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Annual Meeting Friday, February 7th, 1964 -1/64
The 1964 Annual Meeting of the Authority was held on Friday, February
7th, 1964, in the York Township Council Chambers, 2700 Eglinton Avenue,
West, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
Following the singing of God Save The Queen, the Invocation was offered
by Dr. D.P. Rowland, Minister of York Memorial Presbyterian Church.
PRESENT WERE-
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Dept. of Lands & Forests
Public Relations Cons.
Solicitor
Staff
Dr. G. Ross Lord
W.C. Davidson
N.A. Boylen
J.W. Bradstock
M.J. Breen
J.A. Bryson
A.M. Campbell
C. Clifford
A.H. Cowling
K.C. Dalglish
J.N. Duncan
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
N .C. Goodhead
H .M. Griggs
W.J. Haggart
Mrs. D. Hague
J .E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
Wm. Hodgson
H .S. Honsberger
A. Jackson
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.F. Kline
A.H. Macdonald
F.J. McKechnie
J.L. Mould
R.L. Nesbitt
H. Pind
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
A.E. Reeve
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
H.M, Smith
W.W, Timbers
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
V. Vignale
F.A. Wade
Mrs. Alma Walker
C.R. Wardlaw
K.G. Waters
W.H. Westney
H.T. Wilson
A.S.L. Barnes
J. Grimshaw
D.R. Walkinshaw
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
C.B. Thompson
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Staff (cont'd)
ABSENT WERE:
E.F. Sutter
W.E. Jones
W.A. McLean
M.G. Johnson
A. Colucci
Mrs. M. Whitley
R.C. Bulloch
C.E. Conroy
Miss True Davidson
W. Dennison
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
C.W. Laycox
A.A. Mackenzie
Mrs. Beth Nealson
R.E. Prouse
Robert White
GREETINGS:
Mrs. Florence Gell extended greetings to those attending the Meeting,
on behalf of the Township of York.
The Secretary- Treasurer certified as to those entitled to be Members of
the Authority.
MINUTES:
Res. 41 Moved by- H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: F.A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting No.4/63, as presented, be adopted
as if read.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Res. !2
Moved by: N.C. Goodhead
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell
Carried Unanimously;
RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Chairman be received, and appended as
Schedule "A" of these Minutes.
Carried Unanimously;
ELECTIONS:
Dr. Lord left the Chair, and Mr. D.R. Ualkinshaw, Solicitor for the
Authority, took the Chair for the Election of Officers and appointment
of Watershed Advisory Boards.
APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS:
Res. #3 Moved by: N.C. Goodhead
Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT: Mrs. M. Whitley and C.B. Thompson be appointed Scrutineers
for the Election of Officers.
Carried Unanimously;
ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN OF THE AUTHORITY-
Nominations were called for the Office of Vice - Chairman. W.C. Davidson
was nominated by C. Sauriol.
Res. #4 Moved by: K.G. Waters
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the office of Vice - Chairman of the
Authority be closed. Carried Unanimously;
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W.C. DAVIDSON was declared elected by acclamation.
APPOINTMENT OF WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS:
Res . #5
Moved by: N.C. Goodhead
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: The Statutory Watershed Advisory Boards
pointed as follows:
M.J. Breen
H.M. Griggs
C.F. Kline
A. Macdonald
N.A.
J.A.
R.C.
C.E.
A.H.
W.C.
J.N.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Boylen
Bryson
Bulloch
Conroy
Cowling MPP
Davidson
Duncan
J.A. Gardner
F. Gell
D. Hague
J.W. Bradstock
C. Clifford
K.C. Dalglish
Miss True Davidson
W. Dennison
N.C. Goodhead
W.J. Haggart
H.S. Honsberger
A.M. Campbell
J.E. Harper
C.W. Laycox
R.L. Nesbitt
C.R. Purcell
A.E. Reeve
ETOBICOKE- MIMICO
HUMBER
DON
F. McKechnie
R.E. Prouse
V. Vignale
H.T. Wilson
for
R.G. Henderson
Wm. Hodgson
A. Jackson
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
A.A. Mackenzie MPP
J.L. Mould
H. Pind
L. Van Tichelen
C.R. Wardlaw
Mrs. G. Klinck
Mrs. Beth Nealson
F.M. Redelmeier
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
F.A. Wade
K.G. Waters
R.D.H.P.
H.M. Smith
W.W. Timbers
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
Mrs. A. Walker
W.H. Westney
R. White
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Carried Unanimously;
ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN AND VICE - CHAIRMEN OF THE WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS:
The Authority then recessed for election of the Chairmen and Vice- Chair-
men of the Watershed Advisory Boards.
After a short recess, the Meeting resumed.
Res. #6
Moved by: N.C. Goodhead
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: The following Officers of the Watershed Advisory
be declared elected:
ETOBICOKE - MIMICO: Chairman --
Vice- Chairman
HUMBER:
Chairman --
Vice- Chairman
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H.M. GRIGGS
C.F. KLINE
MRS. J.A. GARDNER
J.N. DUNCAN
Boards
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DON: Chairman --
Vice- Chairman
H.S. HONSBERGER
MRS. G. KLINCK
R.D.H.P.: Chairman -- C.R. PURCELL
Vice - Chairman W.H. WESTNEY
Carried Unanimously;
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Conservation
Areas Advisory Board. C. Sauriol was nominated by K.G. Waters.
Res. #7
Moved by: J.N. Duncan
Seconded by: N.C. Goodhead
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Conservat-
ion Areas Advisory Board be closed.
Carried Unanimously;
C. SAURIOL was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN OF CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the Conservation Areas
Advisory Board were called. Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand was nominated by
C.R. Purcell; K.C. Dalglish was nominated by Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand. Dr.
Van Nostrand withdrew his name.
Res. #8
Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the Con -
9Arvation Areas Advisory Board be closed.
Carried Unanimously;
K.C. DALGLISH was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY
BOARDi
Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Flood Control & Water Con-
servation Advisory Board were called. R.G. Henderson was nominated by
J.A. Bryson.
Res. # #9
Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: J.A. Bryson
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the office of Chairman of the Flood Control
and Water Conservation Advisory Board be closed.
Carried Unanimously;
R.G. HENDERSON was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE.,CHAIRMAN OF THE FLOOD CONTROL & WATER OONSE}RVATION
ADVISORY BOA p:
Nominations were called for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the Flood
Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board. W.J. Haggart was nominat-
ed by Mrs. F. Gell.
Res. #10
Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the Flood
Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board be closed.
Carried Unanimously;
W.J. HAGGART was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD:
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Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Historical
Sites Advisory Board. Mrs. D. Hague was nominated by F.A. Wade.
Res. pJ 1
Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Chairman of the
Historical Sites Advisory Board.
Carried Unanimously;
MRS. D. HAGUE was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN OF THE HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations were called for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the Historical
Sites Advisory Board. N.A. Boylen was nominated by Mrs. J.A. Gardner.
Res. #12
Moved by: J.E. Harper
Seconded by: N.C. Goodhead
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Vice - Chairman of
the Historical Sites Advisory Board.
Carried Unanimously;
A, BOYLEN was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Information
and Education Advisory Board. F.A. Wade was nominated by M.J. Breen.
Res. #13
Moved by: D.R. Purcell
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Chairman of the
Information and Education Advisory Board.
Carried Unanimously;
F.A. WADE was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN OF THE INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations for the Office of Vice- Chairman of the Information and Ed-
ucation Advisory Board were called. Mrs. F. Gell was nominated by
C. Sauriol.
Res. #14
Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: F.A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Vice - Chairman of
the Information & Education Advisory Board.
Carried Unanimously;
MRS. F. GELL was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF REFORESTATION & LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Reforestation
and Land Use Advisory Board. R.L. Nesbitt was nominated by A.H.Macdonald.
Res. #15
Moved by: C.R. Purcell
Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Chairman of the
Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board.
Carried Unanimously;
R.L.NESBITT was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN - REFORESTATION & LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD:
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Nominations were called for the Office of the Vice - Chairman of the Re-
forestation and Land Use Advisory Board. F.M. Redelmeier was nominated
by J.A. Bryson.
Res. #16
Moved by: C.R. Purcell
Seconded by: W.J. Haggart
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the Re-
forestation and Land Use Advisory Board be closed.
Carried Unanimously;
F.M. REDELMEIER was declared elected by acclamation.
DESTROYING OF BALLOTS:
Res. #17 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw
RESOLVED THAT: All ballots for the foregoing elections be destroyed.
Carried Unanimously;
REPORT NO.4 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Res. 718 Moved by: N.C. Goodhead
Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT: Report No. 4 of the Executive Committee be received, and
the recommendations contained therein and set forth herein, be adopted:
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION:
1. Borrowing Resolution - 1964
(a) That the Chairman or Vice - Chairman and the Secretary - Treasurer
and /or Deputy Treasurer of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority are hereby authorized to borrow from
time to time, by way of promissory note, from the Royal Bank of
Canada, Woodbridge Branch, the sum or sums not exceeding
$4,000,000.00 to meet immediate administrative expenditures
until the Province of Ontario Grant and sums levied against the
participating Municipalities have been received, and to give,
on behalf of the said Authority, a promissory note or notes,
sealed with the Corporate Seal, and signed by the Chairman or
Vice- Chairman and the Secretary- Treasurer and /or Deputy
Treasurer, for the monies so borrowed, with interest which may
be paid in advance or otherwise, at a rate not exceeding 5i per
centum per annum.
(b) That all sums borrowed pursuant to the Authority of this Resol-
ution, for the purposes mentioned herein shall, with interest
thereon, be a charge upon the whole of the monies received, or
to be received, by the said Authority, as and when such monies
are received.
(c) That the Secretary - Treasurer and /or the Deputy - Treasurer is
hereby authorized and directed to apply in payment of all sums
borrowed as aforesaid, together with interest thereon, all of
the monies hereafter collected or received by thq said Authority
from the Province of Ontario, by way of a Grant, or from the
participating Municipalities pursuant to a levy to be made in
accordance with the provisions of The Conservation Authorities
Act, 1960, as amended.
2. Signing Officers
Subject to the provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act,
all deeds, transfers, assignments, contracts and obligations on
behalf of the Authority may be signed by the Chairman or Vice -
Chairman, and by the Secretary - Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer,
and the Corporate Seal shall be fixed to such instruments as
require the same.
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3. Appointment of Auditors
That Clarkson, Gorgon & Company be re- appointed as Auditors of
the Authority for the year 1964.
4. Appointment of Solicitor
That D.R. Walkinshaw, Q.C., be re- appointed as Solicitor to the
Authority for the year 1964, and that his retainer fee be on the
same basis as in previous years.
FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION:
5. Acres Report re Study of Mimico Creek Watershed:
That the preliminary engineering report, s ?A Study of the Mimico
Creek Watershed, as prepared by H.G. Acres and Company Limited,
be approved in principle, and that the following action be taken
in this regard:
(a) Copies of this report be forwarded to the Conservation
Authorities Branch, Ontario Department of Lands and
Forests, for approval;
(b) Copies of this report be made available to the Municip-
alities of Toronto Township and Metropolitan Toronto
for their consideration;
(c) With regard to the specific recommendations contained
in this report, the following policy be adopted:
i) The hydrology be reviewed in detail for individual
projects as they are undertaken, in order to take
advantage of additional data which will become
available;
ii) The Staff be instructed to strictly enforce any
and all Authority Regulations relating to the
dumping of fill or erection of structures within
estimated flood lines as shown on Plates 11 to 24;
iii) Before local channel improvement works are under-
taken in the Queensway area, that further study be
given the economic feasibility or the desirability
of acquiring the lands and removing the buildings
considered to be flood vulnerable;
iv) Before channel improvement works are undertaken in
the vicinity of Dundas Street, the Consultant be
requested to advise the Authority whether or not
some alternative structure might be employed which,
while adequate, would be less costly;
v) The channel improvement works for the Royal York
Road area and the Village of Malton be undertaken
as recommended,
vi) The recommended channel improvement in the Disco
Road area, while necessary,be considered to have
a low priority;
vii) Flood control by means of reservoir for the Mimico
Creek Watershed be ruled out as economically un-
feasible;
viii) No further consideration be given to the suggested
diversion of the flow from the Humber River;
(d) A program of flood control for the Mimico Creek Water-
shed be undertaken on the basis of the findings of the
Acres Study, as funds can be made available.
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6. Preliminary Property Plan - Boyd Dam & Reservoir
That the Preliminary Property Plan for the Boyd Dam and
Reservoir, dated January, 1964, be approved as presented,
and further in this connection, the following action be
taken:
(a) That the Plan be submitted to the Conservation
Authorities Branch, Ontario Department of Lands
and Forests, for approval;
b) That when the necessary approval has been received,
the Staff be authorized to proceed with the acquis-
ition of the lands designated in this Plan under the
provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act.
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CONSERVATION AREAS
7. Regulations Concerning the use of Conservation Areas
That the regulations concerning the use of Conservation Areas be
amended as follows, by adding:
Section 17 - ii (e) 'operate a motorized
prop,lled unit in the class of Snow - Mobiles,
motorized Toboggans, etc., in any Conservation
Area, except under permit issued by the Secretary-
Treasurer".
Carried Unanimously;
VOTE OF APPRECI!1TION:
At the request of Mr. Wade, the Chairman left the Chair, and Mr.
Walkinshaw resumed the Chair briefly. Mr. Wade then spoke very highly
of the work being done by the Authcrity, under the Chairman, Dr. G.
Ross Lord.
Res. �Ei19 Mcved by: F.A. Wade
Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT: This Authority extend a hearty vote of thanks and apprec-
iation to Dr. G. Ross Lord for his distinguished leadership and efforts
as Chairman of the Authority. Carried Unanimously;
BRIEF TO THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON METROPOLITAN TORONTO:
Mr. Pind brought up certain items in the Brief approved by the Executive
Committee to The Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto, having regard
to the matter of Regional Planning, and requested that the Executive re-
view the said Brief at its next meeting, before presenting it.
Res. #20
Moved by: H. Pind
Seconded by: N.C. Goodhead
RESOLVED THAT: The Brief to the Royal Commission on Metropolitan Toronto
be re- •considered by the Executive Committee, before presentation to the
Commission.
Carried Unanimously;
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m., to enjoy refreshments
provided by The Township of York.
Pr. G. Ross lord F.L. Lunn
(nairman Secretary- Treasurer
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METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN TO THE ANNUAL MEETING
February 7, 1964
GENERAL:
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Your Authority has completed seven years of operation. I
believe that you should feel some pride in what has been accomplished.
Land acquisitions have grown from 1,800 acres in 1957 to
over 13,500 acres in 1963.
The Conservation Areas -- now numbering nine open to the
public -- comprising of some 4,300 acres, attracted 157,000 persons
in 1957 and in 1963 the attendance for the first time topped the one
million mark.
The Flood Control Plan, launched in 1961, afte,the signing
of the Agreements between the Federal and Provincial Governments and
the Authority, is now well under way. The Claireville Dam will be
completed by the Summer of 1964 and many other projects are either
completed'or progressing favourably.
The Pioneer Village has already become an oustanding attract-
ion for tourists and school children -- the attendance during 1963
being 159,000 including 22,000 children in school classes.
The Conservation School at Albion Hills is completing a most
gratifying first year of operation. School Boards have reserved time
for the entire academic session and the 1964 -65 session is almost
completely booked up at this date. The School has already proven itself
to be a fine addition to our facilities. It is a beautiful building and
at the same time efficiently functional. It is attracting a great many
groups for week -end activities and it is hoped that various organizations
will make use of the facilities during the Summer months.
Our public relations continue to be excellent. The press,
radio and television have continued to give us excellent publicity.
Television shorts, illustrating the Winter activities in the Areas, have
been a welcome part of this campaign in 1963. I would strongly suggest
that we cannot take our good publicity for granted. As we grow in size
and in activities, we come in contact with and affect more and more
people. Not all of our contacts are without some irritation on the part
of the public. It is therefore imperative that each member of the
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Authority consider himself to be a good -will agent and in all his
contacts attempt to explain our objectives and hopes. In this way, many
possible sources of friction can be cleared up before they grow into
major issues. I would appeal to each of you to increase your own public
relations efforts on behalf of the Authority. Very few people would
criticize you for enthusiasm in this regard.
The Conservation Services work of the Authority has continued
to expand. During the year, 337,000 trees were planted. The Farm
Tree Replacement Programme handled 3,000 trees; and 25 farm ponds have
been built in 1963.
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation has
continued its worthwhile endeavours under Chairman Fred A. Wade. Its first
major project, the Conservation School, is acclaimed as an oustanding
success. The Foundation has raised nearly $100,000. to date towards
the financing of the cost of construction of the School.
The Staff of the Authority continues to prove that it can
grow in stature as the Authority grows. Our Secretary- Treasurer, Fred
Lunn, and Director of Operations, Kenneth Higgs, with their capable
Staffs, have been able to meet every ordinary, and each emergency demand,
of a very dynamic organization. On your behalf, I would thank the
Staff for their loyal and effective perfb rmance during 1963.
The Authority and its many Committees have been active, as
usual, during the year. There have been four meetings of the Authority.
23 meetings of the Executive Committee, and 62 meetings of the Advisory
Boards, Sub - Committees and special Committees. Some 92 people attended
one or more of $9 meetings. The Authority membership now stands at 55,
26 being appointed by Metropolitan Toronto, 26 by the other municipalities,
and three by the Lieutenant - Governor -In- Council.
It is a pleasure to again acknowledge the generous support
accorded me by Mr. William Davidson, Q.C., Authority Vice - Chairman.
To the Executive Committee of the Authority, we again express
our sincere thanks and appreciation for their diligent attention to our/
affairs during 1963.
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WORK OF THE YEAR:
Conservation Areas:
During the year, schemes were initiated to increase the
holdings in the Conservati ^n Areas by 525 acres. The following Areas
have the acreages shown and achieved the attendance noted in 1963:
AREA ACRES ATTENDANCE 1963
Albion Hills 755.6 196,000
Black Creek 143.7 159,000
Boyd 1,001.4 265,000
Claremont 397.7 14,100
Cold Creek 440.$ 11,200
Glen Haffy 6$2.2 49,500
Greenwood 5$3.4 87,000
Heart Lake 245.1 220,000
Humber Trails 4$.9 7,500.
4,29$.$ 1,009,300.
In addition to the Areas mentioned above, the Authority
owns and manages the following:
Brucevs Mill
Glen Major
Uxbridge
Falgrave Forest & Wildlife Conversation Area
Three other Areas -- Bolton Community Conservation Area,
Oakbank Community Wildlife Area and the Humber Forest -- are owned by
the Authority but under Agreement with other agencies for management.
There are a total of 7,237 acres of conservation lands
acquired in addition to the lands being acquired under the Flood Control
sd1 eme.
Development has taken place in most of the Areas during the
year. The Heart Lake Centre building was extended by adding a service
wing. At Albion, a water system has been designed, a bridge built over
Centerville Creek and improvements carried out on the School Farm. The
bridge and access road has been completed at Claremont. At Black Creek,
the Superintendents House was finished and a start made on the Village
Flour Mill. The dam and pond at Brucevs Mill were started in November.
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The pavilion and grounds at Woodbridge Area are in readiness for the
Spring festivities.
Flood Control:
The Flood Control work is proceeding as quickly as funds
and engineering designs permit. The Claireville Dam, under construct-
ion since last Fall, has $0% of its concrete and 40% of its earth
placement completed. The dam construction is well ahead of schedule
and should-be finished by August 1964. The Indian Line Road 4iversion
for this project has been completed and the contract for the Steeles
Avenue bridge has been awarded and work commenced.
On the Black Creek, the channel from Scarlett Road to Rock -
cliffe Blvd. is completed, and the sections from Rockcliffe Boulevard
to Louvain Street and from Queens Drive to Rustic Road will be commenced
this Spring.
A number of engineering studies have been completed, namely:
- Report on the Snelgrove Dam on the Etobicoke;
- Scheme for Main's Creek in Brampton;
- Report on the Main and East branches of the Humber;
- Study of the Don Watershed;
- Study of Duffin's Creek;
- Highland Creek Channel Improvements;
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- Massey Creek Channel Improvements.
The contract drawiro for the York Mills Channel Extension
are nearing completion and property acquisitions are being negotiated.
A major part of the work in the Flood Control Programme
has been the necessary acquisition of property for reservoirs1 dams
and flood plains. Our Property Division has been kept extremely busy
on the work as will be indicated by the following brief summary.
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Federal - Provincial - Authoritv Participation Projects:
In 1963 -- $4 properties -- 1,538.634 acres
Total to date -- 195 properties -- 2,7$$.173 acres;
Provincial- Authority Participation ProJects:
In 1963 -- 123 properties -- $$2.9$0 acres;
Total to date -- 199 properties -- 2,187.373 acres;
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C. Water Control Schemes:
In 1963 -- one property -- 29.867 acres;
Total to date -- 188 properties -- 1,293.044 acres;
Grand Total Flood Control Acreages Acquired:
In 1963 -- 2,451.481 acres;
Total to date -- 6,268.590 acres;
Conservation Services:
A significant contribution of the Conservation Services Divisio
this year was the preparation and presentation of the Brief on Recreation
and Water Pollution in the Metropolitan Toronto region. This Brief
studies in detail the factors contributing to the pollution of our rivers
and recommends a plan which, if followed, will reserve certain areas
from pollution for years to come. The Report, already approved by the
Authority, has been presented to the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Po=d
and will be presented to other area boards and councils in the next
few months.
The Staff has planted 150,000 plantation trees; 1,550 landscape
trees; and 31,358 shrubs on our own Areas, and 187,000 trees on private
lands. The Farm Tree Replacement Programme is in full stride -- 1,640
trees having been planted for 23 owners.
In the operation of certain of our own lands -- 160 acres of
hay, 90 acres of wheat, have been harvested. A forestry Woodlot Manage-
ment Programme on Authority lands yielded 320 cords of firewood and
44,761 fbm of sawlogs. In addition, diseased elms were removed from
Areas and the usual spraying carried out. Turf Management and Stream
Improvement projects have been continued.
Subsidies were paid on 25 completed farm ponds, and the Staff
gave technical advice in over one hundred farm pond inquiries. A
new publication for the purpose of informing landowners of our Conserv-
ation Service Programme, known as "Conservation News" was printed and
distributed to eight hundred owners.
Information and Education:
In this Division of our work, the oustanding event during 1963
was the completion of the Conservation School at Albion Hills. The School
opened for its first class on September 16th, and was officially opened
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by the Honourable Wm. A. Davis, Minister of Education, on October 23rd.
The School was open to the public on October 13th and 14th, and two thous-
and interested citizens attended. Over two hundred secondary school
principals and friends visited the School on November 24th and December
1st. The School is now well into the Spring Term with every week booked
by area school boards. School Supervisor, Jim Malcomson, Assistant
Supervisor, Terry Carr, and Naturalist, Ken Strasser, have successfully
launched the School on a firm Conservation Programme.
The other special occasion meriting mention was the Official
Ground - breaking Cer' '^ "y on June 13th at the Claireville Dam. The
Honourable A. Kelso Roberts and Honourable Arthur Laing officiated.
The ground was broken by a dynamite blast, set off by the two Ministers
at the appropriate moment. Four hundred invited guests enjoyed the
Programme and refreshments in perfect weather.
The Authority held a very successful Conservation Workshop at
the Canadiana Motor Hotel last Spring with 212 registered participants.
Many Chairmen and members of other Authorities came from as far away
as Sudbury. It is proposed to hold a similar Workshop again in two
years time.
Five Fireside Nights were held in Conservation Areas, with
1,500 attending. School Nature Hikes in Areas were attended by more
than 6,200 children. The Pioneer Village Conducted Tours accommodated
22,000 school children and 1,$00 adults.
Press, radio and television have continued to give the
Authority excellent coverage. There were over seventy radio announcements
and 25 television interviews during the year. Members of the Authority
and the Staff, gave over sixty lectures and our films and slides were
used extensively. Some 49 prints of the film "Pioneer Village at
Black Creek" have been sold to other agencies.
Historic Sites:
The Authority prepared and presented a Brief to the Government
of Ontario asking for funds for the Pioneer Village as a Centennial
project under the Federal- Provincial Scheme of Grants. We have been
informed that the Authority does not qualify for a grant, since under
the Provincial Bill, grants may only be made to municipalities. We still
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hope that some way may be found to permit the Village to be supported
from the Centennial funds.
During the year, a Harness Shop, a Boot & Shoemaker's Shop,
and a Carriage Shed were completed. A Bake -Oven was also obtained and
anstructed. The machinery and timbers of a Flour Mill at Ameliasburg,
Ontario, were dismantled and brought to the Village. A Flour Mill for
the Village has been designed and the foundation completed.
In order to beautify the Village, a programme of planting
larger trees has been initiated. Eighteen large trees were planted in
1963. For fire- protection, a fire -truck of 1942 vintage was procured.
The attendance at the Village has continued to grow. School
classes including 22,000 children filled all available Guided Tours.
The total attendance at the Village during the year was 159,000 persons.
The Foundation:
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation
has beccme a force of growing importance in the Conservation picture.
Having already raised the sizable sum of nearly
100,000. for the
gonservation School, it is pressing on to even more significant endeav-
ours. More and more organizations and individuals are realizing that
the Foundation is the vehicle through which donations and bequests may be
made to further some desirable feature of Conservation growth. The
School project served to show all of us what can be done when the vehicle
is there, and the project is right.
Mr. Fred A. Wade, Chairman, and hisfellow members of the
Foundation, deserve our thanks and best wishes in their fine work.
THE FUTURE:
Last year I said that we were well launched on the Flood Control
Programme. The Programme has been considerably advanced during the year,
The Claireville Dam will be completed during the Summer of 1964. The
Black Creek work is advancing with two contracts completed and another
ready for tender. The York Mills Channel should be constructed this
Summer. Our land acquisitions for Flood Control have reached 6,300 acres.
This land is being acquired as fast as funds will permit.
In my Report one year ago, it was stated that pollution of our
rivers must be attacked in a more vigorous fashion. I am happy to say
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that the Authori ty has taken the first major step in this direction,
by the production of its Report on Recreation and Pollution Control in
the ,area. This Report lays out a working plan, which, if followed,
will_enable us to conserve certain waters from creeping pollution for a
few decades at least. In my opinion, the Report is a forthright attempt
at the solution of what many thought to be an almost unsolvable problem.
It is my sincere hope that all planning boards and municipalities ih
our area will adoptthe Plan this year.
Last year, I mentioned that an Advisory Committee and Technical
Committee to deal with lakeshore development and erosion control had
been set up. The Committees are Sub - Committees of the Metropolitan '
planning Board. Your Director of Operations, Mr. Kenneth Higgs,
is a member of the Technical Committee, and the Chairman of the Authority
is Vice - Chairman of the Advisory Committee. Consultants have been
appointed and they are at work in the preparation of a comprehensive
report on the lakefront.
OUR PARTNERS IN CONSERVATION WORK:
As we all know, the 23 municipalities in our area make it
possible for us to carry on our work. It is they who supply one half
of the money needed for Conservation. I have often said that there is
nothing sadder than a Conservation Authority with work to do and wittaout
funds to do it. Fortunately, the municipalities and our other partner,
the Province of Ontario, have continued to give us the support we need
to do the job.
You will all have heard that after two very satisfactory, years
working with the Departmnt of Lands and Forests under the Honourable
A. Kelso Roberts, Q.C., the Conservation Branch is to be transferred
about April 1st, 1964, to a new Department -- the Department of Energy
and Resources Management. The Minister will be the Honourable
J. R. Simonett. We look forward to the same cordial relations with the
new Department that we enjoyed under the old.
In conclusion, your Chairman wishes to say that his admiration
and respect for the members and the Staff of the Authority, grows with
each year of his association with you. Further, with each passing year,
he becomes more fully convinced that ,4 the works of Conservation will
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remain in the valleys for the enjoyment of all the people for all time ".
G. Ross Lord,
Chairman,
Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conseration Authority.
February 7th, 1964
Metropolitan Joronto and ie10n
Conseruation Athoritv
MINLJTES
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Authority Meeting „`2/64 Friday- February -21 -1964 , "2/64
Meeting „'2/64 of the Authority was held on Friday, February 21, 1964,
at the Etobicoke Municipal Offices, 550 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke,
commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Vice - Chairman W.C. Davidson
Members N.A. Boylen
J.W. Bradstock
C. Clifford
C.E. Conroy
K.C. Dalglish
Miss True Davidson
J.N. Duncan
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
N.C. Goodhead
H.M. Griggs
Mrs. D. Hague
R.G. Henderson
W. Hodgson
A. Jackson
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.F. Kline
A. Macdonald
R.L. Nesbitt
H. Pind
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
A.E. Reeve
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. sauriol
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
V. Vignale
F.A. Wade
Mrs. A. Walker
C.R. Wardlaw
K.G. Water s
W.H. Westney
Secretary- Treasurer F.L. Lunn
Director of Operations K.G. Higgs
Deputy1Treas4ror C.B. Thompson
Asst.Dir. of Operations E.F. Sutter
Property Administrator W.E. Jones
Conservation Areas Adm. W.A. McLean
Conservation Services Adm. M.G. Johnson
Information & Education Ad.T.E. Barber
Historical Sites Adm. A. Colucci
ABSENT WERE:
M.J. Breen
J.A. Bryson
R.C. Bulloch
A.M. Campbell
A.H. Cowling
W. Dennison
W.J. Haggart
J.E. Harper
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H.S. Honsberger
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
C.W. Laycox
A.A. Mackenzie
F.J. McKechnie
J.L. Mould
Mrs. Beth Nealson
R.E. Prouse
H.M. Smith
W.W. Timbers
R. White
H.T. Wilson
The Minutes of Meetir:.; #1/64 were presented.
Res. #21
Moved by: C. Sauriol
Seconded by: H.G. Waters
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/64,
as if read.
as presented, be adopted
Carried Unanimously;
GRT;'TINGS FROM ETOBICOKE
Reeve John. P. MacBeth extended greetings from the Township of Etobicoke,
c•cr._piiinenting the Authority on the work being accomplished.
CHAIR. ,IAN 4 S REMARKS
Dr. Lord f ;ave a brief verbal report on certain items that have .occurred
since the Annual Meting
.EPOR T j1 /64 OF THE EXECUTIVE CON.MTTTEE
Report #1 /64 of the Executive Committee was presented, and considered
item by iteri, and dealt with by the following resolutions:
19 Gener_alB g et . Eat-,imates
The 1964 General Budget Estimates were considered in detail.
Moved by:
Sccondel by:
F.A. Wade
V. Vignale
RESOLVED THAT: The 196' Budget Estimates, as amended and dated February
1964, and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; be adopted;
and further in this connection, that the following action be taken:
(1) That Scheme C.A. -2/64 - "A Scheme for the Acquisition and Develop-
ment of Conservation Areas in 1964" be adopted;
(2) And Whereas; Section 17(g) of The Conservation Authorities Act
R.S.O. 1960, Chapter 62, as amended, provides that for the carry-
ing out of an approved Scheme, an Authority shall have the power
to determine the proportion of total benefit afforded to all Munic-
ipalities which is afforded to each of them; the Metropolitan Tor-
onto and Region Conservation Authority therefore enacts as follows:
;3)
i) That all member Municipalities be designated as benefitting
Municipalities for Scheme C.A. -2/64;
ii) That the Author. itv .share. rlf the cost of Scheme C.A. -2/64
as set forth in ti' C .1964;;Current Budget shall be raised from
all member Munici :pait•es. ;as ' part of the 1964 Annual General
Levy;
i) That all member Municipalities be designated as benefitting
municipalities for the acquisition of Reservoir Site Lands
set fo: :•th *n Sac-:.;ion 5 of the 1964 Current Budget, and. required
(3) 1)
(4)
(5)
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for the Scheme for Flood Control and Water Conservation;
ii) That the Authority's share of the cost of the said lands be
raised as part of, and on the same basis as, the 1964 Annual
General Levy;
iii) That the money so raised, be credited to the General Flood
Control and Water Conservation Account, to be utilized to
accelerate the purchase of Reservoir Site Lands;
That the 1964 Annual General Levy be based on a per capita basis
of .4152 cents;
That 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
1964 General Levy;
(6) That the Executive Committee be authorized to reduce the Budget
and Levy, should such action be deemed expedient;
Carried Unanimously;
1264 Capital Works Budget
The 1964 Capital Works Budget was considered in detail.
Res. ;'23
Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: K.G. Waters
RESOLVED THAT: The 1964 Flood Control and Water Conservation Capital
Budget and Levy, dated February 12, 1964, and appended as Schedule „Bs,
of these Minutes, be adopted; and further in this connection, that the
following action be taken:
(1) That whereas; Section 38 of the Conservation Authorities Act,
R.S.O. 1960, Chapter 62, provides that an Authority may, from time
to time, determine what monies will be required for Capital Expend-
itures in connection with any Scheme, and further provides for the
method of raising such monies from the participating municipalities
(2) That all member municipalities be notified in the amount of such
monies they are required to raise in 1964;
That the Secretary- Treasurer be instructed to advise all municip-
alities pursuant to Section 35 of the Conservation Authorities Act
that the amount of monies required from all participating municip-
alities for the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation shall
be paid on the basis set forth herein:
Metropolitan Toronto
Ajax
Brampton
Richmond Hill
Bolton
Caledon East
Markham Village
Pickering Village
Stouffville
Woodbridge
Adjala
Albion
Caledon
Chinguacousy
King
Markham Township
Mono
Pickering Township
Toronto Township
Toronto Gore
(3)
601,572.90
1,406.40
4, &4 &.60
4,356. &0
1,301.00
232.60
1,402.90
525.70
995.30
2,166.00
64.20
1,289.70
192.20
1,550.00
2,389.80
5,164.90
59.00
5,150.60
5,020.00
617.80
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Res./123 - item (3)(cont'd)
Uxbridge $ 322.$0
Vaughan 11,469.30
Whitchurch 930.50
(4)
TOTAL $853,032.40
That Whereas; the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation
as adopted, provides that 25% of the cost of Black Creek Remedial
Measures be levied against the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto;
And Whereas; the Agreement with the Government of the Province of
Ontario provides that the cost of construction carried out on the
Black Creek prior to the signing of the Agreement shall not be
included in the Agreement;
And Whereas; the 1964 Project Schedule calls for an expenditure of
$330,000.00 for works to be carried out on the Black Creek in ad-
dition to those presently undertaken;
That the Secretary- Treasurer be instructed to advise the said
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, that pursuant to Section 3$
of the Conservation Authorities Act, the following monies will be
required in 1964 for the Black Creek Works:
25% of $330,000.00 $ 82,500.00
TOTAL BLACK CREEK LEVY FOR 1964 = $ $2,500.00
Carried Unanimously;
Appointment of Sub - Committees
Res. #24 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: C. Clifford
RESOLVED THAT: the following Sub - Committees be appointed for 1964, and
that membership be as indicated.
Executive Sub - Committees:
(1) Personnel:
Dr. G. Ross Lord, Chairman
R.G. Henderson
H.S. Honsberger
C, Sauriol
(2) Finance:
Dr. G. Ross Lord, Chairman
Mr$. J.A. Gardner
H.M, Griggs
Mrs. D. Hague
F.A. Wade
(3)
Pioneer Village:
Mrs. D. Hague
Dr. G. Ross Lord
Prof. T.F. Mcllwraith
Dr. J.W. Scott
Conservation Areas:
(1) Wildlife:
C. Sauriol, Chairman
D. Adair
M.J. Breen
C. Clifford
E. Colquette
G. Cooke
Conservation Areas:
(1) Wildlife (conttd)
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
J. Hope
A. Holder
Mrs. G. Klinck
D. Matthews
J. Mitchele
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Dr. A. Secord
Dr. W. Tovell
R. Trotter
W.R. Van Kempen
A. Walwyn
(2) Maximum Potential Use of Areas:
C. Sauriol, Chairman
C. Clifford
K.C. Dalglish
H.S. Honsberger
Mrs. M.W. Lister
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
(3)
Public Camping
C. Sauriol, Chairman
K.C. Dalglish
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. M.W. Lister
H.M. Smith
Information & Education:
(1)
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Albion Hills Conservation School Management Advisory Committee:
Mrs. F. Gell, Chairman
F.A. Wade, Vice - Chairman
D. Dadson
Dr. G. Ross Lord '
W. McCordic
Miss A. Gibbs
B.J. Newell
F.R. Rutherford
Miss B. Snell
Miss K. Steele
Historical Sites:
(1) Technical Advisory Sub - Committee:
Prof. T.F. Mcllwraith,
Prof. W.T. Easterbrook
V.B. Blake
F. Fog
Col. J.A. McGinnis
Mrs. E. Neil
Dr. L. Russell
Dr. C. Noble
Dr. J.W. Scott
Prof. M. Zaslow
(2) Printing Sub - Committee:
W. Leavens, Chairman
C. Hawes
M.V. James
M. Jeanneret
Prof. T.F. Mcllwraith
Chairman
A.D. McFall
C. Nolan
W.J. Palmer
J.M. Redditt
Dr. A.H. Richardson
Reforestation and Land Use:
(1) A.R.D.A.
F.M. Redelmeier, Chairman
E. Lemon
R.L. Nesbitt
(2) Stream Bank Erosion Control Assistance Program:
G. Gardhouse, Chairman
A. Jackson
H.G. Norry
H. Ptnd
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The following Sub - Committees be paid
Per Diem and Mileage:
(a) Personnel Sub - Committee
(b) Finance Sub - Committee
(c) Technical Advisory Sub - Committee
Carried Unanimously;
Appointment of Advisory Boards:
'es. i25 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: A. Macdonald
RESOLVED THAT: The following functional Advisory Boards be appointed
as set forth herein:
(a) Conservation Areas Advisory Board:
;b)
C. Sauriol, Chairman
K.C. Dalglish, Vice - Chairman
* D. Adair
J.W. Bradstock
M.J. Breen
C. Clifford
C.E. Conroy
* G. Cooke
W. Dennison
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
N .C. Goodhead
H .S. Honsberger
• Mrs. M.W. Lister
A.A. Mackenzie MPP
R.E. Prouse
H.M. Smith
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
C.R. Wardlaw
W.H. Westney
Flood Control & Water Conservation Advisory Board:
R.G. Henderson, Chairman
W.J. Haggart, Vice - Chairman
W.C. Davidson
J.N. Duncan
W. Hodgson
C.F. Kline
C.W. Laycox
F. McKechnie
(c) Historical Sites Advisory Board:
Mrs. D. Hague, Chairman
N.A. Boylen, Vice- Chairman
* J.A. Carroll
A.H. Cowling
Miss True Davidson
A. Macdonald
J.L. Mould
A.E. Reeve
W.W. Timbers
V. Vignale
K.G. Waters
R. White
T. Wilson
J.E. Harper
* Prof. T.F. Mcllwraith
* Dr. A.H. Richardson
Mrs. M. Robinson
Mrs. A. Walker
(d) Information & Education Advisory Board:
F.A. Wade, Chairman
Mrs. F. Gell, Vice - Chairman
R.C. Bulloch
A.M. Campbell
* J.D. Coats
* T.M. Gillan
• H.M. Griggs
* G. Henderson
Mrs. G. Klinck
Mrs. B. Nealson
C.R. Purcell
* E. Sager
* Dr. W. Tovell
(e) Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board:
R.L. Nesbitt, Chairman * E. Lemon
F.M. Redelmeier, Vice - Chairman * H.G. Norry
J.A. Bryson * D.L. Parks
* H.L. Fair H. Pind
* G. Gardhouse * R. Trotter
* J. Griffiths L. Van Tichelen
A. Jackson =- - -.* A.A. Wall
( *)Appointees ( *)Appointees
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Expropriation Advisory Board be
appointed for a further term, as follows:
C.R. Wardlaw, Chairman * B.H. Bull * C.W. Laycock
Carried Unanimously;
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Res. X26 Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: The Executive Committee be requested to consider
authorizing the payment of Per Diem and Mileage to the Albion Hills
Conservation School Management Advisory Sub - Committee.
Carried Unanimously;
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
The Schedule of Meetings was considered in some detail. An amendment
was:
Moved by: Mrs. G. Klinck
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell
THAT the last paragraph be amended to read: That the payment of Per
Diem and Mileage for Advisory Boards be restricted to two meetings per
year ";;
An amendment to the amendment was:
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Miss True Davidson
R.L. Nesbitt
TO: Further amend the said paragraph to read "Three Meetings Per YearS4.
The amendment to the amendment on a vote was defeated. The amendment
on a vote was defeated. A further amendment was:
Moved by: A. Macdonald
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
THAT: The last paragraph be deleted. This amendment on a vote was
carried.
Res. #27
Moved by: J.N. Duncan
Seconded by: A. Macdonald
RESOLVED THAT: The following Schedule of Meetings for 1964, as amended,
be adopted:
Authority:
1. February -7 -1964
2. February -21 -1964
3. June -19 -1964
4. October -30 -1964
1965 Annual Meeting - February -5 -1965
Executive:
1. February -12 -1964
2. February -26 -1964
3. March -11 -1964
4. March -25 -1964
5. April -£3 -1964
6. April -22 -1964
7. May -6 -1964
8. May -20 -1964
9. June -3 -1964
10. June -17 -1964
11. July -8-1964
12. July -22 -1964
13. August -12 -1964
14. September -9 -1964
15. September -23 -1964
16. October -7 -1964
17. October -21 -1964
18. November -4 -1964
19. November -18 -1964
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Schedule of Meetings (contfd)
Executive (contfd):
20. December -2 -1964
21. December -30 -1964
22. January -13 -1965
23. January -27 -1965
Conservation Areas:
1. April -2 -1964
2. September -17 -1964
3. December -10 -1964
Flood Control & Water Conservation:
1. April -14 -1964
2. October -1 -1964
3. January -19 -1965
Historical Sites:
1. May -1 -1964
2. August -7 -1964
3. November -13 -1964
Information & Education:
1. March -26 -1964
2. September -10 -1964
3. January -21 -1965
Reforestation & Land Use
1. May -14 -1964
2. September -24 -1964
3. January -7 -1965
Etobicoke - Mimico:
1. April -23 -1964
Humber:
1. May -7 -1964
Don:
1. April -16 -1964
R.D.H.P..
1. April -29 -1964•
2. At call of Chairman
2. At call of Chairman
2. At call of Chairman
2. At call of Chairman
Carried Unanimously;
Amended Regulations Concerning Fill & Construction
The revised regulations concerning Fill and Construction, together with
the schedule of maps indicating the areas to be restricted, was discussed
at some length.
Res. 12$ Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw
RESOLVED THAT: The Regulations concerning Fill and Construction in
certain defined areas, appended as Schedule '"A" of the Minutes of
Meeting No. 3/63 of the Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory
Board, held Friday, December 6, 1963, and as amended and set forth
herein, be adopted, and further in this connection, that the following
action be taken:
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(a) The Regulations, as adopted, be submitted to the appropriate
Minister, and that he be requested to approve them;
(b) The Director of Operations, the Assistant Director of Operations,
and the Chief Conservation Patrol Officer are hereby appointed as
officers to enforce the Regulations of the /' uthority pertaining to
the dumping of fill and construction in areas defined; and further)
that the duties of the officers shall be:
(1) To enforce the Regulations;
(2) To investigate complaints and make observations regarding
the construction of buildings or structures, or the placing
or dumping of fill within the area designated by Schedule
s'A'7 of the Regulations; and take the necessary and proper
actions to abate nuisances therefrom. )
To issue permits and notices under these Regulations and
to keep records of applications, plans, specifications,
permits, violations, complaints, and other matters on
fill for Authority purposes only;
(4) To examine the situ plans and specifications accompany-
ing all applications for permits which meet the require-
ments of these Regulations;
(5) To inspect all areas where permits have been issued;
(6) To enlist the co- operation of civic, technical and con-
tractor groups and individuals in respect to administrat-
ion of these Regulations;
Regulation Made Under The Conservation Authorities Act - Fill and
Construction:
(3)
1. In this Regulation:
(a) "Authority- means the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conte^
ation Authority;
(b) "building" or "structure" means building or structure of any
kind;
(c) "fill" means fill of any kind.
2. The areas defined in the Schedule are designated as areas in which,
in the opinion of the Authority, the control of flooding or pollut-
ion or the conservation of land may be affected by the placing or
dumping of fill.
3. Subject to Section 4, no person shall:
(a) construct any building or structure or permit any building or
structure to be constructed in or on a pond or swamp or in any
area below the high -water mark of a lake, river, creek or
stream; or
(b) place or dump fill or permit fill to be placed or dumped in the
area designated in the Schedule;
4. Subject to The Ontario Water Resources Commission Act or to any
private interest, the Authority may permit in writing the construct-
ion of any building or structure or the placing or dumping of fill
in any area to which Section 3 applies if, in the opinion of the
Authority, the site of the building or structure or dumping and the
method of the construction or dumping would not affect the control
of flooding or pollution or the conservation of the land.
5. No person shall begin to construct any building or structure or
dump dump or place fill in any area to which Section 3 applies
before the permission required by Section 4. has been obtained.
6. (1) A signed application for permission to construct a building or
structure shall be filed with the Authority and shall include:
(a) four copies of a plan of the proparty showing the
proposed location of the building or structure,
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Regulations Concerning Fill & Construction Qconttd)
6. (1) (a) its elevation, and the proposed final grade plan;
(b) four copies of a complete description of the type of build-
'''' ing or structure to be constructed, including'drainage'
details;
(c) four copies of a statement of the dates between which the
construction will be carried out; and
(d) four copies of a statement of the proposed use of the
building or structure following completion of the construct -
ion.
(2) A signed application for permission to place or dump fill shall
be filed with the Authority and shall include:
(a) four copies of a plan of the property on which the fill is
to be placed, showing the proposed location of filling, the
depth to which it is proposed to fill, and the proposed
final grade of the land when filling is completed;
(b) four copies of a complete description of the type of fill
proposed to be placed or dumped;
(c) four copies of a statement of the dates between which the
_ placing or dumping will be carried out; and
,(d) four copies of a statement of the proposed use of the land
following completion of placing or dumping.
7. The Authority may, at any time, withdraw any permission given under
Section 4 if, in the opinion of the Authority, the representations
contained in the application for the permission, and amendments
thereto, are not carried out.
$. Ontario Regulation 136/61 is revoked.
Res-. #29
Moved by. Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
Carried Unanimously;
RESOLVED THAT: The Executive Committee be requested to consider the
matter of 'snow- as fill, under the Regulations.
Carried Unanimously;
Scheme W.C. -39 - --A Scheme for the Extension of the Flood Warning System'
Res. #30 Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: F.A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT Scheme W.C. -39 - -A Scheme for the Extension of the
Flood Warning System -, be adopted, and further in this connection, that
the following action be taken:
(a) All member municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(b) The appropriate Minister be requested to approve the Scheme,,and a
grant of 50' thereof;
(c) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to
take whatever action is required in connection with the Scheme, in-
cluding the execution of any necessary documents.
Carried Unanimously;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
SCHEDULE ..A.;
1 9 6 4
CUt i NT taUH1CIPAL LEVY
CUAIIE'T LUJGiiT EST'I1vIhTLS
FebrAary 21st, 1964
ia,THOPOLITA14 TOhUi,TO & ru GIur; COJASERVATIUa iUTHOHITY
A -2$
MUNICIPALITY
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
1964 MUNICIPAL LEVY
TOTAL
POPULATION
PER CENT OF
MUNICIPALITY
WITHIN
AUTHORITY
POPULATION
WITHIN
AUTHORITY
1964
"B" LEVY
Adjala Township
Ajax Town
Albion Township
Bolton Village
Branpton Town
Caledon Township
Caledon East Village
Chinguacousy Township
King Township
Markham Township
Markham Village
Metropolitan Toronto
Mono Township
Pickering Township
Pickering Village
Richmond Hill Town
Stouffville Village
Toronto Gore Township
Toronto Township
Uxbridge Township
Vaughan Township
Whitchurch Township
Woodbridge Village
1,762
8,111
3,203
2,152
26,363
3,798
645
10,500
12,697
14,800
5,265
1,677,708
2,096
21,837
1,818
18,615
3,457
1,154
71,064
2,855
17,493
7,579
2,443
8%
100
95
l0c
75
10
100
60
47
100
100
100
5
96
100
100
100
100
26
33
100
37
100
141
8,111
3,043
2,152
19,772
380
645
6,300
5,968
14,800
5,265
1,677,708
105
20,964
1,818
18,615
3,457
1,154
18,477
942
17,493
2,804
2-,443
$ 7.69
442.62
166.06
117.43
1,078.96
20.74
35.20
343.79
325.67
807.64
287.31
91,549.90
5.73
1,144.01
99.21
1,015.82
188.65
62.97
1,008.29
51.40
954.59
153,01
133.31
$ 50.85 $
2,925 ;07
1,097.40
776.08
7,130.38
137.04
232.61
2,271.97
2,152;24
5,337.32
1,898472
E�O5,039:66
37.87
7,560.25
655,62
6,713.13
1,246.70
416,.17
6,663.36
339.71
6,308.50
1,011.21
881.02
58.54 $
3,367.69
1,263.46
893.51
8,209.34
157.78
267.81
2 615 .76
2,477.91
6,144.96
2;186.03
696,589.56
43.60
8,704.26
754.83
7,728.95
1,435.35
479.14
7,671.65
391.11
7,263.09
1,164.22
1,014.33
1963
LEVY
55.34
3,141.80
1,221.31
856.67
6,808.61
157.08
261.27
2,195.59
2,395.01
5,904.72
1,994.95
654,602.15
43.54
8,071.03
723.18
7,316.90
1,308.81
443.18
6,938.02
356.09
7,101.21
1,121.19
987.71
1,917,415
1,832,557
$ 100,000.00 $ 660,882.88 $ 760,882.88 $ 714,005.36
1964 Levy based on .4152 per Capita
"A" -- Reservoir Land
"BAP -- General
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
CURRENT BUDGET SUMMARY A -30
A. REVENUE
1 9 6 4 February 21st, 1964
CURRENT ORDINARY
Municipal Levies
Anticipated Government Grants
Anticipated Revenue:
General & Conserv. Areas $ 175,000.
Conservation Farm 25,900.
Conservation School 46,600.
Souvenir Shop 3,000.
TOTAL
CURRENT SCHEMES
Municipal Levies
Anticipated Government Grants
TOTAL
B. EXPENDITURES
CURRENT ORDINARY
309,014.23
290,493.21
250,500.00
$ 850,007.44
$ 451,868.65
613 ,021.06
$ 1,064,889.71
ANTICIPATED
TOTAL AUTHORITY GOVT. GRANT.
Deferred Expenditure $ 14,540.44 $ 14,540.44 $ -
Sec. 1 General Administration 467,182.00 218,386.29 248,795.71
Sec. 2 Conservation Services 83,395.00 41,697.50 41,697.50
Sec. 3 Operations & Maintenance 284,890.00 284,890.00
TOTAL
CURRENT
Deferred Expenditure
Sec. 4 Conservation and Forest
Lands
Sec. 5 Reservoir Site Lands
Sec. 6 Conservation Areas
Development
Sec. 7 Pioneer Village
Sec. 8 General Water Control
TOTAL
$ 850,007.44 $ 559,514.23 $ 290,493.21_
SCHEMES
$ 24,289.71
24,289.71 $
160,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00
400,000.00 100,000.00 300,000.00
351,400.00 167,128.94 184,271.06
57,200.00 57,200.00
72,000.00 23,250.00 48,750.00
1,064,889.71 $451,868.65 $ 613,021.06
A -31
ACCT.
A -1
A -2
A -3
A -4
- 1 -
METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
1964 CURRENT ORDINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
SECTION 1
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
(1) PERSONNEL SERVICES:
Salaries per Establishment:
Office & Administration
Technicll Staff
Unemployment Insurance
Workmen ?s Compensation
Group Insurance & Pension Pl.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (1)
(2) TRAVEL EXPENSE & ALLOWANCES:
A -11 Members? Allowances, Mileages
and Expenses
A -12 Staff Mileage & Expenses
A -13 Chairman's Expenses
TOTAL SUB - SECTION 2)
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES:
(3)
A -21 Office Equipment:
1 Collator
2 Typewriters - Standard
2 Typewriters - Electric
8 Filing Cabinets
2 Fire Files
4 Storage Cabinets
1 Card Cabinet
2 Desks
9 Chairs
1 Drawing Table
1 Calculator
Drafting Equipment
1 Loud - Hailer
1 Yashica
1 Light Meter
A -22 Tools and Equipment
1 Saw Sabre
1 Drill - Power -
2 Vises - Wood
1 Vise - Heavy Duty
1 Vise - Standard
2 Shop Dolleys - 4 Wheel
1 Transit - Builders
4 Clamps - Wood Sets
1 Tank - Pump Testing
2 Saws - Chain (with trade)
1 Saw - Buzz - P.T.O,
1 Saw - Table
Equipment Reclamation
1 Set Augers - Soil Testing
3.4?
ITEM
111,151.00
106,916.00
1964
TOTAL
218,067.00
6,000.00
3,500.00
34,000.00
261,567.00
14,000.00
16,500.00
1,000.00
31,500.00
1963
TOTAL
178,843.33
5,374.40
3,399.91
26,365.55
213,983.19
14,382.48
16,358.26
910.75
31,651.49
1,300.00
500.00
935.00
1,200.00
770.00
407.00
183 .00
285.00
200.00
45.00
250.00
250.00
90.00
40.00
45.00 6,500.00 9,165.10
61.00
65.00
48.00
125.00
80.00
221.00
200.00
125.00
135.00
450.00
200.00
250.00
150.00
75.00
ACCT.
- 2 -
SECTION 1 (Continued)
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
ITEM
(3) EQUIPMENT PURCHASES (Contd)
A -22 Equipment - Forest Inventory 80.00
Miscellaneous Tools &
Allowances for replacement 400.00
A -23 Vehicles
1 Truck - 4 -ton Pick -Up
Dump Body
1 Automobile with trade
1 Truck - Panel with trade
1 Truck - A -ton Pick -Up
1 Trailer - 4 -wheel Farm
2,900.00
1,800.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
500.00
A -24 Machinery
1 Tractor - H.D. with P.T.O. 3,500.00
1 Power Mower 800.00
1 Power Mower P.T.O. with
Extension Bars 3,500.00
1 Power Take -Off for Tractor 300.00
1 Rake - Tractor- M,)unted 500.00
1 Rake - Tractor - Mounted
Side Delivery 750.00
1 Baler - Tractor - Mounted 1,800.00
2 Spreaders - Fertilizer 700.00
1 Splitter Power -Wood Mounted
on Trailer 1,800.00
1 Half -Track Set for Tractor 550.00
1 Loading Forks for Tractor 450.00
(4)
A -31
A -32
A -33
A -34
A -35
A -36
(5)
A -41
A -42
A -43
A -44
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (3)
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES:
Uniforms & Equipment
Postage
Stationery & Office Supplies
Technical Plans & Maps
Vehicle Repairs & Operating
Costs
Machinery Repairs & Operating
Costs
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (4)
RENT, UTILITY SERVICES:
Telephone
Light, Heat, Power & Water
Rent
Office Cleaning & Maintenance
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (5)
1964
TOTAL
2,665.00
A -32
1963
TOTAL
2,821.59
9,700.00 10,832.61
14,650.00
33,515.00
3,500.00
3,500.00
13,000.00
6,000.00
12,000.00
9,000.00
47,000.00
15,000.00
2,000.00
21,600.00
5,000.00
43,600.00
12,631.45
35,450.65
3,491.07
3,323.84
13,394.28
1,504.12
11,548.63
7,691.11
40,953.05
13,556.09
1,417.20
19,012.50
7,271.94
41,257.73
A -33
ACCT.
-3-
SECTION 1 (Continued)
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
(6) OTHER:
A -51 Taxes - Non Revenue Properties
A -52 Legal & Audit Fees
A -53 General Expense
A -54 Insurance
A -55 Bank Interest
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (6)
-CTAI SECTION 1 -- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
ITEM
$
1964
TOTAL
$
30,000.00
5,500.00
2,000.00
$,000.00
4,500.00
50,000.00
467,182.00
1963
TOTAL
$
19,778.21
5,393 45
1,115.65
7,138.12
4,059.13
37,484.56
400,780.77
-4-
SECTION 2
CONSERVATION SERVICES
ACCT.
(1) FORESTRY:
A -61 Private Tree Planting
A -62 Reforestation Subsidies
A -63 Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Project
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (1)
(2) LAND USE:
A -72 Grassed Waterway Subsidies
A -73 Tile Drainage Subsidies
A -74 Farm Pond Research
A -75 Farm Pond Subsidies & Services
A -76 Dutch Elm Control & Farm Tree
Replacement Program
A -77 F,7-1 Plaxl< Assistance
ITEM
A -7$ Stream Bank Erosion Control Assist.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (2)
FISH & WILDLIFE:
A -$2 Fish Rearing
A -83 Bird Feeding
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (3)
PARKS & CONSERVATION AREAS:
(3)
(4)
A -91 Equipment
15 Outhouses 1,500.00
90 Containers - Metal Refuse 470.00
20 Containers - Wire Refuse 325.00
50 Fireplaces 1,250.00
250 Tables - Picnic 5,000.00
Signs & Refinishing Mat. 1,500.00
A -92 Options Not Exercised for
Proposed Sdzemes Abandoned
A -93 Technical Studies for Proposed
Schemes Abandoned (Maps,
Plans, Appraisals etc.)
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (4)
WATER CONTROL:
A -103 Operation of Flood Warn. System
A -104 Options Not Exercised for
Proposed Schemes Abandoned
(5)
1964
TOTAL
$
5,000.00
750.00
500.00
6,250.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
500.00
3,000.00
A -34
1963
TOTAL
4,662.99
300.00
1,409.64
6,372.63
200.00
1,855.76
1,911.75
3,749.60
500,00 8$1.75
1,000.00
2,500.00
10,500.00 $,59$.$6
2,200.00
100.00
2,300.00
1,760.76
95.50
1,856.26
10,045.00 6,420.15
500.00
500.00
11,045.00
3,000.00
500.00
1,757.50
8,177.65
1,922.65
A -35 -5-
SECTION 2 (continued)
CONSERVATION SERVICES
ITEM
$
ACCT.
A -105
A -106
A -111
A -112
A -113
A -117
A -11$
A -119
A -120
(5) WATER CONTROL Conttd)
Technical Studies for
Proposed Schemes Abandoned
Fill Regulations Enforcement
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (5)
(6) PUBLIC RELATIONS & EDUCATION
Advertising
Public Relations Consult-
ant and Expenses
Publications & General
Printing:
Directory
Black Creek Folder ??A"
Black Creek Folder "B"
Flood Control Folder
General Printing
Conservation Booklet
Pollution Control & Rec.
Conservation Assist.Pr.
300.00
2,000.00
800.00
300.00
1,000.00
700.00
1,$00.00
250.00
Tours and Special Days
School Programme
Educational Programme 12,500.00
Conservation School 12,900.00
Photography, Photographic
Supplies, Engraving,
Professional Photographs
Exhibits and Displays
Motion Picture Programme
Press Clipping Service
Promotional Contingencies
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (6)
TOTAL SECTION 2 -- CONSERVATION SERVICES
1964
TOTAL
500.00
1000.00
5,000.00
500.00
5,500.00
7,150.00
3,000.00
25,400.00
2,500.00
500.00
3,000.00
250.00
500.00
48,300.00
1963
TOTAL
$
1,922.65
513.66
5,782.73
8,430 , �2
3,924.57
11,236.97
2,020.27
3,778.79
4,071.97
298.46
215.59
40,273.93
83,395.00 67,201.98
GRAND TOTALS SECTIONS 1 AND 2• 550,577.00 467,982.75
ACCT.
209 General
210 Taxes
-6-
SECTION 3
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
1964
ITEM TOTAL
213 Heart Lake
Labour
Materials & Supplies
214 Glen Haffy
Labour
Materials & Supplies
Equipment
215
216
21$
Albion Hills
Labour
Materials & Supplies
Boyd
Labour
Materials & Supplies
Greenwood
Labour
Materials & Supplies
Equipment
220 Black Creek
Labour
Materials & Supplies
Equipment
221 Humber Trails
Labour
Materials & Supplies
222 Claremont
Labour
Materials & Supplies
Equipment
224 Cold Creek
Labour
Materials & Supplies
225 Flood Control Properties
226 Palgrave
Labour
Materials & Supplies
227 Woodbridge
Labour
Materials & Supplies
22$ Conservation School Farm
230 Conservation School
6,750.00 6,750.00
16,000.00 16,000.00
26,500.00
2,500.00
9,300.00
700.00
625.00
20,500.00
2,500.00
23,500.00
2,500.00
29,000.00
10,625.00
23,000.00
26,000.00
A-36
1963
TO AL
5,812.32
15,491.59
27,050.35
9,538.21
22,275.72
25,4$7.56
10,500.00
1,000.00
435.00 11,935.00 11,500.59
70,200.00
5,000.00
800.00 76,000.00 58,599.99
2,100.00
200.00
3,000.00
500.00
750.00
3,500.00
500.00
2,000.00
500.00
100.00
2,200.00
300.00
24,$00.00
45,130.00
2,300.00 2,252.17
4,250.00 3,25$.82
4,000.00
2,000.00
600.00
2,500.00
24,$00.00
45,130.00
4,156.90
1,04$.77
930.$4
4,233.76
TOTAL SECTION 3
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE 2$4,$90.00 191,637.59
A -37 -7-
SECTION 4
CONSERVATION AREAS AND FOREST AND WILDLIFE LAND
ACCT.
ACCT.
Conservation Areas
Forest & Wildlife
TOTAL SECTION 4 --
CONSERVATION AREAS & FOREST
& hILDLIFE
Land Purchases
1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $ $
130,000.00
30,000.00
SECTION 5
RESERVOIR SITES LAND
160,000.00 160,000.00
1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $ $
400,000.00
TOTAL SECTION 5 --
RESERVOIR SITES LAND 400,000.00 500,000.00
SECTION 6
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
1964 1963
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
C2C HEART LAKE DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Wildlife Shrubs 270.00
2. Landscape Trees 15.00 285.00
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
3. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 550.00 550.00
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
4. Gravel Parking Areas (angle) 500.00 500.00
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
5. House No. 2 2,500.00
6. Extension to Centre 2,000.00
7. Roof 2,500.00 7,000.00
RIVER, LAKE & STREAM IMPROVENT.
8. leach Improvement 500.00 500.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
9. General Development 2,000.00 2,000.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 11,000.00 11,000.00
TOTi,L 21,8 5,0O 47,122,5Q
- $ -
SECTION 6 (Continued]
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
ACCT.
C6C ALBION HILLS DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTING
1. Reforestation
2. Wildlife Shrubs
3. Landscape
4. Arboretum
A -3$
1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $ $
160.00
2,0$0.00
500.00
1,000.00
3,740.00
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
5. Seea, Sod, Chemicals 6,$50.00
6. Agricultural Demonstration 1,000.00
'7 Water System 15,000.00
$. Fencing 500.00 23,350.00
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
9. Road Construction 9,000.00
10. Road Surfacing 10,000.00 19,000.00
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
11. Agricultural Demonstration 7,000.00
12. Washroom 20,000.00
13. Checking Station 2,000.00
14. House No. 1 350.00 29,350.00
PTVER, LAKE & STREAM IMPR.
15. Stream Improvement 500.00 500.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
16. General Development 2,500.00 2,500.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 25,000.00 25,000.00
TOTAL 103,440.00 90,469.48
C7C COLD CREEK DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Wildlife Shrubs 540.00 540.00
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
2. Water System 600.00 600.00
RIVER, LAKE & STREAM IMPRO.
3. Pond Improvement 1,200.00 1,200.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
4. General Development 1,000.00 1,000.00
A -39 - 9 -
SECTION 6 (Continued)
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
ACCT.
1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $ $
C7C COLD CREEK DEVELOPMENT (Contd)
LABOUR & INTEREST 4,$00.00 4,$00.00
TOTAL $,140.00 21,132.33
C$C BOYD DEVELOPMENT
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Wildlife Shrubs 900.00
2. Landscape Trees 40.00 940.00
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
3. Water System 5,000.00
4. Agricultural Demonstration 1,300.00
5. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1,500.00 7,$00.00
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
6. Complete Workshop 2,000.00 2,000.00
RIVER, LAKE & STREAM IMPR.
7. Stream Improvement 300.00 300.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
$. General. Development 2,000.00 2,000.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 15,500.00 15,500.00
TOTAL 2$,540.00 63,976.2$
C13C GLEN HAFFY DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
1. Seed, Sod, Chemicals $50.00 $50.00
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
2. Surface Road 4,000.00 4,000.00
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
3. Superintendents House 500.00 500.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
4. General Development 1,000.00 1,000.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 10,300.00 10,300.00
TOTAL 16,650.00 2$,6$$.23
ACCT.
- 10 -
SECTION 6 (Continued)
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
A -40
1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $ $
C14C GREENWOOD DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
1. Workshop Improvement 45.00 45.00
RIVER, LAKE, & STREAM IMP.
2. Beach Improvement 700.00 700.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
3. General Development 1,000.00 1,000.00
LABOUR & INTEREST $,000.00 $,000.00
TOTAL 9,745.00 16,260.16
C15C GLEN MAJOR DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Reforestation 500.00
2. Wildlife Shrubs 540.00 1,040.00
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
3. Fencing 500.00 500.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
4. General Development 500.00 500.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 2,300.00 2,300.00
TOTAL 4,340.00 4$$.64
C17C HUMBER TRAILS DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
1. Develop Water System 500.00 500.00
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
2. Surface Road & Parking Area 500.00 500.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 1,500.00 1,500.00
TOTAL 2,500.00 7,343.59
C19C CLAREMONT DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Wildlife Shrubs 180.00
A -41 - 11 -
SECTION 6 (Continued)
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
ACCT.
1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $
C19C CLAREMONT DEVELOPMENT (Contd)
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
2. Landscape Trees 25.00 205.00
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
3. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 200.00
4. Field Drainage 200.00 400.00
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
5. Road Surfacing 3,000.00 3,000.00
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
6. Refreshment Booth 2,000.00 2,000.00
RIVER, LAKE, & STREAM IMP.
7. Stream Improvement 1,000.00 1,000.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
8. General Development 1,000.00 1,000.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 7,000.00 7,000.00
TOTAL 14,605.00 35,603.44
C2't BLACK CREEK DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREES & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Shrubs 150.00
2. _Landscape Trees 1,000.00 1,150.00
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
3. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1,400.00
4. Fencing 800.00 2,200.00
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
5. Footbridge 50.00 50.00
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
6. Workshop 650.00
7. No. 1 House 150.00 800.00
RIVER, LAKE & STREAM IMPR.
8. Ponds, Pumps, Flumes 5,000.00 5,000.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
9. General Development 2,000.00
10. Engineering 7,000.00 9,000.00
ACCT.
- 12 -
SECTION 6 (Continued)
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
A -42
1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $ $
C28C BLACK CREEK DEVELOPMENT (Contd)
LABOUT & INTEREST ]0,750.00 10,750.00
TOTAL 28,950.00 49,938.61
C42C BRUCE4S MILL DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Reforestation 100.00
2. Wildlife Shrubs 900.00
3. Landscape Trees 75,00 1,075.00
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
4. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1,000.00 1,000.00
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
5. Develop Area Road System 3,000.00 3,000.00
RIVER LAKE & STREAM IMPR.
6. Beach Construction 3,000.00
7. Dam Construction 51,500.00
8. Channel Improvement 3,100.00 57,600.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
9. General Development 1,000.00
10. Engineering 7,000.00 8,000.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 5,000.00 5,000.00
TOTAL 75,675.00 42,897.61
C47C PALGRAVE DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Wildlife Shrubs 180.00
2. Reforestation 1,000.00 1,180.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 350.00 350.00
TOTAL 1,530.00 13,881.37
C51C WOODBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREES & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Landscape Trees 50.00 50.00
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
2. Picnic Area Development 300.00 300.00
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SECTION 6 (Continued)
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
ACCT.
1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $ $
C51C WOODBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT (Contd)
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
3. Road Surface 700.00 700.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
4. General Development 500.00 500.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 5,000.00 5,000.00
TOTAL 6,550.00 25,438.18
C53C CLAIREVILLE DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, & CONT.
GROUND DEVELOPMENT
1. Fencing 700.00 700.00
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
2. Equipment Control Building 2,000.00 2,000.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
3. Engineering 15,000.00
4. General 3,000.00 18,000.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 3,000.00 3,000.00
TOTAL 23,700.00 -
055C BOLTON RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
TREE & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS
1. Reforestation 400.00 400.00
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
2. General Development 500.00 500.00
LABOUR & INTEREST 4,300.00 4,300.00
TOTAL 5,200.00
COMPLETED PROJECTS - 1963 424.50
TOTAL SECTION 6 -- CONSERVATION
AREAS DEVELOPMENT 351,400.00 443,665.61
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SECTION 7
PIONEER VILLAGE
ACCT.
G2C PIONEER VILLAGE:
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES & CONT.
1. Flour Mill
2. Picket - Fencing Church
3. Picket -Fence Artisan's House
4. Consultant's Fees
5. Collection
6. Gift Shop
7. Labour and Interest
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1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $ $
50,000.00
350.00
350.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
500.00
3,000.00
TOTAL SECTION 7 -- 57,200.00 57,295.9$
SECTION $
GENERAL WATER CONTROL SCHEMES
1964 1963
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$ $
Stream Surveys 1,500.00
Extension of Flood Warning System 10,000.00
Communication System Study 1,000.00
Engineering Studies - Etobicoke Cr. 50,000.00
Engineering Studies - Highland Cr. 9,500.00
TOTAL SECTION $ -- 72,000.00 24,961.6$
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SCHEDULE 7,13"
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION
CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
-- 1964 --
February 12th, 1964
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FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION
CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
1964 MUNICIPAL LEVIES
SECTION 1:
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND
WATER CONSERVATION
(a) All Municipalities Benefitting:
Metropolitan Toronto
Ajax Town
Brampton Town
Richmond Hill Town
Bolton Village
Caledon East Village
Markham Village
Pickering Village
Stouffville Village
Woodbridge Village
Adjala Township
Albion Township
Caledon Township
Chinguacousy Township
King Township
Markham Township
Mono Township
Pickering Township
Toronto Township
Toronto Gore Township
Uxbridge Township
Vaughan Township
Whitchurch Township
(b) Metropolitan Toronto Benefitting:
Black Creek Flood Control Plan,
1964 Schedule
SECTION 2:
BENEFITTING MUNICIPALITY SCHEMES:
Works in Progress:
Metropolitan Toronto
SECTION 3:
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$ 801,572.90
1,406.40
4,848.60
4,356.80
1,301.00
232.80
1,402.90
525.70
998.30
2,166.00
64.20
1,289.70
192.20
1,550.00
2,389.80
5,164.90
59.00
5,150.80
5,020.0d
617.80
322.80
11,469.30
930.50 $ 853,032.40
Works on which no commitments
have been made:
Metropolitan Toronto and Town
of Brampton Benefitting
82,500.00
102,750.00
235,00x.00
TOTAL $ 1,273,282.40
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FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION
CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
REVENUE:
1964 ESTIMATES
S U M M A R Y
Anticipated Government Grants
Municipal Levies
TOTAL REVENUE
FXPENDIT URES :
Section 1:
SCHEDULE "A"
Large Dams & Res.
SCHEDULE f4C"
Small Dams`& Res.
SCHEDULE ?YD??
Flood Plain Lands
SCHEDULE "B49
Black Creek Flood
Control
Section 2:
Works in Progress
$
TOTAL
,'2,532,000.00
50,000.00
496j781.44
1,200,173.20
220,225.00
$ 3,424,995.62
1,544,184.02
$ 4,969,179.64
ANTICIPATED
AUTHORITY GOVT. GRANTS
$ 633,000.00
25,000.00
248,390.72
$ 1,899,000.00
25,000.00
248,390.72
300,043.30 900,129.90
102,750.00 117,475.00
Section 3:
Works on which no
commitments have been
made 470,000.00 235,000.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 4,969,179.64 $ 1,544,184.02
235,000.00
$ 3,424,995.62
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FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
1964 ESTIMATES
SECTION 1:
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL &
WATER CONSERVATION
PROJECT PLANNING
(a) All Municipalities Benefitting:
SCHEDULE "Au
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ITEM TOTAL
Reservoir Land $ 1,100,000.00
F -1 Claireville Reservoir 1,132,000.00
F -12 York Mills 300,000.00
TOTAL SCHEDULE "A" $ 2,532,000.00
SCHEDULE feCsf
P -2 Milne Reservoir - Land 50,000.00
TOTAL SCHEDULE "C" 50,000.00
SCHEDULE fvD"
Flood Plain Lands !96,781.44 496,781.44
SUB -TOTAL 3,078.781.44
(b) Metropolitan Toronto Benefitting:
SCHEDULE f4Bi4
B -1 Black Creek Flood Control 1,200,173.20 1,200,173.20
TOTAL SECTION 1 4,278,954.64
SECTION 2: WORKS IN PROGRESS:
1. Scheme W.C. -11 -- Flood Plain
Lands -- Town of Weston on
Humber River
2. Scheme W.C. -36 -- Channel Improve-
ments -- Massey Creek
5,500.00
214,725.00
TOTAL SECTION 2 220,225.00
SECTION 3: WORKS ON WHICH NO COMMITMENTS
HAVE BEEN MADE:
1.
1-
Town of Brampton 470,000.00
TOTAL SECTION 3 470,000.00
GRAND TOTAL SECTIONS 1, 2, AND 3
$ 4,969,179.64
Vetropo/ttan 5orortio and ie10rc
Con,seruation _Authority
MINUTES
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Authority Meeting #3/64 Friday, July -3 -1964 �'�3/64
Meeting #3/64 of the Authority was held on Friday, July 3, 1964, at
the Richmond Hill Municipal Offices, 56 Yonge Street, North, Richmond
Hill, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman
Vice- Chairman
Members
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
Deputy- Treasurer
Asst.Dir. of Operations
Property Administrator
Conservation Areas Adm.
Information & Education Adm.
Historical Sites Adm.
ABSENT WERE:
Dr. G. Ross Lord
W.C. Davidson
N.A. Boylen
J.A. Bryson
R.C. Bulloch
A.M. Campbell
C. Clifford
C.E. Conroy
K.C. Dalglish
Miss True Davidson
J.N. Duncan
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
H.M. Griggs
W.J. Haggart
Mrs. D. Hague
J.E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
H.S. Honsberger
A. Jackson
C.F. Kline
A.A. Mackenzie
A.H. Macdonald
F.J. McKechnie
Mrs. Beth Nealson
R.L. Nesbitt
H. Pind
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
A.E. Reeve
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
W.W. Timbers
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
V. Vignale
Mrs. Alma Walker
C.R. Wardlaw
W.H. Westney
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
C.B. Thompson
E.F. Sutter
W.E. Jones
W.A. McLean
T.E. Barber
A. Colucci
M.J. Breen
A.H. Cowling
W. Dennison
N.C. Goodhead
W. Hodgson
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Mrs. G. Klinck
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
C.W. Laycox
J.L. Mould
11.E. Prouse
H.M. Smith
F.A. Wade
K.G. - Waters
Robert White
H.T. Wilson
J.W. Bradstock
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #2/64 were presented.
Res. #31 Moved by: Mrs. Beth Nealson
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/64, as presented, be adopted
as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
GREETINGS FROM RICHMOND HILL
Mayor Thomas Broadhurst extended greetings from the Town of Richmond
Hill, emphasizing the excellent work being carried out by the
Authority; and presented all those attending the meeting with a
souvenir rose.
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS
Dr. Lord reported briefly on the 1964 programme.
REPORT #2/64 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report #2/64 of the Executive Committee was presented.
Res. #32
Moved by: A.M. Campbell
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT: Item (A)(ii) of Report #2/64 of the Executive Committee
- the Auditor's Report be tabled, and that the Auditor be asked to
make a statement on the report as to whether they concur in all of the
financial actions taken by the Authority, and that the books show that
the financing of the Authority has been carried out in the best
principles of sound financing.
Recorded Vote:
Res. #33
Yea - 20
Nay - 17
Moved by:
Seconded by:
R.G. Henderson
A.H. Macdonald
CARRIED;
RESOLVED THAT: Report #2/64 of the Executive Committee be received
and that the recommendations contained therein, as amended and set
forth herein, be adopted:
ITEM (A) - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
(i)
1964 Municipal Levy & Budget as Amended
That a) The 1964 Municipal Levy
b) The 1964 Current Budget Summary
c) Page 7 of the Current Budget Estimates
d) The 1964 Capital Works Program - Summary P.2
e) The 1964 Capital Works Program - P.3
as amended by the Executive, and dated February 2$, 1964, and
appended as Schedule "Bu of Executive Minutes of Meeting #3/64
be confirmed;
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ITEM (B) - CONSERVATION AREAS
(i) Master Plan, Black Creek Conservation Area
That the Master Plan for the Black Creek Conservation Area, as
prepared by the firm of Gordon S. Adamson & Assoc., be approved
in principle, and that the following proposals be adopted:
(a) The Authority enter into an agreement, to be approved by
the Authority, with the York University for the reciprocal
use of parking areas, and that the Authority's part be the
provision of 500 public parking spaces on the tablelands
south of the Village, and that York University's part be
permission to use parking space provided by York University
on York University lands during peak periods;
(b) A reception area consisting of a Visitor Centre building
and outdoor plaza be created as a transition from the park-
ing areas to the Village proper; and further that budget
provision be made in 1965 for the preparation of prelimin-
ary sketches for the Visitor Reception building;
(c) The present workshop and service area be re- located, in
conformity with the Master Plan;
(d) The outdoor theatre be re- located to conform with the
Master Plan;
(e) When the Village Flour Mill building and ponds have been
constructed, consideration be given to using the pond areas
for skating;
(f) The Staff be authorized and directed to enter into negotiat-
ions with the Townships of North York and Vaughan for an
agreement to construct an underpass linking Authority lands
north and south of Steeles Avenue, to conform with the
proposal in Section C of the Master Plan;
(g) In the event that a collector road, as is presently requir-
ed by the North York Traffic Department, and indicated on
the Master Plan, becomes a reality, the criteria outlined
in sections D and E of the Master Plan be the requirements
of the Authority;
(ii) Scheme CA -41 - Glen Major Extension
That Scheme CA -41, A Scheme for the Extension of the Glen Major
Conservation Area, be adopted; and further in this connection,
the following action be taken:
(a) All member municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(b) The Minister of Energy & Resources Management be requested
to approve this Scheme, and a grant of 50% of the cost
thereof;
(c) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized to take whatever action is required in connect-
ion with the Scheme, including the execution of any neces-
sary documents;
(iii) Scheme CA -42 - Glen Haffy Extension
That Scheme CA -42, A Scheme for the Extension of the Glen Haffy
Conservation Area, be adopted; and further in this connection,
the following action be taken:
(a) All member municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(b) The Minister of Energy & Resources Management be requested
to approve this Scheme, and a grant of 50% of the cost
thereof;
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(iii) Scheme CA -42 - Glen Haffy Extension (cont?d)
(c) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be author-
ized to take whatever action is required in connection with
the Scheme, including the execution of any necessary docu-
ments,
iv) Black Creek Area - Proposed Bridge - Jane & Steeles
That the Authority contribute to the cost of the proposed con-
struction of a bridge at the intersection of Jane Street and
Steeles Avenue, to the extent of 10% of the cost, provided the
design of the bridge is consistent with the specifications de-
scribed in section (c) of the Authority?s Master Plan for the
Black Creek Conservation Area; and further in this connection
that the following action be taken:
(a) No request be made to the Province for a grant for this
project;
(b) The Authority confirm its policy with respect to the trans-
fer of rights -of -way for public roads in the Black Creek
Area;
(v) Scheme CA -43 - Petticoat Creek Conservation Area
That Scheme CA -43 - "A Scheme for the acquisition of the Pet-
ticoat Creek Conservation Area", be adopted; and that the
following action be taken
(a) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated as
the benefitting municipality;
(b) A copy of the Scheme be forwarded to the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto and that further action be deferred on
the Scheme until such time as it is accepted and approved
by the said Municipality;
(c) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested
to approve this Scheme, and a grant of 50% of the cost
thereof;
(d) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be author-
ized to take whatever action is required in connection with
this Scheme, including the execution of any necessary
documents;
(e) The Staff, together with officials of the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, outline this proposal to the Council
of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering;
ITEM (C) - FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
(i) Preliminary Engineering Report - Highland Creek
That the Preliminary Engineering Report for the Highland Creek
Valley between the Scarborough Golf Club and Morningside Avenue,
as prepared by Crysler, Davis and Jorgensen Limited, be approved
as presented; and further that the following action be taken:
(a) This Report be submitted to the Conservation Authorities
Branch, Department of Energy and Resources Management, for
approval;
(
(ii) Scheme WC -40 - Channel Improvements - Highland Creek
That Scheme WC -40, "A Scheme for Channel Improvements and Bank
Stabilization Works in the Highland Creek Valley ", be adopted;
and further in this connection that the following action be taken:
(a) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated as the
benefitting Municipality;
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(ii) Scheme WC -40 - Channel Improvements - Highland Creek (conttd)
(b) A copy of the Scheme be forwarded to the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto and that further action be deferred
on the Scheme until such time as it is accepted and ap-
proved by the said Municipality;
(c) The Minister of Energy & Resources Management be requested
to approve of the Scheme, and a grant of 50% of the cost
thereof;
(d) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized and directed to take whatever action is required
in connection with the Scheme, including the execution of
any necessary documents and application for approval from
the Ontario Municipal Board, if the same is required;
(e) The works included in Scheme WC -40 be submitted to the
Provincial and Federal Governments, requesting approval of
the works contained in the Scheme as a Winter Works Project;
(iii) Preliminary Engineering Report - Telemetering, etc.
That the Preliminary Engineering Report on Telemetering, Super-
visory Control and Communications System for Flood Control
Purposes, as prepared by James F. MacLaren Limited, Consulting
Engineers, be approved as presented; and further in this con-
nection, the following action be taken:
(a) The Staff be directed to forward copies of the Report to
the Conservation Authorities Branch, Ontario Department of
Energy and Resources Management, for approval;
(b) The first stage of the system recommended in this Report be
implemented just as quickly as funds can be made available;
(iv) Milne Dam & Reservoir
That application be made to the Minister of Energy & Resources
Management for approval to construct the Milne Dam & Reservoir
under the policy recently announced in the legislature, for the
construction of water supply and similar reservoirs;
ITEM (D) - HISTORICAL SITES
(i) Technical Advisory Sub - Committee - Appointment
That Dr. J.W. Scott be appointed as Chairman of the Technical
Advisory Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board,
to succeed the late Professor T.F. Mcllwraith;
(ii) Advisory Board - Appointment of Member
That Dr. J.W. Scott be appointed as a Member of the Historical.
Sites Advisory Board, to succeed the late Professor T.F.
Mcllwraith;
(iii) Pioneer Village - Report & Recommendations
That the recommendations contained in Report #1/64 of the
Technical Advisory Sub - Committee, together with the Report and
Recommendations on Pioneer Village, as appended as Schedule
t4A" of the Minutes of Meeting #1/64 of the Historical Sites
Advisory Board, be adopted;
ITEM (E) - REFORESTATION & LAND USE
(i) Ontario County ARDA Committee - Appointment
That Mr. A.E. Reeve be appointed to represent the Authority as a
Member of the A.R.D.A. Committee of the County of Ontario; and
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(i) Ontario County ARDA Committee - Appointment (contfd)
further that he be paid per diem and mileage when attending
meetings of the said Committee;
(ii) Streambank Erosion Control Assistance Program
That the recommendations contained in the Stream Bank Erosion
Control Assistance Programme Sub - Committee Report, as outlined
below, be adopted:
(a) To protect the quality of water in Authority Reservoirs and
reduce siltation within Reservoirs, the Authority should
develop a realistically strong Programme to assist private
landowners in combatting streambank erosion;
(b) The complete Assistance Programme should be restricted to
owners of watercourses above Authority Reservoir sites;
(c) Technical assistance will be provided to landowners below
Reservoir Sites, which may include recommending that the
private landowner obtain professional engineering service;
(d) Since the limited loss of soil from the banks of streams is
of minor concern to most landowners and because often little
more than aesthetic benefits will be gained by co- operating
landowners, the Authority should finance streambank erosion
control; the landowner could be required to protect the
projects from damage by livestock by installing a suitable
temporary or permanent fence -- some assistance towards the
fancing likely should be provided by the Authority;
(e) Streambank erosion control projects should be planned and
developed as attractive and well designed assets to rural
properties;
The use of large ponds in streambank erosion control
(through reducing run -off and peak flows) as well as for
agricultural water supplies should be considered in the
Authority's proposed programme under A.R.D.A.;
Three pilot projects should be carried out in 1964 in co-
operation with private landowners; the Authority should
finance streambank erosion control, while each landowner
should agree to allow demonstration of the project;
(h) Regulations for the streambank erosion control assistance
programme should be drafted following the completion of
these and possibly other pilot projects;
(iii) Farm Plan Assistance Programme - Amendment
That the Farm Plan Assistance Programme be amended as set forth
herein:
(f)
(g)
(a) The addition of the wording to be improved for growing of
farm crops" to the Farm Plan Assistance Programme Regulations;
(b) By the deletion of the words "100 acres, or fraction thereof",
from the Tile Drainage & Grassed Waterway Assistance
Programmes, to avoid confusion in interpretation, and align
these two with Regulations under the Farm Plan Assistance
Programme;
(iv) Advisory Board - Appointment of Member
That Mr. M.G. Johnson be appointed a Member of the Reforestation
and Land Use Advisory Board and the Stream Bank Erosion Control
Assistance Programme Sub - Committee.
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Messrs. A.M. Campbell
H. Pind
C.F. Kline
Mrs. F. Gell
recorded as opposed to the adoption of (ITEM tBt CONSERVATION AREAS)
(iii) - Scheme CA -42 - Glen Haffy Extension.
CARRIED;
PIONEER VILLAGE - PUBLICITY
Res. #34 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: The Authority approach the Minister of Tourism and
Information, requesting additional assistance in publicizing the
Pioneer Village through the various departmental publications.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROPERTY ACQUISITION - PROPOSED PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAMME
Res. #35 Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: The Information & Education Advisory Board take under
consideration immediately, a public relation programme with owners,
to go into effect before any more expropriation of properties is
undertaken.
CARRIED;
REPORT RE LANDS UNDER EXPROPRIATION
Mr. A.M. Campbell drew to the attention of the Meeting, the desir-
ability of a comprehensive report being prepared, of all lands
presently under expropriation.
Moved by: A.M. Campbell
Seconded by: H. Pind
RESOLVED THAT: The Authority prepare a report, as of June 30, 1964,
outlining all of the lands that are under expropriation by the
Authority, and their overall estimated value, together with the
necessary approval by the Ontario Municipal Board of the funds for
their acquisition.
The Resolution was NOT CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
A quorum being no longer present, the Meeting was adjourned by the
Chairman at 6:50 p.m.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
Vetropot4tan 7oronto and Ieeion
Coniervation __Authority
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Authority Meeting #4/64 Friday- November -20 -1964 i'4/64
Meeting ,1'4/64 of the Authority was held on Friday, November 20, 1964,
at The Township of Scarborough Municipal Chambers, 2001 Eglinton Avenue,
East, Scarborough, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Solicitor
P.R. Consultant
Property Plenning Associates
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
Asst. Director of Operations
Deputy- Treasurer
Property Administrator
Conservation Areas Adm.
I. & E. Administrator
Conservation Services Adm.
Historical Sites Adm.
ABSENT WERE
Dr. G. Ross Lord
W.C. Davidson
N .A. Boylen
M.J. Breen
A.M. Campbell
C. Clifford
K .C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
J.N. Duncan
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
H.M. Griggs
Mrs. D. Hague
J.E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
H .S. Honsberger
Mrs. G. Klinck
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
C.W. Laycox
A.A. Mackenzie
A. Macdonald
F.J. McKechnie
Mrs. B. Nealson
R.L. Nesbitt
H. Pind
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
A.E. Reeve
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
V. Vignale
F.A. Wade
Mrs. A. Walker
K.G. Waters
W.H. Westney
D.R. Walkinshaw, Q.C.
J. Grimshaw
- Representatives
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
E.F. Sutter
C.B. Thompson
W.E. Jones
W.A. McLean
T.E. Barber
J.E. Foote
A. Colucci
J.W. Bradstock
J.A. Bryson
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R.C. Bulloch
C.E. Conroy
A.H. Cowling
Wm. Dennison
Mrs. F. Gell
N .C. Goodhead
W.J. Haggart
W. Hodgson
A. Jackson
C.F. Kline
J.L. Mould
R.E. Prouse
H .M. Smith
W.W. Timbers
C.R. Wardlaw
R. White
H .T. Wilson
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #3/64 were presented.
Res. #36 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: C.W. Laycox
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/64, as presented, be adopted
as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
GREETINGS FROM SCARBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
Reeve A.M. Campbell extended greetings from The Township of Scarborough.
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS
Dr. Lord verbally reported on the work to date on the 1964 programme.
REPORT #3/64 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report #3/64 of the Executive Committee was presented.
Res. #37 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger.
Seconded by: F.J. McKechnie
RESOLVED THAT: Item 4 of Report #3/64 of the Executive Committee be
amended by deleting be adopted" and substituting therefor be approved
in principle".
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #3$ Moved by: A.M. Campbell
Seconded by: Mrs. Beth Nealson
RESOLVED THAT: Item 5 of Report #3/64 of the Executive Committee be
amended by having paragraph (a) read "total purchase price to be three
hundred thousand dollars, and that it be paid as set forth therein."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #39 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: C. Sauriol
RESOLVED THAT Report #3/64 of the Executive Committee be received and
that the recommendations contained therein, as amended and set forth
herein, be adopted:
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Payment of Mileage - School Management Advisory Board
That the members of the Albion Hills Conservation School Management
Advisory Committee be paid mileage for attendance at meetings of the
Sub - Committee for the year 1964;
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2. Approval of Executive Actions
That all accounts, purchases, payments, sales agreements, budget
transfers, transactions and acts, authorized by the Executive
Committee during the current year, be hereby approved and confirmed;
3. Winter Works Program
That the action of the Executive in making application to undertake
a Winter Works Incentive Programme for 1964 -65, at an estimated cost
of $121,000.00 be approved;
CONSERVATION AREAS
4. Master Plan - Claireville Conservation Area
That the Master Plan and recommendations contained in the report of
the Conservation Areas Advisory Board for the Claireville Conservat-
ion Area, as prepared by Project Planning Associates Limited, be
approved in principle;
5. Scheme C.A.37 - St. George's Lake Area
That the Authority enter into an agreement with Schuyler C. Snively
for the acquisition of 319.250 acres of land and improvements con-
tained thereon, being Part of Lots 6, 7 and $, Concession II, Town-
ship of Whitchurch, required for Scheme C.A.37, St. George's Lake
Conservation Area; terms of agreement to be as follows:
(a) Total purchase price to be $300,000.00;
(b) One -sixth of the purchase price payable on the consummation
of an agreemtn, with the balance being spread over a 5 -year
period secured by a non - interest mortgage;
(c) Mr. & Mrs. Snively to have a life tenanc{ in the residence
presently occupied by them, along with an appropriate amount
of land as agreed to; said life tenancy not transferable;
(d) The Authority to take possession at end of 5 -year mortgage
period, or at an earlier date if requ-9ted by Mr. Snively.
Mr. Snively further agrees that the Authority may take
possession of certain of the lands, specifically the north
east portion which is not used for farming, in order that
development may commence;
(e) The Authority agrees to pay 50% of the yearly realty taxes;
(f) The appropriate Authority Officials be authorized to sign
an agreement to give effect thereto; said agreement to be
conditional on the Scheme being approved by the Minister of
Energy and Resources Management and The Ontario Municipal
Board;
6. Master Plan - Glen Major Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area
That the Master Plan of the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservat-
ion Area, as appended as Schedule "A" of Minutes of Meeting #3/64 of
the Conservation Areas Advisory Board, held on Tuesday, September
22, 1964, be adopted;
FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
7. Scheme W.C.40
That Scheme W.C.40 - A Scheme for Channel Improvements and Bank
Stabilization Works in the Highland Creek Valley, be renamed as
follows: "Scheme W.C.40 - A Scheme for Channel Improvements of the
Massey Creek and Highland Creek ";
REFORESTATION AND LAND USE
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$. Farm Pond Assistance Program
That the Authority continue its policy of providing assistance to
pond owners, for the control of aquatic weeds and the production
of fish;
9. Scheme C.A.44 - Glen Major Forest & Wildlife
That Scheme C.A.44 - A Scheme for the Extension of the Glen Major
Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area, be adopted; and further in
this connection, that the following action be taken:
(a) All Member municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(b) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested
to approve this Scheme, and a grant of 50% of the cost thereof;
(c) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authoriz-
ed to take whatever action is required in connection with the
Scheme, including the execution of any necessary documents.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT #4/64 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report #4/64 of the Executive Committee was presented.
Res. #40 Moved by:
Seconded by:
R.G. Henderson
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: Report #4/64 of the Executive Committee, containing the
Progress Report, "Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation ", dated
November 1, 1964, be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these
Minutes; and further,
THAT the recommendations contained therein, as amended, be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT #5/64 of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report #5/64 of the Executive Committee was presented.
Res. #41 Moved by: C. Sauriol
Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT: Report 1/5/64 of the Executive Committee be received and
that the recommendations contained therein and set forth herein, be
adopted:
CONSERVATION AREAS
1. Regulations Applicable to Land Owned by the Authority
(a) THAT the regulations applicable to lands owned by The Metro-
politan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, as amended,
and appended as Schedule "B" of Executive Minutes #21/64, be
adopted, and that the Secretary- Treasurer be directed to apply
to the Registrar of Regulations for Ontario, to have the
amendments incorporated in Ontario Regulation 166/62;
(b) THAT the Authority patrol officers, together with all Conservat-
ion Area superintendents and assistant superintendents be ap-
pointed officers to enforce the amended regulations; and
(c) THAT the Administrator of the Conservation Areas Division be
directed to hold a briefing session for all concerned, to advise
of the amendments to the regulations and the procedures to be
followed in enforcing them.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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AUDITOR'S STATEMENT
Further to Res. ;32/64 regarding the Auditor's Report, the Chairman,
Dr. Lord, reported that he had interviewed the auditors, regarding the
request contained in the said Resolution, and stated that the auditors
were unwilling to alter the statement as contained in the Report; and
further stated that if requested, they would be prepared to amend the
statement in future reports.
Res. #42 Moved by:
H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: C. Sauriol
RESOLVED THAT: In view of the report of the Chairman concerning the
Auditor's Report for 1963, that it now be received and approved.
CARRIED;
PROPOSED SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT - UNIONVILLE AREA
Mr. Harper reported that he had been informed that sewers were being
installed to service a sub - division in the Unionville Area, and that
the said sewers presumably would discharge to a proposed sewage disposal
plant in that area.
Res. #43 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: F.M. Redelmeier
RESOLVED THAT: The Ontario Water Resources Commission be requested to
ensure that the proposed sewage disposal plant in the Unionville Area
of Markham Township be constructed in accordance with the requirements
of the Commission, and further ensure that it does not in any way
injuriously affect the quality of the water in the proposed Milne
Reservoir.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
VOTE OF APPRECIATION
Res. #44 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: The Members of the Authority in attendance at this
Meeting express their appreciation to The Township of Scarborough for
their hospitality in connection with this Meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
SCHEDULE "A°'
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METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PROGRESS REPORT
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION
November 1st, 1964
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT
II REVIEW OF ORIGINAL PLAN
III PROGRESS TO DATE
(a) Preliminary Property Plans
(b) Property Acquisition
Table I - Summary of Land Acquisition for
Flood Control & Water Conservation
(c) Preliminary Engineering Studies
(d) Final Engineering
(e) Construction
(f) Expenditures to Date
IV OTHER WORKS
V FINANCING
VI RECOMMENDATIONS
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I. PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT:
On the 14th day of June, 1961, Agreements were executed between
the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario and the Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the implementation of a
comprehensive Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation in the
region under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
Shortly after the signing of these Agreements, a proposed
Project Scheduling Programme was considered and adopted by the Authority
which envisaged completion of the works in the period of ten years.
As time has passed, it has become necessary - for a number
of reasons - to abandon the original project scheduling in order to
meet more realistically, the exigencies of the day.
Now - some three years later - it has been deemed advisable
to present this comprehensive report on the status of the Authority's
'Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation. Following are the
specific purposes of this report: -
(a) to review the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation
and how it came into being;
(b) to present a comprehensive progress report on the Plan;
(c) to outline additional works required which were not
included in the original Plan;
(d) to make recommendations pertaining to the revised project
scheduling and financing;
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II. REVIEW OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN:
The year 1954 was a significant one in the Metropolitan
Toronto region from the point of view of flood control and water
conservation for two very important reasons.
The first of these was the establishment of the Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto. This provided the atmosphere and the political
base for the amalgamation of four River Valley Authorities -- the
Etobicoke - Mimico, Humber, Don, and R.D.H.P. -- into a regional Authority
to undertake conservation work for the whole area on an integrated
and comprehensive basis.
The second was the onslaught of Hurricane Hazel, which in the
two days October 14th and 15th, took a toll of $1 lives and resulted in
damages in the millions of dollars.
This second event had the effect of impressing the need for
a comprehensive plan of remedial measures to ensure that such a disaster
would never recur.
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
was established in 1957 and one of the first tasks undertaken by the
Authority was the preparation of an overall Plan for Flood Control and
Water Conservation.
The flood control measures recommended in this Plan consisted
of a series of dams and reservoirs to impound flood water, the improvement
of stream channels at critical points to facilitate the operation of the
dams and reservoirs, and the acquisition of certain tracts of vulnerable
flood pain land.
But flood control was not the sole purpose of the proposed
remedial measures. Four other considerations are of vital importance:
- regulation of summer flow as a pollution abatement measure;
- use of reservoirs as artifical recreation lakes;
- control of bank erosion;
- provision of a ring of water supply sources around the
Metropolitan Toronto area for emergency purposes;
Remedial measures recommended include the following:
1, On the Humber River --
- 6 flood control reservoirs (3 of which
would also be used to augment low summer
flowoas a pollution abatement measure, and
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3 of which would be developed as recreational
lakes);
- related channel improvements at three key locations;
- acquisition of 1,000 acres of flood plain land;
2. On the Etobicoke Creek --
- 1 dual - purpose dam and reservoir to serve as a
recreational lake and as an auxiliary source of
municipal water supply;
- the acquisition of 1,200 acres of flood plain land;
3. On the Don River --
- four dual - purpose dams and reservoirs -- all
of which would provide flood control and two
of which would serve as recreational lakes;
- channel improvements along a critical one -mile
stretch of the river;
- the acquisition of 2,000 acres of flood plain
land;
4. On the Rouge River --
- the repair of a small dam which was badly
damaged by the Hurricane Hazel flood;
- the acquisition of a water conservation reservoir
site above the dam;
- the acquisition of 900 acres.of flood plain land;
5. On the Duffin Creek --
- two flood control and water conservation reservoirs;
- the acquisition of 1,000 acres of flood plain land;
6. On the Highland Creek --
- one recreational reservoir;
- the acquisition of $00 acres of flood plain land •
7. On Mimico Creek --
- the acquisition of 300 acres of flood plain land;
$. The Black Creek Scheme is comprised of a small flood- retarding
dam and reservoir and channel improvements along a 6 -mile
stretch of the Creek. The purpose of the Scheme is to provide
flood control, pollution control, and bank erosion control.
Stream
Dams
Reservoirs Flood Land
Channels Ac uisition
Total
Humber River $ 14,662,300. $
Etobicoke Creek 722,000.
Don River 5,2$6,000.
Rouge River 425,000.
Duffin Creek 979,000.
Highland Creek 447,000.
Mimico Creek -
Black Creek 4,040,000.
1,300,000.
1,$00,000.
5,000,000.
900,000.
1,000,000.
1,000,000.
600,000.
700,000.
$ 15,962,300.
2,522,000.
10,2$6,000.
1,325,000.
1,979,000.
1,447,000.
600,000.
4,740,000,
TOTAL 2ri.542 2O' ; 32 ^0,000 ;: ^3,x'61 300.
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The foregoing Plan was adopted by the Metropolitan Toranto and
Region Conservation Authority on September 2nd, 1959.
The Plan was then submitted to the senior levels of government
with signing of the respective Agreements taking place on June 14th, 1961,
It should be noted here that under the provisions of the Plat,
the Authority was seeking grants from the senior governments to the extent
of 75% of the total cost of all the works. This would have resulted in
the following cost - sharing arrangement:
CANADA ONTARIO AUTHORITY TOTAL
Basic Flan $ 12,795,4$$.$ 12,795,490,$ $,530,320.$ 34,121,39$.
Black Creek 1,777,500. 1,777,500. 1,1$85,000. 4.740.000.
TOTAL $ 14,572,988.$ 14,572,990.$ 9,715,320.$ 38,861,298.
The Federal Government agreed to participate in the Plan for
the large dams and reservoirs, and channel improvements, on condition that
the Authority and the Province would complete all aspects of the Plan
including small dams and reservoirs, and flood plain land acquisitions.
The following is the cost- sharing Lrrangement which was finally
approved:
Large Dams &
Reservoirs, Channel
Improvements &
Black Greek
CANADA ONTARIO AUTHORITY TOTAL
9,000,000. 9,000,000. 6,000,000. 24,000,000.
Small Dams &
Reservoirs - 1,300,000. 1,300,000. 2,600,000.
Flood Plain Lands - 61150 , 000. 6,150,000. 12,.300,000.
9,000,000. 16,450,000. 13,450,000. 38,900,000.
When the Authority signed the Agreement with the Provincial
Government on the basis of the reduced participation with the Federal
Government, the Authority decided to implement the Plan on the basis of
the Authority?s share being as outlined in the Plan for Flood Control,
and approved by the municipalities.
In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, the period over
which the Plan could be financed could be extended over a longer period
of time than the 10 -years proposed in the Plan.
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On this basis during tlie 10 -year period, funds have been
committed as follo,'s:
CANADA ONTARIO AUTHORITY TOTAL
$9,000.000. $ 12,807,000. $ 9,540,320. $ 31,347,320.
On this basis of financing over the 10 -year period, there is
a deficiency of money in the amount of $7,552,6$0.
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III. PROGRESS TO DATE:
(a) Preliminary Property Plans:
In accordance with procedures agreed upon with the senior
levels of governments, the Authority has been preparing preliminary
property plans for approval in principle for each of the individual
projects included in the Plan. The following
property plans completed to date:
Claireville Dam and Reservoir
Ebenezer Dam and Reservoir
Bolton Dam and Reservoir
Nashville Dam and Reservoir
Boyd Dam and Reservoir
Finch Dam and Reservoir
Willowdale Dam and Reservoir
Snelgrove Dam and Reservoir
Milne Dam and Reservoir
Arthur Percy Dam and Reservoir
Woodbridge Flood Control Channel
York Mills Flood Control Channel
Black Creek Channel
A Master Plan for the acquisition of
is a list
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of preliminary
Flood Plain
and Conservation
Lands has been prepared and approved by the Province. The following is
a summary of this Plan:
FLOOD
WATERSHED PUBLIC
MASTER PLAN
PLAIN & CONSERVATION
LAND
SEMI
PRIVATE PRIVATE
TOTAL
AUTHORITY ACREAGE
Etobicoke
Mimico
Humber*
Don
Rouge
Highland
Duffin
662 1,413 330
31 555 667 1,774 266
1,4$5 790 700
157 1,1$5 11
247 570 219
102 1,158 56
8 2,413
1,003
271 2,97$
518 3,493
40 1,393
377 1,413
- 1,316
TOTAL 3,636 7,445 1,714
*- Includes Black Creek Flood Plain Lands
Preliminary property plans for specific problem areas such as
the Eglinton Flats within this Master Plan have also been prepared.
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(b) Property Acquisition:
Property acquisition has been proceeding as far as possible
as lands come available irregardless of the specific project. Exceptions
to this practice have been made for specific projects such as the Claire -
ville Dam and Reservoir, the Woodbridge Flood Control Channel, and sections
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of the Black Creek Channel.
A summary of land acquisition to date is presented in Table I.
It should be noted that while a total of $,324 acres had been
acquired by the end of 1963, not all this land had been paid for. A
number of the properties involved properties for which compensation has
not yet been determined.
It should also be borne in mind that considerable land for the
Boyd Dam and Reservoir and the Arthur Percy Dam and Reservoir were acquired
as Conservation Areas. The Authority had also acquired some flood plain
lands under Water Control Schemes.
TABLE I
LAND ACQUISITION (in acres)
1959 1964 ACQUIRED YET TO BE
PROJECT ESTIMATE ESTIMATE TO DATE ACQUIRED
SCHEDULE flA91
F.1 Claireville Dam
F.2 Ebenezer Dam
F.3 Bolton Dam
F.4 Nashville Dam
F.5 King Creek Dam
*F.6 Boyd Dam
F.7 Finch Dam
F.10 Willowdale Dam
F.11 Woodbridge Channel
F.12 York Mills Channel
Sub -Total
SCHEDULE "Bs'
B.1 Black Creek Channel
Sub -Total
SCHEDULE f7C41
P.1 3n,elgrove Dam
P.2 Milne Dam
*4(13.3 Arthur Percy Dam
P.4 Clarkes Hollow
P.5 West Hill
900
,800
1,200
900
1,000
350
400
1,700
737
1,600
1,600
1,200
1,$00
541
438
69
16
1,47$ 222
$2 655
653 947
1,600
43 157
1 335 1
' 465
317 224
149 289
69 - --
16
6,230 9,701 4,126 5,575
9$ 44
54
250
200
100
60
98 44
280
274
650
600
96
274.
632
54
1$4
1$
600
Sub -Total 610
SCHEDULE o"D'!
P.6 Etobicoke Creek FPL 1,200
P.7 Mimico Creek 300
* * *P.8 Humber River 1,000
P.9 Don River 2,000
P.10 Highland Creek $00
P.11 Rouge River 900
P.12 Duffin Creek 1,000
Sub -Total 7,200
GRAND TOTAL 14,040
1,$04 1,002
S02
F.C.P. W.C.
1,413 6 - -- 1,407
555 - -- - -- 555
1,774 569 465 740
790 414 241 135
570 154 411 5
1,185 411 59 715
1,158 422 - -- 736
7,445 1976 1,176 4,293
19,048 8,324 10,724
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The following explanations are applicable with reference
to Table I:
* -1,001 acres of the lands for the Boyd Dam and Reservoir were
acquired as a Conservation Area;
* *- 632 acres have been acquired as part of the Greenwood
Conservation Area;
* * *- 300 acres (approximately) of the Black Creek Flood Plain land
included.
(c) Preliminary Engineering Studies:
Before proceeding with any of the works proposed in the Flood
Control Plan, it has been necessary to have carried out a series of
preliminary engineering studies to --
(a) confirm the feasibility of the structure --
(b) its adequacy to achieve the objectives set in the Plan;
Under the provisions of the Plan, the following studies have
now been completed:
Stu__y
York Mills Channel
Don River Watershed
Duffin Creek Watershed
Ebenezer Dam & Reservoir
Main & East Branches - Humber River
Snelgrove Dam and Reservoir
Milne Dam and Reservoir
Consultant
W. 0. Chisholm
H. G. Acres & Company Limited
R. K. Kilborn & Associates
James F. MacLaren Limited
James F. MacLaren Limited
M. M. Dillon & Company
R. V. Anderson & Associates Limited
In addition to the foregoing, the Authority has - from time to
time - had other studies undertaken which will assist in implementing
the overall Flood Control Plan. These studies include:
Study
Flood Protection - Village of
Etobicoke Creek at Brampton
Mimico Creek Watershed
Etobicoke Creek Watershed (in
Stouffville
progress)
Consultant
R. K. Kilborn & Associates
James F. MacLaren Limited
H. G. Acres & Company
M. M. Dillon & Company
Under the provisions of the Agreement between the Authority and
the Province, the Authority is required to submit a programme for the
control and operation of the dams and reservoirs under routine and emergency
conditions, and a programme for the establishment and maintenance of
hydrometric and recording rain gauges in the region. As a result, the
Authority retained the firm of James F. MacLaren Limited to prepare a
preliminary report on Telemetering, Supervisory Control and Communications
System for Flood Control Purposes.
It is the opinion of the Staff that sufficient preliminary studies
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have now been carried out to enable the completion of the Plan, and this
phase of our work is virtually complete.
(d) Final Engineering:
In order to call tenders for the construction of individual
structures, additional engineering studies are required to enable the
preparation of final drawings and tender specifications. Design engineer-
ing work has now been completed for:
Pro.iect Consultant
Entire Black Creek Channel
Woodbridge Channel
York Mills Channel
Cla.reville Dam (and
associated road and
bridge work)
*Milne Dam
James F. MacLaren Limited
James F. MacLaren Limited
W. 0. Chisholm
James F. MacLaren Limited
R. V. Anderson & Associates
* -final engineering is presently underway.
Final design should be undertaken at as short a time as possible
before bhe structure is to be built. For this reason, final engineering
studies will be required periodical) -- throughout the duration of the Plan.
(e) Construction:
For several reasons, construction has not proceeded as rapidly
as was envisioned in the initial project schedule. These reasons include
the time lapse through preliminary engineering studies to final design
and the necessity of acquiring lands as they become available. Construct-
ion has now been completed for:
Woodbridge Channel Improvements
Black Creek Channel Improvements - Scarlett Road to Rockcliffe
Black Creek Channel Improvements - Rustic Road to Wilson
Claireville - Indian Line Road
- Steeles Avenue Bridge
- Flood Corrtrol Dam
The Authority has recently awarded a contract for the Black
Creek Channel Improvement from Rockcliffe Blvd. to Alliance Avenue.
The Authority is in a position to call tenders almost immediately
for:
Black Creek - Alliance Avenue to Weston Road
- Queen2s Drive to Rustic Road
York Mills Channel
(f)
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Expenditures to Date:
Because of different grant structures for various projects
within the Flood Control Plan, the financing has been divided into four
schedules, as follows:
1964, are
- Schedule
- Schedule
- Schedule
- Schedule
"B II
"0"
- Large
- Black
- Small
- Flood
Dams & Reservoirs, and Channel Improvembnts
Creek
Dams and Reservoirs
Plain Lands
Total expenditures in connection with the
as follows:
Schedule "A"
Schedule "B"
Schedule "C"
Schedule "D"
Based on present
Plan to
$ 5,132,473.3$
1,676,210.10
631,933,49
3,233,651.48
$ 10,664,26$.45
June 30th,
financial arrangements, funds remaining fot
the various Schedules as of June 30th, 1964, are as follows:
Schedule
Schedule
Schedule
Schedule
"Ayr
"0"
$ 14,822,526.62
2,368,7$9.90
1,968,066.51
1,523,66$.22
$ 20,683,051.55
With approximately one -third of the time period 1961 -1970
expired, it would appear that over -all spending is just about on schedule.
It should be observed, however, that Schedule "D" is running well ahead
of time, and at the present rate of spending will be expended by some
time in 1966.
The following additional expenditures are included in the
Agreements but the Authority has not yet committed the municipalities
to their portion of these expenditures.
Schedule "A"
Schedule "BP4
Schedule "0"
Schedule 49D"
$ Nil
Nil
Nil
7,552,680.
$ 7,552,680.
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IV. OTHER WORKS:
The completion of some of the preliminary engineering reports
referred to in an earlier section of this report has revealed the necessity
of certain other flood control works in order to achieve the objectives
of the Plan -- i.e. -- to provide a comprehensive programme of flood
protection for the entire region and prevent the recurrence of a Hurricane
Hazel -type disaster.
(a) Etobicoke Creek:
The preliminary study of the proposed Snelgrove Dam and Reservoir
has revealed that this structure, being situated well upstream
on the West branch of the Etobicoke, will afford only a limited
control of flood flows in the downstream portion of the watershed.
It would appear that at least one additional reservoir will be
required for the Etobicoke Creek. In addition, extensive channel
improvements will be necessary in the lower reaches of the Creek,
particularly in the vicinity of Dundas Street.
(b) Mimico Creek:
The absence of any specific remedial measures for the Mimico Creek
was explained in the 1959 Plan as follows:
At present, reconnaissance surveys and estimates of
proposed remedial measures have not been undertaken for
the Mimico Creek. This should not be construed as an
indication that no flood control problem exists on the
Mimico Creek. On the contrary, the flood control and
pollution problems are as critical on the Mimico as on
the other watersheds of the area. In fact, the problems
are aggravated by the fact that so much of the watershed
has succumbed to dense urban development that zoning
restrictions are too late.
There are no suitable reservoir sites on the Mimico Creek,
and the only feasible flood control works would consist
of channel improvements. The Authority intends to in-
vestigate the Mimico with regard to flood control measures
at the earliest possible opportunity. However, in the
absence of more complete survey data, it has been deemed
best not to defer the presentation of this Brief until
such surveys are completed. It is hoped that further
consideration will be given to the problem of financial
assistance for Mimico flood control measures in the future.
Arising out of the preliminary engineering study for the Mimico
Creek, the following works are now proposed:
(i) Channel Improvements
(ii) Channel Improvements
(iii) Channel Improvements
(iv) Channel Improvements
(v) Channel Improvements
- Queensway Avenue - 1,800 feet
- Royal York Road - 4,400 feet
- Dundas Street vicinity
- Disco Road vicinity
- Village of Malton - 3,900 feet
This report also confirmed that there are not any potential storage
sites for reservoirs in the Mimico Creek datershed that could be
considered economically feasible.
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(n) Duffin Creek:
(i) Pickering - Riverside Area:
The preliminary study of the Duffin Creek datershed
has revealed that in addition to the reservoirs proposed
on the two main branches of the Creek, major channel
improvements will be required at the confluence of the
East and West branches of the Duffin Creek in order to
afford adequate flood protection for the lower Duffin
Creek.
(ii) Village of Stouffville:
Although the fact was unknown to the Authority at the
time of preparing the 1959 Plan, the Village of Stouffville
has been plagued by intermittent flooding of rather serious
proportions. The solution to the problem involves a
combination of the acquisition by the Authority of un-
developed flood plain lands, construction of a
concrete -lined channel through the built portion of the
Village, and the establishment of a multi - purpose dam
and reservoir upstream of the Village to control flood
flows and augment Summer flow.
(d) Telemetering, Supervisory Control
and Communications System:
In accordance with the requirements of the Agreements with
the senior levels of government, the Authority has obtained
a preliminary study for the establishment of a Telemetering,
Supervisory Control and Central Communications System for
flood control purposes. The estimated cost of this system
is $275,000.00.
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V. FINANCING:
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The financing of the Plan for Flood Control and dater Conservation
has been complicated by a number of factors. The decision of the Federal
Government not to participate in the acquisition of flood plain lands and
small dams and reservoirs, placed an additional burden on the Authority.
The decision of the Authority not to increase the municipal levy to
compensate for these additional costs resulted in a reduction of committed
expenditures for the 10 -year period of $7,555,6$0.00 or almost 20%.
The project schedule adopted by the Authority attempted to
compensate for this reduction.
The reductions were made as follows:
SCHEDULE
"A"
"B P4
"C"
TOTAL
DIFFERENCE
AGREEMENT
$
24,000,000.
2,600,000.
12,300,000.
$ 3$,900,000.
COMMITTED
$
19,955,000.
4,045,000.
2,600,000.
4,74$,000.
$ 31,34$,000.
$ 7,552,000.
It will be noted that all the reductions were made in
Schedule "D" -- Flood Plain Land Acquisition. The acquisition of flood
plain and conservation lands has proceeded at a faster pace than was
originally scheduled. The reasons for this are as follows:
(i)
The Authority has found it essential to acquire many of these lards
at the time of subdivision. Municipalities have co- operated with
the Authority in designating those lands proposed for acquisition
in subdivision plans under consideration. It has been found by those
municipalities and the Authority that it is essential to acquire
these areas immediately in order to act in good faith with the
developer, who - in most cases - agrees to conform to the policies
of the Authority and the municipality.
Due to unforeseen growth in this area, land is being subdivided
much faster than anyone anticipated. The result is that the Authority
is being called upon to purchase lands far beyond the limit of
present capabilities. Municipalities and The Ontario Municipal
Board are assuming the attitude that if zoning favourable _
to conservation concepts is placed upon valley lands, the private
owner must be reimbursed by the Authority within a short space of
time.
(ii) The Authority designated certain key areas, such as Eglinton Flats
on the Humber River, lower Don Valley and lower Highland Creek
Valley, for early acquisition. This action was taken in order
to co- ordinate with other municipal activities. It was felt
that many economies could result from one - agency acquisitions.
(iii) The basic policy of the Authority has been to acquire lands as they
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come on the market. This basic policy has worked to the
advantage of the Authority but has complicated the financial
picture. A great many people, knowing that their lands are
planned eventually for acquisition, approach the Authority for
acquisition. Many factors contribute to this, such as mortgage
renewals, settlements of estates, V.L.A. extension, relocation
of people because of changes in employment, and a sincere desire
on the part of some people to sell their property to the Authority
to ensure its preservation.
For the foregoing reasons, the Authority has expended considerably
more than was scheduled for flood plain land acquisitions and has indeed
committed all the funds available for flood plain lands for the entire
schedule. It is of paramount importance that a solution be found to
the flood plain and conservation land account which has been reduced
because of a reduction in Federal Government participation and which
has been expended or committed for the reasons set out beforehand.
It is also evident that the total cost to complete the Plan
is going to be considerably more than was originally estimated in the
Plan. The factors that have contributed to the increased costs may be
grouped under three main headings:
(a) Lack of Sufficient Engineering Data;
(b) Under - estimate of Land Costs in 195$;
(c) Under - estimate of Total Acreage Requirements;
(a) Lack of Sufficient Engineer) ng Data :
At the time of preparation of the Plan, there was very little
engineering data available from which to determine with very
much accuracy the amount of storage actually required; the
size of structures necessary for control; and specific site
problems to be provided for; all of which directly influence
the cost of the structures.
Because of this lack of information, the Authority has obtained
preliminary engineering studies for all the watersheds in the
region. As a result of these studies, a number of changes have
resulted which have affected the cost estimates:
(i) Hydrology:
As stated in the Plan, the Authority's policy with
respect to the design of dam spillways is as follows:
To safeguard downstream communities and human life, all
dam spillways must be designed to prevent over - topping
and destruction of the dams. All spillways will be
designed to carry the maximum possible flow produced
by the maximum possible rainfall.
The following table shows the comparison of predicted
maximum flows to be accommcdated at each damsite as
contained in the Plan and as a result of the engineering
studies. Flows are given in cubic feet per second.
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195$ 1964
Damsite Estimate Estimate Change
Snelgrove 9,600 1$,500 $,900
Nashville 41,000 42,400 1,400
Bolton 34,789 39,000 4,220
Claireville 3$,$00 4$,000 9,200
Ebenezer 31,300 41,000 9,700
Boyd 21,700 35,600 13,900
King Creek 21,000 33,100 12,100
Finch 14,750 26,500 11,750
Willowdale 1$,$00 35,000 16,200
Clarkes Hollow 26,000 35,400 9,400
Arthur Percy 17,000 26,600 9,600
Milne not known 24,000
As the most costly part of any dam is the spillway
section, it can be readily seen from the above
figures that the cost estimates for the various
structures have had to be increased considerably.
Based on the hydrology, certain changes i' the height
of the dams, with a resultant increase in storage
capacity, have had to be increased considerably.
These changes are summarized in the following table:
1959 ESTIMATE 1964 ESTIMATE CHANGE
Height Storage Height Storage Height Storage
(acre feet)
Structure
Snelgrove 35 1,257 44 2,550 +9 +1,293
Nab ville 70 17,200 72 13,400 +2 -3,$00
Bolton 94 24,770 99 24,400 +5 - 370
Claireville 41 4,570 41 7,000 nil +2,430
Ebenezer 55 5,370 60 7,330 +5 +1,960
Boyd 64 6,659 80 10,000 +16 +3,341
King Creek 61 7,247 72 10,$00 +11 +3,553
Finch
(3 structures) 4,06$ 65 4,000 -- - 6$
Willowdale 60 7,520 65 7,500 +5 - 20
Clarkes Hollow 37 986 10$ 10,100 +71 +9,114
Arthur Percy 24 756 65 5,500 +41 +4,744
Milne 1$ 20 +2
(b) Under - estimate of Land Costs in 195$:
Again, lack of information at the time of preparing the Plan
was a major factor in the under- estimating of land costs.
There were no detailed appraisals of property values available.
Also, the Authority had only a limited experience in land
acquisition on which to base cost estimates. Further, it was
not possible to give consideration to severance damages for
partial taking of properties as no detailed information pertaining
to the ownership of properties required was available.
(c) Under - estimate of Total Acreage Requirements:
Perhaps even more significant than the under- estimate of
per acre costs was the under- estimate of total acreage
requirements. This again was the result of a lack of engineering
information as to properties affected and a lack of information
pertaining to property ownership. A comparison of acreage
requirements as estimated in 1958 and as calculated from current
data available can be seen in Table I.
(d) Construction Costs:
Construction costs have steadily risen in the Metropolitan
Toronto area. The economy of the area for the past few years
has been booming and a great deal of public and private
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capital investments in construction has taken place. The result
has been to reduce competitive bids and increase costs.
The Province of Ontario recently announced a new policy of
financing for small dams and reservoirs as set forth herewith:
1. Reservoir projects approved by the Government for grant purposes
prior to January 1, 1967, can be totally financed by the
Government. The local share of the project (25 %) will carry
a three -year interest -free period.
2. The interest -free period will commence on the date of
approval of the Government grant on the project.
3. A further ten -year period will be allowed for the repayment
of the unpaid balance.
4. The unpaid balance will bear interest at a rate to be
determined by the Government when the grant is approved.
5. At least 10% of the unpaid principal will fall due and
be paid each year by the Conservation Authority.
The Authority has already taken advantage of the new policy
and has proceeded with the Milne Dam and Reservoir on the Rouge River
at Markham. Other dams will be eligible for the assistance.
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VI. RECOMMENDATIONS -- as amended by resolutions of Flood Control
and Water•Oonaervation Advisory Board Meeting No. 3/64, held on
November 5th, 1964, and by resolution of Executive Committee
Meeting No. 20/64 held on November 12th, 1964:
1. The Authority request the Province of Ontario for a grant
of 75% of the cost of the acquisition of Flood Plain Lands;
2. The Authority request the Province of Ontario to totally
finance the acquisition of Flood Plain and Conservation Lands
to the extent of funds provided in the Plan for Flood
Control and Water Conservation, and to provide for an
extended period of re- payment of the Authority's share
on a basis similar to the Government policy for small dams
and reservoirs as recently announced;
3. The Authority make application for the construction of the
following Reservoirs under the new policy recently announced
by the Government:
(i) Duffin Creek -- Arthur Percy Dam & Reservoir
Stouffville -- Water Conservation Reservoir
(ii) Etobicoke -Creek -- Water Conservation Reservoir
4. The Province be requested to finance the Authority's part
of the construction of the Finch Dam on the W,:st Branch of
the Don River which is essential for the total development
of the Province's Museum of Science and Technology;
5. The total Authority levy for Flood Control and Water
Conservation be diverted to Schedule "A" -- Large Dams &
Reservoirs -- and that the following works be scheduled for
early construction:
(i) York Mills Channel
(ii) Bolton Dam & Reservoir
(iii) Ebenezer Dam & Reservoir
6. The Authority request the Province of Ontario and the
Government of Canada to include the Telemetering and
Supervisory Control and Communications System under the
Agreement for Flood Control & Water Conservation, signed on
June 14th, 1961;
fl'?etropo/ttan 7oronto and Ieeion
Conserva,tion ,4i,dhorit �
1VIINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
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Authority Meeting #5/64 Friday- December -11 -1964
#5/64
Meeting #5/64, being a special meeting of the Authority, was held on
Friday, December 11, 1964, at the North York Municipal Offices, 5000
Yonge Street, Willowdale, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Solicitor
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
Deputy- Treasurer
Asst.Director of Operations
Property Administrator
Conservation Areas Adm.
I. & E. Adm.
Conservation Services Adm.
ABSENT WERE
Dr. G. Ross Lord
W.C. Davidson
N.A. Boylen
J.W. Bradstock
M.J. Breen
J.A. Bryson
A.M. Campbell
C. Clifford
A.H. Cowling
K.C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
J.N. Duncan
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
H.M. Griggs
Mrs. D. Hague
J.E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
H.S. Honsberger
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.W. Laycox
A. Macdonald
F.J. McKechnie
J.L. Mould
Mrs. Beth Nealson
R.L. Nesbitt
H. Pind
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
A.E. Reeve
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
W.W. Timbers
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
V. Vignale
F.A. Wade
Mrs. A. Walker
C.R. Wardlaw
K.G. Waters
D.R. Walkinshaw, Q.C.
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
C.B. Thompson
E.F. Sutter
W.E. Jones
W.A. McLean
T.E. Barber
J.E. Foote
R.C. Bulloch
C.E. Conroy
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Wm. Dennison
N.C. Goodhead
W.J. Haggart
W. Hodgson
A. Jackson
C.F. Kline
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
A.A. Mackenzie
R.E. Prouse
H.M. Smith
L. Van Tichelen
W.H. Westney
R. White
H.T. Wilson
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #4/64 were presented.
Res. #45 Moved by: R.L. Nesbitt
Seconded by: H.M. Griggs
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #4/64, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
CHAIRMAN?S REPORT
Dr. Lord outlined the reasons for holding this special meeting, to
review the "Land Acquisition Programmes & Policies" of the Authority.
REPORT ON "LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMMES & POLICIES"
The Staff presented the report on 'Land Acquisition Programmes and
Policies ", dated December 1, 1964, which was discussed in detail.
Res. #46 Moved by: A.M. Campbell
Seconded by: M.J. Breen
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be authorized and directed to prepare a
complete financial review as to the money spent, or available to be
spent, to the end of 1964, for all land acquisition and development
programmes, including the flood control plan and, in addition, the
amounts committed as at the end of 1964, and the funds available to
meet such commitments.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #47 Moved by: F.J. McKechnie
Seconded by: W.C. Davidson
RESOLVED THAT: The report on "Land Acquisition Programmes and
Policies" of the Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority,
dated December 1, 1964, be received and appended as Schedule "A" of
these Minutes.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Zhairman Secretary- Treasurer
APPENDIX 4'A"
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REPORT ON
LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMMES & POLICIES
of the
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
December 1st, 1964
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE NO.
SUMMARY
(1) INTRODUCTION 1.
(2) HISTORY 2.
(3) LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME
PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES 3.
(4) LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME & POLICIES
M.T.R.C.A. 4.
(a) Legislation -• 4.
(b) Reforestation Lands 5.
(c) Forest & Wildlife
Conservation Areas 6.
(d) Conservation Areas - - -- 7.
(e) Flood Control & Water
Conservation $.
i) Flood Plain Lands- 12.
(ii) Channel Improvements 13.
(iii) Reservoir Lands 14.
(5) FINANCES 16.
(6) OTHER METHODS (Official Plans
(Zoning By -laws
(Regulations
(Co- ordination with
Metro & other
Municipalities 19.
(7)
APPENDICES
(a) Agreement - Metropolitan
Toronto 20.
Agreement - Province of Ontario
(i) Conservation Areas- 24.
(ii) Reforestation 26.
(c) Pertinent Sections of:
(b)
Plan for Ancillary
Conservation Measures- 31.
Conservation Areas
Land Acquisition
Programme 31.
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S U M M A R Y
REPORT ON LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME & POLICIES
of the
METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY.
(1) INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this Report is to consolidate in one
Report the land acquisition policies and programmes that have
been adopted by the Authority since its establishment.
(2) HISTORY:
The original recommendations for the acquisition of
lands for conservation purposes were contained in the Conservation
Reports prepared for the Etobicoke - Mimico, Humber, Don, and
R.D.H.P. Authorities.
(3) LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMMES --
PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES:
The four Authorities that existed in the Metropolitan
region prior to 1957 had commenced a land acquisition programme
for reforestation, conservation areas, and flood and water control
purposes, and these programmes formed the nucleus for the develop-
ment of programmes and policies of the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority.
A total of 2,004 acres had been acquired prior to 1957.
(4) LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMMES & POLICIES
M.T.R.C.A. - 1964:
The legislation under which an Authority acquires land
for conservation purposes is contained in Section 17 of The
Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1960 Chapter 62. The procedures
for expropriation are also outlined in the Act and are governed by
The Expropriation Procedures Act.
The Authority acquires the following four categories
of land for its Conservation Programme:
- Reforestation Lands
- Forest & Wildlife Conservation Areas
- Conservation Areas
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- Flood Control & Water Conservation Lands
(1) Flood Plain & Conservation Lands
(2) Lands Required for Channel Improvements
(3) Reservoir Lands
The Authority has acq "fired 1,733 acres of Reforestation
land and 844 acres of Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area lands.
The Plan for Ancillary Conservation Measures adopted by the
Authority in 1962 and submitted as a requirement of the Flood Control
Agreement, proposes the acquisition of a total of 4,500 acres of
reforestation lands and 5,000 acres of Forest & Wildlife Conservation
Area lands by the year 1980.
The Authority has acquired 4,934 acres of Conservation
Areas land. In 1959 the Authority adopted a 3 -year programme
to complete and consolidate existing Conservation Areas and
acquire one additional area.
The Programme has been extended over additional years
because of a diversion of funds to the Plan for Flood Control and
Water Conservation.
One new Conservation Area is under consideration. A
total of 650 acres will complete the 1959 Plan and acquire the
St. Georges Lake Conservation Area
A small acreage of land had been acquired for Flood
Control purposes prior to 1957.
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
prior to 1961 had acquired 1,176 acres of Flood Plain and Conserv.on
lands and 1,633 acres of Reservoir lands.
The acquisition of lands for Flood Control & Water
Conservation purposes is accomplished under the Plan for Flood
Control and Water Conservation and is undertaken in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Authority and the Province of Ontario.
A Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation Lands
was adopted by the Authority in 1962.
Preliminary property plans have been approved for Channel
Improvements and Flood Control Reservoirs.
The Authority has approved acquisition of 19,048 acres
of lands for Flood Control purposes of which 8,324 have been acquired
to date.
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(5) FINANCES:
Small amounts of money are annually budgeted for the
acquisition of Reforestation lands and Forest & Wildlife Conservation
Areas, and these are acquired when they are available on the market.
A decreasing amount of funds have been devoted to
Conservation Areas Land Acquisition as a result of a diversion of
funds to the Flood Control Plan.
A Conservation Areas Land Acquisition Programme adopted
in 1959 has not yct been completed as a result.
A substantial portion of the annual Authority Budget
is devoted to Flood Control and Water Conservation and in the
early years of the Plan, a large part of this has been devoted to
land acquisition.
Of a total of 6$,720 acres of lands suitable for Conservation
purposes, the Authority has presently acquired 15,$35 acres and until
19$0 has proposed a total acquisition of 34,209 acres, or approximately
one -half of the recommended total.
(6) OTHER METHODS:
Co- ordination of the Authority?s Land Acquisition Programme
and Policies is effected by liaison with Metropolitan Toronto and
its Planning Board and the area Councils and Planning Boards.
SUMMARY OF
METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME BY CATEGORY & WATERSHED
ETOBICOKE - MIMICO H U M B E R D 0 N
R.D.H.P. R E G I O N
ACQUIRED PROPOSED ACQUIRED PROPOSED ACQUIRED PROPOSED ACQUIRED PROPOSED ACQUIRED PROPO RD
CATEGORY TO 1964 TO 1980 TO 1964 TO 1980 TO 1964 TO 1980 TO 1461 TO 1980 TO 1964 TO 1980
RLFORESTATION - - 1,733 2,800 - - - - 1,733 2,800
FOREST & WILDLIFE - - 400 1,000 - 200 444 3,000 844 4,200
CCNSERVATION AREAS 261 112 3,079 221 9 - 1,585 317 4,934 650
FLOOD CONTROL &
WATER CONSERVATION
Flood Plain Laa d 6 1,962 1,034 740. 655 135 1,457 1,456 3,152 4,293
Channel Improvements - - 113 54 - 16 - - 113 70
Reservoirs 96 184 3,591 5,046 466 513 906 618 5,059 6,361
SUB -TOTAL 363 2,258 9,950 9,861 1,130 864 4,392 5,391 15,835 18,374
COMBINED TOTAL BY
WATERSHED 2,621 19,811 1,994 9,783 34,209
SUMMARY OF M. T R. C. A. LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM
REFORESTATION
FOREST and WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION
AREAS
MULTIPLE PURPOSE
CONSERVATION
AREAS
FLOOD CONTROL
LAND
TOTAL
9,048
1,110
1=1
1957
1.733
4.533
844
5,044
814
4,934
5,584
80
8,324
2004
1964 1980
1957 1964 1980
1957 1964 *1969
* CONSERVATION AREAS - Presently approved for acquisition and will be acquired by 1969
1957 1964 1980
1957
1964
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(1) INTRODUCTION:
At Meeting No. 3 of the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority held on July 3rd, 1964, it was
requested that the Authority review its Land Acquisition Programme
and Policies; and that a special meeting of the Authority be
held for the purpose of studying this matter.
The purpose of this Report is to consolidate, in
one report, the policies and programmes that have been adopted
by the Authority since its establishment.
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(2) HTSTORY:
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The original recommencations for the acquisition of
lands for conservation pr poses were contained in the Conservation
Reports prepared by the Conservation Authorities Branch of the
Department of Planning and Development for the individual
Authorities which e:i.sted in the Toronto region prior to 1957.
A summary of these recommendations is contained in
Table I as follows:
TABLE I
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMMES
CONSERVATION REPORTS -- 1947 -1959
REFORESTATION MULTIPLE - PURPOSE
AV7HORITY LANDS CONSERVATION AREAS
FLOOD CONTROL &
WATER CONSERVATION
Etobicoke-
Mimico
Etobicoke Cr. 117
NIL Heart Lake 1300
Chinguacousy 99
ac
4P
1?
Humber* 20,000 acres
Don 3,600 acres
R.D.H.P. 2,698 acres
4,000 acres
2, 0f37acres
55 1P
160
360
6,092 acres
282 41 Beaches
252 41 Cedar
Grove
41
f1
Long Branch)Channel
Brampton )Improve.
Snelgrove - Reservoir
Dale - Reservoir
Six low Dams,
Nashville Flood Control
Plan
Oriole Dam
TOTAL
26,298 acres
14,829 acres
Flood Plain - Exprop-
riated
Reservoir Lands -
Acquired
*It is interesting to note that the original Humber Report
published in 1947, recommended that the Authority purchase
4,000 acres of land for development for multiple - purpose
conservation and recreation purposes. It was suggested
that this acreage would have a total maximum capacity of
14,000 people for recreation. The Albion Hills Conservation
Area, consisting of 756 acres of land, was visited by
12,000 people on Sunday, June 28th, 1964.
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(3) LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMMES -
PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES:
Table II summarizes the lands that had been acquired
prior to 1957 by the four previous Authorities.
TABLE II
SUMMARY OF LAND ACQUISITIONFROGRAMME
FORMER AUTHORITIES
194$- -1957
REFORESTATION
AUTHORITY LANDS
Etobicoke
- Mimico Nil
Humber 1,017 ac.
MULTIPLE - PURPOSE
CONSERVATION AREAS
Don
R.D.H.P.
TOTAL
Heart Lake 160 ac
Black Creek 14 ac
Nashville
Cedar Mills 1.5"
Albion 330 "
Cold Creek 50 "
Boyd 238 `1
Nil Oakbank 10 ac
93 ac Nil
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FLOOD CONTROL &
WATER CONSERVATION
Long Branch
Brampton
Woodbridge
Flood Plain 20 ac.
Vaughan 10 „
Humber Tras 50 "
Nil
Nil
1,110 ac. $14 ac. $0 ac.
The Humber Authority had acquired lards in all three
categories -- Reforestation
Multiple - purpose Conservation Areas - and. for
Flood Control Purposes
The Etobicoke - Mimico Authority had acquired one
Multiple - purpose Conservation Area, and lands for two Flood Control
projects.
The Don Authority had acquired one small community
Conservation and Wildlife Area near Thornhill.
The R.D.H.P. had purchased one Reforestation block and
had initiated a programme for the acquisition of Flood Plain lands
in the lower Highland Creek.
The Land Acquisition Programmes of the previous Authorities
formed the nucleus for the development of programmes and policies
of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in
1957. The Programme evolved and expanded to meet the conservation
needs of the rapidly expanding Metropolitan Toronto.
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(4) LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME & POLICIES
M.T.R.C.A. - 1964:
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(a) Legislation:
The legislation under which an Authority acquires land
for servation purposes is contained in Section 17 of The Conserv-
ation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1960, Chapter 62; as follows:
"(c) to acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise ad without
the consent of the owner to enter upon, take or
expropriate any land that it nay require and, subject
to the approval of the Lieutenant - Governor in Council,
to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of land acquired
under tho clause or under clause i;
(d) to purchase or acquire any personal property that it
may require and sell or otherwise deal therewith;
(f)
to enter into agreements with owners of private lands
to facilitate the due carrying out of any scheme or
conservation project;
(h) to use lands that are owned or controlled by the Authority
for such purposes, not inconsistent with its objects,
as it deems proper;
to acquire lands, with the approval of the Minister,
and to use lands acquired in connection with a scheme,
for park or other recreational purposes, and to erect,
or permit to be erected, buildings, booths and
facilities for such purposes and to make charges for
admission thereto and the use thereof;
to collaborate with departments and agencies of government,
municipal councils and local boards and other organizations;"
The procedures to be followed in expropriation of land
are contained in Sections 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,
33, 34, and 36, and are governed by The Expropriations Procedures
Act,
(i)
(3)
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
acquires the following four categories of land for its Conservation
Programme;
Reforestation Lands:
These lands are situated in the headwater areas of the
watersheds and consist of lands which are sub - marginal
for agricultural production. The lands are such
that they provide limited opportunity for recreational
development. The lands are under Agreement with the
Department of Lands and Forgsts whereby their develop-
ment, operation, and management is the responsibility
of the Department until the yeg.r 2000.
Forest & Wildlife Conservation Areas:
These lands are situated in the headwater
are sub - marginal in character and are not
Reforestation Lands except that they have
potentials for the development of outdoor
facilities. The primary purpose of these
regions and
unlike
greater
recreational
lands is reforestation.
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However, additional physical character of the lands makes
them suitable tc develop limited outdoor recreation
facilities such as hiking, nature study, and fishing.
Conservation Areas Land:
Conservation Areas are lands which -- because of their
nature -- require a variety of conservation treatments
and, in addition, provide an opportunity for the
development of a large variety of outdoor recreation
facilities which are attractive to a large segment of
the regional population.
Flood Control & Water Conservation Land:
Three types of land are required in connection with
the Flood Control and Water Conservation Plan of the
Authority:
(1) Flood Plain & Conservation Lands -- lower sections
of the main river valley systems consisting of the
low -lying lands subject to periodic inundation, to-
gether with steep valley slopes subject to erosion;
(2) Lands Required for Channel Improvements -- lands
required for the construction amd maintenance of
major Channel Improvements;
(3) Reservoir Lands -- areas required for the construction
of Dams and Reservoirs, and for the development of
recreational facilities where recreation lakes are
created;
(b) Reforestation Lands:
Reforestation Lands are acquired when they are available
on the market. Each year a small amount of money is budgeted
for the acquisition of these lands.
Lands acquired for Reforestation purposes are placed
under Agreement with the Minister of Lands and Forests for mannage-
ment.
Approval by the Minister of Lands and Forests is required
prior to the acquisition of these lands.
The Province of Ontario pays a grant of 50% of the cost
of Reforestation Lands, together with a grant of 100% of the
appraised value of existing woodlots.
The Programme for the acquistion of Reforestation Lands
is contained in The Plan for Ancillary Conservation Measures
adopted by the Authority at Meeting No. 2 held on Wednesday,
February 21st, 1962, and submitted to the Minister of Lands and
Forests for approval in fulfillment of Section 20 of the Agreement
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between the Government of Ontario and the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority for the implementation of the
Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation. The Plan was
approved by the Minister in April, 1962.
TABLE III
SUMMARY OF REFORESTATION LAND PROGRAM'4E
RECOMMENDED PROPOSED
CONSERVATION ACQUIRED PLAN OF ANCILLARY
REPORTS TO DATE CONSERVATION MEASURES TOTAL
1962 -1971 1972 -1981
26,298 1,733 1,503 1,500 4,500
(c) Forest & Wildlife
Conservation Areas:
Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areas are a category
of lands that were not specifically defined in the original
Watershed Reports.
These are lands the t are to be used primarily for
Reforestation purposes but, because of their physical nature,
can provide limited opportunities for low- intensity recreation
use. These lands are acquired when they are available on the
market. Each year approximately $30,000.00 is budgeted for the
acquisition of Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areas. They are
developed and managed by the Authority.
Each parcel of land acquired is submitted to the
Minister of Energy and Resources Management for approval as a
Scheme.
The Authority adopted a Forest and Wildlife Conservation
Areas Survey at Meeting No. 4 held on October 26th, 1962, setting
forth the policies with respect to the type of land.
The programme for the acquisition is contained in the
Plan for Ancillary Conservation Measures, adopted by the Authority
at Meeting No. 2, held on February 21st, 1962, and was submitted
to the Minister of Lands and Forests for approval in fulfillment
of Section 20 of the Agreement between the Government of Ontario
and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
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for the implementation of the Plan for Flood Control and Water
Conservation. The Plan was approved by the Minister in April, 1962.
Table IV summarizes the Forest and Wildlife Conservation
Areas Programme:
TABLE IV
SUMMARY OF
FORiST & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREAS PROGRAMME
RECOMMENDED PROPOSED
FOREST & WILDLIFE ACQUIRED PLAN OF ANCILLARY
(SURVEY 1962) TO DATE CONSERVATION MEASURES TOTAL
1962 -1971 1972 -1981
34,843
NOTE:
844 2,100 2,500 5,000
In May 1963, the Authority submitted a Brief to the Government
of the Province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada,
requesting a grant under the terms of ;,.R.D.A. for the
purchase and development of marginal and sub - marginal farm
land for multiple purposes. The Brief proposed an annual
expenditure as follows:
M.T.R.C.A.
Government of Canada)
Province of Ontario )
These funds were
Lands and Forest
was extended for
The Brief has not
administration.
$ 42,000.00
84,000.00
$126,000.00
to be used for the acquisition (of Reforestation
and Wildlife Conservation Areas. The Programme
a period of ten years.
been approved by officials of the A.R.D.A.
(c) Conservation Areas Land:
The Etobicoke - Mimico and Humber Valley Authorities had
made considerable progress in a Conservation Areas Land Acquisition
Programme prior to the formation of the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority in 1957.
One of the first efforts of the newly formed Authority
was to round out a Programme of Conservation Areas Land Acquisition
in the region over which it had jurisdiction. This necessitated
the acquisition of lands in the central and eastern sections of the
region. The Greenwood, Claremont, Glen Major, and Bruce's Mill
Conservation Areas are the results of this Programme.
A Conservation Areas Land Acquisition Programme for
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the period 1960 -1961 -1962 was adopted at Meeting No. 5 of the
Authority,held on December 10th, 1959.
The Authority budget for Conservation Areas Land
Acquisition in 1964 is $120,000.00. These funds are being used
for the acquisition of properties, adjoining existing Conservation
Areas, as they become available on the market. In certain instances
where key properties are threatened with development, the Authority
files Plans of Expropriation on these lands. At the present time,
one new Conservation Area has been approved for acquisition by
the Authority. The Staff has been able to negotiate an Agreement
for the purchase of the St. George's Lake Conservation Area over
a period of five years. The proposal will have to be adopted
by the Authority and submitted to the Province for approval.
The 1960- 1961 -1962 Conservation Areas Land Acquisition
Programme recommended a programme of enlarging and consolidating
existing Conservation Areas, together with the establishment of
one new Conservation Area. The new Area proposed at tat time
was the Bond Lake Conservation Area. This proposed scheme has
never materialized due to high cost of land. The Bruce's Mill
Conservation Area was not included in the programme and could
thus be considered as an alternative to the Bond Lake Area.
The Programme adopted in 1959 has not been entirely
completed and has had to be extended over additional years as
a result of the diversion of Conservation Areas Land Acquisition
funds to the Flood Control and Water Conservation Plan during the
years 1963 and 1964.
'TABLE V
SUMMARY OF
CONSERVATION AREAS LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME
RECOMMENDED ACQUIRED
CONSERVATION PRIOR ACQUIRED
REPORTS TO 195Z TO 1964 RECOMMENDED TOTAL
14,829
814 4,934 650 5,584
(e) Flood Control & Water Conservation:
The Etobicoke - Mimico Authority had acquired lands for
Flood Control purposes at Brampton and Long Branch Frior t,p 1957.
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The Humber Valley Conservation Authority had acquired Flood Plain
Lands at Woodbridge, Vaughan, and King Townships. The R.D.H.P.
had initiated a scheme for the acquisition of Flood Plain Lands
in the lower Highland Creek, but had not actually acquired any
properties.
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
initiated the first stages of a comprehensive Flood Control Programme
aaon after its establishment and involved the acquisition of Flood
Plain Lands in the lower Humber and lower Highland Creek. Channel
Improvements were commenced on the Black Creek, and a Pumping
Station was constructed at Goodwood.
The Executive, at a meeting on May 10th, 1961, adopted
a Statement of Policy on Flood Plain and Conservation Lands.
This Statement was published and circulated to the member municipal-
ities and planning boards. The policy with respect to the acquisit-
ion of Flood Plain and Conservation Lands as stated in this report,
is set forth herewith:
The policy of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conserv-
ation Authority is to quire the Flood Plain and
Conservation Lands in the downstream sections of the main
valley systems under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
The Authority is of the opinion that for adequate
control of these lands for Flood Control and Conservation
purposes, it is essential that they be owned by a public
agency such as the Authority. The ownership of these
lands, therefore, ensures their proper use in order that
the objectives of the Authority can be achieved. The
Flood Plain and Concervation Lands in public ownership
can be used for other than Flood Control and Conservation
purposes for they provide an oppor _unity for the
provision of public open space and recreation facilities
that are an essential feature of every urban d--•Alopment..
The Authority has ac, ired major acreages of Flood Plain
and Conservation Lands in the main valleys within
Metropolitan Toronto, and proposes the extension of this
Plan to cover the lower reaches of all the major watercourses
under the jurisdiction of the Authority. These lands have
been acquired under what is known as Water Control Schemes.
The Schemes set forth the lands to be acquired; the
estimated cost of the acquisition; the purpose for which
the lands were to be used; and the scheduling of acquisition.
The majority of Water Control Schemes adopted to date have
been in the Munie4pallty of Metropolitan Toronto, and this
municipaity has been designated as the benefitting municipal-
ity and required to pay 50% of the cost of the acquisition
of Flood Plain Lands The Province of Ontario contributes
the remaining 50% of the cost. Under the provisions of
the Agreemententered into on June 14th, 1961, between the
Authority and the Prcvince of Ontario, the Authority will
acquire an additional 7,600 acres of Flood Plain Land
over the next ten years. The cost of this land will be
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shared equally between the Authority and the Province.
In addition to the acquisition of Food Plain and
Conservation Lands, the Authority is responsible for
the undertaking of Conservation measures required for
the control of stream bank erosion and for the development
of watercourses for Flood Control purposes. Some Water
Control Schemes include these works as part of the Scheme,
whereas others are undertaken as additional Schemes after
the lands have been acquired and development for recreation
purposes has been completed.
In many instances, municipally -owned lands are included
in Water Control Schemes. The policy of the Authority
and the Province of Ontario is that where municipally -
owned lands are within a Scheme, they must be transferred
to the Authority for a nominal sum. The Province of Ontario
will not pay grants for municipally -owned lands included
in Water Control Schemes. Most of the municipalities
within Metropolitan Toronto and, in severl instances, ,
outside Metro, have co- operated with the Authority in
the transfer of these lands to the Authority. The
Authority assumes all survey and legal costs involved
in the transfer of municipally -owned lands.
The acquisition of lands for Flood Control and Water
Conservation purposes continued on this basis until the signing
of an Agreement with the Province of Ontario on June 14th, 1961,
for the PLin for Flood Control and Water Conservation. The procedures
to be folio ^fed for the implementation of the Plan were adopted
at Meeting No. 5 of the Authority held on November 23rd, 1961.
Pertinent sections of this report are summarized as follows:
Flood Plain Land Acquisitions:
1. Staff to prepare Master Plan (in progress);
2. Master Plan to be reviewed by Staff Committee; then to
the following for approval:
(a) Flccd & Pollution Control Advisory Board
b) Executive Committee
c) Authority
d) Province
3. For individual properties, Staff to prepare detailed
Plan showing relationship to Master Plan;
4. This is to be submitted to:
(a) Executive Committee
(b) Province
5. When approved by Province, Property Section to
proceed with acquisition;
Small Dams:
Procedure the same as previous procedure for individual
projects under Flood Control Plan, only difference being
that Federal Government approval is not required.
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The Province of Ontario set forth on November 8th, 1961,
the Procedure for acquiring land in accordance with Agreements
as set forth herewith:
PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING LAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN ONTARIO AND THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS, RESERVOIRS, CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS AND
FLOOD PLAIN LANDS
Section 16(1) states:
"The Authority agrees that no Flood Plain Lands or lands
required for the ecmpletion of the Dams, Reservoirs and
Channel Improvements included in this Agreement shall be
acquired without the prior approval of the Provincial
Minister or his representatives."
1. For Approval in Principle
(1)(a) The Authority prepares a topographic plan
of appropriate scale on which are indicated the areas
required for the projects. The area boundaries would
be approximate and would clearly indicate the relation-
ship of the properties involved to the limits of the
project, the river, its valley and flood plain.
(b) For Reservoirs the plan would indicate the
approximate limits of the lands to be flooded under
maximum probable flood conditions.
(c) For Seother works" such as construction areas,
access ereas, etc., the limits of the land required
for these purposes must be clearly indicated and
covered by explanatory notes on the plan.
(2) The Authority submits this plan to the
Conservation Branch for approval (two copies for
Ontario- Authority projects, and three for
Canada - Ontario- Authority projects).
(3) If in order, one copy of the plan stamped
V4Approved" and signed by the Minister, or his represent-
ative, will be returned to the Authority.
2. For Final Approval
(1) Having received approval of the plan in
principle, the Authority obtains a report from an
approved land appraiser and, where necessary, a land
survey of the property or properties required. If
there are any significant changes in the property
boundaries as shown on the plan submitted in
gccordance with Section 1(2) above, the Conservation
ranch must be notified by letter stating the
reasons for the change and requesting approval
for these lands outside of the original property
boundaries.
(2) The Authority submits a final land survey
plan and a land appraiser's report to the Conservation
Branch (2 copies of each for Ontario- Authority
projects, and 3 copies of each for Canada- Ontario-
Authority projects).
(3) If the approved land appraiser's report
and land land survey plan of the property or properties
to be acquired are in order, the Conservation Branch
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will issue a Certificate of Inspection in quadruplicate,
one copy of which will be forwarded to the Authority.
This certificate is a statement of approval to acquire
the land under Agreement;
(,! If it is necessary to expropriate the land
or lands the Authority proceeds in accordance with the
Conservation Authorities Act.
November $, 1961
At Meeting No. 3 of the Authority, held oft April 28th,
1960, the Authority adopted a policy for Reservoir Planning with
the following recommendations being adopted:
1. That no private ownership or leanes be permitted adjacent to
the Reservoir proper;
2. That the use of the water supply in the Reservoir for domestic
or agricultural purposes by private individuals be permitted
only with the consent of the Authority;
3. That with..the consent of the Authority, the right -of- easement
be granted to a municipality when required, but that no
private easements be permitted;
4. That a buffer strip consisting of not less than one hundred
feet from the high water level be established around the
Reservoirs:
5. That the Plan of Development for the non - recreational Reservoirs
include provision for reforestation of the buffer zones,
and that the Plans of Development for the recreational Reservoirs
include reforestation for the buffer zones not to be used for
recreation;
(i) Flood Plain Lands:
The Authority adopted a Master Plan for Flood Plain
and Conservation Lands at Meeting No. 1 held on February 9th, 1962.
The Plan was submitted to the Province of Ontario for approval
in principle, and thus has been the basis for Authority Flood
Plain Land Acquisition. The following is a summary of the
pertinent sections of this report:
All land falling within the definition of Flood Plain and
Conservation Lands has been mapped and classified in one
of the following classifications based on the ownership:
(a) Authority -Owned Lands -- lands already acquired by
the Authority in connection with the Water Control
Schemes;
(b) Public Lands -- all publicly -owned lands other than
those already acquired by the Authority -- this includes
lands owned by municipalities and departments or agencies
of the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada.
(c) Semi - Private Lands -- all lands held by private
corporations such as hospitals and golf courses, which
are available for open space type of use by some segment
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of the general public. Under their present use, these
'lands are not proposed for acquisition.
(d) Private Lands -- all lands under private ownership
which are proposed for acquisition for Flood Control and
Conservation purposes.
The following table provides a breakdown of the acreage
of each of the four categories of property on a watershed basis:
MASTER PLAN
ACREAGES OF FLOOD PLAIN & CONSERVATION LANDS
WATERSHED
PUBLIC PRIVATE
SEMI
PRIVATE
TOTAL
AUTHORITY ACREAGE
Etobicoke
Mimico
Humber
Don
Rouge
Highland
Duff in
662 1,413
67 67 1,774
1,485 790
157 1,185
247 570
102 1,158
GRAND TOTAL 3,636 7,445
330
266
700
11
219
56
1,714
8 2,413
1,003
271 2,978
518 3,493
40 1,393
377 1,413
1,316
1,214 14,009
(ii) Channel Improvements:
The property requirements, for Channel Improvements
undertaken by the Authority, am determined following the completion
of preliminary engineering. The plans are submitted to the Executive
and to the Province for approval.
The basic policy of the Authority with respect to
property acquisition for Channel Improvements is that the Authority
acquire those lands required for the actual construction of the
Improvements, together with sufficient additional land for the
maintenance and eventual replacement of improvements.
Where the Authority has completed Preliminary Engineering,
Reports for a major Channel Improvement, property plans are
prepared and submitted to the Execttive for approval, and in
addition are submitted to the Province of Ontario
The Authority acquires lands within this property
become available on the market or, where pressure
is taking place, the Authority files a Plan
In all other instances, the Authority files
for lands required for Channel Improvements
for approva].
plan as they
for development
of Expropriation.
Plans of Expropriation
immediately prior
to the undertaking of the actual construction programme.
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TABLE VI
LAND ACQUISITION (IN ACRES)
1964 YET. TO BE
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS ESTIMATE ACQUIRED ACQUIRED
Black Creek 98 44 54
Woodbridge 69 69 --
York Mills 16 16
183 113 70
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(iii) Reservoir Lands:
Land acquisition plans for Dams and Reservoirs are
finalized following the completion of Preliminary Engineering
Reports. The plans are submitted to the Executive and the Province
for approval. The policy for Reservoir Planning, adopted by the
Authority at Meeting No. 3 held on April 28th, 1960, is the guide
for the preparation of these plans.
The Authority acquires lands within these Reservoir
areas as they become available on the market and, in the case
where construction of the Dams is to be proceeded with, Plans
of Expropriation are filed for all of the lands required for
the project. In Reservoirs where negotiations have failed,
and there is a possibility of lands being lost for the Reservoirs,
the Authority files Plans of Expropriation.
TABLE VII
LAND ACQUISITION (IN ACRES)
1964 ACQUIRED YET TO BE
PROJECT ESTIMATE TO DATE ACQUIRED
Large Dams & Reservoirs
Claireville Dam 1,700 1,478 222
Eben zar Dam 737 82 655
Bolton Dam 1,600 653 947
Nashville Dam 1,600 1,600
King Creek Dam 1,200 43 1,157
Boyd Dam 1,800 1,35 465
Finch Dam 541 317 224
Willowdale Dam 438 149 289
9,616 4,057 5,559
Small Dams & Reservoirs
Snelgrove Dam 280 96 184
Milne Dam 274 274 - --
Arthur Percy Dam 650 632 18
Clarkes Hollow 600 - -- 600
1,804 1,002 802
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TABLE VIII
SUMMARY OF
FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION
ACQUIRED ACQUIRED ACQUIRED YET TO BE
PRIOR TO 1957 TO RECOMMENDED TO ACQUIRED
1957 1960 DATE
80 ac. 2,809*
(plus Brampton
& Long Branch)
FLOOD CONTROL PLAN
Flood Plain Lands 7,445 3,152 4,293
Reservoirs 11,420 5,059 6,361
Channel Improvements 183 113 70
19,048 8,324 10,724
*Includes lands acquired for Boyd & Greenwood Conservation
Areas
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(5) FINANCES:
The following is an outline of the financial aspects
of the Authority's Land Acquisition Programme.
(a) Reforestation Lands:
The Authority budgets annually a small amount of money
for the acquisition of Reforestation Lands to be placed under
Agreement with the Department of Lands and Forests. The Province
of Ontario pays 50% of the cost of Reforestation Land Acquisition
and a grant of 100% of the value of standing merchantable timber.
The following is a summary of Reforestation Land
acquisition costs:
1957 $ - - --
1958 18,000.
1959 15,020.
1960 3,778.
1961 13,422.
1962 151.
1963 16,464.
1964 114.
$ 67,019.
(b) Forest & Wildlife Conservation Areas:
The Authority budgets annually approximately $30,000.00
for the acquisition of Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areas.
The Province of Ontario pays a grant of 50% of the cost of these
acquisitions. The following is a summary of Forest and Wildlife
Conservation Area land acquisition costs:
1957 $
1958
1959
1960 30,005.
1961 22,439.
1962 76,437.
1963 41,169
1964 21,342.
$ 191,392.
(c) Conservation Areas:
A considerable change in the Conservation Areas Land
Acquisition Programme has taken place since the Authority was
established in 1957. Initially, a large percentage of the total
Authority budget was devoted to acquisition of Conservation Areas.
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The Iand Acquisition Programme was reduced considerably in 1963
and 1964 as a result of the diversion of funds from Conservation
Areas Land Acquisition to the Flood Control Programme. The
results of this are that the 1960 -1961 -1962 Conservation Areas
Land Acquisition Programme adopted by the Authority has not been
entirely completed. The Province of Ontario pays a grant of 50%
of the cost of Conservation Areas Land.
The following is a summary of the Conservation Areas
Land Acquisition costs:
1957 $ 2p ,810:
1958 295,318.
1959 336,529.
1960 413,292.
1961 341,307.
1962 325,495.
1963 105,502.
1964 18,765.
$ 2,042,018.
(d) Flood Control & Water Conservation:
The financing of the acquisition of lands for Flood
Control purposes has been divided into two periods since the
Authority was established in 1957. Prior to June 14th, 1961,
when the Authority signed an Agreement with the Province of
Ontario, lands for Flood Control purposes were acquired on the
basis of Water Control Schemes with the Province of Ontario
paying 50% of the cost, and the Authority paying the remaining
50%. In many of these Schemes involving lands within the boundaries
of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Metro was designated
the benefitting municipality and paid 50% of the land acquisition
costs. Since the signing of the Agreement on June 14th, 1961,
a more complicated arrangement has resulted in the acquisition
of lands for Flood Control purposes.
The following is a brief summary of the costs for lands
for Flood Control purposes prior to 1961:
1957 $ 857.
1958 275,353.
1959 441,108.
1960 412,023.
1961 245,561.
$ 1,371,902.
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The following is the financial arrangement for the
acquisition of lands for Flood Control purposes in the Plan for
Flood Control and Water Conservation:
GOVERNMENT PROVINCE
OF OF
CANADA ONTARIO AUTHORITY METRO*
Schedule "A"
Large Dams & Reservoirs
York Mills Channel
Woodbridge Channeliz.
Schedule "B"
371%
370
372/
37%
37y%
372/
25%
25%
25%
Black Creek Channel Imp. 372% 372% - 25%
Schedule "C"
*
Small Dams & Reservoirs
Flood Plain Lands
Benefitting Municipality
Total expenditures
1964, are as follows:
Schedule "Ast
Schedule ' ?BYE
Schedule ttCft
Schedule t4Dtt
50% 50% -
50% -
in connection with the Plan to June
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$ 5,122,473.38
1,676,210.10
631,933.49
30th,
$ 10,664,26$.45
The Claireville Dam, two sections of the Black Creek,
and the Woodbridge Channel, are structures included in the above
expenditures. The majority of the expenditures represent the
acquisition of lands for Dams & Reservoirs, and Flood Plain Lands.
SUMMARY OF
LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME (in acres)
CLASSIFICATION RECOMMENDATION
Reforestation
Forest & Wildlife
Conservation
Flood Control &
Water Conserv.
TOTAL
26,29$
34,$4
14,$2
19,04$
6$,720
ACQUIRED
PRIOR TO
1957
ACQUIRED
TO APPROVED
1964 ACQUISITION
1,110
$14
$0
2,004
1,733
4,934
2,$00 approx.
4,200 ft
650
$,324 10,724
15,$35 1$,374
34,209
tt
It
NOTE:
* -This figure includes 26,29$ acres originally recommended as reforest-
ation lands, and the 26,29$ acres is not included in the total
at the bottom.
-The total of the last two columns is 34,209 acres. This, at the
present time, is the Authority's Land Acquisition Programme
for the next 20 -year period.
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(6) OTHER METHODS:
The Authority's Land Acquisition Programme and Policies
are facilitated by co- operation with the municipalities in
processing of plans of sub - divisions, zoning by -laws, and official
plans.
The Draft Metropolitan Toronto Official Plan has incorporated
the Authority's Land Acquisition Programme and Policies.
The Authority has been able, in co- operation with
the municipalities, to effect economies in its main acquisition
programme as a result of co- ordination and co- operation with
municipalities; instead of a number of agencies acquiring lands
for various purposes such as sewer easements, road widenings, etc.,
the Authority acquires the land and then transfers the required
portion to the proper agency.
The Technical Advisory Committee on Parks and Conservation,
consisting of the following:
Commissioner of Works - Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Commissioner of Roads - Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Commissioner of Planning - Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Commissioner of Parks - Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Director of Operations - Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation
Authority
is the principle co- ordinating agency with respect to the Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto.
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(7) APPENDICES:
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(a) Agreement - Metropolitan Toronto:
Agreement with Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT made this 14th day of June
A.D. 1961.
B E T W E E N:
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO and REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
hereinafter called "The Authority ",
OF THE FIRST PART.
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO
hereinafter called "Metro ",
OF THE SECOND PART.
WHEREAS the Authority has been and is acquiring flood plain and
conservation lands in Metropolitan Toronto.
AND WHEREAS Metro is desirous of using these lands so acquired
for park and recreational purposes.
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration
of the recitals herein and the carrying out of the various
obligations contained in this Agreement the parties hereto agree
as follows:
1.
2.
The Authority shall proceed to acquire all the lands
as included in the Master Plan appended hereto as
Schedule "A" for Flood Plain and Conservation Lands,
and as amended from time to time, within the boundaries
of Metropolitan Toronto as quickly as may be practical,•
the title of the said lands to be taken in the name
of the Authority.
Upon the acquisition of the lands aforesaid, the
Authority shall notify Metro of the date on which the
said lands can be turned over to Metro with vacant
possession, or as otherwise arrang6d, and Metro shall
accept delivery and possession of the said lands on
that date. The Authority shall provide Metro with
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a plan of survey and legal description of the said
lands. Said lands shall forthwith, from the date of
notification, be deemed to be park lands.
3. Metro will develop and maintain these lands for park,
recreational and conservation purposes with the necessary
administration and supervisory accommodation in connection
therewith and for no other purpose except with the
approval in writing of the Authority.
4. The cost of development and maintenance of these lands
shall be borne by Metro and all plans for such develop-
ment shall be submitted to the Authority for its approval
in writing. Metro shall assume the full cost and respons-
ibility for the maintenance of said park lands, and
other lands both inside and outside Metro as may be
agreed upon from time to time, provided, however,
that if the Authority is of the opinion that Metro
is not properly maintaining such lands, then the
Authority may, on notice to Metro, enter upon the said
lands for the purpose of maintaining them and any costs
incurred by the Authority by reason of so doing shall
be paid to the Authority by Metro forthwith upon the
demand thereof.
5. No permanent buildings shall be erected on these lands
without first obtaining the consent in writing of this
Authority, both as to location and type of building.
6. The Authority shall retain control of all aspects of
the river channels, flood control, river protection,
erosion control and dams and Metro shall not interfere
with the carrying out of such works as are necessary
for these projects.
7. Metro shall not alter the course of any river, brook,
stream or watercourse without first obtaining the
consent and approval in writing of the Authority.
$. Metro shall not have the right to lease or otherwis.,
dispose of the said lands herein, or permit concessionaires
9.
10.
11.
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thereon without prior approval of the Authority, the
said approval to be given in writing.
Metro shall pay all taxes or other charges levied
against the said lands, including lands under water,
and shall assume the paid tax liability on and after
the first day of January following its acceptance of
the said lands.
Metro deems that the lands included in Schedule 'A"
of the Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation
Lands within the boundaries of Metropolitan Toronto
have a Metropolitan Park potential and that the Metro-
politan Parks Commissioner may accept delivery of
possession of the said lands under the terms of this
agreement.
Metro covenants and agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the Authority of and from any and all manner
of claims, damages, loss, costs or charges whatsoever
occasioned to or suffered by or imposed upon the Authority
or its property, either directly or indirectly, in
respect of any matter or thing in consequence of or
in connection with or arising out of Metro's use,
occupancy or development of the lands herein or out
of any operation connected therewith or in respect
of any accident, damage or injury to any peroon, animal
or thing by, from or on account of the same. Metro
covenants that the indemnity herein contained shall
extend to all damages and claims for damages by reason
of improper or faulty erection or construction of
structures hereafter erected or installed on the said
park lands or in connection therewith by Metro, its
servants or agents and by reason of any insufficiency
in such structure and whether or nct same have been
approved by the Authority, its ,ervants or agents.
It is understood and agrel that the Authority's name
shall be suitably displayed on signs to be erected in
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areas where the Authority has contributed to the land
assembly programme, and the said name shall be displayed
in such manner and size as agreed upon between the
Authority and the Commissioner of Parks for Metro.
13. It is understood and agreed that possession of the
lands referred to herein shall not be returned to the
Authority except by mutual agreement by both parties
hereto but failing such agreement any such request shall
be referred to the Minister of Lands and Forests of
Ontario for arbitration and his decision shall be final
and binding on both parties hereto.
14. This agreement shall remain in full force and effect
until superseded by an agreement mutually acceptable
to the parties hereto but failing such mutual agreement
the proposed changes shall be submitted to the. Minister
of Lands and Forests of Ontario for arbitration and
his decision shall be final and binding on both
parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto
affixed their coprorate seals attested by the hands of their
proper officers duly authorized in that behalf.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )
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1
in the presence of
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO and
REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY - TREASURER
THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN
TORONTO
CHAIRMAN
METROPOLITAN CLERK
TREASURER
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(b) Agreement - Province of Ontario
(i) Conservation Areas:
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT made in duplicate this 17th day of
October A.D. 1960
B E T W E E N:
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Hereinafter called the Authority", OF THE FIRST PART.
-AND -
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO.
represented by the Minister of Planning and Development.
Hereinafter called "the Minister", OF THE SECOND PART.
WHEREAS the Authority has resolved to acquire the lands
described in Schedule "A" herto (hereinafter referred to as "the
lands") for ttie purposes of a scheme as defined in The Conservation
Authorities Act and the Minister has approved of such acquisition;
AND WHEREAS the Authority has requested a Provincial grant
towards the cost of acquiring the lands and the Minister has
indicated that he is prepared to recommend to the Lieutenant -
Governor in Council that a grant for the purchase price of the
lands be made, subject to such price being in the opinion of the
Minister a fair and reasonable price for the lands;
NOW THEREFORE the Authority covenants and agrees with the
Minister that if a grant for the cost of acquiring the lands is
made to the Authority, it, the Authority, in consideration of
the making of such grant will comply with the following conditions:
1. The Authority will engage the services of a duly qualified
solicitor to take title to the lands in the name of the Authority
in fee simple; the Authority will require of the solicitor that
he certify that a good and marketable title in the lands has
been acquired by the Authority-free-and clear of all encumbrances.
In the event that the solicitor advises the Authority of an
existing encumbrance or other flaw in the title the Authority
will consult with the Minister prior to instructing the solicitor
to accept such title.
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2. The Authority will use the lands for conservation purposes
as defined in The Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1950,
c.62, s.15, and in no event will the lands or any part or
parts thereof or any buildings or other structures thereon be
sold, leased or otherwise disposed of without the approval in
writing of the Minister.
3. No timber, logs, gravel, stone, minerals, top soil or
material of any kind or nature shall be cut, removed, sold or
otherwise disposed of from the lands without the approval in
writing of the Minister or of the Director of the Conservation
Branch of the Department of Planning and Development or his or
their successors.
IN WITNESS 'HEREOF THIS AGREEMENT has been executed by the
parties herto.
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
per
Chairman
Secretary - Treasurer
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF
ONTARIO
represented by the Minister of
Planning and Development
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(b) Agreement - Province of Ontario:
(ii) Reforestation:
AGRERNIENT made this 25th day of July, 1961, pursuant
to The Forestry Act and The Conservation Authorities Act
B E T W E E N:
THE HONOURABL7 J. W. SPOONER,
Minister of Lands and Forests for the
Province of Ontario, hereinafter referred
to as the "Minister ",
OF THE FIRST PART:
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
c_ONSERVATION AUTHORITY.
hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation"
OF THE SECOND PART.
WHEREAS His Majesty the King in right of the Province
of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Lands and Forests,
and the Humber Valley Conservation Authority entered into an
agreement dated the 11th day of April, 1951, for '-he reforestation
under the management of the Minister of land acquired by the
Authority for reforestation;
AND WHEREAS by an Act to Amend the Conservation Authorities
Act, Statr es of Ontario 1956, Chapter 9, the Humber Valley
Conservation Authority was dissolved and all the assets and
liabilities of that Authority vrere vested in and became the assets
and liabilities of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority;
AND WHEREAS to provide for a more comprehensive management
of lands suitable for forestry purposes that are managed under
agreements with the Minister, Section 2 of The Forestry Act, 1952
was amended by The Forestry Amendment Act, 1960 to define ( "forestry
purposes" as meaning primarily the production of wood and wood
products and including such secondary purposes as proper environmental
conditions for wildlife, protection against floods and erosion,
recreation, and protection and production of water supplies;
AND WHEREAS the said section was at the same time further
amended to authorize the Minister to make grants out of the moneys
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appropriated therefor by the Legislature to any conservation
authority or to any municipality for the purpose of assisting
it in the acquisition of lands that are suitable for forestry
purposes and that are to be managed under an agreement entered
into under the said section of such sums as are provided for in
the agreement;
AND WHEREAS the Corporation wishes to enter into an
agreement with the Minister under the provisions of thes;tid
section;
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consider-
ation of the mutual agreements andundertakings herein the parties
hereto covenant and agree with each other as follows:
1. The Corporation doth hereby demise and lease unto the
Minister the lands described in Schedule "A" hereto for the term
of forty years from the 1st day of April, 1960.
2. The lands described in Schedule "A" hereto are
hereinafter referrred to as the "Forest Area".
3. The Minister shall manage the Forest Area for forestry
purposes and shall furnish such equipment, plant such trees,
erect and maintain such fences, structures, buildings and improvements
and do such other work that may in his opinion be required in
connection with the management of the Forest Area, and the cost
thereof shall be borne by Her Majest the Queen in right of Ontario.
4. The Minister will nct make any charge for the nursery
stock furnished for planting on the Forest Area.
5. The Minister during the term of this agreement or any
renewal thereof, may sell, lease or otherwise dispose of the trees
or products therefrom, structures, buildings or improvements now
or hereafter growing or erected on the Forest Area, and shall
be entitled to the revenues derived therefrom provided that should
the total revenuez_deriued -from the Forest Area exceed the total
cost incurred by the Minister under this or any previous agreement
between the parties hereto, the provisions of this paragraph may
be reviewed on the request of either the Corporation or the Minister.
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6. (1) In this paragraph
(a) feland value's means the purchase price paid
by the Corporation for land less the "timber
values, and
(b) ' ?timber value" means the part of the_purchase
price paid by the Corporation for the wand
that the Minister determines to have been
paid for the timber on the land.
(2) Where the Corporation, with the approval of the
Minister in writing acquires any additional land for the purpose
of this agreement and files with the Minister proof of ownership
satisfactory to the Minister and a lease in triplicate of the
land substantially in accord with Schedule "Bvv attached hereto,
(a) Schedule "Ape to this agreement shall be
deemed to be amended to include the land
so acquired; and
(b) the Minister shall, out of the moneys
appropriated therefor by the Legislature,
make a grant to the Corporation, for the
purpose of assisting it with the acquisition
of the land, in the amount of the timber
value, 50% of the land value and 50% of
reasonable solicitors fees and disbursements
paid by the Corporation to secure title
to the land in its name.
7. The Corporation shall during the last twelve (12) months
of the term of this agreement select one of the four options
hereinbelow set forth to take effect upon the expiry of the term
of this agreement.
OPTION 1:
The Corporation shall pay to the Treasurer of Ontario
the amount of the costs incurred during the term of this or any
previous agreement by Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario
in connection with the management of the Fcrest Area, but not
including interest on such costs after deducting therefrom the
amount of the revenues derived from the Forest Area, but not in-
cluding interest on such revenue.
OPTION 2:
The Corporation shall pay to the Treasurer of Ontario
fifty per cent of the amount that would be payable to the
Treasurer of Ontario in the event Option 1 were exercised and
shall enter into an agreement with the Minister providing for
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the management of the Forest Area for forestry purposes for such
period, not less than 20 years, and subject to such terms and
conditions as the Minister and the Corporation may agree upon,
and without limiting the generality thereof, such agreement shall
provide that the Minister shall have the sole and exclusive
control and management of the lands in the Forest Area, and that
the Corporation shall share equally with the Minister the cost
of management of the Forest Araa including the cost of cutting,
selling or otherwise disposing of the timber and other products
on the Forest Area and the proceeds from the sale or other
disposition of timber or other products from the Forest Area.
OPTION;
The Corporation shall grant the lands in the Forest
Area to Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented
by the Minister of Lands and Forests, in fee simple, free from
encumbrances, and shall execute a conveyance for the lands in
the Forest Area upon payment by Her Majesty the Queen in right
of Ontario to the Corporation of the purchase price paid by the
Corporation for the Forest Area at the time of acquisition thereof
by the Corporation.
OPTION 4:
The Corporation may renew this agreement upon such
terms and conditions as are mutually agreed upon by the Corporation
and the Minister.
$. This agreement and any lease of lands filed with the
Minister by the Corporation pursuant to subparagraph 2 of paragraph 6
shall be registered in the proper registry or land titles office
in accordance with The Forestry Act.
9. The Corporation shall not, without the approval of the
Lieutenant Governor in Council, use any lands in respect of which
grants have been made under this agreement for any purpose that
is inconsistent with forestry purposes at any time during the
life of this agreement or at any time thereafter, and the Corporation,
unless the order of approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council
otherwise provides, shall repay tre Minister all grants to it under
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this agreement in respect of lands that are used for a purpose
that is inconsistent with forestry purposes.
10. Lands in respect of which grants have been made under
this agreement shall not, without the approval of the Lieutenant
Governor in Council, be sold, leased or otherwise disposed of
during the life of this agreement or at any tine thereafter, and
the proceeds from any sale, lease or other disposition of any
such lands shall be shared equally by the Corporation and the
Minister.
11. Paragraph 10 does not apply to a sale, lease or other
disposition for the uses of Ontario.
12. In case of disagreement as to the true intent and
meaning of this agreement, the same shall be referred for arb-
itration under The Arbitration Act.
13. The parties hereto further covenant and agree that the
agreement made the 7th day of April, 1951 between His Majesty
the King in right of the Province of Ontario and the Humber
Valley Conservation Authority is terminated and replaced by this
agreement as of the 31st day of March, 1960.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Minister has hereunto set his
hand and the seal of the Department of Lands and Forests, and
the Corporation has hereunto set its seal, attested by its proper
officers duly authorized in that behalf.
SIGNED AND SEALED
in the presence of:
Eva McCormack (signed)
as to execution by the Honourable)
J. W. Spooner, Minister of Lands )
and Forests for the Province of )
Ontario.
J. W. Spooner (signed)
J. W. Spooner,
Minister of Lands and Forests
for the Province of Ontario.
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND
REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
By: G. R�Q-' Lord (signed)
Chairman
And: Fred L. Lunn (signed)
Secretary- Treasurer
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(c) Pertinent Sections of:
(i) Plan for Ancillary Conservation Measures:
Reforestation:
The Metropolitan Toronto azd Region Conservation
Authority will budget annually for the purchase of
reforestation lands to be included under Agreement
with the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests.
The lands will be purchased in accordance with
the following schedule:
1951 -1961 1,422 acres Purchased
1962 -1971 1,500 acres To be purchased
1972 -1981 1,500 acres To be purchased
Total by 1981..4,500 acres (approximately)
The Authority will budget annually for the purchase
of Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areas, and these
lands will be reforested and planted with shrubs and
food plots suitable for wildlife, in accordance with
the policy of the Authority governing Forest and Wild-
life Conservation Areas. The lands will be purchased
in accordance with the following schedule:
1960 -1961 300 acres Purchased
1962 -1971 2,;100 acres To be purchased
1972 -1981 2,500 acres To be purchased
Total by 1981..5,000 acres (approximately)
(ii) Conservation Areas Land Acquisition Programme:
Approximate Acre_ges of Conservation Areas
1959 - 1962
1959 1960 1961 1962
Albion 710 765 940 1000
Bond Lake - -- 300 300 300
Boyd 710 910 1090 1195
Claremont 399 399 399 399
Cold Creek 252 352 352 352
Dalziel & Edgley 85 85 85 85
Glen Haffy & Dingle 457 457 457 775
Greenwood 571 587 629 664
Heart Lake 246 336 336 336
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:-
(i) This programme be adopted as a statement of land
acquisitions which this Board intends to recommend
to the Authority in the next three years, for
Conservation Areas;
(ii) Early in each of the next three years, the Staff
be authorized to present schemes covering the lands
outlined in this programme to this Board for approval,
in order that they may be processed through the
Authority and the Provincial Government;
(iii) The Staff be authorized to negotiate options on the
lands included in this programme, as the opportunity
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or need arises;
(iv) The Areas mentioned in Section "B" be referred
to the Flood and Pollution Control Advisory
Board for their consideration, and that the reports
concerning these areas be made available to that
Board;
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