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26- FEBRUARY -1993 #1 /93
The 37th Annual Authority Meeting, #1/93, was held on Friday, February 26, 1993, in the Council
Chamber of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, 55 John Street, Toronto. The Chair, William
Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Members
Patrick Abtan
Maria Augimeri
Lorna Bissell
Ila Bossons
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Brian Harrison
Lorna Jackson
Frank McKechnie
Marie Muir
ABSENT Members Margaret Britnell
Joanna Kidd
Eldred King
Joan King
Maja Prentice
Frank Scarpitti
Kip Van Kempen
REPORT OF THE.SECRETARY TREASURER
Richard O'Brien
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Peter Oyler
Paul Palleschi
Donna Patterson
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer /Secretary Treasurer, informed the Authority that he had
official notification from the Clerk, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, of the appointment of
two new members, Councillor Joan King and Councillor Raymond Cho. Also, he had in hand
official notification from the Clerk, Township of Adjala/Township of Mono, Regional Municipality of
Durham, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Regional Municipality of Peel, Regional
Municipality of York and Order -in- Council from the Province of Ontario, advising of the members
duly appointed and entitled to sit as members of the Authority for the 1993/94 year, as listed in
Appendix AM.1/93.
A2 AUTHORITY MEETING #1193, FEBRUARY 26, 1993
APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY BOARDS
Res. #A1/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Raina
THAT appointments to the Finance and Administration, Water and Related Land Management and
Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Boards be approved as listed herein;
AND FURTHER THAT Section V (20) of the Rules for the Conduct of the Authority, stating that no
Advisory Board shall have more than ten members, be suspended for the 1993 year.
AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Hancey
Res. #A2/93 Seconded by: Paul Raina
THAT Gerri Lynn O'Connor be appointed to the Conservation and Related Land Management
Advisory Board.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
ADVISORY BOARD
ABTAN, Patrick
AUGIMERI, Maria
HARRISON, Brian
KING, Eldred
MCKECHNIE, Frank
O'BRIEN, Richard
OYLER, Peter
WITTY, Jim
WATER AND
CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
BRITNELL, Margaret
CHO, Raymond
JACKSON, Lorna
MUIR, Marie
O'CONNOR, Gerri Lynn
PALLESCHI, Paul
PATTERSON, Donna
SWORD, Deborah
RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
BISSELL, Lorna
BOSSONS, Ila
CARLEY, Victoria
GRIFFIN, Lois
HANCEY, Lois
KIDD, Joanna
KING, Joan
PRENTICE, Maja
RAINA, Paul
SALMON, Bev
SCARPITTI, Frank
TRIMMER, Joyce
VAN KEMPEN, Kip
WHITEHEAD, Richard
THE AMENDMENT WAS
CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
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APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEER
Res. #A3/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Sword
Brian Harrison
THAT Brian Peterkin, representing Central Region, Ministry of Natural Resources, be appointed as
scrutineer for the election of officers, if required.
CARRIED
ELECTIONS
The Chief Administrative Officer /Secretary Treasurer conducted the 1993 election of officers.
VICE CHAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Lois Hancey was nominated by Patrick Abtan.
Res. #A4/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Authority be closed.
LOIS HANCEY was declared elected by acclamation.
CHAIR, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
Richard O'Brien was nominated by Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Res. #A5/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Oyler
Lorna Jackson
CARRIED
Donna Patterson
Marie Augimeri
THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board be
closed.
CARRIED
RICHARD O'BRIEN was declared elected by acclamation.
A4 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/93, FEBRUARY 26, 1993
ELECTIONS (CONTD.)
CHAIR. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Lois Griffin was nominated by Ila Bossons.
Res. #A6/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Palleschi
THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory
Board be closed.
LOIS GRIFFIN was declared elected by acclamation.
CHAIR. CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Lorna Jackson was nominated by Richard O'Brien.
Res. #A7/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Marie Muir
Victoria Carley
THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Conservation and Related Land Management
Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED
LORNA JACKSON was declared elected by acclamation.
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jim Witty was nominated by Gerri Lynn O'Connor.
Res. #A8/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Oyler
Deborah Sword
THAT nominations for The Regional Municipality of Durham representative on the Executive
Committee be closed.
CARRIED
JIM WITTY was declared elected by acclamation.
AUTHORITY MEETING #1/93, FEBRUARY 26, 1993 A5
ELECTIONS (CONTD.)
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Paul Palleschi was nominated by Lorna Bissell.
Res. #A9/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard O'Brien
Lois Griffin
THAT nominations for The Regional Municipality of Peel representative on the Executive Committee
be closed.
CARRIED
PAUL PALLESCHI was declared elected by acclamation.
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE
Brian Harrison was nominated by Peter Oyler.
Res. #A10/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Lois Hancey
THAT nominations for The Regional Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto representative on the
Executive Committee be closed.
BRIAN HARRISON was declared elected by acclamation.
VICE CHAIR, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
Patrick Abtan was nominated by Brian Harrison.
Res. #A11/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Marie Muir
Donna Patterson
THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Finance and Administration Advisory Board be
closed.
CARRIED
PATRICK ABTAN was declared elected by acclamation.
A6 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/93, FEBRUARY 26, 1993
ELECTIONS (CONTD.)
VICE CHAIR, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Kip Van Kempen was nominated by Ila Bossons.
Res. #Al2/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lorna Jackson
Paul Raina
THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Water and Related Land Management
Advisory Board be closed.
KIP VAN KEMPEN was declared elected by acclamation.
VICE CHAIR, CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Marie Muir was nominated by Paul Raina.
Res. #A13/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Joyce Trimmer
Victoria Carley
THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Conservation and Related Land Management
Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED
MARIE MUIR was declared elected by acclamation.
MINUTES
Res. #A14/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Minutes of Meeting #11 /92 be approved.
Marie Augimeri
Lois Hancey
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #1/93, FEBRUARY 26, 1993 A7
1. STATUTORY RESOLUTIONS FOR 37TH ANNUAL MEETING
This items was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting
#6/92, held January 22, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Authority is required to adopt statutory resolutions relating to the appointment of auditors and
the borrowing of money. The Authority's Rules of Conduct, Section XV111, Banking and
Borrowing, require that the borrowing of money by the Authority shall be authorized by a resolution
of the Authority.
The appointment of an auditor is required pursuant to Section 39 of the Conservation Authorities
Act. Staff of the Authority is satisfied with the performance and services of the firm Ernst &
Young and support their appointment as the Authority's auditors for 1993.
Res. #A15/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Richard O'Brien
THAT the following resolutions be presented to the 37th Annual Meeting of the Authority:
(a) Appointment of Auditors
THAT Ernst and Young, Chartered Accountants, be appointed as auditors of the Authority for the
year 1993;
(b) Borrowings Resolution - 1993
WHEREAS it is necessary for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(hereinafter called the Authority ") to borrow up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS
($10,000,000) required for its purposes, until payment to the Authority of any grants and of sums
to be paid to the Authority by the participating municipalities designated as such under the
Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 27;
THAT the Authority may borrow from The Royal Bank of Canada or the Authority's member
municipalities up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS (10,000,000) necessary for its purposes,
on the promissory note or notes of the Authority until payment to the Authority of any grants and
of sums to be paid to the Authority by participating municipalities at such rate of interest as the
Minister of Natural Resources approves;
THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of
the Authority, a promissory note or notes for the sum to be borrowed under paragraph number 1
hereof, and to affix thereto the Corporate Seal of the Authority;
THAT the amount borrowed pursuant to this resolution, together with interest thereon at the rate
approved by the Minister of Natural Resources, be a charge upon the whole of the monies received
or to be received by the Authority by way of grants as and when such monies are received, and of
sums received or to be received by the Authority from the participating municipalities as and when
such monies are received;
A8 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/93, FEBRUARY 26, 1993
1. STATUTORY RESOLUTIONS FOR 37TH ANNUAL MEETING (CONTD.)
THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to apply, in payment
of the monies borrowed pursuant to this resolution together with interest thereon at the rate
approved by the Minister of Natural Resources, all monies received by the Authority by way of
grants or sums received by the Authority from the participating municipalities.
CARRIED
2. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 -1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT
-Don River Watershed, The Corporation of the City of. North York
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/92, held
February 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Finch Avenue between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street in
the City of North York under "Land Acquisition Project 1987 -1991 - Flood Plain and Conservation
Component - Don River Watershed ".
Res. #A16/93 Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Richard O'Brien
THAT 25 acres, more or less, together with permanent access rights across a portion of the former
Old Cummer Avenue Road allowance, as closed by By -Law 31138 be purchased from The
Corporation of the City of North York, said lands being Part of Lot 21, Concession 2 E.Y.S., City of
North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, situate north of Finch Avenue, between
Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street.
THAT the purchase price be the nominal consideration of $2.00 plus survey and legal costs;
THAT completion of the conveyance be subject to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
agreeing to carry out certain works to the satisfaction of the City of North York, involving
reconstruction or replacement of a park access bridge to facilitate trail access;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance subject to existing
service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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3. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
- North East Corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/92, held
February 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Execution of Agreement of Purchase and Sale for sale of surplus Authority land situate at the north
east corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue in The City of Vaughan in The Regional Municipality
of York to 970545 Ontario Limited.
Res. #A17/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Richard O'Brien
THAT item #4 of Clause 4 of Resolution #149, adopted by the members of the Authority, Meeting
#8/92, held September 25, 1992, be amended to read as follows:
The Agreement of Purchase of Sale is to be executed on or before
February 28, 1993.
The closing of the sale shall be on or before October 31, 1994.
CARRIED
4. REQUEST FOR LEASE AND RESTORATION OF FORMER PEACHEY MANSION
- Claireville Area
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/92, held
February 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Authority is in receipt of a proposal from Candevcon Limited of The City of Brampton to
rehabilitate and lease the former Peachey Mansion in the Claireville Area, which is currently in a
very dilapidated condition.
Res. #A18/93
Moved by:
Seconded by
Victoria Carley
Lorna Jackson
THAT the request for lease and rehabilitation of the former Peachey Mansion be referred to
Authority staff for review and further discussions with Candevcon Limited and any other interested
parties;
AND FURTHER THAT a report recommending further action in this matter be brought forth to the
Executive Committee at a future date.
CARRIED
A10 AUTHORITY MEETING #1/93, FEBRUARY 26, 1993
5. REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY -OWNED LANDS
- Humber River Watershed / Claireville Area / City of Brampton
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/92, held
February 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Brampton to explore the possibility of three
parcels of Authority -owned land, situate north and south of Highway #7, in the Claireville and
Ebenezer areas being considered as surplus to the Authority's requirements.
Res. #A19/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lorna Bissell
Frank McKechnie
THAT the request for potential disposal of three parcels of Authority owned land, situate north and
south of Highway #7, in the Claireville and Ebenezer areas, be referred to staff for review in
accordance with established Authority policies;
AND FURTHER THAT a report recommending further action in this matter be brought forth to the
Executive Committee at a future date.
CARRIED
6. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT
- Humber River Watershed, Comfort Living Housing Co- operative Inc.
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/92, held
February 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located south of Finch Avenue, east of Islington Avenue under "Land
Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991" - Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Humber River
Watershed.
Res. #A20/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Palleschi
THAT 1.56 acres, more or less, be purchased from Comfort Living Housing Co- operative Inc., said
land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lots 34 and 35, Concession B, fronting
the Humber River, City of Etobicoke, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located south of
Finch Avenue, east of Islington Avenue;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00, plus Vendor's legal costs;
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6. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT (CONTD.)
- Humber River Watershed, Comfort Living Housing Co- operative Inc.
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
7. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT
- Humber River Watershed, Bluewinter Investments Limited
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/92, held
February 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Teston Road, west of Highway #400 under "Land Acquisition
Project - 1987 - 1991" - Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed.
Res. #A21/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Richard O'Brien
THAT 15.413 acres, more or Tess, be purchased from Bluewinter Investments Limited, said land
being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 27, Concession 5, City of Vaughan,
Regional Municipality of York, located north of Teston Road, west of Highway #400;
THAT the purchase price be $38,500.00, plus Vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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8. THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES OF ONTARIO
-1993 -1994 Authority Appointment and Alternate to Board of Directors
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #12/92, held February
12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority appoints annually a representative to
The Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario Board of Directors.
Res. #A22/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Richard O'Brien
THAT the 1993 -1994 appointment to the Board of Directors of The Association of Conservation
Authorities of Ontario be the Authority's Chair, William B. Granger, as member representative;
THAT the Authority's Vice Chair be appointed an alternate to the Chair;
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority's Chief Administrative Officer, J. Craig Mather, be appointed
staff representative.
9. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A23/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Ila Bossons
CARRIED
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #12/92, held February 12, 1993, be received and
approved.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:15 a.m., February 26, 1993.
William B. Granaer J. Crain Mather
Chair Secretary- Treasurer
bb.
CARRIED
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AUTHORITY MEETING
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26- MARCH -1993 #2/93
Meeting #2/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
March 26, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Vice Chair, Lois
Hancey, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
PRESENT Vice Chair Lois Hancey
Members Patrick Abtan Marie Muir
Maria Augimeri Peter Oyler
Ila Bossons Donna Patterson
Margaret Britnell Maja Prentice
Victoria Carley Paul Raina
Raymond Cho Bev Salmon
Brian Harrison Frank Scarpitti
Eldred King Deborah Sword
Joan King Joyce Trimmer
Frank McKechnie
ABSENT Chair William Granger
Members
MINUTES
Res. #A24/93
Lorna Bissell
Lois Griffin
Lorna Jackson
Joanna Kidd
Richard O'Brien
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Minutes of Meeting #1/93 be approved.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Paul Palleschi
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
Paul Raina
Brian Harrison
CARRIED
Deborah Sword, as a member of a consulting committee for the Interim Waste Authority, declared
a conflict in Agenda Item 33, Interim Waste Authority, Short Lists of Sifes, and did not participate
in discussion or vote on this matter.
A14 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993
CORRESPONDENCE
Res. #A25/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Britnell
Frank McKechnie
THAT the letter from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., The Regional Municipality of Durham, dated February
22, 1993, regarding the 1993 Regional Current and Capital Budgets for General Purposes be
received with appreciation.
CARRIED
1. REPORT #1 /93 OF THE RECOGNITION /EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD
SUB - COMMITTEE
KEY ISSUE
Meeting #1 /93 of the Recognition /Employee Suggestion Award Sub - Committee was held on Friday,
March 5, 1993, at the Authority's Head Office. Those present were William Granger, Lois Hancey
and Patrick Abtan.
MOTION Moved by: Frank McKechnie
Res. #A26/93 Seconded by: Eldred King
THAT the Authority move to closed session to discuss this item.
MOTION Moved by: Eldred King
Res. #A27/93 Seconded by: Ila Bossons
THAT the Authority move to closed session to discuss this item prior to adjournment.
CARRIED
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993 A15
2. 1993 BUDGET
Operating and Capital
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting
#1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
This report recommends the 1993 Operating and Capital Budget.
Res. #A28/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the 1993 Operating and Capital Budget (Appendix FA.28/93) be adopted;
AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken:
(1) All current projects included in the 1993 Operating Budget be adopted;
(2) Whereas the Conservation Authorities Act provides that for the carrying out of any
project, an Authority shall have the power to determine the portion of total benefit
afforded to all municipalities that is afforded to each of them, The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority enacts as follows:
(i) That all member municipalities be designated as benefiting for all current
projects included in the 1993 Budget;
(ii) The Authority's share of the cost of the current projects included in the
1993 Budget shall be raised from all member municipalities as part of the
1993 general levy;
(iii) The 1993 general levy for current programs be apportioned to the
participating municipalities in the proportion that the equalized assessment
of the whole is under the jurisdiction of the Authority, unless otherwise
provided in the levy or a project;
(iv) That the 1993 general levy for the operation, maintenance and development
of the Conservation Areas, Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Kortright
Centre for Conservation be in accordance with the funding formula adopted
by the Authority at its meeting #8/88 held on December 2, 1988 as follows:
Township of Adjala
Regional Municipality of Durham
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Township of Mono
Regional Municipality of Peel
Regional Municipality of York
0.000064
0.031996
0.606928
0.000054
0.162981
0.197977
1.000000
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2. 1993 BUDGET (CONTD.)
Operating and Capital
(v) The appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all municipalities
pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and to levy the said
municipalities the amount set forth in the 1993 Budget for current
programs;
(3) The 1993 Capital Budget and the 1993 capital levy for projects included therein be
adopted by the Authority with the following action being taken:
(a) All member municipalities be notified of the amount of such monies they are
required to raise in 1993 on the basis set forth in the 1993 Capital Budget
for:
(i) Conservation Area Development Project, 1993;
(ii) The Greater Toronto Region Trail System Project, 1993;
(b) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be levied for:
(i) Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project, 1993;
(ii) Project for the Dredging of the Keating Channel, 1993;
(iii) Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project, 1993;
(iv) Project for the Acquisition of the Canada Post Property, 1993;
(v) Project for Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, 1993, subject to
the attainment of all required project approvals;
(vi) Conservation and Recreation Land Acquisition Project within the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, 1993;
(vii) Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project, 1993, subject to the
attainment of all required project approvals;
(c) The Regional Municipality of Durham be levied for the Lake Ontario
Waterfront Regeneration Project, 1993;
(d) The Regional Municipality of Peel be levied for The Project for Flood
Protection - Little Etobicoke Creek - Tyndall Nursing Home, 1993;
(e) The Regional Municipality of York be levied for the Valley Regeneration
Project,1993;
(f) The appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all municipalities
pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, and to levy the said
municipalities the amounts set forth in the 1993 Capital Budget.
(4) Except where statutory or regulatory requirements provide otherwise, staff be
authorized to enter into agreements with private sector or government agencies for
the undertaking of projects which are of benefit to the Authority and funded by a
sponsor.
CARRIED
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3. 1992 AUTHORITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting
#1193, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The 1992 Financial Statements of the Authority are presented for the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board's approval and recommendation to the Authority.
Res. #A29/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King.
THAT the transfer of funds into and from reserves during 1992, as outlined in Statement 3 of the
Financial Statements, be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the 1992 audited Financial Statements (Appendix FA.15/93), as presented,
be approved, signed by the Chairman and Secretary- Treasurer of the Authority, and distributed in
accordance with Section 38 (3) of the Conservation Authorities Act.
CARRIED
4. 1992 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT NO. 4
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting
#1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
This is the final 1992 Financial Progress Report.
Res. #A30/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT 1992 Financial Progress Report No. 4, dated December 31, 1992 (Appendix FA.1/93), be
received;
CARRIED
A18 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993
5. WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting
#1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Responding to Metropolitan Toronto's request that the Authority review its "waste management •
practices to ensure that waste generated at our facilities is not exported for disposal ", and further
that the Authority "report back to Council through the Works Committee in six months time, on
policies enacted and practices followed to implement the request to review our waste management
practices, including financial implications ".
Res. #A31/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the staff report on waste management be received;
6. DRAFT VALLEY AND STREAM CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Eldred King
Patrick Abtan
CARRIED
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To provide an information report on the municipal and provincial review, and public consultation of
the Draft Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program.
Res. #A32/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the staff report on the municipal and provincial review, and public consultation of the Draft
Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program, dated 1993.02.23., be received for information.
CARRIED
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7. THE EVERGREEN FOUNDATION ECOPARK CONCEPT PLAN
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Concept plan for the "Langstaff Business EcoPark", a 31 hectare parcel of Authority owned
property in the City of Vaughan. The development and maintenance of this land includes
rehabilitation projects, trail development, and wetland creation.
Res. #A33/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the concept plan for rehabilitation of the Langstaff Business EcoPark be approved;
THAT staff be authorized to work with The Evergreen Foundation to implement rehabilitation
projects within the "Langstaff Business EcoPark";
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take the necessary action to implement agreements
including the execution of any necessary documents.
CARRIED
8. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PRACTICES STUDY AND STRATEGY TO PROMOTE
MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL BY -LAW
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Completion of the Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Study Summary Report and preparation
of a Strategy to promote municipal adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law.
Res. #A34/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Ila Bossons
THAT the Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Study Summary Report - January, 1993,
entitled, "Clean and Clear ", be received for information;
THAT the Strategy for Promoting Municipal Adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law, dated
March 5, 1993, (Appendix WR.1/93), be adopted;
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8. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PRACTICES STUDY AND STRATEGY TO PROMOTE
MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL BY -LAW (CONTD.)
THAT the Authority request its member municipalities to adopt a Topsoil Preservation By -law;
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of the Strategy by conducting
seminars /meetings with the municipalities identified;
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority request that the Minister of Environment and Energy provide
funding through a special grant to the Authority to assist in promoting the municipal adoption of a
Topsoil Preservation By -law.
CARRIED
9. TROUT UNLIMITED FISH HABITAT REHABILITATION PROJECTS
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1 /93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Undertake fish habitat rehabilitation projects by Trout Unlimited on Authority -owned lands.
Res. #A35/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the staff report regarding fish habitat rehabilitation on Authority -owned lands by Trout
Unlimited be received;
THAT staff be authorized to work with Trout Unlimited on an annual basis to undertake fish habitat
rehabilitation projects on Authority -owned lands;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take the necessary action to implement agreements
including the execution of any necessary documents.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993 A21
10. THE DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
- Appointment of Member
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The appointment of an alternate member for the Town of Markham to the Don Watershed Task
Force.
Res. #A36/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT Doreen Quirk, Councillor, Town of Markham, be appointed as a municipal alternate to the
Don Watershed Task Force.
CARRIED
11. THE DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
- Minutes of Meeting #4/93 and Meeting #5/93
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force from Meeting #4/93, held on January 21, 1993,
and Meeting #5/93, held on February 18, 1993, are provided for the information of the Board.
Res. #A37/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #4/93 and Meeting #5/93 (Appendix
WR.4/93), be received.
CARRIED
A22 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993
12. PROPOSED EAST DON RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION
- Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
In accordance with the agreement between the Authority and The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, Authority approval must be obtained for development proposals prior to implementation.
Metro Parks and Property has proposed an extension to the East Don Trail.
Res. #A38/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the Master Plan for the East Don River Trail Extension as proposed by The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department be approved.
CARRIED
13. SPECIAL POLICY AREA
-Hoggs Hollow, Don River, City of North York
- Official Plan Amendment No. 375
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
In 1984, the Hoggs Hollow Community, City of North York was granted Special Policy Area status
by the Province of Ontario. The adoption of the 1988 Provincial Policy Statement on Flood Plain
Planning has caused a need for Special Policy Areas approved prior to 1988 to be brought into
conformity with the 1988 Policy Statement.
Res. #A39/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the proposed amendments to the City of North York, Hoggs Hollow Special Policy Area be
approved.
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to advise the City of North York, Ministry of Natural
Resources, and Ministry of Municipal Affairs of the Authority's endorsement of Official Plan
Amendment No. 375 and implementing by -law passed by City of North York Council on
January 27, 1993.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993 A23
14. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994
- Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of the site development at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke.
Res. #A40/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1993 development program at Colonel Samuel Smith
Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992-
1994" at a total cost of $370,000.;
AND FURTHER THAT a subsidy of $500. per metre be provided to the Sam Smith Boaters
Federation, up to a maximum $45,000., towards the construction of final shoreline treatment
around the proposed haulout area, subject to approval of the Sam Smith Boating Federation Master
Plan and lease agreements with the respective clubs.
CARRIED
15. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994
-Ajax Waterfront Area - 1993 Development Program
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of the development program along the Ajax Waterfront, Town of Ajax.
Res. #A41/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1993 development program at Ajax Waterfront Area,
Town of Ajax, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992- 1994 ", at a total
cost of $50,000.
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with tree plantings in accordance with the
approved design drawings at a cost of up to $4,000. under the Ajax Tree Donation Program,
subject to the concurrence of the Town of Ajax.
CARRIED
A24 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993
16. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994
-1993 Waterfront Monitoring Program
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1193, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of the implementation of the Waterfront Monitoring Program in 1993.
Res. #A42/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT staff be directed to continue the implementation of the Waterfront Monitoring Program in
1993, at an estimated cost of S115,000, to be funded under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront
Regeneration Project 1992 - 1994 ".
CARRIED
17. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994
- Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of the implementation of the improved Lakefill Quality Control program in 1993.
Res. #A43/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT staff be directed to continue the implementation of the improved Lakefill Quality Control
Program at a total estimated cost of $250,000. in 1993 to be funded from revenues generated
from the program under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992- 1994 ".
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993 A25
18. MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION
PROJECT 1992 - 1996
-South Marine Drive Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Completion of the erosion control remedial works along the South Marine Drive sector of the
Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough.
Res. #A44/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the final phase of erosion control and slope stabilization for
the South Marine Drive Erosion Control Project under the "Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996" at a total cost of $50,000. subject to
receipt of provincial approval.
CARRIED
19. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT
FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK
-March 1993
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To present a status report on the Etobicoke Motel Strip Secondary Plan and obtain approval for the
Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993) and the 1993 work
program.
MOTION TO REFER
Res. #A45/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Peter Oyler
THAT this item be referred to staff to request the Province to advise the Authority.as to which
projects will be funded and what impact the funding of the Motel Strip will have on other Authority
projects.
RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY
Patrick Abtan Maria Augimeri
Margaret Britnell Ila Bossons
Raymond Cho Victoria Carley
Brian Harrison Lois Hancey
Eldred King Marie Muir
Joan King , Donna Patterson
Frank McKechnie Paul Raina
Peter Oyler Bev Salmon
Maja Prentice Deborah Sword
Frank Scarpitti
Joyce Trimmer
THE MOTION TO REFER WAS CARRIED
A26 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993
20. PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST
- Environmentally Significant Area
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93, held March 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
This report directs staff to prepare and present to the Authority the Project for the Acquisition of
the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area.
Res. #A46/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Scarpitti
Ila Bossons
THAT staff be directed to prepare and present to the Authority through the Water and Related Land
Management Advisory Board, meeting #2/93, to be held April 16, 1993, the project for the
Acquisition of Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area, Town of Pickering, Regional
Municipality of Durham;
THAT staff continue discussions with the Province regarding funding of the project;
THAT the Province be advised that the Authority is prepared to consider the project for the
Acquisition of the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area subject to all necessary funding
and legislative approvals;
THAT the Authority agrees to accept Provincial funding immediately on condition that no
expenditures shall be made until such time as all necessary approvals by the Authority and the
Province have been received;
AND FURTHER THAT in preparing the project, the Authority work with the Town of Pickering,
Region of Durham and any other funding partners.
MOTION TO DEFER Moved by: Eldred King
Seconded by: Margaret Britnell
THAT this item be deferred.
NOT CARRIED
MOTION TO REFER Moved by: Brian Harrison
Seconded by: Raymond Cho
THAT this report be referred to The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Town of Pickering for
comment.
AMENDMENT TO
REFERRAL MOTION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joyce Trimmer
Raymond Cho
THAT The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Town of Pickering be requested to respond
specifically to their position on the size of the protected area and report before the Authority
Meeting #3/93, April 23, 1993.
THE AMENDMENT TO THE REFERRAL MOTION WAS CARRIED
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20. PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST
(CONTD.)
- Environmentally Significant Area
RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY
ON THE MOTION TO REFER Margaret Britnell Maria Augimeri
Raymond Cho Ila Bossons
Brian Harrison Victoria Carley
Eldred King Lois Hancey
Joan King Marie Muir
Peter Oyler Donna Patterson
Joyce Trimmer Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
THE MOTION TO REFER WAS NOT CARRIED
The following amendment to the main motion was split and a recorded vote was taken on each
part.
AMENDMENT #1
TO THE MAIN MOTION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joyce Trimmer
Margaret Britnell
THAT paragraph four of the main motion which reads, "THAT the Authority agrees to accept
Provincial funding immediately on condition that no expenditures shall be made until such time as
all necessary approvals by the Authority and the Province have been received ", be deleted.
RECORDED VOTE
ON AMENDMENT #1
YEA NAY
Patrick Abtan Maria Augimeri
Margaret Britnell Ila Bossons
Brian Harrison Victoria Carley
Eldred King Raymond Cho
Joan King Lois Hancey
Peter Oyler Marie Muir
Bev Salmon Donna Patterson
Joyce Trimmer Paul Raina
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
AMENDMENT #1 WAS NOT CARRIED
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20. PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST
(CONTD.)
- Environmentally Significant Area
AMENDMENT #2 TO THE MAIN MOTION
Res. #A47/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joyce Trimmer
Margaret Britnell
THAT staff be requested to contact the Councils of The Regional Municipality of Durham and the
Town of Pickering and request their position with respect to this report, specifically on the size of
the forest area to be protected.
RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY
ON AMENDMENT #2 Patrick Abtas * Ila Bossons
Maria Augimeri
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Hancey
Brian Harrison
Eldred King
Joan King
Marie Muir
Peter Oyler
Donna Patterson
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
AMENDMENT #2 TO THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED
AMENDMENT #3
TO THE MAIN MOTION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joyce Trimmer
Margaret Britnell
THAT the Authority convey to the Province its extreme concern with the present dubious
precarious process for protection of environmentally significant lands through purchase of lands at
their highest and best use.
RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY
ON AMENDMENT #3 Patrick Abtan Maria Augimeri
Margaret Britnell Ila Bossons
Raymond Cho Victoria Carley
Joan King Lois Hancey
Joyce Trimmer Brian Harrison
Eldred King
Marie Muir
Peter Oyler
Donna Patterson
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
AMENDMENT #3 TO THE MAIN MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993 A29
20. PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST
(CONTD.)
- Environmentally Significant Area
ON A RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY
MAIN MOTION Maria Augimeri Patrick Abtan
lla Bossons Brian Harrison
Margaret Britnell Eldred King
Victoria Carley Peter Oyler
Raymond Cho Joyce Trimmer
Lois Hancey
Joan King
Marie Muir
Donna Patterson
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
21. REVIEW OF THE STRATEGY FOR THE PUBLIC USE OF AUTHORITY LANDS
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board Meeting #1/93, held March 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
A summary of the responses to the review and direction to develop a Public Use Working Paper.
Res. #A48/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Victoria Carley
Marie Muir
THAT the summary of comments (Appendix CR.1/93) on the Review of Authority Policies for the
Public Use of Conservation Lands by the Rethink Group be received and distributed to Authority
members and staff;
AND FURTHER THAT a special session of all Authority members and staff be held as soon as
possible to develop a vision for the public use of Authority lands.
CARRIED
A30 AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993
22. TRAIL SIGNAGE GUIDELINES
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board Meeting #1/93, held March 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Distribution and charges for signage manual.
Res. #A49/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT 300 copies of the Trail Signage Guidelines be printed;
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT one free copy be distributed to each of the following: member and local municipalities;
Ministry of Natural Resources; Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation; Ministry of
Transportation for Ontario; Ministry of Environment, Energy and Native Affairs; Ontario Hydro; trail
and other support groups within the watershed; and those that have purchased the Trail Planning
and Design Guidelines;
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority charge $30. per copy for the Trail Signage Guidelines, and
5129. for the Trail Planning and Design Guidelines when the Trail Signage Guidelines have been
added.
CARRIED
23. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
- Corporate Citizenship Program
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board Meeting #1/93, held March 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Modification of the corporate citizenship program at Black Creek Pioneer Village established to
broaden the base,of private sector support.
Res. #A50/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the staff report, dated March 2, 1993, modifying the Black Creek Pioneer Village corporate
citizenship program be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT staff develop a marketing campaign to launch the program in 1993.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993 A31
24. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 WATERFRONT COMPONENT AND LAKE
ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1994
- Scarborough Sector
-Leta A. MacLean
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1 /93, March 12,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property on the Lake Ontario Waterfront, located at 155 Chesterton Shores, City of
Scarborough, under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991" - Waterfront Component and "Lake
Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 - 1994 ", Scarborough Sector.
Res. #A51/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT 0.260 acres, more or Tess, be purchased from Leta A. MacLean, said land being Part of Lots
160 and 161, Plan 275, and Part of Beach in front of Plan 275, designated as Part 12 on Plan 40R-
1390, together with a right -of -way over Block F on Plan 275 and Block B on Plan 360, City of
Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
THAT the purchase price be $195,000.00;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer
tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
25. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT
- Hodgson Development Corporation, Humber River Watershed
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1 /93, held March 12,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located west of Islington Avenue, south of Nashville Road in the Kleinburg
area of the City of Vaughan under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991" - Flood Plain and
Conservation Component - Humber River Watershed.
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25. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT (CONTD.)
- Hodgson Development Corporation, Humber River Watershed
Res. #A52/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT 1.446 acres, more or Tess, be purchased from Hodgson Development Corporation, said land
being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 24, Concession 8, City of Vaughan,
Regional Municipality of York, consisting of land situate west of Islington Avenue, south of
Nashville Road in the Kleinburg area of the City of Vaughan;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
26. TORONTO ISLANDS
- Shoreline Management Study
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1 /93, held March 12,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
To retain the services of consulting engineers to undertake the first phase of the Toronto Islands
Shoreline Management Study.
Res. #A53/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT W.F. Baird and Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. be retained to complete the first phase of
the Toronto Islands Shoreline Management Study at a total upset cost limit of $218,000 (excluding
the Good and Services Tax).
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #2193, MARCH 26, 1993 A33
27. CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
Re- appointment of Gordon R. Baker, Q.C.
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1 /93, held March 12,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto appoints members for a three year term.
Res. #A54/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the membership of Mr. Gordon R. Baker, Q.C. be renewed for a further three -year term,
October 7, 1991 to October 7, 1994.
CARRIED
28. MASTER CANVAS CRAFT LIMITED
-Lease of Authority Land by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1 /93, held March 12,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for approval of The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conversation Authority, to renew the existing lease for an
additional one year period.
Res. #A55/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, is the owner of
certain lands in the City of Etobicoke in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto on the south side
of Albion, east of Eglinton Avenue.
AND WHEREAS the subject lands are under management agreement with The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto for parks and recreation purposes and in accordance with the terms of an
Agreement dated June 14, 1961, that the Authority approve of The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto entering into a lease renewal agreement, commencing the 1st day of October 1992 and
expiring on the 30th day of September, 1993, on the same terms and conditions as set out in the
1991 indenture, except that the arrangement shall now be shown as to be terminated on
September 30, 1993.
A34 AUTHORITY MEETING #2193, MARCH 26, 1993
28. MASTER CANVAS CRAFT LIMITED (CONTD.)
-Lease of Authority Land by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
29. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
- Request for a permanent easement for a Sanitary Trunk Sewer, south of Lawrence Avenue
East, and West of Galloway Road
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1 /93, held March 12,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent
easement for a Sanitary Trunk Sewer, in exchange for conveyance of a parcel of flood plain lands
to the Authority, located south of Lawrence Avenue East, West of Galloway Road.
Res. #A56/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for a
sanitary trunk sewer in exchange for conveyance of 0.048 hectares (0.110 acres) of flood plain
land to the Authority, south of Lawrence Avenue East, west of Galloway Road;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate
with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 0.336 hectares, more or less, (0.831 acres) be granted to
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for a Sanitary Trunk Sewer, said land being Part of Block
C, Plan M -746, City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs,
together with conveyance to the Authority of 0.048 hectares (0.119 acres) of flood plain lands;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #2/93, MARCH 26, 1993 A35
30. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 -1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT HIGHLAND CREEK WATERSHED
-The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #1 /93, held March 12, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East, in the City of
Scarborough under "Land Acquisition Project 1987-1991" - Flood Plain and Conservation
Component - Highland Creek Watershed.
Res. #A57/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT 0.119 acres, more or Tess, be purchased from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, said
land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Road Widening, Registered Plan M -746,
City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, consisting of land situate on the
south side of Lawrence Avenue in the City of Scarborough;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus conveyance by the Authority to the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto of a permanent easement;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
31. NOTICE OF RETIREMENT OF TOM BARBER, DIRECTOR, PROGRAM SERVICES
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #1 /93, held March 12, 1993.
Res. #A58/96
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the letter from Tom Barber, Director, Program Services, dated March 10, 1993, be received
with regret.
AND FURTHER THAT best wishes and appreciation for the contribution made to the Authority be
extended.
CARRIED
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32. EVALUATION AND REVIEW SUB - COMMITTEE
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #1 /93, held March 12,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
Craig Mather informed the Committee that he would be forwarding a report to Executive
Committee Meeting #2/93, on April 2, 1993, on the short term organizational structure of Program
Services. It was requested that the Evaluation and Review Sub - Committee meet in the near future.
Res. #A59/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Raina
Eldred King
THAT the Evaluation and Review Sub - Committee be expanded to include the Executive Committee.
33. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A60/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Brian Harrison
Donna Patterson
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #1 /93, held March 12, 1993, be received and
approved.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
The roll was called and the meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m., March 26, 1993, due to lack of
quorum.
William B. Granger J. Craig Mather
Chair Secretary- Treasurer
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Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace
the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING 23- APRIL -1993
A37
#3/93
Meeting #3/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
April 23, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger,
called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Members
Patrick Abtan
Maria Augimeri
Lorna Bissell
Ila Bossons
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Brian Harrison
Joanna Kidd
Joan King
Marie Muir
ABSENT Members Lorna Jackson
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
Paul Palleschi
Bev Salmon
MINUTES
Res. #A61/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Minutes of Meeting #2/93 be approved.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Richard O'Brien
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Peter Oyler
Donna Patterson
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
CARRIED
Marie Muir, as an employee of the City of Toronto, declared a conflict in Agenda Item 11, Keating
Channel Dredging, and did not participate in discussion or vote on this matter.
A38 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993
1. REQUEST FOR EXCHANGE OF LANDS IN THE SCARBOROUGH SECTOR OF
THE LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/93, April 2, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Authority is in receipt of a proposal from Gwen Agboat, the representative of the owner of a
property situate on the Scarborough Bluffs at 463 Guildwood Parkway, to exchange the property
for a potentially surplus parcel of Authority -owned land.
Res. #A62/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brain Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT the request for exchange of lands received from Gwen Agboat be referred to Authority staff
for review, in accordance with Authority policies.
AND FURTHER THAT a report recommending further action on this matter be brought forward to
the Executive Committee at a future date.
CARRIED
2. CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN
- Request for a permanent easement for an overland flow outlet north of Langstaff Road,
east of Highway #27
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/93, April 2, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement
for an overland flow outlet, located north of Langstaff Road, east of Highway #27.
Res. #A63/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request
from the Corporation of the City of Vaughan to provide a permanent easement for an overland flow
outlet located north of Langstaff Road, east of Highway #27;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate
with the Corporation of the City of Vaughan in this instance;
AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993 A39
2. CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN (CONTD.)
- Request for a permanent easement for an overland flow outlet north of Langstaff Road,
east of Highway #27
THAT a permanent easement containing 0.070 hectares, more or less, (0.174 acres) be granted to
the Corporation of the City of Vaughan for an overland flow outlet, said land being Part of Lot 12,
Concession 8, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 1 on a Plan of
Survey prepared by A.Skranda Surveying Ltd. under their Project No. 4570 -24;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
3. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
- Conveyance of land for the extension of Matheson Boulevard from Creekbank Road to
Explorer Drive, City of Mississauga
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/93, April 2, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Corporation of the City of Mississauga has requested conveyance of a small parcel of
Authority -owned land for the extension of Matheson Boulevard from Creekbank Road to Explorer
Drive, City of Mississauga.
Res. #A64/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request
from The Corporation of the City of Mississauga for conveyance of a small parcel of Authority -
owned land required for the extension of Matheson Boulevard from Creekbank Road to Explorer
Drive, City of Mississauga;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate
with The Corporation of the City of Mississauga in this instance;
THAT a small parcel of Authority -owned land containing 0.121 hectares, more or less, (0.300
acres) be conveyed to The Corporation of the City of Mississauga for the extension of Matheson
Boulevard from Creekbank Road to Explorer Drive, City of Mississauga, said land being part of
Block I, Registered Plan 924, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as
Parts 13 & 14, on Plan 43R- 19642;
A40 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993
3. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA (CONTD.)
- Conveyance of land for the extension of Matheson Boulevard from Creekbank Road to
Explorer Drive, City of Mississauga
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs;
THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
4. POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-West Side of Glen Major Road, Township of Uxbridge
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/93, April 2, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To recommend disposal of surplus Authority owned land in the Township of Uxbridge situated on
the west side of Glen Major Road.
Res. #A65/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT a residential lot together with a dilapidated frame dwelling with frontage on the west side of
Glen Major Road known as all of Lot 3, as shown on a Plan of Glensharrard and Part of Lot 2,
Concession 7, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham be declared as surplus to
the requirements of the Authority;
AND FURTHER THAT the availability of the subject land be advertised publicly for sale at market
value.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993 A41
5. REPORT #1193 OF THE RECOGNITION /EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION
AWARD SUB - COMMITTEE
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #2/93, April 2, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Meeting #1 /93 of the Recognition /Employee Suggestion Award Sub - Committee was held on Friday,
March 5, 1993, at the Authority's Head Office. Those present were: William Granger, Lois
Hancey and Patrick Abtan.
Res. #A66/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Kip Van Kempen
Margaret Britnell
THAT the John A. McGinnis Heritage Conservation Lecture be established at Black Creek Pioneer
Village to recognize the contribution and leadership of John A. McGinnis as Authority Chair,
February, 1990, to February, 1992;
THAT the Authority's Arbor Day Ceremony be held on Friday, April 23, 1993, at Black Creek
Pioneer Village, as part of the Earth Week events;
THAT Honour Roll Awards be presented at the Arbor Day Ceremony to:
Al Merritt, Paul Wharton, and Steve Bacsalmasi
Shell Canada Limited
Dr. Harry Leith
The Honourable Bud Wildman;
THAT in accordance with the Authority's Recognition Policy, Service Recognition Awards be
presented at the Garden Party, on Friday, June 25, 1993, at Black Creek Pioneer Village;
THAT Scrolls of Appreciation be presented at the Garden Party to:
Brian Dexter
Eileen Higdon, Save Our Bay Group
Lakefront Owners Association
Ontario Egg Producers' Marketing Board;
AND FURTHER THAT letters of appreciation be sent from the Chair to:
Congregation of The Church of the Advent.
CARRIED
Brian Harrison requested that his opposition to the forgoing motion be so noted.
A42 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993
6. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A67/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #2/93, held April 2, 1993, be received and
approved.
CARRIED
7. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE
MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH 1993)
- Status Report
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #2/93, held April 16, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To present a status report on the Etobicoke Motel Strip Secondary Plan and obtain approval for the
Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993) and the 1993 work
program.
Res. #A68/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Patrick Abtan
THAT the status report on the Motel Strip Secondary Plan (C- 65 -86) and related documents be
received;
THAT the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993), involving a
total estimated expenditure of $8,350,000. be adopted;
THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to approve the Revised Project for the
Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993);
THAT in considering the Revised Project, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be advised that
the funding commitment can be achieved within the Authority's approved capital funding ceiling;
THAT pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of the Revised Project
for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park by the Minister of Natural Resources, and, as
necessary, the Ontario Municipal Board, be requested;
AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993 A43
7. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE
MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH 1993) (CONTD.)
- Status Report
THAT the Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and City of Etobicoke be
advised that the Authority approves the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park Partnership
Agreement (February 26, 1993) among the public agencies which incorporates the following
funding formula: one - third, Province of Ontario; one - third, City of Etobicoke; and one - third,
MTRCA (50 %, Province of Ontario and 50 %, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto);THAT the
1993 work program be approved at an estimated cost of $2,400,000. subject to approval of the
Revised Project by the Minister of Natural Resources and the Partnership Agreement by all parties;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to implement
the Project including obtaining the required approvals thereto, and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
8. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE
REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996
- Fishleigh Drive Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #2/93, held April 16, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To continue with the construction of the erosion control works along the Lake Ontario shoreline
adjacent to Nos. 33 to 83 Fishleigh Drive, in the City of Scarborough.
Res. #A69/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the next phase of the construction of erosion control works
adjacent to Nos. 33 -83 Fishleigh Drive, City of Scarborough, under the "Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996 ", at a total cost of
$300,000., subject to receipt of provincial funding approval.
CARRIED
A44 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993
9. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994
- Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park - City of Etobicoke
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #2/93, held April 16, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of site development (public access and boardwalk) at Colonel Samuel Smith
Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke.
Res. #A70/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the waterfront trail component (park trail, boardwalk,
pedestrian bridge) of the park development as part of the 1993 development program at Colonel
Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke, under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration
Project 1992 - 1994 ", at a total cost of $400,000.
CARRIED
10. KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #2/93, held April 16, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of annual maintenance dredging of Keating Channel, City of Toronto.
Res. #A71/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT the Toronto Harbour Commissioners be requested to continue maintenance dredging of the
Keating Channel in 1993 and to fund one third of the cost for dredging and CeII One Capping;
THAT the City of Toronto be requested to fund a one third share of the cost of the work in 1993;
THAT the Authority continue with the environmental monitoring program;
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority contribute a one third share of the cost of the dredging and the
CeII One Capping up to a total cost of $300,000., subject to final provincial approval.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993 A45
11. THE WEST DON RIVER REHABILITATION PROJECT
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #2/93, held April 16, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The environmental rehabilitation of the upper West Don River subwatershed.
Res. #A72/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT The West Don River Rehabilitation Project be approved;
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT staff be directed to pursue funding sources such as Canada's Green Plan Initiatives,
Environmental Partner Funds, and Environmental Education and Awareness Program to implement
the Project;
THAT the Authority request support for the Project from the City of Vaughan;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take the necessary action to implement agreements
including the execution of any necessary documents.
CARRIED
12. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CAMPAIGN - "THE TOXIC CHALLENGE"
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #2/93, held April 16, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Support of the Household Hazardous Waste Campaign, "The Toxic Challenge ".
Res. #A73/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT the staff report on the Household Hazardous Waste Campaign - "The Toxic Challenge" be
received;
THAT staff be directed to respond in writing to the Conservation Council of Ontario lending support
to the goal of the campaign;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to promote campaign activities within the workplace to
increase employee awareness of household hazardous waste and alternatives.
CARRIED
A46 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993
13. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
- Minutes of Meeting #6/93 and Second Quarterly Task Force Report
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #2/93, held April 16, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force from Meeting #6/93 and the Second Quarterly
Report are provided for information.
Res. #A74/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #6/93, Appendix WR.15/93, be
received;
THAT the Don Watershed Task Force Progress Report, January 1 - March 31, 1993, Appendix
WR.15/93, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to forward copies of the Second Quarterly Report and the
draft Vision for the consideration of Don watershed municipal councils.
CARRIED
14. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994
-Urban Fisheries: A Guide to Angling in the Greater Toronto Region
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #2/93, held April 16, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Staff has recently revised the 1987 Toronto Angler's Guide and a new booklet "Urban Fisheries - A
Guide to Angling in the Greater Toronto Region" is now available.
Res. #A75/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT the staff report on the booklet "Urban Fisheries: A Guide to Angling in the Greater Toronto
Region ", be received.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993 A47
15. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION
- Humberwood Centre Development, City of Etobicoke
- Municipal Planning File Application Z -2109
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #2/93, held April 16, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Recommendation to approve a request by the City of Etobicoke for Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning to allow for the development of a multi -use community facility near the West Humber River.
Res. #A76/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Maja Prentice
THAT staff be directed to comment back to the City of Etobicoke recommending approval of
Official Plan and Zoning Code Amendment Application Z -2109;
THAT the City of Etobicoke be advised that this application is approved subject to all development
being contained within the site which is owned by the municipality;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Etobicoke be requested to circulate a copy of the final site plan
for this development to Authority staff for their review and approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
CARRIED
16. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY
SIGNIFICANT AREA - STATUS REPORT
-Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham
KEY ISSUE
Status report on preparation of a project to acquire 53 hectares (131 acres), more or less, of
environmentally sensitive land in the Town of Pickering, consisting of the Altona Forest
Environmentally Significant Area.
Res. #A77/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Lorna Bissell
THAT the staff report dated April 8, 1993, on the status of the progress of the preparation of the
project to acquire the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area be received;
THAT staff be directed to continue to carry on discussions with officials of the Town of Pickering,
The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Province of Ontario;
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16. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY
SIGNIFICANT AREA - STATUS REPORT (CONTD.)
-Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham
AND FURTHER THAT staff forward copies of the project on a confidential basis to Members of the
Authority with the matter to be considered further in camera at the Authority meeting scheduled
for April 23, 1993.
CLOSED SESSION
Res. #A78/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Frank Scarpitti
Lorna Bissell
THAT the Board consider the following item, being Agenda Items 1 and 18, in closed session.
The Board rose from closed session.
Res. #A79/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Lois Griffin
CARRIED
THAT the rules of order be suspended to allow a recorded vote to be taken on the main motions
and amendments as so moved in camera.
CARRIED
17. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY
SIGNIFICANT AREA
-Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham
KEY ISSUE
The adoption of a project to acquire 53 hectares (131 acres), more or less, of environmentally
sensitive land in the Town of Pickering, consisting of the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant
Area and the purchase of the Bramalea Limited property located within the Altona Forest between
Altona Road and Rosebank Road, south of Finch Avenue East, in the Town of Pickering under The
Project for the Acquisition of the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area ".
Res. #A80/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Lorna Bissell
THAT the "Project for the Acquisition of the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area, Town
of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham" be adopted;
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17. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY
SIGNIFICANT AREA (CONTD.)
-Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham
THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the project and contribute $10 million
dollars towards the cost of the project;
THAT the Government of Canada, the Town of Pickering, The Regional Municipality of Durham, the
Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and other similar Foundations and Donors, be
requested to provide assistance with funding for this project;
THAT pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of the project by The
Ontario Municipal Board, be requested if required;
THAT Authority officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to complete
activities required to be undertaken under the project, including obtaining any additional approvals
which may be deemed necessary and the execution of any necessary documents.
THAT 93 acres (37.6 hectares), more or less, be purchased from Bramalea Limited, said land being
an irregular shaped parcel being Part of Lots 31 and 32, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, Regional
Municipality of Durham, having frontages of the east side of Altona Road and the west side of
Rosebank Road, south of Finch Avenue East.
THAT the acquisition price be $80,000. per acre (e.g. approximately 57,440,000.);
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer
tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary
documentation required and obtain any additional approvals required.
AMENDMENT #2
Res. #A81/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Victoria Carley
Deborah Sword
THAT the Town of Pickering and the Region of Durham be advised that the Authority would not
support any proposal to cross the Altona Forest property for the development of a road or utilities
corridor.
Res. #A82/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Amendment #1 be split and a recorded vote be taken on each part.
CARRIED
Brian Harrison
Peter Oyler
CARRIED
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17. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY
SIGNIFICANT AREA (CONTD.)
-Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham
AMENDMENT #1 (PART B)
Res. #A83/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT paragraph three of the Res. #A80/93 be amended to read:
Lois Hancey
Lorna Bissell
THAT the Government of Canada, the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and other
similar Foundations be requested to provide assistance with the funding of this project;
AND FURTHER THAT the project documents be amended accordingly.
RECORDED VOTE
YEA NAY
Patrick Abtan Maria Augimeri
Lorna Bissell Raymond Cho
Ila Bossons Lois Griffin
Margaret Britnell Brian Harrison
Victoria Carley Richard O'Brien
Lois Hancey Peter Oyler
Joanna Kidd Joyce Trimmer
Joan King Richard Whitehead
Marie Muir
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Donna Patterson
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
Kip Van Kempen
Jim Witty
William Granger
AMENDMENT #1 (PART B) WAS CARRIED
AMENDMENT #1 (PART A)
Res. #A84/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Res. #A80/93 be amended by the addition of the following:
Lois Hancey
Lorna Bissell
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to be the benefitting Municipality;
AUTHORITY MEETING #3/93, APRIL 23, 1993 A51
17. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY
SIGNIFICANT AREA (CONTD.)
-Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham
THAT the Town of Pickering and the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to approve the
project and advise the Authority of their financial contribution over the next five years;
AND FURTHER THAT the project documents be amended accordingly.
RECORDED VOTE
AMENDMENT #1 (PART Al
YEA
Patrick Abtan
Maria Augimeri
Lorna Bissell
Ila Bossons
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Brian Harrison
Joanna Kidd
Joan King
Marie Muir
Richard O'Brien
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Peter Oyler
Donna Patterson
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
William Granger
NAY
AMENDMENT #1, PART A, WAS CARRIED
RECORDED VOTE,
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: YEA NAY
Patrick Abtan Margaret Britnell
Maria Augimeri Raymond Cho
Lorna Bissell Joyce Trimmer
Ila Bossons
Victoria Carley
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Brian Harrison
Joanna Kidd
Joan King
Marie Muir
Gerri Lynn O'Connor (CONTD.)
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17. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY
SIGNIFICANT AREA (CONTD.)
-Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham
RECORDED VOTE CONTD. YEA
Peter Oyler
Donna Patterson
Richard O'Brien
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
William Granger
NAY
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
Joyce Trimmer put forward an amendment that was ruled out of order by the Chair.
The Chair was challenged.
The ruling of the Chair was upheld.
In the discussion, a motion was put forward by Brian Harrison that was not seconded and therefore
failed.
NEW BUSINESS
There will be a Special Authority Meeting to discuss a Vision for the Public Use of Authority lands
on Monday, June 21, 1993, at 8:30 a.m., at Albion Hill Field Centre.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:45 p.m., April 23, 1993.
William B. Granger J. Crain Mather
Chair Secretary- Treasurer
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Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace
Q'the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING
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28- MAY -1993 #4/93
Meeting #4/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
May 28, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger,
called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Members
Patrick Abtan
Maria Augimeri
Ila Bossons
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Griffin
Brian Harrison
Lorna Jackson
Joanna Kidd
Eldred King
Joan King
Frank McKechnie
Marie Muir
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Donna Patterson
Frank Scarpitti
Joyce Trimmer
Kip Van Kempen
Jim Witty
ABSENT Members Lois Hancey Maja Prentice
Lorna Bissell Paul Raina
Richard O'Brien Bev Salmon
Peter Oyler Deborah Sword
Paul Palleschi Richard Whitehead
MINUTES
Res. #A85/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT Minutes of Meeting #3/93 be approved. CARRIED
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Eldred King declared a conflict in Agenda Item 7, page 9, Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration
Project 1992 -1994, and did not participate in discussion or vote on this'matter as his son is a
partner in Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Res. #A86/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT the letter from Paul Raymond Wharton, dated April 29, 1993, re: Honour Roll Award and the
letter from John A. McGinnis, dated May 6, 1993, re: Heritage Conservation Lectures, be received.
CARRIED
1. PROVINCIAL BUDGET CUTS
ACAO SUBMISSION TO MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES
- "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success"
Jim Dillane gave an update on the provincial budget cuts and Craig Mather gave a presentation on
the ACAO's submission to the Minister of Natural Resources, "Restructuring Resource Management
in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success ".
KEY ISSUE
Information is provided on the magnitude of the budget cuts due to the recent announcement by
the Provincial Government of its Expenditure Control Plan and their impact on the Authority.
Information is also provided and support is requested for the Association of Conservation
Authorities of Ontario's (ACAO) submission to the Minister of Natural Resources entitled
"Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success ".
Res. #A87/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Ila Bossons
THAT the staff report on the impact of the Provincial Budget Cuts and the ACAO submission to the
Minister of Natural Resources "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for
Success" be received;
THAT the Authority continue to support ACAO in its submissions to the Province requesting the
reinstatement of the Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program as an important component in the
protection and management of greenspace resources;
THAT staff continue to provide reports on the impacts of provincial and municipal actions on
Authority programs and projects;
THAT the Authority endorse the concept proposals in "Restructuring Resource Management in
Ontario - A Blueprint for Success ";
THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and
Durham and their local municipalities, be requested to support the concept outlined in "A Blueprint
for Success" and to advise the Premier and the Minister of Natural Resources accordingly;
AND FURTHER THAT the staff continue to participate in the development of a proposal to
implement "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success"
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1. PROVINCIAL BUDGET CUTS (CONTD.)
ACAO SUBMISSION TO MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES
- "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success"
AMENDMENT Moved by: Joanna Kidd
Res. #A88/93 Seconded by: Marie Muir
THAT the Authority forward a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources indicating the Authority's
support for the ACAO's "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for
Success ";
THAT the letter clarify the focus on water based resource management, and the need to develop
strong links between those agencies that develop policies and those implementing them;
AND FURTHER THAT it is anticipated that cost savings will occur with no cost down - loading to
municipalities.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The impact of the budget cuts to Conservation Authorities across the Province is significant. The
total operating grants given to all Conservation Authorities through the Ministry of Natural
Resources (MNR) has been reduced by 20 %. At the time of writing this report there still has not
been any official notification of this cut other than that which was outlined in the Treasurer of
Ontario's, Expenditure Control Plan, dated April, 1993. There has also been no notification as to
what share of this cut this Authority is expected to find. Discussions with the MNR and the
ACAO, to date, suggest that a prorated 20% cut from each Authority would be a reasonable
assumption at this time. Authority staff have made budget revisions on this basis.
The Expenditure Control Plan also eliminated the Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program ( CLTRP).
This too, is a very significant cut since the CLTRP provided a 100% rebate to Authorities on the
property taxes paid to municipalities on those conservation and environmentally significant lands on
which no revenue is generated. This program encouraged the acquisition of important lands in
order that they could be protected for generations to come.
The elimination of this program will result in a direct downloading to the municipalities unless the
program can be reinstated or some other mechanism is found to deal with the property taxes. This
Authority has supported the ACAO in its submission to the Minister that the elimination of the
CLTRP is not acceptable and that it should be reinstated immediately. The Chair of this Authority
has also written the Minister expressing our concern over the magnitude of the cuts and, in
particular, our concern over the elimination of the CLTRP.
Apart from the grant reductions announced by the Province to the Conservation Authority Program,
Provincial grant reductions to our member municipalities will also have an impact on the Authority's
budget. At this time, only Metropolitan Toronto has officially advised the Authority of the amount
we must find to meet their anticipated reductions.
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1. PROVINCIAL BUDGET CUTS (CONTD.)
ACAO SUBMISSION TO MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES
- "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success"
Because the Authority is a partnership, budget cuts by any one of our partners has a levering affect
since most of our programs are based on a matched funding formula. For example, every two
dollar cut required by Metro results in a corresponding one dollar cut from Peel, York and Durham
combined. As a result, the $421,000 reduction requested by Metro equates to a total municipal
levy reduction of $651,000.
The second part of the Province's two part constraint program is the Social Contract proposal.
Although staff expect that the Social Contract will apply to the Authority, it is still too early to
know how it will be applied and as the terms of the Social Contract are still under discussion, staff
have not included it in the cost cutting measures at this time.
As a result of the Provincial reductions and the preliminary indications from Metro, we are facing an
approximate 10% cut in our overall operating budget. The details of the cuts are included in the
following chart.
To date, staff have worked very hard to identify how these cuts will be achieved. A brief verbal
report was given by the Chief Administrative Officer to the Executive Committee at its last meeting
and received authorization to proceed to implement the cuts which were presented. Staff indicated
that a more detailed report would, hopefully, be available for the June 11, 1993, Executive
meeting. This will depend on the availability of detailed information from all our partners and
official notification from the Province.
As indicated, it is unclear how the Social Contract discussions will proceed and what their outcome
will be. Staff will monitor these discussions very carefully and will report on what actions, if any,
are required at the appropriate time.
The preliminary list of cuts presented to the Executive Committee are summarized below. These
represent a 1.2 million dollar reduction and, for the most part, have been implemented already.
Staff are continuing to work on the identification of the remaining cuts that must be made.
• Part-time, seasonal, wage and benefit (summer help);
• Equipment budget;
• Office supplies;
TOTAL
MTRCA
Provincial Operating
5 million (20 %)
$700,000
Provincial Capital
2 million
CLTRP
3.6 million (100 %)
$800,000 (100 %)
Municipal Cuts
Metro, Peel, York, Durham
$651,000
Social Contract
7
TOTAL
$ 2,100,000
To date, staff have worked very hard to identify how these cuts will be achieved. A brief verbal
report was given by the Chief Administrative Officer to the Executive Committee at its last meeting
and received authorization to proceed to implement the cuts which were presented. Staff indicated
that a more detailed report would, hopefully, be available for the June 11, 1993, Executive
meeting. This will depend on the availability of detailed information from all our partners and
official notification from the Province.
As indicated, it is unclear how the Social Contract discussions will proceed and what their outcome
will be. Staff will monitor these discussions very carefully and will report on what actions, if any,
are required at the appropriate time.
The preliminary list of cuts presented to the Executive Committee are summarized below. These
represent a 1.2 million dollar reduction and, for the most part, have been implemented already.
Staff are continuing to work on the identification of the remaining cuts that must be made.
• Part-time, seasonal, wage and benefit (summer help);
• Equipment budget;
• Office supplies;
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1. PROVINCIAL BUDGET CUTS (CONTD.)
ACAO SUBMISSION TO MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES
- "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success"
• Electrical utility savings;
• Office renovations;
• Staff advertising;
• Set up prepaid insurance;
• Postponement of micro computer purchases;
• Rental property maintenance;
• Reduction in liability insurance excess coverage;
• Staff training and development;
• Staff /members Christmas party;
• Long service awards budget;
• Reduce stream gauge service;
• Reduce radio service;
• Reduce hours of work in various locations;
• Flood Warning answering service;
• 1993 funded vacancies remain unfilled;
• Elimination of life guard program;
• Reduction in Conservation Areas promotion;
• Postponement of major maintenance in various locations;
• Changes to operations and re- assignment of staff;
• Elimination of cellular phone purchase;
• Claremont Field Centre now seasonal;
• Keeping fewer horses at Black Creek Pioneer Village;
• Change in week -end switchboard;
• Elimination of Director position, Program Services;
• Various reductions in public communications.
ACTIONS BY THE ACAO
Although staff have been working to identify how the cuts will be achieved, staff have also been
working with the ACAO to assist in making representations to the Minister of Natural Resources
and to the Premier.
The ACAO has met with the Minister and has asked him to consider some options to the
announced cuts such as allowing the Authorities to prorate the cuts over the remaining six months
in the year. The Minister also agreed that there may be some flexibility in how provincial capital
dollars could be used to assist the Authorities in meeting this year's constraint. To date, there has
been no response by the Minister to these proposals.
"RESTRUCTURING RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ONTARIO - A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS"
Although the budget cuts are a serious matter, perhaps of greater concern to the Authorities have
been disturbing rumours and specific actions by the MNR which suggest a very real effort by senior
bureaucrats within the Province to actually eliminate Conservation Authorities entirely.
This kind of thinking is not new and has been suggested in previous reviews of Authorities. The
last review, known as the Burgar Committee, made several recommendations including the
amalgamation of several of the small Authorities to form more viable units. It is still recognized by
many of the Authorities that amalgamation is necessary and the Minister has been advised that this
is an issue which the Authorities are prepared to discuss.
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1. PROVINCIAL BUDGET CUTS (CONTD.)
ACAO SUBMISSION TO MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES
- "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario = A Blueprint for Success"
Although the Minister at his meeting with the ACAO indicated that, in his opinion, there were too
many Authorities, he did not suggest that they should be eliminated completely. Actions by MNR
senior staff would suggest however, that strategies have been developed or are in the process of
being developed as part of strategic reviews being done within MNR, which would eliminate
Conservation Authorities and almost 50 years of a very successful partnership.
The issue most often raised to justify such a proposal, is that of duplication. This is also not a new
issue and has been a concern of Authorities for some time. The "Blueprint for Success ", which
was distributed for your information with your agenda, was in preparation before the recent budget
cuts were announced and before the extent of the discussions regarding the future of Authorities
was known outside a select few senior provincial bureaucrats.
This paper was presented to the Minister by the ACAO at their meeting. The paper proposes how
to eliminate the duplication and overlap that exists in the delivery of programs in resource
management.
The "Blueprint for Success" makes the following four recommendations which I believe are basic to
the future of good ecosystem planning and management and to the protection of our natural
resources.
1. Resource management must be planned and implemented on a watershed
ecosystem basis.
2. The Province should focus its attention on the strategic planning aspects of
resource management including: legislation, policy, research, and provincial scale
planning.
3. The Province should combine the water management related mandates of MNR and
MOEE into a single ministry.
4. Conservation Authorities are the best agencies to coordinate and implement
integrated watershed based resource management. The relevant implementation
functions of MNR, MOEE, and OMAF should be transferred to Conservation
Authorities to create a single planning and delivery agency for resource
management programs, and the Conservation Authorities system should be
restructured to assume this role.
A committee with representation from several Authorities, including this Authority, has been
formed to provide more details to the Minister on the cost savings that would be realized through a
"one window approach" to integrated, watershed based resource management by Conservation
Authorities. The Minister has asked that this information be made available to him by early June.
CONCLUSION
It is clear from the budget realities facing Conservation Authorities today that we are going to look
a lot different and that we must establish our priorities. It is also clear that if we are to improve
and better manage our environment on an ecosystem basis, that the delivery of resource
management programs must be done in a comprehensive and integrated way; it must be done on a
watershed basis in partnership with many agencies and organizations and perhaps most
importantly, it must be done at the community level.
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1. PROVINCIAL BUDGET CUTS (CONTD.)
ACAO SUBMISSION TO MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES
- "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success"
The most efficient and effective way to achieve this is through the Conservation Authorities. This
has been recognized by David Crombie and more recently by John Sewell. It is very important that
this Authority endorse the "Blueprint for Success ", and that we obtain the support of our member
and local municipalities. We must also gain the support of the many interest groups which are
concerned for the environment and about the effective and efficient delivery of service.
2. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT
- Mimico Creek Watershed, Zanini Developments Inc.
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/93, May 7, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located south of The Queensway, west of Park Lawn Road under "Land
Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991 Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Mimico Creek
Watershed.
Res. #A89/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Ila Bossons
THAT 0.226 acres, more or less, be purchased from Zanini Developments Inc., said land being an
irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lots 49 and 50, Registered Plan M -137, City of
Etobicoke, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located south of The Queensway, west of
Park Lawn Road;
THAT the purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements and any future easements required to service the adjacent lands owned
by Zanini Developments Inc.;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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3. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT: 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT
-Rouge River Watershed, Carmela D'Alessandro
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/93, May 7, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of a permanent easement and restrictive covenant located west of Leslie Street, north of
Nineteenth Avenue, in the Town of Richmond Hill under "Land Acquisition Project 1987 - 1991 -
Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Rouge River Watershed ".
Res. #A90/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Jim Witty
THAT a permanent easement and restrictive covenant on 2.1 acres, more or less, together with a
10 foot wide access right -of -way be purchased from Carmela D'Alessandro, said lands being
irregular shaped parcels, being Part of Lot 32, Concession 2, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional
Municipality of York, situate west of Leslie Street, north of Nineteenth Avenue;
THAT the purchase price be the sum of $2.00, plus vendor's legal costs;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
4. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING
- Request for a permanent easement for a storm water quality facility, south of the
Third Concession Road, west of Brock Road
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/93, May 7, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Corporation of the Town of Pickering to provide a permanent
easement for a storm water quality facility, located south of the Third Concession Road, west of
Brock Road.
Res. #A91/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Kip Van Kempen
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request
from the Corporation of the Town of Pickering to provide a permanent easement for a storm water
quality facility,Iocated south of the Third Concession Road, west of Brock Road;
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4. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING (CONTD.)
- Request for a permanent easement for a storm water quality facility, south of the
Third Concession Road, west of Brock Road.
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate
with the Corporation of the Town of Pickering in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 0.295 hectares, more or less, (0.729 acres) be granted to
the Corporation of the Town of Pickering for a storm water quality facility, said land being Part of
Lot 19, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, designated as parts 1,
2 & 3 on a Plan of Survey prepared by Otto Ertl, Ontario Land Surveyor under his Project No. 92-
83;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
5. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
- Request for a permanent easement for monitoring wells south of Finch Avenue, east of
Meadowvale Road, City of Scarborough
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent
easement for monitoring wells, located south of Finch Avenue, east of Meadowvale Road, City of
Scarborough.
Res. #A92/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Jim Witty
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request
from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for monitoring
wells, south of Finch Avenue, east of Meadowvale Road, City of Scarborough;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate
with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in this instance;
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5. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO (CONTD.)
- Request for a permanent easement for monitoring wells south of Finch Avenue, east of
Meadowvale Road, City of Scarborough
THAT a permanent easement containing 0.122 hectares, more or Tess, (0.302 acres) be granted to
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for monitoring wells, said lands being Part of Lot 2,
Concession 3, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, designated as Parts 1
and 2 on Plan of Survey prepared by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Works Department
under their Plan No. P.1622 -11;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
6. 1993 ACAO BIENNIAL TOUR
- September 12 -15, 1993
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/93, May 7, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Attendance at the 1993 ACAO Biennial Tour from September 12 to 15, 1993, in Meadowvale,
Ontario.
MOTION TO DEFER
Res. #A93/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Margaret Britnell
THAT the recommendation authorizing attendance at the 1993 ACAO Biennial Tour be deferred.
CARRIED
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7. THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
-Re- appointment of Robert S. Gillespie
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #3/93, held May 7,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto appoints members for a three year term.
Res. #A94/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Jim Witty
THAT the membership of Robert S. Gillespie be renewed for a further three -year term, April 1,
1993 to April 1, 1996.
8. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A95/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Joan King
CARRIED
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #3/93, held May 7, 1993, with the exception of
Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 -1994, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Consultant
Selection, on Agenda page nine, be received and approved.
Res. #A96/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Brian Harrison
Frank Scarpitti
THAT the Section II item of Executive Committee Minutes #3193, Waterfront Regeneration Project
1992 -1994, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Consultant Selection, on Agenda page nine, be received
and approved.
CARRIED
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9. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #3/93, held May 21, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To facilitate land acquisition under the Conservation Authorities Act, the Authority requires an
approved "project ". Adoption of the Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 -
1995 satisfies this need.
Res. #A97/93
Moved by:
Seconded by
Patrick Abtan
Jim Witty
THAT the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 - 1995, May 1993" be
adopted;
THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the project;
THAT pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of any activities under
the project requiring approval by the Ontario Municipal Board, be requested if required;
AND FURTHER THAT Authority officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
complete activities required to be undertaken under the project, including obtaining any additional
approvals which may be deemed necessary and the execution of any necessary documents.
CARRIED
10. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE CANADA POST CORPORATION PROPERTY
-City of Mississauga - 1993 Work Plan
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #3/93, held May 21, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To outline the 1993 Work Plan for the former Canada Post Property - City of Mississauga.
Res. #A98/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Jim Witty
THAT staff initiate the site remediation and master plan for the former Canada Post Property in
accordance with the 1993 Work Plan under "The Project for the Acquisition of the Canada Post
Corporation Property - City of Mississauga (January 1992)".
CARRIED
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11. CANADIAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION TASK FORCE
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #3/93, held May 21, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
This report recommends a response to the Canadian Wetlands Conservation Task Force Report
"You can't give it away - tax aspects of ecologically sensitive lands ".
Res. #A99/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Jim Witty
THAT the recommendations of the Canadian Wetlands Conservation Task Force Report entitled
"You can't give it away - tax aspects of ecologically sensitive lands" be supported;
THAT Recommendation No. 5 be amended such that purchases of environmentally significant lands
be GST exempt;
THAT the Canadian Wetlands Conservation Task Force Report and the Authority's
recommendations be forwarded to the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto for information;
AND FURTHER THAT the following elected officials be advised of the Authority's support for the
recommendations of the task force and the GST exemption:
Prime Minister of Canada
Premier of Ontario
Minister of Finance
Minister of Natural Resources
Minister of Environment and Energy
and the Councils of the Authority's member municipalities.
CARRIED
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12. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE
REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996
-5 Kingsbury Crescent Slope Stabilization Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront,
City of Scarborough
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #3/93, held May 21, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To undertake construction of slope stabilization work at 5 Kingsbury Crescent, City of
Scarborough.
Res. #A100/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Jim Witty
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of slope stabilization work in the
vicinity of 5 Kingsbury Crescent, City of Scarborough, under the "Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996 ", at a total cost in 1993 of
$100,000.
CARRIED
13. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE
REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996
- Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #3/93, held May 21, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of the construction of shoreline erosion control works along the Kingsbury Crescent
sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough.
Res. #A101/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Jim Witty
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the next phase of construction of the Kingsbury Crescent
Erosion Control Project, City of Scarborough, under "The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996 ", at a total cost in 1993 of $100,000.
CARRIED
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14. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES
- Meeting #7/93
This item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #3/93, held May 21, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force from its meeting held on April 22, 1993, are
provided for the information of the Board.
Res. #A102/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Jim Witty
THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #7/93, (Appendix WR.23/93), be
received.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESS RELEASE
Res. #A103/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Eldred King
Margaret Britnell
THAT the Chair of the Authority be authorized to issue a press release emphasizing the number of
employment opportunities that have been deleted as a result of Expenditure Control Program of the
Province of Ontario.
MEMBERS PER DIEM AND MILEAGE
MOTION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Patrick Abtan
CARRIED
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer report annually to the Authority, a list of the members who
have declined collecting their honorarium or travel allowance, or both, and the dollar mounts that
each of these members have saved the Authority in the budget year.
The Chair ruled the motion out of order.
Brian Harrison challenged the ruling of the Chair and requested a recorded vote.
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MEMBERS PER DIEM AND MILEAGE (CONTD.)
MOTION
Res. #A104/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the ruling of the Chair be upheld.
RECORDED VOTE
Lorna Jackson
Margaret Britnell
YEA NAY
Maria Augimeri Patrick Abtan
Ila Bossons Brian Harrison
Margaret Britnell Frank Scarpitti
Victoria Carley Jim Witty
Lois Griffin
Lorna Jackson
Joanna Kidd
Frank McKechnie
Marie Muir
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Donna Patterson
Kip Van Kempen
William Granger
THE MOTION THAT THE RULING OF THE CHAIR BE UPHELD WAS CARRIED
THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
Res. #A105/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Eldred King
THAT staff be requested to report on the projects The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto
has approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the report include the dollar amount that the Authority expects The
Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto to raise annually over the next five year period.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:05 p.m., May 28, 1993.
William B. Granger J. Craig Mather
Chair Secretary- Treasurer
bb.
CARRIED
c.
Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace
the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
AUTHORITY MEETING
minutes
A -69
25-JUNE-1993 #5/93
Meeting #5/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
June 25, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger,
called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. as Recognition Awards and Scrolls of Appreciation were
presented prior to the meeting.
PRESENT Chair
Members
William Granger
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Brian Harrison
Lorna Jackson
Eldred King
Joan King
Frank McKechnie
Richard O'Brien
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Peter Oyler
Donna Patterson
Bev Salmon
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
ABSENT Members Patrick Abtan Marie Muir
Maria Augimeri Paul Palleschi
Lorna Bissell Maja Prentice
Ila Bossons Paul Raina
Joanna Kidd Frank Scarpitti
MINUTES
Res. #A106/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Minutes of Meeting #4/93 be approved.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Brian Harrison
Eldred King
CARRIED
Eldred King declared a conflict in Agenda Item 13, Agenda page 23, Don Watershed Strategy,
Technical Review of Draft "Water" Strategies, and did not participate in discussion or vote on this
matter as his son is a partner in Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd.
A70 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/93, JUNE 25, 1993
1. APPOINTMENT TO THE CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
BOARD
KEY ISSUE
To amend Resolution #A1/93, Authority Meeting #1/93, held February 26, 1993.
Res. #A107/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT Resolution #A1 /93 be amended to change Councillor Richard Whitehead from the Water and
Related Land Management Advisory Board to the Conservatio• nd Related Land Management
Advisory Board.
CARRIED
2. BAYVIEW AVENUE: STOUFFVILLE ROAD TO BLOOMINGTON ROAD
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board #2/93, held June 4, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The impact on Authority policies, programs and projects of a proposal by the Region of York to
complete an unbuilt section of Bayview Avenue, to upgrade the existing road; and, north of North
Lake Road, to use the existing road as a service road and create a new road as Bayview Avenue.
Res. #A108/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Brian Harrison
THAT the staff report regarding the proposal by the Region of York to upgrade Bayview Avenue
from Stouffville Road to Bloomington Road be received;
THAT the Region of York be advised of the requirement for restricting access to and providing
adequate natural buffering of the Lake St. George property and that relocation, replacement and,
where necessary, additions to existing plant materials should commence prior to and be protected
from construction;
THAT the Region of York be advised of the Authority's concerns for the Toss of /or impact on
significant archaeological resources, the natural features and functions associated with the Forester
Marsh Environmentally Significant Area, the Snively Street Wetland, Lake Wilcox and Lake St.
George, as well as the valley and stream corridors which require permits from the Authority under
its regulation;
THAT this report and recommendations be forwarded to the Region of York as an identification of
the Authority's major concerns with respect to the Bayview Avenue project;
AND FURTHER THAT due to its concerns, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority will object to this project unless it is subject to a full Environmental Assessment.
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2. BAYVIEW AVENUE: STOUFFVILLE ROAD TO BLOOMINGTON ROAD (CONTD.)
AMENDMENT
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Brian Harrison
THAT the following paragraph be deleted from the motion: THAT due to its concerns, The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will object to this project unless it is
subject to a full Environmental Assessment.
RECORDED VOTE
THE AMENDMENT WAS
AMENDMENT
Res. #A109/93
YEA
Brian Harrison
Eldred King
Jim Witty
Moved by:
Seconded by:
NAY
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Lorna Jackson
Joan King
Frank McKechnie
Richard O'Brien
Donna Patterson
Bev Salmon
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
William Granger
NOT CARRIED
Lois Hancey
Margaret Britnell
THAT the Authority respectfully request the Region of York to consider abandoning the project to
upgrade Bayview Avenue from Stouffville Road to Bloomington Road.
RECORDED VOTE
ON AMENDMENT
YEA
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Lorna Jackson
Frank McKechnie
Richard O'Brien
Donna Patterson
Bev Salmon
Joyce Trimmer
Kip Van Kempen
William Granger
NAY
Brian Harrison
Eldred King
Deborah Sword
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
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2. BAYVIEW AVENUE: STOUFFVILLE ROAD TO BLOOMINGTON ROAD (CONTD.)
THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED YEA NAY
RECORDED VOTE Margaret Britnell Brian Harrison
Victoria Carley Eldred King
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Lorna Jackson
Frank McKechnie
Richard O'Brien
Donna Patterson
Bev Salmon
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
William Granger
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
3. DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY LANDS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKE USE
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board #2/93, held June 4, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Designation of particular Authority lands as being suitable for mountain bike use subject to specific
conditions.
Res. #A110/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard O'Brien
Lorna Jackson
THAT specific marked trails at Albion Hills Conservation Area be designated as being locations
where the use of mountain bikes is permitted, subject to staff determining that such designation
does not adversely affect the Authority's insurance premiums;
THAT locations to be designated be determined in consultation with the Mountain Bike Committee
of the Ontario Cycling Association;
THAT such designation be on a trial basis for a period of one year;
AND FURTHER THAT mountain bike special events continue to be allowed at other locations on a
permit basis.
CARRIED
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4. POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR WATER BASED ACTIVITIES
- Amendment
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board #2/93, held June 4, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Amendment to the Authority's current "Policy and Procedures for Water Based Activities" to
accommodate operational changes at Authority swimming areas.
Res. #A111/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Donna Patterson
THAT Sections (b) and (c) of Authority policy for the use of Authority properties for water based
activities as approved by the Executive Committee at Meeting #22/81, Resolution #583 be
amended to read:
"(b) That the swimming areas designated by the Authority will be the public swimming areas
located in:
Albion Hills Conservation Area
Heart Lake Conservation Area
Bruce's MiII Conservation Area
Petticoat Creek Conservation Area
(c) That the swimming area at Albion Hills, Heart Lake and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas will
be used only when all necessary lifesaving equipment, emergency telephones and signs are
in place.
CARRIED
5. AGREEMENT FOR THE RELEASE OF ANIMALS
- Toronto Humane Society
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board #2/93, held June 4, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Authorization for staff to renew an annual agreement with the Toronto Humane Society for the
release of live trapped animals onto Authority lands.
Res. #A112/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT the staff report, dated May 25, 1993, regarding release of live trapped animals onto
Authority property by the Toronto Humane Society be received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to renew the current agreement on an annual basis with
appropriate amendments as required, subject to the desire of the Toronto Humane Society to
continue the agreement.
CARRIED
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6. HORSEBACK RIDING ON AUTHORITY PROPERTY
- Policy Review
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board #2/93, held June 4, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Review of the current policy regarding horseback riding on Authority property.
Res. #A113/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Donna Patterson
THAT the staff report, June 25, 1993, reviewing the Authority horseback riding policy be received;
THAT the current policy be maintained;
AND FURTHER THAT the current permit fee of $20.00, as established in 1992, be deleted.
CARRIED
7. PALGRAVE FOREST AND WILDLIFE CENTRE
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board #2/93, held June 4, 1993.
Res. #A114/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT staff review the sewage and manure disposal at the Equestrian Centre operated by Bolton
District Horse Shows Inc. at the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area and report back to the
Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board on their findings.
CARRIED
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8. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-North East Corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #4/93, June 11, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Status report of progress on implementation of conditions of Agreement of Purchase and Sale for
sale of surplus Authority land situate on the north east corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue in
the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York to 970545 Ontario Limited.
Res. #A115/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT the staff report dated 1993.06.02., providing information as to the progress on the sale of
the Authority lands on the north east corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue, City of Vaughan,
Regional Municipality of York to 970545 Ontario Limited, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the overall plans, specifications and site plan, including 150 suites, presented
by Spectra Architects Inc., dated June, 1993, on behalf of 970545 Ontario Limited be approved in
principle.
CARRIED
9. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 WATERFRONT COMPONENT AND
LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1994
- Pickering /Ajax Sector
-Brian Cruise and Christina Paciocco
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #4/93, June 11, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property on the Lake Ontario Waterfront, located at 1078 Beachpoint Promenade,
Town of Pickering, under Land Acquisition Project 1987 - 1991 - Waterfront Component and Lake
Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 - 1994, Pickering /Ajax Sector.
Res. #A116/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Lois Griffin
THAT 0.168 acres, more or less, be purchased from Brian Cruise and Christina Paciocco, said land
being Lot 283 and Part of Lot 282, Plan 345, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the purchase price be $200,000.00 plus vendor's legal costs;
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9. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 WATERFRONT COMPONENT AND
LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1994 (CONTD.)
- Pickering /Ajax Sector
-Brian Cruise and Christina Paciocco
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer
tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
10. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 WATERFRONT COMPONENT AND
LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1994
- Pickering /Ajax Sector
-Mary Elizabeth Heath
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #4/93, June 11, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property on the Lake Ontario Waterfront, located at 505 Park Crescent, Town of
Pickering, under Land Acquisition Project 1987 - 1991 - Waterfront Component and Lake Ontario
Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 - 1994, Pickering /Ajax Sector.
Res. #A117/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Lois Griffin
THAT 0.100 acres, more or less, be purchased from Mary Elizabeth Heath, said land being Part of
Lot 10, Plan 270, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the purchase price be $90,000.00, plus Vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer
tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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11. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENTS
-16 Brucedale Crescent and 1 Jennifer Court, City of North York
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #4/93, June 11, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for concurrence to enter into encroachment
agreements, affecting Authority owned lands managed by The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto.
Res. #A118/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT the Authority concur with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto entering into
encroachment agreements, as a means of resolving encroachment problems with owners on lands
owned by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in the vicinity of 16
Brucedale Crescent and 1 Jennifer Court, City of North York, on the basis as outlined in the
appended Clause No. 10, contained in Report No. 23 of The Management Committee, which was
adopted by the Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, at its meeting held on May 12,
1993;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
12. SALE OF LAND
- Vicinity of 32 Craigmont Drive, City of North York
The item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #4/93, held June 11,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
Sale of a fragment of Authority owned land not required for Authority purposes to resolve a long
outstanding encroachment problem.
Res. #A119/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a claim
from Jacob and Edith Schiller to ownership of a fragment of Authority owned land in the vicinity of
32 Craigmont Drive in the City of North York;
AND WHEREAS Jacob and Edith Schiller have agreed to suspend litigation on the basis that the
Authority will make the lands available for sale;
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12. SALE OF LAND (CONTD.)
- Vicinity of 32 Craigmont Drive, City of North York
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to proceed
with a sale in this instance;
THAT a small fragment of Authority owned land containing 560 square feet (.005 hectares), more
or less, be conveyed to Jacob and Edith Schiller, said land being Part of Block A, Registered Plan
7800, City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
THAT consideration is to be the sum of $ 1,000.00;
THAT said conveyance be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
13. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A120/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Peter Oyler
Richard O'Brien
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #4193, held June 11, 1993, be received and
approved.
Res. #A121/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Kip Van Kempen
Margaret Britnell
THAT the Section II items of Executive Committee Minutes #4/93, held June 11, 1993, be
reopened for discussion.
CARRIED
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14. CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL, VAUGHAN
- Designation of an Environmentally Significant Area
The item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #4/93, held June 11,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
Correspondence received from Marbloom Investments Limited and Wilderton Investments Limited,
dated June 23, 1993, requesting deputation regarding the designation of an Environmentally
Significant Area.
MOTION TO DEFER
Res. #A122/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Joan King
THAT the following paragraphs of Executive Committee Resolution #E85/93 be deferred to
Authority Meeting #6/93, to be held July 23, 1993:
THAT the forested lands comprising Lots 28 and 29, Concession 8, in the City of Vaughan, be
formally designated as an Environmentally Significant Area based on existing MTRCA criteria 3, 5
and 6 and that staff determine the boundary of the ESA through the 1993 ESA Update Study;
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the City of Vaughan be requested to recognize the
Environmentally Significant Area within their appropriate planning documents;
CARRIED
15. SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECT
- Former Domtar /Polyresins Property, Don River Watershed
The item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/93, held June 18, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Report on the status of the soil remediation work plan for the former Domtar /Polyresins Property.
Res. #A123/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT staff be directed to negotiate an agreement with Natural Environment Recovery Inc. to
clean -up the contaminated soils at the former Domtar /Polyresins site in a manner which complies
with the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy (MOEE);
THAT staff be directed to initiate the public consultation process by requesting local residents and
other interested parties to participate in the planning of the clean -up;
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15. SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECT (CONTD.)
- Former Domtar /Polyresins Property, Don River Watershed
THAT staff be directed to advise the MOEE, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Borough of East
York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, and the Don Watershed Task Force of the public
consultation process and the proposed clean -up.
THAT staff report on the rationale as to the preference of clean -up methods;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory for
approval on the detailed agreement with Natural Environment Recovery Inc.
CARRIED
16. MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE FORMER SANDBURY BUILDING CORPORATION PROPERTY
- Frenchman's Bay Area, Town of Pickering
The item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/93, held June 18, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Presentation of the Management Plan for the former Sandbury Building Corporation property for
Authority approval.
Res. #A124/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT the Management Plan, dated June 7, 1993, and additional information provided by staff,
report dated June 25, 1993, for the former Sandbury Building Corporation property be approved.
CARRIED
17. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE
REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996
- Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Study, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough
The item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/93, held June 18, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To carry out a final study and environmental inventory to complete the Environmental Study Report
for the Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Project, City of Scarborough.
Res. #A125/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT staff be directed to complete the necessary studies and approvals for the Sylvan Avenue
Erosion Control Project, City of Scarborough, under the "Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 -1996" at a cost of up to S75,000, subject to the
availability of funding.
CARRIED
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18. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE
REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996
- Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough
The item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/93, held June 18, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of erosion control remedial works along the Guildwood Parkway sector of the
Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough.
Res. #A126/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 1993 construction program for the Guildwood Parkway
Erosion Control Project, City of Scarborough, under the "Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 -1996" at a total cost of $72,727.
CARRIED
19. NATIVE AND NATURALIZED WOODY VASCULAR PLANT SPECIES
The item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/93, held June 18, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Development of a computerized list of woody plant species with bio- regional status and habitat
preferences, to assist in developing and reviewing restoration planting plans.
Res. #A127/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT the report and plant lists, dated November, 1992, prepared by Dougan and Associates, be
received for information;.
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to provide the summary report and plant lists to municipal
staff for information.
CARRIED
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20. SHORELINE REGENERATION PLAN
-Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay
The item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/93, held June 18, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To obtain Authority direction to initiate discussions with the waterfront regional and local
municipalities, the Province of Ontario and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust regarding the
preparation of a Shoreline Regeneration Plan from Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay.
Res. #A128/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT staff be directed to work with the regional and local waterfront municipalities and the
Waterfront Regeneration Trust on the development of the Terms of Reference, and details on
costs, timing and funding alternatives for the preparation of a Shoreline Regeneration Plan from
Tommy Thompson Park (City of Toronto) to Frenchman's Bay (Town of Pickering);
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
on the specifics of the Terms of Reference, budget, funding and partnership arrangements.
CARRIED
21. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
- Minutes of Meeting #8/93
The item was recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/93, held June 18, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The minutes of Don Watershed Task Force Meeting #8/93, held on May 20, 1993, are provided for
the information of the Board.
Res. #A129/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Task
Force, Meeting #8/93, Appendix WR.31/93, be received;
CARRIED
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22. ACAO SUBMISSION TO MINISTERS OF NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND
ENERGY, AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
- Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - "Documenting The Opportunity"
KEY ISSUE
The Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario (ACAO) submitted its "Restructuring
Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success" to the Minister of Natural Resources on
May 5, 1993. The Blueprint introduced a number of ideas on how to remove the overlap and
duplication in the existing natural resource management system. The Minister asked for elaboration
on these concepts and "Documenting The Opportunity" is in response to the Minister's request.
This report identifies specific program overlaps, associated costs and projected savings.
Res. #A130/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Frank McKechnie
THAT the staff report on the Association of Conservation Authorities' submission to the Ministers
of Natural Resources, Environment and Energy, Agricultural and Food and Municipal Affairs entitled
Restructuring Resources Management in Ontario - "Documenting The Opportunity" be received;
AND FURTHER THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of
Peel, York and Durham and their local municipalities, be provided with copies of Restructuring
Resources Management in Ontario - "Documenting The Opportunity" for their information.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #4/93, Resolution #A87/93 endorsed the concept proposals contained in the
ACAO document entitled "Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for
Success ".
As a result of the submission of this document to the Minister of Natural Resources, the ACAO
was asked to submit an additional report which would provide detail on the "One Window
Approach" suggested in the original report. The report sketches out a model for implementing a
"One Window Approach" by defining roles for the various partners and identifies the potential
savings.
By the introduction of a team approach, where each team member is given a specific role to play,
the cost of natural resource management can be reduced by the estimated cost of the overlap and
duplication. The model for such a system involves a role for the province with respect to enabling
legislation, policy development, research and technology transfer. At the local level, programs
flowing from this provincial direction are delivered through partnerships between conservation
authorities, municipalities and community groups.
This model has the potential to result in increased efficiencies in delivery as well as significant
financial benefits to the province by reducing public expenditures and streamlining the various
processes involved. In order for these benefits to be realized, immediate and direct action is
required commencing with a commitment on the part of the province to the ideas put forward,
followed by direction from the Ministers of Natural Resources, Environment and Energy,
Agricultural and Food and Municipal Affairs to work with conservation authorities to achieve the
necessary changes.
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23. VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
This item was recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting
#2/93, held June 25, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Authorization to offer a voluntary early retirement incentive package to eligible employees of the
Authority.
Res. #A131/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Authority consider the above item in closed session.
The board rose from closed session.
Res. #A132/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Donna Patterson
Brian Harrison
Lois Hancey
CARRIED
THAT the Authority and the Ontario Municipal Retirement System enter into agreement to execute
a Type 7 Supplementary Downsizing Agreement that will permit retirement incentives until
January 4, 1994.
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to offer a Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive package to
eligible employees of the Authority.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:15 p.m., June 25, 1993.
William Grander J. Craia Mather
Chair Secretary- Treasurer
bb.
c.
Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace
QPthe metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
AUTHORITY MEETING
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23-JULY -1993 #6/93
Meeting #6/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
July 23, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William Granger,
called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Patrick Abtan
Maria Augimeri
Lorna Bissell
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Hancey
Brian Harrison
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
Marie Muir
Richard O'Brien
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Paul Palleschi
Donna Patterson
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Deborah Sword
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
ABSENT Members Ila Bossons Peter Oyler
Lois Griffin Maja Prentice
Lorna Jackson Frank Scarpitti
Joanna Kidd Joyce Trimmer
Joan King
MINUTES
Res. #A133/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Minutes of Meeting #5/93 be approved.
DELEGATION
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Deborah Sword
CARRIED
Barry E. Smith, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., L.L.B., solicitor for Marbloom Investments Limited and Wilderton
Investments Limited, addressed the meeting on behalf of his client regarding agenda item 1,
Crooked Creek Golf Course proposal. Paul W. Rycroft, Marbloom Investments Limited/Wilderton
Investments Limited, was present to answer questions.
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CORRESPONDENCE
In lieu of deputation, a letter from Luciano Martin, President, Action to Restore Clean Humber,
dated July 19, 1993, re: ESA Designation, Crooked Creek Golf Course, was presented to the
Authority.
1. CROOKED CREEK GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL, VAUGHAN
- Designation of an Environmentally Significant Area
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #4/93, held June 11,
1993, and deferred at Authority Meeting #5/93, held June 25, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Correspondence received from Marbloom Investments Limited and Wilderton Investments Limited,
dated June 23, 1993, requesting deputation regarding the designation of an Environmentally
Significant Area.
Res. #A134/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the board consider the above item in closed session.
The board rose from closed session.
Res. #A135/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the delegation that spoke to this item be received;
Richard O'Brien
Patrick Abtan
CARRIED
Lois Hancey
Richard O'Brien
THAT the forested lands comprising Lots 28 and 29, Concession 8, in the City of Vaughan, be
formally designated as an Environmentally Significant Area based on existing MTRCA criteria 3, 5
and 6 and that staff determine the boundary of the ESA through the 1993 ESA Update Study;
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the City of Vaughan be requested to recognize the
Environmentally Significant Area within their appropriate planning documents;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Executive Committee on the outcome of the Ontario
Municipal Board hearing.
CARRIED
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2. BELL CANADA
- Request for permanent easement for Bell Canada telephone equipment east of
Clarence Street, north of Wycliffe Avenue, in the Woodbridge area of the City of Vaughan
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/93, July 9, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from Bell Canada to provide a permanent easement for Bell Canada telephone
equipment located east of Clarence Street, north of Wycliffe Avenue in the Woodbridge area of the
City of Vaughan.
Res. #A136/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from Bell Canada to provide a permanent easement for Bell Canada telephone equipment
located east of Clarence Street, north of Wycliffe Avenue in the Woodbridge area of the City of
Vaughan;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate
with Bell Canada in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 0.005 hectares (0.012 acres), more or Tess, be granted to
Bell Canada for Bell Canada telephone equipment, said land being Part of Block 114, Plan 65M-
2023, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, designated as Part 1 on Plan 65R- 16351;
THAT consideration is to be the sum of $2,755.00, together with the carrying out of landscaping
work to the satisfaction of the Authority at the expense of Bell Canada, provision of suitable
liability insurance coverage, payment of Authority's legal costs and any other conditions deemed
appropriate by the Authority's solicitor;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be
required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of
any documents.
AND FURTHER THAT only existing equipment on the easement be approved and should further
equipment be required, Executive Committee approval would be required.
CARRIED
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3. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT
- Duffins Creek Watershed, Dekkema Gervais Development Corporation
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/93, July 9, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Main Street, west of Mill Street in the Stouffville area of the
Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991" - Flood Plain and
Conservation Component - Duffins Creek Watershed.
Res. #A137/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
THAT 0.5 acres, more or less, be purchased from Dekkema Gervais Development Corporation, said
land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 1, Concession 9, Part of Block A,
Registered Plan 61 and Part of Lot 46, Registered Plan 70, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville,
Regional Municipality of York, consisting of land situate north of Main Street west of Mill Street in
the Stouffville area of the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus Vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
4. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CALEDON
- Request for a permanent easement for an overflow channel, north of Old King Road in the
Bolton area of the Town of Caledon.
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/93, July 9, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Corporation of the Town of Caledon to provide a permanent
easement for an overflow channel located north of Old King Road, in the Bolton area of the Town
of Caledon.
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4. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CALEDON (CONTD.)
- Request for a permanent easement for an overflow channel, north of Old King Road in the
Bolton area of the Town of Caledon.
Res. #A138/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from the Corporation of the Town of Caledon to provide a permanent easement for an
overflow channel located north of Old King Road, in the Bolton area of the Town of Caledon;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is it the best interest of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate
with the Corporation of the Town of Caledon in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 0.150 hectares (0.371 acres), more or Tess, be granted to
the Corporation of the Town of Caledon for an overflow channel, said land being Part of Block A,
Plan 973, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on a Plan of Survey
prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. under their Project 93- B2279 -1;
THAT consideration is to be the sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
5. RESTORATION OF AUTHORITY -OWNED LANDS
-Cold Creek at King Road, Township of King
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/93, July 9, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Resolution of the restoration of Authority owned lands in the Nashville Resource Management
Tract, resulting from damages caused by Bell Canada on Authority owned lands, south of the King
Road, in the vicinity of Cold Creek in the Township of King.
Res. #A139/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
THAT the sum of $22,000., offered by Bell Canada as payment for work necessary to resolve
damages caused by Bell Canada on Authority owned lands, south of King Road in the vicinity of
Cold Creek in the Township of King be accepted;
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5. RESTORATION OF AUTHORITY -OWNED LANDS (CONTD.)
-Cold Creek at King Road, Township of King
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to carry out this restoration work on Authority owned lands
at the earliest opportunity in 1993.
CARRIED
6. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 AND INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION
AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995
- Michael William and Mary Anatasia Riley Property
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #5/93, July 9, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Availability for purchase of property located at 57 Main Street, Markham, under Land Acquisition
Project 1987 -1991 /Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Rouge River Watershed.
7. SOCIAL CONTRACT
-Local Plan
This item was recommended for approval by the Finance and Administration Advisory Board
Meeting #3/93, held July 23, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Proposed Local Plan for MTRCA employees under the Social Contract Act, 1993.
Res. #A140/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the above items, listed as 6 and 7, be considered in closed session.
The board rose from closed session.
Res. #A144/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Patrick Abtan
Eldred King
Marie Muir
CARRIED
THAT the action taken in closed session by Authority Resolution #A141/93, #A142/93 and
#A143/93, be ratified as follows:
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6. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 AND INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION
AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 (CONTD.)
- Michael William and Mary Anatasia Riley Property
7. SOCIAL CONTRACT (CONTD.)
-Local Plan
THAT staff be directed to proceed with negotiations with respect to item 6 as directed in closed
session and that the report remain confidential until such time as the negotiations have been
completed.
AND FURTHER THAT the Social Contract, Local Plan, Appendix AM.8/93, be approved.
RECORDED VOTE
YEA NAY
Patrick Abtan Margaret Britnell
Maria Augimeri Brian Harrison
Lorna Bissell Paul Palleschi
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Hancey
Eldred King
Marie Muir
Richard O'Brien
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Donna Patterson
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Deborah Sword
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
William Granger
THE MOTION WAS CARRIED
CONFIDENTIAL REPORT TO BE PUBLISHED UPON COMPLETION OF NEGOTIATIONS
6. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT
- Michael William and Mary Anatasia Riley Property, Rouge River Watershed
Res. #A141/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Lorna Bissell
THAT on the basis that the Town of Markham agrees to pay a minimum of 50% of the purchase
price and costs and that the Province of Ontario agrees to pay a minimum of 50% of the purchase
price and costs, 9.1 acres, more of Tess, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land improved
with a split level aluminum siding house with an attached one car garage and a detached double
wood frame garage be purchased from Michael William and Mary Anatasia Riley, said lands being
Part of Lot 9, Concession 8, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, known municipally
as 57 Main Street;
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6. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT (CONTD.)
- Michael William and Mary Anatasia Riley Property, Rouge River Watershed
THAT the purchase price be $495,000.;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction. All
reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and
disbursements are to be paid;
THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary
documentation;
AND FURTHER THAT upon completion of the acquisition by the Authority, the lands be placed
under Management Agreement with the Town of Markham for parks and conservation purposes.
AMENDMENT #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Patrick Abtan
THAT a final offer of $500,000. be made to Michael William and Mary Anatasia Riley.
THAT the Town of Markham and the Province of Ontario be responsible for the total costs.
NOT CARRIED
AMENDMENT #2
Res. #A142/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Lorna Bissell
THAT the offer to purchase be signed back to Michael William and Mary Anatasia Riley for the
higher appraised value of $530,000.
AMENDMENT #2 WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
7. SOCIAL CONTRACT
-Local Plan
Res. #A143/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Eldred King
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of the Local Plan, Appendix AM.8/93,
in accordance with the proposals put forward.
CARRIED
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8. MEMBERSHIP TO THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
Re- appointment of James W. Keenan
This item was recommended for approval by Executive Committee Meeting #5/93, held July 23,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto appoints members for a three year term.
Res. #A145/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
THAT the membership of James W. Keenan be renewed for a further three -year term, May 26,
1993 to May 26, 1996.
CARRIED
9. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
- Request for a permanent easement for a sanitary sewer, north of Old King Road in the
Bolton area of the Town of Caledon
This item was recommended for approval by Executive Committee Meeting #5/93, held July 23,
1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of Peel to provide a permanent easement for a
sanitary sewer located north of Old King Road, in the Bolton area of the Town of Caledon.
Res. #A146/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from The Regional Municipality of Peel to provide a permanent easement for a sanitary
sewer located north of Old King Road, in the Bolton area of the Town of Caledon;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate
with The Regional Municipality of Peel in this instance;
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9. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL (CONTD.)
- Request for a permanent easement for a sanitary sewer, north of Old King Road in the
Bolton area of the Town of Caledon
THAT a permanent easement containing 0.030 hectares (0.074 acres), more or Tess, be granted to
The Regional Municipality of Peel for a sanitary sewer, said land being Part of Lot 14, Block 1, Plan
BOL -7, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on a Plan of Survey
prepared by Young & Young Surveying Inc. under their Project 93- B2279 -1;
THAT consideration is to be the sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
10. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A147/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #5/93, be received and approved.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:00 noon, July 23, 1993.
William Granger J. Craig Mather
Chair Secretary- Treasurer
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CARRIED
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27- AUGUST -1993 #7/93
Meeting #7/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
August 27, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William
Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Members
Lorna Bissell
Ila Bossons
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Brian Harrison
Lorna Jackson
Donna Patterson
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
Richard Whitehead
ABSENT Members Patrick Abtan Richard O'Brien
Maria Augimeri Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Raymond Cho Peter Oyler
Joanna Kidd Paul Palleschi
Eldred King Maja Prentice
Joan King Joyce Trimmer
Frank McKechnie Kip Van Kempen
Marie Muir Jim Witty
MINUTES
Res. #A148/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Minutes of Meeting #6/93 be approved.
DELEGATIONS
Donna Patterson
Lois Hancey
CARRIED
Mr. Paul Nodwell, Manager, Parks and Property Department, Town of Markham and Mr. Michael
Riley were available to answer questions on agenda item seven, Land Acquisition Project 1987 -
1991 And Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 - 1995 Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed, Michael William and Mary Anastasia Riley
property.
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DELEGATIONS (CONTD.)
Mr. Charles Wheeler, Project Manager, TTC, was available to answer questions on agenda item
eight, Sheppard Subway Proposal, Environmental Assessment.
1. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT
- Humber River Watershed, Dorothy and William Bonner Property
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #6/93, August 13, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located at 165 Old King Road in the Bolton area of the Town of Caledon
under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987-1991" - Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Humber
River Watershed.
Res. #A149/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Raina
THAT 6.1 acres, more or less, be purchased from William and Dorothy Bonner, said land being an
irregular shaped parcel of land consisting of all of Lot 9 and Part of Lots 10 and 11, Plan ALB -2,
Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, known as 165 Old King Road;
THAT the purchase price be the sum of $299,000., on the basis of the sum of $174,000. being
payable on the closing date of October 1, 1993, and the balance of S125,000. being payable on or
before August 31, 1994;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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2. SALE OF LAND
- Former Estate of John G. Osler, Sarah and Ernest Leyshon- Hughes Property,
Town of Pickering
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #6/93, held August 13, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Sale of land situate on the west side of Sideline #4 in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality
of Durham.
Res. #A150/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Lois Hancey
THAT the staff report dated August 4, 1993, be received and that a further report be submitted to
the members of the Authority with respect to the offers received on the sale of land situate on the
west side of Sideline #4, in the Town of Pickering, through the public tender process.
CARRIED
3. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-West Side of Glen Major Road, Township of Uxbridge
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #6/93, held August 13, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Sale of surplus Authority owned land situate on the west side of Glen Major Road in the Township
of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham.
Res. #A151/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Brian Harrison
Deborah Sword
THAT the staff report dated August 4, 1993, be received and that a further report be submitted to
the members of the Authority with respect to the offers received on the sale of land on the west
side of Glen Major Road, Township of Uxbridge, through the public tender process.
CARRIED
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4. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION
COMPONENT
-The Christian and Missionary Alliance Eastern and Central Canadian District
-Rouge River Watershed
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #6/93, held August 13, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Sheppard Avenue, east of Meadowvale Road under Land
Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991 - Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Rouge River
Watershed.
Res. #A152/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Raina
THAT 1.004 acres, more or Tess, be purchased from The Christian and Missionary Alliance Eastern
and Central Canadian District, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 4,
Concession 3, City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located north of
Sheppard Avenue, east of Meadowvale Road;
THAT the purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, together with the right for
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Eastern and Central Canadian District to retain possession of
the buildings located on the land and a surrounding 3 metre strip until same are no longer being
used for church purposes;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
THAT The Christian and Missionary Alliance Eastern and Central Canadian District be responsible
for the property tax on buildings located on the land and a surrounding 3 metre strip until same are •
no longer being used for church purposes.
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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5. CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
-Re- appointment of William R. Livingston
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #6/93, held August 13, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto appoints members for a three year term.
Res. #A153/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Raina
THAT the membership of William R. Livingston be renewed for a further three -year term,
September 9, 1993 to September 9, 1996.
CARRIED
6. WILD WATER KINGDOM
-Lease Administration
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #6/93, held August 13, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Status of lease administration matters at Wild Water Kingdom as of current date.
Res. #A154/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Raina
THAT in view of the refusal of the Canadian Western Bank to agree with the proposed rental
deferment of outstanding rental payments to September 30, 1993, the Authority advised Wild
Water Kingdom that all rents currently outstanding and future rental payments must be paid in
accordance with the terms and provisions of the existing agreements;
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority's staff and solicitor be directed to take the necessary action to
protect the Authority's interests in this matter.
CARRIED
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7. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 -1991 AND INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND
ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
- Michael William and Mary Anastasia Riley Property, Rouge River Watershed
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #6/93, held August 13, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located at 57 Main Street, Markham under Land Acquisition Project 1987-
1991 and Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 -1995, Flood Plain and
Conservation Component - Rouge River Watershed.
Res. #A155/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Frank Scarpitti
THAT 9.1 acres, more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land improved with a split
level aluminum siding house with an attached one car and a detached double wooden frame
garage, be purchased from Michael William and Mary Anastasia Riley, said lands being Part of Lot
9, Concession 8, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, known municipally as 57 Main
Street, on the basis as authorized under Resolutions #A141/93 and #A142/93, adopted at
Authority Meeting #6/93 held on July 23, 1993;
THAT Authority Resolution #A141/93 and #A142/93, be amended to permit the staff to raise the
remaining 50% for the purchase price plus costs from surplus provincial capital funds and if
necessary from the provincial share of land sale revenues held in the Authority Provincial Revenue
Sharing Policy Reserve;
AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to pursue federal government funding, which if obtained,
would equally reduce the provincial and Town of Markham contributions.
RECORDED VOTE
YEA NAY
Lorna Bissell Brian Harrison
Ila Bossons
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Lorna Jackson
Donna Patterson
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
Richard Whitehead
William Granger
THE MOTION WAS CARRIED
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7. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 -1991 AND INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND
ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
(CONTD.)
- Michael William and Mary Anastasia Riley Property, Rouge River Watershed
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #6/93 held on July 23, 1993, the members of the Authority authorized
completion of the purchase of the subject property at an amount of 5530,000.00, on the basis
that the Town of Markham agree to pay a minimum of 50% of the purchase price and costs; and,
the Province of Ontario agree to pay the balance of the purchase price and costs.
In accordance with the direction of the Authority, staff immediately re- opened negotiations with
members of the Riley family and on July 28, 1993, a revised Offer to Sell was obtained from the
Riley family within the conditions as approved at the meeting held on July 23, 1993.
Requests for funding to complete this purchase were forwarded to officials of the Town of
Markham, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada.
Council of the Town of Markham at a meeting held on August 24, 1993, approved a contribution
of an amount not to exceed 50% of the total purchase price and ancillary costs in connection with
the purchase of the property.
Staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources have advised that there are no special funds that can be
made available on an immediate basis to facilitate this acquisition. Provincial staff are sympathetic
to the Authority's concerns and have identified potential immediate funding options as being
supported through Program Related Capital (Local Priorities Funding) funds or reserve funds or
potentially later in the year, the possibility of surplus capital funds being available from projects of
other Conservation Authorities.
While no formal response has been obtained from the Federal Government, Authority officials are
currently in discussions with officials of the office of The Honourable Pauline Browes, M.P.,
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Bill Attewell, M.P. and Parks Canada in
Cornwall, Ontario.
Staff have obtained an extension to the date of August 25, 1993 as set out in the existing Offer to
Sell until 12:00 midnight, August 27, 1993 from the Riley family for the funding condition to be
satisfied. While an attempt was made to obtain a longer extension, Mr. Riley has advised that this
will be the only and final change and extension given.
Given the provincial response that there are no special funds available to us, and the conditions in
the Offer to Sell Agreement, that we confirm the availability of funding by August 27, 1993 (as
amended), there are a number of options available to the Authority to procure the provincial share
of the purchase price. These options include:
(1) surplus capital funding from other Conservation Authority's projects which don't
proceed in 1993;
(2) surplus capital funding from this Authority from projects which don't proceed in
1993;
(3) use of program related capital (local priorities funding);
(4) and, the use of the provincial share of the land sale revenues held under the
Provincial Revenue Sharing Policy.
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7. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 -1991 AND INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND
ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995 FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
(CONTD.)
- Michael William and Mary Anastasia Riley Property, Rouge River Watershed
The Ministry of Natural Resources staff are of the opinion that surplus provincial capital funding will
likely be available later this year, as the Province's Expenditure Control Program has delayed the
funding approval process and consequently the start of numerous capital projects of all Ontario's
Authorities (provincial capital spending approvals are now anticipated by September 1, 1993).
Further, Authority staff will continue to pursue Federal funding sources which, if successful, will
equally reduce the contributions of the province and the Town of Markham.
Other than Option #4, the sources of provincial and /or federal funding meet the intent of the
original Authority's direction, i.e., that additional provincial dollars be found in order that existing or
future Authority objectives are not jeopardized.
Option #4 however, although to be used only as a last resort, must be considered due to our
inability to confirm additional provincial dollars.
Staff are recommending that we proceed to finalize this purchase and have put forward a revised
recommendation reflecting the fact that the Province has not confirmed their share.
8. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A156/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Raina
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #6/93, held August 13, 1993, with the exception
of the Sheppard Subway Proposal, Environmental Assessment (page B125 of Executive Minutes),
be received and approved.
Res. #A157/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Brian Harrison
CARRIED
THAT the Sheppard Subway Proposal, Environmental Assessment, be received and approved.
CARRIED
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9. SALE OF LAND
- Former Estate of John G. Oster, Sarah and Ernest Leyshon- Hughes Property
Town of Pickering
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of offers to purchase concerning the potential disposal of land situate on the west side of
Sideline #4, Town of Pickering in the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Res. #A158/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Raina
THAT staff be directed to return the deposits received from prospective purchasers who submitted
offers to purchase through the public tender process on the former Estate of John G. Osler and
Sarah and Ernest Leyshon- Hughes property and advise the prospective purchasers that no offers
have been selected for acceptance at this time;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to negotiate with all parties who expressed an
interest in the purchase of lands during the public tender process and any other parties who may be
interested in purchasing the property until such time as an acceptable offer is at hand whereupon
any such offer is to be referred to the members of the Executive Committee for further
consideration.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority meeting #7/91 held on October 18, 1991, the members of the Authority approved the
purchase of 155 acres, more or less, from the Estate of John Osler. The purchase price for this
property was $690,000. payable on closing and, in addition, the Authority guaranteed payment of
an additional $200,000. on or before December 31, 1993. This payment was to be obtained from
the sale of five acres which was part of the original holding and was severed into a lot in
conjunction with the purchase. Subsequently the size of the proposed lot was reduced from five
acres to two and one half acres to meet environmental concerns and to allow for as much as
possible of this Oakridges Moraine and Duffins Creek headwaters land to remain in public
ownership.
The lot was listed at $215,000. on the multiple listing service for the Toronto Real Estate Board
and the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board in December of 1991. The listing price was
reduced to $201,000. in March of 1993 and the property is not currently listed.
Since no offers were received through real estate agents the availability of the lot at this location
was advertised publicly for sale in two major Toronto newspapers and two local newspapers during
the past few weeks.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funds generated from this sale will be utilized to pay the outstanding commitment from the
purchase of the Estate of John G. Osler Property. An amount of $200,000. from Authority land
sale revenue from the Hwy. 407 sale at Claireville, which was the funding source approved by the
Province of Ontario to fund this purchase has been held in reserve pending the successful
completion of this sale.
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10. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-West side of Glen Major Road, Township of Uxbridge
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of offers to purchase concerning the potential disposal of surplus Authority land situate on
the west side of Glen Major Road, Township of Uxbridge in the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Res. #A159/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Raina
THAT staff be directed to return the deposits received from prospective purchasers who submitted
offers to purchase through the public tender process for the purchase of surplus Authority land on
the west side of Glen Major Road, Township of Uxbridge, and advise the prospective purchasers
that no offers have been selected for acceptance at this time;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to negotiate with all parties who expressed an
interest in the purchase of this land during the public tender process and any other parties who
may be interested in purchasing the property until such time as an acceptable offer is at hand
whereupon any such offer is to be referred to the members of the Executive Committee for further
consideration.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority meeting #3/93 held on April 23, 1993, a residential lot together with a dilapidated
frame dwelling was declared surplus to the requirements of the Authority. This decision was made
after extensive public consultation in accordance with Authority policy for land disposal.
The availability of the surplus Authority owned lot at this location was advertised publicly for sale
during the past few weeks, with all parties who expressed an interest in purchasing the lot during
the public consultation process, also being advised of the availability of the land.
Prospective purchasers were requested to have sealed offers submitted to the attention of the
Chief Administrative Officer of the Authority before 4:00 p.m., August 12, 1993. All offers
received were opened publicly at Tender Opening Sub - Committee Meeting #5/93 held prior to the
Executive Committee meeting on August 13, 1993.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
It is proposed that the funds generated from the sale of this surplus land be utilized to acquire
additional environmentally sensitive and conservation land in the Oakridges Moraine and
Headwaters of the Authority's area of jurisdiction.
AUTHORITY MEETING #7193, AUGUST 27, 1993 A105
11. PICKERING AIRPORT LANDS
- Disposal of Surplus Land
KEY ISSUE
The August 25, 1993 federal government announcement of the sale of surplus lands at the
Pickering airport site.
Res. #A160/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Griffin
Lorna Jackson
THAT the staff report regarding the August 25, 1993 announcement of the sale of surplus lands at
the Pickering airport site be received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue discussions with the federal government with
respect to the protection and acquisition of the valley and stream corridors contained within those
lands now considered surplus.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On August 25, 1993, Transport Canada announced that it was proceeding with the first phase of
the sale of surplus land at the Pickering airport site. A copy of the government announcement is
attached for your information.
The Authority first expressed its interest in these lands, to Transport Canada, in 1987, when the
disposal of land was first proposed. At that time, the valley lands and the environmentally
significant lands were identified as being of interest to the Authority. The Authority requested that
these lands be deleted from any proposed sale to the private sector and that they be conveyed to •
the MTRCA for the nominal consideration of $2.00.
In 1992, the Authority reiterated its interest in all flood plain, valley, conservation, environmentally
significant and trail corridor lands located within lands being, then, considered as potentially
surplus. It was pointed out that these lands are essential for conservation purposes; that the
Authority has consistently protected this type of land by bringing it into public ownership; and, for
these reasons, it was urged that they remain in public ownership.
In January, 1993, the Authority adopted the following resolution:
Resolution #229
THAT staff be directed to review the Federal Government proposal to dispose of its surp /us
airport land ho /ding in Pickering with the aim to examine the acquisition and control over
valley lands and stream corridors.
Transport Canada was advised of the Authority's continuing interest in acquiring the flood plain,
valley, conservation and environmentally significant lands located within the surplus land area.
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11. PICKERING AIRPORT LANDS (CONTD.)
- Disposal of Surplus Land
IMPACT ON AUTHORITY POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
There are important greenspace resources within the federal lands currently being considered for
disposal as surplus. The Authority's advocacy of the protection of the valley and stream corridors
on the Airport lands is consistent with the goals and objectives for valley and stream corridor
management. The lands under consideration for disposal are within the Oak Ridges Moraine and
the valley and stream corridors are important headwaters. Mapping has been provided to Transport
Canada identifying those lands of interest to the Authority.
Authority staff have also provided comments to Transport Canada with respect to the draft Phase
1A Report under the federal environmental assessment and review process (EARP) stating that the
sale of the valley and stream corridors would not be consistent with public interest in and support
for the protection of environmental resources in the Greater Toronto Area. It was noted that
Authority staff disagreed with the conclusion of the EARP Draft that there "are no significant
effects upon the physical environment ...(and)...the biological environment associated with the
disposition undertaking ". This comment was based on the Authority's experience that public
ownership of valley and stream corridors is important where the nature of the resource is such that
it is critical to the ecosystem and must remain unaltered to perform its natural functions and that
regulation, planning controls and landowner stewardship have not, in the past, been reliable
protective measures.
NEW BUSINESS
12. THE ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES OF ONTARIO
- Meeting/Workshop
Res. #A161/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Paul Raina
THAT Donna Patterson, Richard O'Brien and two additional members of the Authority be authorized
to attend the ACAO Meeting/Workshop to be held September 13, 1993 at the Delta Meadowvale
in Mississauga.
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS
13. YORK /DURHAM SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Res. #A162/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Britnell
Lorna Jackson
THAT staff be requested to report on the level of treatment being provided to the sanitary sewage
at the recently expanded York /Durham Sewage Treatment plant, and whether a higher level of
treatment would be possible.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:05 a.m., August 27, 1993.
William B. Granger J. Craig Mather
Chair
bb.
CARRIED
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24- SEPTEMBER -1993 #8/93
Meeting #8/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
September 24, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William
Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Members
Patrick Abtan
Maria Augimeri
Lorna Bissell
Victoria Carley
Lois Griffin
Lois Hancey
Lorna Jackson
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
Marie Muir
Richard O'Brien
Peter Oyler
Paul Palleschi
Donna Patterson
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Frank Scarpitti
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
ABSENT Members Ila Bossons Joanna Kidd
Margaret Britnell Joan King
Raymond Cho Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Brian Harrison
MINUTES
Res. #A163/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Minutes of Meeting #7/93 be approved.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Frank McKechnie
Peter Oyler
CARRIED
Victoria Carley, as the landscape architect for Stephen Goldhar, declared a conflict in permit
application listed as III in Section II, Agenda Item 9, and did not participate or vote on this matter.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, dated August 30, 1993, thanking the
Authority for the donation of a tree to be planted in honour of the late Bryn Lloyd.
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CORRESPONDENCE (CONTD.)
It was also suggested that member municipalities be informed of the tree planting program as a
memorial.
1. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY
SIGNIFICANT AREA
- Landford Acres Ltd. Property
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #7/93, September 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located on the east side of Altona Road, north of Sheppard Avenue East, in
the Town of Pickering under "The Project for the Acquisition of the Altona Forest Environmentally
Significant Area ".
Res. #A164/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Kip Van Kempen
Jim Witty
THAT 17.24 acres, more or Tess, be purchased from Landford Acres Ltd., said land being an
irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, Regional
Municipality of Durham, fronting on the east side of Altona Road, north of Sheppard Avenue East;
THAT the acquisition price be $2,000,000.00;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer •
tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
THAT the terms of purchase conform with the By -laws of the Town of Pickering.
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required and obtain any additional approvals required.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #8/93, SEPTEMBER 24, 1993 A110
2. SALE OF LAND /VICINITY OF 38 GROVETREE ROAD /CITY OF ETOBICOKE
-Mary DiLorenzo
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #7/93, September 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to explore
the possibility of a sale of a small fragment of tableland.
Res. #A165/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is.in receipt of a
request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to proceed with a sale of
a small fragment of Authority -owned tableland situate adjacent to 38 Grovetree Road in the City of
Etobicoke, in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete
a sale to Mary DiLorenzo in this instance;
THAT a small fragment of Authority -owned tableland containing 0.028 acres, more or less, be sold
to Mary DiLorenzo, said land being Part of Lot 32, Concession A, Fronting the Humber, City of
Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
THAT the Authority request the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources to complete the sale
of the subject land on the following terms and conditions:
(1) The sale price is to be the sum of $10,000.00;
(2) Mary DiLorenzo is to pay the cost of legal survey, obtaining the approval of the
Committee of Adjustment of the City of Etobicoke and all of her legal costs
involved;
(3) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be
required;
(4) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full
being made to the Authority on closing;
THAT the sale be subject to an Order In Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(c) of
the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever
action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals
and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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3. GEORGE AND RUTH TILL - LAND EXCHANGE
-429 Rouge Hills Drive, City of Scarborough
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #7/93, September 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee, to explore the
possibility of a land exchange involving small fragments of land, to resolve an encroachment
problem.
Res. #A166/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from The Metropolitan Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to enter into an exchange
of lands located in the vicinity of 429 Rouge Hills Drive in the City of Scarborough, The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interest of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed
with this exchange;
THAT the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis:
(a) George and Ruth Till will convey to the Authority, a parcel of land containing 0.073
acres, more or less, being Part of Lots 4 and 5, Registered Plan 273, City of
Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
(b) The Authority will convey to George and Ruth Till, a parcel of land containing 0.025
acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 5, Registered Plan 273, City of Scarborough,
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
(c) George and Ruth Till to be responsible for payment of 50% of all legal, survey and
other costs involved in completion of this exchange, up to a maximum payable by
them of 52,500.00;
THAT said exchange be subject to an Order In Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary
approvals and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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4. LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1987 - 1991 FLOOD PLAIN AND
CONSERVATION COMPONENT
- Etobicoke Creek Watershed - G.O.F. Limited and 226603 Investments Limited
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #7/93, September 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located on the west side of Dixie Road, north of Dundas Street in the City of
Mississauga under "Land Acquisition Project - 1987 - 1991", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component, Etobicoke Creek Watershed.
Res. #A167/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT 0.842 acres, more or less, be purchased from G.O.F. Limited and 226603 Investments
Limited, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 6, Concession 1,
N.D.S., City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, consisting of land situate on the west of
Dixie Road, north of Dundas Street in the City of Mississauga;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
5. MASTER CANVAS CRAFT LIMITED
-Lease of Authority Land by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #7/93, September 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for consideration to renew the
existing lease for an additional one year period.
Res. #A168/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is the owner of
certain lands in the City of Etobicoke in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto on the south side
of Albion Road, east of Islington Avenue;
A113 AUTHORITY MEETING #8193, SEPTEMBER 24, 1993
5. MASTER CANVAS CRAFT LIMITED (CONTD.)
-Lease of Authority Land by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
AND WHEREAS the subject lands are under management agreement with The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto for parks and recreation purposes, in accordance with the terms of an
agreement dated June 14, 1961;
THAT the Authority approve of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto entering into a lease
renewal agreement, commencing the 1st day of October 1993 and expiring on the 30th day of
September, 1994, on the same terms and conditions as set out in the 1991 indenture, except that
the arrangement shall now be shown as to be terminated on September 30, 1994;
THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be
required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of
any documents;
AND FURTHER THAT prior to any additional extensions being requested beyond September 30,
1994, a full report on the long term plan for this area be provided.
CARRIED
6. SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECT
- Former Domtar /Polyresins Property, Don River Watershed
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #7/93, September 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Report on the status of the negotiations to enter into an agreement with Natural Environment
Recovery Inc. INER) to clean -up the contaminated soils at the former Domtar /Polyresins site.
Res. #A169/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT staff be directed to enter into an agreement with Natural Environment Recovery Inc., to
clean -up the contaminated soils at the former Domtar /Polyresins site in a manner which complies
with the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy (MOEE) at a total estimated
cost of approximately $1.,338,000. of which the MTRCA share is approximately $350,000.
CARRIED
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7. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994
- Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park Promenade, Tender ED93 -09
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #7/93, September 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Report of the Tender Opening Sub - Committee for Tender ED93 -09 (Appendix TO.13/93) and staff
recommendations.
Res. #A170/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT Tender ED93 -09 for the Colonel Samuel Smith Park Promenade Boardwalk be awarded to
Gateman Milloy for $319,818.08 (including GST);
AND FURTHER THAT the Tender ED93 -09 for the optional work for the pedestrian bridge also be
awarded to Gateman Milloy for $72,000 (excluding GST), subject to the approval of reallocating
surplus funds from other waterfront capital projects.
CARRIED
8. MEETING SCHEDULE 1994 -95
This item was recommended for approval at Executive Committee #7/93, September 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To provide a Schedule of Meetings for the forthcoming Authority year, beginning February 25,
1994 and ending February 23, 1995.
Res. #A171/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT the Schedule of Meetings 1994 -95 (Appendix AM.11 /93), dated September 2, 1993 be
approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the Secretary- Treasurer distribute this schedule at the earliest opportunity to
all agencies who appoint members to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
CARRIED
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9. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A172/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #7/93, held September 10, 1993, be received
and approved.
CARRIED
10. USES OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS
- Workshop Summary, June 21, 1993
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board, #3/93, held September 17, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of report on member and staff workshop held at the Albion Hills Field Centre in June and
preparation of revised strategy.
Res. #A173/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT the report entitled Workshop Summary - Use of Authority Lands dated June 21, 1993, be
received;
THAT staff be directed to prepare a revised draft of the Strategy for the Public Use of Authority
Lands taking into account all reports and comments on the public use of Authority land to date for
presentation to the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board. The draft to be
then circulated to all municipalities, community groups and agencies for comment prior to the
Authority's consideration and adoption of a revised strategy.
CARRIED
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11. GOVERNMENTS INCORPORATING PROCUREMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE REFUSE
(GIPPER)
-Group Purchasing Program
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board, #3/93, held September 17, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Authority has received a request for confirmation of its willingness to participate in the
Governments Incorporating Procurement Policies to Reduce Refuse (GIPPER) group purchasing
program in order to promote the use of environmentally sound products by government and other
public agencies.
Res. #A174/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT the Authority indicate to the Governments Incorporating Procurement Policies to Reduce
Refuse (GIPPER) committee its willingness to participate in a group purchasing program
incorporating the use of the GIPPER environmental purchasing guidelines;
THAT staff be directed to draft the required changes to the Authority's Purchasing Policy to
accommodate adherence to the GIPPER Guidelines and submit these changes through the Finance
and Administration Advisory Board for approval;
THAT current efforts to familiarize Authority staff with environmentally sound purchasing practices
be continued;
AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to participate actively in the GIPPER Committee.
CARRIED
12. REVIEW OF THE WEED CONTROL ACT
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board, #3/93, held September 17, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Weed Control Act as currently written and enforced, has impeded Authority efforts to
naturalize its properties and achieve cost savings through changes to property maintenance
practices.
MOTION TO REFER
Res. #A175/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lorna Jackson
Marie Muir
THAT the report on the Weed Control Act, dated September 9, 1993, be referred back to staff for
consideration and further report.
CARRIED
A117 AUTHORITY MEETING #8/93, SEPTEMBER 24, 1993
13. NORTH CALEDON EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board, #3/93, held September 17, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Staff has been asked to review the sewage and manure disposal at the North Caledon Equestrian
Centre, located in the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area, and report to the Board.
MOTION TO REFER
Res. #A176/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Donna Patterson
THAT staff investigate the condition of Gibson. Lake, recommending procedures and costs involved
to deal with the environmental concerns and report back to the Conservation and Related Land
Management Advisory Board.
CARRIED
14. DURHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION
-Day Centre Lease Renewal, Claremont Conservation Area
This item was recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board, #3/93, held September 17, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Renewal of the Lease Agreement, dated September 1, 1989, with the Durham Board of Education,
for the operation of the Durham Day Centre in Claremont Conservation Area.
Res. #A177/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT the letter from Durham Board of Education requesting renewal of the lease for the Durham
Board of Education Day Centre in Claremont Conservation Area, be received;
THAT staff be directed, in consultation with the Authority solicitor, to arrange for the preparation
of the lease renewal;
THAT the renewal of the lease be for further 5 years;
AND FURTHER THAT the present nonpermanent day use facility be permitted to remain and its
status be reviewed annually.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #8/93, SEPTEMBER 24, 1993 A118
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:35 a.m., September 24, 1993.
William Granger J. Crain Mather
Chair
bb.
Secretary- Treasurer
c.
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22- OCTOBER -1993 #9/93
Meeting #9/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
October 22, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William
Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Members
Patrick Abtan
Maria Augimeri
Lorna Bissell
Ila Bossons
Margaret Britnell
Victoria Carley
Raymond Cho
Lois Hancey
Eldred King
Joan King
Marie Muir
Richard O'Brien
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Paul Raina
Bev Salmon
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
Kip Van Kempen
Richard Whitehead
Jim Witty
ABSENT Members Lois Griffin Peter Oyler
Brian Harrison Paul Palleschi
Lorna Jackson Donna Patterson
Joanna Kidd Maja Prentice
Frank McKechnie Frank Scarpitti
MINUTES
Res. #A178/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Minutes of Meeting #8/93 be approved.
DELEGATIONS
Eldred King
Maria Augimeri
CARRIED
Mark Wilson, Chair, Don Watershed Task Force, presented the Quarterly Report on the Don
Watershed Task Force, giving an outline of the accomplishments of the Task Force from April 1,
1993 to September 30, 1993 (Appendix WR.52/93).
A120 OCTOBER 22, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham,
dated October 6, 1993, re: Transport Canada declaration to dispose of surplus lands in the
Town of Pickering and the Township of Uxbridge.
(b) The Regional Municipality of York Clause No. 12 adopted by Council September 23, 1993,
requesting dedication of lands unsuitable for development located along watercourses to
the local municipality for the purpose of green spaces.
1. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995 FLOOD
PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
- Duffins Creek Watershed
- Campbell Osler Property
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/93, October 8, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located south of the Uxbridge /Pickering town line in the Glen Major Area
under the Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 -1995 Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed.
Res. #A179/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Sword
Lois Hancey
THAT 4.1 acres, more or less, be acquired from Campbell Osler, said land being a rectangular
shaped parcel of land being part of the road allowance between Lots 6 and 7, Concession 9, Town
of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus legal costs with an income tax receipt
being provided for the appraised value of the land;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer
tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93, OCTOBER 22, 1993 A121
2. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 FLOOD
PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
-High Glen Developments Limited and Rossland Real Estate Limited, Rouge River Watershed
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/93, October 8, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Finch Avenue, west of Sewells Road, in the City of
Scarborough under Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 - 1995 Flood Plain
and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed.
Res. #A180/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Sword
Lois Hancey
THAT 0.674 acres, more or less, be purchased from High Glen Developments Limited and Rossland
Real Estate Limited, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Block 281,
Registered Plan 66M -2228, City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
consisting of land situate north of Finch Avenue, west of Sewells Road;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of 52.00;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT the Authority's solicitors, Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
3. SALE OF LAND
- Former Estate of John G. Oster, Sarah and Ernest Leyshon- Hughes Property
-Town of Pickering
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/93, October 8, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of Offer to Purchase concerning the potential disposal of and situate on the west side of
Sideline #4, Town of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Res. #A181/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Margaret Britnell
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an
Offer to Purchase a 2 1/2 acre remnant parcel of the Former Estate of John G. Oster and Sarah and
Ernest Leyshon- Hughes property, being Part of Lot 5, Concession 9, Town of Pickering, Regional
Municipality of Durham from Glen Major Inn Inc;
A122 OCTOBER 22, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93 .
3. SALE OF LAND (CONTD.)
- Former Estate of John G. Osler, Sarah and Ernest Leyshon- Hughes Property
-Town of Pickering
THAT the subject and be sold to Glen Major Inc. on the following basis:
(a) The sale price is to be the sum of $125,000;
(b) The transaction is to be completed on or before November 30, 1993.
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever
action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals
and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
4. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-West side of Glen Major Road, Township of Uxbridge
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #8/93, October 8, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of Offer to Purchase concerning the potential disposal of surplus Authority land, situate on
the west side of Glen Major Road, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham.
Res. #A182/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Lois Hancey
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, is in receipt of an
Offer to Purchase from Glen Major Inn Inc. concerning the sale of the surplus portion of the former
Fiss property, containing .85 acres, more or less, being Part of Village Lot 3, Plan of Glensharrard
and Part of Lot 2, Concession 7, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete a
sale to Glen Major Inn Inc. in this instance;
THAT a parcel of Authority owned land containing a total of .85 acres, more or less, be sold to
Glen Major Inn Inc. on the following basis:
(a) the sale price is to be the amount of $75,000., together with the conveyance to the
Authority of two parcels of land, containing a total of 32 acres, more or Tess, of vacant land
said lands being Parts of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 7, Township of Uxbridge, Regional
Municipality of Durham;
AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93, OCTOBER 22, 1993 A123
4. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND (CONTD.)
-West side of Glen Major Road, Township of Uxbridge
(b) the proposed purchaser is to be responsible for any and all costs of demolition of the
buildings on the property being purchased if required;
(c) completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required;
(d) the transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full being
made to the Authority on closing.
THAT the sale be subject to an Order In Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(C) of
the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take whatever
action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary approvals
and the execution of any documents.
5. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A183/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Lois Hancey
Maria Augimeri
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #8/93, held October 8, 1993, be received and
approved.
CARRIED
6. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994
- Habitat Rehabilitation Pilot Projects
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#5/93, held October 15, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of Habitat Rehabilitation Pilot Projects along the Toronto waterfront.
Res. #A184/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Sword
Lois Hancey
THAT the staff report on the Habitat Rehabilitation Pilot Projects, dated October 5, 1993, be
received.
CARRIED
A124 OCTOBER 22, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93
7. PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT #79 (ALTONA FOREST)
- Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#5/93, held October 15, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
At the Ontario Municipal Board pre- hearing conference, August 4, 1993, concerning modifications
to OPA #79 and other related development applications, a second pre- hearing conference and
hearing date were established to which the Authority is a party.
Res. #A185/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Kip Van Kempen
THAT staff be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing scheduled to commence
March 28, 1994, concerning modifications to the Town of Pickering's Official Plan Amendment
#79 and related development applications;
AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to work towards the resolution of Authority issues prior to the
hearing, reporting further on this matter as the need arises.
CARRIED
8. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#5/93, held October 15, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Approval of the Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project /jobsOntario Capital Application
(September 1993).
Res. #A186/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Eldred King
THAT the Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project /jobsOntario Capital Application involving
total estimated expenditures of $5,000,000. be adopted replacing the Don Valley Brickworks
Regeneration Project (February, 1992) adopted by Resolution #65/92;
THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the project including the provision of grants
in the amount of $2,250,000. towards the cost of the project over a four year period, such
allocations to be in addition to the funding of other approved Authority projects;
THAT staff be directed to continue to pursue jobsOntario capital funding for this project;
AND FURTHER THAT upon receipt of the project by the Province of Ontario, that The Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to approve the project and a levy of $2,225,000.
AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93, OCTOBER 22, 1993 A125
8. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION
(CONTD.)
AMENDMENT
Res. #A187/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Eldred King
THAT this report be forwarded to the Don Watershed Task Force for information and discussion oh
the priority of projects.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
9. THE VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
METROPOLITAN TORONTO, AND THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITIES OF PEEL, YORK AND
DURHAM 1992 -1997
- Progress Report and Pool of Erosion Sites
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#5/93, held October 15, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Staff have prepared a progress report and a pool of priorities list related to proposed future works
for the Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Projects in Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional
Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham (Appendix WR.55/93).
Res. #A188/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Sword
Lois Hancey
THAT the pool of priorities for the Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Projects in the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham: 1992 -1997 be
approved as shown in Appendix WR.55/93.
CARRIED
A126 OCTOBER 22, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93
10. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
- Minutes of Meeting #9/93, #10/93, #11/93 and Third Task Force Report
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#5/93, held October 15, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force from Meeting #9/93, #10/93, #11/93 and the Third
Quarterly Report are provided for information.
Res. #A189/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Sword
Lois Hancey
THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #9/93, #10/93, #11/93, Appendix
WR.38/93, be received;
THAT the Don Watershed Task Force Progress Report, April 1 - September 30, 1993, Appendix
WR.52/93, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to forward copies of the Third Quarterly Report for the
consideration of the Don watershed municipal councils.
CARRIED
11. HUMBER RIVER PEDESTRIAN /CYCLIST BRIDGE
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#5/93, held October 15, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To address the recommendations of the Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto on
ownership and maintenance for the proposed Humber River Pedestrian /Cyclist Bridge.
Res. #A190/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Sword
Lois Hancey
THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority assume ownership of the
proposed Humber River Pedestrian /Cyclist Bridge subject to transfer of the associated lands on
either side of the Humber River to the Authority and provided that the Metropolitan Toronto Parks
and Property Department assume the maintenance responsibility for the subject bridge in
accordance with the provisions of the 1972 Waterfront Agreement upon the finalization of the
above -noted property transfers /easements and expiry of the contractor's warranty period save and
except routine maintenance;
THAT Authority staff be directed to initiate property negotiations with the City of Etobicoke, City
of Toronto and the Ministry of Natural Resources;
AND FURTHER THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the City of Etobicoke, the City of
Toronto, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust be so advised.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93, OCTOBER 22, 1993 A127
12. ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS (ESA)
- Updated Criteria for the Designation of ESAs - 1993
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#5/93, held October 15, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Finalized criteria for the designation of Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) within The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ( MTRCA) jurisdiction.
Res. #A191/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Marie Muir
Paul Raina
THAT the report entitled "Criteria for the Designation of Environmentally Significant Areas within
the MTRCA Jurisdiction ", dated September, 1993, be received and endorsed;
THAT staff be directed to utilize these criteria for the three year ESA Project;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to circulate the report to our member municipalities,
provincial ministries (Natural Resources, Environment and Energy and Municipal Affairs), non-
governmental organizations, all other Conservation Authorities in Ontario and the public for their
information.
CARRIED
13. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
- New Secondary Plan for the Centennial Industrial District
- Lawrence Avenue /Port Union Road, City of Scarborough
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#5/93, held October 15, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To report on the proposed Secondary Plan for the Centennial Industrial District (Lawrence Avenue
and Port Union Road) to be known as the "Port Union Village Community Secondary Plan."
Res. #A192/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Sword
Lois Hancey
THAT the staff report on the new Port Union Village Community Secondary Plan be received for
information;
THAT staff continue with finalizing the terms of reference and funding participation by the City of
Scarborough and City of Toronto for the Shoreline Management Plan which is a key component in
realizing Scarborough's vision for the Port Union Village Community;
THAT staff be directed to participate with the City of Scarborough in the "Implementation Study"
requested by Council at its meeting, September 20, 1993;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the
Waterfront Regeneration Trust be so advised.
CARRIED
A128 OCTOBER 22, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93
14. 1994 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
- Operating and Capital
Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #4/93, held
October 22, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Finance and Administration Advisory Board is asked to review and recommend the 1994
Preliminary Estimates.
Res. #A193/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard O'Brien
Jim Witty
THAT the 1994 Preliminary Estimates, Operating and Capital (Appendix FA.159/93), be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT representatives of the Authority, including the Chair of the Finance and
Administration Advisory Board and staff, meet with officials of the Authority's municipal and
provincial funding partners, to present and discuss the Authority's 1994 Preliminary Estimates prior
to submission of the final budget.
CARRIED
15. MUNICIPAL PARTNERS' 1993 EXPENDITURE CONTROL REDUCTION PROGRAMS
Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #4/93, held
October 22, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Authority's municipal funding partners have requested that the Authority cooperate and assist
them in their Expenditure Control Program reductions.
Res. #A194/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Sword
Lois Hancey
THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority cooperate with those member
municipalities who have requested assistance in their respective Expenditure Reduction Programs.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING #9/93, OCTOBER 22, 1993 A129 .
NEW BUSINESS
16. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #9/93
Res. #A195/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard O'Brien
Jim Witty
THAT Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #5193 and Executive Committee
Meeting #9/93, both scheduled to be held November 12, 1993 be rescheduled to November 26,
1993, prior to Authority Meeting #10/93.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:30 a.m., October 22, 1993.
William Granuer J. Crain Mather
Chair
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CARRIED
Secretary- Treasurer
Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace
the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
AUTHORITY MEETING
minutes
A130
26- NOVEMBER -1993 #10/93
Meeting #10/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
November 26, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William
Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Members Patrick Abtan Marie Muir
Maria Augimeri Richard O'Brien
Lorna Bissell Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Ila Bossons Peter Oyler
Margaret Britnell Paul Palleschi
Raymond Cho Paul Raina
Lois Griffin Bev Salmon
Lois Hancey Deborah Sword
Brian Harrison Joyce Trimmer
Lorna Jackson Kip Van Kempen
Eldred King Jim Witty
ABSENT Members Victoria Carley Donna Patterson
Joanna Kidd Maja Prentice
Joan King Frank Scarpitti
Frank McKechnie Richard Whitehead
MINUTES
Res. #A196/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Minutes of Meeting #9/93 be approved.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Ila Bossons
Richard O'Brien
CARRIED
Deborah Sword, as a member of a consulting committee for the Interim Waste Authority, declared
a conflict in added Agenda Item 21, Interim Waste Authority - Identification of Preferred Landfill
Sites, Request for Participant Funding (page A125) and did not participate in discussion or vote on
this matter.
Marie Muir, as an employee of the City of Toronto, declared a conflict in Agenda Item 5, Tommy
Thompson Park, 1994 Interim Management Program (page A116) of these minutes, and did not
participate in discussion or vote on this matter.
A131 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/93, NOVEMBER 26, 1993
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter from Ann Scott - Smith, Vice Chairman, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
dated November 10, 1993.
(b) Letter from Eldred King, Regional Chair, The Regional Municipality of York, dated November
18, 1993, re: Authority's Annual Meeting, February 25, 1994.
1. RECORDS RETENTION POLICY & SCHEDULE
- October 8, 1993 Revision
Recommended for approval at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #4/93,
October 22, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Conservation Authority's Records Retention Schedule is updated on a regular basis.
Res. #A197/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT the Records Retention Policy & Schedule (Appendix FA.143/93), as revised October 8,
1993, be approved.
CARRIED
2. 1994 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
-Field Operations Division Planning and Development Projects
Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/93, held November 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Identification of the specific Field Operations Division Planning and Development Projects included
in the 1994 Preliminary Budget Estimates.
Res. #A198/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT the Field Operations Division Planning and Development Projects contained in the 1994
Preliminary Budge...stimates be referred back to staff for further report on:
(a) analysis on the expenditures and recovery of operating costs for the proposed
swimming pool at Indian Line Campground;
(b) priority of projects proposed;
(c) what the levy is and its implications and consequences on the reserve funds;
(d) analysis of fee increases proposed.
CARRIED
NOVEMBER 26, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING /t10/93 A132
3. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
- Deaccession of Artifacts
Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/93, held November 5, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Deaccession of 52 artifacts which do not meet Black Creek Pioneer Village Collection Policy
criteria.
Res. #A199/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT staff be authorized to deaccession a collection of 36 pieces of cheese making equipment by
transfer of ownership to The Ingersoll Cheese Factory Museum;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to deaccession by auction, 18 carpets and rugs, with
proceeds directed to Black Creek Pioneer Village collections management.
CARRIED
4. KING VALLEY GOLF COURSE
Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#4/93, held November 5, 1993.
Res. #A200/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT a representative from the King Valley Golf Course be invited to make a presentation to the
full Authority on its excellent environmental management practices.
CARRIED
A133 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/93, NOVEMBER 26, 1993
5. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
-1994 Interim Management Program
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #6/93, held November 19, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
As part of the ongoing Interim Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park, staff has
summarized the events and activities of 1993, and has outlined the proposed 1994 Interim
Management Program for the park.
Res. #A201/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT the 1994 Interim Management Program for Tommy Thompson Park be received;
THAT staff be directed to negotiate a 1994 licence agreement with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club;
THAT staff be directed to negotiate a formal agreement with the Toronto Harbour Commissioners
regarding access and other such items deemed necessary for the 1994 program;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the
Interim Management Program including the execution of any documents and agreements.
CARRIED
6. TORONTO ISLANDS
- Repairs to Ward's Island Inner Harbour Retaining Wall
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#6/93, held November 19, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To carry out repairs to the inner harbour retaining wall on the north shoreline of Ward's Island,
Toronto Islands.
Res. #A202/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT staff be requested to proceed with the necessary remedial work to replace the existing
Ward's Island inner harbour retaining wall as recommended by the consultants, W. F. Baird and
Associates Ltd., at a total estimated cost of $314,400. with funding supplied by the Province of
Ontario through the jobsOntario capital program.
CARRIED
NOVEMBER 26, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #10/93 A134
7. MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL PRESERVATION BY -LAW
- Progress Report
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #6/93, held November 19, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Progress by member municipalities on the adoption of a topsoil preservation by -law.
Res. #A203/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT the staff report, dated 1993.1 1.08., on the progress by member municipalities on the
adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law be received for information.
THAT staff be requested to continue negotiation with municipalities, especially those in the
Metropolitan area, to encourage the adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -Law;
THAT a status report be sent to municipalities, congratulating those who have implemented Top
Soil By -Laws;
THAT members of the Authority be encouraged to implement Top Soil By -Laws in their local
municipalities;
THAT staff be requested to report back to the Board on the status of the Top Soil By -Laws at their
March 4, 1994 meeting.
CARRIED
8. PROMOTION OF THE DON VALLEY AS A TOURIST AREA
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #6/93, held November 19, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Pape Village Business Improvement Association has requested the Borough of East York to
support the promotion of the Don Valley and access points as a tourist area as defined in the draft
Metro Plan.
Res. #A204/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT the Borough of East York be thanked for forwarding this letter for the information of the
Authority;
A135 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/93, NOVEMBER 26, 1993
8. PROMOTION OF THE DON VALLEY AS A TOURIST AREA (CONTD.)
THAT the Authority welcomes opportunities to work more closely with the local communities in
conjunction with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the local municipality to enhance
access and awareness of the resources of the Don Watershed and encourages the Pape Village
Business Improvement Association to become involved in the Don Watershed Task Force's
development of Regeneration Management Plans;
THAT prior to designating valley and stream corridors or other natural heritage features as tourist
areas, consideration should be given to the potential impacts on these natural resources, the local
community and related issues;
AND FURTHER THAT the Borough of East York, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Planning
Department and the Pape Village Business Improvement Association be so advised.
CARRIED
9. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
- Appointment of Member
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#6/93, held November 19, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The formal appointment of Vicki Barron, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, to the Don Watershed
Task Force.
Res. #A205/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT Vicki Barron from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust be appointed to the Don Watershed
Task Force.
CARRIED
10. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES
- Meeting #12/93
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#6/93, held November 19, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force from its meeting held on October 7, 1993, are
provided for the information of the Board.
NOVEMBER 26, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #10/93 A136
10. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES (CONTD.)
- Meeting #12/93
Res. #A206/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #12/93, Appendix WR.81 /93, be
received.
THAT the Draft Don Watershed Regeneration Plan, Part 1, for discussion, November 1993, be
received.
CARRIED
11. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
- Request for a permanent easement for an existing Sanitary Trunk Sewer, on the West
Humber River, between Albion Road and Islington Avenue
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/93, held November 26, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent
easement for an existing Sanitary Trunk Sewer, located on the West Humber River between Albion
Road and Islington Avenue.
Res. #A207/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Partick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to provide a permanent easement for an
existing sanitary trunk sewer located on the West Humber River between Albion Road and Islington
Avenue;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate
with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in this instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 1.263 hectares, more or less, (3.122 acres) be granted to
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for an existing Sanitary Trunk Sewer, said land being Part
of Camp Street, Plan M -433, City of Etobicoke, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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12. REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF AUTHORITY OWNED LAND - HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED
- Vicinity of Boyd Conservation Area, south side of Rutherford Road, east of Islington Ave.
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/93, held November 26, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Authority is in receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Vaughan, to acquire
approximately 10 acres of Authority -owned land, adjacent to the City of Vaughan holdings at the
south east corner of Islington Avenue and Rutherford Road, in order to expand the existing
Vaughan recreational uses.
Res. #A208/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT the request for disposal of this land, be referred to Authority staff for review, in accordance
with the established Authority policies;
AND FURTHER THAT a report recommending further action in this matter, be brought forward to
the Executive Committee at a future date.
CARRIED
13. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
- Humber River Watershed, Maranatha Christian Reformed Church of Woodbridge
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/93, held November 26, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located south of Langstaff Road, east of Islington Avenue under "Interim
Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 - 1995" - Flood Plain and Conservation
Component - Humber River Watershed.
Res. #A209/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT 2.094 acres, more or less, be purchased from Maranatha Christian Reformed Church of
Woodbridge, said land being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 10, Concession 7,
City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, located south of Langstaff Road, east of Islington
Avenue;
THAT the purchase price be $6,282.00, plus legal survey costs and vendor's legal costs;
NOVEMBER 26, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #10/93 A138.
13. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT (CONTD.)
- Humber River Watershed, Maranatha Christian Reformed Church of Woodbridge
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
14. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995 -
WATERFRONT COMPONENT AND LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION
PROJECT 1992 -1994 / PICKERING / AJAX SECTOR
-John B. Connell Property
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/93, held November 26, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located at 2971 Lakeview Boulevard in the Pickering Beach area of the Town
of Ajax under Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 -1995 - Waterfront
Component and Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 -1994 / Pickering /Ajax Sector.
Res. #A210/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT on the basis of the Town of Ajax providing to the Authority an amount of $100,000.
towards the purchase price, 0.27 acres, more or less, be purchased from John B. Connell, said land
being an irregular shaped parcel of land consisting of all of Lot 26 and Part of Lakecrest Drive, Plan
380, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the purchase price be the sum of $200,000., plus vendor's legal costs on the basis of the
sum of $100,000. being payable on the closing date of December 15, 1993 and the balance of
$100,000. being payable on or before March 31, 1994;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
A139 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/93, NOVEMBER 26, 1993
15. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995 FLOOD
PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
-Don River Watershed, Trusting Renovation Ltd. Property
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/93, held November 26, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located at 72 Pemberton Road under the "Interim Greenspace Protection and
Acquisition Project 1993 -1995" - Flood Plain and Conservation Component - Don River Watershed.
Res. #A211/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT 0.145 acres, more or Tess, be acquired from Trusting Renovation Ltd., said land being Part of
Lot 64, Registered Plan 2027, designated as Part 2 on Plan 65R- 14343, Town of Richmond Hill,
Regional Municipality of York;
THAT the purchase price be $25,000.;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer
tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
16. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS
- Fairport Beach Area, Town of Pickering
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/93, held November 26, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of Offers to Purchase, concerning the potential disposal of surplus Authority lands situate
in the Fairport Beach Area, Town of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality, of Durham.
Res. #A212/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of an
offer from N. Bigioni Management Services Limited, to purchase surplus Authority owned lands in
the Fairport Beach area of the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham;
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16. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS (CONTD.)
- Fairport Beach Area, Town of Pickering
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to complete
a sale to N. Bigioni Management Services Limited in this instance;
THAT six parcels of land situate in the Fairport Beach area of the Town of Pickering, in the
Regional Municipality of Durham, as described below, be sold to N. Bigioni Management Services
Limited:
Parcel 1 - Lot 13, Plan 270, having a frontage of 60 ft., more or Tess, on the east side of
Marksbury Avenue by a depth of 159.84 ft, more or less, consisting of approximately 9,590 sq.
ft.;
Parcel 2 - Lot 14, and Part of Lot 15, Plan 270, having a frontage of 80 ft., more or less, on the
east side of Marksbury Avenue by a depth of 159.84 ft., more or less, consisting of approximately
12,787 sq. ft., more or less, subject to easements as set out in Instrument Nos. D158162,
D51645 and 240690;
Parcel 3 - Lot 29, Plan 270, having a frontage of 59.61 ft., more or less, on the west side of
Marksbury Avenue by a depth of 160.04 ft., more or less, consisting of approximately 9,540 sq.
ft.;
Parcel 4 - Lot 30, Plan 270, having a frontage of 59.05 ft., more or less, on the west side of
Marksbury Avenue by a depth of 160.04 ft., more or Tess, consisting of approximately 9,450 sq.
ft., subject to a sewer easement over Part 3 on Plan 40R -5394;
Parcel 5 - Lot 38, Plan 270, having a frontage of 65 ft., more or Tess, on the east side of Park
Crescent by a depth of 170 ft., more or less, consisting of approximately 11,563 sq. ft.;
Parcel 6 - Part of Lot 19, Plan 364, having a frontage of 220 ft., more or less, on the north side of
Park Crescent by an irregular depth consisting of approximately 28,463 sq. ft.;
THAT the Authority request the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the sale
of the subject lands on the following terms and conditions:
(a) The sale price is to be the sum of $800,000.;
(b) The lands are to be used for single family residential purposes only. A maximum of
three single family residential homes are to be allowed on Parcel 6;
(c) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be
required;
(d) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full
to the Authority in cash on closing;
(e) The purchaser acknowledges that the Authority retains lands in the vicinity that will
be used for the purpose of constructing and as part of a Waterfront Park and the
purchaser agrees not to object to such uses or to the Authority's plans for
development of a Waterfront Park and is to provide such assurances that may be
required by the Authority, that the purchaser or its successors in title will not object
to any such uses;
(f) Any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the Authority solicitor;
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16. SALE OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY OWNED LANDS (CONTD.)
- Fairport Beach Area, Town of Pickering
THAT the sale be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance to Section 21 (c) of the
Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
17. TORONTO ISLANDS
- Repairs to Ward's Island Inner Harbour Retaining Wall
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/93, held November 26, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
The Tender Opening Sub - Committee #9/93 (Appendix TO.19/93) opened tenders for the Ward's
Island Inner Harbour Wall "C" shoreline protection and recommended that all tenders be referred to
staff for review and report.
Res. #A213/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT the tender for Contract ED93 -20 be awarded to Canadian Dredge and Dock Inc., at a total
cost of $256,439.41, including GST.
CARRIED
18. REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE 1994 -95
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/93, held November 26, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
A request for a change to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board meeting schedule plus a
change to the November, 1994 meeting dates.
Res. #A214/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jim Witty
Lois Hancey
THAT the Schedule of Meetings 1994 -95 as revised, Appendix AM.1 1 /93 revised, dated
November 1, 1993, be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the Secretary- Treasurer distribute this revised schedule at the earliest
opportunity to all agencies who appoint members to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority.
CARRIED
NOVEMBER 26, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #10/93 A142
19. 1993 FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT NO. 1
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #9/93, held November 26, 1993 and
at Finance and Administration Advisory Board Meeting #4/93, held October 22, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
This is the first Financial Progress Report submitted for 1993 covering the period of January 1,
1993 to October 3, 1993.
Res. #A215/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
THAT the 1993 Financial Progress Report No. 1, dated October 3, 1993 (Appendix FA.193/93), be
received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board on the
measures being taken to address the falling revenues of Black Creek Pioneer Village.
20. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A216/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Patrick Abtan
Paul Raina
CARRIED
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #9/93, held November 26, 1993, be received and
approved.
CARRIED
21. INTERIM WASTE AUTHORITY
- Identification of Preferred Landfill Sites
Request for Participant Funding
This item was added to the Authority agenda.
KEY ISSUE
Notification of the location of the three preferred landfill sites in Peel, Durham and York /Metro by
the Interim Waste Authority and of the December 3, 1993, deadline for participant funding
requests.
Res. #A217/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard O'Brien
Eldred King
WHEREAS the Authority identified its interest in and concern for an integrated ecosystem approach
to evaluation and protection of the natural environmental specific to the selection of preferred
landfill sites by the Interim Waste Authority (IWA);
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21. INTERIM WASTE AUTHORITY (CONTD.)
- Identification of Preferred Landfill Sites
Request for Participant Funding
WHEREAS Authority staff do not have the technical expertise to assess the methodology used by
the IWA or to ensure these interests have been addressed, in particular,
the assessment of the potential ecological impact resulting from the relocation and
or diversion of headwaters tributaries, on the overall watershed system, and
the assessment of the potential for contamination or depletion of aquifers which
recharge to a watershed system affecting base flow quality and quantity.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Authority request participant funding in order to retain expert
assistance to ensure the watershed resources of the Humber River, the Don River and the Duffins
Creek have been protected and to advise on site specific design and operations criteria related to
the Authority's concerns for each of the three recommended landfill sites.
AMENDMENT
Res. #A218/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the last paragraph of the recommendation be amended to read:
Richard O'Brien
Eldred King
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Authority submit a letter of intent to request participant funding in
order to retain expert assistance to ensure the watershed resources of the Humber River, the Don
River and the Duffins Creek will be protected and to advise the Authority on those issues related to
the Authority's concerns for each of the three recommended landfill sites subject to a review of the
conditions associated with this funding and legal advice.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In its input and comment to the IWA, Authority staff has identified the following areas of interest:
potential impacts on areas regulated under Ontario Regulation 158/90;
potential impacts on the Iandforms and ecological functions of valley and stream corridors;
potential impacts on water quality, both surface and groundwater, which could impact on
the watersheds within Authority jurisdiction;
potential impacts on areas designated as, or potentially, environmentally significant.
These concerns relate not only to the sites and their "zones of impact" but also to the
transportation /access routes that may be affected by the selection of a specific site.
NOVEMBER 26, 1993, AUTHORITY MEETING #10/93 A144
21. INTERIM WASTE AUTHORITY (CONTD.)
- Identification of Preferred Landfill Sites
Request for Participant Funding
There are specific concerns with respect to the long term health of watershed ecosystems which
Authority staff identified as being beyond their technical expertise to assess. To enable this type
of assessment and to ensure the long term health of the watersheds under Authority jurisdiction,
the Authority requested funding from the IWA to address its concerns regarding:
how to assess the potential ecological impact resulting from the relocation and or
diversion of headwaters tributaries, on the overall watershed system, and
how to assess the potential for contamination of aquifers which may recharge to a
watershed system.
This request was denied.
These concerns remain, particularly as all three preferred sites are located within watersheds under
the jurisdiction of the Authority. In addition, recent information with respect to the impact of the
operation of the purge well system at the Keele Valley landfill on baseflow in the Don River
watershed was presented to the Don Watershed Task Force. This has increased our concerns with
respect to future sites and their potential negative impacts on baseflow quality and quantity.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:05 a.m., November 26, 1993.
William Grander J. Craig Mather
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AUTHORITY MEETING 17- DECEMBER -1993
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#11/93
Meeting #11/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
December 17, 1993, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village.. The Chair, William
Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Members Patrick Abtan Peter Oyler
Maria Augimeri Donna Patterson
Ila Bossons Maja Prentice
Victoria Carley Paul Raina
Lois Griffin Bev Salmon
Lois Hancey Deborah Sword
Brian Harrison Joyce Trimmer
Eldred King Kip Van Kempen
Joan King Richard Whitehead
Richard O'Brien Jim Witty
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
ABSENT Members Lorna Bissell Frank McKechnie
Margaret Britnell Marie Muir
Raymond Cho Paul Palleschi
Lorna Jackson Frank Scarpitti
Joanna Kidd
MINUTES
Res. #A219/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Hancey
Kip Van Kempen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/93 be approved with a correction to indicate Joyce Trimmer as
absent.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from David Chamberlain, President, CFLAG, Etobicoke Chapter, dated December 5, 1993, re:
Etobicoke Hydro Surplus Property.
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CONDOLENCES
The Authority extended its condolences to the family of the late Edward (Ted) Sutter, a former
employee of the Authority from 1960 to 1976, later appointed a member of the Authority in 1983.
1. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995
WATERFRONT COMPONENT AND LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION
PROJECT 1992 -1994 / ETOBICOKE SECTOR
- Etobicoke Hydro Property
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting •110/93, held December 3, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Status of negotiations for possible purchase of the Etobicoke Hydro property, east side of
7th Street, south of Lakeshore Drive.
Res. #A220/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Patrick Abtan
THAT the staff report dated November 18, 1993, regarding the status of negotiations relating to
the possible acquisition of the Etobicoke Hydro property, being Part of Lots 5 & 6, Registered Plan
1592, situate on the east side of 7th Street, south of Lakeshore Drive in the City of Etobicoke, be
received;
THAT Etobicoke Hydro be requested to convey the land to the Authority, at the nominal
consideration of $2.00 with the Authority being responsible for payment of all legal and survey
costs involved with completion of the sale.
AND FURTHER THAT the staff report and the letter from Peter A. Leon, Chairman, Etobicoke
Hydro, dated September 27, 1993, be forwarded to the councils of The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke for their information and endorsement of the
Authority's request.
CARRIED
2. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995 FLOOD
PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
- Duffins Creek Watershed, 784745 Ontario Inc.
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #10/93, held December 3, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Highway #2, west of Riverside Drive, Town of Ajax, under
the "Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 -1995" Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed.
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2. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995 FLOOD
PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT (CONTD.)
- Duffins Creek Watershed, 784745 Ontario Inc.
Res. #A221/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Patrick Abtan
THAT 0.18 acres, more or Tess, be purchased from 784745 Ontario Inc., said land being Part of
Lot 17, Concession 2, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00 plus vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer
tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
3. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
-Don River Watershed, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #10/93, held December 3, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located south of Lawrence Avenue, east of the Don Valley Parkway under
"Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 - 1995 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component - Don River Watershed.
Res. #A222/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Paul Raina
THAT 15.3 acres more or Tess, be purchased from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto said
lands being Part of Lots 4 and 5, Concession 3, East of Yonge Street and Part of Lots 3 and 4,
Concession 4, East of Yonge Street, City of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
together with a 100 year lease over 3.7 acres, more or less being part of the road allowance
between Concession 3 and 4, East of Yonge Street, the widening by Registered Plan 4566 and Part
of Lot 3, Concession 4, East of Yonge Street, City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto.
THAT the purchase price be the nominal sum of $2.00;
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3. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT (CONTD.)
-Don River Watershed, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land and lease rights required free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and other existing registered interests;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
4. POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AUTHORITY LAND
-139 Sylvan Avenue, City of Scarborough
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #10/93, held December 3, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
To recommend disposal of surplus Authority owned land at 139 Sylvan Avenue, City of
Scarborough.
Res. #A223/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Patrick Abtan
THAT a residential lot at 139 Sylvan Avenue containing 0.4 acres, more or less, designated as Part
of Lot 121, Registered Plan 2235, City of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, be
declared as surplus to the requirements of the Authority;
THAT the availability of the subject land be advertised publicly for sale at market value.
AND FURTHER THAT the sale be subject to the purchaser either demolishing or moving the existing
dwelling from the land being retained by the Authority at this location onto the surplus lot at the
purchaser's expense.
5. SECTION 1I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A224/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maja Prentice
Brian Harrison
CARRIED
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #10/93, held December 3, 1993, be received and
approved.
CARRIED
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6. 1994 PROPOSED PUBLIC FACILITY FEE SCHEDULE
Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Meeting
#5/93, held December 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Establishment of the 1994 Fee structure for public use of Authority facilities and programs.
Res. #A225/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Ila Bossons
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the 1994 Fee Schedule, dated October
28, 1993, (Appendix CR.14/93) for admission to and use of the Authority's facilities and programs,
to become effective January 1994, be approved.
CARRIED
7. 1994 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
- Field Operations Division Planning and Development Projects
Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Meeting
#5/93, held December 10, 1993.
KEY ISSUE
Identification and review of the specific planning and development projects included in the Field
Operations Division 1994 Preliminary Budget Estimates.
Res. #A226/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Donna Patterson
Maja Prentice
THAT the Field Operations Division Planning and Development budget items contained in the 1994
Preliminary Budget Estimates be considered for implementation subject to the availability of funding
in the final 1994 Authority budget;
AND FURTHER THAT the items listed as (10), (14), (16) and (19) in the DETAILS OF WORK TO BE
DONE, report dated December 1, 1993, be re- prioritized in the following order:
(1) Revised Public Use of Authority Lands Strategy
(2) Development of Black Creek Pioneer Village Strategic Operating Plan
(3) Revision of Inter - Regional Trail Project - Phase I
(4) Completion of Kortright Centre for Conservation Concept Plan
(5) Petticoat Creek Pool
(6) Black Creek Pioneer Village Security System
(7) Kortright Centre for Conservation Trail Improvements
(8) Foster Woods Plantings
(9) Conservation Area Picnic Tables
(10) Glen Haffy Hatchery Water Supply
(11) Claireville Education Centre Landscaping, Trail and Bridge Upgrading
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7. 1994 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES (CONTD.)
- Field Operations Division Planning and Development Projects
(12) Kortright Centre for Conservation Watershed Management Displays
(13) Black Creek Pioneer Village Disabled Access Improvement
(14) Albion Hills and Heart Lake Toilet Upgrades
(15) Glen Haffy Washroom Upgrade
(16) Glen Haffy Extension, Water, Hydro and Washroom Upgrade
(17) Indian Line Campground Pool
(18) Greenwood Conservation Area Picnic Shelter
(19) Greenwood Conservation Area Landscaping
(20) Kortright Centre for Conservation Balcony Upgrade
(21) Bruce's Mill Workshop Extension
NEW BUSINESS
CONSERVATION AREA CLEAN -UP
Res. #A227/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Kip Van Kempen
Lois Hancey
THAT Authority staff liaise with community groups and organizations seeking community service
projects and request their assistance in the cleaning -up of Authority lands.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:40 a.m., December 17, 1993.
William Grander J. Craig Mather
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28-JANUARY-1994 #12/93
Meeting #12/93 of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was held Friday,
January 28, 1994, in the Visitors Centre at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Chair, William
Granger, called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.
PRESENT Chair William Granger
Members
Lorna Bissell
Margaret Britnell
Eldred King
Frank McKechnie
Richard O'Brien
Marie Muir
Paul Palleschi
Bev Salmon
Deborah Sword
Joyce Trimmer
Richard Whitehead
ABSENT Members Patrick Abtan Joan King
Maria Augimeri Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Ila Bossons Peter Oyler
Victoria Carley Donna Patterson
Raymond Cho Maja Prentice
Lois Griffin Paul Raina
Lois Hancey Frank Scarpitti
Brian Harrison Kip Van Kempen
Lorna Jackson Jim Witty
Joanna Kidd
MINUTES
Res. #A228/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #11/93 be approved.
DELEGATIONS
Res. #A229/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Eldred King
Bev Salmon
CARRIED
Richard O'Brien
Bev Salmon
THAT the delegations requesting to speak to Agenda Item 7, Acquisition Request, 3885 Yonge
Street, City of North York, Don River Watershed, The Jolly Miller Site, be heard.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS (CONTD.)
(a) Councillor Joanne Flint, Ward 8, City of North York endorsed the recommendation before
the Authority.
(b) Pamela Spence, member of the Executive and Development Committee of the York Mills
Valley Association, spoke on behalf of the President, Mr. Robert Brown, and referenced his
letter dated January 26, 1994, distributed prior to the meeting.
1. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995
FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION COMPONENT
- Westside Cemetery Holdings Limited, Don River Watershed
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/93, held January 7, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of property located north of Highway 401, west of Yonge Street under "Interim
Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 - 1995 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component, Don River Watershed.
Res. #A230/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT 0.777 acres, more or less, be purchased from Westside Cemetery Holdings Limited, said land
being an irregular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 13, Concession 1 W.Y.S., City of North
York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located north of Highway 401, west of Yonge Street;
THAT the purchase price be $5,000.00, plus vendor's legal costs;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to closing for land transfer tax,
legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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2. NORTH YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - LAND EXCHANGE
-1785 Finch Avenue, West, City of North York
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/93, held January 7, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the North York Public Library Board, to explore the possibility of a land
exchange involving small fragments of land, to resolve an encroachment problem.
Res. #A231/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a
request from the North York Public Library Board to enter into an exchange of lands located in the
vicinity of 1785 Finch Avenue West, in the City of North York, The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority, that it is in the best interest of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to proceed
with this exchange;
THAT the Authority enter into an exchange of lands on the following basis:
(a) North York Public Library Board will convey to the Authority a parcel of land containing
0.12 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 20, Concession 4, W.Y.S., City of North York,
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
(b) The Authority will convey to North York Public Library Board, a parcel of land containing
0.12 acres, more or less, being Part of Block E, Plan M945, City of North York, The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto;
(c) North York Public Library Board is to be responsible for payment of all legal, survey and
other costs involved in completion of this exchange;
THAT said exchange be subject to an Order In Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary
approvals and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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3. CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH YORK
- Request for permanent easements for a drainage channel located north of Finch Avenue
between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/93, held January 7, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
Receipt of a request from the Corporation of the City of North York to provide permanent
easements for a drainage channel located north of Finch Avenue between Bayview Avenue and
Leslie Street.
Res. #A232/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
WHEREAS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request
from the Corporation of the City of North York to provide permanent easements for a drainage
channel located north of Finch Avenue between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best interests of the Authority in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to co- operate
with the Corporation of the City of North York in this instance;
THAT permanent easements containing 0.169 hectares, more or Tess, (0.418 acres) be granted to
the Corporation of the City of North York for a drainage channel, said land being Part of Lot 22,
Concession 2, E.Y.S. and Part of Lot 1, Plan MX -10, City of North York, The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 64R -14042 and Part 2 on Plan 66R-
16712;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00;
THAT said easements be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section
21(c) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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4. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK
-The Etobicoke Waterfront Partnership ( "EWP ")
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/93, held January 7, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
Purchase of partial takings from properties located on the south side of Lakeshore Boulevard West
from The Etobicoke Waterfront Partnership (Camrost Developments) under the "Revised Project For
The Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park ".
Res. #A233/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard O'Brien
Paul Palleschi
THAT a total of 8.086 acres, more or less, be purchased from The Etobicoke Waterfront
Partnership ( "EWP "), consisting of the parcels set out herein, all situate in the City of Etobicoke,
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, on the basis as set out below:
(a) Parts 2 and 6 on draft reference plan prepared by Wildman, Stewart, Young Limited under
their File No. 9334/9335, dated January, 1993 containing 2.207 acres, more or Tess;
(b) Parts 2 and 4 on draft reference plan prepared by Wildman, Stewart, Young Limited under
their File No. 9337/9338, dated January, 1993 containing 1.887 acres, more or less;
(c) Parts 2 and 6 on draft reference plan prepared by Wildman, Stewart, Young Limited under
their File No. 9341 to 9345 dated January, 1993 containing 3.525 acres, more or less;
(d) Part 3 on draft reference plan prepared by Wildman, Stewart, Young Limited under their File
No. 9354 dated December 23, 1992 containing 0.467 acres, more or less.
In addition, EWP is to convey to the Authority all littoral, shoreline and riparian rights that the EWP
lands or lands of EWP to the north or west of the EWP lands above described have or enjoy;
THAT the acquisition price be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus the conveyance to EWP of
good title to a parcel of land containing a total area of 0.959 acres, more or less, consisting of
lands designated as Parts 10 and 11 on draft reference plan prepared by Wildman, Stewart, Young
Limited under their File No. 9341 to 9345, dated January, 1993;
THAT the Authority receive conveyance of the lands required free from encumbrance subject to
service easements required and any other property interests to be retained as identified in Letter of
Intent dated December 10, 1993 and as to be modified in the final Agreement of Purchase and
Sale;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete this transaction at the
earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred by the Authority incidental to the closing
for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid by the Authority;
THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary
documentation required, and obtain any additional approvals required;
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4. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.)
-The Etobicoke Waterfront Partnership ( "EWP ")
THAT an agreement of Purchase and Sale be prepared on the general basis as set out in the Letter
of Intent dated December 10, 1993 (Appendix EX.13/93), subject to clauses and conditions being
resolved in a manner acceptable to the Authority's solicitor and the Authority's partners in the
"Revised Project For The Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park ".
THAT completion of this transaction be subject to the approval of the City of Etobicoke, The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario;
THAT in arranging for preparation of this agreement of Purchase and *Sale, staff review and modify
items 5(d) and 8 as stated in the Etobicoke Lakefront Corporation Letter of Intent dated
December 10, 1993, Appendix EX. 13/93.
THAT an additional staff report dated January 28, 1994 be received;
AND FURTHER THAT subject to the approval of the City of Etobicoke, The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario, staff be directed to complete the purchase of
8.086 acres, more or Tess, from the Etobicoke Waterfront Partnership ( "EWP "), in the City of
Etobicoke, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, on the basis as substantially set out in the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Appendix EX. 19/93), dated January 28, 1994.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Executive Committee Meeting #11/93 held on January 7, 1994, the members of the Executive
Committee recommended that a total of 8.086 acres more or less, be purchased from the
Etobicoke Waterfront Partnership ( "EWP ") in the Motel Strip area of the City of Etobicoke on the
general basis as set out in the Letter of Intent dated December 10, 1993 (Appendix EX 13/93).
The recommendation was made on the basis of the completion of the transaction being subject to
approval of the City of Etobicoke, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of
Ontario. Staff was also directed to review and modify items 5(d) and 8 as stated in the Letter of
Intent, in arranging for preparation of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.
In accordance with the direction of the members of the Executive Committee, the Agreement of
Purchase and Sale has been agreed to in principle by officials of EWP and includes the
modifications requested.
Item 4.(a) (v), set out on page three of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, modifies the contents
of Item 5(d) of the Letter of Intent and includes provision for payment of the following development
charges:
(1) development charges that are imposed upon developments by the City of Etobicoke
regardless of the location of the developments;
(2) development charges that are imposed by the City of Etobicoke upon all
developments located within the area of the Secondary Plan for services and
facilities that are deemed by the City of Etobicoke to be for the benefit of the lands
as designated within the Secondary Plan.
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4. REVISED PROJECT FOR THE ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.)
-The Etobicoke Waterfront Partnership ( "EWP ")
Staff of the City of Etobicoke have assisted Authority staff in arranging wording to meet the
requirements of all parties and staff of the City of Etobicoke and are in agreement with this
modification.
Item 7, set out on page four of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, modifies the contents of Item
8 of the Letter of Intent and provides for payment to the Authority for depositing Iakefill on the
following basis:
(7) EWP in developing lands owned by it adjacent to the EWP Lands shall be entitled to
deposit material excavated from such lands on the Waterfront Amenity Areas and
Waterfront Drive provided:
(i) EWP pays for the right to Iakefill at the same rate as that then charged to
others for depositing;
(ii) the condition of the material to be deposited by EWP satisfies the standards
set by MTRCA under the Improved Lakefill Quality Assurance Program;
(iii) the material is delivered and deposited only at those times MTRCA is
accepting similar material for filling on the Waterfront Amenity Area or
Waterfront Drive.
5. MEMBERSHIP TO THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF GREATER TORONTO
-Re- appointment of Kenneth A. Smee
Recommended for approval at Executive Committee Meeting #11/93, held January 7, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto appoints members for a three year term.
Res. #A234/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT the membership of Kenneth A. Smee be renewed for a further three -year term,
December 21, 1993 - December 20, 1996.
CARRIED
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6. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Res. #A235/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #11/93, held January 7, 1994, be received and
approved.
CARRIED
7. ACQUISITION REQUEST, 3885 YONGE STREET, CITY OF NORTH YORK,
DON RIVER WATERSHED
-The Jolly Miller
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#7/93, January 14, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
At its meeting of November 17, 1993, North York Council considered the matter of acquisition
funding for the Jolly Miller property at 3885 Yonge Street and has formally requested that the
Authority proceed to acquire this property and that Metropolitan Toronto and the province endorse
the acquisition. The York Mills Valley Association, in its letter dated January 12, 1994 from Robert
W. Brown, President, Appendix WR.114/93, also submitted recommendations to the Board.
Res. #A236/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bev Salmon
Joyce Trimmer
THAT the City of North York be advised that the acquisition of the Jolly Miller property continues
to be an objective of the Authority;
THAT staff be directed to report to the Board again upon receipt of the responses from the
Province of Ontario and Metropolitan Toronto to the City of North York's request to acquire the
Jolly Miller property;
THAT the City of North York be requested to advise the Authority if the City is prepared to
participate in exploring the acquisition of the Jolly Miller property;
THAT the City of North York be requested to advise the Authority if the City of North York will
assume all rehabilitation, maintenance and management costs associated with the operation of the
existing Jolly Miller structure if the Authority was to acquire the property;
THAT staff continue to work with the current property owner, the City of North York and
Metropolitan Toronto to review planning and regulatory solutions for valley corridor conservation
and regeneration at this site and report not later than April 15, 1994 on the development
application.
THAT staff be directed to establish a comprehensive procedure, that includes the York Mills Valley
Association, to explore and exhaust all avenues of funding the acquisition and ongoing operation of
this site;
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7. ACQUISITION REQUEST, 3885 YONGE STREET, CITY OF NORTH YORK,
DON RIVER WATERSHED (CONTD.)
-The Jolly Miller
THAT the City of North York be urged to consider the designation of the Jolly Miller site as an
historic site.
AND FURTHER THAT the Province of Ontario, Metropolitan Toronto and the City of North York be
so advised.
AMENDMENT
Res. #A237/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT paragraph five of the recommendation be amended to read:
Bev Salmon
Joyce Trimmer
THAT staff continue to work with the current property owner and the representatives of the York
Mills Valley Association, the City of North York and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
review planning and regulatory solutions for valley corridor conservation and regeneration at this
site and report not later than April 15, 1994, on the status of development application and of the
acquisition issue.
THAT paragraph seven of the recommendation be amended to read:
THAT the City of North York be urged to consider the designation of the Jolly Miller as an historic
site.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
8. FRENCHMAN'S BAY
-West Rouge Canoe Club
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#7/93, January 14, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
To consider a request from the West Rouge Canoe Club to provide a training facility for high
performance paddling from a site on Frenchman's Bay.
Res. #A238/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT staff be directed to review the interim and long term plans of the West Rouge Canoe Club
for a location on Frenchman's Bay as outlined in their request of December 16, 1993;
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8. FRENCHMAN'S BAY (CONTD.)
-West Rouge Canoe Club
THAT this review include consultation with the Town of Pickering and the appropriate public having
interest in Frenchman's Bay;
AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Pickering be so advised.
CARRIED
9. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994
-Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#7/93, January 14, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
Continuation of the implementation of the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program in 1994.
Res. #A239/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT staff be directed to continue the implementation of the Improved Lakefill Quality Control
Program on behalf of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy at a total estimated cost of
S150,000. in 1994 to be funded from revenues generated from the program.
CARRIED
10. SPECIAL POLICY AREA (Phase I)
-Lower Don River, City of Toronto
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#7/93, January 14, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
The City of Toronto is seeking final approval of a Special Policy Area (Phase I) for the Lower Don
River flood plain pursuant to the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, 1988.
Res. #A240/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT Phase I of the Lower Don River Special Policy Area, City of Toronto, be approved;
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10. SPECIAL POLICY AREA (Phase 1) (CONTD.)
-Lower Don River, City of Toronto
THAT the Ministries of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs, the City of Toronto, The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust be advised of the
Authority's approval;
THAT the Interim Procedures which were established for the Lower Don flood plain in May 1992
and expired December 31, 1993, be re- endorsed for use by staff in the review of development
applications until such time as the Phase 1 SPA designation, as recommended within the City Plan
document, receives final approval;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust
and the Lower Don River Special Policy Area Technical Committee in defining the boundaries and
setting policy for any additional phases.
CARRIED
11. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
- Minutes of Meeting #13/93 and #14/93
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#7/93, January 14, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
The minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force from Meeting #13/93 and #14/93 are provided for
information.
Res. #A241/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #13/93 and #14/93, Appendix
WR. 94/93, be received.
CARRIED
12. EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENTS OF DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEMBERS
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#7/93, January 14, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
The extension of the formal appointment to enable the Task Force members to complete their final
report to the Authority.
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12. EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENTS OF DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEMBERS
(CONTD.)
Res. #A242/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT the appointment of the present members of the Don Watershed Task Force be extended to
July 31, 1994 to provide for the completion of the Don Watershed Regeneration Plan;
THAT the appointment of the following members and alternates be extended:
William Granger, Chair of the Authority;
Peter Oyler, Councillor, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
Eldred King, Chair, Regional Municipality of York,
Barbara Hall, Councillor, City of Toronto,
Lorna Krawchuk, Councillor, Borough of East York,
Gerry Altobello, Councillor, City of Scarborough,
David Shiner, Councillor, City of North York,
Roz Mendelson, Councillor, City of York,
Frank Scarpitti, Mayor, Town of Markham,
David Cohen, Councillor, Town of Richmond Hill,
Peter Meffe, Councillor, City of Vaughan,
Mark Wilson, Chair, Task Force to Bring Back the Don,
Vicki Barron, Waterfront Regeneration Trust Agency,
Michael White, Chair, Friends of the Don York Region,
Dan Taylor, Co- chair, Metropolitan Toronto RAP Public Advisory Committee,
Veronica Berg, Don Watershed resident,
Thomas Ward, Don Watershed resident,
Margaret Casey, Don Watershed resident,
Donald Cross, Don Watershed resident,
Bill King, Don Watershed resident,
Gord Hutchinson, Don Watershed resident,
Denis McKee, Don Watershed resident,
Natasha Feder, Don Watershed resident,
Deborah Martin - Downs, Don Watershed resident,
Walter Watt, Don Watershed resident;
THAT the following individuals be appointed as municipal alternates to the Don Watershed Task
Force:
Joan King, Councillor, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
Lorna Jackson, Mayor, City of Vaughan,
John Adams, Councillor, City of Toronto,
Bob Dale, Councillor, Borough of East York,
Carl Knipfel, Director of Design, Planning and Buildings Department,
City of Scarborough,
Paul Sutherland, Councillor, City of North York,
Bill Saundercook, Councillor, City of York,
Isabelle Gargarella, Councillor, Town of Richmond Hill,
Bernie Green, Councillor, City of Vaughan.
CARRIED
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13. TREE LIFE TORONTO
Recommended for approval at Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#7/93, January 14, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
Creation of a Tree Park along the Don Valley Parkway south of the confluence of Taylor Creek and
the Don River.
Res. #A243/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT Tree Life Toronto be advised that the Authority is supportive of the group's efforts to plant
vegetation on Authority lands within the Don Valley subject to all plans and planting activity being
approved by the Metro Toronto Parks and Property Department.
CARRIED
14. WATERFRONT TRAIL - TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
-Grant Application
Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#6/93, January 21, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
In 1993, the Authority received funding from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in support of trail
planning and development work. The funds were granted on the assumption that matching funding
would be obtained from other sources. The funds would be used to continue the trail planning
contract position which commenced in mid 1993.
Res. #A244/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT staff be directed to submit an application to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation
for financial support of the Waterfront Trail, Technical Support Program.
CARRIED
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15. OAK RIDGES MORAINE TRAIL STRATEGY - PHASE II AND HI
-Grant Application
Recommended for approval at Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting
#6/93, January 21, 1994.
KEY ISSUE
The Authority has been asked by the Ministry of Natural Resources to continue the study of trail
route alternatives in the Oak Ridges Moraine. Approval is required to apply for financial support
from provincial funding sources.
Res. #A245/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Palleschi
Deborah Sword
THAT staff be directed to submit an application to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation
for financial support of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Study, Phase II and III.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:00 a.m., January 28, 1994.
William Granger J. Crain Mather
CARRIED
Chair Secretary- Treasurer
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