , "3'C70 ;(\:,. I .,. c;.::l ~.'.'~' t;.. e: c:, 0 :;,~,' · ~' _,~ ~ h~ ~ n 'cr r:T :'~~;' 'h- -a c: '< ;:1;:';\ ~..... ',;" -, c; ~., ~n~& .,~.' ~ li '5' 0 .,~~ I e! ~. C70 g i!f}i..,; ~ ::l g 0 :d ' ,. v.i!/:. .. 5- Ql ~ . g' ......':ll~ ' .~ . .0' ~:l ' Ie' ~ r~,: c: Iii 0', ,,. 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F'^M ...IJ'T' OAR" '" T I V IJ n ~1 I=' T <:; n " n R T ',' 1=' R II II T 1\' F' N P E" A rIM 0 '" 'T' Q ': 'T' 4 F' l< A T I F' c:; QF'AI'T'V \/^I'll:' OAf): 'T'HF' O"qv 'T'H ' RF',AI..Tv AS s~nw~ ANn 'T'~F' ' TNG CORRF'CT TS 'T'4F' A n v l< J:" r T '" r. PIn p n P F' A l.l "" 0 1\J 'T' l. n ("' i\ 'T' T n \' ' . 0 n Q ("I '( , ^ N: '" ("I r.4 I ' : T H T c:: ',' A c:: r.l 1 I ' I, T 1\1 r, 0 F: R M T 'T' /1"1 , "I r r 'T' 1 t') n ., " 'I I I A~C:: n~1 FTLF', ~(8, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/98 A310 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#A243/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Lake Ontario Waterfront, Scarborough Sector Robert Campbell and Audrey Campbell CFN 12121. Purchase of property municipally known as 55 Sunnypoint Crescent, located in the City of Toronto, (formerly City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto), (Executive Res.#B178/98) Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Doug Dickerson THAT 1.33 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land be purchased from Robert Campbell and Audrey Campbell, said land being Part of Lot 490, Registered Plan 2347, City of Toronto, (formerly City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); THAT the purchase price be $300,000, together with payment of vendor's reasonable legal costs; THA T Robert Campbell and Audrey Campbell have the right to retain possession of the property up until March 15, 2004, subject to payment of realty taxes, maintenance and all utilities supplied to the property; THA T ~he Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service ea~ements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED RES.#A244/98 - GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed Canadian Pacific Railway Company CFN 29817. Purchase of property, located south of Old Church Road and east of Humber Station Road, Town of Caledon,'Begional Municipality of Peel, under the "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1996-2000, Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed," (Executive Res,#B179/98) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Christine Cooper A311 AUTHORITY #11/98 January 8, 1999 THAT 4.04 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Canadian Pacific Railway Company, said land being Part of Lots 18 and 19, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, consisting of land situate south of Old Church Road, east of Humber Station Road; THAT consideration is to be the sum of $6,000, plus the cost of construction of a page wire fence; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required ................................... CARRIED RES.#A245/98 - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN Request for a permanent easement for an existing access road and storm drainage, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Keele Street, City of Vaughan CFN 29904, Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for an existing access road and storm drainage located south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Keele Street, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, (Executive Res,#B1BO/9B) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Christine Cooper THA T WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Vaughan, to provide a permanent easement for an existing access road and storm drainage located south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Keele Street, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is In the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with The Corporation of the City of Vaughan in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.064 hectares, more or less, (0.158 acres) be granted to The Corporation of the City of Vaughan for an existing access road and storm drainage, said land being Part of Block 30, Plan 65M-3229, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT consideration is to be $2.00 plus all legal, survey and other costs; January 8, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/98 A312 THAT consideration is to be $2.00 plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said easement is subject to obtaining approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RES.#A246/98 - TREE REMOVAL - BAKER SUGAR BUSH ESA #128 City of Vaughan, Removal of a number of trees from the Baker Sugar Bush Environmentally Significant Area (ESA # 128), Don River Watershed, City of Vaughan, (Executive Res.#B181198) Moved by: Doug Dickerson Seconded by: Christine Cooper THA T the staff report regarding tree removal from the Baker Sugar Bush Environmentally Significant Area (ESA #128) be received; THAT the Region of York and City of Vaughan be encouraged to take whatever action is neces!;ary to ensure that no further trees are removed within the Baker Sugar Bush or any other woodlot within the Block 10 lands without the appropriate approvals; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Vaughan, Region of York, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, the local MPP and the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority takes great exception to the actions of Metrus Development Incorporated in this regard ............................................ CARRIED RES.#,~47/98 - MEETING SCHEDULE 1999 - 2000 To provide a schedule of meetings for the forthcoming Authority year, beginning January 29, 1999 and ending January 28, 2000, (Executive "Res. #B 182198) Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon THAT the Schedule of Meetings 1999-2000, dated December 1, 1998, be approved; A313 AUTHORITY #11/98 January.8,1999 AND FURTHER THAT the Secretary-Treasurer distribute this schedule at the earliest opportunity to all agencies who appoint members to The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION RES.#A248/98 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Irene Jones Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items contained in Section II, of Executive Committee Minutes #10/98, held on December 11,1998, be received.......................... CARRIED Ontario Regulation 158 items include: (Executive Committee Res,#B183/98 & Res,#B184/98) RES.#A249/98 - SECTION II ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Ron Moeser Seconded by: Linda Pabst THAT Section II items 8.7 - 8.12 contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #10/98, held December 11, 1998, be received ............................ CARRIED Section II Items 8.7 - 8.12 include: Conservation Journeys Telemarketing (Executive Res,#B185/98) Telecommunications Project, 1999 (Executive Res, #B 186/98) Minutes and Agendas (Executive Res.#B187/98) Authority Realty Taxes (Executive Res,#B188/98) Request from the City of Toronto - Park Drive Ravine (Executive Res.#B192/98) Baker Sugar Bush & Block 100MB Referrals - Status Update (Executive Res,#B193/98) January 8, 1999 AUTHORITY #11/98 A314 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:54 a.m" on January 8,1999, Richard O'Brien Craig Mather Chair Secretary Treasurer /ks