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FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONS. ADV. BOARD THURSDAY-APRIL-12-l979 11/79
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The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board met at the Authority
Office, S Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, April 12, 1979, commencing
at 1:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman J.S. Scott
Vice Chairman Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C.
Members D.G. Fleet
G. Fisher
C.F. Kline
L. Martin
M.M.R. Stewart
Wm. Swann
Vice Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Cell
Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs
Adm. - Water Resource Division M.R. Garrett
Head - Flood Control Section, WRD J.C. Mather
project Engineer - Development, WRD A.G. Sahabandu
Engineer - Regulation Control, ~RD R. Saadia
ABSENT WERE
Members R.F. Bean
Mrs. C. Bell
K. Coutlee
F.J. McKechnie
A. Tonks
H .G. Westney
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting 13/78 were presented.
Res. n Moved by: WIn. R. Herrdige
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting 13/78, as presented, be adopted.
CARRIED 1
PROGRESS REPORT
The staff presented a verbal Progress Report:
(a) Operation and Development
The staff advised that all flood control structures had been inspected
fOllowing the spring break-Up;
The new workshop located at the Milne Conservation Area is complete 1
An engineering report has been received for proposed repairs to the control
building at the Milne Dam 1
The staff advised that eight additional mobile radios were purchased in
1979, completing the three-year programme for the Flood Warning and
Forecasting System;
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The staff advised that all properties except one have been acquired
for the construction of the Stouffville flood control channel and it
is anticipated that a contract for the first phase of the work will be
awarded by early summer;
A draft engineering report has been received for proposed channel improve-
ments on the East Branch of the Humber River at Oak Ridges. The report is
being reviewed by the staff and officials of the Town of Richmond Hill;
Slides were shown of the restoration works which have been carried out on
the Highland Creek. The programme will be completed in 1979 at a total
estimated cost of $775,000.00;
Erosion Control Programme: The staff advised that Project W.C.-60 -A
Project for Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Tor~nto:
10-Year Programme and 5-Year Project" was completed in 1978, and that all
the works are now being carried out under the Interim Water and Related
Land Management Project: 1979-1981. Additional monies have been made
available in The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, and erosion control
projects are also to be carried out in the Regions of Peel, York and
Durham.
The staff showed slides of completed erosion control sites:
.Don valley Drive on the main Don River
.Sulkara Court on the East Branch of the Don River
.Stanwood Crescent on the Main Humber River
Slides were shown of sites where works are to be undertaken in 1979:
.35 Canyon Avenue on the West Branch of the Don River
.Codeco Court on the Main Don River
.Enfield/Jellicoe/Sunset Avenues on the Etobicoke Creek
.Riverview Heights on the Main Humber River
The following sites ~re scheduled for 1980:
.Wynford Heights on the Main Don River
.Fernwood Gardens on the Main Don River
.Bruce Farm Drive on the East Branch of the Don River
.Presley Avenue on the Massey Creek
.Alamosa Drive on the East Branch of the Don River
.Weir Crescent on the Highland Creek
Sites located in The Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham:
.Sherway Drive on the Etobicoke Creek (Peel)
.Rainbow Creek, a tributary of the Humber River (York)
.Elizabeth Street, Pickering, on the Duffin Creek (Durham)
The staff advised that on March 3 and 4, 1979, both the Claireville Dam
and Reservoir and the G. Ross Lord Dam and Reservoir were operated to reduce
flood peaks during the spring runoff.
(b) Hydrology Study
Mr. Ron Wigle of the firm James F. MacLaren Limited, outlined for the
Board the present status of the hydrology study. It is anticipated that the
final draft of the report will be completed in the near future, and following
review by the staff and the Ministry of Natural Resources, it is expected that
the final report will be available during the month of May.
The Authority has been able to make available to the municipalities
calculated flood flows on the various streams under the Authority's juris-
diction.
Flood flows have been calculated for present land use and future land uses,
and the models have been calibrated to check accuracy.
The staff advised that the Hydrology Study is an excellent report and will
form the basis of all future flood control and water management programmes of
{he Authority.
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(c) Flood Line Mapping
The mapping programme was started in 1976 'and will be completed in 1979.
The staff reviewed samples of the small and large format sheets; maps were
also available showing cross sections of various flood stages on sample rivers
under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
All mapping is complete and received except for the Humber River.
The mapping will also form the basis for the development of the flood
control and water management programme of the Authority.
(d) Plan Development
It is anticipated that the staff will be in a position to prepare draft
policies and programmes for flood control and water management for consid-
eration of the Board by the end of 1979.
Res. 112 Moved by: G. Fisher
-- Seconded by: M.M.R. Stewart
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report be received. CARRIED 1
REPORT ON THE 1978 WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL
MONITORING PROGRM1ME
A staff communication was presented advising that 1978 marked the third year of
the Watershed Environmental Monitoring Programme, which included regular water
monitoring and sediment and macro-invertebrate surveys at 8 sites. Special
studies were also continued or initiated.
Res. #3 Moved by: Wm. R. Herridge
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication, together with the report entitled,
"Watershed Environmental Monitoring Programme, 1978" be received for
information. CARRIED;
1979 WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL
MONITORING PROGRAMME
A staff communication was presented advising that the 1979 Programme is
designed to extend the data collected in 1977 and 1978. The data collected in
1979 will be analyzed with 1977 and 1978 data in order that conclusive state-
ments may be made regarding the effects of Authority works on the aquatic
environment.
Res. #4 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: WID. R. Herridge
RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication having regard to the 1979 Watershed
Environmental Monitoring Programme be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the 1979 Watershed Environmental Monitoring Programme,
involving an estimated expenditure of $80,924.40, be approved; and
THAT the firm of Environmental Applications Group be retained as the programme
consultant.
CARRIED;
AUTHORITY LIABILITY REGARDING EROSION
A staff communication was presented having regard to Res. #20 of Meeting #3/78
of the Board, as follows:
"Res. #20:
RESOLVED THAT: The staff be requested to obtain a legal opinion on
the Authority's responsibility with respect to the erosion on the
property of Mr. C. Dudley Reburn, 91 Forest Grove Drive, Borough of
North York. "
The Authority solicitor was contacted for an opinion on this matter. The
solicitor's response was divided into two parts: (a) Authority liability
regarding river erosion on private or Authority-owned property as a result of
natural processes. The solicitor's opinion in this regard is that the
Authority cannot be held liable in these instances; (b) Authority liability
should it be determined that erosion occurred due to works carried out by the
Authority or failure of the Authority to maintain its erosion control devices.
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In this regard, the solicitor could offer no opinion since this would be a
matter to be resolved by a court decision.
Res. #5 Moved by: M.M.R. Stewart
Seconded by: Wm. Swann
RESOLVED THAT: The staff report, together with the report of Gardiner,
Roberts, Barristers & Solicitors, with regard to the Authority's liability
respecting erosion, be received for the information of the Board.
CARRIED;
OTHER BUSINESS
INTERIM WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT 1979-1981
-35 Canyon Avenue (Don River - West Branch)
Res. #6 Moved by: Wm. R. Herridge
Seconded by: G. Fisher
THE BOP~D RECOMMENDS THAT: The Executive Co~~ittee be requested to take what-
ever steps are necessary to expedite the undertaking of erosion control works
at 35 Canyon Avenue on the West Branch of the Don River;
AND FURTHER THAT the opinion of the Authority solicitor be obtained regarding
action which may be taken by the Authority, under The Expropriations Act, to
expedite expropriation of the lands required for the works.
CARRIED;
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE HAZEL
The staff advised the Board that the Information and Education Advisory Board
had recommended that the Authority organize a Flood Control and Water Manage-
ment Seminar on a suitable date close to October 14-15, 1979 in recognition of
the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Hazel.
Res. jf7 Moved by: Wm. Swann
Seconded by: G. Fisher
RESOLVED THAT: The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board
support the proposal of the Information and Education Advisory Board to
organize a Flood Control and Water Management Seminar on a suitable date close
to October 14-15, 1979 in recognition of the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of
Hu=icane Hazel; and
THAT the Chairman of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board
be appointed to a committee to organize the seminar.
CARRIED;
The Chairman, Mr. Garrett and Mr. Higgs were requested to consider the arrange-
ment of an informal meeting of the Board some time during the fall when the
staff has completed draft policies and plans for flood control and water
managemen t.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m., April 12.
J.S. Scott K.G. Higgs
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONS. ADV. BOARD THURSDAY-AUGUST-23-1979 12/79
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The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board met at the Authority Office,
S Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, August 23, 1979, commencing at 1:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman J.S. Scott
Member s D.G. Fleet
C.F. Kline
L. Martin
A. Tonks
H.G. Westney
Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson
Vice Cha~rman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gell
Acting Secretary-Treasurer W.A. McLean
Adm. - Water Resource Division M.R. Garrett
Project Planner, Water Resource Division T.E. Farrell
Head - Flood Control Section, WRD J.C. Mather
Project Engineer - Development, WRD A.G. Sahabandu
ABSENT WERE
Vice Chairman W.R. Herridge, Q.C.
Hembers R.F. Bean
Mrs. C. Bell
K. Coutlee
G. Fisher
F.J. McKechnie
M.M.R. Stewart
W.G. Swann
MINUTES
The Hinutes of Meeting #1/79 were presented.
Res. #8 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: H.G. Westney
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/79, as presented, be adopted.
CARRIED;
PROGRJ:SS REPORT
The staff presented a verbal Progress Report, indicating that the work of the Water
Resource Division is proceeding on schedule:
Under the category of Major Maintenance, the security fencing of the Brampton
Channel is complete, as is the study of the Lower Humber weirs;
Purchase of radios for the Flood Warning and Forecasting System is complete;
Hydrology studies of watersheds is complete and the final report is pending;
The consultant's study of Damage Centres is in progress;
Environmental monitoring work has proceeded as planned;
Improvements to the Milne Workshop have been carried out:
The contract for the channel work in the Town of Stouffville has been awarded and
work has started:
Work has been completed or is in progress on a number of sites under this year's
Erosion Control Programme.
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Res. #9 Moved by:, Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report be received.
CARRIED 1
1980 BUDGET ESTIMATES
The 1980 Budget Estimates were presented.
Res. #10 Moved by: A. Tonks
Seconded by: R. Grant Henderson
RESOLVED THAT: The 1980 Budget Estimates for the Water Resource Division, Flood
Control Section, dated 1979.08.10, be approved in principle; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1980 Budget Estimates for the Flood Control Section,
Water Resource Division, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be included
in the 1980 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority.
CARRIED i
HUMBER RIVER AT OAK RIDGES
A staff communication was presented advising that the Oak Ridges area, located on
the East Branch of the Humber River, and particularly the area between Parker
Avenue and Schomberg Road, is poorly drained and has resulted in a repeated flood-
ing problem for the surrounding residential area. In 1969, the Authority undertook
a preliminary engineering study to investigate the problems and recommend solutions.
The report recommended a major flood control channel but, due to budget limitations,
the channel was not constructed.
Due to the lapse of time since the above study, the firm of M.M. Dillon Limited was
retained to review and re-evaluate the flooding problems in Oak Ridges and to
investigate alternative solutions. Their final report has now been received.
Res. #11 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Ge11
RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication on Channel Improvements on the East Branch
of the Humber River in Oak Ridges, be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The staff be directed to prepare a brief outlining the
construction details'and cost breakdown for Channel Improvements on the East Branch
of the Humber River in the community of Oak Ridges, Town of Richmond Hill, for the
approval of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, The
Regional Municipality of York and the Ministry of Natural Resources.
CARRIED i
The Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m., there being insufficient members remaining for
a quorum.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAMME
The members remaining discussed the Erosion and Sediment Control Programme as
presented by staff, and a number of comments were made.
WATER AND RELATED LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME
It was agreed that an additional meeting would be required to consider the Water
and Related Land Acquisition Programme.
J.S. Scott W.A. McLean, Director of Planni..rx] and Policy
Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A"
TO: The Chairman and Members of the Flood Control & Water Conservation
Advisory Board, M.T.R.C.A. Mtg. #2/79
FROM: Mr. M. R. Garrett, Administrator, Water Resource Division.
RE: 1980 BUDGET ESTIMATES
Attached are the Budget Estimates for 1980. They reflect the breakdown
approved as part of the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project
1979-1981.
There are three categories:
(1) Interim Project
(2 ) Operations and Maintenance
( 3) Supplementary Project - Keating Channel
The Interim Project totals $3,S90,000 which is a reduction from the 3.8
million proposed in the Interim Project due to a reduced level of funding
required in the Region of York in the Benefiting Municipality Projects.
The Operations and Maintenance Program totals $203,000 for 1980.
The Supplementary Project Dredging of the Keating Channel is estimated to be
$100,000 in 1980 which is a change from the original estimate due to the delay
in the dredging for 1979.
Each of the budgets has been broken down into 'All Municipalities Benefiting"
and "One Municipality Benefiting".
The attached sheets explain the expenditures proposed. The Budget reflects
1979 salary levels and will require adjustment at a later date.
RECOMMENDATION:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1980 Budget Estimates for the Interim Water
and Related Land Management Project and for the Flood Control Operations and
Maintenance of the Flood Control Section of the Water Resource Division be
approved.
Attachments:
1979.08.10
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PRt.LIIVlli\jARY
1980 BUDGET "ESTIMATES
PROGRAM Water & Related Land ~lanagement - Interim Project Summary P~GE
1980 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1979 BUDGET 1978 ACTUALS
ACTIVI1V EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET PROVINCIAL MUNICIPAL OTHER EXPENDITURES REVE"'UES I EXFEND:7URES REVENWES
EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY
lC C. Proj ects 108,295 l08,295 S9,562 48,733 93,500 I
Regulations l82,SOO l82,500 100,375 82,125 l82,SOO I
Conservation Services 2S5,SOO 62,500 193,000 106,150 86,850 208,000 15,000
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All Benefiting 1,SOl,20S 1,SOl,20S 82S,663 67S,S42 1,369,273
Benefiting ~~nicipalities l,64S,300 40,300 l,605,OOO 882,750 722,250 1,776,690 27,000
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i Keating Channel 100,000 100,000 SS,OOO 4S,000 I
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PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Interim Project PAGE
Purpose: To provide the required funding for carrying out the objectives of the Interim Water and
Related Land Management Project.
1980 Objectives:
_ To provide funding for the continued update of the Authority's radio system and flood
warning system.
_ The administration and enforcement of water management regulation and development review
function including enforcement officers salaries and support costs.
_ To carry out resource management practices on Authority lands and to provide
Conservation Assistance Programs for private landowners.
Funding: This is a shared program, 5S% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario, and the
balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities.
Objective
Classification: Materials
Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial
& Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
308,740 IS6,SOO 23,000 - 87,700 - - S7S,940
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1980 CURRENT BUDGET ,ESTIMATES
PROGRAM Kater & Related Land Mnna~emcnt - Interim Proiect - - Kater Control Proiect~ (K2) P~GE
j 1980 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1979 BUDGET I( 19 i 8 ACTi.:.':'.LS
ACTIVITY PROVINCIAL M:.JNICiPAL OTtiER EXPENDITURES I REVEtl:UES II -X=END'-U;).ES REVEN'JES
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I EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPEN~TJURES I
S'taff Salaties I 82,29S 82,295 45,262 37,033 65,800
S'taff Travel 3,000 3,000 1,650 1,350 3,700
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Radio 3,000 3,000 l,650 1,350 l5,000
TeleI:larks 20,000 20,000 11,000 9,000 8,000
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'PROGRAM Water & Related Land ~bnagement - Interim Proiect _ Water Mana~ement Regulations (W7) PAGE
1980 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1979 BUDGET 1978 ACTUALS
ACTIVITY EXFENDITURES REVENUES NET PROVINCIAL MUN:CIPAL OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY
Staff Salaries 106,900 106,900 S8,79S 48,10S 104,800
Staff Travel & Expenses 4,000 4,000 2,200 1,800 4,000
Enforcement Officers Sal. 48,900 48,900 26,895 22,005 48,900
Enforcement Officers Veh. 12,000 12,000 6,600 5,400 1l,SOO I
Legal Fees S,700 S,700 3,13S 2,S6S 8,300
Technical Plans & ~13pS 5,000 5,000 2,7S0 2,2S0 5,000
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19 80 BUDGET ESTIMATES
PROGRAM Water and Related Land Management - Interim Project- Conservation Services PAGE
BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1979 BUDGET
Net Provincial Municipal
Activitv Expenditures Revenues Expenditures Grant Levy Other Expenditures Revenues Expenditures Revenues
Staff Salaries 31,400 - 31,400 17,270 14,130 31,400
Staff Travel 2,600 - 2,600 1,430 1,170 2,000
Plant Propagation 40,000 4S,000 (S,OOO) (2,7S0) (2,2S0) S,OOO
Private Lands. ,
Forestry: 43,SOO 15,000 28,SOO 15,675 12,825 33,000 l2,000
Stream Improvements 27,000 2,000 2S,000 13,7S0 11,2S0 28,000 2,SOO
Land Use Planning S,OOO SOO 4,SOO 2,47S 2,02S 13,000 SOO
Authority Lands:
Forestry 66,000 66,000 36,300 29,700 SS,OOO
Stream Improvements 10,000 10,000 S,SOO 4,SOO 20,000
Land Management 8,000 8,000 4,400 3,600 20,000
Capital Projects:
Forestry Development 22,000 22,000 12,100 9,900 30,000
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PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Interim Project PAGE
Purpose: To provide the funding required for carrying out the objectives of the Interim
Water and Related Land Management Project which apply to all municipalities
benefiting as well as single benefiting municipality.
1980 Objectives: - To continue the review and development of the Authority's Flood Control Plan.
- To continue valleyland acquisition as well as important headwater lands.
- To complete construction of the Stouffville Channel.
- To commence construction of the Oak Ridges and Wilket Creek Channel Improvements.
- To continue the Downstream Erosion Control Program in the Regions of Metropolitan
Toronto, Peel, York and Durham.
Funding: This is shared program, SS% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and
the balance being funded from the participating municipalities.
The Interim ProJect as indicated encompasses both generally benefiting and specifically benefiting
municipality projects. The projects are listed under the appropriate heading. The municipal share
in both cases is 45% of the costs.
Objective Classif~cation: Materials
Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial
& Wages Utili ties Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
S30,OOO S38,300 - 1,048,S60 1,000,000 - - 3,116,860
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1980 BUDGET ESTIMATES
P':WGQAM h~ter ~ Related Land ~anarement - lnterim Prolect - .\l I Benefi t 109 P.:.GE
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ACTIVlTY PROVINCIAL MUNiCIPAL ! OTHER I EXPErJDITURES REVEr,liES Ii ;'X~~~I"'U:;"S F.EVEt'\~ES
'I EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPEN~fJURES GRANT LEVY I I - r- ." '-
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IrIan Re\'leW & Studies 236,000 236,000 129,800 397,000
. EmlrOnT:lental .Ilonitoring 172,000 172,000 94,600 77,400 I 100,000
flooe Plain Acquisition I 878,205 878,205 483,013 39S,192/ 682,273 I !
li(,Jd":t~ers ,\cqul$ltion I 200,000 200,000 110,000 90,000. 160,000
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PROGRAM Kater ~ Related Land Management - Interim Project - Benefitinlt ~lunicipalitles PAGE
1980 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1979 BUDGET ( 1978 ACTU.-\LS ~
t.CT '''ITY NET PROVINCIAL MUNICIPAL I EXFS\!:);:U"ES I REVE!\:.JES I
! EXPENDITURES REVENL.:ES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY OTHER I EXPENDITURES REVENUES !
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Erosion Control
~Ietro 82S,000 25,000 800,000 440,000 360,000 I 82S,000 I
Peel 10S,500 5,SOO 100,000 S5,000 45,000 . 101,000
, ark I 83,300 8,300 75,000 41,250 33,750 ! 7S,SOO
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1980 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES
PROGRAM OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE PAGE _
Purpose - To maintain Flood Control Works established under the Authority's Plan for Flood Control
and Water Conservation as well as under the various Downstream Erosion Control programs.
1980 Objectives - Continuation of the Regular Maintenance of the Flood Control Works at a level comparable
with 1979.
- Major maintenanc~ to be carried out at Milne Dam, Black Creek Channel..
- Non destructive testing of gate hoist cables at Claireville Dam.
Funding: This is a shared program, SS% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the
balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities.
Financial Comments:
Funding has been allocated in order to cover a progressive maintenance program, including
non-recurring major maintenance.
Objective Classification:
Materials
Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial
& Wages Utili ties Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
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IFlO~d \\ar.:ing System 24,000 24,000 I 13,200 10,800 18,000 r I
jClalreVllle Darn 30,000 30,000 16,500 13,500 23,000
i~,lilne Dam \ 5,000 5,000 2,750 2,250 4,000 I
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PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTARY PROJECT - KEATING CHANNEL PAGE _
Purnose To pr9vide additional funding for the protection of the Lower Don River area from flooding.
1980 Ob;ectives
To co~mence the first of a seven-year dredging program of the Keating Channel on the
Lower Don River.
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1980 CAPITAL BUDGET EST~MATES
PROGRAM Water & Related Land Manaqement - SuppLementary Project (WSI PAGE
0\ 1980 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1979 BUDGET 1978 ACTUALS
rl ACtiVITY EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET PROVINCIAL MUNICIPAL OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES
I EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONS. ADV. BD. FRIDAY-OCTOBER-19-1979 13/79
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The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board met at the Authority
Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, October 19, 1979, commencing at
9:30 a.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman J.S. Scott
Vice Chairman W.R. Herridge, Q.C.
Members C.F. Kline
L. Martin
F.J. McKechnie
W.M. Swann
Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson
Vice Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gell
Director of Planning & Policy W.A. McLean
Adm. - Water Resource Division M.R. Garrett
Project Planner, Water Resource Division T.E. Farrell
Head - Flood Control Section, WRD J.C. Mather
Project Engineer - Development WRD A.G. Sahabandu
Maintenance & Operations Supervisor,FC,WRD R.W. Dewell
ABSENT WE RE
Members Mrs. C. Bell
K. Coutlee
D.G. Fleet
G. Fisher
R. Skjarum
M.M.R. Stewart
A. Tonk5
H.G. Westney
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting 12/79 were presented.
Res. #12 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: W.R. Herridge, Q.C.
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/79, as presented, be adopted.
CARRIED;
WATER AND RELATED LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM
The staff presented a Draft Program of Land Acquisition under the Water and
Related Land Management Plan for comment from the Board. The program outlined
categories of land in which the Authority has a conservation interest and included
criteria on which a land acquisition program could be based.
After further review, the program will be presented as a component of the Water
and Related Land Management Plan.
Res. il3 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: W.M. Swann
RESOLVED THAT: The Draft Program of Water and Related Land Acquisition, dated
August, 1979, be received.
CARRIED 1
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INTERIM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT 1979-1981
-Channel Improvements on the East Humber River at
Oak Ridges in the Town of Richmond Hill
The staff presented a brief outlining a program of conservation works on the East
Branch of the Humber River in the Town of Richmond Hill to deal with flooding
problems in that area. The cost of the work is estimated at $108,000.00.
Res. #14 Moved by: W.R. Herridge, Q.C.
Seconded by: L. Martin
RESOLVED THAT: The brief on Interim Water & Related Land Management Project 1979-
1981 - Channel Improvements on the East Humber River at Oak Ridges in the Town of
Richmond Hill, be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
(a) The works outlined in the brief: "Channel Improvements on the East Humber
River at Oak Ridges in the Town of Richmond Hill", dated September, 1979, be
approved;
(b) The Regional Municipality of York be requested to approve the work proposed
in the brief;
(c) The Regional Munic~pality of York be advised that, subject to the approvals
required for the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project 1979-1981
being obtained, the Authority is prepared to proceed with the channel improve-
ments on the East Humber River at Oak Ridges in the Town of Richmond Hill, as
set out in the brief dated September, 1979, on the basis of funding provided
for these works in the Project.
CARRIED 1
NEW BUSINESS
KEATING CHANNEL DREDGING
The Board reviewed the status of the Keating Channel Dredging project, and
expressed concern at the likelihood that the dredging would not begin during 1979.
The Board was aware that, among other environmental concerns in the Keating
Channel problem, there is the increased threat of flooding in the Lower Don area
resulting from the deposition of silt in the Keating Channel. The Board was
informed that the delay in the dredging project results from the slower than
anticipated rate at which the containment for the dredge spoil is being
constructed on the south shore of the Outer Harbour Headland.
Res. #lS Moved by: W.M. Swann
Seconded by: W.R. Herridge, Q.C.
RESOLVED THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority express
concern to the agencies participating in the Keating Channel Dredging Project
about the delay in the project and recommends that, should it not be possible to
commence dredging in 1980, the decision not to dispose of the dredgeate in the
open water of Lake Ontario be reconsidered.
CARRIED;
The Board agreed to meet to consider further programs in the Water and Related
Land Management Plan on Friday, November 30, 1979, at 9:30 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at l2:1S p.m., October 19.
J. S. Scott W.A. McLean, Director of Planni.n;J & Policy
Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer
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minutes
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FLOOD CONTROL & WATBR CONS. ADV. 3D. FRIDAY-NOVEMBER-30-l979 14/79
The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board met at the Authority
Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, November 30, 1979, conunencing
at 9:30 a.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman J.S. Scott
vice Chairman W.R. Herridge, Q.C.
Members G. Fisher
C.F. Kline
L. Martin
F.J. McKechnie
M.M.R. Stewart
Mrs. H.D. Sutter
\-1.M. Swann
A. Tonks
H.G. Westney
Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson
Vice Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gell
Authority Member Mrs. S. Martin
Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs
Director of Plannlng & Policy W.A. McLean
Adm. - Water Resource Divjsion M.R. Garrett
Adm. - Conservation Land t>1anagement Division P.B. Flood
Planning Technician, Planning & Policy Miss A. Aitken
Maint. & Ops. supervisor, Flood Control Sec. \'lRD R. W . Dewell
Project Planner, Water Resource Division T.E. Farrell
Planning Technician, Planning & Policy B.E. Knox
Development Co-oLdinator, Planning & Policy J.W. l-ialetich
Head, Flood Con trol Section, \'lRD J.C. Mather
Dev. Technician, Flood Control Section, WRD J. Tucker
ABSENT WERE
Members Mrs. C. Bell
D.G. Fleet
R. Skjarum
l-lINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #3/79 were presented.
Res. #16 Moved by: L. Martin
Seconded by: W.M. Swann
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/79, as presented, be adopted.
CARRIED;
INTERIM WATER & RELATED LAND MN~AGEMENT PROJECT 1979-1981
-Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan
Toronto: 1980 Programme
The staff submitted a report outlining the accomplishments to date, the erosion
inventory by watershed, the current priorities and the 1980 work programme.
Res. #17 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: L. Martin
RESOLVED THAT: The Progress Report and the Erosion Inventory be received and
appended as part of Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and
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TIlE BOARD RECor-mENDS THAT: The 1980 Work Programme and the Current Priorities for
Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto, as appended as
part of Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be approved.
CARRIED;
INTERH! WATER & RELATED LAND HANAGEMENT PROJECT 1979-1981
-Erosion Control in The Regional Municipalities of Peel,
York and Durhilm: 1980 Programme
The staff submitted a report outlining the accomplishments to date, the erosion
inventory by watershed, the current priorities and the 1980 work programme.
Res. #lR Moved by: H.G. Westney
Second'ed by: G. Fisher
RESOLVED THAT: The Progress Report and the Erosion Inventory be received and
appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes; and
THE BOARD RECOl>1MENDS THAT: The 1980 Work Programme and the Current Priorities for
Erosion Control in The Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham, as
appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be approved.
CARRIED;
\'lATERSHED PLAN
-Flood Control Programme
The staff presented a draft of the Flood Control Programme, which forms a part of
the Watershed Plan, and reflects staff suggestions regarding gpiding principles
for protection of existing damage centres, the Flood l'larning System, and direction
for control of new development to prevent flood-vulnerability.
Res. #19 Moved by: W.M. Swann
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT; The Draft Flood Control Programme be received.
CARRIED;
NEW BUSINESS
It was agreed that a meeting of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory
Board be scheduled for mid-January, 1980 on a Friday morning, commencing at 9:30
a.m. The subject for discussion will be the Storm Water ~4nagement Programme.
ADJO URN 1'1ENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at l:OS p.m., November 30.
J.S. Scott W.A. McLean, Director of Plannirg & Policy
Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A"
EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION
IN HETROPOLITAN TORONTO
1980 PROGRAN.'1E
AS PROPOSED IN
THE INTERIM WATER AND RELATED L&~D ~~AGEMENT
PROJECT 1979-1981
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION Au'rHOJUl'~
NOVEHUER, 1979
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EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STABILIZATION
IN METROPOLITAN TORONTO
1980 PROGRAMME
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to outline the progress of the Erosion Control
and Slope Stabilization Project for Metropolitan Toronto, which is designed
to carry out the fOllowing:
(a) Major erosion control and slope stabilization remedial works carried
out on a priority basis on the primary watercourses;
(b) Initiate a preventative programme in the form of minor remedial works
and re-vegetation of embankments.
Since site conditions change continually, the priorities have to be reviewed
on a regular basis. The current top priorities are reflected in the work
programme for 1980 and the "Pool of Erosion Priority Sites", which are
found in the respective sections of this rep~rt.
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PROGRESS REPORT
The following is a list of sites at which major or minor remedial work was
carried out between September,l974 (inception of project) and November,1979:
LOCATION WATERSHED WORK YEAR
Major Remedial Works
90 Forestgrove Drive East Don River 1974
20-30 Islay Court Humber River 1974
39-41 Storer Drive Humber River 1974 - 1975
99-103 Burbank Drive Newtonbrook Creek 1974 - 1975
Hi Mount Drive Newtonbrook Creek 1974 - 1975
8-10 King Maple Place Newtonbrook Creek 1974 - 1975
113 Burbank Drive Newtonbrook Creek 1975
14-22 Archway Crescent Humber River 1975
6 Woodhaven Heights Humber River 1975
4S Riverbank Drlve & vic. Mimico Creek 1975
32-38 Bonnyview Drive Mimico Creek 1975
37-43 Lakeland Drive West Humber 1975 - 1976
Yvonne Public School Black Creek 1976
30-56 Grovetree Road West Humber 1976
9S-97 Portico Drive East Branch Highland 1976
Creek
197-205 Sweeney Drive East Don River 1976
24 Stonegate Road Humber River 1976 - 1977
24-36 Westleigh Crescent Etobicoke Creek 1976 - 1977
158-168 & 190-212 Three East Don River 1976 - 1977
Valleys Drive
6-14 Sulkara Court East Don River 1978
Don Valley Drive Don River 1978
50-58 Stanwood Crescent Humber River 1978 - 1979
Enfield/Sunset/Jellicoe Etobicoke Creek 1979
vicinity Humber River
17-53 Riverview Heights 1979
10 Codeco Court - Phase I Don River In Progress
3S Canyon Avenue Don River In Progress
Minor Remedial Works
S20 Markham Rd. vicini ty Highland Creek 1975
(Cedarbrook Retirement Home)
84-89 Greenbrook Drive Black Creek 1975
Kirkbradden Road Mimico Creek 1975
West Hill Collegiate Highland Creek 1975
Shoreham Court Black Creek 1975
27-31 Ladysbridge Drive West Branch Highland 1975 - 1976
Creek
N/\v 0 f 56 Grovetree Road West Humber River 1975 - 1976
37-43 Mayall Avenue Black Creek 1976
79 Clearview Heights Black Creek 1976
S/w of Shoreham Dr. Bridge Black Creek 1976
Driftwood Court Black Creek 1976
7S Decarie Circle Mimico Creek 1976
4 Woodhaven Heights Humber River 1977
73 Van Dusen Boulevard Mimico Creek 1977
Donalda Club (8th Fwy) Don River 1978
Westleigh Crescent vicinity Etobicoke Creek 1978
Scarlett Woods Golf Club Humber River 1978
22-26 Dunning Crescent Etobicoke Creek 1978
Kennedy Rd Shopping Mall Don River 1978
Sheppard & Leslie Nursery Don River 1978
Leslie St. at Sheppard Don River 1978
Meadowvale Road Rouge River 1978
Zoo (Z-15) - Phase I Rouge River 1978
Orchard Crescent Mimico Creek 1978
Forest Valley Day Camp Don River 1978
Beechgrove Drive Highland Creek 1979
Restwell Crescent, Don River 1979
Deanewood Crescent Vicinity Mimico Creek 1979
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EROSION INVENTORY
The following table indicates the erosion inventory for the primary
watercourses within Metropolitan Toronto. These sites have been identified
by design block, where the Authority is either aware of a significant erosion
problem or has requests for assistance in erosion control andlor bank
stabilization.
MUNICIPALITY WATERCOURSE NO. OF TOTAL
SITES
Metropolitan Toronto Etobicoke Creek 10 10
Mimico Creek 34 34
Humber River - Main Branch 48
- West Branch 10
- Emery Creek S
- Black Creek 21 84
Don River - Main Branch 2S
- West Branch 34
- East Branch 4S
- Massey Creek 14
- German 101ills 4 122
Highland Creek
- Main Branch 10
- West Branch 10
- East Branch 9 30
Rouge River - Main Branch 77
- Little Rouge 27 104
TOTAL 384
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CURRENT PRIORITIES
Due to the large number of s~tes requiring erosion control and bank
stabil~zat~on work throughout Metropol~tan Toronto, major remedial work is
being undertaken on a priority basis. The original priority ratings listed
in the James F. MacLaren report of ~larch, 1970, are used as a starting po~nt
in assessing the rate of progress and deterioration during the nine years
that have ela~sed. Based on year-round monitoring, the severity of the
ploblem in ~ts present st.a te and a fair idea of its relative potential to
deteriorate, the staff has determined a pool of sites bearing high priority
ratings. Because erosion ~s a dynamic problem, the priorities within this
pool change cont~nually as we strive to ameliorate the list with the steady
influx of technlcal data on site conditlons. Therefore, the following list
of "current pr~orities" will be reviewed regularly during 1980 in order to
accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites.
PROPOSED MAJOR REMEDIAL WORK SITES FOR 1980 (')
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LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY TECHNiCAL ESTIMATED COMMENTS
PRIORITY COST
10 Codeco Court East [)Dn Rlver Nort:l Yor~ 'hase 1 SUO,OOO Problem: Slop~ I'dllurc
& Vicinity (Phase II) -19'8 StructurE's Affect..rj: One Industrial Complex
Phase L (U. E. Union Complex)
-1980 1l0lqht of Bi1n!;: 27m
German Mills creekl North York :~ent't h of r1d Cr, : ')(};n
10-14 Bruce Farm Drive 1 145,000 Pro!J!('m: Slop" FaJ lure (Fill Material)
.nli t, , \1(' I :..' nk Eroslo;1
Structures Affected: Four Residences
Ilelght of Bank: 11m
LentHh of Bank: 4 r,m
99-107 Weir Crescent Highland Creek Scarborough 2 140,000 Problem: :';.i.OI,I.' 1'a; lure
Structures AffLcttc: Seven Rcsldcnces
Ilelg!',t nf Fl.) 'lk : 39m
Length of Bank: lSOm
39-49 Presley ~venue Massey Creek Scarborough 3 75,000 Problem: Slope Fa Llure (Fill Material)
Structures Affected: Three Residences
Height of Bank: 20m
Length of Ba:1k: (j'):n
27-31 Alamosa Drive Don River I North York 4 65,000 Problem: Slope Failure (Inherent Instability
and fill material)
Structures Affected: Three Residences
Height of Bank: 12m
Length of Bank: 35m
31-3S Rivercove Drive Mimico Creek Etobicoke 5 40,000 Problem: Slope Failure and Riverbank Erosion
Structures Affected: Four Residences
Height of Bank: 14m
Length of Bank: 55m
Don Valley Parkway Don River North York * 30,000 Problem: Slope Failure & Riverbank Erosion
& Lawrence Vicinity Structures Affected: Concrete River Channel
Height of Bank: 25m
Length of Bank: SSm 0'\
POOL OF EROSION PRIORITY SITES
LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY TECHNICAL COMMENTS
PRIORITY
16-18 Fernwood Don River East York 6 Problem: Slope Failure (Fill Material)
Gardens St~uctures Affected: Two Apartment Buildings & One ReSldence
Height of Bank: 30m
Length of Bank: 40m
45-65 Wynford Heights East Don North York 7 Problem: Slope Failure and Riverbank Erosion
Crescent River Structures Affected: Three Apartment Buildings & One Pool
Height of Bank: 34m
Le:1gth of Ban~(: 300m
Rowntree Mills Park Humber River North York 8 Problem: Major Riverbank Erosion
(Adjacent to Aviemore Structures Affected: Park Pathway and Parking Lot
Drive) Height of Bank: 12m
LC:1gth of Bank: 75m
100-104 Gwendolen \vest Don River North York 9 Problem: Slope Failure and Riverbank Erosion
Crescent Structures Affected: Three Residences
Height of Bank: 34m
Length of Bank: 50m
9-11 Sulkara Court East Don River North York 10 Problem: Slope Failure (Fill material)
Structures Affected: Two Residences
Height of Bank: 12m
Length of Baj1k: 30m
64-68 Greenview Blvd. Mimico Creek Etobicoke 11 Problem: Slope Failure and Riverbank Erosio~
Structures Affected: Two Residences
Height of Bank: 13m
Length of Bank: 25m
152-196 Humbervale Mimico Creek Etobicoke 12 Problem: Slope Failure and Riverbank Erosion
Blvd. Structures Affected: Three Residences
Height of Bank: 13m
Length of Bank: 100m
91 Forest Grove Dr. Don River North York 13 Problem: Slope Failure and Riverbank Erosion
Structures Affected: 1 Residence
Height of Bank: 23m -..I
Length of Bank: 40m
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PRIORITY
8-14 Azalea Court Emery Creek North York 14 Prcolem: Slope Fallure (Fill Material)
Structures Affected: Four Residences
Height of Bank: 18m
Length of Bank: 45m
22 Beaucourt Drive Mim.1.Co Creek Etobicoke IS Problem: Slope Failure and Riverbank Erosion
Structures Affected: Eight Residences
Height of Bank: 15m
Lerqth of Ban!(: 100m
69-71 Pegasus Trail East Highland Scarborough 16 Prcblem: Slope Failure (Fill Material)
Creek Structures Affected: Two Residences and Two Pools
Heiqht of Bank: 9m
Length of Bank: 30m
123-125 Pegasus Trail East Highland Scarborough 17 Prcblem: Slope Failure and Riverbank Erosion
Creek Structures Affected: One Swimming Pool
Height of Bank: 18m
Length of Bank: 45m
18-20 Skipton Court Humber River North York 18 PrclJlem: Slope Failure (Fill Material)
Structures Affected: 1 Low-Rise Apartment
Height of Bank: 18m
Length of Bank: 60m
1025 Scarlett Road Humber River Etobicoke 19 Problem: Riverbank Erosion (Shale Bank)
Structures Affected: 1 Low-Rise Apartment
Height of Bank: ISm
Length of Bank; 35m
Sewell Road at Rouge River Scarborough 20 Problem: Slope Failure and Riverbank Erosion
Finch Avenue Structures Affected: Roadway
Height of Bank: 12m
Length of Bank; SOm
50-S8 Dennison Ave. Humber River York 21 Problem: Riverbank Erosion (Shale Bank)
Structures Affected: Four Residences
Height of Bank: 18m (I)
Length of Bank: 125m
POOL OF EROSION PRIORITY SITES
LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY TECHNICAL COMMENTS
PRIORITY
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Rouge Hills Drive Rouge Ri ver Scarborough 22 Problem: Slope Failure 8nd Riverbank Erosion
Structures Affected: 3 Residences
Height of Bank: 20m
Length of Bank: 20m
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1980 WORK PROGRAM
The follO\-Jing table shows the proposed work program for 1980, together
with the accompanying budget analysis:
ITEM ESTIMATED SUB-TOTAL
COST
AD~IINISTRA'l'ION
Salaries $34,100.00
Material & Equipment 3,900.00
Rental 1,300.00
Travel Expenses 2,700.00
Accumulated Vacation Pay 8,000.00 $SO,OOO.OO
(Labour)
STUDIES
Engineering & Geotechnical
- Greenview & Beaucourt Rd. 8,000.00
- 9 & 11 Sulkara Court 10,000.00
- Azalea Court 8,000.00
- Dennison Monitoring 2,000.00
- Wynford Heights 2,000.00 30,000.00
PRIORITY REVIEW - METRO/PYD 10,000.00 10,000.00
MAINTENANCE & REVEGETATION PROGRAM 24,000.00 24,000.00
MINOR REMEDIAL \'lORK
Zoo - Phase 2 9,000.00
Celeste Drive IS,OOO.OO
Dawes Road I 9,000.00
Dawes Road II 4,000.00
Jason & Riverdale 5,000.00
S. of Dundas at Neilson Street 10,000.00
Neilson Drive & Dundas 9,000.00 61,000.00
MAJOR REMEDIAL IWRK
10 Codeco Court 130,000.00
10-14 Bruce Farm Drive 145,000.00
99-107 Weir Crescent 140,000.00
39-49 Presley Avenue 7S,000.00
27-31 Alamosa Drive 65,000.00
31-35 Rivercovc Drive 40,000.00
Don Valley Parkway & Lawrence 30,000.00 625,000.00
TOTAL: $800,000.00
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SCHEDULE "B"
EROSION CONTROL & SLOPE STABILIZATION
IN THE REGIONS OF PEEL, YORK & DURHAM
1980 PHOGRMlHE
AS PROPOSED IN
THE INTERnl \vA'T'ER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT
PROJECT 1979-1981
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSEHVATION ,\U'fHORITY
NOVEMBER, 1979
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EROSION CONTROL IN THE REGIONS OF PEEL, YORK & DURHAM - 1980 PROGRAMME
Following the erosion inventory and priority studies that were carried out
for the Regions of Peel, York and Durham, a list of proposed remedial work
sites were prepared for each region.
Since site conditions change continually, the priorities have to be reviewed
on a regular basis. The current top priorities are reflected in the work
programme for 1980 and the "Pool of Erosion Priority Sites" for 1981, which
are found in the respective sections of this report.
It should be noted that for the Regions of York and Durham, the technical
priorities identified in the appropriate column of the attached charts follow
from the annual erosion priority review. In Peel, however, this was not
totally possible because of the requirement for "equalized assessment" based
on cash flow from the constituent municipalities within the Region. In the
lattercase, it was therefore necessary to establish priorities within each
municipality and then schedule the sites in descending order. Consequently,
it was not possible to adhere to relative priorities established on a
regional basi.s.
The table below shows the budget allocation by Region for the years 1979-1981,
inclus~ve. The first year of this project has now been completed under the
Interim Water and Related Land Management Plan.
REGION 1979 1980 19.81 TOTAL
Peel $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000
York 7S,000 7S,000 2S,000 l7S,000
Durham 25,000 2S,000 2S,000 7S,000
TOTAL $SSO,OOO
Erosion Inventory:
The following table indicates the present erosion inventory for the primary
watercourses within the Regions of Peel, York and Durham. These sites have
been identified by design block, where the Authority has either been informed
by way of requests for ~ssistance or is aware of a significant erosion
problem.
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MUNICIPALITY WATERCOURSE NO. OF SITES TOTAL
Reglon of Etobicoke Creek 90 90
Peel
Mimico Creek 11 11
Humber River - Main Branch 4
- West Branch 63 67
TOTAL NO.OF SITES: 168
Region of Humber River - Main Branch 19
York - West Branch 13
- East Branch 37 69
Don Ri ver - West Branch 15
- East Branch 13
- German Mills 9 37
Creek
Rouge River - Main Branch 45
- Little Rouge 52 97
West Duffin Creek 7 7
TOTAL NO.OF SITES: 210
Region of Rouge River - Main Branch 4 4
Durham
Petticoat Creek 21 21
Duffins Creek - Main Branch 2S
- West Branch 169
- East Branch 113 307
Carruthers Creek 42 42
TOTAL NO.OF SITES: 374
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PROGRESS REPORT
The following is a list of sites at which remedial work was carried out
between January, 1979 (inception of project) and November, 1979.
LOCATION \-.rATERSHED WORK YEAR
PEEL
HR-I09(B) 138 King Street
Vicinity - Bolton Humber River 1979
(Town of Caledon)
EC-tj Sherway Drive Etobicoke Creek (In progress)
(t-lississauga)
YORK
HI TIP & H2 IIP Humber River 1979
7440 Kipling Avenue
8240 Pine Valley Drive Humber River 1979
HI II/P 7374 Kipling Avenue Humber River 1979
Rl IVIP 14th Avenue - Phase I Rouge River 1979
LHl IVIP 19th Avenue Little Rouge River 1979
King Township & Town of Caledon Cold Creek 1979
Line (Humber River)
DURHM1
D-2S 16 Elizabeth Street Duffin Creek 1979
S58 Pine Ridge Road Vicinity Rouge River 1979
CURRENT P1UORIT1ES:
Due to the large number of sites requiring erosion control and slope
stabilization work throughout the Regions of Peel, York and Durham, major
rem~dial work is being undertaken on a priority basis. The original priority
ratings listed in the three separate Erosion Inventory and Priorities Studies
of 1977, are used as a starting point in assessing the rate of progress and
deterioration of erosion sites during the years that have elapsed.
Based on year-round monitoring, the severity of the problem in its present
state and a fair idea of its relative potential to deteriorate, the staff
has determined a pool of sites bearing high priority ratings. Because
erosion is a dynamic problem, the priorities within this pool change
continually as we strive to ameliorate the list with the steady influx of
technical data on site conditions. Therefore, the following list of
"current priorities" will be reviewed regularly during 1980 in order to
accommodate any significant changes and the possible inclusion of new sites.
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1980 WORK PROGRAMME
The follovling table shows the pruposed work programme for 1979 and the
accompanying budget analysis for each of the Regions of Peel, York and Durham.
REGION ITEM ESTIMATED COST SUB-TOTAL
PEEL Administration $7,200.00 $7,200.00
Rcmed ia1 \vork Sites
Pony trail & Steepbank,Mississauga 61,800.00
Mill Street, Bramptun 31,000.00 92,800.00
TOTAL $100,000.00
YORK Administration $S,400.00 $S,400.00
Engincering Design-Postwood Lane 4,000.00 4,000.00
Remedial Work Sites
Revegetation 1,000.00
14th Avenue Phase II 7,000.00
Postwood Lane 31,500.00
146 Riverside Drive 10,100.00
Gamble Side road 11,000.00
Cedar Grove Community Centre 5,000.00
TOTAL $7S,000.00
DURHAM Administration $1,800.00
Remedial Work Sites
Hockey Ranch 12,200.00
Greenwood Road 11,000.00
TOTAL $2S,000.00
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EROSION CONTROL SITES
INTERIM \VATER & RELATED LAND HANAGEMENT
PROJECT: 1980 & 1981
YEAR MUNICIPALITY LOCATION
1980 Mississauga EC-18 3505-3483 Pony trail & 1896-1904 Steepbank Cres.
Brampton EC-58 Hill Street
1981 Mississauga MC-96 Derry Road near C.N.R.
MC-IOl Victory Crescent at Derry Road
EC-8 Queen Fredrica Drive (Applewood Hills Park)
EC-14 Dundas W. off Neilson Drive
Brampton WH-14l Wildfield (10 Beam~sh)
WH-142 Wildfield
WH-16l Twin Oaks Farm
Town of HR-IIO Centennial Drive
Caledon HR-I09 Behind Albert Street, Bolton
PEEL PROPOSED MAJOR REMEDIAL WORK SITES FOR 1980 - MISSISSAUGA n
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LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY TECriNICAL ESTIMATED COMMENTS
. PRIOR:TY COST
EC-18
3505-3483 Pony trail Drive Etobicoke Creek Mississauga 1 $60,000 Problem: Riverbank Erosion and Bank Failure
Structure Affected: 12 Residences and
and 1896-1904 Steepbank 5 Swimming Pools
Crescent
Height of Bank: 13m
Length of Bank: 310m
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PEEL POOL OF EROSION PRIORITY SITES - MISSISSAUGA
LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY TECHNICAL COMMENTS
PRIORITY
MC-96 Derry Road Mimico Creek Mississauga i 2 Problem: Rlverbank Erosion
near C.N.R. Structures Affected: Parkland and Sanitary Manhole
Height of Bank: l.Sm
Length of Bank: 50m
~lC-IOl - Off Victory Himico Creek Mississauga 3 Problem: Slope Failure and Gullying
Crescent at Derry Rd. Structures Affected: Footbridge
Height of Bank: 1m
Length of Bank: Sm
EC-8 Queen Fredrica Li ttle Mississauga 4 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
Drive Etobicoke
(Applewood Hills Park) Creek Structures Affected: Parkland
Height of Bank: 2m
Length of Bank: 70m
EC-14 Dundas W. off Etobicoke Mississauga S Problem: Riverbank Erosion and Slope Failure
Neilson Drive Creek Structures Affected: 2 Back Factory Parking Lots
Height of Bank: l2m
i Length of Bank: 85!:1
1726 Lincolnshire Blvc Etobicoke Mississauga 6 Problem: Slope Failure
Creek Structures Affected: 2 Residences
Height of Bank: 10m
Length of Bank: 4Sm
- Off Wharton Way Etobicoke Mississauga 7 Prohlem: Slope Fa ilure (Pill Material)
Creek Structures Affected: 1 Shed
Height of Bank: 8m
Length of Bank: 25m
~C-99 - West end off l1imico Mississauga 8 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
{ictory Crescent Creek Structures Affected: Parkland
Height of Bank: 2m
Lf'nqth of iI.mk: 100m
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Creek Structures Affected: Openland behind Factory Parking Lot
Height of Bank: 12m . (1
Length o.f Bank: 100m I
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LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY TECHNICAL ESTIMATED COMMENTS
PRiORITY COST
EC-S8
176-188 Mill Street Etobicoke Creek Brampton 1 $31,000 Problem: Riverbank Erosion and Slope Failure
Structures Affected: 1 Apt. Bldg. and
4 Apt. Parking Lots
Height of Bank: 12m
Length of Bank: 100m
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LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY ITECHNICAL COMMENTS
PRIORITY
.vH-14l wildfield West Humber Brampton 2 Proble:n: Riverbank Erosion and Slope Failure
(10 Beamish) River -
Lindsay Cree~ Structures Affected: 1 Residence
Height of Bank: Sm
Length of Bank: 25:n
.vH-142 - Wildfield West Humber Brampton 3 Problem: Riverbank Erosion and Slope Failure
River -
Lindsay Creek Structures Affected: Greenbelt behind house
Height of Bank: 6:n
Length of Bar,k: 30m
iH-16l - Twin Oaks West Humber Brampton 4 Problem: Slope Failure
Farm River Structures Affected: 1 Residence
Height of Bank: 20m
Length of Bank: SOm
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PRiORITY
HR-110 Humber River Caledon 1 Problem: Slope Failure (Fill l-laterial)
Centennial Drive Structures Affected: 2 Residences
Bolton Height of Bank: 35m
Length of Bank: 250m
HR-I09 - Behind Humber River Caledon 2 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
Albert Street Structures Affected: 8 Residences
-Bolton Height of Bank: 2m
Length of Bank: 130m
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PRIORITY COST
l4th Avenue - Phase II Rouge Ri ver Markham 1 7,000.00 Problem: Slope Failure
Structures Affected: Roadway
Height of Bank: 10m
Length of Bank: 45.7m
Postwood Lane German Mills Creek l1arkham 2 31,500.00 Problem: Slope Failure
Structures Affected: Townhouse Complex
Height of Ba:1k: 13m
Length of Bank: 2Sm
l46 Riverside Drive East Humber River Woodbridge 3 10,100.00 Problem: Slope Failure
Structures Affected: 2 Residences
Height of Bank: 3m
Length of Bank: 15m
:;amble Side road Rouge River l1arkham 4 11,000.00 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
Structures Affected: Tile Bed
Height of Bank: 3m
. Length of Bank: 10m
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:edar Grove Community Rouge River Markham S S,OOO.OO Problem: Riverbank Erosion
:ent're Structures Affected: Arena Complex
11,-' i rih t of B.:lnk: 2:11
Length of Bank: 30m
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LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY TECHNICAL COMMENTS
PRIORITY
Hv;y.27 North of Humber River Vaughan 6 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
Mac.Dr. Structures Affected: 1 Residence
Height of Bank: 5m
Length of Bank: 180m
Dixon's Hill Road Rouge River Markham 7 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
at 19th Avenue Structures Affected: Roadway
Height of Bank: 2m
Length of Ban~<: 70m
East Side at East Humber Woodbridge 8 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
Islington Bridge River Structures Affected: Road
(H2-IV) Height of Ban;~: 3m
Length of Bank: 10m
Off Langstaff East Don Rive Richmond Hill 9 Problem: Riverban~ Erosion and Slope Failure
Selvage Plant Structures Affected: Road
(EO 1 IllS) Ill: i<J 1I t of Udllk: t.,n
Length of Bank: 30m
8 Ridgevale (Rl II Rouge River Markham 10 Problem: Riverbank Erosion and Slope Failure
Structures Affected: 1 Residence
Height of Bank: 5m
Length of Bank: 10m
Langstaff & Keele West Don Rive Vaughan 11 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
(DI-I) Structures Affected: Road
Height of Bank: 1m
Length of Bank: 70m
Glcnbourne Park Markham 12 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
Road (S.of R2S-III) West Rouge Structures Affected: 1 Residence .....
River ~
Height of Bank: 2m
Length of Bank: 60m
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PRiORITY
Rouge River Circle Rouge River Harkhal'1 13 Problem: Riverbank Erosion and Slope Failure
(RI-I) Structures Aff~cted: 1 Residence & 1 Let
I Height of Bank: 5m
Length of Bank: 30::1
Bayview above Steeles East Don Rivel Markham 14 Problem: Riverbank Erosion and Slope Failure
Structures Affected: Open Land for Development
H~ight of Bank: 5m
Length of Bank: 20m
Langstaff and Keele West Don River Vaughan 15 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
(D2-I) Structures Affected: 1 Utility Shed
Height of Bank: 3m
Length of Bank: 50m
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PRIORITY COST
Hockey Ranch Duffin Creek Ajax 1 $12,200 Problem: Gullying and Riverbank Erosion
Structures Affected: 1 Swi~~ing Pool & Shed
He~ght of Bank: 12m
Length of Bank: 30m
Greenwood Road Duffin Creek Pickering 2 11,000 Problem: Riverbank Erosion and Slope Failure
Lot 12, Conc.5 (D-23) Structures Affected: 1 Residence
Height of Bank: 18m
Length of Bank: 30m
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LOCATION WATERSHED MUNICIPALITY TECHNICAL COMMENTS
PRIORITY
:larke's Hollow (D-2l) Duffin Creek Pickering 3 Problem: Riverbank Erosion and Slope Failure
Structures Affected: 1 Residence
Height of Bank: 40m
Length of Bank: 250m
ireen River Park Duffin Creek Pickering 4 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
D-16) Structures Affected: Dining Pavilion
Height of Bank: 6m
Length of Bank: 50m
Irock Road at Finch Duffin Creek Pickering 5 Problem: Riverbank Erosion
,venue Structures Affected: 1 Residence
Height of Bank: 2m
Length of Bank: 40m
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the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CON- FRIDAY-JANUARY-25-l980 #5/79
SERVATION ADVISORY BOARD The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board met at the Authority
Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, January 2S, 1980, commencing at
9:30 a.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman J.S. Scott
Vice Chairman \'l.R. Herridge, Q.C.
D.G. Fleet
C.F. Kline
L. Martin
H.M.R. Stewart
Mrs. H.D. Sutter
W.M. Swann
H.G. Westney
Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson
Vice Chairman of the Authority l-trs. F. Gell
Authori ty Member Mrs. N. Stoner
Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs
Director of Planning & Policy W.A. HcLean
Adm. - Conservation Land Management Division P.B. Flood
Adm. - Water Resource Division M.R. Garrett
lolaint. & Op's S'vr.,Flood Control Section, I"'RD R.W. Dewell
project Planner, Water Resource Division T.E. Farrell
Development Co-ordinator, Planning & Policy J.W. Maletich
Head, Flood Control Section, WRD J.C. Ha ther
Dev't Tech., Flood Control Section, WRD J. Tucker
ABSENT WERE
Members Mrs. C. Bell
F.J. McKechnie
R. Skjarum
A. Tonks
FILM SHOWING
-Flood h'arning System
A 60-second l6mm cQ10ur "Television spot" film was shown on the Authority's flood
warning system. Mr. J.C. Mather discussed with members of the Board the
events of the floods of December 2S, 1979 and January 10, 1980.
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #4/79 were presented.
Res. #20 Moved by: H.G. westney
Seconded by: M.l-i. R. Stewart
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #4/79, as presented, be adopted.
CARRIED;
PROVINCIAL FLOOD PLAIN CRITERIA
A staff communication was presented, attaching a copy of the approved policy of
the Government of Ontario which is to be used as the basis for flood plain manage-
ment in Ontario.
Res. 121 Moved by: Mrs. H.D. Sutter
Seconded by: W.H. Swann
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RESOLVED THAT: The Provincial Flood Plain Criteria be received and appended as
Schedule "A" of these Minutes.
CARRIED;
TOOGOOD POND, REGION OF YORK
A staff communication was presented advising that a communication has been
received from the Town of Markham requesting that the Authority initiate the
design of a new dam for the Toogood Pond in Unionville.
Res. #22 Moved by: W.M. Swann
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: In view of the limited flood control and conservation
benefit of the proposed new dam for the Toogood Pond in Unionvillc, the Town of
Markham be advised that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
is not prepared to assume the responsibility for the design, construction,
operation and maintenance of said dam; and
THAT appropriate Authority staff and representatives of the Ministry of Natural
Resources meet with officials of the Town of Markham to provide them with technical
advice regarding the proposed project.
CARRIED;
DRAFT STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The staff introduced a draft report on the Storm Water Management Program, and
representatives of Proctor & Redfern Limited, Consulting Engineers '& Planners,
discussed details of the report with the Board.
Res. 123 Moved by: L. Martin
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: The draft Storm Water Management Program be received; and
THAT the staff be directed to prepare a final draft based on the Goals and
Objectives set forth in the Program; identifying the policies which are
recommended to the Authority to establish its direction and planning role in storm
water management; and the criteria for implementation which are to be recommended
to the member municipalities and the Province of Ontario.
CARRIED;
DRAFT CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
DRAFT FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM
The Board received draft reports on the Conservation Land Management Program and
the Flood Control'Program: Consideration of these two reports was deferred to
the next meeting of the Board scheduled to be held Friday, February 15, 1980 at
9:30 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
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J.S. Scott K.G. Hiqgs
Chairman : Secretary-Treasurer
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Onti\rI()
~Jiiice 01 the Ministry of M. T. R. C. A. "'" -1301 Whitney Block
.!-:~~~~r Natural Queen's Park
Resources Toronto OntariO
November 29, 197~)
Dear Mr. Henderson:
Re: Provincial Flood Plain Criteria
I am pleased to attach here\,'i th a copy of the
recommendations on the Provincial Flood Plain Criteria and
supporting policies, which were accepted hy the Government.
These policies are to be used as the basis for implementing
flood plain management in Ontario.
The Ministries of Natural ReSOtll ces and Ilousing
conducted a comprehensive reyiew of the flood plain criteria
and in 1977 released a Discussion Paper on flood Plain
~~nagement Alternatives in Ontario. The revie~ process and
the corrnncnts receiyed from mlU1icipalities, Conservation
Aut.horities, individuals and groups interested in flood plain
management have led to the development of the Provincial
Flooq Plain Criteria, which are nO\'; be ing re leased as a
statement of 'Government Policy. They are designed to provide
the necessary framework \oJi thin which the implementation
procedures are to be developed and co-ordinated. A detailed
statement ",ill be issued in the near future, providing you
with the explanation of these policies.
I \oJould like to take this opporttmity to thank each
and every Conservation Authority for your patience and for
your contribution during the development of these criteria.
Yours sincerely,
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Att'd. I r:s ~. Auld
Hr. R. G. Henderson, Cha,i nnan
TIle ~lctropoli tan Toronto and Region
Conservation ^uthorit)'
S Shorch:1J11 Drive
Downsvie\\, Ontario
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FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENf IN ONTARIO
OBJECTIVES
(1) TO PREVENT LOSS OF LIFE
(2) TO MINIMIZE PROPERlY DAMAGE AND SOCIAL DISRUPTION.
(3) TO ENCOURAGE A CO-ORDlNATED APPROAm TO THE USE OF LAND AND
MANAGEMENT OF WATER.
POLICY PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES
(1) FLOOD PLAIN MANAGElvn3NT POLICIES MJST BE BASED ON AN EVALUATION
OF ALL RELEVAi\JT SOCIAL, ECONOvIIC, PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONlvIENTAL
FACTORS .
(2) FLOOD PLAIN MANArnlENT POLICIES MJST TAKE PLACE WITIHN AN
OVERALL, to-ORDINATED LAND USE AND WATERSHED PLANNING FRAMEWORK.
(3) WHE~EVER FEASIBLE, EXISTING DEVELOPMENTS WIn-UN THE FLOOD PLAIN
ARE TO BE PROTECTED AGAINST MAJOR FLOOD LOSSES.
(4) RJ1URE LAND USES M-lIm WILL BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO SIGNIFlCANf FLOOD
D.Ar-iAGES OR MUm WILL INCREASE FLOOD DAMAGES TO EXISTING USES
MlSf Nor BE PERMIITED WI1lUN TIlE FLOOD PLAIN.
(5) FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT POLICIES MUST BE DEVELOPED AND AIMINISTERED
IN A MANNER WHIQ-I PRC},t)'rES PlffiLIC UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE.
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FLOOD PLAIN MANAG&fENT POLICIES
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(1) 1HE REGULATORY FLOOD FOR DESIGNATION OF FLOOD PLAINS IN ONTARIO
BE DEFINED AS TIlE REGIONAL FLOOD OR TIlE 100-YEAR FLOOD, WHla-IEVER
IS GREATER (APPENDIX I);
(2) CONSERVATION AI.m10RITIES IN ONTARIO, OR WHERE NO AIJIHORITY EXISTS,
mE MINISTRY OF NATIJRAL RESOURCES, IN CO-OPERATION WIlli mE
WATERSHED MUNICIPALITIES, HAVE TIlE OPTION OF SELECTIVE APPLICATION
OF 1HE lWO-ZONE FLOODWAY-FLooD FRINGE CONCEPT (APPENDIX II);
TIlE FLOOD WAY BE BASED ON 1HE MINIMUM OF TIiE 100 - YEAR FLOOD FOR
lliOSE AREAS WHERE mE 1WO-ZONE CONCEPT IS AOOPTED;
DEVELOPMENT IN TIlE FLOOD FRINGE BE PROTECTED TO TI-IE LEVEL OF 1HE
REGULATORY FLOOD BY SUITABLE FLOOD DA\1AGE REDUCTION MEASURES.
(3) WHERE STRICT APPLICATION OF TIlE POLICY IS NOT FEASIBLE, 1HE
CONCEPT OF SPECIAL POLICY AREAS WIlHIN FLOOD PLAINS BE RECOQ-UZED
AND CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT BE PERMITTED, ONCE sum AREAS ARE
DESIGNATED AND APPROVED BY TIlE CONSERVATION AU1l10RITY AND TIlE
MINISTRIES OF NATIJRAL RESOURCES AND HOUSING. TIlE t--lINISTRIES OF
NORTI-IERN AFFAIRS AND TI-lE ENVIRONMENT SHOULD BE CONSULTED, WHEN
APPROPRIATE, ABOlIT "SPECIAL POLICY" STATIJS FOR sum AREAS.
(4) 1HE CONSERVATION AU1l;ORITIES CONTINUE TO ADMINISTER FILL AND
CONStRUCfION REGULATIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WIm 1HE CONSERVATION
AImlORITIES ACf;
CONSTRUCfION REGULATIONS MADE PURSUAi'IT TO SECfION 27 (1) (e) OF
1HE CONSERVATION AU1HORITIES ACf BE RESCINDED FOR TIIOSE AREAS
WHERE A MJNICIPALITY lIAS AOOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES AND
ZONING BY - LAWS lIJHI01 CQ\1PLY WIm TIlE OBJECTIVES OF FLOOD PLAIN
Mo\NAGEMENT, AND ACCORD W1111 TIlE PROCEDURAL POLICIES ESTABLISHED
BY TIlE CONSERVATION AlITHORITY AND 1HE MINISTRIES OF NAlURAL
,RESOURCES AND HOUSING.
(5) MINISTRY OF NA11JRJ\L RESOURCES PROVIDE DETAILED POLICIES AND
nnINTCAL ClJIDELINES FOR TIlE CALOJLATION AND MAPPING OF FLOODWAY
AND FLOOD PLAIN LANDS;
IHE MINISTRY OF \lOUSING, TN CO-OPERATION WITII TIlE MINISffiY OF
NATIJRAL RESOURCES, DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR TIlE
AIMINISTRATION OF TIlE PUNNING ACf, AS IT RELATES TO FLOOD PLAIN
LANDS, TO CG1PLY WIlli lllE OBJECfIVES OF FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT;
MINISTRIES OF NAlURAL RESOURCES AND HOUSING., IN CO-OPERATION WIlH
TIlE CONSERVATION AIIIHORITIES, DEVEWP TEO-INICAL CRITERIA AND
PROCEDURES FOR TIlE SELECfIVE APPLICATION OF 1HE 1WO-ZONE FLOOo.\'AY-
FlillD FRINGE cnJCEPT AND FOR 1HE DESIGNATION OF "SPECIAL POLICY
AREAS" .
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(6) IDE LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES HAVE JURISDICTION FOR URBAN STORMWATER
MANAGrMFNf IN DRAD1AGE AREAS OF LESS 1lIAN 125 ha, AND mAT IDESE
DRAINAGE AREAS BE EllifPT FRCM CONSTRUCTION REQJLATIONS MADE PURSUANT
TO SECTION 27 (1) (e) OF TIll CONSERVATION Al.l1HORITIES ACT;
IDE CONSERVATION Al.l1HORITIES DELEGATE JURISDICTION FOR URBAN
STO}M\1ATER MANAGBv1ENT OVER LARGER WATERSHEDS, REGARDLESS OF SI ZE ,
TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES ONCE IDE MUNICIPALITIES AOOPT STORMvATER
MANAGBv1ENT PlANS WIUm C<M>LY WIlli TI-IE OBJECTIVES OF FLOOD PLAIN
MANAGEMENr, AND ACCORD WI'D1 IDE PROCEDURAL POLICIES ESTABLISHED
BY 1HE CONSERVATION AlJTI10RITIES AND 1HE MINISTRIES OF NATURAL
RESOURCES, HOUSING AND IDE ENVIRONMENT;
IDE MINISTRIES OF NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSING, AND TI-lE ENVIRONMENT,
IN CO-OPERATION WIlli lllE CONSERVATION AU1110RITIES, DEVELOP POLICIES,
TEClINICAL QJIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR lliE PREPARATION AND APPROVAL
OF STORMvATER MANAGEMENT PLANS.
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la. I:SO REGIONAL 5TO R M
CRITERIA
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APPENDIX II
THE TWO -ZONE
FLOODWAY - FLOOD FRINGE CONCEPT
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FLOOD FR'NGE31
FLOOD FRI NGE:3 FLOODWAy2 -
CONDITIONAL DEVELOP"'ENT NO DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
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I. The floodplain would be defined by the Hazel flood I the Timmins flood or the 110 100 year (Iood,
depending upon the location In the Province, (See Appendix I)
2, Floodway is defined as the danger zone In whIch no building or filling to be permlfted,
3. Flood fringe IS the area, where filling and development may be permitted If special flood protection I
measures are adopted.