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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAuthority 1995 ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto and-region conservation authority . minutes A1 FEBRUARY 24, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95 The 39th Annual Authority Meeting, #1/95, was held on Friday, February 24, 1995, at the Region of York Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10: 15 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Joanna Kidd Maria Augimeri Eldred King Lorna Bissell Frank McKechnie Margaret Black Richard O'Brien lIa Bossons Gerri Lynn O'Connor Victoria Carley Paul Palleschi Raymond Cho Donna Patterson Alan Christie Enrico Pistritto Michael Di Biase Bev Salmon Lois Griffin Deborah Sword Lois Hancey Richard Whitehead Norman Kelly Jim Witty ABSENT Members Randy Barber Jack Layton Brian Harrison Case Ootes Joan King Maja Prentice EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION The Chair thanked the Region of York Council and specifically its Chair, Eldred King, for inviting the Authority to its now complete and impressive, new Administrative Centre. He welcomed the returning members and introduced the new members, REPORT OF THE SECRETARY TREASURER Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary Treasurer, informed the Authority that he had official notification from the Clerks of the Township of Adjala-TosorontiolTownship of Mono, the Regional Municipality of Durham, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Regional Municipality of Peel, the Regional Municipality of York and'the Province of Ontario, advising of the members duly appointed and entitled to sit as members of the Authority for the 1995 - 1996 year, listed as follows: A2 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 APPOINTMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Adjala- Tosorontio/Mono: Donna Patterson Region of Durham: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Enrico Pistritto Jim Witty Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto: Patrick Abtan Maria Augimeri Ila Bossons Raymond Cho Alan Christie Lois Griffin Brian Harrison Norman Kelly Joan King Jack Layton Richard 0' Brien Case Ootes Bev Salmon Deborah Sword Region of Peel: Lorna Bissell Frank McKechnie Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice Richard Whitehead Region of York: Randy Barber Margaret Black Michael Di Biase Lois Hancey Eldred King Province of Ontario Chair William Granger Victoria Carley Joanna Kidd APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARDS Res. #A 1 /95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Eldred King THA T appointments to the Finance and Administration, Water and Related Land Management and Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Boards be approved as listed herein; AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A3 . APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARDS (Contd.) Finance and Administration Advisory Board: Patrick Abtan Margaret Black Raymond Cho Brian Harrison Norman Kelly Eldred King Frank McKechnie Richard 0' Brien Case Ootes Jim Witty Water and Related Land ManaQement Advisory Board: Lorna Bissell lIa Bossons Victoria Carley Alan Christie Lois Griffin Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd Joan King Enrico Pistritto Maja Prentice Bev Salmon Conservation and Related Land ManaQement Advisory Board: Maria Augimeri Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor Michael Di Biase Paul Palleschi Donna Patterson Deborah Sword Richard Whitehead AMENDMENT Moved by: Lorna Bissell Res. #2/95 Seconded by: Paul Palleschi THA T Section V (20) of the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority, stating that no Advisory Board shall have more than ten members, be suspended for the 1995 year. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . CARRIED A4 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24,1995 APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEER Res. #A3/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Ila Bossons THAT Brian Peterkin, representing Ministry of Natural Resources, Central Region, be appointed as scrutineer for the election of officers, if required. CARRIED ElECTIONS The' Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary Treasurer conducted the 1995 election of officers, VICE CHAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Lois Hancey was nominated by Patrick Abtan, Res. #A4/95 Moved by: Patrick Abtan Seconded by: Eldred King THA T nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Authority be closed, CARRIED LOIS HANCEY was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Authority, CHAIR. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD Richard 0' Brien was nominated by Jim Witty, Res. #A5/95 Moved by: Patrick Abtan Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T nominations for the office of Chair of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board be closed, CARRIED RICHARD O'BRIEN was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board. AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A5 . ELECTIONS (contdJ CHAIR. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Lois Griffin was nominated by lIa Bossons, Res. #A6/95 Moved by: Joanna Kidd Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T nominations for the office of Chair of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED LOIS GRIFFIN was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. CHAIR. CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Richard Whitehead was nominated by Richard O'Brien. Maria Augimeri was nominated by Bev Salmon. Res. #A7/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Victoria Carley THA T nominations for the office of Chair of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board be closed, CARRIED Following the counting of ballots and report of the scrutineer, RICHARD WHITEHEAD was declared elected as Chair of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. DESTRUCTION OF BALLOTS Res. #A8/95 Moved by: Frank McKechnie Seconded by: Victoria Carley THA T the ballots used in the election be destroyed. CARRIED A6 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24,1995 ELECTIONS (contd.) THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE Brian Harrison was nominated by Raymond Cho. Res. #A9/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Raymond Cho THA T nominations for The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto representative on the Executive Committee be closed, CARRIED BRIAN HARRISON was declared elected by acclamation as a member of the Executive Committee, THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE Michael Di Biase was nominated by Eldred King. Res. #A 10/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T nominations for the Regional Municipality of York representative on the Executive Committee be closed, CARRIED MICHAEl DI BlASE was declared elected by acclamation as a member of the Executive Committee, THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE Jim Witty was nominated by Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Res. #A 11/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Eldred King THA T nominations for the Regional Municipality of Durham representative on the Executive Committee be closed, CARRIED JIM WITTY was declared elected by acclamation as a member of the Executive Committee, AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A7 -- . ELECTIONS (contd.) VICE CHAIR. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD Patrick Abtan was nominated by Eldred King. Res. #A 12/95 Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Paul Palleschi THA T nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED PATRICK ABTAN was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Finance and Administrative Advisory Board, VICE CHAIR. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Lorna Bissell was nominated by Lois Hancey. Res. #A13/95 Moved by: Patrick Abtan Seconded by: Lois Griffin THA T nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED LORNA BISSElL was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, VICE CHAIR. CONSERVATION AND RElATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Michael Di Biase was nominated by Lois Hancey. Michael Di Biase withdrew his name from nominations. Maria Augimeri was nominated by Richard Whitehead. Res. #A14/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Raymond Cho THA T nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED MARIA AUGIMERI was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. AS AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24,1995 ..- MINUTES Res. #A 15/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T Minutes of Meeting #12/94 be approved, CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter of regret from Councillor Case Ootes, dated February 3, 1995, re: Attendance at Inaugural Meeting. (b) Communication from Randy Barber and Brian Harrison expressing their regrets in being unable to attend today's meeting, Res. #A 16/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the above items of correspondence be received, CARRIED 1. VEHICLE PRIORITY REPLACEMENT LIST -Tender Opening Sub-Committee Report #19/94 KEY ISSUE Priority ranking of 1995 replacement vehicles for review, Res. #A17/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Raymond Cho THAT the staff report on vehicle priority replacement, dated February 24, 1995, be received, CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A9 . 1. VEHICLE PRIORITY REPLACEMENT LIST (CONTD.) -Tender Opening Sub-Committee Report #19/94 BACKGROUND At Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #4/94, held September 30, 1994, of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, staff reviewed the list of vehicles identified for replacement in 1995 and explained the criteria considered in the replacement of vehicles including sample maintenance histories of vehicles. The report on the fleet management program was approved as part of the 1995 Preliminary Operating Budget by Resolution #F23/94. The following list updates the priorities for 1995 replacement of vehicles in order of highest priority to lowest: Vehicle # ProQram Descriotion 4-87-29 Waterfront 1987 Nissan Pickup Truck 2-88-36 Food Services 1988 GMC Cargo Van 6-90-11 Res. Management 1990 GMC 1 Ton Stake Truck 6-90-10 Albion Hills 1990 Chev 1 Ton Stake Truck 7-89-37 Boyd 1989 Chev 1 Ton Stake Truck 6-88-18 Waterfront 1988 Chev 1 Ton Stake Truck 1-90-24 Enforcement 1990 Ford Taurus 1-91-4 Enforcement 1991 Ford Taurus 1-91-32 Enforcement 1991 Ford Taurus 6-90-1 9 Greenwood 1990 Chev 1 Ton Stake Truck 6-89-26 Bruce's Mill 1989 Chev 1 Ton Stake Truck 4-89-2 Res. Management 1989 Ford Pickup Truck 6-89-22 Cold Creek 1989 Chev 1 Ton Stake Truck FINANCIAL DETAILS Vehicle replacement is funded from the vehicle and equipment reserve and has no impact on 1995 Municipal Levy requirements. Funds for the acquisition of the vehicles are available in the Vehicle Acquisition Budget, Account # 701-11-404. Report Prepared by: AI Leach, extension 251 . A10 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 2. REPORT #19/94, TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE - FOD95-01 Three, Four Door Sedans - FOD95-02 Two, One Ton Cab & Chassis Trucks - FOD95-03 Two, 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks - FOD95-04 One, Compact Pickup Truck - FOD95-05 One, 1/2 Ton 4x4 Pickup Truck - FOD95-06 One, HD Cargo Van - FOD95-07 Two, One Ton 4x4 Cab & Chassis Trucks - FOD95-08 One, Ton Cab & Chassis Crew Cab Truck - FOD95-12 One, Compact 4x4 Tractor with Loader - FOD95-13 Three, Outfront Deck MowerslTractors KEY ISSUE Tender Opening Sub-Committee #19/94 opened tenders for the above list of vehicles and equipment on February 10, 1995. The tenders received were referred to staff for review and report to Authority Meeting #1/95, held February 24, 1995, Res. #A 18/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T Tender Opening Sub-Committee Report #19/94 be received; THA T tender #FOD95-01 for three 1995 four door sedans be awarded to Northtown Ford Sales in the total sum of $68,626.20, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting specifications; THA T tender #FOD95-02 for two 1995, one ton cab and chassis trucks with trade-in of vehicle #' s 19 and 26, be awarded to Stoneleigh Pontiac Buick Ltd. in the total sum of $51,714.80, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting specifications; THA T tender #FOD95-03 for two 1995 1/2 ton extended cab pickup trucks with trade-in of vehicle #'s 2 and 22, be awarded to Northtown Ford Sales in the total sum of $31,352.90, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting specifications; THA T tender #FOD95-07 for two 1995 one ton 4x4 cab and chassis trucks, one with snowplow, with trade-in of vehicle #' s 10 and 37, and equipment #B8045, be awarded to Stoneleigh Pontiac Buick Ltd. in the total sum of $59,756.75, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting specifications; THA T tender #FOD95-08 for one 1995 one ton crew cab, cab and chassis truck, with trade-in of vehicle #18, be awarded to Northtown Ford Sales in the total sum of $32,435,40, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting all specifications; THA T tender #FOD95-12 for one 1995 compact 4x4 tractor with loader be awarded to Hutchinson Farm Supply, in the total sum of $29,599,85, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting specifications; AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A11 . 2. REPORT #19/94, TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE (CONTD.) - FOD95-01 Three, Four Door Sedans - FOD95-02 Two, One Ton Cab & Chassis Trucks - FOD95-03 Two, 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks - FOD95-04 One, Compact Pickup Truck - FOD95-05 One, 1/2 Ton 4x4 Pickup Truck - FOD95-06 One, HD Cargo Van - FOD95-07 Two, One Ton 4x4 Cab & Chassis Trucks - FOD95-08 One, Ton Cab & Chassis Crew Cab Truck - FOD95-12 One, Compact 4x4 Tractor with Loader - FOD95-13 Three, Outfront Deck MowerslTractors THA T tender #FOD95-13 for three 1995 outfront rotary mowers/tractors, be awarded to Nobleton Farm Service, in the total sum of $58,765.00, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting specifications; AND FURTHER THAT the following staff report be received, advising that pursuant to the Purchasing Policy, staff has awarded: Tender #FOD95-04 for one 1995 compact extended cab pickup truck with trade-in of vehicle #11, to King City Motor Sales Ltd. in the total sum of $11,132.80, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting specifications; Tender #FOD95-05 for one 1995 1/2 ton 4x4 extended cab pickup truck with trade-in of vehicle #29, to Northtown Ford Sales in the total sum of $24,639,55, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting specifications; Tender #FOD95-06 for one 1995 HD cargo van with trade-in of vehicle #36, to King City Motor Sales Ltd, in the total sum of $1 9.402.45, it being the lowest Quotation received and meeting specifications, CARRIED ANAL YSIS With respect to tender #FOD95-08 for a one ton crew cab truck, the Quotations from Stoneleigh and King City Motors were lower, however the units tendered on did not meet specifications. Specifically, these companies Quoted on a 3/4 ton extended cab truck with a shorter wheel base and not a one ton crew cab. FINANCIAL DETAILS Staff is satisfied that the tenders received from the vendors recommended in this report meet our requirements. Funds for the acquisition of the vehicles and equipment are available in the acquisition budgets, account numbers 701-11-404 and 701-11-405, respectively. Report prepared by: AI Leach, extension 251. A12 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 3. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -Mill Roof Replacement This item was withdrawn from the agenda as tenders received for the Mill roof replacement were within the Purchasing Policy guidelines which allows staff to approve the tender if under $25,000 and the lowest bid is accepted. See Tender Opening Sub-Committee Report #20/94, dated February 20, 1995. 4. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT -Highland Creek Watershed -Cimas Construction Limited Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located south of Ellesmere Road, east of Morningside Avenue, in the City of Scarborough under the" Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993-1995 Flood Plain and Conservation Component", Highland Creek Watershed, Res. #A 19/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T .084 acres, more or less, be purchased from Cimas Construction Limited, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Block II, Registered Plan M-1 991, City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, consisting of land situate south of Ellesmere Road, east of Morningside Avenue; THAT the purchase price be $2,00, plus the vendor's reasonable legal costs estimated to be $750,00 plus GST and tax arrears not to exceed $700,00 on closing; 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; AN D FURTH ER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required, CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A13 . 5. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT -Bramalea Inc., Petticoat Creek Watershed Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located in the vicinity of Rosebank Road and Sheppard Avenue, Town of Pickering, under the Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993-1995 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Petticoat Creek Watershed. Res. #A20/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT 7.391 acres, more or less, be purchased from Bramalea Inc., said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; THA T 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED 6. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT -The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Don River Watershed Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located south of Bloor Street, west of the Don Valley Parkway under "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 - 1995, Flood Plain and Conservation Component", Don River Watershed. Res. #A21/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T 19,5 acres, more or less, of vacant land be purchased from The Municipality of Metropolitan A14 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 6. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT (CONTD.) -The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Don River Watershed Toronto, said lands being part of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 1, from the Bay and part of road allowance between lots 15 and 16, Concession 1, from the Bay, parts of the former bed of the Don River and parts of the bed of the Don River, City of Toronto, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THA T the purchase price be the nominal sum of $2.00; THA T the Authority, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Toronto enter into a three party agreement for the construction and maintenance of a demonstration wetland habitat project on the subject land; 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; AN D FURTH ER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required, CARRIED 7. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT -811740 Ontario Limited and 912488 Ontario Ltd. -Humber River Watershed Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of two partial takings from properties located at 77 and 79 Rowntree Mill Road, City of North York, under the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993-1995" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. Res. #A22/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT 0.177 acres, more or less, be purchased from 811740 Ontario Limited and 912488 Ontario Ltd" said land consisting of two rectangular shaped parcels of land being Parts of Lot 31, Registered Plan 2338, City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24,1995 A15 . 7. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT (CONTD.) -811740 Ontario Limited and 912488 Ontario Ltd. -Humber River Watershed THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED 8. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 -Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Project INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 -Lake Ontario Waterfront, Scarborough Sector, Sonja Mez Recommended for approval at Executive Comminee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995, KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located at 465 Guildwood Parkway, on the Lake Ontario shoreline, in the City of Scarborough. Res. #A23/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T 0.293 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, improved with a brick, four bedroom, multi-level back split, with an attached garage, be purchased from Sonja Mez, said land being Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan 975, City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and further described on Part 1 of Plan 64R-11987; THAT the purchase price be $280,000 plus vendor's reasonable costs; THA T the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free of 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; A16 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 8. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 -Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Project INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 -Lake Ontario Waterfront, Scarborough Sector, Sonja Mez AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required, CARRIED 9. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA -Giuliana, Luigi and Concetta DiNardo Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Status report on completion of purchase of the subject property. Res. #A24/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T 3.9 acres, more or less, be purchased from Giuliana, Luigi and Concetta DiNardo, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, being a partial taking from a larger property fronting on the east side of Altona Road, south of Finch Avenue East, THAT the purchase price be the sum of $687,500, plus costs including legal and other consultants not to exceed $18,000; 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 the 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; THA T the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required and obtain any additional approvals required; AND FURTHER THAT Resolution #A241/94, adopted at Authority meeting #10/94 held on November 25, 1994, be rescinded, CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24,1995 A17 < 10. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE AL TONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA -Dr. J. Murray Speirs Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Acquisition of property located on the east side of the Altona Road, south of Finch Avenue East in the Town of Pickering under the Project for the Acquisition of the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area, Res. #A25/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T 6.667 acres, more or less, be acquired from Dr. J, Murray Speirs and/or Rosemary Speirs, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, being a partial taking from a larger property fronting on the east side of Altona Road, south of Finch Avenue East; THA T the acquisition be on the following basis: (a) The purchase price to be the nominal sum of $2.00; (b) The Authority to pay all legal, appraisal, survey and any other incidental costs incurred in connection with the completion of the transaction; (c) That an income tax receipt be provided for the appraised value of the land on closing through the Authority and/or the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto; (d) That Dr. J, Murray Speirs and his heirs and family continue to have reasonable access to the lands being acquired, in accordance with the provision of the Altona Forest Environmental Management Plan; (e) That the lands being acquired under this transaction with a surrounding area totalling approximately 25 acres, be designated as the Dr, J. Murray Speirs Ecological Reserve. 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 approval by the Authority of the Altona Forest Environmental Management Plan; 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 and obtain any additional approvals required. CARRIED A1S AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 11. ALTONA FOREST INTERIM ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995, KEY ISSUE Endorsement of the Altona Forest Interim Environmental Management Plan. Res. #A26/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the Altona Forest Interim Environmental Management Plan, dated February 1995, be endorsed; THA T the Executive Committee support the concept of a management plan for the Altona Forest that will preserve the bird sanctuary; AND FURTHER THAT the finalized Altona Forest Interim Environmental Management Plan be presented to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board for review and approval prior to presentation to the full Authority for approval. CARRIED 12. REQUEST FOR USE OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS -Adjacent to Gordon Mackay Road, City of North York -Black Creek Channel, Humber River Watershed Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995, KEY ISSUE The Authority is in receipt of a request from Price/Costco Inc, to utilize a small portion of Authority land adjacent to Black Creek Channel, Humber River Watershed. Res. #A27/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty WHEREAS the Authority is in receipt of a request from Price/Costco Inc. to utilize .05 acres, more or less, of Authority-owned land, being Part of Lot 39, Plan M-458 in the City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for access purposes; THA T the Authority and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto (Metro) enter into a licence of occupation agreement with Price/Costco Inc. on the following basis: (i) Price/Costco Inc. will be solely responsible for all cost associated with the construction and maintenance of the access road; AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A19 ~ 12. REQUEST FOR USE OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS (CONTD.) -Adjacent to Gordon Mackay Road, City of North York -Black Creek Channel, Humber River Watershed Oi) That Price/Costco Inc. provide to the Authority, evidence satisfactory to it and in a form suitable for registration on title, of an agreement with the owner of 11 Gordon Mackay Road to purchase at some time in the future sufficient lands to accommodate the relocation and replacement of the access road and its removal from the Authority lands; (iii) The agreement will terminate upon relocation of the access road to 11 Gordon Mackay Road with Price/Costco Inc. to be responsible for all costs incurred with relocation of the access road and restoration of the Authority owned lands to the satisfaction of the Authority and Metro; (iv) Price/Costco Inc. to indemnify and save harmless, Metro and the Authority, from any and all actions or claims of any nature related directly, or indirectly, to the construction and occupation of the land; (v) Price/Costco Inc. to provide suitable liability insurance in an amount of $2,000,000, in a form acceptable to the Authority and Metro, showing Metro and the Authority as additional named insured; (vi) An undertaking to complete, prior to the commencement of construction, all necessary geotechnical, hydrogeological and engineering studies required by the Authority; (vii) Subject to a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 being obtained for all the works. (viii) The finished grade of the paved access road to remain at the same elevation as the existing grassed area and little, or no fill, is to be utilized; (ix) Provision of a safety barrier along the channel side of the access road with access provided for MTRCA and Metro vehicles, along with attendant landscaping satisfactory to the Authority; (x) Improve the hydraulics on the west side of Black Creek Channel, by removing fill to match the existing areas to the north and south, together with restoration satisfactory to the Authority, and the conveyance of the restored area to the Authority; (xi) Any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the solicitors for the Authority or The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; (xii) In addition to the terms and conditions set out above, Price/Costco Inc. is to pay an annual licence fee at an amount to be set by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto together with any and all legal, survey, realty taxes and other costs resulting either directly or indirectly from this arrangement. THA T the licence of occupation be subject to approval of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; 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 the necessary approvals and the execution of any documents, CARRIED A20 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 13. STATUTORY RESOLUTIONS FOR THE 39TH ANNUAL MEETING Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Each year at the Annual Meeting of the Authority, approval is required for the appointment of auditors and a borrowing resolution. The Finance and Administration Advisory Board has recommended that the 1995 appointment of auditors be made following a call for proposals. This item was recommend and approved in part at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #5/94, November 4, 1994 and amended in part at Authority Meeting #12/94, held January 27, 1995, Res. #A28/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the following resolutions be approved and recommended to the 39th Annual Meeting of the Authority: (a) Appointment of Auditors - 1995 THA T there be a call for proposals for audit services for the 1995 to 1999 fiscal years; THA T staff is to bring forward a recommendation for appointment of auditors to the Authority no later than July 28, 1995, - (b) Borrowino Resolution - 1995 THA T 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; THA T the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized to take such action as may be necessary to give effect thereto, CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A21 ~ 14. DUFFINS CREEK WATERFRONT TRAIL PROJECT -Tender Opening This item was withdrawn from the agenda. Tenders were called on the -project for a trail and bridge along the waterfronts of Pickering and Ajax and details of the project were presented at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94. All bids received were well above funding available for the project, therefore staff have withdrawn this item. See Tender Opening Sub-Committee Report #19/94, February 10, 1995. 15. THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES OF ONTARIO -Authority Appointment to the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario 1995 - 1996 Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority appoints annually two representatives to The Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario. Res. #A29/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the Vice Chair of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be appointed as the voting delegate to the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario and that the Chief Administrative Officer be appointed as the alternate, effective from the Authority's Annual Meeting in 1995 to the Annual Meeting in 1996, CARRIED 16. THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO -Appointment of Authority Member Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Appointment of Councillor Bev Salmon as member of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, Res. #A30/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T Councillor Bev Salmon be appointed a member of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto for a three year term; February, 1995 to February, 1998. CARRIED A22 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24,1995 17. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK -Shore Breeze Motel Limited (Butwell) KEY ISSUE Acquisition of riparian rights and resolution of property boundary issues relating to the Shore Breeze Motel Limited property located on the south side of Lakeshore Boulevard West under the "Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park", Res. #A31/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the riparian rights be acquired from Shore Breeze Motel Limited property, being part of lot 29, Registered Plan 1176, City of Etobicoke, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, illustrated as Parcel A (Executive Committee Minutes page B482) containing 0,134 hectares, (0,331 acres) more or less, on the basis as set out below: (1) The Authority is to convey and release all right, title and interest in Parcel C (Executive Committee Minutes page B482). containing 0,113 hectares, (0.280 acres). more or less, except for riparian rights; (2) The Authority agrees not to dispute Shore Breeze Motel Limited's title to Parcel B (Executive Committee Minutes page B482). containing 0.056 hectares, (0.139 acres). more or less, and the Authority shall transfer, sell and Quit claim all and any right, title and interest it may have in Parcel B, except riparian rights; (3) Shore Breeze Motel Limited shall transfer, sell and Quit claim, any and all of its right, title and interest, including riparian rights to all crown land indicated as parcels D, E and F (Executive Committee Minutes page B482); (4) The purchase price be $175,000 payable to Shore Breeze Motel Limited, plus their legal costs from January 1,1994 to completion of the transaction estimated at this time, not to exceed $15,000; (5) The agreement be subject to the following conditions: (a) The Authority agrees not to object to any portion of parcels A, Band C to be zoned CL-H, which is the City of Etobicoke commercial zoning (certain of the lands are currently zoned R 4); (b) That Shore Breeze Motel Limited will be treated identically for the purpose of parkland dedication and density transfers as all other property owners in accordance with the Motel Strip Secondary Plan; (c) That no portion of right-of-way "C" or a turn around as outlined in the Motel Strip Secondary Plan, will be located on parcels A, Band C; AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A23 ~ 17. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.) -Shore Breeze Motel Limited (Butwell) (d) If the transaction is not completed on or before March 3:J, 1995, interest is payable on the $175,000 at a rate equivalent to that charged by the City of Etobicoke for outstanding taxes, unless the City is prepared to waive all interest and penalties with respect to any unpaid taxes on the Shore Breeze Motel Limited property; (6) Completion of this transaction is subject to the obtaining approval of the City of Etobicoke and the Province of Ontario; (7) A full and final release is to be provided on closing by Shore Breeze Motel Limited for any and all claims including realty taxes paid on the Crown land, all legal fees paid by the Shore Breeze Motel Limited prior to 1994 and any other claims of any nature it may have against the Authority, the Province of Ontario or the City of Etobicoke; THA T the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be so advised; THA T Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete this 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, and obtain any additional approvals required. CARRIED 18. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE -Appointment of Members Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/94, held February 10, 1995, KEY ISSUE The formal appointment of additional members to the Humber Watershed Task Force. Res. #A32/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Joanna Kidd THA T the staff report, dated February 7, 1995, on the appointment of additional members to the Humber Watershed Task Force, be approved. AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Lois Griffin Res. #A33/95 Seconded by: Joanna Kidd THA T a representative from the Public Advisory Committee of the Remedial Action Plan, be appointed to the Humber Watershed Task Force. A24 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24,1995 18. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE (CONTD.) -Appointment of Members AMENDMENT #2 Moved by: Lois Griffin Res. #A34/95 Seconded by: Eldred King THA T the Chair of Authority or his alternate represent the MTRCA on the Humber Watershed Task Force. AMENDMENT #3 Moved by: Richard Whitehead Res. #A35/95 Seconded by: Lois Griffin THA T a representative from the Niagara Escarpment Commission be appointed as a member of the Humber Watershed Task Force. AMENDMENT #1 WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AMENDMENT #2 WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AMENDMENT #3 WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED 19. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A36/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #12/94, held February 10, 1995, be received and approved. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Craig Mather announced that the March 3, 1995 meeting of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board would be held jointly with the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board to discuss the Rouge Park Management Structure, The Honourable David Crombie will be the guest speaker and Authority members wishing to attend are welcome, AUTHORITY MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 24, 1995 A25 . TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :20 a.m., February 24, 1995. William B. Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer bb. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto and 'region conservation authority ..- minutes A26 MARCH 31, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95 Meeting #2/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region ~onservation Authority was held Friday, March 31, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10: 15 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Maria Augimeri Joanna Kidd Randy Barber Eldred King Lorna Bissell Joan King Margaret Black Frank McKechnie lIa Bossons Richard O'Brien Victoria Carley Gerri Lynn O'Connor Alan Christie Donna Patterson Michael Oi Biase Bev Salmon Lois Griffin Deborah Sword Lois Hancey Richard Whitehead Brian Harrison Jim Winy Norman Kelly ABSENT Members Patrick Abtan Paul Palleschi Raymond Cho Enrico Pistritto Jack Layton Maja Prentice Case Ootes MINUTES Res. #A38/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Lois Hancey THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/95 be approved. CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST , Joanna Kidd, as a consultant for the Waterfront Regeneration Trust on the Rouge Valley, declared a conflict with respect to item 16 and item 34 of these minutes and did not participate in discussion or vote on these matters. A27 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 - - ' DELEGATIONS Environmentally Sionificant Areas (a) Mr. Glen Lucas of Rizmi Holdings Limited, representing Lucia Milani, owner of property located in Lots 30 and 31, Concession 2, City of Vaughan, spoke in opposition to the designation of ESA 73, and the process of the designation of lands as ESAs. He requested the deletion of the Milani property from an ESA designation. Kerrowood Developments Limited (a) Mr. Russell Cheeseman of Holden - Day - Wilson, Barristers and Solicitors, representing Kerrowood Developments Limited, the landowner of Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, spoke in support of Zoning Amendment File Z.68.88, City of Vaughan. (b) Mr. Jim Fleming of 290 Nashville Road, Kleinburg, spoke in objection to the rezoning and severance of Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2, City of Vaughan. CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Marie Muir, dated February 28, 1995. (b) Letter from Keith Taylor, General Manager, Prince Edward Region Conservation Authority, dated February 7, 1995 re: Request to support a lead shot ban for all properties that allow hunting. Res. #A39/95 Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT the above Quoted items of correspondence be received, CARRIED 1. EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AND RECOGNITION AWARDS SUB-COMMITTEE -Report of Meeting #1/95, held March 15, 1995 KEY ISSUE Recommendations for the 1995 Honour Roll Awards. Res. #A40/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT the 1995 Honour Roll Awards recognize the significant contributions of The Evergreen Foundation, the Morley Bedford Funeral Home and Gordon D.W. Patterson to the aims and objective of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A28 ...... ,'. 1. EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AND RECOGNITION AWARDS SUB-COMMITTEE (CONTD.) -Report of Meeting #1/95, held March 15, 1995 AND FURTHER THAT Scrolls of Appreciation be considered for presentation to staff who have made outstanding contributions to the work of the Authority. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Committee met to review nominations for the 1995 Honour Roll Awards and to identify those to be recommended for recognition on Arbor Day, April 28, 1995. Nominations (summary available upon request) were received for: (a) The Evergreen Foundation, nominated by Andy Wickens (b) John Flys, nominated by Charles Sauriol (c) Jeanne M. Hughes, nominated by Lorraine O'Byrne (d) Morley Bedford Funeral Home, nominated by R.J. Burgar (e) Gordon D. W, Patterson, nominated by Bill McLean (f) Tanny Wells, nominated by lIa Bossons W.A. McLean and David E. Crombie were recommended for recognition by members of the committee. As both are continuing members of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto they are not currently eligible. Report prepared by: Alyson Deans, extension 269. 2. BANK OF MONTREAL/MASTERCARD OPERATING ACCOUNT KEY ISSUE The signing officers for the Authority's Bank of Montreal/Mastercard operating account require updating as a result of the 1986 changes to the regulations under Section 30 of the Conservation Authorities Act. Res. #A41/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the Authority renew its operating account agreement with the Bank of Montreal; THA T the Authority accept the Bank's standard terms and conditions for the operation of the account as contained on the Bank's standard form "Certificate and Agreement", form #L.F. 327 THA T the signing officers be those required under the Authority's regulations; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to execute the agreement on April 14, 1995. CARRIED A29 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 , . , - - 2. BANK OF MONTREAL/MASTERCARD OPERATING ACCOUNT (CONTD.) BACKGROUND The Authority has maintained an account with the Bank of Montreal since 1984. This account is operated solely for the purpose of accommodating Mastercard deposits. The original operating agreement on file with the bank requires the signatures of "anyone of the Chairman or Vice-Chairman, together with anyone of the SecretarylTreasurer or General Manager" to operate the account. The Authority's regulations, approved in April of 1986, when combined with recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act require signing officers as follows: "anyone of the Chair or Vice-Chair, together with anyone of the General Manager, SecretarylTreasurer or Director of Finance and Administration. (The General Manager's title has since been changed to Chief Administrative Officer) Report prepared by: Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 232. 3. FEDERAL BUDGET, DONATIONS OF ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE LANDS -Additional Information KEY ISSUE This report provides information additional to the report to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board received on March 10, 1995. Res. #A42/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T WHEREAS the Minister of Finance has proposed significant changes to the federal legislation governing donations of ecologically sensitive lands to municipalities and registered charities designated by the Minister of Environment; AND WHEREAS it is in the interest of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) and all conservation authorities in Ontario, to be designated by the Minister of Environment as bodies "whose primary purpose is the conservation and protection of Canada's environmental heritage for the benefit of all Canadians"; THA T the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Environment be advised the MTRCA supports the proposed changes to the income tax system that would provide for exemption from the annual 20 per cent of net income requirement as it relates to ecologically sensitive land; AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A30 '.. .. . .- ' ~ 3. FEDERAL BUDGET, DONATIONS OF ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE LANDS (CONTD.) -Additional Information THA T the MTRCA and all Ontario conservation authorities should be designated by the Minister of Environment as bodies eligible for the exemption; THA T staff be directed to work with the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario to bring this matter to the attention of the Government of Canada and work with the Minister of Environment to develop the criteria to be applied to the certification of ecologically sensitive land and the designation of Qualified recipients; AND FURTHER THAT Members of Parliament in the MTRCA's area of jurisdiction, member municipalities, all conservation authorities and the Province of Ontario be asked to support the position of the MTRCA in this matter. CARRIED BACKGROUND This matter was addressed in a report to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board at its meeting held March 10, 1995. Subsequent to that meeting, staff has had discussions with staff of the ACAO. A resolution advising the Government of Canada of the support of the MTRCA for their proposals is needed. ANAL YSIS In supporting the government's proposals, it is important that the criteria governing the designation of lands be made clear. Also, the government proposes penalties when lands are sold or their use changed without the permission of the Minister of Environment. Clarification is needed with respect to the taking of land by the province or change in use as a result of provincial legislation. Such actions may be beyond the control of the designated body and the Question arises as to the imposition of penalties by the Minister. There will be other issues that need to be addressed to ensure that this program can be used effectively, To address this, it is recommended that staff work with the ACAO to present a common position on behalf of all Authorities. The Executive Director of the ACAO is aware of the issue and will be reporting to the ACAO Executive. The foregoing resolution will bring the matter before the government and hopefully ensure effective and expeditious implementation of changes which may be of immense benefit to the Authority. Report prepared by: Jim Dillane, extension 220. A31 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 -. . ~ . ..... 4. DUFFINS CREEK WATERFRONT TRAIL PROJECT -Tender Award . KEY ISSUE Tenders were opened at the Tender Opening Sub-Committee Meeting #19/94, February 10, 1995. In order to expedite commencement of the project, a recommendation on the contractor is being brought forward directly to the Authority. Res. #A43/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Winy THA T staff be authorized to award the contract for the construction of a trail and bridge on the Pickering and Ajax waterfront to the firm of King City Group Limited for the fee of $828,999.62 subject to receiving technical approvals and written confirmation of all necessary funds; AND FURTHER THAT, if necessary, the Authority contribute up to $36,000 from the Recreation, Restoration and Development reserve to complete the funding requirements for the project. CARRIED RATIONALE The recommendation is brought forward to the Authority in order to expedite the commencement of construction. The majority of funds for the project are supplied from the Province of Ontario through jobsOntario capital. The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is responsible for administering jobsOntario funds and the Duffins Creek Waterfront Trail project has been approved for 1994-95 funding, Projects that have not commenced prior to March 31, 1995 cannot be funded from the 1994-95 allocations and there is no guarantee that funding will be available in the 1995-96 budget allocations to the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. Awarding of the contract ensures that funding will be reserved for this project in the 1994-95 budget. Eleven contracting firms were pre-Qualified for the proposed bridge and trail project at the mouth of the Duffins Creek and along the Pickering waterfront. At Tender Opening Sub-Committee Meeting #19/94, seven bids were received that ranged in price from just under $829,000 to just over $1,076,000: Company Bid Bond Tender Bruce S. Evans Ltd. $7,500 $1,076,456.04 Emico Contracting Inc. $7,500 $835,510.33 King City Group Ltd. $ 7 ,500 $828,999.62 Mopal Construction Ltd. $7,500 $881,617.94 Ron Robinson Limited $7,500 $931,740.85 Rutherford Contracting Ltd. $7,500 $1,016,878.78 Somerville Construction $7,500 $910,746.55 The firm of Johnson, Sustronk Weinstein and Associates reviewed all proposals for their accuracy and conformity to the tender specifications. The firm of King City Group Limited met all the technical requirements and provided the lowest bid at $828,999.62. AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A32 . . --- , 4. DUFFINS CREEK WATERFRONT TRAIL PROJECT (CONTD.) -Tender Award The original project estimates have been exceeded by $250,000 due to- the unique design requirements at the mouth of the Duffins Creek. The original cost estimates were prepared assuming that an at-grade boardwalk could be constructed along the eastern and western portions of sand beach adjacent to Duffins Creek. Subsequent coastal analysis and concerns with possible vegetation and wildlife disruptions, required the upgrade of the western portion of the beach trail to a raised boardwalk. Improved public safety, protection from high lake level damage and the provision of free movement of sands, vegetation growth and wildlife make the raised boardwalk the most environmentally friendly approach to controlling public access and trail use. The Ministry of Natural Resources has approved the placement of a bridge and trail at the mouth of the Duffins Creek provided that the raised boardwalk is installed and a conservation management plan is developed between the Town of Ajax and the Authority. Approval from the Federal Coast Guard and Environment Canada is pending. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Authority has financial commitments from the Towns of Ajax and Pickering, the Rotary Clubs of Ajax and Pickering, Ontario Hydro and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust that total $670,000. The net cost of the project including consulting fees is $906,000. The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is currently working on reallocating additional funding to this project totalling $200,000. However, a shortfall of $36,000 remains. The Region of Durham has been invited by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust to participate financially in the project but, to date, no response has been received. Should Durham Region decline, the commitment of Authority funding from the Recreation, Restoration and Development reserves will ensure that the project can proceed. Upon receipt of funding commitments and federal approvals, the staff will award the tender for construction. For Information contact: Ian Deslauriers, extension 297. 5. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE -Appointment of Members KEY ISSUE The appointment of a representative from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and alternate representatives from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Action to Restore a Clean Humber, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine and Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan Public Advisory Committee to the Humber Watershed Task Force. Res. #A44/95 Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Deborah Sword THA T John Ryerson, Director of Operations of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection be appointed to the Humber Watershed Task Force; A33 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 . . - 5. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE AND FURTHER THAT the alternate members from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Action to Restore a Clean Humber, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine and Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan Public Advisory Committee be appointed to the Humber Watershed Task Force. CARRIED BACKGROUND A letter was received from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, dated March 3, 1995, requesting consideration of McMichael's representation on the Task Force. Debbe Crandall, Interim Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force, introduced this correspondence to the Task Force at Meeting #2/95 held on March 21, 1995. Res. #11/95 was adopted as follows: "THA T the letter from Barbara Tyler, Executive Director and CEO of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, dated March 3, 1995, requesting consideration of McMichael's representation on the Task Force, be received; AND FURTHER THA T the Task Force recommends to the Authority that John Ryerson, Director of Operations of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection be appointed to the Humber Watershed Task Force. " At Authority meetings #12/94 and #1195, representation from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Action to Restore a Clean Humber, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine and Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan Public Advisory Committee to the Humber Watershed Task Force was approved. Alternate representatives have been provided by the above-mentioned groups and are recommended for appointment to the Task Force, Grouo Alternate Member Action to Restore a Clean Humber David Kirkpatrick Save the Oak Ridges Moraine Ene Leivo Waterfront Regeneration Trust Tija Luste Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan Public Advisory Committee Sheila Lambrinos The Membership Selection, Reporting Procedures and Terms of Reference dated October, 1994 states that members of the Task Force will be appointed by the Authority. For information contact: Gary Wilkins, extension 211. AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A34 . '. '.. 6. FUKHING TAM AND ANTHONY CHANG TAM - LAND EXCHANGE -4075 Old Dundas Street West, City of York Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1/95, March 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of request from Fukhin9 Tam and Anthony Chang Tam and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to explore the possibility of a land exchange involving small fragments of land to resolve the issue of a parcel of private land being used as an unofficial trail. Res. #A45/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of requests from Fukhing Tam and Anthony Chang Tam and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to enter into an exchange of lands located in the vicinity of 4075 Old Dundas Street West, City of York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AND WHEREAS it is in 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 proceed with this exchange; THA T the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis: (a) Fukhing Tam and Anthony Chang Tam will convey to the Authority a parcel of land containing 0.118 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 5, Concession 2 from the Bay, City of York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; (b) The Authority will convey to Fukhing Tam and Anthony Chang Tam a parcel of land containing 0.118 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 5, Concession 2 from the Bay, City of York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; (c) Fukhing Tam and Anthony Chang Tam to be responsible for payment of all their legal, survey and other costs involved in completion of this exchange; (d) Fukhing Tam and Anthony Chang Tam be responsible for obtaining approval of the Land Division Committee for the City of York; (e) The lands being conveyed to Fukhing Tam and Anthony Chang Tam be used for parking purposes only; THA T said exchange be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 27; 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 execution of any documents. CARRIED A35 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 7. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT -Carruthers Creek Watershed, 620637 Ontario Limited (Blue Maple) Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1/95, March 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located south of Bayly Street, west of Shoal Point Road, in the Town of Ajax under the Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993-1995 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Carruthers Creek Watershed. Res. #A46/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T 16.06 acres, more or less, be purchased from 620637 Ontario Limited, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 5, Range 4, Broken Front Concession, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, consisting of land situate south of Bayly Street, west of Shoal Point Road; THA T the purchase price be $48,180, plus the vendor's legal costs; 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required, CARRIED 8. 1400 LAKESHORE (FORMER CANADA POST PROPERTY) PARK AND SITE REMEDIATION PLAN - CITY OF MISSISSAUGA -Consultant Selection Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1/95, March 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE To retain consultant services to prepare an integrated park master plan and site remediation plan for 1400 Lakeshore Road East (former Canada Post Property). AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A36 , '. '.~ 8. 1400 LAKESHORE (FORMER CANADA POST PROPERTY) PARK AND SITE REMEDIATION PLAN - CITY OF MISSISSAUGA (CONTD.) -Consultant Selection Res. #A47/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the consultant team led by Hough Stansbury Woodland Naylor Dance Limited, including Raven Beck Environmental Ltd. and Angus Environmental Limited, be retained to prepare the integrated park master plan and site remediation plan at a total cost of $173,775 (excluding GST); THAT the Authority express its thanks to the consulting teams led by Golder Associates Ltd. and Senes Consultants Limited for their efforts in preparing and presenting their proposals; AN D FURTH ER THAT the members of the 1400 Lakeshore (former Canada Post) Steering Committee be so advised. CARRIED 9. EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AND RECOGNITION AWARDS SUB-COMMITTEE -Appointments for 1 995 Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1/95, March 10, 1995, KEY ISSUE Member appointments. Res. #A48/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the Recognition and Employee Suggestion Award Sub-Committee for 1995 consist of Lois Hancey (Chair). Patrick Abtan and Donna Patterson. CARRIED 10. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH, 1993) -Status of property negotiations This item was discussed in Committee of the Whole at the end of the meeting. Res. #A49/95 Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lois Hancey THAT the Authority move into Committee of the Whole to discuss this item. CARRIED A37 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 . -, - 10. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH. 1993) (CONTD.) -Status of property negotiations The Committee rose from closed session and the following resolution was ratified. KEY ISSUE Report on progress with respect to acquisition of Authority land requirements to facilitate implementation of the public amenity scheme. Res. #A50/95 Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lois Hancey THA T the information provided by staff on March 10, 1995, relating to the current status of negotiations for the acquisition of property rights required for the implementation of the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993) be received; THAT staff be directed to provide a further detailed report to the members of the Authority for consideration at the Authority Meeting #2/95, to be held on March 31, 1995. AND FURTHER THAT the legal firm of Chappell, Bushell, Stewart and such other expert assistance as may be required to facilitate the implementation of the Revised Project of the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993) be retained. CARRIED Res. #A51/95 Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Lois Hancey THA T the information provided by staff on March 31, 1995 relating to the current status of negotiations for the acquisition of property rights required for the implementation of the Revised Project For The Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993) be received; THA T the staff be directed to continue negotiations with all affected property owners and to offer a process of mediation as recommended by the Ontario Municipal Board at the prehearing held on March 1, 1995 including payment of the costs of the mediator and all reasonable costs of legal, planning and appraisal advice to assist the mediator; THA T the staff be directed to make application to the Minister of Natural Resources for approval to expropriate any necessary lands and property rights to complete the public amenity scheme of the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993) under the provisions of the Expropriations Act and the Conservation Authorities Act; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring back a further report to the Authority upon receipt of the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A3S . . ~ 11. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A52/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #1/94, held March 10, 1995, be received and approved. CARRIED 12. 1994 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT NO. 3 Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE This is the final Financial Progress Report submitted for 1 994 covering the period of January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1994. Res. #A53/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT the 1994 Financial Progress Report No.3, dated December 31,1994 (pages C3-C14 of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board Minutes #1/95), be received. CARRIED 13. 1994 AUTHORITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE The 1 994 Financial Statements of the Authority are presented for the Finance and Administration Advisory Board's approval and recommendation to the Authority. Res. #A54/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T staff report to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board on the Authority's rental properties. A39 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 ,. , - 13. 1994 AUTHORITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTD.) THA T the transfer of funds into and from reserves during 1994, as outlined in Statement 3 of the Financial Statements (dated December 31, 1994), be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the 1994 audited financial statements, as presented (pages C18 - C29 of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board Minutes #1/95), 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 14. 1995 BUDGET -Operating and Capital Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE This report recommends the 1995 Operating and Capital Budget (dated March 31, 1995). Res. #A55/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Eldred King THA T the 1995 Operating and Capital Budget be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken: (1 ) All current projects included in the 1995 Operating Budget be adopted; (2) Whereas the Conservation Authorities Act provides that for the carrying out of any project, an Authority shall have the power to determine the portion of total benefit afforded to all municipalities that is afforded to each of them, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority enacts as follows: (a) That all member municipalities be designated as benefiting for all current projects included in the 1995 Budget; (b) That the Authority's share of the cost of the current projects included in the 1995 Budget shall be raised from all member municipalities as part of the 1995 General Levy; (c) That the 1995 General Levy for current programs 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; AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A40 . , 14. 1995 BUDGET (CONTD.) -Operating and Capital (d) That the 1 995 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 formula adopted by the Authority at its meeting #8/88 held on December 2. 1988, continued at the 1993 apportionments, as follows: Township of Adjala-Tosorontio 0.000066 Regional Municipality of Durham 0.031996 The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto 0.606924 Township of Mono 0.000060 Regional Municipality of Peel 0.162979 Regional Municipality of York 0.197975 1 .000000 (e) That the appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and to levy the said municipalities the amount set forth in the 1 995 Budget for current programs; (3) That the 1995 Capital Budget and the 1995 capital levy for projects included therein be adopted by the Authority with the following action being taken: (a) The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio be levied for the Conservation Area Development Project, 1995; (b) The Regional Municipality of Durham be levied for: (i) The Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project, 1995; Oi) The Conservation Area Development Project, 1995 (c) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be levied for: (i) Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project, 1995; (ii) Project for the Dredging of the Keating Channel, 1995; (iii) Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project, 1995; (iv) Hazard Conservation and Land Acquisition Project, 1995; (v) Project for Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, 1995; (vi) Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project, 1995; and subject to the attainment of all required project approvals; (vii) Metro Remedial Action Plan Implementation Project, 1995; (viii) Jolly Miller Land Acquisition Project, 1995; (ix) Conservation Area Development Project, 1995; (x) Inter-Region Trail System Project, 1995. (d) The Township of Mono be levied for the Conservation Area Development Project, 1995. (e) The Regional Municipality of Peel be levied for: (i) Dixie\Dundas Flood Control Project, 1995; (ii) Conservation Area Development Project, 1995. A41 ,2UTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 - _. 14. 1995 BUDGET (CONTD.) -Operating and Capital If) The Regional Municipality of York be levied for: (i) The Valley Regeneration Project, 1995; (ii) Conservation Area Development Project, 1995. (g) The appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, and to levy the said municipalities the amounts set forth in the 1994 Capital Budget. (4) 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. THA T staff discuss with The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto its involvement in the operating costs of the Authority; AND FURTHER THAT The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be requested to give consideration to generating additional operational funds for the Authority, CARRIED 15. PROPOSED MUNICIPAL LEVY REDUCTIONS Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Results of discussions with Metropolitan Toronto on a request for reduction to municipal levy. Res. #A56/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the municipal levy be reduced by $137,000 in accordance with the request of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to amend accordingly the budget to be presented for approval to the Authority on March 31 st, 1995 and proceed to implement the recommendations as set out in the report of the CAO on the 1995 Budget. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A42 . . . ... - < 16. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992-1996 -Slope Instability at the Rear of Nos. 42-44 Royal Rouge Trail Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Report on the status of the slope instability at the rear of Nos. 42-44 Royal Rouge Trail, City of Scarborough. Councillor Cho gave notice that he was unable to attend the Authority meeting due to a commitment at Metro Council and as this property is located within his Ward, he requested that this item be deferred. MOTION TO DEFER Moved by: Richard O'Brien Res. #A57 /95 Seconded by: Brian Harrison THA T this item be deferred until such time that Councillor Cho is present. CARRIED 17. ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS (ESAs) -Annual Update on the Status of the Authority's Inventory Deferred from Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, held March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE The adoption of changes to the Authority's inventory of ESAs as a result of recent field in vestig ati 0 nsl eva I uatio ns. Res. #A58/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Joanna Kidd THA T the Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAsl. summarized on page D8 of Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Minutes #1/95, be adopted as part of the Authority's inventory of ESAs; THA T staff be directed to use this new information to advocate the protection of these ESAs through plan input and review activities; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to circulate the new ESA information to the affected municipalities to seek their support in recognizing the ESAs in appropriate land use designations within their planning documents. A43 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 '-. - - 17. ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS (ESAs) (CONTD.) -Annual Update on the Status of the Authority's Inventory MOTION TO DEFER Moved by: Michael Oi Biase Seconded by: Eldred King THA T the designation of ESA 73 be deferred and that staff conduct an on site investigation and report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. AND FURTHER THAT the designation of ESA 128 be deferred for further clarification and report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. Richard 0' Brien requested that the motion to defer be split. CLAUSE #1 OF MOTION TO DEFER Res. #A59/95 THA T the designation of ESA 73 be deferred and that staff conduct an on site investigation and report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. CLAUSE #2 OF MOTION TO DEFER AND FURTHER THAT the designation of ESA 128 be deferred for further clarification and report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. CLAUSE #2 OF THE MOTION TO DEFER WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. NOT CARRIED CLAUSE #1 OF THE MOTION TO DEFER WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED 18. TORONTO ISLAND SCHOOL Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Position of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with respect to the erosion of the Gibraltar Point area on Toronto Islands and the impact of that erosion on two potential sites for the proposed replacement structure for the Toronto Island School. AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A44 ,. , " 18. TORONTO ISLAND SCHOOL (CONTO.) MOTION OF REFERRAL Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Res. #A60/95 Seconded by: Joan King THAT this item be referred to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, to be held April 21, 1995, for a further staff report. CARRIED 19. KERROWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED -Howland Mills Road, City of Vaughan Deferred at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE An application to rezone the subject lands from A Agriculture Zone and OS 1 Open Space Conservation Zone to RR Rural Residential Zone and OS1 Open Space Conservation Zone to facilitate a severance of one residential lot from draft plan of subdivision 19T-84076. Res. #A61/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Eldred King THAT the staff report, dated February 27, 1995, be received. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to advise the City of Vaughan that the Authority does not support the proposed application to rezone the Kerrowood Oevelopment Lands (File Z.68.88), RECORDED VOTE: YEA NAY Maria Augimeri Randy Barber lIa Bossons Lorna Bissell Victoria Carley Margaret Black Alan Christie Brian Harrison Michael Oi Biase Frank McKechnie Lois Griffin Gerri Lynn O'Connor Lois Hancey Bev Salmon Norman Kelly Jim Witty Joanna Kidd William Granger Eldred King Joan King Richard O'Brien Donna Patterson Deborah Sword Richard Whitehead THE MOTION WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A45 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 20. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992-1996 -Sylvan A venue Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Continuation of the construction of shoreline erosion control works along the Sylvan A venue sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough. Res. #A62/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T staff be directed to proceed with the 1995 construction program for the Sylvan A venue Erosion Control Project, City of Scarborough, under the "Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992-1996" at a total cost of $400,000, subject to receipt of provincial funding approval. CARRIED 21. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 -Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Continuation of the implementation of the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program. Res. #A63/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T staff be directed to continue the implementation of the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program at a total estimated cost of $100,000 in 1995 to be funded from revenues generated from the program under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995 - 1999". CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31,1995 A46 . ,. ... , 22. ONTARIO PLANNING REFORM Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Ontario Planning Reform and the Authority's Plan Input and Review Program activities. Res. #A64/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT the staff report on Ontario Planning Reform be received for information. CARRIED 23. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK -Master PlanlEnvironmental Assessment Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Notice of Approval from the Minister of Environment and Energy for the Tommy Thompson Park Master PlanlEnvironmental Assessment. Res. #A65/95 Moved by: Deborah Sword Seconded by: Victoria Carley THA T the staff report on the Order-In-Council dated February 22, 1995, approving the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan under the Environmental Assessment Act be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority extend its appreciation to the public and interest groups, review agencies, the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Environmental Assessment Branch and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, for their support of the approved master plan. CARRIED The Authority congratulated staff on the completion of the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan and commented on the fact that it is a project to be extremely proud of. A47 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 ""- 24. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 -Ashbridge's Bay Coatsworth Cut Dredging, City of Toronto Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31,1995. KEY ISSUE To carry out maintenance dredging within the Coatsworth Cut navigation channel at Ashbridge's Bay, City of Toronto. Res. #A66/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Bev Salmon THA T staff be directed to proceed with maintenance dredging, and to commence the development of a plan for shoreline modifications at Coatsworth Cut, City of Toronto, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999", at a total cost of $200,000 subject to the receipt of provincial funding approval. CARRIED 25. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 -Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Continuation of the site development at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke. Res. #A67/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T staff be directed to proceed with the 1995 development program at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995- 1999", at a total cost of $460,000, subject to receipt of provincial funding approval. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to complete the development of the wet meadow corridor and the interpretive trail at a total cost of $220,000 subject to receipt of funding approvals from the various partners. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A48 "". . . . - I 26. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL -Minutes of Meeting #1/95 Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE The minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. Res. #A68/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #1/95, held February 9, 1995, be received. CARRIED 27. "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED!" WEEK MAY 7-14, 1995 Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Request for member municipalities to designate May 7 to 14, 1995, as "Celebrate Your Watershed Week". Res. #A69/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the Authority's member municipalities be requested to support The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) and Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan (Metro RAP) "Celebrate your Watershed!" initiative to raise public awareness regarding the importance of watershed management and regeneration scheduled for May 7 to 14, 1995, by designating that period "Celebrate Your Watershed!" week. CARRIED A49 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 ., . - ~.. 28. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995 -The Regional Municipality of Durham Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31,1995. KEY ISSUE Approval of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995 for the continuation of waterfront regeneration activities with the Regional Municipality of Durham. Res. #A70/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995 in the Regional Municipality of Durham, pages 078-099, be approved. AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken: (a) The Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to approve the project and the 1995 levy set forward therein. (b) The Ministry of Natural Resources be requested to fund the project in accordance with the funding formula. (c) The appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the project, including execution of any documents, CARRIED 29. INTEGRATED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN TOMMY THOMPSON PARK TO FRENCHMAN'S BAY -Report on Membership Selection for Shoreline Steering Committee Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Membership selection and reporting procedures for the formation and operation of the Integration Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee. Res. #A71/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the membership selection and reporting procedures for the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee be approved; AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A50 , - , 29. INTEGRA TED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN TOMMY THOMPSON PARK TO FRENCHMAN'S BAY (CONTDJ -Report on Membership Selection for Shoreline Steering Committee THAT the staff be directed to request The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, The City of Toronto and The City of Scarborough to appoint a council member and an alternate to the Steering Committee; THA T staff be directed to request selected federal and provincial agencies to appoint a senior staff and an alternate for the Steering Committee; THA T staff be directed to invite applications from residents to participate on the Steering Committee with (2) City of Toronto residents and (4) City of Scarborough residents to be selected; THA T staff be authorized to take all other necessary actions to form the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority on the proposed membership on the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee for endorsement and formal appointment. CARRIED 30. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 -1995 Waterfront Monitoring Program Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Continuation of the Waterfront Monitoring Program in 1995. Res. #A72/95 Moved by: Randy Sarber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T staff be directed to continue the implementation of the Waterfront Monitoring Program at an estimated cost of $112,000 in 1995, to be funded under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995-1999". CARRIED AS1 _AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 . ... - - 31. JOLLY MILLER PROPERTY -Acquisition Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/95, March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of support from Metropolitan Toronto for the purchase of the Jolly Miller property and recommendations for further action to complete the acquisition. Res. #A73/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the staff report on the status of the proposed acquisition of the Jolly Miller site be received; THA T the support of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, City of North York and the York Mills Valley Association be acknowledged; THA T the Waterfront Regeneration Trust be requested to continue to seek the provincial share of the acquisition costs in the amount of $1,600,000; AN D FURTH ER THAT staff be directed to complete the negotiations with all of the parties and the City of North York, for the operation of the Jolly Miller, in anticipation of a favourable response from the Province of Ontario. CARRIED 32. DRAFT LAKE ONTARIO GREENWAY STRATEGY - January 1995 -Waterfront Regeneration Trust Recommended for approval at the Joint Meeting of the Water and Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board #1/95, March 3, 1995. KEY ISSUE Presentation of the draft Lake Ontario Greenway Strategy - January 1995, prepared by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. Res. #A 74/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the staff report on the draft Lake Ontario Greenway Strategy - January 1995, prepared by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust be received; AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A52 _n , 32. DRAFT LAKE ONTARIO GREENWAY STRATEGY - JANUARY 1995 (CONTD.) -Waterfront Regeneration Trust THAT the Authority support the draft Lake Ontario Greenway Strategy as it supports the initiatives and strategy directions of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) along the waterfront including the Metropolitan Waterfront Plan which provides a basis for the waterfront capital projects in Metropolitan Toronto. THAT staff provide a further report on the final Lake Ontario Greenway Strategy expected to be released in May 1995. AND FURTHER THAT the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto _and the Region of Durham, including the Town of Pickering and the Town of Ajax, be so advised. CARRIED 33. WATERFRONT TRAIL TOUR -Waterfront Regeneration Trust Recommended for approval at the Joint Meeting of the Water and Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board #1/95, March 3, 1995. Lois Hancey, Vice Chair of the Authority, presented Waterfront Trail sweatshirts to Maria Augimeri, Vice Chair of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, and Lorna Bissell, Vice Chair of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, being members who were unable to attend the last meeting. KEY ISSUE To announce the Waterfront Trail Tour being led by The Honourable David Crombie, Commissioner, Waterfront Regeneration Trust from May 14 to June 11, 1995. Res. #A75/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the staff report on the Waterfront Trail Tour, being led by the Honourable David Crombie, Commissioner, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, from May 14 to June 11, 1995 be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to assist the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and member municipalities in the planning and staffing of various events including the participation of the appropriate Authority members. CARRIED A53 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 . . - 34. ROUGE PARK MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND FUNDING REPORT Recommended for approval at the Joint Meeting of the Water and Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board #1/95, March 3, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of the Final Draft of the Rouge Park Management Structure and Funding Report prepared by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. Res. #A76/95 Moved by: lIa Bossons Seconded by: Lois Griffin THA T the staff report and recommendations with respect to the "Rouge Park Management Structure and Funding Report" be received; THA T the Authority support the proposed Rouge Watershed and Park Management Council and the roles and responsibilities identified for it; THA T the Authority support the position that the Council will achieve its objective for the Rouge Watershed and Park through the powers of its partners rather than the establishment of a new agency; THA T the development of Terms of Reference for the Rouge Watershed and Park Council clearly define the relationships between the Council and the Park Partners, similar to the Terms of Reference for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and including the status of Council staff as employees of the Authority; THA T in requesting municipal financial support for fu.nding the operations of the Rouge Watershed and Park Council, it should be clear that this initiative is not an Authority project or program and, therefore, the funding must be considered as additional and outside the Authority's normal funding; THA T WHEREAS the initial commitment being requested from the province and the municipalities is for a three year period; and, WHEREAS the creation of a physical infrastructure requires an ongoing and costly commitment to management and maintenance; and, WHEREAS the support of the province and the municipalities would be more likely if their annual contribution to operations was minimized; therefore, THA T the Authority recommend that no new buildings or structures, including the Interpretive Centre, be erected during the first three years and that the Council arrange to house staff in and to operate interpretive programs from existing facilities; THA T a portion of the capital funding from the federal and provincial governments be set aside for an endowment fund from which the earned interest could be used for operations; AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 A54 . . . , 34. ROUGE PARK MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND FUNDING REPORT (CONTD.) AND FURTHER THAT the Authority be the agent of the Council with respect to land acquisition and that lands acquired, in the future, for the Park come into the ownership -of the Authority. Brian Harrison requested that clause five be split from the main motion and that a recorded vote be taken on that clause. RECORDED VOTE ON CLAUSE FIVE: YEA NAY Maria Augimeri Brian Harrison Randy Barber lIa Bossons Victoria Carley Alan Christie Lois Griffin Lois Hancey Norman Kelly Richard O'Brien Gerri Lynn O'Connor Donna Panerson Bev Salmon Deborah Sword Jim Winy William Granger THE MOTION WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED NEW BUSINESS KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION Res. #A77/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T the staff of the Kortright Centre for Conservation be congratulated for their record breaking March Break program and their exceptional efforts in making it such a success. CARRIED AS5 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/95, MARCH 31, 1995 NEW BUSINESS (CONTD.) APPOINTMENT TO ADVISORY BOARD Res. #A78/95 Moved by: Deborah Sword Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T Jack Layton be appointed to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 1 :15 p.m., March 31, 1995. William B, Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer bb. ~ Working Toget~er for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto arid region conservation authority , minutes A56 APRIL 28, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95 Meeting #3/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday, April 28, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m, PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Norman Kelly Maria Augimeri Joanna Kidd Ila Bossons Joan King Victoria Carley Frank McKechnie Alan Christie Richard O'Brien Raymond Cho Case Ootes Michael Di Biase Enrico Pistritto Lois Griffin Bev Salmon Lois Hancey Deborah Sword Brian Harrison Richard Whitehead ABSENT Members Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor Lorna Bissell Paul Palleschi Margaret Black Donna Patterson Jack Layton Maja Prentice Eldred King Jim Witty MINUTES Res. #A 79/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Joan King THA T the Minutes of Meeting #2/95 be approved, CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Maria Augimeri declared a conflict with respect to item 26 of these minutes, Greenwood Conservation Areas, Proposed Music Festival, as her husband is Vice Chair of the Liquor Control Board. She did not participate in discussion or vote on this matter. A57 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 DELEGATIONS (a) 42 ROYAL ROUGE TRAIL Mrs. Winnie D'Souza of 42 Royal Rouge Trail, Scarborough, spoke on the erosion problem in the rear of the family's property and requested that action be taken by the Authority. (b) OLD MILL RESTAURANT (SANTEK INVESTMENTS LTD.) Res. #A80/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the additional delegations, Councillor Lindsay Luby, Ms, Ingolfsrud and Ms, Harris, be added to the delegations wishing to address the Authority on this issue. CARRIED Mr. Barry Morrison of Barry J. Morrison and Associates Ltd., representing the proponent, spoke in support of the proposed addition to the Old Mill Restaurant in the City of Etobicoke. Mr, Adrian Peel, Project Architect, spoke on the final proposal for a hotel addition to the Old Mill Restaurant which includes preservation of the historic Old Mill ruins, Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby, Ward 7, City of Etobicoke, spoke in support of the Old Mill restoration proposal. Ms, Elizabeth Ingolfsrud, Chairman, Etobicoke Historical BoardILACAC, spoke in support of the Old Mill restoration proposal. Ms. Joan Harris, President, Etobicoke Historical Society, spoke in full support of the Old Mill restoration proposal. Ie) LAUNCHING OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (Frenchman's Bay) Councillor Sherry Senis, Town of Pickering, had request to speak to the above Quoted item, however, due to a previous commitment, she was unable to stay for the duration of the meeting. She left a submission, presented on her behalf by Councillor Enrico Pistritto, which was in support of the recommendation before the Authority. Mr, Sigfried Wall, resident in the area, had also requested to speak and was also unable to stay, AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 AS8 . 1. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992-1996 -Slope Instability at the Rear of Nos. 42-44 Royal Rouge Trail This item was deferred at Authority Meeting #2/95, held March 31, 1995. KEY ISSUE Report on the status of the slope instability at the rear of Nos. 42-44 Royal Rouge Trail, City of Scarborough. Motion Moved by: Raymond Cho Seconded by: Brian Harrison THA T the report on the status of slope instability at the rear of Nos. 42 - 44 Royal Rouge Trail, be received. AMENDMENT Moved by: Raymond Cho Seconded by: Brian Harrison THA T Metro Councillor Raymond Cho, the Chief Administrative Officer (MTRCA) and staff visit the site within two weeks to explore possible remedial measures; AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board with recommendations and a funding formula split between the benefiting property owners. MOTION TO DEFER Moved by: Lois Griffin Res. #A81/95 Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T this item be deferred to Metro Councillor Councillor Cho to meet with the owners of 42 Royal Rouge Trail in conjunction with staff to report back to the Water and Related Land Management Board, THE MOTION TO DEFER WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/94 held August 19, 1994, the Board passed the following resolutions: Res. #W46/94 "THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THA T the report on the Deauville Developments and the status of Nos. 42-44 Royal Rouge Trail site, within the Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992-1996 be received; A59 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRil 28, 1995 - - 1. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992-1996 (CONTD.) -Slope Instability at the Rear of Nos. 42-44 Royal Rouge Trail THA T staff continue to include Nos. 42-44 Royal Rouge Trail within the Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992-1996 and consider it relative to established priorities and availability of funding; AND FURTHER THA T staff in the interim continue to work with Mr. D'Souza in an attempt to control the erosion through plantings and minor drainage works. " AMENDMENT Res. #W47/94 "THA T should Mr. D'Souza wish to cut back his yard to create a safe environment at his own expense, Authority staff be directed to assist with the design. .. Also, a delegation addressed this issue at the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #5/94 held October 7, 1994, At this meeting, the Board passed Resolution #W60/94: "THA T the delegations be received; AND FURTHER THA T staff be requested to research other gabion wall construction that has taken place on Royal Rouge Trail and inform Mr. and Mrs. D'Souza of same. " Staff has continued to monitor this site and as recently as February 22, 1995, a site visit was conducted. Staff planted shrubs and trees at the site last fall and has scheduled additional plantings this spring. A project file for funding was submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and is presently unranked on the preliminary 1995 priorities list for Conservation Authority capital projects, After staff research, it was determined the gabion walls west of the D'Souza's property were not constructed along the valley slope as erosion control measures. The walls are situated at the immediate rears of the homes and are for the purpose of landscapinglgrade control on the properties. This information was communicated through Mr. Ron Pratt to Mr. and Mrs. D'Souza. For information contact: Jim Tucker, extension 247, AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A60 , 2. SALE OF LAND, VICINITY OF 25 MIDLAND AVENUE, CITY OF SCARBOROUGH -Raymond William Giles and Deborah Kopansky-Giles Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/95, hela April 7, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to explore the possibility of a sale of a small fragment of tableland. Res. #A82/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to proceed with the sale of a small fragment of Authority owned tableland situate adjacent to 25 Midland Avenue, City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; 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 Raymond William Giles and Deborah Kopansky-Giles in this instance; THA T a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland containing 0.029 acres, more or less, be sold to Raymond William Giles and Deborah Kopansky-Giles, said land being Part of Lot 329, Registered Plan 1566, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THA T the Authority request the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions: (a) the sale price is to be the sum of $5,000; (b) Raymond William Giles and Deborah Kopansky-Giles are to pay the cost of the legal survey, obtaining the approval of the Land Division Committee of the City of Scarborough and all of their legal costs involved; (c) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required for the severance, Any additional planning approvals which the purchaser may desire will be at the expense of the purchaser. (d) the transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date, with payment in full being made to the Authority on closing; THA T the sale be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O, 1990, Chapter C.27; 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 AS1 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 ...~ ..~... - . 3. SALE OF LAND, VICINITY OF 1 ELMONT DRIVE, BOROUGH OF EAST YORK -Ivan Blazevic Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/95, held April 7, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to explore the possibility of a sale of a small fragment of tableland. Res. #A83/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, is in receipt of a request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee, to proceed with the sale of a small fragment of Authority owned tableland, situate adjacent to 1 Elmont Drive in the Borough of East York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; 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 Ivan Blazevic in this instance; THA T a small fragment of Authority owned tableland containing 0.044 acres, more or less, be sold to Ivan Blazevic, said land being Part of Block K, Registered Plan M-630, Borough of East York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THA T the Authority request the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions: (a) the sale price is to be the sum of $7,664; (b) Ivan Blazevic is to pay the cost of the legal survey, obtaining the approval of the Land Division Committee of the Borough of East York and all of his legal costs involved; (c) completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required for the severance. Any additional planning approvals which the purchaser may desire will be at the expense of the purchaser, . (d) the transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full being made to the Authority on closing; THA T the sale be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R,S.O, 1990, Chapter C.27; 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 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A62 . --- . , 4. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 -Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Project INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 -Lake Ontario Waterfront, Scarborough Sector -John and Josephine Maries Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/95, held April 7, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of a partial taking located at the rear of 83 Sylvan Avenue, on the Lake Ontario shoreline, in the City of Scarborough, that represents the last remaining shoreline parcel required to facilitate the Sylvan A venue Erosion Control Project. Res. #A84/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T 0.28 acres, more or less, of vacant land, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, be purchased from John and Josephine Maries, said land being described as part of Lot 70, Registered Plan 4351. and part of Lot 18, Concession" C", City of Scarborough, The Municipality of MetropolitaQ Toronto; THA T the purchase price be $13,500 plus vendor's reasonable costs; 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED 5. TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE #1/95, TENDER ES-95-01 -Rental of Heavy Construction Equipment and Operator Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/95, held April 7, 1995. KEY ISSUE Tender Opening Sub-Committee #1/95, held March 31, 1995, opened tenders for the supply of heavy construction equipment and operators. The tenders received were referred to staff for review and a report. A63 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 - -- 5. TENDER OPENING SUB-COMMITTEE #1/95, TENDER ES-95-01 (CONTD.) -Rental of Heavy Construction Equipment and Operator Res. #A85/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the Watershed Management Division utilize, as required during 1995, the service of Sartor and Susin Limited for the rental of construction equipment with operators, that being the lowest Quotation received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to use the list (page B33 of Executive Committee Minutes #2/95) to select additional equipment, based on the next lowest tender, if the need arises. CARRIED 6. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA -Paul and Barbara Rivett Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/95, held April 7, 1995, KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located on the west side of Rosebank Road, south of Finch Avenue East, in the Town of Pickering under the Project for the Acquisition of the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area. Res. #A86/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T 1 ,2 acres, more or less, be purchased from Paul and Barbara Rivett, said land being a triangular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, fronting on the west side of Rosebank Road, south of Finch Avenue East. THA T the purchase price be the sum of $213,000, plus payment of vendor's legal 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 the 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 and obtain any additional approvals required. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A64 , 7. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A87/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #2/94, held April 7, 1995, be received and approved. CARRIED 8. OLD MILL RESTAURANT (SANTEK INVESTMENTS LTD.) -Proposed Inn Addition and Restoration of the Historic Mill Ruins -City of Etobicoke Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Staff is in receipt of a final proposal for a hotel addition to the Old Mill Restaurant which includes preservation of the historic Old Mill ruins, in the City of Etobicoke. Res. #A88/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the staff report concerning the proposed addition to the Old Mill Restaurant and restoration of the historic ruins be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the June 2, 1995 Board meeting on any future indemnification for any claims for flood and erosion damage and loss of life associated with this development. AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Griffin Res. #A89/95 Seconded by: Joan King THA T the applicant be requested to make a presentation to the next meeting of the Humber Watershed Task Force. AND FURTHER THAT Etobicoke Council be requested to include input from the Humber Watershed Task Force in their disposition of conditions #11, #12 and #13 regarding Site Plan Approval contained in Clause 83-D-95 of the Eighth Report of the Planning and Development Committee, adopted by Etobicoke Council on April 18, 1995 and attached as pages A65-A66. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A65 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 - ~'3.ntek Investments Fax:416-:36-9940 Apr 27 '95 9:28 P.04/05 The following Clause 83-0-95 of the Eighth Report of the Planning and Development Committee, 1995, was adopted, without amendment, by Council at its meeting ~eld on Tuesday, April 18, 1995: 83. SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL - SANTEK INVESTMENTS INC., 21 OLD MILL ROAD THAT a report dated April 4, 1995, from the Commissioner of Planning, with respect to an application by Santek Inveetrnents Inc. for site plan control approval for the construction of a 62-suite addition to the existing Old Mill Restaurant and ruins on the south side of Old Mill Road, be received; THAT the attached communication dated April 10, 1995 from Barry J. Morrison & Associates Ltd., requesting amendments co certain ot the proposed conditions to approval, be received; and THAT site plan control approval be granted, subject to fulfillment of the following conditions, as amended: 1. Sign1ng of a Site Control Agreement and the payment of the necessary fees associated with the preparation, execution and registration of same. 2. Submission of a tree survey and landscaping plan detailing fencing, curbing, grading, tree preservation and planting to the satisfaction of the Staff Advisory Committee on Development Control and Parks and Recreation Services, and the posting of an appropriate financial guarantee to ensure completion of same. 3. Provision of services, including facilities for the storage and removal of refuse and recycled produce, the provision of stormwater management facilities or cash- in-lieu payment, the signing of agreements and the posting of financial guarantees as required by the ,Works Department. 4. Submission of a site plan detailing pedestrian and handicapped accesS from the parking areas to existing and proposed structures and site lighting to the satisfaction of the Staff Advisory Committee on Development Control. 5. Payment of the 2% cash-in-lieu of parkland contribution prior to the issuance of a building permit. 6_ Payment of development charges in effect at the time at the issuance of a building permit. ? Provision of on-site facilities for storage and collection of waste and recyclable materials to the satisfaction of the Works Department. A financial guarantee may be required. AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A66 , ~,,'lntek Investrrents Fax:416-236-9940 ApI" 27 '95 9:29 P.05/05 . 2 - 83. SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL - SANTEK INVESTMENTS INC., 21 OLD MILL ROAD (cohtinuedl e. Compliance with the following requirements to the satisfaction of the Staff Advisory Committee on Development Control: (a) installation of hoarding or fencing during construction. (b) storage of excavated material on site, and removal of fill off site. (e) construction of storm water detention facilities where necessary during construction. (d) controlled access to the valley through the construction of barriers and fences. (e) any other protective measures identified in an Environmental Impact Study, if required by the MTRCA. 9. Confirmation that the proposed plans are satisfactory to the following agencies: - Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Fire Department - Parks and Recreation Services LO. Submission of a parking layout plan and parking management scheme to the satisfaction Of the Traffic and Transportation Planning Section of the Works Department. .l1. Submission of a detailed assessment of the significance and structural condition of the Old Mill ruin to be carried out in consultation with the LACAC and MCTR by a consultant whose expertise extends to matters dealing with historic masonry structures, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning. 12. l::lubmission of an archaeological aSSSS8mel1t ot the pa.rt. of the site to be affected by the proposed undertaking to be carried out by a qualified consultant licensed under the Ontario Heritage Act, in consultation with the LACAC and MCTR, to the satisfaction ot the Commissioner of Planning. 13. Submission of a plan to be developed and implemented to in consultation with the LACAC and MCTR to mitigate unavoidable impact to the heritage resources on the property as a result of the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning. A67 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 9. REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN (RAP) IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT 1995-1999 -The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Approval of the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Implementation Project 1995-1999 within The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Res. #A90/95 Moved by: lIa Bossons Seconded by: Joanna Kidd THA T the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Implementation Project, within The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, 1995-1999, (pages D88-D96 of Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Minutes #2/95) be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken: (a) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to approve the project and the annual capital expenditures set forth therein; (b) The Minister of Natural Resources be requested to provide technical approval of the project as required under Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act; (c) Pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of the Ontario Municipal Board be requested; (d) The appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the project, including the execution of any documents. CARRIED 10. AL TONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN -Correspondence from The Friends of Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Correspondence received from The Friends of Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek, Res. #A91 /95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the correspondence from The Friends of Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek, pages D99-D1 01 of Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Minutes #2/95, be received. AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A6S , 10. ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (CONTD.) -Correspondence from The Friends of Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to consult with The F-riends of Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek, other groups, agencies and the local community to finalize an environmental management plan for Altona Forest. CARRIED 11. SECOND ANNUAL METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION BIG BIRDWATCH Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995, KEY ISSUE Staff has organized the Second Annual Big Birdwatch event for the Greater Metro Toronto Area in order to update information on breeding birds on Authority lands and raise money for greenspace through The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. Res. #A92/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the report, dated April 3, 1995, outlining the Second Annual Metropolitan Toronto and Region Big Birdwatch be received for information, CARRIED 12. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGEN ERA TION PROJECT 1992-1996 -Fishleigh Drive Erosion Control Project. Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995, KEY ISSUE To continue with the construction of the erosion control works along the Lake Ontario shoreline adjacent to Nos. 33-83 Fishleigh Drive in the City of Scarborough. Res. #A93/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T staff be directed to proceed with the final phase of the construction of erosion control works, adjacent to Nos. 33-83 Fishleigh Drive, City of Scarborough, under the "Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992-1996", at a total cost in 1995 of $250,000, subject to receipt of provincial funding approval. CARRIED A69 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 13. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995 REGION OF DURHAM -Ajax Waterfront Area -1995 Development Program Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Continuation of the development program along the Ajax Waterfront, Town of Ajax. Res. #A94/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T staff be directed to proceed with the 1995 development program at Ajax Waterfront Area, Town of Ajax, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1995 - Region of Durham", at a total cost of $75,000 subject to the receipt of provincial funding approval. CARRIED 14. KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Continuation of annual maintenance dredging of Keating Channel, City of Toronto. Res. #A95/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the Toronto Harbour Commissioners be requested to fund in 1995, one third of the cost for the dredging of Keating Channel and the Capping of Cell One in the amount of $230,000; THA T the City of Toronto be requested to fund in 1995, one third of the cost for the dredging of Keating Channel and the Capping of Cell One in the amount of $230,000; THA T the Authority contribute its one third share of the cost of the dredging and the Cell One Capping in the amount of $230,000, subject to provincial funding approval; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority continue with the environmental monitoring program. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A70 , 15. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 -3-5 Kingsbury Crescent Slope Stabilization Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront -City of Scarborough Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Continuation of the construction of slope stabilization work at Nos. 3 - 5 Kingsbury Crescent, Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough, Res. #A96/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T staff be directed to proceed with the 1995 construction program for the slope stabilization work in the vicinity of 3-5 Kingsbury Crescent, City of Scarborough, under the "Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996" at a total cost of $100,000 subject to receipt of provincial funding approval. CARRIED 16. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REG EN ERA TION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 -Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control Project -Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Continuation of the construction of shoreline erosion control works along the Kingsbury Crescent sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough. Res. #A97/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T staff be directed to proceed with the 1995 construction program for the Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control Project, City of Scarborough, under the "Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996" at a total cost of $100,000 subject to receipt of provincial funding approval. CARRIED A71 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 17. STORMWATER ASSESSMENT MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE (SWAMP) PROGRAM -Authority Involvement Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Authority involvement in a three year program to assess the performance of new and conventional stormwater treatment technologies, such as stormwater management ponds, constructed wetlands, and flow balancing systems. Res. #A98/95 Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Raymond Cho THA T the report, dated April 10, 1995, be received for information, CARRIED 18. DON WATERSHED ACCORD Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995, Joan King spoke to this item and the Accord was signed by all Authority members present, KEY ISSUE Signing of the Don Watershed Accord by the Authority, Res. #A99/95 Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Deborah Sword THA T The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority sign the Don Accord. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A72 - - , 19. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL -Minutes of Meeting #2/95 Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE The minutes of the meeting of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. Res. #A100/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #2/95, pages F13-F18, be received, CARRIED 20. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL -Appointment of Members Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE The City of York and the Ministry of Environment and Energy have now appointed their respective representative and alternate to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Res. #A101/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the staff report on the appointment of the balance of the members to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be received; THA T these appointments be effective immediately for the period ending November 15, 1997; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority reserve the right to revoke any appointment for any reason prior to the end of the term. CARRIED A73 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 _..- 21. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE -Minutes of Meetings #1/95 and #2/95 Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE The minutes of The Humber Watershed Task Force meetings #1/95 and #2/95 are provided for information. Res. #A102/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the minutes of the Humber Watershed Task Force meetings #1/95 and #2/95, pages G 1- G21, be received, CARRIED 22. INTEGRA TED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN TOMMY THOMPSON PARK TO FRENCHMAN'S BAY -Steering Committee Appointment Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE The formal appointment of shoreline residents, municipal nominees, provincial nominees, Conservation Council of Ontario member and Authority member to the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee. Res. #A 103/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the staff report on the appointment of members for the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Board nominate a representative and an alternate for the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee, CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A74 - , 23. INTEGRATED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN TOMMY THOMPSON PARK TO FRENCHMAN'S BAY -Steering Committee Members Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Membership approval of the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee, Res. #A104/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Lois Griffin THA T the members, as listed in the report dated April 19, 1995, be named to the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan Steering Committee; AND FURTHER THAT all residents that applied to be Steering Committee members be officially thanked and kept involved in the development of the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan. CARRIED 24. ADVISORY BOARD AGENDAS Res. #A105/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the agendas of the Advisory Boards be circulated to the Chairs of the Don Watershed Council and the Humber Watershed Task Force for information. CARRIED A75 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 25. LAUNCHING OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT -Frenchman's Bay Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Amendment of Resolution #A 167/94 regarding a ban on the launching of personal watercraft from Authority lands, is needed to resolve difficulties with the current wording, Staff is also seeking assistance of other agencies and the Town of Pickering in alleviating the concerns of local residents and others regarding the use of personal watercraft on the bay. Res. #A106/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T Resolution #A 167/94 be rescinded; THA T the launching of personal watercraft from all Authority owned property abutting Frenchman's Bay be designated as a prohibited activity under the provisions of the Trespass to Property Act; THA T staff be directed to communicate with the Durham Region Police Commission requesting that the Durham Regional Police enforce existing regulations to control the use of personal watercraft on Frenchman's Bay; THA T staff facilitate an initial meeting with all interested parties, the Town of Pickering, Durham Regional Police and the MTRCA to deal with the issues addressed; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the June 16, 1995 meeting of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board on the progress of this initial meeting. AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Hancey Res. #A107/95 Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T clause four be amended to read: THA T staff, in conjunction with the Town of Pickering, facilitate an initial meeting with all interested parties, THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A76 -, 26. GREENWOOD CONSERVATION AREA -Proposed Music Festival Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE To present a unique festival of music and entertainment at Greenwood Conservation Area on Sunday, August 20, 1995, to increase area visitation, revenues and to promote The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority through attracting a new client group. Res. #A108/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T the staff proposal to present a musical entertainment festival, focusing on Eastern Canadian music and entertainment called "The Downhome Festival", at the Greenwood Conservation Area, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT a special per person charge be approved. CARRIED 27. HEART LAKE CONSERVATION AREA -Proposed Evening Events Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE To present a series of three evening concerts at Heart Lake Conservation Area during the summer of 1995 to increase weekday visitation. revenues, and promote The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority through attracting a new client group, Res. #A 109/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the staff proposal to present a series of evening musical concerts called "An Evening Under the Stars" at Heart Lake Conservation Area, during the summer of 1995, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT a special per person charge be approved. CARRIED A77 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 28. SKI DAGMAR -Extension of Licence Agreement for Summer Use Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995, KEY ISSUE Staff is in receipt of a request from Ski Dagmar to extend the current licence agreement for the use of Authority lands for cross country skiing to include summer use, This summer activity would include the provision of horse back riding and mountain biking. Res. #A 11 0/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T staff be directed to negotiate a suitable licence agreement with Ski Dagmar for the use of the Storrey Property for horseback trail rides and mountain biking; AN D FURTH ER THAT the licence agreement include provision for the Authority to receive a percentage of the gross revenue generated by these activities, along with appropriate terms and conditions to protect the Authority's interests, and the environmental integrity of the lands under agreement, CARRIED 29. ALBION HILLS FIELD CENTRE DAIRY FARM -Recruiting a New Farm Manager Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995, KEY ISSUE Confirmation of the demonstration dairy farm component of the Albion Hills Field Centre program and approval to begin the process of recruiting a new farm manager is required. Res. #A 111/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T staff be directed to recruit a new farm manager and to negotiate a farm management agreement which supports the educational, heritage and watershed management objectives of the Authority , AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 2S, 1995 A7S - ~ 29. ALBION HILLS FIELD CENTRE DAIRY FARM (CONTD.) -Recruiting a New Farm Manager AMENDMENT Moved by: Brian Harrison Res. #A 112/95 Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the Milk Marketing Board be requested to become financially involved as a sponsor to this project. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -. . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED 30. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -Fund Raising Projects 1995 - 1996 Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held April 21, 1995. KEY ISSUE Request to The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto for 1995-1996 fund raising activities for Black Creek Pioneer Village, Res. #A113/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the Black Creek Pioneer Village restoration and facility improvement projects be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority request The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto to support an umbrella project for the restoration of various buildings and facilities for Black Creek Pioneer Village, as the basis for the 1995-1996 fund raising activities, to the amount of $1,200,000 including the Foundation's fund raising contingency. CARRIED A79 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/95, APRIL 28, 1995 NEW BUSINESS ROUGE WATERSHED AND PARK COUNCIL Res. #A 114/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T the CAO report to the next Executive Committee meeting on the administrative services being provided by the Authority for the Rouge Watershed and Park Council. CARRIED TERMINA TION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 1 :00 p.m" April 28, 1995. William B, Granger J, Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer bb, ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto arid reg"ion conservation authority , minutes A80 MAY 26, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95 Meeting #4/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday, May 26, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger. called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Norman Kelly Maria Augimeri Eldred King Lorna Bissell Joan King Margaret Black Frank McKechnie lIa Bossons Gerri Lynn O'Connor Victoria Carley Case Ootes Alan Christie Donna Patterson Michael Di Biase Bev Salmon Lois Griffin Richard Whitehead Lois Hancey Jim Witty Brian Harrison ABSENT Members Randy Barber Enrico Pistritto Raymond Cho Paul Palleschi Joanna Kidd Maja Prentice Jack Layton Deborah Sword Richard 0' Brien MINUTES Res. #A 116/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the Minutes of Meeting #3195 be approved, CARRIED AS1 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 DELEGATIONS Crescent School. closure of Dart of Lawrence Avenue East road allowance. Res. #A117/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT the delegation requesting to speak to the agenda item on Crescent School be heard. CARRIED Mr. Brian Moss of Brian Moss and Associates, Development Consultant, representing Crescent School, requested a defe2rral of this item. CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from John Tansey, Headmaster, Crescent School, dated May 25, 1995, re: request for deferral of item pertaining to Crescent School. (b) Letter from C.W, Lundy, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham, dated April 24, 1995, re: 1995 Current Budget for General Purposes. Res. #A 118/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Margaret Black THAT the above items of correspondence be received. CARRIED (c) Letter from Jack Layton, Metro Councillor, dated May 3, 1995, re: request for acceptance of resignation from the Authority, Res. #A 119/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Margaret Black THA T the letter of resignation from Councillor Jack Layton be received and referred to Metro Council with a request for an appointment to replace the Councillor. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 AS2 , - 1. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND -North East Corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/95, May 12, 1995 with further information and recommendation presented at Authority Meeting #4/95. Mr. Peter Weston of Weston Larkin was available at the meeting to answer Questions. KEY ISSUE Additional information relating to request from 970545 Ontario Limited for an extension of the closing date. Res. #A120/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Eldred King THAT Resolution #E39/95 be rescinded and replaced by the following: THAT the report dated 1995.05.18. with respect to the status of the sale of surplus lands located at the north east corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue, in the City of Vaughan, be received; THAT the closing date for completion of this sale be extended to on or before September 29, 1995; THAT clause 2(c) of Authority Resolution #149, as amended by Resolution #150, approved September 25, 1992, be amended to read as follows: "THA T no gasoline filling stations or obnoxious industrial or obnoxious commercial uses shall be permitted on this site"; THAT the purchaser be advised that no further extensions will be granted; THA T all interest obtained by the Authority on the $10,000 deposit paid upon execution of the agreement to purchase by 970545 Ontario Limited, or any future interest relating to the deposit, be credited to the Authority; THA T the purchaser be required during the extension period, to take all further action required at the purchaser's expense, to finalize the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law to the satisfaction of the Authority; THA T in the event the development as currently envisioned is successfully completed, the Authority have the option of obtaining office space of up to 3000 square feet, free of rent for a six month period in the proposed commercial component; THA T the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to arrange for the execution of any necessary documentation, A83 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 1. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND (CONTD.) -North East Corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan AMENDMENT Moved by: Michael Di Biase Res. #A121/95 Seconded by: Eldred King THAT clause eight of the main motion be amended to read: THA T in the event the development as currently envisioned is successfully completed, the Authority have the option of obtaining office space of up to 3000 square feet, free of rent for a six month period and at fair market value thereafter, in the proposed commercial component. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At Executive Committee Meeting #3/95, held on May 12, 1995, considerable discussion took place with respect to the need for the Authority to explore any additional potential benefits that might be obtainable in lieu of the delay in the closing of this transaction. Staff and the Authority solicitors have met with the principal and his solicitor and an agreement has been reached with respect to additional concessions and refinements to the agreement, which were discussed by members of the Executive Committee. Report prepared by: Don Prince, extension 221. 2. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT -Trophy Homes Ltd., Humber River Watershed Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/95, May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located south of Highway #7, west of Kipling Avenue, in the City of Vaughan under the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 - 1995, Flood Plain and Conservation Component", Humber River Watershed. Res. #A 122/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Joan King THA T 2.738 acres, more or less, be purchased from Trophy Homes Ltd., said lands being an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, consisting of land situate south of Highway #7, west of Kipling Avenue; AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 A84 . 2. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITIONS PROJECT 1993 - 1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT -Trophy Homes Ltd., Humber River Watershed THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $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 3. CRESCENT SCHOOL -Closure of Part of Lawrence Avenue East Road Allowance -Don River Watershed Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #4/95, May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE Request by Metropolitan Toronto Council for comments by the Authority on the closure of a part of Lawrence A venue East, east of Bayview A venue and selling of the land to neighbouring Crescent School by the City of North York. Res. #A 123/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Jim Witty THAT staff be directed to advise the Environment and Public Space Committee at The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto that the part of Lawrence Avenue East road allowance, east of Bayview Avenue, declared surplus by the City of North York, is not suitable for development; AND FURTHER THAT the City of North York and the Crescent School be so advised. CARRIED AS5 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 4. THE DONWOOD INSTITUTE - LAND EXCHANGE -175 Brentcliffe Road, City of North York, Don River Watershed Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/95, May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Donwood Institute to explore the possibility of a land exchange involving small fragments of land. Res. #A 124/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Brian Harrison WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Donwood Institute to enter into an exchange of lands located in the vicinity of 175 Brentcliffe Road, City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act. to proceed with the exchange; THA T the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis: (a) The Donwood Institute will convey to the Authority, four parcels of land, containing .39 acres, more or less, being Parts of Lot 2, Concession 2, east of Yonge Street, City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; (b) The Authority will convey to The Donwood Institute, two parcels of land, containing .075 acres, more or less, being Parts of Lot 2, Concession 2, east of Yonge Street, City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; (c) The Donwood Institute to be responsible for payment of all their legal, survey and other costs involved in completion of this exchange; (d) The Donwood Institute be responsible for obtaining all planning approvals; (e) the lands being conveyed to The Donwood Institute shall remain in their present natural state or are to be conserved, restored or managed pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act; THAT said exchange be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R,S.O. 1990, Chapter 27; 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 execution of any documents, CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 AS6 . 5. 17 MILL STREET - REOUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS -Rouge River WatershedlTown of Markham Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/95, May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE The Authority is in receipt of a request from the Town of Markham to explore the possibility of a parcel of Authority owned land improved with a single family dwelling, situate at 1 7 Mill Street, Town of Markham, being considered as surplus to the Authority's requirements. Res. #A 125/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T approval be given to the Town of Markham to either move the Edward Carr Home to an alternative location or, in cooperation with MTRCA, arrange for a long term lease; THAT following the six month period, ending July 31, 1995, and assuming the Town of Markham has not been successful, Authority staff report to the Authority on other options which may be available. AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Markham be advised. CARRIED 6. JEAN TWEED TREATMENT CENTRE FOR CUMBERLAND HOUSE -Renewal of Lease, 3131 Lakeshore Blvd. West, City of Etobicoke Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/95, May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for approval of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, for renewal of an existing agreement with the Jean Tweed Treatment Centre. Res. #A 126/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Joan King WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is the owner of a portion of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital property in the City of Etobicoke, in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AND WHEREAS the subject lands have been turned over to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated October 11, 1972; AS7 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 - 6. JEAN TWEED TREATMENT CENTRE FOR CUMBERLAND HOUSE (CONTD.) -Renewal of Lease, 3131 Lakeshore Blvd. West, City of Etobicoke THAT the Authority approve the renewal of the lease with the Jean Tweed Treatment Centre for a term of five years commencing April 1, 1995, on the basis as set out in Clause 19 (page B73-B74) contained in Report No.5 of The Environment and Public Space Committee, which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting held on April 5, 1995. AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to affect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and execution of any documents. CARRIED 7. ROUGE WATERSHED AND PARK COUNCIL -Authority Representation Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/95, May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE The Province of Ontario has requested that the Authority appoint its representatives to the recehtly announced Rouge Watershed and Park Council which has been established to implement the Rouge Park Plan. Res. #A127/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Joan King THA T the Authority's representative on the Rouge Watershed and Park Council be Councillor Raymond Cho for a period of eighteen months starting from February 24, 1995; THA T the Authority's alternate representative be Mr. Ken Owen the Director of the Facilities and Operations Division; AND FURTHER THAT the Chair of the Rouge Watershed and Park Council be so advised. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 ASS - ~ 8. THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO -Appointment and Renewal of Members Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/95, May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto appoints members for a three year term. Res. #A 128/95 Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Eldred King THAT the memberships of R. Christie, J, G. Parkinson, S. A. Marsden, A. Ruggero and H. D. Sutter be approved for a three-year term, March 30, 1995 to March 29, 1998; THA T the membership of W. B. Granger be renewed for a further three-year term, April 13, 1995 to April 12, 1998; THAT the membership of W. B. Misener be renewed for a further three-year term, April 17, 1995 to April 16, 1998; AND FURTHER THAT the membership of H. H. Clare be renewed for a further three-year term, May 8, 1995 to May 7, 1998. CARRIED 9. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A 129/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #3194, held May 12, 1995, with the exception of the Interim Waste Authority Landfill Proposals, page B93-B94, be received and approved. CARRIED Res. #A130/95 Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT Item 17 of Section II, Interim Waste Authority Landfill Proposals, page B93-94, of Executive Committee Minutes #3/95, held May 12, 1995, be received and approved. CARRIED AS9 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 - -- 10. GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE The approval of the five year GreensDace Protection and Acquisition Proiect 1996-2000. Res. #A131/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Lois Griffin THA T the GreensDace Protection and Acquisition Proiect 1996-2000 be approved; THA T the Regional Municipalities of Durham, Peel and York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, and the Townships of Adjala-Tosorontio and Mono be designated as the benefiting municipalities on the basis set forth in the project; THA T the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve the project as required by Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act; THA T pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of the Ontario Municipal Board be requested; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take the necessary action to implement the project, including obtaining needed approvals and the execution of any documents. CARRIED 11. HEAD OFFICE RENOVATION PROJECT, 1995 Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE This report recommends a process for implementation of the head office renovation project, 1995. Res. #A 132/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Lois Hancey THA T the Head Office Renovation Project, 1995, proceed under the direction of a sub-committee of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board. AND FURTHER THAT Chair Richard O'Brien, and members Margaret Black and Frank McKechnie be appointed to the Head Office Renovations Sub-Committee. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 A90 I - .- 12. REVISIONS TO THE PURCHASING POLICY -Environmental Guidelines Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #2/95, held May 12, 1995. KEY ISSUE Recommending amendments to the Authority's Purchasing Policies to include a statement on environmental guidelines. Res. #A 133/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Joan King THA T the Authority's 11 Policies and Procedures for Purchase of Goods and Services and Disposal of Equipment" be amended by the addition of a new Section, 1.9 Environmental Guidelines, as follows: The Authority supports the Guidelines for Environmental Purchasing produced by GIPPER (Governments Incorporating Procurement Policies to Reduce Refuse). Consideration of the recommendations contained in the guidelines shall form a major part of the purchasing process. The guidelines state that: ".. .acQuisition of goods and services will ensure that wherever possible specifications are amended to provide for expanded use of durable products, reusable products and products (including those used in services) that contain the maximum level of post-consumer waste and/or recyclable content, without significantly affecting the intended use of the product or service." For recommendations regarding specific types of products, purchasers shall refer to the Giooer Guide to Environmental PurchasinQ. Products covered include cleaning products, paint, construction materials, paper and guidelines are provided for product packaging. This document is available at all field locations or through Central Maintenance and Stores. 13. ITEMS OF INFORMATION TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD This item was before the Finance and Administration Advisory Board for infomation. KEY ISSUE Members of the Authority requested to discuss a Status Report on Property Acquisitions and Sales, and Summary Information on Rental Properties, pages C72-C80 of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board Minutes Meeting #2/95, held May 12, 1995. A91 AUTHORITY MEETING #4/95, MAY 26, 1995 13. ITEMS OF INFORMATION TO THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD lCONTD.) Res. #A 134/95 Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Lois Hancey THAT the status report on Property Acquisition and Sales, as presented to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, Meeting #2/95, be received. CARRIED Res. #A 135/95 Moved by: Case Ootes Seconded by: Alan Christie THAT the summary information on rental properties, as presented to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, Meeting #2/95, be received. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS 1995 LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT TRAILS TOUR Res. #A 136/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Joan King THAT staff be congratulated and thanked for their participation with the municipalities and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in the Waterfront Trail Tour. CARRIED TERMINA TION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :30 a.m., May 26, 1995. William B. Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer bb. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto arid region conservation authority . minutes A92 JUNE 23, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95 Meeting #5/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday, June 23, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Norman Kelly Maria Augimeri Frank McKechnie Randy Barber Gerri Lynn O'Connor lIa Bossons Richard O'Brien Victoria Carley Donna Patterson Raymond Cho Enrico Pistritto Alan Christie Bev Salmon Lois Griffin Deborah Sword Lois Hancey Richard Whitehead Brian Harrison Jim Witty Joanna Kidd ABSENT Members Lorna Bissell Joan King Margaret Black Case Ootes Michael Di Bias'e Paul Palleschi Eldred King Maja Prentice MINUTES Res. #A137/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THA T the Minutes.of Meeting #4/g5..he .approved. CARRIED A93 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 - MOTION OF APPRECIATION Bonnie Brown, Administrative Assistant, Authority and Boards, will beJesigning as of June 30, 1995. The Chair welcomed Paula Leggieri, newly appointed Administrative Assistant, to the Authority. Res. #A 138/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Lois Hancey THA T gratitude and appreciation be extended to Bonnie Brown, from the Chair, Vice Chair and all members, for her dedication to her work and to the Authority. CARRIED PRESENT A TIONS (a) THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO William A. McLean, Vice President of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, discussed the work of The Foundation. A transcript of his remarks follow. REPORT FROM THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION This welcome opportunity to discuss with you the work of the Conservation Foundation has resulted from three initiatives. Firstly, the Conservation Foundation indicated to your Chief Administrative Officer, Craig Mather, that it thought it would be appropriate and beneficial if the Conservation Foundation could have the opportunity to report to the members of the Authority on a regular - perhaps annual - basis. Secondly, there is an outstanding motion of the Authority requesting information on the dollar amount which the Conservation Foundation expects to raise over a five year period. And finally, there is a recent motion asking the Conservation Foundation to consider "generating operational funds for the Authority". The Conservation Foundation, as I am sure most of you know, is an organization of volunteers who are interested in natural and cultural resource conservation and, more specifically, are dedicated to raising funds to support conservation and heritage projects at the request of the Authority. I would emphasize this latter point --- the Conservation Foundation only acts in support of projects formally proposed by MTRCA. The Conserv.ation F.ouadatioo..is~upported by '11 full time staff of two headed by our capable Executive Co-ordinator, Waneeta Robertson. The staff resources have recently been augmented by the hiring of a professional fund raiser as a development officer under a two-year contract to focus primarily on fund raising for Black Creek Pioneer Village, which I will be discussing later in my presentation. AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 A94 ~ THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO (CONTD.) The Conservation Foundation was established in 1 961 and since its inception has raised a total of $8.6 million to support the work of the Authority. Noteworthy projects. assisted by these fund raising efforts included four conservation field centres, the Kortright Centre, the Black Creek Pioneer Village and, more recently, the rehabilitation of a section of the East Don River in the Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve. We, in the Conservation Foundation, are proud of these and our many other accomplishments in support of MTRCA. Following the Authority's adoption of the greenspace plan in 1 988, the Conservation Foundation and the Authority decided that a study should be done to determine how the Conservation Foundation could increase its fund raising activities to yield $1,000,000 or more per year. This study was done by two prominent fund raising consulting firms and launched the Conservation Foundation on a new beginning. Up until 1990, MTRCA provided approximately 90% of the funds required for the operation of the Conservation Foundation. In 1990, as an outcome of the study, the Authority agreed to invest $480,000 in the Conservation Foundation over the next three years to increase its fund raising capability through the addition of staff - a secretary - and essential office equipment, including computers and fund raising software. This investment was on a reducing scale terminating in 1993. Since then the Conservation Foundation has operated without a financial contribution by MTRCA, funding its operations from a levy against funds raised, as is the case with other charitable fund raising organizations. The Authority continues to provide office space and some administrative services to the Conservation Foundation, for which are most appreciative. The Conservation Foundation has raised $2.6 million over the past five years - an average of more than $500,000 per year. A number of factors, not the least of which was the recent recession, conspired to impede the progress of the Conservation Foundation in its efforts to reach the $1 million per year mark. However, this average is a substantial improvement over the previous years fund raising and we believe that we can achieve the $1 million per year target within the next five years, The Conservation Foundation is projecting revenue of about $700,000 for 1995. This revenue will come from: Annual Giving $ 55,000 Tree Donation Program 20,000 Charles Sauriol Environmental Trust Fund 230,000 The Bartley Smith Greenway (formerly West Don) 50,000 Don Valley Brickworks 285,000 Black Creek Pioneer Village 17,000 Other 43,000 The main Conservation Foundation fund raising programs for 1995 are: completion of The Bartley Smith Greenway Project - the original fund raising target was $650,000 and is unlikely to be achieved. The final amount raised will probably be about $500,000. A95 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO (CONTD.) formally launch the public campaign for the Don Valley Brickworks in the fall of 1995. The Conservation Foundation's fund raising target is at least $600,000, which includes the Foundation's levy to cover its costs. More than $420,000 has already been raised or pledged and the Conservation Foundation is optimistic that its target will be exceeded by a substantial amount under the leadership of the Campaign Chair, Mr. Allan Beattie, Vice- Chairman of Eaton's. As you are aware, the current Brickworks budget covers only phase one of the project and any additional funds raised will enable the Authority to go beyond phase one. under the Charles Sauriol Environmental Trust Fund, the MTRCA has requested assistance with the acquisition of two properties in 1995. The Conservation Foundation has raised $33,000 to complete its commitment to the Altona Forest and has a campaign in progress to raise $100,000 this year for the Markovic component of the Milne Hollow Property. In addition, the Conservation Foundation has received $25,000 in general donations toward the publication of Charles Sauriol's book "Pioneers of the Don", and a further $85,000 from the gross proceeds of another fund raising dinner. The launch of "Pioneers of the Don" will be on June 28, 1995 and the dinner will be held on October 24, 1995, so please reserve these dates in your calendars. Black Creek Pioneer Village will follow the Don Valley Brickworks as a major campaign of the Conservation Foundation. There is a serious problem with the physical condition of many of the Village structures, In addition to the need to protect these important heritage resources, their condition also has a significant impact on visitor numbers. Accordingly, at the request of the Authority, the Conservation Foundation agreed last fall to redirect current funds of $87,000 to the repair of the Roblin's Mill and $50,000 toward a Black Creek Awareness Campaign to attract more visitors to the site. The Conservation Foundation also approved the allocation of $140,000 over two years - 1995 and 1996 - to hire a fund raiser to develop a program to raise $1,200,000 for the regeneration of a number of Village buildings and facilities. The fund raiser will also develop a sponsorship program to assist with the ongoing staffing and maintenance of Village buildings. The $1,000,000 the Conservation Foundation hopes to raise under this program will be spent on priority projects, including the Burwick House and Stable, the Stong First House, Second House and Grain Barn, and the Pioneer Patio. the Conservation Foundation will, in 1995, be giving high priority to significantly increase the funds raised through its annual giving programs. One important initiative is the "Partners in Conservation" program, You will have in front of you a few copies of our new brochure promoting individual giving to support the work of the Conservation Foundation. I hope you will give these to perspective donors and that you, yourselves, will become partners in conservation. The funds from annual giving programs, unlike those raised through our capital campaigns and sponsorshipsJ are not..given for.a specific project. Consequently they are available to support the general work of the Conservation Foundation as well as other needs of MTRCA. Returning to the Questions asked by the Authority, I cannot be more specific about the funds to be raised by the Conservation Foundation over the next five years than to repeat that we hope to increase our revenues to $1,000,000 per year during that period. Much will depend on the state of the economy as it affects charitable donations, and on the attractiveness for fund raising of the AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 A96 .- . THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO (CONTD.) projects proposed by MTRCA. The next question will be what comes after the currently planned Black Creek Pioneer Village project. That is up to MTRCA to decide. The second issue of the Conservation Foundation generating operational funds is answered in part by the Black Creek Initiative which includes seeking sponsorships for building maintenance and staffing. I should caution, however, that beyond sponsorships, it is not easy to raise funds for ongoing operational costs. Many of the major donors - both foundations and corporations - simply will not donate for these purposes. However, the Conservation Foundation will, of course, continue to seek out ways by which this might be done. The annual giving program may be one of the possible answers. In closing, I would like to say how delighted we are to have Bev Salmon, as the new Director of the Conservation Foundation, representing the Authority. I also want to say how much we enjoy and appreciate the relationship we have with the staff of the Authority with particular thanks to Craig Mather. The Conservation Foundation exists at the pleasure of the Authority and can function only with the support of both the Authority members and staff. We are confident that our success merits your continued support. Thank you. (b) HUMBER ARBORETUM AI Higgs, Director of Parks, City of Etobicoke and Chair of the Management Committee of the Humber Arboretum and Steve Bodsworth, Director of the Humber Arboretum, spoke to the members on the achievements of the Arboretum. Steve McMaster, a student from Humber College, gave a slide presentation on the Arboretum. The Chair thanked the representatives of the Humber Arboretum for their presentations, especially the students for their hard work and outstanding slide presentation. Res. #A 139/95 Moved by: Patrick Abtan Seconded by: Maria Augimieri THA T the above listed presentations be received. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from The Honourable David Crombie, P.C., Waterfront Regeneration Trust, dated May 31, 1995, re: Lake Ontario Greenway Strategy. A97 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 1. PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS This item was discussed in Committee of the Whole prior to adjournment. Staff gave a slide presentation on current property acquisitions. 2. BOYD CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE -Sewage Disposal System KEY ISSUE Staff have reviewed the results of Tenders FOD95-28, received by the Authority as part of Tender Opening Sub-Committee Meeting #5/95 held on June 16, 1995, and are providing a recommendation for the award of the contract. Res. #A 140/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T Tender Opening Sub-Committee Report #5/95 regarding sewage disposal system replacement at the Boyd Conservation Field Centre be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Quotation received from J. Barry Smith and Son under Tender FOD95-28 in the amount of $81,679,10 be accepted, it being the lowest Quotation which meets specifications. CARRIED BACKGROUND In April of this year, Authority staff identified a potential problem with the existing tile bed at Boyd Conservation Field Centre. Staff notified York Region Environmental Services Department immediately. York Region confirmed the need for replacement of the sewage system as soon as possible. FINANCIAL DETAILS In June of this year, the Authority called for tenders on the replacement of the sewage disposal system at the Boyd Conservation Field Centre. The following companies submitted bids to the Authority: Ron Wilson Construction Ltd. $104,899.75 D. Virgoe ,Construction -U:.cI. ,..$~-1 ~ ..332.98 James Dick Construction Ltd. $88,316.00 Nor-Line Plumbing Limited $106,069.10 J. Barry Smith and Son $81,679.10 Staff reviewed the bids received and determined that the bid from J. Barry and Son met the specifications and the Authority's completion date for the project, AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 A98 . 2. BOYD CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE -Sewage Disposal System CURRENT STATUS York Region Environmental Services Department permits the Authority to continue regular operations of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre by monitoring and scheduled pumping of the septic holding tanks until such time as the replacement system can be utilized. Pumping occurs approximately every two days at a cost of $150 per pumping. Report prepared by: Mike Carter, "'905-893-2555 and Terry Carr, 905-893-1740 3. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 -Ashbridge's Bay Coatsworth Cut Dredging, City of Toronto KEY ISSUE Award of contract for navigation channel maintenance dredging at Coatsworth Cut, Ashbridge's Bay Park, City of Toronto. Res. #A141/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T Tender ES95-02 for Coatsworth Cut Dredging be awarded to the Toronto Harbour Commissioners up to a total cost of $100,000 (including G.S.T.); AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto Harbour Commissioners be paid up to an additional $58,000 in accordance with the Toronto Harbour Commissioners approved disposal fee schedule for the disposal of the dredged material in the containment cells at Tommy Thompson Park, CARRIED RATIONALE As a result of the public tender call, only one tender was received and opened by the Tender Opening Sub-Committee #4/95, on June 2, 1995. The tender received was from Canadian Dredge and Dock Inc. for $228,166.80. This bid exceeded the project budget and was rejected. The Toronto Harbour Commissioners submitted a written Quotation to undertake the work as outlined in the contract dOGUmeRt.s -for-a -total-of...$l2J,.o6Q..fficl~ G;S.T.., 1h1S Quotation did not include any disposal charges. The Toronto Harbour Commissioners operate the containment cells at Tommy Thompson Park and have approved as of June 16, 1995 the following disposal fee: (1 ) For annual project volume, less than 2,000 cubic metres; $6.00 per cubic metre. A99 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 . -- ~ 3. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 -Ashbridge's Bay Coatsworth Cut Dredging, City of Toronto (2) For annual project volume between 2,000 cubic metres and 5,000 cubic metres, $12,000 plus $8.00 per cubic metre over 2,000. (3) For annual project volume over 5,000 cubic metres; $36,000 plus $10.00 per cubic metre over 5,000. The disposal fees are based on scow measure and represent an approximate 68% increase over the 1994 rate. As a result of the increased disposal fee, the volume of material to be dredged will be reduced to keep the overall project within budget, while still achieving the requirements for a safe navigable channel and public access in this location, The revised project cost will be: Dredging Contract $100,000 (including GST) (Toronto Harbour Commissioners) Disposal fee for containment cell $58,000 (Toronto Harbour Commissioners) Total $158,000 The project cost estimates are based on dredging up to 7,200 cubic metres (scow measure) of material. FINANCIAL DETAILS The estimated cost for this project is: Dredging Contract ES95-02 $100,000 Disposal fee to T.H.C. 58,000 Total $158,000 Funds are available in Account No. 211-16. Report prepared by: Nigel Cowey, extension 244 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95. JUNE 23. 1995 A100 ~ 4. RESTORATION. REHABILITATION AND LEASE OF 17 MILL STREET -Former Maciver Property. Town of Markham -Rouge River Watershed This item was presented to the Executive Committee. Meeting #4/95. June 9. 1995 and then discussed in Committee of the Whole prior to adjournment. KEY ISSUE The Authority is in receipt of a proposal from Catherine Tredway and John Salo to rehabilitate. restore and lease the property at 17 Mill Street (Edward Carr Historic House) former Maciver property. Rouge River Watershed. Res. #A 142/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Lois Hancey WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from John Salo, Catherine Tredway and The Design Company, a firm owned by Catherine Tredway, to lease. restore and rehabilitate .230 acres. more or less. of Authority Owned land. improved with a 1 1/2 storey stucco house (Edward Carr Historic House) being Lot 29. Block M. Registered Plan 173 in the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, for residential purposes. 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 lease and restoration work; THA T the Authority enter into a 20 year lease and construction/maintenance agreement on the following basis: (i) John Salo, Catherine Tredway and/or The Design Company, and solely at their costs, carry out a minimum of $60,000 worth of repairs and restoration, prior to August 1, 1996; (ii) in addition to the amount of $60,000 as noted above, John Salo, Catherine Tredway and/or The Design Company be responsible for any additional costs and expertise required to restore the Edward Carr Historical House in a manner compatible with the historical significance of the property; (iii) a $5,000 letter of credit be posted with the Authority as security that the works will be carried out within the required time frames and to the satisfaction of the Authority; (iv) John Salo, Catherine Tredway and/or The Design Company to pay all property taxes, insurance, -and'be-solely -responsibfe-for"1:he general'upkeep-and-the -maintenance of the property in a manner satisfactory to the Authority and to pay any and all other costs of any nature during the term of this arrangement; (v) Any other terms or conditions deemed appropriate by the solicitors for the Authority; THA T said lease and construction/maintenance agreement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 27; A101 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23. 1995 4. RESTORATION. REHABILITATION AND LEASE OF 17 MILL STREET ICONTD.) -Former Maciver Property, Town of Markham -Rouge River Watershed 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 the necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. RECORDED VOTE YEA NEY Maria Augimeri Patrick Abtan Randy Barber Brian Harrison Raymond Cho Lois Griffin Lois Hancey Norma Kelly Joanna Kidd Gerri Lynn O'Connor Donna Patterson Bev Salmon Deborah Sword Richard Whitehead Jim Witty William Granger THE MOTION WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At Executive Committee Meeting #4/95, under Resolution #E46/94, staff was directed to review the request for the lease, restoration and rehabilitation of the property at 17 Mill Street and report at Authority Meeting #5/95, recommending further action. Since the Executive Committee meeting, extensive discussions have been held with Catherine Tredway and John Salo and a tentative arrangement has been made which staff respectively submit is fair and reasonable. Repair and restoration work to be carried out by August 1, 1996 by Catherine Tredway and John Salo and/or The Design company, to include at least the following components: (a) strip and re-shingle the roof and repair all structural areas associated with the roof; (b) repair or replace all existing troughing, soffit and downspouts, in a professional, workmanlike manner; (c) repair the porch; (d) repair and repoint the foundation; (e) restore windows to a functional use and supply/install storm windows and screens for all windows; AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95. JUNE 23. 1995 A102 ~ 4. RESTORATION. REHABILITATION AND LEASE OF 17 MILL STREET (CONTD.) -Former Maciver Property, Town of Markham -Rouge River Watershed (f) provide a new furnace; (g) upgrade and repair plumbing to a workable standard; (h) arrange to have electrical services inspected by a Qualified electrician, and in the event that there are deficiencies, to repair all areas of concern; (i) repair/replace flooring to a workable standard; (j) repair/replace, finish and paint all interior walls including drywall and millwork; (k) repair/paint all stucco and wood areas to conform with the existing exterior and heritage guidelines; (I) clean up the area around the house and supporting lands and re-coat the driveway with 2"; pit run; (m) all repairs to be carried out in accordance with the local building codes and premises to meet all fire and safety standards; In reviewing the value of the works to be carried out in a manner compatible with the historical significance of the property with other parties, staff are satisfied that an additional value of at least $40,000 over and above the $60.000 required to be expended by August 1, 1996 will be obtained by the Authority. The building in its current condition is boarded up and not habitable. In reviewing rental rates in the area with an independent appraiser, staff is satisfied that a fair market rent for the dwelling in a restored condition would be approximately $850.00 per month with the owner paying taxes and the cost of maintenance and repairs. Upon an extensive review of the arrangement at hand, the independent appraiser has advised that the Authority would end up benefiting from the proposal at hand and would have a significant asset at the end of the arrangement. In addition to the monetary benefits to this arrangement, this proposal allows the Authority to achieve its objectives of retaining ownership of the property situate within the Rouge Valley as well as preservation of a property of historical significance. Due to the continual deterioration of the dwelling and the opportunity to carry out the restoration work while weather permits, it is important that this matter be dealt with as expediently as possible. Report prepared by: Ron DeweJI. extension 245. A103 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95. JUNE 23. 1995 5. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT, 1995 - 1999 INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1993 - 1995 -Lake Ontario Waterfront, Etobicoke Sector, Etobicoke Hydro Surplus Lands -Cliff Lumsden Park This item was discussed at Executive Committee in Committee of the Whole at Meeting #4/95, June 9, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located on the east side of Seventh Street, south of Lakeshore Drive (Cliff Lumsden Park) in the City of Etobicoke. Res. #A143/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T 0.182 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from The Hydro-Electric Commission of the City of Etobicoke, said land being Part of Lots 5 and 6, Registered Plan 1592. City of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THA T the purchase price be $12.000; THA T the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free of 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; THA T the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required; AND FURTHER THAT upon closing of the transaction, staff be directed to carry out any and all site remediation required in accordance with MOEE Guidelines. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, at its meeting held on August 11 th, 1993, recommended that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to acquire the Etobicoke Hydro surplus property adjacent to Cliff Lumsden Park. At Meeting #11/93. .the Author.ity..r.eceiv.ed.a .raport-l.egatding. the-9Qt.elltiaI4Wquisit~on of the subject lands and recommended that Etobicoke Hydro be requested to convey the land to the Authority at a nominal consideration. Staff contacted Etobicoke Hydro on this basis and were informed that Etobicoke Hydro is restricted by the Power Corporation Act from selling property at less than current market value. As a result, staff have been attempting to negotiate a satisfactory purchase price based on market value. This process has been delayed because of the requirement for a detailed environmental audit of the former transformer station site. Raven Beck Environmental Ltd. was retained by the Authority to undertake an environmental site assessment and found elevated levels of lead and arsenic on site, that exceeds MOEE guidelines. It AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95. JUNE 23. 1995 A104 . 5. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT. 1995 - 1999 INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT. 1993 - 1995 -Lake Ontario Waterfront, Etobicoke Sector, Etobicoke Hydro Surplus Lands -Cliff Lumsden Park is recommended that the surface soils that contain elevated levels of lead and arsenic, estimated at 550 cubic meters be removed and disposed of at an approved land fill site. The estimated cost for the removal of the contaminated soil is $50,000. Independent appraisals as to the value of the property have been obtained both by the Authority and Etobicoke Hydro. The estimated cost of the site clean up has been taken into consideration in the negotiation of the purchase price as tentatively arranged. The Director of the Watershed Management Division has reviewed the proposal and is in concurrence with the purchase of the property. RATIONALE The subject property falls within the confines of the Authority's Master Plan for Acquisition along the Lake Ontario Shoreline and is adjacent to Authority and Metro holdings. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding of this purchase and associated remediation costs will be charged to account 004-12-502. Report prepared by: Ron Dewell, extension 245. 6. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO -Request for a permanent easement for an existing Sanitary Trunk Sewer on the West Humber River in the vicinity of Albion Road and Weston Road Recommended at Executive Committee Meeting #4/95, June 9, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for an existing Sanitary Trunk Sewer, located on the West Humber River in the vicinity of Albion Road and Weston Road. Res. #A144/95 -.. - -.Moved-.I)y: . ... -Brian .Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for an existing sanitary trunk sewer located on the West Humber River in the vicinity of Albion Road and Weston Road; A105 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95. JUNE 23. 1995 6. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO -Request for a permanent easement for an existing Sanitary Trunk Sewer on the West Humber River in the vicinity of Albion Road and Weston Road AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.032 hectares, more or less, (0.080 acres) be granted to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for an existing Sanitary Trunk Sewer, said land being Part of Old Albion Road, Part of Lot 27, Concession B, fronting the Humber, City of Etobicoke, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act. R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27; 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 7. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 -Hillard Mackenzie Allan and Mary Luella Allan, Humber River Watershed Recommended at Executive Committee Meeting #4/95, June 9, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located at 276-288 King Street East in the Bolton area of the Town of Caledon in the Humber River Watershed. Res. #A145/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T 1.954 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, improved with a brick. one and a half storey, 1635 square foot residential dwelling with attached garage and a single storey 2430-sq~are-foot.Fet-ail~eroial-stfUctt.tre-with-a+300 SQ\;tare foot rear storage facility be purchased from Hillard Mackenzie Allan and Mary Luella Allan, said land being Part of the east half of Lot 8. Concession 7, Town of Caledon, (former Township of Albion), Regional Municipality of Peel; THA T the purchase price be $320.000 plus vendor's reasonable legal costs; THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 A106 ~ 7. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 ICONTD.) -Hillard Mackenzie Allan and Mary Luella Allan, Humber River Watershed THA T completion of the transaction be subject to the funds being available; 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 8. THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO -Renewal of Memberships Recommended at Executive Committee Meeting #4/95, June 9, 1995. KEY ISSUE The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto appoints members for a three year term. Res. #A 146/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T the memberships of William A. McLean and Robert J. Burgar be approved, each for a three- year term, June 1, 1995 to May 31, 1998; CARRIED 9. INTEGRA TED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN -Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay -Consultant Selection Recommended at Executive Committee Meeting #4/95, June 9, 1995. KEY ISSUE To retain services of a consulting firm to provide project support and assist in the development of the Integrated Shoreline Management..plan-iISMP). Res. #A 147/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T the consulting team led by Fenco MacLaren Inc. be retained for the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan (Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay) at a total cost of $150,000 (excluding G.S.T.); A107 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 . -.. 9. INTEGRATED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN -Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay -Consultant Selection THAT the Authority express its thanks to the consulting teams led by Atria Engineering Hydraulics Inc., Baird and Associates Ltd. and Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited for their efforts in preparing and presenting their proposals; AND FURTHER THAT the members of the Integrated Shoreline Management Steering Committee be so advised. CARRIED 10. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO AS REPRESENTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF CABINET -Sale of Authority Owned Land for a Storm Water Management Pond for Hwy. 407 -Claireville Conservation Area, City of Brampton Recommended at Executive Committee Meeting #4/95, June 9, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Ontario as represented by the Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet to purchase Authority owned table land for the construction of a storm water management pond for Highway 407, Claireville Conservation Area, City of Brampton. Res. #A 148/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Frank McKechnie THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Ontario as represented by the Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet (M.B.C.) to purchase certain Authority owned land in the City of Brampton in the Regional Municipality of Peel situate on the north west corner of Highway 407 and Highway 50 for construction of a storm water management pond; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with the M.B.C. and conclude a sale in this instance; THA T a parcel of"Authority.{)wAed .laod-containing'a.1:-ot~ .of.3;G2-6.-ecres, -more 'or less, be conveyed to the M.B.C. for construction of a storm water management pond. Said land being Part of Lot 1, Concession 9, N.D. in the City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; THA T 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: AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 A108 ~ 10. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO AS REPRESENTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF CABINET ICONTD.) -Sale of Authority Owned Land for a Storm Water Management Pond for Hwy. 407 -Claireville Conservation Area, City of Brampton (a) The sale price is to be in the amount of $197,000 plus the Authority's legal, survey and appraisal cost; (b) Prior to commencing construction, a full archaeological review of the site is to be carried out at the expense of the M.B.C., to the satisfaction of the Authority; (c) A six foot chain link fencing is to be installed by the M.B.C. along the new property limits to the satisfaction of the Authority; (d) A landscape plan is to be prepared by the M.B.C. to mitigate the impact of the pond on Authority recreation/greenspace areas and work is to be carried out by the M.B.C. to the satisfaction of the Authority; (e) The M.B.C. is to ensure that the final design of the storm water management pond satisfies all Authority concerns; (f) The M.B.C. is to ensure that strict sediment control measures be practised during construction to ensure protection of the resource area and minimize impacts on dam operation; (g) The Authority is to have first right of refusal to repurchase any portion of the property not required for a storm water management pond or other government purposes; (h) The trees located on the parcel being sold to the M.B.C. are to be moved or replaced with trees of equal size and type on lands being retained by the Authority to the satisfaction of the Authority at the expense of the M.B.C.; and (i) Any additional considerations as are deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor; THA T the sale be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O., 1990, C.27; 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 11. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A 149/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #479"5, held June 9, 1995, be received and approved. CARRIED A109 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 12. FORMATION OF THE LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ALLIANCE ILOCAA) Recommended at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, held June 2, 1995. KEY ISSUE In January of this year, the General Managers and Chief Administrative Officers of the eight Conservation Authorities which border Lake Ontario between the Niagara River and the Trent River, agreed to create an informal alliance to find ways of working together for the protection and regeneration of Lake Ontario and its shoreline. Res. #A 150/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T the staff report on the Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Alliance be received; AN D FURTH ER THAT the Authority support the informal alliance of the eight Conservation Authorities that border Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to the Trent River, to facilitate working with each other, our member municipalities, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the community, to promote an ecosystem approach to the regeneration of Lake Ontario and its shoreline. CARRIED 13. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL -Minutes of Meeting #4/95 Recommended at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, held June 2, 1995. KEY ISSUES The minutes of the meeting of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. Res. #A15'/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #4/95, pages F29-F36, be received. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 A110 ~ 14. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL -1995 Work Plan Recommended at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board .Meeting #3/95, held June 2, 1995. KEY ISSUE Report on the 1995 Work Plan of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, 1995. Res. #A 152/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T the 1995 Work Plan for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, pages D129-D149, of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, be received. CARRIED 15. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT Recommended at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, held June 2, 1995. KEY ISSUE Approval of the revised Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project Plan. Res. #A 153/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THAT the Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Master Plan dated May 5, 1995, be approved; THA T Authority staff direct the consultants to finalize Phase 2, Design Development and Phase 3, Contract Documents; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to approach The Canadian Pacific Railways to explore options for potential future use of the railway right-of-way for future parking on site. CARRIED A111 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 16. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992-1996 -South Marine Drive and Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Projects, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough Recommended at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, held June 2, 1995. KEY ISSUE To continue with environmental monitoring and tree and shrub plantings at the South Marine Drive and Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control sites. Res. #A 154/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T staff be directed to proceed with the 1995 work programs for the South Marine Drive and Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Projects, City of Scarborough, under the n Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992-1996" at a total cost of $80,000, subject to the receipt of provincial funding approval. CARRIED 17. DELEGA TION OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HAZARD MANAGEMENT -Ministry of Natural Resources to Conservation Authorities Recommended at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, held June 2, 1995. KEY ISSUE On April 19, 1995 correspondence (page D157-D158) was received from the Minister of Natural Resources advising that conservation authorities will have sole commenting responsibilities for development proposed in areas subject to riverine erosion, slope instability and soil instability. Res. #A 155/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Randy Barber THA T the Minister-uf-Natural Resources-delegation to-comervatron authorities of development review responsibilities in areas subject to riverine erosion, slope instability and soil instability, be received and endorsed; THA T the Authority's watershed municipalities be so advised. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 A112 - - ~ 18. MNR/MTRCA MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, DON RIVER WATERSHED -Status Report Recommended at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board.Meeting #3/95, held June 2, 1995. KEY ISSUE Status report and recommendation for extension and further action regarding the MNR/MTRCA Memorandum of Agreement, Don River Watershed. Res. #A 156/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T staff be authorized to extend the MNR/MTRCA Memorandum of Agreement, Don River Watershed, for an additional five year period; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to discuss a comprehensive Memorandum of Agreement to include all watersheds under the jurisdiction of the Authority with the Ministry of Natural Resources Greater Toronto Area District and Huronia District. CARRIED 19. MARKHAM CENTRE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS 21 and 22 -Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed Recommended at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, held June 2, 1995. KEY ISSUE Report on the Markham Centre Master Plan and the associated secondary plans for the Central Area and South Unionville Area Planning Districts, Rouge River watershed, Town of Markham. Town staff gave a slide and map presentation, and also answered Questions, at the beginning of the meeting. Res. #A 157/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T approval in principle be given to the concept of the Unionville Special Policy Area designation expansion as proposed within the Markham Centre Official Plan Amendments 21 and 22; AN D FURTH ER THAT Authority staff be authorized to finalize Authority comments related to the Markham Centre Official Plan Amendments. CARRIED A113 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 20. CONSERVATION AREAS -Use of Inflatable Boats and Other Inflatable Objects Recommended at the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, June 16, 1995. KEY ISSUE A change in the Authority's Policy and Procedures for Water Based Activities to permit the use of I DOT rated inflatable boats on Authority property, and the use of various inflatable objects in swimming areas is recommended. Res. #A 158/95 Moved by: Bev Salmon Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Policv and Procedures for Water Based Activities (revised November 25, 1994) be amended as follows: Swimming Area Rules, Section (a): Inflatable objects other than rafts, dinghies and inner tubes are permitted... be changed to Inflatable objects are permitted; Boating Rules, Section (d): Rubber rafts or other inflatable boats are prohibited. be changed to DOT rated inflatable boats only, are permitted. CARRIED 21. HARVEST FEST -Special Per Person Fee Recommended at the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, June 16, 1995. KEY ISSUE Approval is requested for the institution of a special per person fee for Harvest Fest to be held at Bruce's Mill. Res.#A 159/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T a special per person fee be charged for Harvest Fest to be held annually at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #5/95, JUNE 23, 1995 A114 ~ 22. ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Recommended at the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, June 16, 1995. KEY ISSUE Approval of the Altona Forest Environmental Management Plan. Res. #A 160/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Lois Hancey THA T the Altona Forest Environmental Management Plan, dated June 23, 1995 (Appendix AM.1/951. be approved; THA T any additional comments received before June 23, 1995 from Dr. Speirs, the Friends of Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek or others be incorporated into the plan, where appropriate, and staff bring any substantive changes to the attention of the Authority; AND FURTHER THAT the 10 ha Ecological Reserve be formally designated the J. Murray Speirs Ecological Reserve, once Dr. Speirs has donated approximately 2.8 ha of his land to be included as part of the Altona Forest property. CARRIED 23. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Res. #A161/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THA T the Authority discuss potential property acquisitions contained in the Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project, 1996 - 2000, and the restoration, rehabilitation and lease of 17 Mill Street, in closed session. CARRIED The Authority rose from Committee of the Whole. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:30 p.m., June,on; 1"995. William B. Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer bb. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto andreg'ion' conservation authority ~ minutes A115 JULY 28, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95 Meeting #6/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday, July 28, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Gerri Lynn O'Connor Maria Augimeri Richard O'Brien Randy Barber Case Ootes Lorna Bissell Donna Patterson Margaret Black Enrico Pistritto lIa Bossons Paul Raina Alan Christie Bev Salmon Michael Di Biase Deborah Sword Lois Hancey Richard Whitehead Brian Harrison Jim Witty Eldred King ABSENT Members Victoria Carley Joan King Raymond Cho Frank McKechnie Lois Griffin Paul Palleschi Norman Kelly Maja Prentice Joanna Kidd MINUTES Res. #A 162/95 Moved by: Donna Patterson Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THA T the Minutes of Meeting #5/95 be approved. CARRIED A116 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 CONDOLENCES The Chair informed the Members of the Authority of the death of Mrs. Lois Lister, a former Authority member and the mother of current Authority member Victoria. Carley. Mrs. Lister served as a Authority member from 1957 to 1978, being appointed during that time as a member of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board. Res. #A 163/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Margaret Black THAT the condolences of the Authority be forwarded to Victoria Carley and family of the late Mrs. Lois Lister. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Cameron D. Clark, Ministry of Natural Resources, dated July 12, 1995, re: Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy. (b) Letter from Hon. Chris Hodgson, Minister of Natural Resources and Northern Developments and Mines, dated July 24, 1995, re: Gratitude and Support of Mr. William Granger and the Authority. Res. #A 164/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the above items of correspondence be received. CARRIED (c) Letter from James Y. Witty, Mayor, Town of Ajax, re: Acquisition of a 10 acre parcel of land, Harwood Avenue Res. #A 165/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THAT the above items of correspondence be received; AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff enter into discussion with the Town of Ajax and Hi Rise Developments, regarding the possible acquisition of a 10 acre parcel of land at the foot of Harwood Avenue in the Town of Ajax. AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 A117 ~ CORRESPONDENCE ICONTD.) AMENDMENT Moved by: Brian Harrison Res. #A 166/95 Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT the main motion be amended to include that the Region of Durham also enter into discussion with the Town of Ajax and Hi Rise Developments, regarding the possible acquisition of a 10 acre parcel of land at the foot of Harwood Avenue in the Town of Ajax. THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED (d) Letter from Lorne V. McCool, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Markham, dated July 19, 1995, re: Town of Markham Communications with Ministry of Natural Resources. (e) Letter from Robert G. Doumani, Gardiner, Roberts Barristers and Solicitors, dated July 18, 1995, re: Dismantling of Interim Waste Authority. Res. #A167/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THAT the above items of correspondence be received. CARRIED 1. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT - Mr. Paul Raina KEY ISSUE The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority received official notification, dated July 11, 1995, from the Clerk's Office of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, advising of the appointment of Mr. Paul Raina as a citizen member of the Authority for the 1995 - 1996 year. Mr. Raina has requested appointment to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board for the 95-96 term. Res. #A 168/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THAT Paul Raina be appointed to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board for the 1995 - 1996 year. CARRIED A118 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 -- 1. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT ICONTD.) - Mr. Paul Raina BACKGROUND Councillor Jack Layton resigned from the Authority on May 3, 1995. The Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, at its meeting held on July 5 and 6, 1995, appointed Mr. Paul Raina to the Authority. The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board has eleven members for the 1995 - 1996 year. Mr. Raina has requested appointment to this board. This matter is brought to your attention in accordance with Resolution #A2/95, adopted by the Members of the Authority at the Annual Authority Meeting, held February 24, 1995: "THAT Section V (20) of the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority, stating that no Advisory Board shall have more than ten members, be suspended for the 1995 year". Report prepared by: J. Craig Mather (ext. 240) 2. FLOOD PROTECTION AT DIXIE/DUNDAS MAJOR FLOOD CENTRE LITTLE ETOBICOKE CREEK, CITY OF MISSISSAUGA -Consultant Selection Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/95, July 14, 1995. KEY ISSUE To retain the services of consultants to complete the designs for flood protection works at the Dixie/Dundas Major Flood Centre, Little Etobicoke Creek, City of Mississauga. Res. #A 169/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the firm of Marshall Macklin Monaghan be retained to complete the designs and addendum to the Class Environmental Assessment for the Flood Protection at the Dixie/Dundas Major Flood Centre at a total cost of $21,568.52 (including G.S.T.). CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 A119 -- - 3. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 -Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Don River Watershed -Harold Bulman, In Trust and 354268 Ontario Limited. Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/95, July 14, 1995. KEY ISSUE Report on purchase of Harold Bulman, In Trust and 354268 Ontario Limited property and request to extend the closing date on the Option to Purchase to September 30, 1995. Res. #A 170/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THA T the staff report on the purchase of the Harold Bulman, In Trust and 354268 Ontario Limited Property, south of Lawrence Avenue, east of the Don Valley Parkway in the City of North York be received; THAT the deposit be increased from $5,000 to $20,000, to be credited on account to the purchase price upon completion of the transaction; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to arrange for the execution of any necessary documentation. CARRIED 4. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 Flood Plain and Conservation Component Highland Creek and Centennial Creek Watershed, Carma Developers Ltd. Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/95, July 14, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property, located south of Lawrence Avenue, east and west of Centennial Road, in the City of Scarborough, under the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993-1995, Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Highland Creek and Centennial Creek Watersheds. A120 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 - 4. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 (CONTD.) Flood Plain and Conservation Component Highland Creek and Centennial Creek Watershed, Carma Developers Ltd. Res. #A171/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THAT 14.304 acres, more or less, be purchased from Carma Developers Limited, said lands being two irregular shaped parcels of land, being Parts of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Concession D and part of allowance for road between Lots 2 and 3, Concession D, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, and further described as Parts 4 and 5 on Plan 66R-16913, consisting of land situated south of Lawrence east and west of Centennial Road; THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00; THAT 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED 5. RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH THE TORONTO SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION - 17 Mill Street, North York Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/95, July 14, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for approval of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, for renewal of an existing agreement with The Toronto Sportsmen's Association. AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 A121 ~ 5. RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH THE TORONTO SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION CCONTD.) - 17 Mill Street, North York Res. #A172/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THAT the Authority approve the renewal of the lease of the property known as 17 Mill Street, in the City of North York, in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; with The Toronto Sportsmen's Association for a term of five years commencing July 1, 1995, on the basis as set out in the attached copy of Clause 11, embodied in Report No. 1 9 of The Corporate Administration Committee, as adopted by the Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting held on June 14, 1995; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and execution of any documents. CARRIED 6. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT - Chimney Restoration, Tender Opening Sub-Committee #6/95 Recommended by the Executive Committee at it's meeting #5/95, held on July 14, 1995, that the staff recommendation on the award of the contract for the Chimney Restoration be brought to the full Authority meeting on July 28, 1995. KEY ISSUE Award of contract for the architectural and structural restoration of the chimney at the Don Valley Brickworks site, in the Borough of East York. Res. #A 173/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THA T the Tender Opening Sub-Committee Report #6/95 dated July 10, 1995, on the restoration of the chimney at the Don Valley Brickworks, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Tender RS95-02 for the architectural and structural restoration of the chimney at the Don Valley Brickworks site be awarded to Ontario Restoration Limited up to a total cost of $171,300 lexcluding G.S.T.). CARRIED A122 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 7. SALE OF LAND/VICINITY OF 18 PINEWAY BOULEVARD - City of North York - Bernard and MarQuerite Sarrazin Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/95, July 14, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to explore the possibility of a sale of a small fragment of tableland. Res. #A 174/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, is in receipt of a request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee, to proceed with a sale of a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland, situate adjacent to 18 Pineway Boulevard, in the City of North York, in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; 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 Bernard and Marguerite Sarrazin in this instance; THAT a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland containing 0.007 acres, more or less, be sold to Bernard and Marguerite Sarrazin, said land being Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan MX-10, City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THA T the Authority request the approval of The Ministry of Natural Resources to complete the sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions: (a) The sale price is to be the sum of $1,485; (b) Bernard and Marguerite Sarrazin are to pay the costs for legal and survey and must obtain the approval of the Land Division Committee of the City of North York; (e) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required for the severance. Any additional planning approvals which the purchaser may desire, or the municipality requires, will be at the expense of the purchaser; (d) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full, being made to the Authority on closing. THA T the sale be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27; 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. AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 A123 - CARRIED 8. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE -Metropolitan Toronto Requirements Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/95, July 14, 1995. KEY ISSUE This report summarizes the Authority's Directors and Officers Liability Insurance in the context of guidelines established by Metropolitan Toronto. Res. #A 175/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THAT the report dated June 5,1995, on Directors and Officers Liability Insurance be received and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be advised that the Authority's insura'nce coverage is in conformity with the guidelines established by Metro Toronto in Clause No.7, Report No. 14 of the Corporate Administration Committee adopted by Council on April 19, 20, 21, 1995, with the exception that the Authority's limit of insurance is $1,000,000. CARRIED 9. GUILDWOOD PARK REHABILITATION Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/95, July 14, 1995. KEY ISSUE Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has requested that the Authority support the expenditure of $350,000 from the Guild Cultural Reserve Fund for a planning study which would develop a plan and strategy for the future of the Guildwood Park and the Guild Inn and to undertake necessary repairs and improvements to ensure public safety. Res. #A 176/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THAT the Authority support the expenditure of $350,000 from the Guild Cultural Reserve Fund for the preparation of a strategy for the future of the Guildwood Park and the Guild Inn and to undertake the necessary immediate repairs and improvements to the Guild Inn grounds as described in Clause No.2 contained in Report No. 11 of The Environment and Public Space Committee of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto as approved by Metropolitan Toronto Council on May 31, 1995; AND FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, be appointed as the Authority's representative on the Guildwood Park Advisory Committee and; A124 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 -- THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be so advised. CARRIED 10. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A177/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #5/95, held July 14, 1995 be received and approved. CARRIED 11. DON VAllEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT - Chimney Restoration KEY ISSUE Award of contract for the architectural and structural restoration of the chimney at the Don Valley Brickworks site, in the Borough of East York; the tender for which will be opened by the Tender Opening Committee on July 10th, 1995. Res. #A 178/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Slack THA T the report of the Tender Opening Committee and staff recommendations on the award of the contract (No. RS 95-02) for the architectural and structural restoration of the chimney at the Don Valley Brickworks site, be presented to the full Authority meeting on July 28, 1995 for approval. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 A125 --- .-.' .- 12. PURCHASING POLICY AMENDMENT -Tender Opening Committee Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, held June 23, 1995. KEY ISSUE This report recommends an amendment to the Purchasing Policy to change the membership of the Tender Opening Committee. Res. #A 179/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THA T the Policies and Procedures for Purchase of Goods and Services and Disposa/ of Equipment be amended by deleting paragraph 2 of Section 1 .2, Purchasing Limits and Authorization (found on page 1 of the policy). and substituting the following: All tenders shall be opened in the presence of a Tender Opening Committee, which Committee shall be comprised of a member of the Authority, a member of the Authority who is a member of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board (if avai/able), the Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer or his/her designate, and a Director. CARRIED 13. 1996 BUDGET GUIDELINES Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #3i95, held June 23, 1995. KEY ISSUE This report proposes 1996 Operating Budget Guidelines. Res. #A 180/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THA T the 1996 Operating Budget be prepared on the basis of provincial and municipal funding being at the same level as 1995; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to monitor and report to the Board, as necessary, on the 1996 financial requirements of the province and the member municipalities. CARRIED A126 AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 14. 1995 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT #1 Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, held June 23, 1995. KEY ISSUE This is the first Financial Progress Report for the year 1995. Res. #A181/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THA T Financial Progress Report #1, dated May 28, 1995 (pages C85-C96, of Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #3/95) be received; CARRIED 15. PURCHASING POLICY AMENDMENT -Staff Authorization of Invoice Approval Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #3/95, held June 23, 1995. KEY ISSUE This report recommends that the position of Supervisor, Conservation Areas, be added to the list of staff authorized to approve invoices for payment. Res. #A 182/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Margaret Black THA T the position of Supervisor, Conservation Areas, be added to Appendix 2, "Designated staff authorized to approve invoices for payment in respect of goods or services", Policies and Procedures for Purchase of Goods and Services and Disposal of Equipment, at an upper limit of $2,500. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #6/95, JULY 28, 1995 A127 - TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :00 a.m., July 28, 1995. William B. Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer pI. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace .- . , th-e metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority 5 shoreham drive, downsview, ontario. m3n 1s4 (416) 661-6600 FAX 661-6898 A128 AUGUST 25, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95 Meeting #7/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday, August 25, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Gerri Lynn O'Connor Maria Augimeri Frank McKechnie Randy Barber Richard O'Brien Lorna Bissell Case Ootes Margaret Black Donna Patterson lIa Bossons Enrico Pistritto Michael Di Biase Paul Raina Lois Griffin Bev Salmon Lois Hancey Deborah Sword Brian Harrison Richard Whitehead Eldred King Jim Witty Joan King ABSENT Members Victoria Carley Joanna Kidd Raymond Cho Paul Palleschi Alan Christie Maja Prentice Norman Kelly MINUTES Res. #A 183/95 Moved by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the Minutes of Meeting #6/95 be approved. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE A129 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25,1995 -. - DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Eldred King declared a conflict regarding item #7, listed in Items for Authority Information in Executive Committee Minutes for meeting #6/95, held on August 11, 1995. His son is a partner in the firm Marshall, Macklin, Monagan Ltd. Eldred King did not participate in discussion or vote on this matter. 1. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA -Giuliana, Luigi and Concetta DiNardo Property KEY ISSUE Completion of purchase of property on an ammended basis. Res. #A 184/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T 4.06 acres, more or less, be purchased from Giuliana, Luigi and Concetta DiNardo, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, being a partial taking from a larger property fronting on the east side of Altona Road, south of Finch Avenue East; THAT the purchase price be the sum of $725,000.00, plus costs of vendor's, consultants, lawyers and planners, not to exceed $42,000.00; 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 the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; THA T the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required and obtain any additional approvals required; AND FURTHER THAT Resolution #A24/95, adopted at Authority meeting #1/95, held on February 24, 1995, be rescinded. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25, 1995 A130 2. COMFORT LIVING HOUSING COOPERATIVE -2745 Islington Avenue, City of Etobicoke (Addendum Report to Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board Item # 3) KEY ISSUE At Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/95, held on August 18, 1995, a request was made for an addendum report on Metro Toronto staff's position related to the above referenced redesigned proposal (see Item #10, page A 135 of these minutes). Res. #A 185/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T the staff report dated August 22, 1995, outlining Metro Toronto's staff's position related to Comfort Living Housing Cooperative redesigned proposal, be received. CARRIED STATUS UPDATE In Authority staff's report to the Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board of August 18, 1995 it was erroneously reported that the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto had approved the official plan amendment application by Comfort Living Housing Cooperative. We had received a copy of a letter from Metro staff to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs approving the amendment, however a subsequent letter retracting those comments was not copied to the Authority staff. Metro staff had advised in their retraction letter that the position taken by Council in a report dated February 1. 1995 remained unaltered. Basically, Metro Council had requested a deferral of the amendment application through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and directed staff to seek further modification to the project design in order to avoid encroachment beyond the previously approved building envelope. Authority staff have confirmed through the caseworker at the Ontario Municipal Board that to date an appeal to the official plan amendment by Metropolitan Toronto has not been received. Metro staff have appealed the related site specific zoning application to the Ontario Municipal Board. With respect to the latest redesign by Comfort Living Housing Cooperative, Metro staff have advised that they are generally satisfied from a land use planning perspective, given that the encroachment beyond the previously established building envelope is minor in nature; however, they will not withdraw their appeal of the site specific zoning application until such time as the City of Etobicoke has provided a formal position on this redesigned site plan. This redesigned proposal has not gone forward to Metro Council for their consideration. A131 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25,1995 2. COMFORT LIVING HOUSING COOPERATIVE ICONTD.1 -2745 Islington Avenue, City of Etobicoke (Addendum Report to Water & Related Land Management Advisory Board Item # 3) The position taken by Metro staff is consistent with Authority staff's report which identifies that while the redesign would appear to address the concerns previously expressed by the Authority. further consultation with both Metro and City of Etobicoke staff will be required to confirm that Regional and local municipal urban design land use issues have been satisfactorily addressed; until such time, Authority staff will not withdraw its appeal on the related planning applications to the Ontario Municipal Board. Report prepared by: Luch Ognibene (ext. 284) 3. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 -Flood Plain and Conservation Component I Highland Creek Watershed -North America Trust Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #6/95, August 25, 1995. KEY ISSUE Lease of a right-of-way for accessing Authority owned property in the Maple Creek Farms area of the West Branch of the Highland Creek, City of Scarborough, under the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993-1995, Flood Plain and Conservation Component Highland Creek Watershed". Res. #A 186/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Siase THA T a right-of-way containing .159 acres, more or less, for accessing Authority owned property in the Maple Creek Farms area of the West Branch of Highland Creek be leased from the North America Trust Company, said land being an irregular shaped parcel being Part of Lot 13, Concession 1, being a portion of the property municipally known as 4000 Lawrence Avenue East in the City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, consisting of land situate on the north side of Lawrence Avenue East, west of Galloway Road; THA T consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00 plus the vendors legal costs; THA T all reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the transaction including legal costs and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all documentation required. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25, 1995 A132 - - 4. RENEWAL OF LEASE WITH THE CITY OF ETOBICOKE FOR A TTC BUS LOOP - Lakeshore Boulevard West and Parklawn Road Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #6/95, August 11, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for approval of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, for renewal of an existing arrangement with the City of Etobicoke for a TIC bus loop at Lakeshore Boulevard West and Parklawn Road. Res. #A 187/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, is the owner of the lands in the vicinity of Lakeshore Boulevard West and Parklawn Road, forming a part of Humber Bay East Park in the City of Etobicoke, in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AND WHEREAS the subject lands are managed by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated October 11, 1972; THA T the Authority approve of the renewal of the lease with the City of Etobicoke, for a term of 5 years commencing May 1, 1992 and expiring on the April 30, 1997, on a basis similar to the earlier arrangement and as set out in the attached copy of draft lease renewal agreement, prepared by Metro Legal; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and execution of any documents. CARRIED 5. LEASE OF LAND TO LAKESHORE YACHT CLUB -Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #6/95, August 11, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for approval of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to enter into a lease agreement with Lakeshore Yacht Club for land at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park. . A133 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25.1995 5. LEASE OF LAND TO LAKESHORE YACHT CLUB ICONTD.1 -Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park Res. #A 188/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, is the owner of the property consisting of the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, in the City of Etobicoke in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AND WHEREAS the subject lands have been turned over to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated October 11, 1972; THA T the Authority approve the leasing of certain lands at the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park for a period of 10 years and 7 months, commencing January 1, 1995 and expiring July 31, 2005 on the basis as set out in the attached copy of Clause 25 embodied in Report No. 20 of The Corporate Administration Committee which was adopted without amendment, by the Council of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting held on July 5 and 6, 1995; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals and execution of any documents. CARRIED 6. TORONTO ISLANDS - REPAIRS TO CENTRE ISLAND SEAWALL -Tender Opening Sub-Committee Tender ES95-16 Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #6/95, August 11, 1995. KEY ISSUE Report on Tender ES95-16 opened on July 28, 1995 by the Tender Opening Sub-Committee. Res. #A 189/95 Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Randy Barber THAT Tender ES95-16 for Seawall Repairs, Centre Island, Toronto, be awarded to Advanced Construction Techniques Ltd., at the tendered unit prices up to a total cost of $157,895.62 (including G.S.T.). . CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25, 1995 A134 . . 7. SECTION II -ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A 190/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T Section II of Executive Committee Meeting #6/95, held August 11, 1995 be received and approved. CARRIED WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY APPROVAL 8. CLEAN UP RURAL BEACHES (CURB) PROGRAM ICONTD.) -Status Report Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/95, August 18, 1995. KEY ISSUE To report on the status of the Clean Up Rural Beaches (CURB) Program. Res. #A191/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T the status report dated August 2, 1995, on the Clean Up Rural Beaches (CURB) Program be received for information. THA T staff be directed to further investigate options to accelerate the Clean Up Rural Beaches (CURB) Program. CARRIED 9. OLD MILL RESTAURANT ISANTEK INVESTMENTS LTD.) -Proposed Inn Addition and Restoration of the Historic Mill Ruins -City of Etobicoke Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/95, August 18, 1995. . KEY ISSUE Implementation of a Liability Reduction Agreement indemnifying the Authority from any claims for flood and erosion damage and loss of life associated with the Old Mill Development. A135 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25,1995 - -- 9. OLD MILL RESTAURANT ISANTEK INVESTMENTS LTD.) (CONTD.) -Proposed Inn Addition and Restoration of the Historic Mill Ruins -City of Etobicoke Res. #A 192/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T staff be directed to proceed with the execution of the Liability Reduction Agreement. CARRIED 10. COMFORT LIVING HOUSING COOPERATIVE -2745 Islington Avenue, City of Etobicoke Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/95, August 18, 1995. KEY ISSUE Resolution of Authority interests regarding a referral to the Ontario Municipal Board of an official plan amendment and zoning application to permit an 82 unit addition and amenity facilities to the existing building at 2745 Islington Avenue, City of Etobicoke on the Humber River Valley south of Finch Avenue. Res. #A 193/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T Authority staff be directed to advise Comfort Living Housing Incorporated, the City of Etobicoke and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto that the redesigned site plan addresses the concerns of the Authority as related to this property; AN D THAT Authority staff consult with representatives from the City of Etobicoke regarding the planning process to be followed with respect to these applications and take the appropriate actions to resolve all matters related to the Authority's appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board. THA T FURTHER THAT staff prepare a supplementary report to be made available at the August 25, 1995, full Authority meeting, with respect to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto's position with respect to the redesigned site plan proposal. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25, 1995 A136 11. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL -Minutes of Meeting #5/95 and Meeting #6/95 Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/95, August 18, 1995. KEY ISSUE The minutes of Meeting #5/95, June 1, 1995 and Meeting #6/95, June 29, 1995, of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. Res. #A 194/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #5/95 and Meeting #6/95, be received. CARRIED 12. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE -Minutes of Meetings #3/95, #4/95 and #5/95 Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/95, August 18, 1995. KEY ISSUE The minutes of The Humber Watershed Task Force meetings #3/95, #4/95 and #5/95 are provided for information. Res. #A 195/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T the minutes of The Humber Watershed Task Force meetings #3/95, #4/95 and #5/95, as appended, be received. CARRIED A137 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25.1995 13. BRUCE CREEK REHABILITATION PROJECT -Village of Almira, Town of Markham -Rouge River Watershed Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/95, August 18, 1995. KEY ISSUE To request the Rouge Park Alliance to endorse and support a project to rehabilitate a degraded stream channel on the Rouge River watershed. Res. #A 196/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T the Rouge Park Alliance be requested to endorse and support a project to rehabilitate a degraded stream channel on the Rouge River in partnership with the Town of Markham, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the landowner and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority contribute $4,000 for the development of alternative rehabilitation design concepts and costings for the project subject to the confirmation of funding from the other partners. CARRIED 14. AJAX WATERFRONT MANAGEMENT PLAN -The Regional Municipality of Durham - Town of Ajax Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/95, August 18, 1995. KEY ISSUE To adopt the new strategic Ajax Waterfront Management Plan as prepared by the Town of Ajax in the Regional Municipality of Durham. AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25, 1995 A138 . 14. AJAX WATERFRONT MANAGEMENT PLAN ICONTD.) -The Regional Municipality of Durham - Town of Ajax Res. #A197/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THAT the Ajax Waterfront Management Plan be endorsed; THAT the Master Plan required under the Waterfront Agreement with the Town of Ajax be amended to incorporate the strategic direction and vision outlined in the Ajax Waterfront Management Plan; THA T the Revised Master Plan provide the basis for subsequent multi-year capital projects for the Durham Waterfront within the jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Ajax, the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust be so advised. CARRIED 15. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Res. #A 198/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Brian Harrison THA T the Committee move into closed session to discuss 1995 Provincial Grant Reductions. CARRIED The Committee rose from Committee of the Whole. Res. #A 199/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Michael DiBiase THA T THE REPORT of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated August 24, 1995, be received; AND THAT, in consultation with the ACAO, the Authority advise the Minister of Natural Resources that individual conservation authorities must be allowed to determine from which capital grant allocations the reductions will be made. AND FURTHER THAT the Chair be directed to write the Minister of Natural Resources, requesting flexibility in determining where 1995 Provincial Grant Reductions are to be made. CARRIED A139 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 25, 1995 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:05 p.m., August 25, 1995. William B. Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer pI. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace .- . . "the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority 5 shoreham driye, downsview, ontario. m3n 1s4 (416) 661-6600 FAX 661-6898 A140 SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95 Meeting #8/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday, September 22, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10: 1 0 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Norman Kelly Maria Augimeri Frank McKechnie Randy Barber Richard O'Brien Lorna Bissell Case Ootes Margaret Black Donna Patterson lIa Bossons Maja Prentice Michael Di Biase Enrico Pistritto Victoria Carley Paul Raina Raymond Cho Deborah Sword Alan Christie Richard Whitehead Lois Griffin Jim Witty Lois Hancey Eldred King Joan King ABSENT Members Brian Harrison Bev Salmon Joanna Kidd Paul Palleschi Gerri Lynn O'Connor MINUTES Res. #A200/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Paul Raina THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/95 be approved. CARRIED A141 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 CONDOLENCES Mr. James Walker passed away in August of this year. Mr. Walker strived to ensure that large land holdings of the Oak Ridges Moraine came into public ownership through this Authority. On behalf of the Authority, the Chair has expressed the condolences of members and staff to Mrs. Walker and family. Res. #A201/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T the above note of condolence be received. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (al The Chair, William Granger, received a reply from the Minister of Natural Resources, dated September 13, 1995, that he was in receipt of the Authority's request regarding 1995 Provincial Budget Cuts. Res. #A202/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T the above item of correspondence be received. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A142 1. PARKVIEW HILL CRESCENT EROSION CONTROL STUDY -Consultant Selection KEY ISSUE To retain the services of consultants to complete the designs for Erosion Control remedial works on the Don River at the rear of Parkview Hill Crescent, Borough of East York. Res. #A203/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T the firm of AQuafor Beech Limited be retained to complete the designs and Class Environmental Assessment for the Parkview Hill Crescent Erosion Control Project at a total cost of $22,470.00 (including G.S.T.). CARRIED BACKGROUND Serious erosion has been experienced along this section of the East Don river at 180-190 Parkview Hill Crescent, since 1989. The initial erosion problem appears to have begun as a consequence of extreme flow in the Don River and wet conditions experienced during the fall and summer months. The continued impacts of higher and more frequent flows on the Don River have continued the erosion process resulting in the scouring of the coincident riverbank. Also, groundwater flow and freezelthaw cycles are causing on-going bank slumping. The erosion is occurring on lands owned by the MTRCA and adjacent private property. Under the Authority's purchasing policies, this approval would normally be obtained from the Executive committee, however, due to time constraints we wish approval from the full Authority at this time, to commence the study. RA TIONALE The Authority received three proposals for the design of the works as follows: (1 ) AQuafor Beech Limited $21,000.00 (2) Totten Sims Hubiciki $38,000.00 (3) M.M. Dillon Limited $49,894.00. The consultants were evaluated on the following criteria: . the written proposal; . experience and expertise of key members of the consulting team; . understanding of background information, project, environmental concerns and proposed approach; . familiarity with the Class Environmental Assessment for Flood and Erosion Control projects and process; . time frames for completion of study; . cost. A143 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 1. PARKVIEW HILL CRESCENT EROSION CONTROL STUDY ICONTD.1 -Consultant Selection Due to the fact that a slope stability assessment has been carried out by Terraprobe Limited, consultants were to assess the need for more extensive geotechnical data. AQuafor Beech Limited has reviewed the Terraprobe Slope Stability Assessment and anticipate that no boreholes will be required for this project. Staff agree with this conclusion. Based on the ranking from the evaluation and the cost, the team from AQuafor Beech limited ranked first overall. FINANCIAL DETAILS This work will be carried out under Account No. 140-01; funding provided by the Province of Ontario (50%) and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto (50%). For information contact: Jim Tucker (ext. 247) 2. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK -707985 Ontario Inc.(Cruise Motel-Ruczynski) Property This report was accompanied by a confidential envelope made available at the meeting. KEY ISSUE Acquisition of riparian rights and resolution of property boundary issues, relating to 707985 Ontario Inc. (Cruise Motel-Ruczynski) property, located on the south side of Lakeshore Boulevard West, under the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park. AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A144 2. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK ICONTD.) -707985 Ontario Inc.(Cruise Motel-Ruczynski) Property Res. #A204/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the riparian rights be acquired from 707985 Ontario Inc. (Cruise Motel - Ruczynski) property, being Part of Lot 25, Registered Plan 1176, City of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, illustrated as parcels A and B on the appended plan, containing 0.468 acres more or less, 0.189 hectares, on the basis as outlined below: (1 ) The Authority is to convey and release all right, title and interest in parcel E on the appended sketch containing 0.058 acres, 0.023 hectares, more or less except for riparian rights; (2) The Authority is not to dispute 707985 Ontario Inc.'s title to parcels C and D on the appended sketch containing 0.118 acres, 0.048 hectares, more or less, and the Authority shall transfer, sell and Quit claim all and any rights, title and interest that it may have in parcels C and D on the appended sketch, except riparian rights; (3) 707985 Ontario Inc. shall transfer, sell and Quit claim any and all its right, title and interest, including riparian rights, to all crown lands, indicated as parcels F,G,H and I on the appended sketch; (4) The Authority is to pay on closing $110,000.00, plus payment of all reasonable legal and appraisal costs in connection with the completion of this transaction; (5) The agreement be subject to the following conditions: (a) 707985 Ontario Inc. shall be entitled to density rights, on or attached to parcels A,B,C,D, and E on the attached sketch based on a density calculation at a rate of 165 units per hectare (67 units per acre), in accordance with the Motel Strip Secondary Plan; (b) A covenant is to be included on title to the effect that no parking lot or washroom building is to be constructed on parcel H; (c) The completion of this transaction is subject to obtaining the approval of the City of Etobicoke and the Province of Ontario; THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be so advised. THA T Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete this transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute any documentation required, and obtain any additional approvals required. CARRIED A145 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 2. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK ICONTD.) -707985 Ontario Inc.(Cruise Motel-Ruczynski) Property BACKGROUND The owners of the subject property are one of the five sets of owners of remaining outstanding t}oldings included in the current Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land currently being processed by the Authority. Negotiations have been conducted with officials of 707985 Ontario Inc. and their solicitors, Barry Horosko and Mike Valpatti of Bratty and Partners and Alan Bennet of Bennett Best Burn. The subject property was one of the properties brought before a Member of The Ontario Municipal Board for mediation during the early summer of this year. Representatives of the legal firms Gardiner, Roberts and Chappell, Bushell, Stewart, as well as Robert K. Johnston and Associates and staff of the City of Etobicoke, have assisted Authority staff in the negotiations and attempted mediation. This is the third acquisition from owners with existing motel operations and leaves only four sets of owners to be settled in this project. Situate on the owners property is one operating motel with owners living accommodation. The Director of Watershed Management is in agreement with this proposal and is in concurrence with completion of this transaction on the basis as set out. A copy of the executed agreement which has been provided to the Authority in escrow ltogether with accompanying letter). will be available at the meeting. In view of the agreement being executed by the owners in escrow, on a without prejudice basis, and the complexity in extensive litigation currently underway in this area, it is felt appropriate that all said documents remain confidential until such time as the approval of this transaction has been provided by The Members of the Authority. A sketch map of the area is attached and a presentation map will be available at the meeting. RATIONALE The Authority under this transaction is acquiring riparian rights on Lake Ontario across the rear of the owners property. The completion of this transaction which includes resolution of private, crown land, and property boundary issues allows the Authority to obtain title to crown land in front of this private property to meet the public amenity objectives of this project. FUNDING DETAILS Funding for this project is available under account 208-40-512 - Etobicoke Motel Strip. Report prepared by: Don Prince, Ext. #221 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A 146 . .. Wlt..".....,. -,r..,..,.....,; yow...c. ...&......,....0 __...e. N: ,.,.:z. '''':0 11 ..,1'....-... I"S .,.,..' '.. ,....,. It P'-." .. .....".". Cruise Motel . ,t ..-, , . ~r'\ \ ,,,,_'- ;::C~III" 'J,.....~ · . AI''- c:....v..,... ..,.....,.v~ , .. '" ... ........ ,... ..... ........ .. --,----- ---- --- 0- -- -- \ \ ,; ~ 1" T" \ 4_ ~ , \./ 1 ~ ~ ~. ~ 'U " ~..... ~.. A .... \ ~. ~ ~ = , .._ ,- r~ \,... \. 'f.'-.... .,. ;: .-' ,. 1./ \ " ~ '4Q , ..... I ,...- , .. ....:' f#. "I..,:\, " ..... ..- ...... ',-,, 'to -:r \ \.":' ... -...:...~~.(~ \ ~ \." '"' ~" ~ ':':I~:' " \ ~,. \. ..' ~ "B \, . ~.~ .... -'-" - ~C"..: \. .... _ _ _ - - , C' ,,~,~' . ,~. _ - - - - - - \ \ . ~,..~..' \. . . ~"'I or \..... \ ' "'J. .... 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CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL -City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed -Resolution of Ontario Municipal Board Referrals KEY ISSUE Staff recommendations setting out terms and conditions for the resolution of Authority issues affecting rezoning and site plan applications, which have been referred to the Ontario Municipal Board, for the development of lands comprising Lots 28 and 29, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, as an 18-hole golf course (Crooked Creek Golf Course) within and adjacent to the valley corridor of the East Humber River. MOTION Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Eldred King THA T staff be directed to finalize the terms and conditions as set out in this report for the resolution of Authority issues affecting the development of lands, comprising Lots 28 and 29, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, as an 18-hole golf course within and adjacent to the valley corridor of the East Humber River; THA T staff, in consultation with the firm of Gardiner, Roberts, be authorized to execute all necessary documents andlor make all necessary representation to the Ontario Municipal Board to give affect to the resolution of Authority issues; AND FURTHER THAT the applicant, Marbloom Investment Ltd. and Wilderton Investment Ltd., The City of Vaughan, The Region of York and the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised accordingly. NO VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THIS MOTION AMENDMENT Moved by: Michael Di Biase Res. #A205/95 Seconded by: Eldred King THAT the concept plan and the terms and conditions as outlined in staff report dated 1995.09.18, be approved in principle; AN D THAT staff prepare a detailed report on the vegetation removal and environmental impact analysis on holes 2 and 16, to be brought forward for approval to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board; AND THAT the City of Vaughan be requested to hold a public meeting; AND FURTHER THAT the applicant, the City of Vaughan, the Region of York and the Ministry of Natural Resources be so advised. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A148 - 3. CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL ICONTD.) -City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed -Resolution of Ontario Municipal Board Referrals BACKGROUND At Executive Committee Meeting #3/93, held May 7, 1993, staff was authorized to attend an Ontario Municipal Board hearing scheduled for June 14, 1993 to oppose rezoning and site plan applications for a 27-hole golf course proposal (Crooked Creek Golf Course Proposal). The firm of Gardiner, Roberts was authorized to represent the Authority (Resolution #E69/93). Through subsequent reports to the Executive Committee and Authority, staff advised that the June 1993 Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing was adjourned to January 17, 1994 and that, in January 1994, the OMB hearing was adjourned "sine die" pending finalization of the City of Vaughan's Official Plan Amendment #400. Further, the Authority designated the forested lands situate on Lots 28 and 29, Concession 8, City of Vaughan as an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA). This ESA designation is recognized in the City's OPA 400 document and the Region of York's recently approved Official Plan. The applications to permit a 27-hole golf course development were referred to the OMS by the applicant. Parties opposing the application were, in addition to the Authority, Council of the City of Vaughan and the Ministry of Natural Resources. There was no further action taken on this file until earlier this year when the applicant contacted the Authority, MNR and the City through the Office of the Provincial Facilitator. Subsequent discussions have led to the preparation of a revised golf course development concept plan that staff of the Authority, the City of Vaughan and the Ministry of Natural Resources is prepared to recommend for approval, subject to terms and conditions as set out in the RATIONALE section of this report. The Lands . The property consists of approximately 95 hectares, of which about 48 hectares are valleylands of the east branch of the Humber River; . the valley is characterized by a steep and deeply incised landform that make the valleylands easily distinguishable from the adjacent and surrounding tablelands; . there are unstable and actively eroding valley sideslopes; . the floor of the valley is generally distinguishable from the valley walls; . there is extensive and actively eroding river channels associated with the east branch of the Humber River and its tributaries, at times coincident with the toe of the valley walls; . the valley walls are generally heavily vegetated. Exceptions occur at sites which are actively eroding; . there is a grassed plateau, a "lower meadow" which has been farmed within the valley, located on the western valley slope, approximately at its mid point through the site; A149 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 ., - 3. CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL ICONTD.) -City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed -Resolution of Ontario Municipal Board Referrals . the east branch of the Humber River traverses the valley floor in large meanders; . there is good fisheries habitat: pool and riffle sequences, cobble substrate, and established riparian habitat; . there is silt and cobble deposition on the valley floor at various locations extending approximately 10 to 20 m from the east branch of the Humber River indicating that the river channel does not convey frequent flood flows; . there are several identifiable points of ground water seepage along the slopes, indicating point sources of groundwater recharge; . from the ground moisture conditions and vegetation, there are several locations on the floor of the valley that indicate a high watertable; . there are three tributary watercourses located on the property which drain directly to the east branch of the Humber River; and . there is little evidence of disturbance to the natural features and functions within this reach of the east branch of the Humber River. . the valleylands are regulated by the Authority pursuant to its Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation (Ontario Regulation 158). The fill lines shown on these maps identify the general limits of the valleylands. Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158, the permission of the Authority is required to place fill or regrade within the fill lines, construct buildings or structures within the Regional Storm flood plain, and to alter the east branch of the Humber River and its tributaries; . the valleylands are, in part, designated as an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) pursuant to the Authority's 1993 Environmentally Significant Areas Study criteria. The applicant was notified of the Authority's consideration of the ESA designation and this item was deferred to allow the applicant to address the Authority on this issue. The Authority considered the applicant's position prior to its approval of the ESA designation. RATIONALE Previous Prooosal Review of previous submissions for a 27-hole golf course development identified significant impacts on the valley landform features and functions of the East Branch Humber River valley corridor, including: AUTHORITY MEETING 118/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A150 . 3. CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL ICONTD.) -City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed -Resolution of Ontario Municipal Board Referrals . development in areas susceptible to flooding, erosion and slope instability; . extensive intrusion within the forested ESA and resultant destruction of ESA features; . loss of tributaries through enclosure; . extensive need for flood, erosion and slope stability remedial works with resultant technical and environmental impacts, including destruction of fisheries habitat; . impacts on watertable and seepage areas with resultant negative water Quality and habitat impacts. As a result. it was recommended that the golf course proposal be redesigned to avoid sensitive areas within the valleylands and that any development be focused on the adjacent tablelands and possibly the lower meadow area within the valley. Current Prooosal The applicant has worked with Authority staff to prepare a redesigned golf course development concept plan that addresses the above-noted concerns. This plan focuses the development on the tableland and lower meadow area within the valley corridor. Further design studies, details, and approvals will be needed but can reasonably be attached to a rezoning application as terms and conditions to be satisfied prior to final development approvals. The redesigned golf course development concept plan and correspondence that staff recommends as the basis for Authority approval is referenced as follows: (i) Revised Concept 10, submitted May 9/95 (through Carrick Design Inc.) as further revised by correspondence and sketch submitted May 26/95 (through Carrick Design Inc.) (i i) Correspondence dated July 7/95 received from Carrick Design Inc. and plan entitled "Grading Plans for Holes 2 and 16" prepared by Carrick Design Inc., dated July 6/95. (iii) Plan entitled "Grading Plans for Holes 2 and 16", prepared by Carrick Design Inc., dated July 15/95, revised August 17, 1995. Key design features of this current proposal are as follows: . the golf course has been reduced from 27 holes and a driving range to 18 holes and a driving range; . no development is proposed east of the East Humber River, eliminating all previously proposed crossings and erosion control remedial works; A151 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 3. CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL (CONTD.) -City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed -Resolution of Ontario Municipal Board Referrals . all holes have been removed from the flood plain with the exception of the fairway for hole #2. The fairway does not require regrading or construction of paved surfaces and will be an "out of play" area. No flood control remedial works will be necessary; . there is no disturbance to existing riparian habitat with the exception of the fairway for hole #2. Minimal vegetation will be pruned and removed to create a line of sight, and this work will be carried out no closer than 25m - 30m from the watercourse; . extensive riparian enhancement planting will occur throughout the property; . all holes will be set back from the erosion impact zone adjacent to the top of valley bank for the East Humber River valley corridor, eliminating the need for erosion and slope stabilization works. Several holes will cross tributary features; however, the tees, greens and cartpaths will be sited and designed to preclude the need for remedial works and enclosures; . four holes are proposed to occupy the lower, grassed meadow, including hole #2 described above; . there will be some removal of vegetation within the ESA including hole #2 described above. Hole #17 requires some vegetation removal on the south slope that rises from the lower meadow and hole #18 may require some removal at the eastern edge of the meadow. Hole #16, a proposed Par 3, is located further within the ESA and will require careful pruning and removal to create a line of sight. Staff has reviewed the vegetation impact analysis carefully for all of these holes and is prepared to support these intrusions. ESA features will not be destroyed; . the clubhouse, parking and access will be located on tableland; . the balance of the valleylands not forming part of this golf course development concept plan will be zoned open space for flood, erosion and conservation purposes only and will expressly prohibit golf course uses. Process It is proposed that a holding by-law be drafted to the satisfaction of all parties, that would then form the basis of a consent agreement to be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. Draft terms and conditions discussed to date that will be incorporated into these documents include: 1 . Acceptance by the Corporation of the City of Vaughan and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) of site plans reflecting Revised Concept 10 submitted May 9th, 1995 and revised up to and including August 17, 1995 and which: (i) identify all proposed buildings and structures, including paved surfaces; AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A152 . 3. CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL (CONTD.) -City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed -Resolution of Ontario Municipal Board Referrals (ii) identify all proposed access routes through the site such as golf cartlpedestrian pathways, services and maintenance roads, etc. for both final and during construction design requirements; (iii) set forth site servicing details in particular sanitary, water and irrigation; 2. Acceptance by Vaughan and the MTRCA of a satisfactory stormwater management report and plans addressing surface drainage impacts on the valleylands acceptable to the MTRCA. 3. Acceptance by the above of satisfactory grading plans. 4. Acceptance by Vaughan and the MTRCA of a satisfactory environmental management plan for the golf course that describes integrated pest management practices, vegetation management and an on-going environmental reporting arrangement. 5. Acceptance by Vaughan and MTRCA of satisfactory restoration plans for all holes suffering impact from vegetation loss (including removal/pruning strategies) andlor where there are geotechnical concerns andlor for the balance of the site including regeneration plans for flood plain areas outside the golf course limits. 6. Acceptance by Vaughan and MTRCA of a satisfactory slope stability impact assessment including crest of slope and toe of slope to finalize the development limit outside of any erosion impact zone. 7. Acceptance by Vaughan and MTRCA of a satisfactory erosion and sediment control strategy addressing both the construction and final design stages of the proposed project. 8. Completion and acceptance by Vaughan and MTRCA of such plans and maps as may be required for the purposes of the appropriate zoning by-law for this order. 9. Execution of a site plan agreement in a form satisfactory to the Corporation of the City of Vaughan incorporating such plans as may be necessary including the above. 10. The obtaining of MTRCA permits pursuant to its Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation (Ontario Regulation 158). 11 . Approvals by the Region of York with respect to servicing and tree By-laws. 12. The obtaining of any necessary approvals and permits from the Ministry of Natural Resources and any other agencies as applicable. Staff is satisfied that the redesigned golf course development proposal resolves the Authority's issues and complies with previous recommendations given to the applicant. There remains a Question and possible issue with site servicing (particularly irrigation) but this has been deferred for further review as one of the terms and conditions of approval. A153 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 3. CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL ICONTD.) -City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed -Resolution of Ontario Municipal Board Referrals Staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources has supported this course of action. Staff of the City of Vaughan plan to report to Committee of the Whole on October 2, 1995 and, subject to Committee direction, to Council on October 9, 1995. Council expressed support for Authority valleyland management recommendations when dealing with these applications in 1993 and it is anticipated that Council will enquire as to the Authority's recommendations regarding the redesigned proposal. To this -end, it is recommended that staff be directed to finalize the terms and conditions as set out in this report for the resolution of Authority issues affecting the development of lands comprising Lots 28 and 29, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, as an 18-hole golf course within and adjacent to the valley corridor of the East Humber River. That staff, in consultation with the firm of Gardiner, Roberts, be authorized to execute all necessary documents andlor make all necessary representation to the Ontario Municipal Board to give affect to the resolution of Authority issues. And further that the applicant, Marbloom Investment Ltd. and Wilderton Investment Ltd., the City of Vaughan, the Region of York and the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised accordingly. Report prepared by: Renee Jarrett (extension 315) 4. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTel STRIP WATERFRONT PARK -Official Plan Amendment Referral KEY ISSUE To request direction for referral of proposed amendments to the Motel Strip Secondary Plan from the Minister of Municipal Affairs to the Ontario Municipal Board. Res. #A206/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard 0' Brien THA T staff be directed to request referral of Motel Strip Secondary Plan amendments affecting properties owned by Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc. (Property No. 27) and John Andrew Investments Limited and Petro J. Developments and Prombank Investments Limited (Property Nos. 28 & 29) from the Minister of Municipal Affairs to the Ontario Municipal Board in an expeditious manner to facilitate consolidation of these matters with all other matters scheduled to be heard by the Ontario Municipal Board starting on November 28, 1995. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A154 4. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK ICONTD.) -Official Plan Amendment Referral BACKGROUND At its meeting held on Monday, September 18, 1995, Council for the City of Etobicoke adopted the following resolution: "THA T the Supplementary report from the Commissioner of Planning, dated September 18th, 1995, regarding proposed amendments to the Motel Strip Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law 1994-197 (File Nos. Z-2126, C-65-86 and 1994-197), be adopted; and 1. THA T Council adopt the Official Plan amendments attached as Exhibit No. 1 related to the Prombank Investments, Grenadier Gardens and Morris Iwasykiw sites; 2. THA T Council endorse the proposed amendments to By-law 1994-197 as set in Clause 190 of the Seventeenth Report of the Planning and Development Committee, subject to the deletion of Item 11 respecting the Shore Breeze Motel site; 3. THA T Council instruct staff and the City Solicitor to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of the application by Shore Breeze Motels Limited to redesignate approximately O. 1 ha of land from Open Space to Commercial; and 4. THA T Council forward the amendments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs upon Resolution of outstanding fees. THA T Clause 190 of the Seventeenth Report of the Planning and Development Committee, 1995, be amended by the inclusion of the following condition: "That any increase in residential development shall conform with the Policies of the Motel Strip Secondary Plan respecting the built form guidelines. " These actions included approval to amend the Secondary Plan to extend the density transfer provisions of the Plan for lands within the Public Amenity Area and Waterfront Drive right-of-way not currently provided density for the following properties. 1 . Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc. (Property No. 27) 2. John Andrew Investments Limited and Petro J. Developments and Prombank Investments Limited IProperty Nos. 28 & 29) The applications would result in 26 additional units on the Trident site and 29 additional units on the Prombank site. The two reports before the Authority today for Properties 27, 28 and 29 are conditional on approval of this Amendment and the appropriate implementing Zoning By-law changes. A155 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEM8ER 22, 1995 4. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK ICONTD.) -Official Plan Amendment Referral RATIONALE A fundamental principle of the Secondary Plan is that density may be transferred from privately owned submerged waterlot areas and land within Waterfront Drive right-of-way and amenity area where these are dedicated to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Permitting a transfer would be consistent with the principle of providing an incentive for dedication of privately held lands for public purposes. Approval of this amendment would also facilitate a key policy condition of the Secondary Plan, comprehensive assembly of all lands required for public purposes (e.g. public amenity area) prior to private development proceeding. This referral would be deemed a "friendly" referral to ensure all relevant matters to the Motel Strip area are before the Ontario Municipal Board at the motions hearing scheduled for October 10 and 11, 1995 and can be consolidated with the hearing scheduled to commence on November 28, 1995. The Director of the Watershed Management Division and the Director of Finance and Administration support the "friendly" referral request. FINANCIAL DETAILS This referral request would not increase the MTRCA costs before the Ontario Municipal Board and indeed will reduce the costs by avoiding duplication of proceedings before the Ontario Municipal Board for the Motel Strip. Report prepared by: Larry Field (ext. 243) AUTHORJTY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A156 - 5. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 - Spring bank Avenue Slope Stability Study and Management Strategy KEY ISSUE Recommendations from the Slope Stability Study and Management Strategy for Spring bank A venue and specific recommendations for 41 Springbank Avenue, City of Scarborough. Res. #A207/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT staff be directed to negotiate the acquisition of 41 Springbank Avenue. this being the preferred management strategy to address the long term safety for this property within this section of the Scarborough Bluffs as recommended in the Terraprobe Limited's final report, dated September 1995, up to a total cost of $215,000, plus disbursements; THAT staff advise the City of Scarborough that the Authority has no objection to the relocation of the house at 41 Springbank Avenue in accordance with the relocation details shown on drawing SHI, prepared by RWB Engineering Ltd., received September 13, 1995 subject to the owner and any other party with a registered interest in the property entering into an agreement with The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority suitably releasing and indemnifying the Authority, The Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Scarborough and the owner receiving the appropriate permit approval under Ontario Regulation 158 and suitable documentation being registered on title; THA T staff advise the property owner of 41 Springbank A venue that the Authority will not contribute financially towards the relocation of the house and the anchored shoring wall; THA T staff be directed to investigate, in conjunction with the City of Scarborough, the installation of two dewatering wells to address long term slope stability as recommended by the Management Strategy subject to provincial funding; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. A157 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 5. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 (CONTD.) - Spring bank A venue Slope Stability Study and Management Strategy AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Hancey Res. #A208/95 Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T the main motion be amended to exclude the first recommendation which states: "THA T staff be directed to negotiate the acquisition of 41 Springbank A venue, this being the preferred management strategy to address the long term safety for this property within this section of the Scarborough Bluffs as recommended in the Terraprobe Limited's final report, dated September 1995, up to a total cost of $ 215,000, plus disbursements;" RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY AMENDMENT Maria Augimeri Enrico Pistritto Randy Barber William Granger lIa Bossons Victoria Carley Raymond Cho Alan Christie Lois H~lncey Norman Kelly Richard O'Brien Case Ootes Donna Patterson Paul Raina Bev Salmon Richard Whitehead Jim Witty THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A158 -- . - . . 5. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 ICONTD.) - Spring bank A venue Slope Stability Study and Management Strategy RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED Maria Augimeri Enrico Pistrino Randy Barber William Granger lIa Bossons Victoria Carley Alan Christie Lois Griffin Lois Hancey Norman Kelly Richard 0' Brien Case Ootes Enrico Pistritto Paul Raina Bev Salmon Richard Whitehead Jim Witty THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #5/95, held July 14, 1995, the Executive Committee, under Resolution #E89/95 approved the retention of Terraprobe Limited to carry out a geotechnical investigation and management strategy for erosion control for the easterly portion of Springbank Avenue (properties 33 - 41, inclusive). As requested by amendment under Resolution #E90/95, staff received a written request from the Chief Building Official for the City of Scarborough for comments from the Authority regarding erosion and slope stability for 41 Spring bank Avenue. A159 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 5. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 ICONTD.) - Spring bank A venue Slope Stability Study and Management Strategy The final Terraprobe report summarizes the detailed geotechnical investigation and analysis for the easterly five houses along Springbank Avenue, and based on the findings, recommends an erosion control management strategy to address the long term safety and protection. The report recommends that since house Nos. 39 and 41 Springbank Avenue are currently at risk from ongoing erosion and that there is no cost effective option to ensure the long term safety and protection of the occupants and property, the preferred management strategy is to acquire the properties and demolish the houses (see attached Fig. 22). The report further states that if funds are not available to acquire the properties, then the following strategy is recommended to minimize the risks to personal safety and property in the short term: - relocate the houses as far back as possible from the bluff to protect against slope slide failures; - to protect against slope failures due to groundwater seepage, improve drainage of the upper slope by installing at least two deep dewatering wells; - monitor and maintain existing shoreline protection works to improve their design life; and - any new development of existing houses that are located within the Regulatory Shoreline in accordance to the Provincial Shoreline Policy is not supported. The owner has undertaken extensive engineering analysis and obtained many approvals for a proposal to move the house closer to the streetline by approximately 12.4 metres. In addition, an anchored shoring wall is to be installed near the edge to protect the rear yard from erosion over the short term. The consultant has reviewed this proposal and estimates a life expectancy of the dwelling of 38 years. The consultant recommends this work as a short term remedial option, however, it does not address the groundwater seepage and does not provide long term protection (100 years). In a letter dated August 31, 1995 to Craig Mather from the owner Rafael Nebres, it was noted that the cost of the relocation and anchored shoring to be approximately $ 100,000. The owner requested assistance from the MTRCA up to $100,000 towards the cost of relocation and installation of anchored shoring to stabilize the rear yard property. To provide additional protection, the Terraprobe report recommends consideration be given to the installation of deep wells to reduce the hydrostatic pressure in the bluffs' slope during periods when the slope face may be frozen and drainage blocked. Submersible pumps would be installed to pump groundwater directly into the storm sewer for short periods during late winter to early spring when the groundwater level rises suddenly and abnormally. AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A160 5. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 ICONTD.) - Spring bank A venue Slope Stability Study and Management Strategy RATIONALE The Authority has adopted "The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996". Within this Project, Authority staff identify and prioritize candidate sites requiring remedial erosion control works. The goals and objectives have been established under the Shoreline Management Plan and are outlined in the Project. All remedial projects are subject to the Conservation Authorities Class Environmental Assessment planning and design process. During this process, all alternative remedial options are identified and can include do nothing, property acquisition, shoreline stabilization, slope stabilization and any combination of these to address the hazards. If acquisition is determined to be the most economically and environmentally acceptable option, then no further studies or remedial works are required. Having completed a comprehensive geotechnical investigation and analysis for Springbank Avenue, Terrarobe has recommended a management strategy that meets the goals and objectives of the Project. The preferred management strategy for the study area is to acquire properties 39 and 41 Spring bank Avenue. There is an urgency to resolve this matter as the property owner has an order to comply by the City of Scarborough, the house is vacant and some vandalism has occurred, and the time frame to relocate the house this year is critical with the approaching winter conditions. Staff are requesting approval to acquire this property up to a cost of $215,000 plus disbursements. The Director of Finance and Administration is in agreement with this action. Staff are also prepared to advise the City of Scarborough, Building Department that we have no objection to relocation of the house provided the owner releases and indemnifies the Province of Ontario, the City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with the owner being responsible for all relocation costs. Based on the consultant's study and management strategy, staff support the investigation with Scarborough of the two deep dewatering wells on a research basis to assist in the long term stability of the Bluffs and protection of the municipal services along Spring bank. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for the acquisition would be subject to provincial approval to reallocate the 1995 grant within the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996 or the utilization of available land sale revenues. Report prepared by: Nigel Cowey (ext. 244) A161 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 .. / - "n;;;.", /Z,","::::/' ~"... .. 0 , 77.0_ ~EFERENCE LAKE elly 01 SClU)OIougn Gloor.Me I",ormlllon SYI.lms 'Ogl All iJhQIO "'ICClng ONTARIO 0 10 20m : I 1:~OO ESTIMATED LONG-TERM STABLE SLOPE CREST t["R,t.P-CSE ril. No 9~221 FIGURE 22 I AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEM8ER 22, 1995 A162 6. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992-1996 -Tender Opening Sub-Committee Reports #10/95 (ES-95-20) and #11/95 (ES95-21) -Supply of Quarry Stone to Sylvan and Kingsbury Erosion Control Projects, City of Scarborough Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, September 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE The Tender Opening Sub-Committee opened tenders for the supply and delivery of Quarry stone to be Kingsbury and Sylvan Erosion Control Projects, City of Scarborough, and recommended that all tenders be referred to staff for review and report. Res. #A209/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT Tenders ES95-20 and ES95-21 for the supply and delivery of rip rap and armourstone for the Sylvan and Kingsbury Erosion Control Projects, City of Scarborough, be awarded to J. C. Rock Ltd. at a total cost of $110,715.04, including G.S.T.. CARRIED 7. REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS - Adjacent to Residential Property on Fulwell Crescent, Black Creek Area of the Humber River Watershed Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, September 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE The Authority is in receipt of request from an adjacent owner to purchase a small fragment of Authority owned land in the Black Creek Area of the Humber River Watershed. Res. #A210/95 Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the Authority owned lands, adjacent to a residential property at 50 Fulwell Crescent in the City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, be retained for conservation purposes. CARRIED A163 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEM8ER 22, 1995 - 8. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK -Shore Breeze Motel Limited (Butwell) Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, September 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE Amended basis for acquisition of riparian rights and resolution of property boundary issues relating to the Shore Breeze Motel Limited property located on the south side of Lakeshore Boulevard West under the "Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park". Res. #A211/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T Clause 4 of Resolution #A31 195, adopted at Authority meeting #1/95, held on February 24, 1995, be amended to read as follows: (4) The purchase price be $175,000. payable to Shore Breeze Motel Limited, plus their legal costs from January 1, 1994 to March 24, 1995 in the amount of $16,682.17, together with additional legal fees and planning fees, for the re-zoning process, in connection with the transfers and Quit claims of the riparian rights and parts and passage of the by-law, Official Plan or any amendment thereto, not to exceed an amount of $40,000. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEM8ER 22, 1995 A164 . 9. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1995-1999 INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 - Lake Ontario Waterfront, Scarborough Sector - Keillar MacKay Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, September 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located on the west side of Meadowcliffe Drive, south of Kingston Road, in the City of Scarborough. Res. #A212/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT 0.52 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land be purchased from Keiller MacKay, said land being the whole of Lot 115, Plan M-440, City of Scarborough, in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, fronting on the west side of Meadowcliffe Drive, south of Kingston Road; THAT the purchase price be $57,500, together with payment of vendor's legal 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 the 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 A165 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 10. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND -North East Corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, September 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE Status report on sale of Authority-owned lands to 970545 Ontario Limited. Res. #A213/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard 0' Brien THAT the report dated August 29, 1995, concerning the status of the sale of surplus Authority lands located at the north east corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue. in the City of Vaughan, be received; THA T the closing date for completion of this sale, on the basis as set out in the report, be extended to no later than June 30, 1997; THA T the Purchaser be advised that no further extensions will be granted; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to arrange for the execution of any necessary documentation. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING 118/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A166 11. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed -West Maple Creek Lands Ltd. Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, September 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Keele Street, in the City of Vaughan, under the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993-1995" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed. Res. #A214/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T 5.724 acres, more or less, be purchased from West Maple Creek Lands Ltd., said land consisting of five irregular shaped parcels of land being Parts of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 4, and designated as Blocks 234, 235, 236 and 237 on a draft plan of subdivision prepared by Vladimir Krcmar Ltd. under their job no. 89225M2 and Block 294 on a draft plan of subdivision prepared by Vladimir Krcmar Ltd. under their job no. 89225M3, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THAT the purchase price be $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs; 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED A167 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 12. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH YORK -Request for a Permanent Easement for an Existing Sanitary Sewer on the West Don River in the Vicinity of Yonge Street and York Mills Road Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, September 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of North York to provide a permanent easement for an existing sanitary sewer, located on the West Don River in the vicinity of Yonge Street and York Mills Road. Res. #A215/95 Moved by: Joan King Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of North York to provide a permanent easement for an existing sanitary sewer located on the West Don River in the vicinity of Yonge Street and York Mills Road; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The Corporation of the City of North York in this instance; THA T a permanent easement containing 0.001 hectares, more or less, 10.002 acres) be granted to The Corporation of the City of North York for an existing sanitary sewer, said land being Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, east of Yonge Street and Part of Lot 3, Plan 246, designated as Part 4 on Plan RS-1404, City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THA T consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THA T said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act. R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27; 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 118/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A168 13. THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO -Appointment of Authority Member Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7 /95, Se~tember 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE Appointment of Councillor Randy Barber as member of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. Res. #A216/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T Councillor Randy Barber be appointed a member of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto from September, 1995 to February, 1998. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority appoints four members to the Conservation Foundation. There is a need for two additional Authority members to be appointed. Mr. Barber has expressed an interest in the Foundation and does have considerable experience in fundraising. Mr. Barber will be a valuable addition to the Foundation. With Mr. Barber's appointment, there still remains one Authority vacancy on the Foundation. Report prepared by: Craig Mather, extension 240 A169 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 14. BANKING AND INVESTMENT SERVICES -Awarding of Contract Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, Sej;ltember 8, 1995. This report was accompanied by a confidential envelope made available at the meeting. KEY ISSUE This report recommends the awarding of the contract for banking services for a period of five years commencing on October 1, 1995, and establishing of investment accounts. Res. #A217/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard 0' Brien THA T the contract for banking services be awarded to the Royal Bank of Canada for a period of five years, commencing on October 1, 1995. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to establish investment accounts with any or all of the following registered investment dealers for the purpose of investing available cash in accordance with the Authority's Rules of Conduct: Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Richardson Greenshields, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Scotia McLeod, Wood Gundy, Merrill Lynch, Nesbitt Burns CARRIED 15. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK -Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc. Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, September 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of partial taking and acquisition of riparian rights from property located on the south side of Lakeshore Boulevard West from Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc., under the "Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park". AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEM8ER 22, 1995 A170 . 15. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.1 -Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc. Res. #A218/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT 0.467 acres, more or less, be purchased from Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc. being part of CLS41183, designated as parts 3 & 4 on Plan 66R-1 7038, City of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, on the basis as set out below: (a) That the purchase price be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus payment of Vendor's reasonable legal costs; (b) In addition to the lands being conveyed, Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc. is to convey to the Authority all shoreline, littoral and riparian rights, as a part of this transaction; (c) The City of Etobicoke has passed By-law 1994/197, or any other by-law and such by-law is no longer subject to appeal and that it permits, after any amendments, with respect to the adjacent lands, zoning for at least 92 residential units, or if no such zoning is given, the Authority shall have undertaken to transfer and provide in addition to the number of residential units granted under the said By-law, a sufficient number of such units so that the total number of such units allowed under the by-law and undertaken to be transferred and provided by the Authority is not less than 92 residential units and all applicable by-laws, rules, regulations and guidelines shall have been satisfied with respect to any transfer of units; (d) If five additional residential units become available, at any time, as a result of other owners in the secondary plan being awarded less residential units than provided in the aforesaid by- law as passed by the City of Etobicoke, the Authority shall not object to the transfer of, and the passage of any by-law transferring, up to five such residential units to vendor's adjacent lands from such other owner; Ie) Completion of this transaction is subject to the obtaining approval of the City of Etobicoke and the Province of Ontario; THA T the Authority receive conveyance of the lands required, f~ee from encumbrance subject to service easements required and subject to the Authority providing on closing, a restrictive covenant to be annexed to and binding upon the owners lands: (1) THA T the owners lands will not be used as a parking lot except by persons using or enjoying the Waterfront amenity areas which, in any event will not contain parking spaces for more than six cars in total; (2) THA T the owners lands will not have any building constructed thereon other than one- storey buildings used in conjunction with the maintenance, use and enjoyment of the Waterfront amenity areas, but in any event no parking structures will be permitted thereon or commercial buildings except for snack food stands or the like. 0 A171 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 15. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK ICONTD.1 -Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc. THA T the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be so advised; THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete this transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute any documentation required, and obtain any additional approvals required. CARRIED 16. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK -John Andrew Investments Limited and Petro J. Developments Limited and Prom bank Investment Limited Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #7/95, September 8, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of two partial takings and acquisition of riparian rights from two properties located on the south side of Lakeshore Boulevard West from John Andrew Investments Limited and Petro J. Developments Limited and Prombank Investment Limited, under the "Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park". Res. #A219/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T 0.554 acres, more or less, be purchased from John Andrew Investments Limited and Petro J. Developments Limited and Prombank Investment Limited, being part of CLS41183, designated as parts 3 & 4 on Plan 66R-17040 and Part of CLS41183, designated as Parts 3 and 4 on Plan 66R-17041, City of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, on the basis as set out below: (a) That the purchase price be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus payment of Vendors' reasonable legal costs; (b) In addition to the lands being conveyed, John Andrew Investments Limited and Petro J. Developments Limited and Prombank Investment Limited, is to convey to the Authority all shoreline, littoral and riparian rights, as a part of this transaction; AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A172 16. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.) -John Andrew Investments Limited and Petro J. Developments Limited and Prombank Investment Limited (c) The City of Etobicoke has passed By-law 1994/197 or any other by-law and such by-law is no longer subject to appeal and that it permits, after any amendments, with respect to the adjacent lands, zoning for at least 133 residential units, or if no such zoning is given, the Authority shall have undertaken to transfer and provide in addition to the number of residential units granted under the said by-law, a sufficient number of such units so that the total number of such units allowed under the by-law and undertaken to be transferred and provided by the Authority is not less than 133 residential units and all applicable by-laws, rules, regulations and guidelines shall have been satisfied with respect to any transfer of units; (d) If five additional residential units become available, at any time, as a result of other owners in the Secondary Plan being awarded less residential units than provided in the aforesaid by- law as passed by the City of Etobicoke, the Authority shall not object to the transfer of, and the passage of any by-law transferring, up to 5 such residential units to vendor's adjacent lands from such other owner; (e) Completion of this transaction is subject to the obtaining approval of the City of Etobicoke and the Province of Ontario; THA T the Authority receive conveyance of the lands required, free from encumbrance, subject to service easements required, and subject to the Authority providing on closing, a restrictive covenant to be annexed to and binding upon the owners lands: (1 ) THA T the owners lands will not be used as a parking lot except by persons using or enjoying the Waterfront amenity areas which, in any event will not contain parking spaces for more than six cars in total; (2) THA T the owners lands will not have any building constructed thereon other than a one-storey building used in conjunction with the maintenance, use and enjoyment of the Waterfront Amenity Areas, but in any event no parking structures will be permitted thereon or commercial buildings except for snack food stands or the like. THA T the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be so advised; THA T Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete this transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to paid; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute any documentation required, and obtain any additional approvals required. CARRIED A173 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 --- . .' -- 17. USE OF PESTICIDES ON AUTHORITY LANDS This item was recommended for approval at the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board meeting #4/95, held September 15, 1995. KEY ISSUE Confirmation and clarification of Authority policy with regard to the use of pesticides on Authority lands. Res. #A220/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T Executive Committee Resolution #166/90, adopted at Executive Committee meeting #9/90, held August 24, 1990: uTHA T staff continue the practice of selected use of pesticides on Authority lands as part of operation and maintenance programs" be reconfirmed; AN D THAT approval for the application of pesticides be at the discretion of field supervisors; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report annually to the Authority as to the Quantities and locations of pesticide application on Authority lands and the rationale behind such application. THA T the Authority encourage the use of alternatives to chemical pesticides, and apply the principles of integrated pest management on its lands. MOTION TO REFER Moved by: Victoria Carley Res. #A221/95 Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T this item be referred back to staff and that a clear policy on the use of pesticides, specifically herbicides, be prepared; AND FURTHER THAT staff clearly specify areas of Authority lands where the use of pesticides would be allowed. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A174 18. 1996 PROPOSED PUBLIC FACILITY FEE SCHEDULE This item was recommended for approval at the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board meeting #4/95, held September 15, 1995. KEY ISSUE Establishment of the 1996 fee schedule for public use of Authority facilities and programs. Res. #A222/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THA T the 1996 Fee Schedule, dated September 5, 1995, IAppendix CR #1/951. for admission to, and use of, the Authority's facilities and programs, to be effective January, 1996, be approved. CARRIED 19. 1996 FEE SCHEDULE -Black Creek Pioneer Village Parking Fee This item was recommended for approval at the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board meeting #4/95, held September 15, 1995. KEY ISSUE The introduction of a parking fee at Black Creek Pioneer Village to increase revenues. Res. #A223/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THA T a parking fee be introduced for Black Creek Pioneer Village. CARRIED A175 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 19. 1996 FEE SCHEDULE -Black Creek Pioneer Village Parking Fee AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Hancey Res. #A224/95 Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THA T staff take into consideration the variety of ways of charging parking fees and further investigate obtaining the cooperation or services of the North York Parking Authority and York University and report back to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board at a later date. RECORDED VOTE: YEA NAY Patrick Abtan Maria Augimeri Lorna Bissell Margaret Black lIa Bossons Victoria Carley Raymond Cho Alan Christie Michael Di Blase Lois Griffin Lois Hancey Norman Kelley Eldred King Joan King Richard O'Brien Case Ootes Donna Patterson Enrico Pistritto Maja Prentice Paul Raina Bev Salmon Deborah Sword Richard Whitehead Jim Witty William Granger THE MOTION WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 A176 - 20. COMMUNITY PARKS WEEK This item was recommended for approval at the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board meeting #4/95, held September 15, 1995. KEY ISSUE Proclamation of Community Parks Week. Res. #A225/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THAT the week of October 1 to 7, 1995, be celebrated in the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's watersheds as "Community Parks Week"; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority support Community Parks Week through, Hike-a-Thon '95, which is planned for Bruce's Mill Conservation Area on Sunday, October 1, 1995. CARRIED 21. REVISION OF THE 1995 FIELD OPERATIONS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BUDGET This item was recommended for approval at the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board meeting #4/95, held September 15, 1995. KEY ISSUE The list of Field Operations Planning and Development budget items has been revised based on the need to give higher priority to revenue generating projects. Res. #A226/95 Mo'ved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T the staff report dated September 14, 1995, on revisions to the 1995 Field Operations Planning and Development Budget, be received for information. CARRIED 0 A177 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/95. SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:35 p.m., September 22, 1995. William B. Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer pI. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes A178 OCTOBER 27, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95 Meeting #9/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday, October 27, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10: 1 0 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Norman Kelly Maria Augimeri Frank McKechnie lIa Bossons Richard O'Brien Michael Di Biase Case Ootes Victoria Carley Donna Patterson Alan Christie Enrico Pistritto Lois Griffin Paul Raina Lois Hancey Bev Salmon Brian Harrison Richard Whitehead Joan King Jim Witty ABSENT Members Randy Barber Eldred King Margaret Black Gerri Lynn O'Connor Lorna Bissell Paul Palleschi Raymond Cho Maja Prentice Joanna Kidd Deborah Sword MINUTES Res. #A227/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T the Minutes of Meeting #8/95 be approved. CARRIED A179 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 --- .- DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST (a) Victoria Carley is working for a close relative of the applicant of permit 18 (H) (page B401 of Executive Minutes #8/95, October 13, 1995) and therefore declared a conflict of interest with respect to this item. (b) Brian Harrison declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 16, Bruce Creek Rehabilition Project - Phase I (Design and Costing), (page B287 of Executive Minutes #8/95, October 13, 1995). His family owns property in the area. CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter, dated October 24, 1995, addressed to the Chair, William Granger, from The Fishleigh Drive Working Committee, supporting the recommendation for the Fishleigh Drive erosion project. (b) A letter, dated October 12, 1995, addressed to Brian Denney, Director of Watershed Management, from Mr. Gord Laschinger of Ontario Realty Corporation, re: Proposed Acquisition of Jolly Miller and Markovic Properties (see Item #2, page A 184 of these minutes). Res. #A228/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the above items of correspondence be received. CARRIED 1. MEETING SCHEDULE 1996 - 1997 KEY ISSUE To provide a schedule of meetings for the forthcoming Authority year, beginning February 23, 1996 and ending February 21, 1997. Res. #A229/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Bev Salmon THA T the Schedule of Meetings 1996-97, dated October 11, 1995, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the Secretary-Treasurer distribute this schedule at the earliest opportunity to all agencies who appoint members to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A180 -- . - . 1. MEETING SCHEDULE 1996 - 1997 ICONTD.) AMENDMENT Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Brian Harrison THA T Authority Meeting #4/96 scheduled for May 31, 1996 in the Schedule of Meetings 1996-97, dated October 11, 1995, be rescheduled for May 24, 1996. THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED RATIONALE Since almost all members of the Authority sit on Councils, Boards or Committees which meet on days other than Friday, we have arranged this schedule to accommodate all Authority meetings on Friday. Full Authority meetings have been scheduled for the fourth Friday of the month, and Executive Committee Meetings on the second Friday of the month, with exceptions in the months of March and December to accommodate the March Break and the holiday seasons. When two meetings are scheduled for a morning, the first will be held at 8:30 a.m., otherwise all meetings will be at 10:00 a.m. A 181 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27,1995 --. -- THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE 1996 - 1997 October 11, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A182 -- . - . . THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE 1996 - 1997 EXCERPTS FROM THE RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE AUTHORITY "CALLING OF MEETINGS "32. Meetings of the Authority: "(b) shall be held at such date, time and place, within a participating municipality, as the Executive Committee shall recommend and the Authority shall adopt by resolution each year. Res. #208 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/91 3. THAT Option D of the Discussion Paper (AM.58), which states: "This option would have all reports and recommendations of all three Advisory Boards going directly to the Authority. Composition and structure would otherwise not change. The Finance and Administration Advisory Board would have its responsibilities narrowed to financial Issues such as budgets, accounting policies, financial statements, progress reports, etc. The Executive Committee would continue to deal with regulations, purchasing, personnel matters, legal services and property, The Finance Advisory Board would report directly to the Authority. The Advisory Boards would meet as they do now. Only the Executive Committee would have delegated decision-making responsibilities. Advisory Board reports would not have to go through the Executive Committee to get to the Authority." be recommended but amended to provide: . THAT agenda cover pages be faxed to all Authority members. . THA T the full Auth'ority meet monthly. . THAT the above recommendations should be reviewed on a yearly basis by the Evaluation and Review Committee. FEBRUARY 1996 Feb. 2 , 0:00 a.m. Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board #6/95 Feb. 9 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #12/95 Feb. 23 10:00 a.m. Authority Annual Meeting #1/96 MARCH 1996 Mar. 1 8:30 a.m. Finance and Administration Advisory Board # 1/96 Mar. 1 10:00 a.m. Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board # 1 196 Mar. 8 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #1/96 (Tentative Metro Budget) Mar. 29 10:00 a.m. Authority #2/96 (budget) APRIL 1996 Apr. 12 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #2/96 Apr. 1 9 10:00 a.m. Water and Related land Management Advisory Board #2/96 Apr. 1 9 10:00 a.m. Conservation and Related land Management Advisory Board # 1/96 Apr. 26 10:00 a.m. Authority #3/96 .../2 A183 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95. OCTOBER 27. 1995 "- THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE - 1996 - 1997 MAY 1996 May 10 8:30 a.m. Finance and Administration Advisory Board #2/96 May 1 0 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #3/96 May 1 7 10:00 a.m. Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #3/96 May 31 10:00 a.m. Authority #4/96 JUNE 1996 June 7 10:00 a.m. Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board #2/96 June 14 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #4/96 June 21 10:00 a.m. Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #4/96 June 28 8:30 a.m. Finance and Administration Advisory Board #3/96 June 28 10:00 a.m. Authority #5/96 JULY 1996 July 12 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #5/96 July 26 10:00 a.m. Authority #6/96 AUGUST 1996 Aug. 9 10:00 a.m. Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #5/96 Aug. 16 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #6/96 Aug. 23 10:00 a.m. Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board #3/96 Aug. 30 10:00 a.m. Authority #7/96 SEPTEMBER 1996 Sept. 6 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #7/96 Sept. 13 10:00 a.m. Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #6/96 Sept. 20 10:00 a.m. Finance and Administration Advisory Board #4/96 Sept. 27 10:00 a.m. AuthOrity #8/96 OCTOBER 1996 Oct. 4 10:00 a.m. Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board #4/96 Oct. 1 ; 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #8/96 Oct. 1 8 10:00 a.m. Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #7/96 Oct. 25 10:00 a.m. AuthOrity #9/96 NOVEMBER 1996 Nov. 1 10:00 a.m. Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board #5/96 Nov. 8 8:30 a.m. Finance and Administration Advisory Board #5/96 Nov. 8 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #9/96 Nov. 22 10:00 a.m. Authority # 10/96 Nov. 29 10:00 a.m. Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #8/96 DECEMBER 1996 Dec. 13 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee # 10/96 Dec. 20 10:00 a.m. Authority # 11/96 JANUARY 1997 Jan. 10 8:30 a.m. Finance and Administration Advisory Board #6/96 Jan. 10 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee # 11/96 Jan. 17 10:00 a.m. Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #9/96 Jan. 24 10:00 a.m. Authority # 1 2/96 FEBRUARY 1997 Feb. 7 10:00 a.m. Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board #6/96 Feb. 14 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee #12/96 Feb. 21 10:00 a.m. Authority Annual Meeting # 1/97 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A184 -- . --. 2. PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE JOLLY MILLER PROPERTY KEY ISSUE Receipt of the decision by the Province of Ontario to not participate in the funding of the proposed acquisition and direction on other alternatives. Res. #A230/95 Moved by: lIa Bossons Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T staff be directed to explore other funding options, including private sector participation, to complete the acquisition of the Jolly Miller property; AND FURTHER THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to confirm that the contribution of $800,000 is available to assist with the acquisition if a suitable public/private partnership can be struck to achieve the principles of public ownership of the site, substantial "greening" of the site and a suitable restoration and reuse of the Jolly Miller structure. CARRIED BACKGROUND The proposed acquisition of the Jolly Miller site has been proceeding on the basis of a partnership involving the City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the York Mills Valley Association and hopefully the Province of Ontario. The City of North York and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto have both agreed to contribute $800,000 each towards the proposed acquisition price of $3.3 million. The York Mills Valley Association has offered a contribution of $100,000. The Authority requested the remaining $1,600,000 from the Province of Ontario. The Province advised by letter from the Ontario Realty Corporation dated October 12, 1995, that funding is not available. However, discussions are continuing with Provincial officials to' determine if some other form of publiclprivate partnership might be attractive. Currently, the commitment by North York expires November 30, 1995. The option agreement for purchase of the site also currently expires November 30, 1995. The Metropolitan Toronto commitment did not have a timing deadline but it is subject to North York and provincial participation. A private sector company has expressed interest in the site on the basis that an investment may be feasible to assist with the acquisition of the site and restoration of the building in exchange for a long-term lease to operate what appears to be a compatible business for the site. Q The resolutions from the York Mills Valley Association, Metropolitan Toronto and North York Council authorizing participation in the purchase are reproduced here for easy reference. The York Mills Valley Association at its Annual General Meeting in December of 1994, adopted the following resolution: A185 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 --- -- 2. PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE JOLLY MILLER PROPERTY ICONTD.) "That the YMVA extend the motion that it made on June 15, 19.94 to maintain its offer made in good faith to North York, Metro Toronto and the MTRCA, that subject to the approval of the YMVA of the terms and conditions of 8 final offer to purchase, to contribute $100,000 for its Capital Budget to the public acquisition of the Jolly Miller at the time of closing, if an acquisition is made by any, or all of North York, Metropolitan Toronto and the MTRCA by the earlier of December 31, 1995 or the next annual meeting. YMVA representatives to report to the Valley residents on the progress of any negotiations at the earlier of the conclusion of an offer to purchase or the next annual meeting. " Metropolitan Toronto Council at its meeting held February 22 and 23, 1995, adopted the following report from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Deputy Commissioner of Parks and Property (pages D108-D112). Recommendations of that report are as follows: "(1) should Metropolitan Toronto support the M. T.R.C.A. purchase of the Jolly M/~/er site for flood control and conservation purposes, the purchase price of $3.3 million be funded using the $100,000 from the York Mills Valley Association and the balance of $3.2 million split 50 per cent - Province of Ontario, 25 per cent - Metropolitan Toronto and 25 per cent - City of North York; (2) the provincial contribution be applied as a portion of the balance of regional parkland acreage owing from the provincial assumption of the Toronto Islands residential community; (3) the Metro share of $800 thousand be found within the 1995 Capital Budget allocation to the M. T.R. C.A. Should the payment to the vendor be spread over a number of years, the Metro share be applied in similar amounts, against the allocation for those years; (4) Metropolitan Toronto share in proportion to its total funding contribution in the benefit from disposal of any density rights on the site; (5) the City of North York accept full responsibility for all heritage restoration and future operating costs of the Jolly Miller structure; (6) responsibility for eventual restoration of the site to greenspace reside with the MTRCA; (7) any use of the site as a parking lot by the Toronto Transit Commission be subject to strict time limitations and be negotiated between the T. T.C. and M. T.R.C.A.; and (8) Metropolitan Toronto support the acquisition of the Markovic property by the M. T.R.C.A. subject to no funds being required from Metropolitan Toronto. The acreage so acquired be applied as a portion of the balance of regional parkland acreage owing from the provincial assumption of the Toronto Islands residential community. " AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27,1995 A186 -- . . . . - 2. PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE JOLLY MILLER PROPERTY (CONTD.) The City of North York at its meeting of July 20, 1994 passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Jolly Miller site is a well known heritage feature in the City of North York and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AND WHEREAS the majority of the site is flood plain and accordingly should remain open space in its entirety; AND WHEREAS there is great interest in the immediate community and in the community at large that this site come under public ownership and control; AND WHEREAS the local ratepayer association is willing to contribute $100,000 of its own money to help governments acquire this site; AND WHEREAS the present owner of the Jolly Miller property has indicated a willingness to sell the property to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and/or other government body; AND WHEREAS the Conservation Authority and the owner have now entered into an option agreement whereby the owner agrees to sell the Jolly Miller site to the Conservation Authority for $3.3 million, provided that the Conservation Authority agrees to exercise such option during a 3 month period; AND WHEREAS an appropriate funding agreement for this acquisition would be 50% Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 25% The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and 25% local Municipality (North York); AND WHEREAS the North York portion of the cost would be $800,000 (after the $100,000 from the ratepayer association is subtracted from the total); AND WHEREAS the North York Heritage Committee and the North York Development and Economic Growth Committee have recommended that the Jolly Miller site be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act; AND WHEREAS the flood plain land should properly be under public ownership; AND WHEREAS the opportunity now exists to take action to acquire this site; THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the City of North York advise The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority that the City is prepared to provide a maximum of $800,000 of the $3.3 mH/ion purchase price for the Jolly Miller site provided that: (a) the York Mills Valley Association pays $100,000 of the total purchase price; (b) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority provide the remainder of the purchase price within the above-mentioned funding formula; A187 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 -- 2. PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE JOLL Y MILLER PROPERTY (CONTD.) (c) the City of North York receive title to the tableland (including the site of the Jolly Miller structure), and the remainder of the site be placed in the ownership of either The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto or The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; (d) the City of North York agrees to enter into a restrictive covenant agreement whereby the tableland shall remain parkland save and except for the Jolly Miller structure if suitable and sustainable use can be found for it that maintains its heritage integrity; (e) the Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer report back on the appropriate account from which the funds should be paid and not be taken from regular budget funds; (f) City Departments be directed to do all things necessary to carry out Council's instructions; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED that the City of North York request the other funding partners to commit to their respective funding shares prior to the expiry of the agreement between The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the owner of the Jolly Miller; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED that this offer be valid for a period of 12 months. .. Report prepared by: Brian Denney (ext. 242) 3. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTAllY SIGNIFICANT AREA -Dr. J. Murray Speirs Property KEY ISSUE Completion of acquisition of property on the east side of Altona Road, south of Finch Avenue, east in the Town of Pickering through the donation process. Res. #A231/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Bev Salmon THA T WHEREAS the Authority by Resolution #A25/95, adopted on February 24, 1995 approved by way of a gift, the acquisition of lands from Dr. J. Murray Speirs on certain terms and conditions and the Authority by Resolution #A 160195, adopted on June 23, 1995, approved of the Altona Forest Environmentally Management Plan, on a basis compatible with the requirements set out by Dr. J. Murray Speirs concerning the Ecological Reserve; AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A188 .- . . . 3. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE AL TONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA ICONTD.) -Dr. J. Murray Speirs Property AND WHEREAS Dr. Speirs through his solicitors has required certain documents to be executed by the Authority, prior to making the gift and which may not have been contemplated at the time of the passage of the aforesaid Resolutions, including a Restrictive Covenant over the Ecological Reserve, an Indemnity with respect to environmental matters, a best efforts Undertaking with respect to special designations under the Income Tax Act with respect to Speirs' lands, and other ancillary documents; AND WHEREAS it is in 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 grant the restrictive covenant over the Ecological Reserve Area, in this instance and to execute the other documents; THA T the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of an Order-In-Council, in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 and the execution of any documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND Resolution #A25/95, adopted by the Members of the Authority at Authority Meeting #1/95, held on February 24, 1995 and Resolution #A 160195, adopted by the Members of the Authority at Meeting #5195, held on June 23, 1995. While the documentation has only recently been executed by Dr. Speirs and the arrangement is in conformity with the earlier Authority resolutions, the Authority's Solicitors advise that an Order-In~ Council, in accordance of 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 is required, to legitimize the restrictive covenant requirement. In order to meet the requirements of the Ministry of Natural Resources with respect to an Order-in-Council request, a resolution in the format as set out in this report is required. In completing the final surveys of the lands being acquired and the Ecological Reserve in the field, it has been determined that the area of the parcel being acquired is 6.815 acres..:t. (2.758 hectares) and the area of the Ecological Reserve is 29.645 acres..:t. 11.997 hectares. Copies of the documentation to be executed by the Authority will be available at the meeting as well as a presentation map. RATIONALE The land being acquired is situate within the approved acquisition boundary of the Project for the Acquisition of the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area and the contents of the documents at hand are compatible with the Altona Forest Environmental Management Plan, as approved by the Members of the Authority. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding to complete this acquisition will be charged to the" Project for the Acquisition of the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area". Report prepared by: Don Prince (Ext. 221) A1S9 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 -- 4. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT,1993-1995 - Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed - Estate of Fred G. McBrien Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/95, October 13, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property, located on the east side of the Humber River, north of Dundas Street West, in the City of York. Res. #A232/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T 0.482 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from the estate of Fred G. McBrien, said land being part of Lot C, Registered Plan 81 and Part of Lot 5, Concession 2, F.T.B. (Humber Rangel. City of York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, situate on the east side of the Humber River, north of Dundas Street West; THAT the purchase price be $5,000.00, together with payment of vendors' costs; 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 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 5. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT.1993-1995 - Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Centennial Creek Watershed - Kalia Stevens Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/95, October 13, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of a partial taking, located on the west side of Centennial Road, south of Lawrence A venue East, in the City of Scarborough. AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A190 .- . .-. 5. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT,1993-1995 ICONTD.) - Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Centennial Creek Watershed - Kalia Stevens Property Res. #A233/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T 0.486 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Kalia Stevens, said land being part of Lot 12, Plan 4220, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, fronting on the west side of Centennial Road, south of Lawrence Avenue; THA T the purchase price be $26,730.00, together with payment of vendors' legal costs and the installation of a chain link fence on the rear property boundary; 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 the 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 6. SALE OF LAND/VICINITY OF 19 INDER HEIGHTS DRIVE, BRAMPTON -Anthony and Anita Del Greco Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/95, October 13, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from the owners of 19 Inder Heights Drive, immediately abutting the Authority- owned lands to investigate the purchase of a small fragment of tableland, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. A 191 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27. 1995 --- .- 6. SALE OF LANDNICINITY OF 19 INDER HEIGHTS DRIVE, BRAMPTON (CONTD). -Anthony and Anita Del Greco Res. #A234/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Anthony and Anita Del Greco, the owners of 19 'nder Heights Drive, 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 Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a sale to Anthony and Anita Del Greco; THA T a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland containing 0.06 acres, more or less, be sold to Anthony and Anita Del Greco, said land being Part of Block 111, Plan 43M-653. City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; THA T 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 $5,252.00; (2) Anthony and Anita Del Greco 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; THA T the sale be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27; 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 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A192 .. - - . 7. EXCHANGE OF LANDS/VICINITY OF 211NDER HEIGHTS DRIVE, BRAMPTON -Michael and Claire Nicholls Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/95, October 13, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of request from Michael and Claire Nicholls to explore the possibility of a land exchange and purchase involving small fragments of tableland to straighten out the rear property boundary, Etobicoke Creek watershed. Res. #A235/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Michael and Claire Nicholls, the owners of 21 Inder Heights Drive to enter into an exchange of lands situate south of 17th Sideroad, west of Kennedy Road, City of Brampton; AND WHEREAS it is in 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 proceed with this exchange; THA T the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis: (1 ) Michael and Claire Nicholls will convey to the Authority 'a parcel of land containing .0001 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 78, Plan 43M-653, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel. (2) The Authority will convey to Michael and Claire Nicholls a parcel of land containing 0.04 acres, more or less, being Part of Block 11, Plan 43M-653, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; (3) Michael and Claire Nicholls will pay to the Authority the sum of $3,466.00; (4) Michael and Claire Nicholls are to pay all legal and survey costs and the cost of obtaining any related planning act approvals required; (5) Completion of this sale will be subject to any planning act approvals that may be required; THA T the sale be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27; 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 A193 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27. 1995 --- .- 8. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK IMarch 1993) - Status Report on Acquisition Matters Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/95, October 13, 1995. KEY ISSUE Update on current status of acquisition of lands required for implementation of the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993). Res. #A236/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the staff report dated October 11, 1995, relating to the current status of acquisition matters related to the implementation of the Revised Project for the Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993) be received; THA T staff be directed to continue negotiations and mediation with all affected property owners and pursue an early response to the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land to the Minister of Natural Resources and to take all other action possible to ensure all property rights required for implementation of the project, are acquired as expeditiously as possible; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to provide a further detailed report to the Members of the Authority, at such time as the decision from the Minister of Natural Resources for approval to expropriate has been received. CARRIED 9. REQUEST BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO FOR DEMOLITION OF TWO DILAPIDATED COTTAGES ON THE GUILD INN PROPERTY Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/95, October 13. 1995 KEY ISSUE Request by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for concurrence by the Authority to demolish two dilapidated cottages on lands owned by the Authority at the Guild Inn. Res. #A237/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the Authority advise The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, that it is in agreement with the demolition of two dilapidated cottages on lands owned by the Authority at the Guild Inn in the City of Scarborough, on the basis as set out in the attached copy of report dated October 3. 1995, from the Commissioner of Corporate and Human Resources to the Corporate Administration Committee of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take all necessary action required; CARRIED , AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A194 .- . . . 10. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A238/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #8/95, held October 13, 1995, with the exception of the Item #16 Bruce Creek Rehabilitation Project - Phase I (Design and Costing) and Item #18(Hl. a permit application for Ms. Sharon Yetman, be received and approved. CARRIED Res. #A239/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T Item #16 Bruce Creek Rehabilitation Project - Phase I (Design and Costing) and Item #181Hl. a permit application for Ms. Sharon Yetman, recommended at Executive Committee Meeting #8/95, held October 13, 1995, be received and approved. CARRIED 11. 1996 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES, OPERATING AND CAPITAL, AND BUDGET PROCESS Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Meeting #4/95, September 29, 1995. . KEY ISSUE The 1996 Preliminary Estimates are presented. The proposed process for setting the 1996 budget is set out. Res. #A240/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the 1996 Preliminary Estimates, Operating and Capital, (Appendix #FA2/95, pages FA 76./95 - FA 110./95) be approved; THA T representatives of the Authority, including the Chair of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board, and staff meet with officials of the Authority's municipal and provincial funding partners to present and discuss the 1 996 Preliminary Estimates prior to submission of the 1 996 Budget; AND FURTHER THAT the report on the 1996 budget process and priority setting be received. CARRIED A195 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95. OCTOBER 27. 1995 --- --. -- 12. 1995 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT #2 Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Meeting #4/9-5, September 29, 1995. KEY ISSUE This is the second financial progress report for the year 1995, reporting the year-to-date results to September 3, 1995. Res. #A241/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T Financial Progress Report No.2, dated September 3, 1995, be received. CARRIED 13. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992-1.996 -Fishleigh Drive Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough -Final Design Eastern Sector Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, October 6, 1995. KEY ISSUE Revised final design for the eastern sector of the Fishleigh Drive Erosion Control Project. Res. #A242/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Richard 0' Brien THA T staff be directed to proceed with the completion of the Fishleigh Drive Erosion Control Project in accordance with the revised design Option C-3; THA T Authority staff investigate further options to ensure the long term safety and protection of Nos. 1 and 5 Midland Avenue. AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff investigate further options to ensure the long term safety and protection of Nos. 81 and 83 Fishleigh Drive. AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A196 -- - - . 13. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992-1996 (CONTD.) -Fishleigh Drive Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough -Final Design Eastern Sector AMENDMENT Moved by: Brian Harrison Res. #A243/95 Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T paragraphs two and three of the main motion be deleted and replaced with; THAT Authority staff investigate further options regarding shoreline management for Nos. 1 and 5 Midland Avenue. AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff investigate further options regarding shoreline management for Nos. 81 and 83 Fishleigh Drive. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED 14. CLEAN UP RURAL BEACHES (CURB) PROGRAM - Status Report Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, October 6, 1995. KEY ISSUE To report on the status of the Clean Up Rural Beaches (CURB) Program. Res. #A244/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the report, dated September 13, 1995, outlining the status report on the Clean Up Rural Beaches (CURB) Program be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to accelerate the Clean Up Rural Beaches (CURB) Program by pursuing alternate funding to improve water Quality in all rural areas of the Authority's jurisdiction through the creation and implementation of the Metro Rural Clean Water Program. CARRIED A197 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 --- .- 15. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE -Progress Report: February to September, 1995 Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, October 6, 1995. KEY ISSUE The Humber Watershed Task Force Progress Report is provided for information. Res. #A245/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THAT the Humber Watershed Task Force Progress Report - February to September, 1995, dated October 6, 1995, be received. CARRIED 16. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL -Appointment of Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (M.T.R.C.A.) Alternates Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, October 6, 1995. KEY ISSUE The formal appointment of Ms. Lois Hancey and Mr. Craig Mather as the M.T.R.C.A. alternates to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Res. #A246/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T Ms. Lois Hancey and Mr. Craig Mather be formally appointed as alternates to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Don Watershed Regeneration Council. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A198 .- . . . . 17. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL -Minutes of Meeting #7/95 Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, October 6, 1995. KEY ISSUE The minutes of Meeting #7/95, August 31, 1995 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. Res. #A247/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #7/95, held August 31, 1995, be received. CARRIED 18. RESTRUCTURING RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ONTARIO IMPLEMENTING - BLUEPRINT Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, October 6, 1995. KEY ISSUE The endorsation of the Restructurino Resource Manaoement in Ontario Implementino - Blueprint proposal recently submitted to the Minister of Natural Resources and the Premier of Ontario and advising the Association of Conservation. Authorities of Ontario (ACAO) that we wish to be considered as one of the pilot programs as recommended in the ACAO proposal. Res. #A248/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority endorse the concept of Community Based Watershed Conservation as proposed in the Association of Conservation Authorities' Restructurino Resource Manaoement in Ontario Implementino - Blueprint document and; THA T the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario (ACAO) be advised that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority wishes to be considered as one of the four pilot projects, as recommended in their proposal to the Province of Ontario; AND FURTHER THAT at the appropriate time, staff prepare a more detailed submission to the ACAO for approval by the Authority, on its request to be considered as a pilot project. CARRIED A199 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 --- .- 19. ADDENDUM TO THE PROJECT FOR FLOOD PROTECTION, DIXIE/DUNDAS SPECIAL POLICY AREA - LITTLE ETOBICOKE CREEK -Regional Municipality of Peel Recommended for approval at Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, October 6, 1995. KEY ISSUE Approval of updated design for flood protection along the Little Etobicoke Creek at Dixie Road and Dundas Street, City of Mississauga. Res. #A249/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the updated design for the Flood Protection Works, along the Little Etobicoke Creek, be approved; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to initiate the project upon completion of the review period necessary under the Environmental Assessment Act. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS 20. AUDITOR SERVICES PROPOSAL -Appointment of Auditors This item was scheduled for recommendation for approval at a Special Finance and Adminstration Advisory Board Meeting that was to be held immediately prior to Authority Meeting #9/95. Due to absence of Quorum this meeting was not held. This item was brought forward by the Chair of the Finance and Adminstration Advisory Board Meeting, Richard O'Brien, for consideration of the Full Authority. KEY ISSUE This report recommends the appointment of auditors for a five year term. AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A200 -- - - . - . 20. AUDITOR SERVICES PROPOSAL (CONTD.) -Appointment of Auditors Res. #A250/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THA T the firm of KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne be appointed auditors of the Authority, effective November 1, 1995, and; THA T the term of the engagement be limited to five years subject to annual appointments by the Authority based on satisfactory performance, and; THA T The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be advised of the results of the proposal call process; AND FURTHER THAT all the firms be thanked for the time and effort that went into this proposal process, with special appreciation to Ernst & Young for their many years of excellent service. CARRIED BACKGROUND In the spring of this year, the Authority approved a process for selection of an individual or company to provide external audit services as required by the Conservation Authorities Act. The process involved two stages: a call for expressions of interest to produce a list of firms or individuals from which the Board would select a short list of candidates with appropriate Qualifications, and a second stage with these firms making a formal bid. Included in the proposal call is the audit of the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. The Foundation, which appoints its own auditor, has agreed to participate in the proposal. The call for expressions of interest was advertised nationally in the Globe and Mail. A number of Toronto based firms were contacted directly. ANAL YSIS As a result of the call for expressions of interest, 1 7 firms requested the proposal document. The following firms have submitted Expressions of Interest and fee proposals: Ernst & Young KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne Deloitte & Touche BDO Dunwoody Arthur Andersen Doane Raymond . A201 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 20. AUDITOR SERVICES PROPOSAL (CONTD.) -Appointment of Auditors The call for expressions of interest specifically stated that firms were not to submit fees until asked to do so by the Authority. This was done to enable the Authority to determine professional Qualifications, relevant experience and other factors before considering competitive fees. Having reviewed the six proposals, staff was of the opinion that all six firms had demonstrated satisfactory professional Qualifications and experience. As set out in the process approved by the Authority, each of the six firms was asked to submit a proposal of fees and expenses to provide the external audit services required in the Authority's specifications. The attached schedule summarizes the second phase of the proposal call. Arthur Andersen has presented the lowest cost of a one year proposal for the Authority and KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne the lowest cost proposal for the Conservation Foundation. When the audit fees for both organizations are combined Arthur Andersen is marginally lower. Proposals were evaluated in the absence of fee information. This "pre-fee" evaluation ranked I<PMG at the top, while Arthur Andersen was ranked fifth on a list of six. (See confidential evaluation enclosed.) KPMG presented the most thorough proposal, fully addressing each of the issues raised in the proposal document, while demonstrating a good understanding of the Authority's financial environment. KMPG also received a strong recommendation from another Conservation Authority, which was given as a reference. Staff recommends that the contract for audit services should be awarded to KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne. Ernst & Young (previously known as Clarkson Gordon) have been the Authority's auditors since its inception in 1957. The Authority has received Quality service in the past and there is every expectation that we would continue to receive excellent service. However, Ernst & Young were neither the lowest cost proposal nor the highest ranked in non-fee evaluation. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Audit fees for the 1994 fiscal year were $43,383 for the Authority and $3,159 for the Foundation, for a total of $46,542 including out-of-pocket expenses. The awarding of this contract will result in combined fees of $35,300 for 1995, a saving of $11,242 over last year's fees. Report prepared by: Rocco Sgambelluri, Extension 232 AUTHORITY MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 27, 1995 A202 --- .-. '- . NEW BUSINESS (CONTDJ 21. IN CAMERA ITEMS Res. #A251/95 Moved by: Richard 0' Brien Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THAT staff prepare a report on what Agenda items may be discussed in closed session, according to the Rules of Conduct for Authority meetings. CARRIED ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :05 p.m., October 27, 1995. William B. Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer pI. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto and re-gion conservation authority minutes A203 NOVEMBER 24, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95 Meeting #10/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, November 24, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. eBESENI Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Norman Kelly Maria Augimeri Joanna Kidd Randy Barber Frank McKechnie Margaret Black Richard O'Brien Victoria Carley Case Ootes Alan Christie Donna Patterson Raymond Cho Enrico Pistritto Michael Di Biase Bev Salmon Lois Griffin Deborah Sword Lois Hancey Richard Whitehead Brian Harrison Jim Witty ABSENT Members Lorna Bissell Gerri lynn O'Connor lIa Bossons Paul Palleschi Eldred King Maja Prentice Joan King Paul Raina MINIITES Res~#A2.5.2L95 Moved by: Patrick Abtan Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the Minutes of Meeting #9/95 be approved. CARRIED A204 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 CONDOLENCES Mr. Gerrit (Gary) Herrema, Chairman of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed away November 20, 1995 at his home in Leaksdale, Ontario. On behalf of the Authority, the Chair has expressed the condolences of Members and staff to Mrs. Herrema and family. Res #A253/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Lois Hancey THA T the above note of condolence be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor of Ajax be requested to assist the Authority in creating a memorial planting or garden in the memory of Mr. Herrema and report back to Authority at a later date. CARRIED c..OBBESE.ONDEN.CE (a) A short video tape was presented to Authority Members of a CFTO news broadcast covering the dedication ceremony of 2.8 hectares of property, donated to the Authority by Dr. Murray Speirs. This event was held on October 27, 1995 at the Speirs' residence. (b) The Chair, Mr. Gerry Houston, and Vice Chair, Mr. Bob Gray of The Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario (ACAO) requested that the Chair of the Authority, William Granger disclose to the Members the contents of their letter sent to The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Natural Resources. This letter requested further meetings, specifically to clarify the proposed changes by the Ministry of Natural Resources to the Conservation Authorities Act, and to promote continued discussion with the MNR through the ACAO. (c) The Chair, William Granger, announced his decision to decline reappointment by the Province of Ontario to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Mr. Granger thanked members and staff for their continued support and enthusiasm shown throughout his years with the Authority. Res #A2.5A19_5 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the above items of correspondence be received. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 A205 1. MEMBERSHIP Renewal of Members This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/95, held on November 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto appoints members for a three year term. Res #A255/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the memberships of Marie A. Muir and David E. Crombie be approved for three-year terms, October 29, 1995 to October 28, 1998; CARRIED 2. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 -Flood Plain and Conservation Component -Duffins Creek Watershed -Claremont Estates Ontario Inc. This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/95, held on November 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located west of Brock Road, Hamlet of Claremont, in the Town of Pickering, under the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993- 1995" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed. Res..-'lA2.5.619.5 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Randy Barber THA T 2.148 acres, more or less, be purchased from Claremont Estates Ontario Inc., said land consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of land being Part Lot 19, Concession 9, designated as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 40R-1 631 9, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; THA T the purchase price be $2.00 plus vendor's legal costs; 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED A206 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 3. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING -Request for a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall on the east side of Altona Road, south of Finch Avenue This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/95, held on November 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall, located on the east side of Altona Road, south of Finch Avenue. Res #A257/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the Town of Pickering to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer outfall located on the east side of Altona Road, south of Finch Avenue; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co-operate with The Corporation of the Town of Pickering in this instance; THA T a permanent easement containing 0.086 hectares, more or less, (0.213 acres) be granted to The Corporation of the Town of Pickering for a storm sewer outfall, said land being Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, designated as Part 5 on Plan 40R- 14917, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; THA T consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THA T said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27; 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 # 10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 A207 4. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 .Flood Plain and Conservation Component -Humber River Watershed, Avdell Developments Inc. This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/95, held on November 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located south of Rutherford Road, east of Highway #27, in the City of Vaughan, under the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993-1995" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. Res #A258/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T 0.920 acres, more or less, be purchased from Avde\l Developments Inc., said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 15, Concession 8, and designated as Block 41 on Plan 65M-2989, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THA T the purchase price be $2.00 plus vendor's legal costs; 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED A208 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 5. FRENCHMAN'S BAY - WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB -Town of Pickering This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/95, held on November 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE To extend the agreement with the West Rouge Canoe Club on a temporary basis from November 1, 1995 to October 31,1996 for the existing location on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay. Res #A259/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T 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, 1995 to October 31, 1996 be approved; THA T the licence agreement be amended to include provision of a second trailer subject to the negotiation of satisfactory arrangements with MTRCA staff; THA T 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 establishment of the West Rouge Canoe Club paddling facility, including the development and execution of appropriate documents. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 A209 6. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 -Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed -Milne Hollow (Harold Bulman In Trust and 354268 Ontario Limited) GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1996-2000 -Flood Plain and Conservation Component -Humber River Watershed This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/95, held on November 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Report on a alternative funding proposal for the purchase of Milne Hollow (Harold Bulman In Trust and 354268 Ontario Limited) and accelerated funding proposal for the Mid and North Humber Valleylands. Res #A260/95 Moved by: Jim Witty Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T staff be directed to close the Milne Hollow (Markovic Property) transaction on or before December 31, 1995, on the following basis: i) $500,000. payment on closing and; ii) The Authority having the option of paying the $695,000. balance of the purchase price plus interest on or before December 22, 1996; THA T the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to confirm the funding identified in the 1995- 1999 Capital Works Programme under Metro Parks and Culture is available on the following basis: i) $500,000. in 1995 to assist in the purchase of Milne Hollow (Markovic Property); ii) A maximum of $500,000. in 1996 to assist in the purchase of high priority Mid and North Humber Valleylands; THA T the Authority attempt to match up to $500,000. that The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto is providing for the acquisition of the Mid and North Humber Valleylands. THA T The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto be requested to raise $235,000.00 through the Charles Sauriol Trust Fund, to assist in the purchase of the Milne Hollow property. CARRIED . A210 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 7. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 -Flood Plain and Conservation Component -Duffins Creek Watershed -John Boddy Developments Ltd. This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/95, held on November 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located north of Highway #2, west of Elizabeth Street, in the Town of Ajax, under the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993- 1995" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed. Res #A261/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T 0.078 acres, more or less, be purchased from John Boddy Developments Ltd., said land consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel of land being Block 30, Plan 40M-1768 and Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, designated as Part 11 on Plan 40R- 14841 and Part 2 on Plan 40R-15402, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham; THA T 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED 8. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res #A262/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #9/95, held October 27, 1995, with the exception of Item #10 - Wild Water Kingdom, Request for Deferral of Final 1995 Lease Payment, be received and approved. CARRIED . AUTHORITY MEETING # 10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 A211 8. SECTION II-ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION (CONTD.) Res #A263/95 Moved by: Patrick Abtan Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T Item #10, Wild Water Kingdom, Request for Deferral of Final 1995 lease Payment, recommended at Executive Committee meeting #9/95, held November 10, 1995, be received and approved. CARRIED 9. 1996 OPERATING BUDGET - Priority Reductions This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, held on November 10, 1995. KEY ISSUE Staff will make a presentation to the Board on 1996 budget priority reductions. Res #A264/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the report on 1996 budget priority reductions, presented on November 10, 1995, be received. CARRIED A212 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 10. CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL -City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed -Resolution of Ontario Municipal Board Referrals This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #6/95, held on November 3, 1995. KEY ISSUE At Authority Meeting #8/95, held on September 22, 1995, a request was made for staff to prepare an addendum to the report detailing the vegetation removal and environmental impact analysis on holes 2 and 16, to be brought forward to the Water and Related land Management Advisory Board. Res #A265/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T staff be directe~ to finalize the terms and conditions as set out in the staff report to the Authority at Meeting #8/95, September 22, 1995, for the development of lands comprising Lots 28 and 29, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, as an 18-hole golf course within and adjacent to the valley corridor of the East Humber River; THA T staff, in consultation with the firm of Gardiner, Roberts, be authorized to sign a written Consent to an Order being made by the Ontario Municipal Board to give affect to an implementing zoning by-law (with a holding provision) that is consistent with the Authority's approval; AND FURTHER THAT the applicant, Marbloom Investments Limited and Wilderton Investments Limited, the City of Vaughan, the Region of York and the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised accordingly. AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Griffin Bes...JLA26.6L95.- Seconded by: Victoria Carley THA T the Environmental Management Plan for the golf course that describes integrated pest managment practices, vegetation management and an ongoing environmental reporting arrangement be brought forward for Authority consideration through the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 A213 11. CITY OF MISSISSAUGA STORM WATER QUALITY CONTROL STUDY This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #6/95, held on November 3, 1995. KEY ISSUE Authority support for the City of MississauQa Storm Water Quality Control Study and staff involvement in implementation of the study's recommendations. Res #A267/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the Authority support the City of Mississauga's proactive Storm Water Quality Control Study; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue working with the City to facilitate implementation of the recommendations and ensure that the Authority's objectives for the management of flooding, erosion, water quality, and habitat concerns are met. CARRIED 12. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE -Minutes of Meetings #6/95, #7/95 and #8/95 This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #6/95, held on November 3, 1995. KEY ISSUE The minutes of The Humber Watershed Task Force meetings #6/95, #7/95 and #8/95 are provided for information. Res #A268/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THAT the minutes of The Humber Watershed Task Force meetings #6/95, #7/95 and #8/95, be received. CARRIED A214 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24,1995 13. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCil -Minutes of Meeting #8/95, September 28, 1995 This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #6/95, held on November 3, 1995. KEY ISSUE The minutes of Meeting #8/95, September 28, 1995 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. Re~ #A269/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #8/95, of September 28, 1995, be received. CARRIED 14. ALBION HilLS CONSERVATION AREA -Campground Expansion This item was recommended for approval at Conservation land Management and Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, held on November 17, 1995. KEY ISSUE Approval to reallocate approved 1995 Conservation Area Capital Development funds for the development of a new campground at Albion Hills Conservation Area. Res #A270/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T funds in the amount of $80,000, originally designated as part of the allocation for paving of the main road at Albion Hills Conservation Area, be reallocated to support the development of a new campground in the Albion Hills Conservation Area in the Humberview picnic area; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with this project in 1995. AMENDMENI Moved by: Brian Harrison Res #A271/95 Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T staff prepare a report on the pro's and con's of privatizing the Albion Hills Campground and report back to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board and the Finance and Administration Advisory Board at a later date. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24,1995 A215 15. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VillAGE -Sponsorship Development This item was recommended for approval at Conservation land Management and Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, held on November 17,1995. KEY ISSUE To meet Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) levy reduction target of $600,000 by 1998, and that BCPV undertake a sponsorship development project. Res JlA272/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T staff be directed to develop Terms of Reference and issue a request for proposals in regards to a sponsorship development program to support Black Creek Pioneer Village operations; AND FURTHER THAT this program be coordinated with ongoing initiatives of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. CARRIED A216 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 -- - 16. 1996 INTERIM CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT This item was recommended for approval at Conservation land Management and Advisory Board Meeting #5/95, held on November 17, 1995. KEY ISSUE Approval of the 1 996 Interim Conservation Area Development Project. Res #A273/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the 1996 Interim Conservation Area Development Project be approved; THA T the following action be taken: (a) The benefitting municipalities be requested to approve the project and capital expenditures set forth herein; (b) The Minister of Natural Resources be requested to provide technical approval of the project as required under Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act; (c) Pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of the Ontario Municipal Board be requested; (d) The appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the project, including the execution of any documents. THA T the Conservation Area development activities pro prosed in the 1996 Interim Conservation Area Development Project be approved with the exception of the proposed roadside parking lot to be constructed at Boyd Conservation Area; AND FURTHER THAT the proposal for a roadside parking lot at Boyd Conservation Area, be referred back to staff for further review. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 24, 1995 A217 NEW BUSINESS Res #A274/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the Director of Finance and Administration report to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board on recommended actions that the Authority could take to ensure that all Authority lands are tax exempt; AND FURTHER THAT staff investigate and report on the treatment of property taxes on lands under management agreement with municipalities like the Town of Ajax. CARRIED ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:45 a.m., November 24, 1995. William B. Granger J. W. Dillane Chair Acting Secretary-Treasurer pI. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto and FeQion conservation authority minutes A218 DECEMBER 15, 1995 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95 Meeting #11/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, December 15, 1995 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Joanna Kidd Maria Augimeri Eldred King Randy Barber Joan King lorna Bissell Richard 0' Brien lIa Bossons Gerri Lynn O'Connor Margaret Black Donna Patterson Victoria Carley Paul Palleschi Alan Christie Enrico Pistritto Michael Di Biase Maja Prentice lois Griffin Bev Salmon Lois Hancey Deborah Sword Brian Harrison Richard Whitehead Norman Kelly Jim Witty ABSENT Members Raymond Cho Case Ootes Frank McKechnie Paul Raina MINUTES Res. #A275/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T the Minutes of Meeting #10/95 be approved. CARRIED A219 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15,1995 Res.1 #A276/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T a presentation, further to Item #11 of Executive Committee Meeting #10/95, held December 1, 1995, be moved forward, heard and received. CARRIED PRESENTATION Mr. Jim Dillane, Director of Finance and Administration presented Members with an overview of the impact of the 1995 Provincial Economic Statement on the Authority. Mr. Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer, also spoke regarding this item. Res. #A277/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Lois Hancey THA T the Authority receive the report of the Chief Administrative Officer concerning the effect of the province's financial statement on watershed management; THA T the Authority advise its member and local municipalities that its mandate for watershed management has not changed; THA T, whereas the future economic health of the greater Toronto region includes ensuring a healthy environment; THA T the Authority has and will continue to be the environmental advocate and advisor to its member and local municipalities; THA T the Authority will continue to provide Quality service to protect, restore and enhance the environment within their communities; THA T the Authority is changing how it works to meet the changing circumstances; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority will work with its member and local municipalities to ensure the quality of life in the greater Toronto region. CARRIED AUTHORIT:Y MEETING 1I,l 1/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 - -.- A220 1 . REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL/lEASE OF AUTHORITY-OWNED lANDS -East side of Islington Avenue, Vicinity of Rutherford Road, -City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed I<EY ISSUE The Authority is in receipt of request to consider selling or leasing certain Authority-owned lands on the east side of Islington Avenue, in the vicinity of Rutherford Road, in the City of Vaughan in the Humber River Watershed. Res. #A278/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Debra Sword THA T the potential disposal or long term leasing of certain parcels of Authority-owned land on the east side of Islington Avenue, in the vicinity of Rutherford Road, in the City of Vaughan, be referred to the Authority staff for review, in accordance with established Authority policies; AN D FURTH ER THAT a report be brought forward to the Executive Committee at a future date recommending further action. CARRIED BACI<GROUND These matters are being brought to your attention in accordance with resolution IIA289/94, adopted by the Members of the Authority, at a meeting held on January 27, 1995. The request for utilization of Authority-owned lands at this time is being made by the owner of an established private children's school and the representatives of a religious order, who are also Interested in establishing a private school and retreat centre, In the City of Vaughan. A plan illustrating the locations under consideration is appended. Report prepared by: Don Prince, ext. 221 A221 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 -- - - - THE BOYD AREA AAEAS TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR DISPOSM. ILEASE ~ . N ~ AUTHORITY MEETING 1111/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 A222 2. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK(March 1993) Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #10/95, held December 1, 1995. See also Items #3 and #7 of these minutes. KEY ISSUE Acquisition of Authority land requirements, to facilitate implementation of the Public Amenity Scheme. Res. #A279/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Brian Harrison THA T the Authority proceed with expropriation of any and all lands and property rights, as set out in the appended Schedule" A" (pages A230-232) where satisfactory property agreements have not been reached, to complete the Public Amenity Scheme of the "Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993), under the provisions of the Expropriations Act and Conservation Authorities Act; THA T the expropriation be subject to confirmation that the Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke will provide their respective shares of any additional costs associated with the expropriation should those costs exceed the amount budgeted for acquisition of the Public Amenity Scheme; AND FURTH ER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation and take any other action required to obtain possession of the lands to facilitate commencement of construction at the earliest possible date. AMENDMENT Moved by: Richard O'Brien Res. #A280/95 Seconded by: Brian Harrison THA T Resolution #A279/95 be amended, such that the first paragraph include the following after the words Conservation Authorities Act, "subject to Authority staff and legal counsel being satisfied that the conditions in the existing agreements relating to approval of the zoning by-laws can be satisfied" ; AND FURTHER THAT the second paragraph be amended by inserting the words "in writing" after the word confirmation in the first line. THE AMENDMENT WAS ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED A223 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 -- .. : .;: · :~ O_in Council . '.' ~ . '. - ~ - Qaano . ......c...a - c:a...__ ' . en the ~ aI the Undbo4ed. !he Sur la ,........,..._.4aIIan du sDussigrlll, Je Uawlnant GaverncI: by and with tne advice and ~ sur I';ayjs. avec Ie ~ : CDnCUrT8I1Clt aI ttl8 ~ ~ ardIIIS ttlIIC SllIjIUtm.nt du ConseiI des minisns. dec:8t8 ce , qui suit: -' pu..-suant UI ~sec:-~on 6(3) ~t t:he Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, . c. 1:.26, the expropriation by Het:opolit:an 'rorontc and 1leg'ion Conservaticm ~ority ot all. right, title and interest in ~e lands located in ~e d.-=:-f ot r-abic=ka, in the !!Imicipal.ity 'ot Bet.-cpolitan 'rorontQ and P:'=Vince ot Ontario, more par-..ic-'uar!.y desc:jJ)ed. in scedul e "A" at'"'..a.Qed htL'""etQ, tor the pu..~ese e t , - . iJIlplementinq a revised pr=j ece tor the EtQbiCtlke Betel St:'ip I Wa~..=ont Park vi~ ~e City ot Etcbic::lke in the' !!Unicipa.!.ity et Heeapolitan 'rorontQ dated. HarQ 1.993 proceed. vi~cut the inqa.i....-y procedure pravided tQr in the !:xpraprl.a.tions Act, R. S . 0 . 19 9 0 , c. 1:.26. zo h=-nde4 d ~ <=4 ~ .~~~ - - !li.:1isU!r et a~ Chair at CaD' -e . Res as " Approved. and ord.e--ed Nnv 1 9 1QQS:; Oa-:a . a true copy. . .~ c.c.JD8cr8f 2260/95 ~ec1tfvc Co-.Jndl AUTHORITY MEETING #1 lt95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 - _.-. A224 - -- Sc:HEDtJLE -A- . (1) the interest, i~ any, of Proudfoot Hotels Lim.i.ted in the lands descr~ed as: ALL AND SINGt7LAR those r - certain parcels or tracts of land oand premises situate, lyinq and l:leinq in the City of E'tol:licoke, in the Hunicipality of Metropolitan 'roronto and Province of Ontario, containinq l:ly adJIleasurement an area of 3, 115 square metres, JIIOr& or less, ):,einq part of Location c:L 9223, and l:leinq part of the ):,ed of Lake Ontario in front of Lot E, Ranqe D, (;eoqraphic 'rownship of Etobicake. and in front of Lot 29, Reqistered Plan U 76, and which lands are odesiqnated as parts 5 and 6 on Plan 66R-17043; (2) the interest, if any, of Red Carpet Inns Limited in the lands descr~ed as: - (a) ALL AND SINGULAR those certain parcels or tracts o~ land and premises situate, lyinq and l:leinq in the City of Etol:licoke, in the Hunicipali ty of Metropolitan 'roronto and Province of Ontario, containinq l:ly admeasure- ment an area of 1,311 square metres, more or less, l:leinq -part of Location CL 9225, and bainq part of the l:led of Lake ontario in front o~ Lot E, Ranqe D, 'rownship of Etobicoke, and. in front of Lot 29, Reqistered Plan 1176, and. which lands are designated as parts 2 and 4 on Plan 66R-17042, and (l:l) ALL AND SINGOLAR those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate, lyinq and l:leinq in the City of Etol:licoke, in the Municipality of Metropolitan 'roronto and Province of Ontario, containinq by admeasure- JIIent an area of 3,580 square metres, more or less, beinq part of the Water Lots in front of lots ].5 and 16, Reqistered Plan 1229, (formerly in the 'rownship of Etol:licoke, COUnty of York) which lancis are designatec! as parts 1 and 3 an Reference Plan 64R-144S5 received. and deposited on the 9th day of Roveml:ler, 1994 l:ly the Land Reqistrar for the Reqistry Division of Metropolitan 'roronto (No. 64); (3) ALL AND SINGULAR those certain parcels or tracts of lanc1 and premises situate, lyinq and l:leinq in - the City of Etol:licoke, in the Municipality of J!etropolitan 'roronto and Province of ontario, COJ1taininq l:ly admeasurement an area of 5,145 square . . met:res, more or less, an~ beinq part of Parcel . :' A225 .- - - AlHHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 2 .. 9-1, Sec:-..ion 15-1229, and par': of the Water Lets in front of 101::5 9 and 10, Reqistered Plan 1229, , ~omerly in be Geegraphic 'rClWDShip ot Etobicoke, .,. c:canty at ~erx, and. which lands are desic;nated as parts 2, 3 and 4 an Reference Plan 69-17039 received and depesited an the Ust day of August, 1995 ~y the Land Reqist--ar far the Land 'ritles Divisien of ht..-apel.i1:an ':aronto (Na. 66) : (4) ALL AND SDiGOUR those certain parcels or t..-ac:ts at land and premises situate, lyinq and tleinq in the City of Etcbicake, in the Kanicipality of Het..-apeli tan 'raronto and Pravince ot ontario, containinq tly admeasurement an area ot U,374 square meces, mare or less, and beinq par': of the Water Lats in !--ont .af lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, lleqistered Plan 1229, for::erly in the Geoqraphic ':ownship o~ Et:!tlicoke, County of 'lork, and which lands are designated as par..s 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 an Reference Plan 64R-14784 received and deposited em the 2J.st day of Auqust, 1995 by the Land lleqist..-ar for ~e Reqist..-y Oivision of Met=opoli tan ':oront:! (Ne. 64) i (5) ALL AND SDiGtrLUl. ~ose cer--ain parcels or t--ac-..s of land and premises situate, lyinq and tleinq in . the City of Etol:licoke, in the !!!Imicipality of Het..-apali tan 'roronto and Province of ontario, ccntaininq tly ad::lleasurement an area of 993 square meces, mere er less, and beinq par': of the Water Let patented to Alexander Jues Bur:'OWS Close on the 12b day af Auqust, 1880 (eLS 42807), and which lands are desiqnated as par..:s 4 and 17 on Reference Plan 64R-l.4505 received and de-cosited an ~e l.2th day of DeceJDl::ler, 1994 by the tand Reqist=ar for the Reqist:y Division of Met--opolitan 'roronta (Ne. 64); (6) ALL AND SDiGtfLAR those certain parcels or t--ac:ts of land and premises situate, lyinq and tleinq in the City ef Etotlicoke, in the !!lmicipality of Hecepoli tan Torant:! and Province of ontario, containinq by adJl1easurement an area of 26.8 square meces, mere or less, and tleinq par': of Lot 27, lleqistered Plan U76, ~d par': of the Water Let patented to Nicholas Brown on the 9th day of Petlnary , 19l.2 (eLS 571.09), and. whic:!l lands are desiqnated as par"'..s 2 and 4 on Reference Plan 64R-l.4785 received and deposited en the 2J.st day .of Auqust, 1995 by the Land Reqist:'ar for the Reqis~l Division of Hetropalitan Toronto (Ne. 64); and. - AUTHORITY IVIEETING #11795, DECEMBER 15. 1995 . - -- A226 3' (7) 1:he 1Dtens1:. U iDly of 707985 oistario IDe. iD t:!1a , laJlds desc::rl1MId u: Ar.t. ARJ) SDcmr.u tha't c:utaiD parcel or 1:I:ac't ~ 1ud aDd pr-" __ -e1:t'aa'ta. lying aDd beinq 1D 1:ha Ci'ty of Btcbic:oka. 1D 1:he : - . JDmicipall'ty of "uc,t""'litan ~ and l':orince of OIl1:ario. COD'ta1D.iDcJ by admeasanmeD't an area of 2,104 square 1D8'tr8s, ~n or less. aDd be1nq part of 1:h. bed of Lalca ODUrio 1D fz'azrt: of Lo1: p.: Bang. D~ .(also being part of I.oca:tions c:r. 8982, c:r. 8983 and c:r. 9241). Geogra~c ~p ot Btobicoka, an4 1D O:'om: of Lo1: 25. Jlegis't8ncl Plan 1176, aDd 1dUch 1anc!s are designa'te4 as Part 1 on Plan 8&-17046. . . . . . . . A227 _ AUTHORITY MEETING # 11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 ,- - m '!'mI D'f'!'ml 07 'f!DI IUKUPKn'1'm1nl Ac:'!' . ..8.0 19~O. ~~ B.2. . Jill . I ,.. (!Ofttl15xvA'l'YOlI a~8 ~e-!' ....0. 1990. ~~ e.27 , .' . . ~ . ~x:r~J' ..1.CJln CD' ~r.. m 'mE HATTER OF an application ~ . XeUcpolitan Tcrcnto and Jlaqion Conservation Alrthority far appraval to expropriate the lands locate4 in the City of EtabieoJca in the lIW1ic:ipality of Metropolitan 'roronb, acre particularly describe in Schedule -A- attached hereto, for the purpose of iDpllUllen'tinq a revia8d proj e<<:1: tor the ltabiccke Hotel. Strip lfatadrant Park vi thin the City of ftobic:oJca, 'in the llWUeipality of lletrapolitan Taranto dated !larch, 1993: 'fhe Xinistar of Batural Raaourcaa far the Provinee of ontario (the Appravinq Authority) hereby c:e.rtUi_ approval vas qiven to .etropolitan Toronto and Reqion ~ervation Authority (the Bxpropriatinq Authority) on the f}..day ot ~ 1995 to apropria1:a all riqht, title and intarast in lands the city of ftcbicoke, in the MUnicipality of Ket:ropolibn 'roronto, aors parl:ic:ularly dsscribac! in Sc:hac1ul. -A- ai:1:ached bereto, in order to implement a revised proj set far -the Btobieoka Motel strip Waterfront Park vithin the City of Etabic:oJca in the IIW1icipaJ.ity of Metropolitan Toronto, c1at8c1 1Iarch, ~~93. ! .' -. . I I . ", . . . . . . . . , . .' . . " .. : . .. .. . . Ib. ' ..., . . '. DA!r3D. at Toronto, thj,a',~ ~y of ,~,1995. .. . ..0 ..,. . . . . .' . to ~ : '. .; . . . . . ; . . ..... . : " : AUTHORITY rv'tEETING #1 1 1~5, DECEMBER 15, 1995 A228 ~_. . 0 . . . . .& -~.~~ -1- . 0 ., . " . 0 . .(1) tIaa ~, U any, of l'z'audtoot: IkI1:aU r.1ai1:8d !II the 1aDda deac:1bed ..: ~ 1HD SIBGUr.D thaM c:uUiD parcaU or t:ncta of 1aDd and praia.. , 811:Data, 1yinq and beiDq in th8 City. of Itobicaka, !II tha lDDlicipal1ty of IIa1:rapoU1:an 'fonDt:o and' , ft'aYince of On1:ario, c:cmtain1nq by ~ a uea of 3,115 8qWlra _Cas, ~ GZ:' lua, . be!Dq part of Locad.ou' CL 9223, aDd IMiDq pa:t: of the bed of Laka Ofttarl.o in fron~ ot Lot ., Banqa D, Geog:apb.1c Tovruahip of ftabicab,' and in froni: of 0 o r.ai: 29, ltlIqiaurect Plan U7', aDd which 1aDda ~ daailJD8~ .. partB 5 and . on JllaD '&-17043, '. (2) ~ iDUraai:, if any; .of lied CUpe~ IIma L1a1Ud .' o J.D the lands d_crllMId u: . '., 0 (a) .au. AND SDGtJUK tho.. c:artaiD plI%Cala or 1::acts of land aDd prudau aituat:a, 1yiDq aDd b.inq in th. c:1ty at BtobicoJca, in the . lllmicipali ty of Jlat:ropoUtan 'fcmmto aDd PrOVinca of ontario, containiDq by adIIleuura- ..ni: an araa of l,3U 8qW1r8 _=--, lIOn or 1"', b.ing part of Location CL 9225, lIDd . baiDCJ part of 1:ha becl of LaJca antario in froni: ot Loi: 2, Rang., D, 'favDahip at Btobic:oJca, and \ . in trant of Loi: 29, Reqist:and nan un, and .vlUcb lands an d..ic;na~' as parta 2 aDd 4 . on Plan 40-17042, anc! . .' (J)) ,Au. U'D SDlGULD tho.. c:artaiD parca1.s or 1::ac:t:a of land and pnaiau aituat:a" lying aDd baing in th. c:1ty of ftabicaJca, in tha Iftmicipality of Jlat:%opolitan Taranto and PrOVince of ontario, c:ant:ainiDq by ~ . act an area of 3,580 aquan utru; JIOra or 1_., b.inq part of the WaUr Lat:s in 0:aDi: of 101:8 15 and 16, RaqisUnd JllaD' 1229., . . (fODlarly in 1:ha 'ravnahip of Btobic:aJca, . Camrt:y of York) VlU.cb, lenda an duignat:8d , .. part.a 1 and 3 on Referenca' Plan. 54R-14455 ~ivad and depo.ited on the 9th day of . .avamb.r, 1994 by th. Land Raqiat::ar for th. Jl8CJiaay Divi8ion of JI.t:ropolitan 'foront:a " . ~o. 14)' (3) Au. IBD SDlGlJIAR thoe. cartain parcale or tz:ac=e of 1aDd ad .pr-a.. aituata, 1yinq aDd beiDq in ~ c:1.ty of Btobica1c8, in the llunicipality of "~1it:an 'farant:a aDd ~inca of Ontario, c:aat 4 "9 by adzDaaauzoaaan~ an lira of 5,145 aqaan' ~, ~ or 1_., aDd baiDq part at hz'ca1 ~1, .action 8-1229, and part of the .at:ar Lata in ~ ot 10ta 9 and 10, Raqia1:arad Plan 1229, , tDnlllrly in the c:aOCJ%1lphic 'l'aVnahip at Btobicou, . ~ of York, and vIlicb landa an duignat:ad... ~ 2, '3 aDd 4 on RataJ:'8llCll Plan "R-17039 ncaivad and , dapaaiUd on the 2~ day ot Au9WI~, 1995 by tha Land Jl8giat:zar tor th. Land T1.t1_ Div1aiOD at 1la1::OpolitaD ~to (1l0. .')' (4) aU,.UD SDn:UIAR t:hoa. cartah percale or tracts ot 1aDd aDd pp.4... aituata, lyinq and bainq.in tba c:1.ty ot ftobica1c8, in the IlUnicipality of ~llbJl 'rOrant:a and ~inc. of ontario, h'lJ by adaaaaunaani: an ana of U,374 8qWIZ8 _tru, ,aon or 1..., and beiDq part of ,. . tba ht:azo taU in fraD1: ot 10u 2, 3, 4 and !, : . ~ Jllan 1229, fonserly in th. CeocJnphia , ~p ot Btob1caJca, Cawlty at J:ork, aDd vb.J.c:b , - I' A229 AUTHORITY MEETING # 11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 ,- - . - , " .. . . . ,2 . . . . . . , , lands ,are cS_ignatad as parts 2, ", !5,', mcS 7 em . " Bafuanca Plan '''R-lot78'' nc:aived aDd clepo.it:ad on the 21st cSay of Auquat, 1995 by the Land . . Jaqist:%'ar far the Baqiat::y DiviaiaD of llatropolitan , . lft,..: c:mto (HO. "'); . (5) ALL AND SDlGmAR tho_ c.rtaiD parcala or t::rac:ta of land and pr-u- aituat:a"lyinq and 'beinq in the c:i~ of Btcbiccka, in the Jlunicipality of . ..t::'Opolitan Taranto and Province of ontario, . . ccntain:inq by admaaauremeDt an ana of 993 .quar. . aatr-, .ore or 1_., and beinq part of the water Lat patan1:aci to Alaxandar J__ Bar.rav1I CJ.a_ an , . the 12th day o~ AUquat, 1880 (as 42807), and which 1aDc!a ara de.ic;natad as parts 4 aDd 17 an Raferanc:a Plan SO&R-14505 received aDd depo8itlld an the 12th day of December, 1994 by the Land lt8quUar far the 'JlaqistrI Division of Jletrapalitan. Toronto (110. 54) f ., ('1' ALL AND SDlGUL.\R thos. cartain ,parcel. or trac:1:a . .ot land and premises aitua1:a, lyinq and beinq in the City of Btcbiccke, in the JlUnicipality ot ..tropoli tan Taranto and Province of ontario, ccntaininq by admeasurement an area of 26.8 square ..ues, .are or. less, and beinq part ot Lot 27, Rsqistered plan 1176, and part ot the Watar Lot patented to Kienolas Brown an the 9th day ot . February, 191.2 (CLS 57109), and which lands are d_iqnated as parts 2 and 4 on Reference Plan S4R-14785 received and. deposited an the 2J.at day of August, 1995 by the Land. Raqiatrar far the llaqi.st:y Diviaion of Hetropolitan Toron~: (110. 60&) f and .. , , (7) the interest, i~ any ot 707985 ontario Inc. in the lands desc:ril:led as: .ALL A1ID SDlGOLAR. that certain . parcel or t--act of land. and premia.. situate, lyinq and beinq in the City of Btobicoke, in the JlUDicipa~ity at Metropolitan Toronto and PrOVince at ontario, containing by admeasurement an area af 2,104 .quare lIletres, 180re or lU8 r and. beinq part of the bed of Lake ontario in tront ot Lot F, Ranqe'D, (also being part at LocatiOIUl CL 8982, CL 8983 and c:r. 92Ul, Geoqraphic Township of ltabicoke, anel in trent . of Lot 25, Reqistarec1 Plan U76 r anc:l which lanc:ls ara d..iqnatad. as Part 1 on Plan 66R-17046. AUTHORITY M~ETING #1 1/~5, DECEMBER 15.1995 A230 . , : SCBEDOLE "Aft r POTENT:tAL EXPROPRIArIONS Proudfoot Metals Limi teci The interest, if any, of Proudfoot Motels Limited in that parcel or tract of land in the City of Etobicoke, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, containing 0.3115 hectares, more or less, being composed of Part of Location CL 9223, being Part of the bed of Lake Ontario in front of Lot E, Range D, Geographic Township of Etobicoke" and in front of Lot 29, Registered Plan 1176, desiqnated as Parts 5 and 6 on a Plan of Survey deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of Metropolitan Toronto (No. 66) as Plan 66R-17043. Red CUpet Inns Limi tee! Parcel A The interest, if any, of Red Carpet Inns Limited in that parcel or tract of land in the City of Etobicoke, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, containing 0,1311 hectares, more or less, being composed of Part of Location CL 9225, being Part of the bed of Lake Ontario in front of Lot E, Range D, Geographic Township of Etobicoke, and in front of Lot 29, Registered Plan 1176, desiqnated as Parts 2 and 4 on a Plan of Survey deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of Metropolitan Toronto (No. 66) as Plan 66R-17042. Parcel B Fee simple interest in that parcel or tract of land in the City of Etobicoke, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, containing 0.3580 hectares, more or less, being composed of Part of the Water Lots in front of Lots 15 and 16, Registered Plan 1229, Geographic Township of Etobicoke, designated as Parts 1 and 3 on a Plan of Survey deposited in the Land Registry Office tor the Registry Division of Metropolitan Toronto (No. 64) as Plan 64R-14455. A231 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 ,- - - - ,. Prcudf'aot Mctal.s Limi tad , Fee simple interest in that parcel or tract at land in the C.ity ot Etobicoke, in the !!unicipality ot Metropolitan Toronto, in the Province at ontario, containing 0.5145 hectares, more or less, beinq composed ot Part of the Water Lots in front of Lots 9 and 10, Registered Plan 1229, Geographic Township of Etobicoke, designated as Parts 2, 3 and 4 on a Plan of Survey deposited in the Land Registry Office tor the Land Titles Division of Metropolitan Toronto (No. 66) as Plan 6o.R-17039. V. E. Gad%ala Bold.ings Limited and 412264 Ontario Limitad Fee simple interest in that parcel or tract of land in the City of Etobicoke, in the Municipality of Met:opolitan Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, containinq 1~1374 hectares, more or less, beinq composed of Part of the Water Lots in front of Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, Registered E'lan 1229, Geographic Township of Etobicoke, designated as Parts 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on a Plan of Survey deposited in the Land Reqistry Office for the Registry Division of Metropolitan Toronto (No. 64) as Plan 64R-14784. Rcl::le.rt Bess Fee simple interest in that parcel or tract of land in the City of Etobicoke, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, containinq 0.0993 hectares, more or less, beinq composed of Part of the Water Lot patented to Alexander James Burrows Close, Auqust 12th, 1880 (CLS 42807), designated as Parts 4 and 17 on a Plan of Survey deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Registry Division of Metropolitan Toronto (No. 64) as Plan 64R-1450S, A. Edward Gad%ala Fee simple interest in that parcel or tract of land in the City of Etobicoke, in the Municipality of Metropolit~ Toronto, in the Province of ontario, containing 0.0027 hectares, more or less, beinq c~osed of Part of Lot 27, Registered Plan 1176, and Part 0 f . the Water Lot patented to Nicholas Brown, February 9, 1912 (eLS ~ , -- AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 A232 , 57109), designated as Parts 2 and 4 on a Plan of Survey deposited in the Land Registry Oftice for the Registry Division of , Metropolitan Toronto (No. 64) as Plan 64R-14785. . 707985 Ontario Xnc. The interest, if any, of 707985 Ontario 'Inc. in that parcel or tract of land in the City of Etobicoke, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, containing 0.2104 hectares, more or less, being composed of Part of Locations CL 8982, CL 8983, CL 9241 ,being Part of the bed of Lake Ontario in front of Lot F, Range D, Geographic Township of Etobicoke, and in front of Lot 25, Registered Plan 1176, designated as Part 1 on a Plan of Survey deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of Metropolitan Toronto (No. 66) as Plan 66R-17046. A233 ,- - - AtfrHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 t SCHEDULE -B- STA'TUS OF PROPeRTY NEGOllATlONS AT DEaMBER 12. 1995 (A) CO~ PROPEn'Y NEGOTtATtONS . Lands nut included in reaullSt fur lIIIDroV81 to _~.6...;.1Il' To dauI. execumd agreements on the fallowing prapnes have been otn3ined, which have been approved by the Members of the Authority, but cannot be fully closed unal approvals of 1tle City of Embicoka and the Province of Ontario are rlC8ived and ~prova1 of by-Iaws 1994- 149 and 1994-197 tram the Ontario Municipal Board is otnained. PrDaer1les (1) EtDbicoka Waterfront Partnership shown as Parcels 6.7.9,10.13,15,16,17 on Motal Strip mapping; Under this transa~on the Authority wiD acquire 7.619 acres with an additional 0.243 acres being conveyed to the CitY of Etobicoka for local park. In- addition to the lands being acquired all Riparian rights issues were resolved in favour of the Authority , Cost: Nominal consideration of $2,00 plus conveyance of 0.713 acres of Crown land. · The owner, under this transaction wiD achieve the tranSfer of density tram lands being conveyed, This tranSa~on has been approved by Etobiccke and the Province. I2l Newport Development Car;loration shown as Parcels 19 &. 21 an Moml Strip mapping; Under this transa~on the Authority wm acquire 0.023 acres plus all riparian rights issull5 being resolved in favour of the Authority. Case A credit of $ 1 80.000 payable to the Authority, plus resolution of a land dispute which needed to be resolved to allow the owners to obtain their density of 186 units. This tranSa~on has been approved by Embicoke and the Province. (3) Seahorse Motor Hotel Limited (John Wrenl shown as Parcels :u &. 23 on MataI Strip mapping; Under this transaction the Authority resolved an existing _ute on 0.343 acres in favour of the owner and conveyed 0.371 acres of Crown land to the owner in exchange far extinguishing riparian rights issues in favour of the Authority. Case Nominal consideration of $2.00, plus conveyance of land and propel"tV rights and payment of legal costs, This nnsaction has been approved by Embicoke and the Province. .../2 , AUTHORITY MEETING # 1 1/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 A234 ,- - - --" .2. r (4) 846150 Omario Umited (Michael Ving) shown as Pan:eI 25 on Motel Strip mapping, Under this transaction the Authority aCQuired 0,084 acres, Cost: Conveyance of 0.131 acres of Crown land together with a credit payable to the Authority of $20,240, This transaction has been approved by Etabicoke and the Province, (5) Shore Breeze Motel Umited (Butwelll shown as Parcel 4 on Motel Strip mapping. Under this transaction the Authority resolved an existing dispute on 0.139 acres In favour of the owner and conveyed 0.280 acres of crown land to the owner in exchange for extinguishing riparian rights issues In favour of the Authority and obtaining agreement from the owner to relinquish any and all claims to substantial filled crown land at the rear of the subject propeny, Cost $175,000. plus conveyance of land and propeny rights and payment of vendors costS. This transaction has been approved by Etobicoke and the Province, (61 John Andrew Investments Umited and Petro J. Developments Umited and Prombank Investment Umited shown as Parcel 28 &. 29 on Motel Strip mapping. Under this transaction, the Authority will acquire 0.554 acres plus all riparian rights Issues being resolved in favour of the Authority, Cost: Nominal consideration of $2.00. plus payment of vendor's legal costS. The completion of this transaction is subject to the vendors' being able to achieve a densitY transfer on a basis consistent with densities being allotted on other properties at this location, This transaction has been approved by Etoblcoke, m Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc, (Morris Iwasykiwl shown as Parcel 27 on Motel Strip mapping, Under this transaction, the AuthoritY will acquire 0,467 acres. plus all riparian rights Issues being resolved in favour of the Authority. Cost: Nominal consideration of $2.00 consideration plus payment of vendors' legal costS, The completion of this transaction is subject to the vendor being able to achieve a density transfer on a basis consistent with densities being allotted on other properties at this location, This transaction has been approved by Etobicoke .../3 A235 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 . -3- , III COMPlETe) PROPeRTY NEGOT1A TrONS -lMtd included in l'IIGUestfar 1II!Dr'OvaI 10 lDDroDrilmt To date, an 8XIICUtIId agreement on the fDDowing prapertV has been otnained, whictJ has been approved by the Members of the Authority and the CitY at Etcbicoke. but cannot be fuBy closed umiI approval of the Province at Ontario is l'llC8ived and approval at by-/aws 1994-149 and 1994-197 from the Oncario Municipal Board ar8 olnained. III 707985 Oncario Umited (Cruise MotIII-Ruc;ynskj) shown as Parcel 24 on Motel Saip mapping. Under this U'3nsaction, the Authority resolved an existing dispute on 0.118 acres in favour at the owner and conveyed 0.058 acres at crown land, together with density rights to the owner in exchange for extinguishing riparian rights issues in favour of the Authority and obtaining agreement from the owner to relinquish any and all daims to aubstamial filled crown land at the rear at the subject propertY, Ccm: $110.000,00 plus conveyance of land and propertY rights and payment at vendors' legal COstS. Ie) OUTSTANDING PROPERTIES -lands included in reauest for lIIlorovel to ODroOrilmt Parcels 11,12,18 &. 20 - 412264 Ontario Limited, V &. e Gadzala Holdings Limited and and A. Edward Gadzala Issues: - Authority to acquire 2.811 acres from motel properties. parcels 11 &. 12. plus 0.007 acres from properties 18 and 20. plus riparian rights, Status: - Authority has made owner offer in full at all claims. - Mediation was held involving a member at the Omario Municipal Board with no apparent success. Parcel 114 - Robert Hess Issues: - .245 acres to be acquired - ResOlution of riparian rights to be resolved, Stanis: - Authority has made offer in full of all daims. PropertY 18 &. 3 - Proudfoot Motels !.%d. Issues: - Litigation in progress against Province claiming o\lllr1ership at Provincial ClOwn Lands to current waters edge and Authority needs to l'8SClve riparian rights issues at PropertY 13. - Authority needs to 81iminm PGt8mial interest, if any, at owners in 0.770 acres of crown land, - Need to acquire 1.271 acres from PropertY 18. - Need m resolve riparian rights at PropettY 18. _J4 ! , I I AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15,1995 A236 -- . -4- I Smus: - Authority in conjunction with the Province has made offers in full at all claims, - Mediation was held involving a member at the Ontario Municipal Board with no apparent success. Property 15 - Red Carpet Inns Limited Iasues: - 0.885 acres to be acquired, - Riparian rigms issues to be resolved, - Land dispute (1) Authority needs to efiminatll potential interest, if any. of owners In 0,324 acres of crown land. (21 They require Quit Cairn over 0.069 acres. (31 They require patent over 0.22 acres, - Utigation against Province and Authority by owners in the amount of $17,719,665, plus interest arising from owners claim that their sale tD Camrost was aborted because of Govemment actions. Status: - Authority in conjunction with the Province of Ontario made offer in full of all claims, - Mediation was held involving a member at the Ontario Municipal Board with no apparent success, . . . , , A237 ,_ _ _ A!JIH.ORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 So:tE:IltIIJ!: .C. - ;f"': I I ;; j 1111111 i i!ll ji III ~i . -i I' I . 1..:..... 1. - - .. ~ I .. ..~ i I . ~ ~ !I 1- I I I,' ~' ., ; i ill! I I ! ut :: , 1-' , i i ~" .: I -:. S " I ... .., , .,. --tt.. - ...t I', . 1. ~.: : - - .2 -. i I : , c: " : . . · : . : ~ , a ~ _. -J . :a .1 . -I ! I .; .-:1 .. os I I::-f 1- I ,;e ~~ . I ! J - 1'''' I 1=: ..- .1 , d J- . _ · ~!f I I ,,' , - ,t I I _ -. - - S _ - Q.. II ;' I: In ; J 1 ~ I I CL ~ I.. ! A ! i ~ ~ g J i I ; !!!!!!i!!!!!I!!':;: ,j ~ 'I !:I . i . i · I il n ! .. ..,. .- c. ~ - ~ c -c :::e CC ~ C ("J :c c , - w.J AUTHORITY MEETING # 11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 A238 3. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (March 1993) -Updated Report See also Items #2 and #7 of these minutes. KEY ISSUE Updated information concerning acquisition of Authority land requirements, to facilitate implementation of the Public Amenity Scheme. Res. #A281/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Brian Harrison THAT the report dated December 12, 1995, advising of various events concerning the Etobicoke Motel Strip, be received; CARRIED BACKGROUND Included in the Authority agenda for December 15, 1995 as Item number six is Resolution #E193/95, as recommended by the Executive Committee. Since December 1, 1995, the following events have occurred: (a) On December 5, 1995, the Authority was advised by the Ministry of Natural Resources, that the Lieutenant Governor in Council, has directed that pursuant to Section 6(3) of the Expropriations Act, RSO 1990, C. E.26, the expropriations may proceed without an inquiry, due to the public interest. Attached is a copy of the certified copy of Order-in-Council #O.C. 2260195, approved and ordered on November 29, 1995, together with the Certificate of Approval, signed by the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 1995; (b) Officials of the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs advised Authority staff verbally, that the Province of Ontario is prepared to fund its portion of any overrun on the land acquisition budget on the same basis as set out in the approved project i.e. 50%; (c) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Council, at its meeting held on December 6, 1995, adopted the following recommendation of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 21 of The Financial Priorities Committee, headed" Proposed Expropriation of Lands and Property Rights to Complete the Public Amenity Scheme of the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park"; "The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be advised that Metropolitan Toronto confirms that the Authority should proceed with the expropriation of any and all lands and property rights to complete the Public Amenity Scheme of the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993) and that Metropolitan Toronto will provide its respective share of any additional costs associated with expropriation should those costs exceed the amount budgeted for acquisition of the Public Amenity Scheme;" A239 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 3. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (March 1993) (CONTD.) -Updated Report (d) The Council of the City of Etobicoke at Session No. 1-1996, held on December 11, 1995, adopted the following Resolution #23: "THA T Council adopt the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole that the City of Etobicoke confirms its support for the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to proceed with the expropriation of any and all lands and property rights to complete the Public Amenity Scheme of the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993); and THA T the City of Etobicoke provide its share of one-third of any additional costs associated with the expropriation should those costs exceed the amount budgeted for acquisition of the Public Amenity Scheme in accordance with the Project funding formula and in accordance with the approved Letter of Understanding, subject to written confirmation from the Province; ( 1 ) THA T the Province will assume its share (fifty percent) of any additional costs; and (2) THA T the Provincial funding commitments for the current Motel Strip Infrastructure program will be extended to the end of 1998. " (e) The Minister of Natural Resources on December 11, 1995 signed the expropriation plans; (f) The Authority solicitor on December 11, 1995, in accordance with the direction of the Province of Ontario provided to each of the registered owners of properties affected by the potential expropriations and their solicitors, notice of the action taken by the Lieutenant Governor in Council concerning proceeding without an inquiry and the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, to proceed with expropriation; (g) The Ontario Municipal Board Hearing dealing with the Motel Strip area commenced on December 12, 1995. The Chair of the hearing is awaiting final confirmation from the Authority solicitor that the comprehensive land assembly has been completed by virtue of registration of the plans of expropriation; The attached Schedule" A" sets out the properties for potential expropriation as referred to in Resolution #E193/95. The attached Schedule "B" illustrates the current status of property negotiations while the attached Schedule" C" is a map of the Motel Strip area, illustrating the parcels where satisfactory agreements have been obtained to date and the parcels where expropriation may be required. Additional information concerning property valuation costs and offers being made will be available at the meeting. Report prepared by: Don Prince, ext. 221 AUTHORITY MEETING # 11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 A240 4. THE HUMBER VAllEY HERITAGE TRAil ASSOCIATION -Proposed Licence Agreement Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #10/95, held December 1, 1995. KEY ISSUE Receipt of request from The Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association to enter into a licence agreement for the use of certain Authority-owned lands for recreational hiking. Res. #A282/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Lois Hancey THA T the Authority enter into a licence agreement with The Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association for the use of certain Authority lands for recreational trail purposes between Bolton and Palgrave, in the Humber River Watershed in the Town of Caledon; 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 execution of any documents. CARRIED 5. LEASE OF lAND -MTRCA to The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #10/95, held December 1, 1995. KEY ISSUE The renegotiation of the fourth, five year rental period, commencing January 1, 1996. Res. #A283/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the rental rate for The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto for the use of Authority-owned lands in the City of Vaughan for golf course purposes be at an annual rate of $16,244.16 per annum, for the five year period, commencing January 1, 1996, payable $1,353.68 monthly in advance. The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto is to be responsible fo'r payment of all realty taxes and local improvement charges; 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 execution of any documents. A241 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15,1995 5. lEASE OF lAND (CONTD.) -MTRCA to The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto AMENDMENT Moved by: Brian Harrison Res. #A284/95 Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T in the management of the golf course, The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto be encouraged to minimize the use of pesticides and herbicides. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED 6. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT,1993-1995 -Flood Plain Component, Centennial Creek Watershed -Mary Lou Schneider Property Recommended for approval at Executive Meeting #10/95, held December 1, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of a partial taking, located on the west side of Centennial Road, south of Lawrence Avenue East, in the City of Scarborough. Res. #A285/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T 0.331 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Mary Lou Schneider, said land being part of Lot 9, Plan 4220, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, fronting on the west side of Centennial Road, south of Lawrence Avenue; THA T the purchase price be $18,200, together with payment of vendors' legal costs and the installation of a chain link fence on the rear property boundary; 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 the 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 #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 A242 7. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH, 1993) -Approval for Acquisition See also Items #2 and #3 of these minutes. KEY ISSUE Approval to make offers for acquisition of lands and property rights under "Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park". Res, #A286/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Brian Harrison THA T formal offers be made to all outstanding owners on the basis as presented to the Members of the Authority at the meeting held on December 15, 1995; THA T the Authority receive conveyance of the lands and property rights required, subject to existing service easements; THA T Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transactions 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; That the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. AND FURTHER that staff report further to the Members of the Authority on all transactions as finalised. CARRIED BACKGROUND The offers being made are in accordance with established property values and have been approved by the Authority's partners in the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park Project. Report prepared by: Don J. Prince, ext. 221 A243 AUTHORITY MEETING # 11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 8. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993-1995 -Flood Plain and Conservation Component -Humber River Watershed -Avdell Developments Inc. Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #10/95, held December 1, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located on the south side of Rutherford Road, east of Highway #27, in the City of Vaughan, under the" Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993-1995" Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed. Res. #A287/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Lois Griffin THAT 16.8 acres, more or less, be purchased from Avdell Developments Inc., said land consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 15, Concession 8, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York located on the south side of Rutherford Road, east of Highway #27; 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 THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 A244 ,- - 9, PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF lAND FOR THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT PARK SYSTEM -Highfields Farm Limited Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #10/95, held December 1, 1995. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property located on the west side of Centreville Creek Road, on the north side of Finnerty Road, in the Town of Caledon, under the" Project for the Acquisition of Land for the Niagara Escarpment Park System". Res. #A288/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Lois Griffin THA T 250 acres, more or less, be purchased from Highfields Farm Limited, said land consisting of a irregular shaped parcel of land together with a 800 square foot, 1 1/2 storey, wood clad residential dwelling, a barn and outbuildings, being Part of lots 31, 32 and 33, Concession 2, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, located on the west side of Centreville Creek Road, on the north side of Finnerty Road; THAT the purchase price be $2,500 per acre (i.e. $2,500 X 250 = $625,000) plus vendor's reasonable legal costs; THA T the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and existing house rental agreement; THA T the purchase be subject to approval of funding by the Niagara Escarpment Trust Fund and appropriate Provincial agencies; 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; THA T the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to negotiate with the Town of Caledon and the Niagara Escarpment Commission to enter into an agreement to participate in the contribution toward land taxes for the property as described above. CARRIED A245 AUTHORITY MEETING #11/95, DECEMBER 15, 1995 10. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res, #A289/95 Moved by: Randy Barber Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #10/95, held December 1, 1995, with the exception of Items #7 & #8, be received and approved. CARRIED Res, #A290/95 Moved by: Bev Salmon Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T Items #7 - Administrative Fee Schedule Adjustment and #8 - Applications for Permits Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158, recommended at Executive Committee Meeting #10/95, held December 1, 1995, be received and approved. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Res. #A291 /95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Jim Witty THA T the Authority extend gratitude and forward a Certificate of Appreciation both to the Town of Ajax, Rotary Club and the Town of Pickering for their generous donation of $20,000 each to the Waterfront Project. CARRIED ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:15 p.m., December 15, 1995. William B. Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer pI. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes A246 JANUARY 26, 1996 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95 Meeting #12/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, January 26, 1996 in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10: 10 a,m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Joanna Kidd Maria Augimeri Eldred King Randy Barber Jim McMaster lorna Bissell Frank McKechnie lIa Bossons Richard 0' Brien Margaret Black Gerri lynn O'Connor Victoria Carley Case Ootes Raymond Cho Donna Patterson Alan Christie Enrico Pistritto Michael Di Biase Paul Raina lois Hancey Bev Salmon Brian Harrison Deborah Sword Norman Kelly Richard Whitehead ABSENT Members lois Griffin Paul Palleschi Joan King Maja Prentice MINUTES Res, #A292/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Richard 0' Brien THAT the Minutes of Meeting #11/95 be approved, CARRIED A247 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST (a) Eldred King declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item #12 (ll. page B497 of minutes of Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January .12, 1996. His son is a partner in the firm Marshall Macklin Monaghan ltd. Mr. King did not participate in discussion or vote on this matter. (b) Joanna Kidd declared a conflict of interest with respect to the minutes of the Humber Watershed Task Force Meetings #9, #10 and #11, shown as Item #4 (pages D260-D261) of Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. Ms. Kidd did not participate in discussion or vote on this matter. Her company, the lura Group has been engaged for facilitation services for the Humber Watershed Task Force. PRESENTATIONS (a) Victoria Carley confirmed that the Province of Ontario had terminated her appointment as provincial representative to the Authority in accordance with the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, through Bill 26. Ms. Carley expressed her concern that she will not be representing the government at a time when government is invoking change; Ms. Carley stressed diligence will play an important role for the Authority at this time and in the future. She is disappointed that her appointment has been terminated, leaving her unable to share in the transitionary, yet exciting and interesting stage that the Authority is heading towards. Ms. Carley very much enjoyed her years of service. (b) Joanna Kidd confirmed that the Province of Ontario had terminated her appointment as provincial representative to the Authority in accordance with the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, through Bill 26. Ms. Kidd in her four years with the Authority has found the work a great challenge, extremely educational and hopes she has been helpful as a provincial appointee and would like to volunteer her services, if needed in the future. Ms. Kidd feels the Authority is an extremely worthwhile organization and feels staff should be commended for their continued work for the Authority as well as for their concern for the environment and environmental issues. MOTION OF APPRECIATION Moved by: Lois Hancey Res. #A293/95 Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T the Chair, Members and staff of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority extend gratitude and appreciation to Ms. Victoria Carley and Ms. Joanna Kidd for their service to and support of the Authority. AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Hancey Res, #A294/95 Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T staff continue to provide Ms. Victoria Carley and Ms. Joanna Kidd with copies of agendas and minutes of future meetings of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board and Full Authority. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED . AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A248 ,- - - CORRESPONDENCE (A) A letter, dated January 2, 1996, from Mr. James Y. Witty, Regional Chair of Durham, announcing his resignation as a member of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. (B) A letter, dated January 10, 1996, from the Hon, Chris Hodgson, Minister of Natural Resources, stating the decision of the province that the Authority directly appoint a Chair from among Authority members. (C) A letter, dated January 12, 1996, from H, Dianne Sutter re: MTRCA Chair position. (D) A letter from the Clerk's office, Region of Durham, advising of Jim McMaster's appointment to the MTRCA, replacing Jim Witty. Res, #A295/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T the above noted items of correspondence be received. CARRIED Res, #A296/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Eldred King THA T Item #2 (Cherry Downs Golf Course Expansion) of the Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting minutes, held January 19, 1996, and delegations relating be this item be moved forward and heard at this time. CARRIED DELEGATIONS (a) Ms. Carrie Newman, a resident of Claremont, Ontario, re: in opposition of the Cherry Downs application, shown as Item #2 of Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Minutes of Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. (b) Mr. Fred Beer, a resident of Claremont re: in opposition of the Cherry Downs application, shown as Item #2 of Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Minutes of Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. (c) Mr. Jack Winberg, the applicant re: Cherry Downs application, shown as Item #2 of Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Minutes of Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. Res. #A297 /95 Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THA T the above delegations be received. CARRIED A249 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - . - - 1. CHERRY DOWNS GOLF COURSE EXPANSION AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL -Town of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed Recommended for approval at Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Recommendation for approval-in-principle of the" Master Plan for Golf Course Expansion Development Proposal" dated June 1995 and received October 30, 1995 by Clublink Corporation for lands located within the Town of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed, as it relates to Authority programs and policies for Watershed and Valleyland Management and the Claremont Field Centre. Res, #A298/95 Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THA T Authority staff continue to work with the proponent, municipal staff and others through the municipal planning process to ensure compliance with the Master Plan in accordance with the framework set out in the January 19, 1996 staff report; AND FURTHER THAT staff review a long term plan regarding effluent sewage disposal and land application. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A250 - - - --~ 2, SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT -Cherry Downs Golf Course Expansion and Residential Development Proposal, Town of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed KEY ISSUE Supplementary Report related to Item #1 ,of Authority minutes of Meeting #12/95, held January 26, 1996 (see Page A249) reporting on action taken by the Town of Pickering Executive Committee of Council, Monday, January 22/96 leading to a revised MTRCA staff recommendation at Authority Meeting 12/95. Res. #A299/95 Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Patrick Abtan THA T staff be directed to monitor the Cherry Downs Development applications and to report at an appropriate future date on the status of the applications and Authority interests related to same. AMENDMENT Moved by: Joanna Kidd Res. #A300/95 Seconded by: Enrico Pistritto THA T staff be directed to continue to hold dialogue with members of the public on the application. THE AMENDMENT WAS ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRiED BACKGROUND On January 22/96 the Town of Pickering Executive Committee of Council gave consideration to a Pickering staff report on the Cherry Downs Golf Course Expansion and Residential Development Applications by Clublink Corporation. Deputations were heard both for and against the development applications. Certified minutes are not yet available from the Town Clerk; however, MTRCA staff summarize the action taken as follows: . Recommendation #1 "That Town Council ENDORSE the 'Rural Population Growth Targets' set out below, and direct staff to incorporate these targets into the new Pickering Official Plan currently under preparation: RURAL POPULATION GROWTH TARGETS TO 2016 location 20 Year Target Hamlets and Expansion Areas 700 people lots of Record 200 people Total Rural Growth Target 1500 people Remaining Capacity 600 people A251 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - . - 2. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT -Cherry Downs Golf Course Expansion and Residential Development Proposal, Town of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed This recommendation was amended to reflect a Rural Population Growth Target of 1000 to 1500 people and corresponding adjustments to each of the other areas of growth and was carried. . Recommendation #2 "That for growth outside of hamlets, hamlet expansion areas, and lots of record, Town Council: a) acknowledge, "cluster residential developments" as a distinct and viable type of rural settlement; b) request the Region of Durham to initiate an appropriate Regional Official Plan Amendment to recognize and permit "cluster residential developments" as a distinct and viable form of rural settlement; and c) endorse, a 75% to 25% 'Distribution Target' between cluster residential developments and country residential subdivisions; and direct staff to also incorporate this target into the new Pickering Official Plan currently under preparation; " This recommendation was not adopted. . Recommendation #3 "That Town Council allow no more than approximately 50% of the total growth target established for cluster residential developments to be allocated to a single development proposal; and" This recommendation was not adopted. . Recommendation #4 "That Town Council REFER BACK TO STAFF all planning applications made by Clublink Corporation in part of lots 13 to 16, Concession 7, Town of Pickering, for a period of 3 months in order to allow sufficient time for: a) the applicant to submit: i) a further revised proposal that falls within the limits of the Town's rural growth targets for cluster residential development as established by the recommendations contained in Recommendation Report No. 24/95 (that is, accommodating no more than 225 people); and ii) a revised net community benefit report, based on the revised proposal, that clearly and adequately describes and analyses the social, environmental and economic costs and benefits of the revised proposal on the Town; and b) staff to circulate, review and report to Council on the revised proposal and the revised net community benefit report." AUTHORITY MEETING # 12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A252 .- - - 2. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT -Cherry Downs Golf Course Expansion and Residential Development Proposal, Town of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed This recommendation was not adopted. RATIONALE It is unclear at this point in time whether the Cherry Downs development applications will be abandoned, amended or referred "as is" to the Ontario Municipal Board. Authority staff will monitor the process over the next few weeks and report in future on the status of the applications. At that time, staff will be able to comment on all outstanding Authority issues (based on the Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/95) in the context of the approvals being sought and the approvals process being followed. Report prepared by: Rene~ Jarrett, ext. 315 3. REVIEW OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS KEY ISSUE This report reviews the provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act, regulations and the Authority's Rules of Conduct regarding the appointment of members and the election of the Chair, due to the proposed changes to the Conservation Authority Act as contemplated in Bill 26. Res, #A301/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Richard O'Brien THA T the report dated January 17, 1996, on the appointment of Members and the election of the Chair be received; THA T the Finance and Administration Advisory Board be requested to review and report on the matter of the number of municipal appointees to the Authority; AND FURTHER THAT Section 4(g) of the Rules of Conduct be deleted upon enactment of proposed amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act. AMENDMENT Moved by: Eldred King Res, #A302/95 Seconded by: lIa Bossons THA T paragraph number one of the main motion be amended to read, "THAT the report dated January 17, 1996, on the number of municipaly appointed Members and the election of the Chair be received." THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , CARRIED A253 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 3. REVIEW OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS (CONTD.) BACKGROUND The proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act as set out in Bill 26 have implications for the number of members appointed to the Authority. Staff has been advised informally that the Province will not be appointing their three members of the Authority in 1996. Correspondence has been received advising that the province will not exercise its right to appoint the Chair. ANALYSIS Appointment of Members The Conservation Authorities Act makes provision for appointment of members. The following summarizes the key sections which relate to this. Where appropriate, the changes proposed in Bill 26 are noted. Section 2(2) Conservation Authorities Act This section sets out the population requirements for municipal representation on an authority. A participating municipality with: . 250,000 or more gets 5 members . 100,000 but less than 250,000 gets 4 members . More than 50,000 but less than 100,000 gets 3 members . 10,000 or more but less than 50,000 gets 2 members . less than 10,000 gets 1 member. This general section applies to all authorities. Representation is permissive... "Council of each municipality may appoint". There are a number of sections dealing with specific authorities of which MTRCA is one. These specific sections effect the number of members appointed. Section 5 This section applies to MTRCA and provides for the continuation of the MTRCA with the participating municipalities existing December 31, 1980: Metro Toronto, Peel, York and Durham Regions, Mono and Adjala-Tosorontio Townships. Subsection 4 of this section provides that the Lieutenant Governor in Council may designate the municipalities which are the participating municipalities of MTRCA and the area over which the MTRCA shall have jurisdiction. The Lieutenant Governor in Council has made an Order-in-Council setting out the designation of municipalities (2127/85). Subsection 5 provides that Metropolitan Toronto shall at all times have representation equal to the other participating municipalities. Section 8 The Lieutenant Governor In Council may designate any group of municipalities as one municipality for the purpose of appointing members. Regulation 2127185 has been made in this regard. AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26.1996 A254 ,- - - 3, REVIEW OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS (CONTD.) Section 74 . Members must be appointed by participating municipalities. . each member holds office until the first meeting of the Authority after the term for which they were appointed has expired . Members must be resident in a participating municipality in which the authority has jurisdiction . no appointment more than 3 years . Province may appoint not more than 3 members [this part to be repealed under Bill 26]. Section 77 The Authority is required at its first meeting each year to appoint a Chair and a Vice Chair from among the members of the Authority, unless the Lieutenant Governor in Council has exercised his right to appoint the Chair. The right of the province to appoint the Chair is permissive ("may appoint") and is not changed by Bill 26. Order-in-Council 2727/85 This Order-in-Council was passed in 1985 to enable the reduction of the Authority from 53 members to 31. The Order was passed pursuant to Sections 8 , 4( 1 )(b) and 5(4) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1 ) The portions of the municipalities within the Regional Municipality of Durham which lie within the area of jurisdiction of the Authority are designated as one municipality; (2) The portions of the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga within the Regional Municipality of Peel which lie within the area of jurisdiction of the Authority are designated as one municipality; (3) The portions of the Town of Caledon within the Regional Municipality of Peel and the portions of the Townships of Adjala and Mono which lie within the area of the jurisdiction of the Authority are designated as one municipality, and the townships of Adjala and Mono, jointly, are to appoint one member; (4) The Towns of Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan, and the Townships of Aurora and King are designated as one municipality; (5) The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is designated as one municipality. Election of the Chair The Act continues the power of the province to appoint a Chair. As noted, it appears the province will not exercise that right. The Authority's Rules of Conduct provide for the election of the Chair in the event that the Chair is not appointed by the province. The Chair must be a member of the Authority. A255 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - - - - 3. REVIEW OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS (CONTD.) Provincial Appointments The province has stated that it will no longer appoint members to the Authorities. Bill 26 amends the act to remove the Section (14(6)) which makes possible provincial appointments. There are three provincial appointees of whom one is the current Chair. His appointment expires at the annual meeting in February. The other two members were appointed by the province to serve until the first meeting in 1997. Staff is advised that these appointments will be shortened to conclude with the annual meeting in February of 1996. In the event that the provisions of Bill 26 as they relate to Conservation Authorities are enacted, the MTRCA Rules of Conduct would have to be amended to delete Section 4(g) which provides that the Executive Committee shall consist of "one member appointed by the Province of Ontario if either elected or appointed to the Executive Committee". If the province does not appoint members, there will be no structural or procedural changes with the exception of the amendment to the Rules of Conduct referred to above. The rules for Quorum remain unchanged. The Authority will operate with 28 municipal members. Additional Members As noted above, Order-in-Council 2127/85 provides for members to be appointed based on the population thresholds identified in Section 2 of the Act. Staff reports to the member municipalities the population and assessment related to the member municipalities within the Authority's area of jurisdiction as part of the annual budget process. Schedule A is the page from the 1995 approved budget. Based on the 1995 population figures and the grouping of municipalities as outlined in Order-in- Council 2127/85 above, the membership would increase in accordance with population and representation numbers contained in Section 2(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act. The membership increase would be as follows: Durham Region . one municipality as set out in 2127/85 . population within the Authority is 120,598 . under S.2 of the Act, entitlement is increased to 4 members (from 3) Peel Region . Brampton and Mississauga is one municipality as set out in 2127/85 . population within the Authority is 307,337 . under S.2, they would get 5 representatives s (up from 4) . Caledon and the portions of Mono and Edgily-Tosorontio in the Authority is one municipality with population of 20,800. Eligible for 2 members (up from 1). . Total for Peel would be increased to 8 members from 5 members AUTHORITY MEETING # 12/95. JANUARY 26, 1996 A256 3. REVIEW OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS (CONTD,) Adjala- T osorontio/Mono . Adjala-Tosorontio and Mono still appoint 1 member York Region . Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora and King is one municipality . population is 362,081 . under S.2, the representation would increase to 5 members (from 4) . Whitchurch-Stouffville is one municipality and stays at 1 member . total for York region goes to 6 members from 5 members The total for municipalities outside Metro Toronto would become 19 members. Under the provisions of the Act, Section 5(5), Metropolitan Toronto is entitled to an equal number of members. The Authority would have 38 Members, 7 more than the current membership and 10 more than the membership after the annual meeting. The 1985 Order-in-Council 2127/85, grouped the municipalities as above, in order to meet the population and representation numbers contained in Section 2(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act and at the same time allow for the reduction in members from 53 to 31 . Increasing the size of the Authority at this time would not only be contrary to the current trend of reducing the size of Boards, but would introduce unnecessary confusion at this time in light of the discussions around the restructuring of the GT A. I recommend therefore, that the issue of membership be referred to the Finance & Administration Advisory Board for their review. CONCLUSIONS . Having no provincial appointees requires a minor change in the Authority's Rules of Conduct; the Authority can continue to operate as it has but with 28 instead of 31 members. . The Rules of Conduct provide for the election by secret ballot of a Chair from among the members of the Authority . . 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Res, #A303/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T the staff report on the Report of the Task Force on the Future of the Greater Toronto Area be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to work with the other Conservation Authorities in the Greater Toronto Area to assit the government in responding to the recommendations of the Task Force. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Task Force on the Future of the Greater Toronto Area was created by the Premier of Ontario on April 1, 1995 in response to growing concerns about the future health and workability of our urban region. Their Terms of Reference were ambitious: to set the Toronto region "on a new course for the new century." Specifically, they were "to provide direction for the future governance of the GT A, including the potential restructuring of the responsibilities and practices of municipal and provincial governments. They were to review virtually every aspect of governance of the five regions comprising the GT A; the only exceptions were waste management, non-local health management, and education governance. They were directed to address the issue of the "apparent and potential further decline in economic attractiveness of the core of the GT A" as their priority, and specifically to propose, by the fall of 1995, a resolution of Metro Toronto's "property tax crisis", viewed as a prime cause of this economic malaise. With the change of government in June 1995 and the renewal of their mandate under the newly- elected Premier, their time-frame was shortened considerably - from the original eighteen months to approximately nine months. The new deadline accelerated the work schedule and compressed their consultation and research plans. The conservation authorities within the GTA made a submission to the Task Force to ensure that the natural environment was "on the agenda" in any discussion relating to the future of the GTA. , A259 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - 4. THE REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE FUTURE OF THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (CONTD.) The conservation authorities recommended to the Task Force that: . the protection of our environment and the effective management of our natural resources within the GT A must be part of your decision making process, . the watershed must be the basic management unit for environmental protection and natural resource management, . watershed-based planning and management must be a component of planned growth management and human health, . conservation authorities must be confirmed as the agencies responsible for watershed management, . in order to achieve streamlining and to eliminate duplication of services, a comprehensive approach to the delivery of natural resource management and environmental protection programs must utilize conservation authorities as the locally based "one-window" agency, as proposed in a Brief prepared by the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario, for presentation to the Province of Ontario, Restructurino Resource Manaoement in Ontario, . the provincial government must rationalize its water management strategies, with a much greater emphasis on groundwater protection and management, . there must be a rationalization of the financing of all aspects of watershed management carried out through the conservation authorities, . the headwaters, valley and stream corridors, the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Niagara Escarpment and the Lake Ontario and Simcoe waterfronts must form the "green infrastructure" of the GT A and their features, functions and landforms must be protected, . the conservation authorities within the GT A are flexible and willing to embrace change for the betterment of their watersheds and recognize that, as the structure and governance of the GT A evolves, we must change to meet the demands of the future in a renewed and revitalized GT A, The Task Force presented their report and recommendations to the government Tuesday, January 16, 1996. There is a 90-day period for public review and comment. Appended to this report are references from the report with respect to river systems, watershed management and the natural environment and their recommendations specific to conservation authorities and environmental protection. Also appended is the Executive Summary of the Review of Conservation Authorities in the Greater Toronto Area prepared for the Task Force by Berridge Lewinberg Greenberg Dark Gabor ltd., August 1995. , AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A260 ,- - 4. THE REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE FUTURE OF THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (CONTD.) DETAilS OF WORK TO BE DONE The conservation authorities within the Greater Toronto area are pleased that the Task Force listened to their submission and were receptive to its recommendations. Over the next month, we will be meeting to discuss a response to the report. A subsequent report and recommendations will be brought to the Authority for consideration. For information contact: Alyson Deans. ext. 269 .. , - A261 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 .. WATERSHED MANAGEMENTIENVlRONMENTAL aUAUTY REFERENCES In the Greater Toronto Area "The landscape is etched by meandering watercourses that gather to form",waterways which together have carved out our distinctive network of ravines. These deep, wooded ravines and river valleys are part of the emotional geography and sense of identity of many GTA communities," (Golden Task Force..p,25) "The ravines are to Toronto what canals are to Venice and hills are to San Francisco,,,understanding Toronto requires an understanding of the ravines." (Accidental City, Robert Fulford, Toronto, McFarlane, Walter & Ross, 1995) "Fortunately, recognition that the waterfront can make a significant con~ribution to both our quality of life and economic growth has spurred a wide range of revitalization activities: the Waterfront Trail is being extended, environmental regeneration projects are multiplying, an private sector investment is being stimulated, These efforts should help to make under-used and largely vacant lakefront lands productive again so that the true value of this regional asset can be fully realized, " (Golden..p.26) "Just as important to our quality of life are the physical and natural assets of the region - its open spaces, parks, ravines, and waterfronts," (Golden..p.29) The Vision of the Golden Task Force for Greater Toronto states: "Growth will be balanced with the conservation and enhancement of rural landscapes, agriculture, cultural and heritage resources, and the environment." P, 34 "We all pay for the other less obvious costs associated with inefficient land use - the reduced quality of life that comes with more traffic congestion, declining air quality, and the loss of greenspace and prime agricultural land," (Golden P. 36) "Compact form, along with a clearly delineated rural and urban boundary, can also protect the network of river valleys, trails, and waterfronts that enhance the region's quality of life." (Golden p. 117) "Although the Task Force strongly favours assigning services to either the provincial or local , , level of government, there are circumstances where 'Shared funding is appropriate and workable....Among,~ services that require shared funding are: , Environmental protection ...several major physical features are within the GTA, but extend beyond its boundaries....the Niagara escarpment, the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Lake Simcoe watershed, and the Lake Ontario waterfront. Planning and environmental decisions relating to these areas have province-wide implications." (Golden pp,142-143) II ...the Oak Ridges Moraine is a critical natural feature which should not be split for planning purposes, Protecting this resource and its function as a groundwater recharge area requires that it be treated as a single comprehensive landform, It (Golden p. 168) Section on Environmental Quality in Golden pp 187 - 192 with recommendations related to Conservation Authorities includes the following: '" ," : ' .. .,.... ." , . AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A262 .. "The restructured conservation authorities will operate within the policies and strategies established by the Province and the Greater Toronto Council, They will continue to focus on services and programs that are best provided on a watershed scale, Including their current watershed planning, land management, flood and erosion control, and public education responsibilities. In addition, they will assume a broad range of provincial environmental approval and permit-granting functions to provide a "locally-based, one- window approval process.. "Under this new arrangement, the Province would declare its interests clearly through revised framework legislation, co-financing agreements, and complementary planning at the regional level in the following five areas: ......* environmental protection and conservation,.... (Golden pp, 203 - 204) RELEVANT RECOMMENDATIONS , Recommendation 38 The Province should devolve delivery of the environmental permitting and approval functions currently delivered by district and regional offices of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Ministry of Natural Resources, and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to the Greater Toronto Council, These should be carried out be restructured conservation authorities that report directly to the Council and are responsible for delivering their current functions, as well as those newly devolved from the Province, on a watershed basis. Recommendation 39 Environmental services for the city-region should be coordinated at the regional level. The Greater Toronto Council should coordinate and streamline planning, administration, and delivery of services currently split among several provincial ministries, five regional governments, and five conservation authorities, -< Recommendation 47 The Province should establish the necessary policy and procedures to enable relevant Ministries and the Greater Toronto Council to undertake complementary planning and co-financing initiatives In the following areas: * regional Planning; * environmental protection and conservation: * transportation planning and development * sewer and water works, and waste treatment and disposal: and * economic development and investment. ,~ .. .. " -'. . - . , - . ..,' ,'.-.. ... - - .. - - . .. . . . . ' , . , , A263 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 . Review of Conservation Authorities in the Greater Toronto Area August 1995 Prepared for The Greater Toronto Area Task Force by Berridge Lewinberg Greenberg Dark Gabor Ltd. AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A264 ,- - ~ -- Executive Summary " This rqJort recommends the creation of a GTA-Ievel conservation office which would focus on strategic planning md information services for a "federation" of local conservation authorities within the Greater T'Jronto Area, and presents some of the new roles and responsibilities which could be undertaken by this agency. , . The Conservation Authorities Act was passed in 1946, as a result of active lobbying by conservation groups, as well as concerns about flooding and environmental degradation in rural areas. . From the' outset, conservation authorities were organized to approach resource management and conservation on a compl'enensive watel'sned basis. It is important to note that conservation authorities are the only public bodies in Ontario organized on the basis of a physiographic unit, rather than on political - boundaries. During the 1950's through to the 1970's, the responsibilities of conservation authorities became increasingly - focussed on water management, in particular flood control This is mainly a result of the flooding and devastation from Hurricane Hazel. Since the late 1970's, the role of conservation authorities has become mo~ comprehensive, as the importance of integrated resource management has been rediscovered in rec..-nt years, At the same time, various provincial agencies also assumed resource management responsibilities. However, their mandates have tended to be very narrow, and significant overlap has occurred between the resource management pro~ms of provincial agencies, conservation authorities, and municipalities. This has led to inefficiencies, confusion, and a fragmented approach. A federation of conservation authorities in the GT A could assume several enhanced roles including: . coordination and integration of the resource management programs and environmental approvals of other agencies; . a more proactive role in the planning process, particularly in the development of ecosystem-baaed environmental protection policies; . an enhanced role in regional open space planning and designation of urban growth boundaries; . development of a comprehensive GIS database on environmental and landscape resources. . The following structure is proposed for the GT A conservation authorities: . a GTA-Ievel office which would be responsible for strategic planning and the delivery of services which can be provided most efficiently at the GTA scale. Examples of these responsibilities include -~ regional environmental and resource management policies; identification of regional urban growth ~ boundaries; designation of a regional open space network as a basic element in the urban structure; development of a GIS-based environmental mapping and inform:ltion system; and provision of specialized staff services to the local conservation authorities. . the 10c:lI conservation authorities would continue to exist in a quasi-independent state, with primary responsibility for implementing resource management programs and delivery of services. Their responsibilities would include development of locnl resource management policics; management and protection of environmental resources; and issuance of environmental permits within their watersheds in addition to their current activities . The proposed structure and the enhanced roles noted above would introduce regional ecosystem-based environmental planning at the GTA level and would help to overcome fragmentation and help foster a GTA identity. It would also streamline and improve the effectiveness of the resource management process; and would support the Task Force's goals of increasing efficiency, reducing costs and duplication, and stre:lnlluung govenunent A265 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - 5. PROPOSED ELECTION PROCEDURES KEY ISSUE Establishment of the procedures for election of the Chair and other officials of the Authority. Res, #A304/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T the "Procedure for Election of Officials" as set out in the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 24, 1996, be approved; AN D FURTH ER THAT, having consulted with the Authority's solicitors, staff be directed to present to the Executive Committee at its meeting to be held on February 9, 1996, the proposed procedures as a revision to the Rules of Conduct of the Authority. CARRIED BACKGROUND A report dated January 16, 1996, listed as Item 1. of Authority Meeting #12/95, sets out the general requirements of the legislation governing appointment of members and election of the Chair. This report offers additional detail as to how elections might be conducted. ANAL YSIS These procedures are to be applied in the election of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Executive Committee members and the Chairs and Vice.Chairs of the Advisory Boards and such other committees as may be established by the Authority. The following procedures will be followed: 1 . The Secretary-Treasurer shall assume the Chair for the purpose of conducting elections. 2. For each office to be elected, the Chair shall call for nominations three times. 3. Nominations do not need to be seconded. 4. The Chair shall ask the nominee if they will stand for the office for which they are nominated. 5. When it appears that all nominations for a given office have been made, the Chair shall ask that nominations be closed; such motion of closure to be seconded. 6. Each nominee shall be allotted no more than 3 minutes to address the Authority except when there is but one nominee, in which that individual shall be acclaimed to the office and shall be allotted up to 5 minutes to address the Authority. AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A266 - - - 5. PROPOSED ELECTION PROCEDURES 7, If there is more than one nominee, ballots shall be distributed and members will write the full name of their choice on the ballot; fold the ballot twice and present it for collection to the duly appointed scrutineer. 8. The scrutineers of which there shall be at least two, shall retire from the place of the meeting and count the collected ballots; returning to the meeting, the scrutineers shall present a written statement of the results of the balloting to the Chair. 9. The Chair shall announce the results of the balloting, naming the candidates and the number of ballots cast for each candidate, as well as the number of spoiled ballots, if any. 10. In the event that there are more than 2 nominees, and after the first ballot, the Chair shall determine the nominee who has received the fewest ballots and that person shall be declared no longer a nominee; the Chair shall proceed to conduct a second ballot and such successive ballots as are necessary to declare that one nominee has been chosen by a majority of the ballots cast by those members present at the time of the election. 11 . In the event that two nominees receive an equal number of the ballots cast, the Chair shall declare that there is a tie and proceed as follows: . for a ballot when there are only two nominees, in the event both nominees have an equality of ballots, the Chair shall recess the meeting for a period of 15 minutes, after which the Chair shall conduct another ballot, and if there is still an equality of ballots, the Chair shall decide by lot the successful nominee. . for a ballot when there are three nominees and none of whom has received a majority of the ballots cast, in the event of an equality of ballots of two nominees who have received the fewest ballots, the Chair shall recess the meeting for a period of 15 minutes, after which the Chair shall conduct another ballot, and if there is still an equality of votes, decide by lot the nominee whose name shall be left on the ballot. . for a ballot when there are more than three nominees, in the event of an equality of ballots of two or more nominees who have received the fewest ballots, all of those nominees with equal numbers of ballots shall be declared no longer nominees. 12. The method of conducting a lot shall be as set out in the Municipal Elections Act. SUMMARY The foregoing procedures have been drafted for consideration of the Members. Staff recommend that following discussion by the Authority, the proposed procedures be referred back to staff with direction to consult with the Authority's solicitors and report at the Executive Committee at its meeting on February 9 on a final version of the procedures in a form suitable for inclusion with the Rules Of Conduct. The recommendations of the Executive Committee would be forwarded as part of the agenda of the meeting of the Authority on February 23. Report prepared by: Jim Dillane, Extension 220 A267 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - - - - 6, GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996 - 2000 -Flood Plain Component, Centennial Creek Watershed -Brian and Margaret Buchhulz Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Purchase of a partial taking, located on the west side of Centennial Road, south of lawrence Avenue East, in the City of Scarborough. Res, #A305/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T 0.462 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land be purchased from Brian and Margaret Buchhulz. said land being part of lot 13, Plan 4220, City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, fronting on the west side of Centennial Road, south of lawrence Avenue; THA T the purchase price be $25,410.00, together with payment of vendors' reasonable costs and the installation of a chain link fence on the rear property boundary; 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 the 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; AN D FURTH ER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation required. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A268 ,- - - -- 7, GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT,1996-2000 -Flood Plain Component, Centennial Creek Watershed -Frank Zylstra Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Purchase of a partial taking, located on the west side of Centennial Road, south of Lawrence Avenue East, in the City of Scarborough. Res. #A306/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T 0.485 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Frank Zylstra, said land being part of Lot 11, Plan 4220, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, fronting on the west side of Centennial Road, south of lawrence Avenue; THA T the purchase price be $26,675.00, together with payment of vendors' legal costs and the installation of a chain link fence on the rear property boundary; 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 the 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 A269 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - . - 8. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO FOR TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION (TTC) PURPOSES Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for parking purposes in connection with construction of the proposed subway line located south of Sheppard Avenue, east of leslie Street, in the City of North York, Don River Watershed. Res. #A307 /95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for parking purposes located south of Sheppard Avenue, east of Leslie Street, City of North 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 Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in this instance; THA T a permanent easement containing 0.259 acres (0.105 hectares). more or less, be granted to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for parking purposes, said land being Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession III, E.Y.S. City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THA T consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THA T The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of this easement or carrying out the construction; THA T a permit under Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to commencing construction; THA T The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto obtain a release from the North York General Hospital in respect to the covenant on title prior to commencing construction; THA T this easement be subject to any and all existing easement rights; THA T said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27; 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 #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A270 ,- - - 9. SALE OF LAND/VICINITY OF 64 BRIDGEND COURT NORTH, CITY OF VAUGHAN -lou and lucy Florio Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from the owners of 64 Bridgend Court North, immediately abutting Authority- owned lands to investigate the purchase of a small fragment of tableland, Humber River Watershed. Res, #A308/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from lou and Lucy Florio, the owners of 64 Bridgend Court North, situate south of Rutherford Road, west of Islington Avenue, 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 lou Florid; THA T a small fragment of Authority-owned tableland containing 0.046 acres, (0.018 hectares). more or less, be sold to lou and lucy Florid, said land being Part of Block 115, Plan M-2022, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York; THA T 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 $4,000.00; (2) lou and lucy Florio are to pay 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; THA T the sale be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C,27; 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 A271 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - - - 10. GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT,1996-2000 -Flood Plain Component, Centennial Creek Watershed -Herbert O'Gorman Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Purchase of a partial taking, located on the west side of Centennial Road, south of lawrence Avenue East, in the City of Scarborough. Res, #A309/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T 0.407 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Herbert O'Gorman, said land being part of Lot 10, Plan 4220, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, fronting on the west side of Centennial Road, south of lawrence Avenue; THA T the purchase price be $22,385.00 together with payment of vendors' legal costs and the installation of a wooden fence on the rear property boundary; 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 the 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 #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A272 .- - - 11. GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 -Flood Plain Component, Don River Watershed -Moore Park Estates, Hampton Park Company Limited Properties -Harry Freedman and Harry Frimerman Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property and easement rights and settlement of compensation for lands located on the east and west sides of the Bayview Avenue extension, north of Pottery Road, in the Borough of East York, vicinity of the former Bayview Ghost Development. Res. #A310/95 Moved by: lIa Bossons Seconded by: Victoria Carley THA T 2.241 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of vacant land, be purchased from Moore Park Estates, said land being Part of Lot 15, Concession 2 F.T.B., Borough of East York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and designated as Block 67, DWG. NO.-95:19, prepared by KlM Planning Partners Inc., on west side of the Bayview Avenue extension, north of Pottery Road; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.423 acres, more or less, consisting of a 6 meter wide parcel of land at the rear of lots 2 to 24 inclusive be purchased from Moore Park Estates, said land being Part of lot 15, Concession 2 F.T.B., Borough of East York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, on DWG. NO.-95:19, prepared by KlM Planning Inc.; on the west side of the Bayview Avenue extension, north of Pottery Road. THA T a settlement of compensation be completed on 2 parcels of vacant land containing: (a) 8.206 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel expropriated from Hampton Park Company on May 17, 1962, under Plan 6458, said land being part of Lot 15, Concession 2, F.T.B. Borough of East York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, on the east side of the Bayview Avenue extension, north of Pottery Road; (b) 0.648 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel expropriated from Harry Freedman and Harry Frimerman on May 17, 1962, under Plan 6459, said land being part of Lot 15, Concession 2, F.T.B., Borough of East York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto on the east side of the Bayview Avenue extension, north of Pottery Road. THAT the compensation be the nominal sum of $2.00; THA T the fee simple acquisitions be free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; A273 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - - - - 11. GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT, 1996-2000 (CONTD.) -Flood Plain Component, Don River Watershed -Moore Park Estates, Hampton Park Company Limited Properties -Harry Freedman and Harry Frimerman THA T staff be directed to recommend draft plan approval of Application #55T -81048, Moore Park Estates (formerly Hampton Park). and to finalize the conditions of approval as generally outlined in the body of the staff report dated January 12, 1996; THA T Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transactions 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. AMENDMENT Moved by: Ila Bossons Res. #A311/95 Seconded by: Joanna Kidd THA T staff be directed to investigate opportunities for public access when reviewing the subdivision application. THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A274 ,- - -- 12. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT, 1995-1999 GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT,1996-2000 -Lake Ontario Waterfront, Pickering Sector -Margaret Moore Property Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Purchase of property municipally known as 1081 Beachpoint Promenade, located on the end of the westerly Frenchmen's Bay spit, in the Town of Pickering. Res, #A312/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T 4.1 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, improved with a one storey cottage and boat house, be purchased from Margaret Moore, said land being the whole of lots 323, 324, Part of lots 325, 328 and Block T, Plan 345, and Part of Water Lot in front of Lot 24, Range 3 (B.F.C.), Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, fronting on the north and south side of Beachpoint Promenade, south of Baley Street east of Fairport Road; THAT the purchase price be $285,000.00 together with payment of vendor's legal 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 the 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 A275 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - 13. REQUEST BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO FOR DEMOLITION OF TWO DILAPIDATED COTTAGES AND A FRAME BARN STRUCTURE ON THE GUilD INN PROPERTY Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Request by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for concurrence by the Authority to demolish two dilapidated cottages and a frame barn structure on lands owned by the Authority at the Guild Inn. Res. #A313/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be advised that the Authority is in agreement with the demolition of two dilapidated cottages identified as cottage No.6 and Cottage No.7, plus an old frame barn structure on lands owned by the Authority at the Guild Inn in the City of Scarborough, on the basis as set out in the detailed building audit report prepared by Medurst, Hogg, Sobottka, leong and Associates Limited for the Guildwood Park Advisory Committee; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take all necessary action required. CARRIED 14. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A314/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #11/95, held January 12, 1996 with the exception of Items #9 & #12 (Ll. be received and approved. CARRIED Res, #A315/95 Moved by: lorna Bissell Seconded by: Donna Patterson THA T Items #9 - Humber River Watershed Strategy and #12 (l) - Applications for Permits Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 for Bond Street Investments recommended at Executive Committee Meeting #11/95, held January 12, 1996, be received and approved. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING # 12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A276 ,- - -- 15. 1996 OPERATING BUDGET OVERVIEW Recommended for Authority information at a Joint Meeting of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board and the Executive Committee #6/95, held January 12, 1996. Res. #A316/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THAT Item #2 - 1996 Operating Budget Overview, of the minutes of a Joint Meeting of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board and the Executive Committee #6/95, held January 12, 1996, be received. CARRIED 16. ENVIRONMENTAllY SIGNIFICANT AREAS (ESAs) -Update on status of ESA 73 (McGill Area) Recommended for approval at Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE The adoption of changes to ESA 73 (McGill Area) for inclusion in the Authority's inventory of ESAs as a result of field investigations/evaluations. Res, #A317/95 Moved by: lIa Bossons Seconded by: Victoria Carley THAT ESA 73, described in the attached summary, be adopted as part of the Authority's inventory of ESAs; THA T staff be directed to use this updated information to advocate the protection of this area through plan input and review activities; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to circulate this new information to the affected municipalities to seek their support in recognizing this ESA in an appropriate land use designation within their planning documents. CARRIED A277 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - --- 17. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE 1996 WORK PLAN Recommended for approval at Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE . Approval of the 1996 Work Plan for the Humber Watershed Task Force dated November, 1995. Res, #A318/95 Moved by: lIa Bossons Seconded by: Victoria Carley THAT the 1996 Work Plan for the Humber Watershed Task Force, dated November 1995, be approved. CARRIED 18. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE -Minutes of Meetings #9/95, #10/95 and #11/95 Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE The minutes of The Humber Watershed Task Force meetings #9/95, #10/95 and #11/95 are provided for information. Res. #A319/95 Moved by: Lorna Bissell Seconded by: Victoria Carley THA T the minutes of The Humber Watershed Task Force meetings #9/95, #10/95 and #11/95, be received. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A278 ,- - - -- 19, DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCil -Minutes of Meeting #9/95, November 23, 1995 Recommended for approval at Water and Related land Management Ad.visory Board Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE The minutes of Meeting #9/95, November 23, 1995 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council are provided for information. Res. #A320/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T the minutes of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Meeting #9/95, be received. CARRIED 20. NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE ROUGE RIVER Recommended for approval at Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/95. held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Implementation of an integrated Natural and Cultural Heritage Management Program for the Rouge Park by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Res, #A321/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T staff be directed to develop and implement a three year Natural and Cultural Heritage Management Program in partnership with the Rouge Park Alliance, watershed municipalities, local interest groups, provincial and federal agencies and watershed residents subject to available funding; THA T staff report back to the Authority with details of the Natural and Cultural Heritage Management Program prior to implementation; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority staff be authorized to enter into agreement with the Rouge Park Alliance and execute all necessary documentation and obtain any additional approvals that may be required. CARRIED A279 AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 ,- - - _.- 21. CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED! WEEK 1996 Recommended for approval at Water and Related land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/95, held January 19, 1996. KEY ISSUE Request for member municipalities to designate May 5-11, 1996 as "Celebrate Your Watershed!" Week. Res. #A322/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Alan Christie THA T the municipalities within the Authority's area of jurisdiction be requested to support the initiative to raise public awareness regarding the importance of watershed management and regeneration by designating May 5 - 11, 1996 "Celebrate Your Watershed!" Week. CARRIED 22. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT #400 -City of Vaughan Recommended for approval at a special meeting of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #8/95, held January 26, 1996. KEY ISSUE Land use planning policies for development adjacent to valley and stream corridors, Official Plan Amendment #400, City of Vaughan. Res. #A323/95 Moved by: Brian Harrison Seconded by: Michael Di Siase THA T the staff report dated January 19, 1996 regarding Official Plan Amendment #400, City of Vaughan be received for information. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #12/95, JANUARY 26, 1996 A2S0 ,- - - NEW BUSINESS ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:10 p.m., January 26, 1996. William B. Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary-Treasurer pI. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes A281 FEBRUARY 23, 1996 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95 Meeting #13/95 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held on Friday, February 23, 1996, at Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, in the North and South Theatres. The Chair, William Granger, called the meeting to order at 10: 1 0 a.m. PRESENT Chair William Granger Members Patrick Abtan Eldred King Maria Augimeri Joan King Randy Barber Frank McKechnie lorna Bissell Jim McMaster Margaret Black Richard 0' Brien lIa Bossons Case Ootes Victoria Carley Paul Palleschi Alan Christie Donna Patterson Raymond Cho Enrico Pistritto Michael Di Biase Paul Raina lois Griffin Bev Salmon lois Hancey Deborah Sword Norman Kelly Richard Whitehead Joanna Kidd ABSENT Members Brian Harrison Maja Prentice Gerri lynn O'Connor MINUTES Res, #A324/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Jim McMaster THAT Minutes of Meeting #12/95 be approved. CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Eldred King declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 12 (5) of Executive Minutes #12/95, held February 9, 1996, shown for Authority information. His son is a partner in the firm Marshall, Macklin Monoghan ltd. Mr. King did not participate in discussion or vote on this matter. A282 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 CORRESPONDENCE (a) letter from Councillor Brian Harrison, dated February 22, 1996, expressing his regrets in being unable to attend today's meeting. (b) Order-in-Council, effective February 14, 1996, from the Province of Ontario, revoking the apointments of Victoria Carley and Joanna Kidd to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board. Res. #A325/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T the above items of correspondence be received. CARRIED 1. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (March 1993) KEY ISSUE Updated information concerning the comprehensive assembly of the land requirements to facilitate implementation of the Public Amenity Scheme by the Authority. Res. #A326/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T the staff reports dated February 20 and 22, 1996, advising as to the current status and proposed course of action concerning the Etobicoke Motel Strip, be received; THA T in the event the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board dealing with the Motel Strip, is received on or prior to February 28, 1996 and approves By-law 1994-197 in the general form as enacted by Etobicoke Council and that all other conditions as set out in Resolutions #A279/95 and #A280/95 have been complied with, staff is to proceed with registration of the plans of expropriation; THA T in the event the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board dealing with the Motel Strip is not received on or before the deadline of February 28, 1996, staff will not proceed to register the plans of expropriation; AND FURTHER THAT in the event the Ontario Municipal Board approves a by-law in a form substantially different than By-law 1994-197 as enacted by the City of Etobicoke, that staff be directed to register the plans of expropriation only if the representatives of the funding partners agree that the changes in the by-law do not substantially change the risks of cost increases associated with the expropriation beyond those contemplated by the agencies when the approvals were granted in December 1995. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 A283 1, REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (March 1993) (CONTD,) BACKGROUND A meeting of the funding partners was held on Wednesday, February 21, 1996. The four scenarios as set out in this report were discussed at the meeting in detail and the recommendation as set out above, reflects the direction given by representatives of the funding partners. At Authority Meeting #11/95 held on December 15, 1995, the members of the Authority adopted Res. #A279/95: wTHA T the Authority proceed with expropriation of any and all lands and property rights, as set out in the appended Schedule wA W (pages A230-232J where satisfactory property agreements have not been reached, to complete the Public Amenity Scheme of the "Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993J, under the provisions of the Expropriations Act and Conservation.Authorities Act; THA T the expropriation be subject to confirmation that the Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke will provide their respective shares of any additional costs associated with the expropriation should those costs exceed the amount budgeted for acquisition of the Public Amenity Scheme; AND FURTHER THA T the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary documentation and take any other action required to obtain possession of the lands to facilitate commencement of construction at the earliest possible date. AMENDMENT Res. #A280/95 THA T Resolution #A279/95 be amended, such that the first paragraph include the fOllowing after the words Conservation Authorities Act, "subject to Authority staff and lega/ counsel being satisfied that the conditions in the existing agreements relating to approval of the zoning by-laws can be satisfied; AND FURTHER THA T the second paragraph be amended by inserting the words "in writing" after the word confirmation in the first line. " Since December 15, 1995, the following action has taken place: (a) Confirmation in writing has been received from The Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke, that they will provide their respective shares of any additional costs associated with the expropriation, should these costs exceed the amount budgeted for acquisition of the Public Amenity Scheme. The approval of the City of Etobicoke was subject to written confirmation being received from the Province of Ontario, that the Provincial funding commitments for the current Motel Strip Infrastructure Program, be extended to the end of 1998. While a favourable response to the extension has been received from the Federal Government despite verbal assurances from provincial staff that an extension would be granted. no wrinen confirmation to that effect has been received to date, A284 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 --- 1, REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (March 1993) (CONTD.) (b) The Ontario Municipal Board (O.M.B.) hearing dealing with the motel strip area commenced on December 12, 1995 and was completed on January 25, 1996. It is anticipated that the decision of the O. M. B. will be forthcoming imminently. (c) Formal offers were made to all outstanding owners on the basis as approved by the members of the Authority, at the meeting held on December 15, 1995. Despite extensive negotiations involving Authority staff and Authority solicitors, no additional agreements have been obtained to date. (d) Under the approval to expropriate currently at hand, the Authority is required to proceed with registration of the expropriation plans on or before February 28, 1996. Failure to proceed with registration of the expropriation plans will negate the provincial approvals to expropriate currently at hand. The legislation does not permit extensions to the time limit to be granted. The Authority would be required to re- apply for approval to expropriate and proceed through the procedures of the Expropriation Act. (e) Authority staff have had a number of discussions with the Authority solicitors and representatives .of the funding partners involved in the project to determine an appropriate strategy in the event the decision of the O.M.B. has not been handed down prior to February 28, 1996 or the decision is unfavourable to the Authority and its partners. (f) Authority staff and the Authority solicitor are in the process of canvasing the solicitors and the owners of the properties where agreements are at hand, to ensure that the conditions in the existing agreements can be satisfied. ANAL YSIS While it is anticipated that a favourable O.M.B. decision will be received shortly at the date of writing this report, a decision has not been received and the four scenarios set out below need to be considered; In addition to the information provided below, further confidential financial information will be available at the meeting: Scenario 1 An O.M.B. decision approving the Zoning by-law will be handed down, substantially in the form approved by the City of Etobicoke. Under this scenario all density on the lands within the Public Amenity Area will be transferred to the owners remaining lands. This scenario is one of the outcomes utilized in preparing the financial considerations presented to the Authority and funding partners during December. Accordingly, under this scenario, providing the outstanding condition of the Etobicoke funding approval concerning provincial approval of the Motel Strip infrastructure is at hand, it would be in order to proceed with registration of the plans of expropriation. AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 A28S 1, REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (March 1993) (CONTD,) Scenario 2 An O.M,B, decision approving the Zoning by-law will be handed down, substantially in the form approved by the City of Etobicoke with comments included in the decision to the effect that the Authority and its funding partners deliberately prepared By-law 1994-197 in a form with the sole intent to depress property values of the affected owners through the planning process. While Authority staff and our solicitors would refute this criticism, we would be required to deal with this in any ultimate expropriation compensation proceedings. This scenario is one of the outcomes utilized in preparing the financial considerations presented to the Authority and funding partners during December. Accordingly, under this scenario, providing the outstanding condition of the Etobicoke funding approval concerning provincial approval of the Motel Strip infrastructure is at hand, it would be in order to proceed with registration of the plans of expropriation. Scenario 3 An O.M.B. decision will be handed down whereby portions of the Zoning by-law relating to all properties where property settlements have been achieved is approved substantially in the form approved by the City of Etobicoke, but alters the By-law to allow provisional density to remain on the waterlots included in the Public Amenity Scheme, prior to the Authority proceeding with expropriation. Authority staff and our solicitors would view this as a bad decision for the Authority. This possibility will be discussed among the public agencies involved in the project at a meeting on February 21, 1996. An appropriate course of action will be agreed upon and a recommendation will be brought to the Authority meeting on February 23, 1996. There are two approaches available. It may be reasonable to proceed on the basis of legal and appraised opinions or it may be necessary to abandon this attempt at expropriation as in Scenario 4. Scenario 4 No O.M.B. decision is received prior to February 28, 1996, the expiry date of the approval to expropriate. A decision of this nature would leave the Authority with no assurance that the existing agreements at hand could close and would leave the Authority facing a potential liability in excess of the funding estimates presented to the Authority and funding partners during December. A286 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 - 1. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (March 1993) (CONTD.) It is respectfully suggested that unless additional funding approvals were obtained, it would not be prudent to proceed at this time with registration of expropriation plans under this scenario. A reasonable course of action would be to await the handing down of the O. M. B. decision and again approach the Minister of Natural Resources and the Province of Ontario for approval to expropriate. The Authority solicitors have advised staff that it would be necessary to again go through the process as set out in the Expropriation Act. Fiscal responsibility will have been exercised. Staff are reasonably satisfied that the O.M.B. will ultimately approve By-law 1994-197 and the density allocations for those private property owners who have entered into agreements with the Authority. This position is based on the fact that no evidence to alter the By-law for these owners was given at the recent hearing. Etobicoke Waterfront Partnership shown as Parcels 6,7,9,10,13,15,16 and 17 on attached Motel Strip mapping; Newport Development Corporation shown as Parcels 19 and 21 on Motel Strip mapping; SeaHorse Motor Hotel Limited (John Wren) shown as Parcels 22 and 23 on Motel Strip mapping; 646150 Ontario Limited (Michael Ying) shown as Parcel 25 on Motel Strip mapping; Shore Breeze Motel Limited (Butwell) shown as Parcel 4 on Motel Strip mapping; John Andrew Investments Limited and Petro J. Developments Limited and Prombank Investment Limited shown as Parcels 28 and 29 on Motel Strip mapping; Trident Food and Chemical Enterprises Inc. (Morris Iwasykiw) shown as Parcel 27 on Motel Strip mapping. A summary of the lands where property rights are to be expropriated is as follows: 412264 Ontario Limited, V & E Gadzala Holdings Limited and A. Edward Gadzala, shown as Parcels 11,12,18 and 20 on Motel Strip mapping; Robert Hess shown as Parcel 14 on Motel Strip mapping; Proudfoot Motels ltd. shown as Parcels 3 & 8 on Motel Strip mapping; Red Carpet Inns Limited shown parcel 5 on Motel Strip mapping; . 707985 Ontario Limited (Cruise Motel - Ruczyinskil shown as parcel 24 on Motel Strip mapping; AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 A287 .- - 1, REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (March 1993) (CONTD,) . It should be noted that while an agreement was earlier obtained for the Cruise Motel property completion of the agreement was conditional upon approval being obtained from the City of Etobicoke and the Province of Ontario. While approval of the City was obtained, approval of the Province was not obtained. During the O,M,B. Hearing efforts to renegotiate the transaction on a basis acceptable to all parties was made. In spite of extensive efforts by staff and solicitors of the Authority, the City of Etobicoke and the Provincial Facilitator and the owners legal costs being paid, negotiations were unsuccessful. Work To Be Done Staff have completed all the necessary preparation work and can proceed to registration of the plans of expropriation immediately. Authority staff are proceeding to finalize all engineering drawings and approvals to facilitate construction of the Public Amenity Area starting 90 days from filing of the plans of expropriation. Report prepared by: Don Prince Ext. #221 and larry Field Ext. 243 A288 ,- - . --AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 t ; , I: : I . , , j t . i , . . ~ ! ' ' , ; , - z - ! ; .~ ~ I ' : . , ~ : ~ : - - - ,", ~~ ~~ ; "' " G i - ;r , ~ ~ :; ~4 S .. - o :' i I ! " : i ~ :~ ~ i ~~ ! ~ : ~ ;~ ! - . . 'I ~ /. . j; : L = to: . ~ G - I - , . . '; ~ ; - = ~ - .. .. -- ; I' ~~: :- =. .: . ~ i. ~~ij .. ~.. ; . , .. , , I ~j; - ; , i I - - - ~ !. .' - . , . 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Res, #A327 /95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Jim McMaster THA T the Letter of Agreement, between Arts and Communications Counselors and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be approved; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to take the necessary action to implement the agreement. AMENDMENT Moved by: Eldred King Res. #A328/95 Seconded by: Jim McMaster THA T a name change for Black Creek Pioneer Village, in exchange for a financial contribution or sponsorship program, not be contemplated. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND By Resolution #E220/95, the retention of Arts and Communications Counselors to develop a sponsorship program for Black Creek Pioneer Village was recommended. Details of the agreement were included with the communication. Resolution #E221/95 directed staff to negotiate the terms of a contract and to provide a subsequent report to the Executive Committee prior to implementation. The three points staff were directed to resolve were the fee structure quoted to us relative to the fee charged for the renaming of the O'Keefe Centre, the timing of payment 'of commissions, and the basis for valuing in-kind contributions which are negotiated. ANAL YSIS On the first point, staff discussed the nature of the fee arrangement between A&CC and the O'Keefe Centre with Elizabeth Bradley, the General Manager of that facility. It was revealed that there were actually two projects each with different fee structures. The first contract signed between the parties was for a sponsorship project very similar to ours where a number of corporate sponsors are enlisted to support different aspects of the facility or its events, It is estimated that this project has raised over $500,000, which has not been widely reported in the media. This financial target is in the same range as expressed in our Terms of Reference. A290 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 ,- - 2. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VilLAGE (CONTDJ -Sponsorship Development, Approval of Contract The fee structure quoted to us for the BCPV project is remarkably similar to the fees charged to the O'Keefe Centre for this initial work. In fact, the only difference is that the threshold after which the 20 per cent commission is payable for the O'Keefe was $54,000, while ours is $50,000. The O'Keefe Centre deal which has recently received considerable attention in the media was, in fact, negotiated separately during the course of the first project. The reduction in commission rate was agreed to in recognition of the substantial dollars involved in the deal. This matter was discussed with A&CC and it was agreed that the letter of Agreement would reflect a general agreement that, should a larger deal develop in the course of undertaking the present work, the terms of the contract would be renegotiated. Specifically, it was agreed that any deal in excess of $1 million would automatically attract a reduced commission rate. With respect to the timing of commission payments, specific terms have been included which incorporate the principle that A&CC will be paid within a reasonable time of the Authority receiving payment from sponsors. In particular, payments on multi-year commitments are only due after the contribution is received by the Authority. lastly, in-kind contributions are valued at their retail value to minimize any disputes. Wholesale or cost values are not easily determined whereas retail values are readily apparent. The reduced commission rate (i.e. 10% versus 20% on cash contributions) is, in part, a recognition of the mark up between cost and retail values. It should be noted that any items contributed in kind to BCPV will be items that we would otherwise have to pay for at retail value and we have prior approval power over such contributions. These types of contributions directly reduce our operating expenses by 90 per cent for operating necessities. Report prepared by: Ken Owen, Ext. 255 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 A291 3, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VilLAGE -Business Plan Development Sub-Committee This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related land Management Advisory Board Committee Meeting #6/95, held February 2, 1996, KEY ISSUE Establishment of Terms of Reference for a sub-committee to develop a business plan for Black Creek Pioneer Village. Res, #A329/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T a sub-committee be formed to recommend a business plan for Black Creek Pioneer Village to the Conservation and Related land Management Advisory Board; THA T the sub-committee be directed to make its recommendations to the April 19, 1996 meeting of the Advisory Board; AND FURTHER THAT the sub-committee be made up of the Chair of Authority, the Chair of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Councillor Randy Barber, Councillor Maria Augimeri, and one representative of the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. CARRIED 4. DON VAllEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT - Retention of Construction Management Services Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996. KEY ISSUE A ward of contract for the construction management of the various phases of the work required to complete the first phase of the restoration at the Don Valley Brickworks site, in the Borough of East York. Res. #A330/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T the contract for the construction management of the various phases of the work required to complete the first phase of the restoration of the Don Valley Brick Works site be awarded to Vanbots Construction Corporation for the a'mount of $106,000 (excluding G.S,T.I. CARRIED A292 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 - 5. BRAMPTON HYDRO-ELECTRIC COMMISSION AND THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON -Request for a permanent easement for an overhead hydro pole line on the west side of Goreway Drive, north of Highway #7 Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996. KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from the Brampton Hydro-Electric Commission and The Corporation of the City of Brampton to provide a permanent easement for an overhead hydro pole line located on the west side of Goreway Drive, north of Highway #7. Res. #A331/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the Brampton Hydro-Electric Commission and The Corporation of the City of Brampton to provide a permanent easement for an overhead hydro pole line located on the west side of Goreway Drive, north of Highway #7; AND WHEREAS it is in 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 cooperate with the Brampton Hydro-Electric Commission and The Corporation of the City of Brampton in this instance; THA T a permanent easement containing 0.07 hectares, more or less, (0.17 acres) be granted to the Brampton Hydro-Electric Commission and The Corporation of the City of Brampton for an overhead hydro pole line, said land being Part of the north half of Lot 8, Concession 7, Northern Division, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel; THA T consideration is to be the cancellation of Brampton Hydro-Electric Commission's invoice to the Authority in the amount of $4,127.09, together with $5,000 for restoration works to be undertaken by the Authority, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THA T said easement is subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27; THA T the appropriate Authority officials authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. AND FURTHER THAT the Brampton Hydro Electric Commission be responsible for payment of all realty taxes on the permanent easement lands. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95. FEBRUARY 23, 1996 A293 - 6, THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO FOR TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION (TTCI PURPOSES - Request for permanent easement for a tunnel and emergency exit building in connection with the proposed subway line, located south of Sheppard Avenue. east of Leslie Street, City of North York Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996, KEY ISSUE Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the TIC, for a tunnel and an emergency exit building in connection with the proposed subway line located south of Sheppard Avenue, east of leslie Street, in the City of North York, Don River Watershed. Res, #A332/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the TIC, for a tunnel and an emergency exit building in connection with a proposed subway line located south of Sheppard Avenue, east of leslie Street in the City of North York; AND WHEREAS it is in 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 cooperate with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in this instance; THAT a permanent easement containing 0.017 hectares (0.043 acres), more or less, be granted to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for the proposed subway line, said land being Part of lots 14 and 15, Concession III, E. Y.S. City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THA T consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs; THA T The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto is to fully indemnify the Authority from any and all claims for injuries, damages or costs of any nature, resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of this easement or carrying out the construction; THA T a permit under Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to commencing construction; THA T an archaeological review is to be carried out with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; THA T The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto obtain a release from the North York General Hospital in respect to the covenant on title prior to commencing construction; A294 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 ,- - 6, THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO FOR TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION (TTC) PURPOSES - Request for permanent easement for a tunnel and emergency exit building in connection with the proposed subway line, located south of Sheppard Avenue, east of leslie Street, City of North York THA T this easement be subject to any and all existing easement rights; THAT said easement be subject to an Order-in-Council being issued in accordance with Section 21 (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27; 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 7. PROVINCE OF ONTARIO LAND USE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996. KEY ISSUE The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (MTRCA) response to the draft Provincial Policy Statement which is proposed to be issued with the proclamation of Bill 20 (the land Use Planning and Protection Act). Res, #A333/95 Moved by: Richard O'Brien Seconded by: Michael Di Biase THA T The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservatin Authority advise the Province of Ontario of its support for provincial objectives resulting in increased municipal decision-making powers, an efficient decision-making process and effective land use planning and development policies for the economic, social and environmental health of the lands and residents within the Province of Ontario; THA T the Province of Ontario be requested to amend the draft Provincial Policy Statement based on the specific changes and rationale set out in the February 9, 1996, Authority staff report to achieve these stated objectives by: (A) expanding and clarifying provincial policies for environmental protection, emphasizing the importance of natural systems (landforms, features and functions); AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 A295 ,- - -- 7. PROVINCE OF ONTARIO LAND USE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (CONTD.) (B) bringing forward, without amendment, the policy provisions of the 1992 Wetlands Policy Statement for no development in significant wetlands and encouragement policies for the protection of all other wetlands; (C) expanding and clarifying provincial policies for public safety to manage risks associated with natural hazards (flooding, erosion and slope instability). emphasizing the need for a systems approach; (D) bringing forward, without amendment, the policy provisions of the 1988 Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement for the One Zone, Two Zone and Special Policy Area concepts and the need for flood plain planning to be decided on a watershed basis; (E) incorporating a policy that clearly expresses provincial support and encouragement for planning authority initiatives that go beyond the minimum standards expressed in the Provincial Policy Statement; THA T Authority staff be directed to provide assistance to the province in drafting the Authority's recommended changes to the Provincial Policy Statement document; THA T the Province of Ontario be requested to develop and implement an education and awareness program to communicate the goals of the province, particularly its continued commitment for environmental protection and its related importance to a healthy economy; THA T the Authority continue to assist and to work with its member and local municipalities to achieve the protection and rehabilitation of watershed ecosystems through municipal planning documents and development approvals; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority's member and local municipalities, the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario and other interested parties be so advised. CARRIED A296 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 ,- - 8. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VilLAGE -Sponsorship Development Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996. See also Item #2, page A289 of these minutes, KEY ISSUE To retain the services of a Sponsorship Development Consultant for Black Creek Pioneer Village. Res, #A334/95 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Jim McMaster THA T the firm of Arts and Communications Counselors be retained to develop sponsorship opportunities and secure sponsorship income for Black Creek Pioneer Village at a cost of $46,000, plus GST for the development phase, plus 20% commission of all monies raised over the first $50,000 and 10% commission on in-kind support, be approved in principle; AND FURTHER THAT when a contract is available between the firm of Arts and Communications and Black Creek Pioneer Village; that the said contract be brought back to the Executive Committee for approval prior to implementation. CARRIED 9. ELECTION PROCEDURES -Amendment to Rules of Conduct Recommended for approval at Execu~ive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996. KEY ISSUE Amendment of the Rules of Conduct to include procedures for election of the Chair and other officials of the Authority. Res. #A335/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T the Rules of Conduct of the Authority be amended by the deletion of Paragraph 12 and the addition of a new Paragraph 12, as follows: 12 (a) The Authority shall set policies for the election of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Executive Committee members, Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Advisory Boards, and such other positions as may be established by the Authority. AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 A297 .- - -- 9, ELECTION PROCEDURES (CONTD,) -Amendment to Rules of Conduct (bl The Chair of the Authority, in conducting any meeting of. the Authority at which elections are held or vacancies on the Executive Committee are to be filled, shall make such ruling and designate such procedures as are necessary to ensure the composition of the Executive Committee shall be as set out in paragraphs 4 and 5 of these Rules. (c) The Chair in conducting the election of positions as set out in 12(a) above, shall generally follow the policy and procedures adopted by the Authority as set out in Appendix A to these Rules of Conduct and shall make such rulings and designate such procedures as are necessary and appropriate in his or her sole discretion to ensure a proper election. AND FURTHER THAT the Policy and Procedures for Election of Officials as set out in the report of the Chief Administrative Officer, dated February 1, 1996, be approved and included as Appendix A of the Rules of Conduct. CARRIED 10. FEDERAL INCOME TAX ACT -Capital Gains on Donations of Ecologically Sensitive lands Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996. KEY ISSUE Support of the House of Commons Finance Committee on Finance recommendations for capital gains exemptions on the disposition of ecologically sensitive lands. Res. #A336/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T WHEREAS the Government of Canada is considering an amendment to the Income Tax Act to remove the 20% net income restriction on donations of ecologically sensitive lands to Conservation Authorities and other bodies "whose primary purpose is the conservation and protection of Canada's environmental heritage for the benefit of all Canadians;" AND WHEREAS THAT the Government of Canada act on the recommendations of the House of Commons Finance Committee amending the Income Tax Act to provide that donations of ecologically sensitive lands to the province, municipalities, conservation authorities, and other bodies as defined above, in regard to the removal of the 20% net income restriction; THA T the Income Tax Act be further amended to provide that such donations shall be exempted from capital gains tax; A298 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 .- - 10. FEDERAL INCOME TAX ACT (CONTD.) - Capital Gains on Donations of Ecologically Sensitive lands THA T the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and members of parliament within the MTRCA's area of jurisdiction be advised of the Authorities position in this matter and requested to support the changes; AND FURTHER THAT the Association Of Conservation Authorities of Ontario be asked to advise all Conservation Authorities of the need to support this action. CARRIED 11. AUTHORITY LANDS -Licence Agreements for Third Party Display Boards Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996. KEY ISSUE Approval to enter into licence agreements for third party display boards on Authority lands. MOTION TO REFER Moved by: Case Ootes Res. #A337/95 Seconded by: Eldred King THA T this item be referred back to staff for further review and brought back to the Full Authority at a later date. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 A299 12. STATUTORY BORROWING RESOLUTION Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996. KEY ISSUE Annually, the Authority must adopt a borrowing resolution to comply with the requirements of banking legislation. Res. #A338/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T 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 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 A300 AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 .- - - -~- 13. REMUNERATION OF THE CHAIR AND MEMBERS Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/95, held February 9, 1996. Res. #A339/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T the Ontario Municipal Board, pursuant to Section 37 of the Conservation Authorities Act, be requested to approve remuneration for the Chair and Members of the Authority commencing with the Annual Meeting of the Authority held February 23, 1996, as follows: a) a per diem allowance of $65.00 to Members and the Vice-Chair of the Authority for attendance at meetings of the Authority, its Executive Committee and Advisory Boards and such special committees as the Authority shall from time to time constitute; b) the Chair of the Authority is to be paid at the rate of two times the regular per diem allowance for attendance at meetings of the Authority, its Executive Committee and Advisory Boards, special committees and such official functions as are required of the Chair; c) in those instances where the Vice Chair of the Authority is acting in the place of the Chair of the Authority, the Vice Chair shall be paid at the rate of two times the regular per diem allowance; Provided that not more than one per diem allowance (or two times per diem in the case of the Chair and Vice Chair, as noted in (b) and lc), approved by this order) shall be paid for one twenty-four hour period; AND FURTHER THAT the staff and the Authority's solicitors be directed to take the necessary action to secure the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board. CARRIED 14. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Res. #A340/95 Moved by: Paul Palleschi Seconded by: Eldred King THA T Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #12/95, held February 9, 1996, with the exception of Item 12 (S), a permit application for Landsmith Corporation, be received and approved. CARRIED Res. #A341/95 Moved by: Bev Salmon Seconded by: Victoria Carley THA T Item 12 (S), a permit application for Landsmith Corporation, be received and approved. AUTHORITY MEETING #13/95, FEBRUARY 23, 1996 A301 .- TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 :20 a.m., February 23, 1996. William Granger J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer pI.