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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR.D.H.P. Advisory Board 1980 ) 1-1 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes R.D.H.P. ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY-MARCH-20-l980 11/80 The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, March 20, 1980, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE vice Chairman H.G. Westney Members R.W. Johnson D.W. Kitchen Mrs. V. Marshall J.S. Scott Mrs. N.J. Stoner Mrs. J. Trimmer Mrs. A. Walker Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson Director of Planning & POlicy ,W.A. McLean Administrator, Water Resource Division M.R. Garrett Research Planner, Planning & Policy Mrs. A.C. Deans Supervisor, Conservation Services, CLMD D. Dyce Superintendent of Operations, BCPV N. Elliott Conservation Areas Planner, CLMD E.A. Freeman ABSENT WERE Chairman Mrs. S. Martin Members Mrs. C. Bell E. King MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/79 were presented. Res. 11 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: D.W. Kitchen RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting 12/79 be adopted as presented. CARRIED, WATERSHED PLAN The staff outlined the components of the Watershed Plan which has been prepared to guide the resource management work of the Authority. In reviewing the Plan, the new initiatives and changes in direction which the Plan recommends were highlighted. It was noted that the Flood control Program identifies 38 flood damage centres in the watersheds of the Authority, three of them being on the Rouge River, one being on the Petticoat Creek and three being on the Duffin's Creek. The Plan proposes remedial measures and policies to guide the administration of Ontario Regulations in these damage centres. The Plan also provides for the introduction of a Storm Water Management Program which is intended to be a cooperative venture between the Authority and its member municipalities. Other programs included in the Plan provide criteria for land acquisition, place increased emphasis on conservation land management and set out new directions for the Watershed Recreation Program. The Board, in reviewing the Watershed Plan, made a number of comments and took the following action: Res. 12 Moved by: D.W. Kitchen Seconded by: J.S. Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Plan be amended to include a statement to the I-2 - 2 - effect that the Authority's identification of areas which are expected to be developed for urban uses does not constitute an endorsement of that land use by the Authority. CARRIED~ Res. #3 Moved by: Mrs. J. Trimmer Seconded by: Mrs. N.J. Stoner THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Plan be ameflded to include a more definitive statement regarding the Authority's policies with respect to the areas not identified for urban development. CARRIED~ Res. #4 Moved by: Mrs. J. Trimmer -- Seconded by: Mrs. N.J. Stoner THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The references in the Heritage Conservation Program to the Visitors Centre should be reworded to not limit the design to that proposed by Raymond Moriyama, and to enable the consideration of a design more in keeping with the historical nature of the Village. CARRIED~ Res. ts Moved by: D.W. Kitchen Seconded by: Mrs. V. Marshall RESOLVED THAT: The Watershed Plan be received~ and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Watershed Plan, as amended, be adopted. CARRIED: Res. #6 Moved by: Mrs. J. Trimmer Seconded by: Mrs. N.J. Stoner RESOLVED THAT: The Information and Education Advisory Board consider, in the implementation of the Community Relations Program, the opportunities for public service announcements and that the Authority work closely with its local municipalities to maximize the coverage of local resource management issues, particularly, through local cable television. CARRIED: Res. #7 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: D.W. Kitchen RESOLVED THAT: The staff be thanked for the presentation of the Watershed Plan. CARRIED: ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. H.G. Westney W.A. McLean Vice Chairman Director of Planning & Policy ~ , 1-3 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes R.D.H.P. ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY-OCTOBER-17-l980 12/80 The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met at the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Municipal Offices, 19 Civic Avenue, Stouffville, on Friday, October 17, 1980, commencing at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. PRESENT WERE Vice-Chairman H.G. Westney Members R.W. Johnson Eldred King Mrs. V. Marshall Mrs. S. Martin J.S. Scott Mrs. N.J. Stoner Mrs. J. Trimmer Mrs. A. Walker Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson Vice-Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gell Authority. Members W. R. Herridge, Q.C. F. R. Perkins Director of Planning & Policy W.A. McLean Adm. - Water Resource Division M.R. Garrett Superintendent of Operations, CLMD J.D. Agnew Research Planner, Planning & Policy Mrs. A.C. Deans Head - Flood Control Section, WRD J.C. Mather ABSENT WERE Members Mrs. C. Bell D.W. Kitchen MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting fl/80 were presented. As these dealt with the Watershed Plan and a number of resolutions from the Board for changes prior to circulation, staff reported on the amendments made and on the subsequent response of municipalities within the Rouge-Duffin-Highland-Petticoat area. Res. 18 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. S. Martin RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting 11/80 be adopted as presented. CARRIED; PROGRESS REPORTS (a) Water Resource Mr. Garrett reported on progress in the Rouge-Duffin-Highland-Petticoat watersheds with respect to the Authority's Erosion Control Programme, the finalization of the Stouffville Channel, and developments along the Lake Ontario Waterfront. Information was provided to the Board regarding the matter of water quality on the Duffin Creek. In this connection, staff were requested to forward to all Board members copies of the report being prepared by the Ministry of the Environment. Mrs. Deans outlined the current work being carried out to identify candidate sites for designation as environmentally sensitive and/or significant areas. Res. 19 Moved by: Eldred King Seconded by: Mrs. V. Marshall RESOLVED THAT: The Progress Report from the Water Resource Division be received. CARRIED; I-4 -2- (b) Conservation Land Management Mr. Agnew reported on the work implemented during 1980 by the Conservation Land Management Division, with particular reference to Conservation services, the finalization of the Conservation Area Visitor Survey, and the management agreement for the Stouffville Reservoir. Information was also provided with respect to the proposed 1980 operation of the Conservation Areas and Forest and wildlife Areas in the R.D.H.P. watersheds. Res. UO Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. N.J. Stoner RESOLVED THAT: Staff give consideration to keeping the Claremont Area open for winter use. CARRIED; Res. Ul Moved by: Mrs. S. Martin Seconded by: Mrs. J. Trimmer RESOLVED THAT: The Progress Report of the Conservation Land Management Division be received. CARRIED; LOWER ROUGE STUDY Mrs. Deans reported that the Authority is working with Metropolitan Toronto on a study of the Lower Rouge. To date, this has involved the gathering of information regarding Authority proposals, including an analysis of the Watershed Plan programmes as they may affect the Rouge. SUBMISSION FROM 'SAVE THE ROUGE VALLEY SYSTEM' A communication from the 'Save the Rouge Valley System' Committee was read by Mr. Westney. Res. U2 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. S. Martin RESOLVED THAT: The communication received from the 'Save the Rouge Valley System' . be received and referred to staff for a response. CARRIED; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m., October 17. H.G. Westney, Vice-Chairman W.A. McLean, Director of Planning & R>licy Acting Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer ACD/KC.