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WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD TUESDAY -MAY -9 -1978
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The 'iaterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham
Drive, Downsview, on Tuesday, May 9, 1978, commencing at 1:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Members
Vice Chairman of the Authority
Dir.- Planning and Policy
Adm. -Water Resource Division
Head -W /F Section, W.R. Div'n.
Project Planner, W.R. Div'n.
Project Biologist, W.R. Div'n.
Environmental Applications Group
ABSENT WERE
Members
M.J. Breen
C.A. Mackie
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. S. Martin
G. Norton
Mrs. N. Pownall
G.B. Sinclair
Mrs. J. Trimmer
Mrs. F. Gell
W.A. McLean
M.R. Garrett
B.E. Denney
T.E. Farrell
I.D. Macnab
P. Hildebrand
H. Miamoto
J. Sparling
T.W. Butt
D. Kitchen
M.D. Lipton
A.E. O'Donohue
P.B. Pickett, Q.C.
J.G.C. Weir
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #4/77 were presented.
Res. #1 Moved by:
Seconded by:
Mrs. S. Martin
G. Norton
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #4/77, as presented, be adopted.
CARRIED;
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
The staff presented a verbal Progress Report on the activities of the
Waterfront Section of the Water Resource Division.
Res. #2 Moved by:
Seconded by:
G.B. Sinclair
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report be received.
CARRIED;
REPORT ON THE 1977 WATERFRONT ENVIRONMENTAL
MONITORING PROGRAMME
The staff submitted a report on the 1977 Waterfront Environmental
Monitoring Programme.
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It was requested by the Chairman that the staff prepare a report for
presentation to the next meeting of the Board, providing comparison
of water quality at outfalls into the Detroit, Ottawa and St. Lawrence
Rivers.
Res. #3
Moved by: G.B. Sinclair
Seconded by: C.A. Mackie
RESOLVED THAT: The staff Report on the 1977 Waterfront Environmental
Monitoring Programme be received. CARRIED;
ti: CAOPOI.ITAN 'TORONTO & REGION
ATERFRON;, I'POJECT: 1977 -1981
WESTERN BEACHES MASTER PLAN
- Amendment
The staff presented a report regarding the Western Beaches Master Plan -
Amendment.
Res. #4
Moved by: G.B. Sinclair
Seconded by: G. Norton
RESOLVED THAT: The staff report regarding the Western Beaches Master
Plan - Amendment, be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 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 desig-
nated 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.
CARRIED;
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION
WATERFRONT PROJECT: 1977 -1981
HUMBER BAY WEST MASTER PLAN
-Modification to Accommodate
The Toronto Brigantine, Inc.
The staff presented a report on the accommodation of the Toronto
Brigantine, Inc.
Res. #5
Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: The staff report regarding the accommodation of the
Toronto Brigantine, Inc. be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan for the Humber Bay West Area
be slightly modified to provide a small bay to accommodate the Toronto
Brigantine, Inc. operations.
CARRIED;
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION
WATERFRONT PROJECT: 1977 -1981
COLONEL SAMUEL BOIS SMITH
WATERFRONT AREA, ETOBICOKE SECTOR
- Proposed Master Plan
The staff presented a report on the Proposed Master Plan, Colonel Samuel
Bois Smith Waterfront Area, Etobicoke Sector.
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Representatives of the Environmental Applications Group, who are
consultants to the Authority for environmental considerations in
connection with the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area, gave
information pertaining to the environmental aspects of the Plan.
Res. #6
Moved by: Mrs. S. Martin
Seconded by: Mrs. N. Pownall
RESOLVED THAT: The Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area Master
Plan, dated April 1978, be amended to include the provision that the
scamonai ;'rioaz my of watercraft classified as 'runabouts', excepting
those required in the proposed 'Learn to Sail' programme, be
prohibited, and that the use of noisy watercraft be discouraged.
Res. #7
Moved by: Mrs. S. Martin
Seconded by: G.B. Sinclair
CARRIED;
RESOLVED THAT: The Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area Master
Plan, dated April 1978, be further amended to include the provision
that the use of model power boats be prohibited at this site.
Res. #8
Moved by: G.B. Sinclair
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
CARRIED;
RESOLVED THAT: The proposed Master Plan for the Colonel Samuel Bois
Smith Waterfront Area, Etobicoke Sector, be received, as amended; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Colonel 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
& Technology, for consideration and approval.
AQUATIC PARK-
Interim Uses
The staff presented a report on interim uses at Aquatic Park.
CARRIED;
Res. #9 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: The staff report concerning interim uses at Aquatic
Park be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The programme of interim uses at Aquatic
Park for 1978, established by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners, be
endorsed.
CARRIED;
GREAT LAKES PUBLIC
AWARENESS PROGRAMME
The staff presented a communication, together with two brochures - 'Coping
with the Great Lakes' and 'Not Ours to Control' - received from the
Ministry of Natural Resources.
Res. #10 Moved by::; G.B. Sinclair
Seconded'b': Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: The communication, dated April 5, 1978, from the
Ministry of Natural Resources, together with the brochures 'Coping with
the Great Lakes' and 'Not Ours to Control', in connection with the Great
Lakes Public Awareness Programme, be received.
CARRIED;
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NEW BUSINESS
The correspondence received from the Lakefront Owners Association
was referred to the staff for input to the Master Plan of the
Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m., May 9.
M.J. Breen W.A. McLean, Dir. of Planning & Polic'
Chairman Acting Secretary- Treasurer
the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority
minutes
WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY - SEPT -7 -1978
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#2/78
The Waterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham
Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, September 7, 1978, commencing at 1:30
p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Members
Chairman of the Authority
Vice Chairman of the Authority
Secretary- Treasurer
Adm. - Water Resource Division
Head - Waterfront Section, WRD
Project Planner, Water Resource Divn.
Project Biologist, Water Resource Divn.
Engineer - Waterfront Section, WRD
Toronto Brigantine Incorporated
ABSENT WERE
Vice Chairman
Members
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #1/78 were presented.
Res. #11 Moved by:
Seconded by:
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of
M.J. Breen
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
D. Kitchen
Mrs. S. Martin
G. Norton
Mrs. N. Pownall
G.B. Sinclair
R. Grant Henderson
Mrs. F. Gell
K.G. Higgs
M.R. Garrett
B.E. Denney
T.E. Farrell
I.D. Macnab
J. Gillis
Maurice F. Anderson
Charles F. Petersen
Jack Jones
Dan Dunlop
Graham Taylor
C.A. Mackie
T.W. Butt
M.D. Lipton
A.E. O'Donohue
P.B. Pickett, Q.C.
Mrs. J. Trimmer
J.G.C. Weir
G. Norton
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Meeting #1/78, as presented, be adopted.
CARRIED;
DELEGATION - TORONTO
BRIGANTINE, INCORPORATED
Toronto Brigantine Incorporated presented plans and a model for the
proposed restoration of the "Bluebell" hull as its base of operations,
to be located at Brigantine Cove, Humber Bay West.
Res. #12
Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: G. Norton
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The restoration of the "Bluebell" hull, as
proposed by Toronto Brigantine Incorporated, to be used as its base of
operations and located at Brigantine Cove, Humber Bay West, be approved,
as presented, subject to the approval of The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto. CARRIED;
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STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
The staff presented a detailed Progress Report on Humber Bay East,
Humber Bay West, Ashbridges Bay and Bluffers Park Waterfront Area.
Res. #13
Moved by: G.B. Sinclair
Seconded by: D. Kitchen
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report be received.
Res. #14
CARRIED;
Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: G. Norton
RESOLVED THAT: The staff be requested to develop an Information
Programme on the work that the Authority has carried out on the
Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront; and
THAT an audio - visual presentation be developed for presentation to the
general public, service clubs, other groups, and to Councils and
committees of Councils of the member municipalities.
SUPPLEMENTARY PROJECT TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO
AND REGION WATERFRONT PROJECT: 1977 -1981
CARRIED;
The staff presented a communication identifying the works considered
to be essential and the additional funding required to undertake
those works within the current Waterfront Project 1977 -1981.
Res. #15
Moved by: G.B. Sinclair
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication, together with the
Supplementary Project to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Water-
front Project 1977 -1981, be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Supplementary Project to The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981, as
appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, 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.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1979
The 1979 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented.
Res. #16
Moved by: G.B. Sinclair
Seconded by: G. Norton
CARRIED;
RESOLVED THAT: The 1979 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Water
Resource Division, Waterfront Section, dated 1978.08.28, be approved
in principle; and
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1979 Preliminary Budget Estimates for
the Waterfront Section, Water Resource Division, as appended as
Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be included in the 1979 Preliminary
Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED;
SCARBOROUGH SECTOR
WATERFRONT AREA
- Shoreline Protection
The staff presented a report and proposals on shoreline protection,
Scarborough Sector Waterfront Area.
Res. #17 Moved by: Mrs. S. Martin
Seconded by: D. Kitchen
RESOLVED THAT: The report and proposals on Shoreline Protection -
Scarborough Sector Waterfront Area, be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The staff report and proposals on
Shoreline Protection - Scarborough Sector Waterfront Area, as appended
as Schedule "C" of these Minutes, be approved; and
THAT the staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of a
detailed Master Plan, including environmental assessment, for the
protection of the Scarborough shoreline by means of a system of
artificial beaches; and further
THAT a short test section be installed in 1979, funds permitting, at
a location to be selected as soon as possible; and further
THAT in the interim, acquisition and protection of critical areas
continue in accordance with existing Authority policy. CARRIED;
EASTERN BEACHES WATERFRONT AREA
- Shoreline Protection
The staff presented a report on proposals for shoreline protection at
the Eastern Beaches.
Res. #18 Moved by: G.B. Sinclair
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: The report on proposals for shoreline protection at
the Eastern Beaches Waterfront Area be received for information.
CARRIED;
AJAX WATERFRONT
- Conceptual Plan
The staff presented a report, advising that the following resolution
has been received from the Council of the Town of Ajax:
"That The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority be requested to update their conceptual plan
for the Ajax Waterfront."
Res. #19 Moved by: G. Norton
Seconded by: Mrs. S. Martin
RESOLVED THAT: The request by the Town of Ajax that the Authority
update its conceptual plan for the Ajax Waterfront be received; and
THAT the Town of Ajax be advised that the Authority will assist with
any necessary planning review of the conceptual plan of the Ajax
Waterfront; and further
THAT the Town be further advised of the limited financial capability
of the Authority for carrying out development along the Ajax Water-
front up to 1981. CARRIED;
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RELOCATION OF OUTER HARBOUR
SAILING FEDERATION TO AQUATIC
PARK
The staff presented a communication and brief having regard to the
proposed relocation of the Outer Harbour Sailing Federation to
Aquatic Park.
Res. #20
Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: Mrs. N. Pownall
RESOLVED THAT: The proposal to The Toronto Harbour Commissioners -
Relocation of the Outer Harbour Sailing Federation to the Aquatic
Park, presented by The Commodores, Outer Harbour Sailing Federation,
April, 1978, together with the staff report, be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: A wholesale relocation of the Outer
Harbour Sailing Federation to Aquatic Park not be permitted by the
Toronto Harbour Commissioners at this time; but
THAT consideration be given to relocating the Outer Harbour Sailing
Federation at Aquatic Park as part of the preparation of the
Implementation Plan. CARRIED;
WESTERN BEACHES WATERFRONT AREA
- Revised Master Plan
The staff presented a communication having regard to an amendment to
the Western Beaches Waterfront Area Master Plan, allowing for the
retention of the beach between the Boulevard Club and the Toronto
Sailing and Canoe Club. City Council considered this matter at its
meeting of July 17, 1978.
Res. #21 Moved by:
Seconded by: G. Norton
G.B. Sinclair
RESOLVED THAT: The staff report on the Western Beaches Waterfront
Area Revised Master Plan be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Having regard to the recommendations of
the Council of the City of Toronto (July 17, 1978), as set forth
herein:
"It is recommended that the amendment dated April, 1978
to the Western Beaches Master Plan of the M.T.R.C.A.,
with respect to the retention of the beach between the
Boulevard Club and the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club,
be amended by adding to the list of the proposed improve-
ments the establishment of appropriate swimming beach
amenities; and that the amendment, as so amended be
approved."
"It is further recommended that the staff of the M.T.R.C.A.
be invited to participate in the negotiations, authorized
by Council on March 28, 1978, between the Commissioner of
Parks and Recreation and the Sailing Club with respect to
the relocation of the boat storage area now on the beach
area."
"It is also recommended that the transfer of lands of
M.T.R.C.A. be subject to a tri -party agreement to be
executed placing the Palais Royale site under the juris-
diction of the City of Toronto."
-The City of Toronto be requested to clarify what is meant by
"appropriate swimming beach amenities "; and
THAT the City of Toronto be advised that Authority plans for the
beach area between the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club and the
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Boulevard Club call for grading and beach improvements, additional
plantings and berming, particularly along the western side, and the
extension of a pathway down to the beach; and further
THAT no additional works can be justified for this area as part of
an Authority undertaking; and further
THAT The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to inform
the Authority and the City of Toronto as to whether it intends to
retain the leases for the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club and the
Boulevard Club or to transfer them to the City of Toronto via a tri-
party agreement; and further
THAT the City of Toronto be advised that the staff of the Authority
will participate in discussions held by the City regarding the
future of the Boulevard Club and the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club.
CARRIED;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m., September 7.
M.J. Breen
Chairman
K.G. Higgs
Secretary- Treasurer
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SUPPLEMENTARY PROJECT
TO
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
WATERFRONT PROJECT - 1977 -1981
SCHEDULE "A"
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SUPPLEMENTARY PROJECT TO
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
WATERFRONT PROJECT 1977 - 1981
1. SUBJECT:
Preparation of Supplementary Project to The Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Waterfront Project 1977 -1981, by The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
(i) Purpose:
Due to the acquisition of the Guild Inn property,
which was not anticipated within the current Waterfront
Project, 1977 -1981, supplementary funding is required
to carry on essential works for the remaining three
years (1979 -1981) of the Waterfront Project.
It is the intent of this Supplementary Project to
identify the works and funding requirements considered
to be essential.
(ii) Basic Data Pertaining
to the Matter:
In November, 1970, the Authority was designated by
The Province of Ontario to serve as the implementing
agency for the 1967 Waterfront Plan which had been
prepared for the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Area
and adopted in principle by all affected municipalities.
Since that time the Authority has prepared a 10 -year
Waterfront Plan which established long term goals and
development objectives; and two 5 -year Waterfront
Projects which established development policy and
procedures, designated development sites, and provided
for the financing of the work to be undertaken.
The property known as the Guild Inn, situated on the
Scarborough waterfront, has been included in waterfront
planning since the preparation of the 1967 Waterfront
Plan. Lengthy negotiations to bring this property
into public ownership have occurred since 1971. In
1978, an appropriate price was negotiated and approval
to acquire the Guild Inn property was received from
the Authority, Metropolitan Toronto and The Province of
Ontario.
The Waterfront Project, 1977 -1981, however, did not
include specific reference or monies for the Guild Inn
lands as they previously had been the subject of lengthy
negotiations and was felt that they would not become
available during the period 1977 -1981. As a result,
in order to provide the funding required for the acquisition,
monies within the existing funding for the Waterfront
Project, 1977 -1981, had to be reallocated.
With the reallocation of funds for the acquisition of
the Guild Inn property in 1978, funding for the
remaining three years of the current Waterfront Project
would approximately be as follows:
1979 $2,608,000.
1980 $2,608,000.
1981 $2,608,000.
With this level of funding, it would be possible for the
Authority to continue and complete the Humber Bay East
Waterfront Area; Humber Bay West Waterfront Area,
Phase II; Bluffers Waterfront Area, Phase II; and a
minor acquisition programme.
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The Authority would not be able to carry out any development
at the following waterfront areas approved as part of the
Waterfront Project, 1977 -1981:
- Marie Curtis
- Colonel Samuel Bois Smith
- Western Beaches
- Bluffers Park West
- East Point
- Lower Rouge
- Frenchman's Bay
- Duffin's Creek
- Bluffers Topland - Ajax Waterfront
- Shoreline Management
While delays in some of these works is not regarded as
critical, others are considered to be essential works of
sufficient importance and urgency that additional funding
is required within the Waterfront Project 1977 -1981. These
essential works are:
- landfilling at the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith
Waterfront Area
- improvements along the Western Beaches Waterfront Area
- the continuation of the shoreline management programme
(iii) Description of Essential Works:
(a) Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area: The
Authority has recently prepared a Master Plan for
the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area. The
Master Plan is presently going through the required
approval process with all approvals anticipated being
received by the end of 1978.
The Etobicoke Waterfront is primarily urbanized and
privately owned. Potential regional access for water-
front park purposes is limited to three locations, one
of which is the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith site. As a
result, there is a need for additional regional
waterfront parkland along the Etobicoke waterfront and
due to the extent of urbanization, a land creation system
has been deemed to be the most appropriate for the
Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area.
As the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area will
be the next major development site along the Etobicoke
waterfront, and as it will involve land creation, the
logical progression would be to transfer landfill operation
to the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith site upon completion
of Humber Bay West, Phase II.
In a transfer of landfill operations, timing is very
significant. If the Humber Bay West, Phase II site is
completed and the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith site is not
available, then truckers -and excavators would be forced
to seek alternative dumping areas. If such was to be
the case, the immediate impact would be increased excavatioT
costs in the Metropolitan Toronto area. As well, if
alternative non - waterfront dumping areas were to be
utilized, then it may be extremely difficult and may
require an extensive period of time before a landfill
operation for the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith site could
be built up, comparable to those presently found at
Humber Bay West, Phase II and Bluffers, Phase II.
As well, over the last several years, Humber College
has completed expansion plans for its Lakeshore
Campus. The co- ordination of park development at
the Colonel Samuel Bois Smith site with the adjacent
expansion of the Lakeshore Campus of Humber College,
would afford both parties the opportunity to enter
into cost sharing for some facilities and services
and for joint use. Such an arrangement would reduce
land requirements and costs.
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(b) Western Beaches: The Western Beaches Master Plan
proposes the establishment of three major activity
nodes linked up by connecting pathways and sub - nodes.
At present, a number of priorities have arisen in the
Western Beaches which require serious consideration.
These priorities include improvements to the major
node at the Sunnyside area; shoreline works and beach
improvements; and, water quality improvements in the
area between the existing shoreline and the breakwater.
The Sunnyside node is the most intensely used portion of
the Western Beaches. This use over the years, however,
has taken its toll as the bathing pavillion is in a
serious state of disrepair. The increasing inability
of the pavillion to meet Health and Building Standards
may conceivably see this facility closed down in the
next season or so unless renovations are undertaken.
Storm activity and wave action over time, have resulted
in the washing away of sand beaches and the erosion
of parkland. Beach improvements, namely beach feeding
and shoreline protective works are required to stabilize
the shoreline of this already narrow waterfront area.
In conjunction with the stabilization and general
enhancement of the shoreline, water quality improvements
behind the breakwater are also of importance. As
the Humber River discharges at the west end of the
Western Beaches Waterfront Area, silt and other suspended
material is trapped behind the breakwater. Such
material has built up to the point where it is now
impossible for boats to use the western portion behind
the breakwater. The trapped material not only creates
a sedimentation problem but a water quality problem as
well. The dredging of some of this material in
conjunction with the construction of a hydraulic
structure to deflect the flow of the Humber River away
from the breakwater would improve water quality and
boating safety behind the breakwater.
(c) Shoreline Management: The Authority's.shoreline manage-
ment programme consists of three major components;
the regulation of hazard areas, acquisition of
endangered properties and the undertaking of protective
works where appropriate.
The problems of shoreline management are continuous
ones. Acquisition of erosion endangered or flood
damaged properties must be allowed for on a continuous
basis. Also, areas along the Metropolitan Toronto
region waterfront presently exist where protective
works can be justified in accordance with Authority
policies.
Adequate provision is required for shoreline manage-
ment on an ongoing basis to, first; ensure the
safety of residents, and secondly; to minimize
the aggravation of present problems and thus the
escalation of costs in the future.
3. COST /FINANCING:
To carry on these three essential works, supplementary funding
at a level of $992,000. per year for 1979, 1980, and 1981
is required.
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For purposes of raising the supplementary funds, Metropolitan
Toronto would be named as 'benefiting municipality' with matching
funds from The Province of Ontario.
PROVINCE
METROPOLITAN OF
YEAR TORONTO ONTARIO TOTAL
1979 $ 496,000. $ 496,000. $ 992,000.
1980 $ 496,000. $ 496,000. $ 992,000.
1981 $ 496,000. $ 496,000. $ 992,000.
This need for supplementary funding was recognized by the Council
of Metropolitan Toronto in their approval of the acquisition of
the Guild Inn (May 30, 1970), where, in part, the following
was approved:
"(5) Council request The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority to prepare a
supplementary Waterfront Project indicating
an additional sum of $496,000. as the
Metropolitan share in each of the years 1979,
1980, and 1981, and the Metropolitan Toronto
Capital Works Programme be amended to include this
project;"
With the addition of this supplementary funding, total funding
for the remainder of the Waterfront Project 1977 -1981 would
approximately be as follows:
1979 $ 3,600,000.
1980 $ 3,600,000.
1981 $ 3,600,000.
4. OTHER GENERAL REMARKS:
As this is a Supplementary Project to the approved Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Waterfront Project, 1977 -1981, the policies,
procedures, and intent of the Waterfront Project, 1977 -1981,
will apply equally to the Supplementary Project.
1978.08.16./K
SCHEDULE "B" H -15
TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD
M.T.R.C.A. - Meeting #2/78
RE: 1979 BUDGET ESTIMATES
Attached are the 1979 Budget Estimates for the continuation of
the 1977-1981 Waterfront Project. A brief description of the
proposed work program is included and additional details will
be available at the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Board recommends that the 1979 Budget Estimates for continuation
of the 1977 -1981 Waterfront Project be approved.
M.R. Garrett
Administrator
Water Resource Division
1978.08.28
BD : ds
PROGRAM
1979 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES
Water & Related Land Management - Waterfront_ Programs IW9)
PURPOSE: To provide administrative, planning and engineering staff necessary for implementing
the Waterfront project.
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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:
Salaries
& Wages
56,525
Materials
Supplies & Real Services Financial
Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
3,475 - - 60,000
PROGRAM
1979
CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES
Water & Related Land Management - Waterfront Programs (W9)
Activity
Staff Salaries
Staff Travel & Expen
i
TOTAL
60,000
60,000
SOURCES OF FINANCING
1979 BUDGET
Expenditures
Revenues
Net
Expenditures
es
56,525
3,475
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-
56,525
3,475
60,000
60,000
SOURCES OF FINANCING
Provincial
Grant
Municipal
Levy
Other
31,090
1,910
.
25,435
.1,565
-
-
.
33,000
27,000
. .
1978 ACTUALS
Expenditures
Revenues
.
.
1978
PAGE
BUDGET
Expenditures
Revenues
56,525
3,475
60,000
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1979 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES
PROGRAM Special Projects - Waterfront Plan
PURPOSE:
1979 OBJECTIVES:
FUNDING:
Revised: 8/17/78
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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 warrant public use.
-the completion of the landfill project at Humber Bay West Phase II
- the continuation of the landfill project at Bluffers Phase II and construction of launching
and parking facilities
- the completion of development at Humber Bay East
-the continuation of design of improved facilities for the Western Beaches
- the continuation of the environmental monitoring program
- the start of landfilling for Colonel Samuel Bois Smith Waterfront Area
-the continuation of acquisition of endangered homes and construction of priority works
relating to Shoreline Management
-the continuation of the regular acquisition program
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.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS: 1979 is the third 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
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
65,000
440,000 3,095,000
- 3,600,000
PROGRAM
1979 CAPITAL BUDGET ESTIMATES
SPECIAL PROJECTS - WATERFRONT PLAN
Activity
Humber Bay West
Humber Bay East
Western Beaches
Ashbridge's Bay
Bluffer's Park
East Point Park
Environmental Studies
and Monitoring
Shoreline Management
Staff Salaries
Land Acquisition
Mapping
Colonel Samuel Bois
Smith
Petticoat Creek
Maintenance
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TOTAL
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1979 BUDGET
Expenditures
Revenues
Expenditures
150,000
-
150,000
1,025,000
-
1,025,000
50,000
-
50,000
30,000
-
30,000
740,000
-
740,000
100,000
-
100,000
450,000
-
450,000
65,000
-
65,000
340,000
-
340,000
580,000
-
580,000
20,000
-
20,000
50,000
-
50,000
.
.
3,600,000
3,600,000
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SOURCES OF FINANCING
1978 ACTUALS
Provincial
Grant
Municipal
Levy
Other
Expenditures
Revenues
75,000
7,000
-
352,000
512,500
512,500
-
100,000
25,000
25,000
-
1,259,000
15,000
1-5,000
-
90,000
370,000
X70;000
-
.
50,000
- 50:, 000
-
225,000
225,000
-
32,500
32,500
-
170,000
170,000
-
290,000
290,000
-
10,000
10,000
-
25,000
25,000
-
PAG E
/ .
1978 BUDGET
Expenditures
.
.I,
1,800,0001,800,000
-
70,000
352,000
.
69,000
PAG E
/ .
1978 BUDGET
Expenditures
Revenues
280,000
373,000
50,000
70,000
352,000
69,000
100,000
175,000
80,000
1,259,000
1,000
90,000
15,000
.
.
2,914,000
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H -20 SCHEDULE "C"
TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD
MTRCA - Meeting #2/78
RE: Shoreline Protection - Scarborough Sector
I Introduction
At Meeting #4/77 the Waterfront Advisory Board made the following
recommendation:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 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 be directed to evaluate in detail the landfill
alternative 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.
Subsequently, this course of action was approved by the Executive
Committee at Meeting #1/78 and by the Authority at Meeting #2/78.
The purpose of this report is to present the preliminary results
of the investigation of the landfilling alternative as requested
in item (b) of the recommendation. The information presented has
been compiled over the period Feb. 10, 1978 to August 22, 1978
principally by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners Engineering Department
at the request of the Authority.
II BACKGROUND
(i) Erosion Problem
Numerous previous reports have identified the patterns of erosion
along Scarborough Bluffs. Professor Coleman's survey completed in
1913 showed that the Bluffs had been receding an average 24.7m in
50 year (49.4cm /year) (1.62ft /year).
A comparison of The Toronto Harbour Commissioners 1922 survey and
the Scarborough Township Engineers 1952 survey indicated that the
Bluffs had retreated an average of 39.6cm /year. (1.3ft /year). Over
the last few years, certain sections of the Bluffs have receded
at much faster rates. For example, at the foot of Kildonan Drive,
the recession has averaged 1.5m /year (4.9ft /year) between 1972 and
1976.
A recent Authority report illustrated that if Bluff erosion continues
indefinitely at relatively the same rate as over the last 70 years,
the losses will be significant. A potential loss of 150 houses as
well as 50 acres of private land and 25 acres of public land over the
next 75 years is a very real possibility.
(ii) Factors Contributing to Bluffs Erosion
Numerous previous reports have attempted to describe the various
mechanisms of bluff erosion. The principal factors are understood
to be weathering, groundwater flow emerging onto the bluff face and
wave action at the toe of the Bluffs. The latter factor, wave action,
is the most serious as it undercuts the bluff toe and steepens the
Bluff profile even further. When the Bluff fails (which can be
considered a natural process of stabilization) wave action removes
the debris and re- steepens the Bluff.
TO: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board
MTRCA - Meeting #2/78
RE: Shoreline Protection - Scarborough Sector
Page 2
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(iii) Authority Responsibilities
The 1977 -1981 Waterfront Project proposed that the Authority would
implement a shoreline management programme that among other components
would contain schemes for structural protection to limit erosion at
the land /water interface, thereby controlling the most important factor
in bluff erosion.
The Shoreline Management Plan received by the Waterfront Advisory
Board at Meeting #4/77 identified specific criteria for the implemen-
tation of this structural component of the programme.
(iv) Alternatives Considered
A firm policy with regard to shoreline protection combined with an
understanding of the erosion mechanisms has lead to consideration
of a wide range of shore protective techniques. The available
conventional techniques of off -shore breakwaters, groynes, beach
feeding, seawalls, and revetments were all found to be very expensive
given the constraints of limited access for handling materials. The
access limitations and resultant high construction costs lead to
consideration of a means of providing access to the shoreline for
trucks. If the shoreline construction access route is technically
and politically feasible, then the wave erosion could be controlled
with a system of artificial beaches similar to that used on existing
Authority landfill projects.
III ARTIFICIAL BEACH STABILIZATION INCORPORATING SHORELINE LANDFILLING
(i) Design Considerations
In order to design a system of artificial beaches to stabilize the
toe of Scarborough Bluffs, the following data is required:
1. Bluff slope realignment in absence of waves - This information
is required to determine the amount of talus material which will
continue to slough from the bluff face and accumulate at the toe
even after the toe is protected. This information assists in the
compilation of the amount of storage area required and therefore
in determining the alignment of the toe protection. By using the
natural accretion of talus material in the design, the amount of
recession of the top of the bluff that will occur after toe protection
is installed is kept to a minimum. The analysis to date shows that
the toe protection should not be closer than approximately 20 metres
to the existing toe of bluff to allow sufficient storage for talus
material.
2. Nearshore Bathymetry - This information on water depth and bottom
configuration is also useful in calculating the storage capacity for
talus material. In addition, it is used in the analysis of the wave
attack approach angle to determine the stable beach configuration.
3. Wave Climate - This data is important in determining the stable
beach angle which is critical to the success of the scheme. The
direction of approach and energy of the waves assist in determining
the optimum balance between beach anchor lengths and their spacing.
This balance affects the total cost of the scheme significantly.
The analysis to date indicates that the best system for the Bluff
area would utilize groyne -type beach anchors with a minimum length
of 35m (115. feet). The anchors would be spaced 122m (400 feet) apart
and an artificial beach would be constructed and nourished between these
anchors. It is estimated that the average beach configuration will
be approximately 16 degrees different from the existing configuration
and that the beach may shift approximately 5 degrees in either direction
from the average under a certain storm condition.
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TO: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board
MTRCA - Meeting #2/78
RE: Shoreline Protection - Scarborough Sector
Page 3
(ii) Construction Techniques
1. Core
The proposed rockmound groynes (beach anchors) and artificial beaches
involve delivery and placement of large quantities of materials.
It is proposed that surplus construction excavation material (clean
fill and concrete and asphalt rubble) will be used to build a road
for this purpose. Since the road serves as an integral part of the
stabilizing structure, its width, elevation, curvature and strength
are to serve this purpose.
The core of the structure is proposed to consist of earth fill (fines)
and therefore must be kept a safe distance shoreward of the most
landward orientation of the beach. Other surplus material, primarily
concrete and asphalt, which consist of larger aggregates is to be
placed on the lakeward side of the core. Experience on existing
landfill sites has shown that this material deteriorates under wave
action and yields aggregates for beach material. On the average,
rubble suitable for beach material comprises 10 to 20 per cent of
the total volume of available surplus construction material.
2. Beach Material
It is estimated that only about one -third of the necessary beach
material requirements could be met with rubble from local construction
sites. The remainder must be obtained from gravel or stone quarries.
Investigations to date have concluded that the additional purchased
material should be a graded mixture of 10 to 80 mm. diameter (3/8"
to 3 ") stone. It is to be dumped reasonably evenly along the
proposed beach sector of each unit. The winter storm waves are
expected to distribute the material as required.
3. Groyne Armour (Beach Anchors)
It is anticipated that the beach anchors will be constructed using
a standard technique of a quarry stone core protected with at least
one layer of primary armour stone. This material would be delivered
by truck from various access points along the haul road along the
toe of the bluffs.
(iii) Proposed Access Points
A previous report to the Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting #4/77
identified the possibility for shoreline access from the following
points: - easterly from the R.C. Harris Plant
- westerly and easterly from a proposed new access adjacent
to Rosetta McLain Gardens.
- westerly and easterly from Bluffer's Park
- westerly and easterly from the Guild Inn area
- westerly from East Point Park
Further analysis has shown that a programme of landfilling originating
at these points to create a system of artificial beaches appears to be
feasible and warrants testing. The accompanying plan identifies the
locations of these access points and the directions in which filling
would proceed if the complete scheme is implemented.
To gain access at a reasonable slope to the shoreline from Authority
property adjacent to Rosetta McLain Gardens, a substantial cut of the
bluff face combined with filling in the lake would be required. Access
at other locations would not be as difficult.
TO: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board
MTRCA - Meeting #2/78
RE: Shoreline Protection - Scarborough Sector
Page 4
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(iv) Construction Programme
Since several of the high priority areas require access from the
Rosetta McLain Gardens area, the timing for construction in that area
has been examined first. It is estimated that the construction
would proceed as follows:
Year 1
Sewer - Extend Lakehurst Crescent storm sewer outlet during June,
July, and August.
Access Road - Excavate table land from early May to mid June.
Receive fill from Metro's excavation sites, starting mid June.
Prearmour fill before ceasing filling operations for winter, at
end of October.
Year 2
Access Road - Complete base for access road filling between May
and July. Armour toe of access road fill August and September.
Beach Construction - Start in August. Complete two units, including
armouring of groynes, not later than end of October.
Year 3
Beach Construction - Complete four, possibly five, additional beach
units between May and October (foot of Kildonan Drive reached).
Year 4
Beach Construction - Resume in May. Complete remaining 3 or 4 beach
units east of Warden Avenue by fall.
Several of the high priority areas could therefore be reached and
protected within the first four years. Construction in other areas
would proceed as availability of fill materials and funds permitted.
(v) Cost Estimate - Warden Avenue to Wynnview Crescent
Cost estimates for the top pripr•ity Warden Ave.- Wynnview Crescent des-
section consist of two parts - access road and shore protection
construction.
1. Access Road
Excavation and Filling
Shoreline Armouring
Sewer Outlet Extension
Road Construction
Total
2. Shore Protection
122 m (400') Unit Beach:
Core Filling
Groyne Armouring
Beach Feeding
+ 15% Contingencies
+ 10% Engineering
Total for 122 m
$ 688,000
154,000
400,000
92,000
$1,334,000
$ 10,880
32,190
24,000
$ 67,070
10,060
$ 77,130
7,713
$ 84,843
Total for 1,433 m shoreline: $84,843 x 1,433 m
122 m
TOTAL FOR THIS SECTION: $2,330,558
= $996,558
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TO: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board
MTRCA - Meeting #2/78
RE: Shoreline Protection - Scarborough Sector
Page 5
Costs - East of Bluffers Park
The Brimley Road access may be used advantageously to build sections
of the artificial beaches east of the Bluffers Waterfront Area.
Applying theunit beach prices derived above, a shorter section of
975 m would cost about $680,000 and reach the ravine west of the
Meadowcliffe Drive. A longer test section of 1,640 m would cost
about $1,100,000 and reach the Bellamy Ravine.
Preliminary cost estimates for the remainder of the Bluff area
requiring protection have also been prepared bringing the total
for shore protection alone to $8,770,000. As noted above, the cost
of creating an access near Rosetta McLain Gardens is estimated at
$1,334,000. An additional allowance of $250,000 can be made for
access improvements at other locations bringing the total estimated
cost of the scheme including access and protective structures to
approximately $10,350,000. The unit price for the 12.5km protected
therefore, is estimated at approximately $830/m ($250 /ft.).
(vi) Other Considerations
As long as fill is being received at Bluffer's Park, it is unlikely
that a sufficient volume of material would be available for shoreline
management. However, Bluffer's Park landfilling should be completed
by sometime in 1980 and a suitable use of surplus construction material
for the period after 1980 should be found. A careful coordination
of fill requirements between Bluffer's Park, East Point Park and
Shoreline Management is required.
A plan of this type and magnitude will require approval under the
Environmental Assessment Act.
The potential for recreational use of the resulting shoreline lands
and access has not as yet been assessed.
The shoreline access route would be valuable to abutting private
property owners for use during implementation of bank stabilization
schemes upon completion of toe protection.
A charge could be levied for receipt of fill, thereby producing
revenue to offset the costs of the development. A careful examiniation
of the effect of the charge on available material quantities would be
essential.
While a detailed master plan for the artificial beaches scheme of
protection is being prepared, approved, and implemented, some local
erosion hazards will become increasingly serious.
IV CONCLUSIONS
1. The completion of the preliminary evaluation has shown that the
use of landfilling in the creation of a system of artificial beaches
for protection of Scarborough Bluffs is feasible.
2. A Master Plan for the scheme will be required and consistent with
Authority policy will require approval by the Borough of Scarborough
Metropolitan Toronto and the Province of Ontario.
TO: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board
M.T.R.C.A. - Meeting #2/78
RE: Shoreline Protection - Scarborough Sector
Page 6
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3. A short test section should be installed as soon as possible in
order to verify beach configurations, construction timing and
cost estimates.
4. While the Master Plan is being prepared, the approved short term
program of acquisition of endangered houses and protection of
criticial areas, should continue in accordance with approved
priorities.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The staff report on Shoreline Protection -
Scarborough Sector be received and
THAT the staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of a
detailed Master Plan, including environmental assessment, for the
protection of the Scarborough shoreline by means of a system of
artificial beaches, and
THAT a short test section be installed in 1979, funds permitting,
at a location to be selected as soon as possible, and
THAT in the interim, acquisition and protection of critical areas
continue in accordance with existing Authority policy.
M.R. Garrett
Administrator
Water Resource Division
1978.08.28
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