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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Areas Advisory Board 1977 ~ . 0-1 , . the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes . CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY-APRIL-l-1977 #1/77 - The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday, April 1, 1977, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.P. Jongenee1 Vice Chairman M.W.H. Biggar Members R.W. Adams l\1m . Baillie l':7m. G. Barber Mrs. L. Hancey Gavin Henderson W. James Mrs. M.W. Lister R.F.M. Yuill Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson Vice Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Ge11 Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs Adm. - CLM Division P.B. Flood Supt. of Operations J.D. Agnew Programme Co-ordinator J. Ardi11 Regional Superintendent S. Bontje Planning Technician J.V. Moravek BiOlogist-Planning & Policy Miss A. Freeman ABSENT WERE Members Mrs. M.E. Britnell C.H. Chandler A. Robertson The Chairman of the Board introduced and welcomed the new members. MINUTES Since the Board met in special session, no Minutes wexe presented. The Board agreed that inspection tours should be made of all of the Conservation Areas prior to the next regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 1977, the members to contact the Area Superinten- dents for assistance in their field vis-its. The Administrator, Conservation Land Management Division, will provide each Board member with a copy of the present 5-Year Development Plan. Inspection tours were assigned as follows: AREA ~t 1 M.W.H. Biggar .A1bion Hills Conservation Area .Pa1grave Forest & Wildlife Area .G1en Haffy Conservation Area .Bo1ton Reservoir lands AREA # 2 Wm. G. Barber .Heart Lake Conservation Area .Clairevil1e Conservation Area .Ebenezer Reservoir lands . ~....... 0-2 -2- AREA # 3 \i. James . .Humber Trails Conservation Area .Cold Creek Conservation Area .Boyd Conservation Area .Woodbridge Conservation Area AREA #4 R .l"l. Adams/Mrs. L. Hancey .Lake St. George Conservation Area .Lake trli1cocks .Bruces Mill Conservation Area AREA #5 Gavin Henderson/Mrs. L. Lister .G1en Major Forest & Wilqlife Area .C1aremont Conservation Area .Goodwood Forest & Wildlife Area .Greenwood Conservation Area AREA # 6 Wm. Baillie .petticoat Creek .Ajax Waterfront lands .Lower Duffin Creek BROCHURE lISUPPORT CONSERVATION - ENJOY RECREATIONII Res. #1 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: Wm. Baillie .. RESOLVED THAT: The staff be requested to provide the Board with a draft of the proposed map to be included in the brochure IISupport Conservation - Enjoy Recreationll for review at the next regular meeting of the Board. CARRIED; RECREATION FACILITY DEVELOPMENT IN CONSERVATION AREAS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AU1nORITY The staff presented a report having regard to Recreation Facility Development in Conservation Areas. Res. #2 Moved by: R.W. Adams Seconded by: M.W.H. Biggar RESOLVED THAT: The staff communi9ation having regard to Recreation Facility Development in Conservation Areas under the Jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be received. CARRIED; ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA End of Season Report - Pilot Project 1976-77 The staff presented a report on the Pilot Project at the Albion Hills Conservation Area. Res. #3 Moved by: l-1.r s. M . W . Lister Seconded by: Wm. G. Barber RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication 'End of Season Report, Pilot Project - Albion Hills Conservation Area, 1976-77' be received; and THAT the staff be directed to prepare a final report and recommend- ations regarding the Pi.lot Project at Albion Hills Conservation Area, and to provide an estimate of the revenue from schools and the general.public; and further ." - ---- ~- -------- - ----~ ------- -3- D-3 THAT the report and recommendations be considered at the next regular meeting of the Board. CARRIED; FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING RECREATION PROGRAMS IN THE CONSERVATION AREAS The staff submitted a communication respecting development of recreation programs in the Conservation Areas. Res. #4 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: Gavin Henderson RESOLVED THAT: The staff report having regard to the Feasibility of Developing Recreation Programs in the Conservation Areas be received; and THAT each member of the Board be provided with a copy of the Report of the Sub-Con~ittee on the Use of Authority Lands by Commercial Interests, adopted by the Board at Meeting #1/74, held Wednesday, May 15, 1974. CARRIED; PROPOSAL - lIRecreation on Wheelsll The staff presented a report in respect of the proposal - IIRecreation on Wheelsll. Res. #5 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gel1 RESOLVED THAT: The staff report having regard to the proposal - IIRecreation on Whee1s11 be received and that the following action be taken: - (a) The Board approve of the concept, in principle, subject to the availability of funding for the programme from the private sector; (b) The staff be directed to investigate the availability of funding for all or any part of the programme from the private sector; (c) The staff be requested to report back to the Board on this matter at its next regular meeting. CARRIED; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m., April 1, 1977. J.P. JONGENEEL K.G. HIGGS Chairman . Secretary-Treasurer ~ D-4 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes - 4.......... CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD 'rHURSDAY-~~Y-l9-1977 1t2/77 The Conservation .l\reas Advisory Board met at the Authori ty Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Thursday, May 19, 1977, conunencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J. P. ,Jongenee1 Vice Chairman M.W.H. Biggar Members R.li. Adams WIn. Baillie Mrs. L. Hancey G. Henderson Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson Dir. - Planning & Policy W.A. McLean Adm. - CLM Divisi.on P.B. Flood Supt. of Operations J.D. Agnew Programme Coordinator J. Ardi11 Conservation Area Planner Miss A. Freeman ABSENT ~ Members WIn. G. Barber Mrs. M.E. Britnell C.H. Chandler W. James Mrs. M.W. Lister A. Robertson R.F.M. Yuill MINUTES The Minutes of Meetings ~2/76 and 1t1/77 were presented. Res. 1t6 Moved by: R.W. Adams Seconded by: WIn. Baillie RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting Itl/77 , as presented, be adopted. CARRIE:D; Res. 1t7 Moved by: R.W. Adams Seconded by: R. Grant Henderson RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting ~2/76, as presented, be adopted'. CARRIED; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The staff presented a Progress Report on the activities of the Conservation Land Management Division. Res. Ita Moved by: M.N.H. Biggar Seconded by: G. Henderson D-5 -2- RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1977, be received and filed. CARRIED; 1979-1982 MULTI-YEAR FOR~~ Mr. Flood presented the 1979-1982 Multi-Year Forecast for the Conservation Land Management Division, dated May 19, 1977. Res. 11=9 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: R.W. Adams RESOLVED THAT: The 1979-1982 Multi-Year Forecast be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TH1\ T: The 1979-1982 Multi-Year Forecast for the Conservation Land Management Division, dated May 19, 1977, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes be included in the 1979-1982 Multi-Year Forecast of the Authority. . CARRIED; VISITOR SERVICE PROGRAMMES The staff presented a report identifying the goal, the objectives and the principles for the implementation of Conservation Area Visitor Services programnes. Res. 11=10 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: G. Henderson RESOLVED THAT: The Conservation Area Visitor Services Programmes Report be received and appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following Goal, Objectives and Principles for the programme be adopted: Goal The goal of the Authority in providing recreation opportunities has been in the past, and will remain, to provide on lands acquired for conservation purposes: park, recreational and educational opportunities where these activities are consistent with wise land use practices; The above. goal states the general philosophy for land use within the conservation areas. It does not, hO\.,rever, provide more than limited direction for the development of these activities. The definite movement into a more active and structured programme in the conservation areas demands that objectives be set, outlining the Authority's interests; Ob;ectives The five objectives for the provision of Visitor Services in the conservation areas are: [1] To further conservation education and the appreciation of natural resource management by encouraging public use of the conservation areas; [ 2] To develop programmes designed to encourage the development of outdoor skills dependent on the natural resources found in the conservation areas; . -3- D-6 [3] To encourage all municipalities to use conservation lands for their natural resource based recreation programmes; [4] To work with other government Ministries committed to stimulat- ing participation in outdoor recreation; [5] To offer a variety of recreational opportunities, each designed to provide quality experiences in the out-of-doors; The implementation of a goal and a set of objectives can be initiated through the provision of a set of guiding principles. These principles define the framework for Authority programmes regarding facilities, costs and programming; Principles The princip1es'of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the implementation of Visitor Services in the con- servation areas are: [1] That all Visitor Services should utilize existing facilities and be sited only in conservation areas where sufficient demand will be generated to pay the direct costs of the programme within a reasonable period; [2] That the direct costs of recreational activities offered as Visitor Services should be paid for by the visitor; [3] That all development of Visitor Services (involving recreational activities) be designed to complement and augment municipal and private programmes and in no way be designed in direct com- petition with their programmes; [4] That a committee be established to advise on programmed Visitor Services of conservation areas. The membership of this committee would include representatives from municipalities and agencies interested in using these areas; [5] That all recreational instruction be designed to offer the visitor outdoor skills, enabling him/her to make additional use of the conservation areas; [6] That all Visitor Services be designed to increase the appreciat- ion and understanding of natural resource management; and further THAT the programme recommendations contaihed in the report be adopted as a pilot Visitor Services Project; and THAT the staff be directed to report progress on the development of the pilot project at the September-1977 Meeting of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board; and THAT Recommendation ~3 in the report be amended to read: lIThat the Albion Hills winter Programme be continued as a Pilot Projectll. CARRIED; D-7 -4- BROCHURE "SUPPORT CONSERVATION ENJOY RECREATION" A staff communication having regard to revisions to the brochure - "Support Conservation Enjoy Recreation" was presented and discussed. Res. 1:/:11 Moved by: R.W. Adams Seconded by: Wm. Baillie RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication on "Support Conservation Enjoy Recrea'tion" be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS ~EAT: The staff be directed to prepare artwork for the map in the brochure "Support Conservation Enjoy Recreationll which will clearly indicate the routes and entrances to Conservation Areas advertised as being open for public recreation and up-date the road pattern; and THAT the artwork be presented to the Board for review at the September-1977 Meeting of the Board, prior to consideration by the Executive Committee. CARRIED; BRUCE TRAIL ASSOCIATION TIle staff presented a cowmunication having regard to the Bruce Trail Association. Res. 1:/:12 Moved by: Wm. Baillie Seconded by: G. Henderson RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication on the Bruce Trail be received; and THE BOARD RECOlJ'LMENDS THAT: The Bruce Trail Hiking Association be authorized to establish a section of their trail through the Glen Haffy Conservation Area, providing it does not conflict with any existing uses; and further THAT a camping area be set aside for the Bruce Trail Association for backpack camping; and THAT a fee of 50c per person per night be established for this facility. CARRIED; MEMBERS I REPORTS MR. G. HENDERSON REPORTED on his visit to the Greenwood Conservation Area and indicated that the Superintendent had made a number of useful suggestions which will be incorporated in a written report to be circulated to Board Members. Mr. Henderson further expressed concern over the unsanitary condition in which the Greenwood refreshment booth had been left over the winter period. NEW BUSINESS PARKING LOT BLACK CREEK CONSERVATION AREA Res. 1t13 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: R.W. Adams -5- D-8 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: A systematic programme for planting landscape trees for the Black Creek Conservation Area parking lot be established; and TrmT funds be provided for a start on the pro9ra~ne in 'tIle 1978 budget; and further THAT the design of the parking lot provide for the conservation management of surface drainage. CARRIED; .ffiliJCE'S MILL Res. #l4 Moved by: R.W. Adams Seconded by: G. Henderson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TF.A T: ~le Historical Si.tes Advisory Board be requested to work with 'rhe Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservat- ion Foundation. in providing funds for the completion of the re-- storation of the Bruce's Mill at an early date. CARRIED; CROSS-COUNTRY SKI PROGRAMME The Board considered a request of the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board that a cross-country ski programme, similar to that operated at the Albion Hills Conservation Area, be considered for the Claremont Conservation Area. Res. #15 Moved by: Wm. Baillie Seconded by: M.W.H. Biggar THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Because of unreliable snow conditions and the present intensive trail uses at the Claremont Conservation Are a, no permanent cross-country ski programme be established in that area; and further THAT when snow conditions do permit, the Greenwood and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas be advertised for this activity. . CARRIED; CAMPING POLICY THE BOARD REQUESTED THE STAFF to circulate copies of the Authority's Camping Policy Report to Members of the Board. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m., May 19. J.P. Jonqeneel ~ W.A. McLean, Director-2i-Planninq & Policy Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer - en c n I f-i \0 C C ~ = )I THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1979 - 1982 MULTI-YEAR FORECAST - CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD (CONSERVATION LAND MANAGE}lliNT DIVISION) MAY 19, 1977 1979 - 19'82 MULTI-YEAR FORECAST PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - CONSERVATION AREAS OPERATIONS PURPOSE: The conservation and management of lands under the jurisdiction of the Authority and the provision of outdoor recreation opportunities. 1979 - 1982 OBJECTIVES: - The management and operation of 17,000 acres of Authority lands, including 14 conservation areas, which will provide 1.3 million user days of recreation for each ~eratin[ year. - To provide self supporting visitor services which will provide a ditiona recreational opportunities in selected conservation areas. - To provide for continued operations of existing facilities which are now in need of major mainten- ance due to prolonged use. - To provide for increased main~enance required as a result of the continued development of facilities in conservation areas. FUNDING: - Program revenues and general levy on all participating municipalities. No Provincial grant is available for this program. - Throughout the forecast, increases in revenues and expenditures at Albion Hills, Bruce's Mill, C1airevi11e, Cold Creek, Glen Haffy, Greenwood, Heart Lake and Milne reflect an increased visitor services program. - Expenditure increases at Palgrave include an increased level of maintenance required to maintain the Area at an acceptable level. Service Area increased expenditures reflect the need to cover emergency situations throughout the conservation areas. - Revenue and expenditure increases at Clairevi11e in 1980 and 1981 result from expansion of the campground. - Additional expend~tures at Albion Hills, Glen Haffy, Heart Lake and Woodbridge are necessitated by major expenditures for road maintenance. - Development of facilities at Boyd, Greenwood and Milne Areas in 1979-81 require additional mainten- ance expenditures. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: - Decreases in the general levy reflect the increased revenue generated by the Albion Hills Conser- vation Area winter program which were not included in 1977 estimates. - An increased visitor services program is reflected in expenditures and revenues. These programs are self supporting with some net revenue resulting. Therefore any decrease in revenue would result in a similar decrease in expenditures. 0 - Because costs of labour and materials will continue to rise during the forecast period, a general I fee increase will be required to retain the general levy increases at an acceptable level. It is ..... 0 anticipated that this will occur in 1980. - MULTI-YEAR FORECAST 0 I PROGRAM: Operations & Maintenance Conservation Areas Operations ..... ..... Current Year FIN A N C I N G (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 I Exp en d i t ur e s ...................................... 1,078,453 1,218,000 1,245,000 1,287,000 1,309,000 Reve'nues .......................................... 557,563 714,000 756,000 796,000 796,000 Net Expenditures 520,890 504,000 489,000 491,000 I 513,000 Gran t s ............................................ Donations ......................................... Levy .............................................. 520,890 504,000 489,000 491,000 Sl3,000 520,890 504,000 489,000 491,000 513,000 I REVENUES I I Albion Hills 79,513 110,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 I Boyd 82,000 82,000 82,000 82,000 82,000 I I Brucefs Mill 78,500 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 Claremont 8,500 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 Claireville 105,800 124,000 164,000 204,000 204,000 Cold Creek 22,600 41,000 41,000 41,000 41,000 Glen Haffy 25,300 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 Greenwood 21,200 39,000 39,000 39,000 39,000 MULTI-YEAR FORECAST .0 - 2 - PROGRAM : Operations & Maintenance Conservation Areas Operations Current Year REVENUES (continued) (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 Heart Lake 75,500 94,000 94,000 94,000 94,000 Humber Trails 1,400 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Milne 15,000 33,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 Pa1grave - - - - - Service Area - - - - - Woodbridge - - - - - Petticoat Creek 42,250 42,000 42,000 42,000 42,000 Waterfront East - - - - - 557,563 714,000 756,000 796 000 796 000 EXPENDITURES Albion Hills 170,703 181,000 181,000 193,000 188,000 Boyd 129,450 129,000 129,000 129,000 132,000 Bruce's Mill 95,700 112,000 112,000 1l2,000 1l2,000 Claremont 35,300 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 C1aireville 147,675 164,000 190,000 225,000 233,000 Cold Creek 66,150 82,000 82,000 82,000 82,000 Glen Haffy 63,675 87,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 0 I Greenwood 79,700 96,000 96,000 96,000 100,000 ~ rv Heart Lake 91,000 107,000 107,000 107,000 . 117; 000 MULTI-YEAR FORECAST - 3 - C I PROGRAL'1 : Operations & Maintenance Conservation Areas Operations ..... w Current . Year EXPENDITURES (continued) (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 Humber Trails 7,350 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 Milne 50,800 67,000 70,000 70,000 72,000 Palgrave 1,850 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 Service Area 21,250 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Woodbridge 7,950 8,000 13,000 B,OOO 8,000 Petticoat Creek 109,900 llO,OOO llO,OOO l10,000 l10,000 Waterfront East - - - - - 1. 078,453 1 ? 1 R n nn 1 ?4c; nnn 1.2B7.000 1.30Q.000 POOG~ CONSERVATION AND RECREATION LAND ~~AGEMENT - CONSERVATION AREAS (Cl) PURPOSE: To administer and develop Authority owned conservation area lands as a continued program of the original Five Year Development Plan for Conservation Areas 1974-l978. This Plan recommends a comprehensive program of conservation management and the provision of outdoor recreation opportunities. 1979-1982 OBJECTIVES: - to continue the program of conservation management on Authority owned lands, including reforest- ation, shrub & wildlife planting, landscape tree planting and habitat improvement; - to carry out facility improvements throughout the conservation area system; - to implement master plans for the recreational uses of reservoir lands. FUNDING: This is a shared program; 50% of the f~nds being available from the Province of Ontario, and 50% raised from the general levy on all participating municipalities. FIN~~CIAL COMMENTS: - Provincial and municipal funding limitations on this program have necessitated the revision of the original Five Year Development Plan and extended it over a greater period of time. -. . - The support services in.dicate an increase in staff salaries in 1979 for the expansion of the staff to include a Conservation Area Planner and under pond services to provide staff to provide , an expanded service to the private landowner benefitting through the pond services progr~~. ~ I ~ ~ ~ MULTI-YEAR FORECAST c I PROGRA1l.!: Conservation and Recreation Land Management Conservation Areas (C1) Deve1op=ent ..... V1 Current Year FIN A N C I N G (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 Expenditures ...................................... 20'9,492 258,000 280,000 308,000 338,000 Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - - - Net Expenditures 209,492 258,000 280,000 308,000 338,000 Gr an t s ............................................ 104,746 129,000 140,000 154,000 169,000 Dona tions ......................................... 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 l,OOO Levy ........................ o. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,746 128,000 139,000 153,000 163,000 209,492 258,000 280,000 308,000 338,000 I EXPE~DITURES Albion Hills 14,835 5,000 28,000 - - Black Creek 6,670 24,000 30,000 1,000 l,OOO Bolton Reservoir 10,270 5,000 7,000 7,000 3~,000 Boyd 31,535 5,000 - 34,000 50,000 Bruce's Mill 19,600 3,000 - - - Clairevil1e 29,692 175,000 185,000 107,000 50,000 Claremont 10,975 - - - - Cold Creek 10,835 16,000 - - . - MULTI-YEAR FORECAST - 2 - PROG~';''1 : Conservation and Recreation Land Management Conservation Areas (C1) Development I Current I Year , EX?E~DITURES (co~tinued) (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 3,000 7,000 7,000 I I Glen ~-1ajor - - Glen Haffy 19,595 - - - - Greenwood 3,645 - - 74,000 134,000 nea::-t Lake 13,370 - - - - Hil~e 10,460 12,000 15,000 64,000 6(1,000 Oak Ridges 3,400 4,000 - - - Petticoat Creek 20,720 - - - - Snelgrove 3,890 - - 7,000 - Palgrave - 3,000 - - - Niagara Escarpment I - I 3,000 8,000 7,000 8,000 I I I . t:i I !--' -- 0'\ 209,492 258,000 280,000 308,000 338,000 . MULTI-YEAR FORECAST c Conservation and Recreation Land Management Conservation Areas (C1) Support I PROGRA.:.'1 : I-' .....:l Current Year FIN A N C I N G (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 Expenditures ....................................... 130,325 I 152,000 152,000 152,000 I 152,000 I Revenues .......................................... - - - - - I Net Expenditures 130,325 152,000 152,000 152,000 I 152,000 I I G = an t s ............................................ 65,163 76,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 Dona t ions ......................................... - - - - - Levy .............................................. 65,162 76,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 130,325 152,000 152,000 152,000 152,000 I EXPE~DITURES Staff Salaries 111,725 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 Staff Travel 2,900 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 Staff Vehicles 6,700 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 Pond Services 9,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 l30,325 152,000 152,000 152,000 152,000 . . .. PROGRAM CONSERVATION AND RECREATION LAND MANAGE~mNT - CONSERVATION AND NIAGARA ESCARPMENT LANDS (C2) PURPOSE: To acquire conservation area and Niagara Escarpment lands as set out in the Authority's Plan for Ancillary Conservation Measures and Niagara Escarpment Land Acquisition. The purpose of such acquisitions is to bring into public ownership environmentally important lands such as source areas and headwater zone river valleys. 1979-1982 OBJECTIVES: There is provision within the multi year budget forecast to acquire land under this program. FUNDING: This is a shared program providing a 75% grant from the Province of Ontario for Niagara Escarp-. ment lands and a 50% grant from the Province of Ontario for conservation area lands; the balance being funded from the -general levy on all participating municipalities or funds which may be made available through the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation or through funds raised through Authority revenues. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Priorities preclude the allocation of levy funds to enable acquisitions under this program. . However, Authority revenues or funds through the Conservation Foundation may be received to proceed with acquisition. 0 I ...... co ~ MULTI-YEAR FORECAST c I PROGRAM: Conservation and Recreation Land Management Conservation & Niagara Escarpment Land (C2) Development ..... 1.0 Current Year FIN A N C I N G (1977) 1979 .1980 1981 1982 Expenditures ...................................... 91,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Revenues .......... ...... .... ............. ......... - - - - - Net Expenditures 91,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 I 100.000 I ----l Grants .... ........ ....... ........... ..... ......... 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 Donations . 10tbersl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Levy .............................................. - - - - - . 91,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 ! 100.000 I I EXPENDITURES Conservation Lands 91,000 - - - - Niagara Escarpment Lands - 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 91,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 I P~GAAM CONSERVATION & RECREATION LAND ~~AGEMENT - RENT AND UTILITY SERVICES (C5) PURPOSE: Provision of administration of the Central Services and Stores. 1979-l982 OBJECTIVES: - the provision of stock supplies, including purchasing and distribution - the provision of building and mechanical trades service to all Divisions of the Authority as required. FUNDING: This is a shared program, receiving a 50% grant on the net expenditures from the Province of Ontario; the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities. 0 I ~ C) _. - HULTI-YEA~ ?ORECAST 0 PROGRAM : Conservation and Recreation Land Management Rent and Utility Services (C5) Support I N ~ Current Year FIN A N C I N G (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 Expenditures ...................................... '36,520 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - - - Net Expenditures 36,520 I 37,000 I 37,000 37,000 I 37,000 . Gr an t s ............................................ 18,260 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 Dona t ion s ......................................... - - - - - Levy .............................................. 18,260 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 36,520 I 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 I , =:XP::~DITURES I Staff Salaries 32,920 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 Vehicles 3,600 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 36,520 37,000 37,000 37,000 37-, 0 00 , . I . - ----- --- --- - --_.~ - ----- --- - . ,.. -- . SCHEDULE liB" D-22 Conservation nreas Visitors' Services Programs Introduction At the last meeting of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board held on Friday, April 1, 1977, the Board made a number of resolut- ions concerning rCCl:ca tional programming in the Conservation Areas. Specifically the proposal 'Recrcation on Wheels' was approvcd in principle, with a further dir~ction for staff to investigate the provision of funds by the private sector. This proposal and others like it can be broadly considered as Visitors' Services. These services have been investigated by the Conservation Areas Advisory Board in the past. The 'Report of the Sub-Committee on the Use of Authority Lands by Commercial Interests' was adopted in 1974. The recCimmendutions embodied in that report pointed out the necessity of continuing the development of visitor related revenue producing services to be operated, ,,,,here possible, by the Authority, and where not by other levels of govern- ment or by private enterprise. The importance of using the conser- vation areas only for those programs compatible with the Authority's primary objectives of flood control and the conservation of land was stressed throughout the report and in its first recommendation. In this vein, staff submitted a proposal for a pilot program for cross country skiing at Albion Hills, designed to increase the outdoor opportunities for the public and to increase the revenues of the Albion Hills Conservation Area. The success of this project, the request of the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board for staff consideration of a similar project at the Claremont Conserv~tion Area and the new proposals for additional use of the conseLvation areas, suggests that a clearly stated goal, the objectives ana a set of principles are required to guide the proposed development of additional Visitors' Services in the conservation areas. Summary of Recommendations Throughout the body of this report there are a variety of recommendations. These are summarized as foU.o\vs. (1) IT IS RECO~mNDED THAT the goal, objectives and principles established in this report be adopted for the development of Visitors' Services programs by the Conservation Land Management Division. (2) IT IS RECm1l'-1ENDED THAT because of unreliable snow condi t- ions and the present intensive trail use at the Claremont Conservat- ion Area no permanent cross country ski facility be established in that Area; AND FURTHER THAT the Greenwood and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas be advertised for this activity. (3) IT IS RECOMl-1ENDED THAT the 'pilot project' at the Albion Hills Conservation Area be continued; AND FURTHER THAT this portion of the Vi.sitors' Services pro- gram be known as the 'Albion Hills Winter Program'. (4) IT IS RECO~.ffiNDED THAT seven conservation areas; namely, C1airevi11e, Milne, Heart Lake, Cold Creek, Glen Haffy, Greenwood and Bruce's Mill and their facilities be included in a Visitors' Services program to provide an opportunity for the development of outdoor recreation skills. (5) IT IS RECO~mNDED THAT a Visitors' Services program to increase the recreational use of conservation areas by providing an opportunity to develop outdoor recreation skills, \oJhi 1e further- ing conservation education and the appreciation of natural resource management, be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the capital costs for: the development of this program be derived from donations from the private sector; AND FURTHER THAT the operation costs for this program be offset by the establishment of user fees. 2 D-23 Goal The goal of the Authority in providing recreation opportunities has been in the past, and \ViII remain, to provide on lands acquired for conservation pur.poses, park, rccn~<.\tional apd educational opportunities where these activities are consistent with wise land use practices. The above goal states the general philosophy for land use within the conservation areas. It does not, however, provide more than limited direction tor the development of these activities. 'I.' he definite movement into a more aetive and structured program in the conservation areas demands that objectives be set, outlining the Authority's interests. Objectives The five objectives for the provision of Visitors' Services in the conservation arcas are: 1. To further conservation education and the appreciation of natural resource management by encouraging public use of the conservation areas. 2. To develop programs designed to encourage the development of outdoor skills dependent on the natural resources found in the conservation areas. 3. To encourage all municipalities to use conservation lands for their natural resource based recreation programs. 4. To \Vork with other government Ministries committed to stimulating participation in outdoor recreation. 5. To offer a variety of recreational opportunities, each designed to provide quality experiences in the out-of-doors. The implementation of a goal and a set of objectives can be initiated through the provision of a set of guiding principles. These principles define the framework for Authority programs regard- ing facilities, costs and programming. Principles The principles of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conser- vation Authority for the implementation of Visitors' Services in the conservation areas are: 1. That all Visitors' Services should utilize existing facilities and be sited only in conservation areas where sufficient demand will be generated to pay the direct costs of the program within a reasonable period. 2. That the direct costs of recreational activities offered as Visitors' Services should be paid for by the visitor. 3. That all development of Visitors' Services (involving recreational activities) be designed to complement and augment municipal and private programs and in no way be designed in direct competition with their programs. 4. That a co~~ittee be establisne~ to advise on programmed Visitors' Services of conservation areas. The membership of this committee would include representatives from municipalities and agencies interested in using these areas. 5. That all recreational instruction be designed to offer the visitor outdoor skills, enabling him/her to make additional use of the conservation areas. 6. That all Visitors' Services be designed to increase the appreciation and understanding of natural resource management. RECOMMENDl\'rION IT IS RECOMHENDED 'fHAT THE GOi\L, OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES ESTABLISHED IN THIS REPORT DE ADOPTED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VISITOR SERVICE PROG~\MS BY THE CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEI~NT DIVISION. D-24 3 Visitor ProgrDms ClDremont Conservatio;1 .l\.rciJ. -. Winter Prograrl! At meeting #1/7"' of the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board, the Board adopted ReD. 4t10/77 : Moved by A. Robertson Seconded by N. Lyons liTHE BOAHD RECOMHt:NDS THAT: The Conservation Areas Advisory Board be requested to investigate the provision of a cross country ski program, similar to that operated at the Albion Hills Conservation Area in the Claremont Conservation Area. II Snow accumulation in the region of the Claremont Conservat- ion Area is not as dependable as it .is in the moranic hills where the Albion ski centre is located, and any development of a permanent cross country ski facility would be a financial risk. The Claremont Conservation Area is presently intensively used by the residents of the conservation field centre and by the student groups who are bused in for the day. In addition, the general public and users of the Area for fishing direct their use to the trails in the low lying areas. These trails have already suffered damage from the intense use and the addition of another extensive program would greatly accelerate this deterioration. However, when snow conditions are satisfactory in the eastern region, skiers should be encouraged to use the Greenwood or Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas. Shelter is available in the Bruce's Mill Area and shelter could be provided at Greenwood by the relocation of the unused refreshment booth now located in Claremont. RECOMMENDATION THE BOARD RECOM}illNDS THAT BECAUSE OF UNRELIABLE SNOW CONDIT- IONS AND THE PRESENT INTENSIVE TRAIL USE AT THE CLAREMONT CONSER- VATION AREA, NO PER}~NENT CROSS COm~TRY SKI FACILITY BE ESTABLISHED IN THAT AREA; AND FURTHER THAT THE GREENWOOD AND BRUCE'S MILL CONSERVATION AREAS BE ADVERTISED FOR THIS ACTIVITY. Current Visitors' Services Programs Background There are programs presently being provided by the Information & Education and the Historic Sites Divisions involving th~ general public and special groups, e.g. schools. These include one day programs, e. g. bog \valks, farm tours, maple syrup demonstrations, and tours through the Pioneer Village, and also more intensive pro- grams where groups stay up to a five night duration at one of three residential field centres. All Visitors' Services programs are designed to be educational and informative. The Land Management Division has provi.ded facilities to complement these programs, including picnic sites, ranges for archery and rifles, stocked fish- ing ponds, swimming areas, boat rentals, nature trails, family and group camping areas, tobogganing hills, snowmobile trails, cross country ski trails and downhill facilities. All the facilities have been developed and maintai.ned in specific areas where they best suit the natural features. Albion Hills Pilot Proj~ct The Albion Hills winter 'pilot project' is a good example of an Area that has been intentionally developed to complement and utilize ~1e resource endowment. The winter project attracted 42,000 people in the 1976-77 S8u.son. The week-ends attracted the general public, with the week-day program providing a service for school groups. The financial outline for the 1976-77 winter project and the 1977-78 proposed budget are shown in Appendix I. The 1976-77 revenues generated sufficient funds to cover all direct and related co s t s . The revenues can be broken in two parts - school program during the week-days $8,516; and the public program during the week- ends $18,466. The school progri:J.m did not generate the proposed . 4 D-25 revenue due to the delay in the initiation of the project. The capital equipment for rental skis that were purchased in 1977 leaves the projcct with an inventory valued at $12,360. (See Equipment Inventory, Appendix II). The proposcd 1977-78 winter program at Albion Hills revenue estimate is attained with consideration given to variable weather conditions. The expenses have been estimated for 'the full season and the fixed expenses of the project are trail improvements, capital purchases and administration wages, totalling $20,000. The cost for gate attendants, building, road, ice rink and ski tow maintenance, merchandise for resale and instructors' wages are .variable costs and will only apply when the program is operating. RECOr-u.mNDA'I'ION IT IS RECOr-~illNDED THAT THE'PILOT PROJECT'AT THE ALBION HILLS ~ONSERVATION AREA BE CONTINUED; AND FURTHER THAT THIS PORTION OF THE VISITORS' SERVICES PRO- GRAM BE KNmm AS THE 'ALBION HILLS WINTER PROGRAM'. Proposed Additional Visitors' Services .- The winter Pilot Project at Albion Hills is a good exa~p1e of the public response to a structured program. Similar responses could be experienced during all seasons in other conservation areas. Programs should be carefully chosen for each Area to complement the resource endowment, existing facilities, and would include both water and land activities. The water oriented programs would be canoeing, sailing and fishing, and could be run at Heart Lake, Clairevi11e or Milne. Some of the land oriented programs would include camping, survival, orienteering and cross country skiing in the winter. Choice of Areas for Proposed Programming There are seven Areas that are well suited for recreation programming opportunities. C1airevil1e Conservation Area The 125 acre reservoir makes the C1airevi11e Area ideal for teaching canoeing, sailing and fishing. The group camping grounds at the Area would provide a place for teaching survival and camp-, ing skills. Milne Conservation Area Milne is a recreational rese+voir located in a highly urban- ized area. The small reservoir is well suited for canoeing, sail- ing and fishing. Additional skills that could be taught are camp- ing, survival and orienteering. Heart Lake Conservation Area The Heart Lake Area has a 45 acre lake suitable for sailing, canoeing and fishing. The Beach Centre is well suited for indoor instructional sessions,during the off-swimming season. The group camp site located at the north end would be used for teaching, orienteering, camping and survival. Cold Creek Conservation Area The existent facilities at Cold Creek include trap, rifle and archery ranges, which the public and sporting clubs have utilized for several years. Any program development will make use of the existing facilities. As well, the varied terrain provides an excellent resource for an orienteering course. Glen Haffy Conservation Area The current fishing program can be expanded to include public and group instruction on a variety of angling techniques. The development and promotion of fishing skills is consistent with the joint M.N.R. and M.T.R.C.A. study 1I0peration Doorstep Ang1ing". - - . '-f'I" .., <, . - ...,.. . -.- .. .. 0-26 5 Greenwood Conservntion Arca The facility developmcnt at thc Grecnwood Area cannot take place until a final decision on the Arthur Percy Dam is maue. 'l'he j\.rca, howcv(~r , in its existing state, is well suited for oricnteer- ing, survival, camping and cross country skiing in thc winter. Bruce's Mill Conservation Arca Thc gently rolling terrain is well suited for a beginners and intermcdiate program in cross country skiing. The Areil would provide an addition to Grecmvood for a \-linter program and provide opportunities in the eastern region. The provision of programs at a number of conservation areas located through the M.T.R.C.A. jurisdiction will provide added opportunity for public participation. RECOMMENDATION IT IS RECONMENDED TIIl\T SEVEN CONSERVATION AREAS; NM1ELY, CLAIREVILI,E, r.ULNE, HEART LAKE, COLD CREEK, GLEN HAPPY, GREENWOOD AND BRUCE'S MILL AND 'rHEIR FACILITIES BE INCLUDED IN A VISITORS' SERVICES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE l\N OPPORTUNITY FOR TIlE DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION SKILLS. Program A variety of activities for all seven Areas can only be practical by making equipment and resource people mobile. The mobi1i ty provides the opportunity to the Authority to explore pro'- grammed recreational demand throughout its Areas, through involve- ment of the municipalities and other agencies. The results of this project will be instrumental in the formation of the Regional Recreation Plan and the associated proposed development. The different programs would be offered throughout the year, during the week-days, week-ends and evenings. The week-day courses would encourage participation by housewives, senior citizens, school groups and day camps during the summer months. The week- ends would attract families and special groups and the evening courses would be used mainly by adults. The program would be made available to a number of municipa1- 'ities and agencies a month in advance, with the agency being responsible for advertising and recruiting the potential users. A fifty percent deposit would be paid to the Authority when confirm- ing a booking. ~dvertising A brochure would be printed explaining details of courses and fee structure for distribution to municipalities, school boards and other agencies. Promotion The mobile aspects of this program coupled with the participat- ion by a number of groups, agencies and communities should prove to be attractive for media coverage. This exposure will step up the public's awareness of the Areas' facilities. Program Requirements A core of five seasonal resource staff will be needed. Their responsibilities will include instruction, course lay-out, promot- ion and maintenance of equipment. Part-time staff will be needed and the number will be governed by the demand for courses. Their responsibility would be for instruction only. The equipment requircd must be able to accommodate fifteen to t\vcnty students, depending on the type of course. The 'equipment must also be of good quality to stand up to the wear and tear, and ~equire low maintenance where possible. - 6 ))-27 A van should be leased and modified to accommodate the inventory of equipment. Two trailers should be built to transport the canoes nnd sailboats. Storag0 locker~ on the trailers will store accessory boating equipment. Costs and detail lists of cquip- n~nt can be round in Appendix III and IV. Funding Funding for the Visitors' Services program would be derived in two \'lays: l. The funds for the capital investment for the purchase of tlle equipment will be raised through donations from the private sector. 2. The operating costs for the program will be included in the Land Management Division operating budget. The funds for the required capital investment will be raised in consultation with the M.T.R.C.A. Foundation. This will ensure that the fund raising will not in any way jeopardize other donations being negotiated by the Foundation. In addition, Mr. Elgin Card has indicated a personal willingness to help in the organization of the campaign for these funds. . Introduction to the Proposed Budget for Additional Visitors' Services Programs Revenue The revenue has been broken down into four areas: school, week-end, evening and day camp programs. The school program would operate during the week with as many as one hundred and twenty students taking part at anyone time. Each student would be able to take two out of five activities each day. The week-end program's revenue is based on eight hours of instructional time, four hours on Saturday and four hours on Sunday. The maximum enrollment for the \veek-end courses vlou1d be one hundred people. The evening program consists of ten hours of instructional time, two hours per lesson for five consecutive lessons. The summer day camp program would operate similarly to the school program. Most of the day camps that would pa.rticipate in the program use the conservation areas as a base camp during the week days. The programs' revenue is estimated with consideration given to the variable weather conditions. The excess revenue is calculated on a fully operated program. These revenues are directly related to the demand. Should demand be lower than anticipated, the associated operating costs will be similarly reduced. (For proposed budget, see Appendix IV) Expenditures The expenses have been estimated for a full year. The fixed expenses of the program are advertising, long distance phone calls, van lease and administration wages, totalling $21,900. The cost for gas and maintenance for the van, instructors' wages and equipment repair are variable costs and will only apply when the program is operating. The capital costs, including all necessary equipment to pro- vide the program, will be raised through donations from the private sector. RECOr.1MENDA TION rr IS RECOMHENDJ.m ']'Hl\T A VISITORS I SERVICES PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE RECREATIONAL USE OF CONSERVATION AREAS BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUN- ITY '1'0 DEVELOP OUTDOOR HECHEA'l'ION SKILLS, WHILE FURTHERING CONSERVAT- ION EDUCATION AND THE APPRECIATION OF NATUlmL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BE ADOPTED; AND FURTHER THAT THE CAPITAL COSTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROGRAM BE DERIVED FIWM DONl\TIONS FHOM 'l'HE PRIVl\'rE SECrl'OR; AND FURTHER THl\.,]' THE OPERATION COS'l'S FOR THIS PROGRAM BE OFFSET BY TilE ES'I'l\DLISIU1EN'l' OF US~:R FEES. ",'-lito .. r_"...-..r.""fl' '~1' " ~ D-28 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes ~- CONSERVATICE AREAS ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY-SEPT-15-l977 #f3/77 The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham ori ve, Downsview on Thursday, September IS, 1977, commenc- ing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.P. Jongeneel Members Wm. Baillie C.H. Chandler Mrs. L. Hancey G. Henderson W. James Mrs. M.W. Lister R.F.M. Yuill Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson Vice Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gell Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs Adm. - CLM Division P.B. Flood Adm. - I & E Division T.E. Barber Supt. of Operations J.D. Agnew Programme Coordinator J. Ardill Regional Superintendent S. Bontje Conservation Area Planner Miss A. Freeman Supvr. Conservation Information P.A. Head Planning Technician J.V. Moravek ABSENT WERE Vice Chairman M.W.H. Biggar R.W. Adams Wm. G. Barber Mrs. M.E. Britnell A. Robertson MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/77 were presented. Res. #f16 Moved by: G. Henderson Seconded by: R.F.M. Yuill RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/77, as presented, be adopted. CARRIED~ STAFF PROORESS REPORT The staff presented the Progress Report for the periOd January 1 to August 31, 1977. Res. #f17 Moved by: W. James Seconded by: WIn. Baillie RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the periOd January 1 to August 31, 1977, be received and filed. CARRIED~ ... -2- D-29 AU'!HORITY BROCHURE - DRAFT The staff presented a concept for the design of the Authority brochure. Res. #1:18 Moved by: Wm. Baillie Seconded by: R.F.M. Yuill '!HE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The concept for the design of the Authority brochure, as presented, b~ approved; and THAT the staff be directe~ to develop and complete the design and prepare final artwork in 1977 for printing in 1978; and further THAT Members of the Advisory Board have an opportunity to review the final layout and design. CARRIED; COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA OPERATION AND FEE STRUC'lURE The staff presented a communication having regard to Operation and Fee Structure at Cold Creek Conservation Area. Res. #1:19 Moved by: Mrs. F. Ge11 Seconded by: Wm. Baillie RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication outlining the Fee Structure and Hours of Operation for the various activities in the Gold Creek Conservation Area, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Fee Structure and Hours of Operation for the various activities in the Cold Creek Conservation Area, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be approved; and THAT the staff be requested to update the Cold Creek Conservation Area brochure to indicate the hours of operation for the ranges and the fees for these facilities; and further THAT Regulations made under Section 28 of The Conse~vation Authorities Act Applicable to Lands Owned by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be amended accordingly. CARRIED; Res. #1:20 Moved by: G. Henderson Seconded by: Mrs. L. Hancey RESOLVED THAT: The staff be requested to investigate the development of a trap range, which could be adapted in the future for skeet shooting, and a rifle range, in an appropriate Eastern Conservation Area under the jurisdiction of the Authority. CARRIED; TRAIL BIKES A staff report having regard to Trail Bikes was presented. Res. #1:21 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey Seconded by: C.H. Chandler RESOLVED THAT: The staff report on Trail Bikes be received and appended as Schedule liB" of these Minutes; and that the following action be taken: -3- D-30 (a) Copy of the report be forwarded to the Council of The Municipal- i ty 0 f Metropolitan Toronto, advising that in the opinion of the Board, the establishment of a trail bike facility outside Metropolitan Toronto would not solve the problem within the area of jurisdiction of ~he Authority, and that the Board is not prepared to recommend the establishment of a trail bike facili ty at this time; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The staff be requested to review the establishment of trail bike facilities as part of the Conservation Area Master Plan programme. \. CARRIED; BLACK CREEK CQNSERVATION AREA PARKING LOT A staff communication having regard to the parking lot at Black Creek Conservation Area was presented. Res. #22 Moved by: Wm. Baillie Seconded by: Mrs. M.W. Lister RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication regarding the parking lot at Black Creek Conservation Area be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Staff proceed ~ith the development of the Black Creek Conservation ~rea parking lot as proposed, as funds become available; and further THAT th~ staff consider storm water management and aesthetic design for all present parking lots and future proposed parking lot designs. CAR'RIED; GLEN MAJOR FOREST AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA - GRAVEL PIT RECLAMATION As directed by Executive Resolution #393(3)/76 the staff presented a communication advising that during the summer period site meetings with members of the Aggregate Producers Association, staff of the Authority and representatives from the University of Guelph have determined a preliminary approach to the reclamation programme in that portion of the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area known as Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession V, Township of Uxbridge. Res. #23 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey Seconded by: G. Henderson RESOLVED THAT: The staff report on the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area - Gravel Pit Reclamation, to be undertaken by the Aggregate Producers Association as a demonstration project be received for information. CARRIED; PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1978 The 1978 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented. Res. #24 Moved by: C.H. Chandler Seconded by: Mrs. M.W. Lister RESOLVED THAT: The 1978 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Conservat- ion Areas section of the Conservation Land Management Division pe approved in principle; and -4- D-31 THE BOARD RECa.!MENDS THAT: The 1978 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Conservation Areas section of the Conservation Land Manage- ment Division, as appended as Schedule "C" of these Minutes, be includ:!d in the 1978 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED: VISITOR SERVICES PROGRAMME The staff submitted a report and recommendations on the Visitor Services Programme. A considerable discussion took place and a number of members of the Board found it necessary to leave the meeting and the Advisory Board was unable to take any action on the matter due to the lack of a quorum . ADJOORNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m., September 15. J.P. Jonqeneel K.G. Hiqqs Chairman Secretary-Treasurer SCHEDULE IIA" D-32 To: Conservation Areas Advisory Board R:!: COld Creek Conservation Area - Operation and Fee Changes Introduction '!be original plan of deve10pnent and the installation of the facilities in the COld Creek Conservation Area were influenced by a strong interest expmssed by the sportsmen I s clubs woo were desirous of an area specifically for their needs. Over the years, however, the use of the Cold Creek Area has changed significantly with the slow and steady decline in sportsnen I s clubs and a c:x>nstant increase in the use of the facilities by individuals. This change in use has increased the demand on certain facilities on specific occasions and has increased the problems of safety and crowd control. In the evaluatioo of the present activities, the major factor of crowd oontro1 was c:x>nsidered, as well as the fees that are presently being charged, which have not been changed since the opening of the Area. The facility that causes the greatest concern for CJ:OWd control is the trap range. An increased popu1ari ty of this facility and the present operational procedure have provided for lalg line-ups waiting to use the range and the introduction to a variety of hand traps to acxx:.t\a(oUate llDre people. The total overuse of this facility location develops the possibility of a user being injured. Fee structures that pmsently exist for the facilities wem catpared to privately operated ranges and the proposed changes are much nom in line with these private operatioos. Proposal Operation Sd1edule Trap Range - To operate year round, with electric trap (s) fran April 1 to October 31, operated by Authority staff Saturdays and Sundays, and evenings by pennits. Satun:1a.y operation of the electric trap would be based on demand and also on the possibility of a second electric trap. Manual traps would be available at all other ti.nes. No privately owned traps or hand thJ:owers would be pennitted. Hours of Operation May 1 - Aug. 31 September Oct. 1 - Apr. 30 Slmdays 11am-8pn 11am-7pn 11 am - 5 pn Saturdays & Holidays 10 am - 8 pn 10 am - 7 pn 10 am - 5 pn Week-days 12 noon - 8 pn noon - 7 IE noon - 5 pn Rifle and Arc~ Range - Operate year round al week-ends and holidays, with the same hours app1y1IlCJ as on the trap range. The rifle and archery ranges would be closed week-days fran Nov. 1 to March 31, except for reccgni.zed school break periods, Le. aui.stmas and winter. Other week-day use would be limited to a 3 p.rn. starting ti.ne, with the same Closing hours as the trap range during the school season. The same hours would apply to these ranges as on the trap range during July and August. Fee Structure Electric Trap - $1.00 per person per day, with Authority birds only being used and sold at a rate of $1. 50 per 25, inc1u:1ing PST. Manual Traps - $2.00 per hour per trap, Saturdays and holidays. $3.00 per OOur per trap, Sundays. These rates to apply during the April 1st to October 31st season. A maxi.num of one hour on a trap, with no nom than 5 people per trap would apply. At all other times manual traps would be $2.00, with l'X) ti.ne limit, but a maximum of 5 people. The reason for the varying rates in the manual trap between Sundays and other times is an attempt to encourage a speed-up in the use of the trap on the busiest day. Week-days and off-season use is limited and them fore does not warrant a naxi.Itun time period. The nunber of manual traps is subject to the development of an additional electric trap. Rifle Range - $1. 00 per person per day. Ar~ Range - 50(: per person per day. -2- D-33 Special Group Penni. t Fees Group seasa1 pem t: Electric Trap - $100.00 per season, plus noma1 range fees. Rifle Range - $50.00 per 5eCSOT\, plus nonnal fees. Archezy Range - $50.00 per season, plus no:cnal fees. .~ For the purpose of defining seasons, April 1st to October 31st would be the sunner season in which the najority of the above activity takes place~ '!be winter seasm would be November 1st to March 31st. Seasons range permits 'WOUld not be available for arrj ~up en week-ends or holidays; ~ reason being that the ranges for the mst part, particularly during the surmer'season,: are too busy with individual shooters to tie up by exclusive use of a group. A gI.'Oup season permit of $50.00 smuld also apply on cDg trials, inclming the Husky group. A $lO.OO special event pe:an:it handled in the sane fashion as our piari.c pe:an:its should also apply. This would cover groups organizing such things as turkey shoots. In actii.tion to the above suggested fees, our regular parking charges would apply. ) Electric Trap Clay Birds The use of the electric trap can only be on the basis of the Aut.lDri ty providing the birds for which a fee as suggested would have to be established. 'lhis fee would need to be flexible enough to permit us a masonable return, but would fluctuate upwanl depending on our costs. Presently, bims exile in cases of 135, including an allowance of approximately 10 birds per case for breakage. At the current price of $4.00 per case, the suggested fee of $1.50 for 25 birds would give us a gross profit of $3.50 per case. The 1978 budget estimates include the funding for the construption of a seamd electric trap range and fencing to enclose the trap range and archery range ama for cn::JWd oontrol. IT IS RJ!XXHotENDED THAT the fee structure and the hours of operation for the various activities in the COld Creek Conservation Area be approved; AND FURlHER '!BAT the staff update the COld Creek COnse%Vation Al:ea brochure to indicate the lDurs of operation for the ranges and the fees for these facilities . P. B. Flood, Admi..nistrator, 8.9.77 COnservation Land Management Division. SCHEDULE "BII D-34 To: Conservation Areas Advisory Board Re: Trail Bikes The Executive Carmittee, at their meeting #11/77, passed the following resolution: "That the request by the Mlmicipa1ity of Metropolitan Toronto for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to 1ex>k for a site outside Metropolitan Toronto botmdaries where a trail bike facility oould be developed, be referred to the Conservation Areas AdvisoJ:y Boani." '!be staff of the Land Managenent Division have revie\Ed the feasibility of developing a trail bike system on Conservation lands and the oonpatibi1ity of this type of activity with existing policies of the Authority regaJ:ding the recreational use of Authority lands. In the 1960' s a trail bike trail primarily for use by the mini bike class was developed in the Cold Creek Conservation Area. The trail was used very infrequently and this site now has been oonverted to a trail for dog sled uses. It was quite evident that this facility was located too far away fran the Metropolitan Toronto market to attract participants. Areas closer to the Metropolitan Toronto boundaries bec:x:rre closely associated with the urban developed areas and the problem of noise and its irritatim to local residents, although it would relocate the problem from its present location, does not solve the problem. There are currently a nurcber of areas on Authority lands which are being used by mini and trail bikes. These areas are unsupervised and because of the use are suffering environmental daIrage. The bikes tend to destroy ground oover, leaving side hill slopes open to erosion and the use breaks down existing streambanks, leading to the deterioration of fish habitat. Attercpts at fencing, signing and access control by the Authority and other agencies su=:h as Ontario Hydro have not beeJl successful in preventing this use. In the opinion of the staff, the developing and publicizing of a trail bike system oou1d be interpreted for all the lands owned by the Authority and lead to increased use of all Authority lands for this sport, leading to further environnenta1 damage. It is tmlike1y that the deve10IEEmt of a trail system far enough away from urt>an areas to alleviate the noise problem would be frequented, and therefore eliminate the present problem within the Metropolitan Toronto botmdaries. Most of the trail bikes are used close to the user's residence, primarily because of the transportation and access to distant sites, and especially the younger riders would not have the cg:x>rtlmity to use lands other than those adjacent to urbanized areas. P. B. Flood, Administrator, 7.9.77 Conservation Land Management Diyision. \ en 0 gj 8 t"4 t:r:I = 0 = 1978 PRELIMINARY BUOOET ESTIMA'IES CDNSERVATlOO AREAS t:I I w U1 PRELl MINARY 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Operations & Maintenance - Conservation Area Operations PAGE 12. o I w PURPOSE: The conservation and management of lands under the jurisdiction of the Authority and the ~ provision of outdoor recreation opportunities. 1978 OBJECTIVES: - the management and operation of 17,000 acres of Authority lands including 14 conservation areas, which will provide 1.3 million user days of recreation _ due to continued budget limitations, the 1978 estimates provide for the same level of maintenance of service as in previous years. This reflects adjustments in Authority priorities. Selective use and management of Authority lands is required to maximize use and minimize costs. - to provide self-supporting visitor services FUNDING: Program revenues and the General Levy on all participating municipalities. No Provincial grant is available for this program. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: In 1977, budgetted revenues were met because of near normal weather conditions and the interest in the Albion Hills winter program. In 1978, projected program revenues have been estimated to be higher than 1977, which were based on an average of three previous years, reflecting some fee changes and increased program revenues. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 722,200 179,000 107,300 - 16,400 164,950 - 1,189,850 PRELl MINARY 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRA\t1 Operations & ~Iaintenance - Conservation Area Operations PAGE 13. ] 1978 BUDG!:T SOURCES OF FI~;~CI~G 1977 BUDGET 19i6 ACTU:\LS ~et IProvinCial ~~unicipal Expenditures I Reve~~es Ac t 1-\-i t,. ::xoenditures Revenues :::-:pendi tures Grant Levy Other Expenditures Revenues Albion Hills 184,000 I 110,000 I 74,000 I - 74,000 - 170,703 79,513 161,040 91,313 I Boyd. 141,400 82,000 59,400 - 59,400 - 129,450 82,000 130,846 80,757 Bruce's l-fill 98,650 78,500 20,150 - 20,150 - 95,700 78,500 96,555 77 , 935 Claremont 40,350 8,500 31,850 - I 31,850 - 35,300 8,500 35,241 8,377 I _ C1aireville 158,250 108,000 50,250 - 50,250 - 147,675 105,800 157,256 98,100 Cold Creek 65,100 35,000 30,100 - 30,100 - 66,150 22,600 69,836 1 24,361 Gl en Haffy 62,800 25, 300 37,500 - 37,500 - .63,675 25,300 65,210 24,459 Greenwood 87,050 21,200 65;850 I - 65,850 - 79,700 21,200 72,079 23,575 Heart Lake 92,850 65,500 27,350 - 27,350 - 91,000 75,500 95,417 61,605 FhiiDber Trails 7,700 1,400 6,300 - 6,300 - 7,350 1,400 9,053 1,258 l-fil ne 65,800 15,000 50,800 - 50,800 - 50,800 15,000 47,349 15,091 Pal grave 2,000 - 2,000 - 2,000 - 1,850 - 2,564 - Service Area 25,750 25,750 25,750 21,250 21,263 . - - - - - Woodbridge 8,500 - 8,500 - 8,500 - 7,950 - 6,857 - Petticoat Creek 116,650 45,000 71 , 650 - 71,650 - 109,900 42,250 111,495 31,137 Waterfront East - - - - - - - - 3,909 - Visitors Service 33,000 33,000 - - - - - - - - 0 I W r -.J 11 '~ 557,563 1,085,970 537,968 TOTAL I 1,189,850 628,400 561,450 II - 561,450 I -. 1,078,453 . ...-- -. PRELl rVlINARY 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Conservation Areas (C1) PAGE 37. 0 I PURPOSE: To administer and develop Authority owned conservation area lands in accordance with the w approved five year development plan for conser~ation areas, 1974-1978. This plan recommends CD a comprehensive program of conservation management, including stream improvement, fish manage- ment, woodlot management, reforestation and provision of outdoor recreation opportunities. 1978 OBJECTIVES: - to continue the program of conservaticn management on Authority owned lands, including reforestation, shrub and wildlife planting, landscape tree planting and habitat improvement - to carry out facility improvements throughout the conservation area system in keeping with the Ministry of Natural Resources direction to not impede the Master Planning processes - to continue Master Planning for conservation areas FUNDING: This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and 50% raised from the General Levy on all participating municipalities. FINANCIAL COY~4ENTS: provincial and Municipal funding limitations for this program have necessitated the revision and extension of the five year Conservation Area Development Plan. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Ivlateria1s Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ .' $ $ $ $ $ $ 244,555 45,505 13,130 - 60,840 - - 364,030 . . PRELl MINARY 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Conservation Areas (C1) PAGE 38 I r 19;8 Bu1lG~T ) r SOnCES OF FI~.\..~CI~G I 19i7 BUDGET r 19;6 ACTUALS - Net Provincial ~unicipa1 " Activitv ~xnenditures I Revenues ~xpenditures I Grant I Levy Other Expenditures Reve~ues I Ex?endit~res Revenues I . Staff Salaries 118,430 - 118,430 59,215 59,215 - 111,725 - 85,195 - Staff Travel 3,190 - 3,190 1,595 1,595 - 2,900 - 2,131 - Staff Vehicles 7,370 - 7,370 3,685 3,685 - 6,700 - 5,134 - Pond Service 13,400 - 13,400 6,700 6,700 - 9,000 - 2,720 - Albion Hills 19,375 - 19,375 9,687 9,688 - 14,835 - 8,981 - Black Creek 4,985 - 4,985 2,493 2,492 - 6,670 - I 10,254 - Bolton Reservoir - - - - - - 10,270 - - - Boyd 18,050 - 18,050 9,025 9,025 - 31,535 - 11,568 - Bruce's :-1i11 13,545 - 13,545 6,773 6,772 - I 19,600 - 38,484 - C1airevil1e 75,415 - 75,415 37,707 37,708 - '29,692 - 30,296 - Claremont 5,730 - 5,730 2,865 2,865 - 10,975 - 1,758 - Cold Creek 19,110. - 19,110 9,555 9,555 - 10,835 - 6,267 - Glen Haffy 19,520 - 19,520 9,760 9,760 - 19,595 - 24,969 - Greem.:ood 4,970 - 4,970 2,485 2,485 - 3,645 - 8,242 - Heart Lake 16,705 - 16,705 8,353 8,352 - - 13,370 - 6,744 - !-lil ne - - - - - - 10 , 460 - 4 , 279 - Oak Ridges 3,240 - 3,240 1,620 1,620 - 3,400 - 5,122 - Petticoat Creek 16,245 - 16,245 8,122 8,123 - 20,720 - . ],3,226 - Snelgrove - - - - - - 3,890 - - - Glen Hajor 2,160 - 2,160 1,080 1,080 - - - - - Lake St. George 2,590 - 2,590 1,295 1,295 - - - - - J I I ? w \0 TOTAL ][ 364,030 I - 364,030 ][ 182,015 I 182,015 I - )[ 339,81; I - )[ 265,3;0 I - ) PRELIMINARY 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Rent & Utility Services (C5 ) PAGE 43. t:I I PURPOSE: Provision of administration of the Central Services and Stores. ~ 0 1978 OBJECTIVES: - the provision of stock supplies, including purchasing and distribution - the provision of building and mechanical trades service to all Divisions of the Authority I as required I FUNDING: This is a shared program, receiving a 5C~ grant on the net expenditures from the Province of Ontario; the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: r1aterials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total . --- $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 34,895 - - - 3,500 - - 38,795 " . . PRELl iVlINARY 1978 CURRE~JT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land ~!anagement - Rent & Utility Services (C5) PAG=: 44. 1 r Exoenditures 1978 BliDG!:T 1 SOURC;::S OF FI:\A:';CING r 1977 BUDGET 1 1976 ACTUALS I I Expenditures' EX?e~ditu=esl Reve~~es I :\et t>. '11',1 "1 . =o'\!~:1c~a ..u~~c~pa Ac t i .".i t\P Revenues E:.:pe~di tu=es G=ant Levy Other Revenues . Staff Salaries I 34,895 - 34,895 17,447 17,448 - I 32,920 - 30,190 - Vehicles 3,900 - 3,900 1,950 1,950 - 3,600 - 2,852 - I I I I J I I I I I J l I t1 I I ~ JL. I II . 3~95 J [ ...._::.' 39; I 19,398 I )[ I ][ I r TOTAL 38,795 I - II I - 36,520 - 33,042 -