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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater and Related Land Management Advisory Board Appendices 1995 W~ 1/'15 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #1/95 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #1/95 MARCH 31, 1995 wr<.;)/'i 5 ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspacs 'the metropolitan toronto ~d region c~nservation authority F1 . minutes DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/95 February 9, 1995 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met in the Theatre at Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Downsview, on ThurSday, February 9, 1995. The Vice Chair of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Lois Hancey, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Members Jason Brown Kevin Mercer Margaret Buchinger Gavin Miller Margaret Casey Rosaly Moore Stephen Cockle Niro Antony John Court Bill O'Donnell Norman Crone Steven Peck Don Cross Ed Sado Paula Davis David Shiner Bernie Green Linda Tu Peter Hare Tony Wagner Tija Luste Tom Ward Deborah Martin-Downs Mark Wilson Denis McKee MTRCA Staff Bonnie Brown Craig Mather Adele Freeman Bernie Mcintyre Brian Denney Sonja Meek Ian Deslauriers Tariq Syed Don Haley Gary Wilkins Joanne Jeffery Mike Tzekas, in his letter of February 9, 1995, expressed his regrets due to a prior engagement. Lois'Hancey welcomed the members and asked each for a self introduction. Joan King spoke on the development of the Forty Steps to a New Don and the next phase of the Council. She commented on the unified interest and commitment to the Don and thanked the staff of .the_Authority for their work in making things happen. She also announced that May 7, 1995 would be Celebrate the Don Day as part of Celebrate Your Watershed Week, May 7 to 14, 1995. Mark Wilson gave an overview of the Forty Steps to a New Don and the implementation qpportunities. He noted th~he real work of the Regeneration Council will be done in the four committees that will be 'finalized as agenda item two. Craig Mather welcomed the members and congratulated the Council members on their appointments. He also outlined the Terms of Reference for the Watershed Council and the reporting relationship to the Authority. - w ~ :3/q5 F2 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 - February 9, 1995. 1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR KEY ISSUE The election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council by the members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Res. #1/95 Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Deborah Martin-Downs THAT Lois Hancey, Vice Chair of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA), chair the meeting during the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair; THAT a Chair and Vice Chair be elected by the members of the Watershed Council following nominations duly seconded by members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council members; That elections be carried out by secret ballot and in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Authority governing such elections; AND FURTHER THAT the election results be recorded in the minutes. CARRIED BACKGROUND Section 2.6 of the Goals, Membership, Organization and Terms of Reference for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council states that: The Chair and Vice Chair will be elected by the Watershed Council from amongst its members. The Authority may appoint an interim Chair until such time that an election can take place. The Chair and Vice Chair will also be ex-officio members of all working committees. While there is provision for the appointment of an interim chair, it would be in the best interests of the Watershed Council to elect a chair and vice chair at its first meeting. Mr. Mark Wilson, former Chair of the Don Watershed Task Force has indicated that he would be willing to stand for the nomination and suggested that an annual election take place thereafter. Regional Councillor Gail Blackburn has indicated that she would be willing to stand for nomination as Vice Chair for an initial three to four month period. The early election of these positions will facilitate the implementation actions and work of the Watershed Council. ELECTION PROCESS The Rules for the conduct of the Authority, dated May 12, 1992, do not include specific provision for the election of Sub-Committee Chairpersons. The Rules, however, do state in Section 56 that: Wf< 4l~5 February 9, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 F3. 1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR (CONTD.) The Regulation governing the procedure of the Authority and these Rules shall be observed in Executive Committee, Advisory Board, and Sub-Committee meetings, as far as applicable, and the words, "Executive Committee", "Advisory Board" or "Sub-Committee", shall be substituted for the word "Authority" when such is applicable. The process identified for the election of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council Chair and Vice Chair replicates the process followed by the Authority in its elections of other positions. Where both the member and alternate from one municipality are present, only the member shall vote. The Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority shall be the returning officer for purposes of the election. Each nominee will be given three minutes to address the Watershed Council prior to the election. For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) ELECTIONS CHAIR OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Res. #2/95 Moved by: Linda Tu Seconded by: David Shinner THAT Mark Wilson be nominated as Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. CARRIED Res. #3/95 Moved by: Tom Ward Seconded by: Bernie Green THAT nominations for the Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be closed. CARRIED MARK WILSON was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Council. Wr< 5;C:tS F4 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 - February 9, 1995. ELECTIONS (CONTD.) VICE CHAIR OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Res. #4/95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT Gail Blackburn be nominated as interim Vice Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. CARRIED Res. #5/95 Moved by: lIa Bossons Seconded by: Bernie Green THAT nominations for the interim Vice Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be closed. CARRIED GAIL BLACKBURN was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Council for a period of four months. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKING COMMITTEES KEY ISSUE The establishment of working committees provided for in the Goals, Membership, Organization and Terms of Reference to address the implementation activities of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Res. #6/95 Moved by: lIa Bossons Seconded by: Don Cross THAT four working committees be established as follows: Community Outreach and Education; Projects and Concepts Sites; Heritage Names and Trails; and Watershed Report Card and Monitoring; ltJR ~/q5 February 9, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 F5. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKING COMMITTEES (CONTD.) THAT the following council members and alternates serve as members on these committees for a period of one year: Communitv Outreach and Proiects and Education Committee Conceot Sites Margaret Buchinger Garth Annour Margaret Casey lIa Bossons Steven Cockle Jason Brown Bernie Green David Cohen Joan King Peter Cookson Denis McKee Paula Davies Kevin Mercer Deborah Martin-Downs Anthony Niro Bill O'Donnell Tom Ward Mario Racco David Shiner Linda Tu Heritaae. Names and Watershed Reoort Card and Trails Committee Monitorina Committee John Court John Adams Nonnan Crone Peter Hare Don Cross Steve Klose Gavin Miller Tija Luste Rosalyn Moore Steven Peck Ed Sado Tony Wagner THAT the committees meet to elect a Chair; review and expand their Tenns of Reference; identify associate members; and develop a work plan for 1995/96. THAT the committee Chairs' report on the Terms of Reference at Meeting #2/95 and provide draft work plans at Meeting #3/95 of the Watershed Council. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Goals, Membership, Organization, and Terms of Reference for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council identified four working committees to address the implementation of "Forty Steps to A New Don" and the Metropolitan Toronto Remedial Action Plan (Metro RAP) report "Clean Water, Clear Choices". The Terms of Reference enclosed with the agenda package outlines the committee membership, appointment of associate Watershed Council members to assist on these working committees, Chair of the committee; Terms of References for working committees; the development for work plans; and, resource issues. wrz 7/q 5 F6 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 - February 9, 1995. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKING COMMITTEES (CONTO.) To facilitate the organization of the committees, every watershed member and alternate has been requested to identify their first and second choices for committee work. At the meeting, a draft list of proposed committee members will be available based on the responses received. The Director of the Watershed Management Division will assign one staff member to each group to provide initial support. The initial work of each committee will include: . elaboration of the brief Terms of Reference; . development of work plans; and . identification of resource requirements. It is necessary that these initial steps be taken as quickly as possible to enable the Watershed Council to develop its first annual work plan by the end of April. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS The Don Watershed Task Force recommended that a Technical Advisory Committee be established to assist the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. The Authority approved in the Terms of Reference a different approach which integrates key agency staff members and others into working committee groups. It is felt that this model may better serve the regeneration of the Don. A number of staff members from the Ministry of Natural Resources, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department, the City of Vaughan and others have indicated an interest andlor willingness to serve as associate members on working committees of the Watershed Council. Senior staff members can be briefed and consulted on a semi-annual basis as required to review work plans, etc. These meetings should be timely and have a clear purpose. There are also many individuals with talents and expertise who applied for but were not appointed to the Watershed Council. Their involvement on working committees will broaden the community and institutional network. It is recommended that these persons be appointed, to the extent possible, as associate members. While this may result in fairly large working committees, they can be managed by subwatershed/municipal subcommittees, or by specific projects. It is recommended that staff invite a number of candidate associate members to the first working committee meetings. Additional members can be added as the needs for various expertise are identified through the development of the working committee's Terms of Reference and the work plans. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. wR ~/C(S February 9, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 F7. 3. DON WATERSHED ACCORD AND DON CHALLENGE KEY ISSUE Development of a Don Watershed Regeneration Accord to be signed by agencies, municipalities, businesses, community groups, and individuals throughout the watershed and consideration of a Don Watershed Regeneration Challenge. Res. #7/95 Moved by: Tom Ward Seconded by: Steven Peck THAT the Community Outreach and Education Committee draft an initial Don Accord and implementation program for securing signatories as appropriate for Meeting #2/95; AND FURTHER THAT the Community Outreach and Education Committee provide recommendations for the development and execution of a Don Watershed Regeneration Challenge and report on same at Meeting #2/95 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. AMENDMENT Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Res. #8/95 Seconded by: Bernie Green THAT the Community Outreach and Education Committee report as soon a possible to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND Step 31 from "Forty Steps to a New Don" called for persons throughout the watershed to: Sign a "Don Accord, " committing your elected council, agency, business, or community group to regenerating the Don. The discussion following Step 31 recommended that: . Where possible, signatories should make specific commitments for three-year periods; and . The Accord should be accompanied by an initial set of "Don Targets" to be reported on annually. The Don Watershed Task Force concluded that there was not sufficient time to develop and have a meaningful Don Accord in place for the May 15, 1994 "Celebrate the Don" event. Authority staff have awaited the formation of the Watershed Council and the assistance of Watershed Council members to develop the Accord. The development and presentation of an Accord provides an excellent opportunity to communicate with municipal councils, other agencies and groups throughout the watershed. It would also provide an excellent opportunity to launch a "Don we C\/qS FB Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 - February 9, 1995. 3. DON WATERSHED ACCORD AND DON CHALLENGE (CONTO.) Challenge" that could include specific actions that agencies can undertake; projects carried out by local groups; individual actions and initiation of research and monitoring projects at various levels in the education system. The challenges could be for one to three years and in part could form the basis for the "Don Targets" called for above. Both the signing of the Accord and the launch of the Challenge could take place during "Celebrate Your Watershedl" Week. A number of council members have indicated their interest in developing the Accord. The Challenge has surfaced in a number of forms and could become an exciting "formalized" program of the Community Outreach and Education Committee. It is recommended that both the Accord and the Challenge be referred to that committee. A special sub-committee could begin to draft the Accord and make suggestions for the Challenge. FINANCIAL DETAILS To be included in the report back at the next meeting. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE At Meeting #1/95 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, identify members of the Community Outreach and Education Committee willing to assist in developing the Accord and Challenge. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238 4. "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED!" WEEK -May 7 to 14, 1995 KEY ISSUE Involvement of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council in "Celebrate Your Watershedl" Week. Res. #9/95 Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council support The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) and Metropolitan Toronto Remedial Action Plan (Metro RAP) initiative "Celebrate Your Watershed I " scheduled for May 7 to 14, 1995; THAT the Community Outreach and Education Working Committee assist in the development, organization, promotion, and support of activities throughout the Don watershed; AND FURTHER THAT the Community Outreach and Education Working Committee report back at Meeting #2/95 on opportunities to assist in the event involving all Watershed Council members and alternates. CARRIED wR IO/ClS February 9, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 F9. 4. "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED'" WEEK (CONTD.) -May 7 to 14, 1995 BACKGROUND Last year a number of events related to watersheds and water management took place in mid-May, including "Celebrate the Don" and "Humber Heritage Days." On May 16, 1994, Metro RAP released "Clean Waters, Clear Choices", its plan for remediating water quality in the region. Many local municipal councils proclaimed May 15 as "Celebrate the Don" day while Metro Council proclaimed "Watersheds Week". This year the Metro RAP and MTRCA staff have agreed to co-sponsor Celebrate Your Watersheds! with a week long program of activities developed primarily in local communities. The week will be launched with the second annual "Paddle the Don." This is being arranged through a small ad hoc committee chaired by Joan King. It is anticipated that the week will be closed with an event on the Humber River in keeping with the establishment of the new Humber Watershed Task Force. The necessary planning and co-ordination required that initial steps be taken to organize the week prior to the first formal meetings of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Watershed Task Force. Don Watershed Task Force members were very involved in last year's "Celebrate the Don". This year the structure has changed somewhat. The Metro RAP has provided a staff person on a half time basis to provide the organizational focus for the event. A number of Authority staff members are acting as "watershed" coordinators to ensure communications and contacts with each watershed and to build the community network. Municipal staff representatives have been asked to assist local community groups in organizing and supporting a variety of events. FINANCIAL DETAILS The Authority and Metro RAP have committed a modest level of funding. However, corporate sponsorships and in kind donations are being sought prior to formalizing a budget. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE A Steering Committee has been set up with agency and municipal staff representatives. A meeting was held with 21 representatives from throughout the Authority's jurisdiction. Information is being mailed out to organizations throughout the watershed seeking their support and involvement. A communications group and a promotions group have been established and corporate sponsorships are being sought by members of the Steering Committee. Watershed Coordinators have been established for each watershed. For the Don, additional municipal support would be desirable as well as suggestions for activities and groups that could be contacted to develop a varied and exciting program for the week. This event is well suited to the Community Outreach and Education Working Committee and could be assisted greatly by members support and involvement. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. wf< 11/'15 F10 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 - February 9, 1995. 5. PROJECTS AND CONCEPT SITES Adele Freeman gave an update on this item. KEY ISSUE Brief update on projects underway in support of the implementation of "Forty Steps to a New Don" and notice of a public meeting scheduled for February 23, 1995 for Terraview Park-Willowfield Park concept site. Res. #10/95 Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the progress update be received for information and referred to the Projects and Concept Sites Working Group for additional review as required. CARRIED BACKGROUND In May of 1994, the Don Watershed Task Force completed and submitted their final report to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The final recommendation of the Task Force included: "THA T the Authority be requested to pursue partnerships for implementation of the concept sites at the earliest opportunity. " At Authority Meeting #4/94 Resolution #A 111/94 was adopted: "THA T staff pursue the implementation of the concept sites in conjunction with the appropriate agencies and the public; and complete draft implementation guidelines and reports including the Fisheries Management Plan and the Don Stormwater Management Criteria. " Authority staff, a number of municipalities and agencies have begun implementation of the sites which are noted below: UDDer East Don At Pomona Park a number of plantings have taken place and more are scheduled for 1995. The Town of Markham is installing a section of the trail included in the concept plan through an infrastructure grant. Construction is anticipated for the springlsummer of 1995. German Mills Creek Harding Park Concept Site Plan has proceeded to final detailed site planning. A public meeting was held in October to review regeneration options. The Richmond Hill Naturalists have carried out an initial biological inventory for baseline monitoring purposes. It is anticipated that construction will begin in the spring. Potential funding partners include The Town of Richmond Hill, The Ministry of Environment and Energy, MTRCA and the Great Lakes Clean Up Fund. Community plantings and volunteer monitoring will be incorporated into the site work. WR 1~/95 February 9, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 F11. 5. PROJECTS AND CONCEPT SITES (CONTD.) Tavlor/Massev Creek Terraview ParklWillowfield Park detailed site planning is underway. Ministry of Transportation, Ontario Hydro, MTRCA, City of Scarborough, Scarborough Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Scarborough Board of Education are involved in a steering committee. A public meeting is scheduled for February 23, 1995. It is anticipated that construction activities will begin in 1996 if approved by Scarborough Council. Other funding partners will be pursued during 1995. Lower West Don G. Ross Lord Park has been the subject of a detailed review of terrestrial elements by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Parks and Property Department. It is anticipated recommendations from the consultant will be available in March. The MTRCA has undertaken a survey of the reservoir to establish the patterns and extent of sedimentation and to assist in developing plans for improving the site for habitat. It is anticipated that some initial regeneration activities will be undertaken in 1995. Lower Don A number of projects are proceeding in this area that were identified in the Lower Don Subwatershed report. The wetland developed by the City of Toronto's Task Force to Bring Back the Don is proceeding through the final planning and approvals stage. Initial construction is scheduled for 1995. The Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration has proceeded through initial studies and the consultants have been hired for the detailed site planning. Initial site work is scheduled for the fall of 1995. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. 6. PROPOSED MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS Craig Mather reminded members that the Rules of Conduct require a quorum of 50 percent of the members to be present in order to conduct business. He encouraged members to attend regul~rly or advise staff of the Authority if unable to attend. KEY ISSUE Proposed meeting dates and locations for the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Res. #11/95 Moved by: Tom Ward Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council meet on the following dates at 6:30 p.m. wR. 13/" 5 F12 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #1/95 - February 9, 1995. 6. PROPOSED MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS (CONTO.) Thursday, March 9, 1995 Thu~day,ApriI6, 1995 Thursday, May 4, 1995 Thursday, June 1, 1995 Thu~day, June 29, 1995 THAT the Wate~hed Council hold its meetings within the wate~hed whenever possible; THAT subject to room availability, every second meeting be held at the North York Civic Centre; AND FURTHER THAT other meetings be held at different locations throughout the watershed. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Don Watershed Task Force held its formal meetings, working group meetings and public meetings at various locations throughout the watershed. The local and regional municipalities provided meeting space with approximately half of the meetings being held in the North York Civic Centre. Accessible by public transportation and centrally located, the North York Civic Centre is recommended for every second meeting. For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) NEW BUSINESS NOTE OF APPRECIATION Res. #12/95 Moved by: Lois Hancey Seconded by: Deborah Martin-Downs THAT the Food Services staff be thanked for the excellent dinner served prior to the meeting. CARRIED TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m. Adele Freeman J. Craio Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer Ibb. Wf'< 14.(/95 . THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #2/95 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #2/95 APRIL 28, 1995 . w f<. / s/er s ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace "the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority F13 minutes DON WATERSHED REG EN ERA TION COUNCIL #2/95 March 9, 1995 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met in the Committee Room, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, North York, on Thursday, March 9, 1995. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT Members Gail Blackburn Tija Luste lIa Bossons Denis McKee Jason Brown Kevin Mercer Margaret Buchinger Ed Sado Margaret Casey David Shiner Stephen Cockle Linda Tu John Court Mike Tzekas Norman Crone Tony Wagner Don Cross Tom Ward Paula Davies Michael White Peter Hare Mark Wilson MTRCA Staff Bonnie Brown Bernie Mcintyre Adele Freeman Sonja Meek Brian Denney Tariq Syed Ian Deslauriers Gary Wilkins Craig Mather GUESTS Peter Cookson Michael Smart, MNR Mary Taylor, Toronto Field Naturalists MINUTES Res. #13/95 Moved by: David Shiner Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1195 be approved. , CARRIED LJ~ 1{O/~S F14 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/95 - March 9, 1995 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Craig Mather gave an update on Disclosure of Interest, Bill 163, as it pertains to the Council and suggested the rules for the interim, until further clarification regarding the implications of Bill 163 are determined, should be as follows: (a) members should identify agenda items where they have an interest and state the nature of the interest; (b) members must leave the room when items of interest are discussed; and (c) members must provide a written submission to the Chair of interests declared. 1. COMMITTEE REPORTS Don Cross, Chair of the Heritage, Names and Trails Committee, gave an update of the Committee's work. Linda Tu, Co-Chair of the Projects and Concept Sites Committee, reported on the status of this Committee and recommended that another Committee be struck to deal with the policy issues in the Forty Steps. Margaret Casey and Margaret Buchinger spoke on behalf of the Community Outreach and Education Committee. Tija Luste, Chair of the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee reported on the committee's work to date. KEY ISSUE The initial draft "Terms of Reference" from each of the working committees were provided for review. Res. #14/95 Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the draft Terms of Reference and draft minutes of: the Community Outreach and Education Committee Meeting #1; the Heritage, Names and Trails Committee Meeting #1; the Projects and Concept Sites Committee Meeting #1; and the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee Meeting #1, be received; THAT a report be prepared by staff and members of the Don Council to identify steps and actions outside the Terms of Reference not captured by the four established working committees for Meeting #3195; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council establish an ad hoc committee to make recommendations to the Don Council on the mechanisms for dealing with these steps and actions on a priority basis and that this ad hoc "policy" committee be formed at Meeting #3/95. CARRIED wr<. /7/'fS""' March 9, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/95 F15 1. COMMITTEE REPORTS ICONTD.1 BACKGROUND At Meeting #1/95 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, four working committees were established and it was resolved that the committees would meet to elect a Chair; review and expand their Terms of References; identify associate members; and develop a work plan for 1995/96 and that the Chair of each working committee report on the Terms of Reference at Meeting #2/95 and provide draft work plans at Meeting #3/95 of the Watershed Council. The four working committees have met and the following persons were established as Chair and Vice-Chair of each working group: Community Outreach and Education Committee Chair: Margaret Casey Vice-Chair: Tom Ward Heritaae, Names and Trails Committee Chair: Donald Cross Vice-Chair: John Court Proiects and Conceot Sites Committee Chair: Deborah Martin-Downs Co-Chair: Linda Tu Watershed Reoortina and Monitorina Committee Chair: Tija Luste Vice-Chair: Steven Peck The committees reviewed their original mandates as set out in the Don Watershed Reaeneration Council "Goals, Membership, Organization and Terms of Reference", October 1994. The minutes of each working committee meeting and the draft Terms of Reference or a table identifying the steps and actions identified by the committee that must be considered as part of the Terms of Reference, were circulated with the agenda. A summary of Chapter 3 of the "Forty Steps to a New Don" was prepared, identifying which Steps and Actions the four working committees have identified as part of their individual mandates and where potential opportunities for collaboration between committees should be considered. The Project and Concept Sites committee also identified the need to establish a separate working committee or other mechanism to address the policy guidelines and changes to regulations recommended within the "Forty Steps to a New Don". Following discussion with the Don Council Chair, Mark Wilson, staff recommend that an ad hoc group be established to consider the appropriate mechanism to establish priorities and deal with these Steps and Actions that fall outside the mandates of the four established working committees. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. lJf \Qja.5 F16 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/95 - March 9, 1995 2. SIGNING OF THE DON ACCORD KEY ISSUE Approval of the Don Watershed Accord and the development of a strategy for promoting its signing by agencies, municipal councils, businesses, industry, community groups and others. Res. #15/95 Moved by: Tom Ward Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the text of the Don Watershed Accord be adopted as presented on page F 18; THAT the Municipal Councillors appointed to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council expedite the signing of the Accord in their respective municipalities; THAT the Metro Toronto RAP Coordinator assist in securing the support and signatures of the Federal and Provincial governments; THAT members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council identify other groups including school boards, that may wish to sign the Accord and arrange for their participation. THAT the Authority, through its legal council, advise as to how to best present this to Municipal Councils for approval. AND FURTHER THAT the final format to be used for the Don Watershed Accord including pictures, be considered at Meeting #3/95. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #1/95 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, it was resolved in part that: The Community Outreach and Education Committee draft an initial Don Accord and Implementation Program for securing signatories as appropriate for Meeting #2/95; A sub-committee of the Community Outreach and Education Committee met and drafted an initial Accord which was discussed at its first meeting. A number of revisions were made with the following text receiving final approval for submission to the Don Council meeting. The Committee also requested that a number of formats be available suitable for framing and hanging in municipal council buildings and other places. These will be available at the meeting. Each "Accord" will have to be customized with the appropriate names of the signatories. Framed copies will be provided to Municipal Councils and senior levels of government. The Authority can provide frames for others at cost. The Community Outreach and Education Committee agreed on recommending that: (,JR t9/q5 March 9, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/95 F17 2. SIGNING OF THE DON ACCORD (CONTD.1 "to ensure the Accord is adopted by all municipalities, ...that Municipal Council members arrange to meet with Mayors/Regional Chairs of the municipalities, with a request that the Accord be reviewed and adopted by the Council as soon as practical and if possible in conjunction with the designation of "Celebrate Your Watershed!" Week. Other members of the Don Council should also attend these initial meetings with Mayors/Regional Chairs. Former Task Force members should also be included." The signing of the Accord throughout the watershed is being highlighted through "Celebrate Your Watershed!" Week. There are a number of potential opportunities to involve senior levels of government at the Harbourfront conclusion of the "Paddle the Don" for a formal signing ceremony. Ed Sado, of the Metro Toronto RAP is currently exploring these possibilities. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE (a) Draft text to be finalized at this meeting as well as the final format. Authority staff will customize each Accord. (b) Each Don Council Municipal member is asked to facilitate the signing of the Accord including the names and times and to coordinate same with other Don Watershed Regeneration Council members. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. . WR c9o/QS F18 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/95 - March 9, 1995 DON WATERSHED ACCORD Many people who live in the Don Watershed share a dream: to bring the Don River back to natural beauty and health. The way we choose to treat the Don Watershed is crucial. Individuals, businesses and governments must remedy past environmental problems and forge new strategies to protect and regenerate the watershed for future generations. We recognize that the Don Watershed with its valleys, streams, corridors and headwaters, is a valuable and fragile resource. In order to achieve this dream, we agree to honour, respect and commit to the three Regeneration Principles for the Don River watershed identified in Forty Steps to a New Don: Protect what is healthy Regenerate what is degraded Take responsibility for the Don. We will uphold these principles through our everyday actions to assist us in achieving our goal of revitalizing the Don Watershed. wR ~ J/Cf5 March 9, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/95 F19 3. VAllEY AND STREAM CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Brian Denney commented on the MTRCA Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program, a copy of which was distributed with the agenda. 4. UPDATE ON "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED!" WEEK KEY ISSUE An update on "Celebrate Your Watershed!" Week. Res. #16/95 Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Denis McKee THA T each Don Watershed Regeneration Council Member consider opportunities to organize andlor participate in the "Celebrate Your Watershed!" Week scheduled for May 7-14. CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of Don Events to March 9, 1995 Sunday, May 7 Paddle the Don Leave Serena Gundy Park between 10:00 a.m. and 1 :00 p.m. Rental canoes available. Contact Beth Williston at extension 334 for a complete information package. Harbourfront Event - Trinity Theatre - Campfire - Accord Signing Monday, May 8 Todmorden Mills to May 12 - Launch of School Program on Wetlands Reservations required. 10 am to 3 pm. Monday, May 8 East Don Swamp (Environmentally Significant Areal - Nature Walk from 7-9 pm. Wednesday, May 10 Todmorden Mills - Book Launch Pioneers of the Don by: Charles Sauriol Friday, May 1 2 Pomona Park - Planting Wr< da/qS F20 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2195 - March 9, 1995 4. UPDATE ON "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED!" WEEK (CaNTO.) Saturday, May 13 Deerlick Stream - Stream Cleanup Terry Reese/Golden Kiwanis of Don Mills To be scheduled Brickworks "Hard Hat Tour" or "Ancient Watersheds" or "Fossils". For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. 5. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS KEY ISSUE The proposed meeting schedule for Watershed Council and Working Groups. Res. #17/95 Moved by: Mike Tzekas Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information. AND FURTHER THAT the June 1, 1995 meeting of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be held at the Scarborough Civic Centre. CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL DATE TIME lOCATION March 9, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Civic Centre April 6, 1995 6:30 p.m, East York Civic Centre May 4, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Civic Centre June 1, 1995 6:30 p,m. Location to be announced June 29, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Civic Centre WR ~31qS March 9, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/95 F21 5. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS (CONTD.1 HERITAGE, NAMES & TRAILS COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Wednesday, March 22, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, North York Tuesday, April 18, 1996 7:00 p.m. Borough of East York Tuesday, May 16. 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, North York Tuesday, June 20, 1995 7:00 p.m. To be confirmed WATERSHED REPORTING AND MONITORING COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday, March 30, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office Thursday, April 27, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office Thursday, May 18, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office Thursday, June 22, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office The office of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust is located at: 207 Queen's Quay West, Suite 580 Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A7 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, March 14, 1995 6:30 p.m North York Civic Centre *Tuesday, April 11, 1995 7:00 p.m. Location to be confirmed *Tuesday, May 9, 1995 7:00 p.m. Location to be confirmed *Tuesday, June 13, 1995 7:00 p.m. Location to be confirmed Proposed Dates PROJECT AND CONCEPT SITES COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, March 21, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Civic Centre *Thursday, April 20, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Thursday, May 25, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Thursday, June 15, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed * Proposed Date WR ;;; 4/QS F22 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #2/95 - March 9, 1995 5. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS (CONTD.) OTHER EVENTS April 8, 1995 Don Valley Brickworks "Program Forum" May 7 - 14, 1995 Celebrate Your Watersheds! Week Tuesday, May 23, 1995 Don Valley Brickworks Site Tour with David Crombie at 12:00 noon Bicycle ride for members of Don Council down to Lower Don Wetland Site. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. 6. INFORMA TION ITEM - JOLLY MILLER PROPERTY -Report to Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Res. #18/95 Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Tom Ward THA T the report to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board on the Jolly Miller Property be received for information. CARRIED TERMINA TION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9: 15 p.m. Adele Freeman J. Craiq Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary- Treasurer Ibb. LJr< ;)S/Q5 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #3/95 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD wI< ;)~/q5 ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace "the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority F23 minutes DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/95 April 6, 1995 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met at the East York Council Offices, 850 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, on Thursday, April 6, 1995. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Members - Jason Brown Tija Luste Alternates Margaret Buchinger Denis McKee Margaret Casey Rosalyn Moore Stephen Cockle Antony Niro Peter Cookson Bill O'Donnell John Court Steven Peck Norman Crone David Shiner Don Cross Linda Tu Paula Davies Mike Tzekas Peter Hare T om Ward Steve Klose Mark Wilson MTRCA Staff Adele Freeman Sonja Meek Brian Denney Tariq Syed Bernie Mcintyre GUESTS Steve Genser Mary Taylor, Toronto Field Naturalists MINUTES Res. #19/95 Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2195 be approved. CARRIED , CORRESPONDENCE Notice of Public Hearing, City of Vaughan, dated March 13, 1995, Re: Amendment Number 400 (Modified) to the Official Plan of the City of Vaughan Planning Area. wr< ;) 7/q5 F24 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/95 - April 6, 1995 1. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE -Report of Meeting #2/95 Margaret Casey reported on this item. KEY ISSUE The minutes of Meeting #2/95 of the Community Outreach and Education Committee and the draft work plan were provided for review. Res. #20/95 Moved by: Tom Ward Seconded by: Peter Cookson THA T the draft minutes of Meeting #2195, the draft work plan of the Community Outreach and Education Committee be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Terms of Reference of Meeting #1/95 and the draft work plan be used, following revisions by the Committee, to develop the full work plan for the report to the Authority's Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Community Outreach and Education Committee has been involved in the preparation and layout of the Don Watershed Accord as well as developing a work plan. The Committee will report on the development of a Don Challenge at a subsequent meeting. For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) 2. HERITAGE, NAMES AND TRAILS COMMITTEE -Report of Meeting #2/95 Don Cross reported on this item. KEY ISSUE The minutes of Meeting #2/95 of the Heritage, Names and Trails Committee, revised draft Terms of Reference and work plan are provided for review. Res. #21 /95 Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: John Court THAT the draft minutes of Meeting #2/95 of the Heritage, Trails and Names Committee, the revised Terms of Reference, the status report of the Don Watershed Heritage Study, the interim work plan report of the Map and Trail. and the draft report for naming the Don's tributaries be received; w~ ~8/qS April 6, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/95 F25 2. HERITAGE, NAMES AND TRAILS COMMITTEE (CONTD.1 -Report of Meeting #2/95 AND FURTHER THAT the draft work plans be completed for the next Don Watershed Regeneration Council meeting and for report to the Authority's Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Heritage, Names and Trails Committee met and revised the Terms of Reference based on the comments received at the last meeting of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Initial individual work plans were deveoped for the heritage component and tributary names component of the Committee's work and circulated with the Don Council agenda for initial review. For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) 3. PROJECTS AND CONCEPT SITES COMMITTEE -Meeting #2/95 Linda Tu reported on this item. KEY ISSUE The minutes of Meeting #2/95 of the Projects and Concept Sites Committee, the revised Terms of Reference and a draft work plan were provided for review. Res. #22/95 . Moved by: Linda Tu Seconded by: Jason Brown THAT the draft minutes of Meeting #2195, the revised Terms of Reference, and the draft work plan of the Projects and Concept Sites Committee be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Terms of Reference and the draft work plan be used, following revisions by the Committee, to develop the full work plan for report to the Authority's Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Projects and Concept Sites Committee met and revised the Terms of Reference as recorded. Bernard Macintyre, MTRCA staff, was requested to develop a draft work plan for review at the next meeting of the committee. This draft work plan was provided for information. For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) Wr< ;2ct/95 F26 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/95 - April 6, 1995 4. WATERSHED REPORTING AND MONITORING COMMITTEE -Report of Meeting #2/95 Tija Luste reported on this item. KEY ISSUE The minutes of Meeting #2/95 of the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee, including a draft work plan are provided for review. Res. #23/95 Moved by: Tija Luste Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT the draft minutes of Meeting #2/95 of the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee, including initial work plan of the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee #2/95; AND FURTHER THAT the dratt work plans be used, following revisions by the committee, to develop the full work plan for report to the Authority's Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/95. CARRIED For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) 5. DON ACCORD KEY ISSUE Choice of the final format for the Don Watershed Accord. By vote, it was decided that the colour picture that did not contain the apartment building be chosen. 6. "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED!" WEEK The schedule of events planned for May 7 to 14, 1995 was distributed at the meeting. This will be produced in tabloid form and mailed to the "On the Don" subscribers. The "Celebrate Your Watershed!" T-shirt that can be purchased for ten dollars was displayed and buttons will be available at a later date. WR 30/'lS April 6, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council 113/95 F27 7. DON WATERSHED TOUR Adele Freeman, with input from each of the Committees, will organize a tour for members of the Don Council to be held on June 3, 1995. This tour will not only assist in familiarizing all members with the full watershed and projects underway, but will provide an opportunity for interaction. a. AD HOC COMMITTEE ON POLICIES KEY ISSUE The establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to address policy and regulation priorities identified in the "Forty Steps to a New Don" and not currently being addressed by the four working committees. Res. #24/95 Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Don Cross THA T Councillors Bill O'Donnell, Joan King, David Shiner; Steve Klose, Peter Hare, Margaret Buchinger, Margaret Casey, Don Cross, Craig Mather. and the Chair and Vice Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council form an Ad Hoc Committee to identify priorities and mechanisms to address the policy and regulation steps contained in the "Forty Steps to a New Don n and report, if possible, to Meeting #6195 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #2/95, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council resolved in part that "an Ad Hoc Committee (be established)" to make recommendations to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council on the mechanisms for dealing with recommendations and actions related to policy and regulations contained within "Forty Steps to a New Don" that are not being dealt with specifically by the four working committees established to date, A number of these Steps and Actions are being actively advocated by Authority staff in reviewing applications through the plan input and review process and through policy development . Step #2: "Let Landscapes and natural processes absorb, collect. filter, and release stormwater gradually in new development projects" is central to the development of the MTRCA's Stormwater Management Initiative. The Authority is hosting a special storm water management workshop for agency staff during "Celebrate Your Watershed'" week to provide a forum for sharing information on the practical elements of storm water management. Step #5: however, "Keep sewage out of the Don" is generally addressed by the municipalities and policies at the provincial level. The role of the Don Watershed- Regeneration Council in supporting, advocating or suggesting priorities has not been determined for this and similar steps and actions. w~ 3f/QS F28 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/95 - April 6, 1995 8. AD HOC COMMITTEE ON POLICIES (CONTD.) RATIONALE It is suggested that an ad hoc committee be struck with both political and citizen Don Council members to suggest both priorities and mechanisms for addressing these steps. It is suggested that two meetings take place to consider the stepslactions that fundamentally address either changes to, andlor application of existing policies or programs of other bodies. The ad hoc committee may request other members to join. For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) 9. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS KEY ISSUE The proposed meeting schedule for Watershed Council and Working Groups. Res. #25/95 Moved by: Peter Cookson Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: Don Watershed Reaeneration Council DATE TIME LOCATION April 6, 1995 6:30 p.m. East York Civic Centre May 4, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Civic Centre June 1, 1995 6:30 p.m. Scarborough Civic Centre June 29, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Civic Centre Heritaae. Names and Trails Committee DATE TIME LOCA TION Tuesday, April 18, 1996 7:00 p.m. Borough of East York Tuesday, May 16, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, North York Tuesday, June 20, 1995 7:00 p.m. To be confirmed Wf( 3;)jQS April 6, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #3/95 F29 9. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS (CONTD.) Watershed Reoortina and Monitorina Committee DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday, April 27, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office Thursday, May 18, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office Thursday, June 22, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office The office of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust is located at 207 Queen's Quay West, Suite 580, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1 A7. Community Outreach and Education Committee DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, April 11, 1995 7:00 p.m. North York Civic Centre Tuesday, May 9, 1995 7:00 p.m. Location to be confirmed Tuesday, June 13, 1995 7:00 p.m. Location to be confirmed Proiect and Conceot Sites Committee DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday, April 20, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Civic Centre Thursday, May 25, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Thursday, June 15, 1995 6:30 p.m. Scarborough Other Events April 8, 1995 Don Valley Brickworks "Program Forum" May 7 - 14, 1995 Celebrate Your Watersheds! Week Tuesday, May 23, 1995 Don Valley Brickworks Site Tour with David Crombie at * 12:00 noon Bicycle ride for members of Don Council down to Lower Don Wetland Site, * Please note change in time For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) TERMINA TION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m. Adele Freeman J. Craia Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary- Treasurer Ibb. wf< 33/ q 5 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #4/95 WATER'AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #3/95 JUNE 2, 1995 wI? 34/q 5 ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace "'the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority F29 minutes DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/95 May 4, 1995 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met in the Committee Room, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, North York, on Thursday, May 4, 1995. The meeting was called to order by William Granger, Chair of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, at 6:45 p.m. Mark Wilson, Chair of the Council assumed the chair at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Members - Jason Brown Steven Klose Alternates Margaret Casey Tija Luste Stephen Cockle Deborah Martin-Downs John Court Denis McKee Norman Crone Kevin Mercer Don Cross Rosalyn Moore Paula Davies Linda Tu Peter Hare Michael White Joan King Mark Wilson MTRCA Staff Adele Freeman Bernie Mcintyre Brian Denney Sonja Meek Craig Mather Tariq Syed GUESTS Mary Taylor, Toronto Field Naturalists Bill Granger congratulated the Council on its accomplishments and spoke on the overwhelming response to the Don Watershed Accord. MINUTES Res. #26/95 Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3195 be approved. AMENDMENT Moved by: Peter Hare Res. #27/95 Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the minutes of Meeting #3195, April 6, 1995, be corrected as follows: (a) Resolution #23/95 (page F26) to include the word "be received" at the end of the first paragraph. wr< 35/'15 F30 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/95 - May 4, 1995 MINUTES ICONTD.) lb) Resolution #24/95 (page F27) strike the names of Margaret Casey and Don Cross from the Ad Hoc Committee on Policies. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE AND ITEMS OF INFORMATION (a) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Implementation Project 1995 - 1999 re: Report to the MTRCA Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #2/95, held April 21, 1995, on the Remedial Action Plan Implementation Project 1995 - 1999 forwarded to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council for information. Res. #28/95 Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the Don Watershed Council recognize and thank The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for including the Remedial Action Plan Implementation Project 1995 - 1999 in its five year Capital Budget; THAT Metro Chairman Tonks and members of Council be so advised; THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council request the Remedial Action Plan Public Advisory Committee to endorse this implementation project; THAT staff of the Authority be commended for their initiative; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council encourage the Authority to consider the development of a similar project with The Regional Municipality of York. CARRIED lb) Keating Channel Dredging re: Report to the MTRCA Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting #2/95, April 21, 1995, was forwarded to the Council for information. w~ 3lP/crS May 4, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/95 F31 CORRESPONDENCE AND ITEMS OF INFORMATION ICONTD.) (c) Appointment of members to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council re: Report to the MTRCA Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, Meeting #2/95, April 21, 1995, forwarded for information. Res. #29/95 Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Deborah Martin-Downs That the above items of information be received. CARRIED 1. WORKING COMMITTEES' REPORTS -Minutes of Meeting #3195 Reports were given by Tija Luste on the Watershed Report Card Working Committee; Don Cross on the Heritage, Names and Trails Working Committee; Deborah Martin-Downs on the Project and Concept Sites Working Committee; and, Margaret Casey on the Community Outreach and Education Working Committee. KEY ISSUE The minutes of the Working Committees' Meetings #3/95. Res. #29/95 Moved by: Don Cross # Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the draft Minutes of Meeting #3195 from the following committees be received: Community Outreach and Education Working Committee; Heritage, Names and Trails Working Committee; Projects and Concept Sites Working Committee; Watershed Report Card Working Committee; THAT the committees formalize the appointments of associate members and report at the June 1. 1995 meeting; THA T the committees proceed with their work as identified in their respective works plans; AND FURTHER THAT key items for discussion be brought forward as separate agenda items. CARRIED wre 7J7/q5 . F32 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/95 - May 4, 1995 1. WORKING COMMITTEES' REPORTS (CONTD.) -Minutes of Meeting #3/95 Res. #30/95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council supports the Harding Project and requests the Ministry of Environment and Energy provide funding support for the project. CARRIED For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) 2. DON WATERSHED TOUR -June 3, 1995 KEY ISSUE Confirmation of arrangements for the June 3, 1995 watershed tour. Res. #31/95 Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Paula Davis THAT the report on the June 3, 1995 Don watershed tour be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND It was agreed at Meeting #3/95 of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council that a watershed tour take place on June 3, 1995. A small number of members were not available on that date and an alternative tour date for up to 5 persons will be scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 1995. Proeosed Stoes Pick up will be at or near the Jolly Miller site, York Mills and Yonge Street. . York Mills Flood Control Channel . Lower Don - Keating Channel - Mouth of the Don . Edwards Gardens Millen\Wilket Creek . G. Ross Lord Dam site . Harding Park Concept Site stormwater management pond . Oak Ridges Moraine/Fish Hatchery, MNR . South brook Farm not confirmed . Golf Course wf< 6~ /q5 - May 4, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/95 F33 2. DON WATERSHED TOUR (CONTD.) -June 3, 1995 Council members are requested to suggest other possible destinations and to confirm their attendance with Jennifer Bamford at (416) 661-6600, (ext. 305). Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 238. 3. SIGNING OF THE DON ACCORD KEY ISSUE Update on the signing of the Don Accord. Res. #32/95 Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the report on the signing of the Don Accord by local and regional municipalities be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND Step 31 of Fortv Steos to a New Don called for the signing of a Don Accord, committing elected council, agency, business, and community groups to regenerating the Don. The Community Outreach and Education Committee developed a draft accord and arranged for its production. Letters were sent from Mark Wilson, the Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, to the ten local and regional municipalities suggesting the signing of the Accord be carried out during "Celebrate Your Watersheds" Week May 7-14. All the municipalities have begun the process of signing the Accord and it is anticipated it will be signed by all by the end of May. . City of Vaughan Council signed the Accord on April 24, 1995. . City of Toronto endorsed and approved the signing of the Accord on April 24, 1995. The signing date is to be arranged. . Borough of East York Council will sign tbe Accord on May 1, 1995. . City of North York will consider the Accord at the Environment Committee on May 4, 1995. . Town of Markham Council signed the Accord on April 25, 1995. . City of York Council approved the signing of the Accord on April 26, 1995. The signing is scheduled for May 10, 1995. . Regional Municipality of York signed the Accord on April 27, 1995. . City of Scarborough will consider the Accord at committee on May 1, 1995. wf( 3O,/Q 5 F34 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/95 - May 4, 1995 3. SIGNING OF THE DON ACCORD (CONTD.) . Town of Richmond Hill Council will sign the Accord on May 1, 1995. . Metropolitan Toronto Council will be signing the Accord on May 3, 1995. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority signed the Accord on April 28, 1995. The Community Outreach and Education Committee will develop a program, involving all members of the Don Council, for approaching groups, businesses and public institutions throughout the watershed using the Don Accord as a tool to raise awareness about watershed issues and opportunities for involvement. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE A Press Release and an article on the signing of the Don Accord throughout the watershed will be issued during "Celebrate Your Watershed!" week. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 238. 4. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS KEY ISSUE The proposed meeting schedule for Watershed Council and Working Groups. Res. #33/95 Moved by: Steve Klose Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: wt< '{oIQS May 4, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/95 F35 4. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS (CONTO.) Don Watershed Reaeneration Council Date Time Location June 1, 1995 6:30 p.m. Scarborough Civic Centre June 29, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Civic Centre August 31, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Sept. 28, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Oct. 26, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Nov. 23, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Dec. 14, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed HeritaQe. Names and Trails Committee Date Time Location Tuesday, May 16, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, North York Tuesday, June 20, 1995 7:00 p.m. To be confirmed Watershed ReportinQ and Monitorina Committee Date Time Location Thursday, May 18, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office Thursday, June 22, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office The office of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust is located at 207 Queen's Quay West, Suite 580, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1 A7 Community Outreach and Education Committee Date Time Location Wednesday, May 17, 1995 7:00 p.m. North York Civic Centre Tuesday, June 13, 1995 7:00 p.m. Location to be confirmed Proiect and Concept Sites Committee Date Time Location Thursday, May 25, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Thursday, June 15, 1995 6:30 p.m. Scarborough w~ 4/ fa, 5 F36 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #4/95 - May 4, 1995 4. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS (CONTD.) Other Events May 7 - 14, 1995 Celebrate Your Watersheds! Week Tuesday, May 23, 1995 Don Valley Brickworks Site Tour with David Crombie at 12:00 noon Bicycle ride for members of Don Council down to Lower Don Wetland Site. June 3, 1995 9:30 a.m.; Don Watershed Tour - Location and Details to be announced. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. 5. "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED" WEEK -Update Adele Freeman gave an update on the "Celebrate Your Watershed" Week and encouraged everyone to join in the activities in their area. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:05 p.m. Adele Freeman J. Craic Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer Ibb. WR L{ :J/q 5 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #5/95 WATER AND RELATED LANO MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/95 AUGUST 18, 1995 WI( '13/ q 5 ~ VVorking Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace 'the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes F37 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/95 June 1, 1995 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met in the Member's Hall of the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Street, Scarborough, on Thursday, June 1, 1995. The meeting was called to order by Mark Wilson, Chair of the Council at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT Members - John Adams Gavin Miller Alternates Margaret Casey Rosalyn Moore Stephen Cockle Stephen Peck Peter Cookson Linda Tu Norman Crone Mike Tzekas Don Cross Tom Ward Peter Hare Michael White Tija Luste Mark Wilson Deborah Martin-Downs MTRCA Staff Brian Davies Bernie Mcintyre Brian Denney Sonja Meek Adele Freeman Mary Miller (volunteer) Dave Hatton Peter Marrier Guests Nora Seymour Reorets lIa Bossons Joan King Bernie Green Bill O'Connell Joanne Flint David Shiner The Chair thanked Councillor Tzekas and the City of Scarborough for hosting the meeting. MINUTES Res. #34/95 Moved by: Linda Tu Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4195 be approved. CARRIED , BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Don Cross showed a video taken during the Paddle the Don event (May 7, 1995). w~ 4'1/'t 5 F38 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/95 - June 1, 1995 CORRESPONDENCE AND ITEMS OF INFORMATION (a) Memorandum from Fred Hendriks, Chair, Staff Environment Team, City of North York, to Councillor David Shiner, dated April 7, 1995, re: Forty Steps to a New Don. (b) Letter from The Honourable Howard Hampton, Minister of Natural Resources, to Alyson Deans, dated April 28, 1995, re: Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy. (c) Memorandum from Councillor Joanne Flint, City of North York, to Adele Freeman, dated May 31, 1995, re: Crescent School. INFORMATION ITEMS (a) Crescent School report to Executive Committee #3/95, May 12, 1995. This item, as requested by Councillor Joanne Flint in her above quoted memo of May 31, 1995 has requested deferral of this item. (b) Delegation of Development Review Responsibilities for Hazard Management report to Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, #3/95, held June 2, 1995. (c) The Donwood Institute - Land Exchange report to Executive Committee Meeting #3/95, held May 12, 1995. (d) MNRIMTRCA Memorandum of Agreement, Don River Watershed, report to Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #3195, held June 2, 1995. (e) Don Watershed Regeneration Council, 1995 Work Plans, report sent to Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, meeting #3/95, held June 2, 1995. (f) Town of Richmond Hill, Permit Application pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158, reported to Executive Committee Meeting #4/95, to be held June 9, 1995. 1. REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES -Minutes of Meeting #4/95 Margaret Casey reported on the Community Outreach and Education Committee and encouraged members to complete and return evaluation sheets on the "Celebrate Your Watershed Week". Reports were given by Don Cross on the Heritage, Names and Trails Committee; Deborah Martin- Downs on the Projects and Concept Sites; and, Tija Luste on the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee KEY ISSUE The minutes of Meeting #4/95 for the Working Committees. Res. #35/95 Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: John Adams THAT the draft minutes of Meeting #4195 be received from the following committees: w~ l.f 5/4.5 June 1, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/95 F39 1. REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES (CONTD.) -Minutes of Meeting #4/95 . Community Outreach and Education Working Committee; . Heritage, Names and Trails Working Committee; . Projects and Concept Sites Working Committee; and . Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Working Committee. AND FURTHER THAT the committees proceed with their work as identified in their respective works plans. CARRIED For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. 2. DON WATERSHED TOUR Peter Marrier, a summer student with the MTRCA, gave an overview of the Don Watershed Tour which will take place on Saturday, June 3, 1995 and the alternate tour being Thursday, June 8, 1995. 3. DON WATERSHED ACCORD KEY ISSUE Update on the signing of the Don Watershed Accord. Res. #36/95 Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Don Cross THAT each Don Watershed Regeneration Council member provide a contact for five potential signatories to the Don Accord; AND FURTHER THAT suitable letters be prepared and a follow-up mechanism be established for each Accord. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Don Accord was signed by the ten local and regional municipalities by May 15, 1995. The Accord was also signed by Connaught Laboratories on May 6, 1995, as part of a company initiative to regenerate the G. Ross Lord Park. David Crombie signed the Don Accord as part of the celebration of the opening of the Waterfront Trail linking healthy watersheds to the waterfront. wr< 4{g/a,S F4Q Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/95 - June 1, 1995 3. DON WATERSHED ACCORD (CONTD.) The Community Outreach and Education Committee has targeted 200 signatories to the Don Accord by the end of December, 1995. In order to accomplish this, each individual member of the Don Council is being asked to identify at least five groups/businesses/institutions that can be approached. Individual letters (see page F33) will be drafted to the appropriate person and individual council members will be requested to follow up at the appropriate time. An official occasion for the signing should be organized. Staff will provide a formatted Accord. In general, the frame will not be provided. The following is a draft letter for community groups: In 1992, the MTRCA set up a Task Force to develop a comprehensive strategy for the regeneration of the Don River watershed. Represented on the Task Force were municipal councils, environmental agencies and members of the public. During the course of developing the strategy, there were many public meetings to gather information from interested residents and to ensure their participation in formulating the long term goals or "vision" of a regenerated Watershed. The result was the report "Forty Steps to a New Don" which was endorsed by the MTRCA in May 1994. Now the real work of implementing the recommendations in the "Forty Steps" is getting underway through the recently appointed Don Watershed Regeneration Council. The first Step, adopted by the Council, was the preparation of the Don Accord. Signing of the Accord represents a commitment to the principles of a healthy natural environment and support for activities that will gradually improve the health and beauty of the "Don". If we are to achieve these challenging goals, the Council needs the assistance of those at the grass roots - those who have the most to gain if we succeed and the most to lose if our efforts fall short of the mark. For this reason, we are asking residents, schools, service clubs, community groups and business and industry to join us in a working partnership to achieve these goals. We hope that you will accept our invitation and take the first Step towards regeneration of the Don by signing the Don Accord. A copy of the Accord, suitable for framing, and a summary of the Forty Steps are enclosed. A member of the Council will be pleased to meet with you to discuss the regeneration strategy and to be present at the signing, if so desired. The person to contact is Jennifer Bamford at (416) 661-6600, extension 305. All members of the Council extend their appreciation for joining us in this significant first Step and the anticipated future partnership to bring back the Don. Please fax andlor return your list to Jennifer Bamford at (416) 661-6898. A composite list of the names received will be provided at the next Don Council meeting. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 238. WR 47/Cf 5 June 1. 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/95 F41 4. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS KEY ISSUE The proposed meeting schedule for the Watershed Council and the working groups. Res. #37/95 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL DATE TIME LOCATION June 29, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Civic Centre August 31, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Sept. 28, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Oct. 26, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Nov. 23, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Dec. 14, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed HERITAGE. NAMES & TRAILS COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, June 20, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Tuesday, July 19, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Tuesday, August 29, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Tuesday, September 19, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor WA TERSHED REPORTING AND MONITORING COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday, June 22, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust office The office of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust is located at 207 Queen's Quay West, Suite 580, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1 A 7. wI'< 4i/o,S F42 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #5/95 - June 1, 1995 4. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS (CONTO.) COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, June 13, 1995 7:00 p.m. Location to be confirmed PROJECT AND CONCEPT SITES COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday, June 15, 1995 6:30 p.m. Scarborough Thursday, July 13, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Thursday, Sept. 14, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed OTHER EVENTS June 3, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Don Watershed Tour to start at the Jolly Miller Tavern, 3885 Yonge Street, North York. June 28, 1995, the Heritage, Names and Trails Committee will meet with local LACACS at the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Avenue, East York, 7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 238. NEW BUSINESS Presentations Reauested Member have requested the following presentations: (a) Mountain Biking Issues (b) Vaughan OPA 400 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m. Adele Freeman J. Craie Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer /bb. w (J.. '1'\ /l.\5 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #6/95 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #4/95 AUGUST 18, 1995 ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace W (2.. 5 (J/q 5 'the metropolitan toronto ~d region c~n~ervation authority . minutes F43 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/95 June 29, 1995 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met in the Councillor's Lounge at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, North York, on Thursday, June 29,1995. The meeting was called to order by Tom Ward at 7:00 p.m. Mark Wilson, Chair, assumed the chair at 7: 15. PRESENT Members - Gail Blackburn Deborah Martin-Downs Alternates Jason Brown John Nemeth Stephen Cockle Stephen Peck Peter Cookson David Shiner Norman Crone Linda Tu Don Cross Tom Ward Bernie Green Michael White Peter Hare Mark Wilson Joan King MTRCA Staff Bonnie Brown Bernie Mcintyre Ian Deslauriers Mary Taylor Brian Denney Peter Marrier Adele Freeman MINUTES Res. #38/95 Moved by: Linda Tu Seconded by: David Shiner THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5195 be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (al Terraview/Willowfield Site . Paul Albanese, City of Scarborough, gave a presentation on the regeneration planned for this area. This sit~s one of the original concept sites presented in "Forty Steps to a New Don". The site has proceeded through detailed feasibility and costing studies. It is anticipated construction may begin in 1996. Paul's presentation was received with thanks. w~ 51/QS F44 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #6/95 - June 29, 1995 (b) Mountain Bicycle Activities Frank Kershaw, Director, Metro Toronto Parks and Culture Department gave a presentation on the impact of mountain bicycle activities in Metro Parks. Res. #39/95 Moved by: John Seconded by: David Shiner THAT the presentation by Frank Kershaw, Director, Metro Toronto Parks and Culture Department on the approach being undertaken by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to address mountain bicycle issues within Metro Toronto and specifically the Don watershed be received with thanks; AND FURTHER THAT this item be brought forward when Mr. Kershaw has had the opportunity to respond to letters from the "Friends of the Don, East York" and "Friends of Glendon Forest". CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Deborah Martin-Downs declared a conflict of interest based on the Reports of the Project and Concept Sites and Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committees in their reference to Ditches vs Curb and Gutter and selection of consultants for development of a Don Watershed Report Card as she is an employee of Gartner-Lee Limited. Jason Brown declared a conflict of interest in the item of correspondence from Friends of Glendon Forest, dated June 27, 1995, as he is working with the Urban Forest Associates. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (a) Letter from Councillor Joanne Flint, City of North York, dated June 29, 1995, regarding the request by Metropolitan Toronto Council for comments by the Authority on the closure of a part of Lawrence Avenue East, east of Bayview Avenue and selling of the land to neighbouring Crescent School by the City of North York. Res. #40/95 Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the correspondence from Councillor Joanne Flint be received. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE & ITEMS OF INFORMATION (a) Letter to Adele Freeman from Stephen Smith of Urban Forest Associates dated June 15, 1995. (b) Brochure: "Leap Into Action with a Green Home Tune-Up" produced by EnviroMark. lJr< 5-;;/'tS June 29, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #6/95 F45 (c) Brochure: "Keeping Our City Green" from the City of Vaughan Parks Department, Adopt-a-Tree Programme. (d) Letter to Adele FreemanlMark Wilson from Roslyn Moore and Nora Seymour of "Friends of Glendon Forest" dated June 27, 1995 regarding" Mountain Biking in the Don Valley". (e) Letter from Friends of the Don, East York dated June 29, 1995 regarding "Impacts of Mountain Bicycle Activity in Metro Parks." Res. #41 /95 Moved by: Steve Klose Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the above correspondence and items of information be received. CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 1. REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES - Minutes of Meetino #5/95 Key Issue The minutes of Meeting #5/95 for the Working Committees. Res. #42/95 Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Peter Hare That the draft minutes of Meeting #5195 be received from the following committees: . Community Outreach and Education Working Committee; . Heritage, Names and Trails Working Committee; . Projects and Concept Sites Working Committee; and . Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Working Committee. THAT the draft minutes of Meeting #6/95 for the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Working Committee be received; .. THAT the draft Request for Proposal: Selection of Don Watershed Report Card Indicators be received; THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council support the efforts of the Trinity Theatre and their Ecosystem Learning Demonstration; AND FURTHER THAT the committees proceed with their work as identified in their respective work plans. CARRIED Wr< 53/95 F46 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #6/95 - June 29, 1995 Res. #43/95 Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: John Court THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council support the recommendation contained within the Don Watershed Heritage Study that: "The Province be encouraged to standardize the information basis of all LACAC inventories. This would provide accurate locational data for each heritage and cultural landscape site so that the data regarding this heritage resource can be organized and manipulated in ways useful to each site's proper management, protection and interpretation. " AND FURTHER THAT the Ministers of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation be so advised. CARRIED 2. DON WATERSHED ACCORD KEY ISSUE Don Council members were requested to provide names of persons/organizations to be approached to sign the Don Accord. Res. #44/95 Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Tom Ward THAT the organizationslpersons listed be contacted in September to sign the Don Accord. AND FURTHER THAT members continue to provide names of organizations/persons that may be approached. CARRIED BACKGROUND - At the June 1, 1995 Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/95 Resolution #36/95 was adopted: THA T each Don Watershed Regeneration Counc1'l member provide a contact for five potential signatories to the Don Accord; AND FURTHER THA T suitable letters be prepared and a follow-up mechanism be established for each Accord. The Community Outreach and Education Committee has targeted 200 signatories to the Don Accord by the end of December, 1995. In order to accomplish this, each individual member of the Don W,( 54/QS June 29, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #6/95 F47 Council is being asked to identify at least five groupslbusinesseslinstitutions that can be approached. Individual letters will be drafted to the appropriate person and individual council members will be requested to follow up at the appropriate time. An official occasion for the signing should be organized. Staff will provide a formatted Accord. In general, the frame will not be provided. The following list of organizations/names have been submitted: Connaught Laboratories Limited signed Waterfront Regeneration Trust signed Deer Park Ratepayers Group signed The Task Force to Bring Back the Don to be signed East York LACAC Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Arts Centre Board Parkview Hill Community Association East York Board of Education East York Board of Health Leaside Property Owners Leaside Garden Club Leaside Industrial Association IKEA Vaughan Ratepayers Association Shouldice Clinic Thornlea Secondary School Bay thorn Public School Thornhill Golf and Country Club The Lakes Club of Toronto Ontario Hydro CN Rail/CP Rail/GO Transit John Wanless Public School Report prepared by: Adele Freeman (extension 238) 3. APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS KEY ISSUE Appointment of Associate Members to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council to assist on working groups. Res. #45/95 Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the following persons be appointed by the Don Council as associate members. W{( 55/q 5 F48 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #6/95 - June 29, 1995 Ms. Ljubica Pelletier Ms. Nora Seymour Ms. Sharon de Souza Ms. Pamela J. Bell Ms. Pamela Fulford Mr. Garth Armour Ms. Kristine Thususka CARRIED BACKGROUND The Goals, Membership, Organization and Terms of Reference adopted by the Authority at Meeting #9A/94 provided for the appointment of Associate members to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council in the following provision: 2.7.1 Committee Membership and Associate Watershed Council Members The Watershed Council committee members will enlist the assistance from others interested in actively giving of their time and talents to the protection and regeneration of the watershed. Additional committee members will also be recruited from federal, provincial, regional and local agencies. These persons will be appointed as "associate" Watershed Council members by the Watershed Council upon recommendation of the working committees. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 238 4. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS KEY ISSUE The proposed meeting schedule for Watershed Council and Working Groups. Res. #46/95 Moved by: Linda Tu Seconded by: John Nemeth THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL DATE TIME LOCATION August 31, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Sept. 28, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Oct. 26, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to'fbe confirmed . w~ 5fJ/a.S June 29, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #6/95 F49 Nov. 23, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Dec. 14, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed HERITAGE, NAMES & TRAILS COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Wednesday, July 19, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Tuesday, August 29, 1995 7:00 p.m. 41 41 Y onge Street, 2nd Floor Tuesday, September 19, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor WA TERSHED REPORTING AND MONITORING COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday, July 27, 1995 6:30 p.m. 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview Tuesday, August 8, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be determined COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION July date to be determined 7:00 p.m. Location to be determined PROJECT AND CONCEPT SITES COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday, July 13, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Thursday, Sept. 14, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed OTHER EVENTS October - Municipal staff update October - Subwatershed Workshops on indicators For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m. Adele Freeman J. Craia Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer Ijb W~ 57/QS THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #7/95 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #5/95 OCTOBER 6, 1995 .. ~ Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace W (( Sg/qS 'the metropolitan toronto ~d region c~ns,ervation authority . minutes F50 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/95 August 31, 1995 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met in the Committee Room #5, at the City of Toronto, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, on Thursday, August 31, 1995. The meeting was called to order by Mark Wilson at 7:00 p.m. Mark Wilson, Chair, assumed the chair at 7: 15. PRESENT Members - Paul Albanese David Klose Alternates lIa Bossons Tija Luste Jason Brown Gavin Miller Maraget Buchinger John Nemeth Margaret Casey Stephen Peck John Court Linda Tu Stephen Cockle Tony Wagner David Cramp Tom Ward Norman Crone Michael White Don Cross Mark Wilson Steve Cockle Peter Hare MTRCA Staff Ian Deslauriers Paula Leggieri Brian Dundas Mary Taylor Adele Freeman Russel White Sonia Meek Consultants Pat Ohlendorf-Moffat Regrets Gail Blackburn Roysalyn Moore ----- - .. ./' wR. so..jqS F51 August 31, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #7/95 MINUTES Res. #47/95 Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6195 be approved. - CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE & ITEMS OF INFORMATION (a) Letter to Adele Freeman from P.M.F. Li, Chisholm, Fleming and Associates, Consulting Engineers dated August 10, 1995. Res. #48/95 Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the above correspondence be received. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Mark Wilson, Chair, reported the he had established a home page for Urban Rivers featuring the Don Watershed on Internet Connection. The internet address is "HTTP://astral.magis.ca/@MARWILLlRIVERS.HTML" . THAT the above presentation be received. CARRIED - w~ ~ o/Cf s- Oon Watershed Regeneration Council #7/95 - August 31, 1995 F52 1. REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES Key Issue The minutes of Meeting #6/95 for the Working Committees. Res. #49/95 Moved by: Stephen Klose Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the draft minutes of the following committees be received: . Community Outreach & Education Working Committee #6/95 . Monday, July 17, 1995; . Heritage, Names & Trails Working Committee #6/95 - Wednesday, July 19, 1995; . Projects & Concept Sites Working Committee #6/95 - Thursday, July 13, 1995; and . Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Working Committee #7/95 - Tuesday, August 22, 1995. AND THAT the Watershed Council, as stated in Section 1.0 of Heritage, Trails and Names Sub- Committee Meeting #6/95, proceed with and present the Council with a sample map for next Council meeting which is scheduled for September 28, 1995. AND FURTHER THAT the committees' proceed with their work as identified in their respective works plans. CARRIED For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) wr<. lD I /q 5 F53 August 31, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #7/95 2. STUDENT ACTIVITIES KEY ISSUE Report of Summer Student activities in support of the Don Council projects. Res. #50/95 Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Linda Tu THAT Mr. Greg Matthews, Ministry of Natural Resources, be thanked for the provision of students to assist in the regeneration of the Don Watershed and in the work of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the MTRCA have been assisted this summer by three students funded by the Environmental Youth Corps and Summer Experience Programs. Suzanne Weeden, Peter Marrier, and Kristina Tenaglia have contributed to the implementation of a number of Don Council projects. The tour of the Don held on June 3 allowed many members of the Don Council to gain a new perspective on the issues facing the watershed. Peter and Suzanne organized the route and compiled the information package for the tour. The Projects and Concept Sites working committee has begun a project to inventory regeneration actions within the watershed. This is being accomplished by the distribution of the Don Regeneration Projects Survey. For these students, this has meant assimilating comments on the form from a variety of sources, and searching for groups involved in regeneration projects to distribute the form to. There is a substantial pool of volunteer labour in the Don watershed interested in participating in the regeneration of our watershed. In order to effectively support volunteer offers of assistance, Kristina and Peter are conducting a Volunteer Support Survey to identify opportunities throughout the watershed. The information requested on this form is being gathered from all of the municipalities within the watershed. The Yellow Fish Road program spreads awareness of the consequences of improper disposal of household hazardous wastes. Several students at MTRCA were involved in coordinating events and distributing painting kits to more than 1300 program participants in the Don Watershed. Peter made six presentations about the program to over 350 program participants. A display advertising the program has appeared in 4 libraries within the watershed, as well as other locations. Peter worked with another student at MTRCA doing water sampling every second week at G. Ross Lord reservoir and at Lake St. George, as part of the MOEE's Urban Lakes Study. Wr'< ~ ~/q5 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #7/95 - August 31, 1995 F54 2. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ICONTD.) Along with the Community Outreach and Education Committee members, Kristina is working on compiling information on potential signatories for the Don Watershed Accord. The Accord is used as a tool to raise public awareness of watershed issues and opportunities for public involvement. A program has been developed for approaching community organizations, businesses and industries, and school and public institutions throughout the Don watershed. Kristina is also working on a plan to approach senior levels of government to sign the Accord. In addition, Kristina is helping to devise a generic terms of reference to assist golf courses interested in carrying out environmental audits. For information contact Kristina Tenaglia (416) 661-6600 ext. 362 Report prepared by: Peter Marrier and Kristina Tenaglia 3. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS KEY ISSUE The proposed meeting schedule for Watershed Council and Working Groups. Res. #51/95 Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Gavin Miller THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information. - CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL DATE TIME LOCATION Sept. 28, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed Nov. 23, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed HERITAGE. NAMES & TRAILS COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, September 19, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor W,?lo3jQS F55 August 31, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #7/95 3. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS (CONTD.) WATERSHED REPORTING AND MONITORING COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Wed., September 6,1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Thurs., September 7, 1995 7:00 p.m. Location to be determined PROJECT AND CONCEPT SITES COMMITTEE DATE Thursday, Sept. 14, 1995 OTHER EVENTS October - Municipal staff update and Indicators Workshop October - Subwatershed Workshops on Indicators For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) Date: 1995.08.24. 4. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL KEY ISSUE Revision in the Frequency of Meetings of the Don Council. Res. #52/95 Moved by: Peter Hare Seconded by: Gavin Miller THAT the Don Council reduce its number of meetings to a bi-monthly schedule to enable additional time to be spent on committee work, assistance in attracting interest in signing the Don Accord, attendance at community workshops during the fall months and other activities that will further the awareness and progress of the Council's work. CARRIED w~~y/qS Don Watershed Regeneration Council #7/95 - August 31, 1995 F56 4. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL (CONTD.) BACKGROUND The Don Watershed Regeneration Council initially began by meeting on a regular monthly schedule. At present most of the "work of the Council" is undertaken at the committee level. In many cases committee members are attending additional sub committee meetings to undertake specific tasks. Recognizing the need to control the number of meetings and ensure that all efforts possible are directed at projects that both physically improve the health of the watershed or build awareness and understanding for the work of the Council, it is recommended that the Watershed Council meeting schedule be amended to bi-monthly meetings. For information contact: Adele Freeman (416-661-6600, ext.238 ) 5. DON WATERSHED LOGO KEY ISSUE Development of a Don Watershed Logo. Res. #53/95 Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT a focus group be formed, following consultation with McConnell Weaver on potential members to assist in the development of a logo for the Don and that the following be considered as part of input into the design: CARRIED BACKGROUND The Communication and Education Committee had identified in its work plan the development of a logo. David Stonehouse of the Task Force to Bring Back the Don has arranged for the City of Toronto graphic designer that developed the Task Force's design to assist the Don Watershed Council in the development of a design. The MTRCA has retained the firm of McConnell Weaver to develop a communications plan for the Don regeneration efforts. The firm should be consulted for its input. For information contact: Adele Freeman (416-661-6600, ext.238 ) wr< ~s/a, ? F57 August 31, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #7/95 NEW BUSINESS TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:00 p.m. Adele Freeman J. Craio Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer Ipl. . wf<. lo~/q7 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #8/95 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #6/95 NOVEMBER 3, 1995 \,IV''\ VI , I I..J Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspaca ~ rd'.' th"ty 'the metropo ltan toronto ~ region c~nservation au on minutes F58 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/95 September 28, 1 995 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met in Burgundy Room A, at the North York Memorial Community Hall, 5110 Yonge Street, North York, on Thursday, September 28, 1995. The meeting was called to order by Joan King at 7: 1 0 p.m. Mark Wilson, Chair, assumed the chair at 7:30. PRESENT Members - Paul Albanese Denis McKee Alternates Maraget Buchinger Gavin Miller Margaret Casey Rosalyn Moore John Court Stephen Peck Stephen Cockle Linda Tu Don Cross Tony Wagner B. Green Tom Ward Peter Hare Michael White Joan King Mark Wilson Steve Klose Tija Luste MTRCA Staff Ian Deslauriers Bernie Mcintyre Ron Dewell Craig Mather Jim Dillane Don Prince Adele Freeman Tariq Syed Paula Leggieri Guest Geof Hunt, Town of Richmond Hill Brian Adeney, Gartner Lee - -- .. . . ,,/' .... , ------ wr< (p ~/q5 F59 September 28, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES The correct internet address for Urban Rivers, featuring the Don Watershed is HTTP://astral.magic.ca/- marwill/rivers.html. MINUTES Res. #54/95 Moved by: Linda Tu Seconded by: Tija Luste THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/95 be approved. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE & ITEMS OF INFORMATION la) Letter to Steven Peck of the Friends of the Don East York from Mr. Frank Kershaw of Metro Parks and Culture regarding "Overview Study: Impact of Mountain Bicycle Activity in Metro Parks". Res. #55/95 Moved by: Dennis McKee Seconded by: Michael White THAT the above correspondence be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Chair, Mark Wilson, and Sub-Committee Chairs and Members, including Tija Luste, Don Cross, Steven Peck, Linda Tu, John Court, Gavin Miller, and Rouslyn Moore, meet to prepare a policy or action recommendation regarding the study of the impact of mountain biking and present to Council at the next meeting. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS la) Don Prince and Ron Dewell of M.T.R.C.A.,delivered a slide presentation on the Authority's property acquisition program. (b) Geof Hunt of the Town of Richmond Hill, Parks Department and Brian Adeney of Gartner Lee, presented the Council with a slide presentation on Harding Park. WR(Pq/qS. Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 - September 28, 1995 F60 PRESENTATIONS (CONTD.1 (dl Stephen Cockle spoke regarding the recommendations on signing the Don Accord, and presented a slide presentation on the same. Res. #56/95 Moved by: Dennis McKee Seconded by: Michael White THAT the above presentations be received, with thanks. CARRIED 1. REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES - Minutes of Meetings KEY ISSUE The minutes of meetings for the Working Committees. Res. #57/95 Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Deborah Martin-Downs THAT the draft minutes of Meetings be received from the following committees: . Community Outreach & Education Working Committee -Meeting #7195, September 7, 1995; . Heritage, Names & Trails Working Committee; -Meeting #8/95, Septmber 19, 1995; . Projects & Concept Sites Working Committee -Meeting #8/95, September 14, 1995; and . Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Working Committee -Meeting #8/95, September 8, 1995, Meeting #9/95, September 20, 1995 THAT the committees' proceed with their work as identified in their respective works plans; THAT the recommendations of the committees be adopted. CARRIED Res. #58/95 Moved by: Stephen Peck Seconded by: Tija Lister THAT the Don Regeneration Council approve the development of trail linkage priorities and that they be mapped. CARRIED w~ 7o/QS F61 September 28, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 1. REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES ICONTD.1 - Minutes of Meetings Res. #59/95 Moved by: Stephen Peck Seconded by: Tija Lister THAT the Don Council support the addition to the work plan of the Heritage Names and Trails/Community Outreach and Education Committees, the preparation of a Watershed level map, which identifies critical trail linkages in a regional context; CARRIED Res. #60/95 Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Deborah Martin-Downs THAT the Don Council support the completion of the West Don Project as a high priority during 1995-1996, utilizing the funding raised through the Conservation Foundation; AND FURTHER THAT funding be sought for fish and wildlife habitat projects through the Great lakes Clean Up Fund 1996-1997; from CHIC for the trail connection throught the Highway #407 corridor; the City of Vaughan, and that the Chair of the Council write CHIC in support of this initiative. CARRIED Res. #61/95 Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Deborah Martin-Downs THAT the aquatic habitat component of the G. Ross Lord concept site be prepared by the end of October, utilizing staff and outside experts; AND FURTHER THAT the physical works be incorporated with regeneration projects planned for the are by Metro Parks and Property, by year end. CARRIED Wr<.71/CiS Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 - September 28, 1995 F62 1. REPORTS FROM WORKING COMMITTEES (CONTD.) - Minutes of Meetings Res. #62/95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Michael White THAT Don Prince of the M.T.R.C.A.'s Property section make a presentation to the Projects and Concept Sites Committee and the Don Regeneration Council, informing them of the Authority's acquisition program the conservation easement option and the priorities for acquisition given limited financial resources; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council support the acquisition of lands known as the Markovic property and the Jolly Miller site, which are a high priority at this time. CARRIED Res. #63/95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Michael White THAT the Don Council support the initiative to proceed a detailed design of the Rupert's pond concept site. Staff of the Authority have been directed to continue forward with the call for proposals in concert with the City of Vaughan's Parks and Recreation staff; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council explore avenues for the initiation of additional concept sites, within the City of Vaughan and the Town of Richmond Hill, through an appropriate cost mechanism. CARRIED For information contact: Adele Freeman (ext. 238) "' Wr< 7d/QS F63 September 28, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 2. DEVELOPMENT OF DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD INDICATORS _ SEEKING INPUT AT FALL COMMUNITY MEETINGS KEY ISSUE The proposed series of Don watershed community meetings, intended to provide a forum for community participation in the selection of report card indicators and to share information about work of other Don Regeneration Council committees. Res. #64/95 Moved by: Tija Luste Seconded by: Stephen Peck THAT the report, dated September 21, 1995, be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT municipal councillors and citizen members of Don Council assist with the promotion and hosting of the community meeting in their subwatershed. CARRIED BACKGROUND Step 39 of "Forty Steps to a New Don" specifies that we are to "Publish a Don Report Card every three years to mark and celebrate progress in the Don's regeneration". As part of its work towards the development of a report card, the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee (WRMC) of the Don Council has begun to identify possible indicators or signposts of change that could be used to show progress. Measures, such as the UV index or the Dow Jones average or simply the presence of a certain fish species, are examples of indicators that help us take scientific information and translate it into meaningful signposts of status or change. Indicators for the Don Report Card are being developed according to the themes of Caring for Water, Caring for Nature, Caring for Community and Getting it Done. To assist in its work, the WRMC has hired three consulting teams: Tom Hilditch and AI Sandilands of Ecological Services for Planning Ltd. are assisting with the development of water/nature indicators; Pat Ohlendorf-Moffat is assisting with the community indicators; and Sally Leppard of the LURA Group is assisting in the design and facilitation of the community meetings. As a means of seeking input to the selection of indicators and targets, the WRMC and their consultants plan to host a series of meetings in November, 1995: 1 . "Wiseheads" workshop (October 19, 1995) - this full day workshop will involve technical staff from government agencies, municipalities, and academics and will provide a forum for in-depth discussion into the selection of appropriate indicators for the Don Watershed. 2. Municipal seminar (was tentatively scheduled for November 2, 1995, which has been changed) - this half day session will provide an opportunity for the WRMC and other representatives of the Don Council to present possible Report Card indicators and share information about regeneration efforts to date. The target audience at this seminar will be municipal staff. w~ 73/'15 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 - September 28, 1995 F64 2. DEVELOPMENT OF DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD INDICATORS. SEEKING INPUT AT FALL COMMUNITY MEETINGS (CONTD.) 3. Subwatershed Community meetings (tentative dates listed below) Lower Don - East York November 16 Upper East DonlGerman Mills Creek November 29 Richmond Hill Upper West Don - Vaughan November 21 Lower East/Lower West Don - North York November 27 Lower East/West Don - North York November 28 Taylor-Massey Creek - Scarborough November 30 The purpose of these meetings is to enable subwatershed residents and community organizations to: . provide input on potential waterlnature and community indicators; . learn about regeneration efforts and progress at the Don watershed and subwatershed (e.g. concept sites) levels; . showcase local subwatershed regeneration projects and achievements; and . contribute ideas and suggestions for the Don Report Card format and local involvement in community monitoring and other activities related to Report Card implementation. The WRMC's objective is to attract 100 participants to each subwatershed meeting. Although there is considerable community interest in Don watershed regeneration issues, achieving this target will require effective promotion and outreach activities. To this end, the WRMC requests the assistance of municipal councillors and citizen members of the Don Council in promoting and hosting their local subwatershed meeting. The 1996 Report Card will be the first of its kind for an urbanized watershed, and it needs to be a true reflection of the health of our river from the perspective of the people who live and work there. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Dates and venues for the community meetings remain to be finalized. Council members will be consulted to ensure their availability at local subwatershed meetings, as part of this task. For information contact: Brian Dundas (416) 392-9725 w~ 7'1/QS F65 September 28, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 3. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A DON WATERSHED MAP KEY ISSUE Terms of Reference for a Don Watershed map. Res. #65/95 Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Don Cross THA T the Community Outreach and Education Committee, in consultation with other committees develop a Don Watershed map based on the terms of reference prepared by McConnell Weaver with a target completion date of December, 1995. CARRIED BACKGROUND The firm of McConnell Weaver were retained by the Authority in August of 1995 to develop a strategic communications plan for the Don and Humber Watersheds. The consultants were provided with background materials including the work plans of the various committees and have conducted many interviews. Ms. Barb McConnell was invited to attend a subcommittee meeting of the Community Outreach and Education Committee to discuss the value of an overall Don Watershed map product. Her comments and suggestions are embodied in the attached "Terms of Reference." Ms. McConnell's final report will include this information. She indicated that this should be a high priority product and would assist in further development Including selection of artists, format, etc. Given this information, it is the recommendation of the subcommittee to proceed with this map, This project was endorsed in principle at a recent Community Outreach and Education Committee meeting and is brought forward at this time for the concurrence of the Don Council. WORK TO BE DONE . A detailed Terms of Reference to invite proposals from a list of artists is to be developed in consultation with Barb McConnell. . Identification of the key features is to be highlighted with the assistance of Council members and possibly with Pat Moffat. . Award of Art work contract. . Preparation of text. . Final production and printing arrangements will depend on final design and will have to await that work being completed. If possible a final draft of the art work will be presented at the November 23rd Don Council meeting. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman Wr< 75/CJS Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 - September 28, 1995 F66 DON WATERSHED MAP - TERMS OF REFERENCE Rationale Many maps of the Don Watershed exist in one form or another. However, none of these maps has been developed for the specific purpose of providing target audiences within the watershed with information concerning the vision for regeneration as articulated in "Forty Steps to a New Don". Such a map would serve as the key element in an outreach communication initiative, offering readers visual information and a context within which to understand and appreciate the value of this community resource. The map, then, would function as a promotional tool to focus attention on the principles of regeneration and the work that is underway. It would be distributed broadly whenever information on the project is needed or requested. Product Description The map would be a colourful, three-dimensional illustration of the watershed from source to mouth. It would feature a linear depiction of ~he river and its watershed, along with visual, textual and perhaps photographic information concerning interesting characteristics of the river, its history, its regeneration and its future. Attractive visual information would take precedence over lengthy text. In fact, words would be kept to a minimum. Size.' approximate poster size or a variation thereof, for example 24" x 18" Paper: coated recycled content stock, using vegetable-based inks as recommended by ECOChoice (these are readily available at competitive pricing and quality) Use: information tool for broad distribution to those concerned about and interested in the Don; it could be displayed on a wall or used by a family or school group exploring a section of the watershed trail system Style: artistic, three dimension view showing topography Scope: the entire watershed; options include featuring the watershed on one side and characteristics on the other side or showing the northern section of the watershed with key features on one side and the southern section and key features on the other (these options will need to be explored with the artist) WI<.7lP/a,S F67 September 28, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 Terms of Reference Page 2 Scale.' the scale must be as large as possible to permit a sense of personal relationship with the space and place Content.. the information contained on the map could include: . natural sources of the Don - headwaters, groundwaters, creeks, tributaries . natural linkages and diverse habitats . features that reflect the historical past and cultural diversity . examples of projects that improve the health of the natural system . examples of activities that contribute to a healthy, sustainable natural environment . examples of partnership between communities, governments and business . places to visit and enjoy along the Don Requirements.' a professional "poster" map production artist andlor company Print run: 10,000 as a start pending a check with a printer to ascertain economic breaks in per unit costs. Estimated $15,000 (per unit costs will decrease as subsequent print PrintinQ runs are undertaken) Cost wR. 77/q 7 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 - September 28, 1995 F68 4. DON WATERSHED LOGO KEY ISSUE Development of Don Watershed Logo. Res. #66/95 Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council pursue the development of a Don Watershed logo for approval at the Council's first meeting in 1996; THA T the preferred procedure is to utilize the services of the creative staff within the City Clerk's department of the City of Toronto; AND FURTHER THAT if it is not possible to have a Logo ready for approval in this time frame using these resources that the Community Outreach and Education Working Group be authorized to prepare Terms of Reference, and pursue retaining a consultant in accordance with Authority policies and procedures, for development of a logo. CARRIED BACKGROUND There is a strong consensus that a Don Watershed Logo is needed as early as possible in 1996. The Community Outreach and Education Working Group has discussed a number of alternative approaches to the development of a watershed logo. We have agreed that our preferred process is to use the skills of the creative staff of the City of Toronto City Clerk's Department who created the logo for the Task Force to Bring Back the Don. We are awaiting confirmation that this method can achieve a logo to be presented for approval by the Council by the end of this year. If the timing of this approach does not meet our deadline for approval, we intend to prepare terms of reference to contract consultants to participate in the creative part of the process of Logo development. We ask for the Council's approval to prepare terms of reference for professional development if our preferred method cannot meet the 1995 deadline. The steps to be undertaken are: 1 . A "creative" meeting with selected Council members, other potential users of the Logo (e.g. Metro Parks, Richmond Hill Parks) and the individual chosen to be the logo designer; 2. Creation of 7-10 possible draft logos by the designer; and 3. Use of a focus group composed of users of park lands within the Don (e.g. dog walkers, bird watchers, runners, cyclists, etc.) to select a preferred logo that achieves the objectives established by the "creative" group. wf< 7~/q7 F69 September 28, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 5. SIGNING OF DON ACCORD - PHASE I KEY ISSUE The signing of the Don Accord, Phase I. Res. #67/95 Moved by: Stephen Cockle Seconded by: Don Cross THA T the process on the signing of the Don Accord be received and the list of initial contacts be approved; THA T Council members continue to collect names of potential organizations, businesses, groups, etc. for Phase I of the Accord Campaign; AND FURTHER THAT Council members are invited to contact directly other groups as opportunities arise recognizing potential time delays in preparing and scheduling the signing of the Accords. AMENDMENT Moved by: Stephen Cockle Res. #68/95 Seconded by: Don Cross THA T the Committee take into consideration the suggestions discussed at this meeting; such as a slide show and video package to aid in making presentations to potential sponsors, an enclosed letter to each sponsor stating how they may contribute; and report back to the Don Council in two weeks on any new ideas in this respect; THAT Committee contacts report to the Don Council at next meeting on their progress of obtaining sponsorship; THAT Barbara McConnell be requested to draft a sample of a letter to potential sponsors that would give some background and aid in soliciting new sponsorships, and present to Council at the next meeting; AND FURTHER THAT Craig Mather replace Mark Wilson as the Council contact for the Prince Hotel. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED LJf< 7q;q 7 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 - September 28, '995 F70 5. SIGNING OF DON ACCORD - PHASE I (CONTD.1 BACKGROUND A subcommittee of the Community Outreach and Education Committee met to revise the process for signing the Don Accord, to incorporate comments made at the last Council meeting and to review the list of groups (organizations) submitted by members. For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) w~ iO/q 5 F71 September 28, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 6. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS KEY ISSUE The proposed meeting schedule for Watershed Council and Working Groups. Res. #69/95 Moved by: Stephen Peck Seconded by: Steven Klose THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL DATE TIME LOCATION Sept. 28, 1995 6:30 p.m. North York Memorial Hall Nov. 23, 1995 6:30 p.m. Location to be confirmed January 11, 1996 March 7, 1996 April 25, 1996 June 27. 1996 August 22. 1996 September 26, 1996 November 28, 1996 HERITAGE. NAMES & TRAILS COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, October 17, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Y onge Street, 2nd Floor WA TERSHED REPORTING AND MONITORING COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Wed., October 4, 1995 6:30 p.m. Waterfront Regeneration Trust COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION October 10, 1995 7:00 p.m. City of North York November 14, 1995 7:00 p.m. City of North York December 12, 1995 7:00 p.m. City of North York January 9, 1996 7:00 p.m. City of North York February 13. 1996 7:00 p.m. City of North York w~ ~,/q5 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 - September 28, 1995 F72 PROJECTS AND CONCEPT SITES COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday, Oct. 12, 1995 6:30 p.m. City of North York OTHER EVENTS October 18, 1995 Don Watershed Tour October 19, 1995 Don Report Card Indicator Experts Workshop October 24, 1995 Charles Sauriol Dinner November 2, 1995+ Municipal Representatives Workshop +This date is being changed. Subwatershed Communitv MeetinQs Lower Don - East York November 16 Upper East DonlGerman Mills Creek November 29 - Richmond Hill Upper West Don - Vaughan November 21 Lower East/Lower West Don - N. Y. November 27 Lower East/West Don November 28 - North York Taylor-Massey Creek November 30 - Scarborough For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) 7. DON WATERSHED TOUR KEY ISSUE There will be a Don Watershed Tour on Wednesday, October 18, 1995. Res. #70/95 Moved by: Stephen Peck Seconded by: Steven Klose THAT a second tour of the Don watershed be held on Wednesday, October 18, 1995, to acquaint Don Council members and alternates and associate members with issues and opportunities within the watershed. CARRIED w~ 'd'd/f1 5 F73 September 28, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #8/95 7. DON WATERSHED TOUR (CONTD.) BACKGROUND The Community Outreach and Education Committee had requested a Don Watershed tour to acquaint all Don Council members with the watershed. A successful tour took place on Saturday June 3, 1995 with approximately 20 council members and staff in attendance. A number of council members were unable to attend and requested that an alternate date be arranged. At a recent meeting of the Heritage Names and Trails Committee, staff was asked to proceed with the second tour and a number of members expressed their desire to attend. Wednesday, October 18, 1995, was chosen as the preferred date. The tour will generally follow the same route as the June tour with some changes to demonstrate either works in progress or those completed in 1995. Southbrook Farm visit is to be confirmed. The tour will leave from the Jolly Miller site (Yonge and York Millsl at 9:15 a.m. and return by 3:30 p.m. WORK TO BE DONE Members wishing to attend the tour should contact Jennifer Bamford at ext. 305 to confirm attendance. While attendance will be on a first come first served basis, spaces will be limited and persons who were unable to attend the first tour will generally be given precedence. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 238 NEW BUSINESS (al Licia Turchiaro, is assisting as support staff for the "Signing the Don Accord" project and may be reached at M.T.R.C.A. Head Office, (416) 661-6600, ext. 262. (b) Tija Luste informed the Council that her group has developed a manual - "The Five Step Process to Restoring a Natural Habitat". Each copy cost $17.00. Contact Tija at the Waterfront Regeneration Trust Committee. (c) Members should forward any contacts or suggestions they have on who should attend "Development of Don Report Card Indicators" meetings (see Item #2 of these minutes) to Licia Turchiaro, ext. 262 TERMINA TION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:00 p.m. Adele Freeman J. Craia Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary-Treasurer /pl. w~ ~3/q 5 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL REPORT ON MEETING #9/95 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #7/95 JANUARY 19, 1996 W K 1S'"t 1'1.] #.. Working Together for Tomorrow's Gresnspacs ~ . 'the metropolitan toronto ~d region c~nservation authority minutes F74 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/95 November 23, 1995 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council met in the Councillor's Lounge, at North York City Hall, 5100 Yonge Street, North York, on Thursday, November 23,1995. The meeting was called to order by Mark Wilson at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Members - Jason Brown Deborah Martin-Downs Alternates Margaret Casey Kevin Mercer John Court Denis McKee Stephen Cockle Gavin Miller Don Cross Rosalyn Moore Paula Davies John Nemeth Bernie Green David Shiner Peter Hare Linda Tu Joan King Mark Wilson Tija Luste Associate Pam Bell Member MTRCA Staff Alyson Deans Paula Leggieri Brian Denney Mary Taylor Adele Freeman Jim Tucker William Granger Russel White Guest Ms. Barbara McConnell of McConnell Weaver .-/""" (,J({ i5/QS F75 November 23, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 MINUTES Res. #71/95 Moved by: Bernie Green Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/95 be approved. CARRIED MOTION OF APPRECIATION Licia Turchiaro has resigned as secretarial assistant to the Don Council. - Res. #72/95 Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Chair and all members of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council extend their gratitude and appreciation to Licia Turchiaro for her work for the Don Council. CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST (1 ) Mr. Kevin Mercer declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 1 (c) of Project and Concept Sites minutes and did not participate in discussion or vote on this matter. (2) Deborah Martin-Downs declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item #2 of Proje'ct and Concept Sites minutes and did not participate in discussion or vote on this matter. PRESENTATION Ms. Barbara McConnell of McConnell Weaver presented the Council with the Don Watershed Communications Plan to the Don Council members. CORRESPONDENCE & ITEMS OF INFORMATION (a) Notice of a public meeting regarding Class Environmental Assessment, Parkview Hill Crescent Erosion Control Project, Borough of East York, forwarded to the Council for information. (b) Don Watershed Regeneration Project re: Report to the MTRCA Executive Committee, Meeting #8/95, held October 13, 1995, was forwarded to the Council for information. (c) Mitigation of two instream barriers to fish passage in the Don River watershed re: Report to the MTRCA Executive Committee, Meeting #9/95, held November 10, 1995 was forwarded to the Council for information. wI< geo/Q5 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 - November 23, 1995 F76 CORRESPONDENCE & ITEMS OF INFORMATION (CONTD.) I (d) Invitation to comment on the United States-Canada Air Quality Agreement, from the International Joint Commission, Ottawa, Canada. (e) The Chair of the Authority, William Granger, announced his decision to decline reappointment by the Province of Ontario to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Mr. Granger commended members of the Council for their continued dedication, enthusiasm and interest in the Don Watershed. Res. #73/95 Moved by: Tija luste Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the above correspondence and items of information be received; CARRIED 1. REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES - Minutes of Meetings KEY ISSUE The minutes of meetings for the Working Committees. Res. #74/95 Moved by: Tija luste Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the draft minutes of Meetings be received from the following committees: Community Outreach and Education Committee -Meeting #8/95, October 12, 1995 -Meeting #9/95, November 14, 1995 Heritage, Names and Trails Committee -Meeting #9/95, November 9, 1995 Projects and Concept Sites Committee -Meeting #9/95, October 12, 1995 Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee -Meeting #10/95, October 4, 1995 -Meeting #11/95, October 26, 1995 -Meeting #12/95, November 2, 1995 -Facilitator's Meeting, November 6, 1995 Ad hoc Policy Committee -Meeting #1/95, November 7, 1995 THAT the committees' proceed with their work as identified in their respective works plans. AND FURTHER THAT the recommendations of the committees be adopted. CARRIED wI'<. ~7/q5 F77 November 23, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 1. REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES (CONTD.) - Minutes of Meetings Communitv Outreach and Education Committee See Item #5, Don Watershed Communication Plan and Quantitative Research, Resolution #89/95, pages F85-F86. Res. #75/95 Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Bernie Green THAT the Education Sub-group proceed with the next stage of the pilot project to produce the Don Education kit. CARRIED Heritaae Names and Trails Committee Res. #76/95 Moved by: Stephen Cockle Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council request The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to investigate ways of reproducing the map at a more convenient scale; AND FURTHER THAT the Council support the continuing efforts of the Heritage, Names and Trails Committee to complete the prototype map. CARRIED wl2. 88/q 5 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 - November 23, 1995 F78 1. REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES (CONTD.) - Minutes of Meetings Proiects and Conceot Sites Committee Res. #77/95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Bernie Green THA T members and staff of the Task Force to Bring Back the Don be requested to consult and discuss with MTRCA staff at the onset, the various projects being considered; AND FURTHER THAT the additional details on the concept proposals be provided to the Projects and Concept Sites Committee for review. CARRIED Res. #78/95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Bernie Green THAT the Town of Richmond Hill and the MTRCA consider various pond designs in the development of the Pioneer Park concept site, that will have a positive impact on the temperature of water through this reach and that will create habitat diversity. CARRIED Res. #79/95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Bernie Green THA T a site tour be arranged through the Projects and Concept Sites Committee for the Borough of East York to identify and explore the potential of a number of concept sites in East York; THAT others be invited to the site tour, including members of FODEY, the East York Environmental Advisory Committee, staff of East York and a number of experts; THA T Councillor and Don Council member Norman Crone be invited to participate in the site tour; AND FURTHER THAT an emphasis be placed on the utilitarian benefits of the concept project in presentations to East York. CARRIED w ((. <bC\ / q 5 F79 November 23, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council //9/95 1. REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES (CONTD.) - Minutes of Meetings Res. #80/95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Bernie Green THAT a report be prepared by members and staff of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council's Projects and Concept Sites Committee, identifying the objectives. criteria and priorities for developing and supporting land acquisition policies within the Don Watershed; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the MTRCA's acquisition program be made available to members of the Projects and Concepts Committee. CARRIED Res. #81 /95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Bernie Green THA T the Projects and Concept Sites Committee seek opportunities for the establishment of Concept Sites or Projects to be fostered, organized, and implemented by members of the Committee; AND FURTHER THAT the Projects and Concept Sites Committee members present at a future meeting the ideas for development of a concept site or project to be implemented by the Committee. AMENDMENT Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Res. #82/95 Seconded by: Bernie Green THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council support the East Toronto Green Community proposal for the Watershed Infrastructure and Ecology Program; AND FURTHER THAT the Project and Concept Sites Committee of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council work closely with the Watershed Infrastructure and Ecology Program to develop the work program and assist in the implementation through adoption as a concept site. THE AMENDMENT WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED Wf. qO/qS Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 - November 23, 1995 F8G 1. REPORTS FOR WORKING COMMITTEES (CONTD.) - Minutes of Meetings Res. #83/95 Moved by: Deborah Martin-Downs Seconded by: Bernie Green THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council request the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto to examine how it could assist community groups approaching the Don Council with the receipt and administration of funds from various sources. CARRIED 2. MOUNTAIN BIKING WITHIN THE DON WATERSHED KEY ISSUE The continuing concern over mountain biking within the Don Watershed, Res. #84/95 Moved by: Rosalyn Moore Seconded by: Don Cross WHEREAS the Don Council believes that the natural areas within the Don Watershed are a scarce resource and that unrestricted mountain biking within the valleys of the Don Watershed is an unsustainable activity that results in the degradation of natural areas; that detracts from the enjoyment of others using the valley and results in the destruction of habitat for plant and animal species; The Council therefore resolves that mountain biking should be limited to designated areas and formal approved trails; THA T the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be recognized, thanked and supported for its efforts to date, to address off trail use of mountain biking within the Don Watershed; THAT the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to initiate a process to identify and designate areas for mountain biking; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Council during 1996 host, by invitation, a workshop for groups concerned with the problems associated with mountain biking within the natural areas of the Greater Toronto Area for the purpose of developing an approach to work co-operatively with public and private landowners and cycling groups to advocate for the formal identification of mountain biking sites in appropriate areas, to educate users on proper use of mountain bikes; and to identify potential corporate support for this initiative. .. ~f< ql/q5 F81 November 23, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 2. MOUNTAIN BIKING WITHIN THE DON WATERSHED AMENDMENT#1 Moved by: Rosalyn Moore Res. #85/95 Seconded by: Don Cross THAT The Metro Parks and Culture Department be recognized, thanked and supported for it's efforts to date, to address off trail usage of mountain biking within the Don Watershed. AMENDMENT#2 Moved by: Rosalyn Moore Res. #86/95 Seconded by: Don Cross THAT the Council forwarded a copy of this report to the Humber Task force for their information. AMENDMENT#1 WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED AMENDMENT #2 WAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The Ad hoc Policy Committee discussed the issue of mountain biking within the Don Watershed. It was noted that the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto have taken a number of important actions including hosting a forum involving all stakeholders, the posting and initial regeneration of areas in Glendon Forest and Crothers Woods and continuing liaison with all stakeholders. The Committee concluded that mountain biking is not a sustainable activity within the valleys of the Don and that the Council should work with Metro Toronto and all other municipalities and other interested groups to address the issues throughout the region. Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, ext. 238 w~ qa./qS Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 - November 23, 1995 F82 3. OLD MILL RESTAURANT .Potential Precedent and Use of Liability Reduction Agreements KEY ISSUE Potential precedent of the approval of Old Mill Restaurant in the Humber River flood plain and the use of Liability Reduction Agreements. Res. #87/95 Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Rosalyn Moore THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council urge the Water and Related land Management Board, the Executive Committee and the full Authority to take all possible care in avoiding inappropriate development in the Don Watershed flood plain and the valley and stream corridors including but not limited to maintaining at all times a prudent interpretation of the Authority mandate under Ontario Regulation 158 and under the Planning Act, and a sparing judicious use of liability Reduction Agreements. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Don Council's Ad Hoc Policy Committee considered a communication from the City of York LACAC expressing concerns regarding development in the Humber River flood plain. The LACAC's concerns include the possibility that this proposal will create a precedent, or at least add to pressure from other owners of flood plain lands, that will lead to unacceptable development elsewhere in the MTRCA's areas of jurisdiction, including the Don Watershed. The City of York LACAC also expressed reservations for the same reasons concerning the use of a Liability Reduction Agreement in this case. Report prepared by: John Court and Adele Freeman, ext. 238 WR. 'l3/Gt 5 F83 November 23, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 4. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS KEY ISSUE The proposed meeting schedule for Watershed Council and Working Groups. Res. #88/95 Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Rosalyn Moore THAT the proposed meeting and event date schedule be received for information.; AND FURTHER THAT municipal councillors be canvassed to determine if they would like to host a meeting in their respective municipalities. CARRIED BACKGROUND Schedule of upcoming meetings: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCil DATE TIME lOCATION January 11, 1996 4141 Yonge Street March 7, 1996 4141 Yonge Street April 25, 1996 4141 Yonge Street June 27, 1996 4141 Yonge Street August 22, 1996 4141 Yonge Street September 26, 1996 4141 Yonge Street . November 28, 1996 4141 Yonge Street HERITAGE. NAMES & TRAILS COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION December 5, 1995 7:00 p.m. 41 41 Y onge Street January 16, 1996 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street February 20, 1996 7:00 p.m. 41 41 Y onge Street March 19, 1996 7:00 p.m. 4141 Y onge Street April 23, 1995 7:00 p.m. 4141 Yonge Street VJ~ 'i4/Q5 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 - November 23. 1995 F84 4. UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND EVENTS (CONTD.) COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE DATE TIME LOCATION January 9, 1996 7:00 p.m. City of North York February 13, 1996 7:00 p.m. City of North York PROJECTS AND CONCEPT SITES COMMITTEE DATE TIME lOCATION January 25, 1996 7:00 p.m. 4141 Y onge Street OTHER EVENTS Subwatershed Community Meetinqs November 29, 1995 Upper East Don/German Mills Creek November 27, 1995 Lower East/Lower West Don November 28, 1995 Taylor-Massey Creek/Lower East Don November 29, 1995 Taylor-Massey Creek For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) LJ R 0,,5/0, 5 F85 November 23, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 5. DON WATERSHED COMMUNICATION PLAN AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH KEY ISSUE The Don Watershed Communication Plan recommends that quantitative research be undertaken to develop messages designed to address interests and concerns and to motivate residents and others concerned with the health of the watershed. Res. #89/95 Moved by: John Court Seconded by: Margaret Casey THAT the quantitative research recommended as part of the Don Watershed communication plan be integrated with the information requirements of the Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee; AND FURTHER THAT the work be integrated, to the extent feasible, with other information requirements, of a similar nature required by the Humber Watershed Task Force and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to provide a cost effective approach. AMENDMENT Moved by: Tija luste Res. #90/95 Seconded by: Peter Hare THAT the results of this research be used to prioritize the elements of the communications plan for the approval of the Council at a future meeting. THE AMENDMENT WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARRIED BACKGROUND The MTRCA commissioned the development of communications strategies on behalf of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Humber Task Force. Appended to this communication is the draft document, a work in progress. The next step is to receive comments and suggestions, The strategy will then be finalized to include a prioritization of activities, evaluation mechanisms, specific resources required and a costing of key activities. . The consultant will also provide an overview of the report at the November Council meeting. It is requested that the members and associate members of the Council review the draft and provide comments to Adele Freeman who will forward them to the consultant. Marked up copies of the draft will be acceptable. Specifically, members are requested to identify potential resources that could be used in the delivery of this work. wI( qu/ct 5 Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 - November 23, 1995 F86 5. DON WATERSHED COMMUNICATION PLAN AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH (CONTD.) The draft document includes a number of recommendations including the need to carry out some quantitative research to develop a better understanding of the audiences of the Don. The Watershed Reporting and Monitoring Committee (WRMC) had also identified that it would be important to identify the attitudes and perceptions of the public as a benchmark to measure change about watershed issues. The WRMC committee will determine the precise nature of the questions and information requirements following the current public consultation and selection of community indicators. It is recommended that this information be collected simultaneously as early in 1996 as possible to facilitate the completion of the Don Communications Strategy and that this work be integrated with similar information needs of the MTRCA, in particular that of the Humber Watershed Task Force. FINANCIAL DETAILS It is anticipated that there will be some funding available to carry out this work in 1996. In addition, the provincially funded Remedial Action Plan should be approached to contribute and the information shared with groups that are assisting in the regeneration of the Don. The information will not, however, be released prior to the publication of the report card. For information contact: Adele Freeman (extension 238) 6. APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE DON IDENTIFIER KEY ISSUE The approval process for the Don Identifier. Res. #91 /95 Moved by: Margaret Casey Seconded by: Bernie Green THAT the Don Identifier Sub-group be given authority to review the draft designs for the Don identifier and to proceed with a final selection by a focus group interview process before December 8, 1995, if the draft designs are consistent with the image identified as specified at the creative meeting. ~ CARRIED wf< q7/95 F87 November 23, 1995 - Don Watershed Regeneration Council #9/95 6. APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE DON IDENTIFIER (CONTD.) BACKGROUND At the creative meeting held on October 18, 1995, input was provided to the Design Services of the Clerk's Department of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for preparation of draft designs for a Don identifier. After the completion of draft designs, two focus group interviews will be conducted to evaluate the draft designs and determine which design best achieves the image and message we want to project with the Don identifier. It was anticipated that the design process would be sufficiently complete that drafts of the identifier could be presented at the November 23rd meeting of the Don Regeneration Council to ensure that the Council could "live with"the final selection of the identifier. Unfortunately, the design process has not advanced far enough for this check-point review by the Council. Thus, we recommend that the Don Identifier Sub-group be given the authority to preview the draft designs and be given the authority to proceed with the focus group process if the draft designs are ones that we believe the Council can "live with". NEW BUSINESS (A) Barbara McConnell of McConnell Weaver contact numbers: (416) 530-1425 - Business (416) 530-4805 - Facsimile TERMINA TION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:00 p.m. Adele Freeman J, Craia Mather Don/Highland Watershed Specialist Secretary- Treasurer /pl. t` Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace Othe metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #1/95 OF THE HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber River Watershed Task Force met at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, South Theatre on Tuesday, February 21, 1995. Lois Griffin, Chair of the Authority's Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. PRESENT Members Mary Louise Ashbourne Tija Luste Lorna Bissell Luciano Martin Margaret Britnell Glenn Mason Heather Broadbent John McFall Alfred Budweth Connie Micallef David Burnett Marjorie Mossman Tony Carella Brian Nixon Ken Coffey Terry O'Brien Ron Coles Karen Partanen Fiona Cowles Mel Plewes lain Craig Edward Sado Debbe Crandall Gina Severino Michael DiBiase Maurice Stevens Bernie Di Vona Ray Stukas Kristin Geater John Hallett Thompson Lois Griffin Dan Weaver David Hutcheon Gord Weeden Michael Izzard Richard Whitehead Debra Kosemetzky William Wilson Authority Staff Marty Brent Sonya Meek Bob Burgar Ann Marie Weselan Brian Denney Andy Wickens Lia Lappano Gary Wilkins Craig Mather Beth Williston Bernie McIntyre Visitors David Crump, Ministry of Environment & Energy Mary Taylor, Toronto Field Naturalists Mark Wilson, Don Watershed Regeneration Council Penny Young, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Recreation 1. INTRODUCTION Lois Griffin introduced herself and asked that all those in attendance introduce themselves. She welcomed all members to the Humber River Watershed Task Force and thanked them for their interest. Councillor Griffin expressed the need for an Interim Chair and Vice -Chair and that in approximately three meetings a formal election be held. Res. #1/95 Moved by: David Burnett Seconded by: Michael Izzard G2 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 21, 1995 THAT Debbe Crandall be appointed Interim Chair of the Humber River Watershed Task Force. CARRIED Res. #2/95 Moved by: David Hutcheon Seconded by: Connie Micallef THAT Bill Saundercook be appointed Interim Vice -Chair of the Humber River Watershed Task Force. CARRIED Debbe Crandall assumed the role of Chair. 2. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF MTRCA Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer of the Authority, made a presentation to the Task Force on the role of the Authority in watershed management. 3. THE DON WATERSHED EXPERIENCE Mark Wilson, Chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, reflected on his Don Watershed Task Force experience including the final document produced entitled, "Forty Steps to a New Don" which was a means to generate action. Mr. Wilson advised that copies of the document are available to the Humber River Watershed Task Force members. 4. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE: MEMBERSHIP, REPORTING PROCEDURES, TERMS OF REFERENCE AND RULES OF CONDUCT Brian Denney, Director of Watershed Management, made a brief presentation on procedural matters including the additional alternate members to be appointed to the Task Force. In this regard, members were advised that if both the member and the alternate attend meetings, only one vote amongst the two will be allowed. A simple majority is required for a quorum and members were reminded to contact the office if they are unable to attend. In the interest of avoiding duplication, members and their alternates were requested to share information such as agendas and minutes. Mr. Denney explained 'disclosure of interest', organization chart and terms of reference. The total budget allocated to the Humber River Watershed Strategy is in the range of $350,000. 5. THE HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED ATLAS: AN OVERVIEW KEYISSUE Preparation of the Humber River Watershed Atlas. Res. #3/95 Moved by: David Hutcheon Seconded by: Michael Izzard THAT the staff report on the Humber River Watershed Atlas be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT copies of the Humber River Watershed Atlas, Phase I, be distributed to the Humber Watershed Task Force when it becomes available. CARRIED HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #1/95. FEBRUARY 21. 1995 G3 BACKGROUND The mandate of the Humber Watershed Task Force includes the development of a Humber River Watershed Strategy to achieve a sustainable, healthy watershed for the Humber River using an ecosystem based approach. The watershed strategy should detail, but not be limited to the following: the development of resource inventory; and, an evaluation and report on the natural heritage, cultural heritage and recreational qualities of the watershed that supports a recommendation to the Province of Ontario that the watershed be nominated a Canadian Heritage River. The Humber River Watershed Atlas is a review of the natural and cultural features within the watershed. The Humber River Watershed Atlas - Phase I has been designed by staff to provide the members of the Humber River Watershed Task Force with a general understanding of the state of the Humber River watershed ecosystem. Further, the Watershed Atlas - Phase I will provide the initial background information for the completion of a comprehensive Humber River Watershed Atlas. Objectives of Phase I To develop a base inventory of the Humber River watershed ecosystem, including the natural and cultural features, through the use of a Geographic Information System. 2. To provide an overview of the Humber Riverwatershed ecosystem based on existing technical studies and reports, identifying: natural and cultural conditions in the watershed and subwatersheds; • conservation, rehabilitation and economic activities; the requirements for the watershed to be nominated a Canadian Heritage River. A brief staff presentation on the Humber River Watershed Atlas will be made to the Task Force at Meeting #11/95. Included in the Atlas is information regarding Cultural Heritage: Prehistoric, Historic and Contemporary Settlement of the Humber River Watershed; Natural Heritage: Land, Air and Water features in the Humber River Watershed; and a section on Canadian Heritage River nominations and designations. It is intended that the Watershed Atlas, in its final form, will be used by local schools, community groups, local interest groups, local and regional municipalities, provincial agencies, as well as the MTRCA as one of the tools to base, focus and coordinate future learning, planning, stewardship, consultation and regeneration efforts. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Humber River Watershed Atlas - Phase I is being reviewed by technical and management staff. It will be available to the Task Force at Meeting #2/95, March 21, 1995. For information contact: Beth Williston (ext. 334) 6. THE HUMBER WATERSHED STRATEGY 1995 -96 WORK PLAN DEVELOPMENT KEYISSUE Development of a general "table of contents" to guide the preparation of the draft Humber River Watershed Strategy and also form the basis for a detailed work plan for 1995 -96. Res. #4/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Connie Micallef G4 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #1/95. FEBRUARY 21. 1995 THAT the Humber Watershed Task Force appoint the following four members to sit on the 1995 -96 Work Plan Development Steering Committee, along with Authority staff, to develop a general "table of contents" for the preparation of the draft Humber River Watershed Strategy: David Burnett Luciano Martin Kristin Geater William Wilson; THAT the general "table of contents" be brought to the full Humber Watershed Task Force at Meeting #2/95 for discussion purposes; AND FURTHER THAT a facilitator be hired to assist the Task Force in the preparation of the "table of contents" for a draft Humber River Watershed Strategy. CARRIED :11T91 1410:16111LlIf The Humber Watershed Task Force is required, by its Terms of Reference dated October, 1994, to provide the Authority with a draft strategy document by June 30, 1996. The items to be addressed in the draft strategy include: (a) (the definition of) a sustainable, healthy watershed for the Humber River using an ecosystem based approach. This approach recognizes the interrelationship between natural and cultural heritage, physical, biological and economic processes, and the integration of conservation, restoration and economic activities to ensure the continued health of the watershed. The Humber River Watershed Strategy should detail, but not be limited to the following: • the specific management actions required to protect, link and regenerate greenspace resources within the watershed; • the specific management actions required throughout the watershed to address water and other watershed based resources and environmental management issues; • the provision of controlled public access and recreation opportunities that are compatible with environmental management objectives; • an evaluation and report on the natural heritage, cultural heritage and recreational qualities of the watershed that supports a recommendation to the Province of Ontario that the watershed be nominated a Canadian Heritage River; • the development of resource inventory and opportunity maps for each subwatershed (as defined in the Humber Watershed Atlas); • the development of a conceptual management plan(s) within each subwatershed (as defined in the Humber Watershed Atlas); and • the mechanisms and integration required to protect, regenerate and sustain a healthy watershed. The Task Force has also been directed, in the Terms of Reference, to consult and involve individuals, interest groups, communities, business, industry and government agencies in the development of the watershed strategy. Mr. Rob Ogilvie of Ogilvie, Ogilvie & Company has since been hired to act as facilitator to assist the Task Force in the preparation of the "table of contents ". X1kdL93 111d4? The first step in developing the work plan for the development of the Humber River Watershed Strategy requires that the scope of the strategy be established. This can be thought of as developing an initial "table of contents" and some preliminary statements on a definition or vision of a sustainable Humber River. HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #1/95. FEBRUARY 21. 1995 G5 It is proposed that a small committee of Task Force members and Authority staff prepare a preliminary "table of contents" for discussion purposes by the full Task Force membership. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available in the Humber River Watershed Strategy, Account No. 118 -55, to hire a facilitator The facilitator will advise the Steering Committee and assist the Task Force, as a whole, in their discussion and development of the "table of contents ". The "table of contents" will guide subsequent actions in the preparation of the draft Humber River Watershed Strategy. This work is consistent with the mandate of the Task Force as approved by the Authority. For information contact: Gary Wilkins (ext. 211) 7. THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING SCHEDULE KEYISSUE A schedule of meeting dates is proposed for the Humber Watershed Task Force. Res. #5/95 Moved by: Michael Di Blase Seconded by: Margaret Britnell THAT the meeting dates for the Humber Watershed Task Force scheduled for 6:30 p.m., on the following dates be approved, in principle, with any changes or conflicts being reported to the secretary as soon as possible; AND FU RTH ER THAT the meetings be held atthe Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre unless otherwise noted. DATES Tuesday, March 21, 1995 Wednesday, April 19, 1995 Tuesday, May 16, 1995 Tuesday, June 13, 1995 Tuesday, July 11, 1995 Wednesday, August 9, 1995 Wednesday, September 6, 1995 Tuesday, October 3, 1995 Tuesday, October 31, 1995 Tuesday, November 28, 1995 Tuesday, January 9, 1996 Tuesday, February 6, 1996 Tuesday, March 5, 1996 Tuesday, April 2, 1996 Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Tuesday, May 28, 1996 Tuesday, June 25, 1996 RATIONALE CARRIED A schedule of meetings is proposed to assist the Task Force. A random sample of municipalities were contacted to avoid choosing meeting dates that may conflict with municipal council meetings within the Humber River Watershed. Tuesday evenings are proposed except when the Tuesday follows a holiday. In these cases, Wednesday is proposed. The meetings are spaced four weeks apart. No meeting has been scheduled in December, 1995 to avoid conflicts with the holiday season. MTRCA can provide meeting space to the Task Force on a regular basis at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre. This location is central to the watershed and easily accessible. However, the Task Force is encouraged to have meetings G6 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #1/95. FEBRUARY 21. 1995 at various locations throughout the watershed. For information contact: Gary Wilkins (ext. 211) 8. "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED" WEEK: MAY 7-14,1995 KEYISSUE Involvement of the Humber Watershed Task Force in "Celebrate Your Watershed" Week. Res. #6/95 Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Mary Louise Ashbourne THAT the staff report on "Celebrate Your Watershed" Week be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back at Meeting #2/95 on opportunities for the Humber Watershed Task Force members and alternates to participate in the event. CARRIED BACKGROUND In 1994, many local municipal councils proclaimed May 15 as "Celebrate the Don" day while Metro Council proclaimed "Watershed Week ". A number of events related to watershed management took place in mid -May including "Humber Heritage Days" and "Celebrate the Don ". This year, the Metro Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (Metro RAP) and MTRCA staff have agreed to co- sponsor "Celebrate Your Watershed" Week with a week -long program of activities within local communities. The Metro RAP has provided a staff person on a half -time basis to provide the organizational focus for the event. Staff of the Authority are acting as "watershed" coordinators to ensure good communication within each watershed and to build the community network. Municipal staff representatives have been asked to assist local community groups in organizing and supporting a variety of events. A Steering Committee has been established with agency and municipal staff representatives from throughout the Authority's jurisdiction to discuss the concept and potential activities. A communications and promotions group has been established. The week will be launched with the second annual "Paddle the Don ". It is anticipated that the week will be closed with a major event on the Humber River. A week of public activities is being planned with the following goals in mind: 1) To involve citizens in every municipality in the MTRCA's jurisdiction (20 local and 4 regional) to participate and have each municipality proclaim May 7 -14 "Celebrate Your Watershed" Week; 2) To educate people about their "watershed" and inform them that their activities have a direct impact downstream; 3) To encourage community involvement in local neighbourhoods and provide a fun venuefor neighbours to network; 4) To reinforce that every effort, large or small, will make a difference in improving the health of the environment leg. planting trees, disconnecting your downspout, proper disposal of motor oil and other hazardous wastes); 5) To mobilize community action plans thatwill strengthen neighbourhoods and provide fun opportunities to enjoy the natural and cultural heritage that is associated with each of our neighbourhoods; 6) To encourage everyone to get involved to protect and regenerate these resources HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #1/95, FEBRUARY 21, 1995 G7 Some suggestions offered at the meeting included portaging along the Carrying Place Trail in more rural areas, bicycling in urban areas and Paddling the Humber. Also, it was suggested that staff investigate ways of relating Humber Watershed activities with the Don Watershed. FINANCIAL DETAILS The Authority and Metro RAP have committed a modest level of funding. However, corporate sponsorships and in -kind donations are being sought prior to formalizing a budget. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Mail information to organizations throughout the watershed seeking their support and involvement. Suggestions for activities and groups that could be contacted to develop a varied and exciting program for the week are welcome. Corporate sponsorships are being sought by members of the Steering Committee; Assist and encourage individuals, interest groups, communities, business, industry and agencies to become involved in the "Celebrate Your Watershed" week program. For Information contact: Gary Wilkins (ext. 211) NEW BUSINESS (i) Canadian Heritage River Desiqnation Mary Louise Ashbourne of the Humber Heritage Committee explained the recommendation to have the Humber Watershed nominated a Canadian Heritage River. It is intended that a nomination for the heritage designation will result from the work of the Humber Watershed Task Force. Res. #7/95 Moved by: David Hutcheon Seconded by: Heather Broadbent THAT the Canadian Heritage River issue be put on the agenda of the March 21, 1995 meeting; THAT a nomination be sought to designate the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River; AND FURTHER THAT the actions of staff in this regard, to date, be endorsed. CARRIED (ii) Niagara Escarpment Commission Representation It was brought to the attention of the meeting that it would be appropriate to have a representative from the Niagara Escarpment Commission sit on the Task Force. Res. #8/95 Moved by: Mel Plewes Seconded by: Michael Di Blase THAT prior to the Authority finalizing the membership, an effort be made to enlist a formal representative from the Niagara Escarpment Commission; AND FURTHER THAT consideration be given to appointing Councillor Ian Sinclair. CARRIED G8 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING (iii) Humber Watershed Bus Tour FEBRUARY 21. 1995 Res. #9/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: David Hutcheon THAT staff organize a bus tour of the Humber River Watershed when weather permits. CARRIED (iv) Humber Advocate Newsletter It was agreed that staff provide a schedule of Humber Advocate newsletter issue dates for 1995 to members of the Task Force. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:40 p.m., February 21, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer t` Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace Othe metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #2/95 OF THE HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber River Watershed Task Force met at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, South Theatre on Tuesday, March 21, 1995. Debbe Crandall, Chair of the Task Force called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. PRESENT Members Authority Staff Visitors Mary Louise Ashbourne Lorna Bissell Margaret Britnell Heather Broadbent David Burnett Tony Carella Peter Carruthers Ken Coffey Ron Coles Fiona Cowles lain Craig Debbe Crandall Michael Di Biase Kristin Geater Lois Griffin Michael Izzard Debra Kosemetzky Luciano Martin Bob Burger Alyson Deans Brian Denney Ian DesLauriers Lia Lappano Dena Lewis Brian Byrnes Susan Mullarky Glenn Mason John McFall Marjorie Mossman Bill Munson Brian Nixon Karen Partanen Mel Plewes Carol Seglins Vito Spatafora Maurice Stevens Ray Stukas Christine Tu James Vermeulen Tony Wagner Dan Weaver Richard Whitehead William Wilson Sonya Meek Lorraine O'Byrne Ann Marie Weselan Andy Wickens Gary Wilkins Beth Williston Kate Hayes Mary Taylor, TFN Mary Louise Ashbourne and Marjorie Mossman of the Humber Heritage Committee distributed "I • My Humber" buttons to members of the Task Force. Authority staff distributed copies of the Humber Watershed Atlas to members of the Task Force. MINUTES Res. #10/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Heather Broadbent Marjorie Mossman THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/95 be approved with the following amendment to page G2, item 4: "The total budget allocated to the Humber River Watershed Strategy is in the range of $350,000 for 1995." CARRIED G12 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #2/95, MARCH 21, 1995 CORRESPONDENCE Res. #11/95 Moved by: Heather Broadbent Seconded by: Michael Di Blase THAT 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 THAT 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. CARRIED 1. 1995 -96 WORK PLAN DEVELOPMENT Mr. Robb Ogilvie acted as facilitator to assist the Task Force in the preparation of an outline and work plan for the Humber Watershed Strategy. Each Task Force member was asked to comment and rate (1 to 10) the draft outline. The general consensus was that the work done to date was a good first effort but that there was room for improvement. Some suggestions were offered on how to proceed from this point: *Members to write three principles /visions as a focus for crafting a strategy document (maximum one page). Fax this information to the secretary [Fax. no.(416)661 -6898] within the next two weeks. All submissions can then be compiled and sent as part of the next agenda package. *Authority staff to provide the members with a summary of pressures /problems that exist on the watershed and which we may face in the next ten years. These "hot spots" may be flagged on a map. Members to advise Authority staff of any problem areas on the Humber that they are aware of. This information could be assembled and considered in the strategy development to avoid future environmental problems. *More informal storytelling about people's personal experiences on the Humber Watershed to lend some historical focus to the watershed. Capture some of these anecdotes and scatter them throughout the strategy document itself. •Copies of the document produced as a resultof the September Scoping Session to be made available to those members who expressed an interest in receiving this information. This information was distributed at Meeting #1/95 of the Task Force. *All members to submit their input to the Visioning Sub - Committee whose task will be to develop a Vision Statement. They, in turn, will report back to the Task Force and exchange ideas with the whole group. Res. #12/95 Moved by: Michael Izzard Seconded by: lain Craig THAT the Draft Work Plan, dated March 2, 1995, be approved; THAT five sub - committees be formed with the following membership: Natural Heritage Cultural Heritage Margaret Britnell Mary Louise Ashbourne Kristin Geater Heather Broadbent Lois Griffin Glenn Mason Michael Izzard Marjorie Mossman Luciano Martin Mel Plewes Economic Christine Tu Tony Wagner Tony Carella HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #2/95. MARCH 21. 1995 G13 Dan Weaver Gord Weedon Richard Whitehead Social and Community Peter Carruthers Fiona Cowles lain Craig Debra Kosemetzky John McFall Carol Seglins Vito Spatafora Ray Stukas William Wilson Ken Coffey Bill Munson Karen Partanen Maurice Stevens James Vermeulen Vision & Principles Heather Broadbent David Burnett lain Craig Kristin Geater Debra Kosemetzky Luciano Martin THAT each sub - committee nominate, from amongst its members, a Chair and Vice - Chair; THAT each sub - committee meetwith designated staff, immediately following the meeting, to schedule theirfirst meeting in order to draft their respective terms of reference; AND FURTHER THAT Authority staff be appointed to each of the various sub - committees; AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Luciano Martin Seconded by: James Vermeulen THAT the sub - committees be re- grouped as follows: Naturalization, Habitation, Protection /Use and Sustainability. AND FURTHER THAT an additional sub - committee be established to deal with 'Implementation.' THE AMENDMENT WAS ................................................... NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION WAS ........................ ............................... CARRIED 2. CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVERS SYSTEM KEYISSUE An overview of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System. Res. #13/95 Moved by: Carol Seglins Seconded by: Tony Carella THAT the staff report on the Canadian Heritage Rivers System, be received; AND FURTHER THAT working groups be established to research and report on the "heritage values" of the Humber River watershed and strategies to conserve and enhance these values. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #1/95 of the Humber Watershed Task Force, held on February 21, 1995, the following resolution was adopted: "THAT the Canadian Heritage Riverissue be put on the agenda of the March 21, 1995 meeting; G14 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #2/95. MARCH 21. 1995 THAT a nomination be sought to designate the Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River; AND FURTHER THAT the actions of staff in this regard, to date, be endorsed." The Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) is a federal - provincial - territorial program aimed at recognizing Canada's important rivers to ensure their future management such that: •the natural and human heritage which they represent are conserved and interpreted, and; *the opportunities they possess for recreation and heritage appreciation are realized by residents of and visitors to Canada. Prior to being designated, a river must be nominated; meaning, the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board has acknowledged that the river has outstanding heritage and /or recreational values of national stature. If the nomination is accepted, designation as a Canadian Heritage River is possible; meaning, the river has achieved formal recognition of its importance to the history and development of Canada. To attain designation, a management plan must be submitted and accepted by the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board. The management plan must indicate how the outstanding heritage and recreational resources for which the river has been designated will be managed. The Humber River Watershed Strategy would be the management plan in this case. Process The general process for the designation of a Canadian Heritage River is as follows: *preliminary research and analysis to determine if a river is worthy of nomination; •preparation of background studies; *if there is strong evidence that a river has outstanding Canadian value, then a nomination document is submitted to the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board. •the nomination is judged against the selection criteria. *if the nomination is accepted, a managementplan mustbe submitted within three years indicating how the river's "outstanding Canadian values" are to be conserved and enhanced. eupon receipt by the Board of a management plan, the Minister of Parks Canada and the Minister(s) of the nominating agency(ies) will formally designate the river to the CHRS. *public announcement. Should the river lose the unique values for which it was designated, the river can be removed from the System. Heritage Value Guidelines The outstanding value of Canadian Heritage Rivers shall be determined according to: (a) Natural Heritage Values, including outstanding examples of: -river environments as affected by the earth's geologic, evolutionary history; - fluvial, geomorphological and biological processes; -rare natural phenomena, formations or features of exceptional beauty; - habitats of rare or endangered plant and animal species. (b) Human Heritage Values, including outstanding examples of: - historical themes such as native people, settlement patterns and transportation that have had outstanding influence on the historical development of Canada; - strong associations with people, events, movements, achievements, ideas or beliefs of Canadian significance; - historical, or archaeological structures, works or sites which are unique, rare or of great antiquity; - concentrations of historical or archaeological structures, works or sites which are representative of major themes in Canadian history. (c) Recreational Values, including outstanding examples of: - combinations of recreational opportunities and related natural values which together provide outstanding recreational experiences; -areas capable of supporting recreational uses without significant loss or impact on its natural, historical or aesthetic values. HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #2/95, MARCH 21, 1995 G15 Recreational opportunities include boating, hiking, swimming, camping, wildlife viewing and human heritage appreciation. Natural values include visual aesthetics that are diverse and have scenic beauty such as navigability, rapids, accessibility and suitable shorelines. (d) Integrity Guidelines - sufficient size and contain enough elements and other phenomena which give the river its outstanding value; - contains ecosystem components required for the continuity of the species, features or objects to be protected; -water quality should be such as to provide for the continuity and /or improvement of the resources upon which "value" to the system has been determined. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE •Establish working groups to research and report on the prescribed heritage values of the Humber River watershed and strategies to conserve and enhance these values. •Consult with the Canadian Parks Service, Ministry of Natural Resources and other agencies and groups regarding the designation of the Humber River Watershed as a Canadian Heritage River. FINANCIAL DETAILS The Authority has requested a budget of approximately $372,000 in 1995 to support the preparation of a management strategy for the Humber River Watershed, including the necessary background studies. The Canadian Parks Service will provide up to 50% of the total costs of approved studies to a maximum of $20,000 for background studies, $3,000 for nomination documents and $45,000 for management plans. To date, the Authority has requested $20,000 to support background studies. For information contact: Gary Wilkins (ext. 211) 3. "CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED" WEEK: UPDATE KEYISSUE An update on potential events for "Celebrate Your Watershed" week. Res. #14/95 Moved by: Tony Carella Seconded by: Glenn Mason THAT the Humber Watershed Task Force members consider opportunities to organize and /or participate in the "Celebrate Your Watershed" week scheduled for May 7 -14, 1995. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #1/95 of the Humber Watershed Task Force, held on February 21, 1995, Resolution #6/95 was endorsed that states in part: "AND FURTHER THAT staff report back at Meeting #2195 on opportunities for the Humber Watershed Task Force members and alternates to participate in the event." A number of activities have been proposed and are in various stages of being finalized. Therefore, a tentative G16 HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #2/95. MARCH 21. 1995 list is provided at this time. Potential projects as of March 13, 1995 include the following: un ay, May 7 Natershed Report ar a.m. to Coalition orkshop 2:30 p.m. on ay, May 8 to Free Planting a.m. to I anq bye a; riday, May 12 qashville RMT :00 P.M. ues ay, May -it ter can -up, BoItFn a.m. to 3teve Rutherford; 2:00 p.m. umberview School urs ay, May rc aeo ogy Site our p.m. to :3ob t3urgar; oyd Conservation Area :30 p.m. urs ay, May 11 a ure Hike p.m. to -ionel Normand-, MTRCA oyd Conservation Area :00 p.m. urs ay, May 11 ree & Shrub anhng a.m. Kristin ea er; lack Creek Park lack Creek Project Friday, May n — ree Shrub an mg a.m. Kristin ea er; lillage lack Crk /Shoreham lack Creek Project Saturday, May 13 ree ru an mg a.m. Kristin eater; lack Creek /Jane St. lack Creek Project Saturday, May - tream ssessment - a.m. and Jave Green, Sunday, May 14 lack Creek Pioneer 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 14 nterpreta ive Hike p.m. to Mary Louise Ashbourne, awrence Avenue/ Weston :00 p.m. Marjorie Mossman; Road umber Heritage ommittee Sunday, May a e St. George P.M. to us omer ervice; pen House :00 P.M. MTRCA nterpretitive Hikes & oat Tour of the Lake a ur ay, May 13 Tree Planting - Lions Park 10 a.m, to \Ieil Melman, Clity of or p.m. 3arks & Recreation ues ay, May can up of un a e ar a.m. to -leather Heagle, City- fiver Bank 2:00 noon Vaughan Parks Dept. Riparian Planting & abitat Rehabilitation a ur ay, May 13 3icycle Clinic & RodFo—, noon at. —Michael reeman, ambton House eritage York atur ay, May 'Flowers of e Valley" p.m. to 3eter Atmeld, Sunday, May 14 3uided Walk at Kortright :30 p.m. entre atur ay, ay 13 3uided walk along a.m. to an os er, Sunday, May 14 umber from Kortright to :30 p.m. McMichael A.C. a ur ay, May 'Running Rivers" ui a p.m. to leter Attneld, Sunday, May 14 activities for children & :00 P.M. amilies at Kortright Centre Sunday, May 7 Rowntree Wetlands a.m-. o- uciano ar m, . . alkabout 12 noon inch /Islington Sunday, May - un ay, 3tream Watch InforFFa—tion Regular Business ours uciano Martin, May 14 3ooth at Kortright & Old .R.C.H. ill Restaurant Sunday, May 7 3tream Watch at tienne p.m. to uciano Martin, rule Park :00 P.M. 14k. R.C.H. HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #2/95. MARCH 21. 1995 G17 ues ay, May (allow Fish Road Storm a.m. Mrs. irso essica rain Marking Program, McAdam, Gulfstream P.S. ulfstream P.S. atur ay, May anoe the Humber i er p.m. leter Attlield, arshes (Humber Valley Rd.) n ay, May 12 Ride the Divide" p.m. eter Atnield, ycle the Oak Ridges oraine Headwaters atur ay, ay ature a erry own a.m. a en u o a, oronto ark) ield Naturalists Flhursday, May a ure Walk (Downsview TU73U a.m. a en u o a, oron o ells) ield Naturalists Saturday, ay 13 Dedal the Humber/ an a a.m. to -<ussell White, ree 'West Humber Park) :00 P.M. Further details regarding "Celebrate Your Watershed" Week will be provided to the Task Force as events are confirmed. The Waterfront Regeneration Trust has confirmed that the itinerary for Mr. Crombie's 1995 Waterfront Trail Tour will not correspond with our original plans to link with a Humber River event during "Celebrate Your Watershed" week (May 7 -14, 1995). For your information, the Trust is planning the following activities on Saturday, May 20th: Saturday May 20 Humber Bay Trail Loop (hosted by Metro, MTRCA) Humber Bay Promenade 10:00 am Events: *Metro Councillor Kinahan and Etobicoke Councillor Peter Milczyn welcome Mr. Crombie at Promenade entrance Humber Bay Park West 10:30 am Events: *announcement of funding approval for bridge across Mimico Creek by Chairman Tonks, Mr. Crombie (tentative) Humber Bay Park East 11:00 am Events: *Councillor Kinahan leads Mr. Crombie on tour of "Environment Day" displays provided by Metro Works *presentation of recycling kit to Mr. Crombie by Councillor Kinahan •presentation on Motel Strip Public Amenity Area by MTRCA /Metro from vantage point Humber Bay East (display of concepts, if possible) Humber River 12:00 Events: *presentation by Metro on Humber River Bicycle - Pedestrian Bridge *Mr. Crombie greeted by Metro Councillor Miller, Toronto Councillor David Hutcheon, Mayor Hall at Etobicoke /Toronto border *walk along Martin Goodman Trail, north on Windemere, along Queensway to Tommy Thompson Trail •Humber River Watershed Task Force meets entourage at start of Tommy Thompson Trail, walk along trail to Humber Marshes •presentation by MTRCA archaeologist on Humber River Marsh For information contact: Gary Wilkins (ext. 211) G18 NEW BUSINESS (1) Hosting of Future Meetings: HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #2/95. MARCH 21. 1995 The Chair urged members to host some future meetings within their municipalities. A suggestion was made to hold our September 6, 1995 meeting at the Old Mill arriving at 5:30 p.m. for a recognisance of the area and at 6:30 p.m. hold the regular business meeting. Consideration will also be given to holding our June 13, 1995 meeting at either Lake St. George and /or Albion Hills in conjunction with a bus tour. (ii) Travel Expenses: In accordance with the Terms of Reference, members are eligible for travel expenses. Therefore, the Chair reminded members to sign the attendance sheet at every meeting and record their mileage. (iii) Aboriginal Representation on the Task Force: It was brought to the attention of the members that it would be appropriate to have a representative from an aboriginal group sit on the Task Force. Res. #15/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Michael Izzard Heather Broadbent THAT Michael Izzard attempt to contact aboriginal groups within the watershed who may have an interest in being represented on the Humber Watershed Task Force. AND FURTHER THAT any suggestions for nomination be forwarded to Michael Izzard. (iv) Watershed /Heritage Display: Res. #16/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Ken Coffey CARRIED THAT staff explore the possibility, including costs involved, of permanently mounting the Watershed /Heritage Display at the Kortright Centre for Conservation and report back to the Task Force. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:50 p.m., March 21, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer CARRIED t` Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace Othe metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT O N MEETING #3/95 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber Watershed Task Force met at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, South Theatre on Wednesday, April 19, 1995. Debbe Crandall, Chair of the Task Force called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. PRESENT Members Authority Staff Mary Louise Ashbourne Margaret Britnell Heather Broadbent David Burnett Peter Carruthers Ken Coffey Fiona Cowles lain Craig Debbe Crandall Michael Di Biase Kristin Geater Michael Izzard Debra Kosemetzky Luciano Martin Glenn Mason John McFall Peter Attfield Bob Burger Brian Denney Ian DesLauriers Dave Dyce Lia Lappano Marjorie Mossman Karen Partanen Mel Plewes John Ryerson Edward Sado Bill Saundercook Carol Seglins Gina Severino Dave Simpson Ian Sinclair Ray Stukas John Hallett Thompson Christine Tu Tony Wagner Richard Whitehead William Wilson Dena Lewis Craig Mather Bernie McIntyre Sonya Meek Ann Marie Weselan Gary Wilkins Beth Williston Visitors Christoper DeSousa Derek Ground, Native Canadian Centre Sheila Mcllraith, Councillor Griffin Exec. Asst. Pat Moffat Mary Taylor, TFN Debbe Crandall welcomed two new members to the Humber Watershed Task Force: John Ryerson representing the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and Ian Sinclair representing the Niagara Escarpment Commission. MINUTES Res. #17/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Heather Broadbent Michael Izzard THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/95 be approved with the following amendment to page G14, item 1: "AND FURTHER THAT an additional sub - committee not be established to deal with 'Implementation' at this time." G23 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #3/95. APRIL 19. 1995 CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (i) Aboriginal Representation on the Task Force: Further to Res. #15/95 adopted at Meeting #2/95, Michael Izzard advised that he has since contacted various aboriginal groups and advised that Mr. Derek Ground, a lawyer representing the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto was present at the meeting as an observer. Mr. Ground will then report back to his various clients. (ii) Watershed /Heritage Display: Furtherto Res. #16/95 adopted at Meeting #2/95, Gary Wilkins advised that staff has investigated the possibility of mounting a permanent display at the Kortright Centre for Conservation. Kortright staff has confirmed that space is available for this purpose. The cost involved ranges between $800 to $1,000 and staff will proceed to explore venues for funding through grant programs such as the Environmental Education and Awareness Program offered by the Ministry of Environment and Energy. 1. HUMBER RIVER WATER QUALITY AND INLAND LAKES: Debbe Crandall introduced the guest speaker, Andy Gemza, Inland Lakes Specialist in the Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch of the Ministry of Environment and Energy. Mr. Gemza provided an overview of water quality in the Humber watershed and discussed several initiatives to rehabilitate inland lakes. Mr. Gemza was thanked for his informative presentation 2. VISIONS AND PRINCIPLES Visions Debra Kosemetzky gave a brief summary of the work done to date by the Vision and Principles Sub- Committee and sought further "visions" from the full membership. The task force was divided into groups of three and was asked to write two "visions" on cards provided. The following was suggested: •Well vegetated natural river valleys •Large forests *Clean and healthy water *People with pride in the watershed *Participation and involvement in Humber valley *Active participation by human beings •Public involvement connecting the bioregion (holistic •Immediate education from early vision of the watershed) childhood *Pride in all aspects from water, forests, human resources • No garbage in streams, increased riparian planting, fishing for youngsters only. Direct everything towards children •Enjoymentof the watershed by all (seeing people use *Sustainable natural communities mmatonal facilities, nature walks) (healthy ecosystem) *Ground water protection is essential to all life • Watershed recharge areas need more *Annual watershed festival attention (lots of time spent on river valleys but more time is needed on watershed) *Inter- connected greenways •Sustainable food production for all inhabitants (ongoing agriculture) *Nature walks - not all grass and pavement *No garbage, "we care" attitude & save the environment •Accessible corridor •Functioning natural systems HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #3195. APRIL 19. 1995 G24 Debra Kosemetzky referred the members to page 12 of the agenda: "Visions and Principles Sub - Committee Discussion Notes" table. Each of the six columns in the table was assigned an A to F designation. The members were requested to determine if any of their "visions" could easily be slotted into any of the columns and to indicate this directly onto the cards. Additional columns could be added if necessary. The cards were then collected forfurther review by the sub - committee. Debra Kosemetzky extended an invitation to any member wishing to attend the next Vision and Principles Sub - Committee meeting on Thursday, April 27, 1995. Principles The meeting was then turned over to Robb Ogilvie who conducted an exploration of possible ecosystem "principles ". These principles are to be used as the key elements or assumptions of the strategy which establish the parameters within which actions are to be prescribed and implemented. The task force was divided into groups of six to discuss what principles should be considered by the Vision and Principles Sub - committee. The following was suggested: Group #1 Accessibility, stewardship, waste management - connections and linkages in policies, Use existing vehicles to achieve goals, don't re- invent the wheel. Publicity, extensive public involvement, concentrated settlement ratherthan sprawl, education is a fundamental component, individual level of 'buy -in' for strategy, audience - address entire scope of stakeholder, seek partnerships (UDI /CA), full accountability - when urban development has direct effect on water quality, indigenous natural regeneration, sustainability, solving problems where they originate. Group #2 Ecosystem planning - design with nature, minimize harm, linkages, connectedness, provide for diversity Sustainability - minimum intervention in natural system, appropriate technology, seek self- supporting systems in rehabilitation Stewardship - community involvement, variety of stewardship procedures examined Economic Viability - affordability Group #3 Sustainability - integrity of natural systems with notion of sustainability (be careful in definition of sustainability) Harmonize social, natural, economic interrelationships related to notion of sustainability Challenge conventional planning values /approaches Learn from similar processes i.e. Crombie Commission on Waterfront: clean, green, accessible, affordable, useable, diverse, unique, safe Learn from Don process of protecting, restoring, celebrating heritage (notion of "celebration" as a principle) Celebrate the heritage of the Humber Group #4 Protecting and conserving what we have now (natural, cultural, social, economic) Pride in the community and education will energize responsibility in restoring and maintaining the environment. We are all part of the problem and also we are all part of the solution. Sustain the economic environment and the natural environment together. Everyone should "lighten up" - cooperation eg. env. farm plans Develop with contour of the land (work with nature rather than against it) Keep reality of life in mind - things are all inter - connected. Demonstrate /educate with pictures rather than reports (don't cover up or exaggerate) Group #5 Environmental Integration - clean air, water, soil, food, safety from toxins, landslides, floods, biodiversity, aesthetics. Promote forestry, stream rehabilitation, storm water management, biotechnical approaches to erosion control, sewage (communal)treatment, ecological restoration, waste management, systematic approach Social Justice - equity, access and health of people in the watershed. G25 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #3/95. APRIL 19. 1995 Community Integrity - strength of human relationships (identity), promote face to face contact, passive recreation restoration Economic Prosperity - regulatory clarity (development project evaluation must consider downstream effects, promote equity of access for all, apply ecological restoration techniques, promote private land stewardship, recognize rural /urban duality within the watershed in OPs and regs, promote compact urban form) Principles must derive from values, goals and apply to operational levels. It was agreed that Debra Kosemetzky will synthesize all submissions and provide a summary for all members. 3. WATERSHED PRESSURES /PROBLEMS KEYISSUE A summary of predominant pressures /problems that exist within the Humber River Watershed. Res. #18/95 Moved by: Marjorie Mossman Seconded by: Mel Plewes THAT the staff report, including the table and map, summarizing some of the predominant pressures /problems that exist within the Humber River Watershed, be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #2/95, held on March 21, 1995, the Humber Watershed Task Force discussed the development of a work plan for 1995/96. Task Force members suggested that a list and map identifying the pressures or problem areas within the watershed would be helpful. This information could be considered in the strategy development to avoid future environmental problems. 4. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR KEYISSUE Upcoming election of a Chair and Vice -Chair for The Humber Watershed Task Force by the members of the Task Force. Res. #19/95 Moved by: Mary Louise Ashbourne Seconded by: Heather Broadbent THAT the staff report informing the Humber Watershed Task Force about the election of a Chair and Vice -Chair at Meeting #4/95 on May 16, 1995, be received; CARRIED BACKGROUND The Membership Selection Reporting Procedures and Terms of Reference for the Humber Watershed Task Force, dated October, 1994 and adopted by the Authority at Meeting #9/94 held October 2S, 1994 by Resolution #A225/94, includes the following provision: HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #3195, APRIL 19, 1995 G26 "Section 2.4 Selection of Chair and Vice -Chair of the Task Force The Chair and Vice -Chair will be elected by the Task Force from amongst its members." At Meeting #1/95 of the Humber Watershed Task Force, the need for an Interim Chair and Vice -Chair was identified and that in approximately three meetings, a formal election would be held. Consequently, two resolutions were adopted. "Res. #1195 THAT Debbe Crandall be appointed Interim Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force." "Res. #2195 THAT Bill Saundercook be appointed Interim Vice -Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force." Election Process A formal election for Chair and Vice -Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force will be held at Meeting #4/95 on May 16, 1995. The Rules of Conduct of the Authority dated May 12, 1992, do not include specific provisions for the election of the Task Force (Sub Committee Chair Persons): The Rules; however, do state: (Section)56: The Regulation governing the procedure of the Authority and these Rules shall be observed in Executive Committee, Advisory Board, and Sub - Committee meetings, as far as applicable, and the words, "Executive Committee ", "Advisory Board" or "Sub- Committee ", shall be substituted forthe word "Authority" when such is applicable. The process identified for the election of the Humber Watershed Task Force Chair and Vice -Chair will follow the normal process followed by the Authority in its elections of other positions. Each nominee will be given three minutes to address the other Task Force members prior to the balloting. Where both the member and alternate from a municipality, agency or group are present, only the member shall vote. The election will be carried out by secret ballot. The Chief Administrative Officer, or his designate, will count the ballots. G27 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #3/95. APRIL 19. 1995 5. SUB- COMMITTEE REPORTS KEYISSUE The minutes of the first meeting for each of the sub - committees are provided for information. Res. #20/95 Moved by: Peter Carruthers Seconded by: Luciano Martin THAT the minutes of Meeting #1 of the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee; Economic Sub - Committee; Natural Heritage Sub - Committee; Social and Community Sub - Committee; and Vision and Principles Sub - Committee, be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #2/95 of the Humber Watershed Task Force, five sub - committees were established and it was resolved thatthese groups would meet to elect a Chair and Vice -Chair and schedule their first meeting in order to draft their respective terms of reference. The five sub - committees have met and the following persons were appointed as Chair and Vice -Chair of each group: Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee Chair: Heather Broadbent Vice - Chair: Mary Louise Ashbourne Economic Sub - Committee Chair: Tony Carella Vice - Chair: Maurice Stevens Natural Heritage Sub - Committee Chair: Michael Izzard Vice - Chair: Margaret Britnell Social /Community Sub - Committee Chair: To be determined Vice - Chair: To be determined Vision and Principles Sub - Committee Chair: To be determined Vice - Chair: To be determined NEW BUSINESS (1) Sub - Committee Participation: Due to the large number of members presently on the Humber Watershed Task Force, the work of the sub- committees becomes imperative. Debbe Crandall stressed the importance of all members' participation on the sub - committees. She encouraged those members who have not already done so to join one or more of the sub- committees already established. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #3/95. APRIL 19. 1995 G28 (ii) "Celebrate Your Watershed" Event: Res. #21/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Luciano Martin Glenn Mason THAT an adhoc committee be formed to promote public awareness of the formation of the Humber Watershed Task Force to include the following members: Debbe Crandall, Luciano Martin and John Ryerson; AND FURTHER THAT the adhoc committee explore, with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection representatives, the possibility of organizing the presence of the Humber Watershed Task Force as part of the proceedings already scheduled for Sunday, May 14, 1995 at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. CARRIED (iii) Litter Clean -Up Event Bill Saundercook extended an invitation to all members wishing to participate in a litterclean -up on Sunday, April 23, 1995. The event is being organized by three churches in the vicinity of Etienne Brule Park. For additional information, contact Bill Saundercook at (416)394 -2462. (iv) Waterfront Trail Tour: Although the Waterfront Regeneration Trust has confirmed that Mr. Crombie's itinerary for the 1995 Waterfront Trail Tour will not correspond with our May 7 -14th Watershed Week, Authority staff encouraged members to participate in the events planned for Saturday, May 20th. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:05 p.m., April 19, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer t` Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace Othe metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #4195 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber Watershed Task Force met at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, South Theatre on Tuesday, May 16, 1995. The Vice - Chair, Bill Saundercook, called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. PRESENT Members Mary Louise Ashbourne Brian Nixon Lorna Bissell Karen Partanen David Burnett Mel Plewes Tony Carella John Ryerson Peter Carruthers Edward Sado Ron Coles Bill Saundercook lain Craig Carol Seglins Kristin Geater Gina Severino Lois Griffin Dave Simpson David Hutcheon Ian Sinclair Michael Izzard Vito Spatafora David Kirkpatrick Maurice Stevens Debra Kosemetzky Ray Stukas Glenn Mason Tony Wagner John McFall Dan Weaver Marjorie Mossman Richard Whitehead Bill Munson William Wilson Authority Staff Marty Brent Lorraine O'Byrne Bob Burgar Madelyn Webb Dave Dyce Ann Marie Weselan Lia Lappano Andy Wickens Craig Mather Gary Wilkins Bernie McIntyre Beth Williston Sonya Meek Visitors Jim Kelleher, Waterfront Regeneration Trust Pat Moffat Susan Mullarky, York University Mary Taylor, TFN Dave Dyce, Manager, Environmental Sciences Section, introduced Madelyn Webb as the newly -hired Humber Watershed Specialist. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR Res. #22/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Griffin Tony Carella THAT the Election of Chair and Vice -Chair be considered as the last item on the agenda. G31 MINUTES Res. #23/95 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #4/95. MAY 16. 1995 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/95 be approved. CARRIED Vito Spatafora Mary Louise Ashbourne CARRIED DELEGATION Old Mill Restaurant Barry Morrison, Principal, Barry J. Morrison and Associates Ltd., spoke as the professional land use planning consultant for the Old Mill Restaurant, item two of the agenda. Adrian Peel, Project Architect, spoke to the Task Force on the 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. CORRESPONDENCE Res. #24/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Griffin Tony Carella THAT the letter from Councillor David Hutcheon, City of Toronto, dated April 26, 1995 be received. Res. #25/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Bissell Ian Sinclair CARRIED THAT the letter from Councillor David Hutcheon, City of Toronto, dated April 19, 1995 be received. Res. #26/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Richard Whitehead John McFall CARRIED THAT the letter from Stephen Bodsworth, Director, Humber Arboretum, dated April 10, 1995 be received. CARRIED 1. NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEMS AND BILL 163 Steve Varga, Ministry of Natural Resources, GTA, made a presentation to the Humber Watershed Task Force on natural heritage systems. Fred Johnson, Ministry of Natural Resources, GTA, made a presentation to the Humber Watershed Task Force on Bill 163 and how the natural heritage concept may be applicable for future planning initiatives. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #4/95. MAY 16. 1995 Res. #27/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Ian Sinclair Richard Whitehead THAT Messrs. Varga and Johnson be thanked for their very informative presentations. 2. OLD MILL RESTAURANT - Proposed Inn Addition and Restoration of the Historic Mill Ruins -City of Etobicoke KEYISSUE Proposed inn addition and restoration of the historic mill ruins. Res. #28/95 Moved by: Seconded by: G32 CARRIED Tony Carella Gina Severino THAT the staff report concerning the proposed addition to the Old Mill Restaurant and restoration of the historic ruins be received; AND FURTHER THAT the members of the Humber Watershed Task Force provide any comments they have regarding the proposal for the historic mill ruins to Etobicoke Council 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. 2. OLD MILL RESTAURANT - Proposed Inn Addition and Restoration of the Historic Mill Ruins -City of Etobicoke (cont') AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Seconded by: CARRIED Lois Griffin Marjorie Mossman WHEREAS the Humber Watershed Task Force is interested in the heritage of the Humber River Watershed, we urge the applicant and the City of Etobicoke to take into consideration the concerns being expressed by the Humber Heritage Committee with regard to the restoration of the ruins in keeping with the original exterior architecture. THE AMENDMENT WAS ................................................... NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION WAS ....................... ............................... CARRIED Res. #29/95 Moved by: Seconded by: lain Craig Vito Spatafora THAT the topic of the Old Mill be referred to the individual sub - comittees and that those sub- committees report back to the Humber Watershed Task Force. CARRIED G33 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #4/95, MAY 16, 1995 Res. #30/95 Moved by: David Burnett Seconded by: Tony Carella THAT the documentation be received and that Messrs. Morrison and Peel be thanked for their presentations. CARRIED BACKGROUND 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. At Authority meeting #3/95 held on April 28, 1995, resolution #A89/95 was adopted that states: "THAT 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 Waters had Task Force in their dispositi on of conditio ns #11, #12 and #13 regardi ng Site Plan Approv al contain ed in Clause 83 -D -95 of the Eighth Report of the Plannin g and Develo pment Commit tee, adopted by Etobico ke Council on April 18, 1995 and attache d as pages A65- A66." HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #4195, MAY 16, 1995 G34 The final proposal would permit the development of a 62 suite inn to operate in conjunction with the existing Old Mill Restaurant. The inn is intended to provide overnight accommodation for those individuals currently using the Old Mill restaurant and banquet/meeting facilities. The project would result in the preservation of the Old Mill ruins which would house the main reception area for the inn and 15 luxury suites. The stone walls of the ruins would be restored with a new roof being constructed to create a building height of five storeys. The ruins are located entirely within the Regional Storm flood plain. Pursuant to the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, the Authority has adopted a "One Zone" approach to flood plain management whereby new development in the flood plain is to be prohibited or restricted. The Authority's Flood Susceptible Sites Policy, which was in place at the time of receipt of the preliminary proposal, recognized existing buildings /structures within the flood plain and allows for minor additions and replacements subject to the proponent providing a level of floodproofng. The policy is silent on the preservation of historic ruins located in the flood plain that are associated with a redevelopment proposal. Regional Flood protection will be provided to the ruins. All habitable areas will be located above the Regional Storm flood elevation. The balance of the suites would be accommodated in a new guest wing addition to be constructed outside the Regional Storm flood plain. The proposed new hotel structure would marginally encroach below the top -of -bank of a modified valley. The valley has been modified by past construction. For lands immediately adjacent to valleys, the Authority, based on the policy in place at the time of receipt of the preliminary proposal, required that buildings or structures (including paved surfaces) be setback a minimum distance of 10 metres from the top -of -bank of stable valley slopes unless studies by a competent professional shows that the structures will be safe during their life and the buildings or structures will not aggravate or create erosion problems. Staff has received and reviewed a geotechnical study and are satisfied that the proposed new inn wing will not have a detrimental impact on the valley slope. A glazed bridge structure would connect the new wing with the restored ruins. A new flagstone driveway would be constructed along the fringe of the Regional Storm flood plain to allow vehicular access from Old Mill Road to the inn. Filling to accommodate the driveway will be kept to a minimum and safe access will be provided pursuant to the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement. In 1983, the Old Mill ruins were designated as a historical structure under By -law 83 -109, pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act. The proposed restoration of the Old Mill ruins would allow for the preservation and enhancement of one of Etobicoke's most significantly historical structures. The applicant has designed the reconstruction of the ruins and the proposed guest wing to complement the historical architectural styling of the Old Mill Restaurant through the reuse of river stone, timber and stucco. Both the Etobicoke Historical Board /Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and The Etobicoke Historical Society have reviewed the details of the application and are in support of the project. The City of Etobicoke Official Plan currently designates the site as "Special Retail" and is governed by Special Site Policy #31 which limits the use of the site to restaurants and business and professional offices. Staff is in receipt of an Official Plan Amendment, circulated by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, which would modify the Special Site Policy #31 to include a hotel as a permitted use. Staff has deferred comment until a permit, pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158, has been granted. A transportation study has been completed to determine whether an additional parking area would be required. This study concludes that the current parking area is sufficient to accommodate the proposed hotel use. WORK TO BE DONE A permit, pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 (Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation), will be required to reconstruct the Old Mill ruins within the flood plain and for the placement of fill and grading associated with the proposed new driveway. Should the Executive Committee approve the proposal, staff will process the pending Official Plan Amendment. G35 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #4/95, MAY 16, 1995 3. SUB- COMMITTEE CHAIR VERBAL PROGRESS REPORTS The Chairs of each of the sub - committees made a verbal presentation on progress made to date by their respective groups. 4. SUB- COMMITTEE REPORTS KEYISSUE The minutes of the meetings for each of the sub - committees are provided for information. Res. #31/95 Moved by: Michael Izzard Seconded by: Carol Seglins THAT the minutes of Meeting #2 of the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee; Economic Sub - Committee; Natural Heritage Sub - Committee; Social and Community Sub - Committee; and Vision and Principles Sub - Committee, be received, with the following amendment to page 19 of the agenda, specifically, page 2 of the Report on Meeting #2 of the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee: "The OPA 400 in Vaughan as well as OPA 114 and OPA 124 in Ca /edon were suggested as sources of information on quality and biodiversity." CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (i) Tree By -Law David Hutcheon agreed to make a presentation to a future Humber Watershed Task Force meeting on the matter of tree by -laws. (ii) Communications Authority staff shall provide the Humber Watershed Task Force members with information regarding the specific groups currently targetted for promotion of the Task Force and its activities. It was suggested that perhaps a comprehensive communications strategy is required and that a separate sub - committee be formed to address this issue. (iii) Coordination of Sub - Committees In light of the fact that there is an overlap of topics amongst sub - committees, staff was requested to meet, prior to meeting #3 of the various sub - committees, to acquire a better sense of communication in what is occurring in the other groups. (iv) Member Resignation Staff advised that they are in receipt of a letter from Mr. John Hallett Thompson, dated April 24, 1995. Mr. Thompson is a watershed resident representing the City of Vaughan and he has officially tendered his resignation due to health reasons. (v) Expression of Appreciation HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #4195, MAY 16, 1995 G36 The members of the Humber Watershed Task Force extended their thanks to Gary Wilkins for his efforts in helping to initiate the work of the Humber Watershed Task Force. ELECTIONS Mrs. Lois Griffin conducted the election of Chair and Vice -Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force effective immediately until June, 1996. CHAIR, HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE Michael Izzard was nominated by David Hutcheon. Michael Izzard accepted the nomination. Bill Saundercook was nominated by Bill Munson. Bill Saundercook declined the nomination. Res. #32/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Vito Spatafora lain Craig THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force be closed. CARRIED MICHAEL IZZARD was declared elected as Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force. VICE - CHAIR, HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE Bill Saundercook was nominated by David Hutcheon. Bill Saundercook accepted the nomination. Debra Kosemetzky was nominated by Marjorie Mossman. Debra Kosemetzky accepted the nomination. Res. #33/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Bissell Mel Plewes THAT nominations for the office of Vice -Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force be closed. CARRIED Following the counting of ballots, DEBRA KOSEMETZKY was declared elected as Vice -Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:40 p.m., May 16, 1995. G37 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #4/95. MAY 16. 1995 Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer k` Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #5/95 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber Watershed Task Force met at Humber College - North Campus, Community Room on Tuesday, June 13, 1995. Michael Izzard, Chair of the Task Force, called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT MINUTES Res. #34/95 Members Authority Staff Visitors Mary Louise Ashbourne John Nemeth Heather Broadbent David Burnett Ron Coles Fiona Cowles lain Craig Kristin Geater David Hutcheon Michael Izzard Debra Kosemetzky Luciano Martin Glenn Mason John McFall Peter Attfield Marty Brent Bob Burger Brian Denney Ian Deslauriers Steve Genser Don Haley Lia Lappano Marjorie Mossman Margaret Britnell Karen Partanen Mel Plewes Edward Sado Dave Simpson Ian Sinclair Maurice Stevens Ray Stukas Christine Tu Tony Wagner Dan Weaver Richard Whitehead William Wilson Craig Mather Sean Mcllveen Bernie McIntyre Lorraine O'Byrne Madelyn Webb Ann Marie Weselan Andy Wickens Beth Williston Christopher DeSousa Sheila Mcllraith, Councillor Griffin Exec. Asst. Mary Taylor, TFN Penny Young, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Kristin Geater THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/95 be approved. CARRIED G39 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #5/95. JUNE 13. 1995 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Communications Further to the new business item considered by the Humber Watershed Task Force, at its meeting #4/95, page G36, staff was requested to provide information regarding the groups targetted for promotion of the Task Force and its activities. Below is a brief summary of the groups and the number of contacts within each group. This information will be considered by the Communications Sub - Committee. CORRESPONDENCE Res. #35/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Margaret Britnell Mary Louise Ashbourne THAT the letter from the Regional Municipality of Peel, Public Works Department, regarding Environment Day on Saturday, September 23, 1995, be received. Res. #36/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Margaret Britnell Mary Louise Ashbourne CARRIED THAT the letter from the Clerk, Township of King, dated June 5, 1995 regarding the resignation of Councillor Alfred Budweth from the Humber Watershed Task Force, be received. CARRIED The Chair suggested that, in future, any correspondence received dealing specifically with events organized by other agencies or organizations, should be referred to the Communications Sub - Committee members who will decide whether to bring the information to the attention of the Humber Watershed Task Force. n T w 3 ua s c oo s atepayers pecial Interest IPP's s i raves: municipality distributes to all rant es ut ority Members e ia: Environmental Interest Local newspapers Regional newspapers 12 3 CORRESPONDENCE Res. #35/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Margaret Britnell Mary Louise Ashbourne THAT the letter from the Regional Municipality of Peel, Public Works Department, regarding Environment Day on Saturday, September 23, 1995, be received. Res. #36/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Margaret Britnell Mary Louise Ashbourne CARRIED THAT the letter from the Clerk, Township of King, dated June 5, 1995 regarding the resignation of Councillor Alfred Budweth from the Humber Watershed Task Force, be received. CARRIED The Chair suggested that, in future, any correspondence received dealing specifically with events organized by other agencies or organizations, should be referred to the Communications Sub - Committee members who will decide whether to bring the information to the attention of the Humber Watershed Task Force. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #5195. JUNE 13. 1995 G40 1. HUMBER ARBORETUM Steve Bodsworth, Director of the Humber Arboretum, made a presentation to the Humber Watershed Task Force on the Humber Arboretum program which is a joint project of the Metro Region Conservation Authority, the City of Etobicoke, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and Humber College of Applied Arts & Technology. Mr. Bodsworth was thanked for his most informative presentation and for hosting the meeting. 2. CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED Dorothy Duncan, Executive Director of the Ontario Historical Society, made a presentation to the Humber Watershed Task Force on the historical and cultural significance of the Humber River. Mrs. Duncan was thanked for her very interesting presentation. Copies of the presentation may be obtained through the Task Force secretary at 661 -6600, extension 292. 3. COMMUNICATIONS PLAN UPDATE Madelyn Webb updated the Task Force members on the status of the Communications Plan. A strategic communications plan is proposed and input in required. A consultant may be hired for a few days to assist. A Communications Sub - Committee has been established with the following members: Michael Izzard, Humber Watershed Task Force Chair John Ryerson, Task Force member Alyson Deans, Manager, Corporate Planning & Communications Madelyn Webb, Humber Watershed Specialist Additional Task Force members are welcome to join this sub - committee. Comments should be forwarded to the attention of Madelyn Webb by Monday, June 19, 1995. 4. HYDROLOGY STUDY - TERMS OF REFERENCE Don Haley, Project Engineer, Watershed Management Division, made a presentation on the hydrology study of the Humber River. The following comments were offered by the Task Force members for consideration: •That the terms of reference be extended to have consultants identify locations, CSO and /or storm water discharge. *That an examination of the natural features and functions (up -to -date inventory mapping) be undertaken; that those areas in need of urgent protection be made a priority and be placed on an evaluation list for studies to be carried out. The Chair suggested that this be referred to the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee for further discussion. •That the Task Force be given an opportunity to look at other alternatives with respect to funding. *That the following reports be included in the listing provided to facilitate the study: Caledon OPA 124, Region of Peel - Wellhead Study, Quantative Study, Interconnection Study relating to Hydrogeology. The Interim Waste Report could also be considered. *That Bill Wilson's comments regarding land use be referred to the Natural Heritage Sub- Committee. *That, in addition to looking at scenarios determined by land use studies, water use scenarios be reviewed as well. The Chair advised that any other comments should be forwarded to him directly or, alternatively, to Bernie McIntyre, Staff Liaison, Natural Heritage Sub - Committee (extension 326). G41 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #5/95, JUNE 13, 1995 5. SUB - COMMITTEE CHAIR VERBAL PROGRESS REPORTS Members of the sub - committees dispersed themselves into various groups and updated other members on the progress made to date. The members felt this format was more relaxed and informative and agreed to proceed in this fashion. It was suggested that, in addition to this, 20 minutes be allotted for a formal verbal report. An overview of the Humber Watershed Strategy as a whole will be presented within the next few months. 6. SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS KEYISSUE The minutes of the meetings for each of the sub - committees are provided for information. Res. #37/95 Moved by: Marjorie Mossman Seconded by: Luciano Martin THAT the minutes of Meeting #3 of the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee; Economic Sub - Committee; Natural Heritage Sub - Committee; Social and Community Sub - Committee; and Vision and Principles Sub - Committee, be received. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (i) Bus Tour: The Chair announced that the Humber Watershed bus tour on Saturday, June 3, 1995 was well- attended and most enjoyable. Thanks were extended to Ian Deslauriers for his efforts. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:15 p.m., June 13, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer t` Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace Othe metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #6/95 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber Watershed Task Force met at Monona Park Pavilion in the Township of Mono on Tuesday, July 11, 1995. Michael Izzard, Chair of the Task Force, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. RESENT Members Mary Louise Ashbourne john McFall Margaret Britnell Marjorie Mossman Heather Broadbent Mel Plewes Tony Carella Edward Sado Ron Coles Bill Saundercook Fiona Cowles Carol Seglins lain Craig Dave Simpson Kristin Geater Ian Sinclair David Hutcheon Maurice Stevens Michael Izzard Tony Wagner Luciano Martin Richard Whitehead Glenn Mason William Wilson Authority Staff Brian Denney Lorraine O'Byrne Dave Dyce Madelyn Webb Steve Genser Ann Marie Weselan Lie Lappano Andy Wickens Dena Lewis Beth Williston Bernie McIntyre Visitors Susan Mullarky Mary Taylor, TFN Penny Young, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation Councillor Ron Coles and Mr. Lynn Gibson, Reeve of the Township of Mono, welcomed the members of the Humber Watershed Task Force and staff of the Authority to the Monona Park Pavilion. Immediately following the welcoming remarks, Councillor Ron Coles hosted a bus tour of the area. The Chair thanked Councillor Coles for his work in organizing the meeting in Mono Township, Councillor Glenn Mason for agreeing to drive the bus and the Ladies Group from the Mono Parish for providing dinner. MINUTES Res. #38/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Glenn Mason Tony Carella THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/95 be approved. CARRIED HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #6195, JULY 11, 1995 1. SUB- COMMITTEE CHAIR VERBAL PROGRESS REPORTS G45 Each sub - committee Chair made a brief verbal presentation to the Task Force on their respective group's progress to date. A general comment was made with respect to simplifying the text of the sub - committee reports by avoiding technical jargon. 2. SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS KEYISSUE The minutes of the meetings for each of the sub - committees are provided for information. Res. #39/95 Moved by: Marjorie Mossman Seconded by: David Hutcheon THAT the minutes of Meeting #4 of the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee; Economic Sub - Committee; Natural Heritage Sub - Committee; Community Improvement and Public Use Sub - Committee; and Vision and Principles Sub - Committee, be received. CARRIED 3. DISCUSSION OF VISION & PRINCIPLES A copy of a memorandum dated June 20, 1995, to the Vision & Principles Sub - Committee members and staff liaison from Debra Kosemetzky, was distributed to all task force members. The following comments were offered: •the vision should be something we can see, feel and breathe; *avoid "buzz words" and technical jargon; *vision statement should be endorsed at the end of the process; *concern was expressed over the word "unique "; •principles statement #4 should be edited to read: "Plan for the grandchildren." The words "of the future" is intended. •principles statement #5 should be edited to read: "Sustainability of healthy, safe communities ". The words "a place" is redundant to "communities ". It was agreed that the Chairs of each sub - committee will put on their next sub - committee meeting agendas an item entitled, "Vision Statement ". Each sub - committee could discuss this item independently and submit a few sentences on what they perceive to be a viable vision statement to Madelyn Webb. These statements will then be reviewed and amalgamated by the Vision and Principles Sub - Committee. The task force was requested to share Humber Watershed stories amongst themselves, a few of which were recounted to the group. Madelyn Webb requested that the Task Force submit any written stories to her which would eventually form part of a collection to be included in the strategy as well as any contacts people may have who may be willing to share their stories. NEW BUSINESS (i) Archaeology Volunteers: Heather Broadbent suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to the volunteers who have been working with Bob Burger and the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee for their help. This letter should be done over Michael Izzard's signature on behalf of the Humber Watershed Task Force. G46 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #6/95, JULY 11, 1995 (ii) Humber River signage: Heather Broadbent commended Councillor Glenn Mason on his efforts in getting Council's support to erect signage indicating Humber River locations within his municipality. She encouraged others to do the same. (iii) Canadian Heritage River Designation: Michael Izzard provided the task force with a copy of a flow chart which forms part of the 'Canadian Heritage River Designation System' publication. He updated the task force on the progress made to date with regard to designating the Humber River as a heritage river. At present, we are at the 'Analysis by nominating and managing agencies' (or information collecting) stage. He referred members to the March 21st Humber Watershed Task Force minutes which includes a summary of the steps required for heritage designation. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 5:50 p.m., July 11, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer k` Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #7/95 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber Watershed Task Force met at Lake St. George Conservation Field Centre, in the Town of Richmond Hill on Wednesday, August 9, 1995. Michael Izzard, Chair of the Task Force, called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. PRESENT MINUTES Res. #40/95 Members Authority Staff Visitors Moved by: Seconded by: Mary Louise Ashbourne Margaret Britnell Heather Broadbent Tony Carella Peter Carruthers Ken Coffey Fiona Cowles Debbe Crandall Michael DiBiase Kristin Geater Michael Izzard Debra Kosemetzky Luciano Martin Glenn Mason Alyson Deans Brian Denney Steve Genser Don Haley Lia Lappano Craig Mather Susan Mullarky Mary Taylor, TFN Marjorie Mossman Brian Nixon Mel Plewes John Ryerson Edward Sado Ian Sinclair Vito Spatafora Maurice Stevens Ray Stukas Christine Tu James Vermeulen Dan Weaver Richard Whitehead William Wilson Bernie McIntyre Sonya Meek Madelyn Webb Andy Wickens Beth Williston Tony Carella Kristin Geater THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/95 be approved. CARRIED G47 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #7/95, AUGUST 9, 1995 CORRESPONDENCE Res. #41/95 Moved by: Richard Whitehead Seconded by: Marjorie Mossman THAT the letters from Councillor David Hutcheon, City of Toronto, dated July 18, 1995, and Luciano Martin, Action to Restore a Clean Humber, dated August 4, 1995, be received; AND FURTHER THAT the matter of testing water quality and quantity be referred to the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee and the Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committee for a report to the Humber Watershed Task Force as well as the Authority. CARRIED 1. STRATEGY PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Ron Kanter, former M.P.P. and author of "Space for All - Options for a Greater Toronto Area Greenlands Strategy, 1990 ", made a presentation to the Humber Watershed Task Force on the process towards the preparation and implementation of a successful strategy. His comments included the following points: *review and research what studies have been done to date; *suggested reading: 'Experience of Place' written by Tony Hiss and ' Greenways of America' by Little; *determine what is needed; talk to 'grass roots' communities through surveys or meetings rather than holding public hearings; *retain consultants only to fill in information gaps, where necessary; •be aware of the current provincial and municipal political climate; *build political support for our ideas for the Task Force strategy implementation; *carry out several "demonstration projects" with positive and visible benefits to the community; •other Task Force activities should educate the public on the watershed; •increase the "popularization" of the watershed, consider bicycle tours and rural activities; Mr. Kanter was thanked for his most informative presentation. 2. ECONOMIC SUB- COMMITTEE CHAIR VERBAL PROGRESS REPORT The Economic Sub - Committee Vice -Chair made a brief verbal presentation to the Task Force on their respective group's progress to date. The task force members were invited to attend the next Economic Sub - Committee meeting scheduled for August 16, 1995 to hear a presentation on watershed economic modelling for the Humber River Watershed by Peter Stokoe of Sustainable Futures. 3. SUB- COMMITTEE REPORT KEYISSUE The minutes of the Economic Sub - Committee meeting are provided for information. Res. #42/95 Moved by: Vito Spatafora Seconded by: Ken Coffey THAT the minutes of Economic Sub - Committee Meeting #5, be received. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #7195. AUGUST 9. 1995 G48 CARRIED 4. DISCUSSION OF PROCESS /DECISION- MAKING Madelyn Webb suggested that, in order to work towards the strategy recommendations, a full day meeting be held to discuss how to resolve conflicts, what the working principles will be and to determine priorities, issues, content and process. The task force members were polled regarding their availability for holding such a meeting and the results indicated a preference for either a Wednesday or a Saturday. NEW BUSINESS (i) Development Rights: The question of development rights arose and the task force was reminded that property owners in Canada do not have unrestricted development rights. A brochure on this subject will be made available to members for their information. Lake Wilcox Remediation Councillor Spatafora announced that a recent Gartner Lee study was prepared for the remediation of Lake Wilcox. Authority staff may find it helpful in providing a basis for assessing the problems which exist in this area. A copy of the report was kindly provided to members of the Task Force and staff by Councillor Spatafora. (iii) OPA 129, Richmond Hill: The decision of the Ontario Municipal Board regarding Official Plan Amendment no. 129 in the Town of Richmond Hill, 1995, was distributed to task force members by Councillor Spatafora, who stated that the landmark decision confirms how development and environmental issues can work together. (iv) Possible Land Acquisition: Councillor Spatafora advised that there is an opportunity for staff to acquire lands immediately south of Lake St. George (formerly a golf course). The lands are a natural recharge area and fall within EPA 1 & 2 which must be protected. Staff was encouraged to review the possible acquisition and Councillor Spatafora agreed to follow up on this. (v) Ontario Hiking Day: A hike is being arranged for Ontario Hiking Day on Sunday, October 1, 1995. This venue could be used to heighten awareness of the Humber Watershed and its trails. Any input and possible routes (10 -15 km) of the lower Humber area, should be forwarded to Fiona Cowles, tel: (905)833 -5775 (vi) Watershed Management Symposium: Mel Plewes advised that a Watershed Management Symposium will be held December 6 to 8, 1995 at the National Water Research Institute in Burlington, Ontario. The cost of attending is $150. The symposium will focus on ecosystem linkages of data, models and knowledge. (vii) Cooperative Education Program: Dan Weaver reported that a student from Humberview School will be available, through a cooperative education program, to work on developing a network of schools within the watershed. The Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committee should be made aware that this is being planned. G49 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:05 p.m., August 9, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer AUGUST 9, 1995 G51 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 k` v Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #8/95 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber Watershed Task Force met at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, South Theatre on Wednesday, September 6, 1995. Michael Izzard, Chair of the Task Force, called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. PRESENT Members Mary Louise Ashbourne Connie Micallef Lorna Bissell Marjorie Mossman Margaret Britnell Bill Munson Heather Broadbent Brian Nixon David Burnett Karen Partanen Tony Carella Mel Plewes Peter Carruthers John Ryerson Ken Coffey Ed Sado Ron Coles Bill Saundercook Fiona Cowles Carol Seglins lain Craig Dave Simpson Michael Di Blase Ian Sinclair James Early Ray Stukas Kristin Geater Christine Tu Lois Griffin Tony Wagner Michael Izzard Dan Weaver Debra Kosemetzky Richard Whitehead Luciano Martin William Wilson Glenn Mason Volunteer Member and Honorary Chair, VRP Susan Mullarky Authority Staff Marty Brent Bernie McIntyre Bob Burger Betty Ann Mosher Brian Denney Lorraine O'Byrne Ian Deslauriers Tariq Syed Steve Genser Madelyn Webb Lia Lappano Ann Marie Weselan Dena Lewis Andy Wickens Sean Mcllveen Beth Williston Visitors Jean C. Bowman Ruth Petersen Debbie Trottier MINUTES Res. #43/95 Moved by: Mel Plewes Seconded by: Glenn Mason THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7195 be approved. CARRIED HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 G52 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES The Chair reported that the correspondence received at the Humber Watershed Task Force Meeting #7/95 on August 9, 1995, from Councillor David Hutcheon and Mr. Luciano Martin regarding water quality and quantity, have been referred to the Water Quality Sub - Committee of the Natural Heritage Working Group. The letter from Luciano Martin was not included in the meeting package for this meeting. The Chair apologized to Mr. Martin for this oversight. Mr. Martin's letter is included with these minutes. 1. ECONOMIC SUB- COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Councillor Tony Carella, Chair of the Economic Sub - Committee made a presentation to the Task Force members on progress made to date, work yet to be done and to illustrate how the work of the Economic Sub - Committee fits into the work of the task force as a whole. Councillor Carella anticipated the completion date of the Economic Sub - Committee's final report to be November 28, 1995. The task force members offered the following comments: •should we be taking groundwater, treating it with chlorine, using it and then dumping it back into the watercourse? In rural areas, is septic better than "pipe" given that pipes overflow to the watercourse during peak storm events? •adopt parameters of 'lake-based' and 'headwaters-based' population rather than 'rural' and 'urban'- based; •should a map of the water - taking areas (pipe vs. groundwater) be done? *include actual dollar figures in the report; *include the boundaries of various services such as the sewer to Caledon East on the land use map; •specific charges for water usage be examined; *address agricultural issues; *determine the industrial sector's impact on the watershed; ascertain what types of industrial uses should be encouraged, attracted or discouraged due to the fact that some industrial uses may be detrimental to the health of the watershed; *staff is planning to prepare an inventory of industries in the watershed after completion of the report to assist with financial support for required restoration; *is there a balance where it would be economically feasible to stop development as opposed to allowing economic development to continue? •attempt to place an economic value on leaving things in a natural state vs. value of land to be developed. *we need industry and growth to pay the bills. Development charges are essential; *define limits to growth. Are there studies to support intrusions into the watershed? •Will the economic model give dollar values for restoration costs and benefits? *How will we make money to pay for the cost of restoration? •Can the model be adjusted to determine what will happen if we leave things along? •What is the value of the natural resources? How is this measured? sit is difficult to put a dollar value on undeveloped, natural areas. In King Township, these areas have greater value to the municipality than the developed lands; •The value of the natural (and cultural) resources are seen in the Avoided Costs section of the model. Avoided costs include water and sewage treatment, flood and erosion control etc. that would be paid if development was approved for the natural (cultural) area. These costs may be greater in the long term than the cost of leaving the land alone today. Councillor Carella expressed appreciation to the task force members for their input and to staff for their assistance in preparing the presentation. He advised that all comments and questions would be referred to the Economic Sub - Committee for consideration. 2.'HIKE THE HUMBER' PROGRAM KEYISSUE To organize the 'Hike the Humber' program as a Humber Watershed Task Force sponsored activity. G53 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 Res. #44/95 Moved by: Bill Saundercook Seconded by: Luciano Martin THAT the Humber Watershed Task Force sponsor, in conjunction with partners in the various Humber Watershed communities, a'Hike the Humber' program for the fall of 1995. AND FURTHER THAT the Boards of Education, Environment Committees and hiking /biking organizations within the watershed be contacted and invited to participate in this event. CARRIED BACKGROUND In response to the Task Force's interest in 'getting on with things', the 'Hike the Humber' proposal is put forward for the purpose of: •Increasing public awareness of our task force and building a constituency for our work; *Providing ongoing participation by task force members and communities; *Educating task force members and the public of the attributes of the Humber Watershed; •Promoting watershed awareness. The 'Hike the Humber' program would be a series of hiking /biking tours of the Humber Watershed with activities such as natural and historic interpretation, tree planting and tours of remediation sites offered as highlights. The tours could be held on a weekend morning for the public, or after school for targetted educational institutions to become involved. Each tour would be partnered with the local municipality and /or interest group. Examples include: Humber Watershed Task Force member municipalities; Etobicoke Green Communities; Black Creek; ARCH; Trout Unlimited and others. Hike Ontario is sponsoring a hike of the Lower Humber and Humber Marshes. 'Hike the Humber' would be a continuation of these types of activities. RATIONALE Participation in this venture would provide the following benefits: •Initiate implementation of trails improvement; •Active approach to public involvement/consultation; *Education of Task Force and Public; •Profile /involvement for the Task Force. FINANCIAL DETAILS Besides salaries, maps and promotion costs which form part of the public involvement process, municipalities would be asked to absorb printing costs. 3. INTEGRATION WORKSHOP - OCTOBER 13 AND 14, 1995 M. Webb distributed a copy of a draft agenda for the upcoming Integration Workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to develop our decision - making framework for the strategy to determine what is our common ground as well as what are our assumptions and values and to develop a consensus decision- making process. Once a decision - making framework has been accomplished, the issues will be examined within this context. Attendance is important as this workshop is a crucial step in the overall strategy process. The task force agreed to hold a one full day workshop on Saturday, October 14th rather than starting on Friday evening. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #8/95, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 G54 4. SUB - COMMITTEE CHAIR VERBAL PROGRESS REPORT Each sub - committee chair, or designated chair, made a brief verbal presentation to the task force on their respective group's progress to date. 5. SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS KEYISSUE The minutes of the meetings for the following sub - committees are provided for information. Res. #45/95 Moved by: Tony Carella Seconded by: Michael Di Blase THAT the following minutes, be received: *Meeting #5 of the Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committee; *Meeting #6 of the Economic Sub - Committee; *Meeting #5 of the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee; •Meeting #5 of the Vision and Principles Sub - Committee. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (i) Policy for Receipt of Late Correspondence: L. Martin requested that, in future, any task force correspondence received after the agenda package has been mailed be included as part of the minutes in order to ensure that all members have the opportunity to review it. (ii) Upcoming Meetings: The next Humber Watershed Task Force meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 1995 at the Old Mill. The following meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 1995 (Hallowe'en notwithstanding) at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, South Theatre. (iii) Humber River Signage: Councillor Glenn Mason was requested to provide the task force members with a copy of the type of signage which he recently erected in his municipality to indicate river locations. The Chair congratulated Councillor Mason for his initiatives and thanked him on behalf of the task force for soliciting his Township Council's support and for erecting signs in the township where roads cross the Humber River. (iv) Public Consultation: M. Webb advised that we are ready to begin the public consultation process which will provide an opportunity for the public to attend evening meetings within their communities to discuss the 'vision'. If any member is interested in chairing a meeting in their community, they should contact Madelyn Webb at 661- 6600, ext. 331 to arrange a mutually convenient time. G55 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING (v) Photography of the Humber Watershed: SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 M. Webb requested members to indicate, on the sheet distributed, any particular areas of the Humber where photographs, either aerial or on the ground, could be taken and used in our publications and presentations. (vi) Water Quality Meeting: The Chair extended his thanks to Councillor Richard Whitehead for his presentation at a recent water quality /quantity assessment meeting of MTRCA staff and federal, provincial and municipal government representatives. (vii) Oak Ridges Trail Hike: F. Cowles reported that an Oak Ridges Trail hike is being organized on Sunday, September 10th starting at 10 a.m. The trail will go through Seneca and Mary Lake in King Township. For further details, contact Fiona at (905)833 -5775. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:35 p.m., September 6, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer G57 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 3, 1995 t` Or Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #9/95 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber Watershed Task Force met in the Garden Room of The Old Mill, Etobicoke, Ontario on Tuesday, October 3, 1995. Michael Izzard, Chair of the Task Force, called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT Members Mary Louise Ashbourne Marjorie Mossman Heather Broadbent Bill Munson Tony Carella Brian Nixon Peter Carruthers Terry O'Brien Ken Coffey Karen Partanen Ron Coles Mel Plewes Fiona Cowles John Ryerson lain Craig Ed Sado James Early Dave Simpson Kristin Geater Vito Spatafora Lois Griffin Maurice Stevens David Hutcheon Ray Stukas Michael Izzard Christine Tu Debra Kosemetzky Tony Wagner Luciano Martin Dan Weaver John McFall Richard Whitehead Connie Micallef William Wilson Volunteer Member and Honorary Chair, V &P Susan Mullarky Authority Staff Bob Burger Betty Ann Mosher Jon Clayton Lorraine O'Byrne Brian Denney Tariq Syed Ian Deslauriers Mary Taylor Steve Genser Madelyn Webb Lia Lappaho Ann Marie Weselan Sean Mcllveen Gary Wilkins Bernie McIntyre Beth Williston Visitors Bianca Bielski, Metro Toronto Planning Dept., Brian Byrnes, Envirosense Barbara McConnell, McConnell Weaver Ruth Petersen Harold Rudy, Soil & Crop Improvement Assoc. Peter Stokoe, Sustainable Futures Councillor Connie Micallef brought welcoming remarks on behalf of the City of Etobicoke. The Chair thanked Councillor Micallef, on behalf of the Humber Watershed Task Force, for hosting the meeting at the Old Mill. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES Res. #46/95 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8195 be approved. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 1995 G58 Ron Coles Debra Kosemetzky CARRIED With regard to the 'Hike the Humber' Program held on Sunday, October 1, 1995, F. Cowlesprovided the task force members with a summary of the day's activities. 18 people participated in the hike which started at the Old Mill and followed the Humber River to Grenadier Pond. Special thanks were extended to C. Tu and E. Sado for their interpretive services. CORRESPONDENCE Res. #47/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Heather Broadbent Vito Spatafora THAT the letter from Bill Wilson dated September 16, 1995 regarding MTRCA modelling services for municipalities, be received. CARRIED 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD MILL Mary Louise Ashbourne and Marjorie Mossman gave a brief history of the Old Mill and the surrounding area. The Old Mill is one of the prime heritage sites on the Humber River watershed and the Old Mill ruins have been so designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Mary Louise Ashbourne and Marjorie Mossman were thanked for their insightful presentation. 2. PROGRESS IN AGRICULTURAL RESPONSIBILITY Harold Rudy of the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association ( OSCIA) gave a presentation on agricultural services, advances in technology and environmental awareness. The OSCIA is a 7,000 member organization which fosters partnerships with many agencies. The environmental achievements in Ontario agriculture include soil conservation, water quality improvement and pesticide reduction and management. Mr. Rudy distributed copies of a document entitled, "Our Farm Environmental Agenda - April, 1995" to the task force members. Mr. Rudy was thanked for his most informative presentation. 3. CULTURAL HERITAGE SUB - COMMITTEE PRESENTATION H. Broadbent, Chair of the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee, gave a brief presentation on the group's work to date. This sub - committee has been exploring ethnic diversity within the watershed. They also intend to have a draft of the pre- history ready and in a format the task force can enjoy in the future. The main component of the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee is to seek a nomination from The Canadian Heritage G59 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 3, 1995 Rivers System to have the Humber River designated as a Canadian Heritage River. Heather Broadbent was thanked for her intelligent, absorbing and entertaining presentation. 4. SUB - COMMITTEE CHAIR VERBAL PROGRESS REPORT Each sub - committee chair, or designated chair, made a brief verbal presentation to the task force on their respective group's progress to date. 5. SUB- COMMITTEE REPORTS KEYISSUE The minutes of the meetings for the following sub - committees are provided for information. Res. #48/95 Moved by: John McFall Seconded by: Vito Spatafora THAT the following minutes, be received, as amended: *Meeting #6 of the Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committee; *Meeting #5 of the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee; *Meeting #7 of the Economic Sub - Committee; [Page 1, Item #4, amended to read: "CHAPTER 5 - REVIEW OF THE RESOURCE USE MARKET ". *Meeting #6 of the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee; •Meeting #6 of the Vision and Principles Sub - Committee. [Page 1, Item #2: "Public Meetings on Vision ", amended to read: "The sub- committee received copies of the RAP report from E. Sado and it was agreed that this document be used as a starting point for conveying our message."] CARRIED 6. INTEGRATION WORKSHOP M. Webb re- iterated the purpose of the Integration Workshop and encouraged all members to attend on Saturday, October 14, 1995 at Black Creek Pioneer Village, South Theatre. S. Mullarky give a brief presentation on the value based decision making process, outlined the purpose, intent and assumptions of the workshop. NEW BUSINESS (i) International Joint Commission Conference: M. Webb and E. Sado attended the IJC Conference in Duluth, Minnesota. M. Webb reported that the state of Ohio is delivering their regulatory mandate in 99 watersheds using a watershed approach. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 3, 1995 G60 (ii) High Park Day: D. Hutcheon advised that Sunday, October 1, 1995 was 'High Park Day' held in conjunction with The Toronto Historical Board who annually hold a harvest festival. 'High Park Day' was an event organized by the High Park Advisory Committee with representation from various groups, businesses and ratepayers who have an interest in the area. Councillor Hutcheon also announced that a 1.5 acre parcel of land was recently sold by an adjacent landowner increasing the size of High Park. (iii) High Park Update: Councillor Hutcheon reported to the task force that it is the City of Toronto's goal to improve public access to High Park from the lake and also endeavour to make the west end beaches more enjoyable by installing a boardwalk and making the waterfront more pleasant. (iv) Writer, Humber Watershed Strategy: M. Webb advised that potential writers are currently being interviewed. Once one has been hired, he /she will be present at the Integration Workshop. The Terms of Reference have been prepared and they will be forwarded to task force members. (v) Humber Rehabilitation Funding: The Authority has recently received $30,000 from Environment Canada to undertake rehabilitation projects in the Humber watershed. (vi) Land Use Study - Phase II: This study is currently underway. Copies of letters sent to regional clerks and planning commissioners will be sent to appropriate task force members for their information. Essentially, the letters will request staff to look at future growth scenarios up to and beyond the year 2031. (vii) Electrofishing in Grenadier Pond: M. Webb advised that an in -kind contribution to Grenadier Pond has been received to identify fish species in the pond. (viii) Rural Water Clean -Up Funding: A.M. Weselan reported that $5000 has been received from Environment Canada to undertake rural water clean up. (ix) Charles Sauriol Fundraising Dinner: M. Webb encouraged members to attend the Sauriol Fundraising Dinner being hosted by the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto on October 24. 1995. G61 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #9/95, OCTOBER 3, 1995 (x) Rouge Park Poster: M. Webb displayed the recently completed Rouge Park Poster, "Wild in the City ", an original work of art commissioned from Heather Cooper, which is being auctioned at their fundraiser on October 12, 1995. The task force may wish to consider a similar poster for the Humber with a catchy slogan. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:35 p.m., October 3, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer G63 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 1, 1995 v Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #10/95 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber Watershed Task Force met at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, South Theatre on Wednesday, November 1, 1995. Michael Izzard, Chair of the Task Force, called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. PRESENT Members Heather Broadbent Marjorie Mossman David Burnett John Nemeth Tony Carella Mel Plewes Ken Coffey John Ryerson Ron Coles Bill Saundercook James Early Dave Simpson Kristin Geater Vito Spatafora Lois Griffin Ray Stukas Michael Izzard Christine Tu Debra Kosemetzky Tony Wagner Luciano Martin Dan Weaver Glenn Mason Richard Whitehead John McFall Volunteer Member and Honorary Chair, V &P Susan Mullarky Authority Staff Marty Brent Sonya Meek Bob Burger Bernie McIntyre Jon Clayton Elena Reitblat Brian Denney Lorraine O'Byrne Ian Deslauriers Tariq Syed Ron Domerchie Madelyn Webb Steve Genser Andy Wickens Lia Lappaho Beth Williston Craig Mather Visitors Dave Dilks, LURA Group Dorothy Izzard, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine Barbara McConnell, McConnell Weaver Stephen Roberts, Melton Residents Association The Chair brought the November calendar of events and the groundwater display to the attention of the members for their information. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 1, 1995 G64 MINUTES Res. #49/95 Moved by: Debra Kosemetzky Seconded by: Glenn Mason THAT the Minutes of Meeting #9/95 be approved. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE Res. #50/95 Moved by: Vito Spatafora Seconded by: Debra Kosemetzky THAT the following correspondence be received: Letter from Debbe Crandall, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine Representative, Humber Watershed Task Force, dated October 11, 1995. Letter from Tatsuhisa Yue, [Japanese] Tsukuba Bureau, dated October 16, 1995. Letter from Kristin Geater, Citizen Representative, Humber Watershed Task Force, dated October 19, 1995. CARRIED 1. COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY Barbara McConnell of McConnell Weaver gave a presentation to the task force members with respect to the Communications Strategy. The Communications Strategy is effective only until the recommendations are made. This is because the gist of the recommendations have not yet been determined. Another plan will be required at the next phase. Ms. McConnell was thanked for her presentation. The Chair advised that the Communications Committee will meet and report back to the task force with a detailed plan by November 28th, 1995. 2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PUBLIC USE SUB - COMMITTEE PRESENTATION John McFall, Chair of the Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committee, gave a brief presentation on the group's work to date. The presentation focused on past and projected recreation trends, demographics, and conservation area attendance figures. John McFall was thanked for his most informative presentation. 3. ORAL HISTORY OF THE HUMBER KEYISSUE To develop a series of stories outlining the history and experience of living in the Humber Watershed based on interviews with watershed residents. The material will form the basis for an oral presentation on the history of the Humber Watershed for use in audio and audio - visual presentations. G65 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 1, 1995 MOTION Moved by: Tony Carella Seconded by: Ron Coles THAT the Oral History of the Humber River project be approved; AND FURTHER THAT staff be hired to undertake the interviews for the Oral History of the Humber Project at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00. THE MOTION WAS ......................... ............................... NOT CARRIED Res. #51/95 Moved by: Vito Spatafora Seconded by: Luciano Martin THAT the Oral History of the Humber River project be deferred to the next meeting of the task force to be held on November 28, 1995. CARRIED BACKGROUND In developing a vision for the Humber Watershed, the idea of collecting stories that will capture the history, people and places of the Humber has received a good deal of interest. At the July 11th meeting of the Humber Watershed Task Force, members were asked to write down stories and /or the names of people who could be contacted to provide stories. The response indicates that there are sufficient leads to pass on to a researcher for elaboration. The idea would be to develop a series of stories which could be woven into one story, or which could be put together to tell the story of living in the Humber Watershed. The material would be scripted into an oral presentation which could stand alone on tape and /or be integrated into a slide show to depict the 'Vision of the Humber Watershed'. The Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee has supported the idea and will be involved as part of a project steering committee. Black Creek Pioneer Village staff has expressed an interest and will be involved in the project. The resulting tape could be provided to radio stations and sold as cassettes at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Kortright Centre and elsewhere. Production will be completed by Spring, 1996 FINANCIAL DETAILS A contract person will be engaged to carry out the work, which will be completed in early 1996 at a cost of approximately $5,000. A possible source is York University Faculty of Environmental Studies. John Ryerson has indicated that he could assist with a funding proposal to Heritage Canada. 4. INTEGRATION WORKSHOP REPORT M. Webb briefly updated the task force members on the results of the Integration Workshop held on Saturday, October 14, 1995; specifically, for those members who were unable to attend. Special thanks were extended to MTRCA staff for their help in making the workshop a success; specifically to I. Deslauriers and T. Syed who acted as facilitators, to Susan Mullarky, and to David Dilks from the LURA Group. 5. SUB- COMMITTEE CHAIR VERBAL PROGRESS REPORT Each sub - committee chair, or designated chair, made a brief verbal presentation to the task force on their respective group's progress to date. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 1, 1995 G66 6. SUB- COMMITTEE REPORTS KEYISSUE The minutes of the meetings for the following sub - committees are provided for information. Res. #52/95 Moved by: Marjorie Mossman Seconded by: Tony Carella THAT the following minutes, be received: *Meeting #7 of the Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committee; *Meeting #6 of the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee; *Meetings #8 and #9 of the Economic Sub - Committee; *Meeting #7 of the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee; •Meeting #7 of the Vision and Principles Sub - Committee. CARRIED 7. VISION STATEMENT KEYISSUE Adoption of the short version of the Humber Watershed Task Force Vision Statement consisting of seven elements. Res. #53/95 Moved by: Vito Spatafora Seconded by: Ron Coles THAT the short working draft version of the Humber Watershed Vision Statement consisting of seven elements, as follows and, as recommended by the Vision and Principles Sub - Committee, be approved. "Our Vision of the Humber Watershed is... •A river system that supplies clean water to watershed residents and contributes to the quality of the Great Lakes bioregion; •A healthy ecosystem abundant with life; •A diversity of interdependent communities connected geographically and historically by the watershed; •A sustainable system which recognizes that ecological health is the foundation for a healthy watershed economy; •A safe place, a destination of choice, where people have fun and celebrate with a renewed watershed consciousness; •A special place for life -long learning: creatively expanding our minds, sustaining our bodies and nurturing our spirit; •Our legacy to future generations ensured through community partnership, stewardship and individual responsibility." THAT the sub - committees adopt the relevant elements of the Vision Statement as the framework for developing their watershed strategies. CARRIED G67 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 1, 1995 BACKGROUND At their October 19th meeting, the Vision and Principles Sub - Committee recommended that the above -noted short version of the Vision Statement be approved by the task force. The approval is required to provide the sub - committees and the task force with a framework for developing their strategies. The Vision Statement will be subject to public review. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH CORPS AND SUMMER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM -Staff Support KEYISSUE Report on the activities of staff hired under the Environmental Youth Corps and Summer Experience Program related to the Humber Watershed Task Force. Res. #54/95 Moved by: Luciano Martin Seconded by: Tony Wagner THAT the Humber Watershed Task Force write a letter of thanks, under the Chair's signature, to Carole Seysmith of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy as well as Greg Mathews and Ida Mahler of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation for the funding provided through the Environmental Youth Corps and Summer Experience Program for staffing to assist in the development of a strategy for the Humber River watershed. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Humber Watershed Task Force and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority have, in the past six months, been assisted by four students and two recent graduates funded, in full or in part, by the Environmental Youth Corps and Summer Experience Program. Sean Field, Steve Genser, Mimi Lau, Dermot McMahon, Sean Mcllveen and James Wight have all made significant contributions to the work of the Humber Watershed Task Force and a variety of Authority operated programs within the Humber River watershed. During the initial stages of the background data collection by each of the Economic, Natural Heritage, Cultural Heritage and Community Involvement and Public -Use Sub - Committees, these students have provided much of the Authority staff effort in identifying, gathering, synthesizing and reporting on preliminary information. Through his participation in the Economic Sub - Committee, Sean Field compiled a variety of data from the various municipalities in the Humber watershed. This information focused on a review of the Municipal Economic Development Strategies created by municipalities and Sean produced a summary document which presented the information included in these reports and gave committee members a concise glance at the direction which the various municipalities were steering their local economies. In addition to Sean's efforts, the Economic Sub - Committee took advantage of the Summer Experience Program to have James Wight research and report on the "economics of water taking ", outlining municipal strategies and pricing related to the provision of water to households and businesses as well as the costs incurred in the disposing of water back into the municipal sewage systems after its use. Mimi Lau and Dermot McMahon have been assisting in the gathering of data for the Fisheries Management Plan produced for the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee. The focus of their work has been the collection of historic fish sampling data and aquatic habitat data for the watershed and the inputting of this information into a modern data base. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 1, 1995 G68 Sean Mcllveen has helped in the collection and synthesis of the background information for the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee's work, including contributions to the sub - committee's written draft reports which have been presented to the group and the task force at large. Steve Genser has inventoried areas currently used for outdoor recreation within the watershed to assist the Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committee in its effort to develop an inventory of existing pubic -use lands in the watershed. Steve has provided the sub - committee with update reports, as well as a final summary document of the outdoor recreation facilities operated by the municipalities in the watershed. Apart from their work with the Humber Watershed Task Force, these students have also participated in other Authority programs related to the health of the Humber River. Each of these students has had the opportunity to participate in water sampling activities coordinated by Sean Mcllveen at Claireville Reservoir, Lake St. George and Lake Wilcox. The data collected through this sampling process has contributed to the data base available to the task force. On several occasions, EYC /SEP - Related Staff have been involved in community outreach programs initiated by the Black Creek Project, such as local park plantings and clean -ups. During Watershed Week (May 7 -14, 1995), the students assisted in several of the community -based events. Sean Field, James Wight, Sean Mcllveen and Steve Genser participated in the Yellow Fish Road Program, helping youth groups actively protect and promote the environment while educating them on water quality issues through presentations and a variety of literature. Although Sean Field and James Wight returned to university this fall, Sean Mcllveen and Steve Genser will remain on staff at the MTRCA, due to a recent contract extension from MOEE, until December 31, 1995 to assist the Natural Heritage and Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committees in finalizing their work on behalf of the task force. 9. HUMBER ADVOCATE - December Issue KEYISSUE Articles from the Humber Watershed Task Force are requested for publication in the December issue of the Humber Advocate. Res. #55/95 Moved by: Lois Griffin Seconded by: Christine Tu THAT the Humber Watershed Task Force members submit articles for publication in the December issue of the Humber Advocate to staff no later than November 15th, 1995. CARRIED 1- 139 File] :18111.Ill The last issue of the Humber Advocate was released in August, 1995. The next issue will be published in time for Christmas. Members have organized and /or participated in a number of events, seminars and activities within the watershed during the last four months. Members also have a hands -on knowledge of the history of the watershed, or issues that exist in the watershed. Articles relating to past, present and future watershed activities, less than 500 words in length, should be forwarded to Joanne Jeffery, MTRCA, no later than November 15th for editing and publication. If possible, please include photographs or slides. Depending on the number of responses, some articles may not be printed until the spring edition of the Humber Advocate. G69 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #10/95, NOVEMBER 1, 1995 10. STEERING COMMITTEE - Appointment of KEYISSUE Appointment of a Humber Watershed Task Force Steering Committee. Res. #56/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Luciano Martin Vito Spatafora THAT the Humber Watershed Task Force appoint a steering committee, consisting of the Chair of the Humber Watershed Task Force, the Chair of the Natural Heritage, Cultural Heritage, Community Involvement and Public Use, and Economic Sub - Committees or their designate, the Humber Watershed Specialist, and each of the MTRCA staff liaisons for these four sub- committees, to assist in guiding the direction of the task force. CARRIED BACKGROUND The work plan of the task force is currently being updated. The revised work plan will detail "milestones" which must be achieved in order for the task force to meet its June, 1996 deadline. This work plan will be presented to the Humber Watershed Task Force at their November 28th meeting. To assist staff and the task force Chair in setting agendas, determining priorities and resolving potential conflicts, it has been suggested that a steering committee be formed. This steering committee would consist of the Chair of the Task Force, the Chair of the Natural Heritage, Cultural Heritage, Community Involvement and Public Use, and Economic Sub - Committees or their designate, the Humber Watershed Specialist, and each of the MTRCA staff liaisons for these four sub - committees. The steering committee would meet at the end of each task force meeting for 15 to 30 minutes. On occasion, conference calls and /or additional meetings of the steering committee may be required, as determined by the members of the committee. 11. STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT WORKING SESSION Due to the lack of sufficient time. this item was deferred. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:30 p.m., November 1, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer G72 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #11/95, NOVEMBER 28, 1995 t` Or Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes REPORT ON MEETING #11/95 OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE The Humber Watershed Task Force met at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, South Theatre on Tuesday, November 28, 1995. Michael Izzard, Chair of the Task Force, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Members Mary Louise Ashbourne John McFall Lorna Bissell Connie Micallef Heather Broadbent Marjorie Mossman David Burnett John Nemeth Tony Carella Karen Partanen Ken Coffey Mel Plewes Ron Coles John Ryerson Fiona Cowles Ed Sado lain Craig Maurice Stevens Kristin Geater Ray Stukas Lois Griffin Christine Tu Michael Izzard Tony Wagner Debra Kosemetzky Dan Weaver Luciano Martin Richard Whitehead Glenn Mason William Wilson Volunteer Member and Honorary Chair, V &P Susan Mullarky Authority Staff Bob Burger Bernie McIntyre Jon Clayton Sonya Meek Brian Denney Betty Ann Mosher Dave Dyce Elena Reitblat Steve Genser Greg Rich Lia Lappano Tariq Syed Dena Lewis Madelyn Webb Andrew McCammon Gary Wilkins Sean Mcllveen Beth Williston Visitors Dave Dilks, LURA Group Alan Richardson, Trinity Theatre /Studio Stephen Roberts, Melton Residents Association Cyril Stickney, Black Creek Project The Chair brought the Humber Watershed Task Force exhibits displayed at the meeting to the attention of the members for their information. The portable displays are available to task force members to use at their discretion. HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #11/95, NOVEMBER 28, 1995 MINUTES I0-MM. M -61.1 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/95 be approved. CORRESPONDENCE Res. #58/95 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the following correspondence be received: Kristin Geater Heather Broadbent Heather Broadbent Glenn Mason Newspaper Article written by William Wilson as published in the Bolton Enterprise on November 12, 1995 re: "Trail Association Licensed." G73 CARRIED Newspaper Article written by William Wilson as published in the Bolton Enterprise on November 19, 1995 re: "Humber Spanned at Castlederg." CARRIED 1. NATURAL HERITAGE SUB - COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Dan Weaver, member of the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee, made a presentation to the Humber Watershed Task Force on the group's work to date. The presentation focussed on identifying what the components of natural heritage entail, and a description of the chapters contained in their report including agricultural land use. Some comments included: *the issue of water taking should be addressed; •the designation of recharge areas as open space was suggested; *the criteria for designating concept sites should be explained. Members of the task force were invited to forward their suggestions for concept sites to staff once the criteria has been established. Dan Weaver was thanked for his informative presentation. 2. REVISED TASK FORCE WORK PLAN KEYISSUE Approval of the revised work plan for the Humber Watershed Task Force dated November, 1995. Res. #59/95 Moved by: Seconded by: Tony Carella lain Craig THAT the revised work plan for the Humber Watershed Task Force dated November, 1995 be approved. AND FURTHER THAT the work plan for completion of the Humber Watershed Strategy be forwarded to the Authority for approval. CARRIED G74 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #11/95, NOVEMBER 28, 1995 BACKGROUND At its meeting #2/95, the Task Force approved a draft work plan dated March 2, 1995. Over the past seven months, the strategy development process has been further refined and more details have become available. Consequently, a revision to the work plan has been necessary. The Terms of Reference for the Task Force require that the draft strategy document be prepared by June 25, 1996. It is recommended that this deadline be extended to October 16, 1996 to allow sufficient time for completion of the strategy and incorporation of comments received through the municipal staff and public consultation processes. Although the revised work plan, dated November, 1995, details specific tasks and approximate completion dates, it is possible that staff will need to alter these dates as work progresses. The revised schedule of the work plan is necessary for a number of reasons. The March 2, 1995 draft work plan was based on the timing used to complete the Don Strategy, 'Forty Steps to a New Don.' Over the past seven months, there has been a considerable amount of effort made by each of the five sub- committees in completing background reports and strategy recommendations. Sub - committee Background Reports were not completed by Don working groups, rather, strategy recommendations were made based on water flora and fauna strategies from other agencies. The sub - committees of the Humber Watershed Task Force are also more diverse than those formed from the Don Task Force; the Humber has three additional sub - committees: Economic, Culture and Heritage, and Community Involvement and Public Use. The complexity of the sub - committee background reports was unanticipated in March 1995 when the draft work plan was approved. As a result of the delayed completion of these reports and required strategy recommendations, the time frame for completing the Humber Strategy has shifted as shown below. The time frame for completing the background reports has been revised as follows: Sub - Committee March 2nd Work Plan Revised November Work Plan Community Involvement & Public Use October 3, 1995 March 5, 1996 Culture and Heritage September 6, 1995 February 6, 1996 Economic October 3, 1995 January 9, 1996 Natural Heritage September 6, 1995 February 6, 1996 Vision and Principles July 11, 1995 January 9, 1996 The time frame for completing the Humber Strategy has been revised as follows: Strategy Element March 2nd Work Plan Revised November Work The Text: *Sub- committee Strategy Recommendations •Subwatershed Action Plans *Draft Concept Sites •Draft Strategy Document *Final Strategy Document Subwatershed Action Plans -Draft Mapping Concept Site Selection Municipal Consultation Public Consultation -First Round - Second Round October 31, 1995 January 9, 1996 March 5, 1996 April 30, 1996 June 25, 1996 January 9, 1996 March 5, 1996 October, 1995 November, 1995 February, 1996 April 2, 1996 May 28, 1996 June 25, 1996 July 23, 1996 October 16, 1996 May 28, 1996 April 30, 1996 January, 1996 February, 1996 May, 1996 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #11/95, NOVEMBER 28, 1995 G75 Also detailed on the revised work plan is the time frame for completing a number of other items that directly relate to the work of the Humber Watershed Task Force. These are: Other Reports, the Canadian Heritage Rivers Nomination, the Humber Watershed Atlas (Final Edition), required reports to the Authority and publication of the Humber Advocate. These items were not included in the March 2, 1995 work plan. RATIONALE The revised work plan outlines plans for the completion of the draft Humber Strategy by July, 1996 and the final strategy document by October, 1996. The successful completion of the document is integrally linked to the timely and comprehensive implementation of a number of different topics that are detailed in the revised work plan. During the course of the next nine months, the work of the Task Force will be based on the milestone achievements outlined in this work plan. As the date for executing milestone achievements approaches, staff will report to the Task Force. Staff will also report to the Task Force regarding the outcome of initiatives such as the municipal staff and public review processes. As outlined in the revised work plan, the first complete draft of the strategy document will be available in July, 1996 for Task Force approval in October, 1996. The strategy document must be approved by the Authority prior to publication. 3. MODEL FOR THE HUMBER STRATEGY DOCUMENT KEYISSUE Establish a model for the Humber Strategy document. Res. #60/95 Moved by: Connie Micallef Seconded by: Ken Coffey THAT the model for the Humber Strategy document be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Humber Watershed Task Force is nearing completion of the background reports on Culture and Heritage, Natural Heritage, Economics, and Community Involvement & Public Use. As well, work is starting on the strategy development process. We need to consider how we will communicate the results of our work to our various audiences in the Humber Watershed. The document "Forty Steps to a New Don" has set the standard for delivering our results. It included Background on the Don's past and present, along with a vision for the future. It presented the Strategy as 40 steps. It illustrated how the forty steps would work in each subwatershed by presenting Subwatershed Regeneration Plans. It included a number of figures and tables to support the report's recommendations. The Humber Watershed Strategy Document has not been outlined in any detail, nor has a format or design been agreed upon. However, there will likely be some areas of different emphasis compared with the Forty Steps, including content, format, design and style. (For example, a greater emphasis needs to be placed on protection.) G76 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #11/95, NOVEMBER 28, 1995 RATIONALE The revised Humber Watershed Task Force work plan dated November, 1995 will be presented at the November 28th Task Force meeting detailing plans for completing the Humber Strategy by October, 1996. To facilitate the implementation of the revised workplan, a general framework for developing the Strategy document is required. The following elements will be considered in developing the Strategy document: Communication Approaches There are several issues of the communication approach for the Strategy document that must be considered: WRITING: The strategy will be written for the general public at grade 6 to 8 level to ensure a broad range of readership. To be successful, the strategy must be implemented by everyone - politicians, planners, informed residents, uninformed residents and children. It must therefore be written so that all groups can easily understand the information. The document will be as graphic as possible. LENGTH: The strategy document will be brief in comparison with the amount of material which will have been generated by the sub - committees. Additional documentation will be incorporated into special reports or the Humber Watershed Atlas, Phase II. MARKETING: As recommended in the Communication Strategy, the document will be marketed for primary use by politicians and municipal staff. The secondary market includes valley land residents, the general public and teachers. OVERALL PRESENTATION: The document should be highly visual and designed to be read easily by a variety of audiences. Content The following areas are being considered for inclusion PROCESS USED TO DEVELOP THE STRATEGY This section will review how and why the Humber Watershed Strategy was developed, including the role of the Task Force, technical input, public consultation and partnerships developed along the way. This section did not appear in the Forty Steps, but is important to provide a context for communicating with other groups how the strategy process was developed and may be applied elsewhere, including successes to be emulated and pitfalls to avoid. VISION AND PRINCIPLES The final version of the vision adopted by the Task Force, vetted by the public and embellished by a writer along with a statement of principles (to be developed) will be included to provide the view of the Humber's future as we see it. A chapter in Forty Steps was devoted to this. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE WATERSHED An overview of the social, economic and environmental history of the Humber Watershed HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #11/95, NOVEMBER 28, 1995 G77 will be provided. The Forty Steps devoted a 25 page chapter to this. KEY ELEMENTS OF THE SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS STRATEGIES The sub - committee reports form the background information and data on which key strategies are based. They serve to provide a'state of the art' view of the Humber Watershed, and a point of departure for developing the strategies. The major findings should be highlighted, and for details, readers will be referred to the Atlas, Phase II. No comprehensive 'state of the art' survey of the watershed appeared in the Forty Steps. The strategic directions that need to be taken to attain our vision of the Humber Watershed will be presented. In the Forty Steps, this section was addressed from a regeneration perspective. The Humber Watershed Strategy will need to include more on protection. SUBWATERSHED ACTION PLANS On a subwatershed basis, the application of the strategy will be outlined. CONCEPT SITES Within the subwatersheds, a detailed plan to regenerate or preserve a particular site, will be presented. This was included for all the subwatersheds of the Don River in Forty Steps, for example, the Brickworks. APPENDIX: A Glossary of Terms Writing and Design A professional writer and designer will be hired as soon as possible to begin the background chapters. Timin The first complete draft of the strategy document will be finalized in July, 1996 for Task Force approval in October, 1996. The Strategy Document and Pamphlet will be available for public distribution in December, 1996. 4. HUMBER WATERSHED MUNICIPAL STAFF WORKSHOP KEYISSUE A workshop is proposed to be held on Tuesday, January 16, 1996 for staff of all Humber watershed municipalities. Res. #61/95 Moved by: Ken Coffey Seconded by: Connie Micallef G78 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #11/95, NOVEMBER 28, 1995 THAT the report on the Humber Watershed Municipal Staff Workshop be received for information. AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Humber Watershed Task Force on the progress of the municipal workshop, as appropriate. CARRIED - 1_T91111 kiIf As key partners in the work of the Task Force and the MTRCA, municipalities have a key role to play in the success of the Humber Watershed Strategy. The municipal staff will be involved in implementing the Strategy, once developed, and have ideas and resources to assist in the work of the Task Force. The Don River Task Force met with municipal staff through the development of its strategy and continue to do so. The purpose of the workshop is to brief municipal officials, either Commissioners or their designates on the progress of the Task Force's work and to solicit input as to priorities and interests at the staff level in municipalities as they relate to the work of the Task Force. RATIONALE The revised Humber Watershed Task Force work plan dated November, 1995 will be presented at the November 28th Task Force meeting detailing plans for completing the Humber Strategy by September, 1996. Hosting a Municipal Staff Workshop in January, 1996 is required to facilitate the completion of the final Strategy document in a timely manner. Integral to implementation of the future Humber watershed strategy is its endorsement by each watershed municipality. To facilitate the future request for endorsement of the Strategy document by the Task Force, it is imperative that municipal staff support be sought early in the process. The first Municipal Staff Workshop has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 1996 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The focus of this workshop will be to provide municipal staff with background information regarding the Humber River watershed, the Task Force, the Public Review Process, and to request municipal staff involvement in the process. In April, 1996, Municipal Staff Workshops will be scheduled to discuss the draft concept site selections and the draft strategy recommendations in detail. Members of the Task Force who are municipal representatives are welcome to attend these workshops, along with their staff, if they so wish. 5. HUMBER WATERSHED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS KEYISSUE The public consultation process for the Humber Watershed Strategy is proposed to begin in February, 1996. Res. #62/95 Moved by: Marjorie Mossman Seconded by: Luciano Martin THAT the report on the Humber Watershed Strategy Public Consultation process be received for information. THAT staff report back to the Humber Watershed Task Force on the progress of the public consultation process, as appropriate. AND FURTHER THAT Humber Watershed Task Force members be requested to assist MTRCA staff in hosting public consultation meetings within their local communities or municipalities. CARRIED HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #11/95, NOVEMBER 28, 1995 G79 BACKGROUND The Humber Watershed Task Force work plan dated November, 1995 will be presented at the November 28th Task Force meeting detailing plans for completing the Humber Strategy by October, 1996. Public consultation is integral to the success of the Task Force's work to solicit community input and ideas, communicate information and build a constituency for the Humber Watershed strategy, particularly its implementation at the community level. The Don River Task Force used a series of public meetings to solicit input into the strategy development process and continues a program of ongoing public consultation. The latest series of meetings is being held in November around the development of a "Report Card" for the Don. RATIONALE Integral to implementation of the future Humber watershed strategy is the achievement of public support. To ensure that there is sufficient opportunity for public review and comment, it is imperative that public meetings be held early in the process. In addition, to begin the process of constituency building for the Humber Watershed Strategy, key community members need to be identified to allow for all sectors to become actively involved. The first set of public meetings will be scheduled in February within various local communities in the watershed at a convenient evening time. The focus of the first round of public consultation will involve working with key shareholders from various communities (identified initially with the help of Task Force members) and hosting larger meetings to solicit input into the Vision. At the same time, the opportunity will be used to raise awareness of the work of the Task Force and the need for the Strategy. The second set of public meetings will be held in the same community locations in April /May. Building on the initial shareholder groups and the participants from the first round of consultations, discussions will be designed to address the Draft Strategies, the Opportunities Map, Regeneration Action Plans and Concept Sites. Consultants will be engaged to identify key shareholders in the various communities 6. REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE M. Webb provided the task force members with a verbal update on the Communications Committee. The first meeting of the committee was held on November 22, 1995 and several task force members, together with staff, attended. Staff will prepare a work plan on the communications strategy, including deliverables, to the Communications Committee meeting scheduled for December 12, 1995. Any member wishing to join this committee is welcome to do so. 7. SUB - COMMITTEE CHAIR VERBAL PROGRESS REPORT Each sub - committee chair, or designated chair, made a brief verbal presentation to the task force on their respective group's progress to date. 8. SUB- COMMITTEE REPORTS KEYISSUE The minutes of the meetings for the following sub - committees are provided for information. Res. #63/95 Moved by: Maurice Stevens Seconded by: Marjorie Mossman THAT the following minutes, be received: G80 HUMBER WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #1 *Meeting #8 of the Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committee; •Meeting #7 of the Cultural Heritage Sub - Committee; •Meeting #10 of the Economic Sub - Committee; •Meeting #8 of the Natural Heritage Sub - Committee; •Meeting #8 of the Vision and Principles Sub - Committee. NOVEMBER 28, 1995 CARRIED NEW BUSINESS (i) Credit Valley Conservation Authority Natural Heritage Committee: Special thanks were extended to David Burnett for his presentation to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority Natural Heritage Committee on behalf of the Humber Watershed Task Force. (ii) Voting Procedures: The Chair reviewed the voting procedures of the task force wherein only one vote per municipality or agency is allowed. If the member is present, the alternate member is not eligible to vote. Staff, guests or consultants have no voting privileges. (iii) Letter of Appreciation to I. Deslauriers: T. Wagner suggested that the Chair, on behalf of the Humber Watershed Task Force, send a letter of appreciation to I. Deslauriers for his work with the Community Involvement and Public Use Sub - Committee, the bus tour in June and the Integration Workshop in October. Meetina Schedule: The Chair reminded the members that there will not be a task force meeting in December. Meetings will resume in the new year with the first meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 1996 at Black Creek Pioneer Village, South Theatre. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:15 p.m., November 28, 1995. Brian E. Denney Director, Watershed Management /L. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer