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Home My WebLink AboutWaterfront Advisory Board 1973 1rlh\e Met1:1r~1PJ(t))nii t1:~m\ 1r ~lr~m\ t1:~ ~1TI\<dl ~ egii(t))1TI\ <C(t))m\$eJrwat1:n(t))1TI\ A\Mt1:lh\~Jriifey H-l MllMlU1rlE~ Waterfront Advisory Board Thursday-March-15-l973 #1/73 The Waterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, March 15, 1973, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman M.J. Breen Vice-Chairman D. Melnik Members Mrs. J.A. Gardner C.A. Harper H.E. Kennedy Mrs. S. Martin C.A. Mason Dr. H.R. Merrens G.B. Sinclair J.R. Williams Executive Member Mrs. F. Gell Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Adm. - Waterfront Division W.A. McLean Adm. - Property Division W.E. Jones Project Engineer W/F Div. M.R. Garrett Supvr., Planning W/F C.G. Walker Supvr., Field Operations W/F W.G. Mulholland ABSENT WERE Members Wm. L. Archer, Q.C. B.G. Harrison P.B. Pickett, Q.C. Mrs. J. Tyrrell CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS This was the first meeting of the Board in 1973 and the Chairman welcomed all members to the meeting. Mr. Breen gave an interesting historical perspective of his involvement and interest in waterfront development. MINUTES At the request of the Board, Mr. Higgs summarized the Minutes of the last meeting. Res. #1 Moved by: H.E. Kennedy Seconded by: J.R. Williams RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #5/72, as presented, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ONTARIO REGULATION #125 R.R.O. 1970 The Board discussed in detail the amendment of ontario Regulation #125 R.R.O. 1970 to include the waterfront of Lake ontario under the Authority's jurisdiction within the Regulations. The Staff outlined in detail maps #1 to #24 inclusive, covering all of the areas embraced by the Regulations. Res. #2 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair H-2 -2- THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Ontario Regulation #125 R.R.O. 1970, Regulation made under The Conservation Authorities Act, be amended to include, as Schedule 9, that area of land along the southerly limits of the Borough of Etobicoke, the City of Toronto, the Borough of Scarborough, the Township of Pickering and the Town of Ajax, and the bottom of Lake Ontario lying south of the line delineated as the fill line, colored RED on maps #1 to #24, both inclusive within the area over which The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction, pursuant to Order-In-Council #2745/71, dated September 8, 1971. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Res. #3 Moved by: J.R. Williams Seconded by: C.A. Mason RESOLVED THAT: The Staff forward copies of the proposed Regulation to the staff of each of the affected municipalities for information and comment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MTRcA WATERFRONT PARK USE SURVEY 1972 The Staff presented the M.T.R.C.A. Waterfront Park Use Survey 1972, which had been undertaken by the Staff under the S.W.E.E.P. Programme in 1972. Considerable discussion took place with respect to the results of the Survey and the need to do further surveys as elements of the waterfront were completed and made available for public use. Res. #4 Moved by: H.E. Kennedy Seconded by: D. Melnik RESOLVED THAT: The M.T.R.C.A. Waterfront Park Use Survey 1972, dated February-1972 be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MAS TER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUNNYSIDE WEST AND EAST WESTERN BEACHES SECTOR The Staff presented a comprehensive Master Plan of Development for Sunnyside West and East Western Beaches Sector. A lengthy discussion took place with respect to the details of the Master Plan. Res. #5 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: C.A. Harper RESOLVED THAT: The Master Plan of Development - Sunnyside West and East, Western Beaches Sector, dated March 6, 1973, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan of Development - Sunnyside West and East, Western Beaches Sector, dated March 6, 1973, be adopted; and that the following action be taken: The Master Plan be forwarded to the Council of The City of Toronto and to the Council of Metropolitan Toronto and to the Director, Conservat- ion Authorities Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources, for their consideration and approval. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; TOURIST CAMPGROUND The Staff presented a Report of a Committee that had been established to investigate alternative locations for a Tourist Campground in the eastern area under the jurisdiction of the Authority. Res. #6 Moved by: J.R. Williams Seconded by: C.A. Harper -.------.- -3- H-3 RESOLVED THAT: The Report and recommendations of the Committee established to investigate alternative locations for a Tourist Campground in the eastern area under the jurisdiction of the Authority be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in the Report re Tourist Campgrounds in the eastern area under the Authority's jurisdiction, as set forth herein, be adopted: (a) Waterfront park lands in the Authority's Eastern Watershed Area not be used for tourist campgrounds, because increasing future regional population pressure will require that all such lands be available for local and regional recreation use; (b) The proposed tourist campground be located in association with the proposed Toronto-Centred Region Parkway Belt and/or in the buffer lands between the North Pickering Community Development and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; (c) The general location of the tourist campground, in order that it be as close as possible to Highway 401 and the proposed Highway 407, and also to the major points of interest in and around Metropolitan Toronto, be in the vicinity of the new Metro Zoo; (d) The tourist campground be large enough to accommodate a minimum of 300 campsites; (e) The North Pickering Joint Environmental Co-ordinating Committee and the Parkway Belt Group of the Toronto-Centred Region Plan be requested to make provision for such a tourist campground in their respective planning. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; LAKE LEVELS At the direction of the Executive Committee, the Staff was requested to prepare a report on Lake Levels for consideration of the Authority. The Staff submitted a comprehensive report and recommendations for consideration of the Board. Res. #7 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report on Lake Levels, dated March 12, 1973, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following action be taken in con- nection with the Authority's shoreline management programme: (a) The Minister of Natural Resources be requested to seek federal participation, in order that progress can be accelerated; (b) The Staff be directed to prepare an accelerated programme, taking into account the hazards which have become evident as a result of the high levels of Lake ontario; (c) The Staff be directed to give technical assistance to shore- line owners in carrying out emergency protective measures, and request the Surveys and Engineering Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources to make its extension personnel available to assist in this programme; ( d) Priority in land acquisition be given to owners of beach properties in the Pickering/Ajax Sector who wish to sell their properties; (e) The Emergency Measures Organization for Metropolitan Toronto and ontario County be advised of the hazard areas recognized by the Authority; H-4 -4- (f) The Ministry of Natural Resources be requested to maintain a supply of sand bags in the Metropolitan Region for emergency use; (g) The staff be directed to cooperate through the provision of technical information in any emergency programmes which may be established by the Provincial and Federal Governments; and (h) The Province of Ontario and Metropolitan Toronto be requested to review their positions concerning Authority involvement in the Central Sector. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CITY OF TORONTO CENTRAL SECTOR WATERFRONT The development of the Central Sector of the Waterfront within The City of Toronto was discussed at some length. Res. #8 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: Mrs. S. Martin RESOLVED THAT: WHEREAS the Waterfront Advisory Board, at its meeting held on November 16, 1972, urged The City of Toronto Planning Board to establish a structure which will coordinate the various agencies involved in waterfront planning and development in the Central Sector; and WHEREAS the Authority received a communication from The City of Toronto Planning Board having regard to the Central Waterfront proposal for planning and, in this connection, appointed Mr. F.A. Wade to represent the Authority on the Central Waterfront Planning Committee and Mr. K.G. Higgs to represent the Authority on the Technical Committee of Staff; therefore BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Waterfront Advisory Board recommend that the Staff of The City of Toronto Planning Board be requested to attend the next meeting of the Waterfront Advisory Board to outline, for the benefit of the Committee, the status of planning and co- ordination of the Central Waterfront. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT OF MRS. MARY McLAUGHLIN The Staff advised the Members that the Authority was in receipt of a copy of a report on the Waterfront that had been prepared by Mrs. M. McLaughlin. Mrs. McLaughlin is a member of the Toronto Harbour Commission. Res. #9 Moved by: H.E. Kennedy Seconded by: J.R. Williams RESOLVED THAT: The report on the Waterfront of Mrs. M. McLaughlin be received; and THAT copies be made available to members of the Board; and further THAT the Report be placed on the Agenda for the next regular meeting of the Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD - TOUR Res. #10 Moved by: Dr. H.R. Merrens Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be requested to arrange a bus tour of the Waterfront in late April or early May. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; -5- H-5 CHESTERTON SHORES A considerable discussion took place with respect to the Chesterton Shores area within the Pickering/Ajax Sector of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan 1972-1976. Res. #11 Moved by: J.R. Williams Seconded by: Mrs. S. Martin RESOLVED '!HAT: Subject to the approval of the Township of Pickering, the Board request that the Executive Committee give consideration to amending The Metropolitan Toronto and Re~ion Waterfront Plan 1972- 1976 to include the acquisition of properties in the Chesterton Shores area; and THAT acquisition of properties be proceeded with in accordance with the existing procedures and policies established by the Authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m., March 15. M.J. Breen K.G. Hiqqs, Director of Operations Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer . Tlh\e Met1:Jr(t))p>(t) llii t1:~ 1TI\ 1r (t)1r(t)m\ t1:~ am\<dl ~egii(t)ml <C(t)ml$eJrvat1:ii(t)m\ .A\ M fc~~1rii fey H-6 MHMlU1rIE~ "SPECIAL MEETING" Waterfront Advisory Board Thursday-April-26-l973 #2/73 The Waterfront Advisory Board met in special session at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, April 26, 1973, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman M.J. Breen Vice-Chairman D. Melnik Members Mrs. J.A. Gardner C.A. Harper B.G. Harrison H.E. Kennedy Mrs. S. Martin C.A. Mason Dr. H.R. Merrens P.B. Pickett, Q.C. G.B. Sinclair Mrs. J. Tyrrell Chairman of the Authority P.A. Wade Authority Member G.J. Luste Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Adm. - Waterfront Division W.A. McLean Project Engineer M.R. Garrett Supervisor, Planning C.G. Walker City of Toronto Planning Board staff P. de Tolly ABSENT WERE Members WIn. L. Archer, Q.C. J.R. Williams MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/73 were presented. Res. #12 Moved by: H.E. Kennedy Seconded by: B.G. Harrison RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/73, as presented, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CENTRAL WATERFRONT AREA PRESENTATION BY CITY OF TORONTO Mr. P. de Tolly, City of Toronto Planning Board Staff, presented a comprehensive report on the proposals of The City of Toronto Planning Board for the planning and development of the Central Waterfront Area. Res. #13 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: Dr. H.R. Merrens RESOLVED THAT: The presentation on the proposed development of the Central Core of the Waterfront, as presented by Mr. P. de Tolly of The City of Toronto Planning staff be received with appreciation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m., April 26. M.J. Breen F .L. Lunn Cha i trnan Secretary-Treasurer 1 , Tlh\e Met1:1r~fP)~lliifc~1TI\ 1f~1r~1TI\t1:~ am\<dl ~egii~m\ CC~m\~e1rw~ftii~m\ .A\Mfch~1riifey H-7 MllM{u1rE~ Waterfront Advisory Board Thursday-May-lO-1973 #3/73 The Waterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, May 10, 1973, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman M.J. Breen Members Mrs. J.A. Gardner C.A. Harper B.G. Harrison H.E. Kennedy Mrs. S. Martin Dr. H.R. Merrens P.B. Pickett, Q.C. G.B. Sinclair Mrs. J. Tyrrell J.R. Williams Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Adm. - Waterfront Division W.A. McLean Project Engineer M.R. Garrett Supervisor, Planning C.G. Walker supervisor, Field Operations W.G. Mulholland ABSENT WERE Vice-Chairman D. Melnik Member,:; Wm. L. Archer, Q.C. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/73 were presented. Res. #14 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: C.A. Harper RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/73, as presented, .be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1973 was presented. Res. #15 Moved by: P.B. Pickett, Q.C. Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1973, be received with appreciation and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; SHORELINE STABILIZATION SCHEME EASTERN BEACHES A Staff Report having regard to a Shoreline Stabilization Scheme for the Eastern Beaches, Waterfront Plan, .was presented. Res. #16 Moved by: H.E. Kennedy Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report on Shoreline Stabilization Scheme, Eastern Beaches, Waterfront Plan, be received and appended as Schedule IIAII of these Minutes; and further -- ~ H-8 -2- THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in the Staff Report "Shoreline Stabilization Scheme, Eastern Beaches, Waterfront Plan", dated May 3, 1973, be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MASTER PIAN - ASH BRIDGES BAY WATERFRONT AREA The Staff presented a report having regard to the Master Plan for Ashbridges Bay Waterfront Area. Res. #17 Moved by: P.B. Pickett, Q.C. Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THA'l': The Staff Report on the Master Plan for Ashbridges Bay Waterfront Area, be rec8ived and appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in the Staff Report "Master Plan - Ashbridges Bay, Waterfront Area", dated May 9, 1973, be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; 1974 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES The 1974 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented and discussed. Res. #18 Moved by: H.E. Kennedy Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The 1974 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as presented, be approved in principle; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1974 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as appended as Schedule "c" of these Minutes, be included in the 1974 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ~~XT MEETING OF THE BOARD IT WAS AGREED THAT the next meeting of the Board be held at the Civic centre, Scarborough Town Centre on Thursday, September 27, 1973, commencing at 1:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting then adjourned at 11:45 a.m., for lunch and a Tour of Projects on the Waterfront. M.J. Breen F .L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer SCHEDULE IIAII H-9 TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEHBERS OF' THE vlATERFRONT ADVI SORY BOARD RE: SHORELINE STABILIZATION SCtmME - EASTERN BEACHES 'At its meeting of september 20, 1972, the working committee on the Future of the Eastern Beaches of the city of Toronto decided to request The Metropolitan Toronto and Region conservation Authority to report on the for~m of a shoreline management program in that area, and in addition, how the poor water quality con- ditions behind the breakwater could be improved, while at the same time retaining a shallow water body for a sanctuary for birds and model boating. The staff have now had the opportunity of preparing a conceptual proposal for shoreline management for the discussion of the Board. The scheme described on the attached plan includes the following considerations: ( l) consolidation of the Beaches as a whole, but in particular, those areas bearing the brunt of erosion, by the use of several large groynes ranging in length from 200 feet to 400 feet. The accretion of material within these 'groyne bays' would be accelerated by the use of sufficient quantities of properly selected beach feeder material, part of which might be obtained from behind the breakwater and from the Ashbridge's Bay area. ( 2) The creation of a small hooked headland at the south end of Nursewood Road would provide the much-needed protection of the eastern end of the Beaches from the more severe easterly storms, as well as provide an ideal area for model boating. , ( 3) The area behind the existing breakwater would be dredged to provide slightly deeper water and thus better circulation. Repairs would be made to a sewer out falling through the bre akwa te r , if it \'ias found to be contributing to the poor water quality. If poor water quality were to persist, the opening at the east. end of the breakwater could be enlarged to provide better circulation; if done, the life saving station would have to be located further north. considerable detailed coastal analysis of the proposal would have to be done prior to construction. This study would evaluate wave action, supply of littoral material, beach sorting, etc. The order of cost for such a scheme would be as follows: (a) Groynes $300,000 (b) Dredging 25,000 ( c) Beach Feeding 80,000 (d) Nursewood Road Headland 200,000 $605,000 Design and supervision 60,000 Contingency 35,000 TOTAL $700,000 H-IO To: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board Re: Shoreline stabilization Scheme - Eastern Beaches RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the conceptual Shore Management Plan proposed for the Eastern Beaches be approved and be forwarded to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the city of Toronto, The Toronto Harbour Commission, and the Director of the Conservation Authorities Branch for their consideration and , approval. W. A. McLean Administrator Waterfront Division /MRG May 3, 1973 SCHEDULE II B'~ H-ll To: Chairman ai..d Members - Waterfront Advisory Board Re: Master Plan Ashbridges Bay Waterfront Area Following the submission of 'The Master Plan for .the Ashbridges Bay Waterfront Area' to the council of the City of Toronto for their consideration and approval in April of 1972, the council established a 'Working Committee for the Eastern Beaches'. The Committee included representatives of the Council, Planning Board, Parks Department, Boating interests and the public. The Authority was represented at meetings for liaison and consulting p,-"''"poses. The Committee has made reco~~endations which were subsequently adopted by council concerning the Ashbridges Bay Master Plan as follows: 1. that the perirreter of the land fill configuration as contained in the Master Plan be approved 2. that the proposed 115 space parking lot on the p::'omontoryarea be not installed 3. that the centre parking lot be kept as it now exists 4. that the northerly end of the parking lot on the south side of Lakeshore Blvdo be retained in its present capacity and the' southerly end of such parking lot be deleted from the plan and that the existing childrens playground be retained 5. that the proposed southerly extension of Coxwell be designed to serve the park between Coxwell Avenue and Woodbine Avenue projected, to give direct access to the parking lot on the south side of Lakeshore Blvd. and that access to the boating launch area and boating facilities be designed as a subsidiary access road. The main effect of these recommendations is to retain the basic intent for the function of the park as proposed in the Authorities Master Plan but reduce the extent and distribution of parking areas. The Committee also recommended that: 1. the e~isting bicycle path be extended to Lakeshore Blvdo 20 that M.ToR.CoA. advise the appropriate Metropolitan Officials that it is the intention of the Working Committee to have the existing pedestrian p3thway continue to the downtown area and to request their support in achieving this purpose 3. to defer consideration of the extension of the boardwalk from Silver Birch Avenue to Nursewood Road sine die The City of Toronto parks Department carried out the extension of the bicycle path in Woodbine Pa~< this spring . The intention to extend both the pedestrian path and the bicycle path downtown was indicated in the original Master plan for Ashbridges Bay. The extension of the boardwalk to the east is not a part of the Master Plan, although the Authority is at record as favouring the extension. Recorranendation It is recommsnded that the Council of the City of Toronto be advised that' the Authority has reviewed Councils action in respect to the Master Plan for ~~e Ashbridges Bay Waterfront Area, and is prepared to proceed with the development as recommended by Council. It is futher recommended that the staff be directed to review the operation of the Ashbridges Bay area following development with respect to parking accomnodation and traffic rrovernent. v1AM/js W.A. McLean, Administrator Waterfront Division Mav-9-1973 H-12 SCHEDULE "c" TO: THE CHAIRHAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD RE: 1974 CAPITAL BUDGE'"!' ESTII-IATE Waterfront Area Budget Estimate Himico Creek $ 20, ,000 Humber Bay 240,000 sunnyside East 300,000 Ashbridgels Bay 240,000 Bluffers Park 400,000 Sylvan Park 100,000 East point Park 400,000 pet'cicoat Creek 450,000 Sub Total $2,150,000 special studies and Monitoring 100,000 Shoreline Management 250,000 Sub Total $2,500,000 Land Acquisition, All sectors 1,500,000 Total $4,000,000 RECOM1'1ENDATION It is recommended tha't the 1974 Capital Budget Estimate for Waterfront Developm8nt be approved. W. A. HcLean Administrator Waterfront Division May 4, 1973 illh\e Met1:1r~fP)~ fiii t1:~m\ il (Q)Jr(t)m\ t1:(t) a1TI\<dl ~egii(t)m\ CC~m\$~1rW a t1:ii (Q)1TI\ .A\ M t1:lh\~Jrii fey H-13 Mll~lU1rlE~ -- Waterfront Advisory Board Thursday-September-27-l973 #4/73 - .--- -, The Waterfront Advisory Board met in Committee Room 107, The Borough of Scarborough, Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, on Thursday, September 27, 1973, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman M.J. Breen Members C.A. Harper B.G. Harrison C.A. Mason Dr. H.R. Merrens P.B. Pickett, Q.C. G.B. Sinclair Mrs. J. Tyrrell Authority Chairman F .A. Wade Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Adm. - Waterfront Division W.A. McLean Supvr.-Planning w/F C.G. Walker ABSENT WERE Vice-Chairman D. Melnik Members Wrn. L. Archer, Q.C. H.E. Kennedy J.R. Williams Mrs. J.A. Gardner] Attending 1973 Mrs. S. Martin ] Ontario Conservation Authorities Tour MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #3/73 were presented. Res. #19 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: C.A. Harper RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/73, as presented, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; GREETINGS Mayor Cosgrove welcomed the Members of the Board to the new Scarborough Civic Centre. STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to August 31, 1973 was presented. Res. #20 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: Dr. H.R. Merrens RESOLVED THAT: The Metropolitan Works Commissioner be requested to make available for review of the Authority the present and future plans for improvements to Ashbridge's Bay Pollution Control Plant. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Res. #21 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair H-14 -2- RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to August 31, 1973 be received with appreciation and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; WATERFRONT PLAN 1972-1976 ETOBICOKE SECTOR MIMICO CREEK WATERFRONT AREA MAS TER PLAN I PHASE I I The Staff presented a report having regard to Phase II, Master Plan for Mimico Creek Waterfront Area. Res. #22 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: C.A. Mason RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report on Phase II, Master Plan for Mimico Creek Waterfront Area, Etobicoke Sector, Waterfront Plan 1972-1976, be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in the Staff Report - "Master Plan, Mimico Creek Waterfront Area, Phase II", dated September 18, 1973, be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; WATERFRONT PLAN 1972-1976 WESTERN BEACHES SECTOR MARIE CURTIS PARK WATERFRONT AREA MAS TER PLAN The Staff presented a report having regard to the Master Plan for the Marie Curtis Park Waterfront Area. Res. #23 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: B.G. Harrison RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report on the Master Plan for the Marie Curtis Park Waterfront Area, Western Beaches Sector, Waterfront Plan 1972-1976, be received and appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in the Staff Report - "Master Plan, Marie Curtis Waterfront Area", dated September 18, 1973, be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; WATERFRONT PLAN 1972-1976 ETOBICOKE SECTOR, HUMBER BAY AREA AMENDMENT D.7.1.72 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE ETOBICOKE PIANNING AREA A Staff communication was presented, together with certain correspond- ence from the Borough of Etobicoke, having regard to Amendment D.7.l.72 to the Official Plan of the Etobicoke Planning Area, which will result in certain changes in the Humber Bay Waterfront Area Master Plan. Res. #24 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report and correspondence from the Borough of Etobicoke having regard to Amendment D.7.1.72 to the Official Plan of the Etobicoke Planning Area be received; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in the Staff Report on Amendment D.7.l.72 to the Official Plan of the Etobicoke Planning Area, as set forth herein, be approved: 1. The Borough of Etobicoke be advised that The Metropolitan Toronto and R€gion Conservation Authority has considered Council's amend- ment to the District 7 (d) Plan as set out in the Clerk's letter to The Honourable John White, dated June 26, 1973, and wishes to comment as follows: -3- H-15 (a) As set out in The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan, 1972-1976, and in the Master Plan for the Humber Bay Waterfront Area, it is the policy of the Authority that: "Due to the irregular and unstable existing shoreline within the project boundary for this site (Humber Bay), this project proposes a shoreline management policy which would regulate further fills to conform to mature shoreline criteria, and the acquisition of the southerly portion of privately-owned waterlots to enable public access across the entire length of shoreline." This policy is not reflected in the District 7 ( d) Plan as amended; (b) District 7 (d) Plan as amended should indicate the entire Humber Bay Waterfront Area proposal as approved by Council; (c) The Borough of Etobicoke be requested to review its amendment to the District 7 (d) Plan to determine what planning measures can be employed to encourage a more favourable relationship between current land uses of the motel strip and the Humber Bay Waterfront Area. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; WATERFRONT PLAN 1972-1976 CITY OF TORONTO SECTOR CENTRAL WATERFRONT A Staff communication on the action taken by the Authority in regard to the Waterfront Plan 1972-1976, City of Toronto Sector, Central Waterfront, was presented and discussed at some length. Res. #25 Moved by: F.A. Wade Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THAT: The Board concur in the action taken by the Authority at Meeting #5/73, Thursday, September 13, 1973, Resolution #62/73, in connection with the Waterfront ,Plan 1972-1976, City of Toronto Sector, Central Waterfront. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BOAT RAMP USE SURVEY - 1972 The 1972 Boat Ramp Use Survey was presented by Mr. C.G. Walker. Res. #26 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: C.A. Mason RESOLVED THAT: The 1972 Boat Ramp Use Survey, dated April-1973, as presented, be received and that the Staff be complimented on their efforts in making such a comprehensive study available to the Members. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; TORONTO ISLAND PARI< NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT BY CITY OF TORONTO PLANNING BOARD Mr. Pickett drew to the attention of the Board the Toronto Island Park Neighborhood Report by the City of Toronto Planning Board and suggested that Members might obtain copies if they so wished, from the Planning Board. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m., September 27. M.J. Breen F .L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer H-16 SCHEDULE "A" TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD RE: MASTER PLAN MIMICO CREEK WATERFRONT AREA PHASE II INTRODUCTION In its approval of the Master Plan for the Humber Bay Waterfront Area, the Waterfront Advisory Board recommended as follows: " The need for bathing facilities in this area be recognized and that in extensions to the plan beyond 1976, bathing facilities be included. II The Board further recommended: " The need for small boat harbour facilities in the Humber Bay-Mimico Creek vicinity be recog- nized and that consideration be given to mooring and docking facilities in this area. " The consulting firm of Johnson Sustronk weinstein + Associates Limited was engaged to prepare design studies for Waterfront Areas in the Etobicoke Sector and their terms of reference included the extension of the Mimico Creek Waterfront Area beyond the year 1976. ~hese recommendations of the Waterfront Advisory Board were given to the consultant as part of their terms of reference for these design studies. The Mimico Creek Waterfront Area was the first project of the Authority and work commenced in the spring of 1971. The first phase of the area will be complete and open for public use in the spring of 1974. Work is now progressing on the landfill required for the Humber Bay Waterfront Area which lies adjacent to the east of the Mimico Creek and it is expected that this work will be complete by the end of 1975. The proposals made for the Mimico Creek Waterfront Area Phase II are intended to commence in so far as the required landfill is concerned upon the completion of the landfill for the Humber Bay Waterfront Area. CONCEPT The concept for the Mimico Creek Waterfront Area Phase II is an off-shore spit of land connected to the existing Mimico Creek Waterfront Area and extending westerly parallel to the shoreline of Lake Ontario. The emphasis of this area would be a continuation of the boating theme established at Mimico Creek with the launching ramps. The plan envisages accommodation for approximately 500 boats. This proposal is in keeping with the intent of the 1967 Waterfront plan which recommended major boating facilities in the Humber Bay Area and at Marie curtis Park. The concept envisages the capability to accommodate man~. forms ~f boating and the support facilities required. Because the actual provision of these facilities is some years off it is believed prudent to create a land form which can accommodate a variety, of recreational uses but the eecision as to the acuual size and type of boating facilities to be included should be subject to a detailed analysis of boating needs projected for the Toronto Waterfront and the provision of boating facilities proposed by the Authority and others in the next few years. -------- -- ---- H-17 TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD RE: MASTER PLAN MIMICO CREEK WATERFRONT AREA PHASE II - Page 2 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL The Master plan for the Mimico Creek Waterfront Area Phase II proposes a park development on landfill which commences in about 20 feet of water and is located approximately 900 feet from the existing shoreline. The land configuration proposed permits the extended development to utilize a portion of the boat launch area presently under construction at Mimico Creek. The landfill area is 69 acres and provides a capability of mooring for approximately 500 boats and is capable of construction in two phases of approximately 250 boats each, land support facilities including parking and boat storage are included. The proposed facilities would be capable of accommodating boating clubs and/or a public marina. There is sufficient land area proposed to accommodate waterfront park functions including walks, overlooks and a large picnic area. Bathing areas will be included in the extension to the Humber Bay Area. ADJACENT LAND USES The existing shoreline of Lake ontario in this section of Etobicoke has been developed primarily for multiple-residential. No changes in existing land uses are anticipated in the foreseeable future. A number of existing properties have water lots which extend into the lake and the proposed development does not infringe on existing ownerships. To the east of the proposed development lies the Mimico Creek Waterfront Area Phase I and the Humber Bay Waterfront Area. COSTS In preparing the design studies the consultants estimated the cost of Mimico Creek Waterfront Area Phase II as follows: A - Basiq site DeveloQment - Fill Site 69.0 acres, rough grade including rubble headlands $ 2,140,000. - Fine grade site, spread top soil, seed culverts $ 100,000. - Internal shore protection excluding boat moorings and sheet piling and external shore protection including headlands $ 1,570,000. - Site servicing, sanitary and water $ 90,000. - site servicing, Hydro, Bell Telephone and light standards $ 8~.L.990_., - Entrance road and car parking $ 200,000. - Washroom buildings $ 50,000. - Final seeding, sodding and planting $ 125,000. - Site furniture, signs, etc. $ 40,000. TOTAL $ 4,400,000. H-18 TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD RE: MASTER PLAN, MIMICO CREEK WATERFRONT AREA, PHASE II - Page 3 COSTS (Continued) B - The cost of creating facilities for a small craft harbour will be dependent upon the actual size and type of boating facilities that are decided upon, and would be largely borne by the users of the boating sites. The cost of the small boat harbour facilities as indicated in the Master Plan is approximately $4,150,000. RECOMMENDATIONS The Task Force agreed and recommends to the Waterfront Advisory Board that the Master Plan for the Mimico Creek Waterfront Area, Phase II be adopted and in this connection that the following action be taken: 1) The Plan be forwarded to the Borough of Etobicoke, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Director of the Conservation Authorities Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources for their consideration and approval. 2) That the proposals for boating facilities be considered conceptual and that they be subject to a detailed analysis of boating needs in the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Area. 3) The shoreline configuration be subject to detailed design from a coastal engineering point of view. 4) That the boating organizations which have contacted the Authority with respect to boating facilities be advised of the Mimico Creek Waterfront Area, Phase II Master Plan. 5) That the existing Etobicoke bylaw regulating filling on the shoreline north of the proposed development be maintained. 6) That alternatives and additions to the Plan as proposed by private interests be considered on their own merits. W. A. McLean Administrator Waterfront Division September 18, 1973 H-19 \\~ /'---- ~ ~ \ z ~ I- 0 ~ z fa 04 \ 'U CD~ . () ,c:>O 0.. a:: 0. a:: 9 i o ~- ~ <~..------~<-:,: Ww CD > ~ ... I ), -----. ::& w a ::> 0 ~ ... I:: :I: ~ z~ . 0. , d \, cree"- ~ t:: - ~ ~ ~~ \.I III \ tAi!lllCO ' " ~ ~~ 0 ~ ii: ~ - ... I i n ~:: r I ~ffi ~ z a I WIll - 0 5 ~~ ~ = ~ i I I I I I I I I I i I I i I I I I ! I I I - - H-20 SCHEDULE "B" TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD RE: MASTER PLAN MARIE CURTIS WATERFRONT AREA INTRODUCTION Marie Curtis Park is an existing Metropolitan Park centered on the Etobicoke Creek and lying in the Borough of Etobicoke. This 60-acre site has 2,100 feet of shoreline on Lake Ontario and presently provides facilities for picnicking, boat launching, boat mooring, bathing and a childrens' play area. The park is bounded on the north by Lake Shore Blvd., on the east by 42nd street in the Borough of Etobicoke which is adjacent to a single- family residential area and on the west by lands owned by the Department of National Defense and the Province of Ontario. In the western portion of the park, part of the site consists of land which has been filled with refuse material, this portion of the park is limited in the uses to which it can be put. Present access to the western portion of the park is gained from Lake Shore Blvd., and in the eastern portion from Lake Shore Blvd. and 42nd Street. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan, 1972-76, recommended that the Authority extend the Marie curtis Park land area on the west side of the Etobicoke Creek through the acquisi- tion of a portion of the lands presently owned by the Department of National Defense. These lands contain an excellent woodlot and would permit additional access to the park from Lake Shore Blvd. Since the Authority adopted the Waterfront project the lands required have been acquired by the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of the Environment as buffer lands for the Lakeview Sewage Treatment Plant. In discussions with officials of the Ministry of the Environment, it has been determined that these lands could be made available to the Authority under a management agreement with the Ministry. CONCEPT FOR THE MASTER PLAN A number of proposals have been made for extension of the Marie curtis Park through landfill to create additional land area and better boating facilities. In a report to the Waterfront Advisory Board concerning the Len Ford/Millgate Park Area, the Waterfront Task Force outlined several alternatives for landfill between Marie Curtis Park and the Len Ford/Millgate Area and the Board in consi- dering these alternatives together with representations which were made to the Board by the Lakefront Owners Association, took the following action: " Resolved that the brief presented by Mrs. Voisey on behalf of the Lakefront Owners Association be received and referred to the Task Force for Waterfront Development for consideration and report in detail to the Board prior to any final decision being made in connection with the Len Ford/ Millgate Park Area. " The Lakefront Owners Association had pointed out a number of concerns they had with the alternatives proposed in the report considered by the Boarc, and recommended that with respect to any need for the expansion of Marie Curtis park that consideration be given to expan- ding to the west in front of lands which are currently publicly- owned. H-2l TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVI SORY BOARD RE: MASTER PLAN, MARIE CURTIS WATERFRONT AREA page 2 CONCEPT FOR THE MASTER PLAN (Continued) The concept for the Marie curtis Park Master Plan deals only with the requirements for Marie Curtis Park, but does take into consideration the proposal that land expansion for the park be to the west. The major objective in the concept is to remove the now intensely used boating facility from the mouth of the Etobicoke Creek and re-locate it in a body of protected water more suitable to the purpose. The concept also envisages a second entrance to Marie Curtis Park and a footbridge crossing of the Etobicoke Creek to link the two portions of the park together. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Marie curtis Park is proposed to be extended by the addition of 25 acres of fill which is placed so that the maximum extent of existing beach can be preserved. The existing entry road is proposed to be re-aligned to the westerly boundary of the property, so that parkland along the Etobicoke Creek is freed for picnic use. Existing parking beside the creek is re-located in a new 100-car parking lot. The present lot at the end of the existing roadway is proposed to be enlarged and re-designed to accommodate 140 cars, together with 150 car- trailers in a boat launch area with four launching ramps. A second entry to the park is proposed to be brought in on land leased from the Ministry of the Environment at a point about 2,200 feet WEst from the present entry road. The new roadway would link tc the launch area and open approximately 30 acres of the Ministry's buffer lands for picnicking. The fill configuration creates about 25 acres of protected water with adequatE mooring for about 80 boats in an area designated for shore picnicking. COSTS The consultant for the design study at Marie Curtis Park has estimated that the cost of the Marie curtis Park Master Plan proposals will be approximately $1,850,000.00. RECOMMENDATIONS This Master plan was presented for the consideration and approval of the Task Force. The following recommendations were made. The Task Force agreed and recommends to the Waterfront Advisory Board that the Master plan for the Marie Curtis Waterfront Area be adopted and in this connection the following action be taken: H-22 TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD RE: MASTER PLAN, MARIE CURTIS WATERFRONT AREA - page 3 RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) A. The Master Plan be referred to the Council of the Borough of Etobicoke, the Council of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Director of the Conservation Authorities Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources for their consideration and approval. B. Since a portion of the development lies within the area which is actually under the jurisdiction of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, that the Master Plan be forwarded to the Credit valley Conservation Authority for their considera- tion and approval. C. That the shoreline configuration of the landfill area be subject to detailed coastal engineering design. D. That the road proposals be subject to further engineering consideration. W. A. McLean Administrator Waterfront Division September 18, 1973 H-23 =-= I ~ z 2 0 ffi a: ie ,. a: 0 "'~ a z z <I: ~ - I '" 0 ,. ! !z>- ~041 ti: ~ ~..-.. '" - lEt:: Q. !!l ::It o :> ~~ g: ~ :J: \I... \ i ~ .... ~ ~a '" l( S~ ...:.i >- ~ a - .... i ~:> ~'" i I I ~ffi ClI:; ~ I I UJUl I :J:~ ~! . 0 ....0 ~ : I I ! I I \ ~ If I \'. ,/1 I .I!!!-'~"'/ I "\ "P" .,~,. , I ".....--- . I \ , ~'\: c::=J '> cr '\ \ W ~ 0 \ "- ~ I - The MefenoolPonitam\ Tonoom\to and ~egioa <Com\selMlation\\ Authority H-24 MHMtUTE5> Waterfront Advisory Board Thursday-December-6-l973 #5/73 The Waterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, December 6, 1973, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman M.J. Breen Vice-Chairman D. Melnik Members Mrs. J.A. Gardner C.A. Harper B.G. Harrison H.E. Kennedy Dr. H.R. Merrens P.B. Pickett, Q.C. G.B. Sinclair Mrs. J. Tyrrell Authority Chairman F.A. Wade Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Adm. - Waterfront Division W.A. McLean Project Engineer M.R. Garrett ABSENT WERE Members WID. L. Archer, Q.C. Mrs. S. Martin C.A. Mason J.R. Williams MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #4/73 were presented.' Res. #27 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: H.E. Kennedy RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #4/73, as presented, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION WATERFRONT PLAN 1972-1982 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan 1972-1982 was presented and considered in detail. Res. #28 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: D. Melnik RESOLVED THAT: The map indicating access in the Westerly Filtration Plant Area be amended by indicating thereon- "Conceptual Plan Only". CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Res. #29 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: B.G. Harrison RESOLVED THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan 1972-1982 dated December 1973, as amended, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan 1972-1982 dated December 1973, as amended, be " H-25 -2- approved in principle; and further THAT it be reproduced and be widely circulated to member municipal- ities, The Province of Ontario, interested agencies and the public, for their information and comment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; AQUATIC PARK PIANNING Mr. McLean presented a brief review of the involvement to date of the Authority and its Staff having regard to the Aquatic Park Planning on the Waterfront. 1974 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES The amended 1974 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented and discussed. Res. #30 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: P.B. Pickett, Q.C. RESOLVED THAT: The 1974 Preliminary Budget Estimates be received as amended and appended as Schedule itA It of these Minutes; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1974 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as amended and appended ~s Schedule itA" of the Minutes of Meeting #5/73 of the Waterfront Advisory Board, held Thursday, December 6, 1973, be included in the 1974 Budget of the Authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; WATERFRONT PLAN 1972-1976 ETOBICOKE SECTOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT Res. #31 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be directed to study Shoreline Management, Douglas Drive to Summerville Road in the Etobicoke Sector, Waterfront Plan 1972-1976, as requested by the Borough of Etobicoke, and prepare a report thereon for consideration by the Borough of Etobicoke. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m., December 6. M.J. Breen F .L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer SCHEDULE IIAII H-26 TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD RE: 1974 BUDGET In May of 1973, The Task Force for Waterfront Development considered a preliminary budget for 1974 estimate purposes. The following 1974 budget estimates reflect revisions based on current work stages. i A. CUrrent contracts and land acquisition begun in 1973 to be completed in 1974 1, 418,000 B. 1974 Development Marie CUrtis - road construction for fill; fill, grading design 75,000 Mimico Creek - landscaping 70,000 Humber Bay - continuing fill, Phase I; landscaping 280,000 Sunnyside - bathhouse design; Humber mouth improvement design 55,000 Ashbridge's Bay - continuing fill; services construction 325,000 Bluffer's Park - access road construction; beach centre construction; landscaping 770,000 CUdia/Sylvan - landscaping 8,000 East Point Park - design of grading; preliminary design of fill 100,000 Petticoat Creek - artificial lake; beach ce,ntre; gatehouse; landscaping 520,000 Shore Management - private lands and Eastern Beaches 175,000 Monitoring 20,000 2,398,000 H-27 To: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board Re: 1974 Budget Page Two C. 1974 Land Acquisition, including unspent funds in 1972 3,270,000 TOTAL 1974 EXPENDITURES 7,086,000 * NOTE: No budget provision has been made for Central Sector planning. This is considered an additional item to the five-year project and will be gudgeted separately, if approved. W.A. McLean Administrator Waterfront Division October 29, 1973