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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater and Related Land Management Advisory Board 1993Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes D1 MARCH 5, 1993 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93 The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, March 5, 1993. The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. PRESENT Chair Lois Griffin Members Ila Bossons Victoria Carley Lois Hancey Paul Raina Bev Salmon Frank Scarpitti Joyce Trimmer Kip Van Kempen Chair of the Authority William Granger ABSENT Members Lorna Bissell Joanna Kidd Joan King Maja Prentice Richard Whitehead MINUTES Res. #W1/93 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #9/92 be approved. PRESENTATIONS Ila Bossons Paul Raina CARRIED (a) Councillor Brian Flynn, City of Etobicoke, and Ted Tyndorf, Manager of Urban Design for the City of Etobicoke presented two Urban Design Awards on behalf of the City of Etobicoke, one being Honourable Mention for Humber Bay Park and the other an Award of Merit for James Garden. D2 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 PRESENTATIONS (CONTD.) Chair Lois Griffin accepted these awards on behalf of the Authority and extended congratulations to the staff for work well done. She also thanked and congratulated The Metro Parks and Property Department who designed and developed James Garden on Authority lands and manage the Humber Bay Park. (b) Mr. Michael D'Andrea, Great Lakes Section, Ontario Ministry of Environment, gave a presentation on dry weather discharges to the Toronto waterfront. The Ministry is in support of the Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan and has conducted considerable water quality monitoring along the Toronto waterfront. Res. #W2/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Ila Bossons Victoria Carley THAT the Executive Summary of the Ministry of the Environment report, Dry Weather Discharges to the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront, October 1992, be received. CARRIED DELEGATION Mr. William A. Dempsey expressed his concern that the Authority should insure that public access initiatives to the waterfront are immediately addressed as part of the Centennial Waterfront Secondary Plan studies by the City of Scarborough. SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. DRAFT VALLEY AND STREAM CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 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. #W3/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D3. SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. DRAFT VALLEY AND STREAM CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CONTD.) BACKGROUND At Authority meeting #4/92, the following resolutions were adopted: Res. #55 "THAT the Draft Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program - April 3, 1992, be circulated to its member and local municipalities, the Ministers of Natural Resources, Environment, Municipal Affairs and Transportation, the Office of the Greater Toronto Area, non - government organizations and interested professionals and residents within the watershed for comment by July 31, 1992; THAT the municipalities be requested to comment specifically on Section 8: Conserving Valley and Stream Corridors through Municipal Planning; THAT the Draft Program be provided to the Commission on Land Use Planning and Development Reform for consideration in their review of the planning process; THAT staff be directed to develop and implement a public consultation process to facilitate public review of the Draft Program; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board on the comments received regarding the proposed Program policies to enab /e the finalization and adoption of the Program prior to the end of 1992." Res. #56 "THAT the comments requested in paragraph one of the resolution be received by September 30, 1992." The following report details the actions staff has completed to date for the implementation of the municipal and provincial review and public consultation of the Draft Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. It should be noted that staff used every opportunity to present both the Draft Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program and the Review of Policies For The Public Use of Conservation Lands reports together; however, as the response of comments and reactions are different and not entirely related, this report focuses on the Draft Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. A report detailing staff actions with regard to the Review of Policies For The Public Use of Conservation Lands is expected to be presented to the Conservation and Land Management Advisory Board at a later date. • Following adoption of the above -noted resolutions, the Draft Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program document was sent to all member and local municipalities (via Commissioners of Works, Planning, and Parks and Property) within MTRCA's jurisdiction. On June 16th and 22nd, staff from all municipalities were invited to attend one of the four Authority workshops at which the Draft Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program and the Review of Authority Policies For The Public Use of Conservation Lands were D4 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. DRAFT VALLEY AND STREAM CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CONTD.) presented. At these workshops, Authority staff also presented the proposed consultation process and timing to enable staff to report back to the Authority for final adoption of the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program, as directed. • Following completion of the workshops, Authority staff circulated both reports to the Clerks of all local and regional municipalities requesting a review and comments by September 30th, 1992. It was indicated that Authority staff would be pleased to meet with municipal staff or Councils to provide any additional information or to make a full presentation. • In August of 1992, Authority staff held two additional workshops, similar to the municipal workshops, for provincial staff and for non - governmental organizations. To date, Authority staff has attended the following municipal councils /committees and non- governmental organizations: • City of Mississauga's Works Committee; • City of North York's Planning Advisory Committee; • Region of Durham's Planning Committee; • Township of King Council; • City of Toronto's City Services Committee; • Borough of East York's Environmental Advisory Committee; • Toronto Field Naturalists; • Ontario Association of Landscape Architects; and • Urban Development Institute. Staff has received comments on the Draft Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program from the majority of circulated municipalities, provincial ministries and non - governmental organizations. In addition to this external review, Authority staff established an internal working group with representation from all Divisions and Sections. Their responsibility was to review both reports and provide input on implementation implications and internal coordination requirements. Overall, there was general support for the intent of the Draft Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program and its environmental protection policies; however, there were some key comments that were raised by a number of agencies and groups. These are summarized as follows: WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D5 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. DRAFT VALLEY AND STREAM CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CONTD.) • Valley and /or stream corridor definition - Neither the technical definition nor its purpose were questioned but there were concerns regarding the additional 10 metres (as per the Rouge River Strategy) from either stable top -of -bank or regional floodline in terms of the following: Compensation for loss of potentially developable lands; Mechanisms (Density bonus /transfer) to achieve public ownership of the additional 10 metres; Other mechanisms, other than public ownership to protect the corridor; and Maintenance of, and access to publicly owned corridors. • Watershed strategies, subwatershed planning, community reach plans. The comments concerning these planning activities were mostly clarification issues and included: What is the relationship between these planning activities and their relationship with the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program; and Who is responsible for undertaking these planning activities? When are they required? Who pays for them? Who approves them? Who monitors them? • The Conservation Authorities Act should be reviewed for potential amendments that would assist in implementing and achieving the goals and objectives of the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Meetings are being scheduled with municipal staff whose response requested further discussion on the objectives of the report, clarification of technical sections of the report and MTRCA expectations of municipal implementation of the report. The Town of Markham's response specifically requested MTRCA to hold a public meeting in the Town of Markham to provide an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the proposed Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program, prior to its adoption. Authority staff has begun discussions with staff of Markham to carry out this request. Authority staff is planning to hold a small workshop with municipal and provincial planning staff focusing on how to achieve public ownership of the additional 10 metres now included within the valley /stream corridor definitions. Authority staff have contacted municipal staff regarding this workshop and they have agreed it is worthwhile. Authority staff is reviewing the comments received to date and will be recommending changes to the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. They anticipate bringing forward a final Program recommendation to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board in June, 1993. D6 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. THE EVERGREEN FOUNDATION ECOPARK CONCEPT PLAN 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. (See attached plan). Res. #W4/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND At meeting #8/92, held on September 25, 1992, the Authority adopted Resolution #145. Included in the Authority's approval was the following: "THAT the Evergreen Foundation develop a plan for the "Langstaff Business EcoPark" in consultation with Authority staff and that the plan be submitted to the Board for approval." The Evergreen Foundation is a national non - profit charitable organization. Their mission is to promote and establish natural areas in the urban environment through education and responsible action. The Foundation hopes to encourage lifelong commitment to natural urban areas through the planting, maintenance and protection of trees. The concept plan developed by The Evergreen Foundation involves the creation of a "natural" park through natural rehabilitation projects, including the planting of trees and shrubs, sediment /erosion control, trail development and wetland creation. This parcel of Authority owned land lies within the flood plain of the West Don River between Langstaff Road and Highway #7. To date, the Evergreen Foundation has undertaken a resource - nventory and survey of the property. A committee for community development and management ha been formed, with three subcommittees including finance, implementation and promotion. In October, 1992, the Foundation organized a community cleanup and planting event at a site off of Rivermede Road. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1193, MARCH 5, 1993 D7 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. THE EVERGREEN FOUNDATION ECOPARK CONCEPT PLAN (CONTD.) FINANCIAL DETAILS Project costs will be raised by The Evergreen Foundation through the campaigning of local business and organizations. The Authority is providing in -kind technical services to assist in the coordination and implementation of projects. A preliminary cost estimate for the concept plan is as follows: COST ESTIMATE Landscape construction (including stream rehabilitation, bridges, and trails) Furnishings (including benches, tables, and signs) Vegetation Establishment •(including trees, shrubs, and seeding) $259,490 $ 27,000 $105,000 TOTAL $391,490 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Plans will be finalized for individual rehabilitation projects. Local businesses will be canvassed by the Evergreen Foundation to provide the funds to carry out these projects. Arrangements will be finalized with the City of Vaughan regarding the maintenance of the trails. Approvals will be obtained. FUTURE BENEFITS Implementation of the Langstaff Business EcoPark concept plan provides the opportunity for enhanced management of an Authority property, the maintenance of which would otherwise likely remain unfunded. In addition, this project provides an opportunity for community involvement in the development and care of a local resource. It is anticipated that partnerships, such as that proposed, will become an increasingly common option for the management of public greenspace. This plan, therefore, offers an opportunity for the development of a model for similar arrangements elsewhere, while addressing immediate problems related to adequate management and rehabilitation of Authority lands. This project is consistent with the work undertaken by the Don River Watershed Task Force and it is anticipated that implementation of the plan would be coordinated with and assisted by the Task Force. D8 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PRACTICES STUDY AND STRATEGY TO PROMOTE MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL BY -LAW 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. #W5/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Ila Bossons THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 received for information; 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. AMENDMENT Moved by: Lois Hancey Res. #W6/93 Seconded by: Ila Bossons THAT clause two of the main motion be amended to read: THAT the Strategy for Promoting Municipal Adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law, dated March 5, 1993, (Appendix WR.1/93), be adopted. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND In response to poor sediment control from construction activity, the MTRCA and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) conducted an Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Study, which set out recommendations for remedial action. The Study identified that controlling sediment at urban construction sites is not a technical problem, but a problem of people and process. The Study WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D9 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PRACTICES STUDY AND STRATEGY TO PROMOTE MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL BY -LAW (CONTD.) found that a combination of education and stronger enforcement through legislation is needed to control erosion and sedimentation at construction sites. The Study set out recommendations to improve sediment control under four general areas: (1) Municipal Adoption of a Topsoil By -law under the Topsoil Preservation Act; (2) Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring; (3) Training /Education Course Workshops and; (4) Revision to Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines. At Authority Meeting #9/92, held on October 23, 1992, Resolution #173 was adopted which states in part: THAT staff be directed to work with the Ministry of the Environment in advancing the recommendations of the Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Study, as outlined in the Executive Summary; THAT staff be directed to prepare a strategy for promoting the adoption of a Topsoil by -law by each of the Authority's member municipalities who do not yet have such a by -law; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, in ear /y Spring, 1993, with the final study report, the strategy for promoting municipal adoption of a Topsoil by -law, and the Comprehensive Sediment Contro/ Program. To solicit action on the main findings and recommendations of the Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Study, the MTRCA and MOE prepared a brief Summary Report, completed in January 1993. The Summary Report was sent to the Minister of Environment and Energy as a final condition of funding and also to the Provincial Urban Drainage Advisory Committee (PUDAC) to assist in soliciting provincial support for implementation of the Study recommendations. It will also be distributed to various interested groups that include municipalities, consulting professionals, Ministry of Natural Resources and other Conservation Authorities. In response to the Study recommendations and the Authority's direction, staff has developed a strategy to promote the Municipal Adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law (see attached report). In brief the Strategy will present the Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Study findings and encourage member municipalities to adopt a Topsoil Preservation By -law. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Meet in the next three months with those municipalities that do not yet have a topsoil preservation by -law and discuss opportunities for adoption of a topsoil by -law. 010 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PRACTICES STUDY AND STRATEGY TO PROMOTE MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL BY -LAW (CONTD.) Develop support materials for assisting the municipalities in the adoption of a topsoil preservation by -law Prepare a presentation that outlines the rationale for municipal adoption of a top soil preservation by -law. Distribution of the Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Summary Report Entitled " Clean and Clear" FINANCIAL DETAILS Printing of the Summary Report and costs of distribution are to be charged to the remaining funding provided by the Ministry of Environment and Energy for the Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Study (Authority account #601 -19). Approximately $3,000 - $5,000 of Authority funds will be required for implementing the Strategy to promote municipal adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law. 4. TROUT UNLIMITED FISH HABITAT REHABILITATION PROJECTS KEY ISSUE Undertake fish habitat rehabilitation projects by Trout Unlimited on Authority -owned lands. Res. #W7/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D11 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. TROUT UNLIMITED FISH HABITAT REHABILITATION PROJECTS (CONTD.) BACKGROUND Trout Unlimited is a national, non - profit organization established approximately twelve years ago. The group is dedicated to the protection and improvement of cold water fisheries resources. A number of chapters have been established throughout southern Ontario including one on the Credit River. Within the past three years Trout Unlimited has expanded their area of interest to include the Humber River. Trout Unlimited is a volunteer group and has been active in carrying out fish habitat rehabilitation projects. To date they have completed 3 km of rehabilitation work on the upper Humber River by utilizing Environmental Youth Corps crews and hosting volunteer work days. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has received a request from Trout Unlimited for technical advisory assistance and permission to undertake fish habitat rehabilitation projects on an ongoing basis on Authority owned property in the Humber River watershed. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Trout Unlimited proposes to stabilize eroding streambanks on the Humber River. Work will be carried out by Trout Unlimited members during organized work days. Methods to be used include tree planting, log and rock rip rap, brush bundle installation and in- stream boulder placement. Logs and limbs found on the site will be used where possible. Other required materials and equipment will be provided by Trout Unlimited. Natural materials will be secured to the streambank to improve water quality by reducing erosion and sedimentation. In- stream fish habitat will also be enhanced. Staff will review proposals to ensure they meet the fisheries management objectives of the Authority. During construction the Authority will provide direction and site supervision. If approved, agreements for each project will be prepared. Liability consideration will be adequately addressed in the agreements. FINANCIAL DETAILS Trout Unlimited will provide the necessary funding to implement the work with assistance from sources like the Environmental Partners Fund, Environmental Youth Corps and the Community Fisheries Involvement Program. Authority staff will provide advisory and technical assistance. D12 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. THE DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE - Appointment of a New Member KEY ISSUE The appointment of an alternate member for the Town of Markham to the Don Watershed Task ' Force. Res. #W8/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Doreen Quirk, Councillor, Town of Markham, be appointed as a municipal alternate to the Don Watershed Task Force. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #8/92, the Don Watershed Task Force Selection Committee reported directly to the Authority regarding the appointment of Don Watershed residents, municipal, and interest group representatives to the Don Watershed Task Force. The Town of Markham appointed Councillor Frank Scarpitti. Since his appointment to the Task Force, Councillor Scarpitti has become the Mayor of Markham, and Council has appointed an alternate to the Task Force. On February 1, 1993, Markham provided written confirmation that the Council of the Town of Markham, at its meeting held on January 26, 1993, passed the following resolution: "RESOLVED THAT Mayor F. Scarpitti be appointed as Markham's representative to the Don Watershed Task Force with Councillor D. Quirk appointed as alternate." 6. THE DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE - Minutes of Meeting #4/93 and Meeting #5/93 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. #W9/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #4/93 and Meeting #5/93 (Appendix WR.4/93), be received. CARRIED WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D13. SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. THE DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE - Minutes of Meeting #4/93 and Meeting #5/93 BACKGROUND The Task Force reports to the Authority through the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board on a quarterly basis. Copies of the minutes of all scheduled meetings of the Task Force will also be provided to the Authority through the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. This will constitute the formal record of the ongoing work of the Task Force and serve to keep the Authority members informed of the steps being undertaken in the development of the Don Watershed Strategy. 7. PROPOSED EAST DON RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION - Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department 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. #W10/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Paul Raina Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department has prepared a master plan for the extension of the East Don Trail from Finch Avenue to Cummer Avenue. RATIONALE The master plan submitted to the Authority for approval represents a trail alignment for discussion purposes only. Upon approval of the master plan, more detailed design would be carried out in conjunction with Authority staff and a permit application pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 will follow. The proposed alignments for the trails have taken into consideration existing natural attributes and largely follow hydro corridors, pipeline corridors, sewer easements and existing informal pathways. In the case of this trail extension, the works will include reconstruction of an existing bridge over the East Don situated on an Ontario Hydro corridor and will include lands recently transferred to the Authority by the City of North York north of Finch Avenue. D14 WATER AND REL .= - LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. PROPOSED EAST DON RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION (CONTD.) - Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department Metropolitan Toronto Parks al nerty is also proposing to undertake valley land plantings of native species in this reach of the Don in co- operation with a volunteer organization (the Evergreen Group). Plantings are proposed in the south reach this Spring and later in the year in the north reach. No structures are anticipated for this reach in association with the trail. It is the intent of Metro in the future to extend the trail up the East Don valley towards Leslie Street. Representatives of the Metro Parks and Property Department will make a presentation of the proposed trail alignment for the information of the Board. 8. SPECIAL POLICY AREA -Hoggs Hollow, Don River, City of North York - Official Plan Amendment No. 375 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. #W1 1 /93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND In 1975/76, the Provincial Government undertook a major review of Ontario policy positions and approaches to flood plain management. This resulted in the Government of Ontario adopting Objectives, Policy Principles and Flood Plain Management Policies in November, 1979. In 1984, The City of North York requested and received Special Policy Area status for the Hoggs Hollow Community pursuant to the above -noted policy document. In 1983/84, a second major review was undertaken which ultimately lead to the issuance of a joint policy statement of the Ministries of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs on Flood Plain Planning pursuant to Section 3 of the Planning Act, 1983. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D15 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 8. SPECIAL POLICY AREA -Hoggs Hollow, Don River, City of North York - Official Plan Amendment No. 375 In February, 1990, Council of the City of North York passed a motion requesting that a study be undertaken of the York Valley neighbourhood to establish more appropriate zoning standards which recognize the unusual character, special constraints and environmental features of the area. The motion also reflected a request by the York Mills Valley Association that a study of the area be undertaken to examine the area's unique features and to develop more appropriate regulations. In addition to the issues and concerns outlined by the resident's association, staff of the Authority identified a need for the previously approved Hoggs Hollow Special Policy Area policies to be brought into conformity with the 1988 Provincial Flood Plain Policy Statement. Official Plan Amendment No. 375. This amendment makes changes to the City of North York's Official Plan Special Policy Area policies. The revisions to the policies can be summarized as follows: Clarify the level of flood protection required; Ensure safe ingress and egress for new development; and Prohibits new uses such as certain institutional uses, emergency services and uses involving hazardous substances from locating in the flood plain. By -law 31928 This by -law amends zoning by -law 7625, the primary zoning by -law for the entire City of North York, to implement the Special Policy Area as follows: Amends the zoning by -law schedule to show lands designated as the Hoggs Hollow Special Policy Area; Amends the text of the by -law to add a section titled Special Policy Area. 9. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 - Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke KEY ISSUE Continuation of the site development at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke. Res. #W12/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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. D16 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1 /93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 9. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) - Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke 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 BACKGROUND With the completion of the gravel roadway and parking lot in 1992, a major portion of the waterfront park was opened for public use. In addition, the Lakeshore Yacht Club installed approximately 80 floating docks and temporary service building. The Humber College Sailing Centre installed their first phase of docks as well. Watermains, hydrants, sanitary sewers and the high voltage cable and transformer were also installed in 1992. Authority staff are working with Metro Parks and Property Department on the design, routing and implementation of the "Lakeside _; ;ails ", connecting 13th and 23rd Streets. Metro Parks expect to have this work completed in 1993. Authority staff will also be working with Metro Parks to approve the final Master Plan and lease agreements for the members of the Sam Smith Boaters Federation. The Authority anticipates approval of the exemption under the Environmental Assessment Act for the Revised Master Plan and subsequent circulation of the zoning by -law amendment by Etobicoke to permit the park areas. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The major development components proposed for 1993 are set out on a priority basis including a brief project description as follows: (1) Storm Sewer Outfall Weir Structure Monitoring As a condition of approval, the Ministry of Environment requires that this structure be monitored for a period of two years from dat9 of commissioning. Following the completion of the monitoring period in April, 1993, a final report will be submitted which documents an analysis of all the data collected as well as the operation of the structure. Total cost to complete this work in 1993 is $10,OCO. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D17 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 9. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) - Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke (2) Electrical Site Servicing Phase II The first phase of servicing in 1992 included the installation of the high voltage electrical service and transformer. In 1993, it is proposed that provisions for electrical servicing be extended to provide for roadway, parking lot and boardwalk lighting. Final design will be competed and parking lot lighting installed at a total estimated cost of $35,000. (3) Wetland Creation Design drawings have been completed for the creation of a "wetland area" which expands on an existing watercourse. The work requires additional excavation and grading to widen the watercourse and to provide and enhance fisheries and wildlife habitat opportunities in and around the stream. The Authority will be submitting a detailed proposal for the wetland and fish habitat to the Director - Central Region of the Ministry of the Environment in accordance with the exemption approval. Total estimated cost to complete this work in 1993 is $85,000. (4) Public Boardwalk - Design and Phase I Construction An engineering consultant will be retained to finalize design drawings and tender documents for the construction of the 6 metre wide boardwalk. It is proposed that an initial phase of construction, which includes servicing for lighting, drainage and gravel base, can be completed in 1993 at an estimated cost of $100,000. (5) Shoreline Treatment Haulout Area The remaining 90 metres of interior shoreline treatment is scheduled for completion in 1993. The Preliminary Master Plan prepared by the Sam Smith Boaters Federation proposes a vertical shoreline treatment. To date, the Authority has constructed the interior shoreline treatment at a cost of $500 per metre. The cost of the vertical shorewall to be completed by the Federation, will be significantly more expensive. Alternatively, the Authority would complete the shoreline treatment to match the existing three tiered armour stone. Therefore, it is proposed that a budget of $50,000 be provided to review the design and subsidize the construction of vertical shoreline treatment at a unit cost of $500 per metre of wall (including all taxes). (6) Final Grading /Landscaping It is proposed that the first phase of landscaping will be completed for the public areas. This work, to be carried out by Authority field staff, includes final grading, topsoil, seeding and tree and shrub plantings. The total cost of this work will be $90,000. (7) Weir Structure Pedestrian Bridge To link the public boardwalk to the main waterfront trail, a pedestrian bridge is proposed to be constructed over the existing storm sewer outfall weir structure. The estimated cost to prepare final design, tender documents and to construct the bridge is $1 10,000. D18 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD !1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 9. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) - Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke Based on projected funding from the province, it is proposed that the first six development components listed can be completed or be underway in 1993 at a total estimated cost of $370,000. Should additional funding be made available from other sources, then all of the above items could be undertaken in addition to further work on the public boardwalk. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget estimated for development components 1 to 6 inclusive is $370,000 and is budgeted under Account No. 204 -. Funding availability will be subject to final approval from the Province of Ontario. This work will be carried out under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 - 1994 ", approved at Authority Meeting #3/91. 10. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 -Ajax Waterfront Area - 1993 Development Program KEY ISSUE Continuation of the development program along the Ajax Waterfront, Town of Ajax. Res. #W13/93 Moved by: Seconded by Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 up to $4,000 under the Ajax Tree Donation Program, subject to the concurrence of the Town of Ajax. CARRIED BACKGROUND To date, substantial Authority -owned waterfront areas have been improved to basic park standards and transferred to the Town of Ajax for operation and maintenance. In 1991, the first phase of extensive tree and shrub plantings was completed. This work was not continued in 1992 due to other priorities in this sector of the waterfront. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D19 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 10. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) -Ajax Waterfront Area - 1993 Development Program DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff has completed a design for tree and shrub planting in an area adjacent to the existing waterfront trail between Rotary Park and Bartlett Drive. Design drawings were finalized and approved in 1992, but will be reviewed again with Town of Ajax, Parks Department and the Ajax Waterfront Advisory Committee for approval to proceed with the work in the Spring, 1993. Total estimated cost for the 1993 planting program to be undertaken by Authority staff is $38,000. Additional tree planting will be completed utilizing funds from the Tree Donation Program. For the Authority -owned waterfront lands not yet accepted by the Town for management (lands east of Pickering Beach Road), basic maintenance will be carried out for the year at a total cost of $7,000. Shoreline erosion monitoring will continue with provision for carrying out minor erosion control works, if necessary, up to a total cost of $5,000. The Town of Ajax has prepared terms of reference to undertake the preparation of a Waterfront Plan. MTRCA staff has been requested to participate on a Technical Resource Group. Staff has agreed to participate and provide the appropriate environmental information. A draft waterfront plan is to be prepared by the end of 1993. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget for the 1993 development program is $50,000 under Account Nos. 230 -10 and - 19. Funding availability will be subject to final approval from the Province of Ontario. Additional funding up to a total of $4,000 will be available under the Ajax Tree Donation Program. This work will be carried out under the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 -1994, approved at Authority Meeting #3/91. 11. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 -1993 Waterfront Monitoring Program KEY ISSUE Continuation of the implementation of the Waterfront Monitoring Program in 1993. Res. #W14/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 D20 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 11. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) -1993 Waterfront Monitoring Program BACKGROUND Since 1975, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ( MTRCA) has conducted environmental monitoring programs to describe the physical and biological conditions associated with selected waterfront parks. The results of the various monitoring programs are included in technical reports, data summary documents, and master plans. The overall objectives of the program are as follows: • Augment the present state of knowledge of lake processes by further research, data collection and analysis; • Ensure that Authority projects comply with the environmental standards of regulatory agencies; • Generate waterfront development plans that integrate enhancement opportunities into the design, and guarantee the environmental integrity of the site is maintained or improved; • Seek to integrate the monitoring efforts of various agencies to avoid duplication and provide maximum benefit from collective efforts. Within the scope of the MTRCA mandate, the Environmental Monitoring Program investigates as many components of the Toronto waterfront ecosystem as possible. Special studies in the past have been conducted to examine the sediment quality, water quality, sediment deposition rates, fish habitat assessment, fish community assessment, and benthic invertebrate collections. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The 1992 Waterfront Monitoring Program will investigate environmental conditions at the following locations: • Colonel Sam Smith Waterfront Park; • Frenchman's Bay; • Scarborough shoreline; • Coastal Marshes Environmental monitoring at the Colonel Sam Smith Waterfront Park and along the Scarborough shoreline is required to fulfil conditions of environmental assessment approval or to document existing environmental conditions for inclusion into the Cass E.A. process. Environmental monitoring at Frenchman's Bay is designed to document existing conditions for use in the master planning process. Environmental monitoring will be conducted within the Coastal Marshes found at the mouth of the Humber River, Rouge River, Duffin Creek, and Carruthers C' - :Efforts will be directed at surveys of the botanical communities, conducting experimental plantings, and establishing the extent of fish spawning within each area. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D21 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 11. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) -1993 Waterfront Monitoring Program FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget to implement the 1993 Waterfront Monitoring Program is $1 15,000, and is comprised of the following components: Labour $ 58,000 Vehicle and Equipment 20,000 Lab Analytical Services 37,000 TOTAL $115,000 The program is funded under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 -1994" under account no. 240 -01. 12. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 - Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program KEY ISSUE Continuation of the implementation of the improved Lakefill Quality Control program in 1993. Res. #W15/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority developed the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program (ILQCO) in 1988 at the request of the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to respond to concerns about the quality of material being utilized in lakefill. The ILQCP became fully operational in January, 1989, for all lakefill sites along the Lake Ontario Shoreline within the Authority's jurisdiction. Details of the program results for 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1992 are summarized in monthly as well as annual reports and generally show substantial improvements to the quality of fill being accepted and disposed of at lakefill sites. D22 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 12. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) - Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The ILQCP will operate at all existing Iakefill sites including Tommy Thompson Park (operated by the Toronto Harbour Commission) and Authority operated sites which are Colonel Sam Smith in the City of Etobicoke and the three ongoing erosion control sites along the Scarborough waterfront. In addition, the program would be utilized for the proposed Iakgfilling portion of the Etobicoke Motel Strip development. Beginning in 1993, all lakefill sites within Ontario, with the exception of the Leslie Street Spit, will be subject to new MOE fill quality guidelines. Therefore, in 1993, the ILQCP will be modified to incorporate these new guidelines. In 1993, the ILQCP will continue to review all applications, approve, and monitor the disposal of fill that adheres to the current guidelines. The total budget to implement the ILQCP in 1993 is $250,000 and is comprised of the following components: Staffing 178,000. Vehicle, Equipment and Communications 26,500. Soil Testing 34,400. Water Quality /Fisheries Monitoring 10,000. Miscellaneous 1.100. Total Budget 250.000 FINANCIAL DETAILS The program is self- financing with revenue received from application fees and tipping fees for each truck load of fill. Funds are available under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 -1994" in series account 242. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D23 • SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 13. MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 -South Marine Drive Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough KEY ISSUE Completion of the erosion control remedial works along the South Marine Drive sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough. Res. #W16/93 Moved By: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND In 1984, the Authority received all approvals and funding to commence the initial stage of construction of shoreline erosion control and slope stabilization for the South Marine Drive sector of the Scarborough Bluffs. To date, a total of 1010 metres of offshore armoured revetment and partial slope stabilization work has been completed. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE During 1993, staff propose to complete the final slope restoration work. A major component will be to complete the landscape rehabilitation of the site which will include tree and shrub planting. Environmental monitoring for the completed project will continue in 1993, comprising water and sediment quality analysis, offshore bathometric surveys, slope stabilization as well as monitoring the success of the planting program. A final report that summarizes the construction, monitoring and effectiveness of the erosion control work will be completed. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget to carry out the 1993 slope restoration and rehabilitation works is $50,000 under Account Nos. 134 -10, -14 and -23. The cost estimates for the various components of the work are: Tree and Shrub plantings Environmental Monitoring Coastal Monitoring Final Report Miscellaneous grading /maintenance $15,000. $ 7,500. $ 7,500. $ 5,000. 515 000. Total Budget $50.000. D24 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 13. MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 - 1996 (CONTD.) -South Marine Drive Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough Funding availability will be subject to final approval from the Province of Ontario. This work will be carried out under the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996, approved at Authority Meeting #3/91. 14. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK -March 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. #W17/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey William Granger THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 u; ' Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park by the Minister of Natural Resources and as necessary the Ontario Municipal Board be requested; 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), (Appendix WR.10/93) 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% Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto); WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D25 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 14. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.) -March 1993 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. BACKGROUND CARRIED At its Meeting #6/90, held September 7, 1990, the Authority adopted the following resolution with respect to the "Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park ": "Res. #186 THAT the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, involving total estimated expenditures of $40,000,000, the funds for which are to be raised by a special levy on the Motel Strip development area, be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken: (a) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated the benefiting municipality and be requested to approve the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, and to take the necessary steps to ensure that funds will be derived from the Motel Strip redevelopment area to pay for the acquisition and development of the park, as set out in the Project (OPA C- 65 -86); (b) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be asked to advise the Authority if Metropolitan Toronto plans to use Section 26(6) of the Conservation Authorities Act to secure the funding from the City of Etobicoke; (c) the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, including the provision of $7,000,000 for initial funding, to establish the basic components of the park area, such funding to be repaid to the Province from the funds derived from the Motel Strip redevelopment area; (d) pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park by the Ontario Municipal Board be requested; (e) the appropriate officia /s be authorized and directed to take whatever action is required in connection with the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, including the execution of any documents." On October 9, 1991, the Province of Ontario by Ontario Regulation Act 623/91, order made under the Environmental Assessment Act, granted an exemption subject to the following terms and conditions: "11) The undertaking will comply with the detailed engineering plan as prepared by MTRCA and will be a minimum of seventy -six metres in width including the Waterfront Drive right -of- way (26 metres). D26 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 14. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.) -March 1993 (2) The authority must submit for approval to the Director of Central Region, Ministry of the Environment, a detailed plan on Iakefill prior to construction to include: • plans for landform which must fulfil federal requirements pertaining to fisheries, reflect the MTRCA fill line and satisfy the stormwater management requirements of the Ministry of the Environment; • fill quality; • methods for control of fill quality; • construction methodology to minimize displacement of contaminated sediments and impact on water quality; • monitoring during construction and to establish baseline conditions following construction. (3) All lakefilling must be completed prior to the development of the uses other than stormwater management and the Lakeshore drive for which the plan is required. (4) The Authority must prepare and submit to the Minister of the Environment for approval, by December 31, 1994, a land use plan for the activities to be sited on the area of the undertaking, excluding the stormwater management system and the Lakeshore drive right - of -way. This plan shall include a built -in mechanism for its alteration. The creation of activities shall be limited to filling, passive recreation, implementation of stormwater management system 'n1 construction of Waterfront Drive until such time as the Minister of the Environment has approved the land use plan referred to in the above paragraph. (5) Development is permitted only where it is in compliance with an approved development plan provided for in the Official Plan and the land use plan referred to in Condition No. 4 and where there have been opportunities for input from the City of Etobicoke, government agencies and the public. (6) The amenity area shall not be se" ' 1 anyone other than The Corporation of the City of Etobicoke or The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. Should such a sale take place, the use shall be for the use approved in the land use plan referred to in Condition No. 4 and is subject to these conditions. (7) This order shall expire if: (a) construction to implement the amenity area has not commenced within two years of the approval of the Official Plan Amendment C -65 -86 with such amendments as are required under the Planning Act, 1983, or (b) Official Plan Amendment C -65 -86 is not approved by May 11, 1995. O.Reg. 623/91." WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D27 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 14. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.) -March 1993 The Project (August 1990) was forwarded to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario for approval. Council for the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its August 15, 1991 meeting adopted the following resolutions: "(3) the MTRCA Project Proposal for Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park be approved with the following conditions: (a) the Province, MTRCA, Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke enter into an agreement to establish an appropriate mechanism and funding formula whereby: i) the Province agrees to provide capital funding for acquisition and creation of the land base for the park and that title be registered with the MTRCA; ii) the transfer of title from private to public ownership take place prior to the issuance of building permits for private development; and iii) the MTRCA, Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke agree on a "best efforts" basis to repay the capital cost of acquisition, creation and improvements through the establishment and collection of imposts levied against the benefitting owners /developers; (b) the MTRCA, Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke agree to collaborate on park design and to establish appropriate arrangements for its ongoing management." The Minister of Natural Resources indicated on October 10, 1991, that further to the Authority's request for Section 24 approval, he was "prepared in principle to authorize the involvement of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in this project, subject to the availability of funding and of course, in light of the outcome of the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. On April 8 and July 13, 1992, the Ontario Municipal Board approved of the Motel Strip Secondary Plan C- 65 -86. The approved plan reflects the Authority's areas of concern outlined in Resolution #184 as amended by Resolution #185 and approved at its meeting on September 7, 1990. (a) the deletion of Alternative B from Schedule B - Internal Public Roads System, and incorporation of Alternative A as the waterfront drive connection to Park Lawn Road extended; (b) defining the limit of the public amenity space on Schedule C - Development Limits - as the area between the "development limit" and the "limit of lakefilling ", with a clarification in the policy that the public amenities area will be a minimum of 50 metres southerly of the waterfront road; D28 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 14. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.) -March 1993 (c) modification to Section 9.0 - Implementation Strategy and other appropriate sections, to reflect a "Project" as defined under the Conservation Authorities Act for the "Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park ", to be developed and implemented by the Authority, which will provide the mechanism to secure the public amenity space lands, to implement the Public Amenity Scheme, to implement the wetlands, and to recover all costs from the benefitting private land owners within the OPA C -65 -86 area." The approved Schedule "D" - Waterfront Amenity Area reflects the position of the Authority as outlined in Res. #184 (b) as amended - "The public space will be a minimum of 50 metres southerly of the waterfront road." On January 14, 1993, Dave Cooke, Minister of Municipal Affairs announced that Cabinet had confirmed the Ontario Municipal Board's Decision on the Etobicoke Motel Strip Secondary Plan except for policy 11.2.8 which imposed an 18 -month time limit for the Authority to acquire all lands for public amenity area prior to Etobicoke granting approval to any private redevelopment within the Motel Strip. The Province also committed to cost - sharing the creation of the park with Metro and the City of Etobicoke. A copy of the Ministers Speaking Notes and Minister's letter to the Ontario Municipal Board, January 14, 1993 were available at the meeting. The Provincial commitment to cost sharing reflected the Ontario Municipal Board statement that "it must be clear to all that if Cabinet accepts this plan, its confirmation also represents the formal commitment by Cabinet of firstly, the "upfront recoverable grant" of seven million and secondly, a commitment to assist Etobicoke in securing public funding from all levels of government, including the Province itself to achieve the goals of the Plan ". DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Prior to implementing the "Project ", the Authority requires: (1) Section 24 approval by the Minister of Natural Resources; (2) approval by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; and (3) approval of a new partnership agreement between the Province of Ontario, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the City of Etobicoke and the MTRCA for the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993). Authority staff anticipate Section 24 approval in the near future upon clarification that the Provincial funding portion will be outside Ministry of Natural Resources current funding for conservation authorities programs. The Authority estimates to implement the Revised Project expenditures of $8,350,000 for surveys, appraisals, property acquisition, fill construction plans, fisheries compensation plan, site development, legal, project management and the preparation of a master plan. The Authority is also in negotiations with government agencies on a new "Partnership Agreement ". A copy of the draft agreement was available at the meeting. The main component of this agreement is the following funding formula: WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D29 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 14. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.) -March 1993 • one third - Provincial of Ontario ($2,783,333) • one third - City of Etobicoke ($2,783,333) • one third - MTRCA (50% - Province) ($1,391,667) (50% - Metro Toronto) 1$1,391,667) TOTAL $8,350,000 Formal Authority support is required for this agreement in order that these matters can be resolved and clear commitments can be demonstrated to all partners, that the Authority's .Revised Project will be implemented, that the financing details raising the funding are in place and that the roles and responsibilities are clearly established. By early April, approval by the public agency partners of this "Agreement" is anticipated incorporating the funding formula outlined in this report. Work in 1993 will incorporate the following specific tasks: (1) Surveys for each property outlining requirements for public amenity area and waterfront drive; (2) Appraisals for all private properties (3) Purchase of private property (4) Preparations of Fish Compensation Plan and Approval by MNR /DFO (5) Preparation of Park Master Plan for approval by Minister of the Environment and incorporation into an amendment to the Secondary Plan (site specific policy) (6) Preparation and approval of Fill Construction Plans by MOE and Department of Transport (Navigable Waters Protection Act.) (7) Design of Storm Water Quality Facility (Note: To be funded through Etobicoke outside project) (8) Legal - costs associated with negotiations of partnership agreement and property acquisition The total estimated cost for 1993 is $2,400,000. RATIONALE The original Authority Project did not propose public sector funding with the exception of upfront funding from the Province which would have ultimately been repaid from a special levy on the development area. The Ontario Municipal Board and Cabinet have now taken the position that the public amenities will be of regional significance and attraction. Therefore, the development area should not be responsible for the entire cost of the public amenities. In addition, a downturn in the economy has occurred since the secondary plan process was initiated. It is unlikely that substantial redevelopment will occur in the short term but the objective of achieving the waterfront linkage remains. A tremendous investment by all levels of government, the private land owners, and general public of time and money has been made in bringing the plan to this point and that investment could be jeopardized if implementation is stalled. It is therefore appropriate that the public sector invests in the land assembly and initial development and that any further improvements would be substantially financed by redevelopment on the private lands. D30 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 14. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (CONTD.) -March 1993 FINANCIAL DETAILS Subject to Section 24 approval by the Minister of Natural Resources and the partnership agreement approvals, funding up to $8,350,000 million will be secured for the Revised Project. Expenditures for any enhancements to the Public Amenity Area beyond this limit will be subject to the preparation of a park master plan and an implementation mechanism agreed to by the Province of Ontario, the Municipality of Metro Toronto, the City of Etobicoke and the MTRCA. The park master plan will form the basis for amendment to the Etobicoke Secondary Plan, and subsequent revisions to the Revised Project (March 1993). The Metropolitan Toronto share of the Authority's involvement can be raised within existing approved capital funding programs. For example, the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 -1994 has been approved by Metropolitan Toronto to a limit of $1,475,000 annually. There has not been sufficient provincial grant to match the full allocation. The availability of provincial funding for the Motel Strip provides an opportunity to utilize the approved Metropolitan Toronto allocations without the need for Metro to increase its capital budget. 15. PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST - Environmentally Significant Area 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. #W18/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen William Granger 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; WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 D31 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 15. PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST (CONTD.) - Environmentally Significant Area AND FURTHER 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. AMENDMENT Moved by: Kip Van Kempen Res. #W19/93 Seconded by: William Granger THAT in preparing the project the Authority work with the Town of Pickering, the Region of Durham and any other funding partners. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND Members may recall that at Executive Committee Meeting #8/92, held on October 9th, 1992, Resolution #179 was approved which directed staff to continue discussions with municipal and provincial approval agencies on the matter of protection of the Altona Forest. The purpose of the project is to preserve approximately 65 hectares of environmentally significant land in the Town of Pickering known as the Altona Forest. The Altona Forest is located south of Finch Avenue East, between Rosebank and Altona Roads. The property consists of heavily forested mature natural woodland interspersed with numerous less mature vegetation communities. Plant and animal adversity is high with several provincially and regionally rare species present. The area serves as an important habitat linkage. The lands include a tributary and headwater areas of the Petticoat Creek as well as provide for an opportunity to establish a permanent environmental corridor between the Rouge and Duffin watersheds, two of the most significant natural watercourses left within the Authority's area of jurisdiction. The lands, the majority of which are currently owned by major developers, are currently zoned for residential development with surrounding lands now in the process of being developed. The acquisition and preservation of these environmentally significant lands, is in accordance with the Greenspace- Strategy of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as adopted in 1989. The lands are situate in the extreme south western section of the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, a very short distance east of the boundary of the City of Scarborough, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. D32 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #1/93, MARCH 5, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 15. PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST (CONTD.) - Environmentally Significant Area The holding consisting of approximately 65 hectares (160 acres) and has frontages on the east sjde of Altona Road and the west side of Rosebank Road, between Sheppard and Finch Avenues. The lands are described as Parts of Lots 31 and 32, Concession 1, Town of Pickering. Lands both east and west of the subject area are presently being developed with low and medium density residential uses. The subject lands consist of generally level table lands zoned for residential development. The heavy forested mature natural woodland consists of soils which are generally poorly drained, composed primarily of boulder clay lake bottom sediments dating from glacial Lake Iroquois. ANALYSIS Recently, the Province of Ontario through the Urban Economics Development Secretariat has expressed an interest in supporting the acquisition of the Altona Forest. The Secretariat has had discussions with major landholders and it appears that the government of the province of Ontario is prepared to financially support the acquisition of this important environmentally significant area. To facilitate the purchase, the Authority has been meeting with Mr. Dale Martin of the Urban Economics Development Secretariat to consider a role for the Authority in the acquisition. Details of the project have yet to be confirmed but it appears that the Province may be willing to provide up -front funding to facilitate the eventual purchase. The Province wishes .. , dication that the MTRCA is willing to consider such a project. The project would involve the acquisition of some 65 hectares (160 acres) of land. Estimates of the value of the project are being prepared. Because negotiations are ongoing, staff cannot state categorically the provincial funding share. Other possible funding partners include the Town of Pickering, the Regional Municipality of Durham, the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, the federal government and public interest groups who have an interest in preserving the Altona Forest. At this time staff are seeking direction from the Authority to proceed with negotiations and to bring forward to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board a project setting out details for this major acquisition. The project will require full approval of the Authority and the Minister of Natural Resources. TERMINATION The meeting terminated at 12:00 a.m., March 5, 1993. Lois Griffin J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace er the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes D33 APRIL 16, 1993 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93 The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, April 16, 1993. The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Chair Lois Griffin Members Lorna Bissell Victoria Carley Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd Paul Raina Joyce Trimmer Chair of the Authority William Granger ABSENT Members Ila Bossons Joan King Maja Prentice Bev Salmon Frank Scarpitti Richard Whitehead Kip Van Kempen MINUTES Res. #W20/93 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/93 be approved. DELEGATION Paul Raina Lois Hancey CARRIED Prior to Agenda Item 7, Lorna Krawchuk, Vice Chair of the Don Watershed Task Force and Councillor for the Borough of East York, presented the second Task Force Report. She thanked the Authority staff for all their support and guidance to the Task Force. She also welcomed any comments on the draft Vision Statement and invited Authority members to a public forum on May 27, 1993, to discuss the vision and comment on the Regeneration Strategy for the Don. D34 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 CORRESPONDENCE Res. #W21/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Victoria Carley THAT the letter from R.W. Messervy, Manager, Conservation Authorities Program, Operations, MNR, dated April 15, 1993, re: Revised Project for Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993), be received. CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH 1993) - Status Report 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. #W22/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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; WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 112/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D35 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. 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 52,400,000. 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 BACKGROUND At its Meeting #6/90, held September 7, 1990, the Authority adopted the following resolution with respect to the "Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park: "Res. # 186 THAT the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, involving total estimated expenditures of $40,000,000., the funds for which are to be raised by a special levy on the Motel Strip development area, be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken: al The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated the benefiting municipality and be requested to approve the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, and to take the necessary steps to ensure that funds will be derived from the Motel Strip redevelopment area to pay for the acquisition and development of the park, as set out in the Project (OPA C- 65 -86); b) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be asked to advise the Authority if Metropolitan Toronto plans to use Section 26(6) of the Conservation Authorities Act to secure the funding from the City of Etobicoke; c) the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, including the provision of $7,000,000. for initial funding, to establish the basic components of the park area, such funding to be repaid to the Province from the funds derived from the Motel Strip redevelopment area; D36 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2//93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH 1993) (CONTD.) - Status Report d/ pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, approval of the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park by the Ontario Municipal Board be requested; e/ the appropriate officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is required in connection with the Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park, .including the execution df any documents." On October 9, 1991, the Province of Ontario by Ontario Regulation Act 623/91 - order made under the Environmental Assessment Act granted an exemption subject to the following terms and conditions: "(1) The undertaking will comply with the detailed engineering plan as prepared by MTRCA and will be a minimum of seventy -six metres in width including the Waterfront Drive right -of -way (26 metres). .12) The authority must submit for approval to the Director of Central. Region, Ministry of the Environment, a detailed plan on lakefill prior to construction to include: • plans for landform which must fulfil federal requirements pertaining to fisheries, reflect the MTRCA fill line and $atiafv the stormwater management requirements of the Ministry of the Environment; • fill quality; • methods for control of fill quality; • construction methodology to minimize displacement of contaminated sediments and impact on water quality; • monitoring during construction and to establish baseline conditions following construction. (3) All lakefilling must be completed prior to the deveiopment of the uses other than stormwater management and the Lakeshore Drive for which the plan is required. (4) The Authority must prepare and submit to the Minister of the Environment for approvals by. December 31, 1994, a Land Use Plan for the activities to be sited on the area of the undertaking, excluding the stormwater management system and the Lakeshore Drive right -of -way. This plan shall include a. built -in mechanism for its alteration. The creation of activities shall be limited to filling, passive recreation, implementation of stormwater management system and construction of Waterfront Drive until such time as the Minister of the Environment has approved the Land Use Plan referred to in the above paragraph. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D37 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH 1993) (CONTD.) - Status Report (5) Development is permitted only where it is in compliance with an approved development plan provided for in the Official Plan and the Land Use Plan referred to in Condition No. 4 and where there have been opportunities for input from the City of Etobicoke, government agencies and the public. (6) The amenity area shall not be sold to anyone other than The Corporation of the City of Etobicoke or The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. Should such a sale take place, the use shall be for the use approved in the Land Use Plan referred to in Condition No. 4 and is subject to these conditions. (7) This order shall expire if: a) construction to implement the amenity area has not commenced within two years of the approval of the Official Plan Amendment C -65 -86 with such amendments as are required under the Planning Act, 1983; or b) Official Plan Amendment C -65 -86 is not approved by May 11, 1995. O.Reg. 623/91." The Project (August, 1990) was forwarded to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario for approval. Council for The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its August 15, 1991, meeting adopted the following resolutions: "(3) the MTRCA Project Proposal for Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park be approved with the following conditions: a) the Province, MTRCA, Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke enter into an agreement to establish an appropriate mechanism and funding formula whereby: i) the Province agrees to provide capital funding for acquisition and creation of the land base for the park and that title be registered with the MTRCA; ii) the transfer of title from private to public ownership take place prior to the issuance of building permits for private development; and iii) the MTRCA, Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke agree on a "best efforts" basis to repay the capital cost of acquisition, creation and improvements through the establishment and collection of imposts levied against the benefitting owners /developers; b) the MTRCA, Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Etobicoke agree to collaborate on park design and to establish appropriate arrangements for its ongoing management." D38 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH 1993) (CONTD.) - Status Report The Minister of Natural Resources indicated on October 10, 1991, that further to the Authority's request for Section 24 approval, he was "prepared in principle to authorize the involvement of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in this project, subject to the availability of funding and, of course, in light of the outcome of the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. On April 8 and July 13, 1992, the Ontario Municipal Board approved of the Motel Strip Secondary Plan C- 65 -86. The approved plan reflects the Authority's areas of concern outlined in Resolution #184 as amended by Resolution #185 and approved at its meeting on September 7, 1990. "Res. #184 as amended bv #185 a) the deletion of Alternative B from Schedule B - Internal Public Roads System, and incorporation of Alternative A as the waterfront drive connection to Park Lawn Road extended; b) defining the limit of the public amenity space on Schedu /e C - Development Limits - as the area between the "development limit" and the "limit of /akefilling , with a clarification in the policy that the public amenities area will be a minimum of 50 metres southerly of the waterfront road; c/ modification to Section 9.0 - Implementation Strategy and other appropriate sections, to reflect a "Project" as defined under the Conservation Authorities Act for the "Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park" to be developed and implemented by the Authority, which will provide the mechanism to secure the public amenity space lands, to implement the Public Amenity Scheme, to implement the wet /ands, and to recover all costs from the benefiting private land owners within the OPA C -65 -86 area." The approved Schedule "D" - Waterfront Amenity Area reflects the position of the Authority as outlined in Res. #184 (b) as amended - "The public space will be a minimum of 50 metres southerly of the waterfront road." On January 14, 1993, Dave Cooke, Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced that Cabinet had confirmed the Ontario Municipal Board's decision on the Etobicoke Motel Strip Secondary Plan except for policy 11.2.8 which imposed an 18 -month time limit for the Authority to acquire all lands for public amenity area prior to Etobicoke granting approval to any private redevelopment within the Motel Strip. The Province also committed to cost - sharing the creation of the park with Metro and the City of Etobicoke. A copy of the Minister's speaking notes and Minister's letter to the Ontario Municipal Board, January 14, 1993, were on hand at the meeting. The Provincial commitment to cost sharing reflected the Ontario Municipal Board statement that "it must be clear to all that if Cabinet accepts this plan, its confirmation also represents the formal commitment bv Cabinet of firstly, the "upfront recoverable grant" of seven million and secondly, a commitment to assist Etobicoke in securing public funding from all levels of government, including the Province itself to achieve the goals of the Plan ". WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D39 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH 1993) (CONTD.) - Status Report DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Prior to implementing the "Project ", the Authority requires: (1) Section 24 approval by the Minister of Natural Resources; (2) approval by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; and (3) approval of a new partnership agreement between the Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the City of Etobicoke and the MTRCA for the Revised Project for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park (March 1993). Authority staff anticipate Section 24 approval in the near future upon clarification that the provincial funding portion will be outside Ministry of Natural Resources current funding for conservation authorities' programs. The Authority estimates to implement the Revised Project expenditures of $8,350,000. for surveys, appraisals, property acquisition, fill construction plans, fisheries compensation plan, site development, legal, project management and the preparation of a master plan. The Authority is also in negotiations with the government agencies on a new "Partnership Agreement ". A copy of the draft agreement was available at the meeting. The main component of this agreement is the following funding formula: • one third - Province of Ontario • one third - City of Etobicoke • one third - MTRCA (50% - Province) (50% - Metro Toronto) TOTAL ($2,783,333.) ($2,783,333.) ($1,391,667.) ($1,391,667.) $8,350,000 Formal Authority support is required for this agreement in order that these matters can be resolved and clear commitments can be demonstrated to all partners; that the Authority's Revised Project will be implemented; that the financing details raising the funding are in place; and, that the roles and responsibilities are clearly established. By early April, approval by the public agency partners of this "Agreement" is anticipated incorporating the funding formula outlined in this report. Work in 1993 will incorporate the following specific tasks: (1) surveys for each property outlining requirements for public amenity area and Waterfront Drive; (2) appraisals for all private properties; (3) purchase of private property; (4) preparations of Fish Compensation Plan and approval by MNR /DFO; D40 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP SECONDARY PLAN AND REVISED PROJECT FOR ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK (MARCH 1993) (CONTD.) - Status Report (5) preparation of Park Master Plan- for approval by Minister of the Environment and incorporation into an amendment to the Secondary Plan (site specific policy); (6) preparation and approval of Fill Construction Plans by MOE and Department of Transport (Navigable Waters Protection Act); (7) design of Storm Water Quality Facility (Note: to be funded through Etobicoke outside project); (8) legal costs associated with negotiations of partnership agreement and property acquisition. The total estimated cost for 1993 is $2,400,000. RATIONALE The original Authority Project did not propose public sector funding with the . exception of upfront funding from the Province which would have ultimately been repaid from a special levy on the development area. The Ontario. Municipal Board and Cabinet have now taken the position that the public amenities will be of regional significance and attraction. Therefore, the development area should not be responsible for the entire cost of the public amenities. In addition, a downturn in the economy has occurred since the secondary plan process wasinitiated. It is unlikely that substantial redevelopment will occur in the short term but the objective of achieving the waterfront linkage remains. A tremendous investment by all levels of government, the private land owners, and general public of time and money has been made In bringing the plan to this point and that investment could be jeopardized if implementation is stalled. It is therefore appropriate that the public sector invests in the land assembly and initial development and that any further improvements would be substantially financed by redevelopment on the private lands. FINANCIAL DETAILS Subject to Section 24 approval by the Minister of .Natural Resources and the partnership agreement approvals, funding up to $8,350,000. will be secured for the Revised Project. Expenditures for any enhancements to the Public Amenity Area beyond this limit will be subject to the preparation of a park master plan and an implementation mechanism agreed to by the Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the City of Etobicoke and the MTRCA. The park master plan will form the basis for amendment to the Etobicoke Secondary Plan, :and subsequent revisions to the Revised Project (March 1993). The Metropolitan Toronto share of the Authority's involvement can be raised within existing approved capital funding programs. For example, the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 -1994 has been approved by Metropolitan Toronto to :a limit of $1,475,000. annually:. There has not been sufficient provincial grant to match the full allocation. The availability of provincial funding for the Motel Strip provides an opportunity to utilize the approved Metropolitan Toronto allocations without the need for Metro to increase its capital budget. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D41 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 - Fishleigh Drive Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough 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. #W23/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND The Fishleigh Drive erosion control project was approved under the Class Environmental Assessment process in 1988. Construction on the access road began in 1988 and was completed in 1989. Construction of the shoreline protective works began in 1990 and by the end of 1992, a total of 236 metres of offshore armoured revetment had been constructed at a total project cost of $1.4 million. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Consultants will be retained to review the final details of the easterly termination of the armoured revetment. This will include an assessment of the impact of the shoreline protection to the Needles Bluffs, aesthetics, geomorphology and a coastal analysis. Subject to the conclusions of the consultant's review, it is proposed that an additional 100 metres of offshore revetment be constructed along the Fishleigh Drive shoreline. All work will be carried out by Authority staff utilizing the annual equipment supply contractor. Environmental monitoring of the project will also continue in 1993. This work will include fisheries survey, benthos and substrate analysis to document changes to the aquatic environment in the vicinity of the project. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget to carry out 1993 work is $300,000 under Account Nos. 183 -03 and 183 -23. The cost estimate for the various components of the work are: Labour $ 70,000 Materials 128,000 Equipment 82,000 Environmental Monitoring 10,000 Coastal Study 10.000 Total Budget $300,000 D42 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 (CONTD.) - Fishleigh Drive Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough Funding will be subject to final grant allocations from the Province of Ontario. This work will be carried out under the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 -1996, approved at Authority Meeting #3191 and by the Minister of Natural Resources. 3. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 - Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park - City of Etobicoke KEY ISSUE Continuation of site development (public access and boardwalk) at Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park, City of Etobicoke. Res. #W24/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND The Authority has been advised that approval by Cabinet has been granted for the exemption under the Environmental Assessment Act for the Revised Colonel Samuel Smith Master Plan. On Friday, March 26, 1993, the Authority received a cheque in the amount of 5200,000. from the Province of Ontario (Management Board Secretariat) as part of the $9.5 million Jobs Ontario restoration of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital buildings. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The report from Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1 /93, March 5, 1993, outlined the major development components for 1993, including the Public Boardwalk - Design and Phase I Construction. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D43 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 - Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Park - City of Etobicoke Public Boardwalk - Design and Phase I Construction A consultant (landscape architect /architect) will be retained to prepare concept designs, final design drawings, and tender documents for the public area along the north edge of the boat basin. It is proposed that construction, which includes servicing for lighting, drainage, gravel base, final boardwalk treatment and landscaping can be completed in 1993 at an estimated cost of $400,000. RATIONALE The contribution of the $200,000 was based on the allocation of these funds towards improving public access and completion of the boardwalk /pedestrian bridge as part of the Waterfront Trail system along this section of the Etobicoke waterfront. This initiative is supported by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the City of Etobicoke and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto who are co- ordinating the trail efforts along the Metro waterfront. FINANCIAL DETAILS The Authority has approved a budget allocation of $400,000. for the public boardwalk and pedestrian bridge structure which is included under Account No. 204. The Authority, at its March 26, 1993, Meeting #2/93, directed staff to proceed with other development items at a cost of $370,000. 4. KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING KEY ISSUE Continuation of annual maintenance dredging of Keating Channel, City of Toronto. Res. #W25/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Victoria Carley William Granger THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 Cell 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 Cell One Capping up to a total cost of $300,000., subject to final provincial approval. CARRIED D44 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING (CONTD.) BACKGROUND The Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC) dredged Keating Channel from the time of its construction in the 1920's to about 1974. As the dredging became more expensive and disposal of the dredged material more difficult, the THC sought partners in the work. Transport Canada initially agreed to participate on the basis that if the Channel was not dredged, eventually the delta would spread into the north east corner of the Inner Harbour and affect shipping in channels where the federal government was responsible to maintain safe navigation depths. The MTRCA also agreed to participate on the basis that if the Channel was not dredged, the threat of flooding in the lower Don River valley would increase. The MTRCA's participation was the subject of an environmental assessment between 1980 and 1986 which was subsequently approved. Hence, a three party agreement was struck which saw the cost of dredging shared three ways during the period 1986 to 1991, i.e., THC, Transport Canada and MTRCA. The cost sharing agreement which began in 1986 was to fund the cost of ao,dging the material which had accumulated between 1974 and 1986. It did not specifically address the funding of the maintenance dredging which is required annually. The Channel has been completely dredged as originally planned but additional sediment is deposited annually. The channel will fill in over time if annual dredging is not maintained. The federal government, represented by Transport Canada, has advised the THC that no federal funds will be available for maintenance dredging unless Environment Canada assumes the federal involvement. The MTRCA has also been advised that no funding will be available from the Federal Government. In 1992, the first year of maintenance dredging, the THC, City of Toronto and the MTRCA participated in the cost sharing. Funding requests by the MTRCA to MNR and Metropolitan Toronto appear to have been supported at least in part for 1993. RATIONALE There is a continuing need for dredging of the Keating Channel. Recent studies for the City of Toronto on Ataratiri confirmed the connection between the dredged channel and Lower Don River flood risks. In addition, some navigation interests still exist in the north east corner of the harbour. THC has estimated an annual siltation rate of between 40,000 to 60,000 cubic metres. The approval of the Keating Channel Dredging Project under the Environmental Assessment Act imposed conditions on the capping of the dredged material within the disposal cells at Tommy Thompson Park. There are costs associated with the construction of the proposed cap which were not part of the original funding for the dredging project. It was anticipated that the cap could be constructed by placing clean fill over the dredged material, which would have been done at no net cost. However, the desire to create wetland habitat, while enhancing the existing fish habitat in the disposal cells, has resulted in a more expensive solution which will require funding of approximately $600,000. over a two to three year period, if the plan for the wetland cap is approved by the Regional Director, Ministry of the Environment and Energy. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D45 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING (CONTD.) DETAILS OF THE WORK TO BE DONE The THC will coordinate and carry out the dredging program. It is estimated that up to 50,000 cubic metres of material would be dredged from the channel and disposed of in Cell Two of the Endikement (Tommy Thompson Park). MTRCA staff will continue the environmental monitoring program for the dredging and disposal operations. Subject to receiving final approval from the Ministry of the Environment, capping of Cell One will commence in 1993. FUTURE BENEFITS /PROBLEMS If the regular maintenance dredging of Keating Channel is delayed or deferred in 1993 due to a failure to reach a funding agreement, it is likely that the cycle of the past 15 years will simply be repeated. It is unlikely to get easier to find funds in future budgets. With each year the dredging is delayed, the volume to be dredged increases and the channel capacity decreases. While the existing Environmental Assessment approval includes annual or biennial maintenance dredging, it is possible that if the work was delayed beyond that period that an environmental assessment review may be requested. FINANCIAL DETAILS The THC has budgeted a total of $300,000. as their share of the project cost. The City of Toronto agreed to budget $300,000. under their 1993 capital program, but final confirmation of approval has not been received to date. The Authority has budgeted a total of $300,000. for 1993, subject to Provincial approval. Funding up to $150,000. will be available under the Keating Channel Flood Control Project within Account No. 113 -20. The remaining $150,000. has been budgeted as the Authority's share for Cell One Capping, under the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 -1994 within Account No. 210 -04. 5. THE WEST DON RIVER REHABILITATION PROJECT KEY ISSUE The environmental rehabilitation of the upper West Don River subwatershed. Res. #W26/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Victoria Carley Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT The West Don River Rehabilitation Project be approved; D46 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. THE WEST DON RIVER REHABILITATION PROJECT (CONTD.) 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 BACKGROUND The upper West Don River is an urbanizing subwatershed severely impacted by deforestation, agricultural use and development; very little woody vegetation exists. Old field grasses and small, fragmented patches of pioneer tree species predominate. Water quality is degraded. Access is limited. Recreational opportunities have not been developed. Staff has prepared a proposal for the environmental rehabilitation of the upper Don River subwatershed. Activities will focus on the valley and stream corridor north of Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan. A portion of the area is owned by the Authority and the Municipality. The remainder is expected to become publicly owned within the next four years. Benefits of undertaking this project include: • improved water quality; • riparian habitat establishment; • extension of forest cover, linkages and wildlife corridors; • wetland creation; • access and trail development for recreational opportunities; • education; • community involvement; • partnerships. The project is a partnership including private individuals, charitable foundations and other agencies. A private estate has tentatively pledged their financial support for the project. At a Directors Meeting of the Conservation Foundation on Greater Toronto on Tuesday, March 9, 1993, the Foundation accepted the West Don River Rehabilitation Project and will immediately initiate a fund raising campaign to support it. The West Don River Rehabilitation Project is an extension of the Evergreen Foundation's smaller "Langstaff Business EcoPark" which was approved at Authority Meeting #A2/93, held on March 26, 1993. The projects complement one another and each has the support of the other. Preliminary discussions with the City of Vaughan have occurred. The City has expressed interest and willingness to cooperate in the project. FINANCIAL DETAILS A budget of $ 1,200,000. has been identified for implementing rehabilitation projects over a two year period. Potential funding sources include private donations, The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, City of Vaughan and Environmental Partners Fund. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D47 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. THE WEST DON RIVER REHABILITATION PROJECT (CONTD.) DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • MTRCA will finalize in cooperation with its partners, the planning and implementation of the work; • obtain an endorsement from the Don Watershed Task Force for the project; • enter into agreements with partners that define roles, responsibilities and funding arrangements; • prepare final details for specific rehabilitation activities; • obtain necessary approvals; • initiate public consultation; • pursue other funding sources. 6. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CAMPAIGN - "THE TOXIC CHALLENGE" KEY ISSUE Support of the Household Hazardous Waste Campaign, The Toxic Challenge ". Res. #W27/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND The Household Hazardous Waste Campaign for The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto is the first such campaign to be organized under the Metropolitan Toronto Community Action Plan for the Environment (CAP). This plan was drafted in 1992 by the Conservation Council of Ontario (CCO) and a multi- sector coordinating committee. It aims to involve Metro residents in the solution of the City's environmental problems. The plan has been endorsed by Metro Toronto. Staff support and additional services are being provided by the Metro Toronto Works Department. The CCO's participation in the project is provided through a grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Toronto. D48 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CAMPAIGN "THE TOXIC CHALLENGE" (CONTD.) Household hazardous waste was identified as a priority in the Community Action Plan. Using the CAP framework, the Household Hazardous Waste campaign promotes a cooperative approach to community -based action. A committee of over thirty government, non- government, community and corporate representatives have come together to oversee the campaign. The goal of the campaign is "to achieve a measurable reduction in the amount of hazardous and toxic products that are being used and in turn disposed of throughout Metropolitan Toronto ". The campaign will increase public awareness on the environmental and health problems associated with household hazardous waste. A range of activities will be used to reach as many people in Metro as possible, including a media campaign, shopping mall displays, workshops, community presentations, and homeowner contact. Campaign activities will seek to educate the public about the impacts of hazardous products, and promote a change in attitude with regard to hazardous product use. The campaign supports The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto's goal to "improve water quality by securing the virtual elimination of the discharge of pollutants to Lake Ontario and the watercourses of Metropolitan Toronto and promote the protection of groundwater and soil from toxic contamination (Metropolitan Toronto's Strategic Plan, 1991)". FINANCIAL DETAILS The CCO is the lead agency for the campaign. Funding for the CCO is provided by a grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Toronto. Authority support for the campaign is in the form of an in -kind donation of staff time. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will continue to attend monthly campaign meetings. The campaign will be launched on April 20, 1993. The Campaign Homework Committee has developed "The Toxic Challenge Survey" which will be made available through participating agencies and sponsors. Staff will have the opportunity to participate in campaign activities until its end in September, 1993. At the end of the campaign, the CCO will oversee the preparation of a summary report of campaign activities and will make recommendations to the public, campaign participants, retailers, Manufacturers, government and community groups. FUTURE BENEFITS The campaign will increase public awareness about the negative impacts of hazardous and toxic products on water quality in Metropolitan Toronto. The campaign compliments the Authority's goal to increase public awareness of stormwater quality. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D49 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE - Minutes of Meeting #6/93 and Second Task Force Report KEY ISSUE The minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force from Meeting #6/93 and the Second Quarterly Report are provided for information. Res. #W28/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Paul Raina Lorna Bissell THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #6/93, Appendix WR.16/93, be received; THAT the Don Watershed Task Force Progress Report, January 1 - March 31, 1993, Appendix WR.22/93, 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 BACKGROUND At Meeting #4/92 of the Authority, the Terms of Reference, Membership Selection and Reporting Procedures, dated May 1, 1992, for the Don Watershed Task Force were approved. The Terms of Reference required that the Task Force: "report progress, on a quarterly basis, to the MTRCA and other agencies through the Authority's Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board." To ensure that the Authority is kept informed on an ongoing basis, all minutes of the formal monthly Task Force meetings are also being reported through the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. The Task Force has developed a draft Vision Statement which was available at the meeting. The Task Force will hold a public meeting on May 27, 1993, to hear comments on the draft Vision Statement and to invite comments from the public regarding regeneration strategies for the Don Watershed. The draft Vision will also be circulated with the quarterly report to the watershed municipalities. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available to carry out the tasks outlined. These tasks are consistent with the work identified in the Work Plan presented by the Task Force in its First Quarter Report dated January 6, 1993. D50 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 8. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 -Urban Fisheries: A Guide to Angling in the Greater Toronto Region 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. #W29/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on the booklet "Urban Fisheries: A Guide to Angling in the Greater Toronto Region ", be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND In 1976, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ( MTRCA), and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) conducted the Operation Doorstep Angling Program to promote and improve recreational fishing within the Authority's jurisdiction. A product of this effort was the first publication of the Toronto Angler's Guide. In 1987, the MTRCA conducted the Urban Fishing Feasibility Study which outlined the potential of recreational fishing in an urban environment. This study resulted in the organization of the Metro Fishing Week /Urban Fisheries Festival which continues on an annual basis. The Urban Fishing Feasibility Study also resulted in a revision of the original Toronto Angler's Guide. In 1987, the revised Angler's Guide was supported by a grant from the Toronto Sportsmen's Show, and 20,000 copies were produced and distributed. The 1987 Angler's Guide has been well received and the lack of available copies fuelled the need for a revised edition. In 1992, the Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan office contacted the Authority with the offer to fund the revision of the Angler's Guide. With this financial support, the booklet "Urban Fisheries: A Guide to Angling in the Greater Toronto Region" was produced. Additional financial support was made available through contributions from MNR, and Muskol /Fish'n Canada. To date 20,000 copies of this booklet have been printed, and an additional 6,000 copies will be printed shortly. During the recent Toronto Sportsmen's Show, 1,000 advance copies were distributed in just two days. The guide focuses on describing the types of fish found in the Toronto area, how and where to catch them, and a brief description of the habitats that are important to fish. The guide also highlights angling techniques, ethics and the importance of fisheries management. Staff will be contacting local municipalities, naturalist groups, fishing clubs and boating associations to inform them about the booklet and will send out copies for distribution from these points. The Remedial Action Plan office will highlight and distribute the booklet through the Remedial Action Plan Public Advisory Committee, and MNR will distribute through their networks. In addition, we are planning to send some copies out to our field centres and conservation areas. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D51 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 8. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) -Urban Fisheries: A Guide to Angling in the Greater Toronto Region FUTURE BENEFITS Funding for this project was made available by the following agencies. Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan Ministry of Natural Resources Muskol /Fish'n Canada $ 15,000 10,000 2 000 TOTAL $27,000 9. 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. #W30/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd 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; 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. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #2/93, held on March 26, 1993, the following resolutions were adopted: "Res. #A46/93 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 he /d April 16, 1993, the project for the Acquisition of Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham; D52 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 9. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ALTONA FOREST ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA - STATUS REPORT (CONTD.) -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 approva /s; THAT the Authority agrees to accept Provincial funding immediately on condition that no expenditures shall be made until such time as all necessary approva /s 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." "Res. #A47/93 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." In accordance with the direction of the Members of the Authority, the Chair and staff of the Authority met on April 7, 1993, with Mayor Wayne Arthurs, Regional Councillor Kip Van Kempen, staff of the Town of Pickering and The Regional Municipality of Durham. Copies of Resolution #A46/93 and #A47/93 were also provided to officials of the Town and the Region. 10. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION - Humberwood Centre Development, City of Etobicoke - Municipal Planning File Application Z -2109 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. #W31/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Joyce Trimmer Lorna Bissell THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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; WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D53 . SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 10. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION (CONTD.) - Humberwood Centre Development, City of Etobicoke - Municipal Planning File Application Z -2109 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 BACKGROUND Authority staff are in receipt of a planning application from the City of Etobicoke to amend the Open Space provisions of the Official Plan and Zoning Code to permit a multi -use community facility including two elementary schools, recreation centre, public library and day care centre on a 5.6 hectare parcel of land located on the east side of Humberwood Boulevard (south of Finch Avenue, north of Rexdale Boulevard) in the City of Etobicoke. The current Public Open Space designation in the Official Plan and Zoning Code would change to Institutional. The project is a joint venture by the Metropolitan Separate School Board, the Board of Education for the City of Etobicoke, the City of Etobicoke Public Library Board and the City of Etobicoke. The major component of the proposal is to develop a single integrated building incorporating all the proposed uses. RATIONALE In September of 1990, Authority staff received a preliminary request regarding a proposal to develop a multi -use community facility on a parcel of land owned by the City of Etobicoke. The property is a remnant block which formed part of a larger registered plan of subdivision, Ministry File 55T- 75482, which was conveyed to the City of Etobicoke Parks and Recreation Department for the development of a recreation complex. The property is situated on the floor of the West Humber River valley, adjacent to, but not in, the regional flood plain. Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158, a permit would be required from the Authority prior to the placing or dumping of fill. When the plan of subdivision containing this block was developed in 1977, a number of modifications were made to the existing conditions of this site. The construction of Highway 427 in addition to a north -south collector road, Humberwood Boulevard, traversing the valley to link Rexdale Boulevard with Finch Avenue, altered the area substantially. This resulted in the establishment of a combined top -of- bank /regional flood plain development limit. In May of 1992, Authority staff received and commented on a Feasibility Study prepared by EDA Collaborative for the Humberwood Steering Committee addressing a number of development alternatives for a multi -use facility on this site. The preferred alternative of the Steering Committee entailed the siting of recreational playing fields and a stormwater management facility within the regional flood plain, on lands owned by the MTRCA under Management Agreement with Metro Parks and Property. Staff commented back advising it would be their preference to see the development restricted to the subject property with no encroachment on Authority owned lands. D54 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 10. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION (CONTD.) - Humberwood Centre Development, City of Etobicoke - Municipal Planning File Application Z -2109 In March of 1993, a conceptual site plan for the Humberwood Centre Development was received by Authority staff in support of the Official Plan and Zoning Code Amendment application. This latest submission has addressed previous concerns expressed by staff and shows all development restricted to their site. 11. BOND LAKE STUDY KEY ISSUE An update of the Bond Lake Study. Res. #W32/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd THAT the staff report (dated April 2, 1993) and update on the Bond Lake Study be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND Starting late in 1989 and ending in 1992, the Authority participated, with the Town of Richmond Hill and the Region of York, in a study of Bond Lake and its watershed, including the Bond Lake Bog. A copy of the Executive Summary was available at the meeting. During the preparation of the study, a number of matters arose which could not be addressed by the study. Examples are: the Province's expression of general interest in the Moraine and he establishment of a Technical Working Committee to develop a long range strategy to protect this resource area; the review of the 1988 Strategy for the Public Use of Authority Lands; the establishment of the Office for the Greater Toronto Area; the release of REGENERATION, the final report of the Commission of the Future of the Toronto Waterfront; the establishment of the Commission on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario; WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D55 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 11. BOND LAKE STUDY (CONTD.) Each of the above could have an impact on or influence the potential future uses of Bond Lake. Given their status during the preparation of the study, it was not possible to determine and take into consideration the nature and extent of that impact. The Bond Lake area continues to be privately owned. The owner requested the Town of Richmond Hill amend the boundaries of OPA #71, which covers lands to the north of Bond Lake. Correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs specific to this request is appended and summarizes the positions of the various commenting agencies, including the Authority. The immediacy of the threat to Bond Lake has decreased given the various issues of location in the Oak Ridges Moraine; location outside an area designated by the municipality for urban expansion; and the concern for uncontrolled, owner driven, development across the GTA. The study's recommendations regarding recreational potential in and around Bond Lake may be affected by the results of the provincial strategy being developed for the Oak Ridges Moraine and, if the lands were acquired by the Authority, by the recommendations that may be made in revisions to the 1988 Public Use Strategy. 12. COSTS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF TIRES DUMPED ON AUTHORITY PROPERTY KEY ISSUE A report outlining costs incurred by the Authority for the disposal of tires dumped on Authority property. Res. #W33/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd THAT the staff report outlining disposal costs for tires dumped on Authority Property be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #1 /93, staff was requested to report on costs to the Authority for the disposal of tires dumped on its lands. Field locations were surveyed and expenditure records for 1992 were examined in order to determine typical costs and volumes of tires disposed of. D56 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 SECTIC N 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 12. COSTS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF TIRES DUMPED ON AUTHORITY PROPERTY (CONTD.) ANALYSIS The major costs related to tire disposal incurred during 1992 were for the clean up of 890 tires which had been dumped over a period of time on Authority property adjacent to Advance Boulevard in Brampton. Disposal costs for recycling in this instance were $1408. In addition, considerable staff time was spent in sorting and loading these tires as part of a major cleanup of dumped material on the site. Five other Authority field locations reported problems with dumped tires in 1992. Of these sites, Petticoat Creek incurred costs of $268 during 1992. Tires at other locations totalled approximately 300 in number but were disposed of at no cost to the Authority through the cooperation of the local municipality. 13. HIGH LAKE LEVEL CONDITIONS - LAKE ONTARIO KEY ISSUE High lake level conditions are predicted to persist over the next six months on Lake Ontario, creating concerns for potential flooding and erosion. Res. #W34/93 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the staff report, dated April 6, 1993, on high lake levels, be received. BACKGROUND Paul Raina Joyce Trimmer CARRIED Over the past three months, Environment Canada has continued a high water level advisory for Lake Ontario. A wet summer during 1992 and significant snow accumulation this past winter has resulted in a present lake level of approximately 0.5 metres above the long term average for this time of the year. Environment Canada predicts that the high lake level condition will persist at least for the next six months, reaching a peak elevation in early June. Although the present lake level is comparable to the last high lake level period of 1986/1987, recent storms have caused shoreline erosion along the Lake Ontario waterfront within the jurisdiction of the Authority. The most serious erosion to date is the location at the easterly end of the Eastern Beaches in the City of Toronto. Shoreline erosion has created a threat of potential damage due to wave uprush to the two ground floor apartments at No. 2 Nursewood Road. Authority staff will be carrying out emergency shoreline protection work at this location as authorized by the Executive Committee on April 2, 1993. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #2/93, APRIL 16, 1993 D57 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 13. HIGH LAKE LEVEL CONDITIONS - LAKE ONTARIO (CONTD.) There are other locations along the Eastern Beaches, particularly in the vicinity of the Balmy Beach Canoe Club, where the beach has been inundated by the high lake level; some erosion has occurred and sections of the boardwalk have been undermined. The City of Toronto Parks Department has requested the Authority undertake shoreline protection. Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department has advised the Authority of serious erosion along the south shore of Toronto Islands. Authority staff have received calls from private property owners along the Etobicoke and Scarborough shorelines, expressing concern about recent increased erosion activity. Along the Scarborough shoreline, the unprotected easterly portion of the Fishleigh Drive section as well as the Sylvan Avenue sector have experienced increased toe erosion due to wave action. Along the Pickering shoreline, staff are recommending that two Authority -owned cottages at Squires Beach be demolished because recent erosion has caused them to be at risk to wave uprush. DETAILS OF THE WORK TO BE DONE Staff will submit a project file to the Province requesting additional funding for the emergency shoreline protection work at Nursewood Road, in addition to investigating what long term remedial works may be required. Authority staff will continue to monitor erosion as required and document events through video photography. Staff will provide technical advice to shoreline property owners as requested. Action by other agencies include: The Ministry of Natural Resources recently conducted a Great Lakes Water Levels and Warnings Meeting for all shoreline Conservation Authority staff. Environment Canada issues high water level bulletins as required and these are received through the Authority's flood warning centre. TERMINATION The meeting terminated at 11:00 a.m., April 16, 1993. Lois Griffin Chair /bb. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer ‘.. Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes D58 MAY 21, 1993 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93 The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, May 21, 1993. The Chair of the Board, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. PRESENT Chair Lois Griffin Members Lorna Bissell Victoria Carley Joan King Joanna Kidd Paul Raina Bev Salmon Kip Van Kempen Chair of the Authority William Granger ABSENT Members Ila Bossons Lois Hancey Maja Prentice Frank Scarpitti Joyce Trimmer Richard Whitehead MINUTES Res. #W35/93 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/93 be approved. CORRESPONDENCE Res. #W36/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen William Granger CARRIED William Granger Joanna Kidd THAT the letter from Peter J. Hare, Chair, Community /Individuals Sector, PAC, Metro Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan, dated May 14, 1993, re: Don Valley Conservation Lands, be received. CARRIED D59 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 - 1995 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. #W37/93 Moved by: Seconded by Bev Salmon Victoria Carley THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND On November 13, 1991, the Authority received approval from the Province of Ontario to extend acquisition activities under the Land Acquisition Project 1987 - 1991 until such time as approval was at hand to proceed with acquisitions under the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1992 - 1996 which was being circulated for approval at that time. The earlier Authority approval of the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1992 - 1996 was rescinded in October, 1992, at which time staff was directed to prepare a revised project after extensive consultation with the municipalities within our region, and our funding partners. In order to allow the Authority to have a comprehensive policy framework to continue to acquire priority parcels of land as opportunities under the Planning Act, land exchanges or as funding opportunities become available, it is important that an interim project be in place until such time as the extensive consultation process is carried out to prepare a new, long term comprehensive Greenspace Acquisition Project. RATIONALE There is a statutory requirement for an approved project to carry on land acquisition and obtain Section 24 approval. The Interim Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project 1993 - 1995 allows the technical criteria and policies of the Greenspace Strategy to be utilized in acquisition matters with no financial obligations on the member municipalities of the Authority or the Province of Ontario. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 D60 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. INTERIM GREENSPACE PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION PROJECT 1993 -1995 (CONTD.) FINANCIAL DETAILS It is proposed that funding for this project be dealt with in annual phases under the annual budget process. Potential funding available for 1993 acquisitions identified in the 1993 Budget as approved include an amount of $ 1,200,000. for Waterfront Open Space, an amount of $ 1,000,000. for Greenspace Acquisitions, and an amount of $400,000. for Niagara Escarpment Land Acquisition. The Niagara Escarpment Land Acquisition Program is funded 100% by the Province of Ontario while funding for the other categories identified above is mainly contingent on the availability of land sale revenue under the Provincial Revenue Sharing Policy. In addition, it is proposed that the project have the flexibility to accommodate specific municipal or provincial initiatives where funds become available or where funding becomes available through The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. 2. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE CANADA POST CORPORATION PROPERTY -City of Mississauga - 1993 Work Plan KEY ISSUE To outline the 1993 Work Plan for the former Canada Post Property - City of Mississauga. Res. #W38/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Paul Raina THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND The former Canada Post Property is located at 1400 Lakeshore Road East, on the shore of Lake Ontario in the south east corner of the City of Mississauga. The property has a frontage of approximately 440 metres on Lakeshore Road. It is bounded on the east and south by Marie Curtis Park, to the west is the Lakeview Water Pollution Control Plant, and the Lakeview Generating Station. D61 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE CANADA POST CORPORATION PROPERTY (CONTD.) -City of Mississauga - 1993 Work Plan The Authority had expressed interest in acquiring at least a portion of the Canada Post Lands since the early stages of the Waterfront Plan in 1970. Approval to proceed with the project to purchase the property was given at Authority Meeting #9/91, held on January 10, 1992, when MTRCA adopted the following resolution: "Res. #285 THAT Authority officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to complete the transaction including obtaining any additional approvals which may be deemed necessary and the execution of any necessary documents; THAT upon closing of the transaction, staff be directed to coordinate a detailed planning study of the property with the involvement of Metropolitan Toronto, the Region of Peel, the City of Mississauga, the City of Etobicoke, the Province of Ontario and such individuals and groups who have an interest in the site; THAT staff be directed to report to the Authority upon completion of the study with respect to the proposed plan and the recommended arrangements for development, operation and maintenance of the site." The property transaction was completed on October 30th, 1992, and title was transferred from the Canada Post Corporation to MTRCA. Funding for the acquisition was provided by the Province of Ontario by way of a land sale to the City of Mississauga, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, and the Regional Municipality of Peel. The property consists of approximately 15.7 ha of land containing approximately 30,000 square metres of existing buildings. The existing main buildings will continue to be used by Canada Post as a sorting and distribution centre until the end of 1993. The Authority is considering options to utilize the main buildings once they are vacated by Canada Post. Future tenants could potentially occupy the buildings on an interim basis, until plans for the development of the site are finalized. A separate building on the west side of the property is presently used as an Ontario Hydro training facility and a police cadet school. There are no immediate plans to ask these tenants to vacate the building once their existing leases expire. A preliminary three - phased environmental audit by a consultant for Canada Post was supplemented by an independent environmental audit commissioned by the Authority. It was determined through chemical sampling and other means that isolated areas of the site were significantly contaminated. The Authority's consultant estimated that approximately 48,000 tonnes of soil and the groundwater would have to be treated, removed or isolated, in order for the property to meet the current Ministry of the Environment and Energy standards for the organic and inorganic compounds, including an area of low level radioactive soil. The most heavily contaminated areas are located along the southern boundary of the property. In addition, some asbestos and PCB containing materials are present in the buildings. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 D62 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE CANADA POST CORPORATION PROPERTY (CONTD.) -City of Mississauga - 1993 Work Plan RATIONALE A condition of the agreement to purchase the property was that subsequent to the closing date, MTRCA would prepare a remediation plan or plans setting out the proposed treatment, removal, remediation or correction of the adverse environmental conditions on the property. The Ministry of the Environment and Energy will also require the Authority to produce a decommissioning plan for the site prior to developing the park, and furthermore to secure the necessary approvals before the remediation plan can be implemented. In response to comments from the municipalities and the Province, the Authority agreed to co- ordinate a detailed planning study. The study will involve the preparation of a concurrent park master plan and site remediation plan to allow for evaluation of the public use and site remediation options. The clean -up will inevitably involve the removal of some of the contaminated soil to a licensed landfill regardless of the remediation technologies used and the proposed level of use for the property; therefore, it would be prudent to take advantage of recently reduced haulage and disposal fees in Ontario. The fees have been halved in some cases due to present economic conditions, and competition from U.S. markets. However, this may change as tighter restrictions are placed on cross border waste disposal. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Authority has evaluated a number of remediation options for the property, and is presently in the process of assembling a team to prepare a comprehensive plan for the clean -up of the site, and to develop a Master Plan. The first step will be to commission a study to assess the risks associated with the on -site contaminants. The study will look at alternative options for sealing the on -site contaminants, consider contaminant pathways, and park use scenarios. The results will help the Authority formulate their decisions with respect to the remediation and park development plans. Pending a Risk Assessment Study, officials of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy have indicated that they may be receptive to a remediation plan which allows for the isolation and or treatment of some of the contaminants on -site. However, it is anticipated that the clean -up will inevitably involve the disposal of a substantial portion of the organically contaminated soil in a licensed landfill. The Authority is endeavouring to minimize this aspect of the project by exploring cost effective on -site remediation technologies. In accordance with the Authority's resolution, a steering committee is being established with membership from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Parks and Property Department; the Planning Department; the Region of Peel, Planning Department; the City of Mississauga, Parks and Recreation Department, Property Department; the City of Etobicoke, Planning Department, Parks and Recreation Department; the Ministry of the Environment and Energy; the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. This Committee will provide overall direction and review of the Site Remediation Plan and Park Master Plan. The first meeting of this Committee is scheduled for May 26 -27, 1993. D63 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE CANADA POST CORPORATION PROPERTY (CONTD.) -City of Mississauga - 1993 Work Plan FUTURE BENEFITS /PROBLEMS The site has a number of attributes which will add to the regional waterfront park significance of the existing Marie Curtis Park. This park provides a logical and needed extension to the existing Marie Curtis Park with a future waterfront trail connection to Lakefront Promenade Park (CVCA). The large land base presents opportunities to evaluate cost effective site remediation technology, to provide environmental enhancements and ensure waterfront regeneration initiatives provide for safe public use. The Steering Committee will provide the Authority with overall direction to the site remediation plan and park master plan process. The Committee members participation will assist in dealing with all agency interests during the plan(s) preparation and address any community issues. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget to carry out the 1993 Work Plan is estimated at $1,450,000 under accounts 004- 06 and 004 -07. This estimate includes consultant fees (site remediation plan and park master plan), disposal of organically contaminated soil, monitoring and project staff. This work will be carried out under the provisions of the Project for the Acquisition of the Canada Post Corporation Property (January 1992) and subsequent agreement of purchase and sale. 3. CANADIAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION TASK FORCE 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. #W39/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Kip Van Kempen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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; WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 D64 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. CANADIAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION TASK FORCE (CONTD.) 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 Minister of Finance Premier of Ontario Minister of Finance Minister of Natural Resources Minister of Environment and Energy and the Councils of the Authority's member municipalities. AMENDMENT Moved by: William Granger Res. #W40/93 Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen THAT the Canadian Wetlands Conservation Task Force Report and the Authority's recommendations be forwarded to the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto for information. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority received the Canadian Wetlands Conservation Task Force issue paper entitled "You can't give it away - tax aspects of ecologically sensitive lands" which is published in partnership with the National Round Table on the Environment and The Economy and the North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada). ANALYSIS Staff of the Authority have reviewed the document and believe that the recommendations are worthwhile and deserve consideration by federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Given the Authority's recent experience with respect to the purchase of Canada Post and the Walker property, it would be advantageous for the federal government to acknowledge that the purchase of environmentally sensitive lands should be exempt from application of the Goods and Services Tax. Accordingly, Recommendation No. 5 should be amended as set out in the recommendation above. D65 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 -5 Kingsbury Crescent Slope Stabilization Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough KEY ISSUE To undertake construction of slope stabilization work at 5 Kingsbury Crescent, City of Scarborough. Res. #W41/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Joanna Kidd William Granger THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND Shoreline protection work was completed below house number 5 Kingsbury Crescent in late 1991. However, ongoing erosion of the slope and tableland, predominantly due to groundwater seepage, is threatening the long term stability of 5 Kingsbury Crescent. Recent field measurements show that the house is only 14.5 metres from the bluff crest and that the crest is receding at a rate of approximately 1 .4 metres per year. Funding was received from the Province in late 1992 and Authority staff were able to proceed with the necessary studies as required under the Class Environmental Assessment process for slope stabilization work. The geotechnical investigation and design of remedial works was completed by Terraprobe Limited. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The recommended remedial work for stabilizing the three actively eroding gullies in the vicinity of 5 Kingsbury Crescent is to firstly, construct a filled buttress at the toe of the bluff; secondly, top dumping of select 19 mm clear stone to create a filter drain and finally, top dumping of select broken concrete rubble. The rubble slope will be treated with appropriate seed mixture and shrub plantings where feasible. Tenders will be called for the supply of the clear stone in accordance to the Authority's purchasing policy. Construction supervision will be carried out by Authority staff and all heavy equipment will be supplied by the Authority's equipment contractor, Sartor and Susin Ltd. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 D66 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 (CONTD.) -5 Kingsbury Crescent Slope Stabilization Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough FINANCIAL DETAILS The total estimated cost of the remedial work is $175,000, however, up to $100,000 of work can be completed in 1993. The cost breakdown for the 1993 work is: Labour $ 30,000 Materials 40,000 Equipment 30.000 Total Cost $100.000 Funds are available for the 5 Kingsbury Crescent slope stabilization project under Account No. 142 -14. This work will be carried out under the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 -1996, approved at Authority Meeting #3/91. 5. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 - Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough KEY ISSUE Continuation of the construction of shoreline erosion control works along the Kingsbury Crescent sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough. Res. #W42/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Bev Salmon THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND Construction of shoreline erosion control work along the Kingsbury Crescent sector of the Scarborough Bluffs has been ongoing since 1980, however, delays in finalizing property agreements resulted in no construction activity from 1982 to 1986. To date, the offshore D67 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 (CONTD.) - Kingsbury Crescent Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough revetment has been extended to its entire length, however, only 80 per cent of the structure has been armoured to the required design specifications. The remaining work is scheduled to be completed throughout 1993 and 1994. Total expenditures for the Kingsbury erosion control project to date is $1,650,500, with 600 metres of revetment completed to the design height. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE During 1993, a 50 metre section of existing revetment core will be completed to the required design height and final armour protection. Construction and supervision will be carried out by Authority field staff utilizing the annual equipment supply contractor. The supply and delivery of quarry stone will be tendered in accordance with the Authority's purchasing policy. Environmental monitoring for the project will continue in 1993. This work will include fisheries survey, benthos and substrate analysis to document any changes to the aquatic environment in the vicinity of this project. A main component of the 1993 work will be the completion of the commitments under the agreement with the owner of 25 Kingsbury Crescent. In 1993, the house will be relocated closer to the street line to a more secure position. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget to carry out 1993 work is $ 100,000. under Account Nos. 131 -03 and 131 -23. The cost estimates for the various components of the work are: Labour $ 25,000 Materials 10,000 Equipment 12,500 Slope Stabilization Agreements 47,500 Environmental Monitoring 5,000 Total Budget $100,000 This work will be carried out under the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 -1996, approved at Authority Meeting #3/91. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #3/93, MAY 21, 1993 D68 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES - MEETING #7/93 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. #W43/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Paul Raina THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #7/93, (Appendix WR.25/93), be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE Copies of the minutes of all full Task Force Meetings are forwarded to the Authority through the Water and Related Land Management Board. These minutes and the Task Force's Quarterly Reports to the Authority will constitute the formal record of the work of the Task Force, and serve to keep the Authority members informed of the steps being undertaken in the development of the Don Watershed Strategy. The Task Force would also like to draw to the attention of the Board a Don Watershed Task Force Public Forum which has been arranged for Thursday, May 27, 1993, at 7 p.m. in the Gibson Ballroom of the Novotel Hotel in North York. The public feedback from the forum will assist the Task Force in developing a strategy for the Don, and provide an opportunity to receive comments from the floor on the draft Vision and Principles. Agencies and groups are encouraged to set up information booths and displays of the regeneration efforts they are undertaking on the Don watershed. TERMINATION The meeting terminated at 11:25 a.m., May 21, 1993. Lois Griffin Chair /bb. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace QPthe metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes D69 JUNE 18, 1993 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93 The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, June 18, 1993. The Chair of the Board, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Chair Lois Griffin Vice Chair Kip Van Kempen Members Victoria Carley Lois Hancey Joan King Joyce Trimmer Chair of the Authority William Granger ABSENT Members Lorna Bissell Ila Bossons Joanna Kidd Maja Prentice Paul Raina Bev Salmon Frank Scarpitti Richard Whitehead MINUTES Res. #W44/93 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/93 be approved. Kip Van Kempen Lois Hancey CARRIED D70 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECT - Former Domtar /Polyresins Property, Don River Watershed KEY ISSUE Report on the status of the soil remediation work plan for the former Domtar /Polyresins Property. • Res. #W45/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Joyce Trimmer THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 tr. :iistry 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; AND FURTHER 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. AMENDMENT Res. #W46/93 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT staff report on the rationale as to the preference of clean -up methods; Lois Hancey Joyce Trimmer THAT staff report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory for approval on the detailed agreement with Natural Environment Recovery Inc. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND The approval to retain Natural Environment Recovery Inc. (NER), to undertake a bioremediation treatability study for contaminated soils with organic substances at the former Domtar /Polyresins Property (the site), was granted at Executive Committee Meeting #11/91, held on October 4, 1991. NER was asked to determine if the fine grained soils at the site contaminated with volatile organic compounds and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon compounds could be effectively treated using bioremediation tecz-, ology. NER's laboratory scale study completed in January, 1992, demonstrated that :he soil could be cleaned to meet or exceed the MOEE's decommissioning guidelines with respect to parkland use. Controlled laboratory scale tests demonstrated that a 99.8 percent reduction in organic contaminants of concern could be achieved by using NER's customized microbial agents. NER estimated that it would cost 81,338,000. to clean -up the site to parkland use standards using their proprietary technology. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 D71 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECT (CONTD.) - Former Domtar /Polyresins Property, Don River Watershed NER, aware that the Authority's budget for the clean -up was limited to $350,000, initiated discussions with the MOEE (Research and Technology Branch) and Environment Canada (Development and Demonstration of Site Remediation Technologies Program - DESRT), herein referred to as the DESRT Partners, in an effort to secure additional funding. In addition, NER indicates that they were also willing to make a financial contribution towards the cost of cleaning up the site. NER stated that their willingness to contribute financially to this project was founded in their desire to demonstrate how major industrial sites in Ontario and other parts of the world contaminated with similar organic chemicals could be detoxified using indigenous microorganisms and nutrients in a safe, effective and timely manner. The DESRT Partners were receptive to NER's proposal and agreed to provide them with a grant of $458,666. to complete the project. In order to meet the stated budget requirements, NER offered to contribute an additional $529,334 towards the project, on the condition that the Authority guarantee its $350,000. contribution. Staff are of the opinion that an agreement can be reached between the Authority and NER. RATIONALE Decommissioning and remediation of contaminated sites is not explicitly required in any Ontario legislation. However, there are provisions in a number of statutes, such as the Environmental Protection Act and the Planning Act, that allow the MOEE to recommend site remediation as part of another legal process or require it in response to a situation that is harmful or potentially harmful to the environment. If the Authority's aim is to change the land use of this property from Industrial to Parkland, the Borough of East York, at the recommendation of the MOEE, could make the land use change conditional on the site being decontaminated. Since our aim is to rehabilitate the site, and funds were set aside in a special reserve account for the specific purpose of cleaning up the site, it is the intent of the Authority to proceed with the task of remediating the site. DETAILS OF THE WORK TO BE DONE Authority staff have had preliminary discussions with NER and the MOEE to discuss NER's Remediation Proposal. NER is proposing to treat the contaminated soils, on site, using indigenous microorganisms to break down the harmful organic compounds. The contaminated soils will be excavated and placed in a bioreactor (a metal vessel), where they will then be sprayed with a liquid mixture composed of water, nutrients and indigenous microorganisms. Once the treatment is completed the soils will be placed back on the site. Pending a review of NER's proposal by engineering staff at the Authority, the Environmental Group at Gardiner Roberts will be asked to assist in drafting a working agreement between MTRCA and NER. The agreement will address issues such as: liability insurance; D72 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECT (CONTD.) - Former Domtar /Polyresins Property, Don River Watershed indemnification guidelines; security bonds; the transfer of intellectual property should NER become insolvent or bankrupt; assurances that NER will comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws; assurances that NER has all permits, approvals, and licenses which are required in order to carry out the project; project milestones; disbursement of the Authority's contribution; and, NER's assumption of cost overruns. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds have been set aside in a special site rehabilitation reserve account (account number 004 -21). 2. MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE FORMER SANDBURY BUILDING CORPORATION PROPERTY - Frenchman's Bay Area, Town of Pickering KEY ISSUE Presentation of the Management Plan for the former Sandbury Building Corporation property for Authority approval. Res. #W47/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Management Plan for the former Sandbury Building Corporation property be approved. CARRIED BACKGROUND At its meeting held on June 26, 1992, the Authority adopted the following resolution: "Res. #87 THAT the "Project for the Acquisition of the Sandbury Building Corporation Property, Frenchman's Bay Area, Town of Pickering" be adopted; THAT the Town of Pickering and the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to approve the project and contribute an amount of $600,000 towards the cost of the project; WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 D73 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE FORMER SANDBURY BUILDING CORPORATION PROPERTY (CONTD.) - Frenchman's Bay Area, Town of Pickering THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the project and contribute $500,000 towards the cost of the project; THAT pursuant to Section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act, the approval of The Ontario Municipal Board be requested if required; THAT Authority officials be authorized and directed td take the necessary action to complete the transaction, including obtaining any additional approvals which may be deemed necessary and the execution of any necessary documents; THAT upon completion of the acquisition by the Authority, the lands be p /ace under Management Agreement with the Town of Pickering for Parks and Conservation purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Management Plan, when developed, be brought back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board for approval." The subject lands are in the process of being placed under Management Agreement with the Town of Pickering and utilized for passive open space. In accordance with Authority direction, staff has prepared a management plan and guidelines. This plan respects the significant aquatic habitat (pike spawning area), the wetland habitat (part of the Environmentally Significant Area) and terrestrial area. The plan also provides for an important Zink of the proposed waterfront trail and a public opportunity to experience the environmental significance of these lands utilizing a nature lookout. The management plan has been reviewed by the Town of Pickering staff who concur with the management direction. RATIONALE The proposed management plan reflects the rationale for acquiring these lands to protect natural habitats and maintenance of a buffer zone around the Bay. These lands also represent an important link in realizing the vision for public access to the waterfront via a waterfront trail being promoted by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Upon approval of the Management Plan by the Authority, the Plan will be forwarded to the Town of Pickering for approval and finalization of the agreement. D74 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, _ 18, 1993 . SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 - Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Study, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough 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. #W48/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Kip Van Kempen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 $75,000, subject to the availability of funding. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Sylvan Avenue sector is located along the Scarborough Bluffs and comprises approximately one kilometre of shoreline extending from the west end of the existing South Marine Drive shoreline protection, westerly to the foot of Bellamy Ravine. A total of 39 residential dwellings have rear yards that back onto the bluffs. The houses vary in distance from the edge of bluff from 30 metres to 100 metres with an average distance being 60 metres. The erosion rate has been documented as being an average 0.5 metres per year with some areas experiencing up to 1 .4 metres per year. Following a public meeting with the Sylvan Avenue residents in 1986, the Authority requested and received funding from the Province to carry out the necessary studies to assess the bluff erosion and determine the priority for remedial measures. As part of the Class Environmental Assessment process, alternative shoreline protection designs were developed, and a public meeting was held in 1990 to review the recommended alternative. As with previous shoreline erosion control projects, agreements were requested from property owners whose lots extended to the shoreline. The Authority's policy has been to request ownership of the waterlot, beach and lower nine metres of bluff as their contribution towards the project and to justify spending public money for shoreline protection. Of the thirteen agreements required, ten have been finalized to date. The Authority has submitted a Project File annually to the Province requesting funding to commence the shoreline protection works. Over the past three years, including 1993, this project has ranked below the line to be eligible for funding. The recent "Crombie Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront" looked at the issues of lakefilling and shoreline protection, and in their final report "Regeneration ", recommended that "The Province place a moratorium on approval of all major new lakefill and shoreline erosion control projects, pending approval of a Shoreline Regeneration Plan." WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4193, JUNE 18, 1993 D75 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 (CONTD.) - Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Study, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough As a result of all the above issues, staff never finalized the Environmental Study Report for submission to the Ministry of the Environment and Energy. In March of this year, the Minister of the Environment and Energy approved a new ACAO Class Environmental Assessment document for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects. This year, bluff erosion has been more pronounced and it is the staff's assessment that the high lake levels are accelerating the erosion process. This past April, the lake level reached its highest level in twenty years. Because the beach is now submerged along most of the Sylvan sector, wave action is now actively undercutting the toe of bluff, causing accelerated erosion of the upper bluff in several areas. Concerned property owners are requesting action be taken to enable this project to proceed. On June 2, 1993, Metro Councillor Brian Ashton held a public meeting with the Sylvan residents, Authority staff and a representative from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Authority staff propose to undertake the following work in 1993: (1) Continue ongoing site visits by Authority staff to measure and document erosion rates of the bluff crest. This information is of vital importance to updating the Project File for funding from the Province. (2) To prepare Terms of Reference to retain consultants to assist in reviewing the coastal and environmental implications of the recommended remedial works as they relate to an overall Shoreline Management Plan of the Scarborough Bluffs. The study will address issues raised by the Waterfront Trust such as cumulative impacts, lakefilling and impacts on the aquatic environment, as well as meet requirements of the new ACAO Class Environmental Assessment Process. (3) To update the environmental inventory database for this sector including fisheries, sediment quality and bathometric survey of offshore profiles. (4) To finalize the Environmental Study Report, conduct another public meeting for September 1993, obtain all other approvals and submit Environmental Study Report to the Minister of the Environment and Energy. (5) New 1993 digitized mapping for this sector will be obtained so that more accurate erosion rates of the shoreline can be determined. The long term stable crest location, as estimated in the 1989 geotechnical study, can be updated with the new map base. FINANCIAL DETAILS The estimated cost to complete the items of work proposed for 1993 are: D76 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 (CONTD.) - Sylvan Avenue Erosion Control Study, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough (1) Site visits and documentation S 4,000 (2) Consultants 50,000 (3) Environmental Inventory Update 10,000 (4) Finalize Environmental Study Report 6,000 (5) 1993 Digitized Mapping 5,000 Total Estimated Costs S 75,000 Funding for this work will be subject to the availability of surplus funding from other erosion control projects that are not able to proceed due to delays to obtaining all necessary approvals. Final approval to reallocate these funds will be required from the province. It is hoped that sufficient funds will be available to proceed with some, if not all, of the proposed work in 1993. Account number 133 -01 has been set up for this project. This work will be carried out under the Municipality of "Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 - 1996 ". 4. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 - Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough KEY ISSUE Continuation of erosion control remedial works along the Guildwood Parkway sector of the Scarborough Bluffs, City of Scarborough. Res. #W49/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Kip Van Kempen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND Construction of shoreline erosion control work along the Guildwood Parkway sector of the Scarborough Bluffs has been on -going since 1987. However, delays in finalizing property agreements have resulted in no revetment construction since 1991. To date, 517 metres of WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 D77 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1996 (CONTD.) - Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Project, Lake Ontario Waterfront, City of Scarborough offshore revetment has been constructed. There is 200 metres of revetment construction left, in order to complete this section to the approved design length. This work is scheduled to be completed after agreements with the remaining three property owners have been finalized. In 1992, a swale and culvert system was constructed to control the drainage; and, repairs were carried out to the access road. To date, the total expenditure for the Guildwood Parkway erosion control project is $ 1,135,900. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE During 1993, property negotiations with homeowners at the east end of the site will continue so that the agreements can be finalized. Bioengineering and bluff planting will be completed on the backslope area. Some minor site maintenance and access road repairs are also required. Environmental monitoring for the project will continue in 1993. This work will include fisheries survey, benthos and substrate analysis to document any changes to the aquatic environment in the vicinity of this project. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total budget to carry out 1993 work is $72,727 under account numbers 135 -03 and 135 -23. The cost estimate for the various components of the work are: Legal, survey appraisal $ 10,000 Labour $25,000 Plantings - Bioengineering $10,000 Maintenance $17,727 Environmental Monitoring $10,000 TOTAL BUDGET $72,727 Funding availability will be subject to final approval from the Province of Ontario. This work will be carried out under the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project 1992 -1996, approved at Authority Meeting #3/91. D78 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 199: SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. NATIVE AND NATURALIZED WOODY VASCULAR PLANT SPECIES 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. #W50/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Kip Van Kempen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND Increasing interest has been focused on re- naturalizing degraded systems by planting native species. The Authority, and other review agencies, have been regularly requesting restoration plantings through the planning and permitting processes. The problem has been that there is no ready source of information on the suitability of native species for a given locality and specific site characteristics (i.e., moisture, light, soils, etc.). To assist Authority staff in the selection of woody plant species, for planting within the Authority's jurisdiction, Dougan and Associates undertook a study in 1992 that consisted of the following 3 tasks; • identification of key areas within the Authority's jurisdiction based on political, floristic and physiographic criteria; • preparation of a comprehensive list of native and naturalized woody plant species known within the Authority's jurisdiction; and • determination of relative species abundance and habitat preferences. Details on the methodologies employed are given in the report. It is accompanied by a table of woody species and a map of the key areas within the Authority's jurisdiction. The species information has been included in an electronic database on the Authority's computer network. This allows staff to generate a list of appropriate species, given the locality and specific site characteristics. As well, staff can quickly check species being proposed for plantings as to whether or not they are native and suited to the site in question. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The computerized listing will have to be refined and updated as our knowledge and experience in the area of ecological restoration increases. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4193, JUNE 18, 1993 D79 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. NATIVE AND NATURALIZED WOODY VASCULAR PLANT SPECIES (CONTD.) FUTURE BENEFITS It is anticipated that by utilizing the computerized listing in combination with specific site information, a restoration planting plan can be developed that will result in a diverse, self - perpetuating plant community. In turn, it is hoped that this community will attract and provide habitat for other plant and animal species. This information is being applied in the review of species being grown at the Authority's nursery to ensure that propagated species can perform over wide areas within the jurisdiction. 6. SHORELINE REGENERATION PLAN -Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay 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. #W51/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Kip Van Kempen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND In June of 1987, the Minister of Natural Resources announced that conservation authorities would be the lead implementing agency for developing a Shoreline Management Plan for their areas of jurisdiction along the Lake Ontario shoreline. The key components of this plan would include: - prevention - protection - emergency response - public information - environment - monitoring D80 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. SHORELINE REGENERATION PLAN (CONTD.) -Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay The major goals of the Shoreline Management Plan are: to minimize danger to life and property damage from flooding, erosion and associated hazards along shorelines; and to ensure that shoreline development adequately addresses flooding and erosion hazards through a combination of public and private management, and development alternatives. To date, Authority staff have completed or have underway several of these components including: - updated Waterfront Flood Plain and Fill Regulation Lines - Public Information Flood Risk Maps - environmental monitoring program - ongoing data collection and compilation related to shoreline processes, erosion and structures inventory - mapped public /private ownership along the waterfront - continued plan input and review function related to flood and erosion hazards - completed general coastal processes studies - completed shoreline protection, particularly along the Scarborough shoreline On January 18, 1991, the Authority as a response to the recommendations contained in "Watershed - Royal Commission Future of the Toronto Waterfront, August 1990" adopted "A Crisis in Confidence" report which included the following recommendations related to lakefilling and shoreline regeneration. "IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront conduct a review of lakefilling to address the questions raised in its interim report and report on its findings in its final report in June of 1991; THAT the review of lakefilling incorporate the Authority's small craft harbour proposdl for East Point Park as a test case to evaluate the long term advantages and disadvantages of lakefilling on the Greater Toronto Waterfront; THAT until the Royal Commission review has been conducted, the Authority suspend the initiation of any new lakefill projects and the Environmental Assessment of the Proposed East Point Park; THAT the Authority make available to the Commission, all of its data pertaining to lakefill; AND FURTHER THAT, should the Commission or the Province be unable to conduct the review, the Authority undertake a public review of the Lakefill Program." WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 D81 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. SHORELINE REGENERATION PLAN (CONTD.) -Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay The final report "Regeneration ", prepared by the "Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront, indicated a general lack of a coordinated, ecosystem approach to planning shoreline regeneration and the inability to consider cumulative environmental effects of specific projects. The recommendation mechanism to integrate the various interests etc., was that there be a Shoreline Regeneration Plan prepared for the shoreline from Burlington to Trenton. The "Regeneration" report indicated that this plan must contain the following three elements: "a coordinating agency with the mandate, will and skill to involve all responsible partners in planning and acting on shoreline regeneration; positive goals and objectives for protecting and regenerating the shoreline regeneration, as well as coordinated action to achieve these goals and objectives; and constraints on certain development activities in order to ensure a healthy, resilient, productive shoreline with increased aesthetic, social and economic value to the community." As a result of these recommendations, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust has begun, with the assistance of a working group, the formulation of a Shoreline Management Strategy for the Lake Ontario Shoreline from Burlington to Trenton. This strategy will be a component of the overall Lake Ontario Greenway Strategy being coordinated by the Trust. As a result of the Authority's Crisis in Confidence Report and the fact that the Shoreline Management Strategy, as recommended, has not been prepared by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, our ability to proceed with the planning of East Point Park and any new shoreline management projects has been on hold. RATIONALE The recent events, such as the Port Union area secondary plan proposals, and our desire to continue with our work have resulted in discussions with the Trust, City of Scarborough, Metro and the Authority around the need to proceed with the planning of the shoreline in this area. The Trust has recognized that it is impractical to wait until the shoreline management plan for the entire shoreline from Burlington to Trenton, is prepared before decisions can be made with respect to the Port Union, East Point Park and the Scarborough Bluffs shoreline. Therefore the Trust has suggested that a Shoreline Regeneration Plan for Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay would fulfil the requirements of the recommendations contained in the "Regeneration" report. This plan would be an extension of the Authority's Shoreline Management Plan mandate (June 1987) but would include other broader issues such as fisheries habitat, public access, terrestrial habitat, and the cumulative impact of individual shoreline activities, etc. This shoreline plan will provide the necessary framework for the Authority and municipalities to pursue approvals for site specific shoreline erosion works (e.g., Sylvan Ave., Eastern Beaches), public recreation opportunities (e.g., East Point Park, Port Union Road, waterfront trail) and habitat regeneration (terrestrial and aquatic). D82 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. SHORELINE REGENERATION PLAN (CONTD.) -Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay This plan is supported by the policy directions in the draft Waterfront Plan (Metropolitan Toronto), the City of Scarborough waterfront policies (approved by Minister of Municipal Affairs), the waterfront policies of City Plan (City of Toronto) and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. There exists a need for the Authority to bring all agencies and waterfront partners together to facilitate the Shoreline Regeneration Plan within an ecosystem approach. There is an opportunity to build on the planning and shoreline efforts of the waterfront municipalities, the information compiled to -date by the Authority and the work of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Authority staff purpose to undertake the following work in 1993: (1) Initiate discussions with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust on the level of information currently available and formulate terms of reference for the Shoreline Management Plan. (2) Meet with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the City of Toronto, the City of Scarborough, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and any other appropriate municipality to discuss support for the Waterfront Regeneration Plan. FINANCIAL DETAILS The estimated cost to complete part of the work in 1993 is subject to a review of all the existing information the Authority is compiling for the study area and determining the need for new information, studies, etc. From this assessment, Terms of Reference and funding requirements for the Shoreline Regeneration Plan can be finalized. Funding for this work in part will come from projects reliant on this Plan - East Point Park, Port Union and the Shoreline Erosion Project. The Authority will also be seeking financial participation with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust's assistance from the waterfront regional and local municipalities. A subsequent report for the Authority's consideration will be prepared outlining the level of effort, costs and funding arrangements based on the above discussions. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #4/93, JUNE 18, 1993 D83 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE - Minutes of Meeting #8/93 KEY ISSUE s The minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force meeting #8 /93,held on May 20, 1993, are provided for the information of the Board. Res. #W52/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Kip Van Kempen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #8/93, Appendix WR.33/93, be received; BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE Copies of the minutes of all full Task Force Meetings are forwarded to Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. These minutes Quarterly Reports to the Authority will constitute the formal record of and serve to keep the Authority members informed of the steps being development of the Don Watershed Strategy. TERMINATION The meeting terminated at 10:45 a.m., June 18, 1993. Lois Griffin Chair /bb. Brian Denney CARRIED the Authority through the and the Task Force's the work of the Task Force, undertaken in the Acting Secretary- Treasurer Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes D84 OCTOBER 15, 1993 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5193 The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, October 15, 1993. The Chair of the Board, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PRESENT Chair Lois Griffin Vice Chair Kip Van Kempen Members Ila Bossons Victoria Carley Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd Joan King Paul Raina Joyce Trimmer Chair of the Authority William Granger ABSENT Members Lorna Bissell Maja Prentice Bev Salmon Frank Scarpitti MINUTES Res. #W53/93 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/93 be approved. DELEGATIONS Kip Van Kempen Ila Bossons CARRIED Mr. Bernie Kuslikis, Manager, Plant Operations, Region of Durham Works Department gave a presentation on the level of treatment being provided to the sanitary sewage at the recently expanded York /Durham sewage treatment plant (Agenda Item 9). CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Andrea Park, Deputy Borough Clerk, Corporation of the Borough of East York, dated October 6, 1993, re: Resolution No.2.348 confirming the Council's support for the revised plan and tripartite funding of the Brickworks project. D85 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 - Habitat Rehabilitation Pilot Projects Gord McPherson updated the Board on the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Habitat Rehabilitation Pilot Projects. An on -going invitation was extended to Authority members to join the Waterfront Monitoring staff on any of their monitoring efforts. KEY ISSUE Continuation of Habitat Rehabilitation Pilot Projects along the Toronto waterfront. Res. #W54/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Kip Van Kempen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report on the Habitat Rehabilitation Pilot Projects, dated October 5, 1993, be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND The opportunity for major habitat creation and rehabilitation was identified as a component of the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project, 1992 - 1994 ". Under this shoreline Regeneration Plan, Authority staff have been promoting the concept of habitat creation and rehabilitation with other agencies and interest groups. In 1992, the Authority was successful in securing funding and support from the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Environment Canada, and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to implement habitat rehabilitation techniques on a pilot scale basis at various locations along the waterfront. A technical and project summary report has been prepared for the 1992 pilot projects. In 1993, financial support has again been secured from the above agencies. RATIONALE The north shore of Lake Ontario, including the Toronto waterfront, has historically lost a substantial amount of its original fish and wildlife habitat. Currently, waterfront parks support some of the most important fish and wildlife communities and habitats along the waterfront. The habitat rehabilitation projects will enhance the existing environmental conditions and habitats present at the waterfront parks. Metro Toronto Parks and Property Department has been very supportive of this initiative and is involved in the design and planning of the habitat projects. The habitat pilot projects are also an important step in testing the feasibility of habitat creation for the Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan, and future Authority projects. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Col. Sam Smith Waterfront Park Wetland Creation The existing watercourse at the northeast corner of the park will be expanded and altered to create a wetland. Conservation design principles will be used to develop fish and wildlife habitat, wetland and carolinian vegetation. OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D86 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) - Habitat Rehabilitation Pilot Projects Mimico Creek Wetland Creation The mouth of Mimico Creek was the centre of 1992 efforts to establish a wetland. The effects of record high water levels reduced the survival rate of these plantings. Efforts in 1993 have been directed at replacing and augmenting the 1992 plantings. Rouge River Park Shoreline Naturalization The shore of the Rouge marsh, adjacent to the access road, is a very popular location for park visitors. The area around the first parking lot is affected by bank trampling, lack of shoreline vegetation, and excessive runoff. The shoreline naturalization project will enhance public access while improving the natural function of the shoreline, and eliminate the effects of erosion and runoff. A public meeting will be held in the near future to ensure that park users and interest groups are allowed to comment on the proposed project. Toronto Island Northern Pike Spawning Habitat The potential for northern pike spawning activity was greatly improved in 1992 when the Toronto Island trout pond was reconnected to the island lagoons. In 1993, this spawning potential will be enhanced by the construction of spawning channels lined with suitable vegetation. FINANCIAL DETAILS Special funding has been provided by the following agencies: Jobs Ontario MNR RAP Funds Environment Canada's Great Lakes Clean Up Fund 55,000.00 20, 000.00 60, 000.00 135,000.00 In addition, $50,000 have been made available through the Authority's Shoreline Regeneration Capital Projects. FUTURE BENEFITS The direct benefit of the habitat rehabilitation projects is the increase of productive fish and wildlife habitats within the waterfront parks system. It is also an important demonstration of agencies working together to improve habitat and move towards the goals of the Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan. D87 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT #79 (ALTONA FOREST) - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing 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. #W55/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Kip Van Kempen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND In October 1992, staff reported to the Executive Committee that there was conflict between municipal planning objectives and Authority policies regarding the Town of Pickering Official Plan Amendment #79 (the Highbush Community Plan) and the MTRCA Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area (ESA). Ongoing discussions led to the adoption of the Authority's "Project for the Acquisition of the Altona Forest Environmentally Significant Area" in April, 1993 and under the Project, the subsequent purchase of environmentally significant lands from Bramalea Limited and Landford Acres Limited. Concurrent with these acquisition activities, staff provided comments on planning documents and development applications for the proposed Highbush Community, requesting the modifications necessary to achieve Authority interests related to valley and stream corridor conservation, stormwater management and the Altona Forest ESA. The acquisition activities of the Authority, its plan input and review comments, and the comments by other agencies have led to modifications to OPA #79 and the other related development applications. The final approval of the modifications affecting these applications will be made by the Ontario Municipal Board at its hearing scheduled to commence March 28, 1994. The Authority has party status at this hearing as requested at the Ontario Municipal Board pre- hearing conference held August 4, 1993. STATUS The Town of Pickering is currently considering modifications to OPA #79 and a revised draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-1.1w submitted by Bramalea Limited. The Town of Pickering held a public information meeting on September 23, 1993 to present the proposed modifications and obtain public feedback. Authority staff attended the public meeting and advise that no issues or objections were raised concerning the acquisition project. These modified applications will be OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D88 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT #79 (ALTONA FOREST) (CONTD.) - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing considered by the Town's Executive Committee at their meeting of November 1, 1993 and by Council at their meeting of November 15, 1993. Authority staff is also reviewing these revised applications and will be providing comments consistent with the Authority programs, policies and directions to date for the Town's consideration. Authority staff have notified all affected landowners of the Acquisition Project and are at various stages of discussions with same. Negotiations with funding partners. are on- going. A second OMB pre- hearing conference is scheduled for January 4, 1994 at which time the list of issues to be heard by the Board is to be determined. Six weeks have been scheduled for the hearing, commencing March 28, 1994. To date, there are 15 parties to the hearing. RATIONALE As discussions progress on acquisition and planning matters, the number and scope of outstanding issues concerning the Authority will unfold, and may narrow considerably; however, it remains likely that attendance at the hearing will be necessary. 3. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION KEY ISSUE Approval of the Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project /jobsOntario Capital Application (September 1993). Res. #W56/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Joanna Kidd THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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. CARRIED D89 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION (CONTD.) BACKGROUND In 1987, the Authority purchased the 40.7 acre site. Metropolitan Toronto accepted the site for management under agreement with the Authority in 1989. An exciting and comprehensive rehabilitation plan was developed for the site by a consulting team headed by Hough Stansbury and Woodland, and directed by a committee established by Metropolitan Toronto consisting of political representatives, citizens, staff and technical advisors. Councillor Peter Oyler chairs the Brickworks Project Planning Committee. The $28 million plan, however, was considered by Metropolitan Toronto Council as too expensive to implement and requested the Brickworks Committee to recommend revisions to the original plan to achieve necessary cost reductions. A $3.5 million plan was subsequently approved by Metropolitan Toronto Council (the project retained the key elements of ecological regeneration, protection of the North slope, quarry, access and interpretation opportunities). Council then requested the Authority to seek provincial funding assistance for this plan. The Authority considered it important to include the pond /wetland feature in the proposal as well as the provision of a moderate level of safe public access to the significant quarry area. With these components included, the project cost was estimated at $5 million. At Authority Meeting #2/92, Resolution #65 was adopted: "THAT the Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project involving total estimated expenditures of $5,000,000 be adopted; THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the project including the provision of grants in the amount of $2,500,000. 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 upon receipt of approval of the project by the Province of Ontario that The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to approve the project and a levy of $2,500,000. towards the cost of the project. THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority seek the support of other groups with an interest in the Don River." Staff forwarded to the Province the request for project and funding approval. Staff also sought support from interest groups concerned with the regeneration of the Don Watershed, the province, and local residents. The outcome of these discussions resulted in requests to revise the 1992 project to: • address the rapidly deteriorating condition of the brickworks buildings (an industrial archaeological resource); • revise the location of the pond /wetland to address local concerns over stability of the provincially significant north quarry face; and OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D90 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION (CONTD.) • identify the employment opportunities associated with the proposed work. This information is necessary to enable the project to be considered for jobsOntario capital funding. Hough Stansbury Woodland and Baird /Sampson, architects, were retained jointly by the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department and the Authority to revise the plans. The consultants were instructed to identify a concept which could be achieved for $5,000,000 that would stabilize the significant buildings on site, provide for needed site servicing to enable safe public access, and address the joint heritage, environmental and geological themes addressed in the original plan developed in 1990. The consultants reports and the revised master plan were presented to Metropolitan Toronto's Brickworks Project Planning Committee on September 9, 1993. The Committee endorsed the Master Plan in principle and recognizing the urgent need to submit the jobsOntario application requested the Authority staff to proceed with submission of the project. At the Executive Meeting #7/93, Resolution #E159/93 was adopted: "That staff file a formal application with jobsOntario seeking the provincial share of the Don Valley Brickworks regeneration project costs as soon as possible and submit a report concerning the current plans for the site to the Water and Related Land Management Board." The project description, master plan, employment benefits, funding arrangements, rationale and work to be done are described in the attached report. Site plans and perspectives will be available at the meeting. It is anticipated that additional refinements will be made to the final site plans during the detailed design work which will address any outstanding community concerns. PROJECT AND APPLICATION SUMMARY Purpose The purpose of this project and application is to secure $2,250,000. in provincial investment. These funds will be matched by local funds and augmented by $500,000. raised from the private sector for a total of $5,000,000. These funds will be used to carry out the critical first phase of the regeneration of the Don Valley Brickworks site. Obiectives To protect, enhance and rehabilitate the provincially significant natural and cultural heritage site through provincial, local and private sector commitment to environmental, cultural and economic renewal within a strategic section of the Don River greenway corridor. To demonstrate government commitment and public support to restore the Don River Watershed. D91 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION (CONTD.) To open for public use, education and enjoyment a 16.5 ha (40.7 acres) greenspace area in a densely populated portion of the province. To create 2,590 person weeks of employment. Project Deliverables The combined support of the Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto will fund: • the ecological regeneration of the worked out brickyard quarry; • protection of the internationally renowned North slope and its geological record of climatic change; • site cleanup including removal of storage structures and refuse; • site servicing and safe access (both vehicular and from the Don Bikeway); • stabilization and securement of the shell of a number of the industrial heritage buildings protecting opportunities for future site use; • ecological landscaping of the entrance providing a green window on the Bayview Avenue Extension; • provision of a marsh and pond feature potentially providing water quality improvements to the waters flowing into the Don River and serving as a stimulus for other treatment on the Mud Creek; and • site interpretation for the thousands of visitors anticipated on an annual basis. KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS Community Involvement The community has been actively involved, in the original purchase of the site and more recently, in the development of the master plan. Over 200 people attended a spring forum hosted by Gary Malkowski, MPP York East, to lend their support and establish a sense of urgency for regeneration of the site. Local community representatives recently joined Minister Anne Swarbrick on a site tour. Community involvement will continue to be supported through opportunities associated with quarry regeneration. Regeneration of the Don Watershed The public is anxious for specific regeneration starts. The Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfror• featured the Don Watershed in its final report. Regeneration of the Brickworks site will provide a stimulus for other regeneration projects throughout the watershed and demonstrate government commitment to the Commission's recommendations. OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D92 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION (CONTD.) Partnerships The Regeneration of the Don Valley Brickworks will be achieved through a funding and implementation partnership. The involvement of the Conservation Foundation for the Greater Toronto Area, with its close ties to business and industry, and its proven record of fundraising (over $6,000,000) for similar projects, is consistent with the provincial direction to augment traditional funding through joint ventures. Job Creation The restoration and regeneration of this site is labour intensive. Over 2500 person weeks of employment will be provided for skilled trades and for labourers. Integration of Regeneration, Geological and Heritage Themes The site provides an exciting opportunity to integrate three major themes: • Industrial Heritage Theme - use of the Brickworks building and chimney in the interpretation of the site resources specific to past brickmaking operations. • Geological Theme - through protection and interpretation of the North slope and the Interglacial "Don Beds "; and • Regeneration Theme - ecological restoration of the quarry; the creation of a pond and wetland habitat complex; re- establishment of an open watercourse for a portion of Mud Creek; and rehabilitation of former industrial lands as greenspace. FINANCIAL DETAILS Project funding for the first phase of site regeneration will be raised over a four -year period as shown Table 1. TABLE 1: FUNDING FORMULA FUNDING PARTNER 1993 1994 1995 1996 TOTAL ($000) Province of Ontario 100 1,150 625 375 2,250 Metropolitan Toronto 100 1,150 625 375 2,250 Conservation Foundation - 166 334 - 500 TOTAL 200 2,466 1,584 750 5,000 The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto has focused its 1993 -1994 fundraising efforts on the Don Watershed. It is dedicated to the enhancement and wise use of the greenspace of the Greater Toronto area and conservation of its heritage resources. Adoption of the Brickworks project is further evidence of the strong community support for this Project. D93 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. 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 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. #W57/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Joanna Kidd THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND In view of the large number of sites requiring erosion control works, major remedial work is carried out on a technical priority basis defined by the degree of hazard associated with the problem. The technical priorities are reassessed, at least once, during our annual exercise whereby all the sites on our inventory are visited and monitored. This review reflects the dynamics of the erosion processes and the addition of any new sites and, therefore, ensures that the works we are proposing for a given year are addressing technically the most hazardous sites within our area of jurisdiction. The degree of hazard is evaluated and priorities established for an erosion site by considering the effects on the distance to structures, rate of erosion and the physical properties of the slope. The lists provided in the accompanying Appendices reflect the review and ranking carried out in the summer of 1993. These priority lists are used to determine what sites should be included with the Project File submissions to the Ministry of Natural Resources and in helping to formulate the 1994 preliminary budget for the erosion control program. OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D94 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE - Minutes of Meeting #9/93, #10/93, #11/93 and Third Task Force Report 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. #W58/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Joanna Kidd THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND At Meeting #4/92 of the Authority, the Terms of Reference, Membership Selection and Reporting Procedures, dated May 1, 1992, for the Don Watershed Task Force were approved. The Terms of Reference required that the Task Force: "• report progress, on a quarterly basis, to the MTRCA and other agencies through the Authority's Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board." To ensure that the Authority is kept informed on an ongoing basis, all minutes of the formal monthly Task Force meetings are also being reported through the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board. D95 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. HUMBER RIVER PEDESTRIAN /CYCLIST BRIDGE 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. #W59/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Ila Bossons Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND Since the 1990 Metropolitan Council approval of the Gardiner Expressway structures at the Humber River, Metropolitan Toronto Transportation Department established an inter agency group comprised of representatives from the appropriate Metropolitan Departments, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, the City of Etobicoke, the City of Toronto, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the area ratepayers to consider pedestrian /cyclist paths and their design criteria. In earlier 1993, it was this group's desire to provide an alternative to the existing sidewalk on the eastbound Lakeshore Boulevard bridge by providing a separate 6.5 metre pedestrian /cyclist bridge at the mouth of the Humber River. This new bridge would form part of a regional waterfront trail linking the Martin Goodman Trail/Western Beaches (City of Toronto) with the Motel Strip initiatives (City of Etobicoke). In order to proceed with this proje, ',ree key issues had to be addressed: (1) sources of funding. (2) bridge ownership a; :: ,:sponsibility for ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation; and (3) integration into the overall Humber River Bridge rehabilitation project. OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D96 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. HUMBER RIVER PEDESTRIAN /CYCLIST BRIDGE (CONTD.) On May 27, 1993, the Authority's Chief Administrative Officer was advised of the Council of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto's action on the proposed Humber River Pedestrian /Cyclist Bridge at its meeting held on May 26, 1993. "a) The design and construction of a pedestrian /cyclist bridge at the mouth of the Humber River be included in the overall project for the replacement of the Gardiner /Humber Bridges subject to: (1) any necessary publicly -owned property and construction easements required for this project being provided at no cost to the Metropolitan Corporation; (2) confirmation from the Cities of Etobicoke and Toronto to cover the shortfall on gross project funding which is estimated to be approximately $600,000.; and (3) the assumption of ownership being confirmed by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority plus satisfactory agreements regarding the on -going maintenance . of the bridge. b) This report be referred to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the City of Etobicoke and the City of Toronto for their consideration and appropriate action; c) Delcan Corporation be retained to design the pedestrian /cyclist bridge and to provide construction supervisory services, as outlined in this report; and d) The appropriate Metropolitan Officials be directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto." On July 16, 1993, the Council of the City of Etobicoke in consideration of the Metropolitan Toronto Council's resolution of May 29, 1993, adopted the following: a) Etobicoke Council confirm its agreement to provide up to three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.) in 1994 to help offset the shortfall in Metro's gross project funding for the Humber River Pedestrian /Cyclist Bridge; b) Funding be provided from the Acquisition or Improvement to City Property Reserve Fund; c) Any necessary easements involving Etobicoke property, which may be required for the purpose of completing the Humber River Pedestrian /Cyclist Bridge, be provided at no cost to the Metropolitan Corporation; D97 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. HUMBER RIVER PEDESTRIAN /CYCLIST BRIDGE (CONTD.) d) Etobicoke Council confirm its agreement, that prior to more extensive discussions taking place among the affected agencies, Pedestrian /Cyclist Bridge, as well as the responsibility for securing satisfactory agreements regarding its ongoing maintenance will, for the interim time period, rest with The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; e) The appropriate Etobicoke Officials and /or staff be d r;=r-ad to take the necessary action to give affect thereto; and f) This report be referred to Metro Toronto, MTRCA and the City of Toronto for their information. At its meeting held on August 31, 1993, the Council of the City of Toronto adopted the following resolution: (1) That City Council approve a contribution to Metro towards the cost over run of construction the Humber River Pedestrian /Cyclist Bridge in the amount of 50% of the amount by which the cost over run of the bridge construction exceeds $2 million subject to: a) this amount not exceeding $300,000.; b) the design and construction of the bridge being satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and the Environment, the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Planning and Development; c) and that City Council approve a special allocation of funds up to $ 100,000 a year for three years commencing 1994 to Planning and Development's Aaccount #216- 655. (2) That City Council approve the expenditure by the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation of up to $300,000. for related landscape improvements, habitat creation, cycling and pedestrian pathway improvements, lighting and signage and approve the allocation of up to $300,000. in funds from the Parks and Recreation Department's acquisition /minor improvements account for this purpose. (3) That the appropriate Commissioner(s) be authorized to obtain any necessary approvals and /or consents and to take any action necessary to carry out the work. (4) That City Council consent to temporary construction easements, and such other legal arrangement as, in the opinion of the City Solicitor, are required by Metro Toronto for construction, maintenance, repair, public access and public use of the proposed Pedestrian /Cyclist Bridge, in a form and content satisfactory to the Commissioner of City Property and City Solicitor. OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D98 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. HUMBER RIVER PEDESTRIAN /CYCLIST BRIDGE (CONTD.) (5) That the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation be requested to report further on any responsibilities respecting repair or maintenance proposed to be allocated to the City of Toronto, following discussions of the allocation of such responsibilities among MTRCA, Metro, Etobicoke and City of Toronto. (6) That the appropriate City Officials and /or staff be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect to the above recommendations. RATIONALE The proposed pedestrian /cyclist bridge would provide a critical link in the waterfront trail connecting the Motel Strip Public Amenity Scheme (City of Etobicoke) and the Western Beaches parklands (City of Toronto). As the agency responsible for implementing the waterfront plan and providing critical public linkages along the Metropolitan Waterfront, the Authority should assume ownership of the bridge structure being designed and built by the Metropolitan Transportation Department. The Authority also has in place the 1972 Waterfront Agreement with Metropolitan Toronto which provides for the assumption of such public facilities for maintenance by the Parks and Property Department. The Authority also has considerable experience and responsibility to facilitate the transfer of Provincial and City of Etobicoke lands. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The assumption of ownership will be subject to the agreement by Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department to assume the maintenance responsibility in accordance with the 1972 Waterfront Agreement. This approval will probably be contingent on the Authority obtaining ownership of the lands on the west and east sides of the Humber River. Metro Transportation Department has applied for a permit under Ontario Reg. 158. Staff is recommending approval of the application to be considered at the October 8, 1993 Executive Committee Meeting. FINANCIAL DETAILS The only cost associated with this project would be any legal fees associated with the land transfers. Additional staff time from our Property Section will be required. D99 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS (ESA) - Updated Criteria for the Designation of ESAs - 1993 KEY ISSUE Finalized criteria for the designation of Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) within The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ( MTRCA) jurisdiction. Res. #W60/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the report entitled "Criteria for the Designation of Environmentally Significant Areas within the MTRCA Jurisdiction ", dated September, 1993, be received; 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 and the public for their information. AMENDMENT Res. #W61/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Joan King Lois Hancey THAT the report entitled "Criteria for the Designation of Environmentally Significant Areas within the MTRCA Jurisdiction ", dated September, 1993, be endorsed. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to circulate the report to all other Conservation Authorities in Ontario. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND In 1982, the MTRCA completed and adopted an ESAs study. This study has been used as the basis for the Authority's comments for protection of significant natural features over the past ten years through its Plan Input and Review Process. The Authority's member, local and regional municipalities were asked to include all ESAs in an approariate, protective land use designation in their planning documents to protect these areas from loss, encroachment, and disturbance. OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D100 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS (ESA) (CONTD.) - Updated Criteria for the Designation of ESAs - 1993 Since 1982, there has been an increasing awareness of the sensitivity and intrinsic values of natural areas and the consequences of habitat fragmentation. As well, many of the existing ESA's have changed due to impacts associated with development on or adjacent to them, or through natural successional processes. The Authority has recognized the difficulty in administering a program where the data is outdated. This, together with ten years of experience in the application of the designation criteria, created the impetus for the update to the 1982 study. In 1991, staff proposed a three year project to review the 1982 ESA study which included: • review of the designation criteria for ESAs; • public review of a revised criteria; • the re- evaluation of existing ESAs using these criteria; • development of management objectives and guidelines for ESAs; and • identification of additional areas as candidate ESAs. This staff report deals with the review of the designation criteria and the proposed new designation criteria. Initial input on designation criteria for significant areas and field application was sought from other Conservation Authorities, agencies, municipalities and interested groups and individuals. The draft report Environmentally Significant Areas Criteria Review (August, 1992) summarized the comments received from the initial input and the resulting changes that were recommended to the MTRCA ESA designation criteria. The report was approved for circulation to agencies, municipalities and the public for comment on September 25, 1992. In terms of the comments received from the circulation of the above -noted report they concentrated, for the most part, on the ability of the criteria to adequately recognize the importance of protecting significant features within modified landscapes and the need to protect the interconnectedness (linkages) of natural systems. Staff agreed with these concerns and modify the original designation criteria by elevating three original sub - criteria to full criteria status and the addition of one new criteria to better recognize and protect: • headwater and recharge /discharge areas; • large habitat blocks; • vulnerable indigenous species; • linkages between significant areas; and • aquatic species and habitats. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will proceed with field investigations of existing ESAs to confirm their status and boundaries, and the identification and investigation of new candidate areas. Field interpretation guidelines will be refined to ensure consistency in the application of the new ESA criteria. In addition, staff will continue with the development of policies and guidelines for the management, protection and enhancement of ESAs, and the development and implementation of a community involvement /public stewardship program for monitoring of ESAs in public ownership. D101 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS (ESA) (CONTD.) - Updated Criteria for the Designation of ESAs - 1993 A clearly defined process for designating new or modifying existing ESAs, and a communication strategy for local and regional municipalities, interest groups and landowners will be prepared to ensure ESA identification and protection through official land use designations, and public awareness. FUTURE BENEFITS This three year ESA project will be the foundation for the redevelopment of an ongoing ESA programme for the protection and management of environmentally significant areas within the MTRCA jurisdiction. 8. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL - New Secondary Plan for the Centennial Industrial District - Lawrence Avenue /Port Union Road, City of Scarborough 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. #W62/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Joanna Kidd THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D102 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 8. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL (CONTD.) - New Secondary Plan for the Centennial Industrial District - Lawrence Avenue /Port Union Road, City of Scarborough BACKGROUND At Meeting #1/93, held on March 5, 1993, the Water and Related Land Management Board received Mr. William A. Dempsey as a delegation. He expressed his concern that the Authority should ensure that public access initiatives to the waterfront are immediately addressed as part of the Centennial Waterfront Secondary Plan studies by the City of Scarborough. Mayor Joyce Trimmer requested that a report on the secondary plan be prepared for consideration at a subsequent board meeting. The City of Scarborough initiated a planning process to repeal the current Centennial Industrial District Secondary Plan and replace it with a new Port Union Village Community Secondary Plan. This planning review results from a desire to create a unique waterfront community at Lawrence Avenue /Port Union Road and from development interests. In the fall of 1990, Scarborough Council initiated a review of the Centennial Industrial District with an objective of considering prospects for the future redevelopment of the area. Several background reports were considered and acted on by Council. On April 27, 1992, Council adopted a redevelopment direction for the Centennial Industrial District on the basis of mixed use development including prospects for residential, retail, office, tourism, open space, and industry. Analysis supports the conclusion that redevelopment in this area for solely industrial use is not a viable alternative and not compatible with the major objectives of the Official Plan's waterfront policies. In formulating a vision for the new community, extensive meetings were conducted with an appointed resident's working group, the landowners /applicants, and with various government agencies /ministries including the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. These groups have also provided valuable input to the Notification Report and a Draft Official Plan Amendment. The recommended Port Union Village Community Secondary Plan in conjunction with the policies of the Scarborough Official Plan, provide a comprehensive planning framework that will guide future development proposals toward achieving a primarily low and medium density residential "village ", which promotes access and use of the waterfront, is transit supportive, and includes a Village Common as its focus. It provides for a complementary amount of office, hotel and commercial /service uses, lands for new schools and park facilities, and opportunity to relocate the existing Rouge Hill GO Station, a dual trail system and a proposal to expand Scarborough's waterfront to accommodate one of the trails and a public waterfront facility. Policies and guidelines have been included to protect the environmental integrity of the waterfront and to promote the high calibre urban design necessary to creating a village character. As outlined in the Council report, this low rise, low to medium density solution for the redevelopment of this area is appropriate and supportable for the following reasons: • The plan promotes a quality interface of housing with public lands along the waterfront. D103 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 8. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL (CONTD.) - New Secondary Plan for the Centennial Industrial District - Lawrence Avenue /Port Union Road, City of Scarborough • The plan provides for an efficient use of land given the substantial existing investments that have been made in the transportation and servicing infrastructure including a GO Transit facility in the area. • The plan promotes a housing yield which is capable of raising the necessary development charges to support public facilities (ie., community park and Village Common) in the community. • The plan proposes a good supply and range of family housing opportunities in close proximity to employment opportunities. • The types of dwellings proposed are suited to a broad range of market demands including the current trend toward ground level access family type accommodation. An opportunity is also provided to those, now with smaller households who have previously lived in the adjacent community, to remain in this area. • The proposed community will be compatible with and complement existing communities in the area. The Works and Environment Department submitted a separate report to Planning Committee and Council on the findings of a preliminary ground water hydrology study and a preliminary storm water management review, jointly undertaken by the prospective developers of the area, at the request of Scarborough Council on June 28, 1993. On September 9, 1993, Scarborough Planning Committee held a public meeting at Sir Oliver Mowat School. Authority staff attended this meeting. On September 20, 1993, Council received further deputations on the proposed secondary plan and adopted Commissioner of Planning and Buildings' secondary plan proposal with amendments. The proposed Secondary Plan includes the following policies on "Public Space Phasing ". It is anticipated that development for residential and commercial uses will occur prior to the planned development of some of the public space components of this plan. Council is committed to securing the land and facilities for the community park, Village Common, dual trail system, and the redevelopment of the waterfront through a combination of land dedication and cash -in -lieu of land dedication for park purposes, development charges, and funding from senior levels of government. In order to expedite the early implementation of the Village Common, Waterfront trail, and Waterfront access components of this plan, Council will undertake an implementation study of these elements of the plan with the relevant Provincial and Regional Agencies. OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D104 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 8. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL (CONTD.) - New Secondary Plan for the Centennial Industrial District - Lawrence Avenue /Port Union Road, City of Scarborough On September 20th, 1993, the following action was taken by Council in response to comments on the implementation of the public elements. In accordance with Council's commitments to undertake an implementation study, as stated under the section "Public Space Phasing ", the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings be instructed to proceed immediately to look into: (1) the acquisition of public space elements including the Village Common; (2) the financing and timing of the Village Common; (3) the application of development charges in this community; (4) the options for establishing parking to service GO Transit; and, (5) any other issues identified by staff as requiring an implementation review. Authority staff attended the Scarborough Council meeting and filed a letter dated September 9, 1993, with the Clerk. In relation to the Shoreline Management Plan as referenced in the Secondary Plan, the Authority, at Meeting #5/93, adopted Resolution #A128/93: "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 P /an 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." RATIONALE The staff comments recognized that the proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA) provides considerable policy direction to recognize the waterfront opportunities and greenspace linkages and their importance in an integrated and comprehensive approach to planning this waterfront community. The OPA also provides policy direction for the Authority to undertake a Shoreline Management Plan to achieve the public waterfront opportunities. Staff's position is that the secondary planning process can proceed in advance of the Shoreline Management Plan from Tommy Thompson Park to Frenchman's Bay. The approach to the Shoreline Management Plan is based on partnerships including funding participation from the City of Scarborough. This approach is supported by The Metropolitan Toronto Planning Department and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. D105 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHOR' • OONSIDERATION 8. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL (CONTD.) - New Secondary Plan for the Centennial Industrial District - Lawrence Avenue /Port Union Road, City of Scarborough The other key comment was our support for a comprehensive stormwater management /groundwater hydrology study be undertaken and approved prior to any detailed site specific development approvals. Based on the policies in the "Public Space Phasing" section, Authority staff is supportive of the implementation study as outlined in Scarborough Council's resolution 'which will assist in achieving the public elements. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Authority staff is proceeding to finalize the Shoreline Management Plan Terms of Reference and obtain funding commitment from the municipal partners. Staff will also be working with the City of Scarborough in the preparation and review of the comprehensive stormwater management /groundwater hydrology study. SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 9. YORK /DURHAM SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT KEY ISSUE 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. Res. #W63/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Ila Bossons Kip Van Kempen IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the presentation by Mr. Bernie Kuslikis, Manager of Plant Operations, Region of Durham Works Department concerning 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, be received. OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D106 • SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 9. YORK /DURHAM SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (CONTD.) AMENDMENT Moved by: Ila Bossons Res. #W64/93 Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen THAT staff be requested to provide a report on the present sewage treatment plants that are being considered for expansion and the new sewage treatment plants that are being considered for development and how the Authority's interests are included in these projects. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND The Authority at its meeting #7/93 held on August 27, 1993 adopted Resolution #A162/93: "THAT staff be requested to report on the level of treatment being provided to the sanitary sewage at the recent /y expanded York/Durham Sewage Treatment p /ant, and whether a•higher level of treatment would be possible." Staff determined that the most effective way to respond to the request was to invite a representative from the Region of Durham Works Department, which operates the plant, to provide an overview of the treatment process and the considerations involved in establishing the level of treatment. 10. DON RIVER WATERSHED - Former Domtar /Polyresins Ltd. Properties, East York - Future Uses KEY ISSUE To report on the status of proposals by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for future use of the former Domtar /Polyresins property. Res. #W65/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Joanna Kidd IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report concerning the possible future uses of the former Domtar /Polyresins property within the Don Valley in East York be received. CARRIED D107 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93, OCTOBER 15, 1993 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 10. DON RIVER WATERSHED (CONTD.) - Former Domtar /Polyresins Ltd. Properties, East York - Future Uses BACKGROUND The Authority dealt with the proposal to locate the Police Dog Services Unit of Metropolitan Toronto Police Department at the former Domtar /Polyresins property at its meeting #8/92 held on September 25, 1992. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolution # 135 AND FURTHER THAT the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department be strong /y advised to not include a Parks Maintenance Facility in the proposed Master Plan. Resolution # 136 THAT the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department be requested to proceed, as soon a possible, with the development and submission for approval of a master p /an for the section of the Don Valley from the Forks to the Brickworks, in consultation with The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the public, such plan to identify public uses and support facilities, environmental enhancements, heritage resources and management practices. Resolution #137 THAT Resolution #70 of Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #6/92, being that the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department request to locate a Police Dog Services Facility at the former Domtar /Polyresins property in the Don Valley in the Borough of East York be refused, be struck out. THAT the proposal by Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department to locate a Police Dog Services Facility at the former Domtar /Polyresins property in the Don Valley in the Borough of East York be approved subject to: (a) redesign of the outdoor kennel area and preparation of a detailed landscaping p /an for the facility and adjacent valley lands to the satisfaction of the staff of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in consultation with the Borough of East York and interested community members; (b) the main vehicular access to the site being Beechwood Drive; THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be advised that the southerly portion of the former Polyresins site will not be available for at /east two years pending completion of the soil cleanup unless Metropolitan Toronto undertakes the cleanup; OCTOBER 15, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #5/93 D108 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 10. DON RIVER WATERSHED (CONTD.) - Former Domtar /Polyresins Ltd. Properties, East York - Future Uses THAT consultation with The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and receipt of necessary approvals under Ontario Regulation 293/86 must occur prior to construction. One of the issues discussed was the possible use of the former office /warehouse building at the Polyresins Inc. site as a central vehicle maintenance facility by Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department. Following a review of departmental needs, the Commissioner of Parks and Property has now advised that the central vehicle maintenance facility will not proceed at this location. As a result, the plans for the Police Dog Services facility were proceeding, until recently, to consolidate the facilities at the north end of the former Polyresins site in accordance with the Authority's request. The Authority was advised on September 27, 1993 that Metropolitan Toronto Police are reviewing facility requirements as part of an overall budget review and that further work on the development of the Police Dog Services facility is on hold. Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department is preparing a master plan for the reach of the river valley between the Brickworks and the Forks as requested by the Authority. TERMINATION The meeting terminated at 12:00 noon, October 15, 1993. Lois Griffin Chair /bb. J. Craia Mather Secretary- Treasurer Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes D109 NOVEMBER 19, 1993 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93 The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, November 19, 1993. The Chair of the Board, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PRESENT Chair Lois Griffin Vice Chair Kip Van Kempen Members Lorna Bissell Ila Bossons Victoria Carley Lois Hancey Joan King Paul Raina Bev Salmon Joyce Trimmer Chair of the Authority William Granger ABSENT Members Joanna Kidd Maja Prentice Frank Scarpitti MINUTES Res. #W66/93 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/93 be approved. DELEGATIONS Kip Van Kempen Ila Bossons CARRIED Mr. Frederick Johnson, Ministry of Natural Resources, who acts as Executive Secretary for the Oak Ridges Moraine Technical Working Committee, provided an overview of the process of preparing the Oak Ridges Moraine Planning Study and how it is envisioned (item 7, 'page D106 of these minutes). He distributed a summary of the Planning Study and a list of the 15 Background Studies in progress and completed. Chair Lois Griffin thanked Mr. Johnson for his presentation on behalf of the board. D110 NOVEMBER 19, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD :13 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK -1994 Interim Management Program 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. #W67/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Kip Van Kempen THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TD THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND At the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/92, the 1993 Interim Management Program for Tommy Thompson Park was received. The following briefly outlines the regular activities and special events that have occurred during the 1993 season. The park was open to the public Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. commencing January 3, 1993. To date a total of 44,803 visits have been recorded at the park. This attendance at the park is higher than last year at this time and is being primarily attributed to the improved weekend weather that we have experienced throughout the summer and fall of 1993. Public transportation was provided by means of a single shuttle van operating during public hours from April 24th until October 11th. This single shuttle van has replaced the TTC bus and van combination used prior to 1992, and has allowed the Authority to maintain a sufficient level of service to park users requiring transportation, while reducing the operating costs of the service by approximately 50 %. Costs were further reduced in 1993 by operating the service with one of the MTRCA's existing motorpool vehicles and eliminating the need to rent the vehicle for this purpose. As in 1992, the Aquatic Park Sailing Club helped defray the cost of the service by providing a $ 1,500. contribution. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93, NOVEMBER 19, 1993 D111 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK (CONTD.) -1994 Interim Management Program The total usage for the service in 1993 was 6,356 rides, which represents a 7.5% increase over 1992 ridership. During the period of operation it was determined that approximately 16% of the overall park visitors used the transportation service and of this use approximately 60% were members of the Aquatic Park Sailing Club. In total, 124 visitors used the TTC Jones Bus connection to access Tommy Thompson Park. A further 169 riders used the van service to connect with the Jones Bus upon leaving the park, however, the majority of the visitors using the van arrived by car and accessed the van at the main entrance /parking area. A nature interpretation program was continued in 1993 and operated from June 6th to September 6th. Due to budget considerations, this year's program was reduced to a single theme walk on Sundays and holidays focusing on different aspects of the park's natural history. In addition to the regularly scheduled program, staff offered several bird banding demonstrations in the spring and fall, and a wildlife management display in August that proved to be very popular. Wildlife Management Activities undertaken in 1993 included the annual ring - billed gull control program, continuation of the tern nesting raft project with the Canadian Wildlife Service, control of nesting Canada geese, and updates to the biophysical inventory and Environmentally Significant Area Study for the site. In the interest of safety, security and access, a staff member has been on duty at all times during public hours. It is expected that this practice will continue for 1994. Special Activities In addition to the regular park programs, other special events and activities have taken place at Tommy Thompson Park during the 1993 season. The following is an outline of these various events: - Lake Ontario Mid - Winter Waterfowl Inventory (January 10) Aquatic Park Sailing Club Spit Clean -up Day (June 5) Friends of the Spit Viewing Day (June 6) University of Toronto Field Course (July 27 & 29) Running Room "Fun Run" (August 22) Annual Terry Fox Run (September 19) Staff is of the opinion that the 1993 program was successful in providing year round access to the park while maintaining a sufficient level of service for park visitors. In this respect, staff have prepared the 1994 Interim Management Program on a similar basis as follows: 1994 Interim Management Prosaram The 1994 Interim Management Program will endeavour to maintain the basic components of the previous year's program. These basic components include: D112 NOVEMBER 19, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK (CONTD.) -1994 Interim Management Program • year round access of the park to the public; • a transportation service for use by the public during the spring, summer and fall seasons; • a resource management program (gull control. tern management and biophysical inventories); • a nature interpretation program offered during the summer season; and, • a licence agre: ant with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club tor sailing activities. Public Access: The park will be open year round on weekends and holidays (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. commencing January 2, 1994 . In the interest of public safety and security, staff will be on site at all times during public hours. During the winter months, the park may close periodically due to unsafe conditions created by inclement weather. Public Transportation: will be provided by means of a single van in operation from April 23 through October 10, 1994. As in 1993, the service will operate on a half hour schedule between the corner of Leslie and Commissioners Streets and the pedestrian bridge within the park. The service will stop over at the main entrance /parking area, and will be scheduled to connect with the TTC Jones Bus at Commissioners Street. The use of a single van shuttle service in 1992 -93, demonstrated that a sufficient level of service could be maintained while reducing operating costs by approximately 50 %. In 1994, staff will endeavour to further reduce the costs of this service by continuing to use vehicles within the MTRCA's motorpool and by requesting donations and contributions to the service by its users. Nature Interpretation: will be provided to the public from June 4 though September 5, 1994 and will include theme walks presented by a park naturalist on weekends at 2 p.m. Staff will prepare a brochure outlining the summer schedule of nature walks for distribution to the public, and will make use of news releases to announce the weekly program. Lessees: Staff will prepare a 1994 lease agreement with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club for sailing activities at the park. The conditions of the lease will be the same as used in previous years. Vehicle parking on -site and access during public hours will be limited to three weekends in the spring and three weekends in the fall for necessary preparatory work. During public hours outside the above, the Aquatic Park Sailing Club members must park their vehicles at the Leslie Street parking area. During non - public hours, access to leased land will be granted upon proof of membership and key privileges. Wildlife and Resource -naoement Activities: will include a Ring - Billed Gull Control Program, common tern habitat r.- .:agement, Canada goose management, and an updates to the 1978 -82 Aquatic Park Environmental Study. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93, NOVEMBER 19, 1993 D113 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK (CONTD.) -1994 Interim Management Program The Gull Control Program will be undertaken from March 28 through July 8, 1994 and will encompass the same areas controlled in previous years. Control techniques will include staff patrol, pyrotechnical devices, scarecrows and supplemental egg collection, with control activities being undertaken on weekdays throughout the duration of the program. Control activities will be extended to include weekends during the month of May. As in 1993, falconry will not be used in order to reduce operating costs of this program and further evaluate the success of other control techniques on -site. Further updates to the Aquatic Park Environmental Study will be undertaken using methodologies similar to those used during the 1978 -82 study. Studies will focus on updating the information on larger mammals, butterflies and skippers, reptiles and amphibians, birds and fish. Staff is also proposing to initiate several pilot studies designed to assess the rate of natural regeneration of vegetation in areas of poor soil quality and in areas where a soil supplement is provided. The Common Tern Management Program for 1994 will be similar to 1993 and will include the delineation and monitoring of nesting areas, signage and patrol, installation of artificial nesting rafts in cooperation with the Canadian Wildlife Service, and monitoring tern nesting success. RATIONALE The purpose of the Interim Management Program at Tommy Thompson Park is to maintain the existing level of public use of the site until such a time as the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan is fully approved and implemented. The proposed 1994 Interim Management Program is in keeping with the agreement with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for the Authority to operate the site until this time, without establishing any long -term operating procedures. The provision of a van shuttle service will facilitate access for members of the Aquatic Park Sailing Club during the periods when vehicular access is restricted. In addition, this service has enhanced the use of the site for other individuals and groups who could not otherwise enjoy the site because of the distances to and within the site. The use of an Authority operated transportation service augments the Authority's presence on -site and increases the level of public safety at the park. The operation of a single van maintains a greater degree of flexibility by allowing alteration of scheduling and frequency, if required, and connection with the existing TTC Jones Bus at Commissioners Street. The discontinuation of the falconry component in the 1993 and 1994 gull control programs will allow staff to evaluate the effectiveness of less cost intensive control techniques. Staff are proposing to redirect the funding from this component to facilitate the updates of the biophysical inventories and the proposed pilot studies at the park. The information obtained as a result of these updates will be required for site specific planning and monitoring related to the Master Plan, habitat creation projects, and the ongoing management of the park. D114 NOVEMBER 19, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. TOMMY THOMPSON PARK (CONTD.) -1994 Interim Management Program FINANCIAL DETAILS In 1993, the total operating budget of 5145,000. was reduced by $16,000. in order to help offset corporate budget constraints. Costs associated with the 1994 Interim Management Program have been estimated at $129,000., which reflects a similar budget and program reduction and represents a zero percent increase over the 1993 budget. 2. TORONIt..ISLANDS - Repairs to Ward's Island Inner Harbour Retaining Wall KEY ISSUE To carry out repairs to the inner harbour retaining wall on the north shoreline of Ward's Island, Toronto Islands. Res. #W68/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Paul Raina THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND At the request of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Authority at its meeting #7/92 held on August 21, 1992, agreed to act as the Ministry's agent in the completion of studies, design and construction of shoreline management works to protect the existing residential community on Toronto Islands. A technical steering committee was established to assist in the development of terms of reference for the study, and design and implementation of remedial works. The Committee has representation from the Toronto Islands' Residents Association, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the City of Toronto and the Authority. W. F. Baird and Associates were awarded the contract to carry out the coastal processes, shoreline stability and structural assessment study and the work got underway in May of this year. This study, in addition to various environmental inventory studies, is being carried out under the Association of Conservation Authorities' Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93, NOVEMBER 19, 1993 01 15 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 2. TORONTO ISLANDS (CONTD.) - Repairs to Ward's Island Inner Harbour Retaining Wall Following completion of the shoreline structures investigation, the consultant presented a draft report to the Technical Steering Committee on July 22, 1993. In their report, the consultant documented that the existing vertical concrete panel retaining wall along a section of Ward's Island north shoreline was in poor condition and was determined to be unstable. A recommendation was made that this wall be considered a high priority for immediate repairs. The 190 metre section of wall was originally constructed in the 1950's and serves to protect the existing residential community of Ward's Island. The consultant's were directed to prepare alternative design concepts for repairs and complete final design drawings and contract specifications. Public meetings were held on August 19, 1993, and September 9, 1993, to review the various concepts and receive comments. The consultant's final recommendation was approved by the Technical Steering Committee. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The recommended design for remedial work comprises the placement of rip rap stone in front of the existing concrete panel wall. This proposal was reviewed with staff of the Environmental Assessment Branch of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy. They supported the Technical Steering Committee's position that the proposed work is considered as replacement to the existing shoreline protective structure and could therefore proceed outside the Class E.A. process. With an opportunity to "soften" the shoreline at this location, the consultant has varied the dimensions of the stone placement to provide for three "nodes" for terrestrial enhancement as well as two small areas which provide a protected wetland area in front of the existing wall. Also, additional stone will be placed in select areas to create new fisheries habitat opportunities. Subject to receiving all necessary approvals from regulatory bodies, a contract will be awarded so that construction can be underway in 1993. All of the stone placement will be carried out by the contractor utilizing marine equipment. Final topsoil and planting design and placement will be completed by MTRCA staff. FINANCIAL DETAILS The estimated cost breakdown for this work is: Rip rap stone placement (by contract) $256,400 Contract supervision 13,000 Restoration and Plantings 30,000 Sub Total $299,400 Contingencies 15,000 Total Cost $314,400 Funding is provided under jobs0ntario Capital through the Ministry of Natural Resources at a 100% grant rate under Account No. 151 -03. D116 NOVEMBER 19, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL PRESERVATION BY -LAW - Progress Report KEY ISSUE Progress by member municipalities on the adoption of a topsoil preservation by -law. Res. #W69/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Paul Raina THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the staff report, dated 1993.11.08., on the progress by member municipalities on the adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law be received for information. AMENDMENT Moved by: Kip Van Kempen Res. #W70/93 Seconded by: Paul Raina THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #2/93, held on March 26, 1993, Resolution #A34/93 was adopted which states in part: "THAT the Strategy for Promoting Municipal Adoption of Topsoil Preservation By -law, dated March 5, 1993, (Appendix WR.1/93), be adopted; 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;". WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93, NOVEMBER 19, 1993 D117 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL PRESERVATION BY -LAW (CONTD.) - Progress Report In May 1993, staff proceeded with implementation of the Strategy to promote municipal adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law by conducting a series of meetings /seminars with eleven municipalities. The Strategy had the following objectives: publicize the findings of the Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Study; increase awareness regarding erosion and sediment control among our member municipalities; advocate adoption of a topsoil preservation by -law by those municipalities where such action would be applicable and; encourage greater attention to the problems of erosion and sediment control and establish a forum for municipal and Authority staff to work cooperatively to improve sediment control from construction activity within those respective municipalities. Subsequent to the seminars /meetings held with the municipalities, the Authority sent a letter to each municipality requesting Council to adopt a Topsoil Preservation By -law. The municipalities of Caledon and Uxbridge were requested to amend their existing Topsoil By -law to strengthen its ability to control sediment from construction activity. Ministry of Natural Resources and MTRCA staff suggested that the City of Mississauga Topsoil Preservation By -law be used as an example to other municipalities. The by -law requires that a permit be obtained submitted with a letter of credit and control plan, and that disturbed lands be stabilized after 30 days of inactivity. A summary of current status and progress to date in promoting municipal adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law was available at the meeting. Since the seminars /meetings were held, the City of Brampton has adopted a Topsoil Preservation By -law and the municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Vaughan and Scarborough are proposing to adopt a Topsoil Preservation By -law by the end of 1993. Municipal staff of the Township of King, Adjala, Richmond Hill and Whitchurch- Stouffville have responded that the municipalities are unlikely to adopt a Topsoil Preservation By -law. These municipalities believe that sediment control is not a problem within their respective municipality, and that existing mechanisms are adequate to address this problem. Staff are sensitive that some municipalities, due to minimal development pressure within their municipality, may not need a Topsoil Preservation By -law at this time; however, staff feel it is important to have a proactive mechanism in place in advance of development pressure. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Authority staff will continue to work with all municipalities to cooperatively improve sediment control from construction activity. MTRCA staff and the Don Watershed Task Force will be working closely with the Don Watershed municipalities (Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham and Scarborough) as part of the Don Strategy development and implementation. D118 NOVEMBER 19, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. PROMOTION OF THE DON VALLEY AS A TOURIST AREA 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. #W71/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Paul Raina THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Borough of East York be thanked for forwarding this letter for the information of the Authority; 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 BACKGROUND The Borough of East York received a request from the Pape Village Business Improvement Association (BIA) regarding the concept of promoting the Don Valley and associated access points as a tourist area as defined by the new (draft September 1992) Metro Plan. The objective of Section 2.3 of the draft official plan, September 1992, entitled Economically Vital Activities is: To encourage and accommodate activities that contribute to the cultural, recreational, and institutional life of the metropolitan community and enhance Metropolitan Toronto as a place to live and to visit. The draft policies in this section include: • to pursue initiatives in the Metropolitan Toronto Tourism Strategy that complement these policies. These initiatives should make the best use of Metropolitan Toronto's resources of the development and promotion of tourism activities with the context of overall economic development. • that initiatives be undertaken to promote tourism in the development of publicly owned lands. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93, NOVEMBER 19, 1993 D119 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. PROMOTION OF THE DON VALLEY AS A TOURIST AREA (CONTD.) The Pape Village BIA notes its proximity to several Don Valley access points (especially Beechwood Drive) and its inclusion as one of the Borough of East York's Signature Series of Walks. Should this area be designated as a tourist area the Pape Village BIA wishes to be included in that designation. At present, there is no specific intention on the part of Metropolitan Toronto to designate this location as a tourist area. The Beechwood site, former home of Domtar and the Polyresins establishments, will be undergoing a soil cleanup using biological remediation. Plans for the relocation of the Police Canine unit to the site are under review. The Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department is currently undertaking a study to develop a master plan in accordance with the Authority Res. #A136/92: "THAT the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department be requested to proceed, as soon as possible with the development and submission for approval of a master plan for the section of the Don Valley from the Forks to the Brickworks, in consultation with The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the public, such plan to identify public uses and support facilities, environmental enhancements, heritage resources and management practices." Staff will invite the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department to provide information on the development of this plan at the public workshop scheduled by the Don Watershed Task Force for December 7, 1993. The Chair of the Don Watershed Task Force has responded, on behalf of the Task Force, encouraging the association to become involved in the development of the regeneration management action plans. Prior to supporting the designation of a portion of the valley and stream corridors as a tourist area it would be important to fully understand the potential ramifications of such a designation. The valley and stream corridors provide regional and local benefits. Identification of an area such as the Beechwood site as a tourist area could be of some concern to local residents related to parking and traffic issues. At this time, it is recommended that the Authority advise the Borough of East York and the Pape Village BIA of its desire to work more closely with communities to enhance access and awareness of the resources of the Don Watershed but would reserve its support of such a designation pending more information /study of the potential implications to the corridor resources of such a designation and the consideration of local residents concerns who might be impacted by such a designation. It should also be noted The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto is currently revising the draft Metro Plan. D120 NOVEMBER 19, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE - Appointment of Member KEY ISSUE The formal appointment of Vicki Barron, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, to the Don Watershed Task Force. Res. #W72/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Lois Hancey Paul Raina THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Vicki Barron from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust be appointed to the Don Watershed Task Force. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #8/93, Mr. Tom Kurtz was formally appointed to the Don Watershed Task force representing the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. Mr. Kurtz has recently retired. Vicki Barron, Chief Administrative Officer of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority has been seconded to the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. Vicki Barron will be replacing Mr. Kurtz on the Don Watershed Task Force. 6. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES - Meeting #12/93 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. Res. #W73/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Lorna Bissell THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #12/93, Appendix WR. 81/93, be received. AMENDMENT Res. #W74/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Kip Van Kempen Lorna Bissell THAT the Draft Don Watershed Regeneration Plan, Part 1, for discussion, November 1993, be received. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93, NOVEMBER 19, 1993 D121 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES - Meeting #12/93 BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE Copies of the minutes of all full Task Force Meetings are forwarded to the Authority through the Water and Related Land Management Board. These minutes constitute the formal record of the work of the Task Force, and serve to keep the Authority members informed of the steps being undertaken in the development of the Don Watershed Strategy. The Task Force are now entering a critical phase of public consultation with agency staff and watershed residents. A series of workshops have been scheduled throughout the watershed to move into the development of regeneration action plans. The Task Force Chair, Mark Wilson, has requested that an invitation to attend these meetings be extended to all Authority members and in particular members of the Authority who represent or reside within the watershed. A notice of the meeting dates and locations was included with the agenda. SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 7. OAK RIDGES MORAINE PLANNING STUDY - Progress Report KEY ISSUE An update on the progress of the Oak Ridges Moraine Planning Study. Res. #W75/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Joyce Trimmer IIa Bossons THAT the staff report, dated November 10, 1993, regarding the progress of the Oak Ridges Moraine Planning Study be received for information. CARRIED BACKGROUND During the tour which occurred along portions of the Oak Ridges Moraine following the last meeting of the Board on October 15, 1993, several members expressed an interest in more information on the status of planning guidelines for the area. In June 1991, the Provincial Ministry of Natural Resources announced a planning study to develop a long term land use strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine within the Greater Toronto Area. Two committees were to be created to do this work. A Technical Working Committee(TWC) was D122 NOVEMBER 19, 1993, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #6/93 • SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 7. OAK RIDGES MORAINE PLANNING STUDY (CONTD.) - Progress Report established in August, 1991. Its first task was to determine the technical studies that would be necessary to develop a strategy. Appended to this report is a copy of a communications brief summarizing the purpose of the overall study, the fifteen background studies being prepared, and the process being followed to develop the long -term strategy. Also attached is a chart identifying the work schedule, as of September 1993. The Authority has a representative on the TWC. A Citizens' Advisory Committee(CAC) was established in 1993. The responsibility of the CAC is to ensure that members of the public are given a full opportunity to provide both input to and comment on the proposed strategy. The Authority is represented on the CAC by William Granger, Chair. NEW BUSINESS Peter Hare, a representative from RAP, spoke to the board on the Draft of Stage 2 Document. A copy of the report will be circulated for review with the next Board agenda. TERMINATION The meeting terminated at 11:35 a.m., November 19, 1993. Lois Griffin J. Craig Mather Chair Secretary- Treasurer /bb. Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes D123 JANUARY 14, 1994 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 The Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board met at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre on Friday, January 14, 1994. The Chair of the Board, Lois Griffin, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Chair Lois Griffin Ila Bossons Victoria Carley Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd Maja Prentice Paul Raina Bev Salmon Joyce Trimmer Chair of the Authority William Granger ABSENT MINUTES Res. #W77/93 Vice Chair Kip Van Kempen Members Lorna Bissell Joan King Frank Scarpitti Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/93 be approved. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Lois Hancey Bev Salmon CARRIED Joanna Kidd, as a consultant working with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the Interim Waste Authority, declared a conflict in item 6, Special Policy Area (Phase I), Lower Don River; item 7, Don Watershed Task Force, Minutes of Meeting #14/93; and, item 11, correspondence to Mr. R. Norber, re: Impact Management and Compensation Policy, and did not participate in discussion or vote on these matters. D124 JANUARY 14, 1994, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 DELEGATIONS Acquisition Request, 3885 Yonge Street, City of North York, the Jolly Miller - Agenda Item 1. (a) Belinda Kurkwood spoke on behalf of the York Mills Valley Association in support of the acquisition of this property. Ms. Kurkwood also presented recommendations suggested by the Association as outlined in a letter from Robert W. Brown, P.Eng., President, dated January 12, 1994. (b) Councillor Joanne Flint, Ward 8, City of North York, spoke in support of the acquisition of the Jolly Miller site. (c) Mrs. Kidd, resident of 7 Campbell Crescent, North York, spoke on behalf of many of the residents of Campbell Crescent, in support of the acquisition of this property. The Metropolitan Waterfront Trail - Agenda Item 2. (a) Jane Welsh, Project Co- ordinator - Waterfront, Policy Division, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, gave a slide presentation on the proposed Waterfront Trail throughout Metropolitan Toronto and distributed the Metropolitan Waterfront Trail report which was adopted by Metro Council in August of 1993. CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Robert W. Brown, P.Eng., President, York Mills Valley Association, re: Preservation of the Jolly Miller Tavern on Yonge Street, dated January 5, 1994. (b) Letter from Katherine Ramsden- Hayden, member, York Mills Valley Association, re: Jolly Miller Site, dated January 5, 1994. (c) Letter from Robert J. Smart, dated January 5, 1994, re: Jolly Miller Site SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ACQUISITION REQUEST, 3885 YONGE STREET, CITY OF NORTH Y uriK, DON RIVER WATERSHED -The Jolly Miller 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 Y Y. je Street and has formally requested that the Authority proceed to acquire this property and - t Metropolitan Toronto and tra r vince endorse the acquisition. The York Mills Valley Associa. ., in its letter dated January 12, 1 34 from President Robert W. Brown, P.Eng., Appendix WR.114/93, also submitted recommendations to the Board. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D125 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ACQUISITION REQUEST, 3885 YONGE STREET, CITY OF NORTH YORK, DON RIVER WATERSHED (CONTD.) -The Jolly Miller Res. #W78/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Bev Salmon Joyce Trimmer THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the City of North York be advised that although the acquisition of the Jolly Miller property is an objective of the Authority, the Authority does not currently have an approved acquisition project nor funding through which the Jolly Miller property can be acquired; 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 the funding of 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. AND FURTHER THAT the Province of Ontario, Metropolitan Toronto and the City of North York be so advised. AMENDMENT 1 Res. #W79/93 Moved by: Seconded by: THAT paragraph one of the recommendation be amended to read: Joyce Trimmer Bev Salmon THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 paragraph three of the recommendation be amended to read: 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 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; AND FURTHER THAT the City of North York be urged to consider the designation of the Jolly Miller site as an historic site. D126 JANUARY 14, 1994, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ACQUISITION REQUEST, 3885 YONGE STREET, CITY OF NORTH YORK, DON RIVER WATERSHED (CONTD.) -The Jolly Miller AMENDMENT 2 Moved by: Seconded by: Bev Salmon Joyce Trimmer THAT until the acquisition of the Jolly Miller site has been fully examined and concluded the staff cease work on the redevelopment proposal and that no development or change to the present flood plain delineation be considered; THAT the MTRCA advise the City of North York that no development application for the site be considered until such time as the MTRCA and the City of North York have determined the appropriate land use for this property following a comprehensive planning review of the flood plain lands in the York Mills /Yonge Street area incorporating the findings of the Don Watershed Task Force, the technical input from the MRTCA and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; THAT it is only after and in the event the MTRCA does not agree to acquire the site that the staff work with the current property owner, the City of North York and Metropolitan Toronto and representatives of the York Mills Valley Association to review planning and regulatory solutions for the valley corridor and report on the implications to the development application. AMENDMENT 1 WAS CARRIED AMENDMENT 2 WAS NOT CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND The Jolly Miller property occupies a 15,045 m2 site, east of Yonge Street and south of York Mills Road within the Don River Watershed, City of North York. The entire site is located within the Authority's Fill Regulation Line. The site is almost entirely within the Regional Storm flood plain (revised 1993); however, two parcels, located at the northwest and southwest corners of the property and measuring approximately 1000 m2 and 475 m2 respectively, are not flood vulnerable. The 100 year flood plain limits do not encroach on the property. The West Don River runs through Authority owned lands adjacent to the east property limit. The Hoggs Hollow Special Policy Area is immediately downstream of the site. Existing development on the property consists of: (i) the Jolly Miller Tavern, a gross floor area of approximately 646 m2 distributed over 1 -2 storeys. The tavern is fi-; susceptible • -'er Regional Storm conditions. Although of historic interest, it does not have an histui c site designation; WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D127 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ACQUISITION REQUEST, 3885 YONGE STREET, CITY OF NORTH YORK, DON RIVER WATERSHED (CONTD.) -The Jolly Miller (ii) a privately- operated parking lot, with an asphalt surface, occupying the balance of the site. The JoIIy Miller property was one of fourteen properties identified for acquisition under the Authority's approved "Hazard and Conservation Land Acquisition Project within the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto ", April, 1985. The estimated cost of this project was 48 million and the duration was five years. In 1989, the total cost of the project was increased by $3,135,241. bringing the total cost of the project to $51,135,241. to allow for the purchase of the Domtar Property. Including Domtar, six properties were acquired under the project with the additional properties being the Toronto Brickwork, Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital, Hinder Estate, Bathurst Manor and the Ontario Land Corporation. The Polyresins property was identified under this project but was acquired under the "Land Acquisition Project 1986-1991". The Greenwin Development property was also identified; however, the valleyland portion of this property was later acquired through the development review process. While only 8 of the 14 properties originally identified in the project have been successfully acquired, 435 acres of the 586 acres proposed for acquisition have been purchased. All lands acquired have been placed under management agreement with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for park and conservation purposes. The North York Official Plan designates the site Commercial and Open Space. A site specific by- law permits a hotel, banquet facility and ancillary uses in addition to residential and greenbelt uses. The current owner of the JoIIy Miller property, 3885 Yonge Street Partnership (Boccia Group Developments Inc.), filed Official Plan and Zoning By -law Amendment applications in 1992. Their proposal is to "consolidate" the development potential of the property (non -flood plain lands, plus the "replacement value" of the existing floodprone tavern building) into one viable development block at the northwest corner of the property. The balance of the property, about 70 %, including the existing JoIIy Miller structure, would be conveyed to the Authority. The proposed development block would encroach within the Regional Storm flood plain. The balance of the lands would be regenerated and the new development floodproofed. Staff has had on -going discussions with the applicant and staff from North York and Metropolitan Toronto assessing the merits of this redevelopment proposal. The valley corridor conservation principles that have been established as the decision- making framework include: • • maximizing the lands to be conveyed to public (Authority) ownership; rehabilitation of the lands to be conveyed (removal of asphalt surfaces, soil audit and clean- up as required, naturalized landscaping consistent with Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property objectives); management of flood risk (flood storage, conveyance and protection of life and property); resolution of the future of the existing JoIIy Miller building (Authority staff and Metro Parks and Property staff do not recommend that the restoration, maintenance and /or operation of this facility be assumed by their respective agencies). RATIONALE The Authority does not currently have funds available to acquire the JoIIy Miller property within an approved acquisition project. The Authority's "Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project" 1991 - 1996 was not approved by its funding partners as Metropolitan Toronto requested a D128 JANUARY 14, 1994, WATER ANC RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 1. ACQUISITION REQUEST, 3885 YONGE STREET, CITY OF NORTH YORK, DON RIVER WATERSHED (CONTD.) -The Jolly Miller renegotiated municipal funding formula. A subsequent interim project was prepared and approved by the province; however, it did not include any funding proposals. Because the Authority has not' had an approved acquisition project, our practice has been to raise funds and obtain approvals property by property. Recently, local municipalities have been required to be a funding partner; i.e., the Riley property, the Sandbury Homes property and the Altona Forest. To this end, if an acquisition project were to be prepared for the Jolly Miller property, the City of North York would be requested to participate financially. Discussions held in 1992 with provincial staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources, initiated by the local ratepayers group, indicated that provincial funding was not available. Authority and Metropolitan Toronto staff have also been seeking planning and regulatory solutions to valley conservation objectives, including public ownership. It is our understanding that Metro Council will receive the acquisition request from North York at its meeting of January 26, 1994. While the full acquisition of the Jolly Miller property is preferred, the current redevelopment proposal may be a possible alternative. In either event, it is recommended that the City of North York resolve the future of the existing Jolly Miller building and advise as to whether the City is prepared to assume the rehabilitation, maintenance and management of same. It is not recommended that the Authority assume this responsibility. To this end, it is recommended that staff further report to the Board as to whether the Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the City of North York will give consideration to funding the acquisition of the Jolly Miller property. Staff will continue to discuss the redevelopment proposal and will report to the Board in April 1994. 2. THE METROPOLITAN WATERFRONT TRAIL KEY ISSUE To report on the recommendations relating to the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Trail as adopted by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and, for the Scarborough sector, by the City of Scarborough. MOTION TO DEFER Res. #W80/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Joanna Kidd Victoria Carley THAT the matter of the Metropolitan Waterfront Trail be deferred to the March 5, 1994, meeting of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board; AND FURTHER THAT copies of the Metropolitan Waterfront Trail report be distributed with the agenda for the meeting. CARRIED WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D129 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. FRENCHMAN'S BAY -West Rouge Canoe Club 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. #W81/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Joanna Kidd THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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; 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 BACKGROUND In 1991, the West Rouge Canoe Club requested the use of a structure on an interim basis at the end of the west spit of Frenchman's Bay. At its meeting #7/91, the Authority adopted Resolution #219: THAT the West Rouge Canoe Club be advised that the use of Frenchman's Bay West property in 1991 cannot be accommodated; THAT the Club be advised to consider discussions with the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club to utilize their facilities for the short term; THAT staff be directed to review the long term proposal in terms of incorporation into the Frenchman's Bay West Concept Plan; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Pickering be so advised. The report to the Board at that time indicated that the West Rouge Canoe Club appeared compatible with the objectives of the Frenchman's Bay West Concept Plan. By letter dated December 16, 1993, the West Rouge Canoe Club submitted a request to develop programs for fourteen to eighteen years old from a location on Frenchman's Bay for the purpose of high performance paddling. The request includes interim requirements starting in 1994 and long term plans to operate from a permanent facility and location. D130 JANUARY 14, 1994, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 3. FRENCHMAN'S BAY (CONTD.) -West Rouge Canoe Club RATIONALE As previously stated, this type of use appears to be compatible with the Frenchman's Bay West Concept Plan direction and the future use within environmental guidelines for Frenchman's Bay. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Authority staff will review with the West Rouge Canoe Club and the Town of Pickering staff the request of December 16, 1993. Staff in conjunction with the Town of Pickering will proceed to discuss the proposal with the appropriate land owners and public. This review will include land requirements, security access, land use policies and zoning, and potential lease conditions. Staff will bring a report back to the Board at the conclusion of these discussions. 4. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 - Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program KEY ISSUE Continuation of the implementation of the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program in 1994. Res. #W82/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Bev Salmon Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to continue the implementation of the Improved Lakefill Quality -trol Program on behalf of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy at a total estimated cost of $150,000. in 1994 to be funded from revenues generated from the program. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority developed the Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program ( ILQCP) in 1988 and have implemented the program at the request of the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) now the Ministry of the Environment and Energy (MOEE). The program was developed to respond to concerns about the quality of materials being used in lakefilling. The ILQCP became fully operational in January 1989 for all lakefill sites in the Authority's jurisdiction. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D131 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 4. LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT REGENERATION PROJECT 1992 -1994 (CONTD.) - Improved Lakefill Quality Control Program Details of the program results for the years 1989 to 1993 inclusive, are summarized in monthly as well as annual reports which generally show substantial improvements in the quality of fill being accepted and disposed of at lakefill sites. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The ILQCP will operate at all existing lakefill sites including Tommy Thompson Park (operated by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners) and the Authority operated sites which are the three ongoing erosion control sites along the Scarborough waterfront. In addition, the program will be utilized for the proposed lakefilling components of both the Etobicoke Motel Strip development and the Eastern Beaches Detention Tank project. It is also anticipated that the ILQCP will be modified in 1994 to incorporate new MOEE lakefill guidelines. These new guidelines were introduced in 1992, however, the ILQCP manual was not altered due to the fact that these guidelines were not final. In 1993, the MTRCA provided comments to the MOEE on these new guidelines and it is anticipated that the final version of these guidelines will be produced in 1994 and that the ILQCP will be modified at that time to utilize these new guidelines. In 1994, the ILQCP will continue to review applications, approve, and monitor the disposal of fill that adheres to the current lakefilling guidelines. The total budget to implement the ILQCP in 1994 is 5150,000. and is comprised of the following components: Staffing $96,000. Vehicle, Equipment and Communications 20,000. Soils Testing 32,700. Materials and Supplies 1,300. Total Budget $150,000. FINANCIAL DETAILS The program is self- financing with revenues received from application fees and tipping fees for each truck load of fill. Funds are available under the "Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project 1992 - 1994" in series account 242 -. D132 JANUARY 14, 1994, WATER AND RELATED LAND P.1 :. AGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 5. THE ROUGE RIVER FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN KEY ISSUE Completion and implementation of the Rouge River Fisheries Management Plan. MOTION TO DEFER Res. #W83/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Victoria Carley THAT the Rouge River Fisheries Management Plan be deferred to Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board meeting #1194, to be held March 5, 1994. CARRIED 6. SPECIAL POLICY AREA (Phase I) -Lower Don River, City of Toronto 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. #W84/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Ila Bossons THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Phase I of the Lower Don River Special Policy Area, City of Toronto, be approved; 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 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D133 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. SPECIAL POLICY AREA (Phase I) (CONTD.) -Lower Don River, City of Toronto BACKGROUND In 1988, the Province of Ontario announced a Municipal /Provincial undertaking to provide affordable housing (Ataratiri) on an under - utilized 70 acre parcel of land located entirely within the flood plain of the Lower Don (former MTRCA Damage Centre #1). Since the mid 1980's discussions had taken place between staff of the MTRCA and the City of Toronto with regard to the designation of the Lower Don flood plain as a Special Policy Area (SPA), pursuant to the Provincial Flood•Plain Planning Policy Statement. The Ataratiri Project served as the catalyst to initiate the process and in 1989 the City of Toronto formally requested approval -in- principle of a SPA designation for the entire Lower Don River flood plain, south of Gerrard Street. As part of the City's resolution requesting approval -in- principle, they also requested that the Official Plan policies be developed and approved in two phases with the portion of the SPA associated with the Ataratiri Project proceeding first and the remainder of the SPA within two years. The SPA approval -in- principle and the City's recommended phasing of the SPA was approved in 1989 by the Authority, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. A Technical Steering Committee, comprised of these agencies' representatives was established to assist the City in addressing policy issues related to the SPA process. A framework for dealing with flood plain management in the Lower Don was drafted and endorsed by the Technical Steering Committee. This framework supported the City's request to expedite the Ataratiri component of the SPA first; supported the development of a flood remedial works plan to provide protection to the Ataratiri Site and surrounding lands; supported interim implementation procedures to deal with development applications in the less hazardous flood prone areas; and, supported the continued dredging of the Keating Channel with a renegotiated funding formula. The cancellation of the Ataratiri Project in 1992 and the referral of strategic planning for the entire Lower Don Lands area to the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, affected the timing and phasing of the comprehensive plan for the area; therefore, the need to develop a revised flood plain management framework was recognized by all the agencies involved. The Executive Committee, at Meeting #3/92, May 8, 1992, in granting a permit under the Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation to the City of Toronto Housing Department to construct within the flood plain of the Lower Don River endorsed a revised flood plain management framework and adopted Resolution #77: "THAT staff be directed to work with the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront, on the development of a new strategy for dealing with the flood plain of the Lower Don River. AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board on the status of the strategy development prior to October 31, 1992." The Authority, at its meeting of June 26, 1992, #5/92 endorsed the revised framework, briefly summarized as follows: D134 JANUARY 14, 1994, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. SPECIAL POLICY AREA (Phase I) (CONTD.) -Lower Don River, City of Toronto (1) The adoption of the Interim Procedures. Status: All approvals were received by May 1992. The Interim Procedures expired December 1993. (2) The Authority will continue to negotiate a new funding agreement for the Keating Channel. Status: A new funding agreement, which includes the City of Toronto as a funding partner, has been negotiated. As part of the SPA policies, the City has agreed to participate, as required, in the maintenance dredging of the Keating Channel. (3) Authority staff and City of Toronto staff, with the support of the Ministries of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs, will draft SPA policies for the entire Lower Don area by the end of June 1992. These policies, once endorsed by the SPA Technical Committee, will be incorporated into the City's Official Plan (City Plan) and be integrated with its approval process. This can be achieved within six months. This approach was consistent with the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy which states: "In situations where remedial measures to permanently reduce flood levels may not be implemented in the immediate future, a Special Policy Area might be considered as a water management option, until the remedial measures have been completed." Status: Staff met with the City of Toronto with respect to drafting the SPA policies and boundaries for the Phase I SPA designation. In addition, support for the policies was gained from all members of the SPA Technical Steering Committee, including the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. Linking the policies to the approval of City Plan, rather than proceeding with a stand alone Official Plan Amendment, caused the delay in the forecasted timing of completion. The City approved City Plan in July 1993. (4) The remedial works component has been delayed due to the cancellation of Ataratiri; but, it is being reviewed as a component of the Trust's Lower Don Lands Strategy. Status: The objective for the development and designation of a Lower Don SPA Phase I was to maintain flexibility to allow the Authority to work with the other agencies, including the Trust, for ways of achieving permanent flood control remedial measures (including the solution developed for the Ataratiri site) while allowing development and redevelopment within the existing floodprone community of the Lower Don to proceed. The Trust has not yet completed its Lower Don Lands Strategy. They are behind schedule based on their time line proposed in May 1992. The Strategy is in the "synthesis" stage of its development. The input from various working groups is being collated into one cohesive strategy. Authority staff have had input to the strategy, including input to the flood control remediation plan. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D135 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. SPECIAL POLICY AREA (Phase 1) (CONTD.) -Lower Don River, City of Toronto Staff has identified concern with the synthesis draft report on matters dealing with flood control remediation, timing and implementation, as it relates to proposals for the Ataratiri lands. Discussions are on -going and these matters do not directly affect the Phase I SPA designation as currently proposed. The trust has struck a small working group on flood control remediation and staff expect that a report on this issue will be forthcoming in the spring of 1994.. SPA PHASE 1 The SPA details discussed by staff and endorsed by members of the SPA Technical Committee, including the Regeneration Trust, and adopted by the City of Toronto Council as part of City Plan are as follows: SPA Boundary: The Lower Don Flood Plain Special Policy Area is to be implemented in two phases - Phase I is defined by: North boundary Queen Street; South .boundary portland; Inside boundary 70 metres either side of Don River; plus Western boundary of Ataratiri Project. The outer boundary of Special Policy Area (Phase I) is represented by the regulatory flood line. RATIONALE: Depths of flooding are such that the minimum flood protection criteria (350 year flood levels) of the Authority and adopted by the City of Toronto, as part of the SPA policies, can be met. Staff has met with representatives from the City of Toronto and Gooderham and Worts and it has been determined that the proposed development can achieve the minimum flood protection standard through on site measures. In view of the above and the historic association within the floodprone community, it was decided to include the Gooderham and Worts site in the Phase I SPA. The Phase II component of the SPA, pending further review and Provincial resolution and not covered by the adopted City Plan, includes the following: (A) Ataratiri Site: The depth of flooding under a Regional Storm ranges from one to three metres. Floodproofing needs to be addressed on a comprehensive basis in accordance with the principles of development previously established by the Authority. The Ataratiri site and the associated flood control remediation strategy is being reviewed by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. (B) Lands required for the Flood Remedial Works Plan: Based on the Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited report on Flood Protection Options for the Ataratiri Development, lands required to implement the flood remedial works package proposed for the Lower Don and Ataratiri Project are not within the Phase I SPA designation. D136 JANUARY 14, 1994, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 6. SPECIAL POLICY AREA (Phase I) (CONTD.) -Lower Don River, City of Toronto (C) A 70 metre wide strip of land east of the Don River between the Gardiner Expressway and Queen Street: This area has been excluded from the Phase I SPA based on the following: (i) South of the CNR tracks the lands may be required in conjunction with the flood remedial works package. (ii) This is an active flow area of the Lower Don flood plain. (iii) This area may be an integral component of the Lower Don regeneration (D) The flood plain lands between Queen Street and Gerrard Street: While some development exists within this corridor, the depths of flooding and velocities may dictate that new development or major redevelopment should not proceed. The parcels of land affected are also on the floor of a well- defined valley feature. A large scale coloured map was available at the meeting for viewing. SPA Policies: The SPA policies are in compliance with other approved SPA's within the Authority's jurisdiction and can be summarized as follows: (1) Regulatory flood protection will be sought. Where this is technically or economically not feasible, a lower level of flood protection may be permitted, to a minimum of the 1:350 flood. (2) The implementation of flood proofing shall be a condition of development approval. (3) Safe ingress and egress must be provided. (4) A flood control remedial works plan may be required to support large scale urban renewal projects. (5) The City will participate as required in the maintenance dredging of the Keating Channel. (6) The City will cooperate in the establishment and operation of a flood warning and emergency measures plan for the Lower Don River. (7) Certain uses are prohibited from locating in the flood plain (i.e., uses involving hazardous substances, emergency services, and certain institutional uses). (8) Approvals pursuant to the Authority's Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation are identified as being required prior to the issuance of building permits. (9) The appropriate zoning by -laws will be amended to show lands designated "Special Policy Area ". CONCLUSION The Phase I SPA and the deferral of the proposed, Phase II Lands, comply with the Authority's direction for a Lower Don lands flood plain management strategy and the Authority's flood risk management policies for Special policy Areas. The extension of the Interim Procedures is recommended to maintain the current policy direction for the lower Don flood plain until such time as the Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Natural Resources approve the SPA Phase I designation. The Interim Procedures are more restrictive than the SPA policies. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D137 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 7. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE - Minutes of Meeting #13/93 and #14/93 KEY ISSUE The minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force from Meeting #13/93 and #14/93 are provided for information. Res. #W85/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Bev Salmon Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Minutes of the Don Watershed Task Force, Meeting #13/93 and #14/93, Appendix WR. 94/93, be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE Copies of the minutes of all full Task Force Meetings are forwarded to the Authority through the Water and Related Land Management Board. These minutes constitute the formal record of the work of the Task Force, and serve to keep the Authority members informed of the steps being undertaken in the development of the Don Watershed Strategy. 8. EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENTS OF DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEMBERS KEY ISSUE The extension of the formal appointment to enable the Task Force members to complete their final report to the Authority. Res. #W86/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Bev Salmon Lois Hancey THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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, D138 JANUARY 14, 1994, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 8. EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENTS OF DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEMBERS (CONTD.) 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, and Bernie Green, Councillor, City of Vaughan. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Meeting #4/92, the Authority approved the Terms of Reference, Membership Selection and Reporting Procedures for the formation and operation of the Don Watershed Task Force. The staff were directed to request appointments and alternates from the 10 regional and local Don Watershed municipalities; request appointments from: WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D139 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 8. EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENTS OF DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEMBERS (CONTD.) • the Friends of the Don, York Region, • Task Force to Bring Back the Don, Toronto; • the Waterfront Regeneration Trust; • Metropolitan Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan; and invite watershed residents to apply from which ten were chosen. At Authority Meeting #8192, September 1992, the Authority appointed 25 members and 10 municipal alternates including the Chair of the Authority, Mr. William B. Granger. The term of the appointment for the members was to December 31, 1993. During the early summer of 1993 it was evident that the Task Force would require additional time to complete its report. It is anticipated that the report will reach the Authority in April of 1994. In the 14 months of their appointment, the Task Force members, with the assistance of staff and consultants, have accomplished a significant body of work including the draft report "Don Watershed Regeneration Plan, Part 1" received by the Authority at Meeting #10/93, Resolution #A206/93. The Task Force is now awaiting agency staff and public comment on that document. The Task Force working with the firms of Gartner Lee Ltd. and Paul Cosburn and Associates is in the second phase of work: the development of subwatershed regeneration recommendations which will identify issues, opportunities and priorities for the regeneration of the seven subwatersheds. The consolidation of the Don Watershed Regeneration plan will be completed for review and receipt by the Authority in the spring of 1994. It is anticipated that the Authority will wish to circulate the final report for formal public and agency comment and that it may request Task Force members to assist in presentations in a variety of forums. The Authority is requested to extend the appointments to facilitate this and the possible transition to an implementation committee in the fall of 1994. The original terms of reference identified that members were required to attend one meeting per month. Most members have attended many more meetings in excess of that requirement. A few members have been unable to attend because of continuing conflicts with other committees, illness and other commitments. Rather than replace anyone at this time it is recommended that the Chair of the Authority write those few members who have been unable to attend regularly and encourage them to review the draft Regeneration Plan, Part 1 and attend the three remaining Task Force meetings and the appropriate public workshops scheduled for January and February. D140 JANUARY 14, 1994, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY CONSIDERATION 9. TREE LIFE TORONTO KEY ISSUE Creation of a Tree Park along the Don Valley Parkway south of the confluence of Taylor Creek and the Don River. Res. #W87/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Joanna Kidd William Granger THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY 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 BACKGROUND On December 10, 1993, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority ( MTRCA) received correspondence from Tree Life Toronto outlining a proposed Tree Park at a site bounded by the Don Valley Parkway south, and the access ramps to Don Mills Road and Taylor Creek Park. The site is owned by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Transportation Department and MTRCA. Tree Life Toronto plans to create a well- designed Tree Park consisting of approximately 120, 25 foot trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ground cover. Tree Life Toronto has received approval from Metro Transportation and has proceeded to secure the services of a landscape architectural firm "Milus Bollenberghe Topps Watchorn ", who have agreed to donate their expertise and services to the design and creation of the park. An integral part of Tree Life Toronto's mandate is to create natural recycling plants along major transportation corridors to absorb the air, ground and noise pollution. The creation of this Tree Park will serve as a very visible example to the community of what can be accomplished when groups work together. It is expected to inspire and achieve greater, responsible community involvement. A communication regarding this project will be taken to the next meeting of the Don Task Force. FINANCIAL DETAILS The park is to be created with corporate sponsorship. Fund raising has been initiated. Support from the Authority and Metropolitan Toronto will be in the form of technical advice, input and approval. FUTURE BENEFITS The creation of a Tree Park within the Don River watershed supports the goals and objectives of the Authority's Greenspace Plan and the Don Watershed Task Force's vision. WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D141 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 10. FLOODING IN THE MISSISSIPPI BASIN, JULY 1993 KEY ISSUE The relationship of floodplain management in the Mississippi River Basin to this summer's flooding and its relationship to the Ontario conditions. Res. #W88/93 Moved by: Seconded by: Bev Salmon Lois Hancey IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on the flooding in the Mississippi River Basin be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND Last summer's massive flooding problems experienced in the United States midwest along the Mississippi River and its tributaries focused attention on a significant natural calamity. This same type of natural calamity or the threat of such has been instrumental in the development of the roles of Conservation Authorities in Ontario. The causes of flooding and the degree of damages also serve to define the differences between our approaches to floodplain management. In many river systems throughout the United States and in particular along the Mississippi, floodplain management is interpreted to mean the physical entrainment of the watercourse. This control is achieved in many different ways for many reasons. Within the Mississippi basin, the entrainment of the river has been achieved through dams, channelization, flood walls, and levies or dykes. This system of controls served to protect historical flood prone development areas as well as reclaim floodplain lands for agricultural uses. In addition, the works served to improve the navigability of the river system for use in water based transportation requirements. In achieving the transportation and especially the agricultural gains, vast areas of floodplain storage were removed from availability to the river in times of flooding. This cumulative loss in storage, resulted in the need for higher levees downstream along the watercourse due to higher peak flood flows. The United States Army Corps of Engineers is the agency responsible for flood control. This agency constructs federal flood protection works and establishes the criteria for such works to be designed. In most instances, the criteria established for designing the dykes was set at the 1:100 year flood level with an additional 0.3m free board. Unlike Ontario, where strict floodplain regulations exist, the United States presently allow for individuals or organizations to construct flood control levees to protect private interests such as agricultural uses. Within the midwest area which experienced this summers flooding, over 1,300 levees existed, with only 229 of them being federal structures. The flooding experienced was due to excessive rains over the region with totals of 460 to 760 mm recorded between the beginning of April and the end of July. The majority of the rainfall occurred in several large storms in late June and July with several of these events noted as being greater than their 1:100 year storms. While no direct comparison of rainfall events with our regulatory flood is possible, the 290 mm, 48 -hour total from the regulatory flood (Hurricane Hazel) is representative of the totals received in the storms experienced in the mid -west. This quantity of rainfall on the relatively slow responding Mississippi, resulted in excessive flows. Most tributaries D142 JANUARY 14, 1: ?4, WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93 . SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD 10. FLOODING IN THE MISSISSIPPI BASIN, JULY 1993 (CONTD.) discharged their flood waters over long periods and the cumulative impacts of flooding resulted in flood flows of unprecedented magnitudes. Forecasting the movement of the flood peaks became a difficult process as levees failed or were overtopped and the river reclaimed its lost flood storage areas. The river rose and fell with each breached levee system emphasizing the importance of the floodplain lands in attenuating peak flows. Of the 1300 levees along the Mississippi, over 800 were breached or were overtopped by flood waters. No information is available on how many were overtopped as a consequence of higher peak flows resulting from loss of over bank storage; however, many questions related to the use of levees and the storage losses have been raised in light of this flood. There is no direct method of comparing flooding along the Mississippi River system an'' ''at which is experienced on the small systems within the area of the MTRCA since the syster - to rainfall and subsequent runoff in significantly different time frames. In 1986, the wart- purses within the Authority experienced between 350 -490 mm of rainfall between August 1st and September 30th and while extensive flooding occurred, nothing to the magnitude of the Mississippi was experienced. The relatively quick response times of our river systems generally mean that back to back storms would seldom combine to cause increased flood problems. In addition, the floodplain management techniques implemented on our watercourses of maintaining flood storage undoubtedly resulted in reduced flood peaks. The type and extent of flooding experienced along the Mississippi river system served to clearly identify the importance of floodplain storage in reducing flood levels. A number of recent articles in the U.S. have called for a complete review of their floodplain management policies particularly in respect to Toss of floodplain storage. The analysis of the causes and effects of flooding in the Mississippi River system demonstrate the importance of maintaining the natural valley and stream corridors systems and its flood control capabilities. This is consistent with Authority's floodplain management philosophy and policies. 11. IMPACT MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION POLICY - IWA - October 1993 KEY ISSUE To update the Board on the proposed response to the above policy. Res. #W89/93 Moved by: Seconded by: William Granger Bev Salmon THAT the letter to Randy Norber, General Manager, Interim Waste Authority, dated January 19, 1994, Appendix WR.118/93, be received. CARRIED WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD #7/93, JANUARY 14, 1994 D143 TERMINATION The meeting terminated at 12:35 p.m., January 14, 1994. Lois Griffin Chair /bb. J. Craig Mather Secretary- Treasurer