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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAuthority 1978A -1 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes 22ND ANNUAL AUTHORITY MEETING FRIDAY- FEBRUARY -3 -1978 #1/78 The Twenty - Second Annual Meeting of the Authority was held on Friday, February 3, 1978 at The Kortright Centre for Conservation, commencing with lunch at 12:30 p.m., and the Meeting called to order promptly at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice Chairman Members Ministry of Natural Resources Guests: (formerly M.N.R.) (McLean Foundation) (Vice Chairman, Assessment Review Court R. Grant Henderson Mrs. F. Gell Wm. Baillie Wm. G. Barber L. Beckett M.W.H. Biggar M.J. Breen Mrs. M.E. Britnell F.J. Brown J.A. Bryson S.W. Caldwell E.H. Card R.J. Fitzpatrick Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. L. Hancey G. Henderson Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. J.P. Jongeneel D. Kitchen C.F. Kline H.C. Lawrie M.D. Lipton N. Lyons C.A. Mackie S.A. Macpherson Mrs. S. Martin F.J. McKechnie R.A.P. Moran F.R. Perkins Mrs. N. Pownall G. Ratcliff G. Risk A.M. Robertson J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair A. Tonks Dr. W.M. Tovell Mrs. J. Trimmer H.G. Westney G.A. Williams R.J. Burgar R.M. Dixon I.B. Earl J.W. Keenan G. Schnarr F.G. Shaw J.W. Murray T. Stewart S. McNeil A -2 -2- Staff ABSENT WERE Members K.G. Higgs W.A. McLean T.E. Barber R.K. Cooper P.B. Flood M.R. Garrett A.D. Harris W.E. Jones F.L. Lunn J.W. Maletich J.C. Mather Miss A. Hayhoe P. Head Mrs. A.C. Deans Mrs. K. Conron Mrs. M. Elliott R.F. Bean T.W. Butt C.H. Chandler E. Knox E.V. Kolb Dr. T.H. Leith Dr. G. Ross Lord A.E. O'Donohue J. Sewell J.G.C. Weir R.F.M. Yuill The Meeting opened with 0 Canada, with the following Invocation Prayer being offered by Rev. John V. Mills, LL.D., Woodbridge Presbyterian Church: "Lord God, we believe all power and authority is from You. You made the world and named it good and gave it to our management. We praise You for Your gifts, and for a way of life that encourages men and women to place their talents at the service of others and, at this time, we offer ourselves to serving the good of The Metro- politan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Teach us how to use the power that has been lent us; show us how to translate power into service; how to wield authority with humility. Make us wise enough to keep air clear and water pure and natural beauty beautiful. Prevent us from destroying land and fouling streams. Let us treat lovely things with love and courtesy, so that all men may enjoy the acreage under the administration of this Authority. Teach us when to be cautious, and when to be bold; Teach us both how to speak and how to listen; Teach us how to distinguish between what is important and what is not. 0 God, empower us for what lies waiting to be done; guide us in the doing of it, and uphold us until it is completed. AND in it all may there be honour and glory to You, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN." -3- A -3 MRS. GELL, on behalf of the Members, thanked Dr. Mills for coming to the Meeting today and for offering the Invocation. MR. HENDERSON welcomed the Members to the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Authority being held today in The Kortright Centre for Conservation. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS The Secretary - Treasurer read Order -in- Council #87/78, approved by Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, dated the llth day of January, A.D. 1978; upon the recommendation of the Honourable Robert Welch, Deputy Premier and Minister of Culture and Recreation, the Committee of Council advise that pursuant to the provisions of The Conservation Authorities Act, R. Grant Henderson, Woodbridge, a member of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, be reappointed Chairman of the said Authority for a further term, expiring with the first meeting of the Authority in 1979. The Committee further advise that Fergus J. Brown, Downsview, be appointed a member of The Metro- politan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for a period of three years, effective from the 1st day of February, 1978, to the 31st day of January, 1981; and the Secretary - Treasurer further advised that The Townships of Adjala -Mono had re- appointed Mr. E. Knox for the year 1978; and The Region of Durham had appointed Mr. D. Kitchen for the year 1978 to replace Mr. J.E. Anderson. MEMBERSHIP The Secretary - Treasurer certified as to those entitled to be Members of the Authority. List of municipalities, with representatives - attached to these Minutes as Schedule "A ". MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #6/77 were presented. Res. #1, Moved by: M.D. Lipton Seconded by: J.P. Jongeneel RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #6/77, as presented, as if read. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS be adopted CARRIED; The Chairman introduced Mr. Fergus J. Brown, appointed by The Province of Ontario; and Mr. D. Kitchen, appointed by The Regional Municipality of Durham; also the following guests: Mr. Stan McNeil, Mr. Tim Stewart, Mr. J.W. Murray, Mr. R.M. Dixon, asked Mr. Dixon the Ministry: Vice Chairman, Assessment Review Court of Ontario McLean Foundation (attending with Mr. S.W. Caldwell) formerly Supervisor, Water Management, Ministry of Natural Resources, and Regional Director, Ministry of Natural Resources; and to introduce the following guests in attendance from Mr. J.W. Keenan, Executive Coordinator, Lands & Waters Group Mr. R.J. Burgar, Director, Conservation Authorities Branch Mr. F.G. Shaw, Conservation Authorities' Programme Coordinator, Central Region Mr. G. Schnarr, Programme Officer, Central Region and Mr. I.E. Earl, District Manager, Maple District. A -4 -4- SLIDE PRESENTATION - THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 20 YEARS IN REVIEW Mr. Peter Head, Supervisor, Conservation Information, presented slides and narration - "The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Con- servation Authority 20 Years in Review" which was received with appreciation. 1977 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE AUTHORITY Mr. Henderson presented the 'REPORT TO THE 22ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY', reading certain portions and pointing out an error on Page 9. Res. #2, Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: M.W.H. Biggar RESOLVED THAT: The 'REPORT TO THE 22ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY' be received with appreciation, as amended, and appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes. CARRIED; MR. HIGGS drew attention to the Rules and Procedure for Election of Officers and Executive Committee and, in particular, the new Regulation having regard to the Appointment of Non - Members of the Functional Advisory Boards, advising that the Executive Committee will be considering the appointments at Meeting scheduled to be held February 15, for presentation to the Authority on February 24. ELECTIONS Mr. Henderson was in the Chair for the conducting of the 1978 Election of Officers and Executive Committee. APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS Res. ##3 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: J.S. Scott RESOLVED THAT: Messrs. W.E. Jones and A.D. Harris be appointed Scrutineers for the Election of Officers. CARRIED; ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUTHORITY Nominations were called for the Office of Vice Chairman. Mrs. F. Gell was nominated by Mr. G.B. Sinclair. Res. #4 Moved by: H.G. Westney Seconded by: Mrs. N. Pownall RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Authority be closed. CARRIED; MRS. F. GELL was declared elected by acclamation. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Conservation Land Management Advisory Board. E.V. Kolb was nominated by Mrs. J.A. Gardner. Res. #5 Moved by: Seconded by: C.F. Kline L. Beckett -5- A -5 RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Conservation Land Management Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED; E.V. KOLB was declared elected by acclamation. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Conservation Land Management Advisory Board. L. Beckett was nominated by Wm. G. Barber; M.W.H. Biggar was nominated by Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. Res. #6 Moved by: J.P. Jongeneel Seconded by: Mrs. M.E. Britnell RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Conservation Land Management Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED; Following the counting of the ballots and the report of the Scrutineers, M.W.H. BIGGAR was declared elected. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board. J.S. Scott was nominated by Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. Res. #7 Moved by: H.G. Westney Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED; J.S. SCOTT was declared elected by acclamation. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board. Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C., was nominated by J.S. Scott. Res. #8. Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell Seconded by: S.A. Macpherson RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED; WM. R. HERRIDGE, Q.C. was declared elected by acclamation. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Historical Sites Advisory Board. J.A. Bryson was nominated by J.S. Scott. Res. #9 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey Seconded by: L. Beckett A -6 -6- RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Historical Sites Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED; J.A. BRYSON was declared elected by acclamation. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Historical Sites Advisory Board. H.C. Lawrie was nominated by J.P. Jongeneel. Res. #10 Moved by: Dr. W.M. Tovell Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Historical Sites Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED; H.C. LAWRIE was declared elected by acclamation. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Information and Education Advisory Board. Dr. W.M. Tovell was nominated by Mrs. J.A. Gardner. Res. #11 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: S.W. Caldwell RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Information and Education Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED; DR. W.M. TOVELL was declared elected by acclamation. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Information and Education Advisory Board. S.A. Macpherson was nominated by M.D. Lipton; Dr. T.H. Leith was nominated by E.H. Card. Res. #12 Moved by: J.P. Jongeneel Seconded by: J.A. Bryson RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Information and Education Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED; Following the counting of the ballots and the report of the Scrutineers, DR. T.H. LEITH was declared elected. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Waterfront Advisory Board. M.J. Breen was nominated by G.B. Sinclair. Res. #13 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: L. Beckett -7- A -7 RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Waterfront Advisory Board be closed. CARRIED; M.J. BREEN was declared elected by acclamation. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Nominations were called for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Water- front Advisory Board. C.A. Mackie was nominated by M.J. Breen. Res. #14 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: H.G. Westney RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice Chairman of the Waterfront Advisory Board be closed. C.A. MACKIE was declared elected by acclamation. APPOINTMENT OF WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS Res. #15 Moved by: Seconded by: C.F. Kline G.B. Sinclair CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: The Watershed Advisory Boards for 1978 be appointed as follows: Card E.H. Chandler, C.H. Hancey, Mrs. L. Henderson, Gavin Herridge, Wm. R., QC Baillie, Wm. Bean, R.F. Breen, M.J. Barber, Wm. G. Beckett L. Biggar, M.W.H. Britnell, Mrs. M.E. Brown, F.J. Bryson, J.A. Kitchen, D. Lawrie, H.C. Lyons, N. Mackie, C.A. DON VALLEY (14) Jongeneel, J.P. Leith, Dr. T.H. Lipton, M.D. Lord, Dr. G. Ross Moran, R.A.P. ETOBICOKE - MIMICO (8) Butt, T.W. Kline, C.F. McKechnie, F.J. HUMBER VALLEY (17) Caldwell, S.W. Fitzpatrick, R. Gardner, Mrs. J.A. Gell, Mrs. F. Henderson, R. Grant Knox, E. R.D.H.P. (12) Macpherson, S.A. Martin, Mrs. S. Ratcliff, G. Robertson, A.M. O'Donohue, A.E. Perkins, F.R. Sewell, J. Tovell, Dr. W.M. Pownall, Mrs. N. Sinclair, G.B. Kolb, E.V. Risk, G. Tonks, A. Williams, G.A. Yuill, R.F.M. Scott, J.S. Trimmer, Mrs. J. Weir, J.G.C. Westney, H.G. CARRIED; A -8 -8- ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN & VICE CHAIRMEN OF WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS The Authority recessed for the election of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the Watershed Advisory Boards. After a short recess the Meeting resumed. Res. #16 Moved by: Seconded by: C.A. Mackie Mrs. N. Pownall RESOLVED THAT: The following Officers of the Watershed Advisory Boards be declared duly elected: DON VALLEY ETOBICOKE - MIMICO HUMBER R. D. H. P. DESTROYING OF BALLOTS Res. #17 Chairman: Vice Chairman: Chairman: Vice Chairman: Chairman: Vice Chairman: Chairman: Vice Chairman: Mrs. L. Hancey J.P. Jongeneel C.F. Kline F.J. McKechnie Mrs. J.A. Gardner R. Fitzpatrick Mrs. S. Martin H.G. Westney Moved by: C.F. Kline Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THAT: All used ballots be destroyed. CARRIED; CARRIED; AUTHORITY PHOTOGRAPH All Members were requested to assemble in the theatre in order that a photograph of the 1978 Membership may be taken by staff photographers. REPORT #24/77 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report #24/77 of the Executive by separate resolutions. Committee was presented and dealt with Section I, Item #1 Report #2/77 Personnel Sub- Committee Recommendation #7 only Mr. Higgs presented Recommendation #7 of Report #2/77 of the Personnel Sub - Committee, as contained in Section I of Report #24/77 of the Executive Committee, having regard to the payment of Per Diem to Members. Res. #18 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell RESOLVED THAT: Recommendation #7 of Report #2/77 of the Personnel Sub - Committee, as contained in Section I of Report #24/77 of the Executive Committee, having regard to the payment of Per Diem to Members be received and approved, subject to approval by the Ontario Municipal Board and the Anti- Inflation Board, and appended as part of Schedule "C" of these Minutes. Motion to Defer Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. -9- A -9 THAT Recommendation #7 of Report #2/77 of the Personnel Sub - Committee, as contained in Section I of Report #24/77 of the Executive Committee, having regard to the payment of Per Diem to Members, be deferred to a later date. A Recorded Vote on the Motion and the Deferral was requested. MOTION TO DEFER Present and Voting "YEA" M.W.H. Biggar Mrs. M. Britnell F.J. Brown Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. Mrs. N. Pownall G. Ratcliff TOTAL = 6 RESOLUTION #18 Present and Voting "YEA" Wm. Baillie Wm. G. Barber M.J. Breen F.J. Brown S.W. Caldwell E.H. Card R. Fitzpatrick Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. F. Gell Mrs. L. Hancey Gavin Henderson R. Grant Henderson D. Kitchen H.C. Lawrie M.D. Lipton C.A. Mackie F.J. McKechnie G. Risk G.B. Sinclair Dr. W.M. Tovell TOTAL = 20 Present and Voting "NAY" Wm. Baillie Wm. G. Barber M.J. Breen J.A. Bryson S.W. Caldwell E.H. Card R. Fitzpatrick Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. F. Gell Mrs. L. Hancey Gavin Henderson R. Grant Henderson D. Kitchen H.C. Lawrie M.D. Lipton N. Lyons C.A. Mackie S.A. Macpherson Mrs. S. Martin F.J. McKechnie F.R. Perkins G. Risk J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair Dr. W.M. Tovell Mrs. J. Trimmer H.G. Westney TOTAL = 27 NOT CARRIED; Present and Voting "NAY" M.W.H. Biggar Mrs. M. Britnell J.A. Bryson Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. J.P. Jongeneel N. Lyons S.A. Macpherson Mrs. S. Martin F.R. Perkins Mrs. N. Pownall G. Ratcliff J.S. Scott Mrs. J. Trimmer H.G. Westney G.A. Williams TOTAL = 15 CARRIED; A -10 -10- Section I, Item #2 Report #3/77 - Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board - Recommendation #2 Project W.C.78 Mr. Scott presented Recommendation #2 of Report #3/77 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board, as contained in Section I of Report #24/77 of the Executive Committee, having regard to Project W.C.78. Res. #19, Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: C.F. Kline RESOLVED THAT: Recommendation #2 of Report #3/77 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board, as contained in Section I of Report #24/77 of the Executive Committee, having regard to Project W.C.78, be received, approved and appended as part of Schedule "C" of these Minutes. CARRIED; Section I, Item #3 "A Discussion Paper on Flood Plain Management Alternatives in Ontario" - for information Mr. McLean presented Item #3 of Section I "A Discussion Paper on Flood Plain Management Alternatives in Ontario ", as contained in Report #24/77 of the Executive Committee - for information. Res. #20 Moved by: R. Fitzpatrick Seconded by: G. Risk RESOLVED THAT: Item #3 of Section I "A Discussion Paper on Flood Plain Management Alternatives in Ontario ", as contained in Report #24/77 of the Executive Committee, be received, accepted and appended as part of Schedule "C" of these Minutes. Section II of Report #24/77 CARRIED; Section II of Report #24/77 of the Executive Committee was presented. Res. $ 21, Moved by: Seconded by: RESOLVED THAT: Section II, Report be received, accepted and appended Minutes. G.B. Sinclair J.A. Bryson #24/77 of the Executive as part of Schedule "C" REPORT #25/77 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report #25/77 of the Executive Committee was presented. Res. #22 Moved by: Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner H.C. Lawrie Committee of these CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: Report #25/77 of the Executive Committee be received, accepted and appended as Schedule "D" of these Minutes. CARRIED; -11- A -11 REPORT #26/77 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report #26/77 of the Executive Committee was presented and dealt with by separate resolutions. Section I, Item #1 Statutory Resolutions for the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Authority Mr. Scott presented Item #1 - Statutory Resolutions for the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Authority, as contained in Section I, Report #26/77 of the Executive Committee. Res. #23 Moved by: M.J. Breen Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THAT: Item #1 - Statutory Resolutions for the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Authority - as contained in Section I, Report #26/77 of the Executive Committee, be received, approved and appended as part of Schedule "E" of these Minutes. CARRIED; Section I, Item #2 Report - "Guidelines for the Future" Item #2 - a Report "Guidelines for the Future ", prepared by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, as contained in Section I, Report #26/77 of the Executive Committee, was introduced by Mr. Card. Mr. Higgs presented a slide collection of the work accomplished by the Foundation and Mr. McLean reviewed the recommend- ations contained in the Report. Res. #24 Moved by: E.H. Card Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THAT: Item #2 - a Report "Guidelines for the Future ", prepared by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, as contained in Section I, Report #26/77 of the Executive Committee, together with the slide presentation, be received with appreciation and the Report and Recommendations be approved and appended as part of Schedule "E" of these Minutes. CARRIED; Section I, Item #3 Proposed Amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77 The Secretary - Treasurer presented Item #3 - Proposed Amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77, as contained in Section I of Report #26/77 of the Executive Committee. Res. #25 Moved by: Dr. W.M. Tovell Seconded by: RESOLVED THAT: Item #3 845/77, as contained in Committee, be received, "E" of these Minutes. Mrs. L. Hancey - Proposed Amendments to Section I, Report #26/77 approved and appended as Section II of Report #26/77 Ontario Regulation of the Executive part of Schedule CARRIED; Section II of Report #26/77 of the Executive Committee was presented. Res. #26 Moved by: Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair H.C. Lawrie A -12 -12- RESOLVED THAT: Section II, Report #26/77 of the Executive Committee be received, accepted and appended as part of Schedule "E" of these Minutes. CARRIED; NEW BUSINESS REPORT #27/77 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Item #1 only of Section I Appointments to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation Mr. Card presented Item #1 - Appointments to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, as contained in Section I of Report #27/77 of the Executive Committee. Res. #27 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell RESOLVED THAT: Item #1 as contained in Section I of Report #27/77 of the Executive Committee - Appointments to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, be received,approved and appended as part of Schedule "F" of these Minutes; and THAT Section II of Report #27/77 of the Executive Committee be received, accepted and appended as part of Schedule "F" of these Minutes. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS TO THE BRAMPTON OFFICIAL PLAN Motion Moved by: F.J. McKechnie Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair CARRIED; THAT The Regional Municipality of Peel be requested to defer consider- ation of Official Plan Amendments to the Brampton Official Plan for a period of 60 days to permit The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to receive and consider the report on the Hydrologic Model Study of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks. On a Recorded Vote, present and voting: "YEA" Mrs. M. Britnell F.J. Brawn S.W. Caldwell Mrs. F. Gell Gavin Henderson Wm. R. Herridge Mrs. S. Martin F.J. McKechnie J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair Mrs. J. Trimmer TOTAL = 11 "NAY" Wm. Baillie M.J. Breen J.A. Bryson E.H. Card R. Fitzpatrick Mrs. J.A. Gardner R. Grant Henderson D. Kitchen C.F. Kline H.C. Lawrie F.R. Perkins H.G. Westney G.A. Williams TOTAL = 13 NOT CARRIED; -13- A -13 MR. HENDERSON reminded the Members of meetings to be held in the near future: (1) Meeting #1/78 of the Executive Committee commencing at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday- February 15 -1978 (2) Budget Meeting of the Authority Friday - February -24 -1978 at the Borough of Scarborough 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough commencing with Lunch: 12:30 p.m., Meeting at 1:30 p.m. sharp. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m., February 3. R. Grant Henderson K.G. Higgs Chairman Secretary- Treasurer A -14 SCHEDULE "A" THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEMBERS - 1978 Municipality ADJALA & MONO TOWNSHIPS KNOX, E. Termination * of Appointment 31- Dec -78 MUNICIPALITY OF BARBER, Wm. G. 31- Dec -78 METROPOLITAN BIGGAR, M.W.H. 31- Dec -78 TORONTO BREEN, M.J. 31- Dec -78 CARD, E.H. 31- Dec -78 CHANDLER, C.H. 31- Dec -78 GARDNER, Mrs. J.A. 31- Dec -78 GELL, Mrs. F. 31- Dec -78 HENDERSON, Gavin 31- Dec -78 HERRIDGE, Wm.R., QC 31- Dec -78 LEITH, Dr. T.H. 31- Dec -78 LIPTON, M.D. 31- Dec -78 MACPHERSON, S.A. 31- Dec -78 MARTIN, Mrs. S. 31- Dec -78 O'DONOHUE, A.E. 31- Dec -78 POWNALL, Mrs. Nora 31- Dec -78 RISK, G. 31- Dec -78 SCOTT, J.S. 31- Dec -78 SEWELL, J. 31- Dec -78 SINCLAIR, G.B. 31- Dec -78 TONKS, A. 31- Dec -78 TOVELL, Dr. W.M. 31- Dec -78 TRIMMER, Mrs. J. 31- Dec -78 WEIR, J.G.C. 31- Dec -78 YUILL, R.F.M. 31- Dec -78 REGIONAL MJIIICIPALITY KITCHEN, D. 31- Dec -78 OF DURHAM LYONS, N. 31- Dec -78 MACKIE, C.A. 31- Dec -78 ROBERTSON, A. 31- Dec -78 WESTNEY, H.G. 31- Dec -78 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY BAILLIE, Wm. 31- Dec -78 OF PEEL BEAN, R.L.F. 31- Dec -78 BECKETT, L. 31- Dec -78 BUTT, T.W. 31- Dec -78 FITZPATRICK, R. 31- Dec -78 KLINE, C.F. 31- Dec -78 KOLB, E.V. 31- Dec -78 McKECHNIE, F.J. 31- Dec -78 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY BRITNELL, Mrs. M.E. 31- Dec -78 OF YORK BRYSON, J.A. 31- Dec -78 HANCEY, Mrs. Lois 31- Dec -78 HENDERSON, R. Grant 31- Dec -78 JONGENEEL, J.P. 31- Dec -78 LAWRIE, H.C. 31- Dec -78 MORAN, R.A.P. 31- Dec -78 PERKINS, F.R. 31- Dec -78 RATCLIFF, G. 31- Dec -78 WILLIAMS, G.A. 31- Dec -78 PROVINCE OF ONTARIO BROWN, F.J. 31- Jan -81 CALDWELL, S.W. 16- Jul -80 LORD, Dr. G. Ross 31- Jan -79 R.S.0.1970 c.78 S13(1) "Each member shall hold office until the first meeting of the Authority after the term for which he was appointed has expired." SCHEDULE "B" A -15 REPORT TO 22ND ANNUAL MEETING THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority 5 shoehorn the • dcw-isview aura man 1s4 (416) 661-6600 REPORT TO A -16 22ND ANNUAL MEETING THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1977 is the beginning of the third decade for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The excellent audio - visual presentation that you have seen vividly illustrates the record of achievement in the management of natural resources in the first two decades. It is a record of which our citizens and our governments can be justly proud. This magnificent Kortright Centre For Conservation I consider a symbol of the challenges ahead. Built by the dedicated effort of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, with the assistance of Wintario, The Province of Ontario and the member municipalities, I predict that the Centre will become one of the finest natural resources management interp- retative centres in North America. The achievements of the past twenty years would not have been possible without the assistance of The Province of Ontario, the member municipalities and the Government of Canada. I wish to acknowledge their assistance in the past and look forward to their continued support. 1977 was a year of further progress and new challenges, and these are detailed in the reports of the Advisory Boards and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD J. S. SCOTT 1977 was the third year of the current 5 -Year Project (Project W.C. -63) in which work was carried out under the Plan For Flood Control and Water Conservation. Flood plain land acquisition comprised the major component of this year's budget, accounting for 181 acres of valley land involving 35 separate properties. The properties involved are contained within the approved Master Plan For Flood Plain and Conservation Land Acquisition and are located throughout the watersheds under the jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A significant new project this year was the start of acquisition in the Village of Stouffville in preparation for Project W.C. -61 -- "A Project for Channel Improvements on the Duffin Creek in the Village of Stouffville". An important aspect of the Authority's work is the administration of its Regulations. During 1977, the Planning and Policy staff reviewed 1,681 Committee of Adjustment and Land Division applications, 745 Ontario Municipal Board applications, 159 Zoning Amendment A -17 Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. Page 2. applications and 336 Draft Plans of Sub- division, 89 Official Plan Amendments and eleven Official Plans, 122 Title Searches and 24 Niagara Escarpment Commission applications. In addit- ion, 307 Building Permit applications were processed. With respect to the enforcement of Ontario Regulation 735/73 for Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways, 58 Infraction Notices were mailed and 65.5% of these were rectified to the Authority's satisfaction. The remainder are still being dealt with. A review of the Authority's Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation is a major component of the preparation of a Water and Related Land Management Plan for the Authority's watersheds. The review has included three major components: 1) the preparation of new topographic mapping for all watersheds; 2) the carrying out of hydrologic modelling for each watershed and the establishment of a flood line based on the modelling; 3) environmental data collection and assessment of water control projects; In 1977 the mapping for the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds was completed together with the preparation of the mathematical hydrology model for these streams. The modelling process for the other streams was begun. Most of the mapping was completed early in 1978. Under this program approximately 103,000 acres of land are being mapped. The Flood Control Plan Review will enable the weighing and evaluation of flood control alternatives which will lead to decisions to be made regarding the eventual Flood Control Program component and the Water and Related Land Use Plan. Separate studies, which are a part of the Water and Related Land Use Plan were undertaken in the three regional municipalities -- Peel, York and Durham -- to identify erosion sites in these municipalities requiring remedial measures. Results of these studies are expected early in 1978. REFORESTATION AND LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD E. V. KOLB 1977 marks the final year of reforestation and land use being carried out under the recommendations of the Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board. Late in 1977, the Authority adopted a resolution combining the Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board with the Conservation Areas Advisory Board to form a Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. A -18 Page 3. Conservation Land Management Board. This move is expected to be an important step in strengthening the Authority's Conservation Land Management Program both on its own lands and on private lands. The Conservation Services Program has continued to implement proper conservation measures on lands owned by private individuals throughout the watershed as well as contributing to the development of Conservation Areas. Private landowners took advantage of the Farm Tree and Wildlife Program and some fifteen thousand trees and shrubs were planted. Reforestation assistance continued to drop in demand and only thirty -eight thousand trees were planted on private lands. On Authority lands, sixty -four thousand reforestation trees were planted -- a portion of these trees were planted by Boy Scouts from Ajax, Mississauga, Vaughan and Markham. Private landowners rented the Authority tree space on ten occasions which is an increase over last year. The tree spade was used to move large caliper trees in many of the Conservation Areas as part of landscape projects. Large caliper trees were also prepared for transporting from the Authority Nursery to the various waterfront development projects. The Stream Bank Stabilization Program assisted eight private landowners in stream bank erosion control projects this Summer. Demand for this program remains high and the program has expanded to include fish habitat improvement where stream bank stabilization works are carried out. Three Conservation Plans were completed for private landowners and approximately one hundred and ten site visits were carried out in relation to assistance on all Conservation Services Programs. Major landscape and tree maintenance projects were carried out for the Waterfront Division as well as landscape projects in several of the Conservation Areas. The water quality improvement project at the Heart Lake Area, in co- operation with the Ministry of the Environment, was continued throughout 1977. The Policy, Procedure & Information Manual provided by the Province of Ontario for Conservation Authorities requires Authorities to prepare a Regional Recreation Plan and individual A -19 Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. Page 4. Master Plans for their Conservation Areas. A substantial start on this planning work was made in 1977 and it is expected that the Regional Recreation Plan, which will form a part of an overall Basin Plan, will be completed in 1978. The role of the Authority in providing recreation opportunities has changed over the years and this planning work is important to carlify the good new direction to the Authority in the recreation use of Authority lands which are acquired for conservation purposes. WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD M. J. BREEN The year 1977 was the start of the second phase of the very successful Waterfront Development Program and it was an important and productive year. The landfilling continued at Humber Bay West with the receipt of over one hundred thousand loads of material which resulted in the creation of approximately 6.5 acres of land. The filling of the deepest areas has now been completed and the remainder of the filling will proceed relatively quickly. The total acreage of Phase II is now just over fourteen acres. The landfilling of the outer breakwater at Bluffers also pro- ceeded very well with the receipt of seventy -five thousand loads of material being used to create 10.8 acres of land. A total of 27 acres have now been created at Bluffers Phase II which brings the total for the complete Bluffers filled land area to 54 acres to date. The Marina Policy Assistance Program of the Federal Department of Fisheries and the Environment again provided a substantial contribution to the development of the boat harbour. The total expenditure in 1977 was approximately $500,000. and by the end of the current contract for armouring of point #6, the total contribution will be approximately $1,000,000. The highlight of 1977 was the Official Opening of the Ashbridge's Bay Waterfront Area on July 5. This was the fourth Waterfront Area to be opened by the Authority since the first 5 -Year Project started in 1972. The site development of Humber Bay East progressed significantly during 1977 with the completion of all armouring and rough grading. Most of the path systems were installed and the interior shorelines were protected with riprap. A-20 Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. Page 5. Design work continued on the Western Beaches in preparation for development to proceed in 1979. The Shoreline Management Program advanced during 1977 with the Authority acquiring two endangered properties as well as carrying out design studies for protection of high priority areas such as Crescentwood Road. This program continues to be of importance at all levels and is likely to become an increasingly important aspect of the Authority's waterfront development responsibilities. The Waterfront Environmental Monitoring Program was expanded during 1977 to provide good background data for future waterfront development sites. The program is becoming increas- ingly important as a design tool particularly in the .areas of landfill and embayment design. In addition, several inventory studies were made to provide input to master plans for future site developments. One of the most significant accmplishments of 1977 was the completion of the Boating Study and the creation of the Bluffers and Humber Bay Boating Federations. These organiz- ations will be responsible for the planning and development of appropriate facilities to provide five hundred wet moorings and 250 dry sailing spaces at each site within the next few years. 1977 also produced some important progress with respect to Aquatic Park when the Authority was officially designated as the Province's agent for the development of this important area. In spite of financial constraints, 1977 resulted in some significant planning and development achievements. The Authority's leading roles in the development of Aquatic Park and the implementation of the Shoreline Management Program combined with the responsibilities for the ongoing acquisition program and the development of the Humber Bay, Bluffers Phase II, Western Beaches, Colonel Sam Smith and East Point Waterfront Areas are all major challenges for the years ahead. CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD J. P. JONGENEEL Conservation Areas operated by the Authority continue to serve as a major component of the open space system available to the residents of the Metropolitan Toronto region. Use A -21 Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. Page 6. of the Areas increased in 1977 with particular gains being noted at the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area where attend- ance doubled the 1976 figure and at the Indian Line Campground where seven thousand additional camper days were provided. The Albion Hills Ski Program, which was developed in 1977, proved most successful and was fully booked from mid - January to mid - March. Week -end use by the general public was also very satisfactory. Based on the experience at Albion Hills, the Conservation Areas Advisory Board authorized the initiating of a Ski Program for the Eastern Watersheds at the Bruce's Mill and Greenwood Conservation Areas. Similar success is indicated in these Areas. The major thrust in the 1977 Development Program was towards the improvement and management of Area Forests and included substantial tree and shrub planting, together with woodlot management and a considerable amount of stream improvement work. The Fish Program at Heart Lake continued to provide many man -hours of fishing and it is evident that the fish -kill experienced in 1976 had not done as much damage as originally thought. The re- stocking program from the Ministry of Natural Resources has been limited and in order to ensure future fish supply an increase in fry and trout eggs were obtained from the Glen Haffy Hatchery. Other developmens included the completion of a parking lot in the Boyd Conservation Area to allow entrance to the Area in the early Spring and the construction of foot - bridges in Albion Hills, Bruce's Mill and the Petticoat Creek Areas will provide pedestrian access for visitors to the Nature Trails and between Picnic Areas. A major part of the staff's time this year was spent in the day -to -day maintenance of the fourteen Conservation Areas. The Authority staff was supplemented by the Provincial Student Experience Program in the Summer. This Program continues to be of important assistance to the Authority's wrok and also has been of great value in providing work opportunities for students. INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD DR. W. M. TOVELL The Information and Education Advisory Board has the responsibility for the development of policy to guide the Division's operations to implement the comprehensive Community and Staff Relations Program and a Conservation and Outdoor Education Program. Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. A -22 Page 7. The success of the 1977 Programs are outlined in detail in the Staff Progress Report. A few highlights of these Programs are outlined here. The media -- radio, television and press -- are to be given a sincere thank -you for their continuing and very substantial support of Authority activities. is difficult to assess the extent of this clips have been received at the Authority undoubtedly represent less than one -half of the activity this media by bringing before the public the important work of the Authority. While support, 2,250 Office in 1977 it press and in The production and distribution of approximately four hundred thousand pieces of literature also serves to inform the community of the Authority's activities. The 20 -Year Book has contributed greatly to informing the people of this region of the breadth and magnitude of the work of the Authority. The success of this Book provided the encouragement to produce a 30- minute audo /visual presentation containing approximately three hundred slides depicting the accomplishments of the Authority during the past two decades as well as indicating the even greater need for this work to continue. Many special events and openings such as Ashbridge's Bay and the Mennonite Meeting House were planned and successfully carried out. At the Garden Party at Black Creek Pioneer Village, the 10 -Year Service Recognition Awards were presented to forty Members. These Awards were initiated two years ago to recognize both Authority Members and staff for long -time and dedicated service to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The fact that all Conservation and Outdoor Education Programs are operating at or near capacity support in the region. Over four in excess of one hundred thousand in 1977. The residential Centres is an endorsement of their thousand groups, representing individuals, participated at Albion Hills, Boyd and Claremont were all over 90% occupancy, which represents out- standing facility utilization. Planning is progressing for the continuing development of facilities in co- operation with user groups. The preliminary site and facility plans have been completed for the Lake St. George and Glassco Park Conservation Field Centres. The long awaited Kortright Centre For Conservation building (the site being selected in 1962) was completed in November 1977. This outstanding facility will provide, for the first time, opportunities for adults and family groups to learn about and experience first hand, the importance of conservation to their lives, especially those resources of water, land, forest, fish and wildlife. A -23 Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. Page 8. Exhibits, displays and demonstrations are currently being planned in order that the facilities can be officially opened in the Fall of 1978. The Centre is a tribute to the work of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation with the total funding of approximately $1.5 million for the building, furnishings, equipment and exhibits, coming from sources other than taxes. It is very doubtful that this tremendous plan could have become reality without the leader- ship, dedication, persistence and hard work of the Chairman of the Foundation, Elgin Card. HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD J. A. BRYSON Gate revenues and sales outlets increased in 1977 and the Village continues to attract nearly three hundred thousand persons annually. The news media has provided the Village with excellent coverage, publicizing activities on radio, television, and in newspapers. The Toronto Sun printed, free of charge, three hundred thousand copies of the Black Creek Walkaround Map which represented a considerable saving to the 1977 budget. Restoration projects have continued throughout 1977 and, in June the Mennonite Meeting Hall was officially opened to the public. The basement of this building has been provided with heat, electricity and plumbing. Work is progressing to build an efficient and suitable office space for the Registration Department. Exterior construction and landscaping for the Doctor's House is now essentially complete and interior work is progressing satisfactorily. Volunteers provided by local Mennonite Churches and the York Chapter of the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society re- constructed a large drive shed next to the Town Hall. The shed proved most useful on Festival Day and eliminated the need for one large tent. It was necessary to replace the entire boardwalk along Queen Street and this was accomplished during the Summer months. It is now wider than the original and has been laid on treated timbers in a bed of gravel to help prevent rot. A new Christmas attraction was opened week -ends in December at the Dalziel Barn. A small room on the lower level accommodated Santa's Workshop. This program was very successful and it is hoped that for 1978 it can be opened Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. A -24 Page 9. throughout the week as well as on week -ends. The Dickson Hill School Program was fully booked and over nine hundred students participated. The Village continues to receive excellent support from the public. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation transferred $102,823. to the Authority in 1977 for the restoration and operation of the Village. Appreciation is to be extended to individuals, Foundations, Societies, and financial and commercial institutions who all contributed. There were several major donations of artifacts to the Village and these are valued at more than $20,000. The Ministry of Culture and Recreation approved a new grant structure in 1977 and the Authority received a grant of $72,000. The Authority gratefully acknowledges the additional assistance. Grants from the Provincial and Federal Governments enabled the Village to employ staff under the Ontario Careers Action Program and the Canada Works Program. THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION ELGIN H. CARD 1977 was a banner year for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. The most ambitious project ever undertaken by the Foundation -- the Kortright Centre for Conservation -- was completed and the key was handed to the Chairman of the Authority on December 21, 1977. The Foundation played a major role in raising the funds for this magnificent Centre. The Foundation is now actively working to raise the necessary funds for the equipment and exhibits to complete the Centre. The support of all Members of the Authority would be greatly appreciated to assist us in our effort to achieve our goals. The Foundation continued to support the restoration of Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Carriage Works, Doctor's House and Mennonite Meeting Hall were major restorations completed with assistance from the Foundation. The development in the Black Creek Endowment Fund was significant and will permit the Foundation to provide additional funds in 1978 to help finance the operation of the Village. Once again, two B. Harper Bull Scholarships were awarded, and the Foundation provided financial assistance for the Conservation Education Courses at Claremont and Albion Hills Conservation Field Centres. A -25 Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. Page 10. In 1977, the Foundation developed a plan for the future -- entitled "Guidelines For The Future ". Today, it is submitted to you for your consideration and approval. It is an ambitious program and will require the dedicated effort of all to complete in the decades to come. The program will make a major contribut- ion in advancing the conservation program of this great region of Canada. Appreciation is expressed for the outstanding financial support received from so many financial and commercial institutions, individuals, the Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows, the Ministry of Culture and Recreation (Wintario Projects Grant), and Canadian Foundations and, in this case, particularly The R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation, The J. P. Bickell Foundation, The Laidlaw Foundation, and The McLean Foundation. The challenges that lie ahead for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority are great. The Metropolitan Toronto region continues to grow and expand. Urbanization in the Region of Peel is particularly active, and Metropolitan Toronto is rapidly becoming completely urbanized. The completion of the York /Durham Sewage System will spur increased urbanization in the Regions of Durham and York. It is fortunate that the Authority has been able to implement a comprehensive program of natural resource management in this rapidly urbanizing region. What a sorry area this would be without the work of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The serious floods on the Highland Creek in 1976 and again in 1977 vividly remind us of the impact that natural phenomena can have. We have paid a high price in terms of natural resources to develop this major urban centre. It is imperative that we continue to invest a portion of our wealth to manage the river valleys, the headwaters, the Niagara Escarpment and the Waterfront -- the unique, natural features of the Toronto region. The work of Conservation Authorities in the Province of Ontario is being actively reviewed, and new directions and priorities are being established. The Robarts Report suggested Report to 22nd Annual Meeting M.T.R.C.A. A -26 Page 11. some changed roles for the Authority. The Report of The Provincial - Municipal Grants Reform Committee made further recommendations regarding roles and priorities of Authorities. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources have reacted in a positive way. The Honourable Frank Miller, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a new grant structure to be effective in 1978, whereby water and related land management grants were increased from fifty per cent to fifty -five per cent. The Authorities have been asked to give higher priority to flood control and water conservation. The Metro Authority, at the urging of its Members and member municipalities, began in 1977 to give higher priority to this aspect of its work. The report of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board details the extent of the review and activities in this important area of Authority activity. The basic concept of a conservation authority, established to manage natural resources on a watershed basis with programs and policies being developed and implemented by local people within the framework of broad provincial policies, is sound. I implore all Members of the Authority -- be you rural or urban, an elected official or a dedicated citizen, to defend this principle. Ontario and the Metropolitan Toronto region would be a less attractive area if it were not for the work of the Authority. Major - General George P. Vanier, former Governor General of Canada, made the following statement: 'As our society grows ever more and more complicated, and more impersonal, the need for voluntary work becomes daily greater, for it is essential that there be preserved a balance between complexity and conscience. Voluntary service is a boon to the individual and a blessing to the community.' To me, this statement describes the attitude, not only of our staff, but also the Members of the Authority. Over the years, we have been fortunate in having dedicated people working for us. They have worked untold hours attending meetings, explain- ing to the general public and our political associates the aims and accomplishments of the Authority. I wish to thank Mrs. Gell, the Vice - Chairman, for her assistance, and I want to thank you all for your co- operation in the past and trust that I can merit your support in the future. The staff and Members of the Authority are dedicated and have A -27 Report to 22nd Annual Meeting of M.T.R.C.A. Page 12. a true feeling for the conservation of natural resources. R. G. HENDERSON Chairman, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 1978.1.24./K SCHEDULE "C" A -28 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #24/77 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (for consideration by the Authority) SECTION I THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM MEETING #24/77 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1977 FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND RECOMMENDS THEIR ADOPTION: 1. REPORT #2/77 PERSONNEL SUB - COMMITTEE Recommendation #7 of Report #2/77 - Personnel Sub - Committee - per diem allowance for members of the Authority - be amended to read $40.00 instead of $35.00 in each instance mentioned. 2. REPORT #3/77 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Recommendation #2 of Report #3/77 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board, as set forth herein, be adopted: #2. Project W.C.78 - A Project for Channel Improvements on the Etobicoke Creek at Sherway Drive, City of Mississauga, dated November -1977, be adopted; and THAT the following action be taken in connection therewith: (a) The Regional Municipality of Peel be designated as the benefiting municipality on the basis set forth in the Project; (b) The Government of Ontario be requested to approve the Project and a grant of 55% of the cost thereof; (c) The Ontario Municipal Board, if required, be requested to approve the Project pursuant to Section 23 of The Conservation Authorities Act; (d) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Project, including the execution of any necessary documents. SECTION II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY THE FOLLOWING ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT EXECUTIVE MEETING #24/77 HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1977: 3. G.ROSS LORD PARK PROPOSED THERAPEUTIC RIDING STABLE FOR THE DISABLED A staff communication, together with correspondence from the Metropolitan Parks Commissioner having regard to a proposal for Therapeutic Riding Stable for the Disabled in G. Ross A -29 - 2 Lord Park were presented. Mr. C.C. Roberts of the Metropolitan Parks Department was in attendance and invited to speak to the matter. Mr. Roberts outlined the proposal in detail and answered a number of questions put forth by the Members. The provision of a facility to provide therapeutic riding opportunities for the disabled, to be located at G. Ross Lord Park, as embodied in Report #17 of the Parks and Recreation Committee, adopted by the Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting held on November 1, 1977, was approved; and The Community Association for Riding for the Disabled and the Metropolitan Toronto Corporation are to indemnify and save the Authority harmless for any and all claims arising by virtue of the installation and operation of the proposed riding facilities; and In view of the fact that therapeutic riding opportunities for the disabled is a very worthwhile community project the Authority has agreed to enter into a lease arrangement with the Metropolitan Toronto Corporation and The Community Association for Riding for the Disabled for a period not to exceed twenty -one years less one day; and further The appropriate Authority officials were authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. 4. COMMUNICATION FROM MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES RE AQUATIC PARK The Chairman presented a letter from the Minister of Natural Resources having regard to Aquatic Park, dated November 29, 1977 and advising that the Cabinet has approved the designation of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as the Province's agent in regard to the planning, interim management and development. The Chairman is to acknowledge the Honourable Frank S. Miller's letter. 5. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #23/77 were presented. The Minutes of Meeting #23/77, as presented, were adopted as if read. 6. REPORT #2/77 PERSONNEL SUB - COMMITTEE Mr. Bryson presented Report #2/77 of the Personnel Sub- Committee. Report #2/77 of the Personnel Sub- Committee was received and adopted as amended (exclusive of Recommendation #7) and appended as Schedule "A" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #24/77. 3 A -30 7. REPORT OF TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE RE SERVICING CONTRACT - HUMBER BAY EAST WATERFRONT AREA The staff presented Report of the Tender Opening Sub- Committee held Friday, December 2, 1977 for Servicing Contract - Humber Bay East Waterfront Area. Report of the Tender Opening Sub- Committee held Friday, December 2, 1977, was received and appended as Schedule "B" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #24/77; and The Servicing Contract, Humber Bay East Waterfront Area, is to be awarded to the lowest proper tender, Ravana Construction Co. Ltd., at their tender price of $160,954.70, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources. 8. REPORT #7/77 KORTRIGHT BUILDING SUB - COMMITTEE Mr. Scott presented Report #7/77 of the Building Sub- Committee - The Kortright Centre for Conservation. Report #7/77 of the Building Sub - Committee - The Kortright Centre for Conservation, was received and appended as Schedule "C" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #24/77; and The Recommendations contained therein, as amended, were approved. 9. COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIRECTOR CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES BRANCH MR. A.H. PEACOCK A communication dated November 25, 1977 from Mr. A.H. Peacock, Director, Conservation Authorities Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources, was presented, advising of his appointment to a new poisition in the Ministry. The communication from Mr. A.H. Peacock dated November 25, 1977 advising of his appointment as Executive Director, Division of Forests in the Ministry, from Director, Conservation Authorities Branch, was received. 10. QUOTATION #77 -37 Picnic Table Material A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for the supply and delivery of material for the construction of picnic tables at the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area: Oriole Lumber Limited Cadillac Building Products Card Lumber $2,224.00 2,248.52 2,338.00 The quotation of Oriole Lumber Limited, for the supply and delivery of picnic table material for the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, in the sum of $2,224.00 was accepted (PST exempt); it being the lowest quotation received. A-31 4 11. CLAREMONT CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE Seamless Floor A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for a seamless floor for the kitchen complex and dining area (1,400 sq. ft.) at the Claremont Conservation Field Centre: Duron Ontario Limited Canadian Everguard Corporation Rickey -Reid Limited $3,822.00 3,850.00 3,920.00 The contract for the supply and installation of a seamless floor for the complete kitchen complex and dining area at the Claremont Conservation Field Centre was awarded to Duron Ontario Limited, at a cost of $3,822.00; it being the lowest quotation received. 12. THE KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION Floor Cleaning and Maintenance Apparatus A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for a two speed floor machine, a self propelling carpet machine, a wet and dry tank type vacuum, an upright vacuum and miscellaneous associated equipment for The Kortright Centre for Conservation: G.H. Wood and Company Limited Sanitary Products Company Limited $3,299.78 3,052.27 Careful comparison between the machines offered reveals superior operating and durability characteristics and better service for the machines manufactured by G.H. Wood and Company Limited, which more than offsets the difference between the two quotations. The contract for the supply of a two speed floor machine, a self propelling carpet machine, a wet and dry tank type vacuum, an upright vacuum and miscellaneous assoicated equipment for The Kortright Centre for Conservation, was awarded to G.H. Wood and Company Limited, at a cost of $3,299.78. 13. REPORT RE ADMINISTRATION OF ONTARIO REGULATION #735/73 The staff presented a Report regarding the Administration of Ontario Regulation #735/73. The Report of Ontario Regulation #735/73 for the months of September, October and November, 1977, was received and appended as Schedule "D" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #24/77 and appended as Appendix "A" of this Report. 14. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED TOWN OF MARKHAM A comprehensive staff report was presented having regard to Storm Water Management Techniques for that part of the Rouge River Watershed located north of the community of Markham in the Town of Markham. Staff followed up the report with a brief presentation. - 5 - A -32 The staff communication and presentation on Storm Water Management Techniques were received; and the following action is to be taken: (a) The Council of the Town of Markham be commended for their support and adoption of an overall approach to storm water management in their municipality; and (b) The appropriate Authority staff be authorized to attend all future meetings pertaining to storm water management in the Municipality of the Town of Markham. 15. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R.735/73 The Town of Richmond Hill Lots 5, 6 & 7, Con. I (East Branch of the Humber River) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from the Town of Richmond Hill to construct an outlet channel from Lake Wilcox to Yonge Street and a small stop log control structure which will regulate the flows from the Lake; Lots 5, 6 and 7, Concession I, Town of Richmond Hill. This proposed construction is in order to alleviate annual spring flooding and to reduce the flooding that would be experienced under regional storm conditions around Lake Wilcox. The staff communication together with the Application of the Town of Richmond Hill, were received; and The application of the Town of Richmond Hill for a permit to construct an outlet channel from Lake Wilcox to Yonge Street and a small stop log control structure to regulate the flows from the Lake; Lots 5, 6 and 7, Concession I, Town of Richmond Hill, was approved subject to: (a) The Town of Richmond Hill assuming full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of both the channel and dam; (b) The Town of Richmond Hill assuming all liabilities connected with the operation of the dam; (c) The Authority be provided with detailed drawings and operational information for detailed approval of the scheme; (d) The height of the proposed berm be reduced to carry only the 5 -year flood flows; (e) Restoration being to the satisfaction of the Authority. 16. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R.735/73 Ministry of Transportation & Communications North West Metro Arterial and Black Creek Channelization Borough of North York A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from The Ministry of Transporation and Communications for a permit to carry out the necessary construction, filling and grading, for the construction of the Black Creek channel between Jane Street and Trethewey Drive, in conjunction with the North West Metro Arterial construction within the Black Creek Valley. A -33 - 6 The staff communication together with the Application of The Ministry of Transportation and Communications, were received; and The application of The Ministry of Transportation and Communications for a permit to carry out the necessary construction, filling and grading for the construction of the Black Creek Channel Between Jane Street and Trethewey Drive, in conjunction with the North West Metro Arterial construction within the Black Creek Valley, in the Borough of North York, was approved, subject to: (a) The Ministry of Transportation and Communications continue to work closely with the staff of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in finalizing the detail design of the channel; (b) The Ministry of Transportation and Communications work in conjunction with The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in ensuring that construction methods used for the construction of the channel and roadway will minimize the environmental impact on the valley and Black Creek; (c) Restoration being to the satisfaction of the Authority. 17. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R.735/73 The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Works Department Sanitary Forcemain - Rouge River Borough of Scarborough A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Works Department to construct a sanitary forcemain along access road from just west of Meadowvale Road moving east across the Rouge River to the Beare Road Landfill site located north of Sheppard Avenue East and east of Meadowvale Road in the Borough of Scarborough. The staff communication together with the Application of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Works Department, were received; and The application of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Works Department for a permit to construct a sanitary forcemain along access road from just west of Meadowvale Road moving east across the Rouge River to the Beare Road landfill site located north of Sheppard Avenue East and east of Meadowvale Road in the Borough of Scarborough, was approved subject to: (a) An easement being obtained from the Authority for crossing over its lands and carrying out work thereon; (b) Steps being taken in order to minimize the silting of the Rouge River during construction; (c) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; 18. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R.735/73 Smoke Hill Enterprises Limited Storm Sewer Outfall & Sanitary Sewer Crossing Tributary of Don - Borough of North York A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Smoke Hill Enterprises Limited to construct a storm sewer outfall into a tributary of the Don River and, in the vicinity, to cross that same tributary with a sanitary sewer. This is proposed in the area south - 7 - A -34 of Finch Avenue East, and east of Bayview Avenue, in the Borough of North York. The staff communication together with the Application of Smoke Hill Enterprises Limited, were received; and The application of Smoke Hill Enterprises Limited for a permit to construct a storm sewer outfall into a tributary of the Don River and, a sanitary sewer crossing of that same tributary in the area just south of Finch Avenue East and just east of Bayview Avenue, in the Borough of North York, was approved subject to: (a) Maximum effort being made in minimizing the silting of the creek during construction; (b) The steep embankment on the north side of the creek being properly stabilized in all disturbed areas; (c) The Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Recreation Department being made aware as to which trees and brush will have to be removed and to the requirements of that department being met as to the re- enstatement of the damaged flora; (d) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (e) An easement being obtained from the Authority to enter into and work on its land; (f) A filter mat or a layer of crushed stone being placed at the outfall and creek crossing prior to placing the proposed rip -rap. 19. PROJECT P.7.A. - MIMICO CREEK FLOOD LANDS Property: Ontario Hydro The Report (November 29, 1977) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.7.A. - Mimico Creek Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: South side of Oxford Street Owner: Ontario Hydro Area to be acquired: 1.382 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $3,000.00 per acre (i.e. $4,146.00) "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot "A ", Plan M -171, Borough of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located on the south side of Oxford Street, west of Parklawn Road. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of Ontario Hydro and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be $3,000.00 per acre (i.e. $4,146.00) with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. A-35 - 8 "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 20. PROJECT P.9.A. - DON RIVER FLOOD LANDS Property: Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto The Report (November 23, 1977) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.9.A. - Don River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: North -east corner of York Mills Road and Don Mills Road Owner: Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Area to be acquired: 14.336 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: Nominal consideration of $2.00 plus legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Block "A ", Registered Plan 6098, Borough of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, having frontages on the east side of Don Mills Road and the north side of York Mills Road. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00, plus legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 9 A -36 21. REPORT #3/77 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Mr. Scott, assisted by Mr. Garrett, presented Report #3/77 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board. Report #3/77 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board was received; and Recommendations #1 and #4, as set forth herein, were adopted: #1. The 1978 Work Programme and the Current Priorities for Project W.C.60 - Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto: 10 -Year Programme and 5 -Year Project, as appended as Part of Schedule "A" of the Minutes of Meeting #4/77 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board, be approved;. #4. The staff report on "A Discussion Paper on Flood Plain Management Alternatives in Ontario" be forwarded to the Minister of Natural Resources as the Authority's comment; and further THAT copies be forwarded to all local and regional municipalities within the jurisdiction of the Authority; and further Recommendation #3 of Report #3/77 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board, as set forth herein, is to be referred to staff for further report: #3. The Executive Committee be requested to obtain a legal opinion and an opinion on the insurance implications of the Authority assuming responsibility for the removal of ice jams; and THAT subject to the Executive Committee being satisfied with respect to the legal and insurance responsibilities; THAT the recommendations contained in the staff report having regard to ice jams, as set forth herein, be adopted: (a) The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority assume responsibility for the removal of ice jams where it is deemed necessary to prevent or alleviate flooding throughout the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority; (b) All municipalities be informed that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will be providing this service; (c) Appropriate staff be trained in the use of explosives through attendance at a recognized programme such as that sponsored by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario. A -37 - 10 - 22. PROJECT W.C.75 - A PROJECT FOR CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE HIGHLAND CREEK A staff communication was presented having regard to the 1978 portion of the capital works proposed under Project W.C.75 - "A Project for Channel Improvements on the Highland Creek ". WHEREAS The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has approved Project W.C.75 in the amount of $775,000.00; and WHEREAS the Province has approved the first phase of Project W.C.75 in the amount of $124,970.00; and WHEREAS the Authority has budgeted $400,000.00 for 1978 expenditures for this Project which has been included in the Metro capital extimates and in the Authority's grant requests from The Province of Ontario; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to approve 50% of the total 1978 expenditures for Project W.C.75 - "A Project for Channel Improvements on the Highland Creek" in the amount of $200,000.00; and THAT The Province of Ontario be requested to approve a grant of 50% of the total 1978 cost thereof; and further THAT the Ontario Municipal Board be requested to approve the 1978 capital expenditures for Project W.C.75 pursuant to Section 23 of The Conservation Authorities Act. 23. MASTER PLAN FOR THE WESTERN BEACHES WATERFRONT AREA A staff communication having regard to revision of the Master Plan for the Western Beaches Waterfront Area was presented, together with recommendation of Committee on Parks, Recreation and City Property adopted by the Council of The City of Toronto at its meeting held October 24, 1977. The staff communication and recommendation of Committee on Parks, Recreation and City Property adopted by the Council of The City of Toronto at meeting held October 24, 1977 were received; and The following action is to be taken in connection therewith: (a) The Master Plan alterations for the Western Beaches Waterfront Area be referred to the Waterfront Advisory Board for consideration; (b) The Council of The City of Toronto be requested to defer the proposed alteration to the Master Plan for the Western Beaches until such time as the Working Committee, which it has set up, has had an opportunity to report back to the Parks Committee and to the Council; and (c) The City of Toronto be advised that any major modifications to the Master Plan for the Western Beaches Waterfront Area must also receive the approval of the Council of Metropolitan Toronto, the Authority and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. - 11 - A -38 24. FLOOD CONTROL PLAN EXTRA FLOOD PLAIN MAPPING ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEKS Change Order No. 4 A staff communication was presented requesting approval of Change Order No. 4 as recommended by J.D. Barnes Limited to provide extra mapping in certain areas along the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks in order to obtain full coverage of the flood plain and valley lands. Extra Work Order No. 4 to the contract for the mapping of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks by J.D. Barnes Limited, for an amount of $1,403.56, was approved. 25. FLOOD CONTROL PLAN EXTRA FLOOD PLAIN MAPPING DON RIVER WATERSHED Change Order No. 1 A staff communication was presented requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 as recommended by Northway Survey Corporation Limited to provide extra mapping in certain areas along the Don River in order to obtain full coverage of the flood plain and valley lands. Extra Work Order No. 1 to the contract for the mapping of the Don River Watershed by Northway Survey Corporation Limited, for an amount of $10,193.60, was approved. 26. COLONEL SAMUEL BOIS SMITH WATERFRONT AREA BOROUGH OF ETOBICOKE - SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR THE PLANNING OF A staff communication was presented having regard to the selection of a Consultant for the Planning of the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area, Borough of Etobicoke. The Moffat, Moffat and Kinoshita Consulting Consortium is to be retained as the Authority's Consultant for the preparation of a Master Plan for the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area in the amount of $81,000.00, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources. 27. HUMBER BAY EAST ASHBRIDGE'S BAY BLUFFERS WATERFRONT AREAS Armour Stone A staff communication was presented advising that tenders have been received from six suppliers by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners as the Authority's agent to supply various quantities of armour stone required at three waterfront sites to complete certain shore protective works and landscape requirements. The tenders for the supply of armour stone at three separate waterfront sites were awarded to the lowest tender at each site, as follows: Humber Bay East - Ashbridge's Bay - 1500 tons primary stone for - landscaping - @ $7.20 /ton 1750 tons primary stone for - shore protection on south east point - @ $7.20 /ton Walker Brothers Quarries Limited Canada Crushed Stone A-39 Bluffers - 12 - - 1000 tons primary stone and 150 tons riprap stone for maintenance of southwest point Primary - @ $7.40 /ton Riprap - @ $6.25 /ton 28. WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 WESTERN BEACHES CITY OF TORONTO - Walker Brothers Quarries Limited - Limestone Quarries Limited A staff communication was presented having regard to Waterfront Project 1977 -1981, Western Beaches, City of Toronto. The City of Toronto is to be requested to give consideration to extending existing outfalls or altering present and future storm drainage systems so that all flows are discharged outside of the breakwater, as a means of improving the water and sediment quality behind the Western Beaches breakwater. 29. EROSION INVENTORY AND PRIORITY STUDY REGION OF DURHAM AND ROUGE RIVER Change Order #1 A staff communication was presented requesting approval of Change Order No. 1, as requested by staff of the Consultants, Gartner Lee Associates Limited, to obtain control photo mosaics of "Group II" erosion sites within the study area. Extra Work Order No. 1 to the contract on the Erosion Inventory and Priority Study for the Region of Durham and Rouge River to obtain control photo mosaics of "Group II" erosion sites within the study area, for an amount of $3,900.00 was approved. 30. SIXTEENTH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 1978 THE CHAIRMEN'S COMMITTEE OF THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES OF ONTARIO A communication from The Conservation Authorities of Ontario regarding the 16th Biennial Conference scheduled for September 11, 12, 13, 1978 at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, was presented. The communication requested that each Authority advise not later than December 23, 1977, the number of delegates expected to participate. The Secretary- Treasurer was requested to advise the Chairmen's Committe of the Conservation Authorities of Ontario, as soon as possible that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority expects to register fifteen delegates to the 16th Biennial Conference scheduled for September 11, 12, 13, 1978 at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. 31. PROJECT P.12.A. - DUFFIN'S CREEK FLOOD LANDS Property: Georgina M. Alsop The Report (December 5, 1977) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary - Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.12.A. - Duffin's Creek Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: North side of Main Street West - 13 - A -40 Owner: Georgina M. Alsop Area to be acquired: 0.200 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $20,000.00 "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 5, Registered Plan 70, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, having a frontage on the north side of Main Street West of approximately 62 feet. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and her solicitor, Mr. Don Kimura, 155 Main Street West, Stouffville, Ontario and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $20,000.00, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Garinder, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 32. PROJECT P.12.A. - DUFFIN'S CREEK FLOOD LANDS Property: David E. and Bonnie E. Ginter The Report (December 6, 1977) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.12.A. - Duffin's Creek Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: West side of Rotherglen Road Owners: David E. and Bonnie E. Ginter Area to be acquired: 27.370 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $175,000.00 "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 13, Concession III, Town of Ajax (formerly Township of Pickering), Regional Municipality of Durham , located on the west side of Rotherglen Road north of Hwy. #2. "Situate on the portion of the property to be acquired is a frame snackbar and office building, a concrete block, washroom facility, various frame out - buildings together with an inground concrete swimming pool and above - ground vinyl swimming pool. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: A -41 - 14 - The purchase price is to be the sum of $175,000.00, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 33. FOOD SERVICES EQUIPMENT A communication from the Administrator, Property and Administration Division, was presented having regard to the purchase of Food Services Equipment located in the various Conservation Areas, and the Half Way House at Black Creek Pioneer Village, owned by Canteen of Canada Limited. The equipment owned by Canteen of Canada Limited, located in the various Conservation Areas and the Half Way House at Black Creek Pioneer Village, is to be purchased for $38,000.00; and further New equipment, as required, is to be purchased on recommendation of the caterer and the Authority staff, with approval of the Executive Committee. *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 1V: RE: LO.11% 6.1 V w 1 a• UM. .....•..a., ... ........ • • Administration of Ontario Regulation 735/73 - September, October and November 1977. LOCATION VIOLATION NOTICE ISSUED ACTION TAKEN Rear of #53 Glenbourne Park Drive, Lot 3, Conc. 5, R.P. 6037, Town of Markham. V -127 - Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Newton, September 21, 1977. Swimming pool installed and situation cleared to our satisfaction. North & east of dwelling at 140 Weldrick Road, Lots 88 & 89, Part of Lot 87, Plan 1923, Town of Richmond Hill. V -128 - Giuseppe and Dorothea Magistrale, September 21, 1977. Owner has contacted the Authority and applied for permit. West side of Weldrick Road, West of dwelling at 128 Weldrick Road, Part Lot 87, Plan 1923, Town of Richmond Hill. V -129 - John J. Buco, September 21, 1977. Discussions presently being held with municipality and contractors to resolve this situation. South and West of dwelling at #180 Weldrick Road, Part of Lot 95, Plan 1923, Town of Richmond Hill. V -130 - Antonietta Pacitto, September 21, 1977. Discussions presently being held with municipality and contractors to resolve this situation. Rear of #39 Notley Place, N. side Tay. or Creek, Borough of East York. V -131 - N. Kokotsis, September 23, 1977. Filling stopped immediately and we are awaiting a soils report from the owner before the fill can be removed. XIQNaddV TO: ter. Executive Cannittee, M.T.R.C.A. , #24/77 ?ministration of Ontario Regulation 735/73 - September, October and November, 1977. 2 LOCATION VIOLATION NOTICE ISSUED ACTION TAKEN Dead end of Oakfield Drive, South bank of Mimico Creek; Part lots 6, 9 and 10, Plan 718, Pt. Lot 30, Plan 2330, Oakfield Drive, Borough of Etobicoke. V -132 - W. Vasis, V -133 - Harguy Construction, September 29, 1977. Filling stopped. Owner has removed offending material and posted a $10,000 bond with the Borough of Etobicoke during construction of a dwelling. South side of #1 Elmont Drive, North bank of Taylor Creek, Borough of East York. V -134 - Mr. & Mrs. Blazevic, October 3, 1977. Fill re- shaped in the area under the direction of our staff and Metro Parks. North side of Teston Road, West of Bathurst Street, Part Lot 26, Con.2, Town of Vaughan. V -135 - Mr. F. Andriano, October 13, 1977. Filling stopped and owner applying for a permit to clean up the watercourse. East bank of West Humber River, SouthV of dwelling at #12 Riverdale Drive, Part Lots 41, 42, & 43, Registered Plan 433, Borough of Etobicoke. -136 - Ralph G. Donovan, October 19, 1977. Fill removed from the site. North of 3rd Concession, West of Church Street, Part S1 Lot 15, Concession 3, Town of Ajax. . V -137 - Samuel Michael, October 20, 1977. In process of being cleared up to our satisfaction. . RE: Administration of Ontario Regulation 735/73 - September, October, and November, 1977. -3- LOCATION VIOLATION NOTICE ISSUED ACTION TAKEN South of John Street, West of Bayview Avenue (opposite Sewage Treatment Plant); Part Lots 29 & 30, Concession 1, Town of Markham. V -138 - Sullivan Corporation, October 25, 1977. Discussions being held between owners, the municipality and this authority. • South side of Dundas Street West, West bank of Etobicoke Creek, Part Lot A, Concession 1, City of Mississauga. V -139 - Viceroy Homes, Ltd., V -140 - Peter Excavating & Grading, Ltd., November 4, 1977. Filling stopped. Owner re- shaping area under direction of our staff. West bank Don River, East side of driveway at #100 Hove Street, Registered Plan 2772, Borough of North York. V -141 - Terry Sherman, November 15, 1977. V -146 - Mr. J. Wise, • November 16, 1977. Filling stopped and site visit arranged for December 3, between our staff, Mr. Sherman and his lawyer to discuss remedial measures. , Rear of #87 Disco Road, North Bank of Mimico Creek, Borough of Etobicoke V -142 - Louis Weisfeld Ltd., V -143 - Inter -Wide Investments, V -144 - J.G. Drapeau Warehousing, V -145 - Cucci Construction, November 16, 1977. Filling stopped. Area presently being re- shaped under the direction of our staff. • A-45 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PROJECT W.C. -78 A PROJECT FOR CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE ETOBICOKE CREEK AT SHERWAY DRIVE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES NOVMBER, 1977 CONTENTS OF BRIEF A -46 I. DETAILS OF PROJECT (a) Location and Description (b) Purpose of Project (c) Costs (d) Financing II. AUTHORITY APPROVAL AND REQUESTS (a) Motions (b) Letter of Request to Ministry (and Ontario Municipal Board if required) (c) Date of Approval by Ministry (d) Date of Approval by Ontario Municipal Board III. LAND VALUES (a) Ownership and Cost to Vendor (b) Authority Appraisal IV. AGREEMENTS - MANAGEMENT OR OTHER AGREEMENTS V. MINISTRY APPROVAL RE: GRANT A -47 I. DETAILS OF PROJECT (a) Location and Description The work proposed under this project involves that portion of the Etobicoke Creek immediately north of Sherway Drive, as illustrated on the accompanying drawing. At the present time, the river bank and valley wall are coincident which is resulting in erosion of the toe of the valley wall as well as the removal of detritus from the slope created by surficial erosion on the near vertical shale bank which does not allow the natural stabilization of the bank to occur. Also, due to the sharp bend of the river at this location the Sherway Drive bridge abutment has been eroded and is causing concern as this bridge forms a major pedestrian link across the valley. The present development at the top of the valley wall consists of private homes and if the bank is not stabilized the loss of private property will continue and will eventually endanger the houses and a swimming pool that has been constructed at the rear of one of the residences. The corrective measures are illustrated on the accompanying drawing. As illustrated, the river is to be re- aligned to create a new channel which will be removed from valley wall. The new channel will be lined with rip rap to prevent further erosion. The old channel will be filled and a new slope created on the valley wall to ensure the bank's stability thereby preventing any further loss of private property. The filled areas will be sodded and seeded to prevent surface erosion. The new channel will also protect the Sherway Drive bridge and provide a more hydraulically suitable approach to the bridge. There are several existing services in the project area and further concrete protection will be provided for the sanitary trunk sewer. Since the lands affected are privately owned, acquisition of the required properties is required. The acquisition will be carried out under the Flood Control Plan and will not form part of this project. A -48 EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION ETOBICOKE CRK. REALIGNMENT AT SHERWAY DRIVE A -49 SHERWAY DRIVE PROJECT ETOBICOKE CREEK t. \ • •• • • . • • N• • A— 50 MAT-CH exisv Ls • ••••..".. • -••• lit — •• • • • GRADE FROM TOP Of RIP RAP TO ELEV 318 0 -‘ Sitt 1 • i./ . • • -I(rr '" - .„„/ II • • r EX SEN AtEREtiT. • toe fr . • •••■••••••„ • hire' rt1P RAP - '‘r-i"--) •1• • /•• ) f •r r en 311 III • \ ) .• . SI?, LEGEND / ol 5. CONTOUR INTERVAL 1' INTERPOLATION MP RAP FILL, Gomm 1 SEED PROPOSED NEW !Of 9.0K the metropolitan toronto end region conservation authority s savnavv. Dn,s ocvnevonw. 3nfrso 1113M 1S4 P.oloof - Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization Loceficol- ETOBICOKE CRX REALIGNMENT AT SNERMAV OR Deb- August, 1977 I'• 40.-0* .k0 - EC lOrtm vz • j•r-s 360 — 350 A -51 POOL 340 — 330 — 320 — 310 - 300 FENCE r ILL FOR SANK $1ABILIZATION TYPICAL CHANNEL SECTION SCALE I'. d -0" al0 CHANNEL \ \ J / (T_ i NEW CHANNEL 0 20 1 1 1 T 1 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 SECTION 'A-A' VEat r..0. 20' the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority 3 Sbnnaw Om* Dooms.. Orbb M3■ 184 Prowl- Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization LOCOi E1061COKE CRK REALIGNMENT AT SHERWAY OR Cato- Sept , 1977 " kl • EC m AS SHOWN A -52 I. DETAILS OF PROJECT (b) Purpose of Project The purpose of this project is to permit The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to carry out channel improvements and erosion control on the Main Branch of the Etobicoke Creek at Sherway Drive. Implementation of this work will reduce erosion which if left unchecked, would pose a threat to development along the top of the valley and will protect the Sherway Drive bridge from failure. A -53 I. DETAILS OF PROJECT (c) Costs Re- alignment and Channelization of Etobicoke Creek at Sherway Drive. Excavation Backfilling & Bank Stabilization Sewer Encasement Rip Rap and Crushed Stone Restoration Interest, Legal Fees and Contingencies $14,500.00 17,000.00 3,500.00 27,700.00 5,000.00 6,800.00 TOTAL $74,500.00 I. DETAILS OF PROJECT (d) Financing 1. Costs Total Cost of Project Authority Share , 45% $33,525.00 Government Grant, 55% $40,975.00 2. Benefiting Municipalities A -54 $74,500.00 The Municipality of the Region of Peel is designated to be the Benefiting Municipality and will be levied the Authority's share of the cost or an amount of $33,525.00. A -55 II. AUTHORITY APPROVAL AND REQUESTS (a) Motions: A -56 II. AUTHORITY APPROVAL AND REQUESTS (b) Letter of Request to Ministry: Letter of Request to the Ontario Municipal Board: A -57 II. AUTHORITY APPROVAL AND REQUESTS (c) Date of Approval by Ministry: (d) Date of Approval by Ontario Municipal Board: IV. LAND VALUES A -58 As land acquisition does not form a part of this Project, this section is not applicable. A -59 V. AGREEMENTS A -60 VI. MINISTRY APPROVAL RE: GRANT A -61 SCHEDULE "C" TO: The Chairman and Members, Flood Control b Water Conservation Advisory Board, Meeting #4/77. RE: 'A DISCUSSION PAPER ON FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES IN ONTARIO' The Honourable Frank S. Miller has forwarded to the Authority for review and comment the above -noted report. A copy of the report is attached for the Board's information. In his Letter of Transmittal, the Minister commented: "During recent years, support to review the province's flood plain criteria and management policy has increased. Concern has been expressed that areas defined as 'flood plain' under existing criteria are to large and policies which regulate development in those areas of the flood plain which can expect only shallow flooding, have become economically unjustifiable, particularly in light of rapidly increasing land values over the past five or six years. In addition, some municipalities have stated that more flexibility is needed in the application of flood plain criteria in order that unique local situations can be recognized. Against this desire by some to generally relax present flood plain criteria, one must place the rather sobering event of the 1974 Grand River flood. Although this flood caused in the neighbour- hood of $7,000,000. damages, it did not extend to the limits of the area defined as 'flood plain' under the existing criterion. Another realization, shared by the province, the conservation authorities and municipalities, is the need to integrate land use and water management planning at the local level. The need for such integration is most obvious in those areas where the pressures of urban growth are the greatest. In response to these concerns and in recognition of the increasing sophistication of evolving flood plain management techniques, the Ministry of Housing and the Ministry of Natural Resources commissioned the consulting firms of M.M. Dillon and James F. MacLaren Limited to undertake a comprehensive Flood Plain Criteria and Management Evaluation Study." GENERAL COMMENTS 1. The shape and character of the valleys under the jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority are such that there is very little to be gained in terms of lower lot prices by making flood plain land available for development. The relatively small amount of land which experiences only 'shallow flooding' would be insufficient to have much effect on the price of land, and any effect is likely to be offset by increased costs incurred in making the laud safe for development. 2. None of the Authority's member municipalities has expressed dis- satisfaction with the present designations of flood plain areas as being excessive. Most of the comment received by this Authority from municipalities expresses dissatisfaction with the Authority's inability, under present legislation, to exercise complete control beyond the flood plain. Within the Authority's area of jurisdiction, pressure is being exerted by municipalities to strengthen the A -62 - , RE: 'A I)]SCUSSION PAPER ON FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT 2. ALTERNATIVES l.N ONTARIO' regulation of valleyland use. In Metropolitan Toronto, in fact, a valleyland study has been initiated to develop specific Official Plan policy statements which will allow the municipality to control land use not only within the flood plain but to top of bank and beyond. The purpose of this policy direction is to enable the retention of valley lands as undeveloped corridors within the built- up urban landscape. The municipal interest, generally being expressed, is that river valleys., in an urban•environment, have a unique value as social assets to the community and that the preservation and conservation of these natural resources must be based on criteria which is more comprehensive than merely for flood plain management. The Authority has made recommendations to its member municipalities under the heading 'Conservation Aspects of. Official Plans'. These recommendations have been circulated and municipal response has been favourable. A copy of the recommendations is appended to this report. 3. While this study addresses the flood plain area, it ignores those lands regulated by the Authority and lying between the flood plain and the fill regulation line (top of bank). The Authority recognizes that these 'conservation lands' under the two -zone concept, would be beyond what could be regulated on the basis of interference with flood flows or flood storage. However, the continued regulation of these lands is essential to enable the control of development or redevelopment proposals recognizing the slope and stability and land conservation characteristics of individual sites. To enable the Authority to continue monitoring such proposals in an effective manner, a more precise and legally defensible definition of the requirement for 'conservation of land' should also be included in any amendments to The Conservation Authorities Act. In fact, a legal opinion should be obtained with respect to the strength of all definitions suggested and, further, with respect to improving the administration of Section 27 of The Conservation Authorities Act. 4. The review of flood plain management in Ontario should include the administrative procedures by which management is achieved. At the present time, the Executive Committee of the Authority sits as a hearing board in judgement of its own regulations. This system should be replaced by the Authority simply issuing or not issuing a permit, and any appeal being dealt with by an independent body capable of evaluating technical evidence. 5. In many applications under Ontario Regulation 735/73, the proponent is a municipality. The Authority is of the opinion that responsibility for decisions respecting such regulations should not be delegated to the municipality. A -63 RE: 'A DISCUSSION PAPER ON FLOOD 1'LA]:N MANAGEMENT 3 ALTERNATIVES IN ONTARIO' The following comment's refer specifically to the recommendations of the Flood Plain Study Steering Committee, but should be considered in conjunction with the preceding general discussion: RECOMMENDATION 1 "That individual municipalities be given increased scope to permit more intensive land uses in the fringe areas of their flood plains through the adoption of the two -zone floodway -flood fringe concept, provided that: (i) The municipality can show to the local conservation authority, :or to the Ministry of Natural Resources (for areas where no conservation authority exists), through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses that such development will not significantly and adversely affect other municipalities in the watershed. (ii) The municipality develops and adopts an Official Plan and zoning by -laws, supported by information which shows that development in the 'flood fringe' is essential to the future:, social and economic well- being of the community and that present and permitted future land uses will not be subject to unnecessary risk of flood damage." In the broader terms of its conservation mandate for valley management from top of slope to top of slope, the Authority cannot accept this recommendation as generally applicable. It is improper to encourage municipalities to make more intensive use of fringe area lands where the shape of the valley, vegetative cover, slope conditions and many other factors may indicate less intensive or no use at all. The two -zone floodway - flood fringe concept, as a rational use, is only applicable after a decision has been made with respect to the desirability of valley preservation and if, in fact, there is a fringe area. This principle will usually only apply in ill- defined valleys where the flood plain is broad and valley slopes low. In such circumstances, the Authority could support more intensive use of the flood- fringe area; only, however, after a decision concerning proper use has been made. ' Provisions one and two in the recommendation are important, and (i) should be strengthened to include 'and any proposal will meet criteria adopted by each Authority'. • RECOMMENDATION 2 "That flood plains in Ontario be based on the one in 100 -year flood or the regional flood, whichever is greater. Individual municipalities should have the option of adopting a higher level of protection if they wish." Conditional on the comments made with respect to Recommendation 1, the Authority would support the use of a two -zone floodway- flood fringe concept and would use the regional flood or the 100 -year flood, whichever is greater, to define its flood plain. A -64 RE: 'A DISCUSSION PAPER ON FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT 4. ALTERNATIVES TN ONTARIO' The Authority assumes that the regional flood 1., equivalent to the flood resulting from the regional storm as defined by Ontario Regulation 735/73. It is further assumed that each conservation authority will be responsible for defining technically - justifiable limits for the floodway, based on hydrologic and hydraulic studies, but that the flood frequency chosen for protection against may not necessarily be the same for each Authority. In defining the floodway for regulatory purposes, projected development. within each watershed. should he taken into consideration and reviews should be undertaken as required by changing projections to continually update the limits of the floodway. RECOMMENDATION 3 "That the term 'flood plain' be used in Official. Plan designations for flood prone areas rather than the more general term 'hazard land.'" The Authority agrees that a separ'te and specific definition of 'flood plain' should be used within the municipal official plans and, in fact, has so recommended to its member municipalities. The term 'hazard land' should, however, not be deleted from official plans, but rather redefined to identify those remaining areas of natural hazard beyond the flood plain. The Authority, following the completion of its current hydrologic modelling studies, would be the logical agency to provide its member municipalities with the technical information necessary to define their 'flood plain' lands. RECOMMENDATION 4 "That land uses which are permitted in the flood plain be clearly defined in Official Plan policies and zoning by- laws." The Authority concurs with this recommendation and would further recommend that, assuming the adoption of the two -zone floodway -flood fringe, the permitted land uses for each zone would be separately and clearly defined. RECOMMENDATION 5 "That a specific definition of 'flood plain' be included in Section I of The Conservation Authorities Act and that such a definition be cross - referenced in The Planning Act." While there would be merit in having a definition of 'flood plain' in both The Conservation Authorities Act and The Planning Act, the Authority does not feel that, given Recommendation No. 2, this is possible. Having supported the concept of each authority choosing to define the 'flood plain' A -65 RE: 'A DISCUSSION PAPER ON FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT 5. ALTERNATIVES IN ONTARIO' for their own regulatory purposes, it would, therefore, be more appropriate for, such a def.i.n:Ltion to form part: of the regulation of the authority. If, following hydrologic and hydraulic studies, each authority chose the same definition, it would then be possible to include this within the Acts. It is suggested that both Acts should, therefore, include reference to the 'flood plain - as defined by the local conservation authority'. RECOMMENDATION 6 "That a municipality be given the option of being exempted from construction and filling regulations under The Conservation Authorities Act, once it has adopted similar control procedures through zoning by -laws. Once an exemption is given, the conservation authority (or the Ministry of Natural Resources) would be notified of all proposed amendments." The Authority does not concur with this recommendation. The use of zoning by -laws, in our opinion, is not the best way to administer flood plain regulations. While the floodway may be a dynamic boundary (sec comments, Recommendation 2), alternations should only be initiated on the basis of up- dated hydrologic information. The Authority, as the agency responsible for conducting such studies, should have the responsibility of administering related regulations. Assumption of this responsibility by the.municipaiity, with only the requirement of notifying the Authority respecting proposed amendments, could greatly weaken the overall watershed management approach, particularly where more than one municipality might assume such responsibilit within a particular water.cours.e. The Authority's regulation extends beyond the flood plain for purposes of requiring a permit to fill between the flood plain and the top of bank. Should the Authority transfer responsibility for interpretation and administration of flood plain regulations to its municipalities, the strength of its position with respect to the administration of its fill regulation line is questionable. RECOMMENDATION 7 "That the provision of flood - proofing measures to regulate the design and construction of structures erected in the flood fringe be incorporated into the Ontario Building Code." The Authority concurs with this recommendation insofar ad it would be proper to establish sound technical criteria, assuming the need for construction on flood plain lands. The Authority would not, however, wish to see provisions under the Building Code become a substitute for adequate flood plain regulations . A -66 RE: 'A DISCUSSION PAPER ON FI.00I) I'LA].N MANAGEMENT 6. ALTERNATIVES 1N ONTARIO' RECOMMENDATION 8 "That flood plain mapping programs be accelerated to cover all major watersheds in Ontario. All future programs which include the mapping of flood plain, should comply with the bast mapping standards adopted by the Surveyor General of Ontario." The Authority concurs with this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION ION 9 "That present and future property owners and tenants .of the flood plain should be clearly informed of the risk of damage to which they are susceptible." The Authority supports this recommendation and further recommends that additional methods of bringing this risk to the attention of the land- owner be investigated. RECOMMENDATION: IT IS RECOMMENDED TIIAT: The staff report on 'A Discussion Paper on Flood Plain Management Alternatives in Ontario' be received and forwarded to the Minister of Natural Resources as the Authority's comment; and further THAT copies of the report be forwarded to all local and regional municipalities within the jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. M.R. Garrett, Administrator Water Resource Division 1977.11.30. /KC. A -67 SCIIEDULE "D" THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #25/77 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (for consideration by the Authority) SECTION I THERE WERE NO ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE AUTHORITY SECTION II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY THE FOLLOWING ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT EXECUTIVE MEETING #25/77 HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1977: 1. WELCOME TO THE KORTRIGHT CENTRE The Members assembled in the Theatre on the second level for a welcome to The Kortright Centre for Conservation by Mr. K.W. Strasser, Supervisor of the Centre. 2. REMARKS AND PRESENTATION OF KEY TO THE KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION - MR. E.H. CARD Looking back often provides unexpected interest such as an outline in the May 1972 issue of the Financial Post Magazine "Elgin Card and six-course breakfasts" recalled that "his grandmother imbued in him the philosophy - "CONSERVATION AND THE OUTDOORS." There is a saying that in life one makes a complete circle. As most of you know, I was born in this community and spent a good part of my early years precisely in this location with my grandparents who owned and operated "Maple Lane Farm" at Islington Avenue and Mackenzie Drive - abutting what is now known as the Boyd Education Complex. It is interesting to look back and recall the many problems that beset the launching of the Environmental Studies Centre Project as it was originally named, and the continual anxiety before final approval was received and construction commenced in August, 1976. The Foundation received approval from its Board of Directors and sanctioned by its members to raise 50% or $525,000.00 of the original estimated cost of $1,050,000.00 for the building and equipment. Accordingly, a fund raising programme was launched at a special press release at the Royal York Hotel on April 12, 1973 and which received wide - spread media coverage. It was at this time that the Canadian National Sportsmen's Show pledged $150,000.00 for the Project on the basis of $50,000.00 a year for a three year period and the name was changed to The Kortright Centre for Conservation, in honour of Dr. Francis H. Kortright, the founder. of The Canadian National Sportsmen's Show and a leading Conservationist of his time. 2 A -68 One of the most surprising events in my life was to return to my office expecting to be inundated with immediate caste donations and pledges, only to find that weeks went by before any action was experienced. However, donations began•to arrive and it appeared, in a relatively short time, that we were well on the way to our goal when it was discovered there had been an accounting error in the tabulation of our fund raising, wherein $65,000.00 had been credited twice - once as a pledge and again as cash received. There was nothing to do but redouble our efforts and the deficiency was soon overcome. The next negative phase was our request for a matching grant from the Province was turned down. However, it was suggested that an application be made to "Wintario" through the Ministry of Culture and Recreation. Approval was received on April 28, 1976 in the amount of $350,000.00, representing Wintario participation to the extent of one -third of our original estimate of $1,050,000.00 for the Centre. This however caused some problems. It was determined that Wintario would allow 50% of the development costs at The Kortright Centre on work performed prior to December 31, 1975 as a credit which amounted to $325,000.00. Accordingly, a new application was filed with the Minister of Culture and Recreation projecting the revised cost as $1,575,000.00, including the building contract, furniture and fixtures, displays, architect fees and development. Approval was received from Wintario on August 16, 1976 increasing their participation to $525,000.00, the Foundation to provide $525,000.00 and the balance to be provided by the Authority by the credit of $325,000.00 for prior development costs and $200,000.00 to be transferred from revenue. All these problems were overcome. The construction contract was awarded to Fairwin Construction Company and work on the building commenced on August 18, 1976. No really serious problems were encountered. The winter of 1976 -1977 was one of the worst on record, which impeded progress to some extent. Then some of the beams were lost because of a snow storm in Buffalo. The Electricians' strike in early Fall caused a delay of over two months. Despite all this, the building was turned over to us on November 30, 1977 in an excellent house - keeping condition and with a nominal overrun in cost. We have been advised by Wintario that a new application may be filed in the New Year, which already has verbal approval, to include the overrun, special allowances for building inclusions (such as the elevator) for the physically handicapped, adjustments for a 50% allowance on furniture and equipment and an additional $190,000.00 to cover 1978 expenditures for equipment and exhibits and displays. This application is in the process of preparation. The circle has now been completed and I have the pleasure of turning over the key to The Kortright Centre for Conservation building to the Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Mr. Chairman. 3. APPRECIATION TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION Mr. Higgs, on behalf of all the Members of the Authority, thanked Mr. Card and the Foundation for their efforts in establishing The Kortright Centre for Conservation - one of the finest resource interpretive centres in North America. A -69 - 3 4. SLIDE PRESENTATION - THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY - 20 YEARS IN REVIEW Mr. Peter Bead, Supervisor, Conservation Information, presented slides and narration - "The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - 20 Years in Review" which was received with appreciation. The meeting was held in the Mezzanine on the second level. 5. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #24/77 were presented. The Minutes of Meeting #24/77, as presented, were adopted as if read. 6. REPORT #1/77 - RECEPTION COMMITTEE THE KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION The staff presented Report #1/77 of the Reception Committee - The Kortright Centre for Conservation. Report #1/77 of the Reception Committee - The Kortright Centre for Conservation was received and the recommendation contained therein ,-nd set forth herein, was adopted: THAT the staff and the Foundation be authorized and directed to plan and carry out a reception at The Kortright Centre for Conservation on Sunday, February 26, 1978, between 1:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.; and THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be requested for a grant of up to $2,500.00 for the reception. 7. FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS November- 1977 Mr. Scott presented the Financial Report and Accounts for the month of November, 1977. The Financial Statement for the month of November, 1977 was received; and the Authority Accounts in the amount of $1,597,019.00, being (a) Current Expenditures.- Wages and Salaries $346,876.10; Materials and Supplies $197,347.65; (b) Capital Expenditures - Wages and Salaries $37,529.31; Materials and Supplies $994,208.14 and (c) Other Programs - Wages and Salaries $2,972.44; Materials and Supplies $85.36, were approved for payment. 8. BOYD EDUCATION COMPLEX SAWMILL BUILDING A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for the supply of materials and the erection of a sawmill building within the Boyd Conservation Education Complex: Campbell Snider R.E. Hodgins Industries Limited John Davies Construction Limited Fairwin Construction Company Limited $20,992.00 25,995.00 26,900.00 27,800.00 The contract for the supply of materials and the construction of a sawmill building within the Boyd Conservation Education Complex was awarded to Campbell Snider at a cost of $20,992.00; it being the lowest quotation received. 4 9. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R.735/73 Green -Glen Developments Limited Sanitary and Storm Sewers - Black Creek Borough of North York A -70 A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Green -Glen Developments Limited to install a sanitary sewer across the Black Creek in the Borough of North York. The staff communication together with the Application of Green -Glen Developments Limited, were received; and The application of Green -Glen Developments Limited for a permit to undertake the construction of a sanitary sewer crossing the Black Creek, and the construction of a storm sewer into that Creek at the southwesterly end of Murray Ross Parkway in the area north of Finch Avenue West and west of Keele Street in the Borough of North York, was approved subject to: (a) Manholes number lA and 1B being equipped with water tight covers; (b) A filter mat or a layer of crushed stone being placed prior to placing the proposed rip rap and gabion protection. This will aid in preventing disturbed ground from filtering through the erosion protective works; (c) Steps being taken to minimize the silting of the creek during construction; (d) The steep bank in which the sanitary and storm sewer lines will be placed being properly stabilized and having suitable cover in order to prevent the top soil from washing away due to overland flows; (e) Care being taken to minimize the damage to trees and brush during construction and trees being replaced in areas where considerable damage has occurred; and (f) An easement being obtained prior to undertaking any works on Authority lands. 10. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R.735/73 Messrs. V. Primucci and M. Falcitelli Placing of fill on Riverview Avenue Town of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Messrs. V. Primucci and M. Falcitelli to place fill on Riverview Avenue, Town of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Messrs. V. Primucci and M. Falcitelli, were received; and The application of Messrs. V. Primucci and M. Falcitelli for a permit to place fill on Part of Lot 8,'Concession VII, Riverview Avenue, Town of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) All work being carried out in accordance with Drawing No. 1, prepared by Mastrodicasa Engineering Limited, dated (revised) March 22, 1977; (b) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority and The Town of Vaughan; (c) An agreement being entered into between the owners and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority prior to any works commencing, for permission to enter Authority owned lands. A -71 - 5 11. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R.735/73 Pupolin Plumbing & Heating Company Culvert across the Black Creek South of highway #7, East side Jane St. Town of Vaughan A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Pupolin Plumbing & I-Ieating Company for permission to undertake the installation of a culvert across the Black Creek, south of Highway No. 7, East side of Jane Street, Town of Vaughan. The staff communication together with the Application of Pupolin Plumbing & Heating Company, was received; and The application of Pupolin Plumbing & Heating Company for a permit to undertake the installation of a culvert across the Black Creek, south of Highway No. 7, east of Jane Street, Town of Vaughan, was approved subject to: (a) The engineering plans as prepared by Duncan Hopper Associates, Consulting Engineers, being updated from 1964; (b) The Regional Municipality of York Engineering Department submitting revised and updated plans to the Authority; (c) All work being completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. 12. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R.735/73 Foodex Systems Limited Placing of fill - City of Brampton Etobicoke Creek Watershed A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Foodex Systems Limited for permission to place fill on Part of Lot 621, Registered Plan 695, Northeast corner of Highway No. 10 & Bartley Bull Parkway, City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Foodex Systems Limited, was received; and The application of Foodex Systems Limited for a permit to place fill on Lot 621, Registered Plan 695, northeast corner of Highway No. 10 and Bartley Bull Parkway, City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) All work being carried out in accordance with the Drawing No. PR -04, prepared by Sigmund D.F. Reszetnik, Architect, dated November, 1977; (b) The recommendations outlined in a soils report prepared by Construction Control Limited, dated October 14, 1977, being adhered to; (c) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority and The City of Brampton. 13. PROJECT P.8.A. - HUMBER RIVER FLOOD LANDS Property: The 277312 Ontario Limited Property (Davis Construction Limited Property) The Report (December 12, 1977) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. 6 A -72 "Re: Project: P.8.A. - Humber River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: North side of 25 Side Road Owner: The 277312 Ontario Limited Property (Davis Construction Limited Property) Area to be acquired: 23 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $1,000.00 per acre (i.e. $23,000.00) plus Vendor's legal costs and the con- struction of a post and wire fence on the new property line "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 26, Concession VI, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion) Regional Municipality of Peel, having a frontage on the north side of 25 Side Road, east of the road allowance between Concessions V and VI. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of 277312 Ontario Limited and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be $1,000.00 per acre, (i.e. $23,000.00) plus Vendor's legal costs and the construction of a post and wire fence on the new property line, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed the proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 14. PROJECT P.8.A. - HUMBER RIVER FLOOD LANDS Property: Ontario Hydro The Report (December 6, 1977) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary - Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.8.A. - Humber River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: North and south of Albion Road Owner: Ontario Hydro Area to be acquired: 4.522 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $3,000.00 per acre (i.e. $13,566.00) A -73 7 "Included in the requirements for the above noted project are several parcels of land being Part of Lot 30, Concession B, (F.T.II.), Parts of Lots 1, 2 and 5, Registered Plan M -496, Parts of Lots 7 and 155, Registered Plan M -433 and Part of Lot 31, Concession C (F.T.II.), and Part of Lot 31, Concession B (F.T.II.) and Part of Allowance for Road between Concessions B and C (F.T.H.), Borough of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located north and south of Albion Road in the vicinity of Irwin Road. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of Ontario Hydro and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be $3,000.00 per acre (i.e. $13,566.00) with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 15. PROJECT W.C.61 - DUFFIN CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS VILLAGE OF STOUFFVILLE A staff communication was presented advising that the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville has indicated to the Authority their intent to carry out the channel improvement works on the Duffin Creek through Stouffville. Budget provisions have been made for project commencement in 1979. Kilborn Engineering is to be retained, at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00, to carry out a review of Project W.C.61 - Duffin Creek Channel Improvements, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffvillc and the completion of the detailed design, including the preparation of the contract documents; and further The study proposal is to be forwarded to The Province of Ontario for approval. 16. EROSION INVENTORY AND PRIORITY STUDY REGION OF YORK Change Order #1 A staff communication was presented requesting approval of Change Order No. 1, as requested by staff of the Consultants, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates Limited, to obtain control photo mosaics of the "Group II" erosion sites within the study area. Extra Work Order No. 1 to the contract on the Erosion Inventory and Priority Study for the Region of York to obtain control photo mosaics of "Group II" erosion sites within the study area, for an amount of $1,345.00, was approved. 8 17. WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 SCARBOROUGH SECTOR BLUFFERS PHASE II - BOAT HARBOUR Change in Interior Shoreline Confirguration A -74 A staff communication was presented having regard to Waterfront Project 1977 -1981, Scarborough Sector, Bluffers Phase II Boat Harbour. The alterations to the shoreline configuration of Bluffers Phase II, Scarborough Sector, Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 was approved and is to be forwarded to the Waterfront Advisory Board, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Borough of Scarborough and The Province of Ontario for information. 18. PROJECT W.C.60 - EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION IN METRO TORONTO - Proposed Slope Instability Study - Sulkara Court vicinity, Borough of North York (Don) A staff communication was presented advising that a proposal has been received from Golder Associates, Consulting Geotechnical Engineers, for a Slope Instability study at Nos. 8 to 12 Sulkara Court vicinity, in the Borough of North Y'oi-k. Due to the severity of the problem, this site has now been assigned top priority within Project W.C.60. The staff was authorized to retain the firm of Golder Associates, Consulting Geotechnical Engineers, to carry out a slope instability study at the rear of Nos. 8 - 12 Sulkara Court vicinity, in the Borough of North York, Don- River Watershed, within Project W.C.60, at a cost estimated to be $7,500.00; and The Minister of Natural Resources is to be requested to approve this study. 19. QUOTATION #77 -36 GREENWOOD - BRUCE'S MILL SKI PROGRAMME - Equipment A staff communication was presented having regard to the purchase of equipment for the Ski Programme at Greenwood and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas. The quotation of X -C Ski International Limited for 28 pair of boots for the Ski Programme at Greenwood and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas, at $16.95 per pair, was accepted. 20. FLOOD CONTROL PLAN EXTRA FLOOD PLAIN MAPPING DUFFIN AND CARRUTHER'S CREEKS Change Order No. 2 .A staff communication was presented requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 as recommended by J.D. Barnes Limited to provide extra mapping in certain areas along the Duffin and Carruther's Creeks in order to obtain full coverage of the flood plain and valley lands. Extra Work Order No. 2 to the contract for the mapping of the Duffin and Carruther's Creeks by J.D. Barnes Limited, for, an amount of $2,339.74, was approved. A -75 - 9 21. FLOOD CONTROL PLAN EXTRA FLOOD PLAIN MAPPING ROUGE RIVER, HIGHLAND AND PETTICOAT CREEKS Change Order No. 2 A staff communication was presented requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 as recommended by J.D. Barnes Limited to provide extra mapping in certain areas along the Rouge River and the Highland and Petticoat Creeks in order to obtain full coverage of the flood plain and valley lands. Extra Work Order No. 2 to the contract for the mapping of the Rouge River, Highland and Petticoat Creeks by J.D. Barnes Limited, for an amount of $3,772.43, was approved. 22. APPRECIATION OF STAFF TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Secretary- Treasurer, on behalf of the staff, expressed appreciation to the Executive Committee for their cooperation during the past year and wished all the members a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 23. APPRECIATION OF CHAIRMAN Mr. Henderson thanked all members of the Executive Committee for them.• support over the past year, particularly the Vice Chairman, Mrs. F. Gell; wished all an excellent Christmas Season and is looking forward to 1978. ****** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SCIIEDULE "E" A -76 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGIONCCONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #26/77 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (for consideration by the Authority) SECTION I THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM MEETING #26/77 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1978, FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND RECOMMENDS THEIR ADOPTION: 1. STATUTORY RESOLUTIONS FOR THE 22ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY The following Statutory Resolutions be adopted at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Authority, scheduled for Friday, February 3, 1978: (a) Appointment of Auditors THAT Clarkson, Gordon & Company be re- appointed as Auditors of the Authority for the year 1978; (b) Borrowing Resolution - 1978 WHEREAS it is necessary for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (herinafter called the 'Authority') to borrow up to the sum of FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000.00) required for its purposes until payment to the Authority of any grants and of sums to be paid to the Authority by the participating municipalities designated as such under The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1970, Chapter 78, as amended; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Authority may borrow from The Royal Bank of Canada or the Authority's member municipalities up to the sum of FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000.00) necessary for its purposes on the promissory note or notes of the Authority until payment to the Authority of any grants and of sums to be paid to the Authority by the participating municipalities at such rate of interest as the Minister of Natural Resources approves; 2. THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Authority a promissory note or notes for the sum to be borrowed under paragraph numbered 1 hereof and to affix thereto the Corporate Seal of the Authority; 3. THAT the amount borrowed pursuant to.this resolution together with interest thereon at the rate approved by the Minister of Natural Resources be a charge upon the whole of the monies received or to be received by the Authority by way of grants as and when such monies are received and of sums received or to be received by the Authority from the participating municipalities as and when such monies are received; A -77 2 4. THAT the signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to apply, in payment of the monies borrowed pursuant to this resolution together with interest thereon at the rate approved by the Minister of Natural Resources, all monies received by the Authority by way of grants or sums received by the Authority from the participating municipalities. 2. REPORT - "GUIDELINES FOR THE FUTURE" The Report - Guidelines for the Future, prepared by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, and the Recommendations contained therein, be approved. 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ONTARIO REGULATION 845/77 The Regulation to amend Ontario Regulation 845/77 to be made under The Conservation Authorities Act Applicable to Lands Owned by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, be approved; and further THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect thereto, including the execution of documents as required. SECTION II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY THE FOLLOWING ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT EXECUTIVE MEETING #26/77 HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1978: 4. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #25/77 were presented. The Minutes of Meeting #25/77, as presented, were adopted as if read. 5. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER The Secretary- Treasurer informed the Members that the Member appointed to the Authority by The Regional Municipality of Durham, Mr. J.E. Anderson had resigned and is replaced by Mr. D. Kitchen (Controller), effective immediately, for the year 1978. 6. REPORT RE SENIOR MANAGEMENT STAFF SEMINAR As directed by Executive Resolution #297/77, the Secretary - Treasurer presented a detailed report of the Senior Management Staff Seminar held November 6 and 7, 1977 at the Elora Mill Inn, Elora, Ontario. The matter was discussed in considerable detail. - 3 - A -78. The Secretary- Treasurer thanked the Executive Committee for making the Senior Management Staff Seminar possible. The Report of the Secretary - Treasurer having regard to the Senior Management Staff Seminar held at the Elora Mill Inn, Elora, Ontario, November 6 and 7, 1977, was received with compliments. 7. STAFF MANAGEMENT SEMINAR A communication from the Secretary- Treasurer was presented, recommending that a Staff Management Seminar, to involve Administrators and Technical and Administrative staff in all divisions, be held in the near future. The staff was authorized to organize a Staff Management Seminar at the Leslie Frost Resource Management Centre, near Dorset, Ontario - January 26 to 29, 1978; and Expenses in connection therewith are to be paid. Amendment THAT the Staff Management Seminar scheduled for January 26 to 29, 1978, be held at The Kortright Centre for Conservation rather than at the Leslie Frost Resource Management Centre, Dorset. NOT CARRIED; 8. STATUTORY RESOLUTIONS FOR THE 22ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY A draft of certain Statutory Resolutions necessary for the Annual Meeting was presented. The Draft of Statutory Resolutions prepared for the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Authority was received. 9. REJ'ORT - "GUIDELINES FOR THE FUTURE" A communication from the Chairman of the Foundation was presented advising that the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation and confirmed by the Members at meetings held Wednesday, December 14, 1977: "Report - Guidelines for the Future" with the recommendations contained therein be approved and submitted to the Executive Committee of the Authority and to the full Authority for approval ". Mr. Card briefly outlined the Report and invited Mr. Higgs to show a selection of slides illustrating all of the projects that have had assistance from the Foundation. Mr. McLean reviewed the Report and Recommendations. The Report - Guidelines for the Future, prepared by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, was received. A -79 - 4 10. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ONTARIO REGULATION 845/77 A communication from the Property and Administration Administrator having regard to proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77 was presented. Regulation to amend Ontario Regulation 845/77 made under The Conservation Authorities Act Applicable to Lands Owned by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, which has received approval by Legal Counsel to the Registrar of Regulations and by the Solicitor for the Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources, was received. 11. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Mr. Aromatorio (York Excavating & Grading Co. Ltd.) To re -shape existing bank at 8635 Keele Street Town of Vaughan (Don) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Mr. Aromatario (York Excavating and Grading Co. Limited) to re -shape the existing bank at 8635 Keele Street, by filling and re- shaping. The staff communication together with the Application of Mr. Aromatario (York Excavating and Grading Co. Limited), was received; and The application of York Excavating and Grading Co. Limited, for a permit to place fill at the rear of 8635 Keele Street, in The Town of Vaughan, Don River Watershed, is to be approved subject to: (a) All work being carried out in accordance with the submitted proposal; (b) No fill being introduced below the regional flood line; (c) The bank being stabilized at a gradient of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical, and seeded and /or sodded; (d) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority and The Town of Vaughan. 12. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Mason Construction Company Limited To interfere with the channel of a watercourse on Part of Lot 12, Con. VIII, Church Street Town of Markham (Rouge) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Mason Construction Company Limited to interfere with the channel of a watercourse on Part of Lot 12, Con. VIII, Church Street, Town of Markham (Rouge) . The staff communication together with the Application of Mason Construction Company Limited, was received; and The application of Mason Construction Company Limited for a permit to interfere with the channel of a watercourse on Part of Lot 12, Concession VIII, Church Street, Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed, is to be approved, subject to: - 5 - A -80 (a) All work being carried out in accordance with drawing 2, Project 77 -137, prepared by Anton Kikas Limited, Consulting Engineers, dated October -1977; (b) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority and The Town of Markham. • 13. PROJECT: WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 PICKERING /AJAX SECTOR FRENCHMAN'S BAY AREA Property: Paul Clausen The Report (January 3, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary - Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 Pickering /Ajax Sector Frenchman's Bay Area Authority: Executive Resolution No. 460, Meeting No. 23 - January 21, 1976 and Authority Resolution No. 46, Meeting No. 3 - April 9, 1976 Subject Property: 920 Surf Avenue Owner: Paul Clausen Area to be acquired: 0.090 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $28,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being All of Lot 130, Registered Plan 345, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, having frontages on the west of Buenavista Drive and the unopened portion of the Surf Avenue Road allowance. "Situate on the property is a single storey, frame, two - bedroom dwelling. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and his solicitor, Mr. W.D. Clark, of the legal firm Lawson and Clark, 20 Church Street North, Pickering, L1V 2H5 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be $28,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Ministry of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." A-81 - 6 14. PROJECT P.8.A. - HUMBER RIVER FLOOD LANDS Property: R. Fenik The Report (January 5, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary - Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.8.A. - Humber River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: North west corner of George Street and Schoenberg Road Owner: R. Fenik Area to be acquired: 0.245 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $5,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is a rectangular shaped parcel of land being Part of Lot 56, Registered Plan 202, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, having frontages of 71 feet on the west side of Schomberg Road and feet on the north side of George Street in the Oakridges area. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and his solicitor, Mr. R.D. McLean of the legal firm Outerbridge, Manning, 347 Bay Street, Toronto and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $5,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 15. PROJECT: WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 SCARBOROUGH SECTOR Property: G. Long and W. Campbell The Report (January 5, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 Scarborough Sector Authority: Executive Resolution No. 460, Meeting No. 23 - January 21, 1976 and Authority Resolution No. 46, Meeting No. 3 - April 9, 1976 Subject Property: 35 Kingsbury Crescent Owners: G. Long and W. Campbell Area to be acquired: 0.473 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $43,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs 7 - A -82 "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is a rectangular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 2030, Borough of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, having a frontage of approximately 50 feet on the south side of Kingsbury Crescent. "Situate on the property is a brick, three - bedroom, detached, one- storey dwelling together with a detached single -car garage. "Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. F. Oster, of the legal firm Kerr, Oster and Wolfman, 14 Madison Avenue, Toronto and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The. purchase price is to be $43,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Ministry of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 16. MUSEUM GRANTS Dr. Tovell read protion of an article in "Currently" a publication of Ontario Museum Association - "it has been recommended to the Province that it 'eliminate' the grants programme to municipally -owned museums. The committee recommended a reduction in the number of grant programmes to 37 from the present 87. Officials of the Ministry of Culture & Recreation state that this would affect 140 of the 194 grants made annually to museums, presumably including those operated by Library Boards, Conservation Authorities and Indian Band Councils." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** A -83 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION GUIDELINES FOR THE FUTURE . OCTOBER, 1977 METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION A -84 CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OFFICERS Mr. E. H. Card Chairman of the Board Mr. J. G. C. Weir President Mr. R. W. Dodds Vice - President Mr. K. G. Higgs Secretary- Treasurer Mrs. P. Arsenault Assistant Secretary- Treasurer BOARD OF.DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. R. T. D. Birchall Mr. E. H. Card Mr. R. W. Dodds Mrs. J. A. Gardner Mrs. F. Gell Mr. Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. Mr. D. Melnik, Q.C. Mr. F. A. Wade Mr. J. G. C. Weir MEMBERS Mr. R. T. D. Birchall Mr. S. W. Caldwell Mr. E. H. Card Mr. W. C. Davidson, Q.C. Mr. R. W. Dodds Mrs. R. H. Farr Mr. F. G. Gardiner, B.A.,Q.C., LL.D. Mrs. J. A. Gardner Mrs. F. Gell Mr. Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. Mr. H. S. Honsberger, Q.C. Mr. E. T. Jackson Mr. J. E. Langdon Dr. T. H. Leith Mr. P. S. Lindsay Dr. G. R. Lord, P.Eng. Mr. P. G. Masterson Mr. D. Melnik, Q.C. Mr. F. A. Wade Mr. J. G. C. Weir Mr. E. H. Card Mr. R. W. Dodds Mr. D. Melnik, Q.C. Mr. J. G. C. Weir METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Mr. Wm. A. McLean Director of Planning and Policy A-85 I N D E X Page 1 Introduction Page 2 - 4 Establishment of Foundation Page 5 - 6 Objects of Foundation Page 7 - 8 History of Foundation Projects Page 9 - 10 Illustrations Page 11 - 15 Current Projects of Foundation Page 16 - 17 Summary and Recommendations Page 18 Map Page 19 - 21 Appendix A - Report of Staff Committee on the Formation and Establishment of a Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation Page 22 - 33 Appendix B - Letters Patent and By -Law No. 8 A-86. 1) INTRODUCTION 1. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation was established by the Authority in 1961. The Foundation has raised over two million dollars ($2,135,630.00) since inception and as at October 31st, 1977, to assist the financing of projects and programs of the Authority. The purpose of this Report is to review the history of the establishment of the Foundation, the objects of the Foundation, the projects and programs that have been assisted to -date, the status of current projects and to suggest some guidelines for the future activities of the Found- ation. A -87 2) ESTABLISHMENT OF FOUNDATION The following is a resume of action taken by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority from 1957 to 1961 which lead to the establishment of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. Reference: Res. #43 Conservation Advisory Board (1957) Meeting # 6 held November 21/57 Approved Exec.Meeting #20 Res. #233 Item 5'held December 11/57 Adopted by Authority #5 held December 18/57 (page 44) LAND ACQUISITION BY DEED, ETC. That the Conservation Areas Advisory Board be empowered to solicit and accept land, or the promise of land, by deed, gift or will, suitable for any activity acceptable under a multiple purpose scheme embodying recreational facilities; or in other instances be empowered to fit a scheme in particular to certain lands accepted by deed, gift or will; implicit in the acceptance being responsibility in perpetuity for taxes, maintenance and other charges, and necessary control to the intended use purpose, for the benefit of all; And further that means be sought to acquaint citizens, fund trustees, public bodies, and charitable foundations of this intent. Reference: Meeting #1 Historical Sites Advisory (1958) Board held March 21/58 Report #1 Item #10 Res. #9/58 (page 489) Res. #60 Exec.Meeting #5 held April 16/58 That the Chairman of the Authority and the Chairman of this Advisory Board be a sub - committee to investigate the possi- bility of obtaining outside financial assistance for historic purposes. Reference: Meeting #1 Historical Sites Advisory (1959) Board held April 1/59 Res. #5 (page 383) Approved Exec.Meeting #4 held April 8/59 Res. #36 (page 91) Meeting #2 Historical Sites Advisory Board held June 10/59 That the staff be authorized to investigate and prepare a report on the ways and means which might be used in approach- ing Foundations and other bodies and individuals with a view to obtaining supplementary funds and assistance for the dev- elopment of conservation and historical projects within the framework of the Authority. 1. 3. A-88 Reference: Exec. Meeting #20, held November 23/60 (1960) Res. #258 (page B -261) That the report on the establishment of a Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be received and referred to the following sub - committee for study and report: H.S. Honsberger, W.C.Davidson, D.R.Walkinshaw. CARRIED; Reference: Exec. Meeting #1 held February 10/60 Res. #2 (page B -1) That the staff report on the establishment of a Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be received and that the recommendations contained therein as amended and set forth herein be adopted: 1. That the Authority consider the establishment of a Metro- politan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation as a non - profit corporation similar to the Art Gallery of Toronto Foundation; 2. That the staff be directed to prepare a brief outlining the purposes and aims of such a Foundation; 3. That the solicitor be authorized and directed to prepare a draft Constitution for such a Foundation; 4. That the following be a sub - committee to study the brief and draft Constitution when prepared and bring in recomm- endations: W.C.Davidson, H.S.Honsberger, Mrs. D. Hague and Mrs. J.A.Gardner. CARRIED; Reference: Exec. Meeting #1 held February 16/61 Res. #10 (page B -6) Adopted by Authority #2 held February 23/61 (1961) THE EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority establish the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation on the basis outlined in the Brief attached to Report No. 1 of the Executive Committee. CARRIED: Reference: Exec. Meeting #2 held March 1/61 Res. #20 (page B -20) THAT the Solicitor review the final draft of Foundation sub- mission before making application for incorporation. CARRIED; A-89 Reference: Exec. Meeting #3 held March 15/61 Res. #29 (page B -24) Adopted by Authority Meeting #3 held May 12/61 Res.# 30 (page A -52) THAT Resolution #21 of Meeting No. 2 of the Executive Com- mittee of M.T.R.C.A. be amended to include the name of Mr. F. G. Gardiner, and therefore to read as follows: THAT Dr. G. Ross Lord, Messrs. F.A.Wade, H.S.Honsberger, W.C.Davidson, F.G.Gardiner and Mrs. D. Hague be appointed as the first Members of the Foundation for the application for Incorporation and further that the Secretary- Treasurer :: -.- be authorized and directed to conduct a mail vote of the Members of the Authority requesting their concurrence. CARRIED; Reference: Authority Meeting # 5 held November 23/61 Res. # 39 Item 3 (page A -84) THAT Report # 3 of the Executive Committee be received and the recommendations contained therein as amended and set forth herein be adopted (quoting Item #3 only): Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation - Appoint- ment of Additional Members THAT the following be appointed as Members of the Metro- politan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation: K.C. Dalglish, Lady Eaton, Mrs. J.A.Gardner, J.D.Gibson, W. L. Gordon, R.A. Laidlaw, R. McMichael, B.O. Partridge, Dr. Alan C. Secord. CARRIED; 4. A -90 3) OBJECTS OF FOUNDATION The objects of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation as amended in the Supplementary Letters Patent #1 dated 26.6.68; #2, dated 9.11.76 are as follows: THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION for the following objects, that is to say: AS AMEND -(a) TO create and operate a fund to be used exclusively for ED BY SUP- — PLEMENTARY the benefit of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region LETTERS Conservation Authority in the cultivation and advance - PATENT #2 ment of conservation in the Province of Ontario; DD. 9.11.76 5. and (b) TO do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects including but with- out limiting the generality of the foregoing and subject to The Mortmain and Charitable Uses Act and The Charit- able Gifts Act: 1. Tn solicit, acquire, accept or receive gifts, donations, bequests or subscriptions of money or other real or personal property whether they be unconditional or sub- ject to special conditions provided any special condi- tions are not inconsistent with the above objects; 2. TO hold, manage, improve, develop, exchange, lease, sell, turn to account or otherwise deal with the real or per- sonal property from time to time held by the Corporation and to retain any real or personal property in the form in which it may be received by the Corporation for such length of time as the Corporation may determine; TO invest and deal with the moneys of the Corporation in such manner as the Corporation may from time to time determine and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to buy, sell, subscribe for and otherwise deal in shares, stocks, bonds, debentures or other sec- urities of any government or municipal corporation or any industrial, commercial-or mining corporation or any other duly incorporated company; AS AM- 4. TO disburse and distribute money and property in further - ENDED BY AS AM- 3. ENDED BY SUPPLE- MENTARY LETTERS PAT- ENT #1 DD. 26.6.68 SUPPLEMENTARYance of the objects of the Corporation; LETTERS PATENT #2 DD. 9.11.76 5. TO enter into and carry out agreements, contracts and .undertakings; 6. TO draw, make, accept, endorse, execute and issue cheques promissory notes, bills of exchange and other negotiable or transferable instruments; 7. TO acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise any real pro- perty necessary for the carrying on of its objects; A -91 8. TO demand, receive, sue for the recovery and compel the payment of all sums of money that become due and payable to the Corporation and generally to sue and be sued; 9. TO employ and pay such assistants, clerks, agents, re- presentatives and employees and to procure, equip and maintain such office and other facilities and to incur such operation expenses as may be considered necessary; and 10. TO pay any costs and expenses of or incidental to the incorporation and organization of the Corporation; Reference: Excerpts from M.T.R.C.F. Charter & By -Laws: Page 2 to Page 4 6. A -92 4) HISTORY OF FOUNDATION PROJECTS 1961 -1962 - provision of Albion Hills Conservation School - acquisition of 19th Century Percy Band Toy Collection at Black Creek Pioneer Village 1963 -1964 - building and equipping Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre - acquisition of yoke of oxen - attractive display area for toy collection - outdoor bake oven - funds to restore Roblin's Mill and an Inn at Pioneer Village - Pioneer Village cemetery 1967 -1963 - building Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre (1968) - moving and restoration of Halfway House at Pioneer Village - building and restoration of Roblin's Mill, Print Shop and Craft building - equipment for craft program - embarking on $150,000. to building Claremont Conservation Field Centre - establishment of Growth Endowment Fund - Fire Hall at Black Creek Pioneer Village 1969 -1970 7. - provided 50% of funds for Claremont Conservation Field Centre (1970) - Charles Sauriol Tree Fund - two Conservation Libraries - Catherine Scholes and Blanche Snell - Snider Blacksmith Shop completed at Black Creek Pioneer Village - landscaping at Pioneer Village - Garden Club 1971 -1972 - patio for Claremont Conservation Field Centre - Slaughter House at Pioneer Village - efforts to raise funds for Doctor's House, Carriage Shop and Cabinet Maker's Shop - "Man and His Environment" courses at Albion Hills and Claremont Conservation Field Centres - Helen Peacock Memorial Woodlot created 1973 -1974 - Kortright Centre for Conservation fund raising campaign launched - expansion of boardwalks at Village - Clock Makers•Shop A -93 8. - establishment of B. Harper Bull Conservation Fellowship Fund - "Man and His Environment" courses at Albion Hills and Claremont Conservation Field Centres - completion of: Broom Maker's Shop (1973) Gunsmith Shop (1973) McKenzie House (1974) Chicken House (1973) - copyright royalties from "Pioneer Gardens at Black Creek Pioneer Village" 1975 -1976 - "Outdoor Education Courses" at Albion Hills and Claremont Conservation Field Centres - capital construction funds for Kortright Centre for Conservation raised (1976) - Bee House at Kortright Centre - Helen Peacock Memorial Woodlot opened 1975 - fund raising for Doctor's House, Taylor Cooperage and Dominion Carriage Works at Black Creek Pioneer Village - Mennonite Meeting House - copyright royalties from "Pioneer Gardens at Black Creek Pioneer Village" 1977 (OCTOBER 31, 1977) - Sawyer's House - Junior League - Sawmill - find raising for Doctor's House - Kortright Centre for Conservation - exhibits & displays - Helen Peacock Memorial Woodlot - "Outdoor Education Courses" at Albion Hills and Claremont Conservation Field Centres - copyright royalties from "Pioneer Gardens at Black Creek Pioneer Village" - Presbyterian Manse. References Used: M.T.R.C.A. Biennial Reports M.T.R.C.F. Minutes Foundation Chairman's Annual Reports A- 9 4 9- I 1 - • I . Fr-rr-. ........ A -96 6) CURRENT PROJECTS OF FOUNDATION The following are the current projects of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation: THE KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION The Foundation has completed its fund raising program for the capital cost of constructing The Kortright Centre for Conser- vation as at December 31, 1976. At the present time, emphasis is being placed on the develop- ment and funding of exhibits and displays and it is expected that a number of major exhibits will be funded and constructed by the official opening in September, 1978. The Authority has requested the Foundation to establish a "Kortright Centre for Conservation Endowment Fund" to help finance the future operation of the Centre. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE The Foundation continues to receive and raise monies for the restoration of the Black Creek Pioneer Village. At the present time, the Carriage Works, the Doctor's House and the Mennonite Meeting Hall are nearing completion and have been financed by Foundation funds and Wintario grants. The Junior League has recently provided $8,000. for the comp- letion of the Sawyer's House and the Associated Medical Services Incorporated has donated $12,000. for furnishings and equipping of the Doctor's House. The Executive Committee of the Authority has recommended that the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Manse be moved and restored at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Two other buildings are in varying stages of restoration: - The Cooper's Shop is on site and can be restored when funds become available. - At some .point the original Dalziel House, which presently has a life tenancy will be available and should be given high priority restoration. It is a magnificent log building and is the oldest original building in the Vil- lage and dates to 1808. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority should be requested to provide the Foundation with some guidance on future restorations and priorities. The continued restoration of buildings adds to maintenace and operating costs and some future planning is required. The Authority has asked the Foundation to accept the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre as the next major fund raising project of the Foundation which will cost an estimated $2,500.000. A -97 The Black Creek Visitors Centre's principal function is to act as a service facility for the Village, providing the following functions for visitors: 1. Reception and Orientation 2. Museum Display 3. Village Operation and Conservation Facilities 4. Food Services 5. Gift Shop Since the Centre will be contructed in phases, the estimated cost of the first phase, including the building, exterior land- scaping, interior fixtures (not including furniture and displays) and architects fees will be $1,250,000. Raymond Moriyama has been selected as the architect and the preliminary design for the Centre will be completed by early 1978. The Foundation will launch its fund raising campaign for the first phase of the Visitors Centre late in 1978 or early 1979. The Black Creek Growth Endowment Fund is the third component of the Foundation's program to assist Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Foundation in 1977 was able to provide $4,500. to help offset the operating budget of the Village and it is estimated that in 1978, this amount will be $10,000. and will increase thereafter. The Fund continues to grow each year and ultimately, the Black Creek Growth Endowment Fund will become the only major fund raising project of the Foundation for Black Creek Pioneer Village. The following is a summary of the present status of Authority and Foundation projects at the Black Creek Pioneer Village: (1) Restoration of Sawyer's House - funds available (2) Restoration of Taylor Cooperage - funds partially raised (3) Black Creek Growth Endowment Fund - $116,859.13 (4) Restoration of Original Dalziel Log House - no funds available (5) Moving and Restoration of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Manse - limited funds available (6) Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre - no funds available BRUCE'S MILL The mill at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area has been partially. restored by the Authority. The mill should be completely restored and the Foundation will assist in the raising of monies for this restoration. A -98 THE B. IIARPER BULL CONSERVATION FELLOWSIIIP AWARDS The B. Harper Bull Conservation Fellowship Awards, established in 1973 started operating in 1974. This Fund could be enlarged to provide more assistance for more students. The Foundation will enlarge The B. Harper Bull Conservation Fellowship Awards as funds become available. OUTDOOR AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION The early projects of the Foundation included financing or assistance for financing the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre, the Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre, and the Claremont Conservation Field Centre. The Foundation has not been active in this program for some time except for the major outdoor and conservation education facility - The Kortright Centre for Conservation. The Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre was the first major project assisted by the Foundation and it was opened 14 years' ago in the fall of 1963. The Authority is presently considering the expansion of its Residential Outdoor and Conservation Education Program and some revisions to the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre are a part of this program. The Information and Education Advisory Board has recommended that the Foundation provide $100,000. for the completion of the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre. 13. The Foundation has raised money on a continuing basis for assist- ance in financing the University Credit Courses offered at the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre and the Claremont Conser- vation Field Centre. This has been a very successful program and will continue as a project of the Foundation. OTHER PROJECTS The Foundation must maintain some flexibility in its planning for worthy projects suggested by donors to the Foundation. The Foundation has been quite successful in the past in such pro- jects as the Blanche Snell and Catherine Scholes Library, the Honour Roll Award Tree Planting Program, the donation of various pieces of equipment for several programs of the Authority, the donation of paintings and artifacts for the Black Creek Pioneer Village. The Foundation will retain its flexibility for a number of smaller but worthy donations to it and further each donation should be evaluated on the basis of its individual merit. A -99 14. The Authority and the Foundation should agree on the priorities in order to provide guidance to the Foundation and to permit them to organize their fund raising program accordingly. The existing programs are sufficient to occupy the Foundation for several years. The Foundation, however, will be consider- ing long term objectives, of which includes the Black Creek Growth Endowment Fund and the Kortright Centre for Conservation Endowment Fund. Once the other major capital projects are completed, it would appear that major additional capital programs would have lower priority. One important reason will be the Authorities' fin- ancial limitations to maintain and operate the facilities. The Foundation will therefore be exploring long term objectives. One area that needs careful examination is the acquisition of land for conservation purposes, which will of course, tie in with the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's program. The Authority's capability to acquire important parcels of con- servation lands in the headwaters' areas is limited because of the lack of funds. Environmentally sensitive lands in the head- waters such as Niagara Escarpment Lands, swamps, bogs, forest lands, lakes, should be acquired when they come on the market. The establishment of a Fund for the acquisition of such lands will become ultimately the major program of the Foundation. The relationship of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conser- vation Foundation, the Ontario Heritage Foundation and the Nature Conservancy needs to be explored prior to proceeding further on this program. It is essential that the Authority and the Foundation establish priorities to guide the Foundation for the next five years. The Foundation will remain flexible and consider all worthy donations to it and each will be evaluated on the basis of its individual merit. The staff of the Foundation is limited and the Authority should provide assistance in developing a campaign strategy in co -oper- ation with the Members of the Foundation. The following is an estimate of funds required for the current projects approved or being considered by the Foundation: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE — Richmond Hill Presbyterian Manse - Taylor Cooperage - Original Dalziel House (Restoration) - Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre Phase 1 (including architects fees) Total project cost of Visitors Centre - $2,500,000. Estimated Cost $ 75,000.00 27,500.00 20,000.00 1,250,000.00 A -100 BLACK CREEK GROWTH ENDOWMENT FUND Exisiting: $ 116,859.13 Objective: 634,000.00 BRUCE'S MILL Objective: 60,000.00 THE B. HARPER BULL CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP AWARDS FUND Present: Objective: 15. $1,000.00 - only earned interest is used for the Awards $2,000.00 - interest or $22,225. principal OUTDOOR AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION: EXHIBITS: Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows Ducks Unlimited Shell Canada Limited Abitibi Paper Company Limited Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited IBM Canada Limited Rio Algom Limited Massey- Ferguson Industries Limited CONTRI- BUTIONS (STAFF) The Junior League of Toronto Estimated Total Cost: $ 270,000.00 KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION ENDOWMENT FUND: Objective: $ 500,000.00 ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE: Objective: $ 100,000.00 ALBION HILLS AND CLAREMONT CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRES' UNIVERSITY COURSES: Objective: $ 5,000.00 (per year) The above projects in total amount to $4,193,500.00. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation since 1961 has raised $2,135,630. (as at October 31st, 1977) to assist financing of projects and programs of the Authority. An analysis of the existing and proposed projects and programs in- dicates a requirement of $4,193,500.00 in the next few years. A -101 7) SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS 16 KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION - It is recommended that during the remainder of 1977 and 1978 the Foundation give high priority to the raising of funds for the exhibit program at The Kortright Centre for Conser- vation. - It is recommended that the Foundation establish The Kortright Centre for Conservation Endowment Fund. - It is recommended that the Foundation request the Authority to establish a membership program for The Kortright Centre and that the funds from such a program be deposited in The Kortright Centre for Conservation Endowment Fund. * * * * * * * * * ** BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE - It is recommended that the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor= Centre be given first priority in the Foundation's fund raisin, program following the raising of funds for 1978 development prc gram for Black Creek Pioneer Village and the completion of the fund raising program for furnishings, equipment and exhibits al The Kortright Centre for Conservation. - It is recommended that the Authority advise the Foundation of its long range objectives and priorities for the continued restoration of the Black Creek Pioneer Village. - It is recommended that the Black Creek Growth Endowment Fund be given higher priority by the Foundation and that ultimately it become the only major fund raising project of the Foundation for Black Creek Pioneer Village. * * * * * * * * * ** THE B. HARPER BULL CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP AWARDS FUND - It is recommended that the Foundation develop a fund raising program to enlarge The B. Harper Bull Conservation Fellowship Awards Fund. * * * * * * * * * ** OUTDOOR AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION - It is recommended that the Foundation consider financial assist ance for the completion of the Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre after completion of the fund raising program for the exhibit program at The Kortright Centre for Conservation, and the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors' Centre. - It is recommended that the Foundation continue to assist the financing of the University Credit Courses at the Albion Hills and Claremont Conservation Field Centres. * * * * * * * * * ** A -102 BRUCE'S MILL 17. - It is recommended that the Foundation develop a fund raising program to complete the restoration of the Bruce's mill in the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. * * * * * * * * * * ** OTHER PROJECTS - It is recommended that the Foundation maintain its past flex- ibility for providing financial assistance for small Authority projects and that each such project be reviewed on its own merit. - It is recommended that the Foundation consider the establish- ment of a Conservation Land Acquisition Fund to assist the Authority to acquire significant conservation lands in the headwaters' of the Authority. - It is recommended that staff of the Authority assist the Foundation in planning of a comprehensive fund raising pro- gram. * * * * * * * * * * ** • . •••,./ 1� •CH ■ k ti JIB 1 bt)FiFv �. t ' I I T0�•K aiJa i,•-t.l /.111 R., ,c,1 tf,: D: 1411- I ' 1; ' , l •, ' I I•T\ T 't 0 i �•rY L r' • • / .i' LANDS DONATED TO THE ONTARIO HERITAGE FOUNDATION MANAGED BY THE MLT. R.C.A. A B PETER WRIGHT F 9 W C A. GLASSCO PARK BLAIH - FLOOD PLAIN 8 CONSERVATION LANDS f K 0 S P PROJECTS FINANCIALLY ASSISTED BY THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OALBION HILLS C F. C OCOLD CREEK C F C. CLANF:MONT C F C nORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE A -104 9) APPENDIXA - REPORT OF STAFF COMMITTEE ON THE FORMATION AND ESTABLISIIMENT OF A METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION A Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation Introduction 19. The Committee took as their terms of reference item 2 of the re- commendations found in a previous report to the Executive Com- mittee. This recommendation was that the staff be authorized to prepare briefs outlining the purposes and aims of the Foundation. Three meetings were held in which the various aspects of this matter were considered, and the following report is respectfully submitted. (a) Object Considerable thought was given to the matter of what the overall object of the Foundation should be. It was felt that the Found- ation should operate within the present scope of our program as permitted by the Conservation Authorities Act. Secondly, it was felt that the Foundation should not replace our present methods of raising money, rather it should augment them. That is to say, projects which would not be possible to implement under our pre- sent financing setup but are within the framework of our conser- vation program could be financed under the auspices of a Foundation. Therefore, it was concluded that the object of the Foundation should be TO ADVANCE AND COMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY. (b) Specifics The second task of the committee was to consider the various ways in which the Foundation might function in order to advance and complement our program. The forms of assistance were categorized as follows: land, objects and money. (1) Land - The Foundation could receive land to be deeded to the Authority, to be used as conservation land. Such gifts would fall into one of three categories. (a) Conservation Area Land: Gifts of land in this category would be consistent with our concept of a Conservation Area. They would have the inherent characteristics necessary for conservation area land and they would fall in line with a scheme under consideration by the Authority, or would be so located that a scheme could be initiated. In this connection, where lands could not be assembled to form an area of adequate size, the proposed gift should be deemed not suitable for conservation area purposes. (b) Reforestation Land: Gifts of land in this category should be suitable for reforestation purposes. Size or location here are not of the same consequence as in the case of conservation areas. (c) Wildlife Sanctuaries: There is a distinct possibility that many donors would be interested in donating land for the purpose of creating wildlife sanctuaries. Gifts of this type would have to be considered on 20- A -105 their own merits with considerable thought being given to costs of maintenance as opposed to the value of the land as a sanctuary. (d) Flood Plain Land: Lands which are designated as being flood plain land according to the policy of the Authority. As in (c), gifts of this nature should be considered on their individual merits. (2) Objects - In this context objects are taken to mean pioneer articles which are within the framework of established Authority policy. For example, objects of historical significance pre- dating 1867 and suitable for use in our historical program would be acceptable. Buildings of similar significance would be equally acceptable. It is understood that items as outlined in (1) and (2) could be accepted by the Authority under the present legislation without the formation of a Foundation. However, it is felt that their being accepted through the Foundation would add considerably to the prestige of the Foundation and put the donor in a better position. For example, only a Foundation can accept lands and insure their use for perpetuity tax free. (3) Money - One of the main purposes in establishing a Foundation is to enable the Authority to accept money to be used towards the furtherance of its conservation program. Donations of money may take two forms: (a) money donated for no specific purpose, and (b) money donated to be used for some specified purpose. A suitable rule of thumb should be that where money is donated for a non specified purpose, the Foundation would de- signate it to be used for any of the following purposes. By the same token, money donated for a specific purpose would be accept- able only if it is consistent with the same purposes. (a) Education: Education in this sense should be taken not to include promotion. Therefore, films, books and lectures, and nature programs of a purely educational nature could be supported by the Foundation. (b) Money donated for the purpose of land as in (1)(a)(b) and (c) would be acceptable. (c) Money donated to purchase objects as in (2) would be acceptable. (d) Money donated for the construction of structures that would have a specific conservation use and would complement our present program would be acceptable. (e) Money donated for research on conservation projects would be acceptable. (f) Money donated for the operation and maintenance or extended development of any of the above would be acceptable. A -106 21. The committee felt that the above items should form the frame- work of the aims and objects of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. In their present form, they should be subject to considerable review and consideration by the staff and then should be placed in the hands of a solicitor to be formulated along the lines of the Toronto Art Gallery Foundation Report. The committee did not feel that it was with- in their frame of knowledge to discuss the financial aspects of the Foundation operation. Consideration will have to be given to whether the Foundation should use capital or investment div- idends for the carrying out of projects. Also, consideration will have to be given to the relation of the Foundation to the Authority. The committee felt that the Foundation should be closely related to the Authority and concern itself only with projects of the Authority. A -107 10) APPENDIX B - LETTERS PATENT AND BY -LAW No.8 DATED April 13, A.D. 1961 PROVINCE OF ONTARIO LETTERS PATENT Incorporating THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION Recorded this 4th day of May A.D. 1961 as Number 47 in Liber 1043 "GRACE C. DUNSFORD" Grace C. Dunsford Recording Officer Provincial Secretary's Office Toronto, Ontario. 22. S E A L (COAT -OF -ARMS) PROVINCE OF ONTARIO B Y T H E H O N O U R A B L E A -108 J O H N Y A R E M K O. PROVINCIAL SECRETARY. T O A L L T O W H O M T H E S E P R E S E N T S S H A L L C O M E G R E E T I N G W H E R E A S The Corporations Act, provides that with the exceptions therein mentioned the Lieutenant - Governor may in his discretion, by Letters Patent, issue a Charter to any number of persons, not fewer than three, of twenty -one or more years of age, who apply therefor, constituting them and any others who become shareholders or members of the corporation thereby created a corporation for any of the objects to which the authority of the Legislature extend; AND WHEREAS by the said Act it is further provided that the Provincial Secretary may in his discretion and under the Seal of his office have, use exercise and enjoy any power, right or authority conferred by the said Act on the Lieutenant - Governor; AND WHEREAS by their Application in that be.zalf the persons herein• named have applied for the issue of a Charter constituting them a corporation for the due carrying out of the undertaking hereinafter set forth; AND WHEREAS it has been made to appear that the said persons have complied with the conditions precedent to the issue of the desired Charter and that the said undertaking is within the scope of the said Act; N O W T H E R E F O R E K N O W Y E that under the authority of the hereinbefore in part recited Act 1 DO BY THESE LETTERS PATENT issue a Charter to the Persons hereinafter named that is to say: G e o r g e R o s s L o r d, Engineer; F r e d e r i c k A 1 f r e d W a d e, Insurance Executive; H u g h S t a n 1 e y H o n s b e r g e r, W i l l i a m C e d r i c k D a v i d s o n, and F r e d e r i c k G o 1 d w y n G a r d i n e r, Barristers; and D o r o t h y H a g u e, Reeve; all of the City of Toronto, in the County of York and Province of Ontario; constituting them and any others who become members of the Corporation hereby A -109 created a corporation without share capital under the name of THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION for the following objects, that is to say: AS AMEND -(a) TO create and operate a fund to be used exclusively ED BY for the benefit of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region SUPPLE- MENTARY Conservation Authority in the cultivation and advancement LETTERS of conservation in the Province of Ontario; PATENT #2. DD. and 9.11.76 (b) TO do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects including but without limiting the generality of the foregoing and subject to The Mortmain and Charitable Uses Act and The Charitable Gifts Act: 24 1. TO solicit, acquire, accept or receive gifts, donations, be quests or subscriptions of money or other real or personal property whether they be unconditional or subject to special conditions provided any special conditions are not incon- sistent with the above objects; 2. TO hold, manage, improve, develop, exchange, lease, sell, turn to account or otherwise deal with the real or personal property from time to time held by the Corporation and to retain any real or personal property in the form in which it may be received by the Corporation for such length of time as the Corporation may determine; 3. TO invest and deal with the moneys of the Corporation in AS such manner as the Corporation may from time to time AMENDED determine and, without limiting the generality of the fore - BY SUP- PLE- going, to buy, sell, subscribe for and otherwise deal in MENTARY shares, stocks, bonds, debentures or other securities of LETTERS PATENT any government or municipal corporation or any industrial, #1 DD. commercial or mining corporation or any other duly in- 26.6.68 corporated company. AS 4. TO disburse and distribute money and property in furtherance AMENDED of the objects of the Corporation; BY SUP- PLEMENTARY LETTERS PATENT #2 DD.9.11.76 5. TO enter into and carry out agreements, contracts and under- takings; 6. TO draw, make, accept, endorse, execute and issue cheques promissory notes, bills of exchange and other negotiable or transferable instruments; 7. TO acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise any real property necessary for the carrying on of its objects; 8. TO demand, receive, sue for the recovery and compel the payment of all sums of money that become due and payable to the Corporation and generally to sue and be sued: 9. TO employ and pay such assistants, clerks, agents, re- presentatives and employees and to procure, equip and maintain such office and other facilities and to incur such operation expenses as may be considered necessary; and 10 TO pay any costs and expenses of or incidental to the in- corporation and organization of the Corporation; THE HEAD OFFICE of the Corporation to be situate in the Township of North York, in the said County of York; and THE FIRST DIRECTORS (otherwise known as the board of trustees) of the Corporation to be George Ross Lord, Frederick Alfred Wade, Hugh Stanley Honsberger, William Cederick Davidson and Frederick Goldwyn Gardiner, hereinbefore mentioned; AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND DECLARED that the Corporation shall be carried on without the purpose of gain for its members and any profits or other accretions to the Corporation shall be used in promoting its objects; AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED AND DECLARED that upon the dissolution of the Corporation and after the payment of all debts and liabilities, its remaining property shall be dis- tributed or disposed of to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED AND DECLARED that the Corporation shall be carried on exclusively for the objects herein set out and none other; AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED AND DECLARED that the number of members of the Corporation shall be limited to those persons who shall be recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and such approval shall be for a period of three (3) years subject to reapproval for further three -year terms; AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED AND DECLARED that, subject to the provisions of The Charitable Gifts Act or of any other Statue or regulation passed thereunder in that behalf for the time being in force and except to the extent that any special conditions attaching thereto may otherwise provide, all gifts donations, bequests and subscriptions received by the Corporation shall be deemed to be capital. G I V E N under my hand and Seal of office at the City of Toronto in the said Province of Ontario this thirteenth day of April in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and sixty -one. S E A L "J. YAREMKO" John Yaremko Provincial Secretary 25. A -111 26. BY -LAW NO. 8 BE IT ENACTED as a bylaw of 'T'IIE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION as follows: Contents of Articles One - Definitions Two - Members Three - Directors Four - Officers Five - Committees Six - Financial Seven - Borrowing Eight - Execution of Instruments Nine - Seal Ten - Notices Eleven - Interpretation Twelve - Repeal ARTICLE ONE DEFINITIONS 1.01 In this by -law, all other by -laws and all resolutions of the Foundation: "Act" shall mean The Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1970, c.89, as amended from time to time or any Act that may hereafter be substituted therefor; "Authority" shall mean The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; "Foundation" shall mean The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation; "Letters Patent" and "Supplementary Letters Patent" shall have the meaning contained in the Act; "Board" shall mean the board of directors of the Foundation; "Meetings of Members" shall include annual and general meetings; Any other words which are used in the Act shall have the same meaning as the Act. ARTICLE TWO MEMBERS 2.01. The number of members of the Foundation shall be limited to twenty, all of whom shall be admitted by the Board of the Foundation, recommended by the Executive Committee of the Authority and approved by the Authority. Membership shall be for a period of three years from the date of admission and at the end of the three -year term, a member shall be eligible for re- admission. 2.02. Members may resign by written resignation which shall be effective upon acceptance thereof by the Board, but nothing shall be returned in respect of donations made by them. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS 2.03 The Annual meeting of the Members shall be held at such place in Ontario, at such time, and on such day in each year as the Board, the Chairman, or the President or a Vice President may from time to time determine, for the purpose of hearing and receiving the reports and statements required by the Act to be read at or laid before the Foundation at an annual meeting, electing directors, appointing the auditor and fixing or author- izing the Board to fix his remuneration and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. 27. A -112 2.04 The Board, the Chairman, or the President or a Vice President shall have power at any time to call a general meeting of the members of the Foundation to be held at such time and at such place in Ontario as may be determined by the Board or the persons calling the meeting. 2.05 No public or other advertisement of any meeting of members shall be required, but notice of the time and place of each such meeting shall be given not less than ten days before the day on which the meeting is to be held to the auditor of the Foundation and to each member of record at the close of business on the day on which the notice is given. Notice of a general meeting of members shall state the general nature of the business which is to be transacted at it. A meeting of members may be held at any time without notice if all the members entitled to vote thereat are present in person or represented by proxy or those not so present or represented by proxy waive notice and at such meeting any business may be transacted which the Foundation at an annual or general meeting of members may transact. 2.06 Five persons present in person, being themselves members or representing members by proxy, the majority of whom shall be members of the Authority, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of members. 2.07 At each meeting of members every member shall be entitled to one vote. 2.08 At all meetings of members every question shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question. Every question shall be decided by a show of hands unless after a show of hands has been taken a poll thereon be required by the Chairman of the meeting or be demanded by any member present or represented by proxy. In the case of an equality of votes at any meeting of members either upon a show of hands or upon a poll, the Chairman of the meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote. ARTICLE THREE DIRECTORS 3.01 The affairs of the Foundation shall be managed by the Board. The number of directors of the Foundation shall be nine. Provided three of the directors present are members of the Authority a majority of directors shall constitute a quorum for the trans- action of business at any meeting of directors. 3.02 At each annual meeting of members, directors shall be elected to hold office until the next annual meeting of members or until their successors have been duly elected or appointed and the directors then in office shall retire. Retiring directors shall be eligible for re- election. The election may be by a show of hands or by resolution of the members unless a ballot be demanded by any member. 3.03 The members may, by resolution passed by at least two - thirds of the votes cast at a general meeting of members of which notice specifying the intention to pass such resolution has been given, remove any director before the expiration of his term of office. 3.04 Notwithstanding vacancies, the remaining directors may exercise all the powers of the Board so long as a quorum of the Board remains in office. Vacancies in the Board may be filled for the remainder of its term of office either by the members at a general meeting called for the purpose or by the remaining directors. If the number of directors is increased a vacancy or vacancies in the Board to the number of the authorized increase shall thereby be deemed to have occurred which may be filled in the manner above provided. ' A -113 28 3.05 Meetings of the Board shall be held from time to time at such place within or without Ontario at such time and on such day as the Chairman, or the President or Vice President or any two directors may determine, and the Secretary shall call meetings when directed or authorized by the President or by a Vice President or by any two directors. Notice of every meeting so called shall be given to each director not less than twenty -four hours (ex- cluding any part of a Sunday and of a holiday as defined by the Interpretation Act of Canada for the time being in force) before the time when the meeting is to be held, save that no notice of a meeting shall be necessary if all the Directors are present or if those absent waive notice of or otherwise signify their consent to the holding of such meeting. 3.06 The Board may appoint a day or days in any month or months for regular meetings at a place and hour to be named. A copy of any resolution of the Board fixing the place and time of regular meetings of the Board shall be sent to each director forthwith after being passed, but no other notice shall be required for any such regular meeting. 3.07 Each newly elected Board may without notice hold its first meeting for the purpose of organization and the election and ap- pointment of officers immediately following the meeting of members at which such Board was elected, provided a quorum of directors be present. 3.08 At all meetings of the Board every question shall be decide by a majority of the votes cast on-the question; and in case of an equality of votes the Chairman of the meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote. 3.09 No director or officer of the Foundation shall be liable for the acts, receipts, neglects or defaults or any other director or officer, or for joining in any receipts or other act for con- formity, or for any loss or expense happening to the Foundation through. the insufficiency or deficiency of title to any property acquired by order of the Board for or on behalf of the Foundation, or for the insufficiency or deficiency of any security in or upon which any of the moneys of the Foundation shall be invested, or foi any -loss or damage arising from the bankruptcy, insolvency or tortious act of any person with whom any of the moneys, securities or effects of the Foudnation shall be deposited, or for any loss occasioned by any error of judgment or oversight on his part, or for any other loss, damage or misfortune whatever which shall happen in the execution of the duties of his office or in relation thereto unless the same shall happen through his own wilful neg- lect or default. 3.10 Every director or officer of the Foundation and his heirs, executors, and administrators, shall, from time to time and at all times, be indemnified and saved harmless out of the funds of the Foundation from and against: (a) all costs, charges and expenses whatsoever which such director or officer sustains or incurs in respect of any action, suit or proceeding which is brought, com- menced or prosecuted against him, for or in respect of any act, deed, matter or thing whatsoever made, done or permitted by him, in or about the execution of the duties of his office; and (b) all other costs, charges and expenses which he sustains or incurs in respect of the affairs of the Foundation except such costs, charges or expenses as are occasioned by his owe wilful neglect or default. 29. A -114 3.11 At the first meeting of the directors after election the Board shall elect from among its members a Chairman, a President and one or more Vice Presidents and in default of such election the incumbents, shall hold office until their successors are elected. A vacancy occurring from time to time in such offices may be filled by the Board from among its members. 3.12 The Board shall appoint a secretary and may appoint a Treasurer, and such other officers as they may determine including one or more assistants to any of the officers so appointed. The officers so appointed may but need not be members of the Board. One person may hold more than one office, and if the same person holds both the office of Secretary and the office of Treasurer, he may be known as the Secretary - Treasurer. 3.13 The Board may remove at its pleasure any officer of the Foundation. ARTICLE FOUR OFFICERS 4.01 CHAIRMAN The Chairman shall, if present, preside at all meetings of Members and of the Board. He shall exercise general supervision over the affairs of the Foundation and in addition the Board may assign to him any of the powers and duties that are by any pro- visions of this by -law assigned to the President, and he shall have such other powers and duties as the Board may prescribe. During the absence or disability of the Chairman, the President shall assume all his powers and duties. 4.02 PRESIDENT The President shall, in the absence of the Chairman if one be appointed, preside as Chairman at all meetings of the Members and of the Board and shall be charged with the general supervision of the affairs of the Foundation. 4.02 VICE PRESIDENT During the absence or inability of the President to act his duties may be performed and his powers may be exercised by the Vice President, or if there is more than one, by the Vice Presidents in order of seniority (as determined by the Board). If a Vice President exercises any such duty or power, the absence or inability of the President shall be presumed with reference thereto. A Vice President shall also perform such duties and exercise such powers as the President may from time to time delegate to him or the Board may prescribe. 4.03 THE SECRETARY The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given all notices required to be given to members, directors, auditors and members, of committees; he shall attend all meetings of the directors and of the members and shall enter or cause to be entered in books kept for that purpose minutes of all proceedings at such meetings; he shall be the custodian of the stamp or mechanical device generally used for affixing the corporate seal of the Foundation and of all books, papers, records; documents and other instruments belonging to the Foundation; he shall carry out the management of the affairs of the Foundation subject to the authority of the Board and under the direction and supervision of the President; and he shall perform the duties of the Treasurer, if one is not appointed, and such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board. A -115 30 4.04 THE TREASURER The Treasurer shall keep full and accurate books of account in which shall be recorded all receipts and disbursements of the Foundation and, under the direction of the Board shall control the deposit of money, the safe- keeping of securities and the disbursement of the funds of the Foundation; he shall render to the Board at the meetings thereof; or whenever re- quired of him, an account of all his transactions as treasurer and of the financial position of the Foundation; and he shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be pre- scribed by the Board. 4.05 The Board may require such officers, employees and agents of the Foundation as the Board deems advisable to furnish bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties, in such form and with such surety as the Board may from time to time prescribe. ARTICLE FIVE COMMITTEES 5.01 The Board may elect from among its number an executive committee to be composed of not fewer than four directors. During the intervals between meetings of the Board, the com- mittee may exercise all the powers of the Board, subject to any regulations which the Board may from time to time impose. 5.02 No business shall be transacted by the executive committee except at a meeting of its members at which a quorum of the committee is present. Provided two persons present are members of the Authority, a quorum shall consist of three members of the committee present in person. 5.03 The Executive Committee shall keep minutes of its meetings, which minutes shall be submitted as soon as practicable to the Board. 5.04 The time and place of all meetings of the Executive Committee, the calling thereof and the procedures in all things at such meetings shall be determined by the Executive Committee. 5.05 The Board may from time to time elect or appoint such other committees as it may deem advisable, but the functions of any such other committees shall be advisory only. ARTICLE SIX FINANCIAL 6.01 The banking business of the Foundation, or any part thereof, shall be transacted with such chartered bank of Canada, trust company or other firm or corporation carrying on a banking business as the Board may designate, appoint or authorize from time to time by resolution and all such banking business, or any part thereof, shall be transacted on the Foundation's behalf by such one or more officers and /or other persons as the Board may designate, direct or authorize from time to time by resolution and to the extent therein provided including, but without res- tricting the generality of the foregoing, the operation of the Foundation's accounts; the making, signing,drawing, accepting, . endorsing, negotiating, lodging, depositing and transferring of any cheques, promissory notes, drafts, acceptances bills of ex- change, and orders relating to any property of the Foundation; the execution of any agreement relating to any such banking business and defining the rights and powers of the parties thereto; and the authorizing of any officer of such banker to do any act or thing on the Foundation's behalf to facilitate such banking business. 6.02 Subject to the restrictions set forth in the Letters Patent issued to the Foundation, the Chairman, President or a 31. A -116 Vice President or a director acting with the Secretary of the Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer or another director are authorized and empowered to sell, assign and transfer shares, bonds, stocks, debentures, debenture stocks and other securities on behalf of the Foundation with power to appoint an attorney or attorneys (with full power of substitution) for the purpose of completing any such sale, transfer, assign- ment or acceptance on the records. 6.03 Until otherwise ordered by the Board, the financial year of the Foundation shall end on the 31st day of December in each year. ARTICLE SEVEN BORROWING 7.01 The directors may from time to time (a) borrow money on the credit of the Foundation; or (b) issue, sell or pledge securities of the Foundation; or (c) charge, mortgage, hypothecate or pledge all or any of the real or personal property of the Foundation including book debts, rights, powers, franchises and undertakings, to secure any securities or any money borrowed, or other debt, or any other obligation or liability of the Foundation. From time to time the directors may authorize any director, officer or employee of the Foundation or any other person to make arrangements with reference to the moneys borrowed or to be borrowed as aforesaid and as to the terms and conditions of the loan thereof, and as to the securities to be given there- for, with power to vary or modify such arrangements, terms and conditions and to give such additional securities for any moneys borrowed or remaining due by the Foundation as the directors may authorize, and generally to manage, transact and settle the borrowing of money by the Foundation. ARTICLE EIGHT EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS 8.01 Deeds, transfers, assignments, contracts, and obligations on behalf of the Foundation may be signed by the Chairman or President or a Vice President and by the Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer and the corporate seal shall be affixed to such instruments as require the same. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained herein the Board may at any time and from time to time direct the manner in which and the person or persons by whom any particular deed, transfer, contract or obligation or any class of deed, transfer, contract or obligation of the Foundation may or shall be signed. ARTICLE NINE SEAL 9.01 The corporate seal of the Foundation shall be in the form impressed hereon. ARTICLE TEN NOTICES 10.01 Any notice, communication or other document to be given A -117 32 by the Foundation to a member, director, officer or auditor of the Foundation by law or under any provision of the letters patent or by -laws of the Foundation, shall be sufficiently given if delivered personally to the person to whom it is to be given or if delivered to his last address as recorded on the books of the Foundation or if mailed by prepaid ordinary or air mail in a sealed envelope addressed to him at his last address as recorded on the books of the Foundation or if sent by any means of wire or wireless or any other form of transmitted or recorded communicatio The Secretary may change the address on the books of the Foundatio of any member in accordance with any information believed by him to be reliable. A notice, communication or document so delivered shall be deemed to have been given when deposited in a post office, or a public letter box; and a notice sent by means of wire or wireless or any other form of transmitted or recorded communication shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the appropriate communication company or agency or its repres- entative for dispatch. 10.02 The signature of any notice to be given by the Foundation may be written or printed or partly written and partly printed. 10.03 In computing the date when notice must be given by law or under any provision of the Letters Patent or by -laws requiring a specified number of days' notice of any meeting or other event, the date of giving the notice and the date of the meeting or other event shall be excluded. 10.04 The accidental omission to give any notice to any member, director, officer, or auditor or the non - receipt of any notice by any member, director, officer or auditor or any error in any notice not affecting the substance thereof shall not invalidate any action taken at any meeting held pursuant to such notice or otherwise founded thereon. 10.05 Any member, director, officer or auditor may waive any notice•required to be given under any provision of the Letters Patent or by -laws of the Foundation or of The Corporations Act, and such waiver, whether given before or after the meeting or other event of which notice is required to be given, shall cure any default in giving such notice. ARTICLE ELEVEN INTERPRETATION 11.01 In this by -law and all other bylaws of the Foundation words importing the singular number only shall include the plural and vice versa; words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders; words importing persons shall include companies, corporations, partnerships and any number or aggregate of persons. ARTICLE TWELVE REPEAL 12.01 By -law No. 7 and any other by -laws inconsistent herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. ENACTED this 24th day of June 1977. WITNESS the corporate seal of the Foundation. c �y Chairman ec etaly -Treas A -118 Unanimously confirmed by the members at a general meeting duly held on the 24th day of June 1977. Chair Sec etary -Tre 33. A -119 Nor Ontario TO HER HONOUR THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL: The undersigned has the honour to request that the appended Regulation, made by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority under The Conservation Authorities Act, be approved. Dated at Toronto, this day of , 1978. Minister of Natural Resources A -120 REGULATION TO AMEND ONTARIO REGULATION 845/77 MADE UNDER THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT CONSERVATION AREAS - METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION 1. Section 2 of Ontario Regulation 845/77 is amended by adding thereto the following subsection: (2) Notwithstanding subsection 1, this Regulation does not apply to any conservation area which is operated or managed by a municipality pursuant to an agreement between the munici- pality and the Authority. 2. Section 19 of the said Regulation is amended by adding thereto the following subsection: (2) No person when using a trap range in a conservation area shall use, (a) a manual thrower; or (b) a privately owned trap. 3. Section 23 of the said Regulation is revoked and the following substituted therefor: A -121 2. 23. Fees for permits and for the occupation and use of lands and works, vehicles, boats, recreational facilities and services of the Authority shall be paid to the Authority in accordance with the Schedule. 4. Section 24 of the said Regulation is revoked and the follow- ing substituted therefor: 24. Superintendents, conservation area attendants'and security officers employed by the Authority are appointed officers to enforce this Regulation. 5. The said Regulation is further amended by adding thereto the following Schedule: Schedule 1. In this Schedule "season" means the summer season which commences on the 1st day of April and ends on the 31st_ day of October in any year or the winter season which commences on the 1st day of November and ends on the 31st day of March of the next following year. 2. The following fees shall be paid to the Authority for permits issued by the Authority and for the occupation and use of the lands and works, vehicles, boats, recreational facilities and service of the Authority: 1. For parking in all conservation areas except Black Creek, Palgrave and Woodbridge, (a) for one vehicle carrying less than ten passengers, per day (b) for an annual parking permit for one vehicle carrying less than ten passengers, per year 20 (c) for one vehicle carrying ten or more passengers, per day 10 2. For a permit to use the Glen Haffy Extension ... 10 3. -(1) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village'from the day the buildings open in March to the day the buildings close in January, per day, (a) for each person over fifteen years of age who is not a student A -122 (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under or each student with a student card (c) for a family, consisting of one or two adults and their children who are fifteen years of age or under or who are students with a student card, maximum (d) for each person who is sixty -five years of age or over (e) for each person over fifteen years of age who is part of a group of twenty -five persons or more enter- ing as a group (2) For an annual permit expiring on the 31st day of December of the year in which the permit is issued, for entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a.) for a family, consisting of one or two adults and their children who are fifteen years of age or under or who are students with a student card 3. $ 3.00 .75 6.00 1.50 2.50 25.00 (b) for an individual 15.00 (3) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village from the day after the buildings close in January to the day before the buildings open in March, per day, (a) for each person over fifteen years of age .50 (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under (c) farmily andltheiirschildrenfwho are two years of age or under or who are students with a student card, maximum .25 1.50 A -123 4. For the use of the Heart Lake Recreation Building, the Albion Hills Chalet or the Bruce's Mill Beach Centre, with a minimum fee of $30 plus parking fees, per hour 5. -(1) For the use of the Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre meeting room, with a minimum rental fee of $20 plus parking fees, per hour (2) For the use of kitchen facilities in con- junction with the use of the meeting room for which a fee is paid under subitem 1, per hour 4. $ 15.00 10.00 5.00 6. For the rental of a row -boat, including provincial sales tax, (a) in a conservation area except 1.75 Glen Haffy Extension, per hour (b) in Glen Haffy Extension, per hour 1.25 7. For a horse -drawn sleigh ride at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a) for each person on an individual basis, during open hours, per ride (b) for a reserved group during open hours, per half hour (c) for a reserved group, from 7 :15 p.m to 8:15 p.m 8. For a permit authorizing a corn roast or similar activity after sunset, not includ- ing parking, in any conservation area except Black Creek 9. -(1) For a permit to occupy a specially designated group overnight camp -site, including parking for up to seven nights, (a) for a group of up to twenty persons (b) for each additional ten or fewer persons, in addition to the twenty persons for whom a fee is paid under clause a .35 15.00 75.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 (2) For a permit to occupy a group day camp -site, including parking, per person, per day A-124 10. For a permit to occupy an individual camp -site, (a) at Albion Hills and Cold Creek Conservation Areas, per night 5. $ .25 4.00 (b) at the Clairville Conservation Area, per night 5.00 11. For electric power at an individual camp- site, where available, per night 1.00 12. For firewood at a conservation area named in item 10, per bundle 1.00 13. For showers at Albion Hills and Clairville Conservation Areas, for a controlled time period 14. For launching a boat, not including vehicle parking, (a) per season (b) per day 15. For a permit for use of a conservation area for horseback riding, not including vehicle parking, .25 5.00 1.00 (a) per day, per horse 1.00 (b) per year, per horse 20.00 16. For a permit for the operation of an all terrain vehicle, not including vehicle parking, (a) for a daily use permit 1.00 (b) per season, for a special use permit 5.00 A -125 17. Except at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, for a permit for a group picnic, not including vehicle park- ing, (a) for a group of up to 100 persons (b) for each fifty persons persons in addition to persons for whom a fee under clause a or fewer the 100 is paid 6. $ 10.00 18. For use of the Petticoat Creek swimming area, including clothes checking, (a) per person, per day (b) for a book of ten tickets 19. For the rental of buildings and equipment at Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a) for the use of (b) for the use of rehearsal (c) for the use a wedding (d) for the use Dining Room (e) a church for a wedding a church for a wedding of a horse and vehicle for of the Half -Way House for the use of the Town Hall 20. For the purposes of commercial photography or filming in that part of the Black Creek Conservation Area known as the Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a) for the use of the grounds and environs, (b) (i) from 8:30 a.m. until midnight, per hour, excluding staff (ii) from midnight until per hour, excluding for the use of the interior buildings, 8:30 a.m., staff of the (i) from 8:30 a.m. until per hour, excluding s (ii) from midnight until 8 per hour, excluding s midnight, t of f 5.00 .50 4.00 125.00 25.00 75.00 50.00 50.00 35.0( 100.00 50.0f :30 a.m., t of f 100.0' A -126 (c) for the rental of animals and equipment, excluding staff, 7. (i) for a horse and vehicle, a. for the first hour $ 35.00 b. for each additional hour 5.00 (ii) for a cow, ox or other animal, a. for the first hour 25.00 b. for each additional hour 5.00 (d) for the rental of costumes each, per day (e) for participation by staff of the Authority, 8. 50 (i) in the case of a supervisor, per person, per hour, a. during open hours 10.00 b. after open hours 15.00 c. after midnight 25.00 (ii) in the case of security or maintenance personnel, per person, per hour, a. during open hours 10.00 b. after open hours 15.00 c. after midnight 25.00 (iii) in the case of livestock handlers and drivers, per person, per hour, a. during open hours 7.00 b. after open hours 10.50 c. after midnight 25.00 A -127 •ZS 4._ 8. (iv) in the case of models or any other employees of the Authority, per person, per hour, a. during open hours $ 7.00 b. after open hours 10. 50 c. after midnight 15.00 21. For commercial photography or filming in any conservation area, except that part of the Black Creek Conservation Area known as Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a) for the use of the grounds and environs, excluding staff and equipment, per hour, with a maximum of $60 per day (b) for participation by staff of the Authority, (i) during the usual working hours of the staff member, per person, per hour (ii) after the usual working hours of the staff member, per person, per hour (c) for use of Authority vehicles or tractors, including Authority staff to operate such vehicles or tractors, (i) during the usual working hours of the staff member, per vehicle, per hour (ii) after the usual working hours of the staff member, per vehicle, per hour 22. For school visitations at Black Creek Pioneer Village, (a) for conducted tours, Monday to Friday, per student, per tour (b) for the Christmas tour, per student, per tour (c) for the Pioneer Craft Program, per student, per program (d) for the Dickson Hill School Program, per student, per day 15.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 .75 2.00 2.00 1.00 23. For entrance to the Kortright Centre for Conservation, (a) for each person over fifteen years of age who is not a student, per day (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under, or each student with a student card, per day A -128 9. $ 1.00 .75 (c) for family consisting of one or two adults and their children who are fifteen years of age or under or who are students with a student card, maximum 3.00 (d) for each person fifteen years of age or under or student who is part of a group of twenty -five persons or more, per person, per hour of program .50 24. For the use of a rifle range at Cold Creek Conservation Area, (a) for a daily permit, per person 1.00 (b) for a group permit, not including weekends or holidays, per season 50.00 (c) for a special event permit 10.00 25. For the use of an archery range at Cold Creek Conservation Area, (a) for a daily permit, per person .50 (b) for a season group permit, not including week -ends or holidays 50.00 (c) for a special event permit 10.00 26. For a special event permit for the use of the trap range at Cold Creek Conservation Area, per event 10.00 27. -(1) For the use of an electric trap at Cold Creek Conservation Area, (a) per day, per person 1.00 (b) a group permit, per season 100.00 (2) For twenty -five clay birds for use with an electric trap, including provincial sales tax 1.50 A -129 10. 28. For the use of a manual trap at Cold Creek Conservation Area for use by up to five persons, (a) on Saturdays and holidays in the summer season, maximum of one hour $ 2.00 (b) on Sundays, in the summer season, maximum of one hour 3.00 (c) on week days, other than holidays, in the summer season 2.00' (d) on any day during the winter season 2.00 29. For dog trials, at Cold Creek Conservation Area, (a) for a group permit, per season (b) for a special event permit 30. For a guided tour, during the maple syrup operation at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, per person ........................ 31. Subject to items 33 to 35, for the rental of ski equipment, when available, consist- ing of skis, boots and poles, (a) for cross - country skiing, (i) for individuals fourteen years of age or over, per day (ii) for individuals under fourteen years of.aae, per day (b) for downhill skiing, (i) for individuals fourteen years of age or over, per day (ii) for individuals under fourteen years of age, per day 32. For the rental of snowshoes, per day, (a) for individuals fourteen years of age or over (b) for individuals under fourteen years of age 50.00 10.00 .50 6.00 4.00 7.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 A -130 11. (c) for each individual in a school group, Monday to Friday $ 2.00 (d) for each individual in a school group including planned activity, Monday to Friday 5.00 33. For each individual in a school group, Monday to Friday, (a) for the use of cross - country ski trails, per day 1.00 (b) for the rental of cross - country ski equipment 2.50 (c) for cross - country skiing instruction, including the use of cross - country ski trails 2.50 34. For school groups, Monday to Friday, per day, (a) for the use of the ski lift, - for up to and including forty persons (b) for each individual in addition to the forty persons referred to in clause a (c) for the use of the ski lift, and - for rental of downhill ski equip- ment as described in item 31, for a minimum of sixteen persons, per person (d) for downhill ski instruction, including the use of the ski lift and the rental of downhill ski equipment as described in item 31, for a minimum of sixteen persons, per person 35. For the mobile cross - country ski program including the rental of ski equipment as described in item 31, 80.00 2.00 5.00 7.00 (a) for a group of seventy persons, for four hours of instruction Monday to Friday, per person 6.00 (b) for a group of fifteen persons, for week -end or evening classes, for a course consisting of eight hours of instruction, per person 27,00 A -131 36. For group cross- country skiing instruction, other than school groups, not including parking, (a) for persons fourteen years of age or over, for a 11/2 hour lesson, per person (b) for persons under the age of four- teen years, for a one hour lesson, per person 37. For group downhill skiing instruction, other than a school group, not includ- ing parking, (a) for a one hour lesson, per person, fourteen years of age or over (b) for a one hour lesson, per person, under fourteen years of age 38. For individual one hour lessons for downhill or cross - country skiing, when available, per person • 12. $ 3.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 39. For fishing bait at Heart Lake and Glen Haffy Conservation Areas, per box 1.00 40. For firewood, (a) for hardwood from trunks of trees, (i) per cord (ii) per half. cord (b) for elm and basswood from trunks of trees, (i) per cord (ii) per half cord (c) for hardwood from limbs of trees, (i) per cord (ii) per half cord 90.00 50.00 75.00 40.00 80.00 45.00 (d) for elm and basswood from limbs of trees, (i) per cord 65.00 (ii) per half cord 35.00 (e) for a car trunk load 5.00 41. For the use of Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre, (a) for a day program for school children in grade six or any grade higher than grade six,per person, per day A -132 (b) for a bog walk for school children in grade 5 or any grade higher than grade 5 with a maximum group of thirty persons and a minimum charge of $15 per group, per person (c) for overnight camping for a minimum of ten persons to a maximum of thirty persons, including tents and firewood, per person, per night (d) for the rental of a winter sleeping bag, per night 42. For the Albion Hills Conservation Area Farm Program, (a) for a Farm Tour lasting approximately one hour, for school children in any grade, with a minimum charge of $15 per tour and a maximum group size of forty persons, per person, per tour (b) for a Farm Tour lasting approximately two hours, for school children in grade 8 or any grade higher than grade 8, . with a minimum charge of $30 per tour and a maximum group size of forty persons, per person, per tour (c) for the Farm Work Program for school children in grade. 6 or any grade higher than grade 6, with a minimum charge of $20 per day and maximum group size of twenty persons, per person, per day (d) for the Farm Pioneer Life Program for school children in grade 4 or any grade higher than grade 4, with a minimum charge of $60 per day and a maximum group size of forty persons, per person, per day (e) for the Farm Maple Syrup Program for school children in grade 4 or any grade higher than grade 4, with a minimum charge of $60 per day and a maximum group size of forty persons, per person, per day 13. $ 5.00 .75 2.50 .75 .75 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.00 A -133 43. For the Albion House Program, (a) for the half day Pioneer Life Program for school children in grade 4 or any grade higher than grade 4 with a mini- mum charge of $20 and a maximum group size of twenty persons, per person, per day (b) for the full day Pioneer Life Program for school children in grade 4 or any grade higher than a grade 4 with a mini- mum charge of $35 and a maximum group size of twenty persons, per person, per day .. 14. $ 2.00 3.50 44. For the conservation education program, per day, (a) at Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre .... 457.00 (b) at Claremont Conservation Field Centre ....... 457.00 (c) at Boyd Field Centre 350.00 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY: Chairman Secretary - Treasurer Dated at the Borough of North York in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto this day of , 1978. A -134 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY (BUDGET) MEETING FRIDAY- FEBRUARY -24 -1978 #2/78 Meeting #2/78 of the Authority was held on Friday, February 24, 1978 at the Borough of Scarborough, Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, commencing with lunch at 12:30 p.m., and the Meeting called to order promptly at 1:30 p.m., in the Meeting Hall. PRESENT WERE Chairman R. Grant Henderson Vice Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Members Wm. Baillie Wm. G. Barber L. Beckett M.W.H. Biggar M.J. Breen Mrs. M.E. Britnell F.J. Brown J.A. Bryson S.W. Caldwell E.H. Card R. Fitzpatrick Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. L. Hancey Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. D. Kitchen C.F. Kline E.V. Kolb H.C. Lawrie Dr. T.H. Leith M.D. Lipton N. Lyons C.A. Mackie S.A. Macpherson F.J. McKechnie .R.A.P. Moran A.E. O'Donohue Mrs. N. Pownall G. Ratcliff G. Risk J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair A. Tonks Dr. W.M. Tovell Mrs. J. Trimmer H.G. Westney R.F.M. Yuill Staff K.G. Higgs W.A. McLean T.E. Barber R.K. Cooper P.B. Flood M.R. Garrett A.D. Harris W.E. Jones Mrs. K. Conron Mrs. A.C. Deans B.E. Denney Mrs. M. Elliott J.W. Maletich A -135 -2- ABSENT WERE Members R.F. Bean T.W. Butt C.H. Chandler G. Henderson J.P. Jongeneel E. Knox Dr. G. Ross Lord Mrs. S. Martin F.R. Perkins A.M. Robertson J. Sewell J.G.C. Weir G.A. Williams MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/78 were presented. Res. #28 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: E.H. Card RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/78, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; GREETINGS The Chairman introduced Mr. Gus Harris, Senior Controller, Borough of Scarborough. Mr. Harris said he was happy to have been given the opportunity to bring greetings on behalf of the Borough in the absence of Mayor Paul Cosgrove. He mentioned some of the works that have been completed by the Authority in the Borough, which is indeed appreciated and offered the services of Council at any time the Authority required assistance. Mr. Henderson thanked Mr. Harris for being at the meeting today and for his comments. REPORT #27/77 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report #27/77 of the Executive Committee was presented. Item #1 of Section I was dealt with at the 22nd Annual Meeting held Friday, February 3, 1978 and adopted by Res. #27/78. Section I Item #2 Schedule of Meetings 1978 -1979, The Secretary - Treasurer advised that the Waterfront Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 6 conflicts with a Metro Parks meeting; a discussion on the Preliminary Budget Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 12 indicated a preference for Friday, October 13. Res. #29 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey Seconded by: S.W. Caldwell RESOLVED THAT: Item #2, Section I of Report #27/77 of the Executive Committee be received and adopted as amended by re- scheduling Meeting #1 of the Waterfront Advisory to Friday, April 7 and Meeting #5 (Preliminary Budget) to Friday, October 13, and appended as part of Schedule "A" of these Minutes. CARRIED; Section II Res. #30 -3- A -136 Moved by: E.H. Card Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #27/77 of the Executive Committee be received, accepted and appended as part of Schedule "A" of these Minutes. CARRIED; The following invitations were extended to hold Authority Meetings: Friday- June -23 (Multi -Year Forecast) at The Town of Ajax extended by Mr. H.G. Westney Friday - October -13 (Preliminary Budget) at The Region of Peel extended by Mr. E.V. Kolb HEARING - ALDERMAN TOM BRAZIER BOROUGH OF SCARBOROUGH In accordance with Authority Resolution #96/77 - Rules for the Hearing of Delegations, the Chairman called for a motion to permit Alderman Tom Brazier, Borough of Scarborough to speak to the meeting. Res. #31 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: L. Beckett RESOLVED THAT: Alderman Tom Brazier, Borough of Scarborough, be permitted to speak at this time. CARRIED; Mr. Brazier spoke on the erosion of the Upper Highland Creek south of Highway 401. The Chairman requested Mr. Brazier to submit a letter from the Council of the Borough of Scarborough regarding the matter. REPORT #1/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report #1/78 of the Executive Committee was presented and dealt with by separate resolutions. Section I Item #1 Report #3/77 of the Finance Sub - Committee & 1978 Budget Mr. Henderson invited Mr. Scott, Chairman of :he Finance Sub - Committee to present Report #3/77 of the Finance Sub- Coiunittee. Mr. Scott reviewed the 1978 Budget Estimates in detail and, with the assistance of staff, a number of questions were answered. At the conclusion of the presentation, Mr. Scott thanked the staff for their excellent cooperation during the past year in the budget preparation and all financial reporting. Res. ##32 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: C.F. Kline RESOLVED THAT: Item #1 - Report #3/77 of the Finance Sub- Committee, as contained in Section I of Report #1/78 of the Executive Committee, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes; and further THAT the 1978 General Budget Estimates and 1978 Capital Programme, dated February 24, 1978, be adopted and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes. CARRIED; A -137 -4- Section I Item #2 Appointments to Functional Advisory Boards and Executive Sub - Committees - 1978 The Secretary - Treasurer presented the list the various Functional Advisory Boards and Res. #33 Moved by: of members recommended to Executive Sub - Committees. Mrs. J.R. Gardner Seconded by: Mrs. L. Hancey RESOLVED THAT: Item #2 - Appointments to Functional Advisory Boards and Executive Sub - Committees - 1978, as contained in Section I of Report #1/78 of the Executive Committee, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes; and THAT Per Diem and Mileage be allowed for attendance at meetings. CARRIED; Section I Item #3 Re- appointment of Building Sub- Committee Kortright Item #3 - Re- appointment of Building Sub - Committee - Kortright, was presented. Res. #34 Moved by: E.H. Card Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie RESOLVED THAT: Item #3 - Re- appointment of Building Sub - Committee - Kortright, as contained in Section I of Report #1/78 of the Executive Committee, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes. Section I Item #4 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation Re- admittance of Members CARRIED; Item #4 - Re- admittance of Members - The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, was presented. Res. 35 Moved by: Dr. W.M. Tovell Seconded by: E.H. Card RESOLVED THAT: Item #4 - Re- admittance of Members - The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, as contained in Section I of Report #1/78 of the Executive Committee, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes. Section I Item #5 Project RL -25 Gibson Lake Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area Item #5 - Project RL -25, Area, was presented. Res. #36, CARRIED; Gibson Lake Forest &,Wildlife Conservation Moved by: Seconded by: E.V. Kolb L. Beckett -5- RESOLVED THAT: Item #5'- Project RL -25, Gibson Lake Forest life Conservation Area, as contained in Section I of Report of the Executive Committee, be received and adopted without ment and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes. Section I Item #6 Report #4/77 Waterfront Advisory Board Recommendation ##2 A -138 & Wild - #1/78 amend - CARRIED; Item #6 - Recommendation #2 of Report #4/77 of the Waterfront Advisory Board (Shoreline Management Plan), was presented. Res. ##37, Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: Item #6 - Recommendation #2 of Report #4/77 of the Waterfront Advisory Board (Shoreline Management Plan), as contained in Section I of Report #1/78 of the Executive Committee, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes. CARRIED; Section II Section II of Report #1/78 of the Executive Committee was presented. Res. #38 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: R. Fitzpatrick RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #1/78 of the Executive Committee be received, accepted and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes. CARRIED; APPRECIATION Mr. G.B. Sinclair moved a vote of thanks to the Borough of Scarborough for making provision for this meeting to be held in the Meeting Hall and for arranging the high quality lunch. FUTURE AUTHORITY MEETINGS No. 3 - Friday - April -21 -1978 No. 4 - Friday- June - -23 -1978 No. 5 - Friday - Oct - - -13 -1978 ADJOURNMENT - Borough of North York (new building) - Town of Ajax (Multi -Year Forecast) - Regional Municipality of Peel (Preliminary Budget) On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m., February 24. R. Grant Henderson Chairman K.G. Higgs Secretary- Treasurer A -139 SCHEDULE "A" THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #27/77 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (for consideration by the Authority) SECTION I THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM MEETING #27/77 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1978 FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND RECOMMENDS THEIR ADOPTION: 1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION Adopted by Resolution # 27/78 at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Authority held Friday, February 3, 1978 and appended as part of Schedule "E" to the Minutes. 2. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 1978 -1979 The following Schedule of Meetings be adopted for 1978: FEBRUARY 3 Friday 1:30 p.m. Authority 22nd Annual (Kortright) 15 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Executive #1 24 Friday 1:30 p.m. Authority #2 Budget (Scarborough) MARCH 8 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Executive #2 9 Thursday 1:00 p.m. Information & Education #1 17 Friday 10:00 a.m. Historical Sites #1 29 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Executive #3 30 Thursday 2:00 p.m. Flood Control #1 APRIL 6 Thursday 1:30 p.m. Waterfront #1 12 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Executive #4 20 Thursday 2:00 p.m. Don #1 21 Friday 1:30 p.m. Authority #3 (North York) 26 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Executive #5 2 MAY 4 Thursday 2:00 p.m. 5 Friday 2:00 p.m. 11 Thursday 2:00 p.m. 17 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 31 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. JUNE 9 Friday 2:00 p.m. 14 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 23 Friday 1:30 p.m. JULY 12 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 26 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. AUGUST 16 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 31 Thursday 2:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 6 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 14 Thursday 1:30 p.m. 15 Friday 10:00 a.m. 20 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 21 Thursday 2:00 p.m. 28 Thursday 10:00 a.m. OCTOBER 4 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 12 Thursday 1:30 p.m. 25 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. NOVEMBER 15 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. DECEMBER 6 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 12 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. 20 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. A -140 Conservation Land Management #1 Humber #1 R.D.H.P. #1 Executive #6 Executive #7 Etobicoke - Mimico #1 Executive #8 Authority #4 (Multi -Year Forecast) Executive #9 Executive #10 Executive #11 Flood Control #2 Executive #12 Waterfront #2 Historical Sites #2 Executive #13 Conservation Land Management #2 Information & Education #2 Executive #14 Authority #5 (Preliminary Budget) Executive #15 Executive #16 Executive #17 Authority Annual Dinner Weston Golf Club Executive #18 A -141 - 3 JANUARY -1979 10 Wednesday 24 Wednesday FEBRUARY -1979 2 Friday 14 Wednesday 23 Friday 10:00 a.m. Executive #19 10:00 a.m. Executive #20 1:30 p.m. Authority 23rd Annual 10:00 a.m. Executive #1 1:30 p.m. Authority #2 Budget ANY ADDITIONAL MEETINGS REQUIRED WILL BE HELD AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIRMAN CONCERNED SECTION II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY THE FOLLOWING ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT EXECUTIVE MEETING #27/77 HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1978: 3. PRESENT FOR THE HEARING Chairman R. Grant Henderson Vice Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Members M.J. Breen J.A. Bryson E.H. Card Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. L. Hancey C.F. Kline E.V. Kolb Mrs. S. Martin J.S. Scott Dr. W.M. Tovell Staff K.G. Higgs W.A. McLean J.W. Maletich 4. HEARING Following the Roll Call, the Meeting recessed to hold a Hearing on Application for Permit under O.R. 735/73 re: Caldev Corporation Proposed Residential Development on Flood Plain of Humber River Village of Bolton Mrs. M. Prashad recorded the proceedings of the Hearing. The Meeting resumed. 5. DECISION OF HEARING Caldev Corporation Proposed Residential Development on Flood Plain of Humber River Village of Bolton The Executive Committee confirmed the decision of the Hearing held this 25th day of January, 1978; and The application by Caldev Corporation (Owner: Mr. George W. Christianson) for a permit to construct a proposed residential development on the flood plain of the Humber River, on Part of Lot 8, Concession VII, Town of Caledon (formerly Village of Bolton), was deferred until the Hydrology Study being conducted by the Authority on the Humber River is completed. - 4 - A -142 6. APPOINTMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION Received and accepted by Resolution # 27/78 and appended as part of Schedule "E" to the Minutes. 7. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #26/77 were presented. The Minutes of Meeting #26/77, as presented, were adopted as if read. 8. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN OF THE AUTHORITY -and APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER BY THE PROVINCE The Secretary- Treasurer presented Order -in- Council #87/78 dated January 11, 1978 reappointing Mr. R. Grant Henderson as Chairman of the Authority, and appointing Mr. Fergus J. Brown a member of the Authority. Order -in- Council #87/78 dated January 11, 1978 reappointing Mr. R. Grant Henderson as Chairman of the Authority for a further term, expiring with the first meeting of the Authority in 1979; and appointing Mr. Fergus J. Brown, Downsview, a member of the Authority for a period of three years, effective from the 1st day of February 1978 to the 31st day of January 1981 was received. 9. AUTHORITY STAFF APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES - McMICHAEL CANADIAN COLLECTION The Secretary- Treasurer presented a communication advising of the appointment of Mr. Warren E. Jones, Administrator of the Property and Administration Division, to the Board of Trustees of the McMichael Canadian Collection. The communication advising that Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor has designated Mr. Warren E. Jones Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the McMichael Canadian Collection from the llth day of January, 1978, to the 31st day of March, 1980, by Order -in- Council 92/78 was received with congratulations. 10. COMMUNICATION FROM 'SAVE THE ROUGE VALLEY SYSTEM' A communication from 'Save the Rouge Valley System' was presented for information. The communication dated January 2, 1978 from Mrs. A. Brown, Secretary, 'Save the Rouge Valley System' inviting staff and Members of the Authority to meet with their Committee at the Board Room, Metro Zoo on February 8, 1978 at 7:30 p.m., to discuss the problems raised in the Gore & Storree report regarding the Rouge Watershed, was received. 11. STAFF FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT The staff presented a Financial Progress Report to December 31, 1977. The Staff Financial Progress Report to December 31, 1977, was received with appreciation and appended as Schedule "A" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #27/77. Mr. Kline commended the Finance Division for excellent reporting in the Staff Financial Progress report. A -143 - 5 12. REPORT #4/77 ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Gardner presented Report #4/77 of the Achievement Recognition Committee. Report #4/77 of the Achievement Recognition Committee was received and appended as Schedule "B" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #27/77; and The Recommendations contained therein were approved. 13. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 1978 -1979 The Secretary - Treasurer presented a proposed Schedule of Meetings for Executive Committee, Advisory Boards and the Authority for the year 1978. The proposed Schedule of Meetings for 1978 was received. 14. FINANCIAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS Mr. Scott presented the Financial Report and Accounts for the month of December, 1977. The Financial was received; $2,660,659.92 and Salaries $474,519.35; Salaries $34, and (c) Other Materials and payment. Statement for the month of December, 1977, and the Authority Accounts in the amount of , being (a) Current Expenditures - Wages $237,578.70; Materials and Supplies (b) Capital Expenditures - Wages and 562.89; Materials and Supplies $1,911,888.61; Programs - Wages and Salaries $1,858.84; Supplies $251.53, were approved for 15. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Modern Garden Service To construct a Storage Building Town of Markham (Rouge) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Modern Garden Service for permission to construct a storage building on Part of Lot 10, Concession IV, South of Highway 7, East of Woodbine Avenue, Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Modern Garden Service was received; and The application of Modern Garden Service, for a permit to construct a structure on Part of Lot 10, Concession IV, Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) All work being carried out in accordance with Drawing No. 3, prepared by Modern Garden Service, dated (revised) December 13, 1977; (b) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority and The Town of Markham; (c) All excavated fill material being removed from the site. - 6 16. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Mr. S. Fabbro Addition to existing dwelling Borough of North York (Humber) A -144 A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Mr. S. Fabbro to construct an addition to the existing residential dwelling on Lot 41, Registered Plan M -1119, No. 18 Islay Court, Borough of North York, Humber River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Mr. S. Fabbro was received; and The application of Mr. S. Fabbro, for a permit to construct an addition to an existing residential dwelling on Lot 41, R.P. M -1119, Borough of North York, Humber River Watershed, was approved, subject to: (a) The applicant complying with the site plans received by the Authority on January 16, 1978, as prepared by Mr. Peter Fisk, Consultant; (b) All excess excavated earth /fill material shall be removed from the site; (c) All disturbed areas shall be sodded to the satisfaction of the Authority; (d) All work shall be undertaken and completed to the satisfaction of the Authority and the Borough of North York. 17. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Department of Works Extensions to Humber Sewage Treatment Plant Borough of Etobicoke (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Department of Works, for permission to construct extensions to the Humber Sewage Treatment Plant, North side of the Queensway, West side of the Humber River, in the Borough of Etobicoke, Humber River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Department of Works, was received; and The application of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Department of Works, for a permit to construct extensions to the Humber Sewage Treatment Plant was received and approved, subject to: (a) All work being undertaken and completed in accordance with Drawing No. 1, File No. 01399 -D- 10114, which shall form part of the permit; (b) All work being completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. A -145 7 18. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 La Castile Steak House Enlarge existing Parking Lot City of Mississauga (Etobicoke Creek) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from La Castile Steak House for permission to construct and enlarge an existing parking lot at #2179 Dundas Street, City of Mississauga, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of La Castile Steak House, was received; and The application of La Castile Steak House, for a permit to construct and extend the existing parking lot at #2179 Dundas Street East, City of Mississauga, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, was approved subject to the following conditions: (a) No additional fill other than that required for asphalt be introduced into the area; (b) Surface drainage shall be directed towards the creek by appropriate drainage plans, as approved by the Municipality and this Authority; (c) No parking shall be permitted within the fifty (50) feet area, south of the northerly property line; (d) The river bank shall be rip- rapped to the satisfaction of the Authority; (e) Prior to the issuance of the permit, the application shall comply with all existing municipal by -laws and regulations. 19. PROJECT P.9.A. - DON RIVER FLOOD LANDS PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION Property: Estate of N.P.G. Hinder Property This item was withdrawn. 20. PROJECT P.6.A. - ETOBICOKE CREEK FLOOD LANDS Property: Caravan Trailer Company Limited The Report (January 11, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary - Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.6.A. - Etobicoke Creek Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: South side of Britannia Road East Owner: Caravan Trailer Company Limited Area to be acquired: 3.65 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $2,500.00 per acre (i.e. $9,125.00) - 8 - A -146 "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 5, Concession IV, E.H.S., City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, fronting on the south side of Britannia Road East of Dixie Road. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of Caravan Trailer Company Limited and their solicitor, Mr. H.A. Tanenbaum, of the legal firm Stitt, Baker and McKenzie, International House, 112 Adelaide Street East, Toronto M5C 1K9 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $2,500.00 per acre (i.e. $9,125.00), with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 21. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - Attendance at A staff communication was presented requesting authorization for the Authority to be represented at the Coastal Zone Management Conference to be held in March, 1978. Mr. M.J. Breen, Chairman, Waterfront Advisory Board and Brian Denney, Head, Waterfront Section, Water Resource Division, were authorized to attend the symposium on Coastal Zone Management in San Francisco from March 14 to 16, 1978; and Their expenses in connection therewith are to be paid; and further A report covering the proceedings of the Conference is to be prepared and submitted to the Executive Committee. 22. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS Request for Authority Owned land - Borough of North York - North -west Metro Arterial Road A communication from the Administrator, Property and Administration Division, was presented advising that the Authority is in receipt of a request from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for certain easements across Authority Owned Lands in the Black Creek valley, south of Lawrence Avenue, required for construction of the North -west Metropolitan Arterial Road. It has been tentatively arranged that the Ministry of Transportation and Communications will pay the Authority the sum of $3,900.00 plus legal, survey and other costs involved as compensation in full for the Permanent and Temporary Easements. A -147 - 9 A Permanent and Temporary Easements are to be granted to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications across certain Authority Owned Land to facilitate construction of the north -west Metropolitan Arterial road, the details of which are as follows: (a) A Permanent Easement is required over 0.024 acres of Authority Owned Land shown as Parts 27, 36 and 37, Plan 64R -6583, being Part of Lot 4, Concession IV, W.Y.S., Borough of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; (b) A Temporary Easement expiring over 4.416 acres of Authority Parts 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35, 64R -6583, being Part of Lot 4, Part of Block "A ", Registered Block "A ", Registered Plan 439 Registered Plan 4764, Borough of Metropolitan Toronto; easements to be granted legal, survey and other transaction; and Said plus this 1979.10.31, is required Owned Land shown as 38, 39 and 40, Plan Concession IV, W.Y.S., Plan 4042, Part of 8 and Part of Block "C ", of North York, Municipality for the total sum of $3,900.00 costs incurred in completing The appropriate Authority officials were authorized and directed to sign the necessary documents to give effect thereto. 23. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORATION & COMMUNICATIONS Request for Authority Owned Land - Borough of North York - North -west Metro Arterial Road A communication from the Administrator, Property and Administration Division, was presented advising that a request has been received from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for the conveyance of a small parcel of Authority Owned Land in the Black Creek valley required for the purpose of construction of the northwest Metropolitan Arterial road. Authority Owned Land affected is 0.847 acres shown as Parts 32, 33 and 34, on Plan 64R -6586 and is part of Block "A ", Registered Plan 4398, Borough of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. Said land is Part of a larger acreage acquired from the Corporation of the Borough of North York in March of 1976 by purchase for a nominal consideration. The technical staff of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has worked very closely with the technical staff of the Authority in choosing the alignment of this road and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications will be carrying out extensive channelization of the Black Creek, south of Lawrence Avenue according to our specifications as part of this road contract. Consideration has been given to the effect t of the disposal of this small parcel of land on the Authority's programmes and it is respectfully suggested that physical retention of the parcel required by the Ministry is not required by the Authority for the Black Creek Channelization, the project for which it was originally required as part of a larger acreage. - 10 - A -148 It is also respectfully submitted that it is in the best interest of the Authority in carrying out its objectives as set out in Section 19 of The Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications in this instance. Negotiations have been conducted with the Property staff of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and it has been tentatively agreed that the Ministry of Transportation and Communications will pay to the Authority the sum of $3,500.00 plus legal, survey and other costs involved in completing this transaction. A parcel of Authority Owned Land, containing 0.847 acres is to be conveyed to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for the construction of the north -west Metropolitan Arterial road. Said land being shown as Parts 32, 33 and 34, on Plan 64R -6586 and being Part of Block "A ", Registered Plan 4398, Borough of North York, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. Consideration to be the sum of $3,500.00 plus all legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transaction; and Said conveyance to be, subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 20 (c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1970, Chapter 78 as amended; and further The appropriate Authority officials were authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents. 24. PARKING ON MUNICIPAL ROADS ADJACENT TO CONSERVATION AREAS The staff was directed to examine all roads abutting facilities under the jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and list the Municipal, Regional and /or Provincial jurisdiction, with a view to the need for restricting parking; and further A report with recommendations is to be submitted to the Executive Committee at meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 1978. 25. ENTRANCE FEE TO CONSERVATION AREAS The staff was requested to investigate the feasibility of implementing a charge for the public entering Conservation Areas on foot; and further A report with recommendations is to be submitted to the Executive Committee at meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 1978. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** A -149 SCHEDULE "B" THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #1/78 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (for consideration by the Authority) SECTION I THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM MEETING #1/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978 FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND RECOMMENDS THEIR ADOPTION: 1. REPORT #3/77 FINANCE SUB- COMMITTEE The 1978 General Budget Estimates and 1978 Capital Programme, dated January 31, 1978, as amended, be adopted; and further in this connection, that the following action be taken: (a) All current projects included in the 1978 General Budget Estimates be approved and adopted; and (b) WHEREAS The Conservation Authorities Act provides that for the carrying out of any Project, an Authority shall have the power to determine the portion of total benefit afforded to all municipalities that is afforded to each of them, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority therefore enacts as follows: (i) That all member municipalities be designated as benefiting for all General Current Projects included in the 1978 General Current Budget; (ii) The Authority's share of the cost of all General Current Projects included in the 1978 General Current Budget, as set forth in the 1978 General Current Budget shall be raised from all member municipalities as part of the 1978 Annual General Levy; (iii) The 1978 Annual General Levy for Administration, Operations and Maintenance Programmes, Conservation and Recreation Land Management and the current programmes of Water and Related Land Management be apportioned to the participating municipalities in the portion that the equalized assessment of the municipalities or part bears to the equalized assessment of the whole area under the jurisdiction of the Authority, unless otherwise provided in the Levy; (iv) The appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all municipalities pursuant to The Conservation Authorities Act and to levy the said municipalities the amount set forth in the 1978 General Current Levy; (v) The Executive Committee be authorized to reduce the said Budget and Levy, should such action be deemed expedient; The 1978 Capital Works Programme and the 1978 Capital Levy for Projects included therein and dated January 31, 1978, be adopted; and - 2 A -150 WHEREAS The Conservation Authorities Act provides that an Authority may, from time to time, detemine what monies will be required for Capital expenditures in connection with any project, and further provides for the method of raising such monies from the participating municipalities, THAT the following action be taken: (a) All member municipalities be notified of the amount of such monies they are required to raise in 1978, on the basis set forth in the 1978 Capital Works Programme and Levies for: (i) Flood Control Plan Project W.C.63 - A Project for the Extension of the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation; (ii) Water Control Projects (Benefiting Municipalities); (iii) The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan 1977 -1981 proposed to be carried out in 1978; (b) The appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise all municipalities pursuant to The Conservation Authorities Act, and to levy the said municipalities the amounts set forth in the 1978 Capital Works Levies; and further THAT the Authority make representation to The Province of Ontario regarding the funding of the Waterfront Project 1977 -1981. 2. APPOINTMENTS TO FUNCTIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS AND EXECUTIVE SUB - COMMITTEES - 1978 Members recommended to the various Functional Advisory Boards and Sub - Committees be as indicated and that per diem and mileage be allowed for attendance at meetings: (a) CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT Chairman: Kolb, E.V. Vice Chairman: Biggar, M.W.H. Members: Beckett, L. Caldwell, S.W. Hancey, Mrs. L. Henderson, Gavin Jongeneel, J.P. Lyons, N. Ratcliff, G. (b) FLOOD CONTROL Appointees & WATER CONSERVATION Chairman: Vice Chairman: Members: Scott, J.S. Appointees Herridge, Wm.R., Q.C. Baillie, Wm. Barber, Wm. G. Brown, F.J. Fitzpatrick, R. Kline, C.F. McKechnie, F.J. Risk, G. Robertson, A.M. Sewell, J. Tonks, A. Westney, H.G. . Bell, R.E. Gardhouse, G. Lemon, E. Lister, Mrs. L. McDermott, N. Martin, L. A -151 (c) HISTORICAL SITES Chairman: Vice Chairman: Members: Bryson, J.A. Lawrie, H.C. Lord, Dr. G. Ross Moran, R.A. Perkins, F.R. Yuill, R.F.M. (d) INFORMATION & EDUCATION Chairman: Tovell, Dr.W.M. Vice Chairman: Leith, Dr. T.H. Members: Bean, R.F. Card, E.H. Chandler, C.H. Knox, E. Macpherson, S.A. Williams, G.A. (e) WATERFRONT Chairman: Breen, M.J. Vice Chairman: Mackie, C.A. Members: Butt, T.W. Gardner, Mrs. J.A. Kitchen, D. Lipton, M.D. Martin, Mrs. S. O'Donohue, A.E. Pownall, Mrs. N. Sinclair, G.B. Trimmer, Mrs. J. Weir, J.G.C. PERSONNEL FINANCE RECOGNITION Appointees: Bradshaw, J. Davidson, W.C., Q.C. Langdon, J.E. McGinnis, J.A. McMeans, Mrs. C. Neil, Mrs. E. Russell, Dr. L.S. Scott, Dr. J.W. Appointees: Brown, C.G. Kitchen, Mrs. H.D. Downing, J. Dunlop, J. James, Prof. R.L. Nelligan, B.E. Appointees: Norton, G. Pickett, P.B., Q.C. EXECUTIVE SUB- COMMITTEES Chairman: Members: Chairman: Members: Chairman: Members: CONSERVATION FARM Chairman: Members: * Denotes appointment by Authority Bryson, J.A. Breen, M.J. Kolb, E.V. Martin, Mrs. S. Tovell, Dr. W.M. Scott, J.S. Card, E.H. Gardner, Mrs. J.A. Hancey, Mrs. L. Kline, C.F. Gardner, Mrs. J.A. Beckett, L. Bryson, J.A. Kolb, E.V. *Bell, R.E. Caldwell, S.W. *Lowe, G. *Redelmeier, F.M. Tovell, Dr. W.M. EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD COMMITTEE - 4 - A -152 Chairman: Hancey, Mrs. L. 3. RE- APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING SUB - COMMITTEE - KORTRIGHT The Building Sub- Committee - Kortright, be reinstated in 1978 and that membership be as indicated herein: Chairman: Members: 4. THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION RE- ADMITTANCE OF MEMBERS Scott, J.S. Breen, M.J. Card, E.H. Hancey, Mrs. L. Tovell, Dr. W.M. Mrs. J.A. Gardner and Mr. David Melnik, Q.C., be re- admitted as Members of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation for further three -year terms, effective February 21, 1978. 5. PROJECT RL -25 GIBSON LAKE FOREST & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA Project RL -25, Gibson Lake Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area, be adopted; and THAT the funding for this Project be derived from Authority revenues; and further THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Project, including the execution of any necessary documents. 6. REPORT #4/77 WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Recommendation #[2] of Report #4/77 of the Waterfront Advisory Board, as set forth herein, be adopted: [2] The Shoreline Management Plan be adopted and the following action be taken: (a) The priorities for 1978 shore protective works be approved; (b) The staff b: directed to evaluate in detail the landfill al :ernative and other promising alternatives for shore protection and report back to the Board; and (c) The staff evaluate the type and quantity of plant materials which would be appropriate for bank stabilization projects and report back to the Board. A -153 - 5 SECTION II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY THE FOLLOWING ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT EXECUTIVE MEETING #1/78 HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978: 7. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #27/77 were presented. The Minutes of Meeting #27/77, as presented, were adopted as if read. 8. PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE HALF WAY HOUSE, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE The Administrator, Property and Administration Division, presented a communication recommending the purchase of certain items for the re- opening of the Half Way House at Black Creek Pioneer Village on February 24, 1978. The following items are to be purchased from Danbury Sales (1971) Ltd., required for the Half Way House, Black Creek Pioneer Village: 2 copper and glass candle 1 curtain and rod @ $5.00 200 plastic coat hangers @ 1 NCR 250 electronic cash 6 wicker baskets (large) @ 1 uniflo ice -chip maker and further lamps @ $15.00 each $ 30.00 5.00 $25.00 (lot) 25.00 register 3,600.00 $5.00 each 30.00 1,325.00 P.S.T. $5,015.00 351.00 $5,366.05 The Secretary- Treasurer was authorized to complete this purchase and issue a cheque forthwith. 9. REPORT #3/77 FINANCE SUB- COMMITTEE Mr. Scott presented Report #3/77 of the Finance Sub- Committee and reviewed the accompanying 1978 Budget Estimates in detail. An amount of $67,000 00 of the $80,000.00 interest is to used to offset the 1)77 deficit in Conservation Area Operations. Report #3/77 of the 1978 Budget 10. APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARDS SUB - COMMITTEES - the 'inance Sub - Committee, together with Estinates, as amended, was received. FUNC 'IONAL AND DXECUTIVE 1973 be The Chairman presented a communication having regard to appointments to Functional Advisory Boards and Executive Sub - Committees, advising the recommendations were based on the indicated preferences, where possible, on. Authority Regulations, and in accordance with the new rules adopted by the Authority; and further advising there are 51 Members of the Authority and 5 Advisory Boards; the maximum number permitted for each Board is 14. THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUTHORITY ARE EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS OF ALL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. 6 A -154 The communication of the Chairman having regard to the appointments to the Functional Advisory Boards and Executive Sub- Committees for 1978, was received. 11. THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION RE- ADMITTANCE OF MEMBERS Mr. Card, Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, presented a communication recommending that Mrs. J.A. Gardner and Mr. David Melnik, Q.C., be re- admitted as Members of the Foundation for further three -year terms, effective February 21, 1978. The communication from Mr. Card, Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation having regard to the re- admittance of Members of the Foundation was received. 12. THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON METROPOLITAN TORONTO - Response to Authority Submission The Secretary- Treasurer presented a report having regard to the response to the Authority's submission to the Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto, which was circulated to all Members of Parliament and to each municipality within Authority jurisdiction. The staff communication having regard to the response to the Authority's submission to the Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto, which was circulated to all Members of Parliament and to each municipality within Authority jurisdiction, as amended, was received as information and appended as Schedule "A" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #1/78. 13. AGGREGATE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO - Communication The Chairman presented a communication from the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario, quoting a Resolution of the Board of Directors having regard to an Award to be made to the Authority and requesting advice as to the name or names of persons accepting the award on behalf of the Authority. The communication from the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario quoting the following resolution adopted at the 1978 01 17 meeting of the A.P.A.O. Board of Directors: "....that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be given a Property Improvement Award for work carried out, in cooperation with A.P.A.O. and its local members in Uxbridge Township, on the Glen Major site. "; was received; and further The Chairman is to acknowledge receipt of the communication advising the name or names of persons accepting the award on behalf of the Authority at a presentation to take place at their Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Centre - Toronto, on Friday, March 3, 1978 in the afternoon. 14. REPORT RE PARKING ON MUNICIPAL ROADS ADJACENT TO CONSERVATION AREAS Pursuant to Executive Resolution #572/77, the staff presented a report re Parking on Municipal Roads Adjacent to Conservation Areas. A -155 - 7 The staff report having regard to Parking on Municipal Roads Adjacent to Conservation Areas was deferred to the next meeting of the Executive Committee. 15. REPORT RE ENTRANCE FEE TO CONSERVATION AREAS Pursuant to Executive Resolution #573/77, the staff presented a report re Charges for Public Entry to Conservation Areas on Foot. The staff communication having regard to Entrance Fee to Conservation Areas, dated 1978.02.14, was received and the Recommendation contained therein and set forth herein was adopted: THAT the staff be directed to investigate all alternatives to increasing revenue for conservation area operations, including a per person admission charge. 16. REPORT #8/77 - BUILDING SUB - COMMITTEE THE KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION The staff presented Report #8/77 of the Building Sub - Committee - The Kortright Centre for Conservation. Consideration of Report #8/77 - Building Sub-Committee - The Kortright Centre for Conservation was deferred until the Building Sub- Committee - The Kortright Centre for Conservation is re- established. 17. QUOTATION #78 -05 Paper Products A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotatiorshave been received for the supply of paper products for 1978. Prices quoted are per case, and the quotations were called on 100 cases of toilet tissue rolls, 15 cases of interfold tissues, 90 cases of single fold towels, and 15 cases of rolled towels. Kimberly -Clark G.H. Wood Co. Huntington Lab All prices are Toilet Tissue Towelling Roll Interfold Ltd. $28.30 $29. 31.18 33. 35.86 37. subject to Provincial Single Fold Roll 95 $13.92 $19.40 00 15.33 21.38 95 17.63 24.58 Sales Tax. The quotation of Kimberly -Clark of Canada Limited for the supply of 100 cases of toilet tissue rolls at $28.30 per case + PST, 15 cases of interfold tissue at $29195 per case + PST, 90 cases of single fold towels at $13.92 per case + PST, and 15 cases of rolled towels at $19.40 per case + PST was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 18. QUOTATION #78 -04 HEART LAKE CONSERVATION AREA Exhaust Hood & Fire Extinguishing System A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for the supply, delivery and installation of an exhaust hood, complete with a range guard fire extinguishing system, for the refreshment booth at the Heart Lake Conservation Area: Dyer & Miller Bros. Ltd. LeBlanco Ltd. Grinnell Fire Protection Systems $3,955.02 4,191.47 4,225.00 - 8 A -156 The quotation of Dyer & Miller Bros. Ltd., for the supply and installation of an exhaust hood and range guard fire extinguishing system for the refreshment booth in the Heart Lake Conservation Area, in the sum of $3,955.02, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 19. PROJECT RL -25 GIBSON LAKE FOREST & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA A communication from the Administrator, Conservation Land Management Division was presented advising that staff has been successful in obtaining an option to purchase approximately 138 acres of land orginally identified in the Humber Valley Report, and is in keeping with the Authority policy for the acquisition of headwaters and source areas - for the sum of $340,000.00. The land is at present in the ownership of Mr. E. Hampton and is located south -east of and adjacent to the lands presently acquired under the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area. The land is known as Part of Lot 26, Con. VII, Town of Caledon (formerly Township of Albion). The property to be acquired contains a shallow lake of 30+ acres and abuts a parcel of land presently owned by The Town of Caledon containing a significant portion of the balance of the lake area. The land fronts on the north side of the 26th Sideroad and immediately west of the 8th Concession road allowance. The funding for this acquisition would be derived from Authority revenues. The staff communication having regard to Project RL -25 - Gibson Lake Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area, was received. 20. THE KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION - MARKETING A staff communication was presented having regard to a marketing strategy and proposal for The Kortright Centre for Conservation. A complimentary ticket for a return weekend visit to The Kortright Centre for Conservation is to be provided to each student and accompanying teacher participating in the group tour programme at The Kortright Centre for Conservation, commencing on February 27, 1978. 21. WATER JOURNEY FILM A staff communication was presented having regard to the production by the National Film Board of 'WATER JOURNEY FILM' to be prepared by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in conjunction with the Conservation Authorities Branch and the Grand River Conservation Authority. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in conjunction with the Conservation Authorities Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources and the Grand River Conservation Authority is to prepare a story board for an animated film on water by the National Film Board at a cost of $3,500.00. A -157 - 9 22. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Ron and Dora Clinker to construct implement garage on Part of Lot 10, Concession IV Town of Markham (Rouge) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Ron and Dora Clinker, for permission to construct a 500 square foot tractor and implement garage on Part of Lot 10, Concession IV, Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Ron and Dora Clinker, was received; and The application of Ron and Dora Clinker for a permit to construct a structure on Part of Lot 10, Concession IV, Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) All work being carried out in accordance with the drawing submitted; (b) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority; (c) The work being carried out meets all municipal and government requirements, in addition to the permit supplied by the Authority. 23. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 The Town of Pickering, Public Works Dept. to straighten, regrade and channelize a watercourse on Part Lot 30, B.F. Range 3 (Petticoat Creek) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from the Town of Pickering, Public Works Dept., for permission to straighten, regrade and improve a minor watercourse crossing Highway No. 2, approximately 250 m. east of Rosebank Road, on Part Lot 30, B.F. Range 3, Petticoat Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of the Town of Pickering, Public Works Dept., was received; and The application of the Town of Pickering, Public Works Department, for a permit to straighten, regrade and channelize a watercourse on Part of Lot 30, B.F. Range 3, Town of Pickering, Petticoat Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) All work being carried out in accordance with Drawing No. 1, prepared by the Town of Pickering, Public Works Department, dated June 1, 1977; (b) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority. 24. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Mr. Anthony Anlos, 97 Collinson Blvd. Downsview - to re -shape the existing bank on Lots 19 and 20, Reg. Plan M -444 86 Hopedale Avenue, East York (Don) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Mr. Anthony Anlos, 97 Collinson Boulevard, Downsview, for permission to re -shape the existing bank on Lots 19 and 20, Reg. Plan M -444, 86 Hopedale Avenue, East York, Don River Watershed. - 10 - The staff communication together with the Application of Mr. Anthony Anlos was received; and A -158 The application of Mr. Anlos for a permit to place fill at the rear of 86 Hopedale Avenue, in the Borough of East York, Don River Watershed, was approved, subject to: (a) All work being carried out in accordance with the submitted proposal; (b) The bank being stabilized at a gradient as submitted and seeded and /or sodded; (c) All excess fill material on the site being removed; (d) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority and the Borough of East York. 25. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Borough of Scarborough to undertake construction of new bridge (Highland Creek) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from the Borough of Scarborough, for permission to undertake the construction of a new bridge to carry Military Trail over the Highland Creek, in the area north of Ellesmere Road, and west of Highcastle Road, in the Borough of Scarborough, Highland Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of the Borough of Scarborough, was received; and The application of the Borough of Scarborough for a permit to undertake the construction of a bridge to carry Military Trail over the Highland Creek, at the location of the Old Military Trail bridge, in the area north of Ellesmere Road and west of Highcastle Road, in the Borough of Scarborough, Highland Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) A filter mat or layer of crushed stone being placed under all rip -rap and gabion works; (b) One row of gabion baskets being placed flush with the river bed, at both ends of the culvert; (c) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (d) Rip -rap being placed on the downstream embankments to the road and extending for a distance of 40 feet east and west of the creek; the remaining uncovered sections of the embankments to the road to be sodded or mulched. 26. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Borough of Scarborough Remedial works to storm sewer outfall between Markham Road & Morningside Road (Highland Creek) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from the Borough of Scarborough for permission to undertake remedial works to a storm sewer outfall into the Crooked Creek, and to a sanitary sewer connection to an existing trunk sewer in the area just south of the Scarborough Centenary Hospital located just south of Ellesmere Road, between Markham Road and Morningside Road, Borough of Scarborough, Highland Creek Watershed. A -159 - 11 - The staff communication together with the Application of the Borough of Scarborough, was received; and The application from the Borough of Scarborough for a permit to undertake remedial works to a storm sewer outfall into the Crooked Creek, and - to a sanitary sewer connection to an existing trunk sewer, in the area just south of the Scarborough Centenary Hospital located just south of Ellesmere Road, between Markham Road and Morningside Road, in the Borough of Scarborough, Highland Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (b) All rip -rap and gabion works being placed on a layer of crushed stone or a filter mat in order to prevent seepage of disturbed soil through the rip -rap or gabions. 27. PROJECT P.8.A. - HUMBER RIVER FLOOD LANDS Property: Township of King The Report (January 31, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.8.A. - Humber River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: East of Cold Creek Road Owners: The Corporation of the Township of King Area to be acquired: 6.930 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: Nominal consideration of $2.00 plus legal and road closing costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Allowance for road between Concessions X and XI and Part of Allowance for road between Lots 10 and 11, Concession X, Township of King, Regional Municipality of York, located east of Cold Creek Road. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the Township of King and their solicitor, Mr. D.F. McCrae, of the legal firm Plaxton and Mann, P.O. Box 36, 10350 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 4X9 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the nominal consideration of $2.00 plus legal and road closing costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to received a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. - 12 - A -160 "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 28. PROJECT P.8.A. - HUMBER RIVER FLOOD LANDS Property: B. and C. Investments and Antonio Calvano The Report (February 8, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary - Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.8.A. - Humber River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: West side of Islington Avenue Owners: B. and C. Investments and Antonio Calvano Area to be acquired: 7.4 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $2,750.00 per acre (i.e. $20,350.00) plus Vendors' legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lots 4 and 5, Concession V, Town of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, located west of Islington Avenue, south of Highway #7 in the Woodbridge area. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $2,750.00 per acre (i.e. $20,350.00) plus Vendors' legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommenation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 29. PROJECT: WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 Scarborough Sector Property: A. and E. Bennett The Report (February 7, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary - Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 Scarborough Sector Authority: Executive Resolution No. 460, Meeting No. 23 - January 21, 1976 and Authority Resolution No. 46, Meeting No. 3 - April 9, 1976 A -161 - 13 - 30. Subject Property: 453 Guildwood Parkway Owner: A. and E. Bennett Area to be acquired: 0.450 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $88,500.00 plus Vendors' legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is a rectangular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 2413, Borough of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, fronting on the south side of Guildwood Parkway, west of Morningside Avenue. "Situate on the property is a two - storey, stone and wood duplex. "Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. D.L. Constable, 14 Boulton Drive, Toronto, M4V 2V4 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be $88,500.00 plus Vendors' legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Ministry of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certiciate." REPORT #4/77 WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD Report #4/77 of the Waterfront Advisory Board was presented. Report #4/77 of the Waterfront Advisory Board was received; and Recommendations #[1], #[3], #[4] and #[5], as set forth herein, were adopted: [1] The following action be taken on connection with the implementation Procedures for Aquatic Park: 1. The Authority, together with Metropolitan Toronto, the Toronto Harbour Commissioners and The Province of Ontario, initiate discussions with The Government of Canada, in order to obtain funding or works in lieu, for the exterior shore protection of the Outer Harbour headland; and 2. The staff be directed to prepare property plans and other documents as required for the transfer of land and water required for the development of Aquatic Park, and that the staff work closely with the Toronto Harbour Commissioners and The Province of Ontario, in this regard; and 3. The preparation of an Implementation Plan be carried out in accordance with Authority policy for processing plans of this type and significance, and further; that the Plan preparation incorporate the approved concepts of the Master Plan, and the following: - 14 - A -162 (a) additonal landfill for Marineland and its associated Hotel be not now approved; (b) the provision for boating facilities in the Outer Harbour be in accord with the report "Allocation and Phasing of Boating Facilities; Metropolitan Waterfront Plan "; (c) the western tip and most westerly bay be considered a wildlife preserve, and that no interim use of this area of any other nature be permitted; (d) a suitable balance be determined between boating needs and wildlife preserves recognizing the bird life concentrations in the area for the remainder of the site; (e) artificial swimming facilities be provided if Lake water quality does not permit swimming use; (f) that every effort be made to provide regular Toronto Transit Commission bus service to the heart of the area; (g) provision be made for regional automobile access in all phases of the development; and further 4. WHEREAS the Authority is not in a position to become legally or financially involved in the development of Aquatic Park until the armouring and land transfer conditions have been resolved; THAT interim uses will be considered on the basis that the Authority, as the Province's agent for interim management, and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto approve of such uses on the understanding that there is no cost to the Authority; and further THAT following completion of recommendations Nos. 1 and 2, recommendation No. 3 be reconsidered by the Authority and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; [3] The Council of the City of Toronto be advisied of the concern of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the delays in finalizing a Master Plan for the Western Beaches Waterfront Area; [4] The 1978 Waterfront Environmental Monitoring Programme, involving a total estimated expenditure of $100,000.00, be approved subject to the approval of The Province of Ontario; and further THAT the firm of Proctor and Redfern be retained as the programme consultant; [5] Approval, in principle, be given to the Ajax Rotary Club for their continued operation of the Rotary Park Campground on Authority lands within the period of the Waterfront Project, 1977 -1981, subject to lease arrangements, boundary area, and any other arrangements being worked out to the satisfaction of the Authority. A -163 - 15 - 31. FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM A staff communication was presented requesting approval for the acquisition of four snow gauges for the development of a snow course network which will enable the Authority to monitor snow depths and water content throughout all the watersheds in its jurisdiction. Approval was given for the acquisition of four snow gauges for the Authority's continuing programme of improving its Flood Warning System in the development of a snow course network, at a total cost of $2,000.00. 32. FLOOD WARNING AND FORECASTING SYSTEM A staff communication was presented advising that one of the main components of the Authority's ongoing programme of updating and improving its Flood Warning System entails the installation of telemetering equipment at the existing stream gauges. This equipment enables the interrogation of the stream gauge by telephone and gives the staff an actual water level at each gauge. This information is essential in monitoring and forecasting flood problems in each watershed. The priorities for installation of the telemetering equipment are: Mimico Creek at Bloor Street, Black Creek at Scarlett Road and East Humber at Woodbridge. The purchase of three telemark stream gauges for the Authority's Flood Warning and Forecasting System was approved at a total estimated cost not to exceed $6,000.00. 33. FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK A staff communication was presented requesting approval for the acquisition of 6 Mobile Radios, 1 Portable Radio, 1 Base Station and 1 Emergency Power Supply for the Authority's Flood Warning System. The acquisition from Canadian Motorola Electronics Company, of 6 mobile radios, 1 portable radio, 1 base station and 1 emergency power supply for the Authority's Flood Warning System, was approved, at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00. 34. CONSULTANT FOR PREPARATION OF SITE PLANS - EAST POINT WATERFRONT AREA BOROUGH OF SCARBOROUGH - selection of A staff communication was presented having regard to the selection of a Consultant for the preparation of site plans for East Point Waterfront Area, Borough of Scarborough. The Hough, Stansbury and Associates Limited, Consulting Consortium, is to be retained as the Authority's consultant for the preparation of site plans for the East Point Waterfront Area in the amount of $69,000.00, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources. - 16 - A -164 35. WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 HUMBER BAY EAST SITE SERVICES CONTRACT Change Orders #1 and #2 A staff communication was presented advising that the consultant has requested approval of Change Orders #1 and #2 to the Site Services Contract at Humber Bay East, resulting in a net decrease in the contract value. Change Orders #1 and #2 to the Site Services Contract at Humber Bay East, as requested by the consultant, involving a net decrease in the contract value of $6,939.74, was approved subject to approval of The Province of Ontario. 36. MIMICO CREEK - HYDROLOGY STUDY A staff communication was presented having regard to a Hydrology Study of the Mimico Creek. James F. MacLaren Limited was retained to carry out an engineering study on storm water management on the Mimico Creek, at a cost not to exceed $1,600.00. 37. PROJECT W.C.60 - EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION IN METRO TORONTO - Proposal for Monitoring Bank Stabilization Site at Rear of Nos. 197 -205 Sweeney Drive, Borough of North York (Don) A staff communication was presented advising that a proposal has been received from Acres Consulting Services Limited, Consulting Engineers (Geotechnical Department) for monitoring any apparent movements which may be associated with the appearance of a slip scarp at the rear of Nos. 201, 203 and 205 Sweeney Drive, Borough of North York, Don River Watershed, where erosion control and bank stabilization work was carried out in 1976. The staff was authorized to retain the firm Acres Consulting Services Limited, Consulting Engineers, to carry out the monitoring of the bank stabilization site at the rear of Nos. 197 -205 Sweeney Drive, Borough of North York, Don River Watershed, within Project W.C.60, at a cost estimated to be $5,000.00; and The Minister of Natural Resources is to be requested to approve this study. 38. PROJECT W.C.60 - EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION IN METRO TORONTO - Remedial work at rear of No. 19 Fairglen Crescent Borough of North York (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that remedial work was scheduled to be undertaken in early 1978 at the rear of No. 19 Fairglen Crescent and vicinity in the Borough of North York and that this work now be deleted from the 1978 work programme. The site known as No. 19 Fairglen Crescent, (Borough of North York, Humber River Watershed), which was scheduled for remedial work in early 1978, was deleted from the 1978 work programme since the property owner has failed to comply with the necessary pre- requisites as stated in Project W.C.60 policy. 39. 40. 41. 42. A -165 - 17 - PROJECT W.C.60 - EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION IN METRO TORONTO - Final Engineering and Contract Preparation: Proposed Major Remedial Work opposite Nos. 39 -45 Don Valley Drive, Borough of East York (Don) A staff communication was presented advising that a proposal has been received from Marshall, Macklin, Monaghan Limited, Consulting Engineers, to carry out final engineering and contract preparation for proposed major remedial work opposite Nos. 39 -45 Don Valley Drive, Borough of East York. The staff was authorized to retain the firm Marshall, Macklin, Monaghan Limited, Consulting Engineers, to carry out final engineering and contract preparation for proposed major remedial work opposite Nos. 39 -45 Don Valley Drive, Borough of East York, Don River Watershed, at an estimated cost of $6,000.00; and further The Minister of Natural Resources is to be requested to approve this work. PROJECT W.C.60 - EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION IN METRO TORONTO - Proposed Remedial work at rear of Nos. 19 -43 Riverview Heights and No. 1025 Scarlett Rd. Borough of Etobicoke (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that remedial work is to be undertaken at the rear of Nos. 19 -43 Riverview Heights and 1025 Scarlett Road, Borough of Etobicoke, Humber River Watershed. The Minister of Natural Resources is to be requested to approve of remedial work to be undertaken under Project W.C.60 - 'Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto', at the rear of Nos. 19 -43 Riverview Heights and 1025 Scarlett Road in the Borough of Etobicoke, Humber River Watershed, at an estimated cost of $40,000.00. PROJECT W.C.60 - EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION IN METRO TORONTO - Proposed Remedial work at rear of Nos. 50 -58 Stanwood Cr., Borough of North York (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that remedial work is to be undertaken at the rear of Nos. 50 -58 Stanwood Crescent in the Borough of North York, Humber River Watershed. The Minister of Natural Resources is to be requested to approve of remedial work to be undertaken under Project W.C.60 - 'Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto', at the rear of Nos. 50 -58 Stanwood Crescent in the Borough of North York, Humber River Watershed, at an estimated cost of $113,500.00. PROJECT W.C.60 - EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION IN METRO TORONTO - Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization at Sulkara Court, East Don River, Borough of North York A staff communication was presented having regard to erosion control and bank stabilization required at Sulkara Court, East Don River, Borough of North York. - 18 - A -166 The restoration of the slope at the rear of Nos. 6 -14 Sulkara Court, within Project W.C.60, at a total estimated cost of $260,000.00, was approved; and The total contribution of the benefiting property owners is to be $15,600.00; and further The following action is to be taken: (a) The Borough of North York be advised of the hazard at No. 10 Sulkara Court and be requested to monitor the situation closely with a view to having the premises vacated if a danger to life develops; (b) The residents of No. 10 Sulkara Court be advised that the building must be vacated during the slope restoration period; The owner of No. 10 Sulkara Court remove the timber crib wall and dog pen on the failing bank; The owner of No. 10 Sulkara Court, in conjunction with the Authority, protect the seepage zones from freezing by the placement of straw; and (e) The approval of The Province of Ontario be requested. 43. PROPOSED MACHINERY RENTALS - 1978 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROJECTS A staff communication was presented advising that nine quotations were requested and six received for machinery rentals for 1978 for Flood Control and Water Conservation Projects. The quotation of Sartor and Susin Limited, for the rental of equipment, including machine operator's wage, for Flood Control and Water Conservation Projects during 1978, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 44. WATERFRONT BOAT - Disposal of A staff communication was presented recommending disposal of the 17 foot aluminum boat purchased by the Authority in 1973 for general use on the Lake Ontario Waterfront. The staff was directed to sell, by aluminum Crestliner Boat, Evinrude motor and Wiscot trailer with 1700 purchased by the Authority in 1973 Ontario waterfront. tender, the 17 foot 85 horsepower outboard lb. capacity, originally for use on the Lake 45. GREAT LAKES BASIN COMMISSION Membership - Sub- Committee A staff communication was presented advising that the Authority has been asked if it would like to be represented on the Erosion and Shore Hazard Management Sub - Committee of the Great Lakes Basin Commission. This group functions primarily for exchange of information and would provide information useful to ongoing Authority programmes. Mr. M.R. Garrett was authorized to participate on the Erosion and Shore Hazard Management Sub - Committee of the Great Lakes Basin Commission; and His expenses in connection therewith are to be paid. 46. REPORT RE CONFLICT OF INTEREST This item was withdrawn. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** THE METROPOLTIAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1978 BUDGET ESTIMATES FEBRUARY 24, 1978 OTHER 0.4 $ 49,889 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO 81 REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1978 BUDGET ESTIMATES REVENUE 17.3 $ 2, 029,000 MUNICIPAL LEVY 42.5 $ 4,969, 100 SOURCES OF FUNDING i QOM, • / r/o N 0 ' 331,000 '000 O 0 Z- IP o L o p� O • m co o Z o m O n o 13 C ON o En v 0 lD cn 0 0 0 v O -z N NOLLVINLIOANI $ G fiyFRl` WATERFRONT PLAN 20.5 % $ 2,400,000 w J J j as- cc W O 4. O O a N Tr 2 co O m w O e j< O C S ^. • ca m �Q O• 3P 1✓ CO HISTORIC SITES DEVELOPME 0.7 % $ 84,000 P v coos tJ LPN ON GFtEP'0 010 t A 00 WATER CONTROL PROJECTS 29.4% $ 3,446,000 Al OCATION OF Fl Ming THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PAGES) 1 - 4 Budget Report 5 Budget Summary - Current Programs 6 Budget Summary - Capital Programs 7 Municipal Levies 8 Basis of Apportionment of Municipal Levy 9 - 10 9 - 10 11 - 18 11 - 12 13 - 14 15 - 16 17 - 18 19 - 36 19 - 20 21 - 22 23 - 24 25 - 26 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 32 33 - 34 35 - 36 ADMINISTRATION Administration OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE General Operations Conservation Area Operations Information & Education Operations Black Creek Pioneer Village WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT Water Control Projects River Bank Erosion Operations & Maintenance of W.C. Structures Water Quality Monitoring Water Management Regulations Conservation Services Program Waterfront Programs Community Relations Programs Taxes, Insurance etc... 1978 BUDGET ESTIMATES INDEX PAGE(S) 37 - 46 CONSERVATION & RECREATION LAND MANAGEMENT 37 - 38 39 - 40 41 - 42 43 - 44 45 - 46 47 - 48 47 - 48 49 - 58 49 - 56 49 - 50 51 - 52 53 - 54 55 - 56 57 - 58 57 - 58 Conservation Areas Conservation & Niagara Escarpment Land Conservation Area Information & Interpretive Programs Rent & Utility Services Taxes, Insurance etc... HISTORIC SITES DEVELOPMENT Historic Sites Development CAPITAL PROGRAMS WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT Surveys and Studies Water Control Projects Surveys and Studies (Benefiting Municipalities) Water Control Projects (Benefiting Municipalities) SPECIAL PROJECTS Waterfront Plan 1978 CURRENT AND CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIM1ATES AUTHORITY PURPOSE, ACHIEVEMENTS AND OBJECTIVES The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has adopted a program designed to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of the natural resources of the 1,339 square miles included in the Authority's area of jurisdiction. The Authority has identified the region's river valleys, the Lake Ontario shoreline and the headwater areas of the Oak Ridges interlobate moraine, and the Niagara Escarpment as the major resources to which its programs are applied. Established resource management programs include flood control and water conservation, erosion control, waterfront devel- opment, and fish and wildlife management. In implementing these programs, 25,000 acres of land have been acquired and, in addition to their being managed for the conservation functions they perform, they are made available to the community for outdoor and conservation education, recreation and historic sites purposes. 1. Within these comprehensive program guidelines, the Authority has, over the years, reflected the priorities and policies of the partners, the participating municipalities and the Province of Ontario as expressed through the representative Authority members. Since 1957, 66% of the Authority's capital and development budget has been devoted to the valley systems in flood control and water conservation, 19% has been devoted to Lake Ontario Shoreline Management, 13% to up- stream management in conservation areas and reforestation, and 2% to outdoor and conservation education. The 1978 Budget Estimates for administration, operations and maintenance, current and capital programs reflect the emphasis on Flood Control and Water Conservation, provide for the management of lands and facilities acquired and developed in connection with this program, and continue the approved Waterfront project at a reduced rate. FORMAT OF PRESENTATION These budget estimates are in accordance with the requirements of The Ministry of Natural Resources "Policy, Procedure and Information Manual for Conservation Authorities ". There are five major types of Provincial grants available through the Ministry of Natural Resources to Conservation Authorities. 1) Administration 2) Water & Related Land Management 3) Conservation & Recreation Land Management 4) Special Projects and Programs 5) Supplementary Grants (not applicable to M.T.R.C.A.) AUTHORITY PROGRAMS The Authority programs in these Budget Estimates are in seven basic categories: - 1) Administration (Pages 2) Operations & Maintenance (Pages a) General Operations c) Information and Education Operations b) Conservation Area Operations d) Black Creek Pioneer Village 3) Water & Related Land Management (Pages a) Water Control Projects f) Conservation Services Program b) River Bank Erosion g) Waterfront Programs c) Operations & Maintenance of Water Control Structures h) Community Relations Program d) Water Quality Monitoring i) Taxes and Insurance etc... e) Water Management Regulations 4) Conservation & Recreation Land Management (Pages a) Conservation Areas b) Conservation & Niagara Escarpment Lands c) Conservation Area Information & Interpretive Programs 5) Historic Sites Development (Pages 6) Water & Related Land Management - Capital Programs (Pages 7) Special Projects (Pages Waterfront Plan d) Rent & Utility Services e) Taxes and Insurance etc... 2 Expenditures on administration, operations and maintenance and current programs comprise the Authority's general levy on all participating municipalities apportioned on the basis of equalized assessment as supplied by the Province of Ontario. Expenditures on capital programs are financed as a capital levy on benefiting municipalities. CAPITAL PROGRAMS Flood Control & Water Conservation and Erosion Control: The estimates reflect the direction of the Authority that higher priority be given to this aspect of the Authority's conservation program. The estimates reflect the same level of Provincial support as in 1977 and are based on a level of funding to meet the priorities established by the Authority for Flood Control & Water Conservation and Erosion Control. The Authority will be able to fund its entire Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation in 1978. WC -60, the downstream erosion control project, is fully funded. Additional funds are available for engineering studies and for some additional erosion control measures. Waterfront Development: In 1977 the Authority commenced the second phase of the Waterfront Project. Originally this phase proposed expenditures of $4,400,000 per year over the 5 year period 1977 -81. However, Provincial funding for this program now indicates that the original 5 year period will have to be extended. The Province has allotted $1,200,000 to this project in 1978, which will permit a total expenditure of $2,400,000 and will thus drastically reduce the Waterfront Development in 1978. Municipal Contributions to Capital Programs: The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has established capital budget targets for the M.T.R.C.A. for Flood Control and Water Conservation, Erosion Control and Waterfront Development. The estimates for these programs contained within this budget are within the targets established by Metropolitan Toronto. THE 1978 LEVY The apportionment of the 1978 Municipal Levies is the 1976 assessment data for 1977 taxation purposes, as supplied by the Province of Ontario. In accordance with the policy adopted by the Authority, the Regional Municipalities of Durham, Peel and York have been levied an amount equal to 100% of the 1977 taxes paid by the Authority for revenue producing conservation areas within those municipalities. Within Metropolitan Toronto, Authority lands are not subject to taxation. PROVINCIAL FUNDING Effective January 1, 1978, The Ministry of Natural Resources revised the grant for Water & Related Land Management programs from 50% to 55% except in cases of continuing programs or projects where the rate of grant had been established at 50%. The grant for Administration and Conservation & Recreation Land Management remains at 50%. 4. The Province of Ontario has established the following level of funding for M.T.R.C.A. for the 1978 fiscal year. Comparative figures for 1977 are also shown. 1) Administration 2) Water & Related Land Management 3) Conservation & Recreation Land Management 4) Special Projects (Waterfront) Increase 1977 1978 (Decrease) $ $ $ 574,083 2,299,073 229,081 3,102,237 1,640,000* 4,742,237 603,000 2,290,200 233,000 3,126,200 1,200,000 28,917 (8,873) 3,919 23,963 (440,000) 4,326,200 (416,037) * The 1977 allocation for the Waterfront Program was subsequently reduced to $875,000 as part of the Provincial restraint program. 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES BUDGET SUMMARY ACTIVITY 1978 BUDGET l EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATION - - 34,000 Administration 1,276,000 70,000 1,206,000 OPERATIO`S $ MAINTENANCE 103,300 - 72,000 General Operations 58,000 14,000 44,000 Conservation Area Operations 1,179,500 628,500 551,000 Community Relations & Education 709,500 591,500 118,000 Black Creek Pioneer Village 854,000 710,000 144,000 - 2,801,000 1,944,000 857,000 WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT 27,000 - 182,050 Surveys and Studies - - - Water Control Projects 83,000 - 83,000 River Bank Erosion 29,000 2,000 27,000 Oper. E Maint. of WC Structures 159,000 - 159,000 Water Quality Monitoring - - - Water Management Regulations 154,000 - 154,000 Conservation Services Program 47,000 13,000 34,000 Waterfront Programs 60,000 - 60,000 Community Relations Program 521,000 - 521,000 Taxes, Insurance etc... 184,000 - 184,000 1,237,000 15,000 1,222,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER 603,000 603,000 - - 34,000 10,000 - 551,000 - 14,700 103,300 - 72,000 72,000 - 86,700 760,300 10,000 45,650 37,350 - 14,850 12,150 - 87,450 71,550 - 84,700 69,300 - 18,700 15,300 - 33,000 27,000 - 182,050 148,950 190,000 101,200 82,800 - 567,600 464,400 190,000 5. 1977 ACTUALS 1 1977 BUDGET EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVEI 1,236,193 63,988 1,218,165 70 60,973 1,201,401 642,492 809,047 135,241 616,089 557,858 676,088 53,000 1,078,453 703,000 755,800 12 558 606 648 2,713,913 1,985,276 2,590,253 1,824 86,017 - 85,685 24,371 1,949 24,850 1 159,594 - 140,000 490 - 540 136,032 - 128,615 • 85,505 11,385 88,341 13 52,888 - 56,495 • 1,322,181 - 1,157,570 • 216,431 - 170,600 - 2,083,509 13,334 1,852,696 14. UES ,000 ,000 ,088 ,000 ,000 ,088 ,200 ,200 400 CONSERVATION $ RECREATION LAND MANAGEMENT 340,000 - 21,000 _ 38,000 67,000 - - - - - - 340,000 - 21,000 _ 38,000 67,000 Conservation Areas Niagara Escarpment Cons. Area Info. $ Interpretive Offices and Workshops Rent F Utility Services Taxes, Insurance etc... OTHER 466,000 - 466,000 84,000 - 84,000 Historic Sites Development Deferred Expenditures - - - 1,490,300 2,060,700 284,000 J Total 5,864,000 2,029,000 3,835,000 J 1 170,000 10,500 19,000 33,500 170,000 10,500 19,000 33,500 N - - - - 233,000 233,000 - - - 84,000 6,762,221 2,062,598 1,490,300 2,060,700 284,000 J 332,291 191,511 20,096 32,331 52,001 - - - - - 628,230 - 100,376 - 6,762,221 2,062,598 339,817 91,000 19,925 36,520 61,900 549,162 108,000 6,318,276 1,908,488 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES BUDGET SUMMARY ACTIVITY 1978 BUDGET MUNICIPAL LEVY EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET EXPENDITURES WATER $ RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT 580,000 1,759,000 - - 580,000 1,759,000 17,600 535,500 Surveys and Studies Water Control Projects Surveys and Studies (Benefiting Municipalities) Water Control Projects (Benefiting Municipalities) Sub -Total SPECIAL PROJECTS 2,339,000 - 2,339,000 15,000 32,000 1,075,000 - - 32,000 1,075,000 1,200,000 1,107,000 - 1,107,000 3,446,000 - 3,446,000 15,000 1 2,400,000 - 2,400,000 Waterfront Plan Total ■ 5,846,000 - 5,846,000 J SOURCES OF FINANCING PROVINCIAL GRANT MUNICIPAL LEVY OTHER 290,000 879,500 290,000 879,500 - - 1,169,500 1,169,500 - 17,600 535,500 14,400 524,500 - 15,000 553,100 538,900 15,000 1,722,600 1,708,400 15,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 2,922,600 2,908,400 15,000 1 1977 ACTUALS EXPENDITURES REVENUES 854,050 2,397,139 - - 3,251,189 - 3,451 614,789 - - 618,240 - 3,869,429 - 2,751,584 - 6,621,013 \ - J 6. 1977 BUDGET EXPENDITURES REVENUE` 851,000 2,453,296 3,304,296 14,667 693,270 707,937 4,012,233 3,279,475 N rn 7,291,708 7. THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY COMPUTATION OF 1978 LEVIES for GENERAL PROJECTS, FLOOD CONTROL AND WATERFRONT Municipality 1978 Levy Tax Adjustment Included in 1978 Levy 1977 Levy Flood Control Plan 1976 -80 Water Control Projects (Ben. Mun.) Waterfront Plan 1977 -81 $ $ $ $ $ Township of Adjala 182.56 - 176.01 76.61 - 45.00 Durham, Regional Municipality of 71,111.98 40,975.38 65,643.10 10,002.69 - 18,780.00 Metropolitan Toronto 1,667,324.20 - 1,649.629.25 1,061,753.95 480,400.00 1,127,440.00 Township of Mono 183.57 - 173.23 71.22 - 41.00 Peel, Regional Municipality of 189,708.51 67,314.52 174,043.18 49,615.51 45,000.00 25,340.00 York, Regional Municipality of 132,189.18 23,957.91 138,128.23 47,980.02 13,500.00 28,354.00 2,060,700.00 132,247.81 2,027,793.00 1,169,500.00 538,900.00 1,200,000.00 BASIS OF APPORTIONMENT - MUNICIPAL LEVY Municipality Total Equalized Assessment % of Municipality In Authority Equalized Assessment In Authority Total Population Population In Authority 1,000's of $'s 1,000's of $'s Adjala Township 38,281 8 3,062 3,317 265 Durham, Regional Municipality of 652,329 * 505,472 59,752 46,797 Metropolitan Toronto 27,965,520 100 27,965,520 2,154,279 2,154,279 Mono Township 61,585 5 3,079 3,795 190 Peel, Regional Municipality of 4,888,681 * 2,052,877 377,013 160,632 York, Regional Municipality of 2,152,981 * 1,815,330 149,469 120,482 35,759,377 32,345,340 2,747,625 2,482,645 ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL MUNICIPALITIES Durham, Regional Municipality of Ajax Town 209,318 86 180,013 20,605 17,720 Pickering Town 317,484 95 301,609 28,473 27,049 Uxbridge Town 125,527 19 23,850 10,674 2,028 • 652,329 505,472 59,752 46,797 Peel, Regional Municipality of Brampton, City of 1,265,660 63 797,365 104,528 65,853 Mississauga, City of 3,350,674 33 1,105,722 250,399 82,632 Caledon Town 272,347 55 149,790 22,086 12,147 4,888,681 2,052,877 377,013 160,632 York, Regional Municipality of Aurora Town 144,613 4 5,784 14,246 570 Markham Town 798,598 100 798,598 56,333 56,333 Richmond Hill Town 395,434 99 391,479 34,362 34,018 Vaughan Town 465,565 100 465,565 17,778 17,778 \ hitchurch- Stouffville Town 152,097 43 65,401 12,748 5,482 King Township 196,674 _ 45 88,503 14,002 6,301 2,152,981 1,815,330 149,469 120,482 * Not Available in Total 8. PROGRAM Administration 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: To provide the administrative and financial services of the Authority. PAGE 9. - a continuation of general administration and financial support services for all Authority programs. Salaries of senior administrative staff and associated secretarial, Administrators, the Finance Division and Property and Administration Division are charged to this program, together with employee benefits for all employees. This program is funded on the basis of available Provincial grants and levies on the Author- ity's participating municipalities on a 50% basis. The budget estimates include:- - provision for one new employee, (Supervisor, Printing, Mailing and Office Supply Services) in the Property and Administration Division - .an increase in salaries and wages of approximately 5zo - an increase in costs to cover the increased benefits of O.M.E.R.S. Pension Plan Salaries & Wages $ 534,000 Employee Benefits 375,500 Materials Supplies & Utilities $ 197,000 Equipment $ Real Services Property & Rents - 169,400 Taxes 100 Financial Expenses $ Total $ 1,276,00( PROGRAM 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES Administration Activity Salaries Employee Benefits Travel Expenses Equip. Purchase & Rental Materials & Supplies Rent & Utility Services . General Expenses 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 534,000 - 534,000 375,500 - 375,500 89,000 - 89,000 33,000 - 33,000 75,000 - 75,000 122,000 - 122,000 47,500 70,000 (22,500) . , TOTAL 1,276,000 70,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 ACTUALS PAGE 10. 1977 BUDGET Provincial Grant Municipal ' Levy Other Expenditures Revenues Expenditures Revenues 267,000 187,750 44,500 16,500 37,500 61,000 (11,250) 267,000 187,750 44,500 16,500 37,500 61,000 (11,250) 1,206,000 ir 603,000 603,000 505,669 341,689 76,327 26,423 87,249 130,512 68,324 63,988 1,236,193 502,490 368,500 84,125 . 33,400 76,100 103,175 50,375 70,000 63,988 1,218,165 70,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Operations and_ Maintenance - General Operations PURPOSE: To provide administrative support services, not eligible for a Provincial Grant. 1978 OBJECTIVES: - to fund the maintenance of revenue producing properties and other general maintenance - to fund the Authority's share of the purchase of vehicles and equipment - to fund the public liability insurance on vehicles and equipment - to fund renovations to the Head Office Administration Building PAGE 11. FUNDING: Program revenues, the General Levy on all participating municipalities and Authority funds. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: No Provincial Grant is available for this program. Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 24,500 5,000 - 28,500 - - 58,000 PROGRAM 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES Operations and Maintenance - General Operations Activity Rental Property Mainten- ance, revenue producing properties and general maintenance Vehicle & Equip. Suspense Insurance Head Office Renovations Flood Control Workshop Bank Interest 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 24,500 14,000 10,500 5,000 - 5,000 17,000 - 17,000 10,000 - 10,000 1,500 - 1,500 TOTAL 58,000 14,000 44,000 J / ` SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other - 10,500 - - 5,000 - - 17,000 - - - 10,000 - 1,500 - 34,000 10,000 i 1977 ACTUALS PAGE 12. 1977 BUC T Expenditures Revenues Expenditures Revenues 37,410 13,396 10,167 34,194 20,430 80,617 60,973 135,241 23,000 5,000 15,000 10,000 12,000 53,000 12,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Operations & Maintenance - Conservation Area Operations PAGE PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: The conservation and management of lands under the jurisdiction of the Authority and the provision of outdoor recreation opportunities. - 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 Program revenues and the General Levy on all participating municipalities. No Provincial grant is available for this program. 13. In 1977, budgeted 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. Salaries & Wages $ 712,200 Materials Supplies & Utilities $ 178,650 Equipment 107,300 Real Property Services & Rents 16,400 Taxes $ 164,950 Financial Expenses Total 1,179,500 PROGRAM 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES Operations & Maintenance - Conservation Area Operations Activity Albion Hills Boyd Bruce's Mill Claremont Claireville Cold Creek Glen Haffy Greenwood Heart Lake Humber Trails Milne Palgrave Service Area Woodbridge Petticoat Creek Visitors Service TOTAL 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 184,000 110,100 73,900 141,400 82,000 59,400 98,650 78,500 20,150 40,350 - 8,500 31,850 158,250 108,000 50,250 65,100 35,000 30,100 62,800 25,300 37,500 87,050 21,200 65,850 92,850 65,500 27,350 7,700 1,400 6,300 65,800 15,000 50,800 2,000 - 2,000 15,400 - 15,400 8,500 - 8,500 116,650 45,000 71,650 33,000 33,000 - . , 1,179,500 628,500 551,000 1 SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 73,900 59,400 20,150 31,850 50,250 30,100 37,500 65,850 27,350 6,300 50,800 2,000 15,400 8,500 71,650 C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ■ 551,000 l \ 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 205,510 122,762 129,371 80,752 105,102 83,084 39,651 9,946 181,937 117,058 68,182 26,126 61,930 25,463 81,727 24,940 91,822 62,755 6,127 1,119 45,594 15,724 524 - 23,784 - 6,322 - 143,075 46,360 10,743 - J 1,201,401 616,089 PAGE 14. 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 170,703 79,513 129,450 82,000 95,700 78,500 35,300 8,500 '147,675 105,800 66,150 22,600 63,675 25,300 79,700 21,200 91,000 76,025 7,350 1,400 50,800 15,000 1,850 - 21,250 - 7,950 - 109,900 42,250 1,078,453 558,088 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Operations & Maintenance - Community Relations - Information & Education Operations PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: PAGE To provide an outdoor and conservation education program for school students and other community groups at four Conservation Field Centres and a variety of outdoor and conservation education opportunities for the general public and school groups at the Kortright Centre for Conservation and at the Black Creek Pioneer Village. - a continuation of the program at the same level of service as in 1977 for existing facilities - the opening of the Kortright Centre Building for public use - to provide an outdoor and conservation education program for the following estimated number of students and adults Black Creek Pioneer Village 64,000 Conservation Field Centres 14,000 Albion Hills Conservation Farm 9,000 Maple Syrup Days 31,000 Special Days, Field Trips, Claireville Dam Tours etc... 12,000 Kortright Centre for Conservation 26,000 Program revenues and the General Levy on all participating municipalities. A surplus or deficit on the operations of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre will, by agreement, be charged or credited to the participating boards of education. A grant of $14,700 from the Provincial Ministry of Culture and Recreation is estimated for the operation of the Kortright Centre for Conservation. The estimates provide for an increase in revenue to cover the projected increase in expenditures. The net cost to the municipalities is estimated at $103,300, an increase of $18,300 over 1977 budget and just under the 1976 Municipal Levy. Salaries & Wages 399,800 Materials Supplies & Utilities $ Equipment $ 99,350 25,000 Real Property $ Services & Rents $ 185,350 Taxes Financial Expenses $ Total $ 709,500 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Operations & Maintenance - Community Relations - Information & Education Operations Activity Albion Hills Cons. F.C. Albion Hills Operations Albion Hills Farm Boyd Cons. F.C. Black Creek Pioneer Life Black Creek Tours Bruce's Mill Operations Claremont Cons. F.C. Cold Creek Cons. F.C. Kortright Centre for Cons. f TOTAL 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 141,000 142,000 (1,000) 3,400 3,800 (400) 30,100 27,000 3,100 155,000 155,000 - 43,000 21,700 21,300 74,000 25,000 49,000 3,000 3,000 - 141,000 142,000 (1,000) 34,000 35,000 (1,000) 85,000 37,000 48,000 1( 709,500 591,500 118,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other - (1,000) - - (400) - - 3,100 • - - 21,300 - - 49,000 - - (1,000) - - (1,000) - 14,700 33,300 - . . , 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 131,411 138,518 3,916 2,724 33,573 19,000 153,687 153,687 36,386 19,930 67,424 24,779 2,757 2,298 135,008 135,969 29,392 29,942 48,938 31,011 14,700 103,300 1( 642,492 557,858 PAGE 16, 1977 B:DGET Expenditures Revenues 155,000 6,000 29,000 '156,000 43,000 75,000 4,000 150,000 35,000 50,000 155,000 11,000 29,000 156,000 19,000 27,000 4,000 150,000 35,000 20,000 703,000 i u 606,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Operations & Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village Operations PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: To provide a living portrayal of a crossroads village in Pre - confederation Ontario. PAGE 17. - to continue the effective operation of this heritage conservation project within financial constraints - to accommodate 300,000 visitors in 1978 - to maintain the Village's heritage structures within financial constraints Program revenues, Provincial museum grant - $72,000, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation Endowment Fund - $6,000, and the general levy on all participating municipalities - $72,000. It is anticipated that admission receipts will be increased as the result of increasing adult fees from $2.50 to $3.00, family rate from $5.00 to $6.00 and group rates from $2.00 to $2.50. It is anticipated that the Doctor's Home may be open for visitors in June of 1978. Salaries & Wages 562,250 Materials Supplies & Utilities 246,150 Real Services Equipment Property & Rents $ $ $ 14,700 - 27,500 Taxes $ 3,400 Financial Expenses $ Total $ 854,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Operations & Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village Operations Activity 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures Admission Receipts Endowment Fund Interest Food Services Photography Sales Outlets Weddings Rentals & Miscellaneous Salaries Ground Maintenance Village Operations Building Maintenance Taxes & Insurance Sales Outlets 77,300 72,000 418,300 102,000 9,400 175,000 400,000 6,000 30,000 4,000 260,000 7,000 3,000 (400,000) (6,000) (30,000) (4,000) (260,000) (7,000) (3,000) 77,300 72,000 418,300 102,000 9,400 175,000 f TOTAL 11 854,000 710,000 144,000 / SOURCES OF FINANCING 1 Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other - (400,000) - - (6,000) - - (30,000) - - (4,000) - - (260,000) - - (7,000) - - (3,000) - - 77,300 - - 72,000 - 72,000 346,300 - - 102,000 - - 9,400 - - 175,000 - 72,000 72,000 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues - 362,658 - 3,702 - 32,151 - 9,284 - 252,406 - 11,517 - 4,370 75,293 - 61,120 - 386,174 - 104,974 - 6,749 - 174,737 - - 809,047 676,088 PAGE 18. 755,800 (I fI 648,000 1977 BUDGET_ Expenditures Revenues - 362,000 - 3,500 - 30,000 • - 3,000 - 240,000 - 6,500 - 3,000 81,300 - 62,450 - 361,350 - 79,750 - 8,500 - 162,450 - 755,800 (I fI 648,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water Control Projects (W2) PAGE _ 19 PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: To provide technical data, equipment and labour, required for the carrying out of the Authority Flood Control Plan. - to continue the program of the installation of a radio system in co- operation with the Ministry of Natural Resources for transmitting flood control and flood warning information - the installation of three Telemark stream gauges in the continuing program of stream gauge telemetry - the provision of funds to carry out minor improvements on flood control structures. FUNDING: This is a shared program, 55% 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: The 1978 estimates include funds for the continuing program for the installation of the Authority's radio system and additional improvements of flood control structures. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 54,000 4,000 21,000 - 4,000 - - 83,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water Control Projects (W2) 1 Activity • 1972 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other Expenditures Revenues Staff Salaries Staff Travel Safety Stations Flood Control Structures FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM Radio Telemarks Flood Control Centre TOTAL 45,345 2,655 12,000 15,000 6,000 2,000 45,345 2,655 12,000 15,000 6,000 2,000 1 83,000 83,000 24,940 1,460 6,600 8,250 3,300 1,100 20,405 1,195 5,400 6,750 2,700 900 43,163 2,003 1,903 9,392 22,283 5,756 1,517 L 45,650 37,350 l 86,017 PAGE 20. ' 1977 EUCGET , Expenditures Revenues 42,985 - 2,700 - 2,000 - 10,000 - 20,000 - 6,000 - 2,000 - . , 85,685 • 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - River Bank Erosion (W3) PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: b PAGE 21.~ To implement a program of river bank stabilization, including fish habitat improvement on upstream river courses on private lands. To continue the Conservation Land Management program for upstream river bank stabilization on private lands, and to carry out stream enhancement work to promote superior fish habitat in those streams that have potential. This is a shared program, receiving a 55% grant on the net expenditures from the Province of Ontario; the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities and revenues from this assistance program. Budget has been increased to accommodate stream enhancement for fish habitat on private lands in co- ordination with the erosion control works. Revenue has also been increased. Salaries & Wages $ 6,000 Materials Supplies & Utilities $ 10,300 Equipment 2,000 Real Property $ Services & Rents $ 10,700 Taxes $ Financial Expenses $ Total $ 29,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - River Bank Erosion (W3) Activity Staff Travel Riverbank Erosion 1 TOTAL . , 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 1,000 28,000 . - 2,000 1,000 26,000 _d . 29,000 . 2,000 . 27,000 ) SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy - Other 550 14,300 . 450 11,700 - - , 14,850 12,150 1 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 85 24,286 - 1,949 24,371 1,949 PAGE 22. . , 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues `- 850 24,000 - 1,200 . 24,850 1,200 1 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Operation & Maintenance of Water Control Structures (W5) PAGE 23. PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: To maintain Flood Control works established under the Authority's Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation. - a continuation of the maintenance of Flood Control works at a general level comparable with that of 1977 - provision for the maintenance of erosion control channels constructed under the downstream erosion control program FUNDING: This is a shared program, 55% 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 CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries & Wages 81,000 Materials Supplies & Utilities 39,000 Equipment $ Real Property $ Services & Rents $ 39,000 Taxes Financial Expenses Total 159,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Operation & Maintenance of Water Control Structures (W5) Activity Operation of Flood Warning System Claireville Dam Milne Dam G. Ross Lord Dam Small Dams General River Channels Major Maintenance Erosion Channels TOTAL 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 12,000 - 12,000 23,000 - 23,000 6,000 - 6,000 23,000 - 23,000 5,000 - 5,000 68,000 - 68,000 20,000 - 20,000 2,000 - 2,000 159,000 159,000 1 SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other 6,600 5,400 - 12,650 10,350 - 3,300 2,700 - 12,650 10,350 - 2,750 2,250 - 37,400 30,600 - 11,000 9,000 - 1,100 900 - 87,450 71,550 / ` 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 7,853 - 21;907 - 6,714 - 21,322 - 1,918 - 82,039 - 17,841 - . , 159,594 PAGE 24, 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 10,000 - 21,000 - 4,000 - 20,000 - 5,000 - 62,000 - 18,000 - 140,000 1 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water Quality Monitoring (W6) PAGE 25. PURPOSE: To monitor water quality and river bed sediment•for resource inventory and quality control. 1978 OBJECTIVES: To discontinue water quality monitoring at Claireville Reservoir on an annual basis, and to re- commence the program on a 5 year interval basis in 1980. 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water Quality Monitoring (W6) Activity Pond Service & Water Quality TOTAL 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures . .] SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other . .] 1977 ACTUALS PAGE _26._ 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Expenditures Revenues 490 490 540 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water Management Regulations (W7) PURPOSE: PAGE 27. The administration and enforcement of water management regulations, and subdivision reviews, including salaries of enforcement officers and subdivision review staff, travel, legal and technical support costs. FUNDING: This is a shared program, 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 121,635 5,500 - - 26,865 - - 154,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMA TES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water Management Regulations (W7) Activity 1 Staff Salaries Staff Travel & Expenses Enforcement Officers' Salaries Enforcement Officers' Vehicles Legal Fees Technical Plans & Maps TOTAL / 1978 BUDGET ` Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 77,845 - 77,845 4,950 - 4,950 43,790 - 43,790 11,500 - 11,500 10,415 - 10,415 5,500 - 5,500 ii 154,000 154,000 , ' ` SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other 42,815 35,030 - 2,720 2,230 - 24,085 19,705 - 6,325 5,175 - 5,730 4,685 - 3,025 2,475 - 34,700 69,300 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 64,538 3,976 42,892 8,774 15,852 136,032 PAGE 28. 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 60,465 - 4,900 - 47,265 - 11,000 - 4,985 - ir 128,615 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Conservation Services Program (W8) PURPOSE: kCI PAGE 29, To administer and implement a program of conservation land management on private and public lands, including advice to landowners, reforestation, wildlife shrub plantings and farm tree replacement. 1978 OBJECTIVES: The continuance of the Conservation Land Management program, decreasing the reforestation program and increasing the program for the supply of wildlife shrubs and farm trees. FUNDING: This is a shared program, receiving a 55% grant on the net expenditures from the Province of Ontario, the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities and revenues from some of the assistance programs. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Reforestation budget has been decreased as well as reforestation subsidies. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 40,000 2,200 300 - 4,500 - - 47,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Conservation Services Program (W8) [ 1Activity Staff Salaries Staff Travel Private Reforestation Reforestation Subsidies Farm Tree & Shrub Replacement Conservation Assistance Head Office Extension TOTAL 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 14,850 - 14,850 750 - 750 10,000 3,000 7,000 1,000 - 1,000 15,000 9,000 6,000 5,400 1,000 4,400 47,000 13,000 34,000 i SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other 8,170 6,680 - 410 340 - 3,850 3,150 - 550 450 - 3,300 2,700 - 2,420 1,980 - 18,700 15,300 r 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 14,147 - 459 - 10,734 1,710 490 - 17,397 9,495 1,763 180 40,515 - �I[ 85,505 11,385 AGE 30. 88,341 13,200 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Rey: en::es 14,075 - 450 - 12,400 3,600 ' 1,500 - 15,000 9,000 4,500 600 40,416 - ) 88,341 13,200 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Waterfront Programs (W9) PURPOSE: To provide administrative, planning and engineering staff necessary for implementing the Waterfront project. PAGE 31, FUNDING: This is a shared program, 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 56,525 - - - 3,475 - - 60,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Waterfront Programs (W9) Activity Staff Salaries Staff Travel & Expenses r TOTAL 1 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 56,525 3,475 - - 56,525 3,475 l 60,000 60,000 / SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 ACTUALS Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other Expenditures Revenues 31,090 1,910 25,435 1,565 l 33,000 27,000 52,720 168 52,888 PAGE 32. I . 1977 BT=EI Expenditures Revenues 52,645 3,850 - - 56,495 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Community Relations Program (W10) PAGE 33 PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: a) To provide a supervisory and support service staff to implement a comprehensive information, community and staff relations and outdoor and conservation program. b) To develop the facilities required for the Authority's outdoor and conservation education programs. - to provide information, publications, tours and official openings of projects, photographic coverage, movie prints of existing films and exhibits relating to water and land management aspects of the Authority program - the development of trails, outdoor exhibits and demonstrations at the Boyd Conservation Education Complex and completion of the construction, initial furnishings, equipment and exhibits for the Kortright Centre for Conservation FUNDING: The development of the Boyd Conservation Education Complex and supervisory and support service staff of $331,000 is being funded by municipal levy and provincial grant. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: The development budget for minor improvements to the existing conservation and outdoor education facilities has been reallocated to provide approximately 50% of the funds required to develop the facilities in the Boyd Conservation Education Complex for opening in 1978. The funding requirements for the continuing development of the Kortright Centre for Conservation building have been included. Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 244,840 104,200 99,000 - 72,960 - - 521,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related -Land Management - Community Relations Program (W1O) Activity Staff Salaries Staff Travel & Expenses Publications & Printing Tours & Special Days Conservation Education Photographic Supplies Motion Picture Program Exhibits Promotional Contingency Albion Hills Cons. F.C. Farm Interpretive Program Boyd Cons. F.C. Boyd Cons. Ed. Complex Workshop Craft Building Claremont Cons. F.C. Cold Creek Cons. F.C. Kortright Centre for Cons. Glassco Park TOTAL 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 102,215 - 102,215 3,000 - 3,000 20,500 - 20,500 3,000 - 3,000 95,285 - 95,285 3,000 - 3,000 4,000 - 4,000 1,000 - 1,000 1,000 - 1,000 98,000 - 98,000 190,000 - 190,000 - - - 521,000 521,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other 56,220 45,995 - 1,650 1,350 - 11,275 9,225 - 1,650 1,350 - 52,405 42,880 - 1,650 1,350 - 2,200 1,800 - 550 450 - 550 450 - 53,900 44,100 - - - 190,000 182,050 148,950 190,000 l \ 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 97,188 - 3,003 - 13,476 - 2,500 - 98,939 - 3,343 - 1,600 - 1,884 - 820 - 7,391 - 4,722 - 4,922 - 97,304 - 175 - 4,093 - 1,840 - 970,981 - 8,000 - 1,322,181 PAGE 34, ' , 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 95,920 - 4,850 - 13,000 - 1,750 - . 99,000 - 3,250 - 2,300 - 1,500 - 2,000 - 4,000 - 4,000 - 5,000 - 98,000 - 1,000 - 4,000 - 2,000 - 800,000 - 16,000 - 1,157,570 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Taxes, Insurance etc... (W11) PAGE _ 35. PURPOSE: FUNDING: OBJECTIVE CLASSSIFICATIONS: To provide for costs associated with taxes on non - revenue producing areas and liability insurance on Authority lands under Water and Related Land Management Programs. This is a shared program, 55% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities. Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ - - - - 9,000 175,000 - 184,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Taxes, Insurance etc... (W11) Activity Taxes, non - revenue produc- ing properties Insurance ' 1978 BUDGET 1 Expenditures 175,000 9,000 Revenues - - Net Expenditures 175,000 9,000 TOTAL 184,000 184,000 \ / SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant 96,250 4,950 Municipal Levy 78,750 4,050 Other - - 101,200 82,800 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures 213,606 2,825 l Revenues - - . ir 216,431 PAGE 36. . . 1977 BUDGET Expenditures 163,100 7,500 . Revenues - - , li 170,600 1 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Conservation Areas (C1) PAGE 37, PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: To administer and develop Authority owned conservation area lands in accordance with the approved five year development plan for conservation areas, 1974 -1978. This plan recommends a comprehensive program of conservation management, including stream improvement, fish manage- ment, woodlot management, reforestation and provision of outdoor recreation opportunities. - to continue the program of conservation 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 This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities. Provincial and Municipal funding limitations for this program have necessitated the revision and extension of the five year Conservation Area Development Plan. Salaries & Wages $ 224,635 Materials Supplies & Utilities $ 44,005 Equipment $ Real Property $ Services & Rents $ 12,760 - 58,600 Taxes $ Financial Expenses $ Total $ 340,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PPGGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Conservation Areas (C1) Activity Staff Salaries Staff Travel Staff Vehicles Pond Service Albion Hills Black Creek Bolton Reservoir Boyd Bruce's Mill Claireville Claremont Cold Creek Glen Haffy Greenwood Heart Lake Milne Oak Ridges Petticoat Creek Snelgrove Glen Major Lake St. George TOTAL l 1978 BUDGET Provincial Municipal Net Expenditures Revenues Expenditures 104,500 - 104,500 3,000 - 3,000 7,000 - 7,000 12,000 - 12,000 14,375 - 14,375 4,985 - 4,985 16,750 - 16,750 13,545 - 13,545 75,415 - 75,415 6,020 - 6,020 18,710 - 18,710 19,520 - 19,520 4,970 - 4,970 16,705 - 16,705 3,240 - 3,240 14,515 - 14,515 2,160 - 2,160 2,590 - 2,590 J Ir 340,000 340,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Municipal 113,586 Grant Levy Other 52,250 52,250 - 1,500 1,500 - 3,500 3,500 - 6,000 6,000 - 7,187 7,188 - 2,493 2,492 - 8,375 8,375 - 6,773 6,772 - 37,707 37,708 - 3,010 3,010 - 9,355 9,355 - 9,760 9,760 - 2,485 2,485 - 8,353 8,352 - 1,620 1,620 - 7,257 7,258 - 1,080 1,080 - 1,295 1,295 - 170,000 170,000 . . 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 113,586 - 2,708 - 5,410 - 9,476 - 14,384 - 2,062 - 433 - 47,956 - 21,578 - 31,162 - 13,297 - 12,141 - 20,053 = 2,400 - 8,147 - 6,874 - 3,587 - 17,007 - 30 - . J 332,291 PAGE 38, r 1 1977 3L'�: _T Expenditures Revenues 111,725 - 2,900 - 6,700 - 9,000 - 14,835 - 6,670 - 10,270 - 31,535 - 19,600 - 29,692 - 10,975 - 10,835 - 19,595 - 3,645 - 13,370 - 10,460 - 3,400 - 20,720 - 3,890 - 339,817 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Cons. & Niagara Escarpment Land (C2) PAGE 39. 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, headwater zone river valleys and Oak Ridges interlobate moraine lands. 1978 OBJECTIVES: There is no provision in the 1978 Budget Estimates to acquire any land under this program. FUNDING: This is a shared program, a 55% grant on Niagara Escarpment Lands in the source areas and a 50% grant on other Niagara Escarpment Lands and Conservation Area Lands is available from the Province of Ontario, the balance being funded from the General Levy on all partici- pating 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: Funding priorities preclude the allocation of grant aided funds to enable acquisitions under this program in 1978. 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Cons. & Niagara Escarpment Land (C2) Activity Conservation Lands TOTAL 1 1978 BUDGET ` Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures ' ` SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other - if 1977 ACTUALS PAGE 40. 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Expenditures Revenues 191,511 .\ 191,511 ir 91,000 91,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Cons. Area Information & Interpretive Program (C3) PAGE 41. PURPOSE: To provide information and interpretive programs related to recreation and land management in the Authority's 14 conservation areas. 1978 OBJECTIVES: To continue the programs carried out in 1977. FUNDING: This is a shared program, 50% 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: Limited funding from the Province of Ontario and member municipalities required some programs to be transferred to operations and maintenance for funding. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 11,130 3,780 - - 6,090 - - 21,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Cons. Area Information & Interpretive Program (C3) Activity Staff Salaries Publications & Printing Tours & Special Days Photographic Supplies Motion Picture Program l TOTAL 1978 BUDGET i Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 10,470 - 10,470 3,530 - 3,530 2,000 - 2,000 3,000 - 3,000 2,000 - 2,000 21,000 21,000 . . SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other 5,235 5,235 - 1,765 1,765 - 1,000 1,000 - 1,500 1,500 - 1,000 1,000 - . 10,500 10,500 . . 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 9,925 - 4,061 - 2,385 - 1,756 - 1,969 - . , 20,096 PAGE 42. -- 19,925 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 9,925 - 3,000 - 1,750 - • 3,250 - 2,000 - 19,925 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Rent & Utility Services (C5) PAGE 43, PURPOSE: Provision of administration of the Central Services and Stores. 1978 OBJECTIVES: - the provision of stock supplies, including 13urchasing and distribution - the provision of building and mechanical trades service to all Divisions of the Authority as required FUNDING: This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Salaries & Wages 34,000 Materials Supplies & Real Services Financial Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ - - 4,000 - - 38,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Rent & Utility Services (C5) Activity Staff Salaries Vehicles TOTAL J / 1978 BUDGET \ Expenditures 34,000 4,000 Revenues - - Net Expenditures 34,000 4,000 38,000 38,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 ACTUALS Provincial Grant 17,000 2,000 Municipal Levy 17,000 2,000 Other 19,000 19,000 Expenditures 30,197 2,134 Revenues 32,331 PAGE 44, 1977 BUDGET Expenditures 32,920 3,600 • Revenues - - 36,520 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Taxes, Insurance etc... (C6) PURPOSE: N N PAGE 45.x" To provide for costs associated with taxes on non - revenue producing areas and liability insurance on Authority lands and facilities under Conservation & Recreation Land Management programs. FUNDING: This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ - - - - 9,000 58,000 - 67,000 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Conservation & Recreation Land Management - Taxes, Insurance etc... (C6) Activity Taxes, non - revenue producing properties Insurance TOTAL ' \ 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 58,000 9,000 - - 58,000 9,000 / li 67,000 1 67, 000 J / \ SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other 29,000 4,500 29,000 4,500 - - 33,500 33,500 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues J 50,388 1,613 52,001 1 PAGE 46. 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 54,400 7,500 . - - j 61,900 PROGRAM 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES Historic Sites Development PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: PAGE 47. To carry out restoration and development work at the Black Creek Pioneer Village and other Authority historical sites in accordance with approved plans. - to carry out minor improvements to the buildings and landscaping at Black Creek Pioneer Village - to continue the restoration of Bruce's Mill at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area - to complete the restoration of the Doctor's Home - to complete the restoration of the Taylor Cooperage - to continue the restoration of the Sawyer's Home - to begin the restoration of the Richmond Hill Manse The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation and Wintario. Work will proceed on these projects as funds become available from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation. Salaries & Wages 11,000 Materials Supplies & Utilities 18,000 Equipment $ Real Property $ Services & Rents 55,000 Taxes $ Financial Expenses $ Total $ 84,000 PROGRAM 1978 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES Historic Sites Development Activity Roblin's Mill Boardwalk Collection Bruce's Mill Carriage Works Doctor's House Mennonite Meeting Hall Taylor Cooperage Black Creek Visitors Cent. Sawyer's House Richmond Hill Manse TOTAL ' 1978 BUDGET ` Expenditures Revenues Net Expenditures 1,000 - 1,000 1,000 - 1,000 6,000 - 6,000 3,000 - 3,000 20,000 - 20,000 30,000 - 30,000 12,000 - 12,000 11,000 - 11,000 . 1 r l 84,000 / ` SOURCES OF FINANCING Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other - - 1,000 - - 1,000 - - 6,000 - - 3,000 - - 20,000 - - 30,000 - - 12,000 - - 11,000 . , A84,000 84,000 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues 2,715 875 69,204 11,730 482 15,370 100,376 PAGE 48, e . 1977 B:2GET Expenditures Revenues 1,000 - 1,000 - 6,000 - - 3,000 - 40,000 - 5,000 - 17,000 - 35,000 - 108,000 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Surveys and Studies (W1) PURPOSE: To carry out surveys and studies necessary to upgrade the base information necessary for comprehensive Flood Control and Water Conservation planning. 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: PAGE 49. To carry out a review of the Authority's Flood Control Plan not only from a hydrologic and hydraulic point of view, but from an environmental aspect as well. A 50% grant is available from the Province of Ontario, the balance being funded from the Capital levies on all participating municipalities. Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 120,000 - - - 460,000 - - 580,000 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water and Related Land Mana ement - Surve s and Studies W1 Activity Mapping FLOOD CONTROL PLAN REVIEW STUDIES Hydrologic Model Environmental Monitoring Erosion Inventory Flood Control Plan Review TOTAL ' ` 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Expenditures 80,000 - 80,000 280,000 - 280,000 150,000 - 150,000 10,000 - 10,000 60,000 - - 60,000 - 135,764 1 580,000 580,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 ACTUALS Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other Expenditures Revenues 40,000 40,000 - 427,299 - 140,000 140,000 - 94,768 - 75,000 75,000 - 135,764 - 5,000 5,000 - 163,290 - 30,000 30,000 - 32,929 - 1 290,000 290,000 854,050 PAGE 50, , 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 365,000 - 120,000 - 150,000 - 166,000 - 50,000 - 851,000 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water. Control Projects (W2) PURPOSE: To carry out land acquisition in accordance with the proposals of the Authority's Flood Control Plan. 1978 OBJECTIVES: To continue the land acquisition component of the Flood Control Plan. FUNDING: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: N PAGE 51. This is a shared program, 50% of the cost of the acquisition of flood plain and conservation land being eligible for a grant from the Province of Ontario, the balance being funded from the Flood Control Capital Levy on all participating municipalities. Authority revenues from flood plain and conservation lands expropriated by the Province of Ontario have been applied to the Flood Plain and Conservation Land Acquisition Program. Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ - - 1,759,000 - - - 1,759,000 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water Control Projects (W2) Activity G. Ross Lord Dam Flood Plain & Conserva- tion Land Acquisition TOTAL 1978 BUDGET 1977 ACTUALS Expenditures Revenues Expenditures 1,759,000 - 1,759,000 J 1,759,000 1,759,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 ACTUALS Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other Expenditures Revenues - 879,500 - 879,500 - - .. 66,078 2,331,061 - - . f 879,500 879,500 2,397,139 1 PAGE 52 , . . 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 70,000 2,383,296 - - 2,453,296 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related -Land Management - Surveys & Studies (Ben. Municipalities) (W1) PURPOSE: To carry out surveys and studies required to upgrade flood control planning by the Authority where the benefits accrue to one municipality. 1978 OBJECTIVES: To carry out an engineering study on the Wilket Creek, Sherway Drive and Oak Ridges. FUNDING: A 55% grant is available from the Province of Ontario, the remainder being funded from levies on participating municipalities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ - - - 32,000 - - 32,000 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management — Surveys & Studies (Ben. Municipalities) (W1) Activity Wilket Creek (M) Sherway Drive (P) Oak Ridges (Y) TOTAL . . 1978 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues Expenditures 12,000 — 12,000 10,000 — 10,000 10,000 — 10,000 32,000 32,000 PAGE 54. SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 ACTUALS 1977 BUDGET Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other Expenditures Revenues Expenditures Revenues-- 6,600 5,500 5,500 5,400 4,500 4,500 17,600 14,400 3,451 3,451 14,667 14,667 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water Control Projects (Ben. Municipalities) (W2) PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: PAGE 55. To carry out capital development required to ameliorate the effects of flooding or erosion and which principally benefit one municipality. - continuation of Project WC -60 - Downstream Erosion Control - a partial reconstruction of damaged areas in the Highland Creek - partial construction of flood control and erosion control works on the Etobicoke Creek at Sherway Drive and the Duffin Creek at Stouffville. A 50% grant is available for pre 1977 projects and a 55% grant for. post 1977 projects from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the Capital levies on participating municipalities. Salaries & Wages 360,000 Materials Supplies & Utilities 335,000 Equipment $ Real Property $ Services & Rents 644,000 Taxes Financial Expenses Total 1,339,000 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Water & Related Land Management - Water Control Projects (Ben. Mun's.) (W2) Activity 50% GRANTS WC -58 - Don River Bathurst to Finch WC -60 - Downstream Erosion Control WC -75 - Highland Creek Restoration 55% GRANTS Sherway Drive WC -61 - Stouffville Channel TOTAL ' 1978 BUDGET ` Expenditures Revenues Expenditures 60,000 - 60,000 505,000 - 505,000 400,000 - 400,000 90,000 - 90,000 20,000 - 20,000 . . 1,075,000 1,075,000 SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 ACTUALS Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other Expenditures Revenues 30,000 245,000 200,000 49,500 11,000 30,000 245,000 200,000 40,500 9,000 15,000 535,500 524,500 15,000 . 10,144 518,779 85,866 614,789 PAGE 56. 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 60,000 - 508,300 - 124,970 - 693,270 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Special Projects - Waterfront Plan PURPOSE: 1978 OBJECTIVES: FUNDING: PAGE 57. The purpose of the Waterfront Plan is to create, on the Lake Ontario shoreline within the area of the Authority's jurisdiction, a handsome waterfront balanced in its land uses which will complement adjacent areas, taking cognizance of existing residential development and making available, wherever possible, features which v,arrant public use. - the continuation of the landfill project at Humber Bay West Phase II - the continuation of the landfill project at Bluffer's Phase II - the continuation of development at Humber Bay East - the continuation of design of the Western Beaches - the continuation of environmental monitoring program - master plan study for Col S. B. Smith and site plans for East Point Park - continuation of acquisition and construction of priority works relating to Shoreline Management This is a shared program; a grant of 50% of costs is available from the Province of Ontario, the balance being funded by the Waterfront Capital Levy on all participating municipalities. The Government of Canada is constructing shore protection at the Small Craft Harbour at Bluffer's Park at an estimated cost of $325,000. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: 1978 is the second year of the second five -year project for Waterfront Development and the estimates are based on the available cash flow from the Province of Ontario. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 80,000 - - 100,000 2,220,000 - - 2,400,000 PROGRAM 1978 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES Special Projects - Waterfront Plan • Activity Long Branch Park Humber Bay West Humber Bay East Western Beaches Ashbridge's Bay Bluffer's - Phase II East Point Park Environmental Studies and Monitoring Shoreline Management Staff Salaries Land Acquisition Mapping Col. S. B. Smith Petticoat Creek Re: 1977 Expenditures J TOTAL • . 1978 BUDGET . Expenditures Revenues Expenditures 280,000 - 280,000 - 710,000 - 710,000 140,000 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 688,442 352,500 - 352,500 - 10,000 - 10,000 25,000 100,000 - 100,000 176,250 152,500 - 152,500 - 80,000 - 80,000 786 136,000 - 136,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 76,250 90,000 - 90,000 40,000 15,000 - 15,000 - 324,000 - 324,000 973,710 . 25,000 25,000 J 2,400,000 2,400,000 . •. SOURCES OF FINANCING . 1977 ACTLALS Provincial Grant Municipal Levy Other Expenditures Revenues - - - 1,846 - 140,000 140,000 - 229,757 - 355,000 355,000 - 688,442 - 25,000 25,000 - 47,338 • - 25,000 25,000 - 159,518 - 176,250 176,250 - 310,713 - 5,000 5,000 - 786 - 50,000 50,000 - 137,017 - 76,250 76,250 - 94,373 - 40,000 40,000 - 66,343 - 68,000 68,000 - 973,710 - 25,000 25,000 - 3,758 - 45,000 45,000 - - - 7,500 7,500 - 37,983 - 162,000 162,000 - - - 1,200,000 1,200,000 . - 2,751,584 • PAGE 58. ` 1977 BUDGET Expenditures Revenues 5,000 - 200,000 - 1,599,475 - 375,000 - 95,000 - 310,000 - 55,000 -, 100,000 - 250,000 - 60,000 - 200,000 - 30,000 - . ■ 3,279,475 A- 229 In accordance with Rule #6 - Rules for the Conduct of the Authority - Resolution #88/75, as amended, the following are biographies of persons recommended for appointment to functional advisory boards. Bradshaw, John Russell, Dr. Loris Scott, Dr. John HISTORICAL SITES - member of Historical Sites Advisory Board since 1974 - garden commentator on C.F.R.B. for more than 28 years - garden editor for several newspapers - honoured for his horticultural know- ledge and writings - active supporter of the Authority and Black Creek Pioneer Village - frequently publicizes activities of the Authority and Black Creek Pioneer Village on radio - Honorary Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village for the years 1976 and 1977 - member of the Technical Advisory Committee and Historical Sites Advisory Board since 1964 - specialist in palaeontology - 40 years researching prehistoric life in western North America - retired from position of Chief Biologist, Royal Ontario Museum, in 1971 with title 'Curator Emeritus' and is Professor Emeritus of the University of Toronto - began collecting historical material for Canadian Centenary while serving as Director of the National Museum of Canada - research led to several noteworthy publica- tions - detailed book on history of lighting in the 19th century and an account of 19th century crafts and industries - member of the Historical Sites Advisory Board since 1957 - Director of Electroencephalographic Department at Toronto General Hospital for almost 30 years - Professor of Physiology at University of Toronto - Chairman of Toronto Historical Board and Chairman of the Museum Committee for the Academy of Medicine - member of the Medical Historical Club of Toronto - member of the Ontario Historical Society - member of the York Pioneer and Historical Society - member of the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine - awarded the Medal of Service by the City of Toronto in 1975 McGinnis, Brig. -Gen. John - member of the Technical Advisory Committee and Historical Sites Advisory Board since 1963 - appointed Director for the newly restored Fort York by Toronto Civic Historical Committee in 1952 - presently Managing- Director with the Toronto Historical Board A -230 - 2 McGinnis, Brig. -Gen. John A. - Continued - actively involved with numerous military associations - the Architectural Conser- vancy of Ontario, Heritage Canada, Canadian Museum Association, the Company of Military Historians, the John Graves Simcoe Memorial Foundation, the American Association for State and Local History, the Institute of Public Administration of Canada, the Toronto - Amsterdam Twin City Committee, and the Convention and Tourist Bureau of Metropolitan Toronto. Davidson, William C., Q.C. - member of the Humber Valley Conservation Authority from 1950 to 1956 - involved with The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority since 1957 - Vice - Chairman and a member of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conser- vation Foundation from 1959 to 1966 - member of the Historical Sites Advisory Board since 1970 Neil, Mrs. Elsa - member of the Technical Advisory Committee and the Historical Sites Advisory Board since 1963 - prior to 1963, played a major role as consultant to the Humber Valley Conservation Authority in the design and construction of exhibits at the Dalziel Museum - created the original concept of Black Creek Pioneer Village and worked on its inception Langdon, John E. - member of the Historical Sites Advisory Board since 1973 - member of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation since 1976 - for several years, member of the Board of Trustees for the Royal Ontario Museum and also Vice - Chairman - Director of the Friends of Winterthur for six years - member of the American Antiquarian Society - corresponding member of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts - was a member of the Ontario Heritage Foundation and Chairman for some time - member of the Silver Society of London, England - his knowledge and research in the field of silver has resulted in the publishing of four major books McMeans, Mrs. Christine - appointed to the Historical Sites Advisory Board in 1977 - active member of the Junior League of Toronto since 1966 - Chairman of the Junior League's Arts and Education Committee and she prepared the presentation which resulted in a dona- tion of up to $8 000 for the restoration of the Sawyer's Nome at Black Creek Pioneer Village Downing, John Nelligan, B. E. Brown, C. G. A -231 - 3 - INFORMATION & EDUCATION - political columnist for Toronto Sun - has worked for Toronto newspapers since 1958 - lives in Etobicoke with his wife and three sons - has taken a number of environmental science courses at University of Toronto - is a journalism graduate of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute - was an appointee to the Information and Education Advisory Board in 1977 - educated in Hamilton, Ontario, both elementary and secondary - attended College of Education, University of Toronto and obtained his B.A. in 1945 and his M.Ed. in 1960 - teaching experience:- - Director of Guidance for Hamilton Separate School System - Master of Peterborough Teachers' College - Inspector of Separate Schools in the Peterborough area - presently is the Director of Education for the Metropolitan Separate School Board - married with nine children and presently living in Toronto - member of the Albion Hills Conservation School Management Advisory Committee in 1967 and 1968 - member of the Conservation Education Advisory Committee from 1969 to 1972 - appointee of the Information and Education Advisory Board 1973 to 1977 - B.A. degree in honours geography from University of Toronto in 1951 - graduate from Ontario College of Education in 1952 - specialist's certificate in geography - Secondary Schools' Principal's Certificate - Teaching Experience: - 1952 -54 teacher at Bathurst Heights Secondary School in North York - 1954 -55 on a leave of absence and was teaching in South America - 1956 -1959 head of Geography Department, Downsview Secondary School in North York - 1959 -1961 Assistant to Superintendent of Secondary School for North York Board of Education - 1961 -1963 Principal of Emery Collegiate Institute, North York - 1963 -1967 Principal of Earl Haig Secondary School, North York - 1967 -1969 Area Supervisor in North York - 1969 Supervisor of Student Services in North York - 1969 -1972 Superintendent of Program and Instruction - 1972 -1974 Assistant Director of Education, North York - 1974 to Present - Director of the Metropol- itan Toronto School Board - married with three children and presently living in Toronto A -232 Dunlop, W. John James, Robert L. - 4 - appointed to Information and Education Advisory Board since 1971 - presently Director of Public Service - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Education - Jarvis Collegiate Institute - University of Toronto - married with two children - active service in R.C.N.V.R. - presently National Chairman of Public Relations - Canadian Red Cross Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Salvation Army - member of fund raising committees for disaster appeals, latest being the Indian Cyclone Relief Fund of which he was Chairman - member of the Vadican Council II - on three occasions he has been the International Broadcasting Official for Her Majesty the Queen - life honary member of the International Red Cross - Order of Distinguished Auxillary Service for the Salvation Army - has gold cross from the Greek Red Cross - Chairman of several film festivals in Bulgaria, Peurto Rico and Monte Carlo - former editor of Saturday Night - has Queen Elizabeth's silver jubilee medal - member of Badminton & Raquet Club of Toronto and the Canadian Club of New York - presently living in Mississauga - Professor of Sociology at Scarborough College, Unversity of Toronto - formerly at University of Alberta, Montana State University, University of Nevada, obtained PhD. at University of Oregon - Research Consultant - Alberta Home and School Association - Research Association - Edmonton Council of Community Services - Educational Consultant - Ministry of Education (Family Life Studies) - Teaching interests - family, aging - Current research, vocational versus marria and family choices among senior public and secondary students on Ministry of Education grant - presently a resident of Scarborough, Canadian citizen Pickett,P.B. Q.C. Norton, G.F.R. - 5 - WATERFRONT A -233 - Educated at the North Toronto Collegiate Institute University of Toronto night school (B.A.) Graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School - Home owner and life long resident of Toronto - Former Executive Member of Bedford Park Home Owners Association - Paul and his wife Barbara have two children - Lawyer - called June, 1955 and in private practice at 111 Richmond Street West - Alderman Toronto City Council; elected 1964, re- elected 1966, re- elected 1969, re- elected 1972 - Member of Metropolitan Council 1964 -1972 (inclusive) - Member of Executive Committee of Toronto and Metropolitan Toronto Council 1970 -1972 (inclusive) - Member of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 1971 -1977 (inclusive) - Honorary Member and Council of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 344 (Queens Own Rifle of Canada) - Member of Waterfront Advisory Board of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 1971 -1977 (inclusive) - Member of Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto - Member of Board of North Toronto Memorial Arena - Member of Metropolitan Licensing Commission, Vice - Chairman - Canadian Citizen - Married with three children - Served with RCNVR 1943 -1945 (inclusive) - Graduated University of Toronto Civil Engineering 1952 - Represented Canada in Sailing in Olympics of 1960, 1968, 1972 - Past Commodore of RCYC - Past Vice - Chairman of Sail Ontario - Manager of Special Projects Department at Mollenhauer Limited - Member of APEO and Engineering Institute of Canada - Director of Board of Toronto Brigantine Incorporated - Waterfront Advisory Board, appointee 1974 -1977 (inclusive) A -234 - 6 Bell, R. E. Gardhouse, George Lemon, Eugene CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT - born at Gilford - Simcoe County - educated at Bradford High School and O.A.C. Guelph - graduated in Agronomy in 1949 - joined Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Extension Branch in 1949 - 1949 -1952 - Assistant - Peterborough - 1952 -1960 - Woodstock - Oxford as Agricultural Representative - 1960 -1963 - Associate Director of Extension, O.M.A.F., Queen's Park - 1963 -1970 - Ottawa as Area Co- Ordinator and Farm Management Specialist for 14 Eastern Counties - 1970 to present - Ag. Rep. in Peel at Brampton - member of Ontario Institute of Agrologists - born - Toronto Gore Township and raised Chinguacousy Township - farmed at present location since 1950 - Past President - Peel County Junior Farmers - Past President - Peel County Soil and Crop Improvement Association - served 14 years as Provincial Director, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association - Immediate Past President - Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association - nine years as a member of Chinguacousy Township Council - two years Deputy- Reeve, Chinguacousy Township - served on Peel Committee Services Board - associated fourteen years with The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conser- vation Authority as Authority and Advisory Board member - assisted Authority by permitting Streambank Erosion Control Pilot Project to be undertaken on property - took over family farm in 1932 - twenty years in dairy business then cash cropping - reforested three acres in 1933 - planted windbreaks a few years later - in the early 1950's in co- operation with the Soils Department, University of Guelph, a land use plan including soil and water conservation was drawn up. The plan provided for strip cropping, a pond and 80,000 tile. This plan was carried out over several years. - Past President of Stouffville Co- Operative Association - Past President of York County Crop Improve- ment Association - Past President of the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association - Past Chairman of the Ontario Safety Council - Honourary member of the Soil Conservation Society of America - representing Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association on Ontario Conservation Council for 10 years - church secretary and secondary school class teacher for number of years Lemon, Eugene - Continued Lister, Mrs. Lois McDermott, Neil C. - 7 A -235 - served as an appointee on Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conser- vation Authority since 1957 - since 1960, has been recording precipita- tion for The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Flood Warning Control - appointee of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board since 1957 - landscape architect - member of Canadian Society of Landscape Architect - associate member of American Society of Landscape Architects - M.A. Cambridge University, England (economics) - post - graduate Fellowship at Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (Harvard - Radcliffe Management Training Course) - has lived in Toronto since 1949 - five children - member, Board of Directors of the Linnaean Society of Canada - Delegate for the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects to the First European Conference on the Environment at U.N.E.S.C.O., Paris, December, 1977 - graduated from University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry in 1954 - 1954 -1965 - worked with Defence Construc- tion Limited at Camp Gagetown, N.B., Canadian National Railways and about one year with the Santa Fe Railway in Los Angeles - work in the above included such activities as timber salvaging, surveying and construction - since 1965, employed by the Department of Lands and Forests (now the Ministry of Natural Resources) - last nine-years as a Management Forester in the Maple District - since 1976, represented the Maple District on The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Forestry Committee and also served on the Forestry Technical Review Committee for the Kortright Centre A -236 - 8 FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION Martin, L., P.Eng. 1978.02.08. - married with two children - owner of CASE - Computer Applications and Systems Engineering - specializing in computer applications to earth sciences since 1961 - educated at the North Toronto Collegiate Institute - Senior Metriculation University of Toronto (B.A. Sc. (Engineer- ing Physics) and M.A. (Geophysics) - member of Association of Professional Engineers, Ontario - member of Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy - member of Society of Exploration Geophysicists (world -wide) - member of Soil Conservation Society of America - Chairman, Metro Toronto Community Tennis Council - Executive, Etobicoke Sports Council - Executive & Chairman of Parks and Recreation Committee for Etobicoke Federation of Residents and Ratepayers Associations - member, Toronto Field Naturalists' Club - member, Flood Control and Water Conserva- tion Advisory Board, 1977 - member of Exploration Geochemists (world -wide) A -237 NEW MEMBER - INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD Mrs. H. D. Kitchen (Ruth) 1461 Foxfield Court MISSISSAUGA, Ontario f LSJ 2Z9 Phone - 822 -7866 JUNIOR LEAGUE - Member of Finance Committee and Placement Advisory Committee - Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer of Opportunity Shop - Meetings Chairman - Administrative Chairman - Community Account Treasurer - Volunteer - Effectiveness Training Day Chairman Advisory Planning Chairman - 1977 -80 United Way of Peel Region in her own right - taking courses in leadership, Assocation Management Process and career development - University of Toronto , Honours Geology 1959 - Ontario College of Education 1961 - worked at Rio Tinto - Canadian Exploration- Position was Geologist 1959 -60 - North York Board of Education 1961 - 63 high school teacher - Member of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario - house Chairman, President of Alumni and Trustee of the Alpha Phi Paternity - Newsheet Editor of. University Woman's Club - Volunteer in schools - elder and long range planning committee of Christ United Church - member of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists - Member of the Royal Ontario Museum - SKILLS - adminstrating, artistic (specfically lettering), communicating both orally and writing, councilling, teacher, evaluating, financial (budgetting), interviewing, leading, meeting and seminar training, policy making, public speaking, research and secretarial. the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes A -238 AUTHORITY MEETING FRIDAY- APRIL -21 -1978 x#3/78 Meeting #3/78 of the Authority was held on Friday, April 21, 1978 at the new building, the Borough of North York, 5100 Yonge Street, Willowdale, commencing with lunch at 12:30 p.m., and the Meeting called to order promptly at 1:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. PRESENT WERE, Chairman R. Grant Henderson Vice Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Members Wm. G. Barber L. Beckett M.W.H. Biggar M.J. Breen Mrs. M.E. Britnell F.J. Brown J.A. Bryson S.W. Caldwell E.H. Card C.H. Chandler R. Fitzpatrick Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. L. Hancey Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. J.P. Jongeneel C.F. Kline E. Knox E.V. Kolb H.C. Lawrie Dr. T.H. Leith M.D. Lipton Dr. G. Ross Lord,(P. Sag.) N. Lyons C.A. Mackie S.A. Macpherson Mrs. S. Martin F.J. McKechnie R.A.P. Moran F.R. Perkins Mrs. N. Pownall G. Ratcliff G. Risk J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair A. Tonks Dr. W.M. Tovell Mrs. J. Trimmer J.G.C. Weir H.G. Westney R.F.M. Yuill Ministry of Natural Resources F. Shaw Clarkson, Gordon & Co. J. Hambly and J.E. Ford A -239 -2- Staff K.G. Higgs W.A. McLean T.E. Barber P.B. Flood M.R. Garrett A.D. Harris W.E. Jones Mrs. K. Conron Mrs. A.C. Deans Mrs. M. Elliott Mrs. J.M. Hughes D.J. Prince ABSENT WERE Members Wm. Baillie R.F. Bean T.W. Butt Gavin Henderson D. Kitchen A.E. O'Donohue A.M. Robertson J. Sewell G.A. Williams MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/78 were presented. Res. #39 Moved by: Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair C.F. Kline RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting 02/78, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; GREETINGS The Chairman called upon Mr. Barry Burton, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee to address the meeting in the absence of the Mayor, Mr. Mel Lastman. Mr. Burton's Address: "I want to indicate to you what a pleasure it is to bring greetings from the Council and the people of the Borough of North York. As you gather for Authority Meeting #3/78 in our new building, I am happy to welcome you to this fine new Council Chamber which can accommodate large groups much more comfortably than we have been accustomed to. I hope you will feel free to look around this spacious open building which has been designed to let in the sunlight and blend with the environment. We hope to plan weekend and evening activities in this building to make it truly a 'people place'; a focal point for the people of North York. The Conservation Authority strives to conserve nature as it is to protect those open areas which are left to us in Metropolitan Toronto for the enjoyment of the people of Metro and for future generations. The escape from the pressure of City living is essential for good mental health and not everyone is able to get away to a country retreat on the weekend. We are fortunate in North York to have had the excellent cooperation of the Conservation Authority and the Metro Parks Department in providing one of these local beauty spots at Earl Bales Park, where many of our residents can enjoy their leisure tirde. in a natural setting. As Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, I want to w}.9h you continued success in your efforts in this, your 22nd year of working to conserve nature." -3- A -240 RESPONSE BY MRS. LOIS HANCEY "On behalf of the Chairman and Members of the Authority, Mr. Burton I would like to thank your Council and your Borough for your con- tinued hospitality. I have taken the opportunity to tour the building and was fortunate enough to be here on the opening day. I know the Council and citizens of North York are going to enjoy the facilities very much. North York has been a very good host to the Conservation Authority; we appreciate it and would ask you to convey our appreciation to your Mayor, Mr. Mel Lastman, and to Council." Res. #40 Moved by: R.F.M. Yuill Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THAT: Item #7 on the Agenda - Report #5/78 Special Meeting of the Executive Committee, be dealt with before any other business. CARRIED; REPORT 45/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 - Property Acquisition Guildwood Waterfront Area The staff presented Report #5/78 of the Res. #41, Moved by: Executive Committee. R.F.M. Yuill Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: Section I of Report #5/78 of the Executive Committee, Proposed Amendment to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981, Property Acquisition - Guildwood Waterfront Area, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and THAT Section II of Report #5/78 of the Executive Committee be received, accepted and appended as part of Schedule "A" of these Minutes. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #2/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AGREEMENT RE METROPOLITAN CORPORATION M.T.R.C.A. & THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO ZOO The staff presented Item #1 of Report #2/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. ##42 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: E.V. Kolb RESOLVED THAT: Item #1, Section I of Report #2/78 of the Executive Committee, Agreement re Metropolitan Corporation - M.T.R.C.A. and The Board of Management of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Res. #43 Moved by: L. Beckett Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #2/78 of the Executive Committee be received, accepted and appended as part of Schedule "B" of these Minutes. CARRIED; REPORT #3/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HIRING OF CONSULTANTS The staff presented Item #1 of Report #3/78 of the Executive Committee. A -241 -4- Res. #44 Moved by: E.V. Kolb C.F. Kline Seconded by: RESOLVED THAT: Item #1, Section I of Report #3/78 of the Executive Committee, Hiring of Consultants, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "C" of these Minutes. Voting "YEA" = 26; Voting "NAY" Amendment = 9 CARRIED; Moved by: M.D. Lipton Seconded by: Mrs. M.E. Britnell RESOLVED THAT: Item #1, Section I of Report #3/78 of the Executive Committee, Hiring of Consultants, be tabled to the next meeting of the Authority. On a recorded vote - voting "YEA" 12 voting "NAY" 21 Mrs. M.E. Britnell F.J. Brown C.H. Chandler Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. J.P. Jongeneel E. Knox M.D. Lipton N. Lyons S.A. Macpherson Mrs. N. Pownall Mrs. J. Trimmer H.G. Westney Wm. G. Barber M.W.H. Biggar M.J. Breen J.A. Bryson E.H. Card Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. F. Gell C.F. Kline E.V. Kolb H.C. Lawrie Dr. T.H. Leith Dr. G. Ross Lord (P.Eng.) Mrs. S. Martin R.A.P. Moran F.R. Perkins G. Ratcliff J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair A. Tonks Dr. W.M. Tovell J.G.C. Weir NOT CARRIED; A recorded vote was requested on the original motion re Hiring of Consultants. On a recorded vote - voting "YEA" 26 M.W.H. Biggar M.J. Breen F.J. Brown J.A. Bryson E.H. Card Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. F. Gell Mrs. L. Hancey R. Grant Henderson C.F. Kline E.V. Kolb H.C. Lawrie Dr. T.H. Leith voting "NAY" 9 Mrs. M.E. Britnell C.H. Chandler WM. R. Herridge, Q.C. J.P. Jongeneel E. Knox M.D. Lipton S.A. Macpherson Mrs. N. Pownall Mrs. J. Trimmer -5- • A -242 On a recorded vote - voting "YEA" cont'd Dr. G. Ross Lord (P. Eng.) N. Lyons C.A. Mackie Mrs. S. Martin F.J. McKechnie F.R. Perkins G. Ratcliff J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair A. Tonks Dr. W.M. Tovell J.G.C. Weir H.G. Westney RESOLUTION #44 CARRIED; Res. #45 Moved by: C.H. Chandler Seconded by: Dr. T.H. Leith RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #3/78 of the Executive Committee be received, accepted and appended as part of Schedule "C" of these Minutes. CARRIED; REPORT #4/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report #4/78 of the Executive Committee was presented and dealt with by separate resolutions. (1) REPORT OF THE PROVINCIAL- MUNICIPAL GRANTS REFORM COMMITTEE Res. #46 Moved by: H.C. Lawrie Seconded by: S.A. Macpherson RESOLVED THAT: Item #1, Section I of Report #4/78 of the Executive Committee - Report of the Provincial - Municipal Grants Reform Committee, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "D" of these Minutes. (2) REPORT #1/78 - FINANCE SUB- COMMITTEE (Recommendation #1) Funding of Additional Charges for O.M.E.R.S. and O.H.I.P. Res . #47 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. L. Hancey CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: Item #2, Section I of Report #4/78 of the Executive Committee - Recommendation #1 of Report #1/78 of the Finance Sub - Committee - Funding of Additional Charges for O.M.E.R.S. and O.H.I.P., be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "D" of these Minutes. CARRIED; (3) FINANCIAL STATEMENT - 1977 Mr. Scott introduced Mr. J. Hambly and Mr. J.E. Ford of Clarkson, Gordon & Co., and invited Mr. Iiambly to presented the Auditors' Report and Financial Statement to December 31, 1977. A -243 -6- Res. #48, Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: S.A. Macpherson RESOLVED THAT: The 1977 Auditors' Report and Financial Statement to December 31, 1977, as prepared and presented by Clarkson, Gordon & Co., be received, approved, signed by the Chairman and Secretary - Treasurer of the Authority, and filed. CARRIED; Mr. Scott thanked Mr. Hambly and Mr. Ford for attending this meeting and presenting the Report. (4) RE- ADMITTANCE OF A MEMBER TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDAT- ION (Mr. J.E. Langdon) Mr. E.H. Card, Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Con- servation Foundation presented Item #4, Section I of Report #4/78 of the Executive Committee - Re- admittance of a member to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation (Mr. J.E. Langdon). Res. #49 Moved by: E.H. Card Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: Item #4, Section I of Report #4/78 of the Executive Committee - Re- admittance of a member to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation (Mr. J.E. Langdon) be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "D" of these Minutes. CARRIED; (5) REPORT #1/78 - INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD Dr. Tovell presented Recommendations #7, #8 and #9 of Report #1/78 of the Information and Education Advisory Board. Res. #50 Moved by: Dr. W.M. Tovell Seconded by: E.H. Card RESOLVED THAT: Item #5, Section I of Report #4/78 of the Executive Committee - (Recommendations #7, #8 and #9) Report #1/78 of the Information and Education Advisory Board, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "D" of these Minutes. CARRIED, (6) REPORT #1/78 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Mr. Scott presented Recommendations #3 and #4 of Report #1/78 of this- Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board. Res. #51 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: H.G. Westney RESOLVED THAT: Item #6, Section I of Report #4/78 of the Executive Committee - (Recommendations #3 and #4) Report #1/78 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board, be received and adopted without amendment and appended as part of Schedule "D" of these Minutes. CARRIED; Res. #52 -7- A -244 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey Seconded by: S.A. Macpherson RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #4/78 of the Executive Committee be received, accepted and appended as part of Schedule "D" of these Minutes. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m., April 21. R. Grant Henderson K.G. Higgs CARRIED; Chairman Secretary- Treasurer SCHEDULE "A" A -245 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #5/78 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (for consideration by the Authority) SECTION I THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM MEETING #5/78, A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1978 FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND RECOMMENDS THEIR ADOPTION: 1. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 Property Acquisition - Guildwood Waterfront Area WHEREAS the Authority was designated the implementing agency to carry out the Waterfront Plan for the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Area (as it then was) by The Province of Ontario at a Special Meeting of the Authority held on November 23, 1970; and WHEREAS, in carrying out this directive, the Authority undertook a two -Stage Programme to carry out a ten -year Development Plan; and WHEREAS Stage #1 of the Programme was initiated by Authority Resolution #25 on February 4, 1972 when the Authority adopted The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan 1972 -1976 as a Project of the Authority, of which one of the objectives called for acquisition of land within the Guildwood Waterfront Area of the Plan included in the Project and shown on Map #11 thereof; and WHEREAS during the currency of the Waterfront Plan 1972 -1976 the aforesaid property was not acquired by the Authority for want of ability to achieve agreement between the Authority and the owners thereof; and WHEREAS Stage #2 of the Programme was initiated by Authority Resolution #46 on April 9, 1976 when the Authority adopted The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 for the purpose of continuing the carrying out of the ten -year Waterfront Development Plan; and WHEREAS the acquisition of the land shown on Map #11 of The Waterfront Plan 1972 -1976 was not specifically referred to in the Stage #2 Plan but is an essential part of the Project within the Guildwood Area and is intended to be acquired as part of the ten - year Development Plan; and WHEREAS the owners of the lands commonly referred to as the "Guild Inn" have offered to sell all of the said property to the Authority subject to a lease back by the Authority and The Municipa of Metropolitan Toronto to a corporation to be controlled by H.Spen, Clark, a principal of the Vendors of the portion thereof occupied A -246 2 by the hotel premises, for a maximum period of five years from the date of closing and it is deemed appropriate and, being in conformity with the ten -year Development Plan, that it is in the public interest that the Authority should accept the said offer; and WHEREAS acquisition of the said property is to be achieved out of funds presently authorized for the Waterfront Project 1977 -1981; THAT subject to the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority do and it hereby amends The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 to include within the details of the Project in the Scarborough Sector thereof provision for acquisition of the Guildwood Inn lands shown outlined upon the Map appended as Schedule "B" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #5/78 and appended as Appendix "B" to this Report, and further for the addition of the said Map as Site Plan 7A of the said Project; and further THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to approve the said Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 so amended; and THAT the Province of Ontario and Metropolitan Toronto be requested to make funds available to the Authority so that it may accept the offer to sell the Guild Inn made to it by the owners thereof on February 28, 1978, and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to execute the lease set out in the said offer and referred to in the recitals hereof. 2. Subject to funds being made available therefor by The Province of Ontario and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto having agreed to execute the lease set out in the Offer, the Authority accept the Offer to sell the land and chattels commonly referred to as the "Guild Inn" made to it by the owners thereof dated February 28, 1978; and that the Authority be a party to the said lease; and THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto agree to accept the Guild Inn property forthwith on completion of the acquisition under the terms of an Agreement between The Municipality of Metro- politan Toronto and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated October 11, 1972, notwithstanding any clause contained in the Agreement that may be contrary thereto, and with the added proviso that any change of use for the Guild Inn property will require the approval of The Province of Ontario and the Authority prior to any change thereof; and further THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to execute any and all documents required in connection with the acquisition of the Guild Inn property and the lease. SECTION II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY THE FOLLOWING ACTION TAKEN ON AN ITEM ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MEETING #5/78, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1978: 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 Property Acquisition - Guildwood Waterfront Area The staff presented a proposed Amendment to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981. A -247 - 3 The staff report having regard to proposed Amendment to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 was received, and appended as Schedule "A" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #5/78, and appended as Appendix "A" to this Report. *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** .B -121 APPENDIX "A" TO: The Chairman and Members, Executive Committee, M.T.R.C.A., #5/78. RE: AMENDMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981: Property Acquisition GUILDWOOD WATERFRONT AREA The Guild Inn property, comprising approximately 86 acres and including 3,200' of Lake Ontario shoreline, forms a part of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan 1972 -1981 adopted by the Authority at Meeting #1/74, held February 1, 1974. The property was first identified as having a role in the Metropolitan Waterfront development in the 1959 Draft Official Plan for Metropolitan Toronto, where the shoreline frontage was mapped as being required for regional, passive open space. In the Waterfront Plan prepared for the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Area, the property was included as an apartment development site linked to a proposed golf course development. In 1970, when the Authority was designated as the implement- ation agency for the Waterfront Plan, the proposals for the Guild Inn site were reviewed and it was determined that the property would better serve as a resource park and heritage site. The property was included in The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1972 -1976 as the 'Guildwood Waterfront Area' and was, as well, included in the 10 Year Plan. Negotiations for the property have continued over an eight - year period since 1971. Because of the unique character of the property and the heritage role of the 'Guild', it has, from the outset, been considered important to bring the entire property into public ownership. Early in the negotiations, an effort was made to involve the Ontario Heritage Foundation in the acquisition of the Guild buildings as a part of the project. In 1977, the entire property was publicly offered for sale, and negotiations by the Authority continued. An offer to sell has now been negotiated and the matter is put before. the Authority for consideration. Because of the uncertainty as to whether negotiations would be successful, the property was not scheduled for acquisition under the current project, and an amendment to the project is required. I. DETAILS OF AMENDMENT (a) Location and Description The Guild Inn properties are located in the Borough of Scarborough and lie in parts of lots 12, 13 and 14, Concession 'C', Borough of Scarborough. The property consists of three tracts of land, totalling 86 acres. For the purpose of this brief, the land tracts are identified as Duncan Block, Guild Inn and Wasteney's Block. A -249 -2- B -122 RE: AMENDMENT TO TI-IE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981: Property Acquisition GUILDWOOD WATERFRONT AREA The lands in the Duncan Block at the present time are undeveloped, with the exception of old public rights -of -way which are now closed, but foot trails over them are in evidence. The Duncan Block is the western portion of the Guild Inn properties and lies adjacent to an attractive housing area. This block is wooded and very attractive. The Guild Inn itself is located in the Guild Inn Block and has become an important Ontario land- mark. The Inn consists of a hotel /dining room facility, surrounded by landscaped gardens, an outdoor pool, historic buildings and works of art, along woodland trails. On the west side of the Guild site, there are four residences and an - administration /storage building. Road and parking areas to the Inn have been paved, and a gravel road has been constructed to give access to the foot of the Bluffs through the deep ravine to the east of the Guild Inn site. With this road as access, the owner has conducted a shoreline project which, by placing fill in the lake, has given protection to the Bluffs from erosion. This work is still in progress. This work, together with an inter- cepter storm drain at the top of the Bluffs which directs all surface drainage into a storm sewer, has reduced considerably the rate of Bluff erosion. The Wasteney's Block, the eastern property, is partially wooded and is undeveloped. A foot trail has been worn along the edge of the Bluffs, giving evidence of substantial public use. The major topographic feature of all the Guild Inn properties is the 200 feet high Scarborough A -250 B -123 -3- RE: AMENDMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981: Property Acquisition GUILDWOOD WATERFRONT AREA Bluffs. The face of this spectacular land form is almost vertical for the entire 3,200 feet of Lake Ontario shoreline that the Guild Inn Properties occupy. The Lake Ontario shoreline in Scarborough is largely unavailable to the public for recreational use. The pattern of development on the shoreline and the physical characteristics of the shoreline make public use very difficult. In addition to the Guild Inn properties, there are only three other locations on the ten miles of Scarborough shoreline which have substantial public land and access to the shoreline. These are included in the Authority waterfront programme; Bluffer's Park lying to the west of the Guild Inn, and East Point Park lying to the east of the Guild Inn and the mouth of the Rouge River. The scarcity of public lands on the Lake Ontario shoreline in eastern Metropolitan Toronto, together with the spectacular natural features of the Guild Inn properties and the landmark status that the Guild Inn has developed, make the acquisition of the Guild Inn properties a very important element of waterfront development in the Metropolitan Toronto Region. (b) Purpose of the Amendment The purpose of this amendment to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 is to permit The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to acquire properties known as the Guild Inn properties, located in the Borough of Scarborough, consisting of 86 acres, and being parts of lots 12, 13 and 14, Concession 'C', Borough of Scarborough, and certain improvements owned by the Guild Inn property, and to enter into an agreement with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for the development and maintenance of the property for conservation and recreation purposes. A -251 - 4 - B -124 (c) Report of the Property Administrator In 1973 your Property Administrator and the Authority's solicitors were instructed to undertake negotiations with the principals of the several companies owning the Guild Inn property in its entirety, towards achieving an agreement to purchase the lands comprising what is commonly referred to as the "Guild Inn "; approximately 86 acres. We have now received an offer to sell all of the Guild Inn property to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority duly executed by the owners thereof. The offer is made to sell at a total price of $8,200,000.00, to which must be added a sum of $300,000.00 to cover costs incidental to the closing of the transaction, including land transfer tax, sales tax on the chattels, the cost of erecting a fence and hedge around the central Guild property, and survey, legal and appraisal costs. In order that we would be informed as to the highest and best use of the land, should it be offered to a developer in the open market, we instructed Mr. Derek Little of Municipal Planning Consultants to prepare a development feasibility study, and Mr. E. J. Strachan, an experienced fee appraiser, to prepare an opinion of value on the subject lands based thereon. Coincidentally with our giving such instructions, Mr. Clark (who is the principal Owner) engaged Mr. John Sepejak of Town Planning Consultants to prepare a feasibility study upon similar premises, and Mr. James Farr, an appraiser with W. H. Bosley & Associates, to estimate the market value. On the basis of the reports prepared by Messrs. Little and Sepejak, the appraisers, Strachan and Farr, arrived at opinions of value for the land alone of $7,115,000 and $7,477,000 respectively. Predicated upon these opinions,negotiations continued on the basis that we were prepared to recommend purchase of the entirety for the sum of $7,300,000. The owners however disagreed with our assessment of value. At the time of making their reports in 1974, Strachan and Farr estimated the depreciated replacement cost of the buildings on the site at $2,270,000 and $2,091,950, respectively, but they did not assert that the buildings added anything to the land value as estimated by them. We have maintained from the outset that if anything additional to the land value was to be paid for buildings, since that land value is calculated on the basis of its entire development potential, then the sum to be paid for land would have to be reduced at least as it relates to the area beneath the buildings and adjoining and used with the hotel. These opinions of value were prepared by the appraisers in 1974. Almost four years have elapsed since then and an increase of approxi- mately 12 -1/2% in the intervening four years would appear to be justified on the basis of inflation alone, and if the buildings and chattels to be conveyed have any value, even if only salvage value, they would appear to warrant purchase of the entirety at $8,200,000. During the course of the negotiations which have been carried out, it came to our attention that certain work orders issued by the Borough of Scarborough and the Provincial Government were outstanding against the property. The sum of $200,000 of the purchase price at which the property is offered for sale is allocated to satisfaction of these work orders. They will have to be satisfied by the Vendors, some immediately and others at a later date, and the proposal calls for this amount being held back on closing against this contingency. A further sum of $300,000 of the price at which the property is offered for sale is specifically intended to be used by the Vendors during the lease period referred to below for substantial structural renovations to establish a dining room and lounge commensurate with the size and nature of the Guild Inn operation. The proposal also calls for this amount being held back against this contingency. A -252 B -125 5 Accordingly, $7,900,000 of the offered price is really allocable to land, buildings and chattels as they presently stand. The offer to sell provides for the leasing back to a company to be incorporated and controlled by Mr. Clark of the main buildings comprising the Guild Inn, together with approximately 23 acres surrounding it. The terms proposed are as follows: (1) the lease to be for a fixed term of 5 years, subject to cancellation on six months' notice in the event of either the death of Mr. Clark or his incapacitation; (2) no rent to be paid but the company to be incorporated to be responsible for realty and business taxes up to the extent of the 1977 taxes on the entire Ravenna Woods property plus 10 %; (3) no salaries to be paid to Mr. Clark or members of his family and any profits arising from the operation of the Guild Inn to be reinvested in improvements to the buildings or the acquisition of additional artworks; (4) the lease to be entered into between the company to be incorporated by Mr. Clark, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; in the event that any contracts are to be entered into which will not terminate within the 5 -year period, such contracts are to receive the approval of the Commissioner of Parks for The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto or his designate; (5) at the termination of the 5 -year term the company is to assign the goodwill, together with the name "The Guild Inn ", to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. The formal lease has not been settled between the parties and, in the event that the offer is accepted, negotiations will commence with the Owner and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto as to the terms of the formal lease. The general parameters within which the lease must be settled are set out in the proposal and are noted above. In addition to the leasing back of the premises, there is provision for the continued occupation by Mr. Clark and his wife, Rosa Clark, or the survivor of them, of Suite Number 344, and the office storage building known as 191 Guildwood Parkway. The term of occupa- tion is to be the lesser of 10 years or the lifetime of the survivor of Mr. and Mrs. Clark plus an additional six months, and the Clarks are required to pay the taxes on 191 Guildwood Parkway. The offer is open for acceptance until April 30, 1978 or 15 days thereafter if the Solicitor for the Vendor is instructed by the Solicitor for the Purchaser that there is a reasonable expectancy of acceptance. The proposal provides for the closing of this transaction assuming acceptance, on June 1st and, in the event the closing is extended past that date, interest at bank prime rate is to run on $7,700,000 of the outstanding purchase price, which excludes the holdbacks. Early in 1978 Mr. Strachan and Mr. Farr were authorized and instructed to up -date their appraisals. Examination of these appraisals will indicate the opinions of the respective appraisers as follows: E. J. Strachan as at March 1, 1978 a market value of $8,800,000. James Farr as at April 3, 1978 a market value of $8,972,000. Not surprisingly, the appraisers have approached determination of these opinions on slightly different premises. A -253 -6- B -126 Mr. Farr dealt with the matter on the basis of allocating an 8.35 -acre parcel, more or less, as an adjunct to the hotel buildings and concluded that all of the lands offered for sale, including this "hotel" site, together with his estimate of the depreciated replace- ment value of the hotel buildings, would bring $8,972,000 in the market. Mr. Strachan concluded that the value of the land, on the basis of its potential for development in its entirety, is $8,300,000 and, having regard to the depreciated replacement value of the residential wing of the hotel (the Hotel Addition), that an increment not exceed- ing $500,000 above and beyond the land value was warranted, bringing the total value in the market to $8,800,000. In all of the circumstances and relying on the appraisers' opinions, we believe that the $8,200,000 price at which all of the property, together with the hotel chattels, is offered for sale to the Authority is a price at which the Authority would be justified in buying. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1972 -1976 made specific reference to, and provided for, acquisition of a substantial portion of the Guild Inn lands. The subsequent Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 did not specifically refer to them and, accordingly, in order to be in a position to accept the offer to sell the property which has been made to the Authority by its owners, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 requires modest modifications. 1978.04.19 • B -127 A -254 APPENDIX "B" 0 0 O 0 D 0 0 oO O 0 4 AND REGION SITE PLAN 7A EIMED er tiST FIRST STAGE 1972 -1976 SECOND STAGE 1977 -1902 A -255 SCHEDULE "B" THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #2/78 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (for consideration by the Authority) SECTION I THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS TI•IE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM MEETING #2/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE I -IELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1978 FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND RECOMMENDS ITS ADOPTION: 1. AGREEMENT RE METROPOLITAN CORPORATION - M.T.R.C.A. & THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO ZOO The Authority be a party to a new master agreement, together with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Board of Manage- ment of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo to replace the agreement of November 1, 1970 in accordance with the draft agreement appended as Schedule "C" of the minutes of Executive Meeting #2/78, as amended by the Executive Committee of Metropolitan Toronto requiring that the word "non- operating" be inserted immediately before the word "funds" in the first line of clause 6(2) on page 3 of the agreement; and as further amended by the Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting held on March 7, 1978; and The appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the execution of such documents as required. SECTION II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY THE FOLLOWING ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT EXECUTIVE MEETING #2/78 HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1978: 2. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/78 were presented. The Minutes of Meeting #1/78, as presented, were adopted as if read. The Chairman announced that on March 3, 1978 the Authority had been presented by the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario with its 'Property Improvement Award'. The Chairman also advised of the attendance of himself, Mrs. F. Gel and Messrs. F.G. Brown, K.G. Higgs and W.A. McLean at meeting of the Metropolitan Toronto Progressive Conservative Caucus regarding Authority comments on the Report of the Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto. 3. REPORT #1/78 - PERSONNEL SUB- COMMITTEE Mr. Bryson presented Report #1/78 of the Personnel Sub - Committee. Report #1/78 of the Personnel Sub - Committee was received and adopted and appended as Schedule "A" of the minutes of Executive Meeting #2/78. A -256 2 AMENDMENT THAT the names of Messrs. K.G. Higgs and W.A. McLean be added to the Authority's Corporate Membership in the Metropolitan Toronto Board of Trade. NOT CARRIED; 4. OFFICIAL PASSES AND COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS - 1978 A communication from the Secretary- Treasurer was presented having regard to the distribution of Official Passes and Complimentary Tickets for 1978. The Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to: (a) Issue Official Passes to Authority Members, Advisory Board Members and Committee Members, staff and certain Consultants whose duties require them to enter upon Authority lands; (b) Issue Complimentary Parking Permits and /or Complimentary Passes to the Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Kortright Centre for Conservation to Council Members, certain Municipal Officials, Press and other individuals, similar to previous years; (c) Officials of Ministries of the Province of Ontario. 5. REPORT #1/78 BUILDING SUB - COMMITTEE, THE KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION Mr. Scott presented Report #1/78 of the Building Sub- Committee, The Kortright Centre for Conservation. Report #1/78 of the Building Sub- Committee - The Kortright Centre for Conservation, was received and appended as Schedule "B" of the minutes of Executive Meeting #2/78; and The recommendations contained therein were approved. 6. STAFF MANAGEMENT SEMINAR A communication from the Secretary- Treasurer was presented having regard to the Staff Management Seminar held January 27 -29, 1978 at the Leslie M. Frost Natural Resource Centre, Dorset, Ontario. The report of the Staff Management Seminar held January 27 -29, 1978 at the Leslie M. Frost Natural Resource Centre, Dorset, Ontario, was referred back to the Secretary- Treasurer for further information. 7. APPOINTMENT OF AN AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE B. HARPER BULL FELLOWSHIP AWARDS FOR 1978 A communication from the Chairman was presented having regard to the appointment of an Authority representative to The B. Harper Bull Conservation Fellowship Awards Committee for 1978. Dr. T. H. Leith was appointed the Authority's representative for 1978 to The B. Harper Bull Conservation Fellowship Awards Committee. 8. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE - HALF WAY HOUSE Purchase of Equipment & Carpeting The Administrator, Property and Administration Division, presented a communication recommending the purchase of certain items for the re- opening of the Half Way House at Black Creek Pioneer Village on Saturday, March 4, 1978. A -257 - 3 - The following invoices for the purchase of carpeting, china, walk -in refrigerator and freezer and various items of kitchen equipment required for the Half Way House, BCPV, were approved for payment: Doulton China of Canada Limited 746 pieces of china $1,338.55 Keefe Bros. Carpet Ltd. For the supply and installation of new floor covering in the dining room $2,955.00 Foster Refrigerator of Canada Ltd. Walk -in Refrigerator and Walk -in Freezer including freight and installation $6,540.00 Leblanco Limited Various items of kitchen equipment, including - Hobart floor mixer Garland six- burner range Garland three -deck oven etc. $13,324.55 and further The Secretary- Treasurer was authorized to issue cheques forthwith covering these purchases. 9. AGREEMENT RE METROPOLITAN CORPORATION - M.T.R.C.A. & THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO ZOO A communication from the Administrator of Property & Administration was presented having regard to an agreement with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Board of Management of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo. The communication of the Property Administrator, together with the proposed new master operating agreement with The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, was received. 10. QUOTATION #78 -06 Three 3/4 Ton Trucks A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations were received (from the 29 invitations), for the supply of three new 1978 3/4 ton cab and chassis: Hawman Plymouth Chrysler Pinetree Mercury Sales Summit Ford Sales GMC Truck Centre Eric Matson Motors Wilson Niblett Chev Olds Little Bros. (Weston) Ltd. Thorncrest Ford Sales Richmond Hill Chrysler Dodge Elgin Motors Colonial Chev Olds McArthurs in Markham Birchdale Mercury Sales $12,418.00 13,569.32 13,930.19 14,168.52 14,217.75 14,305.48 14,446.72 15,478.20 15,521.00 15,523.51 15,606.65 17,024.35 17,940.29 The above prices include all taxes and licences. The quotation of Hawman Plymouth Chrysler for the supply and delivery of three new 1978 3/4 ton cab and chassis, with trades, in the sum of $12,418.00, including all taxes and licences, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 4 11. QUOTATION #78 -07 One Window Van A -258 A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations were received (from the 29 invitations) for the supply of one new 1978 1 ton window van: Hawman Plymouth Chrysler $5,245.00 Pine Tree Mercury 5,346.65 GMC Truck Centre 5,402.29 Wilson Niblett Chev Olds 5,512.50 Little Bros. (Weston) Ltd. 5,555.30 Summit Ford Sales 5,750.04 Colonial Chev Olds 6,058.60 Thorncrest Ford 6,068.90 Elgin Motors 6,145.67 Birchdale Mercury 6,575.38 The above prices include all taxes and licences. The quotation of Hawman Plymouth Chrysler for the supply and delivery of one new 1978 1 ton window van, with trade, in the sum of $5,245.00, including all taxes and licences, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 12. QUOTATION #78 -08 One Station Wagon A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations were received (from the 29 invitations), for the supply of one new 1978 station wagon: Hawman Plymouth Chrysler $5,196.00 Raceway Plymouth Chrysler 5,713.44 Little Bros. (Weston) Ltd. 5,973.89 Summit Ford 6,252.83 Elgin Motors 6,282.79 Pine Tree Mercury 6,266.00 Wilson Niblett Chev Olds 6,394.40 Eric Matson Motors 6,416.75 Colonial Chev Olds 6,754.77 McArthurs in Markham 6,785.69 The above prices include all taxes and licences. The quotation of Hawman Plymouth Chrysler for the supply and delivery of one new 1978 station wagon, with trade, in the sum of $5,196.00, including all taxes and licence, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 13. QUOTATION #78 -09 Two 4 -door Sedans A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations were received (from the 29 invitations), for the supply of two new 1978 sedans: Raceway Plymouth Chrysler $8,308.52 Pine Tree Mercury 9,809.92 Summit Ford 9,910.50 Little Bros. (Weston) Ltd. 9,931.90 Hawman Plymouth Chrysler 9,964.00 Wilson Niblett Chev. Olds. 9,996.10 Eric Matson Motors 10,012.03 Elgin Motors 10,434.80 McArthurs in Markham 10,672.34 Colonial Chev Olds 10,826.61 The above prices include all taxes and licence. A -259 - 5 - The quotation of Raceway Plymouth Chrysler for the supply and delivery of two new 1978 4 -door sedans, with trades, in the sum of $8,308.52, including all taxes and licence, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 14. QUOTATION #78 -10 Four MF -245 Tractors A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations were received (from the 6 invitations), for the supply of four new 1978 MF -245 diesel tractors: Don Vallance Equipment Ltd. Rumble Tractor McKeown's Service & Supply Sholdice Service & Supply The above prices include all taxes. $25,658.60 27,520.36 32,100.00 32,100.00 The quotation of Don Vallance Equipment Limited for the supply and delivery of four new 1978 MF -245 diesel tractors, with trades, in the sum of $25,658.60, including all taxes, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 15. QUOTATION #78 -11 One MF -20C Tractor A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations were received (from the 6 invitations), for the supply of one new 1978 MF -20C diesel tractor: Rumble Tractor Don Vallance Equipment Ltd. Sholdice Service & Supply The above prices include all taxes. $6,464.72 7,076.65 8,075.50 The quotation of Rumble Tractor for the supply and delivery of one new 1978 MF -20C diesel tractor, with trade, in the sum of $6,464.72, including all taxes, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 16. QUOTATION #78 -12 Rental of Vans & Trucks A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations were received for the rental of two window vans and five pick -ups for the Authority tree planting programmes and the Humber Bay East landscape project: Carman's Car & Truck Rental $455 per unit per month; 1200 free miles; 80 per mile over mileage. Arrow Car & Truck Rental Tilden Rent -A -Car Somerville Car Rentals $420 per unit per month; 1200 free miles; 90 per mile over mileage. $380 per unit per month; 1200 free miles; 120 per mile over mileage. Add $100.00 per month for drivers 21 -24 years old. $400 per unit per month (vans). $350 per unit per month (trucks). 1200 free miles. 140 per mile over mileage. A -260 - 6 - The quotation of Somerville Car & Truck Rentals for the rental of two window vans and five pick -up trucks for the 1978 tree planting programmes, at the rate of $400.00 per month per unit for the vans, and $350.00 per month per unit for pick -up trucks, plus 14C per mile over 1200 miles, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 17. WINTARIO GRANT Black Creek Pioneer Village A staff communication was presented having regard to the following development projects at Black Creek Pioneer Village: Sawyer's Home Richmond Hill Manse Estimated Funding Cost in 1978 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $75,000.00 $11,000.00 The staff was directed to submit an application to Wintario for financial assistance for the restoration and furnishing of the Sawyer's Home and Richmond Hill Manse at Black Creek Pioneer Village. 18. PROJECTION SCREEN Kortright Centre for Conservation A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for an 18' x 18' matte surface projection screen for the theatre at the Kortright Centre for Conservation: Multivision Electra - Sonic Limited Bell and Howell Hall Photographic Downtown Camera $1,528.00 1,761.00 1,837.00 2,039.00 The quotation of Multivision Electra -Sonic Limited for the supply of an 18' x 18' matte surface projection screen for the theatre at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, in the sum of $1,528.00, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 19. "SUGARING OFF DAY" - The Kortright Centre for Conservation The staff presented a communication having regard to "Sugaring Off Day" - 1978. The staff was authorized to make the necessary arrangements for "Sugaring Off Day" to be held at the Kortright Centre for Conservation on Saturday, April 8, 1978; and Members of the Authority, Advisory Boards, Committees, Foundation, Chairmen of the Municipalities, Mayors, Regional Councillors, Local M.P.'s and M.P.P.'s, Ministry of Natural Resources respresen- tatives, staff and their families are to be invited and The charge to be $2.00 for adults and $.50 for children for lunch; and further The media representatives and their families are to be invited at no charge. 20. REPORT RE ADMINISTRATION OF ONTARIO REGULATION 735/73 The staff presented a report regarding the administration of Ontario Regulation 735/73. A -261 - 7 - The report of Ontario Regulation 735/73 for the months of December, 1977, and January & February, 1978, was received and appended as Schedule "D" of the minutes of Executive Meeting #2/78 and appended as Appendix "A" of this Report. 21. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Captain Development Group Lot 5, Concession VIII, Township of King, Humber River Watershed A staff communication was presented advising that an application was received from the Captain Development Group for permission to construct a storm sewer outfall into a tributary of the Humber River in Lot 5, Con. VIII, Township of King (Humber River water- shed) . The staff communication, together with the application of the Captain Development Group,was received; and The application of the Captain Development Group for a permit to undertake the construction of a storm sewer outfall into a tributary of the Humber River in the area south -east of the intersection of Highway No. 27 and the King Side Road, Lot 5, Concession VIII, in the Township of King, in the Regional Municipality of York, Humber River watershed, was approved subject to: (a) The slope of the banks of the ditch for overland flow being no steeper than 3:1. (b) The channel extending from the outfall to the creek being curved in order to direct the flow in a downstream direction. (c) The proposed swale located south of the proposed headwall also being curved in the same way as described in (b). (d) The transition section which extends for a distance of 10 feet from the end of the gabion channel in the channel extending from the outfall, being rip- rapped. (e) The Township of King's engineers being satisfied with the proposal. (f) All rip -rap and gabion works being preceded by a layer of crushed stone or a filter mat in order to reduce seepage of the disturbed soil through these works. (g) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 22. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Giuseppe & Dorothea Magistrale Lots 88 & 89, Part of Lot 87, Plan 1923, Town of Richmond Hill, Don River Watershed. A staff communication was presented advising that an application has been received from Giuseppe and Dorothea Magistrale for permission to regrade and landscape on Lots 88 and 89, Part of Lot 87, Plan 1923, Town of Richmond Hill (Don River watershed). The staff communication, together with the application of Giuseppe and Dorothea Magistrale, was received; and The application of Giuseppe and Dorothea Magistrale for permission to regrade and landscape a valley slope on Lots 88 and 89, Part of Lot 87, Plan 1923, Town of Richmond Hill, Don River watershed, was approved, subject to: (a) No new fill being introduced into the area. (b) Work commencing as soon as practical, as per sketch plan submitted. A -262 - 8 (c) Graded area being seeded or sod - covered. If trees are planted, they shall not be nearer than 15 feet from the centre of the river. (d) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority and the Town of Richmond Hill. 23. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Arnini Construction Limited Block 'E' & Part of Block 'C', Plan 372, Town of Ajax, Carruthers Creek Watershed A staff communication was presented advising that an application has been received from Arnini Construction Limited for permission to divert and channelize a watercourse in Block 'E' and Part of Block 'C', Plan 372, Town of Ajax (Carruthers Creek watershed). The staff communication, together with the application of Arnini Construction Limited was received; and The application of Arnini Construction Limited for permission to straighten, regrade and channelize a watercourse on Block 'E' and Part of Block 'C', Plan 372, Town of Ajax, Carruthers Creek water- shed, was approved, subject to: (a) All work being carried out in accordance with the third drawing submitted to the Authority on February 27, 1978. (b) The inlet and outlet on the owner's property line remaining unchanged. (c) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority and the Town of Ajax. 24. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 L.J. McGuinnes & Company Limited Parts 13, 14, 15 & 16, Ref. Plan 66R -6083, Borough of Etobicoke, Mimico Creek Watershed A staff communication was presented advising that an application was received from L.J. McGuinnes & Company Limited for permission to place fill in Parts 13, 14, 15 and 16, Reference Plan 66R -6803, Borough of Etobicoke (Mimico Creek watershed). The staff communication, together with the application of L.J. McGuinnes & Company Limited, was received; and The application of L.J. McGuinnes & Company Limited for permission to place fill at the rear of 2 Algoma Street, Parts 13, 14, 15 and 16, Reference Plan 66R -6803, Borough of Etobicoke, Mimico Creek watershed, was approved, subject to: (a) All work being carried out in accordance with the submitted proposal. (b) No fill being introduced below the Regional Flood Line. (c) The Authority being notified when final grades have been completed to approve the site in preparation for seeding and /or sodding. (d) The bank being stabilized at a gradient of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical and seeded and /or sodded. (e) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority and the Borough of Etobicoke. A -263 9 25. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Ministry of the Environment - Rosebank Rd. to Scarborough- Pickering Townline Road, Town of Pickering, Petticoat Creek Watershed A staff communication was presented advising that an application had been received from the Ministry of the Environment for permission to undertake the construction of a section of the York /Durham System from Rosebank Road to Scarborough- Pickering Townline Road, Town of Pickering (Petticoat Creek watershed). The staff communication, together with the application of the Ministry of the Environment, was received; and The application of the Ministry of the Environment for permission to undertake the construction of a section of the York /Durham Sewage System crossing the Petticoat Creek, as it extends from Rosebank Road to Scarborough - Pickering Townline Road in the Town of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, Petticoat Creek watershed, was approved, subject to: (a) The gabion apron at the river bed, at both ends of the culverts, being extended another 5 feet, and a breakwall being placed at the end of the apron in order to prevent back - washing under the ends of the apron. (b) Rip -rap being placed at the ends of the wingwalls in order to protect them from erosion. (c) All gabion and rip -rap works being preceded by a filter mat or a layer of crushed stone, in order to reduce the chances of seepage through these works. (d) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 26. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Donalda Club Golf Course South of York Milis Rd., East of Don Milis Rd., Borough of North York, Don River Watershed A staff communication was presented advising that an application was received from the Donalda Club for permission to construct a bridge across the east branch of the Don River, just south of York Mills Road and just east of Don Mills Road, Borough of North York (Don River watershed). The staff communication, together with the application of the Donalda Club, was received; and The application from the Donalda Club for permission to under- take the construction of a permanent bridge across the East Branch of the Don River, which flows through the Donalda Club's golf course located in the area just south of York Mills Road and just east of Don Mills Road, in the Borough of North York, Don River watershed, was approved, subject to: (a) A gabion wall being built on the west bank of the river at the bridge crossing. This will protect both the existing bank and the new bridge footings. (b) The east bank of the river at the crossing being slightly cut back and rip- rapped from just below the water's edge up the bank to the concrete foundation wall. (c) Every effort being made to minimize silting of the river during construction. A -264 - 10 - (d) All gabion and rip -rap works being preceded by a filter mat or a layer of crushed stone in order to prevent disturbed soil from seeping through these works. (e) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 27. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Temple Har Zion North of Steeles Ave., West of Bayview Ave., Town of Markham, Don River Watershed A staff communication was presented advising that an application was received from the Temple Har Zion for permission to undertake the construction of a gabion swale into the Don River in the Town of Markham. The staff communication, together with the application of the Temple Har Zion, was received; and The application from the Temple Har Zion for permission to under- take the construction of a swale into the Don River, in the area north of Steeles Avenue and west of Bayview Avenue in the Town of Markham, was approved, subject to: (a) The bank to the river being properly stabilized after construction. (b) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 28. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Bell Canada North side Langstaff Road, Just East of Keele Street, Town of Vaughan, Don River Watershed A staff communication was presented advising that an application was received from Bell Canada for permission to cross the Don River just east of Keele Street on the north side of Langstaff Road, Town of Vaughan (Don River watershed). The staff communication, together with the application of Bell Canada, was received; and The application from Bell Canada for permission to install an underground conduit crossing the Don River in the area just east of Keele Street, on the north side of Langstaff Road, in the Town of Vaughan, Don River watershed, was approved, subject to: (a) A layer of crushed stone or a filter mat being placed at the river crossing prior to placing the gabion works. This will reduce the chances of the disturbed soil seeping through the gabion works. (b) Every effort being made to minimize the silting of the river during construction. (c) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 29. PROJECT P.8.A. - HUMBER RIVER FLOOD LANDS Plan for Flood Control & Water Conservation, International Film Distributors Limited The Report (February 28, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property and Administration Administrator, was received; and the recommendations contained therein were adopted. A -265 "Re: Project - Plan for Flood Control & Water Conservation P.8.A. - Humber River Flood Plain Lands "Resolution #249 adopted by your Committee at Meeting #12/77 held on June 22, 1977, authorized and directed the Secretary - Treasurer to complete the purchase of 124.4 acres of land from International Film Distributors Limited property. The Vendors are to retain title to the remaining 12.4 acres of the property located outside the Authority's Master Plan of Acquisition and on which substantial buildings are situated. "In accordance with the provisions of Section 29 of the Planning Act, an application was made to York Regional Land Division Committee on August 18, 1977, requesting approval of the sever- ance. The matter was considered by the Committee at a meeting held on November 15, 1977, at which time the Authority's solicitor appeared on our behalf. In a Decision dated January 20, 1978, the York Regional Land Division Committee finally handed down its Decision refusing consent for the severance on the following basis: 1. There was no evidence that the lands would be used for conservation purposes. 2. The area of lands to be acquired is in excess of any flood plain lands. 3. There was no evidence that the acquisition was in the public interest. 4. The Authority does not own any abutting lands. 5. The Committee was apparently concerned about the means of access to the subject lands. "The Authority's solicitor advised us that this Decision was open to appeal and that in his opinion a strong case could be made to have the Decision set aside and the severance approved on the grounds that the reasons given by the Land Division Committee are not valid reasons for refusing the application. The Decision was appealed by letter dated February 7, 1978, and in the normal course of events the matter will likely come before the Ontario Municipal Board in late July or August at the earliest. "Further discussions have been carried out with officials of Inter- national Film Distributors Limited and their solicitor, and a tentative agreement has been arranged whereby the transaction could be completed as set out in our original Option to Purchase under the terms of the Expropriations Act R.S.O. 1970 as amended and The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1970, Chapter 78, as amended. "A plan will be available for your inspection. "I recommend that the Secretary- Treasurer be authorized and directed to complete the acquisition of 124.4 acres, more or less, owned by International Film Distributors Limited, being Part of Lots 27 and 28, Concession IX, Town of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, together with access rights to provide access from Hwy. #27 to the lands being acquired under the provisions of The Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1970, as amended, and The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1970, Chapter 78, as amended, the said expropriation by mutual consent of all parties concerned; and that the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to take all necessary action, including the execution of documents as required." A -266 - 12 - 30. PROJECT P.9.A. - DON RIVER FLOOD LANDS Property: Kengel Apartments Limited The Report (February 13, 1978) as set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted, and the Secretary - Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Property: P.9.A. - Don River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: West of Kennedy Road Owners: Kengel Apartments Limited Property Area to be Acquired: 0.359 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $900.00, plus Vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 29, Concession "C ", Borough of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, located west of Kennedy Road, south of Eglinton Avenue. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of the Office of the Public Trustee who are administering this property and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $900.00, plus Vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proprosed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 31. PROJECT P.12.A. - DUFFIN CREEK FLOOD LANDS Property: Estate of Howard Malloy The Report (February 23, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.12.A. - Duffin's Creek Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: East side of Market Street Owners: Estate of Howard Malloy Area to be Acquired: 0.141 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $25,500.00 plus legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is a rectangular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 6, Registered Plan 972, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, having afrontage of approximately 57 feet on the east side of Market Street, south of Main Street in the downtown section of Stouffville. A -267 - 13 - "Negotiations have been conducted with the.Executors of the Estate and their solicitor, Mr. G.C. Ness, of the legal firm Button, Armstrong & Ness, 6 Main Street East, Stouffville, LOH 1L0 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $25,500.00 plus legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 32. 1978 WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME A staff communication having regard to the 1978 Watershed Environ- mental Monitoring Programme was presented. The staff report having regard to the 1978 Watershed Environmental Monitoring Programme was received; and The recommendations contained therein and set forth herein were adopted: 1. The 1978 Watershed Environmental Monitoring Programme, involving an estimated expenditure of $103,412.00, be approved; and THAT the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources for the Programme be requested. 2. The Environmental Applications Group be retained as Programme consultants, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources. 33. WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 -1981 Landfill Sites - Hours of Operation A staff communication was presented having regard to the Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 - Landfill Sites, Hours of Operation. The staff report having regard to the Waterfront Project 1977 -1981, Landfill Sites - Hours of Operation, was received; and The recommendations contained therein and set forth herein were adopted: 1. The Toronto Harbour Commission be requested to confirm whether or not the Aquatic Park will be open to receive fill during 1978 so that the Authority can establish appropriate hours of operation at its sites; and THAT the excavating contractors who have become dependent upon waterfront sites be notified accordingly. 2. In the interim, the hours of operation for the Humber Bay West and Bluffers Phase II sites be set at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A -268 - 14 - 34. BOATING FEDERATIONS - HUMBER BAY WEST AND BLUFFERS PHASE II - Request for Interim Moorings A staff communication was presented having regard to the request for interim moorings by the Boating Federations - Humber Bay West and Bluffers Phase II. The staff report having regard to Boating Federations - Humber Bay West and Bluffers Phase II, Request for Interim Moorings, was received; and The recommendations contained therein and set forth herein were adopted: 1. The Authority approve the principle of interim mooring at Humber Bay West and Bluffer's Waterfront Areas by the respective Federations, commencing in 1978. 2. The staff be authorized to arrange for the preparation of a suitable Land Use Permit by the Ministry of Natural Resources, such permit to be approved by Metropolitan Toronto prior to execution. 35. 25TH NATIONAL WATERSHED CONGRESS - Attendance at All members of the Executive Committee are to be registered for attendance at the 25th National Watershed Congress to be held in Toronto June 25 -28, 1978. 36. PROJECT P.8.A. - HUMBER RIVER FLOOD PLAIN LANDS Property: Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Corporation of the Town of Caledon The Report (March 7, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.8.A. - Humber River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: East side of Hwy. 50 Owner: Ministry of Transportation and Communications and The Corporation of the Town of Caledon Area to be Acquired: 1.060 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $1,000.00 plus legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project are three small parcels of land, being Part of Lot 27, Concession VI, and Parts of Lot 28, Concession VII, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, located on the east side of Hwy. 50 in the Palgrave area. "Negotations have been conducted with officials of the Ministry of Transporation and Communications and The Corporation of the Town of Caledon and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $1,000.00 plus legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. A -269 - 15 - "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recom- mendation. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 37. PROJECT P.11.A. - ROUGE RIVER FLOOD PLAIN LANDS Property: Gilbert and Diana Younghusband The Report (March 6, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.11.A. - Rouge River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9, June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: West side of Rougemont Drive Owner: Gilbert and Diana Younghusband Area to be Acquired: 0.209 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $1,500.00 plus Vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above -noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lots 79 and 80, Registered Plan 283, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, being a partial taking from a property fronting on the west side of Rougemont Drive in the Rouge Valley, south of Hwy. 401. "Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. W.G. Tatham, 552,4 Lawrence Avenue East, West Hill, M1E4 4R4 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be $1,500.00 plus Vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Associat- tion, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquistion and is in concurrence with my recommenda- tion. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resouces for an Inspection Certificate." ********************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** TO: Executive Cuicattee, M.T.R.C.A., #2/78 A d istration of Ontario Regulation 735/73 - December 1977, January and February 1978. LOCATION VIOLATION NOTICE ISSUED ACTION TAKEN North side of Dixon Road, West of _Highway 27, Borough of Etobicoke. (Mimico Creek Watershed) V -147 Westwood Drain Co. Ltd. December 6, 1977. Fill removed. No further action. Part of Lot 1, Concession 4, Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville. (Rouge River Watershed) V -148 Mr. Spyros Kabiotis December 6, 1977. He agreed to carry out restorative work to our satisfaction in the spring of 1978. Lot 3, West bank of the N mico Creek, South of Q.E.W, Borough of Etobicoke. V -150 C.M. Bunston (Realty) V -149 L.J. McGuinness & Co. Ltd. December 22, 1977. Filling stopped. They have applied for a permit. Part Lot 19, Road allowance between Concessions 1 and 2, West of Brock Road, North of Finch at the junction of Guild Road; Town of Pickering (Duffin Creek Watershed) V -151 IRA Carr. Construction January 9, 1978 They have permit from Regional Municipality of Durham (Mr. William Ford). Placing a mobile home on the east side of Highway No. 27, South of Kleinburg Road, Lots 23/24, Concession 8, Tbwn of Vaughan (Humber River Watershed) V -152 Western Riding Stables V -153 Kleinburg Recreation Centre January 31, 1978 Permit application in process. • XIQN'addV SCHEDULE "C" A -271 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #3/78 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (for consideration by the Authority) SECTION I THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM MEETING #3/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1978 FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND RECOMMENDS ITS ADOPTION: 1. HIRING OF CONSULTANTS The present Authority policy of hiring Consultants, which has been used satisfactorily since the inception of the Authority, be continued. SECTION II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY THE FOLLOWING ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT EXECUTIVE MEETING #3/78 HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1978: 2. DELEGATION MR. LUCIANO MARTIN re Flooding & Land Conservation West & Main Branches - Humber River Mr. Henderson called upon Mr. Luciano Martin to make his presenta- tion. Mr. Martin made a verbal presentation to the Executive Committee, dealing with concerns he had in respect of matters of flooding and land conservation in the area of the confluence of the west and main branches of the Humber River. The Executive Committee met "in camera" to receive information from the Authority's solicitor, in respect of matters raised by Mr. Luciano Martin. The submission of Mr. Luciano Martin, in respect of matters per- taining to flooding and land conservation was received. 3. PRESENT FOR THE HEARING Chairman • R. Grant Henderson Vice - Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Members M. J. Breen J. A. Bryson E. H. Card Mrs. J. A. Gardner Mrs. L. Hancey C. F. Kline E. V. Kolb Mrs. S. Martin J. S. Scott Dr. W. M. Tovell Staff W. A. McLean J. W. Maletich A -272 - 2 4. HEARING Following the Roll Call, the Meeting recessed to hold a Hearing on Application for Permit under O.R. 735/73 re: Vittorio Giuliani Twin Elms Motel Town of Vaughan (Humber) Mrs. M. Prashad recorded the proceedings of the Hearing. The Meeting resumed. 5. DECISION OF HEARING VITTORIO GIULIANI TWIN ELMS MOTEL TOWN OF VAUGHAN (Humber) This Executive Committee confirmed the decision of the Hearing held this 29th day of March, 1978; and The application by Vittorio Giuliani (owner of Twin Elms Motel) for a permit to construct a banquet hall on the flood plain of the Humber River on Part of Lot 19, Concession VIII, Town of Vaughan, was not approved for the following reasons: (a) The affected property is on the flood plain of the Humber River and completely within the Hurricane Hazel line. The flood line is 555' and the property is at a level of 547', which means that at the time of Hurricane Hazel the property was under 8 feet of water; (b) The building would constitute an obstruction to the safe passage of flood waters in the area; (c) The building would deplete natural storage area for potential flood waters. 6. MR. W.C. DAVIDSON, Q.C. 90TH BIRTHDAY Mr. Henderson informed Members of the Executive Committee that Mr. W.C. Davidson, Q.C., would celebrate his 90th birthday this weekend and passed a card of congratulations to Members for signature, to be mailed to Mr. Davidson, indicating "from Members of the Executive Committee, M.T.R.C.A." Mr. Davidson has been an extremely active conservationist over the past many years; first as a Member of the Humber Valley Conserva- tion Authority from 1950 to 1956; The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority from 1957 up to and including 1978 - as a Member from 1957 to 1966 inclusive, then again in 1970 and 1972; he served as an Appointed Member to the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board from 1967 to 1969 inclusive; then the Historical Sites Advisory Board from 1973 to the present time; Mr. Davidson was Vice Chairman of the Authority from 1959 to 1966 inclusive and a Director of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation from 1962 to 1967 and from 1968 to the present time has been a Member of the Foundation. 7. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/78 were presented. The Minutes of Meeting #2/78, as presented, were adopted as if read. 8. STAFF MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Mr. McLean presented the report of the Staff Management Seminar and answered a number of questions raised. A -273 - 3 - The report of the Staff Management Seminar, dated 1978.03.16, was received and is to be filed. 9. COMMUNICATION FROM SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF AMERICA, ONTARIO CHAPTER The staff presented a communication from the Soil Conservation Society of America, Ontario Chapter, having regard to erosion and sedimentation in Ontario. The communication from the Soil Conservation Soceity of America, dated January 30, 1978, having regard to erosion and sedimentation in Ontario was received and referred to the Conservation Land Management Advisory Board. 10. QUOTATION #78 -01 Hammer Knife Mowers A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for the supply and delivery of four hammer knife mowers, with 2 trades: Nobleton Farm Service Duke Lawn Equipment Don Vallance Equipment $7,661.20 9,465.22 10,165.00 The quotation of Nobleton Farm Service for the supply and delivery of four hammer knife mowers with 2 trades, in the sum of $7,661.20, including Provincial Sales Tax, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 11. QUOTATION #78 -03 Weed & Grass Trimmers A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for the supply and delivery of two weed and grass trimmers: Duke Lawn Equipment Stouffville Sales & Service Outdoor Power Equipment Gordon Bannerman Limited $642.00 663.40 674.10 695.00 The quotation of Duke Lawn Equipment for supply and delivery of two weed and grass trimmers in the sum of $642.00, including Provincial Sales Tax, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 12. QUOTATION #78 -18 Cash Registers for Food Service A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for the supply of 23 electronic cash registers for the food services operation in the Conservation Areas and the Black Creek Pioneer Village refreshment booth and The Kortright Centre for Conservation: Custom Typewriter Co. Ltd. (Sharp) $660.00 each Jensen Cash Register (Sharp) 725.00 each Litton Systems (Sweda) 845.75 each National Cash Register 3,080.00 each The quotation of Custom Typewriter Company Limited for the supply of 23 Sharp electronic cash registers for the food service operation in the Conservation Areas, the refreshment booth at Black Creek Pioneer Village and at The Kortright Centre for Conservation, at a unit price of $660.00, plus Provincial Sales Tax, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. - 4 13. QUOTATION #78 -09 4 -Door Sedans A -274 A staff communication was presented advising that Raceway Plymouth Chrysler had advised staff they had made an error of some $1,800 in their tender for two 1978 4 -door sedans (with trades), as approved by Executive Resolution #53/78, and recommending that the contract be awarded to the second lowest tender, Pinetree Mercury. The quotation of Pinetree Mercury for the supply and delivery of two new 1978 4 -door sedans with trades, in the sum of $9,809.92, including all taxes and licenses, was accepted. 14. FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS January & February - 1978 Mr. Scott presented the Financial Report and Accounts for the months of January and February, 1978. The Financial Statement for the months of January and February, 1978, was received; and the Authority Accounts in the amount of $1,090,166.10, being (a) Current Expenditures - Wages and Salaries $492,140.15; Materials and Supplies $220,410.09; (b) Capital Expenditures - Wages and Salaries $52,077.57; Materials and Supplies $321,606.06; and (c) Other Programmes - Wages and Salaries $3,785.33; Materials and Supplies $146.90, was approved for payment. 15. REPORT #1/78 HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD Mr. Bryson presented Report #1/78 of the Historical Sites Advisory Board. A scale model of the design concept for the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre was placed before Committee, together with drawings, and explained in detail by Mr. R.K. Cooper, Administrator, Historical Sites Division. The design concept was discussed at length. Report #1/78 of the Historical Sites Advisory Board was received; and dealt with by individual resolutions; Recommendation #1, which reads: The Design Concept for the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre be endoresed and forwarded to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation for consideration, - be amended to read: THAT the design for the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre be received and forwarded to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, but that no further action be taken until such time as projected cost of operation and maintenance is presented and then proceed only with this or other design as and if funds are available. CARRIED; Recommendation #2 contained in Report #1/78 of the Historical Sites Advisory Board, as set forth herein, was adopted: Mr. John Downing, Columnist for The Toronto Sun, be appointed as Honorary Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village for the years 1978 and 1979. 16. THE CANADIAN SILVER JUBILEE MEDAL - MR. W.A. McLEAN, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND POLICY Mr. Henderson advised the Members that Mr. W.A. McLean, Director of Planning and Policy, had received the Canadian Silver Jubilee Medal, which had been created in 1977 to commemorate the twenty -fifth A -275 - 5 anniversary of Her Majesty's reign. The award of the Medal is an expression of worthy and devoted service rendered by the recipients in their various walks of life and of the esteem in which they are held by their associates. The Members congratulated Mr. McLean on being so honoured. 17. REPORT #1/78 INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD Report #1/78 of the Information and Education Advisory Board was deferred to the next meeting of the Executive Committee scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 1978. 18. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Ministry of Transportation & Communications N/W Metro Arterial Ramp & Bridge over Black Creek Channel - Borough of North York (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from the Ministry of Transporation and Com- munications, for permission to construct the Northwest Metro Arterial Ramp and Bridge over the Black Creek Channel in the area east of Jane Street and north of Maple Leaf Drive in the Borough of North York, Humber River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, was received; and The application of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for a permit to undertake the construction of the Northwest Metro Arterial Ramp and Bridge over the Black Creek Channel in the area east of Jane Street and north of Maple Leaf Drive in the Borough of North York, Humber River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) The flow in the creek not being stopped completely during construction; (b) Every effort being made to minimize the silting of the creek during construction; (c) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 19. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Municipality of Durham - Replace Culvert Town of Pickering (Duffin Creek) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from The Regional Municipality of Durham, for permission to construct a culvert to replace the existing culvert carrying the Duffin Creek under Regional Road 5 in Lot 10, Con. VIII and IX, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, Duffin Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of The Regional Municipality of Durham was received; and The application of The Regional Municipality of Durham for a permit to undertake the construction of a culvert to replace the old culvert carrying the Duffin Creek under Regional Road 5 in Lot 10, Con. VIII and IX, in the Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, Duffin Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) Rip -rap protection being placed at the upstream end of the proposed culvert. This rip -rap being placed on the banks and bed of the creek; A -276 - 6 - (b) A layer of crushed stone or a filter mat preceding the rip -rap works. This will prevent the disturbed soil from filtering through the rip -rap; (c) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (d) Every effort being made to minimize the silting of the creek during construction. 20. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Toronto Transit Commission Two Storm sewer outfalls and Two box culverts - Massey Creek Borough of Scarborough (Don) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from the Toronto Transit Commission, for permission to undertake the construction of two storm sewer outfalls into the Massey Creek and the construction of two box culverts to carry the proposed subway line over the Massey Creek in the areas of St. Clair Avenue East and Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue, Borough of Scarborough, Don River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Toronto Transit Commission, was received; and The application of the Toronto Transit Commission for a permit to undertake the construction of two storm sewer outfalls into the Massey Creek in the area of St. Clair Avenue East and Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue, and to construct two 11 -foot box culverts extending over the existing 8 -foot culverts in the area of Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue, Borough of Scarborough, was approved subject to: (a) Rip -rap being placed on both sides of the outfalls in order to protect the wingwalls from erosion; (b) Rip -rap being placed on the bed of the creek for a distance of at least 20 feet from the end of the outfalls in order to protect the creek from erosion at the end of the outfall; (c) The bank extending from M.H. #1 to the proposed outfall at St. Clair Avenue East and Warden Avenue being properly restored and stabilized; (d) Gabion baskets being placed on both upstream and downstream ends of the culverts flush with the creek bed for a distance of at least 20 feet with a gabion basket breakwall being placed at the end of the gabion apron; (e) The wingwalls to the box culverts being protected from erosion with rip -rap; (f) All rip -rap and gabion walls being preceded by a layer of crushed stone or filter mat; (g) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 21. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 285 -239 Ontario Limited - Storm Sewer Outfall and Sanitary Sewer Crossing - City of Mississauga, Region of Peel (Etobicoke Creek) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from 285 -239 Ontario Limited, for permission to undertake the construction of a storm sewer outfall into and a sanitary sewer crossing of the Etobicoke Creek in the area just west of Bramalea Road, north of Derry Road East in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. A -277 - 7 - The staff communication together with the Application of 285 -239 Ontario Limited, was received; and The application of 285 -239 Ontario Limited for a permit to under- take the construction of a storm sewer outfall into and a sanitary sewer crossing of the Etobicoke Creek in the area just west of Bramalea Road, north of Derry Road East in the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) The gabion works in the swale extending from the outfall to the creek being extended up the banks of the swale instead of strictly on the bed. The baskets being extended to an elevation two (2) feet higher than the expected high water mark resulting from a maximum discharge from the outfall; (b) A breakwall of gabion baskets being placed at the end of the proposed swale; (c) The banks and bed of the creek at the sanitary sewer crossing being restored to their original configuration and rip- rapped; (d) Approval being obtained from The City of Mississauga engineers; (e) All gabion and rip -rap works being preceded by a layer of crushed stone or a filter mat in order to prevent the disturbed soil from filtering through these works; (f) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 22. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Weston Golf and Country Club To excavate a pond Borough of Etobicoke (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Weston Golf and Country Club, 50 St. Phillips Road, Weston, Ontario, for a permit to excavate a pond on Lot 22 -23, Concession B and C, Borough of Etobicoke, Humber River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Weston Golf and Country Club, was received; and The application of Weston Golf and Country Club for a permit to remove fill at 50 St. Phillips Road, Weston, Ontario, Borough of Etobicoke, Humber River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) All excavated fill material being removed from the site; (b) All work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority. 23. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York Watermain crossing the Little Don (Don) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from the Town of Markham for permission to under- take the construction of a watermain crossing the Little Don River in the area between Elgin Street and Highway No. 7 along the east side of Yonge Street in the Town of Markham, in the Regional Municipality of York, Don River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of the Town of Markham, was received; and The application of the Town of Markham for permit to undertake the construction of a 16" watermain relocating the existing water- main in the area from Elgin Street to Highway No. 7 on the east A -278 - 8 - side of Yonge Street, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, was approved subject to: (a) The crushed stone placed under the rip -rap extending up and along the banks of the river and not just on the river bed; (b) The river being restored to its original configuration after the construction is completed; (c) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (d) Every effort being made to minimize the silting of the river during construction. 24. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Anglo York Industrial Limited Storm sewer outfall & sanitary sewer Crossing, Town of Vaughan - Regional Municipality of York (Don) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Anglo York Industrial Limited for permission to undertake the construction of a storm sewer outfall into and a sanitary sewer crossing of the West Don River in the area just south of the C.N.R. tracks, north of Steeles Avenue, West, and just east of Dufferin Street, Town of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Don River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Anglo York Industrial Limited, was received; and The application of Anglo York Industrial Limited for a permit to undertake the construction of a storm sewer outfall into and a sanitary sewer crossing of the West Don River in the area just south of the C.N.R. tracks, north of Steeles Avenue West and just east of Dufferin Street, Town of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Don River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) Rip -rap protection being placed on the banks and along the bed of the river in the area of the sanitary sewer crossing; (b) A layer of crushed stone or a filter mat preceding both rip - rap and gabion works in order to reduce the chances of disturbed soil filtering through these works; (c) Sanitary manhole No. 13 -A being equipped with a water -tight cover; (d) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (e) The Town of Vaughan engineers being satisfied with the proposed works; (f) Every effort being made to minimize silting of the river during construction. 25. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Borough of Scarborough - To channelize a section of the Highland Creek and construct a new bridge (Highland Creek) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from the Borough of Scarborough for permission to channelize a section of the Highland Creek and construct a new bridge to carry Scarborough Golf Club Road over the Highland Creek in the Borough of Scarborough, Highland Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of the Borough of Scarborough, was received; and The application of the Borough of Scarborough for a permit to under- take the channelization of a section of the Highland Creek and A -279 - 9 - to undertake the construction of a new bridge to carry Scarborough Golf Club Road over that same section of the Highland Creek in the Borough of Scarborough, Highland Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) A filter mat or a layer of crushed stone preceding all proposed gabion or rip -rap works; (b) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (c) Every effort being made to minimize the silting of the creek during construction. 26. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Remedial works on the eroding northbank of the Don Borough of East York (Don) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for permission to undertake remedial works on the eroding northbank of the Don River at the North Toronto Treatment Plant in the area just west of Millwood Road, Borough of East York, Don River Water- shed. The staff communication together with the Application of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, was received; and The application of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for a permit to undertake the construction of a gabion wall as a remedial measure in stopping erosion of the north bank of the Don River and thus eliminate the chances of waters in the adjacent lagoon of the North Toronto Treatment Plant entering the river in the area just west of Millwood Road, Borough of Eat York, Don River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) The proposed remedial measures being undertaken as shown on the design plans; (b) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of.the Authority; (c) Every effort being made to minimize the silting of the river during construction. 27. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Bell Canada Construction of a buried cable Borough of York (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Bell Canada for permission to undertake the construction of a buried cable extending along the west side of Little Avenue, just north of Lawrence Avenue West, Borough of York, Humber River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Bell Canada was received; and The application of Bell Canada for a permit to install a buried conduit extending along the west side of Little Avenue, just north of Lawrence Avenue West in the Borough of York, Humber River Water- shed, was approved, subject to: (a) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (b) The bank to the parking lot, if disturbed, being properly stabilized and sodded. A -280 - 10 - 28. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Arrow Investment Limited Storm Sewer Outfall - City of Brampton Regional Municipality of Peel (Etobicoke) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Arrow Investment Limited for permission to undertake the construction of a storm sewer outfall into the Etobicoke Creek in the area just south of the crossing of the 15th Sideroad over the Etobicoke Creek, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Arrow Investment Limited, was received; and The application of Arrow Investment Limited for a permit to under- take the construction of a storm sewer outfall into the Etobicoke Creek in the area just south of the crossing of the 15th Sideroad over the Etobicoke Creek, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) The rip -rap extending from the outfall to the creek bed in order to prevent slumping; (b) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (c) A metal grille being placed at the end of the storm sewer pipe at the outfall; (d) Rip -rap protection extending around the downstream wing -wall in order to protect it from erosion; (e) All rip -rap works being preceded by a layer of crushed stone or a filter mat; (f) Approval being obtained from The City of Brampton engineers. 29. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Red Cedar Investments - To Construct Public road and erect six dwellings Town ofVaughan (Village of Woodbridge) (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Red Cedar Investments for permission to construct a public road and to erect six semi - detached dwellings on Lots 7 and 8, Concession VII, Town of Vaughan (Village of Woodbridge) Humber River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Red Cedar Investments, was received; and The application from Red Cedar Investments for a permit to fill and construct on Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession VII, Town of Vaughan (Woodbridge), Humber River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) No openings to any buildings shall be below the elevation of 478' as shown on the grading plan as prepared by Jerome Markson Architects, dated March 20, 1978, which forms part of the permit; (b) Only that area required for buildings shall receive fill; (c) The proposed municipal road being constructed in accordance with the site plan which forms part of this permit; (d) All work being undertaken and completed to the satisfaction of the Authority and the Town of Vaughan. A -281 30. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Woodlands Golf Club Construct and install two foot bridges City of Brampton (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Woodlands Golf Club for permission to construct and install two foot bridges across the Salt Creek, a tributary of the Humber River, on Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession IX, (Toronto Gore), City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Woodlands Golf Club, was received; and The application from Woodlands Golf Club, for a permit to construct two foot bridges on Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession IX, (Toronto Gore) City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) The construction of the bridges be undertaken in accordance with the plans as submitted, which form part of the permit; (b) All work being undertaken and completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. 31. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Central Ontario Pan -Abode Distributors Ltd. Replace and erect five display cottages City of Mississauga (Etobicoke Creek) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Central Ontario Pan -Abode Distributors Limited for permission to replace and erect five display cottages on Part of Lot A, Concession I, N.D.S., City of Mississauga, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Central Ontario Pan -Abode Distributors Limited, was received; and The application of Central Ontario Pan -Abode Distributors Limited for a permit to erect five new display cottages on Part of Lot A, Concession I, N.D.S., City of Mississauga, Etobicoke Creek Water- shed, was approved subject to: (a) No fill of any kind shall be introduced into the area, except that which is required to construct the asphalt parking lot; (b) The new display cottages shall be limited to five (5) as shown on the site plan which forms part of the permit; (c) All work,being completed to the satisfaction of the Authority. 32. PROJECT P.12.A - DUFFIN'S CREEK FLOOD LANDS Property: P. Brillinger Committeeship, Canada Permanent Trust Company Committee The Report (March 14, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.12.A. - Duffin's Creek Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: 71 Main Street West Owners: P. Brillinger Committeeship, Canada Permanent Trust Company Committee A -282 - 12 - Area to be acquired: 0.081 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $49,500.00 plus Vendors' legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 47, Registered Plan 70, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, having a frontage of 16 feet, more or less, on the north side of Main Street West. "Situate on the property is a two - storey, masonry building with the main floor being used for commercial purposes and the upper level consisting of a residential apartment. "Negotiations have been conducted with officials of Canada Permanent Trust Company and the Vendors' solicitor, Mr. E.R. Button, of the legal firm Button, Armstrong & Ness, 6 Main Street East, Stouffville, LOH 1L0 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $49,500.00 plus the Vendors' legal costs with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommenda- tion. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 33. PROJECT P.12.A. - DUFFIN'S CREEK FLOOD LANDS Property: Brenda Richardson The Report (March 15, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. "Re: Project: P.12.A. - Duffin's Creek Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: 14 - 18 Market Street Owner: Brenda Richardson Area to be acquired: 0.198 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $46,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is a rectangular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 972, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, having a frontage of approximately 160 feet on the west side of Market Street, south of Main Street. "Situate on the property is a two - storey, frame building together with a concrete block and frame storage building. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and her solicitor, Mr. L.R.S. Sutton, of the legal firm Cattanach, Hindson, 52 Main Street North, Markham, L3P 1X5 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: A -283 - 13 - The purchase price is to be the sum of $46,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommenda- tion. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 34. METHANE GAS MONITORING M. T. R. C. A. PROPERTY ON EDENBRIDGE DRIVE A staff communication was presented having regard to Methane Gas Monitoring on Authority property on Edenbridge Drive. The firm of Hydrology Consultants Limited is to be retained, at a cost of $1,900.00, to carry out the monitoring of the methane gas migration at Edenbridge Drive, Borough of Etobicoke. 35. HIRING OF CONSULTANTS Pursuant to Authority Resolution #105/77, the staff presented a report having regard to the hiring of Consultants by the Authority. The staff report having regard to the hiring of Consultants by the Authority was received. 36. REPORT #1/78 CONSERVATION FARM SUB - COMMITTEE Mr. Kolb presented Report #1/78 of the Conservation Farm Sub- Committee. Report #1/78 of the Conservation Farm Sub- Committee was received, approved and appended as Schedule "A" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #3/78. 37. REPORT #2/78 CONSERVATION FARM SUB - COMMITTEE Mr. Kolb presented Report #2/78 of the Conservation Farm Sub- Committee. Report #2/78 of the Conservation Farm Sub - Committee, as amended, was received, approved and appended as Schedule "B" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #3/78. Mrs. Gell congratulated Mr. Kolb and his Committee on their work in connection with the Conservation Farm Sub- Committee. 38. FUTURE EXECUTIVE MEETINGS Meeting #4/78 - scheduled for Wednesday - April -12 -1978 will be held at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, (Humber Room) Meeting #5/78 - scheduled for Wednesday - April -26 -1978 will be held at HUMBER COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY. ****** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** C ?) A -284 / TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE M.T.R.C.A. - Meeting #3/78 RE: HIRING OF CONSULTANTS At Meeting No. 6 of the Authority, the following resolution was adopted: "the matter of hiring Consultants by the Authority be referred to the Executive Committee for report and recommendations." This resolution was stimulated by an application for a permit by a consultant on behalf of the Ministry of the Environment. This consultant had carried out studies and designs for the Authority in the past. In order to properly report on the matter, your staff consulted with the Association of Professional Engineers and our own legal firm for an opinion on the situation presented. Our lawyers advised that they did not think it was a legal problem. The A.P.E.O. made several comments by letter dated January 30, 1978. Specific reference is made to the Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers: 113. A professional engineer shall: (a) act in professional engineering matters for each employer as a faithful agent or trustee and shall regard as confidential any information obtained by him as to the business affairs, technical methods or processes of an employer and avoid or disclose any conflict of interest which might influence his actions or judgement; (b) present clearly to his employers the consequences to be expected from any deviations proposed in the work if his professional engineering judge- ment is overruled by non - technical authority in cases where he is responsible for the technical adequacy of professional engineering work." In their letter the A.P.E.O. went on to point out: should there be no retainer or ongoing understanding between the consultant and the Authority, then the consultant would be quite free to accept work on the same area from another employer; A -285 To: The Executive Committee - Meeting #3/78 Re: Hiring of Consultants PAGE 2 once a consultant has completed a task to his clients satisfaction and the engineering agreement is satisfactorily terminated; he is not bound to that client for all time; consultants have an obligation to point out an evident conflict prior to entering into an engineering agreement with the client. The consultant in the specific case raised by Authority members had designed a sewer crossing through the Rouge River valley. This consultant had carried out hydrologic studies in several area's of the Authority's jurisdiction in the past and has developed considerable expertise in matters pertaining to development in the valleys. This knowledge undoubtedly enables the consultant to provide his clients with better information, information which is in accordance with Authority technical standards, thus resulting in better work for other clients from the Authority's point of view. Any conflict may be challenged before the Consulting Practice Committee of the A.P.E.O. and it is thus a matter of professional decision. In summary; the Authority sets out terms of reference for all studies that are to be undertaken by consultants. Your staff has an end product in mind and the consultant's work is not complete until it meets the Authority's requirement. When the studies have been completed to the satisfaction of the Authority and the Authority has been provided with the information it requires, the relationship between consultant and client is terminated due to the fact that the consultant is paid on a fee basis rather than by retainer. There is no question however that an association develops which is beneficial to the consultant and to the Authority. Consultants who have acted for the Authority can readily answer technical questions and easily make judgements as to potential conflict of interest, if any, when approached by prospective clients. Your staff respectfully suggests there is no commitment implied by this consultant /client relationship. To: The Executive Committee - Meeting #3/78 Re: A -286 Hiring of Consultants PAGE 3 RECOMMENDATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The report of the staff on the matter of hiring consultants be received; and further THAT the present Authority policy of hiring consultants, which has been used satisfactorily since the inception of the Authority, be continued. M. R. Garrett Administrator Water Resource Division 1978.03.20 MRG /md A -287 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REPORT #4/78 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (for consideration by the Authority) SECTION I THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM MEETING #4/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1978 FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND RECOMMENDS THEIR ADOPTION: 1. REPORT OF THE PROVINCIAL- MUNICIPAL GRANTS REFORM COMMITTEE The staff report, comments and recommendations on the Report of the Provincial Municipal Grants Reform Committee be approved; and THAT copies of the staff report be submitted to The Honourable W. Darcy McKeough, Minister of Treasury, Economics and Intergovern- mental Affairs, The Honourable Frank S. Miller, Minister of Natural Resou -ces and to The Chairmen's Committee of the Ontario Conservation Authorities. 2. REPORT #1/78 - FINANCE SUB - COMMITTEE & DRAFT REPORT OF THE 1977 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT Recommendation #1 contained in Report #1/78 of the Finance Sub - Committee, as set forth herein, be approved: #1 Funding of Additional Charges for O.M.E.R.S. and O.H.I.P. THAT costs incurred in 1978 as a result of the reclassifica- tion of temporary employees in accordance with O.M.E.R.S. regulations and the increase in O.H.I.P. contributions as a result of the Provincial budget that cannot be met from additional sources of revenue available to the Authority for this purpose, be paid from interest funds accrued in the special revenue account. 3. FINANCIAL STATEMENT - 1977 The 1977 Auditors' Report and Financial Statement to December 31, 1977, as prepared and presented by Clarkson, Gordon & Co., be received, approved, signed by the Chairman and Secretary - Treasurer of the Authority, and filed. 4. RE- ADMITTANCE OF A MEMBER TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION (Mr. J.E. Langdon) The following recommendation of the Chairman, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, be approved: THAT Mr. John E. Langdon be re- admitted as a Member of The Metro- politan Tornto and Region Conservation Foundation for a further three -year period, effective May 30, 1978. 2 5. REPORT #1/78 - INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD A -288 Recommendations #7, #8 and #9, of Report #1/78 of the Information and Education Advisory Board, as set forth herein, be adopted: #7 Ontario Regulation 845/77 - Regulation Made Under The Con- servation Authorities Act, be amended as follows: (22) For school visitations at Black Creek Pioneer Village, a) for conducted tours (Monday to Friday) $1.00 per student per tour; and further THAT this fee become effective on the 5th day of September, 1978; #8 A Membership Program for The Kortright Centre for Conservation be established as follows: (a) individual $5.00 per annum; (b) family (consisting of one or two adults and their children 15 years of age and under) $15.00 per annum; (c) life membership $200.00; (d) sustaining $1,000.00; (e) founder $10,000.00; All members are entitled to: (i) free entry to The Kortright Centre for Conservation during normal hours when the Centre is open to the public; (ii) notification of special events for one member as listed; (iii) one copy per member of pamphlets and like brochures; (iv) 10% discount on purchases of goods and services from sales outlet, not including food concession; (v) a minimum of one special membership event each year; (vi) life membership to include free admission for one quest and /or family when accompanied by a member; (vii) sustaining and founder to include free admission for three guests and /or family; (viii) all donations in excess of basic membership, as outlined in (a) and (b) above, are income tax deductible; and further THAT: (a) a marketing campaign be established to introduce the region to the membership program; (b) all donors and other supporters of The Kortright Centre for Conservation be provided a complimentary family membership until the end of 1978; #9 Ontario Regulation 845/77 - Regulation Made Under The Con- servation Authorities Act be amended as follows: For entrance to The Kortright Centre for Conservation, (a) for each person over fifteen years of age who is not a student $1 per day; A -289 - 3 - (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under, or each student with a student card, 75 cents per day; (c) for a family consisting of one or two adults and their children who are fifteen years of age or under or who are students with a student card, $3 maximum; (d) for each person fifteen years of age or under or student who is part of a group of twenty -five persons or more, 50 cents per person per hour of program; (e) for an annual permit expiring on the 31st day of December of the year in which the permit is issued for entrance to The Kortright Centre for Conservation, (i) for a family, consisting of one or two adults and their children who are 15 years of age or under, or who are students with a student card $15; (ii) for an individual $5. 6. REPORT #1/78 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Recommendations #3 and #4 of Report #1/78 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board, as set forth herein, be approved: #3 The Interim Plan - Water & Related Land Management, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, January, 1978 be forwarded to The Province of Ontario and to the municipalities within the Authority's area of jurisdiction as supporting information for the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project, and for comment; #4 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Interim Water and Related Land Management Project for the period 1979 -1981 inclusive, dated March, 1978, as amended for a total amount of $11,400,000.00, be adopted; and THAT the following action be taken in connection therewith: (a) The Regions of Peel, York and Durham,The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Townships of Adjala and Mono be designated as the benefiting municipalities on the basis set forth in the Project; (b) The Province of Ontario be requested to approve the Project and a grant of 55% of the cost thereof; (c) Where required, the Ontario Municipal Board be requested to approve the Project pursuant to Section 23 of The Conservation Authorities Act; (d) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Project, including the execution of any necessary documents. A -290 4 SECTION II THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY THE FOLLOWING ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT EXECUTIVE MEETING #4/78 HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1978: 7. PRESENT FOR THE HEARING Chairman R. Grant Henderson Vice - Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Members M. J. Breen J. A. Bryson E. H. Card Mrs. J. A. Gardner Mrs. L. Hancey C. F. Kline E. V. Kolb Mrs. S. Martin J. S. Scott Dr. W. M. Tovell Staff K. G. Higgs W. A. McLean J. W. Maletich 8. HEARINGS Following the Roll Call, the Meeting recessed to hold Hearings on Application for Permit under O.R. 735/73 re: Jafine Developments Limited City of Mississauga Etobicoke Creek Watershed La Castile Steakhouse City of Mississauga Etobicoke Creek Watershed Mrs. M. Prashad recorded the proceedings of the Hearings. The Meeting resumed. 9. DECISION OF HEARING JAFINE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED CITY OF MISSISSAUGA ETOBICOKE CREEK WATERSHED The Executive Committee confirmed the decision of the Hearing held this 12th day of April, 1978; and The application by Jafine Developments Limited for a permit to construct an industrial /commercial building on the flood plain of the Etobicoke Creek, on Part of Lot A, Concession I, S.D.S., City of Mississauga, was approved subject to: (a) There being no further filling; (b) The greenbelt zone being retained; (c) Any development on this site being consistent with existing coverage permitted under existing zoning or less, in order to contain intrusion on flood storage; (d) There being no openings in structures below the 377 foot contour, which is the regional flood line; A -291 - 5 - (e) Plans submitted by Jafine Developments, Project No. 4377 forming part of the permit. 10. DECISION OF HEARING LA CASTILE STEAKHOUSE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA ETOBICOKE CREEK WATERSHED The Executive Committee confirmed the decision of the Hearing held this 12th day of April, 1978; and The application by La Castile Steakhouse for a permit to construct a building on the flood plain of the Etobicoke Creek, on Part of Lot A, Concession I, N.D.S., City of Mississauga, was approved subject to: (a) There being no further filling; (b) The greenbelt zone being retained; (c) Any development in this site being consistent with existing coverage permitted under existing zoning or less, in order to contain intrusion on flood storage; (d) There being no openings in structures below the 382.5 foot contour, which is the regional flood line; (e) Plans submitted by La Castile Steakhouse, Job No. 77 -188 forming part of the permit. 11. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #3/78 were presented. The Minutes of Meeting #3/78, as presented, were adopted as if read. 12. REPORT OF THE PROVINCIAL- MUNICIPAL GRANTS REFORM COMMITTEE The Secretary- Treasurer presented a report and recommendations having regard to the Report of the Provincial - Municipal Grants Reform Committee. The report of the Secretary- Treasurer having regard to the Report of the Provincial- Municipal Grants Reform Committee was received. 13. REPORT #1/78 - FINANCE SUB- COMMITTEE & DRAFT REPORT OF THE 1977 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT Mr. J.S. Scott, Chairman of the Finance Sub - Committee, introduced Messrs. J. Hambly, P. Lavelle and E. Ford of Clarkson, Gordon & Co. Mr. Hambly presented the draft report of the 1977 Audited Financial Statement. Mr. Scott thanked Mr. Hambly for his presentation and presented Report #1/78 of the Finance Sub - Committee. Report #1/78 of the Finance Sub - Committee was received; and Recommendation #3, as set forth herein, was approved: #3 THAT the recently revised Provincial kilometerage payment allowances be referred to staff for report. 14. REPORT #1/78 ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Gardner presented Report #1/78 of the Achievement Recognition Committee. A -292 - 6 - Report #1/78 of the Achievement Recognition Committee,as amended, was received and appended as Schedule "A" of the Minutes; of Executive Meeting #4/78; and The Recommendations contained therein were approved. 15. RE- ADMITTANCE OF A MEMBER TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION (Mr. J.E. Langdon) Mr. E.H. Card, Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Con- servation Foundation, presented a communication with regard to the re- admittance of a Member of the Foundation. The communication from Mr. Card was received. 16. QUOTATION #78 -14 HUMBER BAY WATERFRONT AREA Plant Material A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for the supply of a variety of balled and burlapped plant materials for the landscape project at Humber Bay. Although twelve companies were invited to quote, only two companies were able to supply the complete order and meet all specifications, following inspection of the plant material: Braun's Landscaping Solty Garden Centre $18,098.50 17,817.00 The quotation of Solty Garden Centre, for a variety of plant material for the landscaping programme at the Humber Bay Water- front Area, in the sum of $17,817.00, was accepted; it being the lowest acceptable quotation received. 17. QUOTATION #78 -16 BODY & HOIST ON TRUCKS A staff communication was presented advising that the following quotations have been received for the supply and installation of a body and hoist package on three 3/4 ton single wheel S.W.B. trucks: Marmac Hydraulics Limited Del Equipment Limited Hoover's Machine & Welding Wilcox Bodies Limited Elston Industries $5,340.00 5,587.59 5,617.50 5,752.32 8,215.76 The quotation of Marmac Hydraulics Limited, for the supply and installation of a body and hoist package on three 3/4 ton single wheel S.W.B. trucks in the sum of $5,340.00, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. 18. QUOTATION #78 -17 4 Freezer Units Refreshment Booths A staff communication was presented advising that three invitations for quotation were requested and two received for the supply, delivery and installation of 4 Foster step -in 96 cu. ft. freezer units, as follows: Mitchell Refrigeration $11,400.00 + PST STOP Appliances 12,835.00 + PST The quotation of Mitchell Refrigeration Limited, for the supply, delivery and installation of 4 Foster step -in 96 cu. ft. freezer units, in the sum of $11,400.00 + PST, was accepted; it being the lowest quotation received. A -293 7 19. REPORT #1/78 - INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD Dr. Tovell presented Report #1/78 of the Information and Education Advisory Board. Report #1/78 of the Information & Education Advisory Board was received; and Recommendations #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6, as set forth herein, were adopted: #1 The 1980 -1983 Multi -Year Forecast for the Information and Education Division, dated March 9, 1978, be approved in principle and included in the 1980 -1983 Multi -Year Forecast of the Authority; #2 The Community and Staff Relations Program - 1978, dated March 9, 1978, be approved in principle; and THAT the staff be authorized and directed to carry out the program within the limits of the 1978 budget allocation; and further THAT in the implementation of its conservation projects, the specific requirements for community relations be identified to ensure that the community is both aware of and has an understanding of the needs and purposes of the project, as required in the watershed plan and defined in the "Policy, Procedure and Information Manual for Conservation Authorities ", and that the details of the community relations component of the project and the cost estimates be provided in the preliminary budget estimates for each project; #3 The following action be taken in regard to the 1977 Surveys of the Albion Hills, Claremont and Boyd Conservation Field Centres: (a) the recommendations contained in the staff reports regard- ing Albion Hills - Claremont survey be adopted; (b) the staff be directed to analyze and make recommendations regarding the Boyd survey; (c) the participant survey technique be adopted as a suitable method of measuring the performance of the outdoor and conservation education programs of the Authority; (d) all outdoor and conservation education programs be surveyed at least every three years; (e) professional advice regarding the questionnaire relating to the survey be obtained, when required; #4 The Master Plan for Lake ST. George and the long range con- ceptual plan, dated March 9, 1978 be approved; #5 The policy, plans and exhibits at The Kortright Centre for Conservation be approved in principle and implemented within the funds available; and THAT provision be made for the contract designer to augment his staff in order to produce exhibits and designs, according to an agreed on schedule with the Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation; and further THAT the Chairman appoint a Committee to assist with the research and scheduling of the exhibits and design; #6 The Development Plan for the Boyd Conservation Education Complex - Kortright Centre for Conservation, dated November 29, 1973, revised June 17, 1976 and March 9, 1978, be approved. A -294 - 8 - 20. SLIDE PRESENTATION "COMMUNITY AND STAFF RELATIONS PROGRAM - 1978" The staff provided a slide presentation on "Community and Staff Relations Program - 1978 ", with narration by Mr. Peter Head, Supervisor, Conservation Information, which was received with appreciation. 21. SHORE MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM Attendance at A staff communication was presented requesting approval for Mr. M.R. Garrett to attend the Shore Management Symposium in October, 1978. Mr. M.R. Garrett was authorized to attend the Shore Management Symposium being held by the Canadian Council of Resource and Environment Ministers in Victoria, B.C., in October, 1978; and His expenses in connection therewith are to be paid; and further The Provincial Secretary for Resource Development is to be so advised. 22. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Baycrest Consolidated Holdings Limited Storm Sewer Outfall - Town of Vaughan Regional Municipality of York (Humber) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Baycrest Consolidated Holdings Limited for a permit to construct a storm sewer outfall draining into the Boyd Conservation Area, Town of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Baycrest Consolidated Holdings Limited, was received; and The application of Baycrest Consolidated Holdings Limited for a permit to construct a storm sewer outfall into the Pine Valley Drive drainage ditch which runs into the Boyd Conservation Area in the area south of Rutherford Road and just west of Pine Valley Drive in the Town of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of YOrk, Humber River Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) All gabion and rip -rap works being preceded by a layer of crushed stone or a filter mat; (b) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority; (c) Every effort being made to minimize the silting of the creek during construction; (d) The Town of Vaughan engineers being satisfied with the proposed drainage system; (e) All areas damaged on Authority land due to the drainage from the subdivision being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 23. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Matsushita Electric of Canada Limited Storm Sewer Outfall - City of Mississauga Regional Municipality of Peel (Etobicoke Cr.) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from Matsushita Electric of Canada Limited for A -295 - 9 - permission to construct a storm sewer outfall, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Matsushita Electric of Canada Limited, was received; and The application of Matsushita Electric of Canada Limited for a permit to undertake the construction of a storm sewer outfall into a tributary of the Etobicoke Creek in the area south of Highway 401 and west of Dixie Road, City of Mississauga, Regional Munici- pality of Peel, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) A breakwall consisting of a gabion basket placed on end being placed at the end of the gabion apron; (b) The gabion apron which extends from the outfall being banked to form a swale; (c) All gabion works being preceded by a layer of crushed stone or a filter mat; (d) The swale extending from the end of the gabion apron to the creek being wire meshed and sodded; (e) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority. 24. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Storm Sewer Outfall - City of Brampton Regional Municipality of Peel (Etobicoke Cr.) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from The City of Brampton Parks Department for permission to construct a storm sewer outfall and a dry ford in the development of a park along the Etobicoke Creek, The City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of The City of Brampton Parks Department, was received; and The application of The City of Brampton Parks Department for a permit to construct a storm sewer outfall and a dry ford in the development of a park along the Etobicoke Creek in the area north- east of Highway No. 10 between Peel Village Parkway and Steeles Avenue, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority and The City of Brampton Parks Department; (b) Approval being obtained from The City of Brampton engineers; (c) An easement being obtained in order to do the work on Authority owned land. 25. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT UNDER O.R. 735/73 Relocate existing Gas Pipeline Borough of Scarborough (Highland Creek) A staff communication was presented advising that an Application has been received from the Consumers' Gas Company for permission to relocate an existing gas pipeline, Borough of Scarborugh, Highland Creek Watershed. The staff communication together with the Application of Consumers' Gas Company, was received; and The application of the Consumers' Gas Company for a permit to undertake the relocation of an existing gas pipeline on the south side of the Military Trail bridge crossing the Highland Creek, A -296 - 10 - Borough of Scarborough, Highland Creek Watershed, was approved subject to: (a) The creek banks and bed in the area of the working easement being properly restored and rip- rapped; also, a layer of crushed stone preceding the rip -rap works; (b) Every effort being made to minimize the silting of the creek during construction; (c) Approval being obtained from The Metropolitan Toronto Parks Department and, an agreement being reached with that Department with regard to the replacement of damaged trees in the area; (d) All areas disturbed due to construction being restored to the satisfaction of the Authority and The Metropolitan Toronto Parks Department; (e) The creek configuration being maintained; (f) An easement being obtained to work on Authority owned land. 26. PROJECT P.12.A. - DUFFIN'S CREEK FLOOD LANDS Property: John Garay & Associates Ltd. (In Trust) The Report (April 3, 1978) set forth herein, received from the Property Administrator, was adopted and the Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete the purchase. " Re : Project: P.12.A. - Duffin's Creek Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: West of Elizabeth Street Owners: John Garay and Associates Ltd. (In Trust) Area to be acquired: 11.5 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $2,500.00 per acre, plus Vendors' legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 17, Concession II, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, located on the west side of Elizabeth Street,north of Highway #2. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owners and their solicitor, Mr. M. Waclawski, of the legal firm Brodey, Waclawski & Smolkin, 78 Charles Street West, Toronto, M5S 1K8 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $2,500.00 per acre, plus Vendors' legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommenda- tion. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." A -297 - 11 - 27. PROJECT P.11.A. - ROUGE RIVER FLOOD LANDS Property: Lyall F. Hughes The Report (April 7, 1978) set forth rein, received from the property Administrator, was adopted a�-he Secretary- Treasurer was authorized and directed to complete 4he purchase. "Re: Project: P.11.A. - Rouge River Flood Plain Lands Authority: Executive Resolution No. 132, Meeting No. 9 - June 7, 1961 and Authority Resolution No. 34, Meeting No. 4 - June 14, 1961 Subject Property: North side of Sheppard Avenue East Owner: Lyall F. Hughes Area to be acquired: 16.500 acres, more or less Recommended Purchase Price: $50,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs "Included in the requirements for the above noted project is an irregular shaped parcel of land, being Part of Lot 4, Concession III, Borough of Scarborough, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, being Part of a larger acreage fronting on the north side of Sheppard Avenue East in the vicinity of the Lansing cut off. "Negotiations have been conducted with the owner and his solicitor, Mr. Neil D. McNish, of the legal firm McNish & McNish, Suite 506, 2221 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4S 2B4 and, subject to the approval of your Committee, agreement has been reached with respect to a purchase price as follows: The purchase price is to be the sum of $50,000.00 plus Vendor's legal costs, with date of completing the transaction to be as soon as possible. "I recommend approval of this purchase and that the legal firm of Gardiner, Roberts be instructed to complete the transaction. All normal expenses incurred by both parties incidental to the closing, for land transfer tax or otherwise, and in accordance with the minimum tariff as recommended by the County of York Law Association, are to be paid. The Authority is to receive a conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance. "The Administrator of the Water Resource Division has reviewed this proposed acquisition and is in concurrence with my recommenda- tion. "Funds are available. "An application has been made to the Minister of Natural Resources for an Inspection Certificate." 28. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL REQUEST FOR PERMANENT EASEMENT AIRPORT ROAD NORTH OF DERRY ROAD A communication from the Property Administrator was presented advising that a request has been received from The Regional Municipality of Peel for a permanent easement, required for the construction of a watermain along the west side of Airport Road north of Derry Road. The proposed easement affects 0.04 acres, more or less of Authority owned land, being Part of Lot 356, Registered Plan TOR -4, City of Mississauga. A permanent easement was granted to The Regional Municipality of Peel, required for the installation of a watermain located on the west side of Airport Road north of Derry Road. Said easement is shown as Part 1 on Plan dated March 10, 1978, prepared by Robert J. Kingston, Ontario Land Surveyor. Authority owned land affected is Part of Lot 356, Registered Plan TOR -4, City of Mississauga. Said easement was granted for the nominal consideration of $2.00, subject to The Regional Municipality of Peel being responsible for A -298 - 12 - carrying out and paying all legal, survey and other costs involved in the transaction; and The appropriate Authority officials were authorized and directed to sign the necessary documents to give effect thereto. 29. EXCHANGE OF LANDS M.T.R.C.A. AND CAPTAIN DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED A communication from the Property Administrator was presented having regard to' the acquisition of certain lands owned by Captain Developments Limited. Captain Developments Limited are to convey to the Authority a parcel of land containing 20.90 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 15, Range III, broken front concession, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, in exchange for a parcel of Authority owned land containing 20.65 acres, more or less, being Part of Lot 15, Range III, broken front concession, Town of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. The exchange is to be for the nominal sum of $2.00 with Captain Developments Limited to be responsible for payment of all legal, survey and other costs involved in completing the transaction; and Said exchange is subject to an Order -in- Council being issued in accordance with Section 20(c) of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1970, Chapter 78 as amended; and further The appropriate Authority officials were authorized and directed to sign the necessary documents to give effect thereto. 30. REPORT #1/78 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD Mr. Scott presented Report #1/78 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board. Report #1/78 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board was received; and Recommendations #1, #2, and #5, as set forth herein, were adopted: #1 The Council of the Borough of North York be advised (regarding erosion on Bruce Farm Drive, German Mills Creek, Don River Watershed): (a) THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority undertakes major remedial work for erosion control on a priority basis; (b) THAT the priorities are reviewed regularly and revised on an annual basis; (c) THAT this site was visited in November, 1977, to assess recent changes; (d) THAT the erosion problem at the rear of Numbers 8 - 12 Bruce Farm Drive has been given a ranking of technical priority #21 in the Authority's revised list of priorities for 1978; and further THAT the staff be directed to advise the Borough of North York of the probable timing of work based on this ranking; #2 The erosion control work behind Nos. 62, 64 and 66 Creekwood Drive, Borough of Scarborough, Highland Creek Watershed, be carried out under Project W.C. 75 - Channel Improvements on the Highland Creek - at a cost estimated to be $14,700.00; and A -299 - 13 - THAT the reinstitution of the existing check dam be not carried out until completion of the hydrologic model study; and further THAT the staff be directed to advise the Borough of Scarborough Council and Mr. W. Burrell of the proposed timing of work on this site; #5 The Multi -Year Budget Forecast for the period 1980 -1983 for the Flood Control Section, Water Resource Division, dated March 30, 1978, be approved in principle and included in the 1980 -1983 Multi -Year Forecast of the Authority. 31. WATERFRONT PROJECT - 1977 -1981 HUMBER BAY EAST SITE SERVICE CONTRACT Change Order #3 A staff communication was presented advising that the Consultants have requested approval of Change Order #3 to the Site Services Contract at Humber Bay East, resulting in a net decrease in the contract value of $1,073.30; decreasing the sum of the contract from $154,014.96 to $152,941.66. Change Order #3 to the Site Services Contract at Humber Bay East, Waterfront Project 1977 -1981, involving a net decrease in the contract value of $1,073.30, was approved subject to approval of The Province of Ontario. 32. SALE OF SMALL WATERFRONT BOAT A staff communication was presented having regard to the sale of the small waterfront boat. The staff communication advising that the small waterfront boat was advertised throughout the Authority for sale by sealed tender and sold to the highest bidder (of three received) for $2,000.00 plus Provincial Sales Tax on April 4, 1978, was received as information. 33. REPORT #2/78 - PERSONNEL SUB - COMMITTEE Mr. Bryson presented Report #2/78 of the Personnel Sub- Committee. Report #2/78 of the Personnel Sub - Committee was received, approved and appended as Schedule "B" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #4/78. 34. 21ST CONFERENCE ON GREAT LAKES RESEARCH - Attendance at This item was withdrawn. 35. JAFINE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED PROPERTY The staff was authorized to negotiate the acquisition of the Jafine Developments Limited property, for a nominal sum, being Part of Lot A, Concession I, City of Mississauga. 36. GRAVEL PITS - TOWNSHIP OF MONO Dr. Tovell drew to the attention of the Executive Committee the report of the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding gravel pits in the Township of Mono, in the headwaters of the Humber River. Dr. Tovell was concerned with respect to the effect on ground water and base level flow in the headwaters of the Humber and requested that the matter be referred to the Humber Valley Advisory Board. A -300 - 14 - 37. VERBAL PRESENTATION RE FORMAT OF EXECUTIVE MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE REPORTS TO THE AUTHORITY The Secretary- Treasurer presented a new format for Executive Minutes and Executive Reports to the Authority and was requested to proceed with the new format on a trial basis. 38. MEETING #5/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY- APRIL -26 -1978 Mrs. Gell, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology, invited the Executive Committee and staff to hold Meeting #5/78 of the Executive Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 1978, at Humber College and advised that lunch would be provided and parking would be reserved. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** A- 301 REPORT OF THE PROVINCIAL- MUNICIPAL GRANTS REFORM COMMITTEE A -302 INTRODUCTION The Province of Ontario, on May 26, 1976, established a Committee to review the present system of transfer payments to municipalities, boards and commissions and to study the possibilities and feasibility of altering, in whole or in part, the basis on which such payments are made. The Committee submitted its report and recommendation in the fall of 1977 and the Minister of Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs has requested a response to the report and recommendations. The Staff submits the following report and recommendations for the consideration of the Executive Committee. REPORT OF THE PROVINCIAL - MUNICIPAL GRANTS REFORM COMMITTEE The Committee identified the following problems of the grant system:- (1) There are too many specific grant programs; (2) There is confusion and uncertainty among recipients; (3) The administrative requirements are excessive; (4) There is too much entanglement; (5) The system impairs local autonomy; (6) There are too many special purpose bodies; (7) Some grants are obsolete; (8) There is an inconsistent variety of equalization provisions; The guiding principles adopted by the Committee were that:- The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System:- (1) Should not undermine local autonomy; (2) Should recognize Provincial responsibility; (3) Should clarify jurisdictional responsibility and enhance accountability to the taxpayers; (4) Should provide for equalization of fiscal capacity; (5) Should recognize differences in expenditure needs arising from differences in circumstances that are beyond the control of individual municipalities; (6) Should recognize the diversity between municipalities in terms of size, structure and expertise; (7) Should be simple to comprehend; (8) Should provide certainty; (9) Should be complemented by an availability of Provincial technical expertise and exchanges of information. The following are the comments and recommendations regarding Conserva- tion Authorities in the Province of Ontario:- Conbenvat,Lon Authon,iti.e,4 Condenva ion a.wthot.Ltie.6 ate special-pa/goose, intenmu.nici.pa.2 bodi.ea whose area o o peta do n ,i s de tenm.i.ned by wa tuus hells rather than by pat i t i.ca2 boundat4es . As a nuaLt, it i6 not unuauat to have awthon i ty membership A -303 2 compJi. ed a4 pants o £ mu.n i.c,ipae-i t ie6 , with their xemaini.ng pant6 either beeong.cng to an adjacent authority ox to none at att. Conaexvati.on authokitie6 have been •cn existence since 1946 and axe pxi,maxit y invo.eved to pxo jec tb bon good cant/Lot, soil ca n6exvati.on, xebonestat.ion and improvements to the hab.ita.t6 o6 Iiiah and wild t e. Oven the years, a gxow.ing pant o.6 thei4 activities has aeso been ox.iented to the suppey o {� xecxeat<.anat s exv.ices . Since conservation authoni ties axe designed to achieve both Prov.inci.at and Mun.ic i.pat objectives, both the Pxov.ince and pan ti.c i.pating mu.n.ic,i.pae i.- t.ces axe xepxesented on the authox.iti.e4. Muni.c,i.pat membexahip is determined by a 6anmu2a .invoeving popue.atLon and the share ob aquaxe m.i2eage in the watexahed area. The authan.itieb axe neLativety independent and have power to n.equiziti..on 60x that pant o4 their Pn.ovincc...Uy- appxoved budget which cs not 4.i.n.anced by Pxov.inaiae 9/Lantz. Major pxo jests axe usuatt y 4.inanced oovex a number o years and '.equvice boxxow.i.ng and the appxovcl ob the On,tah,io Munici.pa.e Board. &c.nce the.ix inception in 1946, the authonitieb have been ee.i.g.ib.ee fox gxant6 under a vanie y a6 pxogxam6 , a t with their own chaxac tex.i st.ics and 04mueas . Most o6 these axe adm c n. texed by the M.i.nistxy o Natuxat Rea ounces . However, centa.in types a4 pia j ect6 invo.eve the Mini tn.y o4 Agnicue tune and Food. In addition, under The Canada water At and The AgxLcue tune and Runat Deveeopment Agreement (ARDA), certain projects axe shared by att three teve26 o6 government. D-cxect 6 edexat assistance L6 ava i1abte to authoxit i.ea under The Mcuu .na Poticy Assistance 6tance Pxagnam o i Fnvixonment Canada. The pne6 ent gxant6 to autho 4. ties may be summax ized as 4ottows : - (1) Adm.indstAat i on giants; (2) Capital pants; (3) Opera lion and Maintenance giants; (4) Supptementaxy (equatizati.on) giants; In addition, Pxov.inec.ae mdni.stx.ies supply non- b.inanaca2 assistance in the 6o4m 06 advizory sexv.i.c.ea on eng.Lneening, b.io.eogy, peanni.ng, 6oxest'cy, finance and admi.ni.6thaxio n . (1) Admini4tAntipn Giants - These giants amount to 50 peh cent o4 appxoved expend.i tuxe .Lnchud.cng membexb' pet diem flees, admi.ni6.txati.ve sta44 satanies and tnavet, o44.ice costa (heat, tight, telephone, equipment), -insurance and pxopenty taxes 4on mu.ni ipat and achoo.e purposes. Con - atnu ction o4 o 4 4.%c.e 4aa .Ut .es u.6 ed to be in this program but, commencing in 1917, this " 6 xeciabs.i.ti.ied as capita expendi iwce without any advex6 e .i.nguence on ove.'wLt enti tement6. (2) Cap.itae. Giants - Cap.ca.2 giants appty to the cost o4 capital good6 that axe pexmanentty .incoxpoxated into a pxo jest. Spec.i.4.i.c expendi totes e ig.ibte fox giant may vary among activities and axe detailed in a Min.izt'ty manua.e. The Ottow.ing grant rates appey to vax.i ou6 pxo j ec tb : - 3 Eti.g bte Capi tae Expenditure A -304 Prov.Lnciae Grant Rate ( %) 1. Engi.neeting 4unvey4 and 4tudLe4 ( good pta.i.n mapping, ptetimin.axy eng.i.neeting) 75 2. Dams bot good contno.t and £ow -gow augmentation: t) .land pwcchas es 50 .c.c) b eng.i,neen i.ng and conatnuctLon: - - on 6i.A4t $30,000 50 - on coot oven $30,000 100 3. Vam4 pn.imaAity bon tecJce.ation and presetvatdon ob witd.ei.be habitat (.LncZudea acqu iLtLon and repave a b o.td mitt dam4) 50 4 Channel .cmptavement4; 50 5 R.Lveh Banff Eno4.Lon Contjco.t; 50 6. ConeexvatLon tand4 (acgwi.s.ction and development ab can4e cvatwn anew bac iL tLed) 50 7 Con4exvat -Lon 4etvice4 (e.g. tree ptanti.ng, enoi on contiw,t on ptivate tand4) 50 8. Niagara E4carpment Land pwcchaue4; 75 NOTE: The Province of Ontario, on January 1, 1978, changed the grant system to conservation authorities as follows:- Administration 5O% Water & Related Land Management 55% Conservation & Recreation Land Management 50% Changes were also made in the Supplementary Grant Policy. Cap.i tat a44-c,btance -c.4 also avai tab.te btom the bedenat government. New water contro.e pnoject4 in exce.s4 ob $5 mi t on ate et,ig.Lbte under The Canada platen Act. To date, one agreement ha4 been reached under which. the bederat and pnay.Lnci.ae (Miniztny ob Agnicuttuxe and Food) 4hane4 are 45 pet cent each and the £ocat 4haxe iz 10 pen cent. Simit try, under( ARVA, the development o b 4mall water 4uppey re4envoiAz in nonth- etn and ea4tenn Ontaiti.o nunat area4 attnact4 31.5 pen cent bedenae bundi.ng, matched by the Ptov.Lnce, £eay.i.ng a 25 pen cent £oeae 6hate. F cnae.ty, under The Martina Potic.y A44.i.4.ta.nce Program, Envvwnment Canada wilt undertake o664hote wotkz Ouch as bneakuaater4 and dtedg.Lng on condition that authot.i t Leo b Lnancia t y match th,i,4 with o ns hone devetopment4. (3) Openati.on4 and Maintenance Co4t4 - Under th.iz program, the Ptov.Lnce ptov.ides 75 pet cent grant4 bot approved 4pendi.ng on openca ion and tout.ine maintenance ob dam 4ttuctune4, pumping 4tatLon4, ehannet -i,mpto v ement4 , we.uc4 , dike4 , gro yne4 , eto4 -i.o n eo ntro.t woth4 , 4.bLeam and rain gauges, and te.t ecommunLcatio n 4 y4 tem4 u4 ed eh Le b,ty bon dam opexat%on, blood eontto.e and good wann.i.ng punpo4es. A -305 - 4 4) Supp.tementaty Gtu.nts - These cute essentcatty "equaP.izat.Lon" gta.ntd to authotitied with £owe&- than - avenge equ.aeized assessment pen square mite and h ghet- than - avenge expenditures pen capita. Under this pnog/Lam, ct t eod.t- dhat.Lng at tangements involving a 50 pen cent gent 'u to can be entc Lched room 5 to 25 pet cent in gt ant tate. The suppte- mentaty grant rated ate seated tetative to gnat Sactots which ate (Dazed on an authority's tax eli tiont pet unit o i poputa ion density (see Appendix lion detac ted des ctr i.pt.io n) . Th.u., ptogram wad conceived at a time when no expeLci t equa izatLon scheme was to existence. . However, at the pxea ent time, an exptLci t equati.zat.con scheme does exist and, as we have a.Pteady observed, we liavout an emphadid on that scheme and the eeim.Lnatdon of other tionms oA equatizati.on. Besides, a modest equae iz rig eigect aeteeady takes place through the authorities' eons.idelcab!e pootUng of resources. The Committee necommend4, there6ote:- 4.8. THAT THE SUPPLEMENTARY GRANTS TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES BE ELIMINATED. The Committee has discussed the authorities and associated gent ptognams at t e.ngth cn its meetings. We have cons.i,deted many at tern ti.ve4 in terms o e pec 6ic grant programs, the note o ti au thmities , and theLt to tationd h.i,p to the Province and munLccpatities . We we convinced that the authond tLed have eapab!y handled the pxob.tems assigned to them and have proven a good medtium bon watete,ohed management oven the past 30 ye.vs. Nevertheless, the Committee can not ignoxe the gnawing pxob!ems with eonsetvation authorities and others s pecc.at - puxpos a bodies as perceived by muni.ctpatitLes . I nd.cvtiduat membets o6 authoniti.es ate not directly aceountab.te to an etec- tonte. Munk pa.ti ties have no 6otmat reeowuse on expenditure £eveL4 set by the authot.c tc.es 1' Vatri.atLons in grant hates are diiii.icutt to expfa.in and can be diztottLonany in theft own night. Ptioti ty setting can be di,s- totted at both teve. government. Authotiti.es ovex time have extended theitc activities to necteatLon, paths, education, and heritage 6unetLon Ln which mun.ic i.pa.ti tied ate as() i,nvo ved. In some eased the boundat.i.es ob reg.iond or counties suba.tanti.a ty correspond to the wateuhed boundat.ies the consetvat.ian authon,itie4. In these cases, the j usti 6icat io n ion retaining co ns envatio n authot.i t Leo as s epatate bo d i.e.4 iz weak. On account o i these c itic i dms , the Committee ctos et y examined the authonI. t4. es , the.it 1unctLons , and thew Leta tiort h.ip with other governments. 1. A municipality may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board that its share of costs for a particular project is not commensurate with the benefits to be received. - 5 We eons.idefLed: - A- 306 (-L.) Lcm i ti ng eo n6 envat -Lon authonit i,e6 to theL'L pre' e n t water management liunction' on.F y, white 'Leven ting to munie Lpa.P.i tie6 the recreation, outdoor education, and h-i,'ton,icae pne6 envat%on totes. A water manage- ment condi tLonat g'Lant 6tnuctune would continue, white the other activities wooed be a. ziz ted through e.i then. exulting PAov Lnc La2- Mun.ici.pat tnan'lien.6 on their nep.Laeement Wet nelionm6. wooed O cu' the authon.utLe6 ' ae t i v i ti eb , 6.t ig htty .iunpra v e acco untab.c,ti ty, and ceatui.liy areas os nezpon'.ib City. On the othen hand, it wou.2d only ztightey reduce the present concenn6 ol6 mun.icLpa.titie'. ( i) E6tabtLLh.ing the authon.itie6 a6 compnehen6.Lve water boand6, .ttcan6- 6ent,ing non - waxen- netated 6LLnction6 a.' in the prev.Lou6 option, but adding to -these boat& the re'pon'Lbi.Q.ity Got ptann.ing, deveLopi.ng, openat.ing and maintaining tnunlz hewer tine' and major, water 6uppey 6y6tem6. The boa d6 cooed also be a negu2atony arm ob the Pnov.c.nce bon such Act,' a' The Lafze6 and Riven' Improvement Act, The Ontan.io water Resources Act, and The Dnaina.ge Act. The board' wowed recover the.in co6.t' in d 'Lest netation to 6env.ice6 provided. Th1.6 option wooed 6acit tote eompnehen6.ive p a..nn.ing and greater ess.ie i.eney in water management. It wou2.d aizo attow a neductLon in the Plet d 6 env.ice' and o penatLon4 o6 at tea'.t three m.uu.6tn..e6 . However, it wooed gneatey Lnettea'e the powen6 o6 appointed bodies, bunthen reduce accountability, eontnadiet Prov.i.nc i.at policy which 'eefz6 to 6.tteengthen £.oc.cl government, and liunthen cwutait munici.pa2 abit ity to 6 et pn.i.onit Leo acno66 a wide 'Lange o6 6 env.iee6 . I-u,c:J EtiinLna tLng con.setivati,on authonitia and splitting the it 6unctLon6 between the Pnov.inee and munie i_pa.Q.i tie' . The Province wound a66ume the ba6.ic panning and management nezpon'.ibi.2i ties ion water, 6i,6h wi ede.ibe and Oneztry pnogn.am' , white the balance wooed never t to munici.pa LtLe.. Each .eeve2 o6 government would tiund the 6unction' and pnogn.am6 it a'6umed. With the Province aequ. t.i,ng the move onenou.a rezpons.ibititie6, 6u t ti t& to authority .Lands would revert to the Pnov.ince, which could .2ea4e certain .La.nd6 to municipa tLe6. Th.i4 aeternative necogn.ize6 that the bene6it4 of a bound water manage- ment 6y4tem go con6.idetc.abty beyond ind.iv.idua.L eommunitie6. It wooed be eon6.c,'tent with the Pnov.inci.aL po.ei.cy, enunciated in De'ign for Development Pha'e III, to reduce the number oti 6peciae- punpo4e bodies and enhance aceountabit ty in the government 6eeton. It wooed etim-inate 6 ev era e eo nd t Lo nag grant pro gnam6 , the po66.ibt e dept i ca t .o n in non -waters management tiunction6, and the di tont.ionary e66ect on £ocae pn.i.otitie6 o6 nequx.s.i tc;on4 6/tom a.0 thon.i ties . A -307 6 Convenset y, the Committee necogn.ize.s the need bon managing water on an intenmun.ic i.pae watershed bas. z, the potential a ienazion o b grass roots support and "votunteen,ism" associated with the "consen- vat.i.on" movement, and the poss.ib!e toss ob some mun cipat intetes.t in areas such as outdoor necneatLon on a broad geognaph.i.c scaee. Having bound the present system wanting, and having weighed the aetennatives canebutty, the Committee conc,eudes that consenvat.i.on autho'iiiies shoued be 'Leta i,ned, but recommends : - 4.9. THAT WHERE THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNTIES OR REGIONS AND EXISTING CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ARE SUBSTANTIALLY COTERMINOUS, THE FUNCTIONS OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES BE TRANSFERRED TO UPPERTIER MUNICIPALITIES, where a mun.ic tpae ity outside a county on neg.i.on -is part o b the same cons enva -t .on authon.ity, that mun.Lci.patiiy woutd contribute -towards the costs ob senvJ,ce4 Aonmerey pnov.cded by the authon,cty through a bee - bon- senv.ice annangement with the county on 'Legion. In addition, the ratLonaee bon Prov.cnc.i.at presentation 61 the cases wouP.d no e.onger app.ey. To .improve £.ocae government control and nes ponsibi2Lty in the cons envat,i,on bietd, the Committee bwcthen recommends : - 4.10. THAT MUNICIPALITIES BE ENCOURAGED TO APPOINT A GREATER PROPORTION OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES. 4.11. THAT THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE THAT PRELIMINARY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BUDGETS BE CIRCULATED TO ALL MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES FOR COMMENT IN ADVANCE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BUDGET. In accordance with our view that grant rates in excess ob 50 pen cent erode !oc t autonomy, and cons.iden.i.ng .i.ncneaaed assistance .through an enni.ched .eevy -based grant system, we recommend: - 4.12. THAT ALL CAPITAL GRANTS BE CONSOLIDATED AT A UNIFORM RATE OF 50 PER CENT. 4.13. THAT, WHERE THERE IS FEDERAL ASSISTANCE INVOLVED, THE PROVINCIAL SHARE OF A PROJECT BE CALCULATED ON THE BASIS OF THE NET COST OF THE PROJECT. The Committee -i,s ob the opinion that Locat costs ob a basic openati.on or main- tenance nature shooed £angeey be a £ocae nespon ibitity. In the context ob conyenvation authoncties, this wou.ed mean that such costs wowed have to be b.Lnanced entL&eey by the annual nequ. Lt%ons on membet mundc i.patiti.es. We do not th.Lrth, however, that this woued create an onerous burden upon muni,c,%- pa.Q,itLes in tight ob the pooling o73 resowcces inherent in the structure ob a A -308 - 7 conaervatc.on authority and the incneabed empha4i6 we tiote,oee on an exptc.c,c t equaP.i.zati.on grant to munic i.patitiea . We, theteliote, recommend : - 4.14. THAT ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE GRANTS TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES BE ELIMINATED. Duncng tta dcacu zion4, the Committee noted that in Accent yeara condervati.on authon.c ti.ea have been gnaduatty becoming Jnvo!ved in anea6 activity ty which are o6 a £oc.at nature, pa t i.cu.eakt y in the 6ietd o6 n.ecreatc on. The Committee however, is o6 the opinion that conaetvci on aw hon,c,ti.ed dhou.Cd con6in.e their act.cv- . tca to thoz e which ate c t can t y -i,ntekmun i.c..cpat and .thereby continue to adhere to the putpoae,a 04 which they were crewed. Accondi.ng.E'y, we aecammend;- 4.15. THAT IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE THE PARKS AND RECREATION ROLE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES BE LIMITED TO PROVID- ING INTERMUNICI,PAL POPULATIONS WITH NATURAL RESOURCE BASED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. FOR THE LONGER TERM, THE COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS THAT A REVIEW OF THE PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION POLICY BE UNDER- TAKEN WITH A VIEW TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUCH CLEARER AND MORE RATIONAL DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN WHAT SHOULD BE CLEARLY PROVINCIAL AND CLEARLY MUNICIPAL FUNCTIONS. The report estimated that transfer payments for the fiscal year 1977/78 to municipalities, boards and commissions would be $1,537,780,000. Transfer payments to school boards were estimated at $1,880,000,000. The total transfer payments therefore estimated for the fiscal year 1977/78 were $3,417,780,000. The estimated transfer payments to conservation authorities totalled $28,566,000, which represents 1.85% of transfer payments to municipalities, boards and commissions, or 0.83% of total transfer payments. The transfer payments to local governments represent approximately 30% of the total budgetary revenue of the Province of Ontario. A -309 - 8 M.T.R.C.A. COMMENT The legislative authority for the Province of Ontario to provide grants to Conservation Authorities is Section 39 of The Conservation Authoritie= Act.- "Grants may be made by the Minister to any Authority out of the moneys appropriated therefor by the Legislature in accordance with such conditions and procedures as may be prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. R.S.O. 1970, c.78, s.39" The following is a brief history of the policies of the Province regard- ing grants to Conservation Authorities. During the early years of the Conservation Authorities movement, the Province performed a paternalistic role. The Director of the Conser- vation Authorities Branch of the Department of Planning & Development acted as "Chief Officer" of every Authority. The Province produced a comprehensive Conservation Report for each Authority. These reports were complete inventories of the natural resources of the watershed and made specific recommendations regarding the management of these natural resources. The Authorities had either no staff or only limited part -time staff. All of the expertise both from an administrative and technical standpoint was provided by staff of the Province. The first projects undertaken by Authorities were primarily in the field of flood control and water conservation or reforestation, and each Authority and the Province developed an information program to encourage local knowledge and participation in this new approach to natural resources management. The policy of the Province regarding grants reflected the priorities of the day. The first flood control and water conservation projects were eligible for 75% grants and the Province negotiated agreements with the Government of Canada for its participation in major flood control projects. The Province provided grants for the acquisition of reforestation lands and negotiated agreements with the then Department of Lands and Forests, for the management of these lands. Administration grants covered virtually every other aspect of the work of Authorities including members' allowances, meeting expenses, infor- mation programs, tree planting, purchase of machinery, farm pond sub- sidies and a host of other activities. Grants were not available for the acquisition of conservation lands for recreation or for development of recreation facilities on Authority ]ands. A -310 9 Major headwater areas could be acquired and reforested to provide significant downstream benefits. Grants were not available for maintenance of flood control and water conservation projects. The policies of the Province permitted and encouraged the authorities to be the advocates of urgent conservation programs within their watersheds. Flooding problems in river basins were virtually unsolv- able until the Province created the mechanism of the conservation author- ities whereby a group of affected municipalities within the context of the natural river basin assisted by the technical and financial resources of the Province could get together and solve the problem. The second decade of Authority activity reflected many changes in the role of the Province and resource management objectives. Many more Authorities were formed and large parts of the organized "Old Ontario" were embraced by Authorities. The latter process continued into the third decade and virtually all of the urbanized areas of Ontario, including those in Northern Ontario, are now served by an Authority. The Authorities themselves assumed a greater leadership role. Many of the larger Authorities engaged full time administrative and technical staff, but the Province still played a leading role by the provision of technical staff and financial assistance. The policies of the Province reflected the resource management objectives of the period. It was at this time that it was recognized that all areas of the Province did not have the financial base to fund needed conser- vation projects and the Province, therefore, initiated the supplementary grants program to assist in the equalization of the conservation endeavour throughout the Province. Flood control and water conservation programs still remained a high priority. New agreements were negotiated with the Government of Canada for major flood control projects. The Province, in the 60's, initiated a new program of 75% grants for small dams and reservoirs to encourage construction of such facilities to help alleviate severe water shortages in smaller communities. The Province also initiated a program to provide 75% grants for the maintenance of flood control and water conservation works. The disastrous flood following Hurricane Hazel in 1954 initiated new programs for flood plain management. The Province provided 75% grants for flood plain mapping and 50% for the acquisition of flood plain and conservation lands. It is interesting to note that the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, with no local participation, under- A -311 - 10 - took the first major flood plain land acquisition program in Ontario under the Flood Homes and Buildings Assistance Board. The first flood plain maps in the Province were for the Humber River and they were financed entirely by the Province. The Conservation reports, prepared by the Province as early as 1947, recommended flood plain management as a preventative approach to the problem of flooding. The activities of authorities and the policies of the Province reflected the growing demand for resource based outdoor recreation facilities. The Province provided grants for the acquisition of a wide range of conservation lands including flood plain and conservation lands, conservation areas and forest and wildlife conservation areas. Grants were also provided for the development of resource based recreation facilities, but the Province did not provide grants for the maintenance operation of recreation facilities. The priorities of the Province in regard to the development of resource based recreation facilities on Authority conservation lands, was reflect ed in flood control and water conservation project agreements. The Authorities, by agreement with the Province, were required to develop resource based recreation facilities on its conservation lands in order to maximize the community benefits afforded by such lands. There was a growing demand for outdoor and conservation education and Authorities developed a variety of programs to meet these demands. The Authorities had resources of land, water and facilities and these could be used to provide outdoor laboratories for field trips by school groups. This Authority constructed the first residential Conservation Field Centre at Albion Hills. Its construction was entirely financed by funds received from The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation with no grants from the Province. The success of the project led to the expansion of the program and the Province approved grants of 50% of the cost of a wide variety of conser- vation education facilities. The third decade of Authority activity saw new programs and policies that reflected the priorities of the day. The Province undertook new initiatives to manage the Niagara Escarpment as a unique natural feature and Conservation Authorities that embraced parts of the Escarpment were designated a role in this program. The Province initiated a new policy of providing grants of 75% for the acquisition of designated Niagara Escarpment Lands. A -312 The Authorities, in co- operation and with the support of their member municipalities, accepted this role and major achievements in the preserva tion and management of the Niagara Escarpment have resulted. The Province initiated a new policy to provide for 100% grants for the construction of the major part of the cost of large dams. At the request of the Province and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, this Authority was designated as the implementing agency for the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Plan. The Province agreed to amend the area of jurisdiction of the Authority and to provide grants of 50% of waterfront projects. This new responsibility was accepted with the approval of all its member municipalities. The Province, on January 1, 1978, further revised its grant policies t() reflect the priorities of the times and the policy of the Province to restrain government expenditures. Water and Related Land Management grants were established at 55 %. Grants for large dams were reduced from 100 %, preliminary engineering from 75% and flood plain mapping from 75%. Channel improvements, flood plain and conservation land acquisition, and headwater management were increase( from 50%. Maintenance and operation of water control projects were reduced from 75% to 55 %. The supplementary grant program was continued for this aspect of the authorities work. Conservation and Recreation Land Management grants for development were established at 50 %. Grants for the acquisition of Niagara Escarpment Land were reduced from 75% to 50% and supplementary grants are not available for Conservation and Recreation Land Management programs of authorities. In summary, the policies of the Province of Ontario regarding grants to conservation authorities had been consistent with the three basic con- cepts of The Conservation Authorities Act, which were:- 1) Local Initiatives: A conservation authority could be formed in any part of Ontario when the local municipalities reached the point where they were willing to request the Province of Ontario to form an authority. The local people would be res- ponsible for contributing financially to the works of the authority and also agree to assume responsibility of managing the corporate body known as a "Conservation Authority ". This meant that solutions to problems would not be imposed from A -313 - 12 - higher levels of government and that an authority would only undertake those plans which it could face economically, culturally and democratically. 2) Cost Sharing: The Conservation Authorities Act established that costs of projects may be shared by the municipalities in the authority and by the Province of Ontario. This meant that an authority does not exceed the financial resources of its jurisdiction. 3) Watershed Jurisdiction: Conservation authorities were to have jurisdiction over one or more watersheds covering all aspects of conservation of the area. A conservation authority has been able to handle such problems as flood control on a complete and rational basis. By its power to establish regula- tions, an authority has been able to protect river valleys from building encroachment and erosion problems. The grant system has reflected Provincial goals, objectives and prioritie: regarding the management of natural resources. Through its grant system and technical assistance, the Province has been an advocate of conserva- tion in a manner that has enabled authorities and municipalities to respond with resource management programs reflecting local needs and priorities. This system is unique and much envied in other jurisdictions. SPECIFIC COMMENTS The following are specific comments of this Authority regarding problems of the grants system and guiding principles as perceived by the Provincia' Municipal Grants Reform Committee. (1) There are too Many Specific Grant Programs The breadth of activities covered by conditional grant programs reflect the diversity of a modern, highly technological and socially conscious society. The system has remarkably reflected the asperations of the citizens of the Province. The grant program for Conservation Authorities leaves considerable room for local decision making, and is effective. (2) There is Confusion and Uncertainty Among Recipients Authorities and their member municipalities have never had any uncertainty regarding the grant system to Conservation Author- ities. The Province has consistently provided technical and administrative assistance to authorities and municipalities regarding the available grants. 'Traditionally, staff of the Province have reacted in a positive way to assist authorities to achieve their conservation objectives within the framework of Provincial policies. A -314 - 13 - (3) The Administrative Requirements are Excessive The administrative requirements regarding grants to Conservation Authorities have varied considerably since the enactment of The Conservation Authorities Act in 1946. During the early years, the system was simple and reflected the administrative require- ments of the time. The system became very complex and cumbersome and authorities consistently recommended that the procedures be simplified. The Province has reacted to the request of the authorities and the system has been improved. The system is not yet perfect, but it has been improved considerably. The Ministry of Natural Resources, in 1976, in consultation with the conservation authorities, estab- lished a "Policy, Procedure and Information Manual for Conservation Authorities ". The Manual has facilitated the administrative require- ments of the grant program. Experience with the manual and the con- sultative process that has been developed by the Ministry and the authorities will improve the administrative requirements. (4) There is too Much Entanglement This Authority does not concur in the premise that the multitude of conditional grant programs has resulted in a blurring of juris- dictional responsibilities between the Province and its municipal- ities. The Conservation Authorities Act is very specific regarding the responsibilities of the Authority, its member municipalities and the responsibility of the Province; delegated to the Minister of Natural Resources, or in many instances, to the Lieutenant Governor in Council. (5) The System Impairs Local Autonomy This Authority does not concur in this premise so far as authorities are concerned. The Conservation Authorities Act provides that the establishment of a Conservation Authority is entirely dependent on a 2/3 majority vote of those municipalities to be included in an Authority. In some instances the establishment of an Authority has been rejected by municipalities. The Province has never established an Authority against the wishes of the municipalities. The Province has responded positively to local initiatives for boundary changes in authority areas of jurisdiction. This was the case in the formation of the former Etobicoke - Mimico Authority and the present M.T.R.C.A. The grant system has not impaired the right of the citizens of the region under the jurisdiction of this Authority to develop a full range of goals and objectives for resource management. A -315 - 14 - It was the initiative of this Authority and its municipalities that permitted the development of the residential conservation education centres. It was the initiative of The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto that lead to the adoption of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project. With the support of its member municipalities, this Authority has continued to develop and operate the Black Creek Pioneer Village in spite of a decision of the Province in 1958 to discontinue grants for historical sites. This Authority agrees that too high a level of grant can distort priorities and opposes grants of 100% for major dams. The exper- ience in the U.S.A. has clearly demonstrated that where senior levels of government provide a major share of funding, the estab- lishment of priorities is blurred. In the U.S.A. a complicated system of Cost - Benefit Analysis has replaced local responsibility in setting priorities. This Authority believes that the present grant system does not distort the setting of local priorities. It does, however, enable municipalities to co- operate in a con- sistent conservation program applied on a watershed basis. The budget process of this Authority is subject to budget analysis by four of its six member municipalities, and particularly The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, which finances a major share of the Authority programs. The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has established both capital and current budget targets in consultation with this Authority. The Authority must, therefore, compete with all the other budgetary requi ments of a large urban metropolis. This Authority contends that both basic and supplementary grants available for conservation work has not, at any time, either impaired local autonomy or the right of municipalities to establish priorities. Although this Authority has never been eligible for supplementary grants, it submits that Authorities that are eligible must compete for the level of these grants from a limited financial base. It must be recognized that local decisions must be made in the context of regional and provincial objectives. It would be chaotic if one municipality created an efficient transportation system and a neighbouring municipality retained a gravel road system. Or if an upstream municipality was permitted to dump raw sewage into a stream, and a downstream municipality had a sophisticated sewage treatement system. A -316 - 15 - The Province has achieved Provincial and Regional goals by Legislation, by Regulation, by grant programs and by the creation of regional administrative units such as conservation authorities and the Toronto Area Operating Transit Authority. Provided that these bodies are required to obtain political approval of their endeavours, this Authority submits there is no impairment of local autonomy. (6) There are too Many Special Purpose Bodies The Committee concluded that conservation authorities should be retained except where boundaries etc. are coterminous. It is the opinion of this Authority that it has an enviable record of co -op- eration with its member municipalities. Since 1947 there have been two appeals by municipalities to the O.M.B. on the Authority levy. The first was by the Township of York in 1956, against the levy of the Humber Valley Conservation Authority. It was rejected. The second was the appeal by the Region of Durham against its assessment for the Waterfront Project and the Region was successful in having its financial share reduced. This Authority, as a matter of policy, has worked very closely with its member municipalities. The largest single undertaking of the Authority has been the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation. When adopted in 1961, the Authority had a supporting resolution from all 23 member municipalities comprising the Authority at that time. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project was supported by all member municipalities including headwater municipalities that did not border the lakefront. The Municipalities have, on a number of occasions, requested the Authority to take initiatives. Examples are the Waterfront Project, the acquisition of York Downs and Tam O'Shanter Golf Courses and the Downstream Erosion Control Project. The advice of the Authority regarding planning matters has been sought by both the Province and municipalities. The Authority has also been party to major projects involving Authority conservation lands:- The Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, the Ontario Science Centre and the McMichael Conservation Collection of Art. This Authority does not concur in the premise that its budget has not been weighed by councils against all other requirements. This position has been outlined in Section 5 - The System Impairs Local Autonomy. A -317 - 16 - It is the opinion of this Authority that The Conservation Author- ities Act provides more than adequate control for elected municipal councils and the legislature. Councils may appoint all elected politicians to an Authority if it desires, but this has not been the practice. The Province can appoint members of the legislature to an Authority if it desires although, as a matter of policy, has elected not to do this, but does, however, appoint representatives to an Authority. A conservation authority without the support of its member munici- palities, could not operate. The Province, through the Minister of Natural Resources and the Lieutenant Governor in Council, has ' the right of approval of Authority projects and grants to author- ities. This Authority's concern is of a perceived impression that author- ities are an irritant to municipal councils. There is certainly no evidence of this in its area of jurisdiction. The Authority is of the opinion that there is, in fact, widespread support through- out Ontario by municipal councils. In fact, some Authority boundar- ies are being extended at the request of municipalities. Undoubtedly, there are individual councillors, or individual munici- palities, that do not always support the work of authorities. Like- wise they do not always support the policies of the Province and Federal Governments. This Authority feels that it is unfortunate that a small vocal minority has conveyed this impression. The record of support by municipal councils of conservation authorities and the effectiveness of Authority projects, attest to the success of the movement. (7) Some Grants are Obsolete The Ministry of Natural Resources, on January 1, 1978, revised the policies of the Province regarding grants to authorities. This Authority is of the opinion that the new grant structure adequately reflects Authority, Municipal and Provincial priorities at this time and any so called obsolete grants have been eliminated. (8) There is Inconsistent Variety of Equalization Provisions This Authority cannot advise on the problem. It has never received supplementary or equalization grants. This Authority does, however, support limited supplementary grants to authorities in the Province where there is a low financial base. A -318 - 17 - It is the opinion of this Authority that increased Provincial support is a good long term investment in the natural resources of the Province, which will be of benefit to all citizens of the Province. COMMENTS ON GUIDING PRINCIPLES ADOPTED BY THE COMMITTEE (1) The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System should not Undermine Local Autonomy: This Authority submits that The Conservation Authorities Act and the policies of the Province of Ontario regarding grants to authorities do not undermine local autonomy. (2) The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System should Recognize Provincial Responsibility: The Province of Ontario has consistently, as a matter of policy in the Design for Development Program, the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Transportation Study, Central Ontario Lakeshore Urban Complex and in several other studies and reports, supported the management of natural resources and the protection of the environment as being Provincial priorities. The grant system for Authorities permits each authority to be an advocate of resource management objectives in its area of jurisdic- tion within the framework of both municipal and provincial goals and objectives. (3) The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System should clarify Jurisdictiona Responsibility and Enhance Accountability to the Taxpayer: The Con- servation Authorities Act, in Section 19, is quite specific regarding the jurisdictional responsibility of an Authority:- "The objects of an authority are to establish and undertake, in the area over which it has jurisdiction, a program de- signed to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources other than gas, oil, coal and minerals. R.S.O. 1970, c.78, s.19" The elected councils of member municipalities and the Province have absolute freedom on whom they appoint to authorities and may appoint elected councillors, members of the legislature or interested citizen: The procedures in the Act for the approval of projects by an Authorit- its member municipalities, the appeal procedure to the O.M.B. and the ultimate approval required by the Minister of Natural Resources and the Lieutenant Governor in Council, are more than adequate to ensure accountability to taxpayers. (4) The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System should provide for Equalization of Fiscal Capacity: This Authority supports this guid- ing principle. Increased investment by the Province in resource A -319 - 18 - management projects in areas of lower fiscal capacity will pay handsome dividends. (5) The System of Provincial - Municipal Transfers should Recognize Differences in Expenditure needs arising from Differences in Circumstances that are beyond the Control of Individual Municipalities: This Authority supports this principle. A good example of where this principle has been effectively applied is the Waterfront Project. The Waterfront Project was beyond the capability of the local or Borough municipalities of Ajax, Pickering, Scarbor- ough and Etobicoke. The Waterfront is an integral part of the Metropolitan Toronto Region and is a single resource management unit. The management of the Waterfront to achieve both regional and provincial goals and objec- tives was desirable. The Conservation Authorities Act, the grants from the Province and the support of regional, local and borough councils has permitted the attainment of the goals and objectives for Waterfront management. Another example has been the Provincial designated responsibility for certain authorities in the implementation of the Plan for the Niagara Escarpment. (6) The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System should Recognize the Diversity between Municipalities in terms of size, structure and expertise: This Authority supports this principle and the Ministry of Natural Resources has done an excellent job in this regard. - it has established a supplementary grant system - it has provided technical and administrative staff support for small less sophisticated authorities - it has established a Policy and Procedures Manual, which provides detailed guidance on administrative and management techniques. (7) The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System should be Simple to Comprehend: The revised grant structure under date of January 1, 1978 is simple and easily understood. The Policy, Procedures and Information Manual has assisted in explaining the system of both grants and administration. (8) The Provincial Municipal Transfer System should Provide Certainty: This Authority supports this principle. Until the last five years, this has never been a problem. Historically, the Province was always able to support by grant whatever the authorities were able to raise from their participating municipalities. The extent of 'A-320 - 19 - authority programs was therefore controlled by the availability of municipal funds. The authorities that adopted long term projects were guaranteed by Order -In- Council, or agreement, the Provincial share of the cost of the projects. The major project adopted by this Authority was the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conserva- tion and provincial funding to match the municipal share was guaranteed for the first 15 years. During the last five years the situation has changed. The municipal- ities in conservation authorities have supported actively the work of Authorities as evidenced by their financial support for resource management projects. The Province no longer guarantees grants on a long term basis and yearly contributions by the Province are managed by a cash flow system. This system provides certainty for the financial year but does not provide certainty for long range planning and commitments. The system has proven difficult for the Authorities. A good example are the effects of this policy on the two major projects of this Authority, the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project. In 1978 the Authority is unable to obtain matching grants for $1,242,148 of municipal funds broken down as follows:- Flood Control and Water Conservation $ 242,148 Waterfront Project $ 1,000,000 These municipal funds have been approved by Councils and the Authority has the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board to levy these funds. In the case of the Waterfront Project, the approval of the Management Board indicated for 1978 a grant of $2,000,000. The Authority has Municipal Board approval to levy annually $2,200,000. The approved Provincial Grant for 1978 is only $1,200,000. Project planning and management on such an uncertain basis is very difficult. The Province is insisting that the Authority develop long range water and related land management plans and conservation and recreation land management plans and Waterfront Projects. This Authority has consistently supported this policy and has devel- oped a tradition for long range planning. The member municipalities support long range planning and resource management projects both technically and financially. It provides them with a better oppor- tunity to determine their level of support and the priority of Authority projects in their total budget obligations. A -321 - 20 - The cash flow management system adopted by the Province and the uncertaintly of grants from year -to -year, discourages the process. This Authority respectfully requests the Province to review the system and develop a system whereby an authority can be advised of the level of funding that it can be assured of for a three year period on an ongoing basis. Such a system will permit an authority and its member municipalities to plan, manage and finance resource management projects on a more rational basis. (9) The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System should be Complemented by an Availability of Provincial Technical expertise, and Exchanges of Information: This has never been a serious problem for conserva- tion authorities. The Province has consistently provided technical and administrative assistance for authorities. The Province has also effectively communicated information through conferences, technical tours, booklets and manuals. The authorities have established the Committee of Chairmen and this has been a vehicle for exchange of information among authorities and for discussion of policies common to all authorities with the Province. The system has worked well for over 30 years and has established that the conservation authorities movement is a partnership between the municipalities and the Province. M.T.R.C.A. COMMENTS ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROVINCIAL - MUNICIPAL GRANTS REFORM COMMITTEE 4,8. THAT THE SUPPLEMENTARY GRANTS TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES BE ELIMINATED. This Authority has never been eligible for a supplementary grant, but does support the supplementary grant system and this has been detailed in other sections of this report. The supplementary grant system is consistent with guiding principles (4) and (6), adopted by the Committee. (4) "The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System should provide for equalization of fiscal capacity ". (6) "The Provincial - Municipal Transfer System should recognize the diversity between municipalities in terms of size, structure and expertise ". The supplementary grant system was changed by the Ministry of Natural Resources effective January 1, 1978 to reflect current Provincial and Authority priorities. Supplementary grants are only available for Water and Related Land Management programs and not for Conservation and Recreation Land Management Programs. A -322 - 21 - This Authority believes that this change was justified and recommends that the Province of Ontario continue the supplementary grant system as it is presently constituted. 4,9, THAT, WHERE THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNTIES OR REGIONS AND EXISTING CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ARE SUBSTANTIALLY COTERMINOUS, THE FUNCTIONS OF A CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BE TRANSFERRED TO UPPERTIER MUNICIPALITIES. This Authority submits that it has not perceived a growing problem with its member municipalities. The Authority has and must work with and obtain the support of its member municipalities. Authority projects and programs are scrutinized by the regional municipalities and The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto by a sophisticated budge analysis process. The member municipalities are requesting the Authority to undertake additional high priority resource management projects. The inability of the Authority to proceed with these works is not the lack of mun- icipal support, but the lack of provincial cash flow. This Authority, in its submission to the Government of Ontario concerning the Report of the Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto, stated:- "Special Purpose Bodies: One of the basic principles under- lying the Commission's thinking and approach is the desira- bility of local government functions being the responsibility of municipal councils, and its dislike of special purpose bodies on grounds of complexity, fragmentation of responsibil- ity, impediment to financial planning and control, and ten- dency to narrowly pursue their own mandate. The Authority recognizes in its submission that its operations as a special purpose body do indeed lead to complex relation- ships, as befits a multi- component program of an interregional nature. However, the Authority's practice has not led to frag- mentation of decision - making and lack of control; member mun- icipalities, through their representatives, take a very active role in all aspects of the Authority's activities and it in turn works closely with their technical departments in program implementation. The Authority does not believe that the general position of the Commission regarding special purpose bodies is relevant to its operations and practices, given their nature ". The recommendations of the Authority have been supported by the Councils of the Municipalities of Peel, Durham and Metropolitan Toronto, the City of Toronto, the Township of Uxbridge and the Town of Ajax. A -323 - 22 - This Authority does not concur in the premise that it is not politically responsible to both its member municipalities and the Province. The Province through the Minister of Natural Resources and the Lietenant Governor in Council exercises appropriate control in the activities of the authorities. A detailed examination of Authority and Municipal boundaries indicate that only approximately 1/3 of the 38 authorities are completely or almost completely coterminous with county or regional boundaries. This Authority is not, as it embraces all of the Municipality nf Metropolitan Toronto and parts of York, Peel, Durham, Simcoe and Dufferin. This Authority sees absolutely no reason or justification for this recommendation and submits that it would only confuse the operation ol the Act, it would destroy the basic concept of an Authority, that the watershed irrespective of political jurisdiction is a logical and rational basis on which to manage natural resources. In the opinion of the Authority, the recommendation is not consistent with guiding principle No. (7), adopted by the Committee. (7) The Provincial- Municipal Transfer System should be simple to comprehend. This Authority submits that after 30 years of effort. the Authority system is understood by municipalities and evidence for this is the willingness of a majority of municipalities to participate and support the work of authorities. 4,10. THAT MUNICIPALITIES BE ENCOURAGED TO APPOINT A GREATER PROPORTION OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES, This Authority submits that the Province and municipalities have complete freedom in regard to appointments to authorities. The policy of each municipality regarding appointments vary. The Municipalities of Peel, York and Metropolitan Toronto appoint both elected representatives and interested citizens. The Region of Durham and the Townships of Mono and Adjala appoint elected representatives. The policy of the Province is not to appoint elected members of the legislature. The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Region of Peel publically advertise for candidates for appointments to the Authority - non - elected persons. A -324 - 23 - In the experience of this Authority, the system has worked well and both elected representatives and non - elected representatives have made substantial contributions to the work of the Authority. This Authority believes that the Government of Ontario should review its existing policy of not appointing elected members of the legislature to an Authority. The Authority believes that it would be advantageous to have at least one of its three Provincial appointments a sitting member of the legislature. 4,11. THAT THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE THAT PRELIMINARY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BUDGETS BE CIRCULATED TO ALL MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES FOR COMMENT IN ADVANCE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BUDGET, The Policy and Procedures Manual, adopted by the Ministry of Natural Resources requires an Authority to submit its preliminary budget estimates for the following year by October 15 of the pre - vious year. It is the practice of this Authority to have the preliminary estimates approved by the full Authority prior to that date. The preliminary estimates are a part of the minutes of the Authority meeting and are available to the municipalities. As a matter of practice, this Authority provides municipalities with these estimates as requested. Representatives of the Authority, in 1977 and 1978, have met with officials of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the elected members of council assigned the task of scrutinizing the Authority's capital and current budget, the Budget Sub - Committee, the Executive Committee of Council and the full Metropolitan Toronto Council, on numerous occasions. Similar meetings and discussions have been held with the Region of Peel and discussions with staff have taken place in the Region of York and Durham. The preliminary budget estimates are also used to negotiate targets for grants with officials of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Authority is advised by January 15 of a year, the level of grants that it will receive and final budget estimates cannot be completed until this information is known. The Authority does not feel that such a process needs to be leg- islated. Each member municipality manages its budget on a differ- ent basis and each Authority should have the flexibility to deal with each of its member municipalities accordingly. The principle of adopting preliminary budget estimates and discussing them with both the member municipalities and the Ministry of Natural ResourceE is well established. A -325 - 24 - 4,12, THAT ALL CAPITAL GRANTS BE CONSOLIDATED AT A UNIFORM RATE OF 50 PER CENT. The Ministry of Natural Resources, effective January 1, 1978, revised the grant system to reflect higher Authority and Provincial priority for Water and Related Land Management and lower priority for Conservation and Recreation Land Management, including Niagara Escarpment land acquisition. Supplementary grants are only availabl= for Water and Related Land Management. One effect of this new policy will be a reduction in the Water and Related Land Management Program of the Authority. The reduc- tion is the result of the same cash flow allotment as the previous year. The municipal levy is reduced because of the reduced require- ments of only 45% of the cost. It would be to the advantage of this Authority to have all capital grants consolidated at 50%. The Authority does not feel, however, that it would be to the advantage of all Authorities. This Authority recommends that the new grant structure, effective January 1, 1978, be tried for a three year period before changes are contemplated. 4,13, THAT, WHERE THERE IS FEDERAL ASSISTANCE INVOLVED, THE PROVINCIAL SHARE OF A PROJECT BE CALCULATED ON THE BASIS OF THE NET COST OF THE PROJECT, This Authority does not receive Federal Government grants for any of its projects. The Authority is of the opinion where Federal Government assistance is available that it conforms to guiding principles (4), (5) and (6), adopted by the Committee:- That the Provincial - Municipal Transfer System:- (4) Should provide for equalization of fiscal capacity; (5) Should recognize differences in expenditure needs arising from differences in circumstances that are beyond the control of individual municipalities; (6) Should recognize the diversity between municipalities in terms of size, structure and expertise. This Authority supports these principles and believes the present system should be retained. A -326 - 25 - 4,14, THAT ADMINISTRATION, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE GRANTS TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES BE ELIMINATED, Historically. Administration grants covered a wide variety of Authority activities including, staff, members' allowances, tree planting, machinery purchases, information and education programs and a host of other activities. The system was appropriate in the early days of the Conservation Authorities movement and was consistent with guiding principles (4), (5), (6) and (9):- That the Provincial - Municipal Transfer System:- (4) Should provide for equalization of fiscal capacity; (5) Should recognize differences in expenditure needs arising from differences in circumstances that are beyond the control of individual municipalities; (6) Should recognize the diversity between municipalities in terms of size, structure and expertise; (9) Should be complemented by an availability of Provincial technical expertise and exchanges of information. The policy of the Province regarding grants for Operations and Maintenance have evolved over a 30 year period. Grants for the operation of revenue producing conservation areas have never been available to Authorities. Grants for the operation and maintenance of flood control and water conservation works were not initially available. Grants of 75% were subsequently available for the oper- ation and maintenance of flood control and water conservation works and there was considerable involvement by staff of the Province in the operation and maintenance of those works. The revised grant structure, effective January 1, 1978, has reduced grants for the operation and maintenance of Water and Related Land Management structures from 75% to 55 %. The policy does not provide any grants for the operation and maintenance of revenue producing conservation and recreation land management projects. This Authority submits that the Conservation Authorities movement is a partnership between the Province and the municipalities and this is supported by guiding principle (2), adopted by the Committee, that:- (2) The Provincial Municipal Transfer System should recognize Provincial responsibility. A -327 - 26 - The new grant structure for Administration, Operations and Maintenance reflects both Provincial and Authority priorities and have been rationalized in the new Policy & Procedures Manual. The grants are an encouragement to smaller authorities and are consistent with guiding principles (4), (5) and (6), adopted by the Committee. This Authority contends that the elimination of administration grants, as presently defined in the Policy and Procedures Manual, would be a hardship on all Authorities and member municipalities and that such a policy would reduce the conservation effort in Ontario. 4.15, THAT IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE, THE PARKS AND RECREATION ROLE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES BE LIMITED TO PROVIDING INTERMUNICIPAL POPULATIONS WITH NATURAL RESOURCE BASED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, FOR THE LONGER TERM, THE COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS THAT A REVIEW OF THE PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION POLICY BE UNDERTAKEN WITH A VIEW TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUCH CLEARER AND MORE RATIONAL DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN WHAT SHOULD BE CLEARLY PROVINCIAL AND CLEARLY MUNICIPAL FUNCTIONS. This Authority, in its submission to the Government of Ontario concerning the Report of the Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto, stated:- "Conservation and Conservation Activities The nature and content of conservation activities requires a multi -use, multi - purpose approach which recognizes the need for a comprehensive, interrelated conservation program for natural resources within watershed area of jurisdiction. It is inappropriate to attempt to segregate conceptually an individual use, such as recreation, from all other uses. Going beyond this, it would be most cumbersome and difficult in practice to have several agencies responsible for several different aspects of a site's uses that derive from its characteristics. Moreover, changing circumstances require adaptation in conservation activities, and this reinforces the desirability of a conservation authority having broad jurisdiction. Ontario has created this situation, wisely, and is a leader when viewed from other jurisdictions. It would be retrograde to imperil this achievement." This Authority submitted a comprehensive brief regarding its role in outdoor recreation, conservation education, historic sites devel- opment and waterfront development. In summary, the brief stated:- - 27 - A -328 This Authority believes that it has limited its parks and recreation role to providing intermunicipal populations with natural resource based recreational opportunities. In the Metropolitan Toronto region, a rational system for the management of parks and recreation facilities has evolved since the establishment of Metropolitan Toronto in 1953 and the Authority in 1957. The local or borough municipalities are responsible for these facilities of a local or neighbourhood nature including for example, tennis courts, arenas, playgrounds and small passive parks. Within the bounds of Metropolitan Toronto, the Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for recreation facilities that are specialized or regional in character and examples of facilities developed on its own lands include James Gardens, the Edwards Garden and Toronto Island Park. Metropolitan Toronto has entered into a manage- ment agreement with the Authority for the development and opera- tion of the river valley and waterfront resource based recrea- tional opportunities and provides outdoor recreation activities of a regional or intermunicipal dimension. The Authority performs the same function as Metropolitan Toronto outside the bounds of Metropolitan Toronto on lands it has ac- quired for conservation purposes. The Province of Ontario pro- vides grants of 50% for this aspect of the authorities program. This policy and program is consistent with guiding principles (4), (5) and (6):- That the Provincial - Municipal Transfer System:- (4) Should provide for equalization of fiscal capacity; (5) Should recognize differences in expenditure needs arising from differences in circumstances that are beyond the control of individual municipalities; (6) Should recognize the diversity between municipalities in terms of size, structure and expertise. The Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham do not have parks and recreation departments and the Authority believes that in co- operation with the Province performs this function adequately. A- 329 - 28 - Where there is a demand for local or neighbourhood,outdoor recreation facilities on Authority lands suitable for these purposes, these lands are leased to the local municipalities upon request. The lands are then developed and operated by the local municipality. The Province of Ontario has limited its activities to facilities of Provincial interest including the Ontario Science Centre, the McMichael Conservation Collection of Art and Ontario Place. In any review of policy, this Authority strongly recommends that the system devised for the Metropolitan Toronto Region be carefully considered as a rational means of providing parks and recreation opportunities to satisfy local, regional and Provincial interests. GRANTS TO MUSEUMS In its consideration of Museum Grants, the Committee recommended that:- 6,6. THAT GRANTS TO MUSEUMS OWNED BY MUNICIPALITIES OR MUNICIPAL AGENCIES BE ELIMINATED. 6.7. THAT THE MINISTRY CONTINUE ITS SUPPORT ROLE TO MUSEUMS IN THE FORM OF ADVISORY, TECHNICAL AND CO- ORDINATING SERVICES, 6,8, THAT THE MINISTRY CONSIDER SPECIAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPAL MUSEUMS ONLY WHERE THE PROVINCE WANTS TO PROMOTE CERTAIN SPECIFIC CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority presently receives grants from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation for the f)peration of the Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Kortright Centre for Conservation. These two projects of the Authority are not eligible for grants from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Both have been funded by municipal levy, contributions of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation and generous assistance from Wintario. The oper- ation of both facilities is financed largely by user fees, by municipal levy and by grants from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation. The Black Creek Pioneer Village is widely recognized both in the Province of Ontario and throughout North America. It is interesting to note that more than 50% of the use of the Village for educational purposes is by students who are resident outside of municipalities included in the area of jurisdiction of the Authority. The Kortright Centre for Conservation is unique as a resource interpretive Centre in Ontario and will have wide appeal throughout the Province. - 29 - A -330 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority submits that the grants from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation recognize the Provincial interests and use of these projects and requests that they be retained. :wr APPENDED TO SCHEDULE "D" A-331 INTERIM PLAN WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY JANUARY - 1978 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority 5 shoreham drive • downsview, ontario m3n 1s4 C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION Page -iii - -iv- SECTION 1 - BACKGROUND 1.1 Legislation 1. 1.2 Water and Related Land Management Projects to 1978 3. 1.2.1 Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation 4. 1.2.2 Statement of Flood Plain and Conservation lands Policy 7. 1.2.3 Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Lands 9. 1.2.4 Plan of Ancillary Conservation Measures 10. 1.2.5 Pollution Control and Recreation in the Metropolitan Toronto Region 12. 1.2.6 Project W.C. -60 - A Project for Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto 13. 1.2.7 Project W.C. -75 - A Project for Channel Improvements on the Highland Creek 15. 1.2.8 Other Water Management Projects 15. 1.2.9 Summary of Current Projects 16. 1.3 The Plan Preparation Process 18. 1.3.1 The Data Base 18. 1.3.2 Policy Review 19. SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL FEATURES AND LAND USE 2.1 Physiographic Features 22. 2.1.1 The Oak Ridges Moraine Complex 22. 2.1.2 Niagara Escarpment 22. 2.1.3 South Slopes 23. 2.1.4 Peel Plain 23. 2.1.5 &6 Iroquois Plain and Abandoned Shoreline 23. 2.1.7 Lake Ontario Shoreline 25. 2.2 Watercourses 25. 2.2.1 Etobicoke Creek 25. 2.2.2 Mimico Creek 27. 2.2.3 Humber River 28. 2.2.4 Don River 30. 2.2.5 Highland Creek 31. 2.2.6 Rouge River 32. 2.2.7 Petticoat Creek 33. 2.2.8 Duffin Creek 34. 2.2.9 Carruthers Creek 35. 2.3 Land Use 36. -1- CONTENTS (Contd.) Page 2.4 The Valley System 42. 2.4.1 Classification of Valley System 42. 2.4.2 The Classification System 42. 2.4.3 Classification System Methodology 44. SECTION 3 - DEMANDS ON THE VALLEY SYSTEM 3.1 Sequence of Development 45. 3.2 The Watercourses 48. 3.2.1 Channelization 50. 3.2.2 Storage Reservoirs 50. 3.2.3 Bridges 51. 3.2.4 Roads and Utilities 51. 3.2.5 Water Quality 52. 3.2.6 Fish Management 53. 3.2.7 Recreation 53. 3.3 Rural Uses 54. 3.4 Summary of Impacts of Demand 55. SECTION 4 - INTERIM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN 4.1 Introduction 59. 4.2 Valley Classification System 59. 4.3 Policy 59. 4.3.1 River Mouth Marshes 60. 4.3.2 Lower Valleys 61. 4.3.3 Middle Valleys 62. 4.3.4 Upper Valleys 64. 4.3.5 General 69. INTRODUCTION WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was established in 1957 to undertake a programme of natural resource manage- ment on the watersheds under its jurisdiction in co- operation with its participating municipalities and the Province of Ontario. The programmes of the Authority have been directed towards the major resources of the region: . the headwater zone, including the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Niagara Escarpment; . the valleys of the nine streams within the area of juris- diction; . the Lake Ontario shoreline; The programmes have been made up of functional components which have been systematically pursued: . Flood Control and Water Conservation . Erosion Control . Flood Warning and Flood Forecasting . Conservation Areas . Reforestation and Land Use . Development Control (Planning and Regulations) . Upstream Erosion Control . Source Area Protection . Information and Education . Waterfront Development . Shoreline Management In 1976, the Province of Ontario prepared a Policy, Procedure and Information Manual which required Conservation Authorities to realign their work into two major programmes: . Water and Related Land Management . Conservation and Recreation Land Management The combined plans for these programmes would form "The Watershed Plan" which would guide Authority work. As a part of the realignment of programmes, the Authority has undertaken a complete review of all programme components. Those affecting the Water and Related Land Management Plan include: . updated contour mapping of valley system; . hydrologic modeling of all major streams; . redefining criteria for flood - vulnerability; . valley development control studies; . erosion inventories; . identification of sensitive source areas and study of the role of the headwater zone; . upgrading of the flood warning and flood forecasting systems; -iii- . review of proposed works and measures; . environmental assessment; This comprehensive review is a lengthy process and will be complete in 1979. The manual provides that "Until such time as a comprehensive water basin plan can be prepared a program improvement approach of aggregating projects representing the best combination of means of achieving policy requirements while complying with technical standards, should be utilized ". This Water and Related Land Management component of the comprehensive water basin plan has been prepared in compliance with this direction, as an interim plan to guide Authority work during the period of review. -iv- SECTION BACKGROUND 1.1 LEGISLATION The work of Conservation Authorities derives from The Conservation Authorities Act which, in its provisions, defines the scope and limits of Authority responsibilities. These legislative provisions provide the basis for Authority work. They are sufficiently broad to enable Authorities to deal with the conservation needs which arise from the characteristics of individual watersheds, and the pattern of development which has been imposed on them. Ob jec to 19. The objects o6 an au thon,i ty axe to estabt sh and undertake, in the axea oven which it has jun,i a- d is ti.on, a pxogxam designed to 6wt.hex the con- 4enva.tLon, xestoxat.ion, deveeopment and manage- ment ob natun.at xesouxce4 other than gab, (Lit, coat and m.ine&aea• R.S.O. 1970, c. 18, s. 19. Powen.a 06 20. Fox the punposea o6 accomp fishing its objects, authot- an authotity has power, -iti.ea (a) to study and investigate the uvtenahed and to detenm.ine a pnogxam whereby the natuna2 xeaouxces of the watenahed may be conbenved, teatoxed, deveeoped and managed; (b) fax any puxpos a necessary to any pnoj ect undden conaidenation on undertaken by the au thon,i ty, to enter .Ln.to and upon any Land and survey and .take LeveL6 of it and make such bolti..ngs ox sink such t'c2c2 pits as the authox,i ty cons dens ne.ceasaxy; (c) to acquire by purchase, tease ox oth.enwise and to expxopn.iate any Land that it may xequ.ine, and, subject to the appnovae of the Lieutenant Govexnox in Council, to sett, tease ox o.thenw,i.ae dispose of Land so acgwined; (d) to Lease iox a .team of one yeah ox Leas, without the app&ova t o6 the lieutenant Govennox in Couni 2L, Land acqu.ined by the Au thou ty. (1) to puxchas a on acquire any penaonaL pnopenty that it may xequ.ine and beet ox otherwise d eat th en ewith; (g) to enter into such agxeementa tiox the puxchab e o b matelia s, empLo ym ent 06 Labour and such othen punpob es as may be necessary iox the due ccuayLng out of any project; (h) to enter into agxeem enta with owners o i pn.ivate Lands to iac.iL Late the due cane ying out of any p'.oj ect; (.L) to determine the ptopon ti on o f the total ben - eti t ailioxded to at the paxti.c Lpati.ng m n c i.paL ties that c s ai li oxded to each o� them; (j) to erect woxka and stxuatuxes and create xeaenvo.cns by the constnucti.on o6 dams on otherwise; (k) to contnoL the stow of suxtiace watekh in oxden to prevent li000ds on pattution on to &educe the advenbe eiliects theneoi; Re g - ula t o ns by awthon.ity 2. (l) to alas' the course os any 'Liven., ca.nae, bnoofz, stream 04 watencoutze, and d.iven t on aL.tet, as well .temponcvi i t y as pehmanentt y, the course o s any 'Liven, s.tteam, toad, s.t ieet on way, an na.i a e on sink itz levee in and en to catty y .c t oven on under, on the level os on by the side os any wont built on to be built by the authon.i,ty, and to d.ivehtt on aLten the positian oh any w.ten- pLpe, gas - pipe, sewer, dta.in on any te.Legnaph, telephone on electric wine on pole; (m) to use lands that ate owned on con notte.d by the authot_i. Cy Son such punpobeb, not inconsistent with .i to o b j ec. 6, az it cona.ide'c.4 proper; (n) to use lands owned on conttott ed by the authonJ ty Son pant on other necneationat pu.tposeb, and to erect, on pefun...t to be erected, bu tdings, boo.th4 and Sacitit ea Son such putposea and to mate changeb Son adm.c,6s.Lon .thereto and the use theneos; (0) to cottabonate and enter into agneement6 with mJniattui.es and agencies oS government, mun-i.cLpat councitz and toca2 boards and other onganizat.ions; (p) to plant and p'toduce .trees on Crown lands, -L4 .th the consent o S the M.iniaten, and on O.then lands with the consent o S the Owners, Son any punpos e; (q) to ca.uae teaeatch to be done; (tc) g enenaUy to do a t such acts as ate nece6sany Son the due canny.ing out oh any pro jec t. R.S.O. 1970, c. 78, Z. 20; 1971, c. 64, s. 4; 1972, c. 1, s. 2; 1972, c. 4, 4. 12. 27.-(1) Subject to the approval os the Lieutenant Gove/tnon in Councie, an autho .. ty may mate neguta.-tLon6 appLic.- able in the area under itz jute 4d ict .on. (a) nestn.ccting and tegutating the use os cktten in 04 Snom livens, streams, .Lntand latex, ponds, sumps and na tunat on atti iic arty cona.ttcu.cted depteas.i.ona in t.Lvens on streams; (b) ptco h.ib.W.ng on tegutating on negwih,ing the pen - m.i,as.Lon oS the authority Son the s.tnai hteJu.ng, changing, d.iven rung On .in tens eh i.ng in any uxi.y with the ex 1st Lng channel o S a n.Lven, deer, stream on watencounse; (c) negu. z.tLng the location 06 ponds used az a Bounce oS uxite,k hot in/Ligation; (d) pta v. d.Lng Son the appointment o s o i i i.c.eh a to en- hance any negu..ati.on made under th.i,a section on section 28; (e) pnoh..biting on neguLatLng on nequ.vJng the pet - m.c s s t o n o s the authon.it y Son the con s.t'uicti.o n o s any bu . Ld.ing on s.tnuctu t e in on on a pond on swamp On in any area susceptible to goading i.ng dun.ing a neLonaL stotun and des.i,nLng ne j.Lonal b.tOnmb bon the pwcposea os such negu.QatcOn4; (S) pnohLb.i ring on negu.Lating on negwin.Lng the pen - m.i,6s.ion os the authon.ity Son the pe.a.ci.ng on dump- ing os SLU os any tLnd in any des.i,ned pvi..t os the atea Oven which the au thon.i.ty has junizd i-cJ.LOn in which in the o pinto n o S the authority the co n- .ttw.L os Slood%ng on pottutton on the conservation o S land may be as S ected by the pLa.c.Ln.g on dumping R.S.O. 1970, c. 78, 6. 27 (1); 1971, c. 64, 4.5 (1); 1973, c. 98, s. 8 (1 -3) . 3. Exceptions (2) No negu.Za Lion made under .th 4 section, (a) shaft timit the use o b =ten bon domestic Oh tLv e b.toCk punpos ea; (b) shat .Lnvteni ere with any n.i.g h.ta on powers conbenned upon a mun%cipatity in ne4pect to the use 06 water on mu►vi,cipa& punpos ea; (c) shale £ntenbena with any nights on powea.d o6 On ,tan -44 H ydno on 06 any boaad on commission that £a penbonming its buncti.ond bon on on behaeb ob the Govennme.nt ob Ontaaio; on (d) shalt rote t ere with any n,ig hta on poweas under The Pubtic Utititiea Act. R.S.O. 1910, R.S.O. c. 18, 4. 21(2); 1971, c. 64, 4. 5(2); 1910 1913, c. 57, 4. 19. c.390 (2a) Bebone nebua.ing peam-i.ds.4 on nequined under a Henning negueation made under ceause b, e on b ob subsection 1, the a i. hon.i ty, on where the power to issue permission had been deee- gated to .its executive committee, the executive committee shale hoed a heanimg to which the appt i.can t shalt be a panty. (2b) Wen holding a heating under subsection 2a, Reasons the au.th.onity on committee, as the case may bon be, shake give written nensons bon itz decision nebusa.e to the app Lcant. (2c) An applicant who had been nebuaed permission Appeae may, w.ith,i.n.thiaty days o6 the n ec ei.pt o6 the reasons bon the deci/.con, appeae to the M.in.ia .ten who may dismiss the appeae on grant the permission. 1973, c. 98, s. 8 (4) . (3) Every pennon who con'tavenes any negueation Obbence made under .this s ectio n is guilty o b an o b i ence and on summaky conviction is .liable to a b.Lne ob not mane than $1,000 on .to a team ob .cmpn isonment ob not mote than .three monha. (4) In addition to any o.then nerved y on penalty Orden pnov.ided by taw, the pnovJn.ciae judge, upon bon ne- mak.Lng a conviction under subsection 3 bon movae cons2nac ling a building on 4IJLLLctuu on peacing on dumping bLU in co ntnav en ti.o n o b s Auct- any negueation made under .thin section, may une etc.. onden the pea.don convicted to remove any such bu1ding, s.tnactWte on bLU within such time ad the pnov.Lncial judge orders, and, b such pennon baLL4 to compey with such onda, the au tho't ty hay.i.ng jun.isd i.ction in the area in which such buieding, s.tnuctune on 6itt is situated may caase the building, s.tk ictute on 'Sat to be removed, and the cost .theneob dha t be bonne and paid by the peaaon convicted cted and is n eco v ea.a.bt e by the authority by action in a count ob competent juni,4- diction. R.S.O. 1970, c. 78, 4. 27 (3, 4) . 1.2 WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS TO 1978 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was formed in 1957 as an amalgamation of four former Authorities -- the Etobicoke- Mimico; the Humber; the Don; and the Rouge, Duffin, Highland and Petticoat Creek Authority. The Carruthers Creek was added in 1959. With the exception of the Carruthers and Mimico Creeks, a conservation report, inventorying physical characteristics, identifying problems, 4. establishing objectives and making programme recommendations had been prepared by the Province of Ontario for each watershed prior to 1957. These reports provided the initial technical basis for programme direction of the Authority. As the Authority's work has progressed, the technical base has been augmented, and the programmes have evolved in response to changing watershed conditions and improved technical data. A major reason for the formation of the Metro Authority was the community recognition that water management was a major concern in the Metropolitan region, and that a comprehensive water management plan for the whole region was required. The first step toward this objective was the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation. The Plan was based on the technical information available in the Conservation Reports, available hydrologic data, preliminary reservoir site analysis and urban growth projections. 1.2.1 PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION Authority Meeting #4/61, held June 14, 1961, Res. 1132 to #36, inclusive. The Plan, as adopted, made provision for a comprehensive programme of flood control and water conservation in all of the Authority's watersheds, assigned the proportion of benefit to the Authority's participating municipalities, and set the levies to be charged to the municipalities on an annual basis over a ten -year period. Approval of the Plan included a resolution from each participating municipality agreeing to participate, and signed agreements with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada for their sharing in the funding. On commencement, the Plan was funded on the following basis: Authority participating municipalities ... 25% Province of Ontario Government of Canada ... 371/2% ... 371/2% The Plan made specific proposals for remedial works on each of the Authority's watersheds. Subsequent engineering studies have, how- ever, altered some of the original proposals. The following quotation from the Plan outlines the basic policies of the Authority with respect to flood control: The poti.cy ol6 the Meth.opot ta.n Toronto and Region Consenvati.on Au thon,i ty with nespes t to good contnot measured -c.b (rued on the £o.teow Lng pnem.i,aea : (1) White a compeete programme o6 pro.e.c t%v a works based on 611U development o6 potenti,at 'Lae/wait situ wowed be deaihabee, it .c,b not economi,ca t y 6 ea.4 Lb.ee to pko.tec t every vutn.ena.bte anew in such a manner. (2) A prognamm e o i pko.tec ti.v e wank a without o companion programme o6 good Land acqu.i4 Lion L4 undes.cnab.ee because Lt coued not aiiord the necessary pko.tection to att. aneaa; and because a di4ptoponti.onatety tame shake of bene6.it4 wowed a.cc' u.e not to the pubtic. but to a amate number o� pti.vate owners. 5. (3) A programme o6 good plain acquisition without a companion pnogn.amne of protective wo'lzb i4 undesitab.te because it is not 6 eab.ibI e to condemn certain pubt c pto pettier and c entain densely developed vu2net.ab.ee areas. A 4o, protective wonhs are necessary to permit the suet devet.opment o any sequined Lands as con4envation areas and patks. (4) Atthough it is an eti6ecti.ve measute, munic.'pae action .invo.eving zoning and .land -use res.t't et on .L4 Limited in its scope o6 apptic.atio n because (a) it cannot be neadi ey apptied to a.tt existing devetopment6, and (b) it would be .inequ.t tab.te to apply it without compensation in those cases where both .tong -term and apecu!ative short -.tehm .investments have been made in good ti acth by £,and developers. Where Land .i.6 cuntentty being used tio) purposes other than commenci.at and hou4.cng deveeopment, and where the .land .%4 em.cnen tey suitable for those pwt.pos es (e.g. iatm.ing) , zoning and .ta.nd -use restt.ictions are reasonable measures. (5) Sociat and economic eons.cdetati.ons demand that any resetvoi L deveeopments should 4enve mu.ttipte purposes with necteati.on and summer:. .tow negutation second only to good conttot as deciding bactons. (6) Since the stt.eam4 ate vi tat to the health and soc.i.at wettiate o� the peopee, and since they constitute one oti the sew remaining potential eonsehva ion areas in a growing caban centre, they 4hou.td be unitized to ptovJde the maximum beneli t OA the maximum number of people. Based on the above premises, it is the good controt poLJ.e.y o6 Mett.opo.titan Toronto and Region Con4awation Authon.ity to pursue a comprehensive pn.ognannne ob good conttot measures consisting ob a combination oti (1) the conzttu.cti.on o6 protective mu.ttt- purpose dams and 'esexvoits and protective channel improvements; and (2) the acqu i2tion oti good peain Land at equ.Ltab.Fe pn.ices whet.evek 6eas.ibte, and the zoning and neguLation of good plain ,lands where acquisition iz not 6eas.ibte on desitab,te. Further, it is the poLky the Awthon.i ty to pursue a compnehens.ive programme o6 anci &vky conservation measures and a pkognamne o6 development oti neet.eation and park .lands in such a way as to maximize and pet - petua.te the bene6 is bestowed by natute. With respect to the design ob dam 4pLUWay4, the Authon.i ty's poLL .y .i4 as 6 oLtows : (1) To sati eguand downstream communities and human t il6 e, alt dam spi.ttway4 must be designed to prevent over. - topping and desttuctLon o6 the dams. A.tt 4pi.0 ty4 wilt be designed to catty the maximum poss.ibie cow pt.oduced by the maximum po44.ibte nainia.tl . . . (2) By the same token, aft down4tneam 4pitt nys wilt be designed to catty the maximum po44.ib.te .tow that could resu.tt £ up- 6tneam dams were rendeted Lwpenative by v.it tue ob ovequtt neservoit.4 on 4ttuctunat lia.tttune, thus making each dam independent oti others on safety. Based on these policies, the Plan proposed the following remedial works: The ptopo4ed programme .includes: (a) the consttucti.on mutti.- purpos a dams and nes ervo.fx , (b) the constt.uc ti.on o6 associated channel -improvements, (c) the acquisition of good plain Lands, and (d) the extension o ti a stream- gauging and good warming system. For the most pact, the vats us measwms p't.oposed OA each water- course are .inseparable tinom one another.. Channet improvements ate eomptementaky to the nesetvo.ct systems, and lac t tate the more economical ut it izat.i,o n o6 ava.i t abt a nes etv oix capac ties . The acqu. 4iti.on o6 good pt in ,lands reduces the size oti negwired use/wait4, permits the utilization of .tess extensive protective works, and also £onms an .integral paJtt of anci,ttsty eonsetvati.on Measures. 6. It iz pnopoeed that the programme o,6 nemediat mea6une6 be scheduled oven a pen.iod of .ten yean.6. Remedi t mea6unea include the iottow.ing : (1) On the Humber River, s.ix good contho.l neee&voiAz, -three o6 which would at o be coed to augment .low 4ummer Bowe ae a po .uion- abatement meaaune, and -three of which would be deve2.oped ae recneattiono2 tafzee; netated channel imptovementa at .three key £ocati.one; and acqu.is. Lion o6 1000 acres flood plain hand. (2) On the Etob.Lcotze Creek, one dual- punpoea dam and ne6 env o.a to e env e as a k ecneat c:.o not .Lake and ab an auxit iat y Bounce o manic Lpat uxz ten supply; and the acquiz.iti,on of 1200 acnee of good plain £a.nd. (3) On the Don Rivet, lioun dual- punpoee dame and nesenvoitz, ate o6 which would ptov.ide flood control and two which wowed serve ae necheat%onat Zhe6; channel. impnovement6 along a critical one-mite ethetch the n.iven; and the acquisi. i.on of 2000 aches blood p.ea.in .Land. (4) On the Rouge Riven, the nepa n o a 6matt dam which waa badly damaged by the Hurricane Hazel good; the acquisition of a recheationaL nesenvo.ih e.ite above the dam; and the acquc s i lion of 900 acte4 o6 good pectin .Land. (5) On the Dublin Cneelz, two neeneati.onat ne6envoLt6; and the acqu.i4dtion oI4 1000 acne6 os good plain Land. (6) On the Highland CneeFz, one necte.ati.onat ne6ehvoix; and the acquLi ition of 800 actez oi4 good plain Land. (7) On the Mimico Creek, the acquisiition of 300 acne4 of good pectin .Land. In a separate section, extensive channelization was proposed for the heavily urban Black Creek. Subsequent engineering studies, employing improved hydrologic data, recommended some alterations: . the four dams on the Don were replaced by two larger dams; . the Duffin Creek dams were found to be required for flood control; . the reservoir on the Highland Creek was deleted; The Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation was funded as a 10 -year plan. In 1971, when the approved funding expired, an extension -- Project W.C. -63 -- was adopted and approved. A further extension was adopted by the Authority in September, 1974 and received Provincial approval at the end of 1975. The Provincial approval severely limited the programme to land acquisition and studies: M/A 238/75 I approve that a grant under Section 39 of -The Con4envat%on Authon.ctie4 Act, R.S.U. 1970, c.78 equal to 50 pen cent ob the coot 6o4 additional funding 6o4 W.C.-63 to acquihe flood pta.i,n £.ands and to conduct 4tudie4 to nev.%ew the 1961 Wateh Management Plan, the e6t mated coot being $10,000,000, be made to The Meth.opotitan Toronto and Region Con4envati.on Authon.ity, pnov.i,ded that the grant 6haL.l not exceed the eum oti $335,000 avaieab/e in 1975 and $500,000 in 1976. LEO BERNIER Toronto M.in.i,6ten 7. On December 30, 1977, the Honourable Frank S. Miller, Natural Resources, approved the Authority's request: To Amend M.A. 238/75 to The Meth.opoIJ an Toronto Conaenvati.on Authrtity to permit the aequ.i4iti.on ne6 envo.cn . Land6 under itz water eontut pko j ec t Ex ten4d o n" . Minister of and Region (16 W.C. -63 As a result of this amendment, the Authority was enabled to: Acqudh.e £anda £nceuded in Ma6ten P!an6 Son ptopo4ed nedenvoin 6.ete6 in addition to the acquisition o6 good plain ,Carina, and the conduct o6 6tud.ie6 to nev.Lew the 1961 water manage- ment pta.n approved under M.A. 238/75. The Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation was followed by four corollary policy documents that elaborated the intent of the Plan: 1). Flood Plain & Conservation Lands - A Statement of Policy 2). Master Plan for the Acquisition of Flood Plain and Conservation Lands 3). Plan of Ancillary Conservation Measures 4). Pollution Control and Recreation in the Metropolitan Toronto Region 1.2.2 STATEMENT OF FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION LANDS POLICY: Authority Meeting 413/61, held May 12, 1961, Res. 4/30, Item 11. This statement of policy deals with flood plain acquisition, regulation and recreational use, and is still the basis of Authority flood plain management. The policy statements made in the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation were reaffirmed in this later document. Other policy statements, not previously mentioned, are quoted as follows: (a) Zoning and Regulations The adjustment and eo n t'cot o d £and u4 e to pnov.ide OA the needy o6 the 'c iveA. va tey6 to catty good uaateL4 are .cmpontant paAtz o6 the good cont't.ot and water con4e,vat%on policy o6 The Met' opoli an Toronto and Region Con.6envatLon AwthotLty.... The Conn envat on Auth.oh i ty .i,.e neque6t.c g art mun is i pa Lti.ea within the reg Lon under the jun,iad i22.Lon o6 the Authon.i ty to pa 44 by -taw6 dez gna ing 6.Loodwzy6, i.e. at lands eubjee t to 6!.00d i.ng by the dea.ign good "a 6Lood equal to the .i,ntenzity o6 Hwvticane Hazer centred oven the Humber uazte,i hed" . The good tine maps provided by the Authon.i ty uaiU 6onm the ba&L, don the de.a.ignation od the £ ooduazys. The co- opeAat%on o6 the municipal-it-Lea e6 nequ,ined bon the Authon.ity to be able to achieve Lta good eontnot and uanten conseAvati,on objective6.... The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Condexvation Autho'tLty .L6 o6 the opinion that the 6oLZowcng de4ignation4 should be applied to the main 'Liven va e.ys under the jux .4d ction o6 the AwthoA ty: (1) f.Loodwaya - Those £a.nds subject to good.i.ng by the de6.ign good. (2) Public Open Space - Those £and6 contained within the main valley s ya.tem.6 dnom cne6t o6 slope to cne.6t o6 6:Cope that ahe 6cheduted bon a.cqu.id.c tion by the Au,thon.i t y as good pt a.Ln and co na envecti.o n t ands o4 b y the mun.ic ipa. y. 8. (3) Gneenbe£t on Pt.ivate Open Space - Those Lands contained within the main vateeys andet the junizd.Lc t on of the Authox ty titom cn.est ob slope to c&est oti mope, but not presentty acheduted tiat acquisition by the Authox,i ty on the munic.cpmtities. The goodux:.y designation w.itt be included within the greenbeet designation in older to have absolute contra. over Land use in the goodways. This designation has been adopted and employed by certain of the Authority's member municipalities. (b) Acquisition of Flood Plain and Conservation Lands: The policy of The Metn.opo!J &n Toxonto and Region Conservation Authon.ity iz to acquire the good peai.n and consenvati,on ands in the downs.tJceam sections o6 the main vattey systems under the iu J diction o6 the Authot.ity. The Authon.ity .cs 06 the opinion that bon adequate cantxoe of these tand4 ion good co ntxoI and co ns ervat -Lon putpoz es , it iz es s ent.iat that they be owned by a pubtic agency such a.s the Authority. The ownexahLp oti these Lands then.e6on.e ensures the.ix proper use in order that the objectives oti the Autho.'t ty can be achieved. The good p ct n and conservation Lands in pubtic ownekship can be used ion other than good cont o . and conservation purposes bon they provide an opportunity 4ot the ptovi ion of pubtic open spaces and recreation iac i1 ties that axe an essential tieatune o£ every urban development. The Authority has acquired majors acre- ages of good peaLn and conaetwat -Lon £a.nds in the main va teys within Mettopot tan Totonta and proposed the extension of this p&a.n to coven the lower teaches ael the major watercourses under the junisd.Lction o6 the Authot.ity. These £ands have been acquired under what axe known a.a Water Contn.ol Schemes. The schemes set £oath the Lands to be acqu led, the estimated cost of the acquisition, the putpase £at which the lands were to be used, and the scheduling acquisition.... In many instances, mun.ic.ipct ty owned lands axe inc euded in =ter control schemes. The potLcy ob the Authority and the Pnov.i.nce Ontar.i.a Ls that where mun.i.cipatty owned £ands axe within a scheme they must be tnansbetted to the Authox.ity ion a nomimae. sum.... Most o6 the m usic ..paJL ies within Metkopot tan Toronto and in several .instances outside Metto have cooperated with the Authority in the ns 4 er o ti these £ands to the Authority. The Autho't ty assumes all survey and legal costs .involved in the trans4er of munLcipaZly owned lands." (c) Recreation and Ancillary Measures: The acquisition of good pectin and conservation Lands is of tremendous value lion the eZim.ination ob the /tisfz ob Future heavy good damage, the prababi1L y 6 heavy loss o ti6e and, in addition, pnov.i.des ancittaxy benefits tinom the standpo.Lnt o6 km/teat-Lon and cons ervat Lo n. The Authority proposes to utilize the acqu wed good plain £.ands to the &taut poss.ibte extent £ot necneat.on purposes, maintaining a ba.&znce between £Onest tracts and necxeat-i.on paxfz lands. (d) Maintenance of Watercourses: The Metr.opot tan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority does not have direct co ntn.a.e ova all o £ the dx.a.i.nag a coux,4 es in the 'Legion under the juA sd i,c.tion of the Authority. Contrat of these watetcouxses is accompli shed by the Authority through the acquisition oti the adjacent lands. A taxge portion of the watercourses throughout the neg.ion axe in p ivate ownen4h.ip and the Autho r. ty does not have any jux.isdictLon ova these watercoux,a es . The Authoi.Lty does have jun,isd.iction,, however, over the kitt- ing o i good plain bands and 'Liver beds. 9. 1.2.3 MASTER PLAN FOR FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION LANDS Authority Meeting #1/62, held February 9, 1962, Res. #22, Item 10. This Master Plan was later updated as A Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Land Acquisition - Review and Extension (Authority Meeting #4/74, held September 12, 1974; Res. #44). The following is an abbreviated text of the second report: As a step toward the Jnp&ementation 06 the Awthot ty's P&an bon. Food Contno& and platen Conservation, the Awthoii_ ty adopted a Master P.Can bon. Food Pram and Consehvation Lands on February 9, 1962. Thiz Masten Nan u t4 subsequent&y approved by the Province o6 OntaAio and haz 6onmed the £n.amewotiz 6o4 the &and acgwia.i tLon aspect o ti the Authon,i ty' a good contnot wont.. In accon.dance with the stated pot y 06 the Authority, Food Pain and Conservation Lands were conz dened to .inceude art .those &ands tying between the c'Lest 06 the s &ope on one aide of a riven vattey to the chest ob the &tope on the other side. The basic source 06 .in6onmatLon was care6ut b.ie&d study of each oti the vatteys under consideration. Tk.L4 was supp&emented by netienence to existing Authority Scheme Maps, MunJci.pat Zoning and Assessment Maps and aen.iat photographs. Furl-then assistance was gained 6nom a setie4 06 consuetations with muni.c..ipa& panning o iccaes . Mapping arts canti.ed out on speci try prepared Food Line Maps at a sca.te o6 1000' to 1". This scale wza chosen because it arts con - sidened &ange enough to provide suWci.ent accuracy 06 deta t, but smatt enough to present the mate.n. ae on a minimum number o sheets o u.s etiut, manag eab &e size. A.U. Land 6a.U,ing within the de6in Lion 06 Flood Pain and Conservation Lands uxzs mapped and ctass.ii.ied in one 06 the £oLtow- .ing ctass.i4cations, based on the ownehship: (a) Authority -owned &ands: Lands acqudted by the Authority in connection with the waxen Conthot Schemes. (b) Public Lands: A.U. pub!J.cty -owned &ands other than .those aeheady acqu &ed by the Authority. This £ncCudes &ands owned by Munic..ipa ittes and Vepan invents on agencies oti the Province 06 Ontat.io and the Government Canada. (c) Semi- Private Lands (Quasi- Public) A.U. Lands heed by p&.ivate conponati.on such as hospi.ta.ea and go &b counsel, which ate avaitabte for open space type o6 use by some segment oti the genera& public. Under their pneaent use, these &ands ate not proposed tion acquisition. (d) Pn.ivate Lands ALt &ands under private ownehsh,ip which ate proposed 6or acquisition bon Food Control and Conservation purposes. In the ensu.i.ng 12 years, considerabte progress has been made toward meeting the objectives bon acquisition; however, there have been many changes within the original study area in that time and Phase I 06 .this study consisted oti a cate1ut nev.iew o6 the oti.g.i.nat des.i.gnatLona in the tight 06 changed &and use patterns, changes in ownership and ne6.inements oti the precise .interest on the pant oti the Authority as a resuet 06 more detailed surveys and studies o6 specii.ic ateas. In this nev.iew, the same Out cLass.ii.i,catLon4 os ownership have been retained. Tabte II presents a comprehensive p.ictute of the status of the Masten Plan to the present -time. 10. In the on.i.gJ.nat Masten Plan, the emphazis. wzs on the major va tey systems o6 the /Legion, and more spec%iiecJJy, the downat>Leam sections of the Etobicoke and M,im.ico Creeks, the Humbert, Don and Rouge Rivers and the Highland and Dubi.in's Creeks. Essentcatty, the upstrteam Limit o6 coneetn was appnox.cmately Steele. Avenue, a ne4tection of the intensity o4 pnessuxes 4ot development within the ovexa t axea at that time. The development pattexnd have changed, however, and within the immediate Meth.opot tan area, much o i the subdivision and dev eea pm ent planning activity hats passed Lts peak and the Authon.i ty ,us mane and move weed with p'eessune4 4on encnoachmeni on the vaeeeys in the m.cddee and upper teaches o i the tivertz and their ibwtvt Les . The second phase o i the study, thene4one, consisted o, a detailed rev -Lew of the area outside MetrLopot tan Tonanto, moving into the mid and uppert waterL- shed areas in widen to teeommend a substant.iae extenzion to the on,i,g.Lnae Master:. Plan. Beyond the on,i.ginae watercourses studies, con.aiderLati.on hats also been given to the Centennial Creek, Petticoat Cheek and the CaAvw _thexs Creek. The pnoeeduxes 4ottowed were essentcatty the same as those o i the oxd g.ina l Plan in te'tms o4 rtes eaneh.in.g out- side sources o4 - LntionmatLon, such as Zoning and Assessment maps and wit& e photography, and the recommends extensions have been mapped at the same .stale and accord ing to the same ceazs.i6.Lca- tLons. Table IV .Ls a consotidati.on o, the total acreages involved in the Masten Plan with extens Lo ns : WATERSHED TABLE IV MASTER PLAN AS AMENDED QUASI - PUBLIC PRIVATE PUBLIC TOTAL AUTHORITY ACREAGE Eto bic.oke Mimic° Humber (tine. Black Creek) Don HJghtand (.once. CeneennLae. Cx. ) Rouge Petticoat Dulg.cn's GRAND TOTAL 900 1,814 287 571 507 61 308 3,309 124 1,269 850 3,811 728 5,541 10,936 2,243 1,751 921 1,180 6,695 489 176 283 1,236 3,526 411 110 133 3 2,210 3,043 204 968 1,916 2,361 7,534 179 425 1,779 7,236 8,615 14,761 2,898 13,046 39,320 A term of the agreements drawn between the Authority and the Governments of Ontario and Canada for the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation was that the Authority would adopt a Plan of Ancillary Conservation Measures. 11.2.4 PLAN OF ANCILLARY CONSERVATION MEASURES: Authority Meeting 412/62, held February 1, 1962, Res. #38. As a part of its agreements with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario for flood control and water conservation, the Authority adopted a Plan of Ancillary Conservation Measures, dealing with the recreational development of lands acquired under the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation, fish and wildlife management and upstream conservation measures, including reforestation and stream improvement. The provisions of this Plan and subsequent amendments are paraphrased, as follows: 11. (a) Pnovis wn o6 recnea t-Lon liac,c.L,%tLes consistent with Awthon,ity pot.icLes hot consenva -ton areas woutd be made on good ptdin and reservoir tands. ReckeatLon woutd pnov.ide hen the pne4etvation ob natunat amenities and .Lnctud e: Picnicking Camping (Group and Family) Swimming Boating (Rental and Launching) Fishing Hunting W.inten Sports Nature Tka i.Z6 and Natu &at Areas Format Spont6 Pub.eic Camp Ground The Don Raven xesetvoiAz w tt be developed by the Metxwpotitan Parke Department. Upon comptetLon of detailed eng.ineeh.i.ng studies o6 these dams and nee envoiAz p.eana holt retreat io n development wilt be submitted to the Province oh data uLo and the Government of Canada. The Mettopot.c tan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority w U tease good plain tande within The Mani c ipmt ty oh Metro - pot.ctan Toronto to the said music Lpat,ity 6or development, operation and maintenance dun.i.ng the pe i_Lod 1962 -1981, in accordance with the agreement. The Metnopot.c tan Toronto and Region Coneenvation Authoni ty, dwcing the p en.io d 1962-1981, wilt d ev eLo p the good pta.in Lands on the Du66.Ln Creek. (b) Fish Management The g enenat o b j ec iiv e adz set to provide a hazy eat to the apont6 h.L henmen oh the neg Lon as good quae.%ty and ae van i.ed and ptentiliut a.6 poss.c bte. As welt, the Authon,i ty wishes to provide ample opportunity hon the people o6 the region to see natunat an.eas and wild animat6 on consenvat...on .bands. The management of sport .cshetie6 wilt take place in streams, takes and reservoirs and ponds on conservation £ands. Some assistance w tt be given to ptLvate Landowners on managing streams and pond Kish poputati.on6. The streams which have and wi?L come under Autkon.ity management may be divided into three types. F.cxstly, there ate coot water streams in the headwaters ob tow htow and best suited lion. the pn.oduction speckled .trout. Se.condty, stneame below res eh.voiA , which wilt be drained d ing the summ en and halt months, Witt be coot and t.ikely best suited to the management oh rainbow trout on a put- and -take basis. F.inae;Ly, then£ are the Lower sections oh streams well below rebenvoihs, with relatively greatet goats, much wanmen, and sa.itabte ion the pro duc t io n o i pan b.i s h pn,iman LL y. The Authon.i ty ptopos ea to maintain a permanent an ti gc iat take in most reservoirs. These Witt be stocked with Kish and dev- etoped for swimming, boating and i.csh Lng. Warm water, species wL t be used, in.etud.ing the Lange-mouth bass and small -mouth bass. Howev en, the rainbow trout may be used to provide angtiing on a put -and -take ba.6iz in certain re6ervo.cr6. In 1973, the Authority undertook, in cooperation with the Ministry of Natural Resources, a comprehensive fish management study for the whole region. The results of the study will lead to the refinement of management of streams, reservoirs and the Lake Ontario shoreline to provide sport fishing opportunities in the Toronto region. (c) Witailie Management The objectives of the Auth.on ty in th.i6 i.ietd are to .cmpwove Authon.i,ty owned tand6 in order to increase populations oh witdtihe so they may be observed bon educational and seientLh.i.c 12. putpoaea in a natutat env.cnonment by the ne4.i.dent6 ob the neg-i.o n. To achieve there o b j ec ti v es , the Autho city ha4 : . e6tabti.6hed a ncvcaeh y with an annua,2 ptoducti.on o6 50,000 6hnuba patti,c.uL.atty 'suited to p&ov.id.i.ng Good and coven ban dU e (to the pne.aent time, more than 261,000 wi.Zd- .e,i.6 e .6 hnub.a have been planted); .planted flood p.Co.t.6 on Authority ta.nd6; The Awthon.i ty doe4 not attow pubtLc hunting on .i t6 Lando. The Awthon.i.ty aZzo ptov.Ldea ehnub6 at nominal coat to land - owne i4 bon panting on p/LLvate £a.ndb to .cmpnova witdtiie hood and coven. lc() Stneamban1z FJ o4ion Contto.2 The Authority, dun.Lng the period 1961 -81 agneed to under - take a 6tneambanh eno.ai.on con,tno.2 p'wgnamme and to conat/met appnox,imate.Ly two- and- a -ha.26 m- Lea (4 kilometres) ob .imptove- menta pen yeah on 6tteam4 upstream 6xom good contnot )t€4 env o.inb . At the end of 1977, improvements had been carried out on seven- teen- and - one -half miles (28 kilometres) of stream. (e) Fone6tny In the neg.Lon undet the juni,ad.i.c.t.Lon o6 the Auth.o'. ty, there are apptox.imatety 35,000 acres (14,140 hectares) ob marg.i.nat and hub- mangina.2 £ande which ate but 6wLted bon the gn.ow.i,ng o6 tneea, the p.'wduc Lon o6 6oneat pnoduct6, the ptovizion ob atttactLve open bpacea bon necnea.ton and ban a64.L6tance in the management o6 the uxcten teaouncea o6 the neg.LOn. The Authority £4 e6tabIiahang 6oneat cover on there Lands by the 6ottowing mean6 . ac qu.iaitio n o6 £a.nd4 by the Authon.ity and the.in management by the Fone.atny Section o6 the M.Lndatny o6 Natwtat Re4ounce6; . Aebone6tat.ton o6 4u.ctab.2e anea.a ob other £ands acquiked by the Authen,ity; . ptov.i.zion o6 binanci,at and techn.Lcae a44L4tance bon the tebone4tatLon o6 pn,Lvate Lands within the neg.i,on. Additio nat ne6 on ea tat.Lo n .L being cane ied out on tand6 within the area o6 jw L4d.Lc»tLon ob the Authon.ity by the Mini4tky o6 Na tuna.2 Re.ouncea under the Wood tnd4 Imp'.ovement Act and the e6tabP.L6hment o6 Aeg.Lonat mun.i.c ipat 6one6t6 (County Fore4t6) . The Autho.'. ty ha4 plan led atmoat 7,000,000 tnee6 e-c.nce it RUA e6tabti hed. 1.2.5 POLLUTION CONTROL AND RECREATION IN THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO REGION: Authority Meeting #4/63, held October 25, 1963, Res. 4130. Although water quality is not directly a responsibility of the Authority, it is a function of the Ministry of the Environment (formerly the Ontario Water Resources Commission). The Authority recognized that it had a responsibility not to impair water quality by its projects and that the recreation uses of the valley system which were proposed were dependent on suitable water quality. The Authority therefore adopted a water quality policy which it recommended to its member municipalities and the Province of Ontario: 13. RESOLVED THAT: The Report and Recommendation on "Pollution Con Ao.l and Reeneati.on in the MetkopoUtan Toronto Region' be n ee eLv ed; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED IN THIS CONNECTION THAT: The Met' opoW1ln Toronto and Region Consexvati,on Autho't ty - 1. Protect the keckea.tion ne4ounce6 os the negcon not only under the .tehmb og the Ontate io Watek Re4ounee4 CommJ44ion Act but aL6 o on the bas i.6 06 )L pah,ia.n n.i.g ht4; 2. A44-L the Ontatu.o Water:. Resources Commib4.Wn in i t6 ta.6k 06 bupenv.i4.ing 4 ewag e treatment pnognamme4 Son munJc.ipati tieb and og neconcLUng ate demands bon wate/L ueed in the negx n -through the adoption 06 the neereation- palution eont'to' plan Son the /Legion as proposed in the stars nepon t Pollution ContAeot and Ree�t.eation in the MetAcopot tan Toronto Region, June, 1963, in which the SollowLng zone4 are pkopo4ed: Metro Zone: Serviced by Met'Lopot tan Toronto Works Vepi tment by Lake4hone Treatment PLanta; neJLeation potential os valley tand.4 only patty nestk,icted by water quality - no natwtat 4wcmm.ing 6ac.LatLe4 on 4.t'Leam4 on keseAwo.ch4 but quite atAactive Son aU other nec/Leati.onat activities; Development Zone: Serviced by .local munie..ipa.titie.4 by up- ztkeam tnea imen.t plantb; * 4.t'team4 neee.iv. ig wastes 4hou d meet O.W.R.C. objec.tiveb; necteation po.tentiat 06 valley £andb only path y ne6.tAc i.e.ted by water quality - no natural 4w.cmm.ing Sae,< P.iiie6 on 4tALeam4 on ne.s envo.irs, but quite att&aet%ve Son alt other necreatLonaL acti.vitie4; Headwater Zone: Serviced by .locat muni.c.ipa itie4 by up- 4.tream treatment plant6; no dikect discharge og egg.luent4 to 4tne.am4, a.tth.ough egs.euent6 may be 4ewered into Development Zone; neenea..tion potent-c:at og valley £and4 un- nestnicted by waters quality. 3. Recommend to the Ontw,Lo Glade' Resource4 Comm.i44 Lon, Department og Municipal AgSaiAeb, the Met'topotitan Toronto Pl.a.nn%ng Boah.d and other planning boards in the /Legion that they co ns.id e,t this plan in g onmulat i,ng .th. ei t po L . c i.e4 on pollution abatement in the .eg.i,on; 1.2.6 PROJECT W.C. -60 - A PROJECT FOR EROSION CONTROL & BANK STABILIZATION IN METROPOLITAN TORONTO In the early years, emphasis was primarily on flood control; however, with increasing concern regarding instability of valley slopes and increasing numbers of erosion problems coming to the attention of public agencies, Project W.C. -60 added a new dimension to Authority work. The plan assigns responsibilities for planning and corrective measures based on a classification of streams in Metropolitan Toronto, together with an inventory of erosion problems and assignment of priorities. The priorities are renewed annually. The policies established for the project are as follows: The valley 4y4tem4 in Metropot ta.n Toronto eon4titute one og the Sew remaining open 4pace4 ava.c,lable where Metro ne6.i.dent6 can enjoy nature. As such, the valley 4y4tem4 nepne.sen.t a 4igni6ic.a.nt natural nesouree which vitatty assectb the health and 4oc al. well- being og the people. MetnopoLLtan Toronto P.Q.ann.ing Board adopted as a generat development ptinc 4 p!e, in .c is Ossiciat P.l.an, 'All os the n.iver valleys shall be kept Snee Snom buiedi.ngb and 4.t)uetune4.... and 4.ign.i6.Laa.nt 4ec ions 06 the majors )Liven valleys 4hatl be aequviced Son public use.' *Under Provincial policy, they are now to be served by a major trunking system to a lakeshore treatment site. Some of the area included for service is in the headwater zone. 14. Fon many years, the Authority ha.s been acgw J.ng vattey .lands a6 pant os its F.tood Contnot and Wa.,tetc Consetvat.i.on Programme. So that the beauty 06 these Lands may be enjoyed by att residents 06 Metro, whethe,t petrmanent on temponany,. pta.c tic.atty a& o6 he acquited ta.n& have been deveeoped as pankeands under agtee- ment with the Metro Paths Department. Where etos.c.on has threatened the peace3u2 enjoyment os these parks of some pub&c wanks, channe Lzat.i.on on exosion controt wanks have been under- taken. In many cases, wanks ate nequitc.ed to maintain the useiut- ness and beauty of the va teys, but the Authot.ity e.i th.ex does not own the .land on does not have the 6-cnancia.e resources ava,ieabte. Even when pt,ivate own etas have been witting to contribute touaands the cost o6 temed.c.at measwces, it has beldam been poss.ibee to proceed beyond the stage oti problem tecogncii.on. The objective o6 the Authot.ity, as embodied in th.i,s Project, is to haft detet-i.onati.on o6 the va ley system resources, so that it may be enjoyed mote Gutty by the peapee. This objective wit not be achieved overnight; neve, thetess, by attacking the ptobtem with the proposed preventative and nemediae. programmes, it is con6.i.dered that not only wLU 6unthen dete,Lor,ation be obviated, but some 06 the natwcat beauty can be nestoned. By p&ov.i.di.ng the tegista ti.ve, pn.ocedwca2. and 6.inanc,i.ae means undetta.k.ing nemed iat wanks on .land that is now pt ivate e y owned, a majon stumbt ng block in the past wilt be overcome. To achieve the objective, -ct wife. e b e the Authot,it y' s poLic y to: (1) Cta.ss.i.sy alt streams in Me.t'topot tan Toronto az majon, £ntetimed.cate and m.inot as set out in sub-section 2. 1 and as ittusttcated in F.igute 2. (2) Accept respons.ibiJ ty bon etcos.i.on cont)tot on at. streams in the majon and .i.n term ed La to e ta.ss.i6.icat i,o n4 within the e im.i is o b 6und.ing made ova table to the Authon.i,ty. (3) Request the tocat munic%pa. hies to accept nespons.ib.<,P,ity 6 on ekas.w n co nttco.2 on ate streams in the minor ceassiiicat.ia n. (4) Establish and maintain a centtae 6 to and data bank on alt majon and in tet m ed i.at e sttceams . (5) Request at m etno po.t ta.n and .to ca a mun.i.c.ipa2 d epatr to eats to assist in maintenance 06 the 6Lte and data bank by pkovidi.ng any pertinent data on a continuous basis. (6) Request the Pnov.ince ob Ontario to amend the ConsenvatLon Awthotities Act so that its negu2ati.on4 may be used to prevent the ctceati.on 06 £atone enos.ion pr.obtems. (7) Support the request ob Metnopot tan Toronto and its members munic..ipa.t,ities Got amended .tegistation that wile permit them to confitco.t tot grading, dna.inage and temova.t o6 vegetation. (8) Requite that focae awth.on ...t es, in cans.c,detu.ng plans 06 subdivision n on appt i.cat io ns 6 on redevelopment in areas adjacent to majon and .intetcmed late watencoutze4, st ..putate that a site gnadi.ng plan in su.i tabLe detait be pxovided and that it become pant os the subdivision on nedeveeopment agreement. Futthetmone, the Authority wilt tequitce that a hoarding at other 6 enc ing sari s tiacton y to the Authority be constructed on .tots adjacent to such uaztettcounse.s and that the subd iv.Ldetc on nedev e open contain at t o ti his wank with- in the hoarding unt%t site gnarling has been completed in accordance with the approved plan. (9) In cases wh en e pntivat e pnopetc t y is .invo.ty ed in pr.ev entat iv e on comet Lve measures, require the owner to deed the r equ.itc ed land to the Awthox.it y, on pro v.id e an easement Got coast u.wti,on, an provide a suitabLa cash contt,i.bution, on some combination o6 these that L6 con4idened acceptable to the Authon.ity. (10) Continue to acquire designated good pt_a in. and conservation lands within the t is o g 6und.i.ng made available to the Authority. 15. (11) Continue to co- operate with att pubti.c agenc,i.ea in matteX4 pettai.n.ing to Land nee ptannimg and development to enaun.e adequate en6oncement of att .local neguta.t;ion4 and develop - men. eon- ttotz. (12) Continue to obtain up -to -date mapping o6 att va tey4 in the ma jot and intermediate ctazz.is.i.cati.o n4 . 1.2.7 PROJECT W.C. -75 - PROJECT FOR CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE HIGHLAND CREEK In 1976 and 1977, severe thunderstorms centred over the Highland Creek caused severe flooding and extensive damage to public park lands in the lower valley. To carry out corrective works, the Authority adopted Project W.C.75: The pwipo. e o6 th.i.4 ptoject project 44 to enable The Me ttopot tan Toronto and Region Con4eJcvati.on Authon.ity to ca.v.y out channel nepaiAz on the Highland Cneelz. Thi4 worth ha4 become neceb4arty a4 a neau,P t o6 damage which oec..wvted du/Ling the li.eoode o� August 27th and 28.th, 1976.... The damages to Authon.ity wok a4 a nezutt theee storms wa6 due pn.imatity to oveh topping and 4coon behind the eho4J.on conttot and channetizing b.tnu.c tutee, which, bon the most pant were gab.i.on con4t1'uwti.on .... The estimate nepa.iJC4 to Authot,i ty wonh4 dating the 4tonm4 was in the onden o� $775,000., to be liunded ove,'t a three -yeak pe& od. The Project, and funding of $124,970.00 for 1977, has been approved. Funding approval for 1978 in the amount of $400,000.00 has been requested. 1.2.8 OTHER WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS Each year, the Authority adopts individual projects in connection with its water and related land management programme. These usually are benefiting municipality projects dealing with specific items of erosion control or channelization. In 1978, funds are budgeted for projects at Sherway Drive (erosion) in Mississauga, and Project W.C. -61 - a channel in Stouffville on the Duff in Creek. Provision is also made for the completion of a project on the Don River. 16. 1.2.9 SUMMARY OF CURRENT PROJECTS The following charts indicate the present status of projects under the Water and Related Land Management Programme: 0 0 .ri ON U M G 00 0 M 00 0 H 0 4.1 P+ '-I 0 'S7 rl W W 0 0 CC O. r1 U V> N 9.4 .7 O in O Z r1 O O. 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O co 19 VAS 5:: OA ;; 2 O f 1 1 g lapa ¢If11116111 1 a oGQ !!i!1iih 1 1I 18. 1.3 THE PLAN PREPARATION PROCESS The preparation of a Water and Related LLnd Management Plan is a lengthy process, involving a complete updating and expansion of the data base, together with a review of the goals and objectives of the plan leading to operational policies. 1.3.1 The Data Base The early components of the Authority's Water Management Plan were . based on hydrologic data and mapping derived largely from studies following Hurricane Hazel in 1954. Data preceding 1954 were sketchy and drawn, for the most part, from the few stream gauges that existed, meteorological records and newspaper accounts. Except for the operational aspects of flood control structures and specific designs, the original data and mapping have served as the base information up to the present. An important part of the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation was the expansion of the data - collecting system and the information collected over the years has served to improve the design and operational aspects of the programme. The continually improving data base had not been applied to a review of overall goals and objectives. A significant factor in out - dating the data base and mapping base has been the rapid growth of the Metropolitan region. Since 1954, the population has more than doubled and the amount of urban area has tripled, thereby drastically changing the hydrologic character- istics of the watersheds. There have been important improvements in the technology for hydro- logic analysis. Mathematical modeling of river systems has made: simulation of storm and runoff conditions possible, enabling the: examination of options for remedial measures. The first step in the preparation of a Water and Related Land Management Plan has been the updating of the data base. Four separate studies have been undertaken. (i) Mapping and Hydrologic Modeling New base mapping has been prepared for all streams under the Authority's jurisdiction except for those draining less than 1,300 hectares. Projected land use plans have been prepared for all Authority watersheds based on municipal and provincial planning studies. With this information, hydrologic models for the 10, 25, 100 -year and regional storms are being prepared for all river systems. Concurrently, the Province of Ontario has conducted a review of flood plain management alternatives for Ontario. Following a thorough review of both studies, a flood line, based on agreed -to criteria, will be plotted on the new mapping. This work is expected to be complete by the end of 1978. (ii 19. Valley Erosion Inventory In 1973, the Authority adopted a Project for Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto. This project was based on engineering studies carried out on the Metropolitan valley system. In 1977, erosion studies were conducted on the valley systems in the remaining Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham. These studies have identified erosion sites in these municipalities requiring remedial measures, and will enable the determination of appropriate levels of funding within each of the Authority's Regional Municipalities. (iii) Environmental Review Under the provisions of The Environmental Assessment Act, many Authority projects in the future will require Environmental Assessment. A number of years of base data are necessary for assessment and a data collection programme for sites where remedial measures may be con- templated was begun in 1976. The sites were selected on the basis of proposals under previous projects. This work will continue through subsequent phases of plan development and will provide information necessary to assess various types of proposed Authority works. (iv) Headwater Management The management of the headwater zone is an integral part of Water and Related Land Management. In 1967, a complete review of literature and studies pertaining to the headwater zone was undertaken to identify the management problems that were perceived and the solutions that have been proposed. All Regional Municipalities are currently preparing 'Official Plans' and they have paid particular attention to the physical inventory of the headwater zone and the problems associated with it. This information was available as a part of the review. As a result of this study, an approach to " Headwater Management has been developed and forms a part of this interim plan. 1.3.2 Policy Review Concurrent with the data base studies has been the review of goals, objectives and policies. This part of the process cannot precede • the data base studies, but has been an important parallel activity. It has had many components: (i) Flood Control Task Force The technical unit for policy review is the Flood Control Task Force established by the Authority to comment on plan and programme proposals. It is made up of representatives from all member Municipalities, the Ministry of Natural 20. Resources and the Ministry of the Environment. The Task Force members were asked at the outset to review and comment on existing policies and these comments are now in hand. (ii) Metropolitan Toronto Valleyland Study In 1976, Metropolitan Toronto undertook a study of the Metro valley lands as a part of its Official Plan preparation. The study has been conducted by the Metro- politan Planning staff under the direction of the Technical Advisory Committee on Parks and Conservation. The Authority, together with certain Metropolitan Departments, government agencies and citizen groups, participated in the study which will shape valley land policies for the Metropolitan Toronto Official Plan. The Authority's role included a complete bio- physical inventory of major Metropolitan valley lands, the identification of problem areas and a review of proposed planning policies. The resulting policy proposals are reflected in the policy proposals of this interim Water and Related Land Management Plan. (iii) Seminars The Authority held two public seminars on specific aspects of Water and Related Land Management. The first dealt with Headwater Management, identifying attitudes and reviewing the existing body of knowledge. The second dealt with Storm Water Management and its relationship to flood control and valley management. (iv) Watershed Advisory Boards Watershed Advisory Board Meetings during 1977 concentrated on specific management problems relating to individual watersheds under the Authority's jurisdiction. The discussions and representations made to the Boards have been an important part of the policy review. (v) Provincial Studies - Official Plan Reviews All of the Regional Municipalities within the Authority's jurisdiction are currently preparing official plans. All have included in their draft proposals valley management and conservation policies. These now form part of the body of information available to the Authority and are reflected in this interim plan. The Authority has reviewed and commented on a number of provincial studies since 1975 and the positions taken are reflected in this plan. The reviews have included: . The Parkway Belt West . North Pickering . Toronto Airport II . Central Ontario Lakeshore Urban Complex . Watershed Planning Guidelines 21. . Environmental Assessment Act . Discussion Paper on Flood Plain Management Alternatives in Ontario . Planning Act Review . Near Urban Area Open Space Study The process of policy review is a continuing one. The policies set out in the Plan are based on physical conditions, problems perceived, agreed -on criteria, public attitudes, municipal and provincial objectives and the data base as it now exists. All of these are dynamic and continuous monitoring will result in frequent refinement. Because the data base and analysis is still incomplete, the policies and proposals of this interim plan simply aggregate previously adopted work and refine it within the limits of the existing information. For this reason, this intro- ductory section, which reviews past programmes and projects, is presented in some detail. 22. SECTION 2 PHYSICAL FEATURES AND LAND USE 2.1 PHYSIOGRAPHIC FEATURES The conservation management of the watersheds under the juris- diction of the Authority is, in many respects, dictated by their physiography. There are seven generalized physiographic features in the region. These are identified on Map 2: 1. Oak Ridges Moraine Complex 2. Niagara Escarpment 3. South Slopes 4. Peel Plain 5. Iroquois Shoreline 6. Iroquois Plain 7. Lake Ontario Shoreline 2.1.1 The Oak Ridges Moraine Complex occupies the northern section of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority water- sheds. This regionally significant feature forms the height of land dividing the streams draining to Lake Ontario and those draining to Georgian Bay. The Moraine complex is commonly termed interlobate, in reference to its formation between two ice lobes during the last glacial period. Kame, till and end moraine formations occur throughout the complex. The characteristic areas of knobby hills of sand and gravel that extend throughout the moraine were deposited by flowing water at the edge of the ice lobes. In the west, the recessional or end moraines are found. Areas formed by glacial streams and deltas between the kame features are referred to as outwash plains. These areas form relatively flat tracts between the knobby kame features. Sand, gravel, till or a mixture of these form the basic materials of the moraines. In some areas, outcrops of boulder clay are found. Kettle lakes are scattered throughout the moraine, together with undrained depressions. These lakes were formed when blocks of ice separated from the glacier, melted, with a subsequent collapse of their overburden and the formation of a depression. The Oak Ridges Moraine Complex is a major source area for the rivers of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority watershed. On the moraine itself, few streams are found. Precipitation percolates vertically through the porous materials moving horizontally only when an impervious strata is reached. 2.1.2 Niagara Escarpment - the north -west section of the Humber water- shed is occupied by a section of the Niagara Escarpment. The bedrock of this feature was formed over 400 million years ago through the deposition of clay, sand and lime. Shale, limestone, sandstone and dolomite form the various strata. Subsequent 23. erosion and deposition of this bedrock material resulting from geomorphological processes account for the present form of the Escarpment. In the Humber watershed, the Escarpment is covered by a mantle of glacial drift. Rock outcroppings of the dolomite cap can be seen south of the community of Mono Mills. The headwaters of the west branch of the Humber River are found on this section of the Niagara Escarpment. 2.1.3 South Slopes - the South Slope region includes the southern slope of the interlobate moraine and a strip of land south of the Peel Plain. Ground moraine of slight relief covers most of the area west of Maple and to the east, the slope is smoothed and faintly drum - linized. In Scarborough, south of the Peel Plain, the area shows the characteristics of the irregular knolls and hollows associated with the ground moraine. The south slope region contains tills which are sandy in the eastern region and clay to the west. Tributaries of the Etobicoke, Humber, Don, Rouge, Petticoat and Duffin traverse the South Slope region. In areas where the flow is at right angles to the slope, sharp valleys have been cut into the till. 2.1.4 Peel Plain - an area of level to undulating clay plain is found in the western and central portion of the watershed. Underlying the plain is a till or boulder clay, resulting in much heavier soils than the South Slope region. This heavy textured clay was probably deposited by a temporarily impounded lake. Isolated sandy tracts lie in a number of areas. A prominent feature on the plain in the Region of Peel is the Brampton Esker. This narrow gravel ridge is approximately 5 kilometres long and is associated in places with hummocky, kame- like topography and may be of kame outwash origin. The Brampton Esker is an important source area of the Etobicoke Creek. The tributaries and main branches of the Etobicoke, Mimico, Humber, Don, Rouge and Duffin bisect the Peel Plain, cutting valleys of variable dimensions. 2.1.5 & 6 Iroquois Plain and Abandoned Shoreline - in the late Pleistocene geologic era, the lowland bordering Lake Ontario was inundated by the waters of glacial Lake Iroquois. Prior to this inundation, the clay and till deposits had been laid and the Iroquois plain was cut into these materials. In some areas, the plain is partially covered with sand deposits. The river mouths and bays of the nine rivers and creeks of the watershed are found on this plain, and the bays are often result- ant of bars formed at the time of the glacial lake. METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY I 5 0 N•aa ea WEST L A K E 0 MOAT CREEK C• LAMER aanE OESTEATOII SORES 0 .aT crsnaar \ \\ the meaopolden totonto and repeal lI/37 t°na`enon aothonty MAP 2 PHYSIOGRAPHIC FEATURES 1111 moraun Meg arvelud na gene :t.:V.1 samara ® Sad pions moraines I paM I--1 TIN clam (anaoltrn ® Lew. _ Onu11m %ATER a RELATED LAND MANAGEhENT PLAN 25. In Scarborough, the ancient and modern shorelines are nearly coincident, with the Scarborough bluffs standing over 100 metres above the lake level. The plain in this sector is constantly being reduced through the wave action of Lake Ontario. Further east, the abandoned shoreline widens north- ward in the vicinity of the Greenwood Conservation Area. Sand carried by the Rouge River and Highland Creek helped build the sand plain in Scarborough. The rest of the plain is characterized by clay and drumlinized till plains. 2.1.7 Lake Ontario Shoreline - the Lake Ontario waterfront under the Authority's jurisdiction extends in the west to the Etobicoke Creek - Credit River divide, and in the east to the divide between the Carruthers and Lynde Creeks. The shore cliff in the most westerly sector of the MTRCA waterfront is comparatively uniform, with variations from sandy, sloping beaches to 7 metre sand, silt and clay bluffs. The near shore zone is composed mainly of shale. In the Toronto sector, areas of fine sand beaches are found. The Scarborough Bluffs are a unique natural feature, recording the Wisconsin stage of the Pleistocene geologic era. The characteristics of the Scarborough sector are the result of many types of erosion, resulting in the loss of approximately a third of a meter yearly. To the east, in the Pickering and Ajax sector, the shoreline is characterized by 6 to 23 metre bluffs, interspersed with flat sand beach areas. 2.2. WATER COURSES The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has jurisdiction over nine major watercourses: the Etobicoke, Mimico, Highland, Petticoat, Duffin and Carruthers Creeks and the Humber, Don and Rouge Rivers. In addition, there are numerous short watercourses which flow to the lake, the most substantial of these being found in Scarborough, and the streams which flow into Frenchman Bay in the Town of Pickering. Each of the nine major watercourses is described and the major con- servation modifications to the stream are noted. The following provides a brief description of the physical and man -made characteristics of each watercourse. The location of each water- shed and all existing stream modifications are shown on Map #1: 2.2.1 Etobicoke Creek a). Characteristics The Etobicoke Creek drains 20,426 hectares of land, a mix- ture of urban areas and fertile farm land, on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Its source lies about 37 kilometres from the lake, on the eastern slope of a low ridge which 26. forms part of the divide between the Etobicoke and Credit watersheds. Approximately 14 kilometres from the lake, the river divides into two branches: the Western, longer branch flows through Snelgrove and Brampton and has its source in the ridge; while the East Branch is fed largely by springs from a sand and gravel ridge north- west of Brampton and draining from Heart Lake and a number of swamps and ponds. The drop in elevation from the source of the West Branch to the mouth of the river is about 4.5 metres per kilometre. The fall of the East Branch, from Heart Lake to its con- fluence with the West Branch, is about 6 metres per kilo- metre. The West Branch drops less abruptly on the average, its fall from the source being a little less than that of the whole stream, approximately 4.5 metres per kilometre. About 4.8 kilometres from its source, this branch levels out considerably, falling only 3 metres to the kilometre from this point to the boundary between the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga. Below the confluence, the Main Branch drops more sharply from near Dundas Street (Highway #5) to Lake Ontario, 30 metres in about 5 kilometres. The lower sections of the river are characterized by steep valley walls and a relatively flat valley floor, where the shale bedrock has been exposed and forms the bed of the river. Here, the river meanders extensively as it adapts to varying flow conditions, resulting in extensive erosion and undercutting of the valley walls. Since the 1820's, the Etobicoke Creek has experienced very low summer flows, a problem which has increased as forests were cleared, swamps filled in and urban development expanded to the point where it is of major concern today. Previous development pressures within the Etobicoke Creek have been concentrated on the lower sections, in Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Brampton; however, as Metropolitan Toronto approaches complete urbanization, development pressures are being felt within the remainder of the water- shed, with the exception of a small area in the headwaters. This development will tend to aggravate the existing down- stream flooding and erosion problems in the built -up areas, and the problems of low summer flow. b). Existing Stream Modifications Extensive flood damage has been a continuing problem since the beginning of development on the Etobicoke Creek watershed and, as a result, certain channel improvements have been carried out. 27. The City of Brampton has always experienced flooding, and as far back as 1873, a diversion of the Etobicoke Creek was contemplated; however, not until 1952 was the diversion carried out by the Etobicoke - Mimico Conservation Authority. The diversion is a concrete channel which functioned well under Hurricane Hazel in 1952 and, as a result, prevented major damage to Brampton. Another area which experienced continual flooding problems was at the mouth of the Creek. Here, the natural outlet into Lake Ontario was barred by a sand spit, causing the river to turn abruptly to the west before entering the lake. After 1920, as this area was settled, high flows and severe ice jams frequently caused extensive flooding. As a result, in 1949, the Etobicoke - Mimico Conservation Authority undertook channel improvements to the mouth, in conjunction with the establishment of an acquisition programme. Since 1952, some small erosion control channel works have been carried out by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A section of the Mains Creek, a tributary of the Etobicoke Creek in Brampton, has been channelized. The Authority has acquired 124.4 hectares of flood plain and conservation lands. 2.2.2 Mimico Creek a). Characteristics The Mimico Creek drains 8,274 hectares and is characterized by steep gradients and steep lateral slopes. The creek falls approximately 160 metres in a distance of 32 kilometres, resulting in an average gradient of 8 metres per mile. The two branches, the East and West, of the Mimico Creek, join near Derry Road. Unlike the other rivers under Authority jurisdiction, the Mimico Creek flows in a generally narrow and shallow valley with no natural storage. This condition is complicated by the presence of clay tills in the upper portions of the watershed, and extensive urban development in the lower reaches, resulting in very high rates of runoff and, there- fore, frequent flooding. Very low flows during the summer months are also experienced due to these characteristics. The Mimico Creek, similar to the Etobicoke Creek, had its early urban development concentrated in the southern reaches within Metropolitan Toronto. As this area filled in, sig- nificant recent development has taken place north and south of Steeles Avenue in the Region of Peel to the point where, within a very few years, the watershed will be almost com- pletely developed. 28. As development continues, the existing flooding problems being experienced by downstream municipalities will in- crease, as will the rates of erosion. The many small, poorly- defined tributaries of the Mimico Creek have been severely encroached upon by existing development, and have often been piped or filled. As development of the headwaters continues, the downstream problems will become more acute. b). Existing Stream Modifications No remedial measures were proposed for the Mimico Creek under The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation (1959) as a detailed survey of the watershed had not been completed at that time; however, in 1963, a study of the watershed was carried out which defined flood - vulnerable areas and outlined remedial measures. To date, only one component of the proposed programme has been constructed: a flood control channel, protecting approximately 25 buildings, on the West Branch in the north -east part of the City of Mississauga. The Authority has acquired 50 hectares of flood plain and conservation lands on the Mimico Creek. 2.2.3 Humber River a). Physical Characteristics The Humber River drains 87,085 hectares and is comprised of three major tributaries: the Main, East and West branches. The Main Branch has its source near Mono Mills in the Oak Ridges Moraine and drains 29,992 hectares to its confluence with the East Branch at Woodbridge. The East Branch rises in the moraine area, near Lake Wilcox, and drains approximately 19,392 hectares. The West Branch has its source below the Oak Ridges Moraine south of the Village of Bolton, and drains a large section of the Peel Plain, a relatively flat, clay plain, giving the West Branch very different characteristics from either the Main or East Branches. The West Branch drains approximately 20,943 hectares and joins the Main Branch about 14.5 kilo- metres north of Lake Ontario. The Main and East Branches have steep gradients and steep lateral slopes. The Main Branch drops 366 metres over its entire length, with approximately 183 metres of this occurring in the first 13 kilometres. The East Branch falls approximately 153 metres over its 38.5 kilometre length, with most of this fall occurring in the last 29 kilometres. These stream reaches with the very steep gradients, 14 metres per kilometre for the Main Branch and 5 metres per kilometre for the East Branch, compare to a 29. gradient of 4.5 metres per kilometre for the West Branch. The other major tributary of the Humber River is the Black Creek, joining the Main Branch 3 kilometres below Weston and draining approximately 5,947 hectares. The steep gradient on the Main and East Branches, and the relatively flat but impervious clay soil in the watershed of the West Branch, result in a very quick runoff from rainstorm and snowmelt events. This rapid runoff and the extensive urban development within the lower portions of the watershed have resulted in very high flood flows and extensive damage. The Main and East Branches are characterized by well - defined valleys with steeply sloping sides, frequently sub- jected to erosion at points where the river bank and valley wall have become coincident. The West Branch, on the other hand, is made up of many small tributaries which do not have well- defined valleys and which, due to the clay soil, tend to dry up during the summer months. Development within the Humber watershed has been largely restricted to the lower portions, within Metropolitan Toronto. These lands are now approaching total urban dev- elopment. Some minor development has also taken place, centred around the small communities which are located throughout the watershed. Development pressures are now being placed on these smaller communities and many are starting to grow rapidly. It is assumed that development will be limited to these smaller communities and to estate residential subdivisions, and that a large portion of the watershed will remain in rural or agricultural use. The growth of the small centres, however, will increase the need for erosion and flood control, both on -site as they encroach on the river valleys, and downstream to offset the increased flooding and erosion associated with higher peak flows. b). Existing Stream Modifications After Hurricane Hazel and the adoption of the Authority's Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation, implement- ation of the recommended remedial works was begun. All of the channelizations proposed for flood control have been constructed, namely the Woodbridge, Weston and Lower Humber channels. It should be noted that the channelization at Woodbridge does not offer complete protection under a regional storm, but is designed to operate in conjunction with the dams and reservoirs proposed upstream on both the East and Main Branches. 30. Several stream modifications have been carried out in addition to those proposed in the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation for purposes of flood protection or erosion control. These have been undertaken as Water Control Projects under a "benefiting municipality" programme. The Claireville Dam has been constructed on the West Branch, one of the two dams and reservoirs proposed for the West Branch in the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation. A flood control channel has been constructed on the Black Creek from its confluence with the Humber Rover to Weston Road; also a section at the Jane Street and Wilson Avenue intersection. The Authority has acquired 2,241 hectares of flood plain and conservation lands on the Humber River and Black Creek. 2.2.4 Don River a). Physical Characteristics The Don River drains an area of 36,198 hectares and is com- prised of two main branches. the East Branch, draining 18,875 hectares, and the West Branch, draining 12,669 hec- tares. These two branches have their confluence approximately 919 kilometres upstream of the mouth of the river. The East Branch originates north -west of Richmond Hill, in the Oak Ridges Moraine, while the West Branch rises north -west of Keele Street and Major Mackenzie Drive, also in the Moraine. Two significant tributaries flow into the East Branch: the most northerly - German Mills Creek - joins the East Branch near Leslie Street and Steeles Avenue; the second - Taylor Creek or Massey Creek - joins the East Branch just upstream of the confluence of the East and West Branches. The physical characteristics of both the East and West Branches are very similar, with steep gradients in their upper reaches levelling out approximately half-way down the watershed. A gradient of 8 metres per kilometre for the East Branch for the first 11 kilometres compares to 3.5 metres per kilometre for the remaining length. The West Branch has a gradient of 5 metres per kilometre. The Don River Watershed has very steep lateral slopes, ranging from 13 to 38 metres per kilometre in the north to 5 to 28 metres per kilometre in the south. These steep slopes, the absence of any significant forest cover and the concentrated urban development in the lower reaches, result in high rates of runoff during spring freshets and rainstorms. These features also result in very low flows during the dryer periods of the year. 31. In the Don River watershed, urban development has been concentrated largely downstream, within Metropolitan Toronto, with smaller communities scattered throughout the upper reaches. As the lands within Metropolitan Toronto became developed, pressure has been placed on small communities within the Region of York for in- creased urbanization. As urbanization continues along the Yonge Street corridor and between Steeles Avenue and Highway 4 #7, higher peak flows and the demand for more erosion control will result. b). Existing Stream Modifications Perhaps the first stream modification to be undertaken on the Don occurred naturally when a flood in 1804 carved a channel westwards along the shore of Ashbridge's Bay to the harbour, near the foot of Trinity Street. This channel was subsequently straightened, along with a portion above Queen Street, at the end of the last century. In 1911, the present outlet to Lake Ontario was created and became known as the Keating Channel. From that time, no major modifications were made until the disastrous effects of Hurricane Hazel in 1954 resulted in the development and adoption of remedial measures as part of the Authority's Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation. This Plan recommended the construction of four major dams and reservoirs, one on the East Branch and three on the West Branch. Subsequently, the three proposed for the West Branch were combined into one large facility.. the G. Ross Lord Dam and Reservoir. Channel improvements were also recommended and constructed on the West Branch in the vicinity of Yonge Street and York Mills Road to protect the existing urban development in this area. Several other improvements have been carried out since 1959, either for erosion control purposes or to facilitate road and express- way construction. The Authority has acquired 719 hectares of flood plain and conservation lands on the Don. 2.2.5 Highland Creek a). Physical Characteristics The Highland Creek drains a total area of 10,084 hectares. Its two main tributaries, the East Branch, which rises to the west of Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road, and the West Branch, rising in the vicinity of Finch Avenue and McCowan Road, drain 3,361 hectares and 4,654 hectares respectively, and have their confluence approximately 8 kilometres from Lake Ontario. Both branches have very steep gradients; 6 metres per kilometre for the East Branch and 5 metres per kilometre for the West. 32. The lower portion of the Highland Creek valley is characterized by a very well - defined valley with steep side slopes. In many areas, these slopes are very un- stable due to a high water table and a soil stratigraphy characterized by a sand layer underlain by a clay layer. Groundwater seepage between the two layers wets the clay, making it slippery and the top sand layer may then slump or slip, causing bank failure. The uncohesive sands and gravels which characterize the valley floor or flood plain are very susceptible to erosion and, as the river meanders within its flood plain, the river bank and valley wall become coincident at certain locations, further increasing the instability of the valley wall. The Highland Creek watershed is approximately 74 per cent developed, and it is very probable that the remaining 26 per cent, presently in agricultural use, will be developed in the near future. The watershed lies almost entirely within The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, with only the most northerly portion in the Region of York. Upstream development within the watershed has drastically increased the runoff rates, resulting in increased peak flows and velocities and, therefore, increasing both flooding and erosion in the lower region. b). Existing Stream Modifications Extensive erosion control channelization has been carried out in the lower reaches of the Highland Creek, mainly to protect and enable park development. The Authority acquisition programme has eliminated the risk of flooding to private structures in the lower reaches and the need for ex- tensive flood control works; however, as development has taken place upstream, municipalities have piped or channel - ized many minor tributaries, creating a problem of cumulative rapid runoff and resulting in substantial damage to public and private open space lands during periods of heavy rainfall. The Authority has acquired 391 hectares of flood plain and conservation land on the Highland Creek. 2.2.6 Rouge River a). Physical Characteristics The Rouge River drains an area of 33,613 hectares and has two main tributaries, the Rouge River and the Little Rouge River draining 22,753 and 10,860 hectares respectively. The water- shed is characterized by very steep stream gradients varying from 71 metres and 5 metres per kilometre. Steep lateral slopes are also predominant in this watershed. 33. The watershed can be divided into three sections. The headwaters region lies within the Oak Ridges Moraine. The central portion, approximately 45 per cent of the watershed, flows through a bevelled till plain with drum - linized areas to the north and south. The lower section of the Rouge River has a very well - defined valley with steep valley walls having a tendency to instability as a result of soil and groundwater conditions. Most of the watershed remains rural, with the major development occurring in the lower reaches, within the boundaries of Metropolitan Toronto. Other centres of development have been limited to smaller communities where it is expected that expansion will accelerate as develop- ment pressures increase. As these areas develop, the run- off characteristics of the watershed will change, resulting in higher peak flows and increased erosion rates. Current indications are that the impact of these changes will be much less on this watershed than on such watersheds as the Highland Creek. The reason for this is that it is anticipated that a great percentage of the land within the Rouge River watershed will retain its rural character. b). Existing Stream Modifications Few flood and erosion control improvements have been required along the Rouge River. The only major improvement, by the Authority, was the reconstruction of an old mill dam in the Milne Conservation Area for flood control and recreation. This dam offers flood tohtr-oi henef$tr,. acting as a retarding structure, but does not conta n large r gates or other requirements to enable it to control Major flood flows. Some minor erosion control works have been completed in conjunction with the Metropolitan Torop o Zoo. The Authority has acquired 954 hectares of flood plain and conservation lands on the Rouge River. 2.2.7 Petticoat Creek a). Physical Characteristics The Petticoat Creek watershed is an elongated area lying between the Rouge River watershed on the west and the Duff in Creek and Rouge River watersheds on the east. The area has an overall length of 14.5 kilometres, with a maximum width of 4 kilometres. The two main headwater branches rise in the area near Highway #7 and the Markham /Pickering Town lines and follow a general southward course to their confluence at a point approximately 5 kilometres from Lake Ontario. From the confluence, the main branch continues south to where it empties into Lake Ontario about 1.2 kilometres west of Frenchman Bay. 34. The lateral slopes of the watershed are quite steep, as are the stream gradients. The soils of the central and upper reaches are those characteristic of a drumlinized till plain, while the lower sections flow through sand plain, with a narrow band of clay plain along the lake- front. No significant flooding or erosion problems exist on this watershed, due to limited development; however, as the North Pickering Community and the urban corridor along Highway #401 develop, problems may arise if preventative measures are not taken. The Authority has acquired 72.3 hectares of flood plain and conservation lands on the Petticoat Creek. 2.2.8 Duffin Creek a). Physical Characteristics The Duffin Creek Basin covers an area of 31,027 hectares north of Lake Ontario between Toronto and Oshawa. The long axis of the basin lies in a north -south direction and has a length of 29 kilometres. The width of the basin varies from 17 kilometres in the northern portion to around 2.5 kilo- metres in the southern portion, near Lake Ontario. The Duffin Creek Basin is drained by the East, West and Middle Branches of Duffin Creek, having their confluence approximately 6.5 kilometres from Lake Ontario; and by Ajax Creek, which joins the main branch downstream from the Canadian National Railway line and Highway #401. The East Branch drains an area of approximately 9,825 hectares, having its source along the Oak Ridges Moraine in the Region of Durham, at an elevation of just over 305 metres. From this point, the Creek flows in a southerly direction for a distance of 24 kilometres and has an average bottom gradient of approximately 10 metres per kilometre. The West Branch drains an area of roughly 15,513 hectares, originating in a swampy area about 5 kilometres north -east of the Village of Stouffville at an elevation of 305 metres. From this point, the Creek flows south for 32 kilometres, then east about 25 kilometres to join the East Branch. The average gradient is 6.5 metres per kilometre. The Middle Branch drains approximately 2,844 hectares, and flows into the East Branch immediately upstream from its confluence with the West Branch. The average gradient is in excess of 13 metres per kilometre. Between the confluence of the East and West Branches and Lake Ontario, Duffin Creek has an average gradient of about 1 metre 35. per kilometre, and the adjacent lands, especially south- west of Highway #2, are relatively flat. Consequently, under flood conditions, the creek overflows its banks onto surrounding land. Goodwood, in the headwaters of the West Branch, is located in a depression of approximately 154 hectares, with no apparent drainage outlet. In 1956, the Conservation Authorites Branch undertook a study of this problem and, subsequently, a pumping station was installed to direct the flood waters to the adjacent creek. This problem is repeated east of Goodwood, where approximately 2,068 hectares of steep hills and swamps create an interrupted drainage pattern. The Duffin Creek watershed remains a rural and agricultural environment, with urbanization centered in the area around Pickering Village and Ajax. Other small communities have remained much as they were 20 years ago; however, proposed development of the New Toronto International Airport and the North Pickering Community will result in development pressures on these smaller communities, and it appears likely that a large part of the watershed will become urbanized. This change in land use may aggravate the existing flood problems in the lower reaches, particularly around Pickering Village, and will also increase erosion rates within the Duffin Creek valley. The stream, for the most part, has retained high water quality and, therefore, has been recognized as a significant fish habitat. Changes within the watershed, as a result of future development, may cause substantial alteration in the capability of the Duffin Creek to support such a resource. b). Existing Stream Modifications Urban development has not been a major factor, to date, in the Duffin Creek watershed and, consequently, no major flood or erosion control structures have been constructed, with the exception of a small flood control dam in Stouffville and the pumping station in Goodwood, described above. The Authority has acquired 719 hectares of flood plain and conservation lands on the Duffin Creek. 2.2.9 Carruthers Creek a). Physical Characteristics Carruthers Creek is the most easterly of the watersheds under the jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The creek is approximately 16 kilo- metres long and drains an area of about 3,878 hectares, falling an average of 7.5 metres per kilometre from its source 36. to Lake Ontario. Seasonal flows vary and have resulted in flooding and erosion in the spring, as well as low summer flows. This has resulted in some damage to the predominantly agricultural agricultural land adjacent to the watercourse. The land use within the watershed, except for some urban development in the south -west, has remained largely agricultural. Recent pressures, however, have been exerted to develop some of the remaining lands for other uses. As urban development continues in the area east of Metro- politan Toronto, the Carruthers Creek watershed may be seriously altered. A particular concern is the possible damage to the marsh at the mouth of the creek,-which currently provides an excellent wildlife habitat. 2.3 LAND USE Within the Authority's area of jurisdiction, the downstream areas are characterized by well - established urban development. This development of land for industrial, commercial and residential uses is particularly concentrated in the central and western watersheds, in Metropolitan Toronto and Mississauga. Since the Authority's inception in 1957, population within its region has almost doubled from under 1,500,000 to approximately 2,500,000. This increase in population has resulted in considerable development and redevelopment of property and, as this has generally been concentrated in the downstream areas, a corresponding increase in population density downstream. A number of trends can be seen in the distribution of population within the Authority's jurisdiction. The most obvious of these is the expansion of urban development outward from the core of Metro- politan Toronto. This development has been strongest within the boundaries of the Metropolitan area; west into Mississauga and the Brampton /Bramalea complex; and north along the Yonge Street corridor to include Richmond Hill. Growth has also taken place to the east, but this has been slower and at a lower density. As a result, the downstream sections of the western and central water- sheds - the Etobicoke, Mimico, Humber, Don and Highland - are flanked by urban uses, while large blocks of land adjacent to the eastern watersheds - the Rouge, Petticoat, Duffin and Carruthers - remain agricultural or vacant. North of the region's urban concentration, particularly on the Peel Plain, agricultural /rural land use continues to predominate, as far as overall acreage is concerned. Even within this area, however, changes are taking place: loss of farmland; consolidation of smaller holdings into more economically viable units; a decrease 37. in rurtal farm population and an increase in rural non -farm population; the suburban expansion of many existing rural centres; and the development of estate and rural residential communities. The authority, during 1976 and 1977, has conducted studies respecting its headwaters area. Generally, these lands are rural in character with local centres of urbanization, such as Nobleton, King City and Stouffville. Current trends within the headwaters are similar to those stated generally for the agricultural /rural area. Emphasis may be placed, however, on the influx of rural non -farm population into new "estate residential" and "rural residential" developments. These uses are particularly drawn to the headwaters because of the more scenic quality of the area resulting from its moranic topo- graphy, although they also occur in middle valley areas. The unique characteristics of the headwaters and its importance as a source and recharge area to the region's watersheds have prompted both Authority and municipal concern for its future use. In this connection, the Authority, as part of its review of the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation and the headwater municipalities, within their official plan programmes, are working toward establishing policies which will enable greater control over proposed development. These policies, particularly at the municipal level, are directed at "environmentally sensitivd'lands. Provincial studies conducted by the Ministry of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs suggest a pattern of con- tinuing population growth within the Authority's area of juris- diction. This growth, however, is projected to occur at a slower rate. In addition to this, it is anticipated that further urban concentration will occur as a result of both natural increase and migration. The following table summarizes their conclusions respecting urban growth and has been modified to show only those centres within Authority jurisdiction Included in this report is a map generalizing both existing and anticipated urban areas. This information has been based on current planning information available to the Authority. 38. THE URBAN SYSTEM WITHIN AUTHORITY JURISDICTION - 1971 AND 2001 ** Class. of Centre 1971 2001 Over 1 million Toronto* U.P. Toronto* U.P. 11 million - 1 million 1/3 million - million Mississauga U.P. 200,000 - 1/3 million 100,000 - 200,000 Mississauga U.P. Brampton /Bramalea U.P. North Pickering U.P. 50,000 - 100,000 Brampton - Bramalea U.P. South Pickering U.P. Aurora /Newmarket U.P. Richmond Hill U.P. 10,000 - 50,000 Malton U.P. South Pickering U.P. Ajax U.P. Aurora /Newmarket U.P. Richmond Hill U.P. Markham /Unionville U.P. Urban Place as defined by the COLUC Task Force Toronto U.P. includes Metro Toronto plus part of its fringe area modified from: Ontario's Changing Population, Volume 2: Ministry of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs; March 1976. Malton U.P. Ajax U.P. Woodbridge U.P. Markham /Unionville U.P. Stouffville U.P. A number of factors may be seen to influence future land use within the Authority's area of jurisdiction. At the municipal level, the general character of land use is determined as a result of the formulation of planning policies and the preparation of an official plan. These plans establish the planning objectives of the municipality and lay down guide- lines for the more site specific stages of planning - secondary or community plans and plans of subdivision. All municipalities within Authority jurisdiction are currently preparing or revising their official plans, and these plans, when approved will deter- mine the general direction of municipal land use. Provincial review of The Planning Act and resulting recommendations for its amendment may result in future changes in the operation of this process; however, municipalities will still be required to base planning decisions on adopted policies. The Province also performs a planning function, one which is generally superimposed on the municipal level of planning. A number of provincial schemes and policies are likely to influence future land use characteristics within the, Authority's region: 39. . the Parkway Belt proposals . the North Pickering Community . the York /Durham Sewage System . the York Water System . the development of a Master Plan for the Niagara Escarpment . the Strategy for Ontario Farmland The Parkway Belt proposals are aimed at establishing an open space separation between urban communities and providing a major transportation - communications- utility corridor. The major section of the defined Parkway Belt West crosses the Authority's area of jurisdiction on an east -west orientation from west of Brampton to Markham. Yet to be defined is the route of the Park - Way Belt East which is proposed to exert the same land use controls from Markham east to Oshawa. Private land ownership will continue within the limits of the Parkway Belt; however, the use of such lands will be restricted to agriculture, private open space and large residential lots, to retain the ability of the lands to function as an urban separation. Parkway Belt West includes just over 32,220 hectares of land, approximately 60% of which will be in public ownership. To date, about 10,100 hectares have been brought into public ownership. North Pickering is a new community designed by the Province to channel future development to the east of Metropolitan Toronto. The total community, located north -east of Metro, is comprised of three planning areas: . an urban area of approximately 2,700 hectares on the east recommended to house approximately 75,000 when completed; . a rural area in the west on approximately 4,200 hectares, and . an open space system of approximately 3,200 hectares including the river valleys, an 800 hectare regional park, golf courses, as well as certain agricultural lands. The planning for this site was conducted in close conjunction with that of the proposed New Toronto International Airport and the development of the recommended land use plan was a result of an intensive programme of consultation with all interested ministries, agencies and citizens' groups. To further encourage development to the north and east of Metro, as well as to reduce major sources of pollution to urban water- courses and to facilitate the provision of services on the pro- posed airport /North Pickering complex, the Province is currently developing the York /Durham Sewage System and the York Water System. The former system follows an east -west orientation along the northern boundary of Metropolitan Toronto, west from Woodbridge and east to the North Pickering site. A northern extension of the system will generally follow Yonge Street as far north as Newmarket. The latter system is a north -south orientation only. Work is 40. currently under way with completion staged for after 1985. The staging of this system and the level of service ultimately provided by it will influence considerably the future distribution and density of urban development within the Authority's area of jurisdiction. The presence of such services will do much to reinforce the existing trends toward development in the south central section of the Region of York and to the north, adjacent to Yonge Street. Two other provincial planning strategies may have some influence within the Authority's jurisdiction. The Master Plan for the Niagara Escarpment, currently being prepared, may eventually place long -term land use limitations on the north -west section of the region, particularly in the headwaters of the Humber River. Further restrictions may be felt, particularly on the Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 farmland close to Metropolitan Toronto, as a result of the Province's policies respecting agricultural development and land use as identified in "A Strategy for Ontario Farmland ", circulated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Both these proposals may ultimately have the effect of restricting the use of certain lands within Authority jurisdiction. Based on present Provincial and municipal planning, future development within the watersheds of the Authority is, therefore, foreseen as follows: (i) continued population growth toward the year 2000, but at a slower rate than in the past 20 years; (ii) the future concentration of growth within, and the expansion outward of the urban system; (iii) the restriction of future urban development on lands within the Parkway Belt system, the Niagara Escarpment and on Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 farmland; (iv) the continued encouragement of urban development north and east of Metropolitan Toronto enabled by the completion of the York /Durham Water and Sewage System and the imple- mentation of the North Pickering proposals; (v) the further growth of rural non -farm and land use, particularly in areas of poorer quality farm land, if Provincial strategy as expressed in North Pickering is followed; (vi) the increase in density of urban land use in downstream areas as a result of redevelopment; (vii) the implementation of planning policies respecting the use of environmentally sensitive lands. METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MARIE MA ®1 SAY EAST IEUtEtt ea LIE.sr A K E 0 QE a, SYVIN BLUFFERS CITED( CA LONER ROUGE OESTEAION SIRES 0 AM% RRTERFRRR \ \\ the metopufiten eolonto and region l/l17 mmenatian eLNvity MAP 4 EXISTING a PROJECTED URBAN LAND USE I T 1 eater a Pl* and Dewlomat Portnoy a t ® Nia:o EEOReaere PIRnFq Area WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEhENT PLAN 42. 2.4 THE VALLEY SYSTEM 2.4.1 Classification of Valley System • The valleys in the Metropolitan region, as we know them today, are the result of thousands of years of geomorphological change and 200 years of modification since permanent human settlement. The valleys, as earlier described, show considerable variance from headwaters to mouth and from watercourse to watercourse. They also vary in the impact that human settlement has imposed on them. It is important, in developing a management plan, that the variances are recognized in order that the management techniques suit the varying physical characteristics, and are realistic respecting the impact of human settlement. For this purpose, a valley classifi- cation system has been devised that recognizes, in general terms, the major variances in the valley systems, based on valley characteristics and location with respect to existing and anticipated urban development. Insofar as is possible, the classification system recognizes the role of the valleys in terms of their natural functions and the current perception of their role in community life. The valley types, as described, are shown on the Valley Classification Plan, map 5 in section 4 of this plan. In developing a valley classification system, it is recognized that the valleys will not display the general characteristics attributed to each class over the entire length of the valley assigned to each class. Application of management techniques and policies will frequently require modification depending on site specific characteristics. 2.4.2 The Classification System (a). River Mouth Marshes As the streams enter Lake Ontario, they have, in their natural condition, reached a state of maturity characterized by, . steeply - sloping wooded valley side walls . close to zero gradient . broad, marshy areas and a sinuous river course The mouths of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks and the Don River have been so severely modified, they no longer display these characteristics. The streams entering Frenchman Bay have marsh characteristics at the head of the bay. (b). Lower Valleys The major streams in the region rise in the Oak Ridges Moraine and flow southward across bevelled till plains to the former Lake Iroquois shoreline, thence to the lake. Over much of this route, the main tributaries have cut steep- sided, deeply 43. incised valleys, with a flood plain that broadens as the stream flows southward. These are referred to as the lower valleys, although the features by which they are characterized extend, in some cases (Humber, Don, Rouge and Duffin) well into mid - watershed areas: -the steep slopes are often tree - covered - valley walls may be unstable - the flood plain usually has the appearance of being easily distinguished visually from the valley wall It is characteristic of many lower valley sections, as a result of valley formation processes, to have terraces - some quite broad in extent - along the valley wall. In many instances, the top of slope determined for valley definition purposes is located along the tip of the terrace. (c). Middle Valleys The middle valleys occupy the largest portion of the water- shed area. The larger streams in the middle valleys have characteristics similar to lower valleys, but are tributary to the lower valleys. In many instances, the valley walls are gently sloping and it is difficult to determine, by simple visual inspection, where the flood plain ends and the valley wall begins: - the valley is usually cut less than 10 metres into the adjoining table land - valley walls have very little tree cover -farm fields often extend to the edge of the stream; -in urban areas, the valley has often been modified to a storm drain - in some areas designated as middle valleys, streams rise, but the source has been modified by agricultural drainage and there is no tree cover (d). Upper Valleys The entire area drained by streams in the upper valley system, for purposes of classification, is considered to be part of the system. There are two zones in the upper valley system: Zone 1 includes those areas which form a part of the south slopes and upper till plains (map 2): - streams rise in this zone - lands drained are gently sloping, good agricultural lands - may be characterized by slow drainage - source areas may be marshy and have a patchy tree cover 44. -in some cases, the characteristics in this zone are difficult to distinguish from middle valleys, but have been included on the basis of upstream location. Zone 2 Upper valleys are dramatically different from Zone 1: - surrounding topography is hummocky - soils tend to be sandy - abundant tree cover -rough pasture areas - many areas of bogs, swamps, springs Discussions in following sections make frequent reference to the valley classification system. It is reiterated here that there will be physical variances within the areas assigned to each classification from the general characteristics. Proper use of the classification system requires site specific field inspections. 2.4.3. Classification System Methodology The method used to determine the classifications recognized the major differences in the character and function of the valleys as determined from aerial photograph inspection, a review of existing topographic mapping and field checking. The distinction between the upper valley zones was additionally determined by the location of the sub - watersheds, thus accounting for the resulting irregular boundary. 45. SECTION 3 DEMANDS ON THE VALLEY SYSTEM 3.1 Sequence of Development All of the valleys in the Metropolitan region vary in size, character and the sequence of development that has been imposed on them. The valley system has variously been perceived as a barrier to development to be overcome; an easily - developed transportation corridor; a locale for industry due to available water power; a suitable place for recreational residences; a utility corridor; a storm drain system; an open space system; and a valuable resource to be protected. Authority inventories of the valley systems in 1976 and 1977 revealed evidence of all these perceptions and the impact of the resulting uses. The Humber has the largest watershed and the longest watercourse. In pre - settlement times, the valley was an important link in an Indian travel route from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. This importance continued into early settlement times when the route served as a significant trade link. Its role in travel, combined with sufficient volumes of water and plentiful dam sites, led to the development of numerous communities along the Humber centred on water - powered mill sites. By 1860, there were 91 mills operating on the Humber. A number of urban areas within the valley still exist today, having begun as a mill site, notably: Kings Mill (Old Mill), Lambton Mill, Weston, Woodbridge, Pine Grove and Bolton. From the earliest of times, flooding was a problem in mill communities, and after a major flood in 1878, many Humber mills did not rebuild and much of the industry converted to steam. The other rivers in the region were not as important for either early travel routes or water - powered mills. There were two mills on the Etobicoke Creek at Summerville, and this remains a flood - vulnerable site. There were 39 mills on the Don by 1852 and, as on the Humber, a legacy of flood - vulnerable communities remains in the lower Don area and at York Mills. There was only one mill on the Highland Creek, eight on the Rouge and one on the Duffin by 1820. The former Village of Pickering area on the Duffin remains flood - vulnerable. Later development on the Duffin produced mills further upstream, including one at Stouffville. As the period of water power shifted to steam, use of the valleys altered. Where earlier the Humber had been an important trade route, the Don now took on great importance, but with much more permanent impact. In 1851, work was begun on the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Union Railway (which became the Northern Railway), and the lower Don valley was chosen as the route. The rail line remains today, as do the many industries which the railway spawned in the flood plain of the lower Don. The Don valley became almost 46. totally a transportation corridor when it was chosen as the location of the Don Valley Parkway in 1954. Throughout the early development period, the Humber and Don valleys were effective barriers to the spread of development, bridge crossings were expensive and infrequent. The difficulty for development, the transportation routes in the Don notwith- standing, has meant that even today, there are significant remnants of the valleys not severely marred by 200 years of settlement. Substantial inroads in the valleys were made in the post Second World War period when construction technology, combined with a burgeoning population, began to press ever more closely to the valley edges and, in some instances, into the valley itself. During this period, the smaller streams, particularly the Etobicoke, Mimico and Black Creeks, were thought of as little more than storm drains, and in their lower sections, they have been subject to severe modifications. A similar attitude has prevailed for the smaller branches of the Humber, the Don and the Highland Creek. Development pressure has not been so great on the Rouge and the Duffin Creek, and much of those valleys remained as rear portions of farms and farm woodlots. Throughout the periods of development in the Metropolitan region, the aesthetic and recreational values of the valley systems did not go entirely unrecognized. Lady Simcoe's description of the Don Valley in her diary demonstrates a keen appreciation of its natural beauty. 'Castle Frank', overlooking the Don Valley, is an early example of residential development taking advantage of the view offered by the valley. Today, most of the major valleys are rimmed with fine homes. In many instances, redevelopment has sought out the valley s im for multiple- dwelling sites, and their location plays a large part in their demand and value. As early as 1930, summer cottages were being built in the valley of the Highland Creek below Highway #2, and many of these were eventually winterized and became permanent dwellings, to be severely damaged in 1954 by the floods of Hurricane Hazel. Similar developments took place at Woodland Park on the Rouge south of Steeles, at Green River on the Duffin south of Highway #7 and at the mouth of the Etobicoke Creek. Park uses of portions of the valley systems also date back to settlement times. In the late 1800's, a ferry service took Sunday excursions to a park at the mouth of the Humber and the Lower Humber River was used for recreational boating. Numerous locations in the lower valleys became favourite 'swimming holes' and picnic spots, and entrepreneurs began to develop park areas. Lambton Park on the Humber was served by a radial car line around the turn of the century. Woodland Park on the Rouge, and Greenwood and Paulynne 47. Parks on the Duffin served as favourite group picnic parks as early as the 1930's and some are still in operation. Major interest in the valley systems as a public resource began with the development of the Conservation Authority movement in 1946. It is commonly thought that Authority interest in the valleys was originally directly related to flood control and water conservation. A review of the Conservation Reports pre- pared by the Province of Ontario for the Authorities in the Metropolitan region as they were formed, and the 1959 draft of the Metropolitan Toronto Official Plan indicate there was a strong interest in management of major portions of the valleys as resource recreation areas quite independent of flood control con- siderations. Almost all of the Conservation Areas now managed by the Authority, together with major tracts managed by the Metro- politan Parks Department, were recommended in these reports for public acquisition as resource recreation areas. Water management was an early concern of Authorities and became a major objective following Hurricane Hazel in 1954. This event triggered a major change in the community's perception of the valleys and crystal- ized the concept of comprehensive valley management. This had hitherto been largely an academic view held by far - seeing professionals, but not one which had a large public following. The adoption of the Authority's 'Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation' in 1961 was the first attempt at comprehensive valley management in the region, and it was made possible by the public interest in the valleys. It is of considerable interest and importance that the basic premises of the 1961 Plan reflected, in many ways, the demands that had been made on the valley system throughout the sequence of development in the region: . the legitimate place of many preceding communities, businesses, transportation routes and parks in the valleys, although today they would be considered unwise, was recognized in the con- tention, A pnognamme of good p2a,i..n acgwi4.iti.on without a pnognamme pno.tec,ti.ve wank-6 Lo undesL b.2e bec.auae it .ia not iea.aib.2e to condemn ceh tac.n pubt c pnopen tLee and ceAtain denbe2y developed vw netab.2e areas. Atzo, pto.e t2ve wonk.a ate nece,oaany to pehm.ct the £u t development of any acqu,ited !ande a.e con4envat%on atead and parka ". . the legacy and tradition of recreational use of the valleys was recognized and given full consideration: Soc i,at and economic conb.ideta ionn demand that any neaelwoiA devetopmentd zhoutd 4exve mutti.ple punpode.a with necteatdon and .bummer Brow negutati.on becond an.ty to stood contnot a.a deciding liacton.a. Since the ..t&eam4 ate v.c tat to the heat th and bocJat we.2bate o6 the people, and zince they cona.tctvte one of the sew nema Ln,Lng potent i.at co nz etvation wtea b in a g towing urban centke, they 4houtd be utiti.zed to pn.ov,c.de the maximum benei t OIL the maximum numbet of people. 48. The programmes which derived from the multiple -use approach to valley management have had a significant impact on the character of the valleys and their role in the community. The valley land acquisition programmes and attendant recreation development, remedial measures, retention of preceding uses, the imposition of countless utility facilities, power lines, road crossings, pipelines and sewers and the continuing pressure of urban uses, represent today's demands on the valley system. A recent report of the Government of Ontario: 'Flood Plain Management Alternatives', examines the means of even more intensive use of the flood plain for housing. Superimposed on these demands is an emerging demand that the valleys be preserved as'natural' corridors, landscapes reminiscent of settlement days. This new requirement has been recognized in the Metropolitan Toronto Valleyland Study and in the preliminary work for the Regional Municipality Official Plans. 3.2 The Watercourses The primary natural function of the valley system is the passage of stream flows, in the watercourse section of the valley. The watercourse is commonly thought of as the low flow channel incised in the valley floor. The watercourse can be thought of as that section of the valley which is required to pass all flows, which is the flood plain. By definition, the flood plain is the portion of the valley which is flooded by a Regional Storm event. In the Metropolitan region, the Regional Storm is considered to be Hurricane Hazel. Hydrologic studies now being carried out by the Authority will define the flood limits of the Regional Storm. The damaging flood events which have occurred with regularity on the watercourses in the region,(1) have occurred where use of the watercourse or flood plain has not recognized the role of the valley system in passing all stream flows. Flood vulnerability, however, has changed and will continue to change as land uses on the watersheds change. While flooding can occur in any month of the year, most floods have been associated with the spring freshet. The most common cause has been the combination of rainfall and rapidly melting snow. Ice jams at sharp bends or obstructions in a river could either cause flooding directly or aggravate an overbank condition. The causes of flooding have not been reported very often, and ice jams are mentioned infrequently. From the history, it is impossible to arrive at a true frequency for ice jams, but it can be seen that Bolton and Pickering seem to have been the most vulnerable. (1) For complete details of flood events, see A H.L4toh.y of FLooddng in the Me.t opotUan Toronto and Region Wate 6hed4 which was prepared by the Authority in 1977. 49. As a cause of flooding, heavy rain without melt can be divided into two categories: localized intense precipitation from thunderstorms, giving rise to 'flash' floods on perhaps just part of one watershed, and major cyclonic storms which can trigger flooding over the entire region. An example of the former is the flood on Highland Creek, July 15, 1977; an example of the latter is Hurricane Hazel. Of the total number of floods reported on the nine watersheds, approximately 60% occurred between mid - December and early April. Even where it is not definitely known, it is reasonably certain that a flood at this time of year was associated with snow and ice melt. Approximately one - quarter of all floods occurred in March. These tended at many sites to be almost an annual event, where the same roads and buildings flooded every time and the damages, not regarded as excessive, were accepted with resignation. The autumn floods, on the other hand, were far less frequent and correspondingly more destructive. Hurricane Hazel in October 1954 was a major disaster which provided the impetus for the construction of flood control structures and clearing the flood plains of settlement. The flood itself had destroyed many buildings in the flood plain which were not rebuilt. As urbanization continues on The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority watersheds, an increasing amount of land surface will become impermeable, and runoff will be channelled through storm sewers to arrive in the streams much more quickly. The net effect will be an increase in the peak flows which can be expected from a given amount of rainfall, icnreasing the like- lihood of flooding. In the future, it seems probable that the most regular and damaging floods at any given location will come not during spring, but during intense thunderstorms. While the actual number of spring floods in any given period may remain constant, the relative percentage (presently 60%) will begin to drop. The flow characteristics of the watercourses are closely related to land uses on the watersheds. The expected pattern of land use in the region was described in Section 2. This pattern of land use is the basis for flow characteristics being calculated for each watershed in the hydrologic modelling programme. The characteristics defined will determine the watercourse (flood plain) area in the valleys. For this interim plan, the flood plain is as defined on existing mapping. Corrective measures and public and private works which have been employed in the region, including works by the Authority, change the character of the watercourse and make their own demands on the system. These are generally categorized as follows: 48. The programmes which derived from the multiple -use approach to valley management have had a significant impact on the character of the valleys and their role in the community. The valley land acquisition programmes and attendant recreation development, remedial measures, retention of preceding uses, the imposition of countless utility facilities, power lines, road crossings, pipelines and sewers and the continuing pressure of urban uses, represent today's demands on the valley system. A recent report of the Government of Ontario: 'Flood Plain Management Alternatives', examines the means of even more intensive use of the flood plain for housing. Superimposed on these demands is an emerging demand that the valleys be preserved as'natural' corridors, landscapes reminiscent of settlement days. This new requirement has been recognized in the Metropolitan Toronto Valleyland Study and in the preliminary work for the Regional Municipality Official Plans. 3.2 The Watercourses The primary natural function of the valley system is the passage of stream flows, in the watercourse section of the valley. The watercourse is commonly thought of as the low flow channel incised in the valley floor. The watercourse can be thought of as that section of the valley which is required to pass all flows, which is the flood plain. By definition, the flood plain is the portion of the valley which is flooded by a Regional Storm event. In the Metropolitan region, the Regional Storm is considered to be Hurricane Hazel. Hydrologic studies now being carried out by the Authority will define the flood limits of the Regional Storm. The damaging flood events which have occurred with regularity on the watercourses in the region,(1) have occurred where use of the watercourse or flood plain has not recognized the role of the valley system in passing all stream flows. Flood vulnerability, however, has changed and will continue to change as land uses on the watersheds change. While flooding can occur in any month of the year, most floods have been associated with the spring freshet. The most common cause has been the combination of rainfall and rapidly melting snow. Ice jams at sharp bends or obstructions in a river could either cause flooding directly or aggravate an overbank condition. The causes of flooding have not been reported very often, and ice jams are mentioned infrequently. From the history, it is impossible to arrive at a true frequency for ice jams, but it can be seen that Bolton and Pickering seem to have been the most vulnerable. (1) For complete details of flood events, see A H.ia.tohy of F.Q,00di.ng in the Metit.opotitan Toronto and Region Watehdhedd which was prepared by the Authority in 1977. 49. As a cause of flooding, heavy rain without melt can be divided into two categories: localized intense precipitation from thunderstorms, giving rise to 'flash' floods on perhaps just part of one watershed, and major cyclonic storms which can trigger flooding over the entire region. An example of the former is the flood on Highland Creek, July 15, 1977; an example of the latter is Hurricane Hazel. Of the total number of floods reported on the nine watersheds, approximately 60% occurred between mid - December and early April. Even where it is not definitely known, it is reasonably certain that a flood at this time of year was associated with snow and ice melt. Approximately one - quarter of all floods occurred in March. These tended at many sites to be almost an annual event, where the same roads and buildings flooded every time and the damages, not regarded as excessive, were accepted with resignation. The autumn floods, on the other hand, were far less frequent and correspondingly more destructive. Hurricane Hazel in October 1954 was a major disaster which provided the impetus for the construction of flood control structures and clearing the flood plains of settlement. The flood itself had destroyed many buildings in the flood plain which were not rebuilt. As urbanization continues on The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority watersheds, an increasing amount of land surface will become impermeable, and runoff will be channelled through storm sewers to arrive in the streams much more quickly. The net effect will be an increase in the peak flows which can be expected from a given amount of rainfall, icnreasing the like- lihood of flooding. In the future, it seems probable that the most regular and damaging floods at any given location will come not during spring, but during intense thunderstorms. While the actual number of spring floods in any given period may remain constant, the relative percentage (presently 60%) will begin to drop. The flow characteristics of the watercourses are closely related to land uses on the watersheds. The expected pattern of land use in the region was described in Section 2. This pattern of land use is the basis for flow characteristics being calculated for each watershed in the hydrologic modelling programme. The characteristics defined will determine the watercourse (flood plain) area in the valleys. For this interim plan, the flood plain is as defined on existing mapping. Corrective measures and public and private works which have been employed in the region, including works by the Authority, change the character of the watercourse and make their own demands on the system. These are generally categorized as follows: 50. 3.2.1 Channelization Stream channels have been constructed to contain stream flows within a defined channel where existing development is flood - vulnerable and land purchase and removal of structures not feasible. Feasibility was judged in terms of cost, disruption to communities, road patterns and restricted area of natural flood plain. The channels which have been constructed by the Authority are shown on map #1. The demands which the channels make on the system vary accord- ing to their size, design and location. In general terms, smooth - sided (concrete lined) channels pass stream flows more rapidly than natural channels into downstream unchannelized areas. If the channel is of shorter length than the natural channel, velocities are increased and this is usually compensated for by energy dissipation at the downstream end of the channel. The length of stream which is channelized has different bottom load characteris- tics and normal biotic conditions do not exist. These effects diminish as the smoothness of the channel diminishes and the width of the channel increases. Broad, gabion -lined or rock rip -rap channels simulate normal roughness and permit bottom biotic conditions to recover to a more natural condition. Some channelization has been carried out by municipalities and road agencies in connection with road and bridge construction. The purpose of these channels is usually erosion protection rather than flood protection. Some channelization has been permitted in conjunction with new development. This has occurred most frequently on the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks where there has been prior alteration to the watercourse by filling, or when the watercourse is broad and ill- defined. 3.2.2 Storage Reservoirs Storage reservoirs have formed a part of the Authority's flood protection measures in conjunction with downstream channels and flood plain acquisition. They serve as relief for downstream channels, man -made and natural, by both delaying and reducing peak flows. As such, they are a form of compensation for increased flows that have occurred as a result of upstream land use, cleared agricultural land and urban development, and a form'of protection for downstream uses of the watercourse, public recreation areas and existing urban uses. The storage reservoir makes significant demands on the watercourse and the valley system. The required dam is an obstruction on the watercourse, and unless compensating devices are included, prevents fish and other organisms from moving upstream. A new biotic regime is created in the impoundment area, sometimes stretching for several miles. 51. Discharge waters from the reservoir have different physical characteristics from natural stream flow. The degree of change can be altered by the design of the discharge system. There are many other types of impoundments on the streams. Velocity control weirs, small seasonal dams for irrigation and recreation, permanent small dams for recreation and by- pass ponds for irrigation and recreation. Recent studies in connection with storm water management include proposals for more small impoundments on tributary streams to control increases in runoff resulting from urban development. Controls of this type have effects similar to the larger im- poundments, but on a reduced scale. In addition, those designed with inadequate emergency spillways can have a major effect downstream should flows exceed spillway capacities and the structure fail. During Hurricane Hazel, there were many flooding occurrences due to small dam failure. 3.2.3 Bridges One of the most common alterations to the watercourses is the construction of bridge crossings. Bridges are normally designed to pass less than the Regional Storm flood event, with overflow capacity to accommodate larger flows to avoid failure or ponding, unless the bridge is on a provincial highway or major arterial road, in which case it is designed to pass the Regional Storm event. There are, however, still some bridges on the watercourses which predate these design standards. Such structures can create upstream ponding and are subject to failure under high flow conditions. 3.2.4 Roads and Utilities The valley system, and particularly the watercourse, play an important role for many public utilities. In urban areas, most valleys carry trunk sanitary sewers. These are usually located on the flood plain and require the excavation of a trench or tunnel for the pipe, and the raising of manholes and breathers above Regional Storm flood levels. The impact of such sewers is rarely significant from a flood control point of view, but they do alter the appearance of the valley. Storm sewers are designed to discharge directly into the water- course. Depending on the design, they can be a contribution to erosion, but more significantly, they contribute to more rapid peaking of storm flows in the watercourse. On minor drainage basins, the storm sewer often replaces the natural watercourse. Hydro transmission lines, trunk water service, gas and pil pipe- lines and communication cables all use the valleys. They rarely have a flood control impact, but are subject to damage under 52. severe flow conditions, and they have an impact on the appear- ance of the valley. Roads in the valley can have a substantial impact, as in the case of a major linear road such as the Don Valley Parkway. Under more usual circumstances, the major impact is at the bridge crossing itself. Most park roads and car parks in the valley system have not involved significant contour alteration and are designed to flood during storm events. 3.2.5 Water Quality Water quality and fish management are the concerns of the Ministries of Environment and Natural Resources respectively. The Concervation Authorities Act does not give Authorities specific responsibilities in these areas. A water and related land use plan, however, must recognize these demands on the watercourse. The Authority has co- operated with the Ministries in the management of the watercourses with respect to these matters. All of the watercourses in the Metropolitan Region are the receiving waters for substantial urban storm water drainage. Extensive portions of the Carruthers and Duffin Creeks, Rouge and Humber Rivers, still drain agricultural lands. The Duffin Creek at Pickering, Ajax and Stouffville, the Rouge River at Markham and Unionville, the Don River at Concord, Richmond Hill, Thornhill and Maple Research Station, and the Humber River at Bolton and Kleinburg, are still the receiving waters of effluents from sewage treatment plants. The York /Durham servicing system will pick up and transfer to Lake Ontario treat- ment plants sewage from areas now served by all of these plants except those at Bolton, Kleinburg and Whitchurch - Stouffville. The development of the York /Durham servicing system will be a major factor in the urbanizing of the area projected for develop- ment, as shown in map #4. As a part of its environmental review work, the Authority has inventoried stream conditions as they exist at many locations throughout the watercourses in its region. The Ministry of Natural Resources has identified portions of streams as 'cold water fisheries' and applies stringent criteria in its comments made concerning development proposals on these watercourses. The streams identified include much of the Duffin Creek and selected source areas of the Rouge, Don and Humber Rivers. In general terms, the environmental quality of the watercourses in the Metropolitan Toronto region is moderately good by urban watershed standards. Water quality and subsequently environmental 53. quality, decreases from the headwater zone to the lower reaches of the watercourses as a result of urban impact. Conservation management has a beneficial impact on water quality. Quality, especially with respect to bacteria counts, is improved by reservoir impoundment. Immediately after discharge, nutrient levels decrease, improving the quality of the water. Channel improvements and erosion control structures of the rock rip -rap and gabion basket type assist in quality improvement. The number of benthic organisms increases in gabion and rip -rap channels because of the increase in available habitat afforded by the rock. No permanent benthos can be established in cement spillways and channels because of the lack of habitat. 3.2.6 Fish Management In September of 1973, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Authority embarked on a recreational fishery project. Named 'Operation Doorstep Angling', the project examined the fishery resource of the waters within the Authority's jurisdiction, and the angler use of the resource. The inventory part of the study identified the existing angler demand on the system. The streams in the Metropolitan Toronto region provide hundreds of thousands of man hours of fishing each year, with a success rate estimated at 0.37 fish caught per man hour fishing. All of the major streams in the region have favourite fishing spots which include most of the Authority's Conservation Areas, as well as a number of locations on the Lake Ontario shoreline. Presently, the streams are stocked by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The fishing use of the watercourses only partially describes the aquatic life demands on the system. The aquatic life is a part of the intricate eco- system in the stream and is an important indicator of the health of the stream. The presence of fish, together with their life support systems, oxygen and food supplies in their own rights make demands on the stream which must be recognized. 3.2.7 Recreation Much of the recreational demand on the valley system referred to in this section is focused on the watercourse itself. The public acquisition programme and the stated Authority policy to recog- nize the recreational role of streams and promote their use, to pnov tale the maximum beneti t bon the maximum numb ex o {y peopf.e has-led to an open space pattern for the Metropolitan region that focuses on the valley system and, in particular, the watercourses. 54. The recreation activities which are suited for the river, valley system range from recreational boating at the mouths of the major streams through fishing, picnicking, swimming, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing. In winter, skiing, skating and toboganning are popular. In some instances, more facility - orientated recreation has been developed, which is; in some instances, severely impacted by flood events. Golf courses, for example, represent a substantial investment in ground and facility development, and are subject to loss and damage during a flood event. As well, there are 52 golf courses in the Authority's region and many rely on the watercourse for irrigation water.. Athletic fields, botanical gardens, camp grounds and like investments are similarly affected. 3.3 Rural Uses Map #4, which projects expected urban uses in the region, illustrates the substantial shift from agriculture to urban uses which is expected by the year 2000. In the remainder of the area, rural uses are likely to remain dominant, but even in this area, the strong shift from agriculture to rural estate uses is likely to continue. Rural uses make demands on the valley system. At the present time, agriculture remains the largest single non -urban use in terms of acreage, but a good deal of the agriculture in the Metropolitan region is conducted by rural estate owners. There is some con- version of formerly large rural estates, many operating farms, to a use which is still called rural estate, but the lot sizes are relatively small. Rural uses also include forestry, sand and gravel extraction, recreation, fish and wildlife protection and small urban areas located within the rural area. The growth of the small urban areas is another dimension of change in the rural area. These areas are identified on map #4. The demands of these uses on the valley are substantial and very much affect the quality of downstream valley areas. Agricultural use has traditionally contributed substantial amounts of eroded materials to the silt load which streams must carry. The region has gone through a period of intensive efforts at improved agricultural practices, and such practices are still encouraged and accepted, particularly on parcels of land which are being farmed by rural estate owners. In the very large area that is presently rural, but is likely to become urban over the next several years, agricultural practice has deteriorated, the invest- ment of time and money required for conservation land use practice not 55. being thought worthwhile for the short -term of continued agricultural use. During the period of actual conversion from agricultural use to urban uses, traditional methods of land development have tended to markedly increase soil losses, due to the excessive amount of grading that usually accompanies the subdivision process. This conversion of land use places a great strain on the streams, which are the receiving waters of storm drainage during the development period, by contributing significantly to the silt load. 3.4 Summary of Impacts of Demand The following pages summarize, in chart form, the impacts of the various demands which are made of the valley system. The summary presents the impacts according to a classification of valley characteristics discussed in section 2.4.2 of this plan. Historic Development of Communities on Flood Plain Urban Uses Adjacent to Valley Land RLVLR rlVUlll rWTJ,La .Dwellings subject to regular flooding .Severe interference with marsh processes .Corrective measures require acquisition and /or channelization . Buildings subject to regular flooding during major floods .Cause restrictions to flood plain and flood problems upstream .Stability of valley bank frequently a problem, particularly where stream cuts close to valley bank or where fill material is introduced for back yard extension .Back yard uses can contribute to instability Early Transportation .Usually followed path of least resistance duction of urban uses to valley system Urban Development .Storm drains cause deterioration of (Drainage) the quality of marsh life by intro- ducing pollutants .Improper design causes erosion goads i Utilities Agriculture Park Uses Anglin - led to the intro- .Introduce pollutants to watercourse .Improper design causes erosion .During development, silt load increased .Depending on design, road and bridge crossings can act as a dam, causing upstream flooding .Linear roads require filling to raise above the flood plain If in a marsh area, reduces quality of the marsh .Active high- density parka require modification to marsh areas, reducing their quality Minimal i m p a c t . Bulldings subject to flooding during major and high- frequency storms .cause impediments to flow .Subject to specific problem areas, stability usually not a problem .Site and engineering studies required to determine transition from flood zone to valley slope .Introduce pollutants to watercourse .Increase volume of water during high- frequency flood .During development, silt load increased .Restrict flood plain depending on design .Buildings subject to regular flooding under local and major storms .As in Middle Valleys .Ae in Middle Valleys .Quality and quantity of water at source .Adverse effect on fish and wildlife .As in Middle Valleys .Significant erosion if con- tours altered or tree cover removed .Introduce pol- lutants to watercourse at Source .High risk of erosion if dev- elopment re- quires removal of tree cover and contour modification .Quality and quantity of water at source reduced .Adverse effect on fish and wildlife .Contour mod- ification leads to er- osion problems Varies with the type of agriculture being practised. Good agricultural practice will avoid stream pollution from barnyards, fertilizing and cattle watering. Field practice of contour plowing, strip cropping, fence rows and permanent pasture where applicable will avoid substantial erosion .A11 facilities con- structed in the flood plain will be subject to flooding .Visitor use can con- tribute to valley wall instability and reduction of vegetative cover quality .A11 facilities constructed in the flood plain will be subject to flooding .Park use usually has requirement for stable river banks and stable watercourse .Agricultural drainage systems can destroy headwater spawn- ing and marsh areas .As in Middle Valleys • t d e n • i t i • s s u i t e d to l o c a l sit • • .Sensitive to intensive ueea where major contour or tree cover modifi- cation is required .Many areas suitable for extensive uses only COt;SERVAtION PRot.FAMMES Flood Plain and Conservation Land Acquisition Passage of Flood Waters Erosion Control Flood Channels IMPACTS u! DI ,;ND ON 1HE 'JAI LE•. SYSTEM Ruth Mul. f.'. HAAMitb .Public acnuisttton enables protection from both a flood control and resource conservation point of view .Removal of urban uses alloys area to revert to natural processes .Deposits silt load .Erosion of toe of bank .Requires corrective measures where urban uses encroach .Protects adjacent development .Reduces silt load .Reduces natural conditions (this impact is ameliorated by proper design) LOWER L 1.1 i VS .A. in rivet mouth marshes. - eaableb protection of valley walls and remanent n.0 Ural .,reas .Protects flood plain for passage of flood waters .Makes land available for limited public recreation .Urban wildlife corridors and trail systems .Deposits silt load .Bank erosion .Limits recreation use . Requires corrective measures where urban uses encroach 111DDLt Al . LI YS .On the larger middle valleys, same impacts as lower valleys .On smaller middle valleys. main impact is to retain floodway for passage of flood flows. May also be suitable for limited municipal recreation .As in Lower Valleys .Subject to flooding by higher- frequency flood events .Protects adjacent dev- .Reduces silt load .Reduces silt load . Stabilizes watercourse .Reduces natural con- .Reduces natural conditions ditions .Improves agricultural animal .May improve fish habitat stream watering areas .Stabilizes stream channel .May improve fish habitat .Confines flood flows to a permanent channel, protecting adjacent development .Reduces the biotic quality of the stream channel. varying with design Flood Storage Reservoirs Reforestation and Habitat Improvement .Reduces the volume of water downstream watercourses are required to accommodate during flood events .Delays the peak of the flood event .Can obstruct passage of fish upstream .Creates new biotic conditions in reservoir .Improves water quality by alloying suspended solids to settle .Permits water- orientated recreation UPPER VALLEYS Zu1:E 1 ZyNL 2 .Protects source .Protects area source .Lands available for resource recreation .As in Middle Valleys .As in Middle Valleys .Usually applied to agricultural drainage .Reduces biotic quality of stream channel As in Lower Valleys .Interference with passage of fish upstream considered more serious on cold water fishing streams .Improved water retention capability .Reduces erosion .Improves wildlife habitat if done in conjunction with wildlife shrub plantings METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY RARER Aar VEST L A K E 0 BLUFFERS S OMM c WWM BMW alESTUMW wave; 0 verEPflONT I ��, owumwuon auunnry MAP 5 VALLEY CLASSIFICATION PLAN wear valley - Zan 1 Z. 1 vat My - Zee II --,` Mama valley - rural ewe wwww M. =Hey - aram awe Loom valley ® Me.aM HOLIER d RELATED LAM MANAGEMENT PLAN 59. SECTION 4 INTERIM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN 4.1 INTRODUCTION The Interim Water and Related Land Management Plan for the area under the jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is intended to provide the policy context for projects undertaken by the Authority relating to water and land management. The analysis of the watersheds and the impacts of use in preceding sections; the studies carried out to date; the official plan work of participating municipalities; the planning studies of the Province of Ontario; and a review of existing Authority policies have contributed to the development of the interim plan. 4.2 VALLEY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM The valley classification system outlined in section 2.4.2, including map #5 and repeated here, is the basis of the plan. Projects undertaken by the Authority and the Authority's position with respect to developments proposed by others, will recognize the constraints and management requirements within each valley class. 4.3 POLICY The Conservation Authorities Act provides that the objects of an Authority: ate to eatabti.sh and unde/ctahe, in the anew over. which it hat jun.iadiction, a pnognam dea.c.gned to £wuthen the conservation, ne,tonatdon, deve.eopment and management of natwcae neaouncea othen than gab, come and m.cnehaL . It is the goal of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to undertake such a programme, based on the following premises: .that the major non - renewable natural resources in the Metropolitan region are the Niagara Escarpment, the Oak Ridges Interlobate Moraine, the river valleys and the Lake Ontario shoreline; .that the conservation, restoration, development and management of these natural resources requires an inte- grated, comprehensive watershed plan which will guide development in the region in a way, that recognizes - (1) the limitations of the resources to accommodate use and development (2) the role of the region in accepting provincial growth objectives (3) the safety from flood and erosion hazards for the community (4) the role of the resources in contributing to safe and healthful life in the community 60. (5) the role of management of the resources to accommodate, without destroying them, the demands of urban and rural- communities. It should be noted that this Interim Water and Related Land Management Plan will, when combined with a Conservation and Recreation Land Management Plan now in preparation, form the Integrated Watershed Plan. The policies discussed here are structured so as to suit the Watershed Plan. There are, of necessity, policy matters relating to the Recreation Plan which will not be dealt with here. The policies of the Authority fall into three categories: A. Those which it exercises as a part of its mandate under The Conservation Authorities Act with respect to regulations made under the Act, and in its comments on development proposals by others. B. Those which it exercises as a part of its mandate under The Conservation Authorities Act in respect of the programmes it undertakes. C. Those which it recommends to the Province of Ontario, participating municipalities and other agencies, as being consistent with its aims and objectives. The policies set out in this Plan are identified as to the category into which they fall. Policy Category TYPE OF VALLEY 4.3.1 RIVER MOUTH MARSHES The river mouth marshes exist as remnants of the predevelopment period, and although they have suffered varying degrees of deterioration as a result of upstream and adjacent urban uses, they remain as important natural habitat areas. B IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE AUTHORITY TO ENCOURAGE THE RETENTION OF RIVER MOUTH MARSHES AS NATURAL HABITAT AREAS. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE AUTHORITY TO: 1. Include the river mouth marshes and adjacent valley slopes in its Master Plan for Acquisition of Flood Plain and Conservation Lands. 2. Regulate the area of the river mouth marsh as defined from top A of slope to top of slope, as set out in Ontario Regulation 735/73 and the schedules appended thereto. 61. Policy Category TYPE OF VALLEY 4.3.1 RIVER MOUTH MARSHES (Contd.) C C C C A &C 3. Request Councils to designate as flood plain land in their official plans, the area that would be flooded under a Regional Storm event as defined by the Authority. 4. Request Councils to designate the adjacent valley slopes as hazard areas, where hazards exist, to enable development control. 5. Request Councils to recognize a 'zone of influence' on the land adjacent to the valley slope where development in the zone would be required by Council to conform to criteria set by Council, including not contributing to instability of the valley slope. 6. Discourage the discharge of storm water sewers into the valley where it is feasible to direct the drainage to Lake Ontario. 7. Encourage bridge crossing that may be necessary to be of high -level design to minimize impact on the marsh area and to discourage other forms of utility crossings. 4.3.2 LOWER VALLEYS The lower valleys perform a vital natural function in the community. The flood plain portion, as defined, is required to pass floods of magnitude up to the Regional Storm event. The flood plain, together with the adjacent valley slope, con- tains many remnant natural areas and performs a major natural open space function for the community. The stability of the valley slopes is essential for the safety of adjacent development. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE AUTHORITY TO ENCOURAGE THE RETENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LOWER VALLEYS AS NATURAL CORRIDORS FOR THE PASSAGE OF FLOOD EVENTS AND AS NATURAL OPEN SPACE AREAS. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE AUTHORITY: 1. Include the flood plain and adjacent valley slopes in its A Master Plan for Acquisition of Flood Plain and Conservation Lands. 2. Regulate the area of the lower valley, as defined, from top A of slope to top of slope, as set out in Ontario Regulation 735/73 and the schedules appended thereto. C 3. Request Councils to designate as flood plain land in their official plans, the area that would be flooded under a Regional Storm event as defined by the Authority. 62. Policy Category TYPE OF VALLEY 4.3.2 LOWER VALLEYS (Contd.) C C A&B B B&C C 4. Request Councils to designate the adjacent valley slopes as hazard areas, where hazards exist, to enable development control. 5. Request Councils to recognize a 'zone of influence' on the table land adjacent to the valley slope where development in the zone would be required by Council to conform to criteria set by Council, including not contributing to instability of the valley slope. 6. Permit recreation uses of Authority -owned lower valley lands which are consistent with the natural corridor concept; which will not impede or be seriously affected by the passage of flood flows; will not interfere with bank stability; ' and will enable the preservation of natural features. 7. Recognize that the programme of flood plain and conservation land acquisition must be supplemented by a programme of protective works where it is not feasible to acquire and remove existing communities located in the flood plain. 8. Carry out a river bank and valley slope erosion control programme where existing conditions present a hazard to public and private property. 9. Support the policy of the Ministry of Natural Resources con- cerning the management of cold water fishing streams. 10. Recommend target flows from tributary streams in developing areas which are acceptable to the Authority's flood control programme. 11. To encourage municipalities to carry out storm water manage- ment studies in areas proposed for development, and to effect storm water management programmes that will meet flow guide- lines recommended by the Authority, and simulate predevelop- ment conditions where it is demonstrated that not to do so will have significant, deleterious downstream effects, including existing and proposed Authority remedial works. 4.3.3 MIDDLE VALLEYS All valleys not designated lower valley or upper valley, Zone 1 or Zone 2, are considered to be middle valleys. It is the middle valleys which have, in the past, received the most mod- ification as a result of urban development. The treatment of the middle valleys in the developing areas will be the single most important contributing factor to the future quality of the lower valleys. In existing urban areas, the middle valleys have played an important role in providing local open space, but have primarily been thought of as drainage channels. 63. Policy Category TYPE OF VALLEY IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE AUTHORITY TO HAVE THE MIDDLE VALLEY SYSTEM MANAGED TO SIMULATE NATURAL FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO ENCOURAGE ITS USE AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, CONSISTENT WITH OBJECTIVES ESTABLISHED IN MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL PLANS. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE AUTHORITY TO: B 1. Include the larger middle valleys in its Master Plan for Acquisition of Flood Plain and Conservation Lands. 2. Regulate the portions of the middle valley system A designated under Ontario Regulation 735/73 and the schedules appended thereto. 3. Regulate all portions of the middle valley system under A the 'Alteration to Watercourses' provisions of Ontario Regulation 735/73. C 4. Request Councils to designate, in their official plans, the area that would be flooded under a Regional Storm event, as defined by the Authority, and designated in the schedules to Ontario Regulation 735/73 as flood plain land. 5. Require proponents of development affecting streams in areas for which no flood mapping exists, and draining an A area greater than 1 kilometer square, to carry out studies to define the area that would be flooded under a Regional Storm event. C C B 6. To encourage municipalities to carry out storm water management studies in areas proposed for development, and to effect storm water management programmes that will meet flow guidelines recommended by the Authority, and simulate predevelopment conditions where it is demonstrated that not to do so will have significant, deleterious downstream effects, including existing and proposed Authority remedial works. 7. Recommend to the Province of Ontario and the municipalities an infilling progression of development based on existing official plans affecting the middle valley zone, as set out in Map #4 of this Plan. 8. Carry out a river bank erosion control programme where existing conditions present a hazard to public and private property on streams designated as primary watercourses. 64. Policy Category TYPE OF VALLEY B C MIDDLE -VALLEYS (Contd.) 9. Recognize that the programme of flood plain and conservation land acquisition must be supplemented by a programme of protective works where it is not feasibla eo acquire and remove existing communities located on the flood plain. 10. Support the proposals of the Ministry of Natural Resources concerning the management of cold water fishing streams. 11. Encourage municipalities, in considering development applications, to use powers under Section 33(4) and Section C 35(a) (2) of The Planning Act, to prevent unnecessary changes in the character of the predevelopment landscape, including topography, vegetative cover and drainage. 12. Carry out a programme of related land management, including B forest management, wildlife habitat improvement, stream improvements and conservation land planning. 4.3.4 UPPER VALLEYS As a part of its overall review and consolidation of resource management policies and programmes, the Authority has recognized the need to re- examine its interests within the headwaters zone. Development has traditionally concentrated downstream within the watershed and major upstream development proposals are relatively recent in origin. Increased pressure on the headwaters to accommodate residential, recreational and mineral aggregate demands, poses a threat to agricultural and forest lands. Alteration in the use of these lands can cause serious impacts, not only on -site, but downstream, including increased storm water runoff; increased silt loads, increased erosion and flooding and decline, or loss, of both fisheries potential and suitability for water - orientated recreation. The development of such policies and programmes is not a new direction for Authority involvement. Previous efforts have been aimed at the retention of the headwaters zone. The 1963 report and recommendations entitled "Pollution Control and Recreation in the Metropolitan Toronto Region ", identified the interests of the Authority in retaining its headwaters zone. Further, Authority programmes for upstream erosion control bank stabilization, forest management and fisheries retention have all been successful in maintaining the source areas. The character and intensity of recent development, however, has prompted renewed public interest in the headwaters. Subsequently, during 1976, the Authority hosted a Headwaters Management Seminar for Authority members, staff of both municipal and provincial 65. 4.3.4 UPPER VALLEYS (Contd.) government and interested individuals. Following this, students working on a Senior Conservationist Programme, reviewed existing studies respecting sensitive areas' definition, and completed an initial identification of significant headwater sites within Authority jurisdiction. During 1977, consultants were employed to condo.Zidate and neview cufvicent ptab.eemm, exi.bh, tg data and £egi to ti.on ne.ea ted to xedaunca management in the headu ttend neg i.on o6 the Authority. On the basis of these studies, it is clear that a need exists to establish resource management policies and programmes specific to the requirements of the headwaters. It is also apparent that much has yet to be done in establishing criteria for site specific identification and in collecting and analyzing supportive field data. Physical Characteristics The headwaters of the rivers under Authority jurisdiction originate either on the south slopes of the Oak Ridges Moraine or on the gently sloping till plain to the south. The central moraine is generally lacking in streams as water drains vertically through its porous sands and gravels, moving laterally when it comes in contact with impervious material, and reappearing as springs along the slopes. Those tributaries arising from springs along the south slopes exhibit typical headwaters' characteristics - well- defined valleys and steep gradients. Those originating on the Peel Plain to the south, while headwaters' streams, exhibit characteristics more typical of a middle valley -- broad, poorly- defined valleys and shallow gradients. Included in the latter are the headwaters of the Etobicoke, Mimico, Highland and Petticoat Creeks. Within the headwaters zone, the presence of major recharge areas, wetland source areas and remnant kettle lakes create a further requirement for resource management policies and programmes. The soils of the headwaters zone are varied. The south slope section has soils developed upon the underlying tills which are, to the east, generally sandy; and to the west - clay. Much of this land has been used for agriculture - beginning with mixed subsistence, progressing to grains and finally assuming its present use, commercial mixed farming - particularly grazing. A similar transition in agricultural land use has taken place on the fertile, heavy- textured clay soils of the Peel Plain which interrupts the south slopes' section across York and Peel Regions. 66. 4.3.4 UPPER VALLEYS (Contd.) As a result of such use, considerable change in tree cover has taken place. The removal of forest vegetation to accommodate agricultural, use created a significant erosion problem, particularly on the sands and gravels of the moraine. Conse- qeuntly, large -scale forest management programmes were initiated on both public and private lands and have had considerable success as an erosion control measure. The presence of a trout fishery is generally a good indication of high water quality, as this catch is only found in cold, fresh- water, highly oxygenated streams. Within Authorith jurisdiction, Duffin Creek is considered the best trout stream, with the upper reaches of the Humber, Rouge and Carruthers also being of importance. The remaining headwaters streams have experienced loss of vegetative cover, which has resulted in subsequent increases in sunlight penetration, bank erosion and siltation, all combining to raise stream temperatures and remove the trout fishing opportunity. While a warm -water fishery does exist in the other headwater streams, this type of catch is generally perceived to represent a poorer quality stream. Land Use Considerations Today, the Authority's headwaters' zone remains largely rural in character, with urbanization concentrated around older well established communities. Planning for development within the headwaters currently involves provincial as well as regional and local municipal interests. The municipalities within Authority jurisdiction are at various stages in the preparation or revision of Official Plans. This activity, particularly at the regional level, was required as part of the establishment of regional municipalities in the early 1970's. A discussion of current land use trends and anticipated development within Authority jurisdiction forms another section of this project. Specific to the headwaters are certain previous studies at the provincial level. The Province directs municipal planning by setting guidelines for recognition of certain considerations with- in the planning process. The Authority's headwaters, within the Provincial Ded.cgn bah Development (1970) , lay largely in that area identified as Zone 2, the commutershed, wherein the policy was to retain the area to the maximum degree in nee/tea - Lona, agh,xut tunaL and othen openbpace tom It was recognized that growth would take place, but this was to be encouraged to concentrate along the Yonge Street corridor. While one of the stated goals of the De6.i,gn bon Development was to ptuetve the unique attA buxe6 ob the tegiona £a.ndaca.pe, the Oak Ridges Moraine was not specifically designated as such a feature. 4.3.4 UPPER VALLEYS (Contd.) Policy Category 67. In 1963, a task force was established to carry the Design 4on Deve.2opment: Tononto Cen 'ted Region proposals one step further for the area designated as the Central Ontario Lakeshore Urban Complex. The recommendations of this task force relevant to the Authority's development of headwaters policy and programme are included under the heading NaLWw2 ResoWcced and Rec.xeutLon, as follows: The pnov.Lnce showed adopt a compnehens.ive policy tion nesaunce use, sc,tttement and countltys.i.de management to provide £on the neat/tat nesounce and nea'te t on needs o4 the COLUC poputatLon, including: • . potLc.y necognition o6 the nat'u ut nesaWtce and neckea ion vae.ue o4 the upland an.eas, with pug/Law to protect the Oak Ridges Mo'w .ne in pwtt,Lcu.eatt; . policy necognL,tLon o4 the neckea ,i.ona.2 and 4.iahen i.es potentia.2 o4 Lakes Ontatcio and S.t.mco e, the .Ln2and takes and the ma ion. n,Lven vatteys; . con -tto.2 of nwtat nes.Ldentiat development in accordance with the natwtat 4e/sou/tee and neckeati.on objectives. The Upper Valleys classification includes the headwaters area which has been the subject of the Authority's special studies. Within the Upper Valley classification, there are two zones. Zone 1 includes the headwaters of streams that rise on the gently sloping agricultural lands of the Peel Plain. They are differentiated from middle valleys largely on the basis of their headwater function. In character, they are similar to middle valleys. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE AUTHORITY TO ENCOURAGE THE RETENTION OF UPPER VALLEY ZONE 1 LANDS IN THEIR PRESENT PREDOMINANTLY AGRICULTURAL USES, AND TO ENHANCE THE HEADWATERS CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ZONE THROUGH A PROGRAMME OF CONSERVATION MEASURES. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE AUTHORITY TO: TYPE OF VALLEY C 1. Recommend that municipalities provide for the retention of upper valleys, Zone 1, largely in rural uses. C 2. Recommend, where existing communities are located in upper valley, Zone 1 areas, that development within present planning boundaries adhere to policies established for middle valleys. 3. Recommend that development in other areas adhere to upper C valley, Zone 2 policies. 4. Carry out a programme of related land management, including B forest management, wildlife habitat improvement, stream improvement, conservation land planning and source area protection. Policy Category 68. Upper Valley Zone 2 lands are different from Zone 1 in that they are humocky, forest - covered in many locations, and dotted with swamps, bogs and source area springs. This zone is considered to be the most environmentally sensitive part of the upper valley classification. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE AUTHORITY TO ENSURE THAT THE PHYSICAL CHARACTER OF THE UPPER VALLEY, ZONE 2 LANDS WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE REGION'S REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUNDWATER RECHARGE; BASE FLOW; WATER - ORIENTATED RECREATION, AND TO MINIMIZE THE DOWNSTREAM REQUIREMENT FOR REMEDIAL FLOOD, EROSION OR SEDIMENT- ATION CONTROL. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE AUTHORITY TO: TYPE OF VALLEY A 1. Regulate the watercourses in the Upper Valley, Zone 2 area under Ontario Regulation 735/73 and extend the schedules appended to the regulation to include all areas draining more than 1,300 hectares. 2. Require proponents of development affecting streams in areas A for which no mapping exists to carry out studies to define the area that would be flooded under a regional storm event. 3. Inventory, map and regulate under Ontario Regulation 735/73 A those areas in Zone 2 which fall into the general classifi- cations of wetlands, source areas, recharge areas and other biologically significant lands. C 4. Request Councils to designate, in their official plans, the area that would be flooded under a Regional Storm event, as defined by the Authority and designated in the schedules under Ontario Regulation 735/73 as flood plain land. 5. Request Councils to adopt planing policies in their official C plans that would limit the number of land divisions per 40 hectares to not more than six in all non -urban areas. 6. Encourage Councils, in considering development applications in the portion of the community planning areas of Claremont, Goodwood, Stouffville, Oak Ridges, Richmond Hill, Nobleton, Maple, Bolton, Palgrave, Mono Mills and Caledon East, that C fall within this zone to use powers under Section 33(4) and Section 35(a) (2) of The Planning Act, to prevent unnecessary changes in the character of the predevelopment landscape, including topography, vegetative cover and drainage, and to require storm water management studies for such developments. C 7. Request Councils to enact zoning by -laws which would restrict development of environmental areas identified under (3). Policy Category 69. TYPE OF VALLEY C A 8. Recommend to the Province of Ontario and Councils that no direct effluent from sewage treatment plants be permitted into streams without a higher level of treat- ment. 9. Support the proposals of the Ministry of Natural Resources for the retention of cold -water fishing streams. 10. Undertake a programme of related land management on both public and private lands, including forestry, wildlife B habitat improvement, stream improvements, conservation land planning, source area protection and acquisition to enhance the headwaters' function of the zone. 11. Encourage the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to recommend, through its agricultural representatives, headwaters' C agricultural practices which will minimize erosion, the direct use of streams for cattle watering and the loss of soil nutrients. 4.3.5 GENERAL There are a number of policies which are important to the satis- factory implementation of the Water and Related Land Management Plan which apply generally throughout the entire area of jurisdiction. These deal with overall development strategies, environmental monitoring and assessment and community relations. Various reports have been prepared by the Province of Ontario dealing with development strategies which affect the region under the Authority's jurisdiction. The DebLgn ion Devetopmeni and the Cent&ae OnJiO Unban Land Compeex are notable among these. It has not been apparent, from these reports, that the physical capability of the resource base -- particularly the natural drainage system to accommodate the projected population -- has been considered. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE AUTHORITY: 1. To request the Province of Ontario to recognize the limitations of the natural resources in the Metropolitan region in developing goals and strategies for develop- ment in the region. 70. 4.3.5 GENERAL (Contd.) 2. To request the Province of Ontario to develop a programme to encourage conservation practices on agricultural lands in the developing zone of the Metropolitan region. The Authority, as an integral part of its conservation programme, has a responsibility to continually upgrade the technical information base on which its work is predicated, and to ensure that there is continuous and accurate public information avail- able concerning its projects. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE AUTHORITY TO: 1. Undertake a continuous programme of environmental monitor- ing with respect to its programme proposals; 2. Provide, through its community relations' programme, information to the public concerning its programme proposals; 3. Provide public participation opportunities at the request of, and in a manner suitable to the member and /or constituent municipalities. METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MTIS 31.31111 an EAST 1131®1 OAT WER L A E 0 MOO / Snow BLUFFERS SAY DEER CA LONER ROUGE CIESTE1T011 9431E5 OFF 0 AY% AATERFRONT \ \\ the meaopoLton tponto and ream �J/y] canavanon amh°nty MAP 6 CONSERVATION LANDS SUITABLE FOR ACQUISITION PLAN ® Anitloits owned hods - afwt.ly ,wore lane. ® 1Y.lawr Rows, Utilities a net coo... Elio 1110e13oa bks whale to Acquisition WATER 8 RELATED LAND MANAGEA'ENT PLAN APPENDED TO SCHEDULE "D" A -332 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION INTERIM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT MARCH 1978 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority 5 Shoreham drive • downsview, ontario m3n 1s4 C O N T E N T S A INTRODUCTION (a) THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION INTERIM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN (b) SUMMARY OF EXISTING PROJECTS g CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WATERSHEDS C POLICY OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY RESPECTING THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE WATERSHEDS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION D DETAILS OF THE PROJECT (a) PURPOSE (b) LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION (c) COSTS (d) FINANCING (e) IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION INTERIM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT A INTRODUCTION (a) THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION INTERIM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN Since 1957 the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has planned and undertaken a comprehensive watershed management programme for the area under its jurisdiction. Throughout this period the programme has been subject to frequent reviews and updating. In 1976 the Authority undertook a major review of all its programmes and policies dealing with water and related land use. The review includes: - updated contour mapping of valley system; - hydrologic modeling of all major streams; - redefining criteria for flood vulnerability; - valley development control studies; - erosion inventories; - identification of sensitive source areas and study of the role of the headwater zone; - upgrading of the flood warning and flood forecasting systems; - review of proposed works and measures - environmental assessment The hydrologic modeling and flood plain criteria studies are still in progress and will be completed in 1979. In order to take advantage of the review carried out to date and to provide for continuation of the water and related land use programme in the interim, an Interim Plan has been prepared and it is in the context of the plan that this project is to be undertaken. (b) SUMMARY OF EXISTING PROJECTS A complete summary of the existing projects is contained in the Interim Water and Related Land Management Plan. They are as follows: (i) Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation (ii) Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Lands (iii) Plan of Ancillary Conservation Measures (iv) Project W.C. -60 - A Project for Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto (v) Project W.C. -75 - A Project for Channel Improvements on the Highland Creek (vi) Administration of Ontario Regulation 735/73 (vii) Watershed Environmental Monitoring (viii) Engineering Studies (ix) Project W.C. -63 - An extension of the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation (x) Flood Warning and Flood Forecasting System In addition there are proposed projects which have been recommended for inclusion in the funding of member municipalities: (i) Erosion control Sherway Drive, Mississauga (ii) Stouffville Flood Control Channel (iii) Flood Control Measures Oak Ridges (iv) Flood and Erosion Control Measures Wilket Creek (v) Flood Control Measures Caledon East The current approved funding for projects is as follows. NAME OF PROJECT Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation - W.C. -63 Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization - W.C. -60 Highland Creek - W.C. -75 Wilket Creek Sherw ?y Drive (P) Oak Ridges (Y) Stouffville Channel - W.C.-61 Don River - W.C. -58 Sherway Drive Total Funding Approved Municipal Provincial $ $ Year 1978 Funding Budget Renewal Provision Required 5,000,000 5,000,000 2,339,000 1980 1,125,000 1,125,000 500,000 1979 200,000 200,000 400,000 1979 5,400 6,600 12,000 1979 4,500 5,500 10,000 1979 4,500 5,500 10,000 1979 9,000 11,000 20,000 1979 30,000 30,000 60,000 1979 40,500 49,500 90,000 1979 It is the purpose of the Water and Related Land Management Project to consolidate the individual projects which are currently in progress or which have been proposed and which are consistent with the policies established in the Interim Water and Related Land Management Plan into one comprehensive project. B CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WATERSHEDS The characteristics of the watersheds are fully described in the Interim Water and Related Land Management Plan. The works recommended in this project are consistent with the policies of the Authority as they reflect watershed characteristics. C POLICY OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY RESPECTING THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE WATERSHEDS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION The goals and general policies which provide the context for this project are set out in the Interim Water and Related Land Management Plan. The Programme policies relating to this project are as follows. (a) FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION It is the policy of the Authority 1. To acquire lands included in the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Lands giving first priority to those lands included in the Lower Valley system as defined in the Plan, and lands included in potential reservoir sites. 2. To manage lands acquired under the Master Plan in a manner consistent with the policies set out in the Plan, either with its own forces or by agreement with municipalities. (b) PROTECTIVE MEASURES IT IS THE POLICY OF THE AUTHORITY TO 1. Where consistent with the general goals and policies set out in the Plan carry out protective measures in accordance Wirth the following principles: (i) Flood Control Channels - to be constructed as an alternative to acquiring existing developed land and removing structures - constructed to minimize the impact on the watercourse - where there is no upstream storage have a design capacity equal to or greater than a flood event produced by the Regional storm - Authority to be responsible for the maintenance of the channels it constructs (ii) Erosion Control - classify the streams in the region according to (a) Primary draining in excess of 1300 hec- tares, (b) Secondary draining less than 1300 hectares. - carry out erosion control works on primary watercourses - co- operate with municipalities in design flow information for works proposed on secondary watercourses design erosion control works to provide protection of endangered private or public property in two general classes river bank and valley slope erosion control works will be carried out on a technical priority basis, reviewed annually - all erosion control works will be carried out on banks owned by the Authority or over which the Authority has a satisfactory easement and /or an owner contribution to the work IrraY be required where the work is applied to private land. (iii) Stream Improvements - stream improvements will be carried out as required on primary and secondary streams the purposes of the improvements will be to reduce silt load entering the stream from river bank erosion, improve fish habitat, establish safe cattle watering areas - an owner contribution will be required where the works affect private lands, and owner will be required to maintain after one-year - priority will be given to watercourses upstream of existing and proposed flood control reservoirs (iv) Dams and Reservoirs - policies with respect to dams and reservoirs will be determined following the completion of hydrologic modelling and flood plain definition studies. (v) Flood Warning_and Forecasting System - a flood warning and forecasting system will be maintained, including the collection of precipitation and stream flow data, and effective communication with weather forecasting agencies - liaise with municipalities and the Province to promote co- ordination of effort during a flood alert, and advise municipalities of flood contingency planning - maintain a flood alert centre to co- ordinate the dissemination of flood warning bulletins, and to collect and analyse incoming weather precipitation and stream flow data. (vi) Related Land Management (formerly a part of the Ancillary measures plan) - augment the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Lands with lands in upper valley zones of sufficient natural quality and sensitivity to be suitable for acquisition, such lands to include source area bogs, swamps, and lakes and adjoining buffer lands - undertake a reforestation and wildlife shrub planting programme - manage watercourses through lands owned by the Authority consistent with its stream improvement policies. - provide conservation land use (vii) Studies planning - recognize that the information base on which programmes are based requires consistent updating and augmenting - undertake feasibility, preliminary engineering, design, and concept studies consistent with good planning practice and in fullfillment of the requirements of the environmental assessment act. D DETAILS OF PROJECT (a) Purpose The purpose of this project is to permit The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to exercise the powers afforded by The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1970, Chapter 78 as amended, and to establish and undertake a program designed to conserve, restore, develop and manage the natural resources of the watersheds within the area of its jurisdiction, in accord with the Water and Related Land Management Plan. It is the intention that this Project, together with ongoing works which were initiated under earlier approved projects, shall form a single, consolidated Project. The development and management of the watersheds will be a continuing process. (b) LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION I GENERAL COMPONENTS: (i) STUDIES AND ASSESSMENTS It is essential that a firm technical base is available before decisions regarding location and type of flood control measures are made for each watershed. Since the technical rationale for the original Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation has not been reviewed since its development in 1959, it is necessary to re- evaluate the criteria and technical information used to develop the original Plan. Not only have development patterns within the watersheds changed from when the original watershed studies were carried out, but new and better techniques have been developed for the prediction of flood flows and assessment of various alternatives both from a technical and economic point of view. Other major changes have occurred in the river valleys as a result of implementing the original Plan. One of the most successful programs of the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation was and still is flood plain acquisition. Due to this pogram, most of the flood vulnerable residences and commercial properties have been acquired and removed from the flood plain. As a result, damages due to another Hurricane Hazel would be much less than occurred in 1954. This then requires a very close examination of what flood control works are still required. Such questions as: can land be freed for development by building dams and channels; is erosion protection required to reduce damages to existing and proposed park development in the flood plain; can recreational benefits alone justify dam and reservoir construction; and what are the environmental impacts of channels, erosion protection works and dams and reservoirs, must be addressed. In order to answer these questions, the Authority has embarked on a program to obtain the necessary engineering, socio - economic and environmental information. The most up-to -date techniques will be utilized in order to provide the necessary sound technical background. - 10 - The studies cover three major areas: (1) Mapping (2) Hydrology (3) Environment These will be described briefly in order to outline the purpose and scope of the intended studies. MAPPING, Up- todate mapping of the river valleys within the Authority's area of jurisdiction is essential. It forms the basis for most of the other studies that follow. Mapping provides information on the physical characteristics of the valley such as the river alignment; identifies development areas, locations where fill has been placed, and flood control measures which have been carried out such as channels, weirs and dams. This information then enables accurate calculation of flood levels from flows obtained from the hydrologic models which will be described later. Another program which requires mapping is the administration of the Authority's regulations. If the Authority's planning staff are to accurately assess the impact of new development on the valleys and determine whether the proposed development encroaches on a regulated area; up-to -date mapping is required. It is essential that fill and flood lines accurately define and delineate those areas which the Authority wishes to regulate. The Authority has embarked on a major mapping program and complete mapping of all the valley lands under the jurisdiction of the Authority will be available in 1978. It will then be necessary to plot the fill and flood lines on these maps. However, due to the rapidly changing physical characteristics within the valley lands it is imperative that an updating program be developed to ensure that the mapping and regulation lines adequately depict the actual field conditions. In this regard, systematic updating is proposed based on a five year interval to continence in 1981. Once this updating system is operational, it will ensure that flood and fill line mapping will not be older than 5 years. This program 11 - will commence in 1981 and will be carried on each year after that. It will not always be necessary to re- map the total length of each river for there will be areas that have not changed in the preceeding five years. It will be important therefore to note areas that are actively being developed, areas where filling has been carried out and areas where flood control works or erosion control works have been carried out in order that these areas can be updated. HYDROLOGY As indicated earlier, an update or review of the hydrology of the watersheds under the jurisdiction of the Authority is probably the most important component of the Water and Related Land Management Plan. Changes in technology have produced better tools and methodologies for calculating runoff from various rainfall and /or snowmelt events. These tools are also able to estimate the impact on the runoff due to urban development which is of prime importance to the Authority. The very rapid development which is taking place within the local municipalities and the expected ultimate development foresees a great percentage of most of the watersheds under the Authority's jurisdiction as being fully urbanized. This rapid development has progressed to this point with virtually no control from the storm runoff view point. As a result, downstream municipalities are beginning to experience the impact of increased peak flows and frequency of flooding,, resulting in increased erosion within the valley lands. It has been shown that problems related to flooding and erosion are due to the more frequent or lower return period storms and as a result, major concerns have been expressed regarding continued development within the headwaters without some control on storm runoff. Storm water management is one aspect of water control which is being used quite successfully in many parts of North America and has been shown to be feasible in the Metropolitan Toronto area. - 12 - It is therefore evident that not only must the Authority concern itself with the major storm events such as Hurricane Hazel, but it must develop a management plan for flows from the more frequent events as well. The development of a management plan for the control or reduction of flooding due to major storm events is in most cases in conflict with methods used to control the more frequent events. However, due to the success the Authority has had in its flood plain acquisition program, most of the flood vulnerable development within the river valleys has been removed. It is necessary to review the flooding problem as it exists today. What is flood vulnerable and to what extent? Once these questions are answered, it will then be possible to review alternatives for flood control by weighing the alternatives against the costs and benefits achieved both from an economic and environmental point of view. In order to develop the information required to determine what is flood vulnerable today, it is necessary to carry out the hydrologic review of each watershed indicated earlier. The Authority proposed the development of a hydrologic computer model using the most up-to -date technology. This model will not only produce flaws for a wide range of return frequency events for any point on the river, but will be able to calculate flood elevations for each event. The model must also be able to calculate flows for existing and future development patterns. This will then enable a review of the existing flood vulnerable areas and what is expected to be vulnerable once development is complete. The model will have the capability of assessing the economic flood damage at each site for various flood events which also aids in defining the extent of the flooding problem. Once the extent of the flooding problem both present and future has been defined, various alternatives for mitigating the flooding must be reviewed. In order to assess the many factors and relatively large number of alternate flood reduction measures, a computer model must be used. The model proposed by the Authority will have this capability of reviewing several alternatives and assessing each one on a cost - benefit basis. - 13 - The computer model proposed will be operational in 1978 and there will be a separate model for each watershed. By the beginning of 1979 the various alternatives will have been screened and at this point, the model will be used by Authority staff to further refine and develop a Water and Related Land Management Plan. It is estimated that an additional year will be required to review all the alternatives both from an economic and environmental point of view for each watershed. Once the Water and Related Land Management Plan has been developed, the model will be used to assess major land use changes or developments and will enable Authority staff to comment on their impact with respect to flooding and erosion. This will enable ongoing control of development and storm water management in order to minimize the downstream effects. The models will also be used ,for the flood warning and forecasting system as a predictive tool by assessing rainfall events and predicting flows downstream. It is anticipated that the model will have to be updated from time to time as technology advances and as more real events are used to calibrate the model. This updating is essential to ongoing Authority work in all its valleys and funds have been allocated for this on a continuing basis. ENVIRONMENT Since the development of a Water and Related Land Management Plan involves the construction of various structures such as dams, channels and dykes as well as development control and erosion control; the environmental impact of structures must be assessed. The environmental costs must be weighed against the benefit each solution offers, whether it is structural or not. In order to assess the impact, data is required on the flora and fauna within each watershed generally, and at specific sites where structures might be constructed. Data must be obtained on existing conditions which can be used to assess the impact of various alternatives reviewed during the preparation of the new Plan. 14 - In this regard, the Authority has embarked on an intensive monitoring program of water quality, flora and fauna within each watershed under the jurisdiction of the Authority. By monitoring existing channels and reservoirs some indication of the impact that could be expected due to the construction of these structures in the future can be determined. In order to gather the information required, a continued monitoring of the rivers is essential in order to get a long enough period over which data has been obtained to be able to predict accurately the environmental impact. An overall watershed review is also required in order to identify sensitive areas; areas where some type of erosion or flood control is required in order to preserve an environmentally significant site. The biological community and habitat must be inventoried in order to predict the impact of flood and erosion control works or lack thereof. Finally, the data obtained can be used to aid in the design of structures by mitigating environmental concerns. By taking care in the design, the environmental impact can be reduced substantially. A continued monitoring program is proposed which will carry on over the next several years to provide information during the development of the Water and Related Land Management Plan. It is also proposed that the monitoring will be continued during and after the construction of flood control works in order to assess construction techniques and to verify the estimated impact once construction is complete. The monitoring program will be reviewed each year to ensure that useful information is being obtained and whether the information obtained will meet the needs of the Authority and the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment. - 15 - (ii) FLOOD WARNING AND FORECASTING SYSTEM The Flood Warning and Forecasting System of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is a major component of the Authority's Water and Related Land Management Project since total control of flood flows is not feasible. The very short steep watersheds allow very little time between when the rain falls and flooding occurs. It is therefore essential to have as an efficient flood warning and forecasting system as possible. The flood warning and forecasting system is comprised of four functions: (1) Weather Forecasting (2) Data Gathering (3) Relay of Information and Advisory Function (4) Operations Each is important in its own right but all four must work efficiently together if the Authority is to carry out its function as the agency responsible for providing flood warnings to its member municipalities. In order to ensure that this responsibility is carried out, the Authority must continue to- update and expand its flood warning and forecasting system. It is therefore intended to continue to equip the Authority with the necessary equipment to ensure that the four functions listed above can be carried out utilizing the latest technology. The four basic functions of the flood warning and forecasting system have several integral parts which combine to provide the information required. It is these integral parts that the Authority intends to expand over the next five years and the table below outlines the components and these parts. Weather Forecasting - Precipitation - Temperature Data Gathering - Rain Gauges - Stream Gauges - Snow Courses - Ice Depths 7 Field Patrols - 16 - Relay of Information and Advisory Function Operations - Radio Communications - Flood Warning Centre - Computer Simulation - Dam Operation - Ice Jam Removal - Obstruction Removal As indicated the Authority intends to expand its Flood Warning and Forecasting System and the information following will outline in more detail the program for each function. WEATHER FORECASTING As stated earlier, due to the very short time lag between when the rain falls and flood flows are experienced in the lower reaches, the Authority must rely heavily on weather forecasts to warn of impending heavy rainfall in order that some lead time can be gained to alert the many agencies responsible for reacting to a flood emergency. The Authority must rely on the Atmospheric Environment Service through the Conservation Authorities Branch Forecast Centre, for the forecasting function of the system and a very close liaison is maintained between the forecaster and the Authority's duty officer. Many new innovations are being utilized by the Atmospheric Environment Service to more accurately forecast not only the weather but to give quantitative information on precipitation. One of the most promising new tools is the weather radar which will be able to give an indication of the path of an impending storm and will also give rainfall intensities which are very important for flood forecasting. It is intended to investigate the possibility of receiving from the Atmospheric Environment Service via a teleprinter the weather radar images. This will not only allow the Authority to track an oncoming storm and predict how it will cross the watersheds under the jurisdiction of the Authority but the rainfall intensity information will enable quantitative prediction of flood flows through computer simulation. As well, by receiving temperature forecasts, cloud over and effective radiation from the sun, the Authority can develop the capability of estimating snow melt and the thawing of - 17 - river ice. Both of these predictions will assist the Authority in preparing for heavy spring flows and the ability to clear river ice prior to break up in order to reduce flooding due to ice jams. DATA GATHERING Once the rainfall or snowmelt has begun, it is essential tp ; monitor the streamflows; this combined with the antecedrt conditions enable the Authority to determine whether flooding can be expected. This information again is very important due to the short time available for perceiving a hazardous situation and issuing an alert. Another benefit of accurate data gathering is the extension of historic records irhich enables more accurate statistical evaluations of flood frequencies and thereforemore'accurate modelling or simulations of how each watershed reacts to various rainfall and snowmelt events. This is important not only for better predictive capabilities by computer models but also provides greater confidence in the plotting of flaodlines or in hydraulic design of flood and erosion control structures. Actual field patrols during an event are invaluable in assessing the severity of a particular flood alert. The Authority has set up a "River Watch" program utilizing Conservation Area staff who upon request will monitor critical areas in the area assigned to them. To assist the River Watch System, staff gauges will be installed on bridge piers or visible locations at known flood prone areas. These staff gauges will be referenced to a known elevation and flows can be obtained by refering to the hydrologic model for each watershed. This will enable the field staff to report easily on the rise and fall of the river stage at each location which in turn will enable the duty officer at the flood warning centre to alert the necessary agencies should levels reach critical stages. The same field staff will also be employed to report on snow depths and the water content of the snow pack by using snow samplers at various snow courses set up in each watershed. This information along with measurements of the thicknesses of river ice will enable the Authority to evaluate the quantity of runoff that can be expected during the spring thaw. The data on the river ice will also indicate whether the ice should be broken up to reduce jamming. - 18 - In order to fund the "River Watch" system, since flooding events may occur beyond normal working hours, it is proposed to set up a budget item for these emergency patrols. Besides providing funding for emergency staff time it will allow for emergency equipment rental such as pumps, bulldozers, and sandbags, and Authority vehicles, etc. The Authority presently has 57 raingauge readers although during any one event 100 per cent response is not obtained. Also due to the fact that only total accummulations are measured, the more important rate or intensity is not available. It is therefore proposed to begin a program of installing a few recording gauges in key locations. A system of telemetering this information to the Flood Warning Centre will also be investigated. This program along with a continued program to provide telemetering equipment for the recording stream gauges will provide more information when required and with greater detail. As indicated this is important not only for flood forecasting but will enable the fine tuning of the Authority's predictive models. RELAY OF INFORMATION AND ADVISORY FUNCTION Once the rainfall or snowmelt has started and runoff is occurring, the "River Watch" patrols, rain gauge readers and the telemetered streamflow data must be relayed into the Flood Warning Centre. Due to the large amount of data and reports coming in it is important to have a system which will receive and forward the information to the proper agencies. As , conditions develop it may become necessary for the Authority to function in an advisory capacity to the various municipal works departments, police, and fire departments. Information such as expected river stages, duration of the flooding, potential flood prone areas and possible protective works will be sought from the Authority. The short time available to provide this information requires that the Authority have an elaborate and reliable communication system. Due to efforts in the last two years, the Authority has acquired the basis for this communication system including radio, telephone and telex. It is intended to continue to expand and improve on these systems. - 19 - Radio Communications Network Presently the Authority has 13 mobile radios and 3 base stations. It is intended to continue to equip the "River Watch" patrol vehicles with radios, provide portable units for use outside the vehicles and to supply the various municipalities with base stations in order that the Authority can have direct contact with the emergency co- ordinators. Flood Warning Centre As indicated, the ability to receive a great amount of incoming data from rain gauge readers, the "River Watch" and the stream gauges is very important. The Flood Warning Centre must be equipped with sufficient telephones and other data handling equipment. It is proposed to acquire equipment which will interrogate the recording stream and rain gauges and display the information received automatically. This allows for constant monitoring of conditions and frees the Duty Officer from this very time consuming task. Other major improvements are also contemplated which will facilitate the operation of the Flood Warning Centre and improve the predictive capabilities of the Duty Officer. Improvements will also be made to the Flood Warning and Forecasting System's initial response to a flooding or rainfall report should the Flood Warning Centre not be manned. Computer Simulation As detailed in the section on Studies and Assessments, the computer modeling of the watersheds under the jurisdiction of the Authority will improve greatly the predictive capabilities of the Flood Warning and Forecasting System. As expertise in the use of the models and the data gathering improves in terms of quantity; the models will enable much more accurate estimates of river flows, stages and time to peak flows. Should this prove to be a feasible tool during an event, it is proposed to acquire a computer terminal which will allow a direct link to the main computer. - 20 - OPERATIONS The operations of the Flood Warning and Forecasting System involves the actual field functions relating to the flood control dams, ice jam or river ice removal and field work after the flooding has occurred such as noting high water marks. The operation of the dams falls under the operation and maintenance program of the Authority and does not form part of this interim Water and Related Land Management Project. The other related field functions will form part of the budget item indicated for the "River Watch ". These will be reserved funds allocated only during a flood event. - 21 - II WATER CONTROL COMPONENTS: (i) HIGHLAND CREEK RESTORATION The purpose of this component is to enable the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to carry out channel repairs on the Highland Creek system shown on Figure 1. This work has become necessary as a result of damage which occurred during the floods of August 27th and 28th, 1976. All the remedial works are within the Borough of Scarborough, Metropolitan Toronto. On August 27th an average rainfall of approximately 1.9 inches fell on the Highland Creek watershed. This rainfall caused a peak flow of 4800 cubic feet per second which was equivalent to the flow which actually occurred in 1954 as a result of Hurricane Hazel. The flood waters resulting from this first storm passed rapidly down the valley but left behind considerable damage and debris. The flood which resulted from this storm is estimated to have a return period of between 35 and 40 years. The next day, August 28th, another thunderstorm hit the same area with an average rainfall of approximately 2.25 inches; a very severe rainfall, which occurs on the average, only every 50 - 100 years. The flood waters which passed through the valley as a result of this rainfall meet with many obstructions resulting from the previous days storm. These obstructions acted like small dams, which had the effect of reducing the z peak of the flood. The peak flow resulting from this rainfall was estimated to have a return period of between 3 - 5 years, largely due to the effect of the many small dams created by debris. A full report on the impact of the floods is outlined in the Authority's "Report on the Storms of August 27th and 28th, 1976 and Subsequent Flooding on the Highland Creek." The damages to Authority works as a result of these storms was due primarily to overtopping and scour behind the erosion control and channelizing structures, which for the most part were of gabion construction. The work proposed is entirely for the repair or replacement of damaged or failed channel improvements, and will be composed of three types of works: (1) Complete reconstruction (2) Major repairs to existing structures (3) Minor repairs and cleanup. - 22 - The alterations and repairs will provide increased protection at bends and will protect structures against washout when the channel is overtopped wherever possible. The major restoration areas are shown on the attached figure. Funding under this project will be for the final component of the works, the bulk of the repairs having been carried out in 1977 and 1978. 4 Mr*, 47777t,.. Yr( • 4 lc. 6 4 • • ! • • HIGHLAND CREEK RESTORATION Fig. 1 evit./.0,6 91110110111111 PHOTO A DAMAGED GABIONS ON WEST BRANCH OF HIGHLAND CREEK. PHOTO B DAMAGED RIP RAP AND GABION CHANNEL AND SILTATION ON MAIN BRANCH OF HIGHLAND CREEK. PHOTO C DAMAGED RIP RAP CHANNEL ON MAIN BRANCH OF HIGHLAND CREEK. PHOTO D DAMAGED GABION CHANNEL AND ERODED VALLEY WALL ON MAIN BRANCH OF HIGHLAND CREEK. - 23 - (ii) DUFFIN CREEK AT STOUFFVILLE The purpose of this component is to enable the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to implement channel improvement measures on the Duffin Creek in the Community of Stouffville in the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, Region of York. Completion of this work will, in conjunction with the Stouffville Dam and Reservoir already constructed, afford a high degree of flood protection for the community and serve to eliminate what has, for many years, been an almost annual problem. The work proposed will involve that portion of the Duffin Creek lying between the Stouffville Dam and Reservoir and the southerly limit of Stouffville as shown on Figure 2. In 1960, at the request of the Village of Stouffville, the Authority undertook a preliminary engineering study of flood control measures required for this community. This study was completed in early 1961 and submitted to the Village for consideration. At that time, it was recommended that a multiple approach program be undertaken, including the designation of certain flood - vulnerable areas as Public Open Space, the construction of a flood channel from just north of Main Street to the southerly limits of the community, and the construction of a small dam near the northerly limits of the Village of Stouffville. The construction of the dam at the upper limits of the municipality was subsequently undertaken by the Authority under the Province's program of Assistance for Small Dam Construction. This structure was completed in early 1968. Of major importance to the design of the channelization works is the proposed housing development in the north -east corner of Stouffville. The drainage system proposed for this development incorporates a main collector sewer which will discharge all of the run -off into the West Branch of Duffin Creek, just downstream of the dam. This urbanization will result in significant increases in lower frequency flood peaks which will aggravate erosion problems along the watercourse. It is proposed that this channel from the culvert under the C.N.R. railway tracks to Main Street follow essentially the existing watercourse in a wider and deeper channel. One of the major constraints to flow is the culvert under Main Street. This will be improved as part of the remedial works. - 24 - Below the Main Street culvert, the area is quite congested with bridges and buildings and to efficiently convey the stream through it, the channel is lined with concrete. Within the open space area to the south, the channelization will primarily be oriented to erosion control with a flood fringe area. It is proposed to acquire the lands required for the channel construction under the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Land acquisition. These lands will be sxf_icient to allow for maintenance access along either side of the channel. It is anticipated that the works will be constructed during 1979 and 1980. DUFFIN CREEK AT STOUFFVILLE Fig.2 PHOTO B LOOKING UPSTREAM AT SOUTH END OF EXISTING CULVERT UNDER MAIN STREET. PHOTO A LOOKING DOWNSTREAM AT NORTH END OF EXISTING CULVERT UNDER MAIN STREET. THIS CULVERT WILL BE REPLACED BY A LARGER CONCRETE BOX CULVERT UNDER THIS PROJECT. PHOTO C LOOKING DOWNSTREAM TOWARDS MARKET STREET CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS, ARE PROPOSED THROUGH THIS SECTION OF THE STREAM. - 25 - (iii) HUMBER RIVER AT OAK RIDGES The purpose of this component is to alleviate the flooding problem in the Oak Ridges Community located on the East Branch of the Humber River in the Town of Richmond Hill, Region of York. The location of the site is on that portion of the East Branch of the Humber River lying between Yonge Street and Bathurst Street as shown on Figure 3. The M.T.R.C.A. acquired a portion of these lands in 1967 and was subsequently requested by the Township of King to study the flooding problems in the area surrounding the Authority property and the lands to the east and west. In response to this request, the Authority carried out a preliminary engineering study in 1969 to review the flooding problem and to recommend a solution. Throughout the study area the stream gradient is shallow and the river banks are low. The major area of concern are the 12 private properties adjoining Authority land which are flood vulnerable. Seven of these experience flooding virtually every year. The residential development at Oak Ridges has created several road crossings of the river; most of these are grossly undersized when compared to the peak flows generated by a Hazel type storm. Several owners of adjacent property have built up their land in an effort to reduce the frequency of flooding. The study delineated the flooded areas under Hurricane Hazel conditions and recommended that a channel be constructed from Yonge Street to a point midway between Parker Avenue and Bathurst Street and that new culverts be constructed at each road crossing. Grading the remainder of the channel to achieve a suitable gradient would also be undertaken. Improvements to the Yonge Street culvert and the outlet from Lake Wilcox have or are in the process of being instituted. Authority proposals will tie in closely with these works. It is proposed that the design proposals be reviewed and updated as required and that construction commence in 1980 or 1981. Completion of the work may extend beyond the term of this Interim Project; in this event, funding will be incorporated within an updated Water and Related Land Management Project. - 26 - (iv) WILKET CREEK, YORK MILLS TO LAWRENCE The purpose of this component is to alleviate flooding and erosion on the Wilket Creek between York Mills and the confluence with the West Don River. These works will be located within Metropolitan Toronto in the Borough of North York as shown on Figure 4. The Wilket Creek watershed is approximately 6 square miles with 2 square miles of tributary area south of York Mills Road. As development expanded within the Wilket Creek watershed, storm sewers and surface drainage were directed to the Wilket Creek. In order to handle the storm sewer discharge, improvements to the existing creek were required and as a result, a large concrete box culvert to act as a storm trunk sewer was proposed for construction from York Mills north to Yonge Street along the alignment of the creek. Construction of this trunk sewer is virtually complete and as drainage improvements are made in the area serviced by this trunk sewer, increased peak flows will be experienced at York Mills where the natural channel begins. It is this dramatic increase in flows at the outlet from the trunk sewer that has prompted concern with regards to flooding of the natural channel and damage to adjacent properties along its course. A second major concern is erosion of the natural channel which will ultimately encroach on private properties as the creek meanders within its flood plain and will also reduce the viability of the existing Park area that has been developed. Originally the major area of concern was from York Mills Road to Lawrence Avenue. However, there has been extensive park development south of Lawrence to the West Don River by the Metropolitan Toronto Parks Department. Of particular concern is Edwards Gardens, just south of Lawrence Avenue, which has been developed intensively and is already feeling the affects of the increased flows such as siltation and damage to the park facilities. The construction of flood and erosion control works will minimize the impact of the ultimate design discharges from the trunk sewer at York Mills and allow for the development of passive park areas within valley and the control of erosion on adjacent residential areas, maintenance of the natural areas by the reduction of peak flows and the provision of erosion control works. Works initiated as part of this Interim Project will continue beyond 1981 and be incorporated as part of an updated Water and Related Land Management Project. HUMBER RIVER AT OAK RIDGES Fig. 3 YORK MILLS ROAD 1 PHOTO PHOTO B Q'. CONFLUENCE L'L EGLINTON AVENUE EAST L Iravy ��i aiYG�int?itiir LMhM1 1 � 'pv.. �' '^°Y'�'L1Yli 7i1 WILKET CREEK, YORK MILLS TO LAWRENCE Fig.4 PHOTO A LOOKING UPSTREAM AT OUTLET OF STORM TRUNK SEWER AT BAYVIEW AVENUE AND YORK MILLS ROAD. PHOTO B EROSION OF NATURAL CHANNEL DOWNSTREAM OF TRUNK SEWER OUTFALL. - 27 - (v) CENTREVILLE CREEK AT CALEDON EAST The purpose of this component is to alleviate the flooding problems in the community of Caledon East in the Town of Caledon in the Region of Peel, as shown on Figure 5. The watershed, tributary to the main branch of the Humber, encompasses about 7.0 square miles of the Caledon and Albion Hills. The community of Caledon East has experienced various degrees of flooding ranging from local ponding after most rainfalls, to moderate flooding following summer thunderstorms and severe flooding after major storms such as Hurricane Hazel. The flooding is reported to occur in two problem Areas: 1: The mainstream that passes through the low corner of land north of the C.N.R. and west of Airport Road backs up behind the natural dykes formed by Airport Road and the C.N.R. tracks. The water then over tops Airport Road and escapes downstream to the east. 2: The small tributary that runs behind the stores on the west side of Airport Road backs up behind its inlet to the 36 -inch diameter corrugated metal pipe north of Parsons Avenue, then flows south east over the surface across Parsons Avenue and Airport Road and escapes into the main channel to the east of Airport Road. The section of Centreville Creek flowing through the village is characterized by a winding but well defined channel in a wide flood plain. To the east of the village the creek channel winds on a relatively broad flood plain covered with patchy vegetation of small trees and bushes. Upstream of Airport Road, the creek passes under the C.N.R. tracks twice and directly under the C.N.R. station. The central secondary tributary flows in a well defined channel inside the village limits from Walker Street to just north of Parsons Avenue where it enters a diversion pipe conduit. Flood control works are recommended for both the mainstream and the tributary west of Airport Road. It is anticipated that the review of the flooding problem would be carried out in 1979 with construction starting thereafter. Studies and works initiated as part of this Interim Project will continue beyond 1981 and be incorporated as part of an updated Water and Related Land Management Project. - 28 - (vi) EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION Erosion is a natural phenomenon and by its very dynamic nature will continue to be influenced by the ever changing hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics of the river system. The significance of this general process is magnified by the increasing pressures for use of land within and abutting erosion susceptible areas. In addition to being a remedial program for imminent problems, erosion control and bank stabilization is also a significant component of a comprehensive Water and Related Land Management Plan. It is conceivable that on many watercourses, an efficient water management program could consist of the acquisition of flood prone areas together with an erosion control program which would keep the stream from wandering into adjacent urban areas, thereby controlling it within the limits of the acquired land. Works proposed within this component will be carried out in all regional municipalities and within the Authority's area of jurisdiction. BACKGROUND Initially, the Authority was involved by practice, rather than by stated policy, in erosion control schemes only on land owned by the Authority. However, by 1971, the Authority and its member municipalities were continuously beseiged by requests for assistance from private owners, thereby instigating the establishment of a sub- committee within the Technical Advisory Committee on Parks and Conservation. Having investigated the administrative and jurisdictional problems and the obvious need for overall co- ordination, in August 1974 the Authority was designated as the agency responsible for monitoring, preparation of control programs and carrying out of remedial work. The resulting remedial work program was referred to as Project W.C. -60, "Erosion Control and Bank Stabilization in Metropolitan Toronto ", in the last three and half years, has generated several requests for assistance from other Regional and local municipalities. The problem in its very basic form has two components, viz: river and bank erosion vs. bank instability. The former deals more with river action and /or natural valley wall recession; whereas the latter deals with modes such as deep seated rotational failures, surficial failures, shear planes, seepage and build up of hydrostatic pressure. CENTREVILLE CREEK AT CALEDON EAST Fig.5 - 29 - From a jurisdictional perspective, the Authority is to be responsible for carrying out erosion control and bank stabilization work in "Primary Watercourses" (defined as a watercourse draining an area in excess of 1,300 hectares) within Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham, contained within the Authority's bounds. (Map P1) OBJECTIVES The project is designed to carry out the following objectives within those watercourses classified as Primary Watercourses: (a) Major erosion control and bank stabilization remedial work on a priority basis. (b) Minor remedial work and embankment re- vegetation to be initiated as part of a preventative program. METHODOLOGY In order to evaluate the potential for an expanded erosion control and bank stabilization program to be initiated on a sound technical basis within Metropolitan Toronto, Peel, York and Durham, the Authority has compiled or established the following information: (a) An inventory of existing erosion sites of significance within the primary watercourses. (b) Logical criteria for determining the severity and hazard of these erosion sites. (c) Technical priorities for undertaking erosion control and /or bank stabilization work at specific locations. Metropolitan Toronto: The data base, hazard and instability indices, priority ratings and other information originally prepared in 1970, is used as a starting point in assessing the rate of progress and deterioration that has occurred during the eight 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 Authority staff has continued to update the priorities on an annual basis. - 30 - Peel, York and Durham: The Authority has recently completed separate erosion inventory and priority studies for the Regions of Peel, York and Durham. In these studies the eroding sites were initially identified through the use of aerial photographs and /or field visits; following which those sites falling within developed or developing areas were separated and subjected to the stable slope line criteria. The sites affected by this criteria formed a group known as potential hazard areas. These were then in turn subjected to the ten year dynamic slope line criteria with and /or without the assumption of toe protection, thereby establishing a pool of priority sites. An appropriate weighting system was derived and applied to this pool with the intent of establishing a relative rating in accordance with the associated hazard and instability, thus establishing priorities within the pool. INVENTORY The following table indicates the erosion inventory within the primary watercourses in Metro, Peel, York and Durham. These sites have been identified by design block, where the Authority is either aware of a significant erosion problem or has had requests for assistance in erosion control and /or bank stabilization. (Map P2) The proposed work program for erosion control and bank stabilization will have a major remedial work component and a minor remedial work and re- vegetation component, the latter being mainly preventative in purpose. Major remedial work will be carried out on a priority basis within Metropolitan Toronto and the Regions of Peel, York and Durham. Because of the continually changing site conditions resulting from the dynamic nature of erosion, the priorities within each of Metro, Peel, York and Durham will be reviewed on an annual basis, by the Authority. This component will allow the Authority to carry out remedial works on a priority basis in all Regions, within the 3 -year term of this Interim Project. METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY I a o 1 a a • e r MARIE 0.0578 E5.0ER ear UST HA ER Sr am L A K E •saaoae. S Her 0 0.at r Snell ILUFFERS AJAX any — CLOT anTQCROe7 CREEK C4 LONER RC035 CIESIFMpR SHORE'S 0 the rneuccoralta r authority ooranro and repia+ ar�m MAP P1 WATERCOURSE CLASSIFICATION FOR EROSION CONTROL ••••••••• Malay venerate,. WATER 6 RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY EROSION NVENTCRY- METRO. PEEL. YORK, DURHAM SCALE KILOMETERS Pir III kb 51"1".:Atosoliegsaii*„.. vie pr t10011Wwt " WIWI WOWS G / A K E 0 ft R 0 the metropolitan to ofao and region canwvation authority MAP P2 INVENTORY OF SIGNIFICANT EROSION SITES - r+Y rotmca:,e. Sw.hca t moon ones Y ITER a RELATED um MANAGEP.ENT PLAN TYPICAL EROSION SITES IN METROPOLITAN TORONTO West Don River: River Erosion and Unstable — Valley Wall. East Don River: Unstable Valley Wall. Humber River: — River Erosion and Unstable Valley Wall. 1 1 F, i r 61. U1 .! fh J A 1 1 i L " -' a -. /..•-0'a' Massey Creek: Unstable Valley Wall. TYPICAL EROSION SITES IN PEEL, YORK AND DURHAM York Region Humber River: River Erosion and Unstable Valley Wall. Peel Region Etobicoke Creek: _ River Erosion and Unstable Valley Wall. Durham Region West Duffin Creek: River Erosion and Unstable Valley Wall. Peel Region Humber River: Unstable Valley Wall. - 31 - MUNICIPALITY WATERCOURSE NO. OF SITES TOTAL Metropolitan Etobicoke 11 Toronto Mimico Creek 33 Humber River - Main Branch 41 - West Branch 9 - Emery Creek 2 - Black Creek 21 Don River - Main Branch 27 - West Branch 25 - East Branch 39 - Massey Creek 14 Highland Creek 31 Rouge River - Main Branch 11 - Little Rouge 3 267 Region of Etobicoke Creek 22 Peel Mimico Creek 8 Humber River - Main Branch 4 - West Branch 9 43 Region of Humber River - Main Branch 8 York - East Branch 7 Don River - West Branch 1 - East Branch 6 Rouge River - Main Branch 8 - Little Rouge 1 31 Region of Rouge River - Main Branch 1 Durham Petticoat Creek 1 Duffins Creek-Main Branch 4 - West Branch 7 - East Branch 4 17 - 32 - III MASTER PLAN FOR FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION As a step toward the implementation of the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation, the Authority adopted a Master Plan on February 9, 1962, which was updated in 1974 (Map P3) . In accordance with the stated policy of the Authority, Flood Plain and Conservation Lands include the river mouth marshes and adjacent valley slopes; lower valley flood plains and adjacent valley slopes; larger middle valley flood plains; potential reservoir sites; and, selected upper valley zone II lands. Priority will be given to the acquisition of those lands included in the Lower Valley system and lands required for potential reservoir sites. All land falling within the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Lands is classified in one of the following groups, based on ownership /use: (a) Authority Lands: Lands acquired under the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Lands. (b) Public Lands: Other publicly acquired lands for conservation, open space or park purposes. This includes lands owned by municipalities, and some of the various departments, ministries or agencies of the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada. (c) Public Service and Utility Lands: These lands include public or private lands associated with hospitals, Hydro Corridors, golf courses, etc., which are available for some type of open space use by some segment of the general public. Under their present use, these lands are not proposed for acquisition. METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 140 1 : irti Lim! am Whop • 1111111'- 011111"Volli, 31101111boatIlt 461 OESTERTIM 94013M Lowe ROLM ,I � ► i',! ,.aa.,mw. F Aglikowskr,v•pg Warn ON, 307 SANNIVOCI. 'S 0 nw m u+sr wef K A 0 the rnotrapoliern MOM and Mien MAP PS CONSERVATION LANDS SUITABLE FOR ACQUISITION PLAN M. Yen I • bM. III. Irkakir * Ira ® MIw+ Mb. Mi.l.. 6 OA c..«. M ....s.ar bW .wear .r Aryubran 1AATER a RELATED LAND MANAGENENr Hew - 33 - (d) Private Lands: All lands under private ownership which are proposed for acquisition for Flood Control and Conservation purposes. Acreage of these various groups have been compiled as indicated in Table 1. Lands included in the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Land Acquisition were determined as a result of field study, supplemented by reference t., existing Authority Scheme Maps, Municipal Zoning, Assessment Maps and aerial photographs. Further assistance was gained from a series of consultations with municipal planning officials. Since the inception of the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Lands in 1962, considerable progress has been made toward meeting the policies for acquisition. In the Master Plan, emphasis has been placed on the acquisition of the Lower Valley systems. The flood plain portions of these systems are required to pass floods of the Regional storm event. The flood plain, together with the adjacent valley slope, contains many remanent natural areas and performs a major natural open space function. As such, it is desirable to retain and manage the Lower Valleys as natural corridors. These lands must continue to be acquired as well as the acquisition of potential reservoir sites. Also, as development continues to encroach on the middle and upper valleys, it is desirable to acquire flood plain lands and conservation lands as well as such lands as source area bogs, swamps, and lakes and adjoining buffer lands of particular natural quality and sensitivity. - 34 - Table 1 is a consolidation of the total areas involved in the Master Plan as illustrated on Map P.3. It is important to note that this table depicts the breakdown as calculated in 1974 when the revised Master Plan was prepared. TABLE 1 MASTER PLAN NOTE AREAS ARE GIVEN IN HECTARES WATERSHED PUBLIC PRIVATE PUBLIC SER /UTIL AUTHORITY TOTAL Etobicoke 365 735 116 125 1341 Mimico 234 205 25 50 514 Humber including Black Creek 344 1544 295 2247 4430 Don 908 709 373 721 2711 Highland includ- ing Centennial Creek 198 71 115 392 776 Rouge 501 1428 166 956 3051 Petticoat 45 54 1 73 173 Duffin 895 1232 83 721 2931 GRAND TOTAL 3490 5978 1174 5285 15927 - 35 - IV UPPER VALLEY CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION This Project component will enable the Authority to: 1. review the areas designated as suitable for acquisition in the Niagara Escarpment planning area; 2. identify the areas of significance in the Upper Valley Area that should be protected through Authority acquisition and/or regulation; and, 3. acquire upper valley lands including Niagara Escarpment lands for protection and management consistent with the Authority's objectives for maintaining water quality and quantity in headwater areas. In 1969, the Province established an assistance program to aid Conservation Authorities in acquiring Niagara Escarpment land. The Authority then initiated a project for the acquisition of those lands identified as suitable. The portion of the Niagara Escarpment within the Authority's jurisdiction includes a significant headwater section of the Main Branch of the Humber River. The Authority recognizes that this type of acquisition program is appropriate for other headwater areas, 'especially the Oak Ridges interlobate complex which extends across the northern' portion of the Authority's jurisdiction. The upper valley zones harbour the remaining undisturbed portions of the watercourses, which are highly susceptible to the impacts of development. The upper valley system performs vital functions related to surface water storage and ground water recharge. The numerous wetland depressions that dot the upper valley provide, in total, an important storage function which helps to alleviate the downstream flooding problems. Todate, the important aspects of the moraine have been studied. Sensitive areas have been identified by a number of agencies and the Authority in 1963 mapped lands suitable for conservation acquisition. It is the intention of the Authority to develop criteria which will enable the setting of priorities for acquisition within the general areas mapped (Map #P3). 36 V RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT This component is designed to work in concert with land acquisition and remedial measures to conserve the water and land base of the watershed. This Project component will provide for the continuation of programs described below on private and public lands. Forestry As described in the Interim Water and Related Land Management Plan, there are in the watershed a variety of topographic and physicographic features. The clearing of these lands in many areas and the subsequent land use has resulted in marked soil losses due to water and wind erosion. Excessive runoff during spring thaw and under storm conditions has also been noted. An increase in silt loads in the streams and tributaries of the watershed has in part been attributed to the reduction in forest cover. In addition many of these areas have been identified as submarginal agricultural lands best planted with a variety of coniferous and deciduous tree species, providing habitat for wildlife, production of timber and the important additional benefits of water conservation. The Forestry component has a number of sub- components described below. 1. Reforestation - planting of deciduous and coniferous species on Authority owned land; - planting of deciduous and coniferous species on public and privately owned lands where: (a) Authority provides trees and labour at cost to landowner (assistance program); (b) Authority covers cost of trees planted by landowner (subsidy program); 2. Forestry Management - plantation management on Authority owned lands (timber production); - woodlot management on Authority owned lands. - 37 - 3. Shrub Plantings - (a) for erosion control of streambanks and river valley walls: (1) on private and public lands with owner contribution; (2) on Authority owned lands; (b) for wildlife habitat in conjunction with the forestry program: (1) on private and public lands with owner contribution; (2) on Authority owned lands; (c) for the control of soil loss due to wind erosion, shrubs are used in conjunction with forestry programs hedgerows and with farm trees replacement. 4. Nursery - operation of a propogation nursery to provide a variety of species to be used in above programs. Stream Improvements Stream improvement programs have two major objectives. The first is the control of streambank erosion, thus reducing the sediment load. Deposition of silt downstream reduces water storage capacity in existing and at proposed reservoir sites, and in addition silt loads reduce the water quality and can result in habitat deterioration through siltation of stream beds. The receiving body of water, Lake Ontario, will also suffer water quality deterioration. The second objective is the improvement of existing or potential fish habitat: (1) to encourage re- establishment of species formerly found in the streams and tributaries of the watershed; (2) to provide additional spawning sites to encourage an increase in fish populations; (3) to provide new habitat areas to compensate for those which are lost due to development of the predominantly urban watershed. The improvements are made to a stream through a number of practices including cutting and back filling, grading, riprapping and planting a variety of grasses and shrubs. - 38 - The stream improvement program is carried out: (1) on secondary streams: (a) on lands under private and public ownership with owner contribution; (b) on lands under Authority ownership. (2) on primary and secondary streams in the area designated as Upper Valley: (a) on lands under private and public ownership with owner contribution; (b) on lands under Authority ownership. (3) where appropriate on other Authority owned lands throughout the watershed. In 1973 -76 the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Authority worked jointly on the project Operation Doorstep Angling, which in part identified the appropriate management techniques for stream improvements together with areas of high fish habitat potential. The Authority will proceed with stream improvements identifying those areas upstream of existing or proposed reservoir sites and areas identified as having high fish habitat potential as priority areas. To assist in the future development of stream improvement techniques, the Authority will proceed to develop a review and monitoring program for completed works. Land Use Planning To ensure the best use of the Authority's related land management assistance programs to private landowners, the Authority has developed a Conservation Land Use Planning Service. Conservation plans are prepared which blend the land uses of agriculture, forestry, provision of wildlife habitat, pond construction and management and stream improvements. In this way, the planning considerations and management practices carried out on Authority owned lands are extended throughout the watershed. - 39 - The Authority will continue to provide the Conservation Land Use Planning Service for parcels of lands in excess of 10 hectares within The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority jurisdiction on a request basis from landowners or member municipalities. Priority will be given to areas in Upper Valleys Zone 1 and 2. Contribution by the landowner is required. - 40 - (c) ' COSTS 1 The expenditures required to implement this project are based on the best information currently available for the works to be undertaken. The costs stated shall be understood to include land acquisition, development, construction, legal and survey, engineering, studies, design services, site ' supervision, demolition and property clean -up and community relations. The allocation of costs by component will be adjusted as detailed designs and cost estimates are obtained. No allowance has been made for inflationary factors, estimates being based on 1978 costs. Costs shown are for a three -year period 1979 -1981 inclusive. Component Estimated Cost 1979 -1981 1) Studies & Environmental Assessment $ 975,000 2) Master Plan for Flood Plain & Conservation Land 3,296,000 3) Upper Valley Conservation Land Acquisition 600,000 4) Flood Control Channels . Metro 750,000 . York 1,465,000 5) Erosion Control & Bank Stabilization . Metro 2,450,000 . Peel 300,000 . York 175,000 . Durham 75,000 6) Water Control Support & Development 249,000 7) Conservation Land Management 573,000 8) Regulation Enforcement 492,000 TOTAL $ 11,400,000 - 41 - (d) FINANCING The watersheds under the jurisdiction of the Authority include three distinctive natural resources: the river valleys, the Oak Ridges interlobate moraine and the Niagara Escarpment. The management of these resources is closely inter - related and affords benefits to all participating municipalities for most components. Flood control channels, together with erosion control and bank stabilization, are site - specific in their application, for a part of the inter - related program, but are site - specific in their benefit. The Authority therefore proposes that Metropolitan Toronto and the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York and Durham be designated as the benefiting municipalities for the flood control channel and erosion and bank stabilization works set out in this project as they apply to each municipality, and that all participating municipalities be designated benefiting in the proportion of their equalized assessment for the remaining components of this project. Based on this proposal, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will levy its participating municipalities annually in each of the years 1979 to 1981 inclusive, on the following basis. INTERIM PLAN - WATER 8 RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT MUNICIPAL LEVY 1979 1980 1981 All Mun's. Benefiting in Proportion to Equalized Assessment Designated Benefiting Mun's. Total All Mun's. Benefiting in Proportion to Equalized Assessment Designated Benefiting Mun's. Total All Mun's. Benefiting in Proportion to Equalized Assessment Designated Benefiting Mun's. Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Adjala 92 - 92 85 - 85 88 - 88 Durham 15,119 11,250 26,369 13,959 11,250 25,209 14,416 11,250 25,666 Metro 836,493 472,500 1,308,993 772,297 472,500 1,244,797 797,586 495,000 1,292,586 Mono 92 - 92 85 - 85 88 - 88 Peel 61,404 45,000 106,404 56,692 45,000 101,692 58,548 45,000 103,548 York 54,300 213,750 268,050 50,132 288,000 338,132 51,774 236,250 288,024 967,500 742,500 1,710,000 893,250 816,750 1,710,000 922,500 787,500 1,710,000 Province 1,182,500 907,500 2,090,000 1,091,750 998,250 2,090,000 1,127,500 962,500 2,090,000 Total 2,150,000 1,650,000 3,800,000 1,985,000 1,815,000 3,800,000 2,050,000 1,750,000 3,800,000 - 43 - (e) IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES i) Site Plans The Authority has prepared and included in this project a set of site location plans for the Flood Control Channel works proposed under this project. Prior to commencing any onsite development, the Authority will produce detailed channel designs for the approval of the municipal- ities within which the works are to occur and the Regional Director, Ministry of Natural Resources. ii) Land Acquisition The Authority will carry out land acquisition in accordance with the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Land Acquisition and the headwater lands suitable for acquisition as set out in Map P -3 of this Project. Final approval for the purchase of property within the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Land Acquisition must be obtained from the Ministry of Natural Resources when the price has been agreed to or determined and the Authority is ready to close the transaction. This approval must be certified by the Regional Director and be produced when the Authority's claims for grant are audited. iii) Contracts Procedures for the awarding of contracts for development will be in accordance with Provincial standards laid out in their "Policy, Procedure and Information Manual for Conservation Authorities." ts. er the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY MEETING FRIDAY- JUNE -23 -1978 A -333 #4/78 Meeting #4/78 of the Authority was held on Friday, June 23, 1978, at the Town of Ajax, 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, commencing with lunch at 12:30 p.m., and the Meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. PRESENT WERE Chairman R. Grant Henderson Vice Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Members Wm. G. Barber L. Beckett M.W.H. Biggar M.J. Breen J.A. Bryson S.W. Caldwell C.H. Chandler Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. Lois Hancey Gavin Henderson Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. E. Knox H.C. Lawrie Dr. T.H. Leith Dr. G. Ross Lord, P.Eng. N. Lyons C.A. Mackie S.A. Macpherson Mrs. S. Martin F.J. McKechnie R.A.P. Moran F.R. Perkins G. Ratcliff J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair Dr. W.M. Tovell H.G. Westney Staff K.G. Higgs W.A. McLean T.E. Barber P.B. Flood A.D. Harris W.E. Jones Mrs. A.C. Deans B.E. Denney T.E. Farrell J.C. Mather Mrs. M. Elliott Mrs. K. Conron Mrs. M. Mitchell ABSENT WERE: Members Wm. Baillie R.F. Bean Mrs. M.E. Britnell F.J. Brown T.W. Butt E.H. Card R. Fitzpatrick A -334 -2- ABSENT (Contd.) Members J.P. Jongeneel D. Kitchen C.F. Kline E.V. Kolb M.D. Lipton A.E. O'Donohue Mrs. N. Pownall G. Risk A.M. Robertson J. Sewell A. Tonks Mrs. J. Trimmer J.G.C. Weir G.A. Williams' R.F.M. Yuill MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #3/78 were presented. Res. #53 Moved by: C.H. Chandler Seconded by: S.W. Caldwell RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/78, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; GREETINGS The Chairman called upon Mayor C.A. Mason to address the meeting. Mr. Mason's address: "This is the first time I have stood up in this position and addressed a group down there. As some of you know, I was at one time a member of the Authority for a period ... long enough to partake of the hospitality of Scarborough, North York and Etobicoke and, having attended, heard the Mayor welcome you to his municipality. I recall that on all three occasions, he took the opportunity to expound the great needs of his municipality for conservation dollars. I am not going to do that. I wish you every success ... and if you should find an extra $20,000, we can always use it I have been around here for 15 years and this is the first time the Authority has been here. I hope it will be the first of many times. You are all welcome. Look around before you leave -- and good luck." RESPONSE BY MRS. F. GELL "I know I express the feelings of everybody here when I offer our sincere thanks and say that we are deeply grateful, Mr. Mayor, to you and your staff for the excellent treatment we have received. I can assure you that we will be back." Res. #54 Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell Seconded by: L. Beckett RESOLVED THAT: The Chairman be requested to forward a letter to the Town of Ajax, expressing appreciation for the kind hospitality extended by the Town in hosting Meeting #4/78 of the Authority. CARRIED; EXECUTIVE SECRETARY - RETIREMENT On the occasion of her retirement (June 30, 1978), Mrs. Margaret Elliott, Executive Secretary, was presented with an engraved silver tray and a bouquet of flowers. Res. #55 Moved by: R.G. Henderson Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell -3- A -335 RESOLVED THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority congratulate Margaret Elliott on the occasion of her retirement and thank her for her many years of dedicated service. CARRIED; Mrs. Elliott expressed her appreciation of the beautiful gifts and recognition of her service, which has given much personal satis- faction during her 15 years with the Authority. REPORT #6/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #6/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #56 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: Dr. T.H. Leith RESOLVED THAT: Report #6/78 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #6/78 of the Executive Committee, dated April 26, 1978. CARRIED; REPORT #7/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #7/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #57 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: M.W.H. Biggar RESOLVED THAT: Section I of Report #7/78 of the Executive Committee be received; and THAT the recommendations as contained therein and set forth herein be adopted: 1. Report #1/78 Conservation Land Management Advisory Board Ontario Regulation 845/77 - Amendments #4 Ontario Regulation 845/77, Regulation made under The Conservation Authorities Act (Farm Tree and Shrub Programme) be amended, effective January 1, 1979, to include- Item (46) (a) for Wildlife Shrubs, 50 per shrub; (b) for Farm Trees, $3.00 per tree. #6(g) Effective January 1, 1979, Ontario Regulation 845/77, Regulation made under The Conservation Authorities Act, be amended by deleting Item (40) and replacing it with the following: For firewood, $55. per cubic metre delivered within a radius of 32 kilometres or less. Palgrave Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area - Parking #9 The proposal to construct a parking lot in the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area be approved; and further in this connection THAT the following action be taken: (a) The staff be authorized to make necessary arrange- ments with the Ministry of Natural Resources for the removal of this required area from the existing Forest Management Agreement; (b) Construction of the parking lot take place in 1978 and funding for this work be derived from Authority revenues; A -336 -4- (c) The Area be open to the public weekends and holidays - December through March - weather permitting, and that a per - person charge be established for this period. Conservation Land Management Division - Multi -Year Budget Forecast: 1980 -1983 #11 The Multi -Year Budget Forecast for the period 1980 -1983 for the Conservation Land Management Division, dated May 3, 1978, be approved in principle and included in the 1980 -1983 Multi -Year Forecast of the Authority. 2. Project CA -67 - Glen Haffy Conservation Area: Extension #7 THAT Project CA -67, Extension #7 of the Glen Haffy Conservation Area, be adopted; and THAT the following action be taken: (a) The funding for this project be derived from Authority revenues; (b) The appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with this project, including the execution of any necessary documents. 3. Province of Ontario Additional Cash Flow - Fiscal Year 1977 -1978 THAT the Authority accept from the Province of Ontario additional cash flow from 1977 funding amounting to $732,086.00; and THAT appropriate budget adjustments be made. 4. Milne Conservation Area - Closing for the year 1978 THAT the Authority accept the sum of $38,000.00 from the Ministry of the Environment as compensation for the closing of the Milne Conservation Area to the public for the year 1978. 5. Report #1/78 Waterfront Advisory Board Western Beaches Master Plan - Amendment #1 The amendment, dated April 1978, to the Western Beaches Master Plan, consisting of the retention of the beach between the Boulevard Club and the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club and the requirement for title of the Palais Royale, subject to the City of Toronto agreeing to a lease -back, be approved; and THAT the City of Toronto, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario, be requested to approve of the amendment; and further THAT the City of Toronto be advised that, in accordance with the policy of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Authority will require title to and control of all City lands designated in the revised Master Plan for the Western Beaches, dated June 1975, including the Palais Royale, and that until this condition is fulfilled, no development activity by the Authority can proceed. -5- A -337 Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area: Proposed Master Plan #3 The Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area Master Plan dated April 1978, as amended, be adopted; and THAT the following action be taken: The Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area Master Plan, dated April 1978, as amended, be forwarded to the Borough of Etobicoke, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Province of Ontario and Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology, for consideration and approval. Res. #58: Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey Seconded by: F.R. Perkins CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #7/78 be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #7/78 of the Executive Committee, pages B -148 to B -164 inclusive, dated May 17, 1978. CARRIED; REPORT #8/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #8/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #59 Moved by: L. Beckett Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell RESOLVED THAT: Section I of Report #8/78 of the Executive Committee be received; and that the recommendation as contained therein and set forth herein be adopted: 1. Report #2/78 Flood Control & Water Conservation Advisory Board Channel Improvements on the Duffin Creek in the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville #1 (a) The works outlined in the brief: "Channel Improvements on the Duffin Creek in the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville ", dated April 28, 1978, be approved; (b) The Regional Municipality of York be requested to approve the work proposed in the brief on "Channel Improvements on the Duffin Creek in the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, dated April 28, 1978. (c) The Regional Municipality 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 Improvements on the Duffin Creek in the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, as set out in the brief dated April 28, 1978, on the basis of funding provided for in the Project for these works. Res. #60 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: S.W. Caldwell CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #8/78 be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #8/78 of the Executive Committee, pages B -147 to B -201 inclusive, dated May 31, 1978. CARRIED; A -338 -6- REPORT #9/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #9/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #61 Moved by: M.J. Breen Seconded by: J.S. Scott RESOLVED THAT: Section I of Report #9/78 of the Executive Committee be received; and THAT the recommendations as contained therein and set forth herein be adopted: 1. Report #2/78 Finance Sub- Committee (as appended as Schedule "A" of the Minutes of Executive Meeting #9/78, dated June 14, 1978) 1978 Budget Revisions (a) Waterfront Project 1977 -1981: The revised 1978 Budget - Waterfront Project 1977 -1981, as attached to this report as Appendix 2, in the amount of $2,914,000., dated June 7, 1978, be approved; (b) Flood Control Plan - WC -63: The revised 1978 Budget - Flood Control Plan - WC -63, as attached to this report as Appendix 3, dated June 7, 1978, be approved. 2. Report #3/78 Conservation Farm Sub- Committee Albion Hills Conservation Farm - Operation and Management #3 The notes regarding the proposed agreement between The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Real and Jocelyne Tetreault for the operation and management of the Albion Hills Conservation Farm, as appended as Schedule "A" of this Report, and as agreed to by both The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Real and Jocelyne Tetreault be approved; and further THAT the staff be authorized and directed to finalize a legal agreement based on the terms outlined in Schedule "A" of this report. Res. #62 CARRIED; Moved by: H.G. Westney Seconded by: S.A. Macpherson RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #9/78 be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #9/78 of the Executive Committee, pages B -204 to B -214 inclusive, dated June 14, 1978. CARRIED; NEW BUSINESS Dr. Lord advised the Members that Miss True Davidson has been admitted to the Toronto East General Hospital. Res. #63 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: C.H. Chandler RESOLVED THAT: The Members of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority express their good wishes to Miss True Davidson and have, in their thoughts for her, great appreciation of her years of support and dedication to conservation work in the Metropolitan Toronto region. CARRIED; -7 -- A -339 1978 Biennial Conservation Authorities Conference September 11 -13, 1978: Resolutions Further to Section II,'Report #7/78 of the Executive Committee, Mrs. Gardner advised that sho has been asked to represent the Authority on the Resolutions Committee. If Members have further suggestions, it was requested that they contact Mrs. Gardner, who will be pleased to make the additions to the agenda. Authority Agenda - New Form The Secretary - Treasurer advised that it has, in the past, been the practice to prepare a separate report for presentation to the Authority, requiring retyping of all Executive Committee minutes. The new method divides the Executive Minutes into Section I (Items for Consideration by the Authority) and Section II (Items for the Information of the Authority). Under the appropriate report numbers, the Executive Minutes are then run in sufficient quantity to also serve as the Authority agenda items. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 2 :10 p.m., June 23. R. Grant Henderson K.G. Higgs Chairman Secretary- Treasurer A -340 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY- OCTOBER -12 -1978 #5/78 Meeting #5/78 of the Authority was held on Thursday, October 12, 1978, at the Borough of York Municipal Offices, 2700 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto. The Meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. PRESENT WERE Chairman R. Grant Henderson Vice Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Members Wm. Baillie M.W.H. Biggar M.J. Breen F.J. Brown E,H. Card C.H. Chandler R. Fitzpatrick Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. L. Hancey Gavin Henderson Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. C.F. Kline E.V. Kolb H.C. Lawrie Dr. T.H. Leith M.D. Lipton N. Lyons F.J. McKechnie F.R. Perkins Mrs. N. Pownall J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair A. Tonks Mrs. J. Trimmer H.G. Westney R.F.M. Yuill Staff K.G. Higgs W.A. McLean T.E. Barber R.K. Cooper M.R. Garrett A.D. Harris W.E. Jones J.D. Agnew Mrs. A.C. Deans B.E. Denney Miss E.A. Freeman Miss A. Hayhoe J.W. Maletich J.C. Mather Mrs. M. Mosseau D.J. Prince Mrs. K. Conron Mrs. M. Mitchell ABSENT WERE Members Wm. G. Barber R.F. Bean Leo Beckett Mrs. M.E. Britnell J.A. Bryson A -341 -2- ABSENT WERE: (Contd.) Members T.W. Butt S.W. Caldwell J.P. Jongeneel D. Kitchen Ed. Knox Dr. G. Ross Lord, P.Eng. C.A. Mackie S.A. Macpherson Mrs. S. Martin R.A.P. Moran A.E. O'Donohue G. Ratcliff G. Risk A.M. Robertson J. Sewell Dr. W.M. Tovell J.G.C. Weir G.A. Williams MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #4/78 were presented. Res. #64 Moved by: M.J. Breen Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #4/78, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; GREETINGS The Chairman called upon Controller Alan Tonks to address the meeting. Mr. Tonks' address: "It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of Mayor White, who was unfortunately unable to be here, to welcome you to the Borough of York. I hope our facilities are comfortable. I think our facilities on the back benches are comfortable, but will grow less so as the morning progresses: We have felt ourselves very fortunate that the Conservation Authority has always paid attention to the problems that we have had in the Borough of York. You will recall last year, Mr. Chairman, that my mind went back to Hurricane Hazel and to the havoc which was, perhaps, felt more acutely in the Borough of York, and we feel very strongly that the efforts of the Authority have placed us in a relatively safe position, for instance, the work done on the Highland Creek. The Authority still has its work cut out... I am very proud to be a Member and hope I will continue to be a Member. The Mayor and Members of Council wish the Authority the very best for its upcoming programme ... we look forward to the implementation of the full Waterfront Plan. We still have a few problems in York, but will try to get them straightened out next year." RESPONSE BY THE CHAIRMAN "Thank you very much, Alan. The Authority has always enjoyed coming to the Borough of York, and your kind remarks are very much appreciated." B. HARPER BULL CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP AWARDS - 1978 Mr. Card stated that the calibre of the applicants was very high and the choice had been difficult to make. Donations by two members of the Awards Committee had enabled the awards to be increased from $500.00 to $600.00 this year. Further donations could make possible the award of three scholarships in 1979, and support of Authority Members was invited. -3- A -342 Mr. Card further stated that it was an honour and a privilege to announce the awards this afternoon to Mr. James N. Norris and Mr. Oswald A. Fereira. Mrs. Bull congratulated the successful candidates. The Chairman added his congratulations, and expressed appreciation to Mrs. Bull for her continued interest in conservation. REPORT #10/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #10/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #65 Moved by: H.C. Lawrie Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: Report #10/78 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #10/78 of the Executive Committee, dated July 5, 1978. CARRIED; REPORT #11/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #11/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #66 Moved by: F.R. Perkins Seconded by: M.W.H. Biggar RESOLVED THAT: Report #11/78 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #11/78 of the Executive Committee, dated July 12, 1978. CARRIED; REPORT #12/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #12/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #67 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair RESOLVED THAT: Report #12/78 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #12/78 of the Executive Committee, dated July 26, 1978. CARRIED; REPORT #13/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #13/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #68 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: E.V. Kolb RESOLVED THAT: Section I of Report #13/78 of the Executive Committee be received; and further THAT the recommendations as contained therein and set forth herein be adopted: 1. Project RL -26 Extension to the Palgrave Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area THAT Project RL -26 - "A Project for the Extension of the Palgrave Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area ", be adopted; and further THAT the funding for this Project be derived from Authority revenues; and further THAT the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve of this Project; and further A -343 -4- THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Project, including the execution of any necessary documents. Res. #69 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: E.V. Kolb CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #13/78 be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #13/78 of the Executive Committee, pages B -319 to B -327 inclusive, dated August 16, 1978. REPORT #14/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #14/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #70 Moved by: H.C. Lawrie Seconded by: E.H. Card CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: Report #14/78 of the Executive Committee be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #14/78 of the Executive Committee, dated September 6, 1978. CARRIED; REPORT #15/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #15/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #71 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: M.J. Breen RESOLVED THAT: Section I of Report #15/78 of the Executive Committee be received; and that the recommendation as contained therein and set forth herein be adopted: 1. Report #2/78 Waterfront Advisory Board #2 THAT the Supplementary Project to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project: 1977 -1981, as appended as Schedule "A" of the Minutes of the Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting #2/78, be adopted; and THAT the following action be taken: (i) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the Supplementary Project to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981; (ii) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated as benefiting municipality for the Supplementary Project in the amount of $496,000.00 for each of the years 1979, 1980 and 1981; (iii) The Province of Ontario be requested to approve a grant of 50% of the costs associated with the Supplementary Project for each of the years 1979, 1980 and 1981; (iv) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to join with the Authority in its endeavour to obtain the 50% grant for the Supplementary Project from the Province of Ontario. CARRIED; Res. #72 Moved by: Seconded by: -5- A -344 E.H. Card F.J. Brown RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #15/78 be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #15/78 of the Executive Committee, pages B -342 to B -351 inclusive, dated September 20, 1978. CARRIED; Res. #73 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: In the temporary absence of the Chairman, Mrs. L. Hancey chair the meeting. CARRIED; MRS. HANCEY TOOK THE CHAIR REPORT #16/78 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The staff presented Report #16/78 of the Executive Committee. Res. #74 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie RESOLVED THAT: Section I of Report #16/78 of the Executive Committee be received; and THAT the recommendations as contained therein and set forth herein be adopted: 1. Report #3/78 Finance Sub - Committee 1979 Preliminary Budget Estimates 1980 -1983 Multi -Year Forecast THAT the 1979 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as appended as Schedule "A ", and the 1980 -1983 Multi -Year Forecast, as appended as Schedule "B" of the Minutes of Meeting #16/78 of the Executive Committee, be approved. MR. HENDERSON RESUMED THE CHAIR 2. Report #2/78 Conservation Land Management Advisory Board #5 Ontario Regulation 845/77 - Amendments The proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77 - Conservation Area Fees - as amended and appended as Schedule "B" of the Minutes of Meeting #2/78 of the Conservation Land Management Advisory Board, be included in the 1979 Amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77. 3. Report #2/78 Information & Education Advisory Board #3 Ontario Regulation 845/77 - Amendments The proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77 - as amended and appended as Schedule "B" of the Minutes of Meeting #2/78 of the Information and Education Advisory Board, be included in the 1979 Amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77. 4. Project RL -27 Glen Major Conservation Area - Extension THAT Project RL -27 - "A Project for the Acquisition and Development of an Extension to the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area ", be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the Authority assume the cost of survey and legal fees; AND FURTHER THAT the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve of the Project; AND FURTHER THAT, when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Project, including the execution of any necessary documents. CARRIED; A -345 -6- 5. Project W.C. -58 - Extension -A Project for Erosion Control and Channel Improvements on the West Branch of the Don River between Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue THAT the Extension to Project W.C. -58 - "A Project for Erosion Control and Channel Improvements on the West Branch of the Don River between Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue ", as appended as Schedule "C" of the Minutes of Meeting #16/78 of the Executive Committee, be adopted; and THAT the following action be taken: (i) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the Extension to Project W.C. -58. (ii) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated as the benefiting municipality for the Extension to Project W.C. -58 in the amount of $49,845.00. (iii) The Ministry of Natural Resources be requested to approve a grant of 50% of the costs associated with the extension to Project W.C. -58, in the amount of $49,845.00. (iv) The Ontario Municipal Board be requested to approve the Extension to Project W.C. -58 pursuant to Section 23 of The Conservation Authorities Act. CARRIED; Res. #75 Moved by: E.H. Card Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie RESOLVED THAT: Section II of Report #16/78 be received and approved as set forth in the Minutes of Meeting #16/78 of the Executive Committee, pages B -356 to B -373 inclusive, dated October 4, 1978. CARRIED; Res. #76 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: Having regard to Section II of Report #16/78 - Item 13, Report #2/78 (Final Report) Kortright Building Sub- Committee, the Authority express its appreciation to the Chairman and Members of the Kortright Building Sub- Committee for their dedication to the project. NEW BUSINESS Res. #77 Moved by: Mrs. J. Trimmer Seconded by: Mrs. N. Pownall CARRIED; RESOLVED THAT: The Authority record its dissatisfaction with the action of the Executive Committee regarding the application of K.G.B. Developments Limited (formerly Shebron Holdings Limited) for permission to place fill on Part of Lot 27, Concession 'B', east side of Albion Road, Borough of Etobicoke, Humber River watershed. On a recorded vote, present and voting: -7- A -346 Affirmative Negative Mrs. N. Pownall Mrs. J. Trimmer Wm. Baillie M.W.H. Biggar M.J. Breen F.J. Brown E.H. Card C.H. Chandler R. Fitzpatrick Mrs. F. Gell Mrs. L. Hancey R.G. Henderson Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. C.F. Kline E.V. Kolb H.C. Lawrie Dr. T.H. Leith N. Lyons F.R. Perkins J.S. Scott G.B. Sinclair A. Tonks H.G. Westney R.F.M. Yuill The Motion was LOST; Res. #78 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair Seconded by: Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. RESOLVED THAT: The Authority recommend that the Executive Committee give consideration to the use of 'Conservation of Land' criteria in considering applications under Ontario Regulation 735/73. Res. #79 NOT CARRIED; Moved by: Wm. R. Herridge, Q.C. Seconded by: M.J. Breen RESOLVED THAT: The Minister of Natural Resources be again requested to introduce legislation amending Section 27 of The Conservation Authorities Act, which requires the Executive Committee of the Authority to hold a hearing before refusing applications for permits; and THAT if the existing provisions of Section 27 of the Act are considered appropriate for conservation authorities as a whole, in view of the very large number of applications being received by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, special legislation to amend Section 27 with respect to this Authority only be introduced by the Minister. CARRIED; MR. TONKS advised the Members of the tribute paid to Mrs. Florence Gell by the Borough of York on Civic Night, held September 29, 1978, in the presentation to her of the first gold 'Citizen of the Decade' award. Mr. Tonks honoured Mrs. Gell as one of the Titans of the growth of Metropolitan Toronto during a period which demanded great talents and which she was more than able to supply. Mrs. Gell is held in great esteem and affection by all who have known her through these years. MR. BIGGAR paid tribute to the late Miss True Davidson, former Member, whose contribution to the Authority and many other facets of public life had been very great. A -347 -8- ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 12 :20 p.m. R. Grant Henderson K.G. Higgs Chairman Secretary- Treasurer