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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
STRATEGY TO PROMOTE THE MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL BY -LAW
STAFF REPORT
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Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting 111 /93
March 5, 1993
STRATEGY TO PROMOTE THE MUNICIPAL ADOPTION OF A TOPSOIL BY -LAW
STAFF REPORT
Objectives
The Strategy for promoting municipal adoption of a Topsoil Preservation By -law has 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.
Municipalities
The Strategy must be sensitive to the needs of the member municipalities and the erosion and sediment
control problems most relevant to each member municipality. Therefore, a different approach has been
devised for each group of municipalities:
GROUP A: "DEVELOPING'
i) City of Brampton, Town of Richmond Hill, City of Vaughan, Town of Caledon, Town of King,
Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, Town of Uxbridge, Town of Pickering, City of Scarborough,
Town of Mono, Town of Adjala;
ii) City of Mississauga, Town of Markham, Town of Ajax, Town of Aurora - Have already
adopted or are in the process of adopting a by -law.
GROUP B: "DEVELOPED"
(i) City of Toronto, City of York, City of Etobicoke, City of East York, City of North York.
Although this Strategy will primarily target those developing municipalities who do not yet have a Topsoil by-
law, there is still a role for the Authority to work cooperatively with its other members to improve erosion and
sediment control from construction activity.
Promotional Activities
Objectives: To inform municipal staff regarding Study findings and recommendations and to
convey rationale and a case example of topsoil by -law use.
Forum: Small seminar /meeting to be organized for each municipality or several combined.
Audience: Senior staff from Municipal Works and Planning Departments would be encouraged.
Agenda: Developing Municipalities without By -law
Overview of Study;
Rationale for by -law;
Case example;
Discussion;
Action items.
Information
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Developing Municipalities with by -law and
Developed Municipalities:
Overview of Study;
Rationale for by -law;
Discussion with developed municipalities to determine need;
Discussion with developing municipalities with by -law to determine implementation;
Action items.
Including, as appropriate: (described under next section).
Operational Guidelines
The following support materials will be made available at meetings to support the Strategy:
• Mississauga Topsoil Preservation By -law;
• An example of the Mississauga Memorandum of Understanding between the Authority and
the City regarding the transfer of the review /approval of erosion and sediment control for
plans of subdivisions;
• MTRCA Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines that provide acceptable techniques for
controlling sediment from construction activity.
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
REPORT ON MEETING #4/93 and tt5/93
DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE
Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93
March 5, 1993
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REPORT ON MEETING #4/93 OF DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB- COMMITTEE
January 21, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met in Room #308 at the Metro Hall Office on Thursday,
January 21, 1993, at 6:30 p.m. The Authority's Chair, Bill Granger, called the meeting to order at
6:50 p.m.
PRESENT
Acting Chair Mark Wilson
Members
Speakers
Absent
Authority
Staff
Visitors
CORRESPONDENCE
Veronica Bergs
Margaret Casey
Don Cross
Bill Granger
Gord Hutchinson
William King
Joan King
Carl Knipfel
Lorna Krawchuk
Tom Kurtz
Gary Bowen, MOE
Helen Juhola (Speaker, TFN)
Brian Denney (Speaker)
Dave Dyce
Adele Freeman
Carol -Ann Macaulay
Craig Mather
Betsy Donald
Greg Gris, Metro Works
Mike Grisbrook, Metro Works
Peter Hare
Michael Hough,
(Hough Stansbury Woodland Ltd.)
Deborah Martin -Downs
Denis McKee
Peter Meffe
Roz Mendelson
Peter Oyler
David Shiner
Thomas Ward
Walter Watt
Michael White
Bob Pickett, Metro Works
Dan Taylor with regrets
Bernard McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Nancy Richter
Peter Wigham
Lois James
Vanessa Magness
Paul Nodwell,
Town of Markham
Mark Wilson mentioned that any correspondence which might be beneficial to the Task Force Members be
included with the Agenda packages.
DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #4/93, JANUARY 21, 1993
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MINUTES
Res. #12
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/92 be approved.
Don Cross
Peter Oyler
CARRIED
1. ELECTION OF THE CHAIR & ELECTION OF A VICE -CHAIR
KEY ISSUE
The election of a Chair and Vice -Chair for the Don Watershed Task Force by the members of the Task Force.
Res. #13
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Oyler
Bill King
THAT Bill Granger, Chair of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Authority's
appointed member of the Task Force, Chair the meeting during the election of a Chair and Vice - Chair;
THAT a Chair and Vice -Chair be elected by the members of the Task Force following nominations duly
seconded by members of the Don Watershed Task Force;
THAT elections be carried out by secret ballots;
AND FURTHER THAT the election results be recorded in the minutes.
CARRIED
ELECTIONS FOR CHAIR
Councillor Lorna Krawchuk nominated Mark Wilson.
Res. #14
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT nominations for the office of the chair be closed.
Lorna Krawchuk
Don Cross
CARRIED
MARK WILSON was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTIONS FOR VICE -CHAIR
Margaret Casey nominated Councillor Lorna Krawchuk.
Res. #15
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Casey
Deborah Martin -Downs
THAT nominations for the office of the vice chair be closed.
CARRIED
LORNA KRAWCHUK was declared elected by acclamation.
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2. REPORTS FROM WORKING GROUPS
A short presentation was made from a member of each working group to discuss the work being done in each
of the groups.
3. PROGRESS REPORTS TO REGIONAL AND LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
A short presentation was made from Councillor Lorna Krawchuk to request that municipal representatives
report to their respective municipal councillors on the progress with respect to the development of the Don
Watershed Strategy.
Res. #16
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lorna Krawchuk
Margaret Casey
IT WAS AGREED THAT the Quarterly Progress Report be distributed to the members of the Task Force.
CARRIED
4. INFORMATION SESSION
Mark Wilson mentioned that a special session has been arranged for January 28, 1993 at the North York Civic
Centre, Committee Room #3, 7:30 p.m., when Dr. Bob Newbury will present an informal lecture followed by a
discussion and question and answer session focusing on the hydrology of the Don Watershed with special
emphasis on opportunities for regeneration of small watercourses.
DON RIVER HYDROLOGY
Brian Denney of the M.T.R.C.A. made a presentation on water quantity management, quality and water
budget approach.
DON RIVER WATER QUALITY
Gary Bowen, MOE, made a presentation discussing the Strategy for Improvement of Don River Water Quality
Summary Report.
Bob Pickett, Metro Works, made a presentation identifying the steps being taken by the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto to improve water quality in the Don River.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:00 p.m.
David G. Dyce, Manager J. Craig Mather
Resource Management Section Secretary- Treasurer
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE 115/93
February 18, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met in the Municipal Offices of the Town of Richmond Hill on
Thursday, February 18, 1993. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
MINUTES
Res. #17
Chair Mark Wilson
Members
Facilitator
Writer, Journalist
Authority Staff
Margaret Casey
David Cohen
Donald Cross
William Granger
Gord Hutchinson
Joan King
William King
Carl Knipfel
Lorna Krawchuk
Tom Kurtz
Deborah Martin -Downs
Denis McKee
Peter Meffe
Doreen Quirk
David Shiner
Thomas Ward
Walter Watt
Michael White
Robb Ogilvie of Ogilvie, Ogilvie & Company
Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat
Bonnie Brown
Brian Denney
Dave Dyce
Adele Freeman
Don Haley
Craig Mather
Bernard McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Peter Wigham
Visitors Steve Klose, MOE, Central Region
Paul Nodwell, Town of Markham
Absent with regrets
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/93 be approved.
Dan Taylor
Roz Mendelson
Donald Cross
Carl Knipfel
CARRIED
DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #5/93, FEBRUARY 18, 1993 2.
Mark Wilson thanked Richmond Hill for hosting the rneeting and providing the refreshments. He then gave ail
overview of the process of the Vision and Principles Workshop and the dates for future workshops, the next
being on March 25, 1993, at the North York Civic Centre. He introduced Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat who will be
collating all the ideas and producing a written document reflecting them.
1. VISION AND PRINCIPLES WORKSHOP
Robb Ogilvie conducted the workshop on Don Watershed Vision and Principles.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:10 p.m.
David G. Dvice, Manager J. Craig Mather
Resource Management Section Secretary- Treasurer
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT - WITHOUT PREJUDICE
ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Meeting #1/93
March 5, 1993
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FEBRUARY 26, 1993
DRAFT - WITHOUT PREJUDICE
ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP WATERFRONT PARK PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
1 The implementation or the Public Amenity Area will be based upon the MTRCA Revised
Project (March 1993) for the Etobicoke Motel Strip Waterfront Park with the understanding
that:
implementation of the Public Amenity Area by the Public Agencies is conditional
upon approval being given to the MTRCA Revised Project (March 1993) by the
Minister of Natural Resources and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, and
concurrence by the Public Agencies in this Partnership Agreement;
ii) all necessary lands for the Public Amenity Area as shown on Schedule "A" hereto will
be acquired and title vested in MTRCA;
iii) the costs associated with the implementation of the Public Amenity Area will be
shared by the Public Agencies (MTRCA, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
City of Etobicoke and the Province of Ontario) and the private sector according to an
agreed upon formula herein described and in accordance with the decision of the
Ontario Municipal Board (April 8 and July 13, 1992), and the Order -In- Council
(3674/92); and,
iv) the Public Amenity Area will be implemented in two phases, on condition that a
Master Plan be prepared and incorporated by way of amendment in the Motel Strip
Secondary Plan, in accordance with the OMB decision (April 8 and July 13, 1992), to
determine the design and scale of appropriate facilities, which may vary from the
N1TRCA Project by four -party agreement, and is conditional upon the availability of
funds.
2. The Public Amenity Area will be implemented in two phases:
i) acquisition of the necessary land base in public ownership (MTRCA) for the
Public Amenity Area, the waterfront drive right -of -way and the storm water
management facility; where necessary, such lands may be held in escrow for
no longer than 24 months from the enactment of a by -law by the City of
Etobicoke enabling transfer of densities from the waterlots and lands identified
for the Public Amenity Area and waterfront drive, following which the lands
will be conveyed to the MTRCA.
ii) creation through landfilling of the land base for the Public Amenity Area
including design, construction and landscaping of the shoreline, waterfront
trail and storm water management facility by MTRCA (pursuant to the
Minister of the Environment's exemption approval under the Environmental
Assessment Act (0. Reg. 623/91);
iii) design and construction of the waterfront drive and storm water sewers by the
City of Etobicoke; and.
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iv) preparation of a Park Master Plan and amendment to the Etohicoke Motel
Strip Secondary Plan incorporating site specific policies for the Pubiic
Amenity Area.
[I i) upon completion and approval of the Master Plan and its incorporation by way
of amendment into the Motel Strip Secondary Plan, construction of other
public amenities in accordance with this funding agreement.
3. With respect to Phase I:
i) the costs of Phase I are estimated to be 8.350 million;
ii) the cost of Phase I will be shared on the basis of the following funding
formula: one -third - City of Etobicoke, one -third - MTRCA (50% -
Provincial and 50% - Metro), and one -third - Provnince of Ontario; if lands
for the waterfront drive are not forthcoming as dedications, the City of
Etobicoke will refund the other partners for the cost of any necessary
expropriations;
iii) the Province and Metro will provide MTRCA with their shares through the
annual budget process. The City of Etobicoke will make available to the
MTRCA, through Metro, an annual sum of approximately $700,000 per year
for four years; funds will be generally dispersed according to the attached
Expenditures Schedule "B ". It is acknowledged that annual expenditures
could vary widely depending on property acquisition and other factors;
iv) the MTRCA will convey to the City of Etobicoke necessary lands to
accommodate the waterfront drive and piped services which will be
constructed and maintained by the City of Etobicoke. The MTRCA wili
develop the storm water management facility at the request of the City of
Etobicoke. The City of Etobicoke will levy the developers for the cost of
constructing the waterfront drive, piped services, and the storm water
management facility, in addition to this funding agreement;
v) the City of Etobicoke commits to collecting through the Development Charges
Act, or other levy mechanism, funds to implement Phase II of the Project in
anticipation of an approved Master Plan and Secondary Plan amendment
detailing the public amenities to be constructed;
vi) ongoing maintenance of the regional park and the Waterfront Trail (Public
Amenity Area Phase I) will be the responsibility of The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto; ongoing maintenance of subsequent amenities (Phase
II), should such be constructed, remains pending until such time as the Master
Plan has been completed and the Motel Strip Secondary Plan amended;
operational agreements will be established prior to amendment to the Motel
Strip Secondary Plan; and,
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vii) ongoing maintenance of the storm water management facility will be the
responsibility of the City of Etobicoke if requested by The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto.
With respect to Phase II:
i) the public agencies will initiate immediately a process to develop a Master
Plan for the Public Amenity Area to determine the design, nature and funding
requirements for Phase II;
ii) if and when four -party agreement is reached in respect of the Master Plan for
Phase II, and of the ongoing maintenance of such amenities contemplated in
that Master Plan, the City of Etobicoke will undertake to prepare an
amendment to the Motel Strip Secondary Plan in accordance with Section 11.3
of the Plan; and,
iii) if and when implemented, the costs of Phase II will be generally sought from
the private sector pursuant to Clause 3(v) of this Agreement.
The following parties sign herein this Agreement as an indication of their intent to secure all
necessary approvals to enact this Agreement.
Tom Marshall, General Counsel,
Ministry of the Attorney General,
Province of Ontario
Craig Mather, Chief Administrative Officer
MTRCA
John A. Gartner, Commissioner of Planning/
Ozzie Doyle, Metropolitan Solicitor
Metropolitan Toronto
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John Reble, Legal Counsel - Reble, Ritchie
Laurent Wright and Ketcheson
. Karen Bricker, Commissioner of Planning
City of Etobicoke
M.T.R.C.A. Approved Fill Line
limber Bay Last (FvITRCA)
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LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED
NOTE: N1TRCA to also acquire all private
waterlots and provincial lands
between approved till line and
1'ITRCA's Humber Bay East pmpcity line.
SCI- IEDULL "A"
4.9-10
Schedule "B"
ETOBICOKE MOTEL STRIP
COST ESTIMATES AND CASH FLOW SUMMARY TO DECEMBER 31, 1996
ITEM
Jan.1 /93
to
Mar.31/93
Apr.1 /93
to
Dec.31/93
Jan.1 /94
to
Dec.31/94
Jan.1 /95
to
Dec.31/95
Jan.1 /96
to
Dec.31/96
Total
Costs
Administration
Project Management
10,000
40,000
50,000
50,000
40,000
190,000
Site Office
10,000
32,000
28,000
20,000
90,000
Records & Photos
5,000
10,000
8,000
7,000
5,000
35,000
Cost Control
5.000
10,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
75.000
Legal Services
30,000
120,000
50,000
200,000
Sub - totals
50,000
190,000
160,000
105,000
85,000
590,000
Property Acq.
Surveys
20,000
55,000
75,000
Environmental Audit
25,000
125,000
100,000
250,000
Appraisals
25,000
35,000
15,000
75,000
Land Purchase
250,000
950,000
300,000
1,500,000
Site Cleanup
400,000
100,000
500,000
Sub - totals
320,000
1,165,000
815,000
100,000
2,400,000
Environmental
Assessment Conditions
Shoreline Treatment
100,000
300,000
550,C00
950,000
Hydrographic Survey
15,000
10,000
25,000
Fisheries Compensation
20,000
90,000
400,000
500,000
265,000
1,275,000
Fill Quality
5,000
5,000
10,000
Fill Construction Plan
5,000
230,000
500,000
565,000
1,300,000
Monitoring
5,000
45,000
50,000
60,000
190,000
350,000
Park Land Use Plan
250,000
50,000
300,000
Site Development
450,000
305,000
755,000
Maint. & Management
395,000
395,000
Sub - totals
45,000
630,000
1,105,000
1,875,000
1,705,000
5,360,000
TOTALS ($)
415,000
1,985,000
2,080,000
2,080,000: 1,790,000
8,350,000
Notes:
1. The 1996 Monitoring costs include $60,000. for 1997 and $60,000. for 1998
2. Maintenance and Management costs include $200,000. for 1997 and $195,000. for 1998
3. Cost Summary revised February 24, 1993
4. Assumes construction starts Summer 1994
5. All costs are 1991 dollars
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE #6/93
March 26, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met in Committee Room 3, North York Civic Centre, on
Thursday, March 26, 1993. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
PRESENT
MINUTES
Res. #18
Chair Mark Wilson
Members
Veronica Bergs
Margaret Casey
Don Cross
William Granger
Gord Hutchinson
Joan King
William King
Carl Knipfel
Lorna Krawchuk
Writer, Journalist Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat
Authority Staff
Visitors
Bonnie Brown
Brian Denney
Dave Dyce
Craig Mather
Bernard McIntyre
Tom Kurtz
Deborah Martin -Downs
Denis McKee
Peter Meffe
Doreen Quirk
David Shiner
Dan Taylor
Walter Watt
Thomas Ward
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Jim Tucker
Peter Wigham
Beth Williston
Steve Klose, MOE, Central Region
Paul Nodwell, Town of Markham
Toby Vigod, Commissioner, Commission on
Planning and Development Reform in Ontario
Absent with regrets Michael White
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/93 be approved.
Gordon Hutchinson
Don Cross
CARRIED
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2. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #6/93, MARCH 25, 1993
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Don Cross declared a conflict, as a consultant with the Greer Galloway Group, in Item 5,
Subwatershed /Corridor Management Plans, Draft Terms of Reference, and did not participate in discussion or
vote on the matter.
Deborah Martin -Downs declared a conflict, as a consultant with Gartner Lee Limited, in Item 5,
Subwatershed /Corridor Management Plans, Draft Terms of Reference, and did not participate in discussion or
vote on the matter.
Veronica Bergs declared a conflict, as a consultant with Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited, in Item 5,
Subwatershed /Corridor Management Plans, Draft Terms of Reference, and did not participate in discussion or
vote on the matter.
INFORMATION SESSION
Mark Wilson introduced Toby Vigod, Commissioner of the Commission on Planning and Development Reform
in Ontario. Ms. Vigod focused on environmental issues and some of the recommendations that deal with
watershed planning. By the end of May, the Commissions report should be completed with draft legislation
being recommended.
1. ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS
KEY ISSUE
The Federal and Provincial governments have commissioned studies to determine the benefits of restoration
and protection on Ontario watersheds. A generic methodology will be developed and tested on several
watersheds including the Don watershed.
IT WAS AGREED THAT the report from Mr. Steve Klose, Coordinator, Metro Toronto and Region Remedial
Action Plan, be received for information.
BACKGROUND
In support of the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) program initiated by the Federal and Provincial governments, two
separate studies have been commissioned to determine the benefits of restoration and protection of Ontario
watersheds. To help allocate effort and funds wisely, the federal and provincial governments require
information on the benefits of achieving various levels of environmental improvement in Ontario lakes and
rivers.
The objectives of the studies are:
• To provide a method and framework that can be used to identify, quantify and value the
benefits of water - related environmental protection and restoration activities;
• To apply the method and framework to identify, quantify and value the benefits associated
with environmental protection and restoration activities in two case study areas: the Toronto
and Hamilton Harbour RAP areas.
The provincially lead study will be focusing on the estimation of direct benefits using the more traditional
techniques for valuation. Direct benefits include recreational use, commercial and recreational fishing
opportunities and cost avoidance derived from delaying the need for new infrastructure.
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1. ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS (CONTD.)
The federally lead study will be focusing on the estimation of indirect benefits. Specifically the study will
explore and identify the linkages, synergy effects and resultant economic development opportunities and
impacts of restored and protected environmental conditions.
Both studies will be applying the developed methodologies to two case studies: the Hamilton Harbour and
Toronto RAP areas of concern. RAP staff have suggested that for the application of the procedures to the
Toronto RAP, that the Don watershed should be used as the focus. The extensive data base available for the
Don watershed as well as the "Strategy for Improvement of Don River Water Quality" developed under
TAWMS in 1989, should allow a worthwhile application.
2. PUBLIC AND AGENCY CONSULTATION - VISION AND PRINCIPLES SECTION
KEY ISSUE
To provide the Task Force with a report outlining the draft Vision and Guiding Principles and to receive
approval for the initiation of the public and agency consultation.
Res. #19
Moved by:
Seconded by:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the draft Vision and Principles section be received;
Lorna Krawchuk
Carl Knipfel
THAT the draft Vision and Principles be circulated to the Authority members and appropriate agencies for
comment;
THAT the draft Vision and Principles section be printed in the April edition of "On the Don" and readers be
requested to submit their comments by June 30, 1993;
AND FURTHER THAT a press release be issued identifying that a draft Vision and Principles section has been
prepared by the Task Force, to make notification of a public forum to be held for the purpose of receiving
comments on the draft Vision and Principles and to request watershed regeneration recommendations for
consideration by the Task Force.
AMENDMENT Moved by:
Res. #20 Seconded by:
Lorna Krawchuk
Carl Knipfel
THAT the Principles section of the draft Vision and Principles be referred to the Don Watershed Task Force
Meeting Meeting #7/93, April 22, 1993;
AND FURTHER THAT the Principles section be circulated following further discussion.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
(The revised draft Vision Statement is appended, herewith.)
BACKGROUND
The draft Vision and Principles section prepared by Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat was appended to the agenda for the
review of Task Force members. To initiate the formal consultation process with other agencies and the public,
as outlined in the work plan, it is recommended the following actions occur:
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2. ' PUBLIC AND AGENCY CONSULTATION - VISION AND PRINCIPLES SECTION (CONTD.)
• The draft Vision and Principles be circulated to the Authority members and appropriate agencies for
comments;
• The draft Vision and Principles be printed in the April edition of On the Don" and readers be
requested to submit comments by June 30th, 1993; and
• A press release be issued identifying:
A draft Vision and Principles for the Don Watershed Strategy has been prepared;
A public forum will be held for the purpose of receiving comments; and
A request for watershed regeneration recommendations for the consideration of the
Task Force.
3. DON WATERSHED STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT - RETENTION OF A WRITER
KEY ISSUE
To receive approval for the retention of a writer to assist in the preparation of the remainder of the strategy
document.
Res. #21
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Meffe
Walter Watt
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT a writer be retained to assist in the preparation of the strategy document.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The writing service retained for the draft Vision and Principles sections of the strategy document has proven to
be invaluable to the Vision working group and Authority staff in completing the draft Vision.
RATIONALE
The retention of the services of a writer is recommended at this time:
• to enable the Purpose and Background sections of the report to be drafted;
• to identify required additional information which may be required for these sections; and
• to identify a preliminary list of graphics and pictures required.
Members of the Vision and Principles Working Group will be consulted on the content of the Purpose and
Background sections.
4. THE WEST DON RIVER REHABILITATION PROJECT
KEY ISSUE
The environmental rehabilitation of the upper West Don River subwatershed including water quality
improvement, vegetation establishment, wetland enhancement and trail development.
IT WAS AGREED THAT this item be deferred to Meeting #7/93, to be held April 22, 1993.
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5. SUBWATERSHED /CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLANS - DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE
KEY ISSUE
Request for approval to circulate the Subwatershed /Corridor Management Plans - Draft Terms of Reference for
comment and once approved, hire a consultant to prepare the Plans.
Res. #22
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Meffe
Lorna Krawchuk
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Draft Terms of Reference be received for information;
THAT staff circulate the Draft Terms of Reference to municipal staff and other agencies for comment;
THAT staff be directed to hire a consultant to undertake the work as detailed in the final Terms of Reference;
AND FURTHER THAT four members of the Don Watershed Task Force assist staff with the selection of a
consultant.
CARRIED
Margaret Casey volunteered to assist staff with the selection of a consultant. It was suggested that
Paul Nodwell be asked to assist as well as two other Task Force members to be recruited by the Chair.
BACKGROUND
At Don Watershed Task Force Meeting #3/92, held on December 10, 1992, the 1993 Don Watershed Task
Force Work Plan was adopted. The Work Plan outlines the necessary steps in completing a Draft Don
Watershed Strategy by December, 1993. One component of the Don Strategy document is the preparation of
seven subwatershed /corridor management plans for the entire watershed.
In order to complete the seven subwatershed /corridor management plans and meet the December 1993
deadline for the draft strategy document, staff have prepared a Draft Terms of Reference for the development
of subwatershed /corridor management plans. These plans will provide a five to ten year blueprint for
regeneration and protection actions for implementation by local and regional municipalities, provincial agencies,
the Authority and the public.
The consultant will be asked to develop subwatershed corridor management plans which will address, using an
ecosystem approach, the regeneration of the valley and stream corridors recognizing current and planned uses
for these areas. In addition, a preferred route should be identified for an interregional trails system linking the
watershed to the Oak Ridges Moraine, the waterfront and to the resources to the east and west of the
watershed.
Products of the work should include:
• maps produced by using a Geographic Information based System (GIS) which will allow future
updates;
• written subwatershed /corridor reports that use graphic illustrations, and maps, and diagrams to
illustrate the resource information, regeneration opportunities of each subwatershed;
• various actions and events that the Don watershed community can undertake to regenerate
sections of the Don.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:00 p.m.
David G. Dyce, Manager J. Craig Mather
Resource Management Section Secretary- Treasurer
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January 1, 1993 to March 31, 1993
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PROGRESS REPORT JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31, 1993
At the first Task Force meeting of 1993, Mark Wilson and Lorna Krawchuk were elected
by the Task Force members as Chair and Vice Chair respectively.
Over the past three months the Task Force has held regular monthly meetings. The Vision
Working Group prepared a draft statement which was discussed by the Task Force and
was further refined by a profesional writer - Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat. A copy of the draft
vision statement is appended. The Water, Flora and Fauna; Community Issues; and
Institutional Issues working groups also met regularly and are in the process of drafting
watershed strategies with the assistance of Authority staff.
Many people have volunteered their time to make presentations at both regular Task Force
meetings and working group meetings. These presentations have provided background
information and perspective on the issues and opportunities that can be addressed in the
Don Watershed Strategy. Presentations have been given by Toby Vigod, Commissioner of
the Commission on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario; Steve Klose, Coordinator
of the Metro Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan; Brian Denney, Director of Water
Resources MTRCA, spoke on the hydrology of the watershed; Gary Bowen, of the
Watershed Management Branch, Ministry of the Environment, on the water quality; Bob
Pickett, the Director of Water Pollution Control, Metro Works Department, on Metro's
efforts to trace contaminant sources and improve Don river water quality; Helen Juhola,
Toronto Field Naturalists, on natural heritage issues with the valley systems; Paul
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on the Secondary planning process being undertaken in Vaughan to determine new growth
areas; Haydon Mathews, Urban Development Institute, discussed planning approvals from
a developer's perspective; and Fred Johnson, Greater Toronto Area Branch, of the Ministry
of Natural Resources, outlined the studies being undertaken to develop the provincial
policies for the Oak Ridges Moraine.
The Institutional working group held a round table discussion with representatives of the
North York School Board to discuss opportunities to utilize a Don Watershed theme in the
school curriculum.
In April, the Task Force will begin to deal with the specific watershed strategies proposed
by the working groups and covering the topics identified in the original table of contents.
A public forum is being arranged for May to hear from the public their concerns and
recommendations with respect to the Don watershed, and to receive their comments on
the vision document. Preparation of terms of reference for the detailed studies proposed
for the subwatersheds /corridors have also been initiated.
The Task Force respectfully requests that any comments from Members of the Authority
on the draft vision be directed to the Chair, Mr. Mark Wilson. Members of the Authority
are invited to attend the public forum to be held on May 27, 1993.
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April 22, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met in Rooms M -31 and M -32 of the Scarborough Civic
Centre, on Thursday, April 22, 1993. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
PRESENT
MINUTES
Res. #23
Chair Mark Wilson
Members
Authority Staff
Veronica Bergs
Margaret Casey
Don Cross
Bill Granger
Barbara Hall
Joan King
William King
Carl Knipfel
Lorna Krawchuk
Bonnie Brown
Brian Denney
Dave Dyce
Adele Freeman
Tom Kurtz
Deborah Martin -Downs
Denis McKee
Roz Mendelson
Doreen Quirk
Dan Taylor
Thomas Ward
Walter Watt
Michael White
Craig Mather
Bernard McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Visitors Steve Klose, MOE, Central Region
Paul Nodwell, Town of Markham
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/93 be approved.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Dan Taylor
Deborah Martin -Downs
CARRIED
Lorna Krawchuk and Margaret Casey reported on the Storm Drain Marking that took place in the Borough of
East York this morning in honour of Earth Week.
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1. THE WEST DON RIVER REHABILITATION PROJECT
Dave Dyce, Manager, Resource Management, gave an overview on the West Don River Rehabilitation Project.
KEY ISSUE
The environmental rehabilitation of the upper West Don River subwatershed including water quality
improvement, vegetation establishment, wetland enhancement and trail development.
Res. #24
Moved by:
Seconded by:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the West Don River Rehabilitation Project be endorsed.
Doreen Quirk
Don Cross
AMENDMENT Moved by: Michael White
Res. #25 Seconded by: Bill Granger
THAT the Visions and Principles of the Don Watershed Task Force be incorporated into the West Don River
Rehabilitation Project, when both have been approved.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
BACKGROUND
A significant opportunity to enhance the goals of the Don Watershed Task Force by rehabilitating a major
section of the Upper West Don River was created by a potential donor interested in regeneration of this area.
This opportunity and the subsequent partnerships with the Evergreen Foundation (working on the proposed
"Ecopark" a 31 acre parcel of land) and planning has resulted in a project that contains many of the elements
that would be found in a subwatershed /corridor plans.
It is felt that the Task Force involvement and endorsement of the West Don Rehabilitation Project will be
useful in subsequent subwatershed plans as part of the overall Don River Strategy. The Task Force can use
this regeneration project as an opportunity to get both the community and Task Force members participating in
planting and other regeneration activities.
MTRCA has prepared a proposal for the environmental rehabilitation of the upper West Don River
subwatershed. Rehabilitation activities will focus on the valley and stream corridor upstream of Steeles
Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive. Activities to be carried out include the planting of 18,650 shrubs and
4,480 trees; and the construction of 3 wetlands, 6 pedestrian bridges and 12,360 metres of trail. An
estimated 200 metres of eroding bank are recommended for stabilization. The anticipated cost for the above
noted rehabilitation activities is S1,200,000. The Project area is highly visible and accessible with the
potential to develop formal access points onto MTRCA and municipally owned property.
MTRCA owns 31 hectares of land between Highway #7 and Langstaff Road. The City of Vaughan owns
approximately 30 hectares. Approximately one -third of the project area is publicly owned. The remainder is
currently privately owned; however, the City has stated that these parcels are in the process of being
transferred to public ownership through the development process. This should be completed within two years.
Potential funding sources include; the private estate, City of Vaughan, Conservation Foundation of Greater
Toronto, and the Environmental Partners Fund. MTRCA has met with staff of the City of Vaughan and has
received support for this project.
The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto will launch a fund raising campaign to support the project.
At the meeting of Directors of The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto on Tuesday March 9, 1993,
the following was resolved:
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1. THE WEST DON RIVER REHABILITATION PROJECT (CONTD.)
"THAT the Foundation accept both the West Don River Project and the Toronto Brickworks as fund
raising projects of the Foundation;
THAT the Foundation immediately initiate an in -house fund raising effort to raise funds for the West
Don River Project and that this fund raising continue in parallel with other major campaigns. The
specific goal of the project will be determined by the Capital Campaign Committee and recommended
to the Executive Committee at their next meeting for their approval."
Implementation of the West Don River Rehabilitation Project provides the opportunity for community
involvement in the development and care of a local resource. General environmental benefits include
improved water quality; the establishment of riparian habitat; fish habitat improvement; wetland creation; and
the extension of forests and linkages.
It is anticipated that partnerships, such as those proposed, will become an increasingly common option for the
management of public greenspace. This project, therefore, offers an opportunity for the development of a
model for similar arrangements elsewhere.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
MTRCA will undertake planning and implementation of the project; prepare final details of the rehabilitation
activities; finalize arrangements with the City of Vaughan regarding trail development and maintenance.
MTRCA will obtain necessary approvals and enter into agreements. The Conservation Foundation of Greater
Toronto will be actively fund raising for the project. MTRCA will prepare and submit proposals to potential
funding agencies. Activities will commence in the fall of 1993 and be completed in the fall of 1995.
2. WORK PLAN, DECEMBER 10, 1992
- Revisions
KEY ISSUE
Revisions to the Work Plan are recommended to enable the subwatershed /corridor consultants
six months to complete their studies.
Res. #26
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joan King
Margaret Casey
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the revised Don Watershed Task Force Work Plan for the preparation of the Don
Watershed Strategy, dated April 16, 1993, as appended, be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT a Task Force meeting be scheduled for January 13, 1994, to receive the final draft of
the Don Watershed Strategy document.
AMENDMENT Moved by:
Res. #27 Seconded by:
Joan King
Margaret Casey
THAT the July 15, 1993 meeting be rescheduled to July 8, 1993;
THAT the August 12, 1993 meeting be rescheduled to August 19, 1993.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
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2. WORK PLAN, DECEMBER 10, 1992 (CONTD.)
- Revisions
BACKGROUND
The Work Plan approved on December 10, 1992, has been revised to reflect a number of changes. These are:
• to provide sufficient time for the writer to consolidate the strategies of Working
Groups 2, 3 and 4;
• to incorporate discussion on the development of a "Don Report Card ";
• to identify the inclusion of a formal public forum on May 27, 1993;
• to provide the consultants, yet to be hired, with as much time as feasible to work with the
communities and agency staff in the development of the Corridor /Subwatershed plans.
The Work Plan also reflects a change discussed earlier of having the final draft available for
a meeting in January of 1994.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
A copy of the revised Work Plan should be forwarded to the Authority and announced in "On the Don."
3. THE DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE PUBLIC FORUM
-May 27, 1993
Adele Freeman, Coordinator, Don Watershed Task Force, informed the Task Force that there will be Public
Forum on Thursday, May 27, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., at the Novotel, North York Civic Centre. The purpose of the
Forum will be to present the Task Force's approach for developing a Don Watershed Strategy; to present the
Draft Vision and Principles Statement and receive comment on same; to request items which the public wish
the Task Force to consider in its strategy development; and, to provide an opportunity for interest
groups /agencies to identify their Don Watershed regeneration activities. Persons wishing to address the Task
Force will have a five minute maximum, and will be requested to submit a one page summary of their points.
Space will be provided for groups to set up small displays to promote the Don Watershed community network.
4. PRINCIPLES SECTION
KEY ISSUE
To finalize a draft of the "Principles" component of the Watershed Strategy document.
MOTION Moved by: Bill Granger
Res. #28 Seconded by: Doreen Quirk
THAT the Principles be redrafted; reviewed by the Vision and Principles Working Group; circulated to the Task
Force members for comment; and included in the Agenda of the June 17, 1993 Task Force for approval.
CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
At Meeting #6/93 the following was adopted:
Res. #19
"IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the draft Vision and Principles section be received;
THAT the draft Vision and Principles be circulated to the Authority members and appropriate agencies
for comment;
THAT the draft Vision and Principles section be printed in the April edition of "On the Don" and
readers be requested to submit their comments by June 30, 1993;
AND FURTHER THAT a press release be issued identifying that a draft Vision and Principles section
has been prepared by the Task Force, to make notification of a public forum to be held for the
purpose of receiving comments on the draft Vision and Principles and to request watershed
regeperation recommendations for consideration by the Task Force."
AMENDMENT Res. #20
"THAT the Principles section of the draft Vision and Principles be referred to the Don
Watershed Task Force Meeting #7/93, April 22, 1993;
AND FURTHER THAT the Principles section be circulated following further discussion."
The draft Principles section prepared by Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat, based on the comments of the March 25th
Task Force meeting, was circulated with the Agenda.
At the direction of the Chair, a number of other principles have been added which, hopefully, clarify and
expand the original Vision statements.
If the Task Force is able to finalize the draft principles they could be included in the press release being
prepared to coincide with the May 27, 1993 forum.
5. REPORT FROM WORKING GROUP #2 - WATER FLORA & FAUNA
Deborah Martin -Downs gave a presentation on the first draft of the Water, Flora, and Fauna Draft Strategies.
KEY ISSUE
The first draft of the Water, Flora, and Fauna components of the Don Watershed Strategy is presented for the
initial review by the Task Force Members.
Res. #29
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Doreen Quirk
Veronica Bergs
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT draft Water, Flora, and Fauna components of the Don Watershed Strategy be
received;
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5. REPORT FROM WORKING GROUP #2 - WATER FLORA & FAUNA (CONTD.)
THAT the working group, with the assistance of staff of the Authority, continue to refine this component;
THAT comments on this draft be returned by Task Force members by May 15, 1993;
THAT an initial round of consultations be undertaken by Authority staff to receive review and comment from
provincial, municipal and technical staff and other experts;
AND FURTHER THAT a final copy be available by June 17, 1993.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
A copy of the draft Water, Flora and Fauna strategies was circulated with the Agenda. The final watershed
strategy document would, in part, be based on the refined strategies following consultation with a broad range
of interests.
In its final form, the Water, Flora and Fauna document will form a technical report or appendix to the formal
Strategy document.
6. APPOINTMENT OF DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE REPRESENTATIVE TO WATERFRONT
REGENERATION TRUST LOWER DON LANDS STUDY
Tom Kurtz gave an overview and updated the Task Force on the work of the Regeneration Trust.
KEY ISSUE
Request from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust for a Don Watershed Task Force Member to represent the
Task Force on the Lower Don Strategy - Environment Work Group.
Res. #30
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joan King
Don Cross
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT Deborah Martin- Downs, Chair of Working Group 2 - Water, Flora and Fauna, be
appointed as the Don Watershed Task Force representative to the Lower Don Strategy Development -
Environmental Work Group.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront identified in its final report Regeneration, that
the Lower Don Lands include:
• the west and east sides of the Lower Don;
• the east Bay front;
• the Ataratiri lands;
• the Gooderham and Worts site;
• the Port Industrial Area;
• the Outer Harbour;
• the Leslie Street Spit; and
• the parklands of the Ashbridge's Bay.
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REGENERATION TRUST LOWER DON LANDS STUDY (CONTD.)
The Royal Commission recommended that the many plans and studies for these areas be integrated
recognizing that piecemeal planning cannot deal effectively with issues such as flooding and soil
contamination, rehabilitation of the Don River, access, and economic renewal.
The purpose of the current initiative of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust is:
"to coordinate the preparation and implementation of an integrated strategy for environmental
protection/ remediation, land use, community and transportation planning in the Lower Don
Lands, based on the ecosystem approach, the nine waterfront principles and sound economic
planning. The strategy will build on the considerable work already undertaken for various
parts of the Lower Don Lands, with the following primary objectives:
• ensuring the Lower Don Lands evolve as an integral part of the City and region;
• providing an environmental framework for urban renewal and ecological regeneration;
• increasing the diversity and intensity of uses;
• reducing the risks associated with flooding;
• developing a strategy for soil remediation and air pollution;
• retaining and enhancing natural and built heritage;
• improving access and transportation issues and links to the rest of the city;
• ensuring that publicly owned lands are used for the maximum benefit of society;
• integrating the various planning exercise now underway;
• integrating the review and approvals processes; and
• assisting economic recovery in the region."
A flow chart identifying the study structure and timing for the Lower Don Strategy was distributed with the
Agenda.
The study due to be completed by October 1, 1993, will allow for its integration into the overall strategy being
prepared by this Task Force.
RATIONALE
The Task Force has been asked to appoint one member to the Environmental Work Group. Staff of the
Authority and representatives of the City of Toronto's Task Force to Bring Back the Don, including Mark
Wilson, have also been asked to assist on that committee. Deborah Martin - Downs, as Chair of the Water
Flora and Fauna Group has agreed to represent the Task Force in this capacity.
Two meetings have been held to date.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:35 p.m.
David G. Dyce, Manager J. Craig Mather
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May 20, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met in Committee Room 3 of the North York Civic Centre, on
Thursday, May 20, 1993. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
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Res. #31
Chair
Members
Writer, Journalist
Authority Staff
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/93 be approved.
Mark Wilson
Veronica Bergs
Margaret Casey
Don Cross
Natasha Feder
Bill Granger
Gord Hutchinson
Carl Knipfel
Lorna Krawchuk
Tom Kurtz
Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat
Bonnie Brown
Brian Denney
Dave Dyce
Larry Field
Adele Freeman
Deborah Martin -Downs
Denis McKee
Peter Meffe
Doreen Quirk
Dan Taylor
Thomas Ward
Walter Watt
Michael White
Don Haley
Bernard McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Bill Granger
Deborah Martin -Downs
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1. UPDATE ON THE DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE PUBLIC FORUM
-May 27, 1993 at 7:00 p.m.
Adele Freeman gave an update on the Don Watershed Task Force Public Forum which will be held on
Thursday, May 27, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gibson Ballroom, Novotel Hotel, 3 Park Home Avenue, North
York. Approximately thirteen groups have requested display space for the evening. There will be a slide
presentation by Mark Wilson prior to deputations by groups requesting to speak.
2. PRESENTATION ON TEN YEAR MANAGEMENT PLAN
-The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property
Brian Rutherford, Supervisor of Research and Planning, spoke on The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Parks and Property Master Plan and the process that will be used to bring this plan into fruition. Metro's parks
consist of roughly 4600 hectares of regional park lands, which is predominantly natural in character.
Frank Kershaw, Director of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Property Department, spoke on
restoration ecology and techniques used to implement a regeneration strategy for the Metro Parks System. A
mapping exercise is currently underway. It was noted that the mapping information would be valuable in
corridor regeneration. Metro staff agreed to share this information with the Task Force and MTRCA staff
when it becomes available at the end of the summer. Task Force members requested that copies of the
presentation material be forwarded with the minutes of the meeting.
3. REPORT FROM WORKING GROUP #3 - COMMUNITY ISSUES
KEY ISSUE
The draft of the Community Issues component of the Don Watershed Strategy was presented for the initial
review by the Task Force members. It was agreed that copies of the illustrations used with the Community
Issues component be circulated with the minutes.
Res. #32
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Meffe
Don Cross
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the draft Community Issues component of the Don Watershed Strategy be
received;
THAT the working group, with the assistance of staff of the Authority, continue to refine this component;
THAT comments on this draft be returned by Task Force members by June 15, 1993;
AND FURTHER THAT staff consolidate the comments, update the draft report and provide these materials to
the writer for inclusion in Don Watershed Strategy document.
CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
The Community Issues draft was circulated with the agenda. The draft included strategy statements aimed at
developing an increased watershed consciousness at the community level; improved access to valley and
stream corridors; corridor linkages; enhanced signage and design; and recommendations to address personal
and public safety issues.
4. PRINCIPLES SECTION
KEY ISSUE
To finalize a draft of the "Principles" component of the Don Watershed Management Strategy document.
Res. #32
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Meffe
Don Cross
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the draft Principles be approved for distribution and to receive public comment;
THAT the draft Principles be presented at the May 27th, Public Forum;
AND FURTHER THAT the draft Principles be published in "On the Don ".
AMENDMENT Moved by: Peter Meffe
Res. #33 Seconded by: Don Cross
THAT draft principle 2) a) dated May 14, 1993, be amended to read: Restore the river and its tributaries
through actions which mimic or re- establish the natural patterns and physical characteristics of the
watercourse.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
The May 20, 1993, revised draft of the Principles of Regeneration will be circulated with the minutes of this
meeting.
BACKGROUND
At Meeting #7/93, the following was adopted:
"Res.# 28
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Granger
Doreen Quirk
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the draft Vision and Principles section be received;
THAT the Principles be redrafted; reviewed by the Vision and Principles Working Group; circulated to
the Task Force members for comment, and included in the Agenda of the June 17, 1993 Task Force
meeting for approval. CARRIED."
The draft Principles section has been redrafted by Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat based on the comments provided by
Task Force members at the April 22, 1993 meeting. The draft was circulated to the Vision and Principles
Working Group for their comments and revised accordingly. The three principles and their guidelines for the
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review and approval of the Task Force members were circulated with the Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
Lorna Krawchuk reminded the municipal members of the Task Force that the Don Watershed Task Force
Second Quarte-;v report has been circulated to the clerks and should be on the Agendas of their local council
meetings.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:00 p.m.
David G. Dyce, Manager B. Denney
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE #9/93
June 17, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met in Committee Room 5 of Toronto City Hall, on Thursday,
June 17, 1993. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. As the meeting was one
member short of a quorum, items could only be discussed.
PRESENT
Chair Mark Wilson
Members Margaret Casey Doreen Quirk
Don Cross Dan Taylor
Bill King Thomas Ward
Joan King Walter Watt
Deborah Martin -Downs Michael White
Denis McKee
Writer, Journalist Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat
Authority Staff
Visitors
Bonnie Brown
Alyson Deans
Dave Dyce
Adele Freeman
Don Haley
Bernie McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Rosemary Aubert, TFBBTD
Micheal Hough, Hough Stansbury & Woodland
Agnes Kruchio
Steve Klose, MOE, Central Region
Tija Luste, TFBBTD
David Stonehouse, City of Toronto, Planning Dept.
City Pulse News
PRESENTATION ON "RESTRUCTURING RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ONTARIO"
Alyson Deans, Manager, Corporate Planning and Analysis, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (MTRCA), gave an overview on the purpose and direction the ACAO has taken in its document
"Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario - A Blueprint for Success ", dated May 5, 1993 and its follow -
up document titled Restructuring Resource Management in Ontario "Documenting the Opportunity ", dated
June 1 5, 1993. She also informed the Task Force of the Private Members Bill introduced in the legislature
requesting support for conservation authorities and the reinstatement of the Land Tax rebate program.
DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE STRATEGY - UPDATE
Adele Freeman informed the Task Force that only a few comments have been received on the draft Terms of
Reference for the Subwatershed Corridor Studies. Margaret Casey, Paul Nodwell, Joan King, Carl Knipfel and
Mark Wilson have volunteered to be involved in a steering committee which will look at the revised terms of
reference; identify ten sites for concept plans; review letters of interest to short list consulting firms; and,
select a consultant. The Authority is in the process of up- dating valley and stream corridors to be included in
its regulation.
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE STRATEGY - UPDATE (CONTD.)
Doug Andrews of Marshall Macklin Monghan has been hired to review the water quality aspects of the water
strategy; and, to identify municipal implementation issues, potential solutions and priorities. Sonya Meek was
available to answer questions on this item.
Corridor studies are currently being undertaken to identify fisheries management opportunities and concerns,
and areas lacking riparian vegetation.
Computerized files are being requested to update the Authority's data base with respect to landfill sites.
DRAFT BACKGROUND SECTION
Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat reiterated the preliminary outline for the Background Section of the Don Watershed Task
Force Report. Members debated and suggested changes to the draft which was circulated with the agenda.
Pat requested that any comments be faxed to her at 531 -3339. A Draft Background Document will be
available at the July 8, 1993, meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a short adjournment as City Pulse New required set -up time to film the proceedings. Brian Denney,
Director, Water Resources, MTRCA, toured the Don River earlier in the afternoon with their camera crews,
taping a segment for the evening news.
WEST DON RIVER REGENERATION PROJECT
The West Don River Regeneration Project will be launched on June 28, 1993. The campaign is headed by the
City of Vaughan, The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and the MTRCA and is funded by a
donation of $300,000. from a private estate.
REPORT FROM WORKING GROUP #4 - INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
Margaret Casey, Working Group Rotating Chair, reported on the work achieved to date by Working Group 4,
Institutional Issues.
The group focused on:
(1) Renewing current institutions to be effective;
(2) Education issues and opportunities;
(3) Land stewardship.
Comments from all Task Force Members are requested by June 30, 1993.
DRAFT REPORT ON THE TASK FORCE PUBLIC FORUM HELD MAY 27, 1993
Joanne Patterson reported on the Task Force Public Forum held May 27, 1993, at Novotel Hotel, North York.
Over 75 people attended, with 18 speakers and 18 groups setting up displays. A complete summary of the
Forum was circulated with the agenda. It was suggested that formal acknowledgement of appreciation be
sent to all speakers and groups participating in the Forum.
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE 1110/93
July 8, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met in Committee Room 3 of the North York Civic Centre, on
Thursday, July 8, 1993. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
PRESENT
REPORT OF MEETING
Res. #34
Chair
Members
Writer
Authority Staff
Visitors
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the report of meeting #9193 be received.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF MEETING #8/93
Mark Wilson
Veronica Bergs
Margaret Casey
Don Cross
Natasha Feder
Bill Granger
Gord Hutchinson
Bill King
Joan King
Carl Knipfel
Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat
Brian Denney
Adele Freeman
Don Haley
Craig Mather
Kevin Rich
Mary Tayler
Mike Thorne
Tom Kurtz
Deborah Martin -Downs
Denis McKee
Peter Meffe
Doreen Quirk
Dan Taylor
Thomas Ward
Walter Wat
Bernard McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Doreen Quirk
Don Cross
CARRIED
That the minutes of meeting #8/93, held May 20, 1993, be corrected to reflect the attendance of member
Peter Meffe.
2. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #10/93, JULY 8, 1993
1. DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD
KEY ISSUE
To form a Report Card Committee and to develop a format for a Don Watershed Report Card for inclusion in
the final Don Watershed Strategy document.
Res. #35/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Meffe
Don Cross
THAT the information and ideas developed at the July 8, 1993 meeting of the Don Watershed Task Force for
the inclusion of a Don Watershed Report Card be consolidated by a committee composed of Task Force
members, MTRCA staff, and others as required;
THAT the Report Card Committee provide a draft version of the Report Card and its information requirements
and report back at the October 7, 1993 Task Force meeting;
THAT the Report Card Committee consider both the form and content of the Report Card and the potential for
subsequent reporting on the state of the watershed by the implementation committee as recommended by
Working Group 4 - institutional issues;
THAT the Report Card Committee review the draft strategies with respect to monitoring and education
strategies and identify any additional monitoring or data collection not yet identified;
AND FURTHER THAT the following members of the Task Force form a Report Card Committee: Margaret
Casey, Deborah Martin - Downs, Denis McKee, Doreen Quirk and Dan Taylor.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Rob Ogilvie had collected a number of samples of environmental report cards and has analyzed their content
with respect to a number of characteristics including:
• Audience
• Purpose
• Measurable goals or indicators
- System level
- Sub - system level
• Rating system
• Measurement tools
• Inclusion of specific recommendations
- politicians
- public
- government or agencies
• Frequency of reporting
• Use of graphics, photos, names, phone and fax numbers
- to educated readers
- to facilitate public reaction and advocacy
• Footnotes and sources of additional information
• Feedback form
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2. DON WATERSHED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
KEY ISSUE
To develop a Public Involvement Program to integrate public ideas and concerns in the Don Watershed
Strategy Development Process.
Res. #36/93
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Peter Meffe
Don Cross
THAT a Public Involvement Working Committee be formed of Task Force members to recommend a Public
Involvement Program for the Task Force;
THAT the program identify the public groups to be targeted, including other agency staff;
THAT the program include the public involvement necessary for the development of the concept plans (part of
the final Subwatershed /Corridor Strategy component);
THAT the Public Involvement Working Committee consult with MTRCA staff to ensure the program is
deliverable in terms of both staff time and other resources;
THAT the program draft be included, if possible, in the final Subwatershed /Corridor Terms of Reference
contract to be awarded in September;
THAT the program include a draft time line;
THAT consideration be given to the role Task Force members can and should take in the program delivery;
THAT the Committee members include Don Cross, Carl Knipfel, Joan King and Peter Meffe;
AND FURTHER THAT the working Committee report to the August 19, 1993 Task Force meeting.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
A conceptual model for public involvement to integrate the public into the development of the Don Watershed
Strategy has been prepared by Rob Ogilvie.
The Task Force, in its initial terms of reference, was required to involve the public in the development of the
strategy. To date a number of initiatives have been undertaken, including:
1. A Public Forum, held on May 27, 1993;
2. Periodic updates, reports, and information promoted in "On the Don "; and
3. Circulation of quarterly reports to watershed municipal councils.
The involvement of the public, however, has not been extensive. Over the next six months it will be important
to reach out and involve more directly the residents and watershed stewards and to formalize these
opportunities for involvement.
RATIONALE
It is recommended that a working committee be formed to advise Task Force members, assisted by Robb
Ogilvie, to develop a Public Involvement Program.
This program is an integral component of the Strategy itself - the initial step which provides the residents and
watershed stewards with the knowledge, interest and will to continue or become active partners in the
regeneration of the Don.
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3. DON WATERSHED CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
KEY ISSUE
Development of an inventory of known Cultural Heritage Sites located in the Don Watershed.
Res. #37/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joan King
Don Cross
THAT Task Force member Tom Ward chair a working committee of persons interested in the cultural heritage
of the Don Watershed specifically related to the valley and stream corridors;
THAT the Cultural Heritage Working Committee be asked to comment on the terms of reference recognizing
the limited funding available for this study;
AND FURTHER THAT the Cultural Heritage Working Committee be requested to assist in identifying sites
based on the terms of reference including specific locations, references, and where possible, short descriptions
of the importance of the sites to be included in the data base.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At the Public Forum held on May 27, 1993, a number of persons spoke of the importance of the cultural
heritage components of the Don Watershed. This cultural heritage component provides a valuable heritage
context of understanding the current conditions of the watershed corridors.
A cultural heritage inventory was referenced in the original terms of reference for the Corridor /Subwatershed
Study. Task Force staff have identified that an inventory of known cultural heritage sites can be developed
using existing staff of the Authority augmented by the involvement of local and agency experts.
Tom Ward has agreed to assist by chairing a few meetings of representatives of cultural heritage interests.
RATIONALE
Task Force staff have received offers of assistance from a number of individuals and groups. This approach
will facilitate the involvement of these persons; maximize the opportunity to use existing staff; and, provide a
computerized inventory to be incorporated in future corridor management plans by the Task Force and
subsequently by others.
4. DON WATERSHED STRATEGY BACKGROUND CHAPTER
KEY ISSUE
A review of the background section.
Res. #38/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Granger
Deborah Martin -Downs
THAT the draft background chapter be received and that Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat be requested to make the
additions, deletions and changes as discussed at Meeting #10/93.
AND FURTHER THAT written comments be forwarded to Authority staff by July 20, 1993.
CARRIED
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4. DON WATERSHED STRATEGY BACKGROUND CHAPTER (CONTD.)
BACKGROUND
Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat provided a preliminary outline for the Background Chapter of the Don Watershed
Strategy at the June 17, 1993, Task Force Meeting. Since that time, Ms. Ohlendorf- Moffat has conducted
numerous interviews and has provided a lengthy first draft for the review of Task Force members.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:30 p.m.
David G. Dvce, Manager J. Craig Mather
Resource Management Section Secretary- Treasurer
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE #11/93
August 19, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met at Lake St. George Conservation Field Centre on
Thursday, August 19, 1993. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
PRESENT
MINUTES
Res. #39
Chair Mark Wilson
Members
Authority Staff
Visitors
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/93 be approved.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
Veronica Bergs
Margaret Casey
Don Cross
Bill Granger
Gord Hutchinson
Bill King
Joan King
Bonnie Brown
Alyson Deans
Dave Dyce
Adele Freeman
Don Haley
Debbe Crandall
Kathy Kay
Luciano Martin
Joe Russo
Lorna Krawchuk
Deborah Martin -Downs
Peter Meffe
Doreen Quirk
David Shiner
Walter Watt
Craig Mather
Bernard McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Anna Tilman
Klaus Wehrenber
Charles Wheeler
Doreen Quirk
Gord Hutchinson
CARRIED
Veronica Berg advised that she had not volunteered for the Public Involvement Working Committee and
requested the minutes of Meeting #10/93 reflect same.
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2. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #11/93, AUGUST 19, 1993
1. WORK PLAN REVISIONS
KEY ISSUE
Revisions to the work plan are recommended to provide additional time for the preparation of the final strategy
document. A copy of the revised Don Watershed Task Force Work Plan will be distributed with the minutes of
this meeting.
Res. #40/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joan King
Lorna Krawchuk
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the revised Don Watershed Task Force Work Plan for the preparation of the Don
Watershed Strategy, dated August 19, 1993, be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT Task Force meetings be scheduled for February 17, 1994 and March 24, 1994.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Work Plan approved on April 16, 1993, has been revised to reflect a number of factors including:
• A decision to carry out a number of studies using MTRCA staff. This decision was made to
accommodate the budgetary restraints necessary following the announcement of the
Provincial Expenditure Control program in late April;
• To provide additional time to prepare the background and strategies portion of the final Task
Force report.
Staff work should be at or near completion when the subwatershed /corridor consultants are retained.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
A copy of the revised Work Plan will be forwarded to the Authority. The additional Task Force meetings will be
announced in the next issue of "On the Don."
2. FORMATION OF "WRITING" ADVISORY GROUPS
KEY ISSUE
To identify working groups to direct and advise the writer on the content and technical issues related to the
revision of the background section and the integration of the "Water, Flora, and Fauna ", "Community Issues ",
and "Institutional Issues" watershed strategies reports.
Res. #41/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Cross
Doreen Quirk
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT Mark Wilson, Deborah Martin- Downs, Carl Knipfel and Peter Meffe work with Pat
Ohlendorf- Moffat to review the next draft of the background section of the report prior to its review by the
Task Force;
AND FURTHER THAT the Chair of each of the "Water, Flora and Fauna ", "Community Issues ", and
"Institutional Issues" working groups and the Chair and Vice Chair of the Task Force, in consultation with the
writer, develop an approach for the synthesis of the working group reports into the final draft Don Watershed
Task Force report.
CARRIED
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2. FORMATION OF "WRITING" ADVISORY GROUPS (CONTD.)
RATIONALE
The work plan approved on April 16, 1993, did not provide sufficient time for the writer to circulate working
drafts of the background section to Task Force members for review. The revised schedule requires that a
redraft of the background section be provided at the October 7th Task Force meeting. To address the issues
raised at Task Force Meeting #10/93, held July 8, 1993, it is recommended that a small working group be
struck to assist the writer in redrafting the background section and that the committee meet and provide
careful review of the document prior to it being forwarded to the Task Force members.
It is also recommended that a small working group be struck to provide an initial synthesis and identification of
the key themes of the Water Flora and Fauna, Community Issues, and Institutional Issues working group
reports to be included in the watershed strategies chapter.
This second group should also review a preliminary draft of this chapter prior to it being forwarded to the full
Task Force for review on November 4, 1993.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Meetings to be scheduled for the two advisory groups in September to ensure the work plan commitments are
met.
3. SHEPPARD SUBWAY PROPOSAL
Mr. Charles Wheeler, Project Manager, Sheppard Subway, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), presented the
proposal for the Sheppard Subway to cross the east Don River and the impact it would have on the Don River
watershed. A detailed design phase will follow and it was agreed that the Task Force work with the TTC on
necessary site rehabilitation.
4. STAFF UPDATE ON STUDIES CURRENTLY UNDER WAY
Bernie McIntyre, Fisheries Biologist, MTRCA, gave an update to the Task Force mentioning the work being
done by the Environment Youth Core Program. Their project includes compiling a data base to develop
fisheries potential classification for the Don and vegetation mapping for the watershed to be integrated with
data from Vaughan, Markham and Metro Parks and Property.
Sonya Meek, Project Co- ordinator, MTRCA, gave an update on the revised strategies of the Water Quality
Strategy Review based on input from the Task Force, municipalities, technical staff and other agencies. Doug
Andrews has been retained to provide direction for the implementation of a technical review of draft water
strategies, guidelines for stormwater management strategies, and prioritization of the water strategies.
Currently, a workshop is being arranged with municipal and agency staff for September 23, 1993.
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5. DON WATERSHED STRATEGY PUBLIC AWARENESS AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM
Don Cross reported on the Public Involvement Working Committee and requested every member of the Task
Force to "take up the challenge" by filling in the Challenge Response Sheets (circulated with minutes). The
video tape of the slide show was shown and comments received on potential use.
KEY ISSUE
Public Involvement Working Committee Preliminary Report on the development of the Public Awareness and
Consultation Program.
Res. #42193
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Cross
Doreen Quirk
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the preliminary report of the Public Involvement Working Committee be received;
THAT the Public Involvement Working Committee continue to meet to complete the development of the Don
Watershed Strategy Public Awareness and Consultation Program;
THAT Task Force members respond to the Working Committee's "challenge ";
AND FURTHER THAT the Working Committee report back at the October 7, 1993 meeting of the Task Force.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Meeting #10/93, the Task Force resolved:
"THAT a Public Involvement Working Committee be formed of Task Force members to
recommend a Public Involvement Program for the Task Force;
THAT the program identify the public groups to be targeted, including other agency staff;
THAT the program include the public involvement necessary for the development of the
concept plans (part of the final Subwatershed /Corridor Strategy component);
THAT the program draft be included, if possible, in the final Subwatershed /Corridor Terms of
Reference contract to be awarded in September;
THAT the program include a draft time line;
THAT consideration be given to the role Task Force members can and should take in the
program delivery;
THAT the Committee members include Don Cross, Peter Meffe and Carl Knipfel;
AND FURTHER THAT the Working Committee report to the August 19, 1993 Task Force
meeting."
The Working Committee was formed following the review of a number of proposals made by Mr. Robb Ogilvie,
consultant, to involve the public in a process of learning, dialogue and action. During the discussion, Task
Force members identified a number of specific approaches they favoured recognizing financial and staff
resource constraints. The most favoured proposals were:
• Do- it- yourself "Buzz group" kits that encourage, clubs, neighbourhoods, students, etc., to get
together, and discuss watershed problems and opportunities, with the results being
forwarded to the Task Force.
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5. DON WATERSHED STRATEGY PUBLIC AWARENESS AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM (CONTD.)
• Invite and publish people's suggestions as an "ideas bank."
• Get on other groups agendas to make presentations;
• Regular newspaper inserts, newsletters, and -nail displays to increase awareness;
• Create a membership that allows people concerned about the Don to continue their
involvement;
• Encourage the Ontario Science Centre to develop a permanent display for the Don Watershed;
• Explore the potential of using local cable television stations;
A meeting was scheduled for the working committee on August 9, 1993 however a number of members were
unable to attend. A preliminary report is attached based on the discussion at that meeting. It is recommended
that the group reconvene to consider the responses to the "Task Force Challenge" and to further refine the
Public Awareness and Consultation Program.
NEW BUSINESS
6. INTRODUCTIONS
Bill Granger introduced Luciano Martin, of Action to Restore a Clean Humber (ARCH), and members of the Oak
Ridges Moraine Citizens' Advisory Committee, Debbe Crandall, Joe Russo, Anna Tilman and Klaus
Wehrenberg.
7. PROMOTION OF DON VALLEY AS TOURIST AREA
A letter from W.M. Alexander, Jr., Borough Clerk, Corporation of the Borough of East York, dated August 11,
1993 was received.
Lorna Krawchuk identified that she had recommended that this be sent to MRTCA and the Task Force to
ensure that all were informed of the request and that the promotion of the Don and its access points is
consistent with the efforts of the Task Force.
The Chair agreed to draft a response and to provide the letter to the consultants who will be dealing with the
Regeneration Management Plans.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 7:00 p.m.
David G. Dyce J. Craiq Mather
Manager, Resource Management Section Secretary- Treasurer
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REVISED - DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE WORK PLAN - AUG 19/93
Aug 19
Revised Work Plan
Inlotomtion Update
Sept 9
Cancelled
lot Committee Wnik
Editnnal
Committee
Public
Consultation
Cornuritlee
Report Cmd
Committee
Oct. 7
Review
Background
Section
Water. Flora
h Fauna
Workshops
Corridor Studies
trails. cultural
heritage. fisheries
Corridor Consultant
Selection Committee
Contract Awarded
Concept Areas
Nov. 4
Review
Drell
Strategies
Task lore. Members
make pre eentntinna
increase mailing list
Dec. 2
Review
Report Card
Consultants
Presentation
C nindor Consultants Conduct
3 large meetings
7 subw arer stied meetings
Jan 13
Review Concept
Plans and
Subwatershed Plans
Feb 24
Receive Final
Consultant
Reports
March 74
Final
Document
Review P.
Production
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PROGRESS REPORT
DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
April 1, 1993 to September 30, 1993
Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/93
October 15, 1993
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE PROGRESS REPORT
BY
MARK WILSON
CHAIR, DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
In early April, the Task Force reported on the 1993 work plan, and the development of the Don Watershed
Strategy. Since that date significant progress has been made in the development of a draft strategy
document that will be ready shortly for public review. In brief, the Task Force, Authority staff, consultants,
and advisors have:
• completed the draft regeneration principles (Appendix A);
• presented the draft Vision at a public forum, held on May 27, 1993;
• drafted and continued to refine watershed strategies addressing water, flora and fauna,
community issues (eg. trail linkages) and implementation options;
• conducted two public workshops to receive municipal and agency review of the proposed
water, flora and fauna strategies;
• participated actively in the Waterfront Regeneration Trust's planning process to resolve
issues relating to the Lower Don;
• convened two meetings of representatives of heritage groups and directed the
development of an initial compilation of the known cultural heritage resources associated
with the valley and stream corridors of the Don watershed;
• mapped existing formal trails and access points associated with the valley and stream
corridors and proposed trail development and linkages;
• assessed the fisheries potential of the Don;
• mapped stream barriers and major watercourse channels;
• prepared terms of reference for the Don River Watershed Regeneration Management Plans
with the assistance of the Task Force Selection Committee and sent an invitation to 28
firms to submit a letter of interest. An information meeting was held on Monday August
30, 1993. The Task Force Selection Committee met and reviewed the ten letters of
interest received. Five firms were asked to submit full proposals. The Selection
Committee reviewed four proposals (one team withdrew their invitation) and conducted
interviews with each team. The consulting firm of Gartner Lee Limited in association with
Paul Cosburn and Associates was recommended by the committee to prepare the
regeneration management plans that will identify how and where the watershed strategies
can be applied throughout the watershed;
• prepared the draft background chapter which characterizes and explains for the non-
technical audience the current condition of the watershed.
On behalf of the Task Force members, I would like to thank the Authority for its support and the other Task
Force members for their often tireless work to reach the target of completing the strategy document in early
1994. A more detailed report is available from the Authority staff.
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APPENDIX A
REVISED MAY 14, I993
In working with name to help the Don watershed regenerate, we commit our-
selves to these three principles and their guidelines:
1) PROTECT WHAT IS HEALTHY
a) Protect the natural sources of the Don Riven its headwaters, goimdwatets, creeks
and tributaries.
b) Protect the natural linkages that still exist in the Don, its diverse habitats and the
vegetation and wildlife in them.
2) REGENERATE WHAT IS DEGRADED
a) Resort the river and its trirouaries through actions which mimic or reestablish the
natural patterns and physical characteristics of the watercourse.
b) Restore clean, life- susaining water to the river and its tributaries.
c) Nun= degraded habitats back to health, and recomner them to each other and to
nearby human communities.
a) Restore important reminders of the Don's historical past, and encourage ac vities
that reflect our cultural diversity.
e) Rec.tire all projects to improve the health of the natural system.
3) TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DON
a) Correct= to a healthy, sustainable natural environment in all daily activities.
b) He neigzbau ,, governments and businesses work together to regenerate the Don.
c) Visit the Den and share our enjoyment with others.
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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
Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #5/93
October 15, 1993
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AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT
1992 -1997
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
OCTOBER, 1993
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PROGRESS REPORT
The following is a list at which major or minor remedial work was
carried out between the inception of Project W.C. -60 - 'Erosion
Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto' in
September, 1974, through to the end of the 1987 -1991 Project for
Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization, and for the first year
of the Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project in the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, 1992 - 1997.
LOCATION
MAJOR REMEDIAL WORKS
90 Forestgrove Drive
20 -30 Islay Court
39 -41 Storer Drive
99 -103 Burbank Drive
Hi Mount Drive
8 -10 King Maple Place
113 Burbank Drive
14 -22 Archway Crescent
6 Wooden Heights
45 Riverbank Drive and Vicinity
32 -38 Bonnyview Drive
37 -43 Lakeland Drive
Yvonne Public School
30 -56 Grovetree Road
95 -97 Portico Drive
Highland Creek
197 -205 Sweeney Drive
24 Stonegate Road
24 -36 Westleigh Crescent
158 -168 & 190 -212 Three Valleys Dr.
6 -14 Sulkara Court
Don Valley Drive
50 -58 Stanwood Crescent
Enfield /Sunset /Jellicoe Vicinity
WATERSHED
East Don River
Humber River
Humber River
Newtonbrook Ck.
Newtonbrook Ck.
Newtonbrook Ck.
Newtonbrook Ck.
Humber River
Humber River
Mimico Creek
Mimico Creek
West Humber
Black Creek
West Humber
East Branch
East Don River
Humber River
Etobicoke Creek
East Don River
East Don River
Don River
Humber River
Etobicoke Creek
WORK YEAR
1974
1974
1974 -1975
1974 -1975
1974 -1975
1974 -1975
1975
1975
1975
1975
1975 -1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976 -1977
1976 -1977
1976 -1977
1978
1978
1978 -1979
1979
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LOCATION
MAJOR REMEDIAL WORKS (Continued)
17 -53 Riverview Heights
10 Codeco Court - Phase I
35 Canyon Avenue
31 -39 Rivercove Drive
25 -31 Alamosa Drive
Don Valley Parkway & Lawrence
10 -14 Bruce Farm Drive
39 -47 Presley Avenue
Grenview Boulevard
Rainbow Creekway I Development
9 & 11 Sulkara Court
Denison Road Vicinity
146 -168 Humbervale Blvd. &
835 Royal York Road
45 -55 Wynford Heights Crescent
12 -30 Beaucourt Road
Delroy Drive & Berl Ave. Vicinity
Raymore Drive
Moorevale Park
100 -104 Gwendolen Crescent
Fairglen & Weston Road
Duncan Mills Road
Riverside Crescent
Rainbow Creekway II
14 Neilson Drive
Chipping Road Bridge
6 Burnhamthorpe Crescent
Maple Creek Farms
Warden Woods Park
14 Forest Path
P.U.C. Lands
Scarborough College
Lawrence Avenue Bridge
WATERSHED
Humber River
Don River
Don River
Mimico Creek
Don River
Don River
Don River
Don River
Mimico Creek
Newtonbrook Creek
Don River
Humber River
Mimico Creek
WORK YEAR
1979
1980
1979
1980
1980
1980
1980 -1981
1980 -1981
Don River
Mimico Creek
Mimico Creek
Humber River
Don River
Don River
Humber River
Don River
Humber River
1981
1981
1981
1981
1982
1982 -1983
1983
1983
1984
1984
1984
1985
1985 -1986
1985 -1986
Newtonbrook Creek 1986
(East Don River)
Etobicoke Creek 1986
East Don River 1986
Mimico Creek 1986
Highland Creek 1986
Massey Creek 1986
Humber River 1987
Highland Creek 1987
Highland Creek 1987
Highland Creek 1987
LOCATION
MAJOR REMEDIAL WORKS (Continued)
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WATERSHED WORK YEAR
The Queensway + The West Mall Etobicoke Creek 1988
Highland Creek - Confluence Highland Creek 1988
10 Glenorchy Place West Don River 1988
Leslie Street & Steeles Avenue East Don River 1988
(German Mills Ck.)
5201 Dufferin Street West Don River 1989
6 -10 Saddletree East Don River 1991
(German Mills Ck.)
Carmel Court East Don River 1991 -1992
(German Mills Ck.)
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LOCATION
MINOR REMEDIAL WORKS
520 Markham Road Vicinity
(Cedarbrook Retirement Home)
84 -89 Greenbrook Drive
Kirkbradden Road
West Hill Collegiate
Shoreham Court
27 -31 Ladysbridge Drive
Highland Creek
N.W. of 56 Grovetree Road
37 -43 Mayall Avenue
79 Clearview Heights
S.W. of Shoreham Drive Bridge
Driftwood Court
75 Decarie Circle
4 Woodhaven Heights
73 Van Dusen Boulevard
Donalda Club (8th Fwy.)
Westleigh Crescent Vicinity
Scarlett Woods Golf Club
22 -26 Dunning Crescent
Kennedy Road Shopping Mall
Sheppard and Leslie Nursery
Leslie Street at Sheppard
Meadowvale Road
Zoo (Z -15)
Orchard Crescent
Forest Valley Dam Camp
Beechgrove Drive
Restwell Crescent
Deanewood Crescent Vicinity
Dawes Road - 2 Sites
Twyn River Bridge
WATERSHED
Highland Creek
Black Creek
Mimico Creek
Highland Creek
Black Creek
West Branch
WORK YEAR
1975
1975
1975
1975
1975
1975 -1976
West Humber River 1975 -1976
Black Creek
Black Creek
Black Creek
Black Creek
Mimico Creek
Humber River
Mimico Creek
Don River
Etobicoke Creek
Humber River
Etobicoke Creek
Don River
Don River
Don River
Rouge River
Rouge River
Mimico Creek
Don River
Highland Creek
Don River
Mimico Creek
Don River
Rouge River
1976
1976
1976
1976
1976
1977
1977
1978
1978
1978
1978
1978
1978
1978
1978
1978
1978
1978
1979
1979
1979
1979
1979
LOCATION
MINOR REMEDIAL WORKS (Continued)
Glen Rouge Trailer Camp
Beechgrove Drive - II
Jason and Riverdale
Warden & St. Clair - 2 sites
Zoo -II
Glendon College
Scarlett Road & Eglinton
Wilket Creek
Glen Rouge Trailer Camp
Sunnybrook Park
Donalda Golf Club
Glendon College
Bonnyview Drive II
West Side of Markham Rd. (W.
Alderbrook Drive
West Dean Park (2 sites)
Royal York Road
Waulron Street
Colonel Danforth Park
Upwood Greenbelt Vicinity
55 & 73 Vandusen Blvd.
Royal York Road II
14 Brian Cliff Drive
Summary:
WATERSHED
Rouge River
Highland Creek
Humber River
Don River
Rouge River
Don River
Humber River
Don River
Rouge River
Don River
Don River
Don River
Mimico Creek
Branch) Highland Creek
Don River
Mimico Creek
Mimico Creek
Etobicoke Creek
Highland Creek
Black Creek
Mimico Creek
Mimico Creek
Wilket Creek
Major Works 63
Minor Works 53
Total Expenditure $7,450,000
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WORK YEAR
1979
1980
1980
1980
1980
1980
1980
1980
1980
1981
1981
1981
1981
1981
1981
1982
1982
1982
1982
1982
1986
1986
1987
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METROPOLITAN TORONTO REGION EROSION PRIORITY - 1994
PRIORITY
LOCATION
WATERSHED
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
1
Burgundy Court
Humber River
North York
Problem: Slope failure
Structures Affected: 5 Homes
Height of Bank: 17m
Length of Bank: 80m
2
3030 -3068 Weston
Road
Humber River
North York
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: 2 Homes
Height of Bank: 14m .
Length of Bank: 210m
3
180 -188 Parkview
Hill Crescent
Don River
East York
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: 4 residential house lots
Height of Bank: 35m
Length of Bank: 100m
4
Across from #74
Colonel Danforth Trail
Highland Creek
Scrborough
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: One roadway
Height of Bank: 33m
Length of Bank: 30m
5
31 -33 Cherryhill Ave.
Centennial Crk.
Scarborough
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: 2 Homes
Height of Bank: 9m
Length of Bank: 20m
6
1220 Access Road at
Sheppard Avenue East
East Don River
North York
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Office building
Height of Bank: 17m
Length of Bank: 50m
METROPOLITAN TORONTO REGION EROSION PRIORITY - 1994
PRIORITY
LOCATION
WATERSHED
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
7
42 -44 Royal Rouge
Trail
(interim preventative
measures proposed)
Rouge River
Scarborough
Problem: Valley wall failure
Structures Affected: One home & One pool
Height of Bank: 30m
Length of Bank: 20m
8
Burhamthorpe Road at
Mattice Road (south of
Islington Golf Club)
Mimico Creek
Etobicoke
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Roadway
Height of Bank: 11 m
Length of Bank: 50m
9
Sewell's Road at Finch
Rouge River
Scarborough
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: One roadway
Height of Bank: 14m
Length of Bank: 88m
*10
93 -113 Weir Crescent
Highland Creek
Scarborough
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: One residence, One pool
and 9 private properties
Height of Bank: 35m
Length of Bank: 105m
11
221 Martin Grove Rd.
Mimico Creek
Etobicoke
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: One residence
Height of Bank: 12m
Length of Bank: 24m
12
91 Forest Grove Drive
Don River
North York
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: One home
Height of Bank: 8m
Length of Bank: 23m
METROPOLITAN TORONTO REGION EROSION PRIORITY - 1994
PRIORITY
LOCATION
WATERSHED
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
13
Humber Valley Yacht
Club
Humber River
Etobicoke
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Yacht Club, Gas Pumps,
Hydro & Water Services, Docks
Height of Bank: 1.5m
Length of Bank: 300m
* Site considered for remedial work in previous years, but for various reasons have been deferred indefinitely (these sites have
been included for your information and will be reconsidered for remedial work upon the resolution of outstanding issues).
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THE REGION OF PEEL VALLEY REGENERATION PROJECT
1992 - 1997
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
OCTOBER, 1993
0JR 6 7 /93
PROGRESS REPORT
The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was
carried out from the inception of the Interim Water and Related
Land Management Project 1979 -1981, through the 1982 -1984 Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization Project, the 1985 -1986 Erosion
Project and the 1987 -1991 Project for Erosion Control and Slope
Stabilization.
LOCATION
138 King Street Vicinity - Bolton
(Caledon)
Sherway Drive, (Mississauga)
Wildwood Park, (Mississauga)
Mill Street, (Brampton)
Ponytrail Drive & Steepbank Cres.
(Mississauga)
10 Beamish, Wildfield (Brampton)
(Lindsay Creek)
Centennial Road - Bolton
(Caledon)
Legion Street near Derry Road
(Mississauga)
Charolais Blvd., (Brampton)
Glasgow Road (Caledon)
93 Scott Street (Brampton)
2130 Dundas Street East
(Mississauga)
WATERSHED
Humber River
Etobicoke Creek
Mimico Creek
Etobicoke Creek
WORK YEAR
1979
1979
1979
1980
Etobicoke Creek 1980 -1981
West Humber River 1980
Humber River 1981
Mimico Creek 1982
Etobicoke Creek
Humber River
Etobicoke Creek
Etobicoke Creek
Summary: Major Sites Completed 12
Total Expenditure $363,500.00
1982
1983
1984
1987
WR 6 oF/9 s
The following table lists the top seven (7) erosion sites in
order of their technical priority. The current pool of
priorities will be reviewed regularly during 1994 to accommodate
any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites.
PEEL REGION EROSION PRIORITY - 1994
PRIORITY
LOCATION
WATERSHED
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
1
302 King Street East
Bolton
Humber River
Caledon
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Two homes
Height of Bank: 7m
Length of Bank: 80m
2
1726 Lincolnshire
Blvd.
Etobicoke
Creek
Mississauga
Problem: Valley wall erosion
Structures Affected: One home
Height of Bank: 20m
Length of Bank: 30m
3
6469 Netherhart Road
Etobicoke
Creek
Mississauga
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Storage area behind
industrial building
Height of Bank: 12m
Length of Bank: 40m
4
12 Beamish Court
(W.H. - 142)
West Humber
River
Brampton
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Private property
Height of Bank: 6m
Length of Bank: 20m
5
4424 -4434 Palisades
Lane & Beechknoll
Court
Etobicoke
Creek
Mississauga
Problem: Valley wall erosion
Structures Affected: Three homes
Height of Bank: 16m
Length of Bank: 70m
PEEL REGION EROSION PRIORITY - 1994
PRIORITY
LOCATION
WATERSHED
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
6
Riverspray Crescent
(Site #1)
Little Etobicoke
Creek
Mississauga
Problem: Minor riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Public parkland and
private property
Height of Bank: 5m
Length of Bank: 30m
7
Riverspray Crescent
(Site #2)
Little Etobicoke
Creek
Mississauga
Problem: Minor riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Public parkland
Height of Bank: 4m
Length of Bank: 35m
(AIR 7/ /9 3
THE REGION OF YORK VALLEY REGENERATION PROJECT
1992 -1997
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
OCTOBER, 1993
ciJR7zl93
PROGRESS REPORT
The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was
carried out from the inception of the Interim Water and Related
Land Management Project, 1979 -1981, through the 1982 -1984 Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization Project, 1985 -1986 Erosion
Project and the 1987 -1991 Project for Erosion Control and Slope
Stabilization.
7374 Kipling Avenue, Woodbridge
7440 Kipling Avenue, Woodbridge
8254 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge
14th Avenue, Markham
19th Avenue, Markham
King Township and
Town of Caledon
Cedar Grove Community Centre
146 Riverside Drive, Woodbridge
Postwood Lane, Markham
Pine Grove Vicinity
North Don Sewage Treatment Plant
Kennedy Road West, Markham
Nobleton, Lot 5, Conc.8 (Cole Farm)
5760 Kirby Sideroad
Buttonville
Klein's Crescent
36 Prince Edward Boulevard
Markham Channel
14 -16 Cividale Court
Swinton Crescent
8 -10 Cachet Parkway
73 Birch Avenue
Humber River 1979
Humber River 1979
(Rainbow Creek)
Humber River 1979 -1980
Rouge River 1979 -1980
Rouge River 1979
Humber River 1979
(Cold Creek)
Rouge River 1980
Humber River 1980
Don River 1980
Humber River 1980
Don River 1981
Don River 1981
Humber River 1982
Humber River 1982 -1983
Rouge River 1984
Humber River 1985 -1986
Little Don River 1987
Rouge River
Don River
Don River
Rouge River
Little Don River
Summary: Major Sites Completed 22
Total Expenditure $330,500
1987
1988
1988
1989
1991
WR73/93
The following table lists the top ten (10) erosion sites in order
of their technical priority. The current pool of priorities will
be reviewed regularly during 1994 to accommodate any significant
changes and the possible inclusion of new sites.
YORK REGION EROSION PRIORITY - 1994
PRIORITY
LOCATION
WATERSHED
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
1
Bakerdale & Southdale
Tributary of
Rouge River
(Markham
Channel)
Markham
Problem: Slope failure & river bank erosion
Structures Affected: 2 residence and one pool
Height of Bank: 3m
Length of Bank: 50m
2
10151 Highway. #27
Humber River
Vaughan
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: One tennis court &
private property
Height of Bank: 3m
Length of Bank: 80m
3
21 -25 Carolwood
Crescent
Rouge River
Markham
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Private property, pool
and shed
Height of Bank: 18m
Length of Bank: 250m
4
IBM Golf Course
Rouge River
Markham
Problem: Slope failure & riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Tee & private property
Height of Bank: 16m
Length of Bank: 70m
5
16 Ravencliffe Road
Don River
Markham
Problem: Slope failure
Structures Affected: 1 residence & 1 pool
Height of Bank: 18m
Length of Bank: 10.5m
YORK REGION EROSION PRIORITY - 1994
PRIORITY
LOCATION
WATERSHED
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
6
20 Deanbank
East Don River
Markham
Problem: Toe erosion and slumping of slope
Structures Affected: one residence
Height of Bank: 13m
Length of Bank: 40m
7
9854 Highway #27
Kleinburg
Humber River
Vaughan
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: One residence
Height of Bank: 2m
Length of Bank: 37m
8
9961 Warden Avenue
Rouge River
(Berczy Creek)
Markham
Problem: Slope failure
Structures Affected: One residence
Height of Bank: 3m
Length of Bank: 75m
9
22 Framingham Drive
Don River
Markham
Problem: Undercutting of slope due to
seepage and surface runoff
Structures Affected: One residence
Height of Bank: 20m
Length of Bank: 40m
10
Fiddlehead Farm
Humber River
King
Problem: Toe erosion and slumping
Structures Affected: Private property
Height of Bank: 10m
Length of Bank: 30m
WR 76/93
THE REGION OF DURHAM VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT
1992 -1997
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 1993
w2 7/93
PROGRESS REPORT
The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was
carried out from the inception of the Interim Water and Related
Land Management Project, 1979 -1981, through the 1982 -1984 Erosion
Control and Slope Stabilization Project, the 1985 -1986 Erosion
Project and the 1987 -1991 Erosion Control Project.
LOCATION WATERSHED WORK YEAR
16 Elizabeth Street, Ajax
558 Pine Ridge Rd, Pickering
Hockey Ranch, Pickering
Woodgrange Avenue, Pickering
Altona Road, Pickering
Sideroad 30 (Whitevale)
8 -10 Elizabeth Street
3555 Greenwood Road
Duffin Creek
Rouge River
Duffin Creek
Rouge River
Petticoat Creek
Duffin Creek
Duffin Creek
Duffin Creek
Summary: Major Works Completed
Total Expenditures $82,200
8
1979
1979
1980
1981
1981
1982
1987
1988
Wl2 7Y/99
The following table lists the top eight (8) valley land erosion
sites in order of their technical priority. The current pool of
priorities will be reviewed regularly during 1994 to accommodate
any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites.
DURHAM REGION EROSION PRIORITY - 1994
PRIORITY
LOCATION
WATERSHED
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
1
5th Concession -
Greenwood C.A.
Duffin Creek
Pickering /Ajax
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Bridge abutment and
roadway
Height of Bank: 3m
Length of Bank: 50m
2
1404 Ravenscroft Road
Duffin Creek
Ajax
Problem: Riverbank & valleywall erosion
Structures Affected: Fence & private
property
Height of Bank: 13m
Length of Bank: 40m
3
Altona Road, R -5
(West Side, across
from
#1800 Altona Road)
Petticoat Creek
Pickering
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Roadway & hydro pole
Height of Bank: 1.5m
Length of Bank: 30m
4
1840 Altona Road
Petticoat Creek
Pickering
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: House and private
property
Height of Bank: 3m
Length of Bank: 40m
DURHAM REGION EROSION PRIORITY - 1994
PRIORITY
LOCATION
WATERSHED
MUNICIPALITY
COMMENTS
5
1789 Altona Road
Petticoat Creek
Pickering
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Private property
Height of Bank: 7m
Length of Bank: 15m
6
Valley Farm Road
Duffin Creek
Pickering
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Farm building
Height of Bank: 2m
Length of Bank: 89m
7
1436 Highbush Trail
Petticoat Creek
Pickering
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: Garage
Height of Bank: 6m
Length of Bank: 16m
8
Ravenscroft Road
Duffin Creek
Ajax
Problem: Riverbank erosion
Structures Affected: MTRCA land
Height of Bank: 2m
Length of Bank: 133m
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES
DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE #12/93
October 7, 1993
Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #6/93
November 19, 1993
Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace
the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
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minutes
DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE #12/93
October 7, 1993
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The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met at the Markham Municipal Office, 101 Town
Centre Boulevard, Markham, on Thursday, October 7, 1993. The Chair, Mark Wilson, called the
meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
PRESENT
MINUTES
Res. #43
Chair Mark Wilson
Members Veronica Bergs Deborah Martin -Downs
Margaret Casey Denis McKee
Don Cross Peter Meffe
Bill Granger Doreen Quirk
Gord Hutchinson David Shiner
Joan King Thomas Ward
Lorna Krawchuk Michael White
Carl Knipfel
MTRCA Staff Peter Attfield
Bob Burger
Dave Dyce
Adele Freeman
Visitors Peter Hare, RAP, PAC
Steve Klose, MOEE
Paul Nodwell, Town of Markham
Lindsay Rodger
Karl Schaefer, Environment Canada
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #11/93 be approved.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Craig Mather
Bernard McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Don Cross
Deborah Martin -Downs
CARRIED
Deborah Martin- Downs, as an employee of Gartner Lee Limited, declared a conflict in Agenda
Item 4 (item 5, page 8, of these minutes), Regeneration Management Plans Consultant Selection,
and did not participate in discussion or vote on this matter.
2. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #12/93, OCTOBER 7, 1993
1. ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS
Steve Klose, Coordinator, Metro Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (RAP), gave an update
on the economic benefits of the Remedial Action Plans and the federal and provincial studies that
have focused on the direct and indirect benefits of restoration and protection of Ontario
watersheds. Karl Scheafer, Environment Canada, Water Planning and Management Branch, Inland
Water Directorate, outlined some of the highlights of the federal report entitled "Development and
Other Methods of Enhancement and Protection of Watersheds in the Great Lakes Basin ". The
report will be forwarded to Task Force members upon completion.
2. DON WATERSHED STRATEGY BACKGROUND CHAPTER
KEY ISSUE
A review of the Background chapter.
Res. #44/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the draft Background chapter be received.
Margaret Casey
Don Cross
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat provided a preliminary outline for the Background chapter of the Don
Watershed Strategy at the June 17, 1993 Task Force Meeting.
The Background chapter was presented at the July 8, 1993 Task Force Meeting. Ms. Ohlendorf-
Moffat has revised the Background chapter based on written and verbal comments received. An
Editorial Committee was struck at the August 19, 1993 Task Force Meeting. This Committee met
with Ms. Ohlendorf- Moffat on September 23, 1993, to review the revisions. The draft Background
chapter was distributed with the agenda.
3. IMPLEMENTING THE DON WATERSHED STRATEGY
KEY ISSUE
The Don Watershed Strategy be used as a model for streamlining the process of plan review and
approvals.
Res. #45/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Cross
Gord Hutchinson
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Don Watershed Task Force support the concept that the
Watershed Strategy include recommendations on mechanisms to reduce agency overlap and
duplication between the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the
Ministry of Transportation, local and regional municipalities, and the Conservation Authority with
respect to the review and approvals of works within the watershed;
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #12/93, OCTOBER 5, 1993 3
3. IMPLEMENTING THE DON WATERSHED (CONTD.)
THAT senior staff of the Authority pursue such mechanisms to establish the Don Watershed as a
provincial model, in this regard, in consultation with senior municipal and provincial officials;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report on potential mechanisms for inclusion in the final strategy
document and potentially the Don Accord.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Craig Mather outlined concerns with respect to provincial, municipal and Authority duplication in
the review, permitting and approval process using stormwater management as a case -in- point.
This issue provides an opportunity to reduce costs, at a critical time, through the elimination of this
duplication where little value is added by multiple agency review. Mr. Mather suggested that the
Don watershed would provide an excellent opportunity to develop on a pilot project basis, an
approach to reduce agency duplication while still ensuring the environmental protection of the Don
watershed and using the final strategy document as the implementing mechanism.
4. STAFF REPORTS
(a) FLORA AND FAUNA WORKSHOP, SEPTEMBER 29, 1993
Bernie McIntyre presented an overview of the workshop attended by experts from a number
of agencies and institutions including MNR, Ontario Hydro, Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, Royal
Ontario Museum and York University. The major recommendation was a reorganization of
the flora and fauna strategies to better reflect an ecosystem approach replacing the taxon
approach taken in the initial draft.
(b) FISHERIES INVENTORY
Bernie McIntyre outlined the approach he has used to characterize the Don Watershed
Fisheries potential. This work will be incorporated directly into the regeneration
management plans. As requested by Task Force members, copies of the overheads used in
the presentation will be forwarded with the minutes.
(c) DON WATERSHED HERITAGE STUDY DRAFT REPORT
KEY ISSUE
The Don Watershed Heritage Study was undertaken to identify known heritage resources and
heritage and cultural landscapes which lie in or adjacent to the valley and stream corridors for
incorporation into the regeneration management plans.
Res. #46/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Shiner
Doreen Quirk
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Don Watershed Heritage Study be received;
THAT a final report, which includes a listing of the 418 sites, be forwarded to reference libraries
throughout the watershed;
4. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #12/93, OCTOBER 7, 1993
4. STAFF REPORTS (CONTD.)
(c) DON WATERSHED HERITAGE STUDY DRAFT REPORT (CONTD.)
THAT the report be made available on a cost recovery basis;
THAT the recommendations contained within the study be incorporated into the final strategies
document;
AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force Chair forward a copy of the final summary report and its
recommendations directly to the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Recreation.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At the Public Forum, held on May 27, 1993, a number of persons spoke of the importance of the
cultural heritage components of the Don watershed. This cultural heritage component provides a
valuable heritage context for understanding the current conditions of the watershed corridors.
A cultural heritage inventory was referenced in the original terms of reference for the
Corridor /Subwatershed Study. Task Force staff have identified that an inventory of known cultural
heritage sites can be developed using existing staff of the Authority augmented by the involvement
of local and agency experts.
Tom Ward agreed to assist by chairing a few meetings of representatives of cultural heritage
interests.
Two meetings were held with representatives of the watershed heritage community on August 17,
1993, and September 16, 1993. At the first meeting many of those present agreed to assist
Authority staff in compiling the inventories and in providing information sources. This help was
invaluable and the study could not have been completed without this assistance. There was some
concern on the ability of the staff to meet the rigid reporting deadlines. Following the second
meeting, however, this same group was very supportive and urged continuation of the work.
Members of the group were scheduled to meet on October 5, 1993, to assist staff in finalizing the
recommendations for review at the October 7, 1993, Task Force Meeting.
In brief, 418 historical and cultural landscape sites were identified along the valley and stream
corridors throughout the watershed. These resources include sites defined as: listed (149);
designated (27); and archaeological or contemporary properties and landscapes (242). These sites
range from general locations of 75 mills located on the river to such contemporary features as the
Ontario Science Centre. In addition, the report identifies a number of sites for interpretation.
One of the valuable contributions this study makes, is the organization of the information into a
geographical data base for the entire watershed. The Province of Ontario is currently considering a
provincial data base for cultural heritage features. The representatives of the local heritage
community would urge the Task Force to support this initiative and to share with the ministry the
approach used within this study. A copy of the draft summary report was available at the meeting.
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #12/93, OCTOBER 5, 1993 5.
4. STAFF REPORTS (CONTD.)
(d) DRAFT WATER STRATEGIES REVIEW WORKSHOP
Sonya Meek updated the Task Force on the Draft Water Strategies Review Workshop. A list of
agency staff attending will be sent with the minutes.
KEY ISSUE
A workshop was held on September 23, 1993 involving staff of municipal planning, works, and
parks departments for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft water strategies.
Res. #47/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lorna Krawchuk
Margaret Casey
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT this report, dated 1993.09.29, be received for information.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At its April 22, 1993 meeting, the Don Watershed Task Force recommended:
"THAT draft Water, Flora, and Fauna components of the Don Watershed Strategy be
received;
THAT the working group, with the assistance of staff of the Authority, continue to refine
this component;
THAT comments on this draft be returned by Task Force members by May 15, 1993;
THAT an initial round of consultations be undertaken by Authority staff to receive review
and comment from provincial, municipal and technical staff and other experts;
AND THAT a final copy be available by June 17, 1993.
MTRCA staff have prepared a revised set of draft water strategies, based on comments provided
by Task Force members and additional information obtained. With the support of the Water Flora
Fauna Working Group, a set of draft guidelines for the implementation of the stormwater
management strategies was also prepared. These two documents formed the basis of discussion
at a workshop held on September 23, 1993. A representative group of staff from municipal
departments of works, planning, and parks in the Don Watershed and provincial Ministries of
Environment and Energy and Natural Resources were invited to share their concerns and experience
related to the draft water strategies. Approximately sixteen municipal staff, four Don Watershed
Task Force members, and five MTRCA staff attended the workshop. For each of the draft
strategies, input was sought as to:
• adequacy /comprehensiveness
• worthiness /priority
• obstacles to implementation
Some of the key conclusions drawn from the workshop include:
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4. STAFF REPORTS (CONTD.)
(d) DRAFT WATER STRATEGIES REVIEW WORKSHOP (CONTD.)
• the draft set of water strategies represents a comprehensive approach to the
management of water - related issues in the Don Watershed, with one notable
exception: there is a need for a groundwater management strategy.
• priority should be assigned to public education and involvement as a component of
all strategies and as an objective of its own.
• priorities for strategy implementation should be set and responsible implementation
agencies /municipalities named.
• strategy implementation through retrofit works (e.g., infill development,
redevelopment, infrastructure replacement) will be very important, but also the most
difficult.
• strategy implementation should ensure fairness and equity between new
development and retrofit type projects.
• increased communication with all levels of municipal staff will be integral to the
further development of the Don Watershed Strategy.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
A separate report is being prepared to document the proceedings from the September 23, 1993
workshop and summarize the main areas of input provided by the participants. The report will
serve as a permanent record of discussion that took place during the workshop for the benefit of
participants, both present and absent, the Don Watershed Task Force, and MTRCA staff. This
report will be completed by mid October, 1993 and will be distributed to all workshop participants.
The results of the September 23, 1993 workshop will be reflected in a revised set of "Water
Strategies for the Don River Watershed" and "Guidelines for the Implementation of Stormwater
Management Strategies ", and will guide the Don Watershed Task Force in the development of an
implementation plan for the Watershed Strategy. The revised "Water Strategies" will serve as a
background document, from which key water strategies will be drawn and combined with the work
of other groups to form an overall framework for regeneration of the Don Watershed.
(e) TRAILS INVENTORY
Peter Attfield, Theme Coordinator, Water Programs, Kortright Conservation Centre, outlined the
work he has completed in identifying all formal trails within the valley and stream corridor within
the Don watershed. In addition, Mr. Attfield has noted all formal access sites. Local and regional
municipalities have been contacted to locate proposed trail developments. The information,
together with a final written report will be forwarded to the consultants preparing the Regeneration
Management Plans for the watershed. Copies of the draft report will be forwarded to the Task
Force members upon completion. The trails information is being incorporated into the Authority's
geographic information base.
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4. STAFF REPORTS (CONTD.)
(f) PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT WORKING COMMITTEE
Adele Freeman informed the Task Force of a Public Meeting on October 27, 1993, at the Walter
Stewart Library, to discuss the soil bioremediation program of the Domtar /Polyresin site. The
bioremediation work is estimated to take two years and is being jointly funded by Natural
Environment Recovery Inc.; MOEE, Environment Canada; and, the Authority.
(11) STRATEGY SYNTHESIS WORKING GROUP REPORT
KEY ISSUE
The Strategy Synthesis Working Group report following its first meeting.
Res. #48/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Margaret Casey
Deborah Martin -Downs
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report of the Strategy Synthesis Working Group be received for
information.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Meeting #11/93, the Task Force recommended, in part:
"THAT the Chair of each of the "Water, Flora and Fauna ", "Community Issues" and
"Institutional Issues" working groups and the Chair and Vice Chair of the Don Watershed
Task Force, in consultation with the writer, develop an approach for the synthesis of the
working group reports into the final draft Don Watershed Task Force report."
The report of the working group follows.
Strategy Synthesis Working Group Report
On September 23, 1993, the Working Group (M. Wilson, L. Krawchuk, D. Martin- Downs, G.
Hutchinson, M. Casey, and staff) met with the writer, Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat, to initiate the
development of the "strategies section" of the final watershed document. Staff had circulated a
consolidation of the strategies prepared to date for the committee to review. The following was
concluded: •
• The strategies should be reordered, edited and refined for the final document. The
writer should experiment with different approaches for discussion at a meeting of
this committee scheduled for October 23, 1993. The Task Force should review the
outline at the November 7, 1993 Task Force meeting.
• Staff should provide to the writer as soon as possible the revisions based on the
workshops held in September on the Water, Flora and Fauna Issues.
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4. STAFF REPORTS (CONTD.)
(q) STRATEGY SYNTHESIS WORKING GROUP REPORT
• That the strategies section begin with community issues, be followed by water,
flora and fauna issues and end with implementation issues. The implementation
issues is a renaming of the institutional issues working group report.
• That Margaret Casey and Adele Freeman develop a short list of suggested
legislative changes for the inclusion in the implementation section and that these be
discussed with T. Vigood prior to the November Task Force meeting.
• That an additional strategy be added in the Community Issues section which
strongly encourages the development of public awareness and appreciation of the
Don watershed and its corridors through events developed in partnership with
others such as the recent Runners Choice, CFRB, Lower Don Task Force September
26 "WALK ". This strategy should specifically focus on attracting the interest of
groups which have not been involved /or made aware of the Don in the past.
• The final version of the strategies section should be completed by year end and
should include feedback from the public consultation underway now.
5. DON RIVER WATERSHED REGENERATION MANAGEMENT PLANS
KEY ISSUE
Award of a contract to carry out the Don River Watershed Regeneration Management Plans.
Res. #49/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joan King
Peter Meffe
THAT the Task Force confirm the recommendation of the Task Force Consultant Selection
Committee and the Authority staff recommendation to the Executive Committee Meeting #8/93, to
be held October 8, 1993, that the firm of Gartner Lee Limited, in association with Paul Cosburn
and Associates, be retained for the preparation of the Don River Watershed Regeneration
Management Plans at an upset limit of $89,880., including applicable taxes, plus an additional
allowance of $5,000. for any additional public meetings which may be required to support the
public involvement.
CARRIED
Res. #50/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Joan King
Doreen Quirk
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT a Task Force Steering Committee for the development of the
Regeneration Management Plans be established;
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5. DON RIVER WATERSHED REGENERATION MANAGEMENT PLANS (CONTD.)
THAT the Steering Committee include members of Consultant Selection Committee namely: Joan
King, Margaret Casey, Paul Nodwell, Mark Wilson, Carl Knipfel and David Dyce;
THAT two or three additional persons be asked to join the Steering Committee to represent
Municipal staff;
THAT the Steering Committee meet monthly with the consultant and staff;
AND FURTHER THAT the first meeting of the Steering Committee be convened to approve the
consultants work plan.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In 1989, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recommended a Greenspace
Strategy to address the conservation of the Lake Ontario waterfront, the river valleys and the Oak
Ridges Moraine Complex. The Greenspace Strategy identified the need for greater cooperation to
achieve comprehensive and integrated natural resource management planning. The Strategy
proposed that the Authority:
• assume the coordinating role between the Province and municipalities in natural
resource management; and
• establish planning task forces for each major river watershed.
The public interest in the regeneration of the Don watershed, the support of The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, the provincial ministries and others resulted in the Authority's decision to
establish a Don Watershed Task Force in 1992.
The goal of the Authority through the Don Watershed Task Force is to develop a management
strategy for the Don River watershed which will be adopted and supported by municipal and
agency staff, politicians; watershed residents; and special interest groups.
The Authority directed the Task Force to include within the strategy document:
• specific management actions required to protect and fink the resources within the
watershed;
• management actions to address water and watershed based issues;
• agencies responsible for implementation of the recommended actions;
• the development of conceptual management plans for each of the seven tributary
watersheds.
In 1993, the Task Force developed a draft vision, a set of principles and a background chapter for
the regeneration of the watershed. The vision and principles establish a new direction for the Don
watershed and its valley and stream corridors.
The Task Force members identified a list of issues which they would attempt to address in the
strategy. Working in three groups, the members developed draft strategies addressing water, flora
and fauna, community and institutional issues. These strategies are currently being refined for
broad scale public review and will be circulated to Authority members in October.
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5. DON RIVER WATERSHED REGENERATION MANAGEMENT PLANS (CONTD.)
These strategies together with the vision, principles, and background chapter form the first half of
the Watershed Strategy document. The final half of the document will consist of the specific
management recommendations required by the Authority for the seven tributary watersheds.
These plans will provide a five to ten year guide for identifying regeneration needs and
opportunities. The purpose of this contract is to develop those management plans based on the
draft watershed vision, principles, strategies and a consultation process which will involve
residents, and other watershed stakeholders.
The products required from this study are:
Watershed Overview - This will serve as an integration and synthesis of the seven
tributary watersheds which emphasise components linking the tributary watersheds.
peven Tributary Watershed Reports - For each tributary watershed, a technical report will
be required which clearly identifies and integrates actions required throughout the drainage
basin of the tributary watershed as well as within valley and stream corridors.
The report will clearly prioritize the actions required by agencies, municipalities and
others as appropriate. These actions may range along a continuum from changes to
Official Plans to on site work. These reports will contain notes and maps on the
valley and stream corridors.
Tributary Watershed Report Summaries - Summaries of the Tributary Watershed
Reports which can be incorporated into the final Watershed Strategy Document.
Reports on Six Concept Plans - These may be stand alone or integrated into the
Tributary Watershed Reports. Short summaries for each site will also be required
for the final Watershed Strategy Document.
Digital Files - Digital files of all new inventory information or provision of this
information in a form that can be digitized.
Mapping and Illustrations - All mapping and other illustrations will be provided in a
reproducible form.
Consultant Selection Process
The Terms of Reference were provided to the Commissioners of Works, Planning and Recreation
Departments within the Don River watershed, for their information in September.
The Don Watershed Task Force members were circulated with initial draft terms of reference for
review. At Meeting #6/93, the Task Force recommended:
"THAT the Draft Terms of Reference be received for information;
THAT staff circulate the Draft Terms of Reference to municipal staff and other
agencies for comment;
THAT staff be directed to hire a consultant to undertake the work as detailed in the
final Terms of Reference;
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5. DON RIVER WATERSHED REGENERATION MANAGEMENT PLANS (CONTD.)
AND FURTHER THAT four members of the Don Watershed Task Force assist staff
with the selection of a consultant."
A Task Force Selection Committee was established which included:
Joan King, Councillor Metropolitan Toronto (Don Watershed Task Force member alternate)
Margaret Casey, Task Force Watershed (Don Watershed Task Force member)
Carl Knipfel (City of Scarborough - Don Watershed Task Force appointment)
Paul Nodwell (City of Markham staff)
Mark Wilson (Chair, Don Watershed Task Force)
David Dyce (MTRCA staff).
Letters were sent to 28 firms inviting them to submit a letter of interest. An information meeting,
conducted by staff of the Authority, was held on Monday, August 30.
The Task Force Selection committee met and reviewed the ten letters of interest received. Five
firms were asked to submit full proposals. One of these teams, Marshall Macklin Monaghan
Limited and LGL Limited, withdrew on the day of the proposal deadline of Wednesday,
September 29, 1993.
The following four proposals were received:
CONSULTING FIRM/TEAM
TOTAL COST INCLUDING G.S.T.
BEAK CONSULTANTS with
• Geomatics International Inc.
• Ogilvie, Ogilvie & Company
• Todhunter, Schollen & Associates
• Weintein, Leeming & Associates
$88,010.00
GARTNER LEE LIMITED with
• Paul Cosburn & Associates
$89,880.00
HOUGH STANSBURY WOODLAND LIMITED with
• Gore & Storrie Limited
$89,980.00
LANDPLAN COLLABORATIVE with
• Geomatics International Inc.
• Dames & Moore Canada
$89,209.23
The Consultant Selection Committee and staff have reviewed the proposals, and have conducted
interviews with the four teams on Monday, October 4, 1993.
Each firm /team was evaluated according to the following criteria:
• The ability to meet the Task Force's timing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in environmental and planning issues within
the Don River watershed or with watershed strategy development.
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5. DON RIVER WATERSHED REGENERATION MANAGEMENT PLANS (CONTD.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in evaluating technical and environmental
data, and interpreting and synthesizing this data for use in addressing environmental
issues from an ecosystem perspective.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in watershed regeneration and management
work including experience in urban environments.
• Innovative approach /ideas and creativity.
• Graphic capability.
• Commitment to public involvement.
• Appropriateness of the consulting team's skill and experience taking into account
diverse disciplines involved.
• Proposed fee.
• Willingness to sign standard agreement.
The Selection Committee and staff are recommending that the firm of Gartner Lee Limited, in
association with Paul Cosburn and Associates be retained as they demonstrated the best ability to
meet the terms of reference.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The contract has been divided into two phases. Phase one funds ($70,000.) are available under
account code 118 -10. Phase two funds ($20,000.) have been budgeted for in 1994 funding.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:00 p.m.
David G. Dvce J. Craig Mather
Manager, Resource Management Section Secretary- Treasurer
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE #13/93
November 4, 1993
DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE #14/93
December 2, 1993
Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/93
November 19, 1993
Working Together for Tomorrow's Greenspace
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE #13/93
November 4, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met in Committee Room #3, at the North York
Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, North York, on Thursday, November 4, 1993. The Chair, Mark
Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.
PRESENT Chair Mark Wilson
Members Vicki Barron Denis McKee
Veronica Bergs Peter Meffe
Margaret Casey David Shiner
Don Cross Thomas Ward
Bill Granger Walter Watt
Carl Knipfel Michael White
Deborah Martin -Downs
MTRCA Staff
Visitors
MINUTES
Res. #51
Bonnie Brown
Alyson Deans
Brian Denney
Dave Dyce
Adele Freeman
Don Haley
Craig Mather
Bernard McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Nick Saccone
Brian Adeney, Gartner Lee Limited
Bill Balfour, Gartner Lee Limited
Paul Cosburn, Paul Cosburn and Associates
Paul Dewaele, Dixon Hydrogeology
Catherine Dowling, Gartner Lee Limited
Martin Edelenbos, Keele Valley Landfill Site
Ken Hogg, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Works Dept.
Rick Hubbard, Gartner Lee Limited
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Deborah Martin -Downs
Don Cross
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #12/93 be approved with the addition of Thomas Ward as present
and a clarification as to the minute item to which a conflict of interest was declared by Deborah
Martin- Downs.
CARRIED
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DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Deborah Martin - Downs, as an employee of Gartner Lee Limited, declared a conflict in agenda and
minute item 2, page 3 of these minutes, Regeneration Management Plans - 1993 - 1994 Work
Plan, and did not participate as a Task Force member in discussion or vote on this matter.
1. TASK FORCE CHALLENGE
KEY ISSUE
Don Cross gave an update of responses to the Task Force Challenge.
Res. #52
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Walter Watt
Tom Ward
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report, dated October 28, 1993, on the response to the Task
Force Challenge be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
On August 9, 1993, three members of the Don Watershed Task Force met to discuss the
development of the Public Awareness and Consultation Program. The report included a challenge
to all Task Force members to pursue opportunities to discuss the development of the Don
Watershed Strategy in their local communities. To date the following activities have taken place or
are in the process.
• Oct. 3, 1993 Bill Granger presented to the Toronto Field Naturalists
• Oct. 4, 1993 Bill Granger presented to the Ontario Shade Tree Council's Annual Meeting
• Oct. 14, 1993 Bill Granger presented to the Conservation Authorities Central Ontario
Subwatershed Planning Seminar
• Oct. 14, 1993 Mark Wilson presented to the Leaside Garden Club
• Oct. 19, 1993 Mark Wilson presented at York University Urban Form Forum
• Oct. 29, 1993 Bill Granger presented to Waterfront Regeneration Trust - Shoreline
Management Strategy
• Nov. 15, 1993 Don Cross presentation to Lytton Park Ratepayers
• Nov. 16, 1993 David Shiner on Cable TV
• Nov. 24, 1993 Canadian Wildflower Society, Toronto Area Chapter
• Nov. 17, 1993 Margaret Casey presentation to Kiwanis Club
• Nov. 25, 1993 Bill Granger presented to Federation of Ontario Naturalists Annual Meeting
• Nov. 25, 1993 Lorna Krawchuk presentation to Thorncliffe Residents
• Nov., 1993 Lorna Krawchuk presentation to East York Council & Staff
• Nov., 1993 David Shiner submitting a column to the paper
• Dec. 5, 1993 Lorna Krawchuk radio phone -in show.
• Joan King recommended a Don River display and a storm water management display for
permanent display in the CN Tower.
• Natasha Feder made arrangements for 350 copies of "Yes In My Backyard" for distribution
within the watershed.
• Lorna Krawchuk recommended the use of cardboard stands, holding the On The Don
Newsletter, in municipal offices.
If there are any additional activities of Task Force members not identified, please advise Joanne
Paterson.
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2. REGENERATION MANAGEMENT PLANS
Rick Hubbard, Project Manager, Gartner Lee, reported on the 1993 - 1994 Work Plan and
introduced team leaders Brian Adeney (Taylor Massey Creek and German Mills Creek), Deborah
Martin -Downs (Upper and Lower Don and Lower East Don), Catherine Dowling (Upper and Lower
West Don), and Paul Cosburn. Each team leader gave a presentation on their specific portion of
the project.
KEY ISSUE
The Consultants have submitted a work plan including dates for the public workshops.
Res. #53
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Walter Watt
Tom Ward
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Work Plan for the Development of the Don Watershed
Regeneration Management Plans be received;
THAT Task Force members actively encourage local participation in these workshops;
AND FURTHER THAT members of the Task Force chair the public workshops and present the work
of the Task Force to date with the assistance of the staff and consultants.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At meeting #12/93 the following Resolution #49/93 was adopted:
"THAT the Task Force confirm the recommendation of the Task Force Consultant Selection
Committee and the Authority staff recommendation to the Executive Committee Meeting
#8/93, to be he /d October 8, 1993, that the firm of Gartner Lee Limited, with Paul Cosburn
and Associates, be retained for the preparation of the Don River Watershed Regeneration
Management Plans at an upset limit of $89,880., including applicable taxes, plus an
additional allowance of $5,000. for any additional public meetings which may be required
to support public involvement."
The Executive Committee approved the award of the contract but not the additional $5000. If
additional funds are required for this, staff would be required to bring this to the attention of the
Executive.
The Task Force also established a Regeneration Management Steering Committee. Members of this
committee met with Rick Hubbard, project manager for Gartner Lee /Paul Cosburn. Most items of
the work plan have been finalized and the work plan was circulated with the agenda for the
information of the full Task Force. The first series of public workshops have been scheduled and
ads have been placed for the dates shown.
The consulting team confirmed at this meeting, the Task Force members and their involvement in
the workshops.
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3. KEELE VALLEY LANDFILL
Ken Hogg, Chief Engineer, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Works Department, introduced
Martin Edelenbos, Site Manager, Keele Valley Landfill Site, and Paul Dewaele, Hydrogeologist,
Dixon Hydrogeology Limited. Mr Dewaele gave a presentation on the leachate quality and quantity
impact of the Keele Valley Landfill, both short and long term, on the upper East Don River system.
KEY ISSUE
The potential effect of Keele Valley Landfill Site on the regeneration of the Don Watershed.
Res. #54
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Walter Watt
Thomas Ward
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the information provided by Dixon Hydrogeology and The Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto Works Department on the Keele Valley Landfill site be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Keele Valley Landfill site is located on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the headwaters of the East
Don River. A number of Task Force members have expressed specific interest in the site recently.
Metro Works staff have arranged a presentation for the Task Force by Paul Dewaele, Dixon
Hydrogeology.
4. ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE
- Proposed Constructed Wetland Project
Sonya Meek gave a brief update on this project.
KEY ISSUE
The Ontario Science Centre, in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Parks Department, and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (MTRCA), is proposing to construct a wetland to treat stormwater runoff
from the Centre's parking Tots and to use the wetland as a basis for its educational programming.
Res. #55
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Walter Watt
Tom Ward
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on the Ontario Science Centre proposed constructed
wetland project, dated October 27, 1993, be received for information.
CARRIED
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4. ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE (CONTD.)
- Proposed Constructed Wetland Project
BACKGROUND
The Science Centre expressed an interest in expanding its programs to the grounds surrounding
their building, with an emphasis on environmental issues that are relevant to the Toronto area. The
Centre is particularly interested in constructing a wetland to treat stormwater runoff from their
parking lot(s). The wetland would function to improve the quality of presently untreated
stormwater, which discharges directly to the Don River, and serve an educational role.
The Ministry of Transportation is looking for a site to test the performance of constructed wetlands
for stormwater management. In 1992, MTRCA supervised the preparation of a literature review of
constructed wetlands for stormwater management and would like to follow up with a field study of
constructed wetland performance. MTRCA is also supportive of any activities that would assist in
implementing the Don Watershed Strategy. A constructed wetland to treat presently untreated
parking lot runoff would contribute to improvement of Don River water quality, while the Science
Centre location and interpretive programs would provide an excellent opportunity for increasing
public awareness of water quality issues and wetland ecology.
Representatives from the agencies involved conducted a walking tour of the two Science Centre
parking lots, tableland around the Centre's buildings, oxbow, and the valleylands. Their
observations provided a basis upon which a number of project design concepts were formulated. A
constructed wetland and associated interpretive program could involve the following subject
matter:
- stormwater retrofit work - the process and the actual techniques;
- vehicle contaminant loadings to parking lots, implications of parking lot size;
- stream /valley geomorphology - riverine- floodplain interactions;
- oxbow ecology, succession;
- wetland ecology, succession;
- bioengineering.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Agency representatives plan to meet again prior to year end to develop a more detailed work plan.
Following that meeting, information on the site will be forwarded to Gartner Lee and Paul Cosburn
for inclusion in the Regeneration Management Plans.
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5. WATERFRONT REGENERATION TRUST
- Update
Deborah Martin - Downs, the Task Force representative to the Waterfront Regeneration Trust,
presented an update specific to the Environmental Work Group of which she a committee member.
KEY ISSUE
The progress of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in the development of the Lower Donlands
Strategy.
Res. #56
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Walter Watt
Thomas Ward
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the information on the progress on the development of the Lower
Donlands Strategy be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In early 1993, the Watershed Regeneration Trust embarked on a process to develop a strategy for
the Lower Donlands area building on the report of the City of Toronto's Task Force to Bring Back
the Don. The Task Force is now moving to complete its work by January, 1994 and into public
hearings early in 1994. To the extent possible, the concepts developed will be incorporated into
the final strategy document of this Task Force.
The following background documents were distributed with the agenda:
• briefing note summarizing the context for the Lower Don Lands Strategy, and the emerging
strategy;
• discussion paper used to assist in the synthesis process; and
• a proposed outline for the final report of the strategy.
At meeting #7/93 of the Task Force, Res. #30, Deborah Martin - Downs, Chair of Working Group 2 -
Water, Flora, Fauna was appointed as this Task Force's representative.
6. TASK FORCE TO BRING BACK THE DON
- Constructed Wetland Demonstration Project
Mark Wilson updated the Task Force on the workshops that he has participated in for the Task
Force to Bring Back the Don. There will be a Public Workshop at Toronto City Hall on
November 24, 1993 and also a walk of the below quoted sites on Saturday, November 6, 1993
leaving from Broadview Station at 11:00 a.m.
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6. TASK FORCE TO BRING BACK THE DON (CONTD.)
- Constructed Wetland Demonstration Project
KEY ISSUE
The Task Force to Bring Back the Don is evaluating candidate sites for a demonstration wetland
construction project that they plan to undertake in the Lower Don Valley.
Res. #57
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Walter Watt
Thomas Ward
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on the Constructed Wetland Demonstration Project,
dated 1993.10.27, be received for information.
BACKGROUND
CARRIED
The Task Force to Bring Back the Don is planning a demonstration constructed wetland for the
lower Don valley. The project is being planned over a series of three Saturday workshops,
involving Task Force and Steering Committee members, and three public meetings, held on the
Wednesday following each of the workshops. A "vision" and set of target ecosystem features for
the wetland were formulated at Workshop #1. Based on this information, five candidate sites were
located in the lower Don Valley.
A suitability analysis was undertaken to determine which of the five sites could best support a
demonstration wetland capable of meeting the desired target ecosystems. Three sites were
identified as meeting these requirements - Sites #2, 3, and 5. Preliminary design options have been
illustrated for each of the three sites. Workshop #2 discussion focused on the opportunities and
constraints presented by each option. Of the three sites, Site #5 was considered to be too
complex for this project, as it would capture stormwater from the Park Reservation Drive outfall.
The Steering Committee recommended that Sites #2 and 3 be amalgamated.
Workshop and public meeting #3, on November 24, 1993, will focus on design details.
7. LETTERS TO NEW FEDERAL ELECTION MP'S
This item was withdrawn.
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8. THIRD PROGRESS REPORT OF THE DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE
Mark Wilson spoke to this item.
KEY ISSUE
The Third Progress Report is provided for information.
Res. #58
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Walter Watt
Thomas Ward
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Don Watershed Task Force Progress Report, April 1 - September
30, 1993, Appendix WR.52/93, be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Meeting #5/93, of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, held on October
15, 1993, Resolution #W58/93 was adopted as follows (in part):
"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."
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:30 p.m.
David G. Dvice J. Craig Mather
Manager, Resource Management Section Secretary- Treasurer
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DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE SUB - COMMITTEE #14/93
December 2, 1993
The Don Watershed Task Force Sub - Committee met in the Council Chambers of the City of
Vaughan Municipal Offices, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Maple, on December 2, 1993. The
Chair, Mark Wilson, called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.
PRESENT
MINUTES
Res. #59/93
Chair Mark Wilson
Members Vicki Barron Lorna Krawchuk
Margaret Casey Deborah Martin -Downs
Don Cross Denis McKee
Bill Granger Peter Meffe
Gord Hutchinson Thomas Ward
Bill King Walter Watt
Joan King Michael White
Carl Knipfel
MTRCA Staff Bonnie Brown
Brian Denney
Dave Dyce
Adele Freeman
Visitors
Craig Mather
Bernard McIntyre
Sonya Meek
Joanne Paterson
Brian Adeney, Gartner Lee Limited
Doug Andrews, Marshall Macklin and Monaghan Limited
Debbe Crandall, Oak Ridges Moraine Citizens' Advisory
Committee
Peter Hare, RAP
Rick Hubbard, Project Manager, Gartner Lee Limited
Frank Kershaw, Metro Parks and Property
Paul Nodwell, Town of Markham
Jeffry Smyth, Friends of the Valley
Anna Tilman, Oak Ridges Moraine Citizens' Advisory
Committee
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Cross
Lorna Krawchuk
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #13/93 be approved with the following corrections to the
background section of the Task Force Challenge on page two:
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MINUTES (CONTD.)
• Nov. 25, 1993 Lorna Krawchuk presentation to Thorncliff Park Residential Centre.
• Nov. 1993, Lorna Krawchuk presentation to East York Council and staff be deleted.
• Dec. 5, 1993 should be December 1, 1993, Lorna Krawchuk radio phone -in show with
guest Craig Mather.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Debbe Crandall, Oak Ridges Moraine Citizens Advisory Committee presented the "Oak Ridges
Moraine Video" which describes the Moraine and some of the issues at hand.
Mark Wilson thanked Ms. Crandall for the excellent presentation and for sharing this information
with the Task Force.
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Letter dated November 17, 1993, from the Mayor Mel Lastman,
City of North York, regarding Don River Watershed workshops.
(b) Letter dated November 17, 1993, from Elinor Caplan, MPP, Oriole,
regarding Don Watershed Task Force workshop flyers.
(c) Letter dated November 18, 1993, from Councillor Joanne Flint, Ward 8,
City of North York, regarding a request to print all Task Force members
names in the next issue of "On the Don ".
(d) Letter dated November 5, 1993, from Daniel Egan, The Toronto City
Cycling Committee, regarding the proposed safety and cross improvements
to the Lower Don Trail.
1. REGENERATION MANAGEMENT PLANS
- Consultant's Progress Report
Rick Hubbard, Project Manager, Gartner Lee Limited, and Brian Adeney, Gartner Lee, updated the
Task Force on the six public meetings that have taken place at various venues around the
watershed and outlined the schedule for January, 1994. The response and enthusiasm of the
public has been impressive. The municipalities have been contacted and have provided information
which has been very useful. The Task Force members are invited to the Gartner Lee Offices, 140
Renfrew Drive, Unionville, on December 22, 1993 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a working
session and luncheon.
Suggested action to be taken by the Task Force were:
mailing to all Rate Payers Associations;
mailing from tax roles to population living in areas adjacent to concept sites
three Phase II site meetings should be moved, the Science Centre, the Upper West Don and
the Taylor Massey Creek.
DECEMBER 2, 1993, DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #14/93 3.
2. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION
Brian Denney, Director, Water Resource Division, MTRCA, gave an update on the Don Valley
Brickworks Regeneration Project. Jeffry Smyth, Friends of the Valley, spoke on the history of the
Brickworks, acquisition, community involvement and the site becoming a focus within the Don.
The theme first used "This valley belongs to everyone" is as valid today as it was in the early
1980's.
KEY ISSUE
Referral of the Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project to the Don Watershed Task Force for
information and discussion on the priority of projects within the watershed.
Res #60/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vickie Barron
Michael White
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report on the Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project and
jobsOntario Application, dated 1993.11.26., be received and supported.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Authority Direction
At Meeting #9/93, held October 22, 1993, the Authority adopted Resolution #A186/93 and
#A187/93:
"THAT the Don Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project / jobs0ntario 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 capita/ funding for this project;
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.
AND FURTHER THAT this report be forwarded to the Don Watershed Task Force for
information and discussion on the priority of projects."
During the discussion by the Authority of this item, it was noted that the project had not been
discussed formally by the Don Watershed Task Force. The project had been initiated prior to the
formation of the Task Force. A number of members of the Task Force, however, have been
involved in the project including Mr. Peter Oyler who chairs the Metro committee responsible for
developing the project.
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4. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #14/93, DECEMBER 4, 1993
2. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION
(CONTD.)
The following is the text of the report taken to the Authority at that time. A copy of the Don
Valley Brickworks Regeneration Project, iobs0ntario Capital Application, September 16, 1993, was
available at the meeting.
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 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 Metro
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 Meeting #2/92, held March 27, 1992, the Authority adopted Resolution #65:
"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
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DECEMBER 2, 1993, DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #14/93 5.
2. 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 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 possib /e 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 was available at the meeting as well as site plans and perspectives. 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.
OBJECTIVES
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.
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.
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6. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #14/93, DECEMBER 4, 1993
2. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION
(CONTD.)
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
(1) 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.
(2) Regeneration of the Don Watershed
The public is anxious for specific regeneration starts. The Royal Commission on the Future
of the Toronto Waterfront 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.
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2. DON VALLEY BRICKWORKS REGENERATION PROJECT AND jobsONTARIO APPLICATION
(CONTD.)
(3) 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.
(4) Job Creation
The restoration and regeneration of this site is labour intensive. Over 2,500 person weeks
of employment will be provided for skilled trades and for labourers.
(5) 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.
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8. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #14/93, DECEMBER 4, 1993
3. PROPOSED PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA FOR WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Sonya Meek, Coordinator, Resource Management, MTRCA, and Doug Andrews, Senior Project
Engineer, Marshall Macklin and Monaghan Limited presented and update on the proposed
prioritization criteria for water management strategies.
KEY ISSUE
Proposed criteria for the prioritization of water management strategies.
Res. #61/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vickie Barron
Margaret Casey
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the proposed criteria for the prioritization of water management
strategies, as attached to the report dated 1993.11.25., be used in the development of the draft
regeneration management plans;
AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Doug Andrews of Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd. report back to the
Don Watershed Task Force at its January, 1994 meeting with the results of this work and
recommendations for any potential modifications to the criteria for their further application by
Gartner Lee Limited.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Don Watershed Task Force members identified a need to have a watershed regeneration plan that
sets out priorities for implementation actions for each subwatershed and by each implementing
group or agency. Due to the significance of water management activities to the regeneration of the
Don watershed, it was felt that the water management strategies warranted an independent
evaluation by a water management expert. At Meeting #4/93, the Executive Committee adopted
Resolution #E88193:
"THAT Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd. be retained to conduct a technical review of the
draft water strategies, set priorities for implementation of the strategies, and prepare
implementation guidelines for Don Watershed stormwater management criteria, at a total
cost not to exceed $ 12,950., plus GST."
A workshop was held on September 23, 1993 to facilitate a technical review of the water
management strategies and draft implementation guidelines for stormwater management. The
strategies were revised based on comments received at the workshop.
In order to make recommendations as to the priority of actions to be implemented in each
subwatershed and by each implementing agency or group, Mr. Andrews has proposed prioritization
criteria.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Upon approval of the proposed prioritization criteria, Mr. Andrews will proceed to carry out an
evaluation of the water management strategies. Results of this evaluation will be documented in a
report, with recommendations.
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3. PROPOSED PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA FOR WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
(CONTD.)
Gartner Lee Limited will incorporate the results from the water management strategy evaluation
into their evaluation of all the other watershed regeneration strategies. An overall set of
recommendations for priority of implementation actions will be presented in the final Don
Watershed Regeneration Plan.
4. RESOURCES NOT GARBAGE
KEY ISSUE
Request for support of the Resources Not Garbage position with respect to the need for and siting
of new landfill sites within the Greater Toronto Area.
Res. #62/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT Authority staff be requested to prepare a report for information;
Peter Meffe
Joan King
THAT interested members of the Task Force meet with Authority staff and prepare a
recommendation for Task Force consideration;
THAT the Task Force receive and thank the Resources Not Garbage coalition for their request of
indorsement of their position however the Task Force will be preparing a response to the Interim
Waste Authority, part of which will be waste diversion.
THAT the Task Force will keep the Resources Not Garbage coalition informed of action taken;
AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force needs to take a position on:
(a) the ecosystem approach to garbage disposal;
(b) waste reduction and diversion verses new land fill sites;
(c) requirement for base flow stormater management protection.
(d) leachate treatment;
(e) the Oak Ridges Moraine is not an appropriate site for land fill.
CARRIED
10. DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #14/93, DECEMBER 4, 1993
4. RESOURCES NOT GARBAGE
BACKGROUND
At the public workshops held on November 22, 1993 and November 23, 1993, for the Upper East
and West Don River, representatives of the Resources Not Garbage coalition requested the support
of the Don Watershed Task Force for its principles to eliminate landfill. Resources Not Garbage is a
coalition of five citizens organizations from the Greater Toronto Area, namely, Credit Valley
Coalition, Don't Assault Urban Environments, King Vaughan Environmental Coalition, Pickering /Ajax
Citizens Together, and Vaughan C.A.R.E.S.
The coalition bases its five steps on a number of studies and papers and has developed a position
paper aided by funds furnished by the Interim Waste Management Authority.
The Interim Waste Management Authority has identified a new landfill site at the extreme north end
of the west Don River north of the Kirby Road and west of Jane Street.
Copies of materials provided by Resources Not Garbage are appended for the review of the Task
Force members. Recognizing the significant efforts of this group and potential contribution this
may have on reducing future landfill requirements, it is suggested the Task Force request the
Interim Waste Management Authority consider this work carefully in its future deliberations.
5. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION PLAN PART 1 - DRAFT
KEY ISSUE
The Don Watershed Regeneration Plan Part 1 - Draft is currently under public review.
Res. #63/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Don Cross
Peter Meffe
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Plan Part 1 - Draft, be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Draft Vision, Principles, Background Chapter, and watershed strategies have been consolidated
into one document for circulation and review by the public. Copies of the Draft report have been
available at all public workshops and have been forwarded to municipal staff for comment.
Comments on the Draft document are requested by January 7, 1994. Additional copies can be
obtained by contacting the MTRCA.
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DECEMBER 2, 1993, DON WATERSHED TASK FORCE MEETING #14/93 1 1 .
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Appointments to Task Force for 1994
Lorna Krawchuk inquired about the validity of Task Force appointments in the 1994 year.
Craig Mather to follow up.
(b) Condolences
Res. #64/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lorna Krawchuk
Peter Meffe
THAT the Task Force express their condolences to Pat Ohlendorf- Moffat on the loss of her father.
(c) Don Valley Golf Course Permit
Res. #65/93
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
Don Cross
Margaret Casey
THAT the item for information on the Don Valley Golf Course permit application be received;
THAT the Task Force express its disappointment with the fact that the trail system has not been
included in the Metro Parks and Property design;
THAT Metro Parks and Property be asked to include a strategy to provide a linkage through this
area as soon as possible or when redesign occurs.
CARRIED
Dennis McKee requested to see the Don Valley Golf Course plans at the next meeting.
(d) Vaughan OPA
Walter Watts advised the Task Force of the Vaughan OPA 400 Public Meeting, on Tuesday,
December 6, 1993. It was suggested that a presentation be made to the Task Force on this issue.
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:10 p.m.
David G. Dvice J. Craig Mather
Manager, Resource Management Section Secretary- Treasurer
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
ACQUISITION REQUEST, JOLLY MILLER PROPERTY
3885 Yonge Street, North York
Correspondence from The York Mills Valley Association
Dated January 12, 1994
Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/93
January 14, 1994
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Councillor Lois Griffin (Chair) and
Members of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Griffin:
Re: Acquisition Request
Jolly Miller Property
3885 Yonge Street, North York
January 12, 1994
The York Mills Valley association (YMVA) has reviewed the Staff Report on the above noted
acquisition request and are pleased to be given an opportunity to participate in the meeting of the
Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board, scheduled for January 14, 1994 to
consider the matter.
We wish to convey our support for the stated objective of the Authority that being the
acquisition of the Jolly Miller site. This particular property has quite properly been high on the
MTRCA priority list for acquisition. Public ownership of these lands would support the
Authority's goals of a) ensuring safety to communities within flood plains, and b) acquiring,
managing and restoring stream corridors.
Prior to addressing the recommendations as presented in the Staff Report, the YMVA has some
comments and concerns that it would like to address on the Background and Rationale
information on which the recommendations were based.
Firstly, it is stated that discussions with MTRCA staff and the current landowner are proceeding
on the proposed land use and building. The Report also stated that "the full acquisition of the
Jolly Miller property is preferred ". Therefore, . we take exception to these discussions and
believe that the merits and specifics of a development proposal should not be considered until
the issue of the acquisition is resolved. The resolution of the acquisition may preclude the need
to deal with the development application. Even if the Authority were to conclude that it would
not be proceeding with the acquisition of the property, to conclude now that "the redevelopment
proposal may be a possible alternative" is premature, has no technical background, and is
without foundation.
Furthermore the "valley corridor conservation principles that have been established as the
decision making framework" as outlined on page 2 of the report, are as well inappropriate prior
to the matter of the acquisition being resolved. A determination of which lands must be acquired
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for flood control, flood plain and open space purposes should be made in
which residual lands would have development potential. Only then
determination of appropriate land use be made.
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January 12, 1994
order to determine
can and should a
To assist in that determination we are concerned that the flood plain has been misstated in the
Background section with the effect that it does not consider the importance of the risk of
flooding. It states that "The entire site is almost entirely within the Regional Storm flood plain
(revised 1993) ... (and) The 100 year flood plain limits do not enroach on the property... ". As
the property is immediately adjacent to the watercourse, we fail to understand how this is
possible. we are concerned with the implications of these statements because flood plain
designations were determined to prevent the loss of life that occurred as a result of previous
flooding. To ignore the flood plain designations is to ignore the safety of the valley residents
and is contrary to the purpose and establishment of those flood plains and MTRCA.
In addition, it is our view that the work being can-ied out through the Don Watershed Task Force
is important and may influence future planning within the watershed, yet it has not been •
considered in this report. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to proceed with a development
proposal on these lands until the final recommendations of the Task Force, and their implications
for land use in the area. are known and incorporated into appropriate land use planning
guidelines.
With respect to the Recommendations, we feel that the staff have not given sufficient
consideration or effort to pursuing the acquisition objective. The YMVA understands the
difficulty in obtaining funding for acquisition and is prepared to participate and work with the
MTRCA through the Greenspace Protection and Acquisition Project to explore funding for the
acquisition of the Jolly Miller site. We would like to be part of a committee to determine the
acquisition costs, sources of funding, procedures, requests etc. Only upon completion of this
process can staff report back the Board on the acquisition issue and then study planning issues
related to the flood plain lands in the York Mills/Yonge Street area. The committee can also
deal with the historical significance of the Jolly Miller building and its ongoing operation.
Based on these factors, we would like to propose that recommendations suggested by the staff be
modified as follows:
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;
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January 12, 1994
That staff be directed to establish a comprehensive procedure, that includes the
YMVA, to explore and exhaust all avenues of funding the acquisition and ongoing
operation of this site;
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 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 floor 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 MTRCA and 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 YMVA to review planning
and regulatory solutions for the valley corridor and report on the implications to
the development application
We will be pleased to speak to these items further at the meeting of January 14, 1994
Yours truly,
Robert W. Brown, P.Eng.
President
cc. Metro Councillor Bev Salmon
Councillor Joanne Flint
David Turnbull, MPP
Mark Wilson, Don Watershed Task Force
Micheal Manett, Planning Consultant
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
IMPACT MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION POLICY - OCTOBER 1993
Letter to Interim Waste Authority
Dated January 12, 1994
Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Meeting #7/93
January 14, 1994
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
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5 shoreham drive, downsview, ontario. man 1s4 (416) 661 -6600 FAX 661 -6898
January 19, 1994
Randy Norberg
General Manager
Interim Waste Authority
WaterPark Place
Suite 1625
20 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
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Dear Mr. Norberg:
RE: Impact Management and Compensation Policy - October 1993
I have reviewed the above document and am'concerned that no reference is
made to the potential negative impacts on base flow quantity and quality as it
may affect the watersheds within which the landfill sites are located. The only
issue addressed with respect to groundwater is that of water supply from wells
for those "living around the preferred site ".
As we have previously commented, the Authority's concern is with respect to
the potential negative impacts of a landfill on groundwater resources and to the
interrelationship between groundwater and surface water. Initially this concern
was related to potential quality contamination of aquifers as they provide
recharge to watershed systems, particularly as all three preferred sites are
located within headwaters /recharge areas of watersheds under the jurisdiction of
the Authority. Recent information with respect to the operation of the purge
well system at the Keele Valley landfill and the resulting decrease in base flow to
the Don River watershed has broadened this concern to include potential impacts
on the quantity of base flow.
Given that the negative impacts of quality or quantity impairment would be
carried downstream through the watershed system, affecting the overall health
of the system, this issue must be addressed. The Authority and the
municipalities through which the Humber River, Don River, and Duffins Creek
flow have required that valley and stream corridors be set aside during the
development process to protect these lands from inappropriate use; to ensure
public safety from flood and erosion risk; and to conserve these important
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ecosystems. The potential for these natural heritage resources to be affected by
an upstream landfill site is of continuing concern to the Authority. It has been
our recent exprience that there is considerable public interest in and support for
initiatives to not only prevent further degradation of existing resources but also
to develop and implement strategies for regeneration of previously damaged
watersheds.
While our current efforts are focused on the development of a strategy for the
Don River, it is our intent to carry out similar initiatives with respect to the other
watersheds within our jurisdiction, including the Humber River and Duffins Creek.
There has been a start made, in connection with the Seaton project, to ensure
the protection of the very high quality resources of the Duffins Creek.
Since damage to these watershed systems would clearly not be acceptable,
there should be a policy of impact management with respect to this issue that
states that:
"The IWA will ensure through site design, construction and operation that
the watershed systems, within which the sites are located, will not be
negatively affected with respect to either the quality or quantity of base
flow."
We feel that it would be inappropriate to suggest that there might be a way to
financially compensate for this type of damage.
I trust this issue will be addressed in the final document.
Yours very truly,
(Mrs.) Alyson C. Deans
Manager, Corporate Planning & Analysis
(Extension 269)
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