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Home My WebLink AboutWatershed Management Advisory Board Appendices 2003w m sp s THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #1/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/03 APRIL 25, 2003 ts. wm 2/63 ' ± •! tl • 1`,, THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 January 16, 2003 Page F1 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #1/03, was held in Committee Room 1 at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, January 16, 2003. Margaret Casey, Co- Vice - Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Margaret Buchinger Member Margaret Casey Co- Vice -Chair Stephen Cockle Member Geoff Cook Member Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Laurian Farrell Member Phil Goodwin Member Peter Heinz Member Lorna Krawchuk Member Deb Martin -Downs Member Warren May MNR Alternate Member Andrew McCammon Member Ros Moore Member Doug Obright Member Nancy Penny Member Eduard Sousa Toronto Staff Liaison Member GUEST Susan Cross Executive Assistant to Councillor Jane Pitfield Rimi Kalinaskas Environment Canada Carolyn O'Neil Environment Canada STAFF Jennifer Bamford Don Administrative Assistant Alex Blaskos Project Database Technician Adele Freeman Don /Highland Watershed Specialist Bernie McIntyre Manager of Development Amy Thurston Don Watershed Technical Assistant � itl i wM a %3 January 16, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1103 F2 RES. #F1/03 - MINUTES OF MEETING #10/02 Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Lorna Krawchuk THAT the minutes of Meeting #10/02 held on November 21, 2002 be approved with the following Amendment CARRIED UPDATES FROM OTHER GROUPS WITHIN THE DON WATERSHED Friends of the Don East Amendment: - Members will be encouraged to volunteer to take on certain jobs. - There will be a smaller Board to try to avoid micro - management CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 Letter to Mark Wilson, dated January 2, 2003 from Rod McPhail, Director, Transportation Planning, City of Toronto regarding Don Valley Corridor Transportation Master Plan RES. #F2/03 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Roslyn Moore THAT Correspondence Item 3.1, be received CARRIED INFORMATION 4.1 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D88 /02 - Canadian - Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem (COA) 2002 and the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan Memorandum of Understanding. The Governments of Canada and Ontario announced the signing of the 2002 COA. Subsequently the TRCA has signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment to coordinate the implementation of the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan F3 wltl 4/03 ' .1 �� v n ,/% 'W14 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 January 16, 2003 4.2 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D89 /02 - Our Waterfront: Gateway to a New Canada The Development Plan and Business Strategy for the Revitalization of the Toronto Waterfront - Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation - October 17, 2002. To report on the Development Plan and Business Strategy for the Revitalization of the Toronto Waterfront released on October 17, 2002 by the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation 4.3 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D90 /02 - Development of a Provincial Framework for Watershed -based Source Protection Planning Update on Conservation Ontario involvement in the development of a provincial framework for watershed -based source protection plans. 4.4 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D93 /02 - Appeals to the City of Vaughan Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 600 Participation by TRCA at the Ontario Municipal Board. Several appeals have been made to the City of Vaughan's OPA 600, including appeals regarding policies and schedules related to matters of Authority interest. includes R /zmi and McGill ESA information 4.5 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D94 /02 - Harmonized City -wide Ravine Bylaw Staff status report regarding the new harmonized ravine by -law, approved by City Council on October 3, 2002, and on the ongoing discussions with City of Toronto staff regarding implementation of the by -law and enforcement procedures. 4.6 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D95 /02 - Naturalization Policy and Program Status The Authority's Board request to report on the status of naturalization policies and programs within the City or Toronto and TRCA, with particular attention to opportunities to address planting /naturalization of utility easements and rights -of -way 4.7 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D96 /02 - Porous Paving for Ravine Parking Areas The Authority Board's request to report on the status of policies related to requiring porous paving in parking lots within the ravine parks and open space system. 3 Wm5 03 January 16, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 F4 4.8 Authority Meeting Minutes, RES. #A274 /02 - Retirement Announcement 4.9 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D97 /02 - Bartley Smith Greenway Advisory Committee Terms of Reference. The approval of the Terms of Reference for the Bartley Smith Greenway Advisory Committee. 4.10 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D101 /02 - South Central Ontario Conservation Authorities Natural Heritage Discussion Group Background, purpose, and principles of the South Central Ontario Conservation Authorities Natural Heritage Discussion Group 4.11 Water Board Advisory Meeting Minutes, RES. #D104 /02 - Canada's Urban Strategy - A Blueprint for Action November 2002. The final report of the Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues entitled "Canada's Urban Strategy - A Blueprint for Action" released November 2002. 4.12 Authority Meeting Minutes, RES. #A263 /02 - Central Waterfront Secondary Plan, Making Waves: Principles for Building Toronto's Waterfront To report on the recommended Toronto Central Waterfront Secondary Plan - "Making Waves" going to the City of Toronto's Planning and Transportation Committee on December 12, 2002. RES. #F3/03 - INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Don Cross Roslyn Moore THAT Information Items 4.1 to 4.12 be received CARRIED PRESENTATION RES. #F4/03 - UPDATE ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ISSUES Carolyn O'Neill, Environment Canada Moved by: Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger Don Cross 4 F5 W m `f&3 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 January 16, 2003 THAT Carolyn O'Neill be thanked for her presentation CARRIED PRESENTATION Carolyn O'Neill of Environment Canada spoke to the Council on Environment Canada's activities focusing on Remedial Action Plan (RAP) priorities. Climate change, implementing the Kyoto Accord, air quality, and reducing emissions by businesses and individuals are some of the large projects Environment Canada is involved in and hopefully the next federal budget will bring more clarification to these. Environment Canada is involved in the Toronto area through the Canada -US Great Lakes Quality Agreement. This agreement spawned both the RAPS and the Lake -Wide Management Plans (LaMP5). The Ontario Ministry of Environment and Environment Canada have signed a new 5 year MOU with TRCA on implementation of the Toronto RAP. The main thrust of the Toronto and Region RAP is Clean Water. We are working to influence the development of the City's Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan. Funding has gone to strategies looking into how well stormwater ponds are working. EC is also doing some work with Best Management Practices geared to small and medium sized enterprises including workshops. Funding from Environment Canada through the EcoAction Program has gone to various projects including riparian habitat projects in the Don watershed. Other monitoring projects through EC included the pesticide contaminant report in the Don and Humber watersheds. The monitoring of contaminants in waterbirds program has recently shown sky rocketing levels of a new contaminant - PBDEs (Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) a flame retardant. The contaminated Herring Gull eggs have been found in northern Lake Michigan and in the Toronto Harbour. RAP is looking at Community Involvement and Education and where they need to go. Should summits be continued or is there a more effective strategy? Information and awareness is necessary for changing behaviours. POLICY ISSUES RES. #F5/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: DON REPORT CARD DISCUSSION Lorna Krawchuk Peter Heinz 5 Pil, fz fil W Hl1'11 tin January 16, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 F6 THAT a Report Card Committee consisting of Don Cross, Margaret Buchinger, Roslyn Moore, Deb Martin - Downs, Ed Sousa, Margaret Casey and Andrew McCammon be established; THAT a possible change in format should be examined to reflect consistency with other watershed Report Cards; AND FURTHER THAT due to the high costs of printing, the 3`d Don Watershed Report Card reflect this in the formatting. PESTICIDE CONCENTRATIONS IN THE DON AND HUMBER RIVER WATERSHEDS (1998 -2001) Copies of this report will be made available electronically, please contact Jennifer for an electronic copy. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RES. #F6 /03 - MEETING DATES FOR DON COUNCIL AND TEAMS Moved by: Seconded by: Roslyn Moore Deb Martin -Downs THAT the following meeting dates be approved; THAT the Don Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible; THAT the Don Council Meeting #11/03 be held on December 11, 2003; THAT the location of meeting #11/03 be changed to the Black Creek Pioneer Village; AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed. DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL 6 F7 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 January 16, 2003 MEETING # DATE MEETING LOCATION #1/03 Thursday, JANUARY 16, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #2103 Thursday, FEBRUARY 20, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #3103 Thursday, MARCH 20, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #4/03 Thursday, APRIL 17, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Thursday, MAY 15, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #6/03 Thursday, JUNE 19, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #7/03 Thursday, JULY 17, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #8/03 Thursday, SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #9/03 Thursday, OCTOBER 16, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #10/03 Thursday, NOVEMBER 20, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #11/03 Amended Thursday, DECEMBER 11, 2003 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE PROJECTS & STEWARDSHIP TEAM . MEETING DATE 1 LOCATION #1/03 Thursday January 30, 2003 Committee Room #1 NY Civic Centre #2/03 Thursday February 27, 2003 Committee Room #3 NY Civic Centre #3/03 Thursday March 27, 2003 Committee Room #1 NY Civic Centre #4/03 Thursday April 24, 2003 Committee Room #1 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Thursday May 29, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #6/03 Thursday June 26, 2003 Committee Room #3 NY Civic Centre #7/03 Thursday July 24, 2003 Committee Room #3 NY Civic Centre #8/03 Thursday September 25, 2003 TBD #9/03 Thursday October 23, 2003 TBD #10/03 Thursday November 27, 2003 TBD POLICY & ADVOCACY TEAM MEETING 1 DATE 1 LOCATION 7 1. Ai' vihl41 D January 16, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 F8 #1/03 Thursday January 23, 2003 Committee Room #1 NY Civic Centre #2/03 Thursday March 6, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #3103 Thursday May 8, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #4/03 Thursday July 10, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Thursday September 11, 2003 TBD #6/03 Thursday November 6, 2003 TBD EDUCATION & OUTREACH . MEETING DATE LOCATION #1/03 Thursday January 9, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #2/03 Thursday February 6, 2003 Committee Room #3 NY Civic Centre #3/03 Thursday April 3, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #4/03 Thursday June 5, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Thursday October 2, 2003 TBD BACKGROUND The meeting schedule above has been designed for the fewest possible conflicts with Municipal Council meetings. Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 10th ANNIVERSARY OF DON COUNCIL/TASK FORCE Lorna Krawchuk will be chairing the Committee. Laurian Farrell asked to be on Committee. Sponsorship was discussed regarding Rogers Channel to cover various events, ie. Paddle the Don. RES. #F7/03 - 10th ANNIVERSARY OF DON COUNCIL/TASK FORCE Moved by: Nancy Penny F9 r DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 January 16, 2003 Seconded by: Geoff Cook THAT the 10`h anniversary celebration event be held on Saturday September 20, 2003 or Sunday, September 21, 2003; THAT all groups, organizations, agencies, consultants, volunteers etc. who have positively contributed to the restoration of the Don River over the last 10 years be invited to attend the celebration; . AND FURTHER THAT a separate committee be formed to plan and organize the 10th anniversary celebration with Lorna Krawchuk as Chair and members to include Stephen Cockle, Don Cross, Moyra Haney,Tanny Wells, Laurian Farrell and representatives from other Don groups. PADDLE THE DON SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL Phil Goodwin spoke to the Council regarding the continuation of Pledges at the Paddle the Don event. Last year was the first year for making Pledges and the event made just over $9000. compared to the previous years donations of approximately $1000. The Conservation Foundation was looking into a new Project to sponsor beyond the Charles Sauriol Dinner and would like to assist in the Paddle the Don Pledging. RES. #F8/03 - PADDLE THE DON SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL Moved by: Don Cross Seconded by: Lorna Krawchuk THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council support the Conservation Foundation's role in leading efforts to increase the funds raised in association with Paddle the Don. BACKGROUND Paddle the Don is a popular event that has been held the first Sunday in May for 10 years. The event is organized by Toronto and Region Conservation, the Wilderness Canoe Association, and volunteers of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. In 2002 over 400 paddlers in 190 canoes took the trip down the Don. Until 2002, the event was viewed mainly as a means to celebrate the Don and raise public awareness and not as a fund raising event. Historically, fund raising at the event was limited to a coin box and some in -kind contributions from a few corporations. In some years up to $1,000 was raised. In 2002, volunteers on the Don Watershed Regeneration Council spearheaded an 9 C, ;'. 411 �W WM11/02 January 16, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 F10 initiative to collect donations from individual canoeists. Through the use of sponsorship forms and prize incentives, individual canoeists were asked to raise money. With this small fund- raising activity, the event succeeded in raising approximately $9,300. Based on the response to last years fund - raising effort, and the profile of the Don River, it is possible that the Paddle the Don event presents a significant fund - raising opportunity. To that end, staff at the Conservation Foundation approached members of the Don Council and staff at the TRCA to see if there was an interest in the Foundation spearheading fund - raising activities for future Paddle the Don events. The Conservation Foundation is an independently governed charitable organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the natural environment across greater Toronto. Since inception in 1961, the Conservation Foundation has raised more than $16 million for a wide variety of important environmental and heritage projects. The Conservation Foundation raises funds in support of programs administered by Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA). The Conservation Foundation would like the opportunity to make Paddle the Don a significant fund - raising event in support of the TRCA's objectives and actions toward making greater Toronto a Living City. It is proposed that Phil Goodwin with the Don Regeneration Council would work with the Charles Sauriol Land Trust Committee (CSLT) to create and implement a fund - raising program for the event. Phil would work closely with event organizers to ensure a smooth integration of fund - raising activities with the event. The CSLT is a sub - committee of the Conservation Foundation with membership that includes both Foundation board members and other volunteers. The CSLT Committee were the initiators of the very successful Charles Sauriol Environmental Dinner, held each fall. The CSLT committee members are very interested in making Paddle the Don a successful fund - raising event. RATIONALE Paddle the Don has been a very successful event for the past 10 years. The Conservation Foundation presents the opportunity to make the event a very successful fund - raising activity. The funds raised by the Conservation Foundation support programs of the TRCA which in turn benefit the Don as well as the other watersheds in greater Toronto. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE For Paddle the Don in 2003, efforts will be focused on the best opportunities to ramp up the funds raised. Sponsorship by various corporations and pledges by individual canoeists are the most likely activities. Initial work will focus on developing a sponsorship package including a case for support and expanding the network of volunteers soliciting sponsorships. Attached is an example of sponsorship levels that will be considered. For information contact: Phil Goodwin 10 F11 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 January 16, 2003 Date: January 15, 2002 AESTHETICS MONITORING SURVEYS The Council feels the surveys do need more input. More people doing the surveys; a larger variety of locations within the watershed and doing the surveys after different weather conditions will lead to a better cross - section of results. RES. #F10/03 - CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP Moved by: Seconded by: Deb Martin -Downs Peter Heinz THAT the following report be received for information; THAT the appointment of Andrew McCammon as the member representative of the Friends of the Don East, and Paula Davies as the alternate representative be accepted; THAT the resignation of Mr. Ian Buchanan, member for the Ministry of Natural Resources be received; THAT the appointment of Mr. Peter Waring, member for the Ministry of Natural Resources be received; THAT the appointments of Eduard Sousa and Paul Albanese as staff liaison members of the City of Toronto be received; THAT the resignation of Councillor George Mammoliti, York West, member for the City of Toronto be received; THAT the appointment of Councillor Peter LiPreti, York West, member for the City of Toronto be received; AND FURTHER THAT the resigning members of the Don Council be thanked for their hard work and dedication to the restoration and regeneration of the Don watershed. AMENDMENT RES. #F11 /03 11 4' ei.0 1 ifi 1•44/ vorl 13/03 January 16, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 F12 Moved by: Seconded by: Phil Goodwin Roslyn Moore THAT the appointment of Carolyn O'Neill, member for Environment Canada be received. BACKGROUND On an annual basis the membership of the Don Council, in accordance with the Terms of Reference - Item 2.5, is reviewed to ensure it is up -to -date. The Don Council members and associate members are appointed for a three year term. Over this period, some members find they are unable to continue with their commitment and hence, need to resign. To ensure the vitality of the Council, members and associate members are added. The above recommendations reflect the current status of the Don Council membership. Any further recommended changes to the Don Council membership will be reported on at the next Watershed Management Advisory Board meeting. Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date: January 10, 2003 COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS RES. #F10/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: Roslyn Moore Margaret Buchinger THAT the draft minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed: PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM - Minutes #8/02, November 28, 2002 POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM - Minutes #6/02, October 10, 2002 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TEAM - Minutes #1/03, January 9, 2003 Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 12 F13 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #1/03 .4i' 1 bl • Wq January 16, 2003 UPDATES FROM OTHER GROUPS WITHIN THE DON WATERSHED Task Force to Bring Back the Don No items For more information Members were directed to check their website at: http: / /city.toronto.ca/don Friends of the Don East The FODE newsletter has been sent to press. Presentations on Wednesday, February 26, 7 pm at the Walter Stewart Public Library include: Wet Weather Flow and Taylor Massey Creek New Ravine Bylaw and Restoration Priorities for Taylor Creek Park Toronto Bay Initiative No items • Please contact them through their website or their Coordinator Randee Holmes can be contacted at 416- 207 -8864. The office will be closed until March 31/03 Members were directed to check their website at: http: / /www.torontobay.net Richmond Hill Naturalists No items North Toronto Green Community On Monday January 27th, 2003 the NTGC Speaker Series presents "Keep the Rain out of the Drain ". Wet Weather Flow - Summary and Outcome. What individuals can do, property management. 13 Rd'isisg WM I 5101 "Learn about the natural water cycle and how can you help maintain that cycle even in the City through some simple steps at home. Come find out everything you wanted to know about source control." NEW BUSINESS RAP SUMMIT Suggestions for the Summit included: - Change the date to October to bring the Municipal elections into play - Keep title (Clean Waters) as it appeals to the public - Is it worthwhile to have 1 large event or should it be more smaller events? - Topic suggestions: the Waterfront Revitalization Source Protection Planning Interaction of Kyoto and Water Profile the COA - projects done and lessons learned REGENERATION PROJECT DATABASE Alex Blaskos was introduced to the Council. He is working on the Regeneration Project Database project and will be getting in touch with watershed groups for information on projects they are working on in the Don watershed. ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:10 p.m. Mark Wilson Chair /jb Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #2/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/03 APRIL 25, 2003 /43 8g. 4,5 ,�� 'fs •.:i b tl THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 February 20, 2003 Page F15 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #2/03, was held in Committee Room 1 at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, February 20, 2003. Don Cross, Co- Vice - Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Barbara Anderson Member Margaret Buchinger Member Geoff Cook Member Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Phil Goodwin Member Peter Heinz Member Deb Martin -Downs Member Andrew McCammon Member Helen Mills Member Ros Moore Member Doug Obright Member Carolyn O'Neill Member Janice Palmer Member Nancy Penny Member Mel Plewes Member Mario Racco Member GUEST Susan Cross Executive Assistant to Councillor Jane Pitfield Wayne Smith Don /Highland Volunteer STAFF Jennifer Bamford Don Administrative Assistant Gary Bowen Duffins /Carruthers Watershed Specialist Adele Freeman Don /Highland Watershed Specialist Amy Thurston Don Watershed Technical Assistant RES. #F11/03 - MINUTES OF MEETING #1/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Carolyn O'Neill Andrew McCammon THAT the minutes of Meeting #1/03 held on January 16, 2003 be approved CARRIED Fm\-1•Aal PO; wm 103 F16 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 February 20, 2003 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES There was an error in the spelling of Carolyn O'Neill's name and in her Presentation report. This has been corrected in the official Minutes going to the Watershed Management Advisory Board. CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 Letter to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council from Paul Bedford, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, City of Toronto dated February 12, 2003 regarding "Briefing for Waterfront Community Representatives and Interest Groups, Proposed Revisions to the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan ". RES. #F12/03 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Deb Martin -Downs THAT Correspondence Item 3.1 be received CARRIED INFORMATION 4.1 Watershed Management Advisory Board #7/02, February 14, 2003, Staff Report entitled "YPD STUDY TEAM UPDATE AND 2003 WORKPLAN" 4.2 Watershed Management Advisory Board #7/02, February 14, 2003, Staff Report entitled "ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT PROCESS, PROPOSED HIGHWAY 427 EXTENSION" 4.3 Watershed Management Advisory Board #7/02, February 14, 2003, Staff Report entitled "TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (TRCA) REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICING PLANS 4.4 Watershed Management Advisory Board #7/02, February 14, 2003, Staff Report entitled "NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ACT UPDATE" February 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 F17 4.5 Watershed Management Advisory Board #7/02, February 14, 2003, Staff Report entitled 2002 CANADA GOOSE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, Egg Oiling" 4.6 Watershed Management Advisory Board #7/02, February 14, 2003, Staff Report entitled "UPDATE ON LOW FLOW MANAGEMENT PROGRAM" 4.7 Watershed Management Advisory Board #7/02, February 14, 2003, Staff Report entitled "NATURALIZATION AND FLOOD PROTECTION FOR THE LOWER DON RIVER, Appointments to Technical Advisory Committee" RES. #F13/03 - INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Deb Martin -Downs THAT Information Items 4.1 to 4.7 be received CARRIED PRESENTATION RES. #F14/03 - DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEKS WATERSHED PLAN Gary Bowen Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Barbara Anderson THAT Gary Bowen be thanked for his presentation CARRIED • PRESENTATION Gary Bowen, the Duffins /Carruthers Watershed Specialist presented the Duffins and Carruthers Creeks Watershed Plan. The document is an Integrated Watershed Management Plan. Strategy for the information of the Don Council. Three watershed information scenarios were used in preparing the Plan: - Existing Land Use Future Use based on Current Official Plan designations - Future Land Use and Increase in Land Use The Duffins Carruthers system differs from the Don system in a number of significant ways: percent in public ownership; percent of urban development. For example, the urban land use in the Duffins and Carruthers Creeks Watershed is less than 10% of the Don Watershed area Kr! tt W 20 03 F18 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 February 20, 2003 They have a number of unique opportunities to manage future growth to achieve a sustainable community which protects within the Natural System. Five principles have been established to guide the development of the plans: Management Philosophy • Net Gain Environment first Balanced Land Use Human health and safety Everybody is a player A variety of predictive models were prepared for the Management Plan including: . Conceptual Groundwater Flow Model Existing and Future Land Cover - Municipal Official Plans & Natural Heritage Strategy Ratio of Base Flow to Annual Flow Groundwater Infiltration Rates: Existing and Future Non Point Source Pollution Under Section 24 and 25 of the Oak Ridges Moraine Plan, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority need to produce a watershed budget and watershed plan. TRCA will be using the Duffins and Carruthers Watershed Plan as the template for all their future Watershed Plans. The Rouge watershed will be next, followed by the Humber River, and then the Don watershed. This is one of the TRCA's "Big Chart" items. POLICY ISSUES RES. #F15/03 - TESTON ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Deb Martin -Downs That the Policy and Advocacy Team follow up on the Teston Road Environmental Assessment; THAT a Teston Road group comprised of Margaret Buchinger, Margaret Casey, Deb Martin - Downs and Mel Plewes be formed to review the Teston Road Environmental Assessment. AND FURTHER THAT this group bring their comments to the Don Council's March 20, 2003 meeting. February 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 F19 RES. #F16/03 - STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW CHART Moved by: Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger Andrew McCammon THAT the Council be kept updated with this information on new Environmental Assessments within the Don Watershed CARRIED RES. #F17/03 - ROAD - BUILDING WITHIN THE DON RIVER VALLEY Moved by: Seconded by: Ros Moore Geoff Cook WHEREAS, the environmental protection and future restoration opportunities in the Don River watershed are central to the mission of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council WHEREAS, the Don River watershed's woodlands, wetlands, natural areas and open spaces provide critical habitat and serve vital ecological functions (including as a major wildlife and natural corridor between the Oak Ridges Moraine and Lake Ontario), WHEREAS, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council supports the August 1991 Task Force to Bring Back the Don's report to Toronto City Council, entitled Bringing Back the Don, which identified as a key objective the restoration of appropriate uses of the valley in order to bring back the valley to a state of ecological and physical health and rich sensory experiences, (page 47) , WHEREAS, roads in the Don Valley continue to be major detriments to the watershed and to the river's ecological health and biodiversity, and to citizens' enjoyment of the Valley, WHEREAS, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council has felt required on several occasions to divert energies from positive restoration activities to opposing various road - building proposals in the Don Valley, WHEREAS, the City Council has directed staff to prepare a Study to Increase the Passenger Carrying Capacity of the Don Valley Corridor, which will consider the expansion of the Don Valley Parkway and the extension of Redway Road in the Don Valley, AND WHEREAS, Toronto's new Official Plan contains references to extending and expanding roads and transit routes in the Don Valley, particularly along the Redway Road alignment, at the northern extremity of Ward 29, Toronto - Danforth, THAT, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council adopt a policy in opposition to the construction, expansion or extension of any additional roads or road segments within the Don A 1210 F20 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 February 20, 2003 River Valley, including within all tributaries and adjacent tablelands. AMENDMENT RES. #F18/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Piewes Margaret Buchinger THAT the third and the last paragraph of the main motion be amended to read: WHEREAS, the Don Watershed Regeneration Council supports the August 1991 Task Force to Bring Back the Don's report to Toronto City Council, entitled Bringing Back the Don, which identified as a key objective the restoration of appropriate uses of the valley in order to bring back the valley to a state of ecological and physical health and rich sensory experiences, (page 47), and the 1994 "Forty Steps to a New Don "; THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council opposes the construction, expansion or extension of any roads or road segments within the Don River Valley, including within all tributaries. AMENDMENT RES. #F19/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Ros Moore Margaret Buchinger WHEREAS, THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL is charged with the responsibility of promoting the implementation of "Forty Steps to a New Don" which calls for the protection and regeneration of lowland forests, meadows and streamside vegetation and other related attributes and functions in Step 17; THAT the City require that the aforementioned study includes adequate consideration of environmental effects, that alternatives are being considered and that these decisions be delayed to a later planning stage; AND FURTHER THAT this Resolution be sent to all City of Toronto Councillors within the Don River watershed; to Barry Gutteridge, Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services for the City of Toronto; and, to the Chairs of the Task Force to Bring Back the Don and Friends of the Don East. February 20, 2003 Wm23,b; DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 F21 BY RECORDED VOTE: Barbara Anderson Abstain Margaret Buchinger Yea Geoff Cook Yea Don Cross Yea Phil Goodwin Yea Peter Heinz Yea Deb Martin -Downs Yea Andrew McCammon Abstain Helen Mills Yea Ros Moore Yea Doug Obright Yea Carolyn O'Neill Yea Janice Palmer Yea Nancy Penny Yea Mel Plewes Yea THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED THE MOTION AS AMENDED WAS CARRIED ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RES. #F20 /03 - MEETING DATES FOR DON COUNCIL AND TEAMS Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Helen Mills THAT the following meeting dates be approved; THAT the Don Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible; THAT the Don Council Meeting #11/03 be held on December 11, 2003; THAT the location of meeting #11/03 be changed to the Black Creek Pioneer Village; AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed. F22 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL February 20, 2003 MEETING # DATE ( MEETING LOCATION #3/03 Thursday, MARCH 20, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic CentrE #4/03 Thursday, APRIL 17, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic CentrE #5/03 Thursday, MAY 15, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic CentrE #6/03 Thursday, JUNE 19, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic CentrE #7/03 Thursday, JULY 17, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #8/03 Amended Thursday, SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 TBD NY Civic Centre #9/03 Thursday, OCTOBER 16, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #10/03 Thursday, NOVEMBER 20, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #11/03 Amended Thursday, DECEMBER 11, 2003 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE t';$: ; ' ' ' , • PROJECTS 8& STEWARDSHIP TEAM • . MEETING DATE LOCATION #3/03 Thursday March 27, 2003 Committee Room #1 NY Civic Centre #4/03 Thursday April 24, 2003 Committee Room #1 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Thursday May 29, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #6/03 Thursday June 26, 2003 Committee Room #3 NY Civic Centre #7/03 Thursday July 24, 2003 Committee Room #3 NY Civic Centre #8/03 Thursday September 25, 2003 TBD #9/03 Thursday October 23, 2003 TBD #10/03 Thursday November 27, 2003 TBD '• . ,- . • • •. POLICY & ADVOCACY•TEAM -. • — ' MEETING 1 DATE LOCATION #3/03 Thursday May 8, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #4/03 Thursday July 10, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Amended Thursday September 4, 2003 TBD February 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 WN12C /0` $a ■{ . !4 • KIP ,V to 1;(i! F23 #6/03 1 Thursday November 6, 2003 TBD • ' .„ EDUCATION & OUTREACH . ' MEETING DATE LOCATION #3/03 Thursday April 3, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #4103 Thursday June 5, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Thursday October 2, 2003 TBD BACKGROUND The meeting schedule above has been designed for the fewest possible conflicts with Municipal Council meetings. Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 10th ANNIVERSARY OF DON COUNCIL/TASK FORCE Various ideas were brought forward for the Celebration /Anniversary. Don Council would like: Written Submissions about the Don River from: • Council members • Possibly from students within the Don • Other internal Don people - TRCA; TFTBBTD, FODE • Past Council/Task Force members • Council Members to ask other Don watershed friends and neighbours for their comments /experiences • Formal note /email to be sent • Local newspaper press release • Any photos submitted should have dates and exact locations All submissions to go to Amy Thurston, 416 - 661 -6600, ext. 5283 or athurston @trca.on.ca. Don Council Accomplishments: Council should add to list already started The Accomplishments and Submissions should be put into the next "On the Don" newsletter Carolyn O'Neill wants the public to see that there is still a lot of work to be done in the WM26/&1 F24 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2103 February 20, 2003 Don - that it not be just a large list of accomplishments All submissions to go to Amy Thurston 416 - 661 -6600, ext 5283 or email athurstonPtrca.on.ca. Anniversary Party and Location - Sunday, September 21 Brick Works best site Need shuttle buses or vans Look into possibility of Sponsorship for transportation costs Event to be held in Northern portion of Don watershed on same date - possibly Pioneer Park RES. #F21/03 - DON 10T" ANNIVERSARY Moved by: Carried by: Janice Palmer Deb Martin -Downs THAT a letter or email be drafted and sent to former and present Don Council members regarding submissions for the Don 10`h Anniversary with a closing date for return by May or June AND FURTHER THAT all submissions go to Amy Thurston CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS RES. #F22/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: Geoff Cook Helen Mills THAT the draft minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed: PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM -- Minutes #1/03, January 30, 2003 POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM - Minutes #1/03, January 23, 2003 February 20, 2003 warn 21/03 xi DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 F25 UPDATES FROM OTHER GROUPS WITHIN THE DON WATERSHED Task Force to Bring Back the Don Janice reported that the TFTBBTD had installed the sandy beach at the edge of the pond at the Brick Works. The Project team of the Task Force was looking into the herbicide question as related to invasive species and would make any decisions or motions to go to the Task Force after the new pesticide law was passed. TFTBBTD will look into ways to get businesses and landowners to water the Toronto street trees at the front of their properties. For more information Members were directed to check their website at: http: / /city.toronto.ca/don Friends of the Don East • The FODE newsletter "At the Forks" was distributed to Council members, also available in pdf format at their webside. Andrew reminded the Council of their information night on Feb. 26 regarding the Taylor Massey Creek. Kim Statham of the City of Toronto has been assigned to work on the Taylor Massey watershed. Toronto Bay Initiative No items • Please contact them through their website or their Coordinator Randee Holmes can be contacted at 416- 207 -8864. The office will be closed until March 31/03 Members were directed to check their website at: http: / /www.torontobay.net Richmond Hill Naturalists No items $.6.5 t Aw Whi ZW03 F26 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #2/03 North Toronto Green Community February 20, 2003 Helen spoke on the Green Garden Visit project and that there is a possibility of partnering with the City of Toronto on this project. The NTGC Speakers Series next event: March 21, 2003 - "Caring for the Earth in your own Backyard" with Lorraine Johnson Call 416- 781 -7663 or e-mail infoPntgc.ca. for further information .For more information, go to their website at www /ntgc.ca Lost Rivers Walks They have been working on upgrading their website and have a videographer working with them to put virtual lost rivers tours on their site. Donations are welcome towards the video project. For more information, go to their website at www.lostrivers.ca. NEW BUSINESS RES. #F23/03 - THANK YOU Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Don Council members THAT Margaret Casey and family be thanked for their hospitality for the Don Potluck Dinner. CARRIED INTRODUCTION TO DON /HIGHLAND VOLUNTEER Wayne Smith was introduced to the Don Council members. He is in his 3rd year at Centennial College taking Environmental Studies. Wayne will be volunteering until June 2003. Mountain Biking Wayne asked about Mountain Biking issues in the Don watershed. He stated that the Don watershed had some of the best biking trails within the GTA. Peter Heinz asked him to come to the next Projects and Stewardship meeting to discuss it with the members. ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:01 p.m. Mark Wilson Chair /jb Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #3/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/03 JUNE 27, 2003 c. wm31/03 CI' .7:Surity eirTHE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/03 March 20, 2003 Page F28 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #3/03, was held in Committee Room 1 at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, March 20, 2003. Don Cross, Co- Vice - Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Margaret Buchinger Member Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Moyra Haney Member Peter Heinz Member Deb Martin -Downs Member Andrew McCammon Member Helen Mills Member Ros Moore Member Doug Obright Member Judi Orendorff Member Carolyn O'Neill Member Janice Palmer Member Nancy Penny Member Mel Plewes Member GUEST David Stonehouse Evergreen Bruce Sydds Evergreen STAFF Jennifer Bamford Don Administrative Assistant Adele Freeman Don /Highland Watershed Specialist Amy Thurston Don Watershed Technical Assistant RES. #F24/03 - MINUTES OF MEETING #2/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Roslyn Moore THAT the minutes of Meeting #2/03 held on February 20, 2003 be approved CARRIED March 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/03 F29 CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 Letter to Mr. Steve McMinn, URS Cole, Sherman & Associates dated February 2, 2003; cc'd to Adele Freeman from June Murphy, TRCA; regarding the Extension of the Maple Pressure District Seven Trunk Watermain Network Schedule B. 3.2 Letter to Mark Wilson dated February 24, 2003; from Paul Bedford, Chief Planner & Executive Director regarding Burke Brook. 3.3 Letter to Adele Freeman dated February 28, 2003 regarding Teston Road Environmental Assessment Study from Peter Cholewa, Region of York 3.4 Letter to June Murphy, Plans Analyst - TRCA; dated February 26, 2003 from Allan Ortlieb, Project Manager - Giffels Associates Limited regarding Teston Road - Class Environmental Assessment 3.5 Letter to Mark Wilson, Chair from Rod McPhail, Director Transportation Planning City Planning Division, City of Toronto dated March 13, 2003 regarding "Don Valley Corridor Transportation Master Plan Study - Notice of Public Consultation Centres ", and attached Newsletter No. 2 - Don Valley Corridor Transportation Master Plan 3.6 Letter to Paul Bedford, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division hand dated March 4, 2003 from Andrew McCammon,Chair, FODE; cc'd to Don Council regarding Bayview Institutions Context Plan and Burke Brook with attachments to Lynn Poole and Anna Kinastowski RES. #F25/03 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Moyra Haney Carolyn O'Neill THAT Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.6 inclusive be received CARRIED INFORMATION 4.1 Oak Ridges Moraine Symposium - May 1, 2003; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. King Campus, Seneca College 4.2 Staff Report to Executive Meeting #1/03, March 7, 2003; entitled "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001- 2005 - Bloorview McMillan Centre" 4.3 Staff Report to Executive Meeting #1/03, March 7, 2003; entitled "Teston Road Environmental Assessment - Pine Valley Drive to Keele Street" 4.4 Staff Report to Executive Meeting #1/03, March 7, 2003; entitled "Smart Growth Consultations" F30 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/03 RES. #F26/03- INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Deb Martin -Downs March 20, 2003 THAT Information Items 4..1 to 4.4 be received CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURAL THEREOF Mel Plewes and Judi Orendorff both disclosed an expression of pecuniary interest in the Teston Road Environmental Assessment due to their positions with commenting agencies within the provincial government; therefore, they did not vote on this item. PRESENTATION RES. #F27/03 - EVERGREEN's PROPOSAL FOR USE OF THE DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS SITE Moved by: Seconded by: Andrew McCammon Doug O'Bright THAT David Stonehouse and David Sydds be thanked for the presentation CARRIED PRESENTATION David Stonehouse, Common Grounds Manager of Evergreen gave a presentation on Evergreen's proposal regarding the Don Valley Brick Works site. The City of Toronto has asked for an Expression of Interest from various groups for the Brick Works site. Evergreen's proposal includes: 1. A greenhouse /nursery to grow native plants for use at Evergreen sites as well as possible sales y 2. Various gardens to be put in including teaching gardens; community hands -on approach 3. Use of the buildings for various offices, meeting rooms, use by other environmental groups, possibly using one of the building as a plant nursery 4. Use of buildings and area as Environmental Education Centre March 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/03 F31 POLICY ISSUES RES. #F28/03 - TESTON ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Moved by: Seconded by: Deb Martin -Downs Roslyn Moore THAT the draft Teston Road letter be re- written to show the Don Council's wish for a Part II Order on this property; THAT the draft letter be forwarded to the Region and York and the Ministry of the Environment; AND FURTHER THAT Adele Freeman report back the members of the Don Council at the next Don Council meeting scheduled for April 24, 2003. RES. #F29/03 - ONTARIO SMART GROWTH Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Palmer Nancy Penny THAT our submission to the Ontario Smart Growth panel be approved and sent along with the previously submitted letter of June 22, 2001 that included information regarding sustainability. CARRIED RES. #F30/03 - SMART GROWTH POSITION LETTER FROM THE FEDERATION OF ONTARIO NATURALISTS Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Palmer Margaret Buchinger THAT the position letter to Ms. Leslie Woo, Smart Growth Secretariat from Gregor Beck, Director, Conservation and Science of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists be endorsed by the Don Watershed Regeneration Council CARRIED F32 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/03 ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RES. #F31 /03 - MEETING DATES FOR DON COUNCIL AND TEAMS Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Helen Mills wrnU/t3 4 arm March 20, 2003 THAT the following meeting dates be approved; THAT the Don Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible; THAT the Don Council Meeting #11/03 be held on December 11, 2003; THAT the location of meeting #11/03 be changed to the Black Creek Pioneer Village; AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed. CARRIED DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MEETING # DATE MEETING LOCATION #4/03 Thursday, APRIL 17, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Thursday, MAY 15, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #6/03 Thursday, JUNE 19, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #7/03 Thursday, JULY 17, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #8/03 AmendeC Thursday, SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 TBD NY Civic Centre #9/03 Thursday, OCTOBER 16, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #10/03 Thursday, NOVEMBER 20, 2003 Committee Room 1 NY Civic Centre #11/03 Amended Thursday, DECEMBER 11, 2003 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE ' • ' PROJECTS & STEWARDSHIP TEAM MEETING DATE LOCATION . #4/03 Thursday April 24, 2003 Committee Room #1 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Thursday May 29, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #6/03 Thursday June 26, 2003 Committee Room #3 NY Civic Centre QS ` r;r •na•a 0 Co di March 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/03 F33 #7/03 Thursday July 24, 2003 Committee Room #3 NY Civic Centre #8/03 Thursday September 25, 2003 TBD #9/03 Thursday October 23, 2003 TBD #10/03 Thursday November 27, 2003 TBD • • , POLICY & ADVOCACY TEAM MEETING DATE LOCATION #3/03 Thursday May 8, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #4/03 Thursday July 10, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Amended Thursday September 4, 2003 TBD #6/03 Thursday November 6, 2003 TBD . . EDUCATION & OUTREACH : MEETING DATE 1 LOCATION #3/03 Thursday April 3, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #4/03 Thursday June 5, 2003 Committee Room #2 NY Civic Centre #5/03 Thursday October 2, 2003 TBD BACKGROUND The meeting schedule above has been designed for the fewest possible conflicts with Municipal Council meetings. Report prepared by: Jennifer Bamford, extension 5305 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 RES. #F32/03 - WEST NILE VIRUS INFORMATION Moved by: Carried by: Peter Heinz Moyra Haney THAT the information on the West Nile Virus be received with thanks. CARRIED F34 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/03 COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS RES. #F30/03 - Moved by: Carolyn O'Neill Seconded by: • Deb Martin -Downs P(M3F/b3 F Ei MW March 20, 2003 THAT the draft minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed: PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM - Minutes #2/03, February 27, 2003 POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM - Minutes #2/03, March 6, 2003 UPDATES FROM OTHER GROUPS WITHIN THE DON WATERSHED Task Force to Bring Back the Don No items. For more information Members were directed to check their website at: http: / /city.toronto.ca/don Friends of the Don East The FODE website has been updated. For more information, Members were directed to check their website at: http: / /we b. ca/ --fod e/ Te rravi ew -W i l l owfi e l d No items. Toronto Bay Initiative No items. • Please contact them through their website at http: / /www.torontobay.net or their Coordinator Randee Holmes can be contacted at 416 - 207 -8864. �it•.;sA$�i WMSOa3 March 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/03 F35 Richmond Hill Naturalists No items North Toronto Green Community Lorraine Jackson is speaking on Monday, March 31 at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre. Her topic will be "Caring for the Earth in your own Backyard" For more - information, go to their website at www /ntgc.ca Lost Rivers Walks No items For more information, go to their website at www.lostrivers.ca. NEW BUSINESS Ranger Program The GTA Ranger program will be continuing this year. There will be a staff person dedicated to the Don watershed. Paul Bell is the coordinator. May 4th - Paddle the Don event - Colourful brochures have been made for the Corporate Sponsorship program. - Volunteers always needed, please contact Amy Thurston at 416- 661 -6600, ext. 5283 Phil Goodwin Phil recently had surgery. He is doing well but will be recuperating for the next 6 -8' weeks. All good thoughts go out to him from the Council. Don Administrative Assistant Jennifer Bamford will not be working with the Don Council soon and will be working full -time with the Waterfront Specialists. A Technical Administrative Clerk will be taking the Don F36 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #3/03 vwclM 39loS ECI Of IOW March 20, 2003 watershed position as well as working on the Lower Don EA project. RES #F31 /03 - ACQUISITION OF ABANDONED HYDRO CORRIDOR LANDS Taylor Massey Creek Watershed, City of Toronto . Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Nancy Penny THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority pursue acquisition of the lands bordering that section of the Taylor Massey watercourse within the north -south hydro corridor located east of Pharmacy Road and running from the Terraview Willowfield concept site to south of Lawrence Street as it is a major green corridor within the Taylor Massey watershed; THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council recommends that the City of Toronto pursue acquisition of the rest of the same hydro corridor lands not containing the Taylor Massey watercourse; THAT these lands be purchased for the purposes of habitat regeneration, aquatic regeneration and recreation uses appropriate for the community; AND FURTH ER THAT this recommendation be brought forward to the Water and Related Advisory Board at their Meeting #1/03 being held on April 11, 2003. CARRIED BACKGROUND At the meeting, Andrew McCammon, Chair of Friends of the Don East (FODE) and Nancy Penny of the Terraview Willowfield group requested the Don Council members support the above recommendation. March 20, 2003 Members, Don Watershed Regeneration Council As some of you may know, FODE is pursuing an ambitious program in Taylor Massey Creek. One element of that program is to ensure increased natural habitat and improved greenspace connectivity in the watershed. Two issues on which we are currently focused include: 0 The possible use of an abandoned hydro corridor as a green connector, between Ellesmere and Lawrence. Between these streets,_the watercourse flows through or under backyards, and there is no possibility of trail and only limited possibilities of riparian / habitat improvement. The use of the Hydro corridor just cast of Pharmacy would connect Terravicw Willowfield to the waterfront; and, 0 A six -month assessment of the future use of the hydro corridor is already underway by Ontario Realty Corporation and will conclude at the end of June. Should a government agency not express an interest in the land, ORC has no recourse but to declare them surplus and obtain full market value, which means development! At our Board meeting of March 19, FODE passed the following motion, and requests a similar expression of support from the Council: Moved that: "Friends of the Don East pursue the continued public ownership of the north- south hydro corridor located east of Pharmacy and running from the Terravzew Willowfield concept site to south of Lawrence as a major a green corridor within the Taylor Massey watershed, and that it be preserved and remediated to provide increased habitat, natural corridor and trail connectivity, and improved recreational opportunities for the citizens of Toronto." Thanking you for your consideration, Andrew McCammon Chair, FODE ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:17 p.m. Mark Wilson Chair /jb Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #4/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/03 JUNE 27, 2003 ts. WM 0103 S44 tilVil THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 April 24, 2003 Page F38 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #4/03, was held in Committee Room 1 at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, April 24, 2003. Don Cross, Co- Vice - Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Margaret Buchinger Member Margaret Casey Co- Vice -Chair Geoff Cook Member Stephen Cockle Member Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Phil Goodwin Member Moyra Haney Member Peter Heinz Member Lorna Krawchuk Member Deb Martin -Downs Member Andrew McCammon Member Roslyn Moore Member Carolyn O'Neill Member Doug Obright Member Judi Orendorff Member Janice Palmer Member Nancy Penny Member STAFF Jennifer Bamford Alex Blasko Adele Freeman Amy Thurston RES. #F35/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: Don Administrative Assistant Don Technical Administrative Clerk Don /Highland Watershed Specialist Don Watershed Technical Assistant MINUTES OF MEETING #3/03 Margaret Buchinger Lorna Krawchuk THAT the minutes of Meeting #3/03 held on March 20, 2003 be approved .... CARRIED April 24, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 F39 CORRECTION TO MINUTES OF MEETING #2/03 Please note the following changes to resolution numbers for the minutes to meeting #2/03: • Reception of Committee Minutes changed from #F30/03 to #F33/03 Acquisition of Abandoned Hydro Corridor Lands changed from #F31 /03 to #F34/03 CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 Letter to Adele Freeman dated March 13, 2003; from Rod McPhail, City of Toronto regarding Don Valley Corridor Transportation Master Plan Study 3.2 Letter to Mark Wilson dated March 18, 2003; from K.P. Llewellyn- Thomas, City of Toronto regarding Bayview Institution Context Plan 3.3 Letter to Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel dated March 21, 2003; from Craig Mather, TRCA regarding Comments on the Central Zone Smart Growth Discussion Paper and Strategic Directions 3.4 Letter to Andrew McCammon dated April 3, 2003; from Anna Kinastowski, City of Toronto regarding Conveyance of Sunnybrook Park to City of Toronto from Kilgour 3.5 Letter to Andrew McCammon dated April 10, 2003; from Paul J. Bedford, City of Toronto regarding Bayview Institutions Context Plan RES. #F36/03 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Andrew McCammon THAT Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.5 inclusive be received CARRIED INFORMATION 4.1 North Toronto Green Community Earth Week Clean Up - Saturday April 26, 2003, 9 am - 12 noon 4.2 Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #1/03, April 11, 2003 staff report entitled Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Implementation Update 4.3 Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #1 /03, April 11, 2003 staff report entitled Acquisition of Abandoned Hydro Corridor Lands • 4.4 Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #1 /03, April 11, 2003 staff report entitled Canadian Rivers Day - June 8, 2003 F40 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 Wp1 f103 Al 'e� A! .i .4 in •fir April 24, 2003 RES. #F37/03- INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Andrew McCammon Geoff Cook THAT Information Items 4.1 to 4.4 be received CARRIED POLICY ISSUES TESTON ROAD (YR 49) CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, PINE VALLEY DRIVE TO BATHURST STREET A number of meetings were held on this issue, attended by Adele Freeman, other TRCA staff, MNR staff, MOE staff, with Region of York representation and consultants. The commenting period was extended by two weeks to enable further issue resolution. The Region of York, in a letter which is to be appended to the EA file included the resolution of the following issues: • • • Potential impact to species at risk (eg. Redside Dace) Alteration and impact to wetlands - a Class EA has been completed for one wetland in the area, but the other has been overlooked Lack of engagement by York Region of the MOE The Don Council letter was amended based on this work by the Region, and did not request a Part II order to address outstanding issues. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WATERSHED -BASED SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING FINAL REPORT This is a new report, recently received by TRCA. It is anticipated that the conservation authorities will lead the process of source protection. This could possibly lead to: The formation of a second group for each watershed to head the planning and development of the source protection framework ,and The development of a joint submission from watershed alliances Additionally, this report has led to a 6 month moratorium on water - taking within the Niagra Escarpment and Oak Ridges Moraine. Y C:4 d" pv wr1 q 5 03 April 24, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 F41 It is expected that this report will be a very positive and possibly the most influential moment in watershed management since Hurricane Hazel. It was agreed that the policy group will review the document. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RES. #F38/03 - MEETING DATES FOR DON COUNCIL AND TEAMS Moved by: Seconded by: Stephen Cockle Phil Goodwin THAT the following meeting dates be approved; THAT the Don Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible; AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed. CARRIED :;1:‘.:,:-.:" ''4'.7.... .!r DON WATERSHEDf EGENERATIO_N.COUNCIL '. . "_ MEETING # DATE MEETING LOCATION #5/03 Thurs., MAY 15, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #6/03 Thurs., JUNE 19, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #7/03 . Thurs., JULY 17, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #8/03 AMENDED Thurs., SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #9/03 Thurs., OCTOBER 16, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #10/03 Thurs., NOVEMBER 20, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #11/03 AMENDED Thurs., DECEMBER 11, 2003 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE F42 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 „,WO) 103 e t Yeiz til lin April 24, 2003 , . PROJECTS .■ STEWARDSHIP TEAM - MEETING DATE j LOCATION #5103 Thursday May 29, 2003 TBD #6/03 Thursday June 26, 2003 TBD #7/03 Thursday July 24, 2003 TBD #8/03 Thursday September 25, 2003 TBD #9/03 Thursday October 23, 2003 TBD #10/03 Thursday November 27, 2003 TBD • POLICY &ADVOCACY TEAM MEETING DATE LOCATION #3/03 Thursday May 8, 2003 TBD #4/03 Thursday July 10, 2003 TBD #5/03 AMENDED Thursday September 4, 2003 TBD #6/03 Thursday November 6, 2003 TBD • EDUCATION & OUTREACH . . MEETING DATE LOCATION #4/03 Thursday June 5, 2003 TBD #5/03 Thursday October 2, 2003 TBD BACKGROUND The meeting schedule above has been designed for the fewest possible conflicts with Municipal Council meetings. Report prepared by: Alex Blasko, extension 5280 For information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238 April 24, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 F43 COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS RES. #F39/03 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Carolyn O'Neill Deb Martin -Downs THAT the draft minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed: PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM - Minutes #3/03, March 27, 2003 CARRIED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ISSUES Paddle the Don Volunteers are still needed - see Amy to sign up. For those who have already signed up: an email outlining duties will be sent out Monday, April 28, 2003. Please wear a Don t -shirt to the event. Groups associated with the Don Council are welcome to have displays for the takeout location. Tables and space will be available for all displays. Set -up time is around 11:00 (when the first canoes will reach the takeout location). Thanks to Mel Plewes for his work in getting Kraft to sponsor the event with Crispers and drink boxes. Mill Pond Splash The brochure is complete and printed, and will be presented to the committee on Monday, April 28, 2003. A change in format this year will have the speeches done from the bridge in order to unveil the commemorative plaque. The displays will be located on the road to give the event a "street party" type feel. This year's event will include a number of dignitaries, including MP Bryon Wilfert who will speak on Canadian Rivers Day, and Councillor Lynn Foster. Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment who have donated $1,625 for tree planting and commemorative plaques and to Stephen Cockle for his efforts in solidifying their contribution. F44 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 Win il 03 ,i1 NI w April 24, 2003 Outstanding Issues: • Home Depot has yet to confirm their contributions to this year's event • The duck race may conflict with the planting site, so proper scheduling of the events will have to be taken into account Don 10th Anniversary • The new logo (10 years on the Don) is a success. • The celebration will take place on September 14, because the Brick Works has already been booked for the first suggested date. • The DVBW opening and Task Force celebration should be referenced for the planning. • Everybody involved with the Don should be invited. • Anyone who has close contacts with potential sponsors should contact Amy. • The celebration should not focus only on downtown, but draw in York Region as well. ' a, il r i∎ S * 8 • wry W9 03 April 24, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 F45 10th Anniversary Brainstorm Session - April 24, 2003 Program • Party • Short speech program • Timing - 2pm to 5pm? • For all ages • Invite the neighbors • Square dance • Kids program • Scavenger hunt • crafts • clowns • buskers • face painting • rental games AGM type presentation Photos Gallery Fundraising auction Canada's Wonderland - bring characters Pollution Probe Art Exhibit • Rose's photos for sale • coffee table book • Speaker's Corner • Displays by Don groups • Contact Julia Von Flote • Birds • Stations on different topics • Nature walks • Photo op's • Displays on stories /quotes • Terraview Willowfield • Todmorden Mills and Fantasy Farms for parking - run shuttle bus • Bus groups into site • Multi- cultural community • Volunteers from local high schools • Treasure hunt Themes • Celebration of 10 years of involvement and progress • Don't want to exclude others • Thank you • Increase enthusiasm for next 10 years • "Where we have been" display • Before /now /after • Major accomplishments • Culture • Launch of next report card Potential Sponsors • Holiday Inn • Sony Canada • Wrigley Canada • Aventis • Tremco • Linda Lumstrum • Tilly • St. Joseph Printing • BMW • Gartner Lee • Mercedes Benz • Granite Club • Rosedale Golf Club • Laidlaw Food /Drink • Marsan Foods • Molson event tent • Budweiser event truck • Magnotta Winery • Southbrook Winery • Creemore Brewery • Steam Whistle Brewery • Brick Brewery • Kraft • Maple Leaf Farms Speakers • Adele Freeman • David Crombie Entertainment • Environmental theatre - Trinity Theatre • Singers • Singing Cyclists • Steel drums • Aboriginal drumming Music - DJ booth Guests • Gord Martineau as MC? • Invite artists • Anne Murray • Gordon Lightfoot • Margaret Atwood • Michael A • Bare Naked Ladies • Stuart McLean - cafe program • Rita Davies (City of T.O. Culture) may have contacts • Alan Foster - storytelling • Ed Freeman - geology F46 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 wM 503 v atop' April 24, 2003 UPDATES FROM OTHER GROUPS WITHIN THE DON WATERSHED Task Force to Bring Back the Don Riverdale Pond (also known as Sanctuary Pond) has been anoxic for years, producing an unappealing odor. Proposals for dealing with this situation include the application of an aerator, and the implementation of regular drainage. Andrew McCammon asks that anyone with advice or information on aerators get in touch with Janice Palmer regarding this issue. A presentation by Jane Pitfield on the City of Toronto's proposed pesticides by -law produced the following comments: • There are a number of exceptions to the new restrictions, which all relate to human health • There is no specific exception in the by -law to control invasive species for the purpose of restoration. Applications of this type may sneak in under exception #6 - if there is an invasion of a pest on a property - but this type of loophole may allows other to misuse the system A presentation by Joe Fortuna on West Nile Virus produced the following comments: • The Task Force is concerned about their obligations towards volunteers in this regard. They are concerned about the susceptibility of their members due to their proximity to water and the times of day they tend to meet. It is under question if measures such as a waiver, an information sheet, or repellant should be provided to deal with the risk For more information, visit their Web site at www.city.toronto.on.ca /don. Friends of the Don East FODE's Web site (www.fode.ca) went live on April 4, 2003. The spring newsletter highlights a number of spring events including: May 21, 2003 - The Pesticide By -law, Organic Gardening and IPM Public Meeting As FODE launches our fourth annual Another Yard for the Don program to encourage organic gardening, the City is contemplating a new pesticide bylaw, the prospect of larvicide spraying against the West Nile virus, and Ontario landscapers are working to establish a world - leading Integrated Pest Management certification program. Hear and comment on presentations from the City, Pesticide Free Ontario, and the IPM Council of Ontario. Walter S. Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave, 7pm. FODE's draft position on Integrated Pest Management can be found on its Web site ( www.fode.ca) ,• • 1t 4 a e '401 W m 5 I o3 April 24, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 F47 Terraview - Willowfield The group's clean -up has been postponed due to inclement weather, and has not yet been rescheduled. Notice will be sent when a new date is determined. Richmond Hill Naturalists No items North Toronto Green Community The Earth Week clean -up is scheduled from gam - noon on April 26th, 2003 at Sylvan Valleyway and Avenue Road. See section 4.1 for more information. For more information, go to their website at www.ntgc.ca. Riversides No items. Pomona Mills Conservationists No items. Toronto Bay Initiative Events to note: Saturday April 27, 2003, 10 -12 noon - Spring Waterfront Clean -up Tuesday May 6, 2003, 7 -9 pm - Waterwalker Film Festival • A tribute to the late Bill Mason, in partnership with Mountain Equipment Co -op. F48 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 w$r►s//03 April 24, 2003 • 627 Queen's Quay West • CaII 416- 340 -2667 for tickets and information Saturday May 24, 2003, 1 -3 pm - Don Valley Brick Works Walk • With geology expert Ed Freeman Please contact them through their website at http: / /www.torontobay.net or their Coordinator Randee'Holmes can be contacted at 416 - 207 -8864. Toronto Harbour Liaison Council The City of Toronto Parks Department has $200,000 to replace life saving systems along the Don and Humber Rivers on Parks property. They are looking to re- design these areas so they will be more environmentally friendly. A contact person for this has not yet been determined, but Moyra Haney is looking into it. The Lake Ontario Keeper is hosting a conference June 18 -21. Contact Krystyn Tully at 416 -861- 1237 or by email at krystynOwaterkeeper.ca for more information. Friends of Glendon Forest A planting and clean -up is to be held May 9 and 10, starting at 10:00 am. Kim Statham will be providing 400 trees for the event. More hands are needed on Friday to help with the event. Meet at the head of the trail behind Sunnybrook Hospital. Contact Roslyn Moore for more details. A meeting with Keri McMahon took place regarding the impacts of mountain bikes on Carruthers Woods. The meeting provided an update on the status of impacts and recommendations to the initial study. Additionally, a meeting with bikers and bike shop managers was held which covered discussion of the following: identification of heavily impacted areas designated trails the possibility of partnerships for the management and maintenance of the area A letter has gone out to bike shop owners outlining the impacts and recommendations to open the lines of communication. The groups involved recognize that cyclist activity will continue in the area, and that it is necessary to maintain a trail circuit while at the same time closing off sensitive areas. A workshop is to be planned for the future, but currently they are waiting on responses to the letter. April 24, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 F49 Similar to the mountain bike process above, the impacts of dog walking in the Claireville Conservation Area are being investigated. A meeting with Gary Wilkins is planned to identify stakeholders and discuss potential partnerships for funding and maintenance. NEW BUSINESS Central Waterfront Secondary Plan The following changes have been made based on the Council Meeting of April 16, 2003: Water linkage into the outer harbour /Ashbridges Bay area: As per the City Council Meeting on April 16, 2003 it has been changed to a potential land -based (portage) connection. Outer harbour filling: All filling has been removed from the outer harbour on all maps, excepting policy reference B12 - A New Lake Ontario Park. As of April 24, 2003, the federal government has not approved the TWRC's Development Plans and Business Strategy.. Don Valley Brick Works The Brick Works Committee has reviewed the draft Call for Expressions of Interest, prepared by Glenn Garwood to be sent out, following the interest shown by Evergreen and others for future uses of the Brick Works building complex. Restrictions on the use of the area include by -law compliance, maintaining the heritage of the area, and compliance with the Valley and Stream Corridor Program. The EOI will be going through City Council, possibly in June. Interested parties should contact Glenn Garwood at the City of Toronto, or speak with Adele Freeman for more information. Notice of Intent for the Lower Don EA The Notice of Intent for the Lower Don River West - Remedial Flood Protection Project was published in the paper. RES #F40/03 - LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED PESTICIDES BY -LAW F50 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 00154/03 :itqaa AWN April 24, 2003 Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Palmer Andrew McCammon THAT Carolyn O'Neill, Margaret Buchinger, Margaret Casey and Andrew McCammon review the City of Toronto's proposed pesticides by -law with the intent of preparing a general letter of support after a detailed review by TRCA staff and other affiliated parties CARRIED BACKGROUN D Jane Pitfield has asked for a letter of support for the City of Toronto's proposed pesticides by- law. The by -law will go through both the Works Committee and Economic Development & Parks Committee before being presented to the City Council on May 21. The new by -law will serve to eliminate all "non- essential" pesticide uses within the city. The council feels that although a general letter of support would be possible, there are a number of reservations about the new by -law, including: • • No permitting or posting requirements where pesticides are used; No requirement for applicator to inform the municipality before application No definition of "non- essential "; No specifications regarding the use of Integrated Pest Management The council feels that a general letter of support, with reservations would be sufficient. Geoscape Posters Available The Geoscape posters are now available for $10. Talk to Alex Blasko about obtaining copies. Green Toronto Map The Green Toronto Maps are now available for everybody. Talk to Alex Blasko about obtaining copies. April 24, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #4/03 F51 ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:35 p.m. Mark Wilson Chair /ab Craig Mather Chief Administrative Officer THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #5/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/03 JUNE 27, 2003 c. w rn67/ 3 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 May 15, 2003 Page F52 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #5/03, was held in Committee Room 1 at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, May 15, 2003. Chair Mark Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT Mark Wilson Chair Margaret Casey Co- Vice -Chair Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Barbara Anderson Member Margaret Buchinger Member Geoff Cook Member Stephen Cockle Member Phil Goodwin Member Moyra Haney Member Peter Heinz Member Deb Martin -Downs Member Andrew McGammon Member Carolyn O'Neill Proposed Member Janice Palmer Member Nancy Penny Member Michael White Member GUESTS Linda LaFlamme City of Vaughan John Hannah City of Vaughan John Stevens Stevens Consulting for the City of Vaughan Bruce Cudmore EDA for the City of Vaughan STAFF Alex Blasko Don Technical Administrative Clerk Adele Freeman Don /Highland Watershed Specialist Amy Thurston Don Watershed Technical Assistant F53 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 MINUTES RES. #F41/03- MINUTES OF MEETING #4/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Deb Martin -Downs Janice Palmer May 15, 2003 THAT the minutes of Meeting #4/03 held on April 24, 2003 be approved CARRIED INFORMATION ITEMS 4.1 Delivery of Public Consultation for the Environmental Assessments for the Naturalization and Flood Protection for the Lower Don River - Executive Committee Meeting #2103 4.2 The City of Toronto Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Project (2002 -2006) - Executive Committee Meeting #2103 4.3 Strategic Directions for a Central Ontario Smart Growth Strategy - Draft for Public Consultation 4.4 Caring for Southern Remnants: Special Species, Special Spaces Conference Proceedings 4.5 Midtown Community Council Notice of Intention 4.6 Property Acquisition - Northdale Ridge Developments Limited, Part of Lot 28, Concession 3 RES. #F42/03- INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Seconded by: Don Cross Peter Heinz THAT information items 4.1 to 4.6 be received CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Deb Martin -Downs disclosed an expression of pecuniary interest in the Maple Nature Reserve Master Plan due to her position with the consulting firm Gartner Lee Limited, that is involved with the project. May 15, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 PRESENTATIONS MAPLE NATURE RESERVE MASTER PLAN Linda LaFlamme, John Hannah, John Stevens and Bruce Cudmore - City of Vaughan In June of 2000 the City of Vaughan approved the Maple Valley Parks and Open Space Strategy known as the Maple Valley Plan. This plan integrated the Parks and Open Space planning for the entire Keele Valley area including the Maple Nature Reserve. The Maple Nature Reserve is former MNR land on the east side of Dufferin Street, acquired.by the City for the purposes of conservation and recreation uses in 1996. wrnsi //3 e;> 4' r F54 The proposed master plan for the area includes the following elements: Civic administrative functions • The continuing use of two administrative buildings on Dufferin Street by City departments for the foreseeable future Environmental regeneration • The removal of City operations area (buildings and asphalt) to create a core forest • The ongoing maintenance of exotic tree species on the northern plateau Passive recreation • The continued use of existing trails and the further development of a primary multi -use trail, secondary walking trail and a nature interpretive trail • The creation of a controlled parking /picnic area with washroom facilities in the northern section (off of Teston Road) Education and interpretation • The development of the existing facilities for education and day camp use, with the York . Region School Board as a potential partner • The development of an interpretive area for use by the day camp through the valley area It is noted that only a general overview of the proposed initiatives is provided in the master plan, and that greater detail is required for the implementation plan and budget that are to be developed. RES. #F43/03- LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MAPLE NATURE RESERVE Moved by: Seconded by: Deb Martin -Downs Moyra Haney THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council prepare a letter of support to the City of Vaughan with specific commendation for their work on the Maple Nature Reserve, and general support for all of their preservation and regeneration endeavours CARRIED s4, fa mw wrn 6 /03 F55 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 POLICY ISSUES WATERSHED -BASED SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING This issue was brought before the Policy & Advocacy Team for preliminary review. The issues raised during this review are as follows: May 15, 2003 • The executive report does not provide sufficient information on the recommendations. It is necessary to study the final report in detail. • The composition of the Advisory Committee Tacks flexibility and adequate representation of the various ENGOs and other stakeholders. • The issues of financing, technical support and research support are not addressed. • Due to the overlap of this issue with a variety of other water - related initiatives, it is necessary to refine and implement the source protection framework within the context of an overall provincial framework to ensure an efficient and effective use of resources. • The organization and representation on the Source Protection Planning Committees is deficient, as ENGOs are not guaranteed "seats" on the Committees. The current framework is open for comments until June 21, 2003. Workshop hosted by OEM and CIELAP is to be held on the issue of source protection on May 26 -27, 2003. If no members of the council attend the conference, representatives of FODE will bring forward a overview of the proceedings for the Council review. RES. #F44/03- COMMENTS ON SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING Moved by: Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger Roslyn Moore THAT the Council review the TRCA submission regarding source protection planning in order to identify those issues that can be addressed through Conservation Ontario THAT the Policy and Advocacy Team will meet via conference call to discuss the issue further AND FURTHER THAT the Team's comments will be compiled and brought forward to TRCA for review CARRIED May 15, 2003 wm `i /o3 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 F56 ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RES. #F45/03- MEETING DATES FOR DON COUNCIL AND TEAMS Moved by: Seconded by: Michael White Andrew McCammon THAT the following meeting dates be approved; THAT the Don Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible; AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed. CARRIED . .'.[:).0.14 WATEF,i'SHED REGENERATION COUNCIL • ;F ; MEETING DATE 1 MEETING LOCATION #6/03 Thurs., JUNE 19, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #7/03 Thurs., JULY 17, 2003 Adele's house - invite parties interested in the Council #8/03 AMENDED Thurs., SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #9/03 Thurs., OCTOBER 16, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #10/03 Thurs., NOVEMBER 20, 2003 . COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #11/03 Thurs., DECEMBER 11, 2003 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE .; , „ = , ,PROJECTS'& STEWARDSHIP TEAM •. . . . MEETING DATE LOCATION #5/03 Thursday May 29, 2003 Joint report card meeting TBD #6/03 Thursday June 26, 2003 TBD CANCELLED #7/03 Thursday September 25, 2003 TBD #8/03 Thursday October 23, 2003 TBD #9/03 Thursday November 27, 2003 TBD F57 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 May 15, 2003 &: kCA'CY�:TEAM , • , , . - • •POLICY. DVO MEETING DATE LOCATION 1 LOCATION #4/03 Thursday July 10, 2003 #4/03 TBD #5/03 Thursday September 4, 2003 TBD #6/03 Thursday November 6, 2003 TBD • • • - . . EDUCATION & OUTREACH •• , ,,•. , .. , • ° MEETING DATE _I LOCATION CANCELLED #4/03 Thursday October 2, 2003 TBD COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS RES. #F46/03- MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Phil Goodwin Stephen Cockle THAT the minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed: REPORT CARD TEAM - Meeting #1/03, May 5, 2003 CARRIED 10th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE - Meeting #1/03, May 6, 2003 CARRIED POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM - Meeting #3/03, May 8, 2003 CARRIED wm�a /o3 .- • ry A^ < May 15, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 F58 COMMITTEE REPORTS Report Card Team Adele Freeman is to begin a series of meetings with TRCA staff to determine the status of the information for the 2003 report card. From this point it should be possible to roll the information up and get it out. 10th Anniversary Team Council members are asked to review the minutes from meeting #1 /03 and to determine who to approach for sponsorship, and where there has been success in the past. If Council members have celebrity contacts who may wish to attend, sponsorship ideas or other suggestions, please contact Amy Thurston. Mill Pond Splash Volunteers are still needed for Mill Pond Splash. It is suggested that school volunteers should be drawn upon for various tasks, as this event can fulfill the students' volunteer requirements. Interested parties should contact Amy Thurston. UPDATES FROM OTHER DON WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS Friends of the Don East FODE's first sponsored newsletter has been released under partnership with Pine Hills Cemetery. Join members of FODE and Pine Hills Cemetery for a guided tour of Pine Hills to help protect Taylor Massey Creek on Sunday, May 25 from 9 - 11 am. FODE is currently pursuing the acquisition of the Warden hydro corridor lands. Thanks to Adele Freeman and other TRCA staff for their prompt actions regarding this issue. Ron Dewell is to be contacted regarding the progress of this process. Council members are directed to FODE's web site www.fode.ca for further information. $1‘,44 NM WM 64/63 F59 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 North Toronto Green Community May 15, 2003 NTGC Speaker Series and Annual General Meeting is to be held on May 26, 2003 starting at 6:00 pm. Geoff Rathbone and Kate Middleton will speak on Toronto's new green bin program. The event will take place at North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Avenue West, 1st floor, Committee Room. The NTGC newsletter focusing on sustainable transportation is now available. Due to the lack of action by the City of Toronto on removing the garbage collected at the NTGC clean -up, a letter has been drafted to Jane Pitfield concerning the problems apparent in the City's organizational structure regarding this issue. Council members are directed to contact NTGC at infoC?ntgc.ca, 416- 781 -7663, or www.ntgc.ca for more information. Richmond Hill Naturalists A proposal has been made to transfer topsoil from land currently under development to land designated for settlement on the Oak Ridges Moraine. At the moment, the ownership issue is unclear for the area, and TRCA is involved in discussions with the owners regarding the land securement matters as part of their review of the proposal. The Richmond Hill Naturalists Bird -a -thon is soon to take place. Contact Michael White by email for more information The Oak Ridges Moraine dragon boat team is set to paddle on June 22 at the Lake Wilcox Fun Day Dragon Boat Festival. All challengers are welcome. For more information, contact Doug Northey at Doug.Northey(bmo.com. Toronto Bay Initiative J TBI will be participating in the Green Living Show on May 31, 2003 at 10 am to 5 pm. The show will include over 40 exhibitors and guest speaker Stuart Laidlaw, author of Secret Ingredients: The Brave New World of Industrial Farming. Admission is $5, $3 for seniors and students, free for children under 12. Upcoming TBI events include: Wed May 21 - Go Wetland Wild at Spadina Quay Wetland Sat May 24 - Don Valley Brick Works Walk May 15, 2003 wrv6s /o3 0.,(.6, +Ire k1+ 4. a rurY M DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 F60 Sun June 1 - Island Sand Dune Restoration Sun June 8 - Toronto Island Nature Walk Sat June 21 - Leslie Street Spit Nature Walk Council members are directed to TBI's website at www.torontobay.net for more information. East Don Parkland Partners Over 800 trees have been planted in the in the sedge/ meadow south of the Old Cummer Bridge and in the Milkweed Meadow in the Hydro Corridor, west of the old Cummer Bridge. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped plant these 800 trees in the East Don Parkland. The East Don Parkland was featured on CBC Radio One's morning show "Sounds Like Canada" as Dr. Diane Duff of Willowdale was interviewed on why the East Don Parkland is her favourite hidden place in Canada. EDPP were working on partnering the rubber ducky race with local schools during the Path Party but, will have to cancel it due to the work to rule by the teachers. The EDPP first electronic newsletter has been sent by email. The newsletter still needs a name, and the winning submission will receive a $50 gift certificate from one of the local retailers. NEW BUSINESS CITY OF VAUGHAN FUNDING FOR THE BARTLEY SMITH GREENWAY The City of Vaughan does not currently have any funding allocated to the Bartley Smith Greenway for their 2003 budget. A meeting has been scheduled for June 2, 2003 with the City of Vaughan in which it is hoped that additional funding may be found. The Council believes this to be an integral part of the Don River watershed valley corridor and identifies the need for continued financial support. RES. #F47/03- LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR BARTLEY SMITH GREENWAY FUNDING Moved by: Seconded by: Roslyn Moore Margaret Buchinger THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council provide a letter of support requesting the City of Vaughan to renew its commitment to the Bartley Smith Greenway CARRIED 1,,i.4..etN taw W M 403 F61 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 May 15, 2003 ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:15 pm. Mark Wilson Chair /ab Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer WWI b,/o3 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #6/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/03 JANUARY 9, 2004 c. WMua, 63 IVTHE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #6/03 June 19, 2003 Page F62 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #6/03, was held in Committee Room 1 at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, June 19, 2003. Co- Vice -Chair Don Cross called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Barbara Anderson Member Margaret Buchinger Member Geoff Cook Member Stephen Cockle Member Laurian Farrell Member Lorna Krawchuk Member Helen Mills Member Dick O'Brien Member Carolyn O'Neill Member Douglas Obright Member Janice Palmer Member Nancy Penny Member Mel Plewes Member Michael White Member STAFF Alex Blasko Don /Highland Technical Clerk Adele Freeman Don /Highland Watershed Specialist Amy Thurston Don Watershed Technical Assistant MINUTES RES. #F48/03- MINUTES OF MEETING #5/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Krawchuk Geoff Cook THAT the minutes of Meeting #5/03 held on May 15, 2003 be approved CARRIED ;=t,04.!-4.4 A Wm69 63 F63 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 June 19, 2003 CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 Removal of Holding Symbol, 350 Rumsey Road, Bloorview MacMillan Centre RES. #F49/03- CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Palmer Geoff Cook THAT correspondence item 3.1 be received CARRIED INFORMATION ITEMS 4.1 Letter to Mayor Michael Di Biase from Don Watershed Regeneration Council regarding Bartley Smith Greenway Funding 4.2 Letter to Mayor Michael Di Biase from Friends of the Don East regarding Request to Vaughan to continue supporting the Bartley Smith Greenway 4.3 GTA North Transportation Corridor - Watershed Management Advisory Board #2/03 4.4 Conservation Ontario Comments, Ontario Regulation 285/99 4.5 Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001 -2005 - Executive Committee #5/03 4.6 Don River (South of Steeles Ave.) Floodline Mapping Update - Executive Committee #5/03 4.7 New Floodplain Base Mapping Within the Don River, Duffins Creek and Humber River Watersheds - Executive Committee #5/03 RES. #F50/03- INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Janice Palmer THAT information items 4.1 to 4.7 be received CARRIED June 19, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 F64 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Barb Anderson abstains from voting on RES. #F52/03 (Review of the Final Report of the Advisory Committee on Watershed -based Source Protection Planning) and RES. #F55/03 (Objection to Bill 25) due to her position with the Ministry of the Environment. PRESENTATIONS WEST NILE VIRUS Alex Blasko - TRCA About the Virus West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito -born illness that usually has little effect on humans. However, in rare cases, it can cause serious health problems and may cause encephalitis (swelling of the brain) which could even lead to death. The very young, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to the disease, although others can be affected. WNV first appeared in North America in 1999 and in 2001 within TRCA's jurisdiction. The next year, the first Canadian human illnesses and the first death occurred within the Region of Peel. Symptoms Most humans infected with WNV show no symptoms. The very young, elderly and those with compromised immune systems are most susceptible to the virus. A small percentage of infected individuals develop mild symptoms such as: fever, headaches, body aches, swollen lymph glands and body rash. Despite the risks associated with WNV, more people die annually from the flu than from this virus. Mosquitoes of Concern The virus' life cycle requires both birds and mosquitoes. Humans can be infected if they are bitten by an infected mosquito, or through blood transfusions and organ transplants. Of the 57 mosquito species found in Ontario, only two are of most concern for WNV - Culex pipiens and Culex restuans. These mosquitoes live in urban areas, and although they prefer birds, they may bite both birds and people. This means that they have the potential to pick up the virus by biting an infected bird and that, once infected, they could pass the virus along to a human. Culex mosquitoes have a limited flight range (less than one kilometer) and this means that the adults are found close to their hatching site. If you are bitten by one of these mosquitoes, it likely hatched $,Ciprialti vv tviv /o3 F65 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 June 19, 2003 nearby. These mosquitoes usually breed in very sheltered stagnant water and their larvae are most often found in tires, eaves troughs, rain barrels, birdbaths and other puddles that last for longer than a week. You can protect yourself by eliminating any standing water where mosquitoes might lay their eggs. Eliminating Habitat In order to reduce mosquito breeding grounds around your home, you can do the following: • do not let any water stand outside for more than four days; • recycle or dispose of old tires, plastic containers and paint cans; • drain water regularly from rain barrels, flower pots, window boxes, planters and swimming pool covers; • make sure your eaves troughs and gutters drain properly; • change water in bird baths and wading pools twice a week; • drill holes in the bottom of recycling and trash containers, and children's tire swings; • cover rain barrels with fine mesh or screen; • turn over wheelbarrows, canoes and plastic wading pools to drain standing water; • aerate ornamental ponds with a fountain or keep some insect - eating fish in it. Wetlands and Stormwater Management Ponds Wetlands are an essential part of the water cycle, and they play an important role in ensuring water quality. A healthy wetland is a balanced ecosystem containing predatory fish, birds, frogs and insects that help control mosquito populations. And, the mosquito species found in wetlands, tend not to be the ones that carry the West Nile Virus. Wetlands are important for many reasons: they help to remove parasites, filter drinking water and provide an enjoyable and relaxing environment for both humans and animals. Like wetlands, many stormwater management ponds contain predatory fish and bird species. Additionally, most stormwater ponds are large enough that wind can create a ripple effect on the surface of the water, killing the mosquito larvae and pupae. Stormwater management ponds pose little risk to nearby residents. The Role of Public Health West Nile Virus and human health are public health concerns. A lot of people are working to reduce the risks, based on scientific research and our growing understanding of the virus, its carriers, and its management in our climate. Since the first North American occurrence of the virus, monitoring of possible carriers (sensitive birds such as crows and blue jays), sampling of mosquito breeding areas and testing of mosquitoes has been taking place throughout our regions. So far, this research has shown that stagnant water in urban areas, including roadside catch basins, has the highest numbers of mosquitoes; natural wetlands and storm water management ponds pose the least risk. The local Medical Officer of Health is responsible for directing any actions to reduce WNV risks. These may include: • habitat and biological controls to reduce mosquitoes including: removal of breeding areas June 19, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 F66 or possible treatment of high -risk breeding areas, such as catch basins, using the larvacide Methoprene or treating other more sensitive areas with an organic larvicide (Bti); • education to encourage people to remove breeding areas and to reduce their personal risk; • in extreme cases, using general pesticides such as Malathion and Pyrethrins to kill adult mosquitoes. This method requires the general "fogging" of an area, and kills many beneficial insects and may pose a health risk to humans as well. Personal Protection In order to avoid mosquito bites, you should: • wear light- coloured, tightly woven Tong- sleeved shirts and long pants outdoors; • spray clothing with insect repellants containing DEET; • apply repellant sparingly to exposed skin, and follow the manufacturer's directions; • check window and door screens for holes and to make sure they fit snugly in frames; • avoid mosquito -prone areas at dawn and dusk - mosquitoes are most active at this time; Bug "zappers" and repellers do little to protect you from mosquitoes and kill many beneficial insects, including mosquito predators. Additional Information For additional information on West Nile Virus, check out the following web sites: Region of Peel - , Ontario Ministry of Health - Health Canada - www.peel - bugbite.ca www.health.gov.on.ca www.hc - sc.gc.ca You may also contact your regional health unit through their call centres, or on the regional web sites. POLICY ISSUES ONTARIO HYDRO UTILITY CORRIDOR SECONDARY USES Ontario Hydro is looking into potential secondary uses for their utility corridors. There are very 'few environmental uses that have been put forward at this point, but many corridors of interest (such as Taylor /Massey Creek) provide a potential for enhanced naturalization, trail linkages and stormwater management facilities. Although not an active member of the sub - committee, TRCA has been invited to the meetings regarding this issue, and have requested to be kept informed of the progress on hydro corridors of particular interest. F0 \it v Avj wnil V3/03 F67 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 RES. #F51/03- HYDRO CORRIDOR SECONDARY USES Moved by: Geoff Cook Seconded by: Janice Palmer June 19, 2003 THAT Mel Plewes and Margaret Buchinger, on behalf of the Policy & Advocacy Team, investigate the issue of hydro corridor secondary uses and make suggestions as to potential environmental uses for corridors of interest CARRIED WATERSHED -BASED SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING The Policy & Advocacy Team has produced a review of the Final Report Of The Advisory Committee On Watershed -Based Source Protection Planning for submission to the EBR (registry number•XAO3E0011). This review outlines the following 14 recommendations: 1. The Don Watershed Regeneration Council strongly supports the development of effective instruments and tools for preparing source protection plans for implementation as soon as possible. These instruments will play pivotal roles in protecting watersheds, ecosystems and groundwater and surface water against degradation. 2. The Province ensure resources are available to Conservation Authorities and Conservation Ontario in order to promote understanding and planning for drinking water source protection in the context of integrated ecosystem -based watershed management plans which protect all interdependent environmental systems. 3. A. The Province should develop: source protection planning legislation; technical guidelines and standards. The Province should coordinate the development of SPP guidelines with those being prepared in support of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. B. The Province should ensure that guidelines are available to Conservation Authorities, municipalities, watershed stakeholders and the public prior to, or at the time of, proclamation of any new legislation. C. The Province should convene a multi - stakeholder technical working group, including representatives from Conservation Ontario, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, peer groups, science advisors and other watershed stakeholders for the purposes of developing the SPP guidelines and standards. D. The Province should provide assistance to Municipalities, ENGOs, Conservation Ontario and individual conservation authorities in 2003 and 2004 to support their efforts in reviewing the draft legislation, legislative amendments, guidelines, and standards, and beginning to prepare for the proposed new mandate. 4. A. The Province immediately commence the preparation of guidelines and standards and commence the presentation of training programs to build source protection planning capacity in Source Protection Planning Committees, Provincial agencies, June 19, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 F68 CAs and municipalities. B. Information and training be provided by the Province and by Conservation Ontario to watershed advisory groups such as the DWRC to ensure understanding of new responsibilities and liabilities under the proposed new legislation and legislative amendments. C. All development proposals must be consistent with the Source Protection Plans in all parts of the watershed. D. The Ontario Water Resources Act be amended to provide an approval process for the renewal of water taking permits, including the requirement to provide notification to agencies, CAs, municipalities and neighbouring property owners. 5. A. The Province update cost estimates of watershed planning and management activities published by the interministerial committee on Watershed Management Evaluation Initiative in 1997 as the final report "An Evaluation of Watershed Management in Ontario Final Report' and incorporate provision for any additional source protection planning requirements in order that sufficient funding can be budgeted. B. The Province should prepare budget estimates for delivering sufficient ongoing source protection planning program support, which includes the collection of field data for a scientifically defensible SPP. 6. The Province should identify and provide clarification of "available powers" of Provincial agencies, municipalities and CAs for interim approaches and powers to deal with interim risk management opportunities and to clarify interim risk management responsibilities, to be used while the legislation and guidelines are developed. 7. A. Flexibility in the size and representation on the SPPC should be provided with respect to the maximum number of SPPC members in order to include ENGOs with a history of committed involvement. . B. The role, responsibilities and powers must be clearly set out including the ability of the Province to override inappropriate local decisions. The Province must monitor and audit the performance of each SPPC to ensure that representatives are accountable and responsible in performing their roles. C. The Province consider assigning Low Water Response duties to the SPPC. D. Clarification on what constitutes "sufficient municipal support" (as referenced in rec. 26) should be provided. 8. The Province should provide adequate remuneration to ensure that members of the expert panel commit the effort and time necessary to fulfill their role. 9. A. The Province should prepare sensible science -based technical guidelines in a timely fashion to provide adequate lead -time for multi -year work plans and budget preparation. B. The Province modify the 'key ingredients list' to include, for example, cultural /social information, demographics, identification of cultural communities, community surveys, existing water management programs and local institutional arrangements. P i$;' i W M , OS F69 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 June 19, 2003 10. The Province (MOE) should establish time lines for its internal review and approval process of SPPs. Monitoring of the approval process should be carried out to ensure adherence to the time lines. 11. The Province should embark on full -scale public consultation of the results of the feedback from the EBR posting. This should include facilitated workshops for ENGOs, municipalities, conservation authorities and watershed stakeholders. Long term sustainable funding needs to be provided along with technical resources such as SPP updates and implementation updates. 12. The Province should take the lead in preparing generic educational materials that can be adapted and presented locally. 13. The Province should develop risk management definitions, standards and guidelines and offer training sessions for practitioners within 6 months of approval of the time frame proposed by the Advisory Committee. 14. The Province should reinstate previous surface water monitoring stations and develop new monitoring and reporting mechanisms including data and information standards and guidelines and offer training sessions for practitioners. RES. #F52/03- REVIEW OF THE FINAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WATERSHED -BASED SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Nancy Penny THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council endorse the Policy & Advocacy Team's review of the Final Report Of The Advisory Committee On Watershed -Based Source Protection Planning; THAT the review be forwarded to the EBR registry; AND FURTHER THAT the review be circulated as widely as possible CARRIED ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RES. #F53/03- MEETING DATES FOR DON COUNCIL AND TEAMS Moved by: Seconded by: Barb Anderson Margaret Buchinger THAT the following meeting dates be approved; June 19, 2003 WM1 ?L /43 J.� jQ.� Ii! 0 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 F70 THAT the Don Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible; AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed. CARRIED DON'WATERSHED,:FiEGENERATION COUNCIL•_,; ; ' • :P ROJECTS-&4TEWARDSHIP`TEAM'. ' •' •: , • ' MEETING DATE [MEETING DATE I MEETING LOCATION #7/03 Thurs., JULY 17, 2003 Adele's house - invite parties interested in the Council #8/03 AMENDED Thurs., SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #9/03 Thurs., OCTOBER 16, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #10/03 Thurs., NOVEMBER 20, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #11/03 Thurs., DECEMBER 11, 2003 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE ' - . : ,;POLICI(, &'ADVQC °ACOM 'r EA;,,• • . ,. ' • :P ROJECTS-&4TEWARDSHIP`TEAM'. ' •' •: , • ' MEETING DATE 1 LOCATION #5/03 Thursday September 25, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE #6/03 Thursday October 23, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE #7/03 Thursday November 27, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE ' - . : ,;POLICI(, &'ADVQC °ACOM 'r EA;,,• • . ,. MEETING DATE 1 LOCATION #4/03 Thursday July 10, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE #5/03 Thursday September 4, 2003 COMM. RM. 5 NY CIVIC CENTRE #6/03 Thursday November 6, 2003 COMM. RM. 5 NY CIVIC CENTRE EDUCATION &,OUTREACH; MEETING I DATE I LOCATION #4/03 1 Thursday October 2, 2003 1 COMM. RM. 5 NY CIVIC CENTRE ,...t, .4 si ; \ek,: WW1 f9. 63 F71 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 June 19, 2003 - COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS RES. #F54/03- MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger Mel Plewes THAT the minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed: REPORT CARD TEAM - Minutes of Meeting #2/03, May 29, 2003 CARRIED - Minutes of Meeting #3/03, June 11, 2003 CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Report Card Team The 2003 Don Watershed Report Card will be a much simplified version, without the detail and length of the previous one. An On the Don issue will accompany the report card to address important Bold Steps to be taken in the future. These Bold Steps will challenge the audience to do what is necessary to ensure a cleaner and healthier watershed for the future. Don Council members are asked to provide a contribution to the report card and write an article on a Bold Step. A list of suggested Bold Steps and specifics on article size will follow by email. Alex Blasko will coordinate the writing to ensure no duplication. 1.0 Years On the Don Celebration The 10 Years On the Don celebration will take place on Sunday September 14, 2003 from 1 pm to 4pm at the Don Valley Brick Works. Planning for the event is moving along very well. A sponsorship package has been developed to distribute to potential sponsors for the event, including: • A budget plan for the event ► A map of the Don watershed ► A Foundation post card • A draft press release for the event Now is the time to begin finding sponsors - council members are urged to focus on people they June 19, 2003 wm Q/b3 U DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 F72 know within companies in order to "get their foot in the door ". A tip sheet is available from the Foundation on fund - raising, if help is needed. Unilever is to be the headline sponsor of the event, and Humphreys, Fairview Mall, CGI, Gartner Lee and Telus are already contributing. The target is to raise $25,000 for the event, plus any possible in -kind donations. Contact Amy Thurston to coordinate fund - raising efforts. Mill Pond Splash The 5th Annual Mill Pond Splash was a huge success. Over 1,500 people turned out for the event, and there was a large interest in the numerous displays and events. 5 Richmond Hill councillors attended the event, along with Bryon Wilfert, MP and Frank Klees, MPP. Thanks to Stephen Cockle, Barb Anderson, Amy Thurston and everyone else who helped to make this event so successful. UPDATES FROM OTHER DON WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS North Toronto Green Community The new Board of Directors has been appointed. The organization of the new Board is promising, and NTGC will continue to develop great partnerships like that with the City of Toronto, Downsview Senior Centre and Roots & Shoots for the new indoor community garden. Upcoming Events: ► Garden Party at Eglinton Park Heritage Community Garden - Tuesday July 8 at 11 am (RSVP by email garden @ntgc.ca or call 416- 781 -7663) ► Butterfly Garden Walk - July 25, 2003 ► Roots & Shoots Wade into Mud Creek - rescheduled from September 22 to September 14 to coincide with the 10 Years On the Don Celebration Terraview Willowfield Pictures and stories about the Don have been collected from the students at Terraview Willowfield for the 10 Years On the Don celebration. A display incorporating these works is currently in development for the event. 4%11itcraw W yr Pi l 03 F73 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 June 19, 2003 Friends of the Bartley Smith Greenway Letters of support for additional funding from the City of Vaughan have been received from Friends of the BSG. Though the budget has been scaled down, there is a potential for $150,000 of funding to be allocated to the BSG for the upcoming year. An outreach event is tentatively planned for late summer (possibly August) to attract companies located along the BSG. Active companies such as CN and Quebecor will be highlighted to promote greater support from other companies in the area. NEW BUSINESS SUNNYBROOK SUBTRUNK IMPROVEMENTS - BURKE BROOK As part of the re- development of the Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre (BMCC) and the national headquarters of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), improvements to existing storm and sanitary drainage services have been proposed. An information session will provide an opportunity to learn more on the details and impacts of the construction and the remediation and re- naturalization plan. Representatives from the City of Toronto, TRCA, environmental specialists Gartner Lee, sewer infrastructure specialists David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd., BMCC and CNIB will be available at the meeting to respond to questions. The meeting will take place on June 23, 2003 at 6:30 pm in the CNIB cafeteria. If you have any questions, contact Mark Conway 416 - 364 -4414 ext. 202 or markanblc.com. - BILL 25 - SMART TRANSPORTATION ACT Bill 25 was introduced to the Legislature on May 7, 2003 and includes a number of separate components. The purpose of the Bill is to implement the Smart Growth vision of a balanced and integrated transportation network. The Bill provides definitions for infrastructure corridor plans that allow for the circumvention of the Environmental Assessment process. These changes result in the ability of the government to enact a regulation without the requirement for public discussion or debate in the Legislative Assembly. This runs counter to the objectives of comprehensive regional scale or provincial scale planning. Bill 25 enacts provisions that override existing mechanisms used in land use planning, comprehensive ecosystem -based watershed management. The Bill 25 amendments result in the designation of corridors without reference to an approved planning framework. The procedures under the Environmental Assessment Act provide the June 19, 2003 wmao/o3 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #5/03 F74 only opportunities to discuss, debate and test provincial initiatives. Leaving this responsibility to one minister without the opportunity for public scrutiny is a retrograde step, with possibly serious consequences. RES. #F55/03- OBJECTION TO BILL 25 Moved by: Seconded by: Helen Mills Mel Plewes THAT Margaret Buchinger prepare a short letter of objection to Bill 25 for posting on the EBR CARRIED WET WEATHER FLOW MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN A draft of the City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan is out for review until June 23, 2003. Due to the restricted time line available, TRCA staff cannot feasibly provide a review of the document by this date. A detailed understanding of the implications of this plan will be necessary before comments can be provided. TRCA staff will review the document and submit comments in July, 2003. Council members interested in seeing a copy of the plan should contact Amy Thurston. ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:30 pm. Mark Wilson Chair /ab Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer w1n81 /o3 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #7/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #10/03 JANUARY 9, 2004 , c iV t� • 5Z l&: o THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/03 July 17, 2003 Page F75 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #7/03, was held at 129 Hanna Road Toronto, on Thursday, July 17, 2003. Chair Mark Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Mark Wilson Chair Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Margaret Buchinger Member Geoff Cook Member Stephen Cockle Member Laurian Farrell Member Phil Goodwin Member Moyra Haney Member Peter Heinz Member Lorna Krawchuk Member Deb Martin -Downs Member Andrew McCammon Member Carolyn O'Neill Member Janice Palmer Member Nancy Penny Member Mel Plewes Member Michael White Member GUESTS John Wilson Pollution Probe STAFF Alex Blasko Don /Highland Technical Clerk Adele Freeman Don /Highland Watershed Specialist Amy Thurston Don Watershed Technical Assistant Brian Denney CAO Rose Hasner Photographer Greg Sadowski Project Coordinator 1 411trilii wv$8$ o3 July 17, 2003 MINUTES RES. #F56/03- Moved by: Seconded by: DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/03 F76 MINUTES OF MEETING #6/03 Mel Plewes Margaret Buchinger THAT the minutes of Meeting #6/03 held on June 19, 2003 be approved CARRIED INFORMATION ITEMS 4.1 Watershed Based Source Protection Update and Municipal Responses to Advisory Committee Report - Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/03 4.2 Restoration Planting for New and Proposed Transportation Corridors - Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/03 4.3 Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Project Progress Report 2002/2003 and 2003/2004 Proposed Projects - Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/03 4.4 Canadian Rivers Day June 8, 2003 - Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #3/03 RES. #F57/03- INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Seconded by: Andrew McCammon Phil Goodwin THAT information items 4.1 to 4.4 be received CARRIED POLICY ISSUES WET WEATHER FLOW MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN The final Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan will be made available for the Policy & Advocacy Team to review. Due to the expansiveness of the WWFMMP documents, the Team will receive copies of the executive summaries of the Don watershed, Combined Sewer Overflow, and Education /Outreach sections of the report. The full WWFMMP document will be available in the TRCA library. Couricil members are advised to call ahead if they wish to examine any part of the full report. Amy Thurston will F77 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/03 provide a listing of other libraries where the document will be available. as well. Comments on the WWFMMP are due by August 11, 2003. The Policy & Advocacy Team will meet on Tuesday July 22, 2003 to prepare comments for submission. wniaq /o3 ). July 17, 2003 ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RES. #F58/03- MEETING DATES FOR DON COUNCIL AND TEAMS Moved by: Seconded by: Phil Goodwin Peter Heinz THAT the following meeting dates be approved; THAT the Don Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible; AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed. CARRIED 1 y. '.,.a+ y.., � .fir ..� �,. :. . ' ' , . ;DON: WATERSHED.REGENER4TbIONr40.1 NCIL'" , ,n, ., ' . , • ', , ' .. MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION #8/03 Thurs., SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #9/03 Thurs., OCTOBER 16, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #10/03 Thurs., NOVEMBER 20, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #11/03 Thurs., DECEMBER 11, 2003 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE • � • . .. ., PROJEC. _ . . °,'. _,. TS' &��STEWARDSHI,P .: ,a TEAM�� "�:.., •;ti ",� ":- , ': MEETING DATE LOCATION #5/03 Thursday September 25, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE #6/03 Thursday October 23, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE #7/03 Thursday November 27, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE '44 %P% itilti WM6 03 July 17, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/03 F78 • . - : iPOLICY 8 :1A17VOCACY :TEAM . •'. _' :: r ,' ,.;:-,..•:.' . • ; MEETING DATE 1 LOCATION - I #4/03 Tuesday July 22, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE #5/03 Thursday September 4, 2003 COMM. RM. 5 NY CIVIC CENTRE #6/03 Thursday November 6, 2003 COMM. RM. 5 NY CIVIC CENTRE a •: EDU,CATION.a &.OUTREAC I MEETING I DATE I LOCATION #4/03 Thursday October 2, 2003 COMM. RM. 5 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS RES. #F59/03- MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Don Cross Andrew McCammon THAT the minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed: REPORT CARD TEAM - Meeting #4/03, June 24, 2003 CARRIED PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM - Meeting #4/03, May 29, 2003 CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Report Card Team A draft version of the 2003 Don Watershed Report Card has been completed for final review by the Don Council (see attachment #1). Comments from council members are to be forwarded to Deb Martin -Downs or Andrew McCammon for finalization. The draft Report Card consists of a 2 -page table outlining grades, trends, progress to date and F79 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/03 July 17, 2003 Bold Steps for each of the 18 indicators. The final document will also include maps and a history of the Don watershed. The Report Card will be accompanied by an On the Don issue highlighting Bold Steps in brief stories provided by council members, TRCA staff and municipal partners. The Report Card is planned for completion by September 14, 2003 to coincide with the 10 Years On the Don Celebration. Council Comments: • . • The grades will provide consistency with the other watersheds. The upwards trend arrow for Flow Pattern is not adequately justified considering the F grade. Needs a statement such as "Conditions are really bad, but... ". Other groups should be included under Take Responsibility for the Don when totaling the number of trees planted. Change to "TRCA and other watershed groups... ". Even if there are no specific numbers, the groups should still be acknowledged. Under Caring for Community, "Environmental issues are severely overlooked..." should be changed to "no emphasis on... ". Photos necessary? Yes, they provide relevance. More downwards trend arrows are needed, this seems unrealistic. It is suggested that they be reevaluated. The sideways trend arrows need to be explained. A message from Mark Wilson will be included to discuss the "stuck" nature of some of the indicators, and put emphasis on Bold Steps to take it to the next level. Explain that the policy work has been completed, but it must be taken beyond that now. RES. #F60/03- 2003 DON WATERSHED REPORT CARD Moved by: Seconded by: Margaret Buchinger Don Cross THAT the 2003 Don Watershed Report Card be approved in principle, with the intention to finalize it for distribution on September 14, 2003 CARRIED Projects and Stewardship Team There are currently no updates. The next two Projects & Stewardship Team meetings will be held over email, with a summary to be provided at the next council meeting. $t. wrvi8 ?fo3 July 17, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/03 F80 10 Years On the Don Celebration Preparations are moving along well, and David Crombie has been confirmed for the event. The Team is currently working on finalizing sponsors. Council members are directed to contact Amy Thurston with any new sponsorship ideas. Rose Hasner is collecting photos for the 10`h anniversary slide show. Council members are directed to forward photos of the Don watershed to Amy Thurston for inclusion in the show. Federal Minister of the Environment David Anderson and local councillor Case Ootes have been invited to the event, and may be invited to provide a brief speech at the event. Volunteers are still needed to help out on the day of the celebration. Council members are directed to contact Amy Thurston with any people or groups that may be interested in volunteering. UPDATES FROM OTHER DON WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS Friends of the Don East FODE is continuing to attempt to obtain support of the Taylor /Massey project. A fund raiser is to be held on August 25, 2003 at the Bow and Arrow. The event will include a four course dinner. Invitations are to follow. Council members are directed to FODE's web site www.fode.ca for further information. Richmond Hill Naturalists The Town of Richmond Hill has purchased 30 more acres of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Local developers have started work close by the site. Toronto Harbour Liaison Committee Complaints have been received regarding the dumping of sewage from an apparent broken pipe in the Yonge Street Slip. The outfalls of concern are the current storm sewer outfalls into the Harbour. It is believed that the issue of sewage into the harbour arises when the separation breaks down further up the line F81 e d,,t; 1t to IA `�" iwnM88 os DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #7/03 July 17, 2003 and ends up with waste coming through the outfalls. Angus Armstrong of the Toronto Police Services has more information on the sewer outfalls which may be helpful. He can be contacted at 416 - 808 -5821. NEW BUSINESS HYDRO CORRIDOR SECONDARY USES Amy Thurston has a package regarding potential hydro corridor secondary uses for the Policy & Advocacy Team to discuss. Members will review the document and provide comments at the next Team meeting. ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 7:30 pm. Mark Wilson Chair /ab Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer €.(;, as at w wm 8q/03 GS m 0 Z A 3Y ag of jueM am e1e4M C7 O n C7 CI v v 5 w ° b go °° M ^ 2. ° •-' m O .• '"' _ P. .-1 A oo p' in O W A r a. 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Chair Mark Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. PRESENT Mark Wilson Chair Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Margaret Buchinger Member Geoff Cook Member Laurian Farrell Member Phil Goodwin Member Peter Heinz Member Lorna Krawchuk Member Deb Martin -Downs Member Warren May Member Helen Mills Member Carolyn O'Neill Member Doug Obright Member Janice Palmer Member Mel Plewes Member GUESTS Douglas Dodge Toronto Waterfront Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy Advisory Panel Bob Leech Gartner Lee Limited Paul Murray Gartner Lee Limited STAFF Alex Blasko Don Technical Administrative Clerk Ted Fauteux Director, Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto Adele Freeman Acting Director, Watershed Management e.{;s Fiz ft ri m i silos F83 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 October 16, 2003 MINUTES RES. #F61/03- MINUTES OF MEETING #7/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Don Cross Mel Plewes THAT the minutes of Meeting #7/03 held on July 17, 2003 be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 Letter to Margaret Casey dated July 24, 2003; from James O'Mara, Ministry of the Environment, Environmental Assessment & Approvals Branch regarding Smart Transportation Act, 2003 (Bill 25) INFORMATION ITEMS 4.1 A Watershed Plan for Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek - Executive Summary 4.2 Letter to Linda Laflamme, City of Vaughan regarding City of Vaughan Maple Nature Reserve Master Plan - Final Report 4.3 Contracts for Restoration of Richmond Hill Mill Pond - Authority Board Meeting #6/03 4.4 Letter to The Honourable Jim Wilson, Minister of the Environment regarding Watershed - Based Source Protection Planning Framework 4.5 Hydraulic Modeling, Coordinated Class - CEAA Environmental Assessment for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project - Executive Committee Meeting #8/03 4.6 Development of a Web Map Browser for Displaying Low Level Oblique Photography of TRCA's Watersheds and Waterfront - Executive Committee Meeting #8/03 4.7 Workplan to Fulfill the Watershed Planning Requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) - Watershed Management Advisory Board (WMAB) Meeting #4/03 4.8 Conservation Ontario's Watershed -Based Demonstration Projects - WMAB Meeting #4/03 4.9 Environmental Assessment for the Naturalization and Flood Protection of the Lower Don River - WMAB Meeting #4/03 4.10 GTA Task Force of the Ontario Municipal Board - WMAB Meeting #4/03 4.11 General Impacts of Climate Change on Flood Risk in the Great Lakes Basin, and TRCA Watersheds - WMAB Meeting #4/03 4.12 Don Valley Brick Works - WMAB Meeting #4/03 October 16, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 WMqI /03 ray+ - , . .F F84 4.13 Regional Report Card Progress and 2001 Regional Monitoring Program Status Report - WMAB Meeting #4/03 4.14 Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan and Wet Weather Flow Management Policy - City of Toronto Policy and Finance Committee Report no. 9, clause 42 4.15 Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan Funding Mechanisms - City of Toronto Policy and Finance Committee Report no. 9, clause 43 4.16 Certificate of Amendments - Toronto City Council 4.17 Consultant Team Selection for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project - Authority Board Meeting #7/03 4.18 Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001 -2005 - Executive Committee Meeting #9/03 RES. #F62/03- INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Krawchuk Janice Palmer THAT correspondence item 3.1 and information items 4.1 to 4.18 be received .. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS • PRESENTATION OF TROPHY TO GARTNER LEE LIMITED FOR WINNING THE 2003 PADDLE THE DON CORPORATE CANOE CHALLENGE Ted Fauteux - Director, Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto On behalf of the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, Director Ted Fauteux presented Gartner Lee Limited with a memorial canoe paddle, signifying their efforts in the 2003 Paddle the Don Corporate Canoe Challenge. The Gartner Lee Limited team was congratulated on winning the event and raising $1400 for the challenge. Bob Leech and Paul Murray were on hand to accept the paddle on behalf of Gartner Lee Limited, giving their thanks for the award, and their pledge to continue to support this worthy cause. "1:1‘4 eP W WW1,` /03 F85 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 October 16, 2003 TORONTO WATERFRONT AQUATIC HABITAT RESTORATION STRATEGY Douglas Dodge - Chair, Toronto Waterfront Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy Advisory Panel Dr. Dodge provided an overview of the Toronto Waterfront Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy, which included the 'following information: Strategy Goal To develop and achieve consensus on an Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy that will maximize the potential ecological integrity of the Toronto waterfront. Strategy Objectives 1. Identify the potential for self- sustaining aquatic communities in: • open coast; • sheltered embayments; • coastal wetlands; and • estuaries. 2. Identify limiting factors, evaluate opportunities and propose actions to protect and enhance near -shore habitats and restore ecological integrity. 3. Develop sustainability indices to evaluate the success of the strategy, taking into account policy context and changes in land use. 4. Develop an implementation plan to restore aquatic habitats on the Toronto waterfront, including targets, actions, roles and responsibilities, public education, regular reporting and plan review. Guiding Principles • The ecosystem approach • Ecological integrity • Self- sustaining communities • Ecological connectivity • Conservation design • Native and naturalized species • Human uses • A consultative approach Three Primary Products 1. Synopsis of Existing Conditions • Including documentation and description of shoreline attributes; fish community characteristics; and habitat types. Aquatic community characteristics were defined, restoration targets were identified, and ecologically appropriate restoration techniques were developed for: coastal wetlands; estuaries; October 16, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 F86 sheltered embayments; and open coasts. 2. Compendium of Restoration Techniques • Used to achieve consensus on the type, function, and size of various habitat components. Includes illustrations of 33 types of habitat restoration techniques. 3. Habitat Plan • Used to match habitat restoration techniques and aquatic community characteristics. Depicts the scope and location of potential restoration activities. Advisory Panel Recommendations The recommendations focus on the following three areas: 1. Endorsement • Agencies with responsibilities for the waterfront should formally endorse this strategy as the guiding document for the creation and restoration of waterfront aquatic habitats. • Endorsement recognizes the need to achieve significant increases in aquatic habitats and restore self- sustaining aquatic communities. • Agencies use this Strategy as a planning tool to ensure that all future waterfront projects incorporate aquatic habitat improvements. 2. Management to improve the ecological health of our shoreline • To ensure improved water and sediment quality the.City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan should be implemented quickly, and a similar plan be developed and implemented for the upper watersheds. • Structural diversity be increased across the waterfront, by implementing a habitat plan on a shoreline reach basis. In most cases, there is sufficient scientific knowledge to proceed with implementation. In cases where there is less knowledge, scientific based experimental management approaches provide opportunities to monitor, learn and adjust as necessary. • Consistent with Fish Community Objectives (coolwater, warmwater species) for Lake Ontario, top predators especially walleye and muskellunge should be reintroduced where appropriate and carp should be excluded from key habitats that are favourable for their reproduction (eg. coastal wetlands). • Emphasis should be placed on opportunities for both conservation and restoration: - Existing centres of biological organization; - New waterfront parks and amenities; Urban redevelopment; and - Shoreline management. F.,'3\i= P ili W %IVO4 OS F87 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 October 16, 2003 3. Implementation • The TRCA establish an inter - agency coordinating mechanism to: - Ensure that aquatic habitat opportunities associated with existing centres of biological organization, park development and amenities, waterfront revitalization, shoreline management, lakefilling and erosion control projects are incorporated into ecological pre - planning, design, and implementation of projects. - Ensure a high standard of scientific rigour, use of the best tools, techniques and appropriate design of experimental habitat management projects. Identify potential cumulative effects of projects, oversee monitoring programs, and develop sustainability indices to determine trends over time. - Report regularly on the Strategy implementation, including progress reports on specific projects, aquatic community trends, and other measures, the first progress report to be provided by December 2004. Develop a similar strategy for the TRCA jurisdiction in Durham Region. • Public awareness and education be incorporated into each project, using a variety of mechanisms (such as signage, interpretive centre(s), underwater viewing facility, outdoor education programs, articles in newsletters and annual reports, media coverage etc). • The TRCA provide aquatic habitat restoration workshops for landowners and the consulting industry to raise awareness of the goals and objectives of the TWAHRS as well as the biophysical framework, restoration techniques, restoration sites and mechanisms for inter - agency implementation. • Waterfront regulatory agencies use this habitat strategy as a mechanism for implementation. Members of the Advisory Panel Dr. Doug Dodge (Chair) Dr. Al Christie Professor Walter Kehm, University of Guelph Suzanne Barrett Corresponding member: Dr. John Hartig, Detroit River Navigator Council Comments Mark Wilson supports the Toronto Waterfront Aquatic Habitat Strategy, and recommends sponsoring the involvement of the strategy in the precinct planning process. Don Cross, who recently attended the first public meeting for the East Bayfront Precinct Planning will draft a letter to Lura Consulting in support of including the strategy in the precinct planning process. October 16, 2003 WIN 91/x3 ki DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 F88 POLICY ISSUES - PROVINCIAL ELECTION RESULTS With the conclusion of the recent provincial election, the Don Council is provided with an opportunity to highlight to the Premier Elect all of the outstanding environmental issues that need to be dealt with. These issues include: • Source Protection Planning; • Oak Ridges Moraine integrated watershed management plan; • Acquisition for new urban greenspace; and • OMB reform. The letter will be a succinct and simple overview of the important issues, with a promise of more detail to follow. Margaret Buchinger will draft the letter. It was agreed that the other watershed advisory committees would be asked to sign the letter as well. Alex Blasko will facilitate through the watershed specialists and policy team. The final letter, to be prepared by October 27, will be reviewed by Brian Denney and signed by the chairs of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Coalition, Humber Watershed Alliance, and Rouge Park Alliance. LOWER DON RIVER WEST REMEDIAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE • As part of the Class EA process for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project, a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) is being formed. The main purposes of the CLC is to: assist the TRCA in obtaining public input; identify issues of concern regarding a remedial project; review information and provide comments to the TRCA to be utilized during the planning • and design process; and • disseminate information. The three community representatives on the Lower Don EAs Technical Advisory Committee have identified 19 groups to sit on the CLC, including the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. Margaret Buchinger volunteered to join the CLC as a representative of the council, with Mel Plewes offering to be an alternate. y./m loop 3 F89 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 October 16, 2003 RES. #F63/03- LOWER DON RIVER WEST COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Moved by: Seconded by: Helen Mills Don Cross THAT Margaret Buchinger be appointed to join the Community Liaison Committee for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project as a representative of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and that Mel Plewes be identified as an alternate CARRIED BUS ONLY LANES - DOWNSVIEW STATION TO YORK UNIVERSITY CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The Toronto Transit Commission and the City of Toronto are evaluating measures to significantly improve the speed and reliability of the bus services between Downsview Subway Station and York University. An Environmental Assessment study is being conducted to evaluate the benefits of bus lanes and other possible approaches and how these could affect road users, adjacent properties, and the natural ehvironment. A small spur of greenspace south of Dufferin Street (known as Dufferin Creek) may be an area of concern, as it will be impacted by this project. It is thought that this area may in fact be designated as an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA), although no evidence of this has yet been found. The issue is being followed up by TRCA staff, and it is suggested that the Policy and Advocacy Team may wish to be involved. The issue is being referred to the Policy and Advocacy Team to review and comment on as necessary. Alex Blasko will inquire regarding timelines for public comment on the project. ASIAN LONG - HORNED BEETLE On September 4, 2003 an insect was found in the Steeles and Weston Road area which was subsequently confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to be an Asian Long- horned Beetle. The beetle is a quarantined pest regulated by Canada, and is the most significant /serious forest health issue in this area with potentially devastating effects, requiring aggressive action to control /eradicate. At this time no infected trees have been found on TRCA property, however, infected trees have been found in close proximity to Black Creek Pioneer Village and Roundtree Park on the Humber. A site of infestation was identified on Riverdale Drive in the Thisletown area in the City October 16, 2003 q ♦wmIDI /O3 e. e DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 F90 of Toronto. This suggests that the Humber Valley, Bluehaven park area is very much at risk with all its Manitoba maple and willow. Surveys are being conducted in the valley in this area and will continue. The beetle can migrate in adult form, or be transported in larval form in lumber such as firewood or packing crates. All wood at an infected site must remain where it is to be destroyed, or there is a risk that the beetle may continue to spread. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the City of Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation and the Region of York are in the field doing inventories in an attempt to control the beetle. A pesticide, found to be 50% effective is currently in use in the United States, and may be licensed for use in Canada. It is important to make all environmental groups aware of the threat of the Asian Long- horned Beetle, and urge them to look for signs of the destructive pest. The adult beetle has a shiny black body, 2 to 3.5 cm in length with white spots. It has long antennae with black and white bands. The beetle's preferred trees include: maple, poplar, willow, birch, elm, ash and horsechestnut. Signs of the beetle include: Exit holes in bark, 1 cm across; Oval wounds on bark created by egg - laying, often leaking sap; and Sawdust on branches or tree base from larvae feeding inside. Alex Blasko will circulate information on the beetle via email to Don Council members for distribution to other groups. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RES. #F64/03- MEETING DATES FOR DON COUNCIL AND TEAMS Moved by: Seconded by: Deb Martin -Downs Janice Palmer THAT the following meeting dates be approved; THAT the Don Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible; AND FURTHER THAT meetings be held at various locations throughout the watershed. CARRIED titi:41 to w, F91 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 October 16, 2003 . DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL : • MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION - #9/03 Thurs., NOVEMBER 20, 2003 COMM. RM. 1 NY CIVIC CENTRE #10/03 Thurs., DECEMBER 11, 2003 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -:::',!`'N.,. - - . POLICY & ADVOCACY TEAM • PROJECTS •& STEWARDSHIP TEAM I MEETING DATE AMENDED Tuesday December 2, 2003 1 LOCATION I #6/03 Thursday October 23, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE #7/03 Thursday November 27, 2003 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE -:::',!`'N.,. - - . POLICY & ADVOCACY TEAM MEETING DATE LOCATION #6/03 AMENDED Tuesday December 2, 2003 COMM. RM. 5 NY CIVIC CENTRE COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS RES. #F65/03- MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Lorna Krawchuk Don Cross THAT the minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed: POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM - Meeting #4/03, July 22, 2003 CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Policy and Advocacy Team The next meeting of the Policy and Advocacy Team, scheduled for December 2, 2003 will be an f October 16, 2003 wMt1oa /o3 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 F92 evaluation of the team's accomplishments over the term. Any pressing issues that arise prior to that meeting will be dealt with via email. Projects and Stewardship Team Due to budget and resource limitations, the City of Toronto is organizing a committee to coordinate all signage issues within the City. All stakeholder groups interested in putting up signs within Toronto will be represented, including pedestrian groups, cycling groups, and the Don Council. Peter Heinz spoke with Rob Watson at the City regarding the council's involvement. It is suggested that Phil Goodwin represent the council on the committee. Additionally, the City of Toronto Planning Department is organizing a Call to Action Committee, which will address issues such as greenspace connectivity and signage issues. This is a higher -level committee, reporting to Paul Bedford, Chief Planner. This committee will also help to move forward the issue of signage initiatives. RES. #F66/03- CITY OF TORONTO SIGNAGE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Don Cross THAT Phil Goodwin be appointed to join the City of Toronto Signage Committee as a representative of-the Don Watershed Regeneration Council CARRIED UPDATES FROM OTHER DON WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS North Toronto Green Community The North Toronto Green Community, along with Downsview Services to Seniors, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Roots and Shoots and the Jane Goodall Institute are hosting a clean -up event to save Mud Creek. The event will include a creek clean -up, garden planting, games and activities for all. It is taking place on Saturday October 18, 2003, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Champlain Apartments, 495 Wilson Avenue. NTGC won a Heritage Toronto Award of Excellence for their work on the Lost Rivers Project, and Peter Hare won a separate award for his work on the Lost Rivers web site. Council members are directed to contact NTGC at infoPntgc.ca, 416- 781 -7663, or www.ntgc.ca for more information. &AA ctEW w m toy /as F93 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #8/03 October 16, 2003 Task Force to Bring Back the Don The first draft of the vision for the Don Narrows (Queen Street to Gerard Street) has been completed. October 4, 2003 marked the official opening of the Beechwood Wetland. All are encouraged to visit and read the interpretive signage. Council members are directed to visit www.toronto.on.ca/don for more information. East Don Parkland Partners The BMX park behind the arena at Bayview & Finch has been opened. This is a great area for BMX'ers to gather. The park was an initiative of Councillor David Shiner, recycling old sewer works and construction material to build it. The first Toronto Trails Festival was held on September 21, 2003. The successful event included Peter Heinz, Helen Mills and Phil Goodwin providing information for some of the 17 areas. NEW BUSINESS OFFICIAL OPENING OF RUPERT'S POND Rupert's Pond, one of the original concept sites laid out in "Forty Steps to a New Don" has been officially opened. Mayor Di Biase promises continuing funding for the site, which is part of the Bartley Smith Greenway. ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 pm. Mark Wilson Chair /ab Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #9/03 ‘.. y/01101/63 A4 \. �-:4,` f, 0,-,t., P. `' a If '`!1 N 11 iii fi y THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 November 20, 2003 Page F94 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #9/03, was held in Committee Room 1 at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, in the City of Toronto, on Thursday, November 20, 2003. Co- Vice -Chair Don Cross called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT Margaret Casey Co- Vice -Chair Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Margaret Buchinger Member Stephen Cockle Member Geoffrey Cook Member Laurian Farrell Member Phil Goodwin Member Moyra Haney Member Peter Heinz Member Deb Martin -Downs Member Warren May Member Andrew McCammon Member Helen Mills Member Roslyn Moore Member Dick O'Brien Member Carolyn O'Neill Member Doug Obright Member Janice Palmer Member Nancy Penny Member GUESTS Audrey Hollasch Town of Richmond Hill Tracey Steele Town of Richmond Hill STAFF Alex Blasko Don Watershed Technical Clerk Adele Freeman Acting Director, Watershed Management Division Steven Heuchert Senior Planner Amy Thurston Don Watershed Resources Planner P.*'4011 . Writ 10f/03 F95 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 November 20, 2003 MINUTES RES. #F67/03- MINUTES OF MEETING #8/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Deb Martin -Downs THAT the minutes of Meeting #8/03 held on October 16, 2003 be approved .... CARRIED PRESENTATIONS INITIATIVES BY THE TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL Audrey Hollasch, Director of Parks Development and Design and Tracey Steele, Natural Heritage Specialist Audrey Hollasch and Tracey Steele provided an overview of the parks and open space initiatives being undertaken by the Town of Richmond Hill, including the following information: Growth & Development in the Town of Richmond Hill Richmond Hill is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, with an increase of over 60,000 in the past 12 years. The current population of 152,000 may potentially to rise to over 250,000, based on the approved development applications in the area. Key Issues in Town Parks & Open Space Management The rapid population growth in Richmond Hill brings with it a number of key issues to address in managing parks and open space. These include: • Providing services (such as parks, trails, recreational facilities and expanded programs); • The growth and increase in density of new developments; • Retaining a small town feel in an ever - growing urban center; • Responding to cultural diversity; • Protecting natural heritage; • The transition to an operational environment (managing issues such as aging infrastructure, fiscal pressures and staffing issues); • Providing flexibility for a young population and young families; and • Education and stewardship. Park Development The Town of Richmond Hill has created 35 new parks in the last year, with a budget allocation of $50 million for parks and trails. Key concepts in park development include: • The coordination of parks improvements with natural heritage; • Capital costs and resource issues; November 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 Wm 10803 1 II) u" ,s N 1 b 3' "emu F96 Cost effective operations; Public consultation; and A focus on youth, education and flexibility of use. Town -wide projects and programs to enhance • Walks on the Wild Side; • A partnership between the Optimist enhanced environmental education outdoor recreation • Natural Heritage Strategy; • Trails Master Plan; • $50M Capital Program; • Acquisition strategies; • Encroachment strategies; and • Stewardship and education programs. Richmond Hill's Natural Heritage Strategy Richmond Hill's parks and open spaces include: Club of Richmond Hill and the Town to provide and promote environmental awareness and The Natural Heritage Strategy consists of the following components: 1. An Environmental Inventory including: • a review of existing information; • a general survey; • Ecological Land Classification of city parklands; • terrestrial inventories of flora and fauna; and • aquatic surveys of biological and hydrologic conditions. 2. An Operations and Maintenance Plan which addresses: • litter; • trails and other infrastructure; • the upkeep of natural areas; and • the inspection and maintenance of stormwater management blocks. 3. A Capital Strategy with a focus on: • safety and fiscal responsibilities; • restoration works; • wetland enhancement; • habitat enhancement; • wildlife crossing improvement; • stream rehabilitation; • wildlife management; • erosion control and slope stabilization; • trail and signage improvements; • educational publications; and • acquisitions. 4. A Community Involvement and Awareness Strategy including: • community monitoring programs; • community planting events; • encroachment prevention; • recommendations for trails, viewing locations and signs; and E 5.pcs 1 MIN wmtoi fo3 F97 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 • environmental education. Parks Projects in the Don Watershed The Town of Richmond Hill has been involved in a number of projects to enhance and protect the parks and open space in the region. Some examples include: November 20, 2003 The Pioneer Park stormwater management pond retrofit and Community Action Plan; The Mill Pond restoration; Valleyland trail programs (such as TransRichmond, Elgin West, and Bayview /Hwy 7); Hunter's Point Park stewardship; and The Parks Capital Program. The Pioneer Park project consisted of three components: the stormwater management pond retrofit, the Natural Heritage Strategy, and recreational amenities. Through the Natural Heritage Strategy Capital Program, Pioneer Park will receive a number of enhancements including: Trail improvements; Forest understory management; Buffer and edge management; • Community stewardship; • Fish barrier removal; and • Stream habitat enhancement. Other projects, such as the Mill Pond and Hunter's Point Wildlife Park have undergone a number of improvements, including shoreline stabilization, water quality improvements, and community cleanups and plantings. Additional work following community consultation is scheduled for Hunter's Point. Additionally, the Town of Richmond has planned for an additional 32 kilometres of trails to be developed in the valleyland for the next year. Restoration partnerships have been lending strong support to the Town's efforts, with contributions increasing from $17,500 in 1998 to $75,000 in 2003. Opportunities and Challenges for the Future As the Town of Richmond Hill continues its support and development of parks and open spaces, they continue to focus on a number of opportunities and challenges: • Legacy funds for use through partners in key areas; • Emphasis on partnerships and fund - raising proposals; • Community and volunteer involvement; • Environmental education; • Focus on natural heritage conservation and enhancement; and • The continuing need for funding and resources to expand and enhance Richmond Hill's parks and open spaces. November 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 F98 RES. #F68/03- • LETTER OF THANKS AND COMMENDATION TO RICHMOND HILL Moved by: Moyra Haney Seconded by: Janice Palmer THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council send a letter to Mayor William Bell of the Town of Richmond Hill commending them for their efforts towards their natural heritage strategy, trail creation work, and environmental stewardship efforts, providing positive leadership to their neighboring municipalities. AND THAT the Council offer to lend assistance to the Town of Richmond Hill in support of their natural heritage strategy and other environmental initiatives. AND FURTHER THAT a letter of thanks be sent to Audrey Hollasch, Director of Parks Development & Design, and Tracey Steele, Natural Heritage Specialist for their presentation to the Council CARRIED INFORMATION ITEMS 4.1 Letter to City of Toronto councillors from Peter Heinz regarding Don Watershed River Crossing Signs 4.2 Letter to John Campbell, Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation from Don Cross regarding East Bayfront Precinct Plan - Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy 4.3 Letter to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario from Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Coalition, Humber Watershed Alliance and Rouge Park Alliance regarding A Cleaner, Greener Ontario 4.4 Letter to Special Committee of Council from Mark Wilson regarding CEPA Schedule 1 Designation Road Salts 4.5 City of Toronto Biosolids and Residuals Master Plan 4'.6 Terms of Reference for the Advisory Boards - TRCA Authority Board Meeting #7/03 4.7 Regional Watershed Monitoring Program - TRCA Authority Board Meeting #8/03 4.8 City of Toronto Blue Flag Program Accreditation - TRCA Authority Board Meeting #8103 4.9 Pioneer Park Stormwater Management and Restoration Project - TRCA Authority Board Meeting #8/03 4.10' Terrestrial Biological Inventories - TRCA Authority Board Meeting #8/03 4.11 2003 Don Watershed Report Card - TRCA Authority Board Meeting #8/03 4.12 Terrestrial Natural Heritage Program Planning Consultant Selection - Executive Committee Meeting #10/03 4.13 Asian Long- horned Beetle - Executive Committee Meeting #10/03 4.14 Letter to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario from Canadian Environmental Law Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Federation of Ontario Naturalists, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Soil and Water Conservation Society, and Conservation Ontario zee Qi: X10 W Iii 1113 November 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 F99 RES. #F69/03- INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Seconded by: Moyra Haney Peter Heinz THAT information items 4.1 to 4.14 be received CARRIED ITEM 4.7 REGIONAL WATERSHED MONITORING PROGRAM - TRCA AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING #7/03 A concern was raised by Andrew McCammon that there are no plans outlined in this report to share the information collected through the Regional Watershed Monitoring Program. This information should be considered public domain, and there must be a means for concerned community members and organizations to access the data. The sensitivity of some data collected by TRCA may come into question, and therefore the dissemination of this information in raw form, without proper context may not be advisable. Staff will check on current protocols for giving out information that has not been published, and a report will be brought back to the council. RES. #F70 /03- DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION Moved by: Seconded by: Roslyn Moore Nancy Penny THAT a report be prepared by on TRCA policy and procedure regarding the dissemination of information to the public for the information of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council CARRIED DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Laurian Farrell disclosed an expression of pecuniary interest in the Taylor Massey Creek 678 - 682 Kennedy Road Project due to her position with an agency that is involved with the project. win 10103 C POLICY ISSUES TAYLOR MASSEY CREEK NEAR 678 - 682 KENNEDY ROAD Andrew McCammon brought a concern before the Council in regards to public input into the permit process. Andrew expressed concern that despite numerous requests for information on this project, staff response was not available for a number of months. By the time the site walk had taken place and the material received, the timing did not allow for the community to be active in the process. There is a concern that members of the public are feeling alienated from the TRCA. Adele Freeman suggested a meeting between herself, Dick O'Brien, and Andrew McCammon to discuss the issue, which she agreed to arrange. No action is to be taken by the Don Council on this issue. MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS It is proposed that a letter be sent to the newly elected municipal councillors and mayors as an introduction to the Don Council. The letter can be accompanied by a report card, much like the letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty and the new ministers. A second letter will potentially be sent to the new Toronto councillors as a follow -up to the call for support on the signage issue. The Policy & Advocacy Team will handle the former letter, while the Projects & Stewardship Team will produce the latter. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES RES. #F71/03- MEETING DATES FOR DON COUNCIL AND TEAMS Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Moyra Haney THAT the following meeting dates be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the Don Watershed Council hold its meetings within the watershed whenever possible CARRIED E9N sz 11 urn Nm118 03 F101 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 November 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED'REGENERATION :COUNCIL, MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION #10/03 Thurs., DECEMBER 11, 2003 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE PROJECTS & STEWARDS,HIP TEAM MEETING 1 DATE 1 LOCATION #7/03 1 Thursday November 27, 2003 1 COMM. RM. 2 NY CIVIC CENTRE POLICY & ADVOCACY'TEAM MEETING 1 DATE I LOCATION #6/03 Tuesday December 2, 2003 COMM. RM. 5 NY CIVIC CENTRE NEW TERM OF COUNCIL The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 2004 -2006 Don Watershed Regeneration Council will, be going before the Watershed Management Advisory Board on December 12, 2003, and before the TRCA Authority Board January 9, 2004. Adele Freeman and Gary Wilkins have met to discuss the Don and Humber ToRs, and anticipate that potential involvement in the source protection issue will be included. Key watershed issues will be reflected in the ToR, but no major changes are expected to the document. The ToR will be circulated to members of Council along with application packages in the new year. COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS RES. #F72/03- MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Helen Mills Moyra Haney THAT the minutes of meetings from the following teams, including specific recommendations as noted, be received and endorsed: PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM - Meeting #5/03, October 23, 2003 CARRIED wit( ) si 03 4t; r 191►�a November 20, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 F102 UPDATES FROM OTHER DON WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS Friends of the Don East It is going to be a big year for FODE, with 13 committees and 8 individual volunteers getting involved to coordinate events. Now available is a recently published 15 -page booklet of Don River historical stories. These will be made available for the council, and more publications are planned in the near future. A watershed management driven stewardship effort is underway in an attempt to establish stewardship committees in the 13 reaches of Taylor Massey Creek. There has already been some success, including a strong corporate presence in one reach, and more is expected as this exciting year gets underway. Council members are directed to FODE's web site www.fode.ca for further information. North Toronto Green Community The NTGC holiday party is scheduled for December 15, 2003 at 7pm in the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre. Don Council members are invited to join the festivities. Council members are directed to contact NTGC at info(ntgc.ca, 416- 781 -7663, or www.ntgc.ca for more information. • Task Force to Bring Back the Don The mountain biking workshop held on November 1, 2003 was a success, with 28 people in attendance, including city staff, environmental groups, and businesses. The workshop began with a tour through Crothers Woods, explaining the damage caused by the misuse of trails, and the implications of heavy use on the ecological health of the region. The Task Force hopes to work closely with the leaders of the mountain biking community to educate and get cooperation in their stewardship efforts. Roslyn Moore or Janice Palmer can be contacted for the meeting notes when they are finalized. The ponds created in the Riverdale Park East Wetland required additional refinement after construction due to drainage issues. The flow problems were later corrected, and the drainage issues solved. This does however raise questions as to the process for planning and approvals oh construction of this sort. R.A is 1 i 111% WM 1103 F103 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 November 20, 2003 A problem has been raised regarding the stock supplied by nurseries for planting events. In a number of cases the wrong material has been provided as a substitution for the trees ordered. Invasive species have been substituted for the native species ordered (eg. Carolina poplar for Cottonwood), and due to improper labeling, it is not until after planting that this problem as been discovered. It is suggested that groups work closer with the nurseries to ensure that species are properly identified, and that notification is given for any potential substitutions. Terraview -Wil lowfield The Toronto District School Board released a book entitled a Breath of Fresh Air, highlighting 150 schools that actively participate in environmental projects. Terraview - Willowfield is highlighted on 4 pages in the book for their numerous efforts. The book has a foreword by Margaret Atwood, and is available in school libraries. Toronto Bay Initiative The Toronto Bay Initiative is planning to send a letter of congratulations to Mayor David Miller, and invite him to an event that is soon to be decided. A Planning Action forum on spatial justice is taking place OR November 21 at 8 pm at Blue Moon (725 Queen Street East). The forum will be hosted by Mike Ma from the Metro Network for Social Justice, and speakers include Chandra Sharma from TRCA, Sue Bunce and Adrian Blackwell from Planning Action, among others. Visit the Canadian Geographic website (www.cangeo.ca) to see the nominating process for the Canadian Environmental Awards, taking place on December 20, 2003. • Council members are directed to TBI's website at www.torontobay.net for more information. Toronto Harbor Liaison Council Canadian American Transportation Systems met to discuss the high speed luxury ferry service planned to run between Toronto, Ontario and Rochester, New York. The ferry will complete 3 return trips a day for the two and a quarter hour voyage. There has been a lot of interest in this project, and it is expected to generate hundreds of thousands of trips, and millions of tourism dollars. November 20, 2003 W*'1114 /A3 C,, ,, R ^.M ,o r 1 A.441 it 1.041 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 F104 NEW BUSINESS WORK CONTINUES ON THE BARTLEY SMITH GREENWAY The next phase of trail construction is underway on the Bartley Smith Greenway, from Langstaff to Rutherford Road. With the completion of this work, there will be a continuous trail from Steeles & Dufferin all the way to Rutherford. FIRST TREES CUT DUE TO ASIAN LONG - HORNED BEETLE The first trees afflicted by the Asian Long- horned Beetle were cut at a media event this week. This sad event was the beginning of what will be the destruction of literally thousands of trees. Council members are urged to support all efforts to eradicate this pest, because if we do not catch it here, it may not be possible to control the spread. The federal government is committed to pay for the removal of all afflicted trees, however they have not committed anything to replanting. The Conservation Foundation has done some major fund - raising for this cause, and donations to replant in the wake of the Asian Long - horned Beetle can be made, and may be used as a lever against the federal government to urge their support. 14 TRCA staff are involved in searching for the pest, including nursery, field centre and natural heritage staff members. Training is available for volunteer through Dave Rogalsky (905 -851- 2809). Additionally, information sessions are planned for watershed groups in December and January. More information to follow. The Don Council suggested that a community event focusing on equipping volunteers with information to identify afflicted trees be held in January 2004. ASIAN GRASS CARP TRCA has produced a press release on an Asian grass carp found in the lower Don River. This fish is a very aggressive feeder, and could have a serious impact on aquatic vegetation if it becomes established. The grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), also known as White Amur, is native to Eastern Asia, can grow to weigh up to 50 kg, and reach one metre in length. Only four grass carp are known to have been captured in Ontario in the past. It is believed that each capture, including this most recent one, were isolated occurrences and that there is no established population of grass carp in the Great Lakes. tei',145:oftiv; Wmhi 03 F105 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #9/03 November 20, 2003 Where they have become established in the U.S., grass carp have had a negative effect on the ecosystem, as well as on the commercial and recreational fishing industry. They feed extensively on aquatic vegetation and can uproot vegetation leading to increased turbidity and poorer water quality. Toronto and Region Conservation will work with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to conduct an aggressive surveillance of the tributaries that lead into Lake Ontario to determine if more such fish are present. Weather permitting, more electro- fishing outings on the Don, Humber and Rouge rivers will take place this year. Additional electro- fishing is planned to begin in spring of 2004. As well, samples of the fish have been sent to scientists who will run tests in an attempt to determine its age, which may help determine its origin, and if the fish was capable of reproduction. ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:15 pm. Mark Wilson Chair /ab Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer wm 1 i 03 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING #10/03 c. AWm1 19/03 1 4 • t FV i . p 9 Lc • • 6 t,� :7`,) THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/03 December 11, 2003 Page F106 The Don Watershed Regeneration Council Meeting #10/03, was held in the South Theatre at Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Thursday, December 11, 2003. Chair Mark Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Mark Wilson Chair Margaret Casey Co- Vice -Chair Don Cross Co- Vice -Chair Barbara Anderson Member Margaret Buchinger Member Geoff Cook Member Stephen Cockle Member Paula Davies Member Laurian Farrell Member Phil Goodwin Member Peter Heinz Member Lorna Krawchuk Member Deb Martin -Downs Member Warren May Member Andrew McCammon Member Roslyn Moore Member Doug Obright Member Janice Palmer Member Nancy Penny Member Mel Plewes Member Michael White Member STAFF Alex Blasko Don Watershed Technical Clerk Adele Freeman Acting Director, Watershed Management Division Amy Thurston Don Watershed Resources Planner tiIiimvi wrn 1 zo /63 F107 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/03 December 11, 2003 MINUTES RES. #F73/03- MINUTES OF MEETING #9/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Don Cross Deb Martin -Downs THAT the minutes of Meeting #9/03 held on November 20, 2003 be approved .. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 Letter to Mark Wilson from Sylvie Millette LeDuc, Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri -Food INFORMATION ITEMS 4.1 Contract for Dam Safety Studies at Claireville, G. Ross Lord, Milne and Stouffville Dams Executive Committee Meeting #11/03 4.2 GTA Flood Program Standards - Watershed Management Advisory Board (WMAB) Meeting #5/03 4.3 International Joint Commission - The International Lake Ontario - St. Lawrence River Study - WMAB Meeting #5/03 4.4 Grass Carp Found in the Lower Don River - WMAB Meeting #5/03 4.5 Don Watershed Regeneration Council - WMAB Meeting #5/03 4.6 City of Toronto Water & Wastewater Services 2002 Annual Report RES. #F74/03- INFORMATION ITEMS Moved by: Seconded by: Peter Heinz Lorna Krawchuk THAT correspondence item 3.1 and information items 4.1 to 4.6 be received ... CARRIED December 11, 2003 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/03 POLICY ISSUES TRCA DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION PRELIMINARY REPORT wm.tzt o3 ft F108 In response to Council concerns regarding TRCA management of information requests, a preliminary report has been produced. The report summarizes the sources of information requests and the type of data being requested through TRCA departments. The final report will include an overview of data sensitivity issues, and will be made available after review by senior staff. RES. #F75/03- DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REPORT Moved by: Seconded by: Andrew McCammon Janice Palmer THAT the preliminary Dissemination of Information Report be completed and brought before the 2004 -2006 Council for review CARRIED ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES NEW TERM OF COUNCIL The application process for the 2004 -2006 term of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council will begin in the new year. The publicity process for Council formation will include: • Advertisement in community newspapers; • 1 information session open to the public; • Coverage in the winter 2004 On the Don issue; • A press release to media; • Material available for download on the TRCA website (www.trca.on.ca); and • Requests for representatives from councils and groups that may have an interest in the watershed. An application package will be sent to all current Council members, and to individuals recommended by the Council. The package will include a copy of the revised Terms of Reference for the 2004 -2006 Don Watershed Regeneration Council. q t I i *1! 122103 F109 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/03 COMMITTEE REPORTS /UPDATES /PRESENTATIONS UPDATE ON TORONTO WATERFRONT INITIATIVES December 11, 2003 Mark Wilson, as a member of the Board of Directors for the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation provided the council with an update on TWRC initiatives. The number of planning initiatives being undertaken make this a very interesting time for the Toronto waterfront. These include: • the East Bayfront and West Donlands Precinct Planning; • the Lower Don Flood Protection and Naturalization Environmental Assessments; and • the Environmental Assessment for the new urban edge template for the waterfront around Queen's Quay. The TWRC executives have demonstrated their commitment to engage in a serious multi -stage process with sustained dialogue with stakeholders and agencies. Mayor David Miller has identified the waterfront as one of the City's key priorities, and it is also on the Premier's agenda. The TWRC moves forward with enthusiasm and hope for these promising new initiatives. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TEAM Stephen Cockle acknowledges the contributions of Southbrook Farms to the Don Council, and suggests that they be contacted earlier in the next term. Southbrook generously agreed to donate a $10 from every ticket sold through the Don Council for their Wine and Food Festival back to the Council for the 10 Years On the Don Celebration. Unfortunately, arrangements were made only a short time prior to Southbrook's event, so the funds raised for the celebration were limited. POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM The final report on the Policy and Advocacy Team Accomplishments for the 2001 to 2003 term brought forth 3 recommendations to the Council. An amended report is available from Amy with a new set of four recommendations as follows. RECOMMENDATION 1: The next DWRC should establish a Policy and Advocacy Team and provide it with a stated set of Terms of Reference. RECOMMENDATION 2: The next DWRC should consider reviewing Forty Steps to a New Don, the mission statement and emerging issues to determine priorities for action. RECOMMENDATION 3: The DWRC should consider holding a work session with other December 11, 2003 WM 121 03 4 uN: dW P, DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/03 F110 watershed groups and environmental organizations active in the Don watershed to review emerging issues, priorities and cooperative strategies to address issues. This exercise could be lead by the TRCA and /or the Conservation Foundation using a variety of techniques in order to involve all Don watershed based community groups. RECOMMENDATION 4: The next DWRC should consider reviewing the values and usefulness of RAP and whether to seek its revitalization. Additionally, the following recommendation was brought forth from the minutes to meeting #5/03, with amendments on December 10, 2003. THAT the Don Watershed Regeneration Council recognizes the contributions of Margaret Casey and that she be officially congratulated on her election to the municipal Council of the Township of Lake of Bays Ontario. AND FURTHER THAT she be thanked for hosting the annual Don Council party at her home. RES. #F76/03- POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM RECOMMENDATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Mel Plewes Paula Davies THAT the recommendations brought forth by the Policy and Advocacy Team in the 2001 to 2003 Final Report be carried forward by the next term of Council. AND FURTHER THAT the recommendation brought forth by the Policy and Advocacy Team in the minutes to meeting #5/03 to recognize Margaret Casey for her contributions to the Team be adopted CARRIED PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM Work is moving forward by the City of Toronto Works & Emergency Services Department on the proposed signs for Toronto. The signs will be specific for cyclists, but will include route and directional information that will be useful to other trail users as well. The following recommendation was brought forth from the minutes to meeting #6/03 of the Projects and Stewardship Team. THAT the $20,619.27 in funds raised through Paddle the Don (total of 2002 Revenue $9,465.42 + 2003 Revenue $11,153.85) be distributed as follows: • $10,000 to go towards the Maple Nature Reserve in Vaughan - specifically to e* I, wmt2 03 F111 RES. #F77/03 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/03 December 11, 2003 increasing the interior habitat within the site. $5,000 to be used as leveraging money for the possible signing of the watercourses within the City of Toronto. - Then remaining funds ($5,619.27) should be left in reserve for possible future projects. Moved by: Seconded by: PROJECTS AND STEWARDSHIP TEAM RECOMMENDATIONS Peter Heinz Janice Palmer THAT the recommendation brought forth by the Projects and Stewardship Team in the minutes to meeting #6/03 as to the allocation of funds from Paddle the Don in 2002 and 2003 be adopted - CARRIED UPDATES FROM OTHER DON WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS Friends of the Don East The booklet Celebrating the Don has been published and is now available. The booklet features five stories from past At the Forks newsletters written by Jurgen Braunohler. It is the hope of FODE to circulate the booklet in multi - cultural communities to help develop a sense of history about the Don River to those who may be new to the area. Council members are directed to FODE's web site www.fode.ca for further information. North Toronto Green Community The annual NTGC Christmas party is taking place on December 15, 2003 at 6:30 pm in the Eglinton Memorial Centre. All are welcome, please bring food to share. Council members are directed to contact NTGC at infoCa?ntgc.ca, 416- 781 -7663, or www.ntgc.ca for more information. December 11, 2003 WW1' 2 5 D3 ..,.t•c..,bAuld e . e DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/03 F112 Richmond Hill Field Naturalists The Richmond Hill Naturalists will soon be embarking on their 49th year, and will be holding the 48th annual winter bird count. Those interested in joining the activity should contact Natalie Helferty. The event will take place on December 20, 2003 from 8 am to 4 pm. The Richmond Hill Peregrine Falcon watch is experiencing financial difficulties, and plans are to approach the Town of Richmond Hill for support. The MacMillan property of over 100 acres recently became part of the Nature Conservancy. The Richmond Hill Field Naturalists plan to work with the Conservancy on planting plans for the area. NEW BUSINESS DON COUNCIL FUNDING FROM THE TOWN OF MARKHAM Adele Freeman was informed that Councillor Erin Shapero from the Town of Markham moved to assign $25,000 of the Town's budget to support the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and its work. Councillor Shapero is currently working to keep this money for the Council, which satisfies one of the report card targets under municipal stewardship - "ecosystem- focused regeneration projects will become a line item in each municipality's annual budget ". Adele suggests that the Council send thanks to Councillor Shapero to recognize her contributions to the Council's regeneration initiatives. RAP UPDATE A session is being contemplated to discuss the RAP 5 -year work plan. The Ministry of Natural Resources has recently joined the RAP team. The requirement under the Etobicoke /Mimico report card to deal with spills will be addressed in a preliminary meeting with York, Peel and Toronto to identify what is being done by whom on the issue. A spills background report will be developed in February 2004, followed by a workshop to further discuss the issue. i R WM126 03 F113 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL #10/03 December 11, 2003 CHAIR'S FAREWELL TO THE COUNCIL Mark Wilson congratulated the 2001 -2003 Don Watershed Regeneration Council on their accomplishments over the term. "This energetic and highly intelligent and motivated group has set a new standard for Councils to come. I have enjoyed my time with everybody, and made tremendous friends." Mark Wilson will retire from the Council at the end of this term after over ten years of work for the Don, including chair of the Don Watershed Task Force and three terms as chair of the Don Watershed Regeneration Council. ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 7:30 pm. Mark Wilson Chair /ab Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DUFFINS CREEK AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCES MINUTES OF MEETING #1/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/03 APRIL 25, 2003 TORONTO AND REGION " - onservation for The Living City MINUTES OF THE JOINT DUFFINS CREEK AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHEDS TASK FORCES #1/03 February 26, 2003 Wr1I29 /O3 i 116`64 jfd Page JK1 The Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watersheds Task Forces met at the Ajax Community Centre, HMS Ajax Room, on Wednesday February 26, 2003. Neil Burnett, Chair of Carruthers Task Force, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Neil Acton Member - Carruthers Jane Brooke Member - Carruthers Dr. Neil Burnett Chair - Carruthers Councillor Mark Carroll Vice -Chair - Duffins David Clark Member - Carruthers Regional Councillor Scott Crawford Vice -Chair - Carruthers Joe Dickson Member - Duffins Dr. Doug Dodge Member - Duffins Deanna Fry Member - Duffins Councillor Randy Low Member - Duffins John Nemeth Chair - Duffins Regional Councillor Susan Para Member - Duffins Mayor Steve Parish Member - Duffins - Carruthers Patricia Short-Gallo Member - Duffins Judy Sullivan Member - Duffins GUESTS Steve Gaunt City of Pickering Tim Rance Ministry of Natural Resources STAFF Gary Bowen Watershed Specialist Joanne Jeffery Watershed Project Manager Sonya Meek Coordinator, Water Management Michelle Zynwala Administrative Assistant t (fps: t tiv4 �ni 1 Vireik6, 2003 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS WATERSHED TASK FORCES #1/03 JK2 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Gary welcomed everyone and introduced Joanne who outlined and facilitated the session. Gary Bowen reminded the members of the photos that Lou Wise presented at the Appreciation Dinner in October 2002. Lou has provided Gary with 1300 slides'of the Duffins Creek watershed taken from his airplane. Gary retained Gartner Lee Ltd. to scan these slides into a web browser utility, an excellent tool that allows you to view aerial photos. Gary demonstrated how the CD web browser can be used and hopes that it will be a useful tool to Planning Departments and for Fisheries Management. Neil Burnett brought the meeting to order, welcomed members and guests, and asked Joanne to begin the session. PRESENTATIONS FEEDBACK FROM TASK FORCE MEMBERS ON "A WATERSHED PLAN FOR THE DUFFINS CREEK AND CARRUTHERS CREEK" - FACILITATION SESSION- Joanne Jeffery Joanne facilitated a question and answer period to receive feedback from the Task Force members regarding the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan. A complete Workshop Summary is available under separate cover. WHAT'S NEW IN "A WATERSHED PLAN FOR DUFFINS CREEK AND CARRUTHERS CREEK" - UPDATE - Gary Bowen Extensive revisions and additions have been made to A Watershed Plan for Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek. Gary highlighted the new and improved chapters in the Watershed Plan: • Chapter 6: Management Strategies, • Chapter 7: The Subwatersheds, and • Chapter 8: Implementation. New additions to the Watershed Plan included: • Chapter 6: References to the Indicators, Measures and Targets, • Chapter 7: Community Action Sites (an example), • Chapter 8: Stewardship and Regeneration, Great Lakes Protection and Enhancement, and a section on What You Can Do. wwlitfri • re 4 a I February 26, 2003 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS WATERSHED TASK FORCES #1/03 JK3 �,�` � ' " ' 4 Improvements to the Watershed Plan included: • Chapter 6: introductory text, the report carding concept, reduced Integral Management Actions to ten, and the sustainability section, • Chapter 7: improved subwatershed maps, and Management Actions and Considerations, • Chapter 8: the Planning & Policy section (framework), Source Water Protection, and Monitoring & Reporting. Next steps include the scheduling of meetings and presentations to councils for Watershed Plan endorsement, the Desk Top publication of the Watershed Plan, preparing the Terms of Reference for the "Implementation /Advisory Committee ", and to confirm membership of this committee. In addition, the next steps of the Watershed Plan should be coordinated with all levels of government initiatives such as the City of Pickering's Growth Management Study, Municipal plans for public use and trails, provincial planning for Seaton Lands, Transport Canada's Green Space Project, with stewardship programs, and with non - government organizations. It will be important to keep in mind other project deadlines such as the ORM Plan in fall 2003 and the Green Space plan when scheduling council dates for the Watershed Plan. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND INTEGRATION PROCESS BACKGROUND REPORT FOR THE DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHEDS PLAN - UPDATE - Sonya Meek Sonya Meek of the TRCA presented the two Integration Maps. They are designed to illustrate the multiple benefits of terrestrial natural heritage cover in the watersheds. RES. #JK1 /03 MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: M. Carroll S. Crawford THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/02 be approved CARRIED ViY:14 110i wm'*Sry 26, 2003 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS WATERSHED TASK FORCES #1/03 JK4 REPORTS RES. #JK2 /03 CONCLUSIONS TO "A WATERSHED PLAN FOR DUFFINS CREEK AND CARRUTHERS CREEK" Moved by: M. Carroll Seconded by: S. Crawford THAT the report outlining the draft conclusions (dated February 26, 2003) to "A Watershed Plan for Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek" be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Task Force members provide input and consensus on those conclusions they would like to make in their Watershed Plan CARRIED RES. #JK3 /03 Moved by: Seconded by: THE DUFFINS CREEK AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED PLAN AND SUPPORTING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS M. Carroll S. Crawford THAT the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan dated February 26, 2003 be received; THAT the Task Force Members provide verbal or written comments to TRCA staff related to the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan by March 5, 2003; THAT staff continue to discuss the policy framework component of the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan as an element of implementation with municipal staff; AND FURTHER THAT the Technical Analysis and Integration Process Summary Report and the Ratings Report be received CARRIED l February 26, 2003 DUFFINS & CARRUTHERS WATERSHED TASK FORCES #1/03 JK5 NEXT STEPS Staff at TRCA will address any comments and suggestions made by the Task Force members regarding the February 26th report and request their input into the type and amount of peer review they deem necessary based on the substantial changes to the plan. Once the comments and peer review are complete, staff will arrange to have the report desk top published in both a printed and digital version. The local and regional municipal clerks will be contacted to arrange for a presentation regarding the completion of the Watershed Plan to Council or a Committee of Council. The draft wording that was approved by the Task Force at meeting #6/02 will be used as a template in written reports -to Council. Once all municipal presentations are complete the Watershed Plan will be presented to the Watershed Management Advisory Board and the Full Authority for their endorsement. NEW BUSINESS Task Force members were requested to provide written comments to the three questions asked on the "Homework Assignment" sheet and forward them.to Joanne Jeffery at TRCA by March 5, 2003. NEXT MEETING Gary thanked the members for attending this final meeting. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m. on February 26, 2003. /mz Brian E. Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer WM is 3/03 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION MINUTES OF MEETING #1/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/03 APRIL 25, 2003 4%, THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION #1/03 January 23, 2003 Page H1 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition met at the Markland Wood Country Club, on January 23, 2003. Lorna Bissell, Acting Chair, called the meeting to-order at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT Chris Barnett Member Suzanne Barrett Member Lorna Bissell Member Marjut Dunker Member Janice Etter Member Bette -Ann Goldstein Member Gerry Gorman Member Michael Gusche Alternate Marilyn Hagerman Member Robert Jamieson Member Diana Karrandjas Member Susan McClure Member Chris McGlynn Member John McMahon Alternate Doug McRonney Member Dick Metzak Member Chris Nelson Member Dick O'Brien Member Sean Stuart Member Boris Swedak Member David Switzer Member Jennifer Turgeon Member Debbie Wagdin Member GUESTS Rose Burrows EA, Councillor Gyles Dan Kientz Markland Wood Country Club STAFF Cathy Crinnion Assistant Archaeologist Kristin Geater Etobicoke- Mimico Watershed Project Manager Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant c. Si litfit I AIN WPY1It4/O1 H2 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #1/03 January 23, 2003 Anne Reesor 'Research Assistant, Sustainability Gary Wilkins Specialist Paul Willms Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Resource Planner RES. #H1/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: MINUTES Dick Metzak Gerry Gorman THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/02, held on November 28, 2002, be received CARRIED PRESENTATION (a) Community Action Site Model: Implementing a Watershed Management Strategy Gary Wilkins' presentation was deferred to the March 27th, 2003 meeting of the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition. RES. #H2/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR - POSTPONEMENT Postponement of the election of a Chair and Vice -Chair for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. Chris Barnett Janice Etter THAT the election of a Chair and Vice -Chair for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition be postponed until May, 2003; THAT, until such time as a Chair and Vice -Chair are elected, other members of the Coalition be requested to assume this responsibility as follows: -Lorna Bissell to chair the January 23, 2003 meeting - Suzanne Barrett to chair the March 27, 2003 meeting -Irene Jones to chair the May 22, 2003 meeting AND FURTHER THAT Irene Jones be thanked for assuming the role of Interim Chair in the past CARRIED win 13s /o3 "C 111110 t b' 4 January 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #1/03 H3 BACKGROUND In accordance with the preliminary work plan for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, approved at the September 26, 2002 meeting, it was anticipated that the election of a Chair and Vice -Chair would occur at the January, 2003 Coalition meeting. However, staff is recommending that the election be postponed until the May 22 "d meeting of the Coaltion in order for members to become better acquainted with one another and with the issues at hand. The Chair and Vice -Chair will be elected by the Watershed Coalition from amongst its members. These positions will be ex- officio members of all working committees. RES. #H3/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: PBDE - POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL ETHER To provide information on the chemical polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) as requested by the Coalition. Janice Etter Chris Barnett THAT the staff report on the chemical Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE), be received CARRIED BACKGROUND The presence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in ecosystems around the world has become a recent but growing concern for many governments and environmental organizations. European research has found that they are both toxic and bioaccumulative and whereas levels of other related persistent organic pollutants like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are decreasing due to international bans, the levels of PBDEs are steadily increasing. The threat to both humans and wildlife has prompted research throughout Europe where it was first detected and more recently in Canada as it was discovered in the biota. PBDEs are distributed worldwide and used as a flame retardant chemical that is added to numerous products including ceiling tiles, automobile interiors, foam furniture cushions, textiles, and circuit boards inside most electronics from televisions to computers. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are a series of aromatic brominated compounds where 1 - 10 hydrogen atoms in the diphenyl oxide structure are replaced by bromine atoms. Commercial flame retardant formulas consist of 3 - 10 bromine atoms with three types available in the market - penta-, octa -, and decabromodiphenyl ether. While PBDE toxicity decreases as the number of bromines increase, many researchers believe that even deca -BDE can break down to become more toxic (Renner, 2000). Globally, more deca -BDE is made than the other compounds, but here in North America penta -BDE is the most widely used with an estimated 70,000 metric tonnes consumed annually on the continent (Calamai, 2002). Penta -BDE is considered to be the most toxic manufactured PBDE and is to be banned in Europe in 2003. not: wni 3c b3 H4 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #1/03 January 23, 2003 However, industry argues that bans are premature as research is not yet conclusive and even the use of other current alternatives would increase the risk to life from fire hazard. First discovered in 1981 in pike from western Sweden, PBDEs have since been found in other fish and wildlife as well as meat and dairy products, and human blood, and breast milk. Traces found in air samples from Siberia and the Northwest Territories confirm that long -range atmospheric transport occurs, and the presence of PBDEs in sperm whales in the Atlantic Ocean indicate that even the deep oceans are now contaminated (Renner, 2000). In humans, people working in locations where PBDEs are manufactured or applied are at high risk for low levels of contamination, but there is little data on the process by which they enter the environment. High levels have been detected downstream from some factories, but an EU ecotoxicity risk assessment study found the major source to be evaporation from the products to which they had been applied (Renner, 2000). If PBDEs are released and also degrading throughout the life cycle of these products they could become a continuing concern even after their original consumer use as they are recycled, incinerated, or accumulated in landfills. As the effects of PBDEs can include liver damage, disruption of thyroid hormones and damage to neural systems and development (Calamai, 2002), it is becoming apparent that conclusive research on their progression into the environment and potential preventative measures is necessary. Recent Canadian federal research has described the Toronto Harbour as one of three 'hot spots' for PBDE contamination in the Great Lakes (Calamai, 2002). The Leslie Street Spit and two industrial regions on Northern Lake Michigan have been discovered to have high concentrations of mostly penta -BDE. While Canada's National Water Research Institute in Burlington, Ontario is responsible for most of the PBDE measurements in North America, it was a Federal Toxic Chemical Expert, Ross Norstrom, who pinpointed these areas of concern. In a research project where he was measuring herring gull eggs for the presence of toxins, he discovered that in Toronto and Lake Ontario PBDE levels have been doubling every three years (Calamai, 2002). The release of these findings have in turn prompted other environmental agencies to begin to look into PBDEs in the Toronto area, including the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority by adding it to their regular environmental monitoring program in 2002. Should the accumulated international research support the European models, then penta -BDE could be banned here as well, and other options for fire retardants will need to be examined. wrm 13frj {�� r A n .1 ^',Q \,sk aW1! r a 4 January 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #1/03 H5 RES. #H4/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: COALITION PRIORITY ACTIONS; WORKING GROUP STRUCTURE AND MEMBERSHIP February, 2003 to September, 2005 Approval of the priority actions to be undertaken by the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition during their three -year term, as developed by the Interim Working Groups; and approval of the new structure and membership of the working groups. Chris Barnett Janice Etter THAT the attached work plans that were taken from each Interim Working Group of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Coalition be integrated by the Coalition at meeting #1/03, on January 23'd , at a workshop; THAT staff take the comments received at the January 23'd workshop about the integration of these work plans and make appropriate revisions; THAT the final revised work plan be approved by the Coalition at meeting #2/03 on March 27, 2003; THAT the new structure of the working groups be determined at meeting #1103 and approved by the Coalition at meeting #2/03 on March 27, 2003; AND FURTHER THAT the membership of the new working groups be confirmed at meeting #1/03 and approved by the Coalition at meeting #2/03 on March 27, 2003. AMENDMENT RES. #H5/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: Chris Barnett Janice Etter THAT the work plans which were developed by each Working Group of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Coalition, be approved, subject to the revisions requested by the members as part of the Integration Workshop; AND FURTHER THAT the membership and new structure of the working groups be , approved to include the Natural Heritage; Sustainable Communities and Securement; Education and Outreach; Heritage; and Water Management Working Groups. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED s.cky 8Staw wX1138103 H6 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #1/03 January 23, 2003 BACKGROUND At Meeting #9/01 of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watershed Task Force, it was recommended that the Watersheds Coalition form four interim watershed teams, and that these teams be tasked with the responsibility of developing work plans for each of the watershed priority actions. These individual work plans were then to be integrated into a comprehensive work plan for the Coalition, and the watershed team structure finalized. RATIONALE The rationale for the attached work plan was detailed in Item 9.2 - Establishment of Interim Watershed Teams - at Coalition meeting #1/02. The work plan that was presented is general, and is intended to provide a framework for detailed plans to be developed by each watershed team. The following key points should be noted: • Four Interim Watershed Teams were established at meeting #1102 of the Watersheds Coalition. • The interim Watershed Teams met in October, November and December to prepare their detailed work plans. These work plans are to be presented to the Coalition at Meeting #1/03. • The detailed work plans are to be integrated at meeting #1/03 through a facilitated workshop. • A recommended integrated work plan and watershed team structure will be presented to the Coalition by staff at meeting #2/03. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • Staff will take the comments received at the January 23'd Integration Workshop and develop the final workplan for the Coalition for the period of February, 2003 to September, 2005 FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for details outlined in the work plan during the Year 2002 have been confirmed and are recommended in the 2003 budget. INTEGRATION WORKSHOP The members assembled into their four working groups: Natural Habitats, Water Management, Sustainable Communities and Education in order to review the priority actions which the Coalition will undertake for the remainder of their term. The members also identified changes in the working groups and confirmed membership on each of the Natural Heritage; Sustainable Communities and Securement; Education and Outreach; Heritage; and Water Management Working Groups. Wwlt39fo3 January 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #1/03 H7 RES. #H6/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WORKING GROUP COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the followingt working groups are provided for information. Sean Stuart David Switzer THAT the following minutes be received: • Meeting #2/02 and #3/02 of the Education and Heritage Working Group; • Meeting #2102 of the Natural Habitats Working Group; • Meeting #2/02 of the Sustainable Communities and Securement Working Group; • Meeting #2/02 of the Water Management Working Group CARRIED NEW BUSINESS WATERSHED WIDE EVENTS -It has been suggested that watershed wide events that members are aware of should be brought to the attention of all members of the Coalition in the event they wish to participate or attend. Details of future events should be directed to TRCA staff in order that all members can be notified. DOOR PRIZE As a token of the Authority's appreciation for the members' participation on the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition, G. Wilkins advised that a door prize will be drawn at the end of each Coalition meeting. The door prize for this meeting was a gift certificate to be used at the Authority's Nursery. The winning ticket belonged to Boris Swedak. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:30 p.m., January 23, 2003. Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION MINUTES OF MEETING #2/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/03 JUNE 27, 2003 tsk wmI*1 /o3 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION #2/03 March 27, 2003 Page H8 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition met at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, on March 27, 2003. Suzanne Barrett, Acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Chris Barnett Member Suzanne Barrett Member Cleve Battick Member Bette -Ann Goldstein Member Gerry Gorman Member Michael Gusche Alternate Marilyn Hagerman Member Robert Jamieson Member Alina Korniluk Member David Lyons Member Randy McGill Member Doug McRonney Member Glenn Miller Member Chris Nelson Member Sean Stuart Member David Switzer Member Tanya Trivedi Alternate Jennifer Turgeon Member Debbie Wagdin Member GUESTS Elaine Gilliland Region of Peel STAFF Cathy Crinnion Assistant Archaeologist Kristin Geater Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Project Manager Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant Anne Reesor Research Assistant, Sustainability Gary Wilkins Specialist Paul Willms Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Resource Planner \i4i al V wm1112/&3 H9 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 March 27, 2003 S. Barrett thanked Randy McGill of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority for hosting the Coalition meeting. RES. #H7/03 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Doug McRonney Michael Gusche THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/03, held on January 23, 2003, be received CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Frank Merran of Peel Village Golf Course, dated February 20, 2003 re: Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary System of Canada RES. #H8/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Chris Barnett Gerry Gorman THAT the above -noted correspondence be received CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Spills in the Watersheds Elaine Gilliland, Supervisor of Pollution Control at the Regional Municipality of Peel, made a brief presentation on the spills process, including hazards of a spill, notification, liability, and rights of the municipality. (b) Community Action Site Model: Implementing a Watershed Management Strategy Gary Wilkins presented TRCA's community action site model highlighting the very successful Palgrave Community Action Site in the Humber watershed. Wit X48/03 �� R� ^6't March 27, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #2/03 H10 RES. #H9/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: ETOBICOKE - MIMICO COALITION PRIORITY ACTIONS To receive the final work plan, as approved, in principle at Coalition meeting #1/03. David Switzer Doug McRonney • THAT the final work plan for the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition be approved . AMENDMENT RES. #H10/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Doug McRonney Gerry Gorman THAT the Water Management Working Group and the Natural Habitats Working Group be amalgamated. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND At meeting #1103, the following resolution #H4/03, and subsequent amendment #H5/03, were approved by the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition: "THAT the attached work plans that were taken from each Interim Working Group of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Coalition be integrated by the Coalition at meeting #1103, on January 23rd , at a workshop; THAT staff take the comments received at the January 23rd workshop about the integration of these work plans and make appropriate revisions; THAT the final revised work plan be approved by the Coalition at meeting #2103 on March 27, 2003; THAT the new structure of the working groups be determined at meeting #1/03 and approved by the Coalition at meeting #2/03 on March 27, 2003; AND FURTHER THAT the membership of the new working groups be confirmed at meeting #1103 and approved by the Coalition at meeting #2/03 on March 27, 2003. V.Y": 411 ! wm.1 AK103 H11 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 March 27, 2003 AMENDMENT THAT the work plans which were developed by each Working Group of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Coalition, be approved, subject to the revisions requested by the members as part of the Integration Workshop; AND FURTHER THAT the membership and new structure of the working groups be approved to include the Natural Heritage; Sustainable Communities and Securement; Education and Outreach; Heritage; and Water Management Working Groups." RES. #H11/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: HEALTHY BACKYARDS: PESTICIDE -FREE CAMPAIGN Due to a lack of partnership opportunities, the original scope of the Healthy Backyards: Pesticide Free Campaign requires revisions. In order to effectively accomplish this, the Education and Outreach Working Group will review other existing successful stewardship programs, then determine whether to pursue the development of a new, revised program or to promote appropriate existing stewardship programs. Chris Barnett Sean Stuart THAT the Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition support a revised approach to developing and implementing a Backyard Practices Stewardship Campaign CARRIED BACKGROUND As outlined in the strategy document Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, the indicator 'Backyard Practices' encompasses outdoor practices that are carried out in homes, schools and businesses; working toward achieving the 2025 goal of: "educate and work with watershed stakeholders to change and improve backyard practices at home, school and the workplace." Based on direction from the Etobicoke - Mimico Task Force, a backyard practices stewardship campaign was developed that would encourage the reduction of cosmetic pesticide use on residential lawns. At meeting #1/02, the following Resolution #H13/01 was approved by the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition: THAT the members of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition endorse the Healthy Backyards: Pesticide Free Campaign; WM 144l0$ . March 27, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #2/03 H12 AND FURTHER THAT a letter of support for the Healthy Backyards: Pesticide Free 'Campaign be sent to Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program on behalf of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition. Due to a lack of partnership opportunities, the original Healthy Backyards: Pesticide Free Campaign that was developed has not been implemented. In order to work toward the successful achievement of the Backyard Practices goal as stated above, a review of existing stewardship programs will be undertaken and it will be determined whether the goal can be fulfilled through promoting other stewardship programs. FINANCIAL DETAILS $30,000 is available in account 113 -85 from Peel Natural Heritage funding. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • collect information on existing stewardship programs • determine what approach will be pursued and take appropriate action RES. #H12/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: PEEL CHILDREN'S WATER FESTIVAL AT HEART LAKE CONSERVATION AREA To provide an overview of the festival's educational activities, three ecological restoration projects, and the Coalition's water conservation gardening campaign. Bette Ann Goldstein Jennifer Turgeon THAT the staff report on the festival, restoration projects, and the Coalition's pilot water conservation gardening campaign be received; THAT members of the Coalition volunteer to help run the shoreline planting, horseshoe wetland planting, sand dune planting, trout release, and water conservation gardening activities on Saturday, May 31$`, 2003 (Public Day); THAT members of the Coalition attend the festival on Saturday, May 313`, 2003; THAT the Coalition Chair attend the VIP luncheon on Monday, June 2nd, 2003; AND FURTHER THAT staff and a Coalition volunteer report back on the festival, projects, campaign, and partnership with the Region of Peel CARRIED ziAlaisi taw runt 44/03 H13 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 March 27, 2003 BACKGROUND The Peel Children's Water Festival was held at Heart Lake Conservation Area last year for the first time, and will return this year from Thursday, May 29, 2003 to Wednesday June 4, 2003 with Public Day once again being held on Saturday, May 31$`. Last year the TRCA asked a Brampton school to develop a theme song that incorporated all of the themes of the Strategy document and festival. The song, "Save the Rain ", was performed by 130 grades one - four students from Robert J. Lee P.S. with rain sticks during the VIP opening ceremonies. The song has been recorded, its lyrics will be featured in the next CreekTime, and the recording will be placed on the TRCA and Region of Peel websites. The Coalition Education Committee may wish to include the song in some'of its projects. The six -day Festival represents an opportunity to educate over 5000 grades two -six children, 1000 adult chaperones, 500 highschool volunteers, and 1000 members of the general public on water issues. In addition, the Festival accelerates ecological restoration projects within Heart Lake Conservation Area and provides a focus for environmental issues. Finally, the Festival highlights the Coalition's objectives of protecting, restoring, and celebrating the Living City Region. The Festival's activities are grouped into five themes: Water Conservation, Water Attitudes, Water Technology, Water Protection, and Water Science. Over 50 activity centres will interactively teach children and adults about water issues, and the theme areas incorporate curriculum requirements. The TRCA and Coalition's contributions to the Festival include six activities. The primary focus is that children will not only learn through singular activities, but will directly contribute to water quality, biodiversity, and habitat improvement over the course of the week by building something permanent - wetland and shoreline, upland forest, and sand dune ecosystems. OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES Horseshoe Wetland Restoration - "Habitat, Sweet Habitat" This project involves the upland restoration of a 1.33 acre (0.54 hectare) woodland pond / wetland area by planting 2500 shrubs and trees, building habitat features for songbirds and small mammals, and planting endangered tree species in order to: 1) provide a riparian buffer around a woodland pond; 2) connect the wetland to an adjacent forest; 3) provide greater habitat; 4) establish the endangered native American Chestnut within the TRCA jurisdiction; 5) create interior habitat and a functional forest patch (over 0.5 ha) consistent with the TRCA Terrestrial Natural Heritage strategy; and, 6) increase biodiversity and reduce human disturbance in the area. ?.% fal • (• Pi%t% i1 March 27, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #2/03 H14 Shrubs to be planted include red osier dogwood, service berry, and elderberry; while trees to be planted include cedar, red oak, and white pine. The restoration activity will involve the following components: • • accommodate 5000 Peel Region grades 2 -6 students from Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and 1000 adults over 6 days; involve 4 high - school volunteers plus a TRCA staff person during the week and 4 Coalition volunteers are needed for Public Day; complete a project in one -year that would have taken 5 years involve the Heart Lake District Girl Guides and Bramalea Scouts who will demonstrate their leadership skills by hosting the planting event and helping people to build bird boxes on Public Day for approximately 1000 visitors. Scouts will host a bird box building booth, while the Guides will talk about their involvement with the project, the environmental benefits, and show people how to properly plant shrubs and trees; Meet TRCA corporate objectives and the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Coalition's Strategy Document objectives of "healthy rivers and shorelines" and "biodiversity "; An archaeological pedestrian survey will be completed after plowing / tilling and before the Peel Children's Water Festival. Shoreline Restoration - " Biodiversity Beach" This activity adds a hands -on "biodiversity" component to the regenerating shoreline by planting a number of rare and uncommon species of aquatic emergent plants along 120 linear metres of the eastern shoreline of Heart Lake. The shoreline was originally naturalized in 2000 by removing the gabion baskets, placing stumps and rocks, and planting shrubs. Last year, over 5000 kids planted 1500 soft -stem bulrushes (for water quality improvement), 500 white water lilies (for habitat - insects, fish and amphibian), and thousands of native perennial grass seeds (for erosion protection) along the shoreline - the themes "water quality, "habitat," and "erosion" were important in establishing the base for this year's biodiversity theme. The planting event was extremely popular last year and to accommodate the number of people increased volunteers and planting material is needed. The main components of this activity include the following: • 2500 aquatic plants (8 different species) and 100 shrubs (5 different species) will be planted including rare and uncommon plants for the region - Canada Rush, White Water Lily, Pickerelweed, Arrowhead, Water Smartweed, Water Willow, and Marsh Cinquefoil; 4 highschool volunteers plus a TRCA staff person will run the event during the week; 4 Coalition members are needed for Public Day; 5000 Peel Region students from Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and 1000 adults will personally add biodiversity to the beach this year adding to the "erosion ", "water quality" and "habitat" plantings of last year's students; $11\401 MW whmlg8 os H15 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 March 27, 2003 Meets TRCA corporate objectives and the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Coalition's Strategy Document objectives of "healthy rivers and shorelines" and "biodiversity "; also meets the Etobicoke Creek Fisheries Management Plan (2003) goals for creating a self- sustaining warm -water fishery The project has been successful in improving habitat (largemouth bass nests and young bass are now seen along the naturalized shoreline). The project has also been very successful in generating excitement about naturalizing riparian areas with aquatic plants - a different experience from "just planting trees" as many informal outdoor educational opportunities arise during the planting activity such as turtles, crayfish, and raptors along the shoreline. Sand Dune Ecosystem — "The Strong, Sensitive Type ....(of Plant)" The Sand Dune ecosystem was initially planted in 2002 and commemorated the launch of the new community -based group, "the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition" and their Strategy and Report Card "Greening Our Watersheds ". The main components of this activity include the following: • will be open only on Saturday (Public Day) for an addition of 300 sensitive yet hardy sand dune plants with 11 different species including Starry False Solomon's Seal, Obedient Plant, and Tall Wormwood. • sand dunes are virtually non - existent ecosystems within the watersheds with very disturbed systems only being found in certain areas of the Lake Ontario waterfront • will demonstrate a number of species, such as Black -eyed Susan, that require minimal water and can be used around the home, thereby reducing the amount of water used on the front lawn. • 4 Coalition members will run the event (plus the Water Conservation Gardening activity) • Approximately 300 -1000 visitors are expected to attend Public Day on Saturday, May 31, 2003. • Meets TRCA corporate objectives and the Etobicoke and Mimco Creeks Coalition's Strategy Document objectives of "healthy rivers and shorelines" and "biodiversity" • The area is roped off for a reason - it is an experiment in Canada geese control. Several years ago TRCA environmental technicians noticed that the geese would not bend their necks to pass underneath the temporary rope fencing. The decorative posts and ropes also keep human disturbance on the sensitive ecosystem to a minimum. Water Conservation Gardening (with Region of Peel) - "The Front'Lawn Challenge" The Coalition's Sustainable Communities Committee developed an idea to encourage water conservation in watershed communities this spring and summer. It involves giving away a native water conservative plant to physically demonstrate to the public that gardening can be done with less water while still retaining an aesthetic quality. Also, by giving away a plant along with supporting literature, it is thought that the gardener will add other plants to the bed thereby leveraging added effort to the campaign. Social marketing studies have demonstrated March 27, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #2/03 in/ew1 I Art /63 IP b .WL ei u H16 that these types of campaigns also show high returns when early adopters influence their neighbours to adopt similar sustainable practices. The Committee's native plant give -away will challenge every household to conserve water on their front lawn. Although the focus of the campaign is on water conservation, there are other benefits associated with planting on the front lawn (including habitat, water quality as the front lawn is closest to sewers, reduction in pesticides / fertilizers, high visibility for neighbours and passersby versus "backyard habitat" programs). To help people get started the Committee will give away potted Black -Eyed Susan flowering plants. To demonstrate just how little water these plants need, the volunteers will be situated beside the Sand Dune Ecosystem where they are being planted. The Region of Peel is giving away its "Wise Water Use Gardening Book" and selling rain barrels at half price. The individual will get a plant, a book, a rain barrel, a lot of information and inspiration. Why change gardening maintenance practices? 50 -60% of summer water use goes to lawn and garden and water shortages and lawn watering bans have become commonplace in suburban communities. By converting a portion of the front lawn to native species, home owners can still enjoy beautiful landscapes while cutting their water use and bill by 30% in an area that they "maintain more than they use" (as opposed to the back yard). Four Coalition volunteers will run the event (plus Sand Dune Ecosystem) and it is expected that up to 1000 visitors will attend Public Day on May 3161. Three hundred Black -eyed Susans have been ordered, and communication panels describing the front lawn challenge campaign will be developed by TRCA staff. The campaign meets TRCA corporate objectives and the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Coalition's Strategy Document objectives for "education for sustainable living," "water conservation ", and "sustainable practices ". Rainbow Trout Release - "The Living Lake" The public will get to see the "trout truck ", hear about fisheries management, and will receive a trout to release into Heart Lake. Heart Lake is currently stocked each year with thousands of rainbow trout to enhance the fishing experience. The general public will be invited to wade into the water and release some of those trout themselves. A fly- fishing demonstration is also planned to show the graceful art of casting. Heart Lake Model - "Happy Birthday Heart Lake...you don't look a day over 9,999 years old!" A 3 -D model of Heart Lake and surrounding area will be used to show the evolution of kettle lakes. The model is being built by TRCA's Resource Science section and will be available to use in other contexts in the future. Kettle lakes, such as Heart Lake and Teapot Lake in the Conservation Area, were formed just 10,000 years ago after the last Ice Age and retreating Wisconsin Glacier. Ice chunks were left behind, either on the surface or buried in the gravel and sometimes took hundreds of years to 1 H17 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2103 March 27, 2003 melt. The model will emphasize geological processes, groundwater issues, and the fragility of kettle lakes. SPECIES LIST FOR THE RESTORATION PROJECTS Horseshoe Wetland Deciduous Trees Bur Oak Silver Maple White Ash Black Cherry Trembling Aspen Red Oak American Chestnut Coniferous Trees White Pine White Cedar White Spruce Shoreline Restoration Aquatic Plants Canada Rush White Water Lily Pickerelweed Arrowhead Soft-stem Bulrush Water Smartweed Water Willow Marsh Cinquefoil Sand Dune Ecosystem Sand Cherry Starry False Solomon's.Seal Spreading Dogbane Tall Wormwood Obedient Plant Black -eyed Susan Ohio Goldenrod Virginia Wild Rye Common Muhly Grass Little Bluestem Baltic Rush Shrubs Alternative Leaf Dogwood Grey Dogwood Red Osier Dogwood Stag horn Sumac Black Elderberry Nannyberry Serviceberry Chokecherry Snowberry Witch Hazel Shrubs Button bush Speckled Alder Slender Willow Shining Willow Silky Dogwood March 27, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #2/03 H18 Water Conservation Gardening Give -Away Black -eyed Susan VIP Planting One large (caliper) white spruce FUNDING Restoration projects have greatly increased in size given last year's experience in accommodating thousands of people on 120 metres of shoreline. In addition, instead of one large project, two large and geographically distinct projects have been planned, along with several smaller projects, to accommodate the volume of people interested in planting. Funding is derived from the Region of Peel Natural Heritage Fund in the 2003 Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds budget. The Heart Lake District Girl Guides have also donated cash from their fund - raising activities. Total cost for implementing the restoration activities is estimated at $35,250 with an in -kind contribution of approximately $63,180 (from the Region of Peel, Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition, Heart Lake District Girl Guides, Bramalea Scouts, Peel Region students, high school volunteers, and the general public) for a total investment in ecological restoration and the Peel Children's Water Festival at Heart Lake Conservation Area of $98,430. RES. #H13/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WORKING GROUP COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the followingt working groups are provided for information. Doug McRonney Marilyn Hagerman THAT the following minutes be received: • Meeting #1/03 of the Education and Outreach Working Group; • Meeting #1/03 of the Natural Habitats Working Group; Meeting #1/03 of the Sustainable Communities and Securement Working Group; Meeting #1/03 of the Water Management Working Group • Meeting #1/03 of the Human Heritage Working Group CARRIED to‘. :al a _ . wtii 1c 03 H19 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 March 27, 2003 NEW BUSINESS CCFEW BIRD WALK D. Wagdin invited members to the upcoming bird walk hosted by Citizens Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW) on March 30th at 9:00 a.m. The walk begins at Humber Bay Park. AQUATIC HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT S. Barrett advised that there will be a stakeholders workshop for Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project on May 15, 2003. One representative from the Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition will be sought and invited to attend. BONAR WETLAND C. Crinnion advised that at the Bonar site, near the mouth of Mimico Creek, a demolition permit has been approved for the Etobicoke Sewage Treatment Plant buildings that stand at the north end of the property off of Legion Road and south of the railway tracks. This is the first stage in cleaning up the site for possible naturalization and heritage (natural and human) appreciation work (contamination of the site soil will also need to be determined). Demolition has begun on the storage tanks, to eliminate the conditions for insect breeding in the standing water. The STP office building is also slated for demolition, but it has been agreed to save at least the portion of the facade that holds the name stone for incorporation into a human heritage monument at the site. ETOBICOKE - MIMICO PLEDGE An Etobicoke - Mimico Pledge has been prepared and members were asked to sign the pledge as a symbol of their commitment to protect, restore and celebrate the Etobicoke - Mimico Creek Watersheds. Staff will ensure that the Pledge is available at future working group meetings so that members not in attendance will have an opportunity to sign the Pledge. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR S. Barrett reminded members that at the next Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition meeting, on May 22, 2003, a Chair and Vice -Chair of the Coalition will be elected from amongst its members. Wm 153/D3 March 27, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #2/03 H2O AQUATIC PLANT KITS Aquatic plant kits were distributed which included an information booklet, container, planting bins, seeds and soil. In July, members can plant along the shoreline at Heart Lake Conservation Area. YARD NATURALIZATION Members were invited to submit photos of any naturalization work they have done in their front or back yards. These photographs will be incorporated into our Conservation Seminar presentation which TRCA stewardship staff is preparing. Contact Kristin Geater for additional information. A presentation on yard naturalization will be given at the next Coalition meeting. DOOR PRIZE As a tokeri of the Authority's appreciation for the members' participation on the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition, G. Wilkins advised that a door prize will be drawn at the end of each Coalition meeting. The door prize for this meeting was a gift certificate to be used at the Authority's Nursery. The winning ticket belonged to Tanya Trivedi. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 8:45 p.m., March 27, 2003. Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer WINi54/o3 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION MINUTES OF MEETING #3/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/03 SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 wm i55/O'3 ,T tlta dr THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 Page H21 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition met at Storefront Humber, on May 22,. 2003. Irene Jones, Interim Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. PRESENT Chris Barnett Member Suzanne Barrett Member Janice Etter Member Gerry Gorman Member Michael Gusche Alternate Marilyn Hagerman Member Robert Jamieson Member Diana Karrandjas Member Alina Korniluk Member Chris McGlynn Member John McMahon Alternate Chris Nelson Member Dick O'Brien Chair, TRCA Sean Stuart Member Boris Swedak Member David Switzer Member Debbie Wagdin Member GUESTS Rose Burrows Councillor Gyles' Office STAFF Kristin Geater Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Project Manager Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant Patricia Lowe Supervisor, Stewardship and Outreach Education Chandra Sharma Specialist, Etobicoke - Mimico Gary Wilkins Specialist, Humber Paul Willms Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Resource Planner ed \Z33 anti wmis6 /o3_ H22 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 INTRODUCTIONS Staff and members in attendance introduced themselves. C. Sharma was introduced as the newly- appointed Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Specialist until the end of the year when Beth Williston returns from maternity leave. ELECTIONS D. O'Brien, TRCA Chair, took the floor to conduct the election of Chair and Vice -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. Irene Jones was nominated by Suzanne Barrett. RES. #14/03 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Etter Sean Stuart THAT nominations for the office of the Co -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition be closed CARRIED IRENE JONES was declared elected by acclamation as Co -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. Suzanne Barrett was nominated by Chris Barnett. RES. #15/03 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Chris Barnett Boris Swedak THAT nominations for the office of the Co -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition be closed CARRIED SUZANNE BARRETT was declared elected by acclamation as Co -Chair of the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition. May 22, 2003 W*1157/o3 n u 1.3 IEb tlyE'a ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 H23 Chris Barnett was nominated by Suzanne Barrett. RES. #16/03 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Marilyn Hagerman Debbie Wagdin THAT nominations for the office of the Vice -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition be closed CARRIED CHRIS BARNETT was declared elected by acclamation as Vice -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. RES. #H17/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: MINUTES Janice Etter Chris Barnett THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/03, held on March 27, 2003, be received CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Trow Consulting, dated April 28, 2003 re: Etobicoke Creek Trunk Sanitary Sewer Twinning (b) Letter from Craig Mather, TRCA, dated March 21, 2003 to Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel (c) Letter from TRCA to City of Brampton, dated April 17, 2003 re: City of Brampton Official Plan Review (d) TRCA report to its Watershed Management Advisory Board on April 11, 2003 re: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Update (e) TRCA report to its Authority Board on May 16, 2003 re: Source Protection Planning Framework ti wwil6e/63 H24 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 RES. #H18/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Suzanne Barrett Gerry Gorman THAT the above -noted correspondence be received CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Town of Caledon Pesticide By -Law This presentation was deferred to a future meeting. (b) Backyard Naturalization Patricia Lowe made a presented on various backyard naturalization options. Information kits were available to members. RES. #H19/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR Election of a Co- Chairs and Vice -Chair for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition by the members of the Coalition. David Switzer Boris Swedak THAT Irene Jones and Suzanne Barrett be appointed as Co- Chairs of the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition for a one -year term; AND FURTHER THAT Chris Barnett be appointed as Vice -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition for a one -year term CARRIED BACKGROUND The Terms of Reference for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, dated May, 2002 and adopted by the Authority at Meeting #5/02 held on May 24, 2002 by Resolution #A124/02, includes the following provision: "Section 3.4 Selection of Chair and Vice -Chair of the Watersheds Coalition The Chair and Vice -Chair will be elected by the Watersheds Coalition from amongst its members. The Authority may appoint an interim Chair until such time that an election can take place. The Chair and Vice -Chair will be ex- officio members of all working committees." May 22, 2003 WM 15903 • At, , 4. t' te ETOBICOKE- MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 H25 Election Process Nominations for Chair and Vice -Chair will be accepted followed by a show of hands. A formal election by ballot for Chair and Vice -Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition will be held only if necessary. RES. #H20/03 - CANADIAN RIVERS DAY The celebration of the newly - proclaimed Canadian Rivers Day. Moved by: Seconded by Diana Karrandjas Sean Stuart THAT staff report on the first Canadian Rivers Day celebrations be received; THAT the Chair of the Etobicoke Mimico Coalition jointly, with the Chair of Humber Watershed Alliance, write a letter to the City of Brampton, the City of Toronto and Town of Caledon thanking them for formally proclaiming, June 8Th 2003 as Canadian Rivers Day; THAT members of the Coalition attend various events planned for the Canadian Rivers Day across the TRCA watersheds; AND FURTHER THAT members of the Coalition plan a watershed -wide event in the Etobicoke Mimico Watershed to celebrate Canadian Rivers Day in June, 2004 CARRIED BACKGROUND On June 21, 2002, the Minister for Canadian Heritage, Sheila Copps, signed a Ministerial Proclamation to "declare that the second Sunday of June will be celebrated henceforth as Canadian Rivers Day ". The idea of an annual Canadian Rivers Day was unanimously endorsed at the Canadian Rivers Heritage Conference in 2001. In British Columbia, BC Rivers Day has been celebrated for more than two decades and is the largest rivers - related event in North America. Canadian Rivers Day will promote the natural, cultural and recreational values of Canada's rivers. It is hoped that Canadians take an active part in Canadian Rivers Day and that it will bring Canada's river communities closer together on tangible projects for conservation, interpretation and enjoyment. Nationwide activities are being coordinated by Rivers Canada, a non - profit organization, however no details are known at this time. City of Toronto, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon have officially proclaimed June 8th as a Canadian Rivers Day. The following events have been planned across various TRCA watersheds. t'j `r wm «a joa . H26 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 Humber Heritage River Day Celebrations, Sir Casimir Growski Park, Toronto.9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Safe canoeing course Displays and exhibits, fishing, canoeing, eco- tourism, bike week activities and First Nations celebrations. • Paddle the Humber,Kings Mill Park, Toronto.9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Canoe safety demonstration from Canoe Ontario. Canoe race, flotilla at 11:00 a.m. • Official opening of new pedestrian bridge, displays and guided hike. Glasgow Road, Bolton,2:00 p.m.Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association • Morningside Park Community Celebration.10:00 a.m.Highland Creek, Scarborough • Official naming ceremony, Willowgrove Farms, Stouffville.Rouge River1:00 p.m. • Tour the Humber River (Recreational Canoeing), 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Guided tours starting on the west side of the Humber River just below the Old Mill TTC subway station. • Mill Pond Splash, Don River,Mill Pond Park, Richmond HiII.12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Scavenger hunt and tree planting. Native snake show, environmental displays, music, food and more. Information on events is also available on www.trca.on.ca RES. #H21/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WEST NILE VIRUS Information on the Authority's response to West Nile Virus in 2003. Boris Swedak Gerry Gorman THAT the staff report on the TRCA response to West Nile Virus in the GTA be received for information CARRIED BACKGROUND West Nile Virus (WNV) is an infection of birds transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus normally cycles between the bird and mosquito population; however, humans can become ill when an infected mosquito bites a person instead of a bird. In 2002, North America experienced an unprecedented outbreak of illness, including encephalitis and meningitis, caused by WNV. WNV made its first appearance in New York City in 1999. Since then it has spread to numerous states and provinces in the US and Canada. In 2002 there were 129 confirmed positive human cases of WNV in Ontario, 191 probable cases and two deaths. To most people, infection with West Nile Virus will not have any significant health effects. However, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are susceptible to serious disease or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), which may be fatal. May 22, 2003 wm 161 a3 • `q •ry ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 H27 A surveillance program to detect and monitor West Nile Virus has been in place for two years. It involves local, provincial and federal governments to collect, identify, and test dead birds for the presence of West Nile Virus. Reporting of dead crows is an important part of this surveillance. In addition, many regions in Ontario are monitoring larval mosquito populations in catch basins and other man -made containers. All of the regional governments in the GTA have developed a preparedness or response plan dealing with the virus. Many of these plans are similar in that they have identified education, prevention, and source reduction as their primary means of dealing with the virus. Mosquito larval control is also being considered and researched. To date, the TRCA has maintained involvement with this issue by participating in various committees within our jurisdiction. Staff has also attended courses /workshops hosted by the Region of Durham and the Ontario Vector Control Association. Staff is actively participating on West Nile Virus Committees that have been established in the Regions of Peel, York and Durham, and have offered similar support to the City of Toronto. In dealing with the West Nile Virus issue internally, staff has promoted the following message: "West Nile Virus is a real health issue and must be taken seriously, however the associated risk of being exposed to the virus is still low. The focus of our efforts (and those of our partners) to date is on Education, Surveillance, and Prevention (source control). Although wetlands harbour mosquitoes, they act for the most part as "balanced," naturally functioning systems. Within these balanced systems, plants function to improve water quality and reduce "stagnant" conditions, and a variety of fish, invertebrates, mammals and amphibians act as natural predators of mosquito larvae and adults. The primary (but not only) mosquito species associated with the WNV is the common house mosquito (culex pipiens). The preferred habitat for this species is small containers of stagnant water - typically found around the home. The WNV prevention and control plans developed by the regions do state that the regions will be applying larvicides to some areas based on the results of larval monitoring programs early in the season. Culex mosquitoes are the species of concern for WNV transmission. The preferred breeding site for Culex mosquitoes are small containers of stagnant water and are generally not found to breed in significant numbers in natural systems. As a result, the primary focus of the regional Iarvaciding programs will be catch basins. At this time, the regions have no plans to apply Iarvacides to natural areas but will continue to monitor these areas. Adulticides will only be used if public education and Iarvaciding programs fail to reduce the number of mosquitoes, and monitoring /surveillance shows that there is significant risk to human health from WNV. The regions will only use adulticides as a last resort. The application of Iarvacides must be done under permit from the Ontario Ministry of Health. H28 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 The permit requires that the regions must notify property owners prior to application of Iarvacides. Methods of notification include radio /television broadcasts, publication in a newspaper or written notices. Notification must be given at least 48 hours prior but, not more than, seven days before application. The permit also requires that the applicant give a description of how sensitive areas will be protected. In the event that the Regional Medical Officers of Health (MOH) issue an order to larvacide in an area that contains TRCA property, TRCA staff will be preparing a letter to the regional MOHs requesting that the TRCA be notified of any larvaciding activity on our property. We will also request that the Regional MOH provide monitoring /sampling data to prove that bodies of water on our property contain mosquito species of concern, and that they should therefore order the application of biological controls (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis - BTi). If Iarvacides are applied, the TRCA Safety Officer will post notices at the entrance to any TRCA properties to inform the public that Iarvacides have been applied to the property. Keep a "healthy perspective," when considering the risk of exposure to this virus. The Flu virus is much more serious in terms of human illness and mortality." Based on this, TRCA staff has been requested to assist, as follows: Supervisors at all work locations were asked to monitor "house keeping" practices around the grounds and buildings of TRCA facilities to reduce or eliminate areas of standing water. Particular emphasis was to be placed on artificial containers (roof gutters, wheelbarrows, flowerpots, pools, birdbaths, barrels, cans, troughs, tires etc.) and any other place where water can collect. Report and collect dead birds, particularly crows and blue jays found on TRCA lands or facilities. These birds may be collected by the Regional Health Units for lab analysis. Take personal precautions outlined by the Authority's Safety Officer when working outdoors - protective clothing, repellents etc. This information will be disseminated to all new or summer staff who will be working outdoors. In addition, a training session for all staff has been arranged for April 7, 2003. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA staff will continue to liase with the various Regional Health Departments and support their programs as much as possible. This will include continued participation on regional West Nile Virus committees, distribution of WNV information to the public and corporately following the guidelines developed for minimizing source locations breeding mosquitos. The TRCA has also been asked to assist the Regional Health Departments with their larval mosquito monitoring. The regions have been, and will continue to, monitor larval mosquito populations in catch basins, roadside ditches, and other man -made structures. Where the TRCA has been asked to assist is with the monitoring of natural areas (marshes, ponds, woodland pools, etc). The information collected this year would then be used to inform plans for 2004, should increased mosquito control efforts be required. This data can also be used to May 22, 2003 Wwu 3/o 3 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 H29 prevent large scale larvaciding programs on our property. In addition to larval mosquito monitoring, the TRCA has also been asked to assist the City of Toronto and the Region of Peel with the monitoring of any adverse effects from pesticide use in catch basins. Most of the data required by the regions would tie into existing monitoring programs (i.e./ marsh monitoring program, fisheries surveys, etc...) FINANCIAL DETAILS At this time there is no corporate budget for WNV. Staff has recommend for 2003 that $6,000 be budgeted to cover the cost of developing and implementing a larval mosquito monitoring program across the TRCA jurisdiction, and for staff training and certification. RES. #H22/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: SOUTH MIMICO STEWARDSHIP GROUP To establish a community -based stewardship group that will be responsible for guiding the implementation of the South Mimico Community Action Area Plan. Debbie Wagdin Chris McGlynn THAT the work plan detailing the establishment of the South Mimico Stewardship Group be endorsed; AND FURTHER THAT members of the Coalition who reside in, or are interested in, the South Mimico Community Action Area participate in the establishment of the South Mimico Stewardship Group and assist with outreach and regeneration activities (these people will be called "core members ") CARRIED BACKGROUND At the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Task Force meeting #10/01, resolution #H107/01 was approved, as follows: "THAT the South Mimico Community Action Area Stewardship Group be established to participate in the implementation of the South Mimico Community Action Area Plan under the guidance of the Watersheds Coalition; THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group develop annual implementation priorities and work plans; $.-doaCrityl WWII 1.4103 H30 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group recommend modifications, updates, and Community Action Sites to the Community Action Area Plan congruent with Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, and subject to the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition approval; THAT the Chair of the South Mimico Stewardship Group be a member of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition; THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group provide regular progress reports to, and seeks approval for, project development from the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition; THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group provide copies of all meeting minutes, as well as an annual presentation on completed and proposed projects, to the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition; AND FURTHER THAT the South Mimico Stewardship Group Terms of Reference, dated November 2001, be approved. " On Monday April 14`h, 2003, a meeting was held with Janice Etter (South Mimico resident), Kristin Geater (TRCA), Chandra Sharma (TRCA), and David Switzer (South Mimico resident) to develop a plan of action that would result in the inaugural meeting of the South Mimico Stewardship Group. At this meeting, a work plan was developed that would lead to the establishment of the South Mimico Stewardship Group. The work plan is as follows: Action Timing /Lead 1) Invite all Coalition members who reside in, or who are interested in, the South Mimico area to participate in the South Mimico Stewardship Group. Now: TRCA staff 2) Develop a list of relevant events that will be held in, or close to, the South Mimico area in spring /summer 2003. Now: TRCA staff 3) Develop an application form for people who want to join the group. Now: TRCA staff 4) Develop a South Mimico fact sheet with information about existing and upcoming projects, natural and cultural heritage features. Now: TRCA staff 5) Mail the application form, fact sheet and events list to the 54 people on the existing South Mimico mailing list. Now: TRCA staff 6) Core members attend relevant spring and summer events to: showcase the Coalition; inform people about the new stewardship group; and encourage members of the local community to become members of the group. On- going: core members of the stewardship group May 22, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 WM l (5/b3 H31 7) Core members of the group and TRCA staff meet with local Councillors to present: Greening Our Watersheds; the South Mimico Community Action Area Plan; existing and future project sites; and the stewardship group. Councillors will be provided with application forms and fact sheets to distribute. Late June 2003: TRCA staff to initiate 8) Once a significant number of people have applied for September 2003: TRCA membership in the South Mimico Stewardship Group, the staff to coordinate, core inaugural meeting will be held. Core group members and members to participate TRCA staff will present Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, current initiatives within the Community Action Area, and the Area Plan; and a work plan will be developed. The selection of a Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary of the stewardship group will be undertaken at the inaugural meeting, and these representatives will be invited to attend meetings of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition. What can the stewardship group do? Here are just a few suggestions: - rally politicians and the local public to support the implementation of community action sites - profile community action sites - develop funding proposals for buying plants, materials, signs, benches... for project sites - organize planting and clean -up events with local community - host an environmental fair at a community action site in partnership with the local Councillor - promote heritage monuments and local heritage education - remove invasive, non - native plants - participate in the frog /vegetation /aesthetics monitoring programs - advocate for community environmental improvements - encourage the development of recreational features (trails, pedestrian bridges, parks...) - etc. RATIONALE For each of the Community Action Sites in the Humber Watershed and the Concept Sites in the Don Watershed, steering committees are established to guide the development and implementation of projects. Membership on these committees includes TRCA, municipal and agency staff, local members of the community including residents and businesses, and members representing local Community groups. These groups have proven to be invaluable in ensuring that approvals are received on a timely basis, and that government requirements /needs and community interests are met. The decision - making process is generally based on consensus. ;Stu 1 pa w wm (&6 03 H32 ETOBICOKE -M IMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 The concept of Community Action Areas is new, and is being developed for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds only. For the same reasons as listed above, establishing steering committees is recommended as a prudent, proactive mechanism of ensuring support, facilitating communications, and ensuring effective implementation of the project(s). WORK TO BE DONE TRCA staff and core members of the South Mimico Stewardship Group will pursue the implementation of the work plan that will lead to the inaugural meeting of the group and the development of a work plan for the group. FINANCIAL DETAILS • Funding for the establishment of these groups is available in accounts 118 -70 and 118 -71. • Funding for the continuation of these groups, including staff support, administration, minutes, meeting requirements, and extended public consultation will be planned for in budgets for future years. • Funding for the implementation of projects will be developed on a project specific basis, and is not considered a requirement for the establishment of a steering committee. RES. #H23/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL PLANNERS INSTITUTE (OPPI) PLANNING EXCELLENCE AWARD 2003 TRCA's submission titled, "Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks" for the OPPI Planning Excellence Award. Boris Swedak Gerry Gorman THAT the staff report on the TRCA's submission titled, "Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks," for the OPPI Planning Excellence Award be received CARRIED BACKGROUND The Excellence in Planning Awards Program is an annual OPPI event that recognizes: excellence in all aspects of the profession; a strong awareness of the planning profession among related professions, all levels of government, potential private and public sector clients, and the general public; and professional planners providing excellence to the community. Results will be declared during the summer and the awards will be presented at the upcoming OPPI Conference, Power of Place, to be held from September 17th to 201h, 2003, in Muskoka. May 22, 2003 wl.l`7/03 ',,G,± r, .� /tpCg`� a c' • e'1) R+M `tl •r tii J ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 H33 RES. #H24/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: YELLOW FISH ROAD PROGRAM - April 26, 2003 The new improvements to the Yellow Fish Road (YFR) Program (piloted in Little Etobicoke Creek, Mississauga). Janice Etter Boris Swedak THAT the staff report on the Yellow Fish Road Program be received; THAT the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition promote the new improved program to each regional and municipal council within the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds to encourage their support in adopting this newly- revised program format. AND FURTHER THAT Coalition members assist with the implementation of the Yellow Fish Road Program within the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds CARRIED BACKGROUND The Yellow Fish Road Program, established by Trout Unlimited Canada, allows trained and supervised volunteer groups in local neighbourhoods, an opportunity to educate their community to protect water resources connected to storm drains. Volunteers typically paint a yellow fish on curbs adjacent to storm drains to remind people that the water entering storm sewers go directly, untreated, to the nearest stream - a place where fish live. Then the water flows to Lake Ontario, our primary source of drinking water. While painting, volunteers deliver a yellow, fish - shaped brochure to each home on the street they are marking. This educational leaflet explains what the fish symbol means, how to properly dispose of hazardous household wastes and how to improve residential land management practices.. We are proposing to raise the profile of the Yellow Fish Road (YFR) Program in the City of Mississauga and, ultimately, the GTA through a pilot project adopting some different tools and methodologies to promote the benefits of clean water in local neighbourhoods. While the concept of the YFR Program has been very successful across Canada, there are some challenges in delivering it to a large area and adhering to sustainable principals. In partnership with the City of Mississauga, Trout Unlimited Canada, Girl Guides Canada, TD Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation and the Region of Peel, Toronto and Region Conservation has developed and delivered a pilot project combining existing features as well as additional enhancements. Depending on the response from the community, our stakeholders and the overall success of delivering this renovated program, we plan to make the program changes across our jurisdiction. Our ultimate goal is still to effect change in people's behaviour and work toward clean water for people and our terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. THE NEW IMPROVED YELLOW FISH ROAD PROGRAM The participants will work in groups of six, with one adult supervising each group. Two people will deliver information fish flyers designed to educate the residents in the neighbourhood about the program, their behaviour and how they can change it. Two participants will wear • 07fA 9 i vvm 1 ails H34 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 safety vests and use pylons for traffic control and collect garbage on the boulevards with a hand -held picker and bag. The remaining two people will no longer use a paintbrush, paint and stencil, but will apply 10 cm (4 inch) lexan circular discs with a screened image of a yellow fish using a fast cure nontoxic adhesive. The storm drain markers will address some of the challenges with the traditional painted fish. We have found the paint provides a two year life span compared to the minimum five year life span of the storm drain markers. An additional component to the program would include adding a Yellow Fish Road Community sign, similar to the "neighbourhood watch" sign, where the storm drain markers have been installed. This sign would provide a continuous reminder to the community of the collective goal to protect water resources at home. LAUNCH OF THE PILOT PROJECT The pilot project took place on April 26th 2003 in two areas of Mississauga using informative storm drain discs instead of the traditional paint and stencil. One of the areas encompassed a portion of the Little Etobicoke Creek watershed from Burnhamthorpe Road to the north, Dundas Street to the south,Tomken Road to the west and Dixie Road to the east. Approximately 150 Girl Guides, as well as parents and guide leaders, were involved in the project on April 26th which was nested appropriately into the United Nations International Clean Water Day. The event was a great success, marking approximately 800 storm drains and delivering approximately 3,000 flyers to households in both areas. The benefits of these program enhancements include: • 5 year lifespan of disc should extend beyond the current 2 to 3 year lifespan of painted fish. This will be monitored at certain locations to evaluate the longevity of the disc in an applied situation to indicate the impacts of climate and vandalism. • The informative discs provide a constant reminder of the conservation message delivered in the Yellow Fish Road program next to the storm drain. • The discs are more eye catching than the painted fish and provide more information. • TRCA contact information is on the discs. • Reduce the potential for spilled paint on volunteers, their clothing and the environment. • Replacement of discs lost or removed by vandalism could be done by a neighbourhood volunteer or municipal staff. May 22, 2003 vol lo/03 -, '' ,,) • 1 ti ft: AA , ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 H35 ES. #H25/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: COMMUNITY ACTION AREA PLANS - 2003 Four new Community Action Area Plans will be developed in 2003 for the following areas: Snelgrove, downtown Brampton, Mimico Headwaters, and Central Toronto. Chris Barnett Janice Etter THAT the Coalition endorses this plan of action for the development of four new community action area plans in 2003; THAT opportunities for stakeholder consultation be provided and comments incorporated accordingly; THAT members of the Coalition who reside in, or who are interested in, these four new areas, be involved in the public consultation process for the development of the community action area plans; AMENDMENT RES. #26/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Chris Barnett Janice Etter AND FURTHER THAT the Human Heritage Working Group of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition be requested to examine the names of the Community Action Areas. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND At Coalition meeting #2/02, the community action area plans were discussed and the following resolution #H24/02 was endorsed: "THAT the staff report on the three community action areas (Heart Lake, Malton, South Mimico) be received; AND FURTHER THAT the work plan detailing the development of additional community action area plans be endorsed." The Task Force agreed that there would be a total of 19 community action areas and associated plans developed throughout the two watersheds, covering the entire watersheds area. In accordance with Greening Our Watersheds, all 19 plans must be developed by 2006 to meet the scheduled target. The prioritization of these areas within the work plan below was oit w ry oo 03 H36 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 based on existing community interest, Coalition contacts within those communities, and other existing opportunities. For example, developing community action area plans for industrial areas will be undertaken once the business outreach plan is completed (impacts areas 15 - West Mimico and 17 - North Toronto). This time -frame is to be 'used as a general guide, the timing of plan development for the sites may be modified as circumstances change. Within the chart, the numbers reflect the numbering of the mapped community action area boundaries on page 272 of Greening Our Watersheds. TIMING OF COMMUNITY ACTION AREA PLAN DEVELOPMENT 2003 2004 2005 2006 3) Snelgrove 2) Etobicoke Creek Headwaters 6) Spring Creek 5) South Brampton 16) Mimico Headwaters 11) South Mississauga 7) Central Spring Creek 9) North Mississauga 18) Central Toronto 12) Little Etobicoke Creek 8) South Spring Creek 15) West Mimico 4) Downtown Brampton 13) Renforth Creek 10) Central Mississauga 17) North Toronto 20) Pearson International Airport: Falls within both watersheds and is being treated as a case study. Implementation of the community action area plans will be undertaken as opportunities and need arise. PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA PLANS IN 2003: Take this plan of action for the development of four new community action area plans in 2003 to the Coalition for approval. May 22 , 2003 Coalition meeting - provide a communication to the Coalition for endorsing the work plan and requesting members to participate in the public consultation process. At Coalition meeting #2102 the members already endorsed pursuing the development of the four new area plans in 2003. Staff to provide a communication to the TRCA Watershed Management Advisory Board for their endorsement of this work - plan. Communication due on June 2, 2003, for the meeting on June 13, 2003 (location: TRCA head office). • May 22, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3103 voll iii /os H37 Meeting with each area's Councillors to introduce them to the strategy document Greening Our Watersheds and the Coalition; to let them know of process for the development of area plans; to gain a better understanding of the issues facing the area; to invite them to join in the planning process. Meeting dates: Snelgrove: June Downtown Brampton: June Mimico Headwaters: June - August Central Toronto: June - August Participants: TRCA staff, Councillors, municipal staff, local members of the Coalition Coordinate mapping for peer and public consultation workshops. - Terrestrial Natural Heritage - Fisheries - Habitat Implementation Plan - Heritage features - known municipal initiatives - on -going projects Peer consultation: early September - Councillors - municipal and agency staff - key TRCA staff - Coalition members Host a workshop for an afternoon to map opportunities and constraints. - Brampton and Peel Councillors and staff for Snelgrove, Downtown Brampton, Mimico Headwaters - Toronto Councillors and staff for Central Toronto area Advertising for Public Consultation - Public notice in the local newspapers - flyers sent to mailing lists, etc - web sites - Councillor newsletters - other newsletters - write articles for local newspapers, encourage newspapers to attend - ratepayers association Presidents, other community groups - Coalition members can promote this through their contacts in the communities * there are opportunities to expand the mailing list ahead of time by going to Brampton events in spring, summer and fall. Public Meetings : EARLY OCTOBER Focus: to collect information from residents and other stakeholders about where the environmental opportunities are within the action areas; to generate support for the development and implementation of the area plans; to initiate the nucleus of the area's stewardship groups. 1) Snelgrove and Downtown Brampton (combined) 2) Central Toronto 3) Mimico Headwaters ze.;11:1 itv,,,, wrnig os H38 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 Summary of public meeting produced. - information sent to TRCA GIS for development of Area Plan maps Mid - October Draft plans submitted for peer review to agency staff, Councillors, TRCA staff, Coalition. November - December Finalize area plans. - Provide to Coalition for approval in March 2004 - Provide to TRCA Watershed Management Advisory Board in March /April 2003 Release the plan to the public, initiate stewardship groups as opportunities are presented (likely: Mimico Headwaters around Professors Lake Community Action Site, Snelgrove) - document the process and plans in a special CreekTime edition; thus everyone who was at the meetings see the results of their efforts - put the information on the TRCA web site - send out notices to newspapers and newsletters that this information is available on the web site or by calling.... - and in areas where there are opportunities to initiate stewardship groups, host a meeting for the people who attended, initiate the stewardship group, and start developing implementation plans . DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • Staff and members of the Coalition to pursue development of the 2003 community action area plans through an extensive consultation process. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding to proceed with the development of community action area work plans, reports and area plans is available in the 2003 budget and will continue to be a priority in future budget submissions until all 16 plans are complete. Funding for the implementation of these plans will be secured on a priority basis in future years. May 22, 2003 WM 19 3/03 1.54an u ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 H39 RES. #H27/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WORKING GROUP COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information. Chris Nelson Chris Barnett THAT the following minutes be received: • Meeting #2103 of the Education and Outreach Working Group; • Meeting #2/03 of the Human Heritage Working Group; • Meeting #2/03 of the Natural Habitats Working Group; • Meeting #2/03 of the Sustainable Communities and Securement Working Group CARRIED NEW BUSINESS POLICY AND PROGRAM REVIEW TEAM Members are being sought to help with the review of policy /program documents on an 'as needed' basis. This policy and program review team would review major upcoming proposals so that we can get ahead of the process as best we can. Sean Stuart and Robert Jamieson have expressed an interest in participating. If any other members are willing to assist, they are being asked to contact Lia Lappano at (416)661 -6600, extension 5292. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COALITION Members have requested that presentations on the following items be made at upcoming Coalition meetings: - Terrestrial Natural Heritage - Permitting Process - Source Protection 4ela I tinti VIM 1 Wil03 H40 ETOBICOKE- MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #3/03 May 22, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO DISPLAY The newly - prepared Etobicoke Mimico display was exhibited at the meeting. Members interested in taking the display to future events, on behalf of the Coalition, are asked to contact Kristin Geater (416)661 -6600, extension 5667. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS The Region of Peel is undertaking an environmental assessment for the proposed widening of Mayfield Road between Hurontario and Heart Lake Road. They have applied for a permit to TRCA and it will be done in three phases. Public meetings are being scheduled. Another environmental assessment is being undertaken on Mayfield Road between Heart Lake Road and Airport Road. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. TRCA APPOINTS NEW CAO Due to Craig Mather's recent retirement from the Authority after 32 years of service, Brian Denney has been appointed as TRCA's new CAO. DOOR PRIZE As a token of the Authority's appreciation for the members' participation on the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition, a door prize will be given out at the end of each Coalition meeting. Two door prizes were awarded for this meeting. The first was a gift certificate for consultation to naturalize a member's yard offered by Patricia Lowe who is a certified landscape architect. The winning ticket belonged to David Switzer. The second door prize was a crank - powered radio. The winning ticket belonged to Sean Stuart. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:00 p.m., May 22, 2003. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Acting Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. winits /o3 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION MINUTES OF MEETING #4/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/03 SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 wM I%/03 J.af J u +a • 0 h d V Q V, THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 July 24, 2003 Page H41 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition met at Heart Lake Conservation Area, on July 24, 2003. Co -Chair Suzanne Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. PRESENT Chris Barnett Member Suzanne Barrett Member Cleve Battick Member Janice Etter Member Bette -Ann Goldstein Member Gerry Gorman Member Michael Gusche Alternate Marilyn Hagerman Member Alina Korniluk Alternate David Lyons Member Randy McGill Member Chris McGlynn Member John McMahon Alternate Doug McRonney Member Glenn Miller Member Bob Noble Member Dick O'Brien Chair, TRCA Steve Rutherford Member Sean Stuart Member Boris Swedak Member David Switzer Member Tanya Trivedi Alternate GUESTS Cynthia Abel Peel Children's Water Festival Mathew Rossi Resident, City of Mississauga Bill Snodgrass City of Toronto STAFF Chris Benjamin Volunteer Coordinator Suzannah Bennett Summer Student Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer d'j li °.. -.a mw :r Wth lv ?fd3 H42 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 July 24, 2003 Don Ford Senior Hydrogeologist Kristin Geater Etobicoke- Mimico Watershed Project Manager Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant Chandra Sharma Specialist, Etobicoke - Mimico Gary Wilkins Specialist, Humber Paul Willms Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Resource Planner INTRODUCTIONS Members, staff, and guests in attendance introduced themselves. RES. #H28/03 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Etter Doug McRonney THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/03, held on May 22, 2003, be received CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) TRCA Report to its Executive Committee on June 6, 2003, re: South Mimico Sanitary Trunk Sewer (b) Excerpt of TRCA Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting on June 6, 2003 re: Permanent Easement on Former MTO Lands, .Mimico Creek RES. #H29/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Etter Bette -Ann Goldstein THAT the above -noted correspondence be received CARRIED July 24, 2003 wMl18/o3 111 ^it erYf `:4A0 bib e • ebb do ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 H43 c) Letter from Caledon Countryside Alliance, re: Environmental Award RES. #H30/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Etter Boris Swedak THAT a letter of congratulations be sent to the Town of Caledon as well as the City of Orillia on behalf of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition; AND FURTHER THAT the Caledon Countryside Alliance be invited to make a presentation, on this subject, to the Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition at a future meeting CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan Bill Snodgrass of the City of Toronto made a presentation on the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan, including strategic development, cost estimates, the master plan, the philosophy, overview of the city -wide 25 -year plan, public education, overall benefits, and next steps. The Co -Chair thanked Mr. Snodgrass for his very informative presentation. RES. #H31/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WET WEATHER FLOW MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN Update on the City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan. Chris McGlynn Boris Swedak THAT the staff report on the City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan (WWFMMP) be received; THAT members of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition review the WWFMMP and provide their comments to TRCA staff; THAT members of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition pursue and foster partnerships to enhance business and community outreach efforts as identified in the WWFMMP Public Education and Outreach Strategy; t' =t� . ,Ictir L 1,41 wm 111103 H44 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 July 24, 2003 AND FURTHER THAT the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition continue to work with TRCA and other partners to facilitate implementation of the recommendations to ensure that the objectives of the Etobicoke and Mimico Revitalization Strategies are met. AMENDMENT RES. #32/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Etter Doug McRonney THAT the Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition express its support for the City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan and advocate its implementation; AND FURTHER THAT Janice Etter, Chris McGlynn, Doug McRonney, and Boris Swedak meet with TRCA staff to review the plan and provide comments on behalf of the Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND The City of Toronto has prepared a Master Plan for the management of its wet weather flow (i.e. stormwater and combined sewer overflow ). The study covers the entire City and extends across six major watersheds with the City of Toronto boundary. Initiated in 1997, the study has been developed in a staged manner under the Class Environmental Assessment process involving extensive public consultation. The goal of the WWFMMP is to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, the adverse effects of wet weather flow on the built and natural environment in a timely and sustainable manner, and to achieve a measurable improvement in the ecosystem health of the watersheds. The study has been completed and has been placed on the public record for a 30 -day period starting July 11, 2003. More information is available on the City of Toronto website : www.toronto.ca /wetweatherflow. Subject to comments from public review, the recommended Master Plan will be presented to City Council for approval. Implications for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds The study area for Mimico Creek and Etobicoke Creek Watersheds and the Lakefront Watershed in Etobicoke establishes environmental objectives and targets, develops control objectives and presents a preferred strategy with an implementation and monitoring program to monitor effectiveness. A 25 year Master Plan implementation schedule has been developed to facilitate implementation. The preferred strategies that have been developed for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds and Lakefront watershed in Etobicoke include: July 24, 2003 WM186/03 't gt. `` 'mss .'7 • ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 H45 • 33,000 roof downspouts to be disconnected; • 17,000 rain barrels to be installed; • 380 km of filtration systems to be constructed under public railways; • 68 stormwater facilities (ponds and infiltration galleries) • 51 underground facilities • Oil -grit separators • 20 fish barriers to be removed • 26 km of stream to be restored and banks vegetated • basement flooding for cluster areas to be eliminated. Implementation of these strategies will take place on a south to north basis in order to have the most impact. Etobicoke Creek undertakings will focus on the waterfront, constructing stormwater ponds, stormwater storage tanks and oil /grit separators and channel rehabilitation. Implementation in Mimico Creek is focussed further up the creek, on constructing stormwater ponds and oil /grit separators, channel rehabilitation and conveyance controls. The timing of implementation varies according to the type of undertaking and the overall benefit of the undertaking. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • TRCA staff to review and submit comments to the City of Toronto. RES. #H33/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: 2003 ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL PLANNERS INSTITUTE (OPPI) EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks won the 2003 OPPI Excellence in Planning Award. Tanya Trivedi Doug McRonney THAT a letter of thanks be sent to the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watershed Task Force members and staff who participated in the development of "Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks ". AND FURTHER THAT the Chair of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Task Force be invited to attend the OPPI & OALA Conference awards banquet on Friday, September 19th, 2003 at the Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka to accept the award CARRIED BACKGROUND The Ontario Professional Planners Institute is a professional organization that governs the education and practice of planning in Ontario. In order to recognize the achievements and accomplishments in planning, the Institute provides annual awards to projects that have a high degree of quality and deserve professional recognition. • 141 Myi Wm18103 H46 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 July 24, 2003 Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, represents a long -term strategy for the protection and management of the natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks. This strategy was developed over a two year period by a volunteer task force that consisted of watershed residents, community groups, agency staff and elected representatives. Greening Our Watersheds was one of 40 submissions from across Ontario that was submitted for the 2003 Excellence In Planning Award. Project submissions were judged on their excellence in planning, innovation, impact on the field of expertise, implementation potential and presentation. RATIONALE Without the continued dedication and support of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watershed Task Force members and the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Coalition, the Authority would not have received this award - an award that symbolizes excellence and provides a high degree of professional recognition to the Authority. We, therefore, would like to extend our appreciation and congratulations to the members of the Task Force, Coalition and staff who contributed to the production of Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks. NEXT STEPS • Staff and Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Task Force will attend the OPPI & OALA Conference awards banquet on Friday, September 19th 2003 at the Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka to accept the award. OPPI and TRCA will issue a media release to all major newspapers to promote the award winners. An article will be published in the Ontario Planning Journal and the information will be posted on TRCA and OPPI website. RES. #H34/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: BRAMPTON "PATHWAYS MASTER PLAN" Award for Planning Excellence The City of Brampton has won the 2003 Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) Award for Planning Excellence, Implementation Category, for their "Pathways Master Plan ". Sean Stuart Chris Barnett THAT the Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition send a letter to Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell, congratulating the Mayor and Brampton staff on receiving this prestigious award; July 24, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 wituagp4 s, . to ,. 1%, r+iD n M e 1.1 u H47 THAT the City of Brampton be invited to present the "Pathways Master Plan" to the Coalition at an upcoming meeting; AND FURTHER THAT the Coalition and TRCA staff work with the City of Brampton to facilitate the implementation of the "Pathways Master Plan" as it complements the goals of "Greening Our Watersheds" CARRIED BACKGROUND The Planning, Design and Development Department of the City of Brampton has recently won the 2003 Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) Award for Planning Excellence, implementation category, for their "Pathways Master Plan ". The "Pathways Master Plan ", for a multi -use trail system, grew from the fact that walking and cycling are the most popular recreational activities in the City. Residents and City employees participated in a series of open houses and shared their comments through the City's website and staff appearances on area television "phone -in" programs. The result is a significant municipal project that will be implemented over the coming years as the City grows and in conjunction with other projects and local priorities. The plan represents a partnership between the City of Brampton, community members, local businesses, and other public agencies. An implementation plan is currently being developed to chart out Pathways network priorities and to take the results of the Master Plan to the construction stage. The Pathways system will be developed in successive steps with priority links and amenities taking centre stage over the next year. - The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) has been dedicated to the advancement of responsible planning throughout Canada since 1919. It operates in the capacity as the national professional institute and certification body for the planning profession in Canada. RES. #H35/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: 2003 PEEL CHILDREN'S WATER FESTIVAL To provide an overview and final report on the 2003 Peel Children's Water Festival. Bette -Ann Goldstein Marilyn Hagerman THAT the staff report on the 2003 Peel Children's Water Festival be received; THAT members of the Coalition who volunteered be recognized and thanked for their contribution; %`3\2$iN wm1a 03 H48 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4103 July 24, 2003 THAT the Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition write a letter to the Regional Municipality of Peel congratulating them on the success of the second annual Water Festival at Heart Lake Conservation Area; AND FURTHER THAT the Education & Outreach and /or Sustainable Communities Working Groups contribute activities, such as the "Front Lawn Challenge" to the 2004 festival CARRIED BACKGROUND The Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, at its meeting held on March 27, 2003, adopted the following resolution #H12/03: THAT the staff report on the festival, restoration projects, and the Coalition's pilot water conservation gardening campaign be received; THAT members of the Coalition volunteer to help run the shoreline planting, horseshoe wetland planting, sand dune planting, trout release, and water conservation gardening activities on Saturday, May 31St, 2003 (Public Day); THAT members of the Coalition attend the festival on Saturday, May 31st, 2003; THAT the Coalition Chair attend the VIP luncheon on Monday, June 2nd, 2003; AND FURTHER THAT staff and a Coalition volunteer report back on the festival, projects, campaign, and partnership with the Region of Peel. The Peel Children's Water Festival returned to Heart Lake Conservation Area this year from May 29'h to Wednesday June 4th, 2003, with Saturday, May 31s` as Public Day. The festival hosted 5000 grades two -five students from Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon, 1000 adult chaperones, and 500 highschool volunteers. There was also a waiting list of close to 1000 children this year. Public Day on Saturday May 31st drew approximately 2500 members of the general public (more than double the number of people compared to last year) despite the threat of rain. Approximately 9000 people in total passed through Heart Lake Conservation Area in the six days of the festival. The children participated in over 50 water - related interactive and educational activities including seven developed and coordinated by the TRCA and the Etobicoke & Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition. Three of the activities were restoration projects, ranging from the driest of vegetation communities to regionally rare aquatic plants: 1. "Biodiversity Beach" - shoreline restoration with regionally rare aquatic plants 2. "The Strong, Sensitive Type....of Plant" - sand dune ecosystem establishment 3. "Happy Birthday Heart Lake, you don't look a day over 9,999 years!" - A 3 -D model of Heart Lake and surroundings 4. "The Front Lawn Challenge" - Black -eyed Susan give -away to encourage water July 24, 2003 Wrn 1 a4 /o3 n %p ¢o) r 'q. , v ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 H49 conservation gardening in Peel 5. The Living Lake, Living City" - Public release of rainbow trout 6. "Habitat, Sweet Habitat" - Riparian to upland forest restoration of Horseshoe Wetland 7. "Fish of Heart Lake" - an aquarium with species of fish from Heart Lake The three restoration projects saw 47 different species and a total of 5000 trees, shrubs, herbaceous sand dune, and aquatic plants established, accelerating the restoration work at Heart Lake Conservation Area by years. Media Profile City TV's Breakfast Television, local papers, and CBC covered the festival. The TRCA asked a Brampton school to develop a song that incorporated all of the themes of the festival. The song, "Save the Rain ", was performed by 30 grade four students from Robert J. Lee P.S. with rain sticks during the VIP ceremony on June 2, 2003. The song's lyrics were featured in the Spring /Summer 2003 edition of CreekTime. The TRCA also made contributions to the development of the first ever EcoFair held in conjunction with the festival, a forum for highschool students to teach others about their experiences implementing environmental projects. The VIP day was well attended by municipal politicians, staff, and the Honourable Tony Clement. Local politicians took part in one of the restoration projects by planting white water lilies. COALITION PARTICIPATION ON PUBLIC DAY Nine members of the Etobicoke & Mimico Creeks Coalition volunteered to coordinate activities on Public Day. Bette -Ann Goldstein, Sean Stuart, Jennifer Turgeon, and Marilyn Hagerman coordinated the aquatic planting event and shoreline restoration (Bio Diversity Beach). Cleve Battick and Chris Barnett coordinated bird box building and upland and riparian tree and shrub planting (Habitat, Sweet Habitat) with the Heart Lake Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. Kristin Geater and Gerry Gorman gave away Black -eyed Susans in the Front Lawn Challenge and told people about the Coalition and its projects. Marjut Dunker and Chris McGlynn designed and finished planting the Sand Dune ecosystem with some help from the public. The Sustainable Communities Committee developed an idea to encourage water conservation. It involved giving away a native, drought - tolerant plant (Black -eyed Susans) to demonstrate that native plants reduce water requirements while retaining an aesthetic quality worthy of the front lawn. It was thought that the gardener would add other plants, given the time of year, thereby leveraging added effort to the campaign if given resources such as a list of local native plant nurseries. Social marketing studies have demonstrated that these types of campaigns show high returns when early adopters influence their neighbours to adopt similar sustainable practices. The Region of Peel also gave away its "Wise Water Use Gardening Book" and sold rain barrels at half price. Why change gardening maintenance practices? 50 -60% of summer water use goes to lawn and garden and water shortages and lawn watering bans have become commonplace in suburban communities. By converting a portion of the front lawn to native ,gr,,,,i. tt s W M t 8S 03 H50 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 July 24, 2003 species, home owners can still enjoy beautiful landscapes while cutting their water use. Three hundred plants were distributed during the three hour Public Day and it was reported that twice this many were needed to meet demand. It was also suggested that more volunteers were needed to talk to people about water conservation and native plants. Finally, it was suggested that the Sustainable Communities Committee review the panel text and graphics, as well as an evaluation method, and develop a more permanent campaign. RATIONALE - PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRESS Implementation of restoration projects have accelerated, diversified, and reached a wider audience because of the Peel Childrens' Water Festival. They have accelerated due to the sheer numbers of hands available for planting. The projects have diversified to accommodate the learning and curriculum requirements of the Festival while retaining and expanding the Living City strategic plan objectives and meeting the targets in Greening Our Watersheds. The diversity is also reflected in the projects (sand dune, wetland, upland forest, shoreline, riparian enhancements) and their components (native species, rare and uncommon species to the area). The lessons learned through the Festival and restoration projects may be used as a model for partnerships with local municipalities on naturalization projects and events. FUNDING Funding was derived from the Region of Peel Natural Heritage Fund in the 2003 Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds budget. The Heart Lake District Girl Guides have also donated cash from their fund - raising activities. The TRCA's contribution for implementing the seven activities is estimated at $35,000. The Region's contribution is approximately $200,000 for the entire Festival. In -kind contributions from volunteers, etc. is estimated (for the TRCA activities alone) at approximately $50,000 for a total investment in ecological restoration at Heart Lake Conservation Area of $85,000. RES. #H36/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WATERSHED -BASED SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING Endorsing the comments prepared by the Humber Watershed Alliance and the Don Watershed Regeneration Council on the Final Report of the Advisory Committee on Watershed -Based Source Protection Planning. Michael Gusche Chris Barnett THAT the comments prepared by the Humber Watershed Alliance and the Don Watershed Regeneration Council on the Final Report of the Advisory Committee on Watershed - Based Source Protection Planning, be endorsed; July 24, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 H51 AND FURTHER THAT the Chair of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Coalition write a letter to the Hon. Jim Wilson, Minister of the Environment in support of the comments made by the Don Regeneration Council and the Humber Watershed Alliance CARRIED BACKGROUND At the Etobicoke and Mimico Coalition Meeting #3/03, held on May 22, 2003, a TRCA staff report to its Authority Meeting #4/03, held on May 16th 2003, on Source Protection Planning Framework - Implication to TRCA was presented. This report included staff comments on The Final Report of the Provincial Advisory Committee on Watershed -Based Source Protection Planning which was posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry on April 21,2003 for public comment until June 21' 2003. A technical working group of Conservation Ontario, which included TRCA staff, has submitted a consolidate response from the Conservation Authorities, including comments from the Regional Municipality of Peel, the Regional Municipality of York and the Regional Municipality of Durham. The Don Watershed Council, together with the Humber Watershed Alliance, have also submitted comments to the Minister. . RES. #H37/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WORKING GROUP COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information. Janice Etter Marilyn Hagerman THAT the following minutes be received: Meeting #3/03 and #4/03 of the Education and Outreach Working Group; Meeting #1/03 of the Joint Natural Habitats /Water Management Working Group; • Meeting #3/03 of the Sustainable Communities and Securement Working Group CARRIED ttivi wm 8 ?/03 ' H52 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #4/03 July 24, 2003 NEW BUSINESS WATER COLOUR PAINTING S. Stuart advised that his father has recently completed a water colour painting of Heart Lake Conservation Area. The painting was entered into an art show celebrating water painting and it consequently won an award. The artist has offered to donate the painting to the Coalition in order that it can be raffled off and the proceeds can then be directed to initiatives to be undertaken at Heart Lake. For those members interested in viewing the painting, It is currently on display at the Bowes Art Gallery. It was agreed that this matter be referred to the Education and Outreach Working Group of the Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition for further discussion and action. DOOR PRIZE • As a token of the Authority's appreciation for the members' participation on the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition, a door prize will be given out at the end of each Coalition meeting. Two door prizes were awarded at this meeting. The first was a paddle with the Etobicoke - Mimico logo imprinted on it and the second was a family pass at Heart Lake, complete with boat rental for one day. The winning tickets belonged to Mathew Rossi and Steve Rutherford, respectively. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:20 p.m., July 24, 2003. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Acting Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION MINUTES OF MEETING #5/03 wm1eq(o3 • • A,,„ 4>l 'ir '',',44 0. ti DirTHE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEK WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 October 23, 2003 Page H53 The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition met at Peel Village Golf Club, on October 23, 2003. Co -Chair Irene Jones called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. PRESENT Cleve Battick Member Marjut Dunker Member Janice Etter Member Bette -Ann Goldstein Member Gerry Gorman Member Michael Gusche Alternate Irene Jones Member Aline Korniluk Alternate Randy McGill Member Chris McGlynn Member John McMahon Alternate Doug McRonney Member Glenn Miller Member Chris Nelson Member Bob Noble Member Mathew Rossi Member Sean Stuart Member David Switzer Member Debbie Wagdin Member GUESTS Rick Reitmeier Region of Pell Carol Seglins Mayor, Town of Caledon Roger Taylor Caledon Countryside Alliance STAFF Mike Bender Landscape Architect Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant Chandra Sharma Specialist, Etobicoke - Mimico John Stille Environmental Technician Deana Strath Conservation Land Planner Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist An" :Now wrn 1 io a3 H54 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 Paul Wilims Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Resource Planner INTRODUCTIONS Members, staff, and guests in attendance introduced themselves. RES. #H38/03 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Etter Doug McRonney THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/03, held on July 24, 2003, be received CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from the Etobicoke - Mimico Coalition to the City of Toronto, dated August 11, 2003, re: Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan (b) City of Toronto Policy & Finance Committee Report Recommendations re: Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan RES. #H39/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: Janice Etter Bob Noble THAT the Chair of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition send a letter to the City of Toronto thanking them for identifying TRCA as the lead agency to establish a community outreach program for the implementation of the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan; THAT the City of Toronto staff consult with the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition on the need for the Etobicoke Creek Diversion Berm prior to initiating any further studies and report to the Works Committee in April, 2004; WM sqg/o 3 L1 October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H55 THAT the City of Toronto staff confirm with the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition that a Class Environmental Assessment process for the proposed stormwater control facility at the Bonar site in the Mimico Creek Watershed is scheduled to be initiated in 2004 and that the required budget has been assigned to the project; AND FURTHER THAT Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Coalition members assist the City of Toronto in facilitating work on a strategy to deal with water quality issues in partnership with upstream and border municipalities CARRIED (c) Letter from City of Brampton Mayor, dated September 5, 2003 re: Pathways Master Plan Award of Excellence (d) Internet article dated September 10, 2003 entitled, "Local creek improvement plans garner award" (e) Excerpt from TRCA Executive Committee minutes #7/03, July 25, 2003, re: Region of Peel permit to undertake work in the City of Mississauga (Burnhamthorpe Road) (f) TRCA Staff Report to its Sustainable Communities Boar.d meeting, October 3, 2003, re: TRCA role in air quality and the Clean Air Partnership RES. #H40/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Randy McGill Doug McRonney THAT the above -noted correspondence be received CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) TV Ontario's Greenest Town Award to Town of Caledon Caledon Mayor, Carol Seglins, together with Roger Taylor of the Caledon Countryside Alliance, made a presentation about their recent recognition by IVO as Ontario's greenest municipality, alongside Orillia. Ms. Seglins and Mr. Taylor outlined the municipal and NGO perspective of the award process and what environmental initiatives have been undertaken in Caledon. (b) Etobicoke Creek Headwaters Subwatershed Plan TRCA's Dean Young made a presentation on the Etobicoke Creek Headwaters Subwatershed Plan and highlighted the following: • proposed study area; • key issues and opportunities; • natural land cover; ki*A IP! l'AV Wmlga 03 H56 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 • subwatershed planning overview and process; • technical study components; • components of final subwatershed plan; and • administrative framework. The Co -Chair thanked all presenters for their informative presentations. RES. #H41/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: ETOBICOKE CREEK HEADWATERS SUBWATERSHED PLAN Initiation of Phase 1 of the subwatershed planning process for the Etobicoke Creek headwaters, development of the work program and formation of the Steering Committee. David Switzer Gerry Gorman THAT the staff report on Phase I of the Etobicoke Creek Headwaters Subwatershed Plan be received for information; THAT Irene Jones be appointed as the interim Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition representative to participate in the Steering Committee; AND FURTHER THAT the Phase I subwatershed characterization report be brought back to the Coalition for endorsement CARRIED BACKGROUND As part of the Region of Peel Water Management Project, a subwatershed planning process for the Etobicoke Creek Headwaters is scheduled to be undertaken by the TRCA in 2003, in partnership with the Region of Peel, the Town of Caledon and the City of Brampton. The Etobicoke Creek Headwaters Subwatershed Plan will provide enhanced direction to municipalities and private landowners with regard to environmental protection, conservation and restoration within the contexts of existing land and water use, and the planning of future development, to ensure long -term ecological sustainability of the natural features and functions of the subwatershed. The Etobicoke Creek Headwaters Subwatershed Plan will support the broad goals and objectives of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watershed Strategy, Greening Our Watersheds, completed in 2002, and will provide the opportunity for detailed scoping and examination of local watershed management concerns. RATIONALE The headwaters of Etobicoke Creek has been identified as an important area to focus watershed planning efforts based on anticipated changes to land and water use associated with implementation of municipal Official Plans and expansion of areas serviced by the Region of Peel's water supply infrastructure. Wyn lq a /o3 October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H57 Specifically, the subwatershed planning process has been initiated to provide guidance with regards to: • on -going implementation of the environmental policies of the Region of Peel, Town of Caledon and City of Brampton; • planning future development in urban and rural settlement areas; • reviewing and updating Official Plans for the Region of Peel, Town of Caledon and City of Brampton; • on -going implementation of the recommendations of Greening Our Watersheds, the watershed strategy for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks; • the Region of Peel's plans to extend the water supply feedermain north of Mayfield Road along Kennedy Road to service new settlement areas in the Mayfield West Rural Service Centre; and, • Complaints from local residents that their private groundwater wells are drying up. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Etobicoke Creek Headwaters subwatershed planning process will involve three phases that will occur over a two year time frame. Progress reports will be prepared during each phase of the planning process: Phase 1 - Subwatershed Characterization The purpose of this phase of the planning process is to establish current conditions on the subwatershed through a review of existing information and the initiation of technical studies that address critical information needs. Technical studies will be conducted to fill information gaps and to develop new modelling tools or refine existing models that will be used to predict the response of the natural system to future resource use scenarios. Phase 2 - Analysis and Integration This phase focuses on examining the potential effects that anticipated changes to land and water use could have on the health of the subwatershed. Computer modelling techniques and expert analysis will be utilized to predict the response of the natural system to alternative scenarios of resource use and management. Based on an integrated examination of alternative scenarios and input from Steering Committee members and Stakeholder Focus Group participants, management strategies will be identified and specific targets for key indicators of watershed health will be established. Phase 3 - Developing the Plan This phase of the study involves building consensus among all participants in the planning process on a set of preferred management strategies, and preparing the final subwatershed plan which integrates and communicates the outcome of the process. Input from Steering Committee members, Stakeholder Focus Group participants, and the public will be solicited through meetings, workshops, and Public Open House events. Key components of the final subwatershed plan will include: WM t9 4 Q8 H58 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 • A description of existing conditions; • Subwatershed- specific goals, objectives and targets related to the protection, rehabilitation and enhancement of the features, functions and linkages of the natural system; • Evaluations of the predicted response of the natural system to implementing municipal Official Plans and alternative management approaches; • Recommendations for best management practices and stewardship opportunities; • Strategies for implementing the recommendations of the plan; and, • A monitoring program to assess whether the goals, objectives and targets are being achieved by all stakeholders. A Steering Committee will be established to direct the organization and management of the subwatershed planning process. The Steering Committee will be made up of representatives from the Public Works and Planning Departments of the Region of Peel, Town of Caledon, and City of Brampton, the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Representatives of the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Natural Resources will also be invited to take part in the Steering Committee. The TRCA will act as the coordinating agency for the study. A work program will be prepared that provides a breakdown of the work to be undertaken and a schedule for completing all phases of the planning process. Subwatersheds represent a scale that is well- suited for enhanced public involvement in watershed planning initiatives. Several approaches will be used to inform local residents and stakeholder groups about the subwatershed planning process and to seek input on identifying key issues and opportunities, preparing subwatershed goal and objective statements that reflect local management concerns, and developing management strategies. A Stakeholder Focus Group will be established to provide an effective forum for local residents, elected representatives, business and industry representatives and special interest groups to become involved in shaping the subwatershed plan. Planning workshops will be held to solicit input at key points during each phase of the subwatershed planning process. Information updates will be made available to all interested parties through special mailings, articles in CreekTime (the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition newsletter), postings on the TRCA website, and public information sessions. FINANCIAL DETAILS Development of the Etobicoke Creek Headwaters Subwatershed Plan has been granted funding approval from the Regional Municipality of Peel through the Peel Water Management Project. wit/ills/rig v .N • J • ! ,. October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H59 RES. #H42/03 - Moved by: • Seconded by: 2003 -2006 SNELGROVE REACH HABITAT REGENERATION PLAN - Etobicoke Creek Update on the 2003 -2006 Snelgrove Reach Habitat Regeneration Plan. Sean Stuart Mathew Rossi THAT the staff report on the 2003 - 2006 Snelgrove Reach Habitat Regeneration Plan, be received; THAT members of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, who reside in the Snelgrove vicinity, assist in developing partnerships, seek funding and initiate implementation of the Snelgrove reach plan in concert with the development and implementation of the Snelgrove Community Action Area Plan; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on the progress of the implementation of the 2003 - 2006 Snelgrove Reach Habitat Regeneration Plan CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #5/92, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority approved Resolution #72, granting a permanent easement on 0.309 hectares of Authority owned lands to the Corporation of the City of Brampton to facilitate construction of a stormsewer that would service new development. Due to the increases in level and frequency of stormwater discharge that would result from this, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff were directed to undertake terrestrial and aquatic habitat enhancements in the valley and any necessary erosion control work. Pursuant to this, in 1994 the Valley and Stream Corridor Reach Plan for Snelgrove was developed to guide future terrestrial and aquatic habitat enhancements in•this area. The Snelgrove reach plan was updated in 1999 to be consistent with new water quality, aquatic habitat, flora and fauna surveys and land use information, and incorporated information about regeneration efforts in the area that were carried out between 1994 and 1999. It recommended further site specific management activities to be undertaken over time as opportunities are presented. Based on this, as well as updated flora and fauna surveys (2001), a habitat regeneration plan, titled "2003 - 2006 Snelgrove Reach Habitat Regeneration Plan ", has been developed for implementation between 2003 and 2006. RATIONALE At Authority Meeting. #5/03, June 27, 2003, Resolution #A131/03, was approved as follows: THAT this work plan be initiated for the development of four new community action area plans in 2003 in the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds be endorsed; A + ';aP1illte4 rvmt4/ H60 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 THAT staff are directed to initiate the associated stewardship groups for each of these areas as opportunities arise; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to provide updates to the Authority as the area plans are developed and implemented. The Snelgrove community action area is significantly larger than the area of the Reach Plan, being located between Mayfield Road, Kennedy Road, Bovaird Drive and the western boundary of Etobicoke Creek watershed. The fall 2003 Snelgrove planting event will be an opportunity to kick -off the public participation component of the community action area planning process and to develop public support for future efforts in the broader Snelgrove community action area. The implementation of the 2003 - 2006 Snelgrove Reach Habitat Regeneration Plan will help to achieve the 2006 targets for the following indicators of the Etobicoke - Mimico Creek Watersheds management strategy "Greening Our Watersheds ": Terrestrial Habitat Quantity, Riparian Zone, and Biodiversity. It will also help to achieve the Remedial Action Plan goals of: Rehabilitation of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Watersheds ( "Biotic corridor linkages are protected, enhanced, or rehabilitated across the waterfront and throughout the stream and valley system "), and Ecosystem Observation ( "Opportunities should be provided for residents and visitors to study or observe a functioning, healthy ecosystem "). WORK TO BE DONE • . • Submission of funding proposals to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and MNR CFWIP funding program. Coordination and implementation of the 2003 Snelgrove fall public planting event. Detailed designs and costs for 2004, 2005 and 2006 planting plans and habitat enhancement features. Public consultation for the development of the Snelgrove Community Action Area plan. The fall 2003 habitat enhancement initiatives will be implemented at a large public planting event. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for the implementation of the 2003 Snelgrove regeneration projects is located in account #112 -43. Further partnerships are being developed with the following groups: Brampton Scouts, Punjabi Community Health Centre, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, MNR CFWIP funding program and others. Funding for the implementation of proposed 2004 - 2006 Snelgrove regeneration projects will be planned for in budgets for future years. Funding for the development of the Snelgrove Community Action Area Plan and the initiation and support of the future Snelgrove community stewardship group is available in account WMI1? /t$ .ts.wAsi 4ft, (.,.. ,-#.-1,. • _is e,8 r II • Y October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H61 #118 -70 and 118 -71 for 2003 and will be accounted for in future watershed budgets . RES. #H43/03 - HEART LAKE CONSERVATION AREA MASTER PLAN The development of the Heart Lake Conservation Area Master Plan. Moved by: Seconded by: Bob Noble Bette -Ann Goldstein THAT the staff report on the Heart Lake Conservation Area Master Plan, be received; THAT the work plan for the development of Heart Lake Conservation Area Master Plan, be endorsed; THAT an Advisory Committee be established, which would include members of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, interested community groups, business representatives, community residents, agency staff, municipal staff and area councillors to assist with the development of the master plan and to facilitate the opportunity for public input; THAT Bob Noble, with Bette -Ann Goldstein as his alternate, be appointed to represent the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, on the Heart Lake Conservation Area Master Plan Advisory Committee; AND FURTHER THAT Cleve Battick and Sean Stuart of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition be named as additional interested members CARRIED. BACKGROUND The Heart Lake Conservation Area (HLCA) is a Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) -owned and operated conservation area in Brampton. It is located south of Mayfield Road, north of Sandalwood Parkway, east of Conservation Drive and west of Heart Lake Road. The total study area consists of approximately 169 hectares of land in the City of Brampton, Peel Region. HLCA consists of mixed forest stands, with other ecological features such as wetland habitats, beach habitats, regeneration areas, and open meadow scattered throughout. As such, it provides one of the best quality habitats in the Etobicoke Creek Watershed. Heart Lake Conservation Area's diverse ecosystem includes two kettle lakes (Heart Lake and Teapot Lake), headwaters for Spring Creek, a 58 hectare - wetland complex, 43.5 hectares of deciduous, coniferous and mixed forests (one of the largest individual blocks of continuous forest in the Etobicoke Creek Watershed), and surficial geology composed of glacial till and river deposits. The combination of unique habitats has qualified sections of Heart Lake Conservation Area to -be identified as significant. The Heart Lake Wetland Complex is a Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Classified Wetland, while the Heart Lake Woodlands are classified as an Environmentally Significant Area. In addition, the Heart Lake Forest and Bog rc , `7 G5 if WM 198$ k H62 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 are the only regional Life Science Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSIs) within the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds. This Conservation Area is the largest park in the City of Brampton, and provides the community with attractions such as bird watching, boating, fishing, hiking trails and picnic areas. In 1997, over 56,000 people visited the park. A 1994 visitor survey revealed that almost 50% of the visitors originated from Brampton, 72% from other areas within Peel, and 23% from Toronto. Finally, the most recent comprehensive Management Plan for HLCA was completed by the TRCA in 1981. RATIONALE It is an appropriate time to complete a Master Plan for the Heart Lake Conservation Area, as existing plans (namely the Twenty -Year Management Plan for the Heart Lake Conservation Area, 1981 -2001) are more than twenty years old. In addition, with the projected population growth in the City of Brampton and the Region of Peel, the Heart Lake Conservation Area will likely become an even more popular environmental, outdoor recreation and tourism centre, requiring a plan that can address future public use demands and enhanced environmental protection. Furthermore, it is necessary to prepare a comprehensive and integrated Master Plan for the property that can respond to the changes in the availability of public funds and evolving concepts in conservation and sustainability, and move the TRCA towards its goal for the Living City - a vision for healthy communities based on a healthy ecosystem. The Master Plan for Heart Lake Conservation Area will aim to address property management and public safety issues, respond to future demands and growth in the region, integrate and implement Etobicoke Creek Watershed management strategies, establish appropriate environmental protection and restoration techniques, receive public input regarding appropriate use, development and management of lands, and create a sense of stewardship among users and adjacent land owners. The Master Plan will complement a number of TRCA initiatives, including: • TRCA Living City Vision; • Implementation of Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks (2002); • TRCA Natural Heritage Strategy; and, • TRCA Watershed Trail Plans. The goal of the Heart Lake Conservation Area Master Plan process will be to protect, conserve and manage the property within an ecosystem framework, and in consultation with the community, ensure watershed health, public enjoyment and environmental sustainability. For the Master Plan process, staff will incorporate the TRCA model for developing a Management Plan that has been successfully used at Claireville, Boyd North and Glassco Park, Cold Creek, and Greenwood Conservation Area. Staff has recommended the establishment of an Advisory Committee to provide an integrated approach to the development of the Master Plan. The Committee will assist in determining W M 1,(1/05 '0-1114 t vi October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE- MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H63 management zones and management recommendations, and provide direction and comment on the public use development and restoration plans. The TRCA will select and invite agency and community representatives to be members of the Advisory Committee for the duration of the project. Suggested Advisory Committee representatives could include: • TRCA - Board Members and staff; • City of Brampton - Councillors and staff; • Peel Region staff; • City of Brampton Environmental Advisory Committee Member; • Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition Member; • Friends of Heart Lake; • Community Residents; and, • Local Business Representatives. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • Develop a project Terms of Reference, which will include the scope of work responsibilities and projected timelines. • Establish an Advisory Committee. • Compile and synthesize all background material on the subject lands into a background report that will be distributed to the Advisory Committee. It is anticipated that the Master Plan will be completed by December 2004. RES. #H44/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: SPILLS MANAGEMENT To provide an update on the spills management project initiated by the Water Management Working Group. Doug McRonney Debbie Wagdin THAT the staff report on the Spills Management Project be received; THAT Professor James Li, author of the Spills Management Report for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, be invited to a future Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition meeting to present the results of his research; THAT the Nature and Water Working Group of the Coalition continue to work with TRCA to develop a background report on spills management, and associated outreach resources, for the general public; THAT the background report be brought back to the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition for their endorsement; �PP1 1 W M 24010g H64 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 AND FURTHER THAT the Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Coalition invite spills management professionals, members of the other TRCA watershed groups and committees and other stakeholders to a spills management workshop CARRIED BACKGROUND Greening Our Watersheds (pp.141 -162) outlines targets and actions to address spills within the Water Quality Strategies. At Coalition meeting #2/03, the work plans of the committees were approved and spills were identified in the Water Management Working Group's workplan as an issue to be addressed through a background report and workshop. The Water Management Working Group identified a role for the Coalition in addressing spills through a Coordination, Advocacy, Research, and Education approach ( "CARE" approach). The approach suggests the Coalition coordinate a plan (background report identifying issues, workshop with expert panel, discussion paper with recommendations, implementation and monitoring of results). Research on the current situation of spills in the creeks would identify the characteristics of spills within the watershed. Education regarding spills in the watersheds, and the larger Greater Toronto Area, would be achieved through communication with the general public as well as other watershed councils. Finally, the Coalition would advocate for pollution prevention and coordination of agency responses to spills thereby improving water quality in the watersheds. A partnership has been developed with the Ministry of Environment and Environment Canada through the Remedial Action Plan team to address the spills issue in a coordinated way across the nine watersheds of TRCA's jurisdiction. A presentation on current protocols regarding spills notification, clean -up, and investigation was given by Elaine Gilliland from the Region of Peel Spills Action Centre at the March 27, 2003 meeting of the Coalition (Meeting #2/03). TRCA staff has developed a work plan and draft outline for a background report, consulted with the Ministry and Environment Canada, contacted experts in the field through the TRCA Director of Watershed Management to act as an advisory group, and have set a tentative date for a workshop to be held in the winter of 2004. A draft Watershed Spills Mapping Study for Etobicoke Creek has been completed and the Mimico Creek report will be completed in December, 2003. Similar studies have been completed by Dr. James Li of Ryerson University for the City of Toronto, the Humber Creek, the Town of Richmond Hill, the City of Vaughan, and the Town of Markham. The Water Working Group has outlined information that may be used to produce an outreach communication piece for the general public on spills. PROJECT OBJECTIVES The overall goal of this initiative is to raise awareness about spills management issues and ensure that effective measures are implemented to monitor, control, and prevent harmful substances from entering our watersheds and the waterfront; and coordinate responses to spills. The following are activities that will be carried out in support of these goals in consultation with a variety of community, municipal, regional, provincial, and federal stakeholders. wm2ot a3 •;: ".ei.ae t 1 244 e lr,` 44 October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H65 1. Initiation of an Advisory Committee An advisory committee will be formed to help guide the preparation and implementation of the activities listed below. This advisory committee will be comprised of spills experts from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments as well as TRCA representatives. 2. Background Report A background report will be produced that will summarize existing information relating to spills management in the Greater Toronto Area including: number of spills (type and location), ecosystem impacts, agency roles and responsibilities, response procedures, legislation to best practices. Its purpose will be to provide a basis for discussion and further consideration of pertinent issues around spills management. 3. Host an Information Workshop The background report will provide the supporting documentation for an information meeting which will include a panel discussion. Concerned community members, watershed task forces, and spills management professionals will be invited to attend. 4. Recommendations / Discussion Paper The information gathered in the preparation of the background report and the information workshop will be used to: . • • identify gaps, provide potential solutions; confirm data collection accessibility; develop a framework to guide future monitoring activities through the Regional Watershed Monitoring Network; identify proactive actions by business and municipalities; address the information needed to provide small and medium businesses to act effectively to prevent spills; facilitate efficient inter - agency coordination; and, determine roles and projects for community -based watershed task forces. RATIONALE Although initiated by the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, addressing spills is an important issue to all nine watersheds within the Toronto and Region Conservation's jurisdiction as well as to the Ministry of Environment and Environment Canada. TRCA's "mission is to work with partners to ensure that the Living City is built upon a natural foundation of healthy rivers and shorelines, green space and bio- diversity, and sustainable communities ". Spills in our watersheds have the potential to seriously impact the Regional Monitoring Network Program indicators (water quality, benthos, etc.) which provide the baseline information to the watershed report cards. TRCA works in conjunction with the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) to restore beneficial uses in the Toronto and Region Area of Concern (AOC). Clean Waters, Clear Choices, the Stage 2 report for the Toronto and Region RAP, identifies the "Improvement of Spills Response and Prevention" as an action item under stormwater. 74:4:31, :ox edoi: I in •2 4 H66 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 Watershed councils and alliances are important advocates of healthy river systems. Addressing spills management has been identified as a key action in community -based watershed planning documents and strategies throughout the TRCA jurisdiction. The Etobicoke - Mimico watersheds strategy identified spills management as a priority for action. Spill prevention is an initiative listed under "Improving Water Management" where it states that: "Spill prevention should involve a concerted effort to work with industrial businesses in the watershed to develop pollution prevention programs and to change attitudes toward the environment. Better education for, and management practices by, watershed residents is also required regarding disposal of hazardous waste and use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides." 40 Steps to a New Don, the report of the Don Watershed Task Force, recognizes spill prevention as one of the steps in caring for our waters. The report states that we must: "continue municipal spills prevention and control programs, regularly evaluating, updating and improving them where necessary ". Environmental objective 10 of the Humber Watershed management strategy (Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber, The Report of the Humber Watershed Task Force) emphasizes that we must "Protect ground and surface water from spills and illegal discharges of hazardous material ". The proposed initiative will aim at addressing spills issues throughout the GTA watersheds. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • Staff to complete the background report in consultation with the advisory committee members from the Ministry of Environment, Environment Canada, and municipal staff. • Background report to be circulated to Nature and Water Working Group for comment. • Background report to be circulated to other watershed task forces with an invitation to attend a workshop to discuss the issues further and develop recommendations. RES. #H45/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: HABITAT IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Endorsement of the Etobicoke - Mimico Habitat Implementation Plan. Janice Etter Chris Nelson THAT the staff report on the Etobicoke - Mimico Creek Watersheds Habitat Implementation Plan be endorsed; AND FURTHER THAT the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, TRCA, and other interested groups utilize the Habitat Implementation Plan as a guide for community - driven restoration activities within Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds CARRIED wrn 2O3 ' i� October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H67 BACKGROUND The Habitat Implementation Plan (HIP) for the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds was initiated out of the need for a strategic and realistic means of completing watershed -wide restoration projects over the long term. With the support of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition, and the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy, the HIP has outlined restoration opportunities for TRCA properties with site prescriptions and preliminary budgets given to high priority sites. Recommended restoration initiatives are based on targets outlined by the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) goals for the Greater Toronto Area of Concern in Clean Water Clear Choices (1994); the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy; the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Fish Management Plans; and Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for Etobicoke and Mim /co Creeks (2002). The Etobicoke - Mimico HIP outlines a strategic implementation framework that should be utilized by organizations and community groups with an interest in improving the health of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds. RATIONALE The purpose of the HIP project was to examine TRCA properties, as well as adjacent properties in the watersheds, to develop a catalogue of project sites ranked according to priority for implementation with recommendations for restoration. Selection of sites and priority rankings are based on criteria developed by TRCA under the Habitat Implementation Plan guidelines, which recognize the most suitable site specific restoration options and the realistic viability of various project initiatives. Habitat implementation criteria for sites are based upon the following components: • Habitat potential /value; • Accessibility; • Ability to support a diversity of flora and fauna; • Current regeneration status /need for work; • Project feasibility; • Historical site conditions; and • Potential for community involvement and public awareness. Restoration recommendations are focused on habitat creation or enhancement, naturalization and community involvement. The preliminary site prescription that accompanies the 15 top priority sites may include one or more of the following: • Wetland creation /enhancement; Riparian corridor enhancement; • Upland and lowland forest regeneration /woodlot expansion; • Meadow /prairie creation /enhancement; • Installation of critical habitat structures (bird boxes, brush piles, etc.); • Fish barrier removal /mitigation; and • Vegetation buffers and corridors. svii o:: a wm 201 & H68 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 The HIP document allows TRCA staff and partners to effectively and efficiently identify sites for restoration projects on an 'as needed' basis when funding or other partnership opportunities arise. Ultimately, the HIP will act as a strategic implementation guide of restoration projects for the next five years, outlining what may be done, where, and by whom. In recognition of existing land management agreements and to account for the diversity of interests across the watershed, the Etobicoke - Mimico Creeks HIP has been designed as an evolving and interactive document. As projects are implemented, they can be removed from the report. As new projects are identified by other agencies, municipalities, interest groups, or TRCA, they will be assessed and added to the database of identified projects. In addition, the selection of projects can be tailored to the needs of the partner or interest group. Each component of the site assessment has an associated score that has been entered into a database to reflect how priority sites are weighted with regards to implementation. For example, a stakeholder group /partner might be interested in a community planting in the City of Brampton that focuses on improving riparian vegetation. A simple database and GIS query can isolate those areas in Brampton with a high score for improving riparian vegetation and access /visibility to the community. Thus, the HIP will have two purposes: 1 To present a list of high priority habitat implementation sites that represent the general principles of the various strategies and management plans, while working to meet the overall RAP targets and restore watershed integrity; and 2 To create a workable database that contains a prioritized list of sites that may be recommended for implementation by interested stakeholder groups /partners as funding opportunities arise. The Etobicoke - Mimico HIP is the first in a series of HIP documents anticipated for development for other watersheds within TRCA's jurisdiction. The Humber Watershed HIP is being developed in concert with the Etobicoke - Mimico HIP. However, given the size of the Humber River Watershed, the forecasted date for completion is the end of 2003. Watersheds Background The Etobicoke and Mimico watersheds are situated side by side in the western region of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and TRCA's jurisdiction. Both creeks originate from the south slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine and travel south to Lake Ontario. The Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds are often referenced and managed together due to their similar physical and land use components. Over time, the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks have been heavily urbanized, resulting in the channelization of streams, draining of wetlands, installation of flood control structures, and removal of forests and riparian corridors. At present, the two watersheds contain only remnants of what was once an ecologically complex network of upland and valleyland forests, meadows, and wetlands. The following is a percentage breakdown of the current conditions (Greening Our Watersheds, 2002): October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 Wm zosios • H 69 Current Habitat Cover Cover Type Etobicoke % (2001) Mimico % (2001) Forest 5.1 2.5 Wetland no classified wetlands <1 Riparian 17.2 19.1 Other current environmental concerns include poor water and soil quality, significant soil erosion and Toss of land, barriers to fish migration, fragmentation of remnant habitats and lack of ecological biodiversity. Methodology The following list outlines the steps required to complete the full process of the HIP for Etobicoke - Mimico Creek Watersheds (from development to site specific restoration): • • • Utilize the: Digital Aerial Photography; Geographic Information Systems; Terrestrial Natural Heritage Model, Fish Management Plans, and any other relevant documentation; and consultation with TRCA staff and watershed stakeholders to map marginal habitats and identify opportunities to improve habitat function and connectivity. Ground -truth sites to determine those which are candidates for habitat restoration. Draft a preliminary catalogue of prioritized sites for the Etobicoke - Mimico Creek watersheds. Collect baseline data, identify potential limitations, and research historic conditions of each high priority site. Work with landowners, watershed advisors, TRCA staff, the community, and a landscape architect to develop a prescription and concept plan for each high priority site. Secure approvals and funding to implement projects. Implement habitat restoration projects to restore the function and connectivity of habitats. Monitor each implemented project and quantify all habitat gains; which will be used to measure achievements in regards to RAP, Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy, Fish Management Plan, and the Etobicoke - Mimico Management Strategy objectives. Site Assessment Forms and Priority Score Sheets Field assessments focused primarily on properties owned by TRCA. However, due to the limited number of TRCA properties in the watersheds, additional lands not owned by TRCA were also considered. These additional properties are under the ownership of the municipalities, Hydro One, and other agencies, and are generally located adjacent to or near TRCA -owned properties. To facilitate consistent and thorough data collection in the field, a series of assessment sheets were developed. These include an "On Site Assessment Form ", "Priority Assessment Form ", and "Fish Barrier Assessment Form ". These sheets were designed to assess the long list of H70 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 sites identified as potentially suitable for implementation. Preliminary field visits were performed during January and February, 2003. Prioritization of Projects Every assessed site has an associated habitat implementation score which represents project habitat potential and feasibility at the site level. Within the long list of HIP assessed sites, the top10 high priority sites were identified, through the priority scoring methodology, and the short list of potential habitat implementation projects was generated. Development of Habitat Implementation Actions Following the identification of high priority sites within the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek • watersheds, ecological restoration principles were applied to determine the most suitable implementation actions. Concept designs and typical restoration initiatives were utilized to determine the types of actions that are applicable to a specific site. As some existing projects are currently being implemented and do not require duplication, other existing plans have been recognized, under the HIP, as requiring new forward movement toward implementation. In order to avoid duplication of effort, and to respect existing management agreements and partnerships, the HIP acknowledges the priority for implementation on these sites and refers to existing project plans in regard to prescriptions. Examples of these plans include the "Valley and Stream Corridor Reach Plan for Snelgrove" and the plan to mitigate the Toronto Golf Club Dam. Both projects have been recognized for inclusion into the high priority site list. Quantifying the Deliverables All the habitat opportunity assessments have been inputted as a layer of information in GIS format. Thus, it is possible to quantify the recommended actions and the natural cover change over time. A sum total of all potential habitat cover creation /enhancement can be generated to estimate how the current Habitat Implementation Plan can contribute to the targets established under the RAP, Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy, Fish Management Plans and Watershed Strategy objectives. The following table outlines the habitat improvements identified by the current Habitat Implementation Plan: HIP Habitat Implementation Contributions Creation /Enhancement Etobicoke (ha) Mimico (ha) Total Area (ha) Forest 13.59 7.53 21.12 Meadow /Prairie 0.89 3.16 4.05 Riparian 45.84 26.67 72.51 Wetland/Wet meadow 6.72 9.51 16.23 Approx. Upstream Access from Barrier Removal /Mitigation 44 km 13 km 57 km ww►zo7/6 October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H71 Please note this table applies to TRCA and adjacent /nearby property only. This is not a full representation of all the potential habitat initiatives that could be implemented across the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds. The Future of the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds HIP The future vision for the Etobicoke - Mimico Habitat Implementation Plan is to develop a prioritized list /database of projects, beyond TRCA -owned property, that accurately represents all potential habitat initiatives on all properties across the entire area of both watersheds. Achieving this task will require a continued partnership with the municipalities and private land owners to identify all potential restoration sites (public and private). In order to implement habitat work on those sites, it is the recommendation of TRCA that municipalities and private landowners utilize the criteria and objectives outlined under the Habitat Implementation Plan to identify important restoration sites. This partnership will facilitate the strategic implementation of the most appropriate habitat types for selected areas. For example, once an area has been identified for wetland work, it is essentially protected from the implementation of inappropriate habitat restoration (i.e. upland forest). Once identified, new projects can be added to the HIP database and implemented according to their priority. RES. #H46/03 - ASIAN LONG - HORNED BETTLE Update on the Asian Long- Horned Beetle. Moved by: Seconded by: Marjut Dunker Mathew Rossi THAT the report regarding the Asian Long- Horned Beetle be received for information CARRIED BACKGROUND The Asian Longhorned beetle (ALHB), Anoplophore glabripennis, is an invasive quarantine insect native to Asia known to attack and kill healthy trees. This beetle has devastated tree canopies in parts of New York, Chicago and Seattle since the late 1990's. On September 8, • 2003 the first confirmed infestation of the beetle attacking trees in Canada was in the Toronto area. It is believed that the insect arrived via wooden packing material (i.e. skids, crates, etc.). While the insect will not infest homes or workplaces and presents no threat to public health, the beetle does pose a significant threat to Canada's trees and forests. The ALHB has no natural controls in North America that would prevent its spread. The beetle prefers hardwood trees, especially maple and horsechestnut but will also attack elm, ash poplar, alder, willow and various fruit trees. It kills trees when their larvae feed within tree trunks and limbs, causing them to die. Tree surveys have determined the central area of infestation to be in a primarily industrial area roughly bordered by Hwy. 407, Hwy. 400, Finch Avenue West, and Milvan Drive within the M „ h* d, , h fib Asa, 4 T 1063. 111 lot W rrt 208/5 H72 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 Humber watershed. As of September 29, 2003, survey crews have found satellite infestations in the Ansley Grove Road area of Woodbridge, Beechwood Cemetery and in the Thistletown area of Toronto. Over 4000 hectares have been surveyed as of September 29, 2003, approximately 60% of the 125 square kilometre survey zone. Approximately 550 hectares are surveyed by ground crews and tree climbing teams per day. There are no reports of any infestation within the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek watersheds at present. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), TRCA, the City of Toronto, the City of Vaughan, and other partners are implementing an aggressive campaign to identify, control and eradicate ALHB. TRCA has a roster of staff (between 10 - 12 people every day rotating weekly) that are dedicated to surveying and eradicating these pests. All material from infested and neighbouring host trees must be destroyed to eliminate the risk of ALHB spreading to uninfested trees. These trees will be destroyed by chipping and subsequent composting at a secure location determined by the CFIA. The CFIA has been contacting businesses and the public in the infected area and are, actively trying to trace any wood (from damaged trees) that might have been moved out of the area. The CFIA has implemented strict import policies to regulate wood packaging and wood products. The CFIA also supports the adoption of a recent international standard created by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to reduce the plant health risks associated with wood packaging used in trade. To reduce the risk of spreading the beetle, residents and hired landscape maintenance companies or property management companies are asked to not move any tree materials (including nursery stock, firewood, and fallen or pruned branches) from the infested area. Signs of ALHB infestation including round exit holes in the bark (9mm -11 mm in diameter), oval wounds (egg - laying sites) and sawdust from the larvae boring in affected trees. The adults are large bluish -black beetles (2.5 to 3.5 cm in length) with white spots and very long antennae. Full grown larvae can reach 50 mm in length. Anyone who finds a beetle, or sees signs of infestation, should contact the CFIA's toll -free line at 1- 800 - 442 -2342. Do not remove a beetle from the area. For more information about ALHB, including pictures of the insect and sign of infested trees, please visit the CFIA website at www.inspection.qc.ca. W 12o /q fr6 October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H73 RES. #H47/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 2004 A schedule of meeting dates, in 2004, is proposed for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition. Debbie Wagdin Marjut Dunker THAT the meeting dates for the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Coalition scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the following dates be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the members of the Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds Coalition be encouraged to host meetings in various locations throughout the watershed. DATES #1/04 Thursday, January 22, 2004 #2/04 Thursday, April 22, 2004 #3/04 Thursday, July 22, 2004 #4/04 Thursday, October 28, 2004 CARRIED RATIONALE A schedule of meetings is prepared to assist the Coalition. A random sample of municipalities were contacted to avoid choosing meeting dates that may conflict with municipal council meetings. Meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday evening of every month. Watershed Teams will develop their own respective meeting schedules during the months in which the Coalition does not meet with the exception of August and December, unless required by the Coalition or team work plan. Coalition members are encouraged to host meetings at various locations throughout the watershed. RES. #H48/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WORKING GROUP COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information. Randy McGiII Glenn Miller THAT the following minutes be received:. ;latta /Jos; itivi wrl21ate H74 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/04 October 23, 2003 • Meeting #2/03 of the Joint Nature and Water Working Group; • Meeting #1/03 of the Joint Sustainable Communities and Outreach Working Group CARRIED NEW BUSINESS ROCKWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION CLEANUP EVENT M. Rossi advised that a cleanup event was held the previous weekend. Spring plantings are being planned and other environmental initiatives will occur in early 2004 in the area of Eglinton Avenue and the East Mall. RES. #H49/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Mathew Rossi Sean Stuart THAT the Rockwood area be adopted as a community action site in the City of Mississauga; AND FURTHER THAT any associated works planned be incorporated into the Etobicoke- Mimico Watersheds Coalition workplan CARRIED CHARLES SAURIOL DINNER Members were encouraged to attend the annual Charles Sauriol Dinner on November 6, 2003. The guest speaker this year will be Jane Goodall. TRAILS AND TREES IN THE CITY OF BRAMPTON C. Battick raised his concerns regarding the lack of trees in the City of Brampton, especially, in . new subdivisions. J. McMahon of the City of Brampton advised that there is a planting scheme which is followed. Mr. Battick also enquired about what plans the City has to extend the trail system. C. Sharma advised that, at the next Coalition meeting in January, City of Brampton staff will present their Trail Master Plan. WN1a1llcs October 23, 2003 ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION #5/03 H75 COALITION RECOGNITION To mark the end of the Coalition's first year of their three -year term, TRCA staff presented the members with Etobicoke - Mimico sweatshirts and caps as a token of our appreciation for the members' dedication and commitment to the work of the Coalition. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:10 p.m., October 23, 2003. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney Acting Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES OF MEETING #1/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #3/03 APRIL 25, 2003 c. Wr,jZaIbJ THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 Page G1 January 21, 2003 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Tuesday, January 21, 2003. The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PRESENT Sandy Agnew Member Ron Allan Member Harry Baker Member Beth Cragg Member lain Craig Member Dianne Douglas Member Yvette Fournier Member Ian Gagatek Member Zophia Gagatek Member Lois Griffin Chair John Heddle Member Richard Hoffmann Member Maja Jankovic Member Steve Joudrey Alternate Luciano Martin Member Glenn Mason Member Madeleine McDowell Member Joan Miles Alternate Hugh Mitchell Member Arthur Mittermaier Member Miriam Mittermaier Member Marjorie Mossman Member John Nemeth Alternate Joanne Nonnekes Member Kala Pandit Member Lynda Rogers Member Deb Schulte Member Lynn Short Member Vito Spatafora Member Nancy Stewart Member Horst Truttenbach Member Michael White Member Richard Whitehead Member Bill Wilson Member sire /fait,, W 1'1121 d5 G2 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 January 21, 2003 GUESTS Allan Crawford City of Toronto Mike D'Andrea City of Toronto Gerry Foley Seneca College - King Campus Linda LaFlamme City of Vaughan George Leja Humber Creek Restoration Group STAFF Philip Davies Private Land Stewardship Technician Vince D'Elia Clean the Humber Coordinator Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant, Humber Connie Pinto Watershed Resources Planner Chandra Sharma Humber Projects Coordinator Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist INTRODUCTIONS Mr. Kala Pandit was introduced as the newest member of the Humber Watershed Alliance. Mr. Pandit has been appointed as a City of Toronto resident. RES. #G1 /03 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell Vito Spatafora THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/02, held on October 22, 2002, be approved .... CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from the Humber Creek Restoration Group, dated January 6, 2003 to L. Griffin re: Trillium Foundation Recognition Certificate (b) Letter from Madeleine McDowell, Chair of the Humber Heritage Committee, dated October 28, 2002, re: Pine Valley Drive proposal (c) Letter from Lois Griffin, Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance, dated November 4, 2002, re: Pine Valley Drive proposal January 21, 2003 Wm 215/03 �a � l i "1..1 • irb HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G3 RES. #G2/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Vito Spatafora Luciano Martin THAT the above -noted correspondence be received CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) Trillium Foundation Recognition Certificate G. Leja of the Humber Creek Restoration Group presented the Chair and Mr. Vince D'Elia with a certificate of recognition to the Humber Watershed Alliance for their involvement in the Humber Watershed Stream Watch Program. (b) Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan M. D'Andrea of the City of Toronto made a presentation on the City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan 2003 -2007. Mr. D'Andrea provided the latest update on the 25- year plan and implementation process. (c) Briar Nine Park and Reserve J. Nemeth of the Town of Richmond Hill presented the proposed plans for the Briar Nine Park and Reserve Area - a community restoration project reflective of the Oak Ridges Moraine of which the Evergreen Foundation is a partner. (d) Habitat Implementation Plan P. Davies of TRCA gave a brief presentation on the Authority's work to date on the Habitat Implementation Plan. Mr. Davies highlighted the objectives, assessment procedure, implementation criteria and phases, scope of the project and methodology. (e) Eglinton Flats Community Action Site Project B. Cragg of the City of Toronto provided the members with an update on the Eglinton Flats Community Action Site which is located in the area of Jane Street and Eglinton Avenue. The overall objective of the restoration work is to improve and enhance the aquatic habitat within the pond and increase and enhance the associated terrestrial and wetland habitats. f40\,etzgro; wm2i4 /03 G4 MOTION - Moved by: Seconded by: HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1103 January 21, 2003 WET WEATHER FLOW MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN Update on the City of Toronto's preferred strategy and 25 -year implementation plan for the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan. Luciano Martin Madeleine McDowell THAT the City of Toronto staff be requested to undertake a study on the effects of the deflector arm as well as a cost /benefit analysis before they proceed with the environmental assessment process. THE MOTION WAS RES #G3/03 Moved by: Seconded by: NOT CARRIED Richard Whitehead Vito Spatafora THAT Clause no. 23, contained in Report No. 15 of The Policy and Finance Committee, headed "Preferred Strategy and 25 -Year Implementation Plan for the City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan ", which was adopted, as amended, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its regular meeting held on November 26, 27 and 28, 2002, be received; AMENDMENT RES. #G4/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Richard Whitehead Vito Spatafora THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance notify the City of Toronto of its support, in principle, of the plan; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance express its reservations with respect to the deflector arm; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance request that the City of Toronto make every effort to undertake the plan in a shorter period of time; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance request that the City of Toronto pursue other sources of funding to enhance the plan; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance be kept up to date during the environmental assessment process; January 21, 2003 WWI 21.` }103 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G5 AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance receive the final report once it is available THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND In 2003, Toronto Council approved the engagement of five technical consulting teams to provide engineering services for the development of the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan ( WWFMMP). The WWFMMP has been developed on a watershed basis and provides a consistent approach for the virtual elimination of combined sewer overflows (CSO's) and control of stormwater discharges across the City of Toronto, for the prevention, control and reduction of wet weather flow impacts. Copies of the Wet Weater Flow Management Master Plan Implementation Schedule: 2003 -2007 and locations of stormwater management measures: 2003 -2007 will be available at the meeting. RES. #G5/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: BRIAR NINE PARK AND RESERVE Update on the Briar Nine Park and Reserve property in the Town of Richmond Hill. Richard Hoffmann Luciano Martin THAT the staff report on the Briar Nine Park and Reserve Improvement and Restoration Project between the Town of Richmond Hill and the Evergreen Foundation be received. AMENDMENT RES. #G6/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Richard Hoffmann Luciano Martin THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance support, in principle, the designation of the Briar Nine Park and Reserve Improvement and Restoration Project as a community action site, on the East Humber River, including the establishment of a stewardship committee; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff review and provide input to the Briar Nine Park and Reserve Improvement and Restoration Project proposal. wm 2.18/03 G6 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 January 21, 2003 THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND As part of the 2002 budget process, Town of Richmond Hill Council authorized the creation of a capital account for improvements to the Briar Nine Park and Reserve. Briar Nine Park and Reserve is a 28 -acre Town -owned parcel of land acquired in 1985 pursuant to residential development of the surrounding lands. Briar Nine Park and Reserve is located within the heart of the Oak Ridges Moraine landform feature. The Reserve lands are a stunning example of the undulating topography that is typical of the unique and identifiable Oak Ridges Moraine landform. The rich and diverse habitats found on this site support wildlife species rarely found in the rest of the Town. The site is characterized by a large meadow area supported by regenerating and mature forest patches. A unique feature of the site is that it is internally draining, a phenomenon typcial of many areas on the Moraine. The Reserve portion of the site, though located within the Oak Ridges community is neither connected nor programmed for use. A playground facility currently exists in Briar Nine Park. In respect of the Briar Nine Reserve site, tremendous opportunity exists to: showcase the physical attributes and characteristics of the Oak Ridges Moraine; carry out site management and restoration initiatives, including habitat restoration, consistent with the native characteristics of the Moraine and the subject site itself, with the further objective of maintaining and potentially increasing biodiversity in the area; provide the surrounding community with limited access to allow them to enjoy and experience this public open space through strategically located trails that would be constructed in a manner that is sensitive to the natural environment; demonstrated suitable projects and techniques that could be applied at the community backyard /garden level; further develop "Walks on the Wild Side" initiatives, including installation of interpretive /educational signage; and engage residents, local businesses and community groups in management, restoration and ongoing monitoring initiatives that will assist in educating people about the role, function and sensitivity of this site in the context of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Town of Richmond Hill has supported an innovative partnership with the Evergreen Foundation. The Evergreen Foundation is a registered national charity founded in 1991. They are a national non - profit organization with the mandate to bring nature to our cities through naturalization projects. Evergreen motivates people to create and sustain healthy, natural outdoor spaces and gives them the practical tools to be successful. The Evergreen Foundation has been involved in numerous GTA projects. Their experience in engaging the community in restoration initiatives will benefit this project and the Town in general. January 21, 2003 wm 211 /D3 b • 474 • S. HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G7 The proposed partnership will involve the following component parts: overall site plan development; fundraising; community meetings and outreach strategies (newsletters, notices, website information, etc); community participation in minimum of four key demonstration /restoration projects. As part of the Town's initiatives for this site, they will be developing and implementing a Master Plan for the site (in partnership with Evergreen and as contemplated by the approved Capital program) while setting aside a minimum of four demonstration sites for implementation through Evergreen and the community. Site improvements contemplated will include trails, interpretive signage and overall site restoration consistent with the natural characteristics of the site. Town staff will be involved in all aspects of the project, administering site - related initiatives whether by Town or Evergreen forces. The Briar Nine Park and Reserve Improvement and Restoration Project is consistent with several Richmond Hill strategic planning goals, including "Preserving and Restoring Our Unique Natural Features ", "Enhancing our Healthy and Safe Community ", and "Promoting Citizen Responsibility through Involvement in Our Community ". The program directly achieves the objective of stewardship of Richmond Hill's water and land resources through the continuation and expansion of planting initiatives. A critical component of the program is ongoing interaction with other levels of government, particularly with organizations and businesses and involvement of group and corporate volunteers to ensure proper management of our natural environment. FINANCIAL DETAILS The participation of the Evergreen Foundation in working with the Town will yield financial and in -kind contributions directly to the benefit of the Briar Nine Improvement and Restoration Project and totalling $100,000. Given the size of the Briar Nine site, this funding will allow the Town of augment the capital program for this site, including a lot of active community participation, restoration and education initiatives. An existing capital account provides funding in the amount of $439,700 (net GST) for the Town's share in the overall improvements to Briar Nine Park and Reserve. The partnership outlined in this report will add $100,000 in resources to this project, including the value of in -kind amounts. ail 0.P VVm 2-2.o 03 G8 RES. #G7/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 January 21, 2003 HABITAT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Development of a habitat implementation plan for the Humber watershed. Vito Spatafora Nancy Stewart THAT the staff report on the current Habitat Implementation Plan be received; THAT one representative from each of the Humber Watershed Alliance's four subcommittees: West Humber, East Humber, Main Humber (including Caledon East, Palgrave and Bolton), and Lower Humber be appointed to provide input to the Plan; AND FURTHER THAT a detailed report on the habitat improvement /restoration priorities be provided to the Humber Watershed Alliance at a future date CARRIED BACKGROUND A habitat implementation plan will be developed for the Humber Watershed which will essentially be a "cookbook" of habitat implementation projects. The goal is to develop a compilation of approximately 15 projects with concept designs and a preliminary budget. These projects could include barrier removal, aquatic habitat restoration or riparian plantings. This compilation will then be used as a schedule of implementation projects for the next five years where one or more of these projects could be implemented yearly. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE This exercise will be conducted in six phases as follows: Phase One: Site Selection and Inventory 1. Review available references which include: - Subwatershed mapping of priority riparian restoration sites - Humber River Fisheries Management Plan - Terrestrial Natural Heritage Study - End -of pipe stormwater retrofit opportunities - Riparian areas with hydraulic concerns - Conservation Area Management Plans 2. Review topographical maps and aerial photos. 3. Select and map potential project locations. 4. Apply Terrestrial Natural Heritage Strategy Methods for prioritization of potential sites. 5. Conduct site visits with other TRCA staff and municipal partners to review potential sites. 6. Consult with the Humber Watershed Alliance for their recommendations. 7. Inventory suitable sites and develop preliminary recommendations. January 21, 2003 wm 221/03 u (s HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G9 Phase Two: Project Prioritization 1. Prepare a brief background report, with support mapping, that summarizes the results of the inventories. 2. Send the initial report to internal staff for peer review. 3. Send the initial report to municipal partners to ensure selected sites do not conflict with municipal projects. 4. Edit report as per peer review and municipal staff comments. 5. Have the Humber Watershed Alliance members and watershed planning staff review background report and results of the priority setting to affirm direction of projects 6. Prepare detailed site prescription for habitat regeneration /creation of priority location with other TRCA staff, detailing land ownership, opportunities for funding and requirements for legislative approvals. Phase Three: Report Development 1. Compile project information on all sites, with supporting maps and images, in report format. 2. Send out for final peer review . 3. Finalize report and present to Humber Watershed Alliance and Watershed Planning staff. 4. Send report to funding /municipal partners. Phase Four Project Planning (Watershed Management) 1. Projects will be classified by staff as either a site regeneration project (if it has only one or two habitat issues, i.e., mitigate a fish barrier) or a community action site (if it has issues including a variety of habitat components, stormwater, recreation, heritage etc.) 2. Detailed regeneration /community action site plans will be developed with technical assistance provided by TRCA Senior Staff support and, if possible, utilizing internal TRCA Landscape Architect (recognizing that for some regeneration work, the project moves very quickly to phase four, i.e., fish barriers); this also recognizes that background studies (e.g., soil tests etc) may be commissioned through the Environmental Services section. 3. Input from the Humber Alliance will be sought. 4. Public meetings and /or public consultation will be conducted. 5. Public comments will be considerated and incorporated, where applicable. 6. All necessary approvals will be sought. 7. Funding will be secured. 8. Signage and other education /promotional literature will be developed. Phase Five: Project Implementation (Environmental Services) • Location • Site preparation • Grading and installation of infrastructure • Planting ,,,"fii lit:: p us yw Wv12 22103 G10 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 January 21, 2003 Phase Six: Community Involvement (Watershed Planners /Stewardship) • Community events will be planned by the Watershed Planners in collaboration with Stewardship staff and the Watershed Alliance. • Events will be delivered by Watershed and Environmental Services Staff. RES. #G8/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WATERCOURSE IDENTIFICATION SIGNS AT ROAD CROSSINGS The production and installation of watercourse identification signs at road crossings in the Humber watershed. Michael White Deb Schulte THAT staff send letters to each municipality in the Humber River watershed requesting that they produce and install watercourse identification signs, using the standard created by the Town of Richmond Hill CARRIED BACKGROUND The Town of Richmond Hill has designed new watercourse identification signs for the Humber, Rouge, and Don Rivers. The cost of production and installation will be bourne by the Town of Richmond Hill. These signs will be installed at 92 watercourse locations on both regional and municipal roads. Ten signs will be installed at East Humber River road crossing locations. Staff has requested that the City of Vaughan approve the production and installation of watercourse identification signs at 25 locations in the Humber River watershed. This work may be funded out of the City of Vaughan capital budget. However, this has not been confirmed yet. To maintain consistency, staff has recommended that the City of Vaughan adopt the identical sign design of those created by the Town of Richmond Hill. RES. #G9/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN Update on the development of the Cold Creek Conservation Area Management Plan, dated December, 2002. Richard Whitehead John Heddle THAT the Cold Creek Conservation Area Management Zones, their permitted intensity of uses and potential permitted activities, be endorsed; January 21, 2003 W W1223/63 �l s n • %'a HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G11 THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance members participate in the establishment of a Cold Creek Conservation Area Stewardship Committee to continue to help the Authority in the implementation of the Cold Creek Conservation Area Management Plan, dated December, 2002 ; AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance members be thanked for their assistance and participation in the development of the Cold Creek Conservation Area Management Plan, dated December, 2002 CARRIED BACKGROUND At the Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #2/02, held on April 16, 2002, resolution #G21/02 was adopted which states: "THAT the staff report on the Cold Creek Conservation Area Management Plan, be received; "AND FURTHER THAT Bill Wilson and Susan Swail, representing the Humber Watershed Alliance; Luciano Martin, representing Action to Restore a Clean Humber (ARCH); and Jerry Gorman, representing the Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association, be appointed to the Co /d Creek Community Advisory Committee to assist with the development of a management plan to guide future uses of the Cold Creek Conservation Area." The Cold Creek Advisory Committee, including residents, interest groups, businesses and elected representatives, has been assisting TRCA with the development of the management plan as per Terms of Reference approved by the Authority. The committee met on six occasions since April 2002. Two additional Public Meetings were hosted in the village of Nobleton. The first task of the Committee was to prepare a vision statement and list of values to guide the management of the property. The vision and values are as follows: VISION STATEMENT The Cold Creek Conservation Area is an ecologically diverse and sustainab /e natural area. It is a model of the sustainability that can be achieved by protecting and enhancing the area's natural environment while providing outdoor education, cultural and heritage experiences and recreation. Co /d Creek Conservation Area is continually improved and managed through self- sustaining revenues and community -based stewardship. VALUES To achieve the vision, we should: • Ensure that this diverse ecosystem is continually protected, monitored and enhanced; • Ensure that the lands are accessible to the public and provide a learning opportunity about the natural environment, cultural and heritage resources and sound environmental practices; • Ensure that public uses do not negatively impact the natural environment; • Encourage adjacent land use that results in maximum environmental benefits and contributes to the form, function and connectivity of the area; w.:fa,.&i1R� VI M 2.24 03 G12 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 January 21, 2003 • Ensure that the principles and goals of Legacy ;A Strategy fora Healthy Humber are supported in the Cold Creek Conservation Area Management Plan and activities and uses contribute to the Conservation Authority's watershed management mandate. The Cold Creek Conservation Area Management Plan includes a description and evaluation of the property based on current land uses, land use planning policies; land features, constraints and opportunities. The Plan identifies specific management zones and recommendations to direct future uses within each of the management zones. RATIONALE A Management Plan for Cold Creek Conservation Area was needed for the following reasons: • provide a framework for determining the ecological appropriateness of any proposed public use to ensure that the integrity and diversity of the Area are maintained; • resolve competing interests for using the property; • prepare for land use changes expected in the surrounding area including residential, commercial and industrial development which will have an impact on the property; • address changing financial conditions being experienced by the Authority. The Cold Creek Conservation Area Management Plan does not set out site specific detail. Instead, four management zones are recommended (Map 9). These zones are intended to direct the kinds of compatible uses that may occur within them. The Management Plan makes provisions for the three elements of watershed management including the environment, society and economy. FINANCIAL DETAILS Authority staff will pursue partnership arrangements with all sectors to establish compatible uses within the Cold Creek Conservation Area. A portion of the revenues generated from uses on the property will be returned to Cold Creek to implement management activities. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • Establish a Cold Creek Conservation Area Stewardship Committee to continue to help in the planning and implementation of specific actions to achieve the objectives of the Management Plan; Utilize the Management Plan to respond to land use planning documents (i.e., Official Plans, Secondary Plans, transportation routes); Send copies of the Management Plan, along with a thank -you letter, to the members of the Cold Creek Conservation Area Advisory Committee. Send copies of the Management Plan to King Township, York Region and other appropriate agencies, groups and individuals with a request that the document be used in land use planning and other watershed management decisions. January 21, 2003 wm2ZS /o3 ,, • j�f-ar g�+ ^s ' +° ,Z ... ..- • d l e u , HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G13 RES. #G10/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: REGIONAL WATERSHED MONITORING PROGRAM: 2001 -2002 Update on the Regional Watershed Monitoring Program activities in the Humber watershed. Richard Hoffmann Vito Spatafora THAT the staff report on the 2001 -2002 Regional Watershed Monitoring Program activities in the Humber Watershed be received CARRIED BACKGROUND Despite budget reductions in recent years, there has been increased demand for monitoring data that can be used to measure performance and evaluate environmental health. In implementing watershed strategies through the watershed alliances and councils, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has developed report cards for individual watersheds. The report cards have created a formal process for reporting on the health of individual watersheds and have increased the demand for monitoring data. Municipalities, as well, require environmental data to report on the state of the environment. The Regional Watershed Monitoring Program is an ongoing program that has been developed by the TRCA to provide a comprehensive, integrated and coordinated approach to environmental monitoring in the Greater Toronto Area. The program will include the establishment of a Monitoring Network that will endeavour to bring together a group of like - minded, cooperative agencies and organizations to collect, store, distribute and report on environmental monitoring data that furthers the interests of all involved parties. This Monitoring Network will build on the existing local and project- specific monitoring efforts of its partners. Year 1 implementation of the monitoring program began in 2001. This included monitoring related to Aquatic Habitat and Species, Surface Water Quality, Flow and Precipitation and Terrestrial Natural Heritage. Monitoring activities undertaken in 2002 included Benthic Sampling, Surface Water Quality, and Flow and Precipitation. PROJECT OBJECTIVES • To develop a program that provides the necessary information to assess the health of the watersheds, subwatersheds, waterfront ecosystems, and RAP area, spatially and temporally. • To identify a set of indicators that reflect ecosystem condition, integrate the monitoring requirements of the RAP with report cards for individual watersheds, and are compatible with municipal state of the environment reporting and other broad programs like SOLEC, for the Great Lakes basin, and the provincial policy performance indicators. • To develop an efficient program that builds upon existing monitoring activities, avoids duplication between agencies, municipalities, and organizations, is cost effective in allocating the best use of resources and informs management decisions. To identify ways to engage and involve the public, interest, and school groups in meaningful monitoring activities. G14 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 • January 21, 2003 To develop and obtain agreement from stakeholders on a set of monitoring protocols for the collection, analysis, storage and distribution of data on the indicators that are identified. 2001 -2002 Watershed Monitoring Program The following summarizes the monitoring activities carried out for each of the included program components during 2001 and 2002 in the Humber Watershed: Aquatic Habitat and Species Aquatic organisms live, for the most part, their entire lives within the water. As a result, they are subjected to the many interacting physical, chemical and biological factors which surround them, and are dependent upon these factors for the maintenance of their health. Such factors include water temperature, water flow, nutrients, sediment or contaminants carried in water, channel form and types of in stream cover, to report a few. If an environment becomes degraded, often, the first clue is a change in the biotic community. The sites selected for Aquatic Species and Habitat monitoring are indicated, and the monitoring activities undertaken under the Aquatic Species and Habitat component are summarized as follows: Benthic Invertebrates were monitored at a total of 37 sites in the Humber watershed in 2001 and 2002. Samples of the invertebrate communities were obtained at each site using a modified kick and sweep netting technique. Samples were submitted to a qualified consultant for identification services and were identified to species. Based on the data collected in 2001 and 2002, a variety of multi- metric and multi - variate approaches will be used to assess water quality and habitat conditions within the sample sites. Future use of the data will also include the identification of Regional Reference Sites that may be used to characterize the ecological integrity of various streams within the region. The Humber River benthic invertebrate analysis revealed a watershed in relatively good health for a stream in an urban area. The upper reaches of this stream, generally in rural areas, were indicative of good water and habitat quality. Community composition, even in the more urbanized areas, suggests a relatively good diversity of species and thus good water and habitat quality. Overall, the Humber River displayed a great density and diversity of species, and only one site (HU006WM) suggested an impact. Detailed results of the 2001 benthic surveys are available in the report entitled "Benthic Community Monitoring Program: Toronto Area Watersheds 2001." Fish Species and Habitat Fishes and their community structure are often used as indicators of the health of an aquatic system for a number of reasons: 1) fish communities usually encompass all of the trophic levels present in a system from primary consumers (herbivores) to top predators (piscivores); 2) fish are generally easy to sample and identify; 3) there is a wealth of information available on their life- histories and various sensitivities to environmental degradation; 4) historical data exists regarding fish communities in many areas; 5) fishing is an important industry with economic value; 6) the general public and policy makers can relate more to fish than other aquatic organisms. January 21, 2003 wm z29/o3 0' p ,.: 03 C r w 4o. * .y, �tl11 r v HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G15 In order to gain a regional understanding of fish species and habitat on a watershed basis, the monitoring program has targeted 37 sites within the Humber watershed. In 2001 these sites were monitored using the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol. The expectation is to resample at an interval of 3 years. These sites will be sampled again in 2004. The Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) in the TRCA's jurisdiction utilize several measures in communicating condition and identifying management direction. These include: • Species richness • Presence of target species • Presence of self- sustaining populations of target species, and • The Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) In this respect the data collected during the 2001 field season was analysed for these measures. Species richness in the Humber Watershed ranged from 0 to 15 with a median of 7.5 species per station. This value is only slightly below the 8 species per station identified in the Humber River Watershed Fisheries Management Plan (TRCA et al. 1998 - Draft) based on previous monitoring. Although this value is not considered poor; it is lower than expected for this watershed. Target species are identified for sub watersheds or individual tributaries through the development of fisheries management plans. The target species are based on the more sensitive species expected to be found in the sub watershed /tributary under less impacted conditions. Self sustaining populations of target species (i.e. all life stages present in the appropriate habitats) add an additional level of confidence that the system is in fact functioning. The fish community monitoring in 2001 indicated that target species were present at 25 of the 37 stations sampled, however additional analysis is required to determine the significance of this compared to habitat suitability for the specific species targeted. The Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) is a stream quality assessment protocol that provides a measurement of fish community associations and rates biotic integrity, based on these associations, on a scale of 9 (poor) to 45 (very good). Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) scores in the Humber watershed were found to range from 16 to 37 with a median score of 26.5, which is near the top of the range of 'fair' biotic integrity. Three stations had a stream quality rating of poor (8% of all stations) and were found only in the Lower Humber subwatershed, and Black Creek subwatershed. Streams with a "good" stream quality rating accounted for 47% of the stations sampled in 2001. The Lower Humber and Black Creek were the only subwatersheds without a "good" stream quality rating. None of the stations sampled had a "very good" quality rating; however, site HU021 WM, located in the East Humber subwatershed, was close with an IBI score of 37. w 122.8/03 G16 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 January 21, 2003 Fluvial Geomorphology Information on physical habitat is needed at fixed sites within each watershed in order to understand the normal variation that occurs in habitat and associated changes in the fish and benthic invertebrate community. The data is also needed to identify any long -term trends in habitat that might affect stream health and productive capacity. Therefore, it has been recommended that a long -term monitoring program be established in partnership with interested agencies and organizations to track changes in physical habitat at the sites where fish and benthic invertebrate communities are surveyed. The physical component of aquatic habitat in a stream is closely related to the fluvial geomorphology. Studies of fluvial geomorphology are important components of works in and around watercourses and are often undertaken in association with these works. Previously, there have been few on -going monitoring activities associated with tracking changes in fluvial geomorphology, spatially and temporally. The importance of fluvial geomorphology in understanding the association between flow in a stream and the aquatic habitat present cannot be over stated. For this reason, it has been recommended that several aspects of fluvial geomorphologic assessments (e.g. long profiles, cross sections, pebble counts, bank full width and depth etc...) be incorporated into the Regional Monitoring Program that has been developed and is currently being implemented by the TRCA. A total of 150 stations across the nine watersheds within the TRCA's jurisdiction have been targeted as part of the Regional Watershed Monitoring Program. For the 2001 field season a total of 50 of these stations were selected (Humber, Etobicoke Creek and Mimico Creek) and surveyed using standard fluvial geomorphology measurement techniques. The expectation is that all of the sites identified can be set -up and surveyed within a 3 year period. Thirty -five stations were sampled on the Humber, the results of which provide an overall characterization of the stability of the stream. Channel stability determination was based on five categories: entrenchment ratio, width /depth ratio, inter -pool gradient compared to bankfull gradient, average bank angle, and substrate sorting. Each category was scored and combined to give a channel stability score. The scoring system consists of the following values 0 -4 (low stability), 5- 7(moderate stability) and greater than 8 (high stability). The majority of the channels for this study area were identified as having attained a moderate level of stability. This was representative of the area because most of the reaches for this study were located in un- urbanized areas. Details of the fluvial geomorphology surveys conducted in 2001 within the Humber watershed are available in the report "Regional Monitoring Program - Fluvial Geomorphology Component 2001: Etobicoke Creek, Mimico Creek and Humber Watershed," prepared by Parish Geomorphic. Algae Marianne Douglas, an Assistant Professor of Geology from the University of Toronto outlined a case for algae as biomonitors at the 1999 IJC Water Quality Board workshop (Toronto and Region RAP 1999). In her presentation she identified that algae can be excellent biomonitors for environmental assessments because they are common and widespread throughout all watersheds, they form the base of the food chain, there are hundreds of different species, and they are sensitive to environmental conditions, especially water chemistry. Algae have been January 21, 2003 W M! 4/0 3 1, 5 rs, ,� �• !•s M Y fi ' "11 • M)5 •y HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G17 successfully used to monitor such things as nutrient surplus (i.e. eutrophication), turbidity and siltation, organic enrichment, high salinity, contamination by metals, and acidification. At present there are several programs throughout the world that have utilized algae monitoring. The benefit of using algae as a biomonitor is its low cost relative to other traditional methods as well as the non - destructive collection methods of algae sampling. In addition, algae are often the first group of organisms to be impacted by shifts in physical and chemical conditions in a watercourse, including the introduction of pollutants at relatively low concentrations, because of their strong connection to basic water chemistry and their short life cycles. Thus algae can be an important component of an early warning system of change in a watershed. Algae sampling was conducted during the 2001 - 2002 field seasons at 37 sites in the Humber watershed as well as at the stream water quality monitoring sites surveyed by the City of Toronto. These samples will provide some of the data necessary to further evaluate the use of algae as a biomonitor for the GTA watersheds. Terrestrial Natural Heritage Terrestrial natural heritage monitoring was undertaken in support of the development of TRCA's Natural Heritage Strategy. Approximately 6000 hectares of natural cover (forest, wetlands and meadow) were inventoried by staff biologists throughout the TRCA jurisdiction. The surveys involved mapping and describing vegetation communities, and mapping flora and fauna species. To date, approximately 45% of the natural cover in the TRCA jurisdiction has been digitized. This 2001 and earlier information has been combined into a regional inventory and will be used in the development of the Natural Heritage Strategy and in subsequent stages of its implementation. Water Quality In 2001 the Authority continued to liaise and expand partnerships with our key program delivery agencies, including the City of Toronto (stream and waterfront routine water chemistry monitoring); Ministry of the Environment (Tributary Toxics Monitoring; Young -of- the -Year Biomonitoring; Sport Fish Contaminant Monitoring; Lake Partner Program); and Municipal Health Units (Bathing Beach Monitoring). In addition, a new, community based program initiated in 2001 expanded opportunities for volunteers to participate in stream monitoring activities. The following summarizes the surface water quality monitoring activities that were carried out in 2001 through these partnerships: 1. Routine stream chemistry was tracked at 5 sites on the Humber once per month during ice free conditions throughout 2001 and 2002. In 2002 this included the addition of metals analysis at these sites. 2. A new community based monitoring program was launched in the fall of 2001 to track the visual aesthetic condition of streams and the waterfront in the TRCA watersheds. Community representatives assisted in the design and implementation of the survey. Volunteers visited any stream or waterfront site once in October 2001 and assessed water colour, odor, clarity and the presence of visual debris. Approximately 3000 surveys were sent out in September 2001. One hundred and ten surveys were returned to the Authority. Site scores will be determined in early 2002, as well as spatial analysis F. i4o t '1 tiv wm28a03 G18 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 January 21, 2003 and mapping to assist in the interpretation of the results. A report summarizing the 2001 aesthetics survey is available and the results will be shared with the watershed councils as they are expected to guide spring clean up activities. In addition, the results provide quantitative baseline data for the status of the RAP impaired use "degradation of aesthetics ". Flow and Precipitation The monitoring activities undertaken under the flow and precipitation component of the watershed monitoring network provide both direct information about the state /condition of water quantity in the region's streams as well as supportive information to aid in understanding the current biological conditions of aquatic habitat and species. The amount of water flowing in the region's streams is intrinsically linked to surface water quality. This is because there is a known correlation between high flow and high levels of several contaminants it can deliver and the power associated with high flows to scour stream banks and beds resulting in increased suspended sediment and degraded water quality conditions. The activities and monitoring carried out as part of the Regional Watershed Monitoring Program are designed to augment the Authority's existing network of flow, precipitation and snow gauging locations (4 stations monitored twice monthly) throughout the region. In 2001 new stream flow equipment was purchased to reactivate an old stream flow gauge site in Albion Hills CA, this equipment was installed in 2002. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE 2002 field work is complete; the results will be analyzed over the next few months. 2003 field work and data collection will commence in the spring and will include benthic Invertebrate sampling at 37 stations. Currently, five Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network(PWQMN) stations are monitored monthly. Additional sites are expected to be added in 2003 A more detailed report outlining the Regional Monitoring Program and a summary of the data collected in 2001 will be completed by staff over the next two months. This first year report will provide the basis for updating the Authority's marketing information for the program, including display materials, literature, and web page content. Analysis of the data collected in 2002 will be undertaken over the next few months in order to provide usable interpretation for the Authority's watershed report card process and to share with municipal partners. In addition, staff will continue to foster partnerships with community groups and other agencies involved in monitoring activities through the Watershed monitoring network. January 21, 2003 ww►zs1/n3 •, rJ ;vs a-a t • s d HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G19 RES. #G11 /03 - Moved by: Seconded by: CANADIAN RIVERS DAY - JUNE 8, 2003 The celebration of the newly - proclaimed Canadian Rivers Day in the Humber watershed. Madeleine McDowell Dianne Douglas THAT a planning group be struck, with representation from each committee of the Humber Watershed Alliance and interested partners, to work with members of the Communications and Outreach Committee to plan and promote Canadian Rivers Day celebrations across the Humber River watershed; AND FURTHER THAT this group make presentations to each regional and municipal council in the Humber River watershed encouraging them to get involved in activities that support Canadian Rivers Day celebrations CARRIED BACKGROUND On June 21, 2002, the Minister for Canadian Heritage, Sheila Copps, signed a Ministerial Proclamation to "declare that the second Sunday of June will be celebrated henceforth as Canadian Rivers Day ". The idea of an annual Canadian Rivers Day was unanimously endorsed at the Canadian Rivers Heritage Conference in 2001. In British Columbia, BC Rivers Day has been celebrated for more than two decades and is the largest rivers - related event in North America. Canadian Rivers Day will promote the natural, cultural and recreational values of Canada's rivers. It is hoped that Canadians take an active part in Canadian Rivers Day and that it will bring Canada's river communities closer together on tangible projects for conservation, interpretation and enjoyment. Nationwide activities are being coordinated by Rivers Canada, a non - profit organization, however no details are known at this time. A number of ideas are currently being considered by the Lower Humber /Black Creek Subwatershed Committee as part of a watershed -wide event, including: a large flotilla of boats in the lower Humber River; a canoe race; First Nations participation; demonstrations; and exhibitors. To date, the City of Toronto has offered to work with the Humber Watershed Alliance and The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to organize the above - mentioned activities. Other partners have expressed a desire to take part in watershed -wide activities. The Communications and Outreach Committee has met to discuss potential activities for a watershed -wide event. Further discussion is needed, but three themes did emerge: recreation - hiking and biking tours; education - water quality monitoring by school groups; and celebration - music and food. As the Humber River is the only Canadian Heritage River in the largest urban centre in Canada, the Humber Watershed Alliance, TRCA, member municipalities, and other partners, have an opportunity to promote the Humber's cultural, natural and recreational values to more than four million people. Q .i k u WM23 03 G20 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 RES. #G12/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: January 21, 2003 WORKING GROUP COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information. Madeleine McDowell Deb Schulte THAT the following minutes be received: • • • Meeting #6/02 of the Communications and Outreach Working Group; Joint Meeting #7/02 of the Boyd and East Humber Committee; Meetings #6/02, #7/03 and #1/03 of Lower Humber /Black Creek Subwatershed Committee; • Joint Meeting #6/02 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee and Claireville Stewardship Committee CARRIED NEW BUSINESS PINE VALLEY DRIVE UPDATE This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Humber Watershed Alliance, on April 15, 2003, wherein staff will present a status report on the proposal. RES. #G13/03 - ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION OF ALLIANCE AGENDAS AND MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: John Heddle lain Craig THAT the distribution of the agenda and associated items for the Humber Watershed Alliance be done electronically to all those members who choose to receive their package in this way; AND FURTHER THAT materials for the meeting be made available on TRCA's web site CARRIED January 21, 2003 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #1/03 G21 DOOR PRIZE As a token of the Authority's appreciation for the members' participation on the Humber Alliance, G. Wilkins advised that a door prize will be drawn at the end of each Alliance meeting. There were two door prizes available at this meeting - a gift certificate to be used at the Authority's Nursery as well as a book titled, "The Language of Flowers" donated by Ron Allan. The winning tickets belonged to lain Craig and Steve Joudrey. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:30 p.m., January 21, 2003. Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. Wwl X34/03 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES OF MEETING #2/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #5/03 JUNE 27, 2003 c. Wm235 0 n (4 .41 =4,,' A"44'; THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 Page G22 April 15, 2003 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Tuesday, April 15, 2003. The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. PRESENT Ron Allan Member Harry Baker Member lain Craig Member Dianne Douglas Member Yvette Fournier Member Janie Frank Alternate Rob Frank Member Mike Galli Member Lois Griffin Chair Alyson Hazlett Member John Heddle Member Richard Hoffmann Member Steve Joudrey Alternate Leo Luong Member Luciano Martin Member Glenn Mason Member Madeleine McDowell Member Arthur Mittermaier Member Joanne Nonnekes Member Kala Pandit Member Randall Reid Member Deb Schulte Member Lynn Short Member Nancy Stewart Member Anyika Tafari Member Michael White Member Bill Wilson Member GUESTS Debbe Crandall Save the Oak Ridges Moraine John Hannah City of Vaughan Ronnie Wahl Black Creek Project Wn 2-34/A3 G23 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 April 15, 2003 STAFF Tamara Chipperfield Environmental Technician Jon Clayton Supervisor, Aquatic Ecosystem Management Vince D'Elia Clean the Humber Coordinator Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant, Humber Connie Pinto Watershed Resources Planner Chandra Sharma Humber Projects Coordinator Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist Carolyn Woodland Manager, Development Services INTRODUCTIONS The following introductions were made: Mr. John Hannah, Director of Parks Planning at the City of Vaughan; Ms. Ronnie Wahl, Assistant to the Black Creek Project; Mr. Mike Galli, new Alliance member and volunteer coordinator, Roots and Shoots, Environmental and Humanian Program for Youth, Jane Goodall Institute The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. RES. #G14/03 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Richard Hoffmann Madeleine McDowell THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/03, held on January 21, 2003, be approved CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from L. Griffin to B. Gutteridge, City of Toronto, dated March 6, 2003 re: City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan RES. #G15/03 Moved by: Seconded by: John Heddle Luciano Martin THAT the above -noted correspondence be received CARRIED CARRIED April 15, 2003 w M 237/03 ) A ab r 9 " 1d c di *iii ., a HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 G24 PRESENTATIONS (a) Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Compliance D. Crandall of Save the Oak Ridges Moraine gave a brief update on the status of municipal conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. (b) West Nile Virus T. Chipperfield of TRCA provided the members with an update on the West Nile Virus highlighting symptoms, culex species mosquitoes and their habitat, stormwater ponds and wetlands, regional health units' involvement and TRCA actions. The Chair thanked Ms. Crandall and Ms. Chipperfield for their very timely and informative presentations. RES #G16/03 Moved by: Seconded by: PINE VALLEY DRIVE LINK A Schedule 'C' - Class Environmental Assessment EA process has been initiated by the City of Vaughan to address the matter of opening the unopened portion of Pine Valley Drive through the Boyd Conservation Area. Luciano Martin John Heddle THAT the report regarding the proposed Pine Valley Drive Link be received. AMENDMENT RES. #G17/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Luciano Martin John Heddle THAT the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance write a letter to the City of Vaughan Mayor and Members of Council, with copies to the Region of York, the Province of Ontario, and the appropriate municipal senior staff, emphasizing and insisting, in the strongest terms, that an individual environmental assessment be carried out rather than a class environmental assessment for Pine Valley Drive, south of Rutherford Road in Woodbridge; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA be encouraged to reiterate their position on the proposal. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED i F^ -yji; WWI 238 03 G25 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 April 15, 2003 BACKGROUND Since the adoption of Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 400 in 1995, the City of Vaughan has identified the Pine Valley link as a desired component of their transportation network. In March 2001, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) adopted the following resolution: "THAT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the City of Vaughan be advised that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has significant concern with the environmental impacts of opening the Pine Valley link between Clubhouse and Rutherford Roads; THAT the City of Vaughan be requested to thoroughly consider traffic planning solutions that do not require the opening of Pine Valley Drive between Clubhouse and Rutherford Roads; AND FURTHER THAT the City of Vaughan be requested to initiate a full Individual Environmental Assessment (EA) as opposed to a Municipal Class EA for the Pine Valley Drive link due to significant potential environmental impacts, if they choose to pursue this option over another transportation strategy" In September 2000, the City of Vaughan adopted OPA 600, which carried forward the identification of the Pine Valley link as part of the proposed transportation network from OPA 400. The identification of this link in OPA 600 is subject to appeal by the National Golf Club of Canada and an area resident. TRCA staff, through a January 2003 resolution of the Authority have been directed to maintain party status at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) supporting the position of the appellants. In the summer of 2002, the City of Vaughan initiated a Municipal Class EA for the proposed road opening. In June 2002, TRCA staff reiterated our position that this matter should be considered through an Individual EA rather than a class EA. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, TRCA staff has been providing our input to the staff and consulting team managing this EA on behalf of the City through a seat on the Community Working Group and through written correspondence. The Humber Alliance also has a seat on the Community Working Group. Current Status of the Class EA Process The City's consulting team is in the process of assessing a number of traffic planning alternatives against criteria frequently used within the EA process. The attached table has the traffic planning alternatives being considered, including those that do not include the Pine Valley Link, and the criteria against which they are being assessed. The results depicted in the table are the consultants preliminary (draft) findings, and are currently under review by TRCA staff and the other stakeholders represented on the Community Working Group. The assessment undertaken by the City's consultants indicates that a 4 lane wide Pine Valley Link is preferred. A map depicting the various traffic planning alternatives being considered will be available for viewing at the meeting. April 15, 2003 wrn 2X9/03 W t . 14a' • tl t it it W HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 G26 While TRCA staff is providing input to the consulting team on the criteria, and their application, we remain opposed to the connection of Pine Valley Drive as a result of expected impacts to the environmental features and functions of the Humber River Watershed, the McLean Forest ESA and ANSI and the operation and experience of the Boyd Park Conservation Area. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA staff will continue to work with the City and their consulting team, advising them of our significant environmental concerns. TRCA staff will further continue to oppose the identification of the Pine Valley Link in OPA 600 at the Ontario Municipal Board. RES. #G18/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: TESTON ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PINE VALLEY DRIVE TO BATHURST STREET Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff comments on the Region of York Environmental Study Report (ESR) for Teston Road improvements. lain Craig Michael White THAT the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance write a letter to the Regional Municipality of York and the Ministry of Environment supporting TRCA staff comments regarding the widening of Teston Road from Pine Valley Drive to Keele Street and from Dufferin Street to Bathurst Street. AMENDMENT RES. #G19/03 Moved by: Seconded by: lain Craig Luciano Martin THAT the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance write a letter to the Regional Municipality of York and the Ministry of Environment supporting TRCA staff comments regarding the widening of Teston Road from Pine Valley Drive to Keele Street and from Dufferin Street to Bathurst Street; AND FURTHER THAT the Boyd /East Humber Subcommittee of the Humber Watershed Alliance convene a meeting of the other interested parties as soon as possible regarding the Teston Road /Highway #400 interchange and changes to Teston Road THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED e WM 2110103 G27 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 April 15, 2003 BACKGROUND TRCA staff has been working with the Region of York on the Environmental Assessment for Teston Road between Pine Valley Drive and Bathurst Street over the last two and a half years. The most significant concern regarding the Teston Road Environmental Assessment, as it applies to the Humber River Watershed, is the impact of road widening to the Cold (Purpleville) Creek and adjacent forests and valley land. Specifically, the impact of a watercourse crossing in a location of sensitive fish habitat and wildlife corridor and potential impacts to the groundwater system of the study area are of particular concern. The ESR significantly Tacks information on impacts and mitigation measures. TRCA staff has expressed great concerns on these issues in their comments on the ESR. RATIONALE Cold Creek (Purpleville) is a permanent cold water stream that supports significant cold water fishery within the East Humber River. Cold (Purpleville) Creek runs parallel to the Teston Sideroad between Weston Road and Hwy #400 and passes through significant woodlots. Upon completion of the review of the Draft ESR, TRCA staff responded with a letter dated February 20, 2003 which recommended the following in regards to the issues concerning Cold (Purpleville)Creek : • Widening of Teston Road between Weston Road and Hwy #400 should be done in a way that causes minimum disturbance to the corridor of Cold Creek. • Any changes to the crossing structures must have regard for terrestrial wildlife passage. • Detailed inventory work was recommended to determine the extent of damage to the flora and fauna of the construction area and mitigation measures. The Region of York subsequently revised the ESR and resubmitted it on February 25, 2003. TRCA staff has had the opportunity to review the document and provides the attached comments. WORK TO BE DONE Staff will continue to work with the Region of York and MOE to ensure that all outstanding concerns are addressed within the Class EA approval process. RES. #G20/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN To update the Humber Watershed Alliance on the status of the Humber River Watershed Fisheries Management Plan. Luciano Martin Richard Hoffmann THAT the staff report on the Fisheries Management Plan be received for information CARRIED April 15, 2003 ww� 2111103 :ti HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 G28 BACKGROUND The need for a Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) for the Humber River was recognized in 1995 as an integral part of the Humber Watershed Strategy and as an important component of watershed management. Development of the Fisheries Management Plan was guided by a steering committee composed of staff from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, non - government organizations, and members of the public. Five public meetings were held in June and two in October of 1997 to gain input from the public on fisheries issues they felt were important, what they would like to see in the future, as well as to critique the content and options selected for future fisheries management in the watershed. A Draft FMP was completed in 1998 and provided to the Humber Alliance in January,1998. The plan provides an assessment of the present condition and potential of fish communities and habitat and through analysis, identifies an aquatic habitat classification system for the watershed. The classification system allows watercourses to be grouped into categories of similar characteristics for which there are similar habitat requirements, fish community targets and management implications. The Fisheries Management Plan outlines pertinent planning information such as habitat types, fish community targets, construction timing guidelines and levels of stormwater control. It also details locations of public access, outlines habitat requirements for the vulnerable fish species found in the watershed, resource use issues and rehabilitation activities and establishes a program for future fish community monitoring. This information provides the guidance for managing fish communities in each habitat category on a subwatershed basis. PROGRESS TO -DATE AND NEXT STEPS Based on recommendations in the FMP, the mitigation of priority barriers to fish passage began in 1999. Since then, two Denil fishways, two rocky ramps, one step pool fishway and six notching projects have been completed. The initial results of this work have been very positive, with adult rainbow trout found in the East Humber River every year since the spring of 2000. In 2002, work was done to update the biological component of the plan, as well as to improve the implementation recommendations. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has since reviewed the document and provided comments. TRCA staff has almost completed incorporating these comments, as well as their own. The final document is to be completed in 2003 and then circulated to both the TRCA and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for approval. The final FMP is scheduled for release in the summer of 2003. RES. #G21/03 - WEST NILE VIRUS Information on the TRCA's response to West Nile Virus in 2003. Moved by: Seconded by: Lynn Short Randall Reid THAT the staff report on the TRCA response to West Nile Virus in the GTA be received for information CARRIED oteaiPP ;aI ;' b4 M2 42103 G29 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 April 15, 2003 BACKGROUND West Nile Virus (WNV) is an infection of birds transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus normally cycles between the bird and mosquito population; however, humans can become ill when an infected mosquito bites a person instead of a bird. In 2002, North America experienced an unprecedented outbreak of illness, including encephalitis and meningitis, caused by WNV. WNV made its first appearance in New York City in 1999. Since then it has spread to numerous states and provinces in the US and Canada. In 2002 there were 129 confirmed positive human cases of WNV in Ontario, 191 probable cases and two deaths. To most people, infection with West Nile Virus will not have any significant health effects. However, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are susceptible to serious disease or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), which may be fatal. A surveillance program to detect and monitor West Nile Virus has been in place for two years. It involves local, provincial and federal governments to collect, identify, and test dead birds for the presence of West Nile Virus. Reporting of dead crows is an important part of this surveillance. In addition, many regions in Ontario are monitoring larval mosquito populations in catch basins and other man -made containers. All of the regional governments in the GTA have developed a preparedness or response plan dealing with the virus. Many of these plans are similar in that they have identified education, prevention, and source reduction as their primary means of dealing with the virus. Mosquito larval control is also being considered and researched. To date, the TRCA has maintained involvement with this issue by participating in various committees within our jurisdiction. Staff has also attended courses /workshops hosted by the Region of Durham and the Ontario Vector Control Association. Staff is actively participating on West Nile Virus Committees that have been established in the Regions of Peel, York and Durham, and have offered similar support to the City of Toronto. In dealing with the West Nile Virus issue internally, staff has promoted the following message: "West Nile Virus is a real health issue and must be taken seriously, however the associated risk of being exposed to the virus is still low. The focus of our efforts (and those of our partners) to date is on Education, Surveillance, and Prevention (source control). Although wetlands harbour mosquitoes, they act for the most part as "balanced," naturally functioning systems. Within these balanced systems, plants function to improve water quality and reduce "stagnant" conditions, and a variety of fish, invertebrates, mammals and amphibians act as natural predators of mosquito larvae and adults. April 15, 2003 M 211 103 (r M ° rt 44 W r HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 G30 The primary (but not only) mosquito species associated with the WNV is the common house mosquito (culex pipiens). The preferred habitat for this species is small containers of stagnant water - typically found around the home. The WNV prevention and control plans developed by the regions do state that the regions will b'e applying larvicides to some areas based on the results of larval monitoring programs early in the season. Cu /ex mosquitoes are the species of concern for WNV transmission. The preferred breeding site for Cu /exmosquitoes are small containers of stagnant water and are generally not found to breed in significant numbers in natural systems. As a result, the primary focus of the regional larvaciding programs will be catch basins. At this time, the regions have no plans to apply larvacides to natural areas but will continue to monitor these areas. Adulticides will only be used if public education and larvaciding programs fail to reduce the number of mosquitoes, and monitoring /surveillance shows that there is significant risk to human health from WNV. The regions will only use adulticides as a last resort. The application of larvacides must be done under permit from the Ontario Ministry of Health. The permit requires that the regions must notify property owners prior to application of larvacides. Methods of notification include radio /television broadcasts, publication in a newspaper or written notices. Notification must be given at least 48 hours prior but, not more than, seven days before application. The permit also requires that the applicant give a description of how sensitive areas will be protected. In the event that the Regional Medical Officers of Health (MOH) issue an order to Iarvacide in an area that contains TRCA property, TRCA staff will be preparing a letter to the regional MOHs requesting that the TRCA be notified of any larvaciding activity on our property. We will also request that the Regional MOH provide monitoring /sampling data to prove that bodies of water on our property contain mosquito species of concern, and that they should therefore order the application of biological controls (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israe %nsis - BTi). If larvacides are applied, the TRCA Safety Officer will post notices at the entrance to any TRCA properties to inform the public that larvacides have been applied to the property. Keep a "healthy perspective," when considering the risk of exposure to this virus. The Flu virus is much more serious in terms of human illness and mortality." Based on this, TRCA staff has been requested to assist, as follows: Supervisors at all work locations were asked to monitor "house keeping" practices around the grounds and buildings of TRCA facilities to reduce or eliminate areas of standing water. Particular emphasis was to be placed on artificial containers (roof gutters, wheelbarrows, flowerpots, pools, birdbaths, barrels, cans, troughs, tires etc.) and any other place where water can collect. Report and collect dead birds, particularly crows and blue jays found on TRCA lands or facilities. These birds may be collected by the Regional Health Units for lab analysis. d'1,4 Nsf: w rift 24 si /03 G31 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 April 15, 2003 Take personal precautions outlined by the Authority's Safety Officer when working outdoors - protective clothing, repellents etc. This information will be disseminated to all new or summer staff who will be working outdoors. In addition, a training session for all staff has been arranged for April 7, 2003. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA staff will continue to liase with the various Regional Health Departments and support their programs as much as possible. This will include continued participation on regional West Nile Virus committees, distribution of WNV information to the public and corporately following the guidelines developed for minimizing source locations breeding mosquitos. The TRCA has also been asked to assist the Regional Health Departments with their larval mosquito monitoring. The regions have been, and will continue to, monitor larval mosquito populations in catch basins, roadside ditches, and other man -made structures. Where the TRCA has been asked to assist is with the monitoring of natural areas (marshes, ponds, woodland pools, etc). The information collected this year would then be used to inform plans for 2004, should increased mosquito control efforts be required. This data can also be used to prevent large scale larvaciding programs on our property. In addition to larval mosquito monitoring, the TRCA has also been asked to assist the City of Toronto and the Region of Peel with the monitoring of any adverse effects from pesticide use in catch basins. Most of the data required by the regions would tie into existing monitoring programs (i.e./ marsh monitoring program, fisheries surveys, etc...) FINANCIAL DETAILS At this time there is no corporate budget for WNV. Staff has recommend for 2003 that $6,000 be budgeted to cover the cost of developing and implementing a larval mosquito monitoring program across the TRCA jurisdiction, and for staff training and certification. RES. #G22/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: CANADIAN RIVERS DAY UPDATE - June 8, 2003 Staff report on activities related to the celebration of the newly - proclaimed Canadian Rivers Day in the Humber River watershed. Dianne Douglas Michael White THAT the staff report on the activities of the working group related to the celebrations of the upcoming Canadian Rivers Day be received; AND FURTHER THAT members of the Humber Watershed Alliance volunteer to assist with program activities CARRIED April 15, 2003 W, M 245/03 rte; C ^, `4 • "•` AM it. aft 5\ Or. 1 •44 iii 4 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 G32 BACKGROUND The Humber Watershed Alliance, at its meeting #1/03, adopted the following resolution #G11/03: "THAT a planning group be struck, with representation from each committee of the Humber Watershed Alliance and interested partners, to work with members of the Communications and Outreach Committee to plan and promote Canadian Rivers Day celebrations across the Humber River watershed AND THAT this group make presentations to each regional and municipal council in the Humber River watershed encouraging them to get involved in activities that support Canadian Rivers Day celebrations. The planning group met on February 19 and March 19, 2003, as part of the Communications and Outreach Committee, to discuss known and potential program activities for Canadian Rivers Day. The following is a summary of activities: . . City of Toronto and TRCA will jointly host activities at Sir Casimir Growski Park; formal ceremony at 11:30 am.; activities include: safe canoeing instruction course available from Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association, tours of the french forts, displays, exhibits, food, fishing, canoeing, and more. Marathon Canoeing Association will sponsor a race at Kings Mill Park at 10:00 am. Canoe Ontario will offer canoe safety instruction at Kings Mill Park from 11:00 am. Toronto Adventures will offer canoe rentals at Bloor St. beside the Old Mill subway station, starting at 10:00 am. Bolton Pedestrian Bridge Opening at Eidelweiss Park at 2:00 pm. Morningside Park Community Celebration (Highland Creek in Scarborough), including displays, hikes, games, and other activities. (time not yet confirmed) Mill Pond Splash (Don River in Richmond Hill) starting at 12:00 pm including, environmental activities, food, entertainment, displays, and more. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The next meeting of the Communications and Outreach Committee is scheduled for April 30, 2003. At this meeting, the communications plan, including promotion material, and the media plan will be reviewed and approved. '44112 El V: hlm 246 v3 G33 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 April 15, 2003 RES. #G23/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: PEEL CHILDREN'S WATER FESTIVAL - June 2, 2003 To provide an overview of the TRCA activities and contributions to the festival - three restoration projects, a 3 -D model of Heart Lake, a trout release, and a water conservation gardening campaign. Leo Luong Lynn Short THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance members be encouraged to attend the VIP luncheon on Monday, June 2, 2003 at Heart Lake Conservation Area as part of the Peel Children's Water Festival CARRIED BACKGROUND The Peel Children's Water Festival was held at Heart Lake Conservation Area last year for the first time and returns this year from Thursday, May 29 to Wednesday June 4, 2003 with Saturday, May 31st designated as Public Day. The six -day Festival represents an opportunity to educate over 5000 grades two -five children, 1000 adult chaperones, 500 high school volunteers, and 1000 members of the general public on water issues. In addition, the Festival accelerates ecological restoration projects within Heart Lake Conservation Area and provides a focus for environmental issues. Finally, the Festival highlights the TRCA's objectives of protecting, restoring, and celebrating the Living City Region. The Festival's activities are grouped into five themes: Water Conservation, Attitudes, Technology, Protection, and Science. Over 50 activity centres interactively teach children and adults about water issues, and the activities were evaluated and revised this year to incorporate curriculum requirements. The TRCA's contributions to the Festival include six activities. Children will not only /earn through the activities, but will also directly contribute to water quality, biodiversity, and habitat improvements at Heart Lake Conservation Area. OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES Horseshoe Wetland Restoration - "Habitat, Sweet Habitat" This project involves the upland restoration of a 1.33 acre (0.54 hectare) woodland pond / wetland area by planting 2500 shrubs and trees, building habitat features for songbirds and small mammals, and planting endangered tree species. Shoreline Restoration — " Biodiversity Beach" This activity adds a hands -on "biodiversity" component to the regenerating shoreline by planting a number of rare and uncommon species of aquatic emergent plants along 120 linear metres of the eastern shoreline. Sand Dune Ecosystem — "The Strong, Sensitive Type ....(of Plant)" The Sand Dune ecosystem was initially planted in 2002 and commemorated the launch of the Etobicoke and Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition and their Strategy and Report Card "Greening Our Watersheds" April 15, 2003 Wrrl?jl1/n3 a Zit .1r'(1 ' V w c, HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 G34 The main components of this activity include the following: - addition of 300 sensitive yet hardy sand dune plants with 11 different species - sand dunes are very rare ecosystems within the watersheds - will demonstrate a number of species, such as Black -eyed Susan, that require minimal water and can be used around the home, thereby reducing the amount of water used. Water Conservation Gardening (with Region of Peel) - "The Front Lawn Challenge" This project involves giving away a native plant to encourage and demonstrate to the public that these plants reduce maintenance and water requirements while retaining an aesthetic quality worthy of the front lawn. It is thought that the gardener will add other plants to the bed thereby leveraging added effort to the campaign. Social marketing studies have demonstrated that these types of campaigns also show high returns when early adopters influence their neighbours to adopt similar sustainable practices. Although the focus of the campaign is on water conservation, there are other benefits associated with planting on the front lawn (including habitat, reduction in pesticides / fertilizers, high visibility versus "backyard habitat" programs. To demonstrate just how little water these plants need, the volunteers will be situated beside the Sand Dune Ecosystem where they are being planted. The Region of Peel is giving away its "Wise Water Use Gardening Book" and selling rain barrels at half price. The individual will get a plant, a book, a rain barrel, a lot of information and inspiration. Why change gardening maintenance practices? 50 -60% of summer water use goes to lawn and garden and water shortages and lawn watering bans have become commonplace in suburban communities. By converting a portion of the front lawn to native species, home owners can still enjoy beautiful landscapes while cutting their water use by 30 %. Rainbow Trout Release - "The Living Lake" The public will see the "trout truck ", hear about fisheries management, and will receive a trout to release into Heart Lake. Heart Lake is currently stocked each year with thousands of rainbow trout to enhance the put- and -take fishing experience. Model — "Happy Birthday Heart Lake...you don't look a day over 9,999 years old!" A 3 -D model of Heart Lake and surrounding area will be used to show the evolution of kettle lakes. The model is being built by TRCA's Resource Science section and will be available to use in other contexts in the future. Kettle lakes, such as Heart Lake and Teapot Lake were formed 10,000 years ago after the last Ice Age and retreating Wisconsin Glacier. Ice chunks were left behind, either on the surface or buried in the gravel that eventually formed kettle lakes. The model will emphasize geological processes, groundwater issues, and the fragility of kettle lakes. FUNDING Funding is derived from the Region of Peel Natural Heritage budget. The Heart Lake District Girl Guides have also donated cash from their fund - raising activities. The TRCA's contribution for implementing the six activities is estimated at $35,250. The Region's contribution is approximately $200,000 for the entire Festival. An in -kind contribution from volunteers, etc. is estimated (for the TRCA activities only) at approximately $63,180 for a total investment in ecological restoration at Heart Lake Conservation Area of $98,430. P3 cif 11:48 iltan Wm21t8/63 G35 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 April 15, 2003 RES. #G24/03 - SPRING EVENTS IN THE HUMBER WATERSHED Schedule of spring events within the Humber watershed. Moved by: Seconded by: Deb Schulte Kala Pandit THAT the following schedule of events be received for information CARRIED BACKGROUND Each year, individuals, groups and agencies are encouraged to host and /or participate in events that celebrate and promote the Humber River watershed. Below is a list of events and seminars scheduled to date: EVENTS CLAIREVILLE COMMUNITY PLANTING Date: April 26, 2003 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Location: Claireville Conservation Area, Brampton Join us for tree planting and fresh air. Follow the signs from Hwy. 7 and Goreway Drive. EARTH DAY CANADA Date: April 27, 2003 Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Downsview Park, Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West Come celebrate Earth Day by planting one of 1,000 trees, participating in interactive children's shows and activities, and viewing and learning more about local environmental solutions. For more information, please contact Lisa Ivaldi at 416- 599 -1991 ext. 101. SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK Date: April 27, 2003 Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Location: Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas Street Join historian Madeleine McDowell for the annual wildflower walk and talk about Agnes Fitzgibbon, illustrator of "Canadian Wildflowers ", published in 1867. Presented by the Humber Heritage Committee. LOCAL HISTORY WALK Date: May 10, 2003 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Location: York Museum, Eglinton Avenue, west of Keele Street Starting at the York Museum, join historian Madeleine McDowell for a guided walk in neighbourhood of Keele Street and Tretheway Drive. PALGRAVE MILL POND PLANTING Date: May 10, 2003 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Location: Hwy. 50 upstream of Mill Pond, Palgrave Join us for the annual community tree planting and BBQ upstream from the Palgrave fishway. April 15, 2003 WM1 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 G36 LAMBTON MILLS WALK Date: May 31, 2003 Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Location: TTC loop at Runnymede Road and Dundas Street Starting from the TTC loop, walk the historic Lambton Mills area ending at the Lambton House. Presented by Heritage Toronto. CANADIAN RIVERS DAY CELEBRATIONS Date: June 8, 2003 Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Locations: Sir Casimir Growski Park, Lakeshore Boulevard east of Ellis Avenue; and Kings Mill Park, Riverwood Parkway off Stephen Drive Celebrate Canadian Rivers Day with a variety of activities in the area of the Humber Marshes and the lakefront. Formal presentations at 11:00 am. CANADIAN RIVERS DAY TREE PLANTING Date: June 8, 2003 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Kings Mills Park, Riverwood Parkway off Stephen Drive Celebrate Canadian Rivers Day by planting trees and shrubs not far from the Humber Marshes. For more information, please contact Beth Cragg at 416- 392 -7842, City of Toronto Parkland Naturalization. BOLTON PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OPENING Date: June 8, 2003 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Location: Glasgow Road, east of Highway 50, Bolton Join members of the Bolton Community Action Site Steering Committee and invited guests to officially open the newly constructed pedestrian bridge, a new link in the Humber Valley Heritage Trail. 5TH ANNUAL LAKE WILCOX FUN DAY Date: June 22, 2003 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Sunset Beach Park, Richmond Hill Come to the shores of Lake Wilcox and take part in Dragon Boat Races, see demonstrations and displays or just cheer for your favourite boat. Preregistration is required to race. Please contact the Richmond Hill Canoe Club www.rhcc.on.ca for more information. • vIM20 03 G37 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 RES. #G25/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: April 15, 2003 WORKING GROUP COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information. Luciano Martin Randall Reid THAT the following minutes be received: • Meeting #1/03 and #2/03 of the Communications and Outreach Working Group; • Joint Meetings #1/03 and #2/03 of the Boyd and East Humber Committee; • Joint Meetings #1/03 and #2/03 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee and Claireville Stewardship Committee; • Meeting #1/03 of the Report Card Working Group CARRIED NEW BUSINESS TENNIS CANADA RES. #G25/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell Luciano Martin THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance request that the TRCA maintain all of their planning, policy and regulatory standards without compromise; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance request the City of Toronto enforce its ravine by -law; AND FURTHER THAT the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance write letters to York University, the TRCA, the City of Toronto and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans expressing its concerns about the piping of Hoover Creek, the rezoning issues and other environmental concerns, with copies to the Minister of Industry, and the York University Development Corporation CARRIED April 15, 2003 W1'M2S�I/ir3 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #2/03 G38 DOOR PRIZE As a token of the Authority's appreciation for the members' participation on the Humber Alliance, G. Wilkins advised that a door prize will be drawn at the end of each Alliance meeting. The door prize available at this meeting was a gardening gift basket. The winning ticket belonged to Steve Joudrey of the Black Creek Project. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:45 p.m., April 15, 2003. Brian Denney J. Craig Mather Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES OF MEETING #3/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/03 SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 ts. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF (SPECIAL) HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #3/03 Page G39 June 23, 2003 The Humber Watershed Alliance held a special meeting to discuss the Tennis Canada proposal. The meeting was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Monday, June 23, 2003. The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Sandy Agnew Member Lois Griffin Chair Steve Joudrey Alternate Luciano Martin Member Madeleine McDowell Member Joanne Nonnekes Member Lynda Rogers Member Bill Wilson Member GUESTS Sam Beckett R.V. Anderson Associates Bruce Cosburn Cosburn, Giberson Inc., Blair Gilmour O.P. McCarthy & Assoc. Inc. Diana lorio York University Jennifer Johnson Maloca Community Garden (York University) Yew -Thong Leong Robbie, Young & Wright Architects Bob Moffatt Tennis Canada Anthony Perruzza City of Toronto Bud Purves York University Derek Strang Tennis Canada Ian Upjohn SNE- Lavalin Ronnie Wahl Black Creek Project Dick Watts Black Creek Project STAFF Brian Casagrande Plans Analyst Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist Oita: Soli 4 WW1 254 03 G40 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #3/03 (SPECIAL) June 23, 2003 Interested members of the Humber Watershed Alliance met to discuss the Tennis Canada proposal. Presentations were made by TRCA staff and Tennis Canada representatives. In addition, representatives of York University were in attendance to answer questions about the proposal. Members of the Humber Watershed Alliance who were present at the meeting offerred the following comments regarding the Tennis Canada proposal: Members are still concerned about locating this facility on this particular property which is one of the last natural areas within the upper reaches of the Black Creek subwatershed; Because the site is too small for the proposed use, it necessitates the piping of 92 metres of a small watercourse that flows through this property. In addition, some of the facilities do not have the required set backs from the valley; Members are concerned that because of the large numbers of people using the site for a tournament, and because of the siting of some of the courts with seating at the perimeter of the site, there will be a litter problem which will impact the valley. It is not clear how this problem will be addressed. In general, the Humber Watershed Alliance is not supportive of this proposal. The Alliance does understand that certain of the undertakings, as part of the proposal, may improve the water quality in the Black Creek subwatershed. However, there are other things the Alliance feels should be addressed if this proposal is to proceed. Therefore, should the Authority decide to give approval, notwithstanding the above concerns, then the Alliance members request: THAT the Stong Pond, and surrounding landscape, be naturalized and integrated into the stormwater management pond of the Tennis Canada facility and implemented as part of the Tennis Canada recreational facility and environmental improvements. The Stong Pond, immediately opposite the Tennis Canada proposal, has been recognized by York University and others for many years as not providing any appreciable stormwater quantity or quality control, and continues to discharge contaminated water into the Black Creek subwatershed. This continued contaminated discharge will have a negative impact on the remedial actions proposed as part of the Tennis Canada plan. Remediation of the Stong Pond should be done as part of this development proposal. THAT Tennis Canada be challenged to develop a "distinctively Canadian" Tennis Centre that exemplifies state -of- the -art environmental design and ecological concepts, and that community awareness, including interpretive signage and recognition of the Canadian Heritage River designation of the Humber River watershed, be included as part of the plan. June 23, 2003 win z6s/0s HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #3/03 (SPECIAL) G41 We understand that one of the reasons for developing on this site is its attractive location. Members feel that this is an opportunity to provide a distinctive development that is in keeping with the importance of this site to the watershed. It is also an opportunity to educate the public through interpretive signage about some of the proposal's unique features, such as the stormwater management ponds, as well as the heritage significance of the Humber watershed. THAT Tennis Canada establish a working group of interested individuals and community groups to be involved in the development of the environmental and landscape features of the Tennis Canada proposal. To date, groups such as the Humber Watershed Alliance, the Humber Heritage Committee, the Black Creek Project, and Action to Restore a Clean Humber, all of whom have a keen interest in this site as part of the Black Creek subwatershed, have not been consulted or afforded an opportunity to provide meaningful input into the plan. Many of these members have valuable knowledge and can contribute much advice on how to provide good and attractive habitat as part of the overall landscaping, that may be a departure from traditional landscape treatment and would help in making this a distinctively Canadian site. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:45 p.m., June 23, 2003. Brian Denney A. Freeman Secretary - Treasurer A /Director of Watershed Management /L. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES OF MEETING #4/03 AUTHORITY MEETING #7/03 SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 ts. wry 25f/o3 THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 Page G42 July 15, 2003 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Tuesday, July 15, 2003. The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. PRESENT Sandy Agnew Member Ron Allan Member Harry Baker Member lain Craig Member Bernie DiVona Alternate Dianne Douglas Member Lois Griffin Chair Suzan Hall Member Alyson Hazlett Member John Heddle Member Ron Hingston Member Richard Hoffmann Member David Hutcheon Member Steve Joudrey Alternate Luciano Martin Member Glenn Mason Member Madeleine McDowell Member Joan Miles Alternate Dick O'Brien Chair, TRCA Kala Pandit Member Carol Ray Member Randall Reid Member Lynda Rogers Member Gino Rosati Member Deb Schulte Member Lynn Short Member Vito Spatafora Member Anyika Tafari Member Michael White Member • kAi ni 228/63 G43 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 July 15, 2003 GUESTS Michael Di Biase Mayor, City of Vaughan Linda LaFlamme Staff, City of Vaughan Joe Luschak Bolton Community Action Site Member STAFF Vince D'Elia Watershed Resources Planner Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant, Humber Sonya Meek Water Management Planner Chandra Sharma Humber Projects Manager Karen Sun Watershed Resources Planner Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist INTRODUCTIONS The following introductions were made: Ms. Karen Sun, newly -hired Watershed Resource Planners for the Humber. Mr. Brian Denney, recently appointed as TRCA's Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Joe Luschak of the Bolton Community Action Site Steering Committee. The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. RES. #G26/03 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Vito Spatafora David Hutcheon THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/03, held on April 15, 2003, be approved CARRIED July 15, 2003 V4,11 259/03 r 1. i HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 G44 RES. #G27/03 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell Sandy Agnew THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/03, held on June 23, 2003, be approved CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES In accordance with the minutes of Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #3/03, held on June 23, 2003, specifically on page G41, wherein: THAT Tennis Canada establish a working group of interested individuals and community groups to be involved in the development of the environmental and landscape features of the Tennis Canada proposal. RES. #G28/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Sandy Agnew John Heddle THAT the following individuals be appointed to the working group involved in the development of the environmental and landscape features of the Tennis Canada proposal: Sandy Agnew, representing The Black Creek Project Luciano Martin, representing Action to Restore a Clean Humber Madeleine McDowell, representing the Humber Heritage Committee Lynda Rogers, representing the Humber Watershed Alliance CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Letter from Action to Restore a Clean Humber, dated June 23, 2003 re: Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan RES. #G29/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Luciano Martin Madeleine McDowell WM264 03 G45 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 July 15, 2003 THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance receive the above correspondence and endorse the comments contained in the letter CARRIED (b) Letter from Caledon Countryside Alliance, re: Pesticides Ban in Caledon RES. #G30/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell Alyson Hazlett THAT a letter of congratulations be sent on behalf of the Humber Watershed Alliance CARRIED (c) Email from John Heddle, dated May 30, 2003 re: River Signage RES. #G31/03 Moved by: Seconded by: John Heddle lain Craig THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance approve the signage in principle; THAT the Humber logo, as well as the Canadian Heritage Rivers logo, be added; THAT the message be phrased in a positive way, including replacing the words 'Humber Heritage River Drainage' with 'Humber Heritage River Watershed' ; THAT the wording be revised to replace the reference to cold water fishery with a reference to fisheries habitat; THAT a phrase be included to state that 'dumping harms fisheries'; AND FURTHER THAT this item be referred back to the East Humber /Boyd Subcommittee for further discussion CARRIED July 15, 2003 W m 241.03 C > C•: co. e HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 G46 (d) Letter from Dean Young, TRCA, dated July 10, 2003 to Lois Griffin, re: Participation in the Development of a Subwatershed Plan for Centreville Creek RES. #G32j03 Moved by: Seconded by: Lynn Short Ron Allan THAT Carol Ray be appointed to participate in the development of a Subwatershed Plan for Centreville Creek representing the Humber Watershed Alliance CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) William Granger Greenway Cheque Presentation Mayor Michael Di Biase, together with Councillors Rosati and DiVona, presented TRCA with a cheque in the amount of $75,000 as the first installment of a $500,000, 5 -year commitment for trail construction and environmental initiatives to be undertaken at the Granger Greenway in the City of Vaughan. (b) Humber River Watershed Management Plan S. Meek gave a brief presentation on the launch of the Humber Management Plan, and the role of the Humber Alliance in the process. The Chair thanked Mayor Di Biase for the City of Vaughan's continued support and Ms. Meek for her very informative presentation. RES #G33/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN Initiation of the Humber River Watershed Management Plan and release of proposed work program for comment by the Humber Watershed Alliance, watershed municipalities, and other interested stakeholders. Luciano Martin Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber River Watershed Management Plan be initiated and undertaken in three phases according to the general work program outlined in this report; E .1422 »i W rid► 2i 2 a3 G47 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 July 15, 2003 THAT in 2003 public /stakeholder input to the work program be obtained via reports to the Humber Watershed Alliance, meetings with municipal staff, and a community open house in the fall; THAT the public /stakeholder involvement program for the remainder of the study be confirmed at the end of Phase 1 (December 2004); AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Humber Watershed Alliance at a future meeting with a detailed work program and on the progress of Phase 1 of the study CARRIED BACKGROUND In 1997, the Humber Watershed Strategy, Legacy, A Strategy for a Healthy Humber, was published, which described the environmental, social, and economic issues facing the Humber, identified opportunities for regeneration, and established a set of 30 management objectives. Although state -of- the -art in its time, the Humber Watershed Strategy needs to be updated to address current management challenges associated with such issues as urbanization, agricultural practices, water use, and regeneration. Other recent initiatives also point to the need for an updated watershed plan: • The Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) Act (2001) and Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Regulation (2002) require the Regions of York and Peel to have a watershed plan completed by April 2006, and its recommendations incorporated into the Regional Official Plan before any major development can be approved. • Watershed -based source protection plans will likely become a legislated requirement within the next year, as the provincial government has indicated its intent to implement recommendations from the Walkerton Inquiry and a subsequent provincial Advisory Committee. • The Humber Watershed Strategy, Legacy, A Strategy for a Healthy Humber (1997) indicates that updates are needed to address critical information gaps, particularly with respect to groundwater resources. • • The Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (RAP) has called for a watershed based approach to de- listing impaired beneficial uses in the Toronto Area of Concern. The City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Master Plan identified a need to undertake regeneration planning in the "905" area of the Humber Watershed in order to make a significant difference within the Toronto portion of the watershed. Based on this planning context, the following study objectives have been identified: July 15, 2003 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4103 G48 • fulfill the Regional Municipalities' obligations for watershed planning under the ORM Act and ORMCP; • fulfill requirements for completing a source protection plan; • guide Official Plan updates of the Region of York, Region of Peel, City of Toronto, and the local municipalities within the watershed; • guide the ongoing implementation of existing policies and programs of the watershed municipalities, TRCA, and other agencies, as they affect watershed management; • guide stewardship activities of private landowners, agencies and community groups. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Planning Process The watershed planning process will consist of three phases over two years. A preliminary component, Phase 1A, will involve detailed work planning and design of the public involvement program, which is an integral part of the planning process. The following is a summary of the activities and deliverables associated with each phase. Phase 1A: Designing the Planning Framework (May 2003 - Dec. 2003) • • establish administrative structure develop public involvement program prepare detailed work plan and budget Phase 1 B: Characterization (Dec. 2003 to Dec. 2004) • review existing information • define key issues and concerns • collect new information and set up modelling and evaluation tools • report on existing conditions (i.e. "State -of- the - Watershed" Report) • define watershed management goals and objectives Phase 2: Analysis and Evaluation of Alternatives (Jan. 2005 - June 2005) • define alternative scenarios (i.e. existing land use; build out of approved Official Plans; projected water use scenarios; terrestrial natural heritage scenario; climate change scenarios) • predict system response to alternative scenarios • evaluate management alternatives • report on analysis and evaluation work Phase 3: Developing the Watershed Plan (June 2005 - Sept. 2006) • select the preferred management approach • develop watershed management strategies and implementation mechanisms Wtv 2` b3 G49 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 • finalize targets • develop monitoring recommendations • prepare the watershed plan July 15, 2003 Study Components The study will involve an integrated analysis of the Humber River watershed systems and their interdependencies, and development of effective management recommendations. Studies will address the following issue areas: • climate and climate change • air quality • water budget and surface water flow • groundwater quality and quantity • surface water quality • fluvial geomorphology • aquatic communities and habitat • terrestrial natural heritage • human heritage • recreational use • land use • water use • sustainable communities themes Outlines of individual study objectives, available information, and planned approaches are currently being prepared by TRCA staff, and will be included in a detailed draft work program. The draft work program will be circulated to Humber Alliance members for comment and discussed with municipal staff during focus group meetings over the summer 2003. Funding has been secured by TRCA from the Region of York, Region of Peel and City of Toronto in the 2003 budget to support and advance the following studies: Watershed water budget model development Water use assessment Groundwater information compilation Surface water quality modelling Aquatic resource studies (thermal modelling, aquatic surveys) Project planning and administration Public /Stakeholder Involvement Public /stakeholder involvement is integral to this watershed planning process. In addition to stakeholder membership on the Humber Alliance and on Boards of the TRCA, several forms of consultation are envisioned. Stakeholder Focus Groups Special meetings or workshops will be held from time to time with stakeholder groups (e.g. municipal staff, environmental groups, urban development industry, water users, agricultural July 15, 2003 Wm s /n3 / 1 it I w HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 G50 community etc.) to ensure their views are understood and to seek input to the resolution of management issues. During Phase 1, a meeting with the municipal planning and works department staff would be held as a minimum. Meetings will be held with specialized groups during Phases 2 and 3 as issues dictate. Community Open Houses Community open houses will provide for consultation with the broad watershed community, and will be held at two or more locations within the watershed, at least once during each study phase. Web Site(s) and Mailing Lists General information about the study, meeting dates, and contact information will be posted on the TRCA web site. Mailing lists of interested stakeholders will be maintained for notification purposes. Other Events Interpretive events, tours, and displays are additional mechanisms that will be used to raise community awareness of the study and invite participation. Project Administration The overall study will be directed jointly by Gary Wilkins, Humber Watershed Specialist and Sonya Meek, Water Management Planner, of the TRCA. A project manager will be hired, who will be dedicated full time to the coordination of this project. Technical studies will be supervised by TRCA staff and carried out by either staff or consultants, depending on the individual study. In previous watershed planning exercises, TRCA has had much success with its Watershed Task Force model, which has engaged municipally elected officials, representation from key stakeholder groups, and citizens in a committee mandated with the responsibility of developing the watershed plan. In keeping with this model, the Humber Alliance will have a key role to play in this project. Recommendations on the membership of the Alliance relative to the broader stakeholder /public involvement program will be made in 2004. At that time, more information on key watershed issues will become available, as legislated requirements regarding Source Protection Planning Committee membership become known, and as the interests of the community are considered. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for technical studies for Phase 1 is anticipated to be approved in the TRCA's York Region, Peel Region, and City of Toronto Capital Budgets. e 4 416 1 lilt 6 W rvi 244/63 G51 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 July 15, 2003 RES. #G34/03 - HUMBER WATERSHED REPORT CARD Preparation of the Humber Watershed Interim Report Card - 2003. Moved by: Seconded by: Richard Hoffmann Kala Pandit THAT the draft Humber Watershed Report Card - 2003, be endorsed subject to incorporating the comments received from the Humber Watershed Alliance; THAT the Humber Report Card Working Group, together with TRCA staff, be authorized to make any minor changes to the text and presentation style which do not alter the intent or meaning, or change significantly, the final version of the Humber Watershed Interim Report Card - 2003; AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Interim Report Card - 2003 be published and made available at the October 21, 2003 Humber Alliance meeting CARRIED Humber Alliance General Comments • endorse the use of arrows; • 'Progress Towards Target' should be the revised header; • we are not grading conditions - include this as a footnote at the bottom on each page; • call it a progress report rather than a report card; • switch columns 2 and 3 to make it more chronological in nature and for ease of reading; • there should only be 3 columns - have we made progress, have we achieved our targets and how close are we? • the only four pieces of information should be indicator, target, what's happened and priority actions in the next few years; • the 2000 grade is not needed. Humber Alliance Comments on Specific Indicators Groundwater Quality • potential impact of the Nutrient Management Act on stewardship. Groundwater Quantity discharge areas below the ORM where water resurfaces back is an area which has been understudied in terms of dealing with lands proposed for development; there needs to be a better indicator of how we deal with protection of these areas; • S. Meek to address this through recharge and discharge area vulnerability maps, groundwater work and wellhead protection areas. Forest Cover • • encourage municipalities to employ best management practices; absence of Urban Tree Canopy should be addressed in future actions; Vaughan has identified woodlots in the municipality as well as the health of each one; include a statement about where we have lost forest cover; July 15, 2003 WM267 O7 as � 4 �/ b HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 G52 does a measure for forest cover exist? TRCA has done this through its Terrestrial Natural Heritage (TNH) work; landscape analysis provides hectares of forest cover. the quality of the forest should be included; this will be dealt with through the TNH work; York Region only considers woodlots that are two acres or more and many losses are in woodlots smaller than two acres; it would be appropriate for TRCA to encourage local municipalities as a means to protect smaller woodlots as that is where most of the loss occurs. Wetlands • in future actions, we need to say that both wetlands and forest cover is being lost; • in future actions, note the Toronto Ravine By -Law, the York Region Woodlot information, and any TRCA policies and regulations and how they can be applied to protect forests and wetlands. Stormwater Management • Richmond Hill is looking at 60 stormwater ponds being developed in conjunction with development proposals. These are being passed on to the municipality for care and the question arises whether they are doing what they are designed to do. There is a significant cost associated with them in terms of operation and maintenance. How do you address this issue as a threat? There must be more direction, partnership and funding; • in future actions, is this new technique as promising as people thought or does it postpone the problem and /or generate new problems? • it may be important to put in future actions reference to continual testing and modification of stormwater measures, as necessary. Heavy Metals No comments provided. Conventional Pollutants No comments provided. Bacteria No comments provided. Heritage Resources • loss of the Old Mill ruins. Fish Communities • there is a reference to the East Humber as a 2005 target with no reference to the upper main; • benthic invertebrates information is very useful as a measure. 4 1'444%3 rdt • wyg 2`8o3 G53 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 Community Stewardship • clarify why Source Protection Act is noted as a threat? • include information on what community groups have accomplished; • the most serious threat is the dissolution of education; • should have a separate indicator on Education; • send a cover letter to the Minister of Education, along with the report card; July 15, 2003 Public Greenspace • Richmond Hill just acquired 30 acres on the east shore of Lake Wilcox which will add 17 acres already owned there. In addition, the old Bayview Road will be converted to beach area. Trails • a flat arrow is more appropriate; • the damage caused by off trail renegades is significant particularly in the City of Toronto. Can this be included in the threats? • one of the targets would be to set up groups to promote awareness of the damage being done and offering options of where this activity can take place with minimal negative environmental impacts. G. Wilkins advised that any additional comments are most welcome. They should be submitted to Gary within the next two weeks. The Report Card Working Group will meet on August 1 g . In terms of the final report, it seems unlikely that it will be a one page product. It has been suggested that a special edition of the Humber Advocate, dedicated solely to the Report Card, be published. BACKGROUND In July 2000, the Humber Watershed Alliance published the first report card on the health of the Humber River watershed. This award - winning document is an important initial assessment of the watershed and represents a benchmark against which our future progress for achieving a healthy watershed will be measured. Overall, the Humber River watershed was given a "C ", or fair grade, in 2000. This "C" is the average of the grades given to all 28 indicators used to measure the health of the watershed. The grades assigned to the original indicators demonstrate a wide range of health, from "A" - very good health for publically -owned land, to "F" - extremely poor for stormwater management. Although watershed health varies widely depending on location and indicator, the river system is under significant stress, and the stresses will continue to increase and, if left unchecked, will threaten the outstanding qualities within the watershed. Each of the original 28 indicators were assigned a letter grade and arrow indicating whether the indicator is relatively stable, in decline, or improving. The Humber Watershed Alliance is committed to producing a report card on the health of the Humber River watershed every three years as a means of informing the public on progress and July 15, 2003 ViM 20/03 /03 art' . 4, "'ter • m HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 G54 watershed conditions. Since only three years have gone by, we have chosen to highlight 16 indicators and the efforts that have been undertaken to improve watershed health. For the 2003 report card, the letter grade assigned to the indicator in 2000 is provided as are the 2005 targets. Major progress towards meeting the targets is summarized and assigned trend arrows that point up for progress being made, down for losing ground, and pointing sideways for remaining the same. The Humber Watershed Alliance has then identified some major threats to reaching the targets prescribed in 2000. Lastly, key future actions are provided which, if achieved, will meet the objectives set out in Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • Finalize the most important indicators based on sufficient information being available; • Finalize the design of the report card; • Print the document; • Launch and distribute the report card at the October meeting of the Humber Watershed Alliance. RES. #G35/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WET WEATHER FLOW MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN Comments on the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan, City of Toronto Luciano Martin Madeleine McDowell WHEREAS the construction of the deflector arm proposed at the mouth of the Humber River, as proposed in the City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan, would fail to reduce the pollution loadings into Humber Bay and Lake Ontario; WHEREAS the proposed deflector arm would redirect contaminants to lakefront beaches west of the Humber and likely Toronto Islands; WHEREAS the Humber Watershed Alliance is concerned that the deflector arm would place in jeopardy the recently achieved and hard earned designation of the Humber as a Canadian Heritage River; THAT the Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance send a letter to the City of Toronto expressing opposition to the construction of the deflector arm at the mouth of the Humber River, as proposed in the City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan; vt‘i, Nay taw WM24603 G55 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 July 15, 2003 AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance urge the City of Toronto that the funding allocated in the Plan for this undertaking be re- assigned to pollution reducing projects upstream in the Humber River CARRIED BACKGROUND On January 21, 2003, Mr. M. D'Andrea of the City of Toronto made a presentation to the Alliance on the City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan 2003 -2007, and 25 -year implementation plan. The Humber Watershed Alliance passed resolution #G4/03, as follows: "THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance notify the City of Toronto of its support, in principle, of the plan; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance express its reservations with respect to the deflector arm; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance request that the City of Toronto make every effort to undertake the p /an in a shorter period of time; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance request that the City of Toronto pursue other sources of funding to enhance the plan; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance be kept up to date during the environmental assessment process; AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance receive the final report once it is ava /lab /e. " TRCA has recently received the Stage 2 revised draft reports for comment. The Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan Steering Committee had until June 23, 2003 to provide comments. Luciano Martin prepared comments, a copy of which are included in the agenda as correspondence. The City has posted the report on the Environmental Bill of Rights website and public comments are due by the end of July. The final report is tentatively scheduled to be taken to City of Toronto Council in September. July 15, 2003 Wra 2�I�o1 ' t'r D '�6v • c 'D 1' A tir U a HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 G56 RES. #G36/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: NATURAL INFILTRATION AREAS A recommendation that the City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan consider the use of natural infiltration areas to improve the quality of stormwater before it enters the Humber River. Madeleine McDowell Sandy Agnew THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance support making the greatest use of source prevention and natural processes to improve the quality of storm water runoff before it reaches the Humber River using suitable natural sites in the valleys to receive and help clean up the runoff; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance recognize the considerable efforts by Action to Restore a Clean Humber (ARCH) to monitor and advocate a greater role for natural wetland and infiltration areas in improving the quality of storm water runoff to the Humber River system; THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance encourage ARCH to extend the work begun with the SCRUB project, in particular, the identification and screening of potential additional wetland /infiltration sites, and testing their suitability to act as storm water reception and improvement areas; AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance urge government agency support and partnership in these efforts, particularly the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the City of Toronto, the Governments of Ontario and Canada. AMENDMENT RES. #G37/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Sandy Agnew Madeleine McDowell THAT the words "in the valleys" be omitted from the first clause. THE AMENDMENT WAS ... CARRIED THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND At the May meetings of the Lower Humber Subwatershed Committee and the Claireville/West Humber Subwatershed Committee, Luciano Martin presented ARCH's position that the City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan should look to using natural infiltration areas as an effective and low cost technique of improving the quality of storm water before it enters the Humber River. •d Le' P a o' WM 2721S G57 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 July 15, 2003 Both Committees supported the above recommendation and is now before the Alliance for consideration. RES. #G38/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING FRAMEWORK Humber Watershed Alliance comments on the Source Protection Planning Framework David Hutcheon Vito Spatafora THAT the staff report on comments received from Humber Watershed Alliance members on the Source Protection Planning Framework be received CARRIED BACKGROUND The Humber Watershed Alliance was invited to comment on the Source Protection Planning Framework Report dated April 2003. Bill Wilson, Jane Underhill and Lois Griffin reviewed the document and their thoughts are provided below. The comments were forwarded to the Don Regeneration Council and incorporated into their formal submission to the Province. Humber Alliance comments: • the timetable recommended is too long. Page v of the executive summary gives two years after passage of the legislation before planning areas must even initiate the planning for an SPP, and then another three years to complete it. Considering the importance of this, two years to start is far too long. • on page iv, and perhaps elsewhere, the statement is made that where risk to human health is a concern, source protection legislation should supercede other legislative provisions. I agree with this statement but don't know what it means as presumably, the whole reason for source protection legislation and plans is to ensure human health by having a safe and sustainable water supply. Therefore, risk to human health is always going to be a concern and hence, this legislation should always take precedence; • source protection is inextricably linked with land use planning but the link doesn't seem to be made sufficiently clear in the document (see reference on page x). • some interim measures need to be in place quickly until the proper SPP's can be done. With the time the government is taking on this issue, by the time legislation is passed, and by the time plans are actually in place (2009 ?), it will be a case of shutting the barn door after....or else exceedingly costly work to repair the damage. The recommendation regarding interim risk management is good enough. • concerning land use planning, the protection of groundwater is paramount in water source protection. In York Region, with the expansion of the York Durham Sewer System, the acquifers are becoming depleted and contaminated as development takes place and the groundwater is no longer suitable for drinking water. This is one of the major issues in land use planning and should be incorporated into the source protection plan. July 15, 2003 wm 23 *3 • � � ' .s it ? •;llR HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 G58 • as the acquifers become depleted, the levels in the streams and rivers are lowered and, in some cases, completely dry up. • the report has made an excellent effort at an integrated approach. • land use issues, through stormwater effects, are so important in source protection that they warrant consideration as essential ingredients in any source protection plan; • any alteration of the water cycle is potentially harmful to water source quality. As stated in Legacy on page 19: "The environmental and economic costs of these alterations are enormous; we need to re- establish a more natural hydrological cycle in the Humber watershed." • land use development is arguably the most significant alteration to the natural water cycle going on now in the watershed and is, therefore, the most potentially harmful alteration to water and its natural sources. The Alliance has seen that poor stormwater quality from urbanized land use rated an "F" in its Humber Report Card. While much of this poor grade was due to no stormwater treatment whatsoever in older urban land uses, there is no clear or consistent evidence of the effectiveness of the more recent efforts at stormwater detention /retention. • pleased to see that the first principle under recommendation 6 dealt with sustainability including the statement that "source protection plans should consider historical, existing, new and future land uses when considering how to ensure clean sources of drinking water now and in the future." The statement should be altered to say 'must consider', rather than 'should consider'. In addition, 'water budget' should be stated and included as the fundamental measuring component of sustainability. • pleased to see included, under recommendation 31, "areas where the plan might need to influence or govern municipal land use and zoning" under items needing identification of where source protection issues exist. Land use issues should be given top priority as they could potentially be the single most harmful impact on river and Lake Ontario water source quality, due to poor stormwater quality, if left poorly addressed. • the addressing of land use issues in a source protection plan could be one of the easier ways of actual water protection because a public approval process already exists for land use plans; however, the report only implies that the Source Protection Plan will drive changes in the municipal Official Land Use Plans. Perhaps this needs to be stated explicitly, that is, to state that Source Protection Plans shall govern land use plans. Making this explicit could go very far in establishing, with respect to the role and task of the Source Protection Planning Committee (SPPC), "how sufficient municipal support is to be identified within the planning area" (pg. 55). That is, the municipalities already have the Official Plan public approval process under the Planning Act to implement land use components of water source protection plans. • it may be that better agricultural practices such as with nutrient management and water taking by anyone, all activities integral to this whole framework, could be explicitly scrutinized in the public land use approval process. In fact, it could be argued that any undertaking which alter the water cycle could be considered a land use change, and be evaluated under the current public land use approval process. Stated another way, source protection could be considered primarily a land use matter. • the Humber Alliance was recently informed of the tennis development proposal on York University lands and the incredible difficulties TRCA is having in convincing other rrt. rt aM j • � ie*s W ni 2.74/03 G59 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 July 15, 2003 authorities of the necessary measures for improving land use impact on storm water quality runoff into the Humber. We have heard this story before for other developments and in other watersheds. I trust new responsibilities for conservation authorities proposed in this report, will help to clarify who speak for source protection in the final analysis. in summary, I'm very pleased with the comprehensive and integrated approach in the report's executive summary. I believe that land use components of any source protection plan are the single most important aspect of source protection of all those noted from the point of view of the historical overview of the quality of the Humber, other GTA rivers and, therefore, Lake Ontario, the single largest drinking water source in Ontario. • in conclusion, the broad impacts of land use on water sources requires tighter control. The planning framework should explicitly place high priority on land use components in source protection plans when it comes to the SPPC's and the Province formulating and evaluating these plans, and that source protection plans shall drive Official Land Use Plans. RES. #G39/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WORKING GROUP COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information. Dianne Douglas Randall Reid THAT the following minutes be received: • • Meeting #3/03 of the Communications and Outreach Working Group; Joint Meeting #3/03 of the Boyd and East Humber Committee; • Joint Meetings #2/03 and #3/03 of the Lower Humber /Black Creek Subwatershed Committee; • Joint Meeting #3/03 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee and Claireville Stewardship Committee CARRIED July 15, 2003 wAI Zis/o3 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #4/03 G60 NEW BUSINESS BRIAR NINE - RICHMOND HILL Councillor Spatafora announced that the Town of Richmond Hill will be hosting an open house for the Briar Nine project on July 29, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. TENNIS CANADA S. Agnew indicated that there are two issues to be dealt with regarding the Tennis Canada proposal - outdated policies and process of how the proposal was handled. A report will be brought to the next Humber Alliance meeting in October. BRAMPTON TRAIL MASTER PLAN G. Wilkins announced that the City of Brampton has received an award for planning excellence from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute for the Brampton Trail Master Plan. DOOR PRIZE As a token of the Authority's appreciation for the members' participation on the Humber Alliance, G. Wilkins advised that a door prize will be drawn at the end of each Alliance meeting. There were two door prizes available at this meeting - a radio and a paddle with the Humber logo on it. The winning tickets belonged to Vito Spatafora and Harry Baker. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:40 p.m., July 15, 2003. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney A /Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES OF MEETING #5/03 c. wm an/03 4 ''0CIA•aw,' as THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #5/03 Page G61 October 21, 2003 The Humber Watershed Alliance met in the Canada West Room, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Tuesday, October 21, 2003. The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. PRESENT Sandy Agnew Member Ron Allan Member Mary Louise Ashbourne Member Harry Baker Member lain Craig Member Dianne Douglas Member Yvette Fournier Member Janie Frank Alternate Rob Frank Member Ian Gray Member Lois Griffin Chair Alyson Hazlett Member Ron Hingston Member Richard Hoffmann Member David Hutcheon Member Steve Joudrey Alternate Luciano Martin Member Glenn Mason Member Madeleine McDowell Member Joan Miles Alternate Hugh Mitchell Member Arthur Mittermaier Member Miriam Mittermaier Member Marjorie Mossman Member Joanne Nonnekes Member Dick O'Brien Chair, TRCA Rick Palmer Member Kala Pandit Member Carol Ray Member Randall Reid Member Lynda Rogers Member Deb Schulte Member Lynn Short Member • 4,°4 ' ' +. appi Wm2 103 G62 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #5/03 October 21, 2003 Nancy Stewart Member Horst Truttenbach Member Michael White Member Bill Wilson Member GUESTS John Bell Canadian Food Inspection Agency Jerry Gorman Bolton Community Action Site STAFF Vince D'Elia Watershed Resources Planner Lia Lappano Administrative Assistant, Humber Chandra Sharma A /Specialist, Etobicoke - Mimico Watershed Kathy Stranks Supervisor, Board Member Services Karen Sun Watershed Resources Planner Gary Wilkins Humber Watershed Specialist RES. #G40/03 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell Luciano Martin THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/03, held on July 15, 2003, be approved CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE (a) Recommendation from the City of Toronto re: Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan (b) Excerpt from City of Toronto Report no. 9 of the Policy and Finance Committee, as adopted by Toronto Council held on September 22 -25, 2003 re: Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan RES. #G41/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Madeleine McDowell Richard Hoffmann THAT the above correspondence be received CARRIED October 21, 2003 W M Ili /03 i d Ir (s g li C r'. HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #5/03 G63 PRESENTATIONS (a) Asian Long- Horned Beetle John Bell of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency made a presentation on the Asian Long - Horned Beetle. The presentation highlighted: • life cycle and life stages; • signs and risks; • infestations; • current situation in Canada; • action to date; • communication plan; • next steps. Mr. Bell was thanked for his very timely and informative presentation. RES #G42/03 Moved by: Seconded by: 2003 HUMBER WATERSHED PROGRESS REPORT - FINAL Final copy of the 2003 Humber Watershed Progress Report. Lynn Short Miriam Mittermaier THAT the 2003 Humber Watershed Progress Report be received; THAT members of the Progress Report Subcommittee; namely, Lois Griffin, Bill Wilson, Leo Luong, Luciano Martin, David Hutcheon, and Rick Palmer be thanked for their contribution to the development of the 2003 Humber Watershed Progress Report; THAT the 2003 Humber Watershed Progress Report be presented to the TRCA; AND FURTHER THAT copies of the 2003 Humber Watershed Progress Report be distributed to municipalities, interest groups, schools, libraries, other agencies and individuals on the Humber Advocate newsletter mailing list CARRIED BACKGROUND At Humber Watershed Alliance meeting #4/03, held on July 15, 2003, resolution #G34/03 was adopted which states: "THAT the draft Humber Watershed Report Card - 2003, be endorsed subject to incorporating the comments received from the Humber Watershed Alliance; THAT the Humber Report Card Working Group, together with TRCA staff, be authorized to make any minor changes to the text and presentation style which do not alter the intent or meaning, or change significantly, the final version of the Humber Watershed Interim Report Card - 2003; ,11:ciiiiirilz RI V4 wnn2$o /03 G64 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #5/03 October 21, 2003 AND FURTHER THAT the Humber Watershed Interim Report Card - 2003 be published and made available at the October 21, 2003 Humber Alliance meeting." DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • thank members of the Progress Report Subcommittee for their contribution to the development of the 2003 Humber Watershed Progress Report; • present the 2003 Humber Watershed Progress Report to the TRCA; • distribute the 2003 Humber Watershed Progress Report. RES. #G43/03 - HUMBER VALLEY HERITAGE TRAIL Use of the Humber Valley Heritage Trail for hiking purposes only. Moved by: Seconded by: Bill Wilson Joanne Nonnekes THAT the report regarding the use of the Humber Valley Heritage Trail for hiking purposes only be received for information AND FURTHER THAT interested Humber Alliance members and TRCA staff will meet to discuss policies related to hiking and multi -use trails on TRCA properties CARRIED BACKGROUND On June 11, 2003, the Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association (HVHTA) publically declared its trail for pedestrian use only. Pedestrian use only is clearly allowed in HVHTA's licence with TRCA. This licence has been in effect since 1995 as a result of two years of negotiations with TRCA, and work and preparation by volunteers of HVHTA. I must say that the help of TRCA, and especially Gary Wilkins, has been and continues to be outstanding and constant. The events leading up to HVHTA's declaration were anticipated generally in the 2000 Humber Report Card under indicator 21: TRAILS, which stated that "Conflicts exist between trail users." I am writing now to generate discussion at the Humber Watershed Alliance about the legitimacy of hiking or pedestrian- use -only trails. In the long term, TRCA wishes to develop a system of inter - regional trails linking the waterfront trail to the Trans Canada Trail along the Humber valley. I understand this will be a multi -use. I think that the value of hiking -only trails needs more complete or better policy recognition. As our HVHTA President Dan O'Reilly has noted, ours was a difficult decision. The bikers feel excluded. We understand this is an ugly feeling in anyone's mind. Yet, the hikers who built and maintain the trail are feeling deprived of a carefree experience of the natural attributes of the Humber valley. October 21, 2003 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #5/03 G65 I am aware that our neighbours in Kleinburg are about to develop, with TRCA, a further extension of the Humber trail north of Kleinburg. What use will that trail be for? I think it will save a lot of grief and misunderstanding if the use is known up front. Representatives of the HVHTA would like to discuss their experiences and propose future actions at the next Humber Watershed Alliance meeting to be held on October 21, 2003. RES. #G44/03 - ASIAN LONG - HORNED BEETLE Update on the Asian Long- Horned Beetle. Moved by: Seconded by: David Hutcheon Sandy Agnew THAT the report regarding the Asian Long- Horned Beetle be received for information CARRIED BACKGROUND The Asian Longhorned beetle (ALHB), Anoplophore glabripennis, is an invasive quarantine insect native to Asia known to attack and kill healthy trees. This beetle has devastated tree canopies in parts of New York, Chicago and Seattle since the late 1990's. On September 8, 2003 the first confirmed infestation of the beetle attacking trees in Canada was in the Toronto area. It is believed that the insect arrived via wooden packing material (i.e. skids, crates, etc.). While the insect will not infest homes or workplaces and presents no threat to public health, the beetle does pose a significant threat to Canada's trees and forests. The ALHB has no natural controls in North America that would prevent its spread. The beetle prefers hardwood trees, especially maple and horsechestnut but will also attack elm, ash poplar, alder, willow and various fruit trees. It kills trees when their larvae feed within tree trunks and limbs, causing them to die. Tree surveys have determined the central area of infestation to be in a primarily industrial area roughly bordered by Hwy. 407, Hwy. 400, Finch Avenue West, and Milvan Drive (see map). As of September 29, 2003, survey crews have found satellite infestations in the Ansley Grove Road area of Woodbridge, Beechwood Cemetery and in the Thistletown area of Toronto. Over 4000 hectares have been surveyed as of September 29, 2003, approximately 60% of the 125 square kilometre survey zone. Approximately 550 hectares are surveyed by ground crews and tree climbing teams per day. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), TRCA, the City of Toronto, the City of Vaughan, and other partners are implementing an aggressive campaign to identify, control and eradicate ALHB. TRCA has a roster of staff (between 10 - 12 people every day rotating weekly) that are dedicated to surveying and eradicating these pests. All material from infested and neighbouring host trees must be destroyed to eliminate the risk of ALHB spreading to WWI 282/03 G66 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #5/03 October 21, 2003 uninfested trees. These trees will be destroyed by chipping and subsequent composting at a secure location determined by the CFIA. The CFIA has been contacting businesses and the public in the infected area and are actively trying to trace any wood (from damaged trees) that might have been moved out of the area. The CFIA has implemented strict import policies to regulate wood packaging and wood products. The CFIA also supports the adoption of a recent international standard created by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to reduce the plant health risks associated with wood packaging used in trade. To reduce the risk of spreading the beetle, residents and hired landscape maintenance companies or property management companies are asked to not move any tree materials (including nursery stock, firewood, and fallen or pruned branches) from the infested area. Signs of ALHB infestation including round exit holes in the bark (9mm -11 mm in diameter), oval wounds (egg - laying sites) and sawdust from the larvae boring in affected trees. The adults are large bluish -black beetles (2.5 to 3.5 cm in length) with white spots and very long antennae. Full grown larvae can reach 50 mm in length. Anyone who finds a beetle, or sees signs of infestation, should contact the CFIA's toll -free line at 1- 800 - 442 -2342. Do not remove a beetle from the area. For more information about ALHB, including pictures of the insect and sign of infested trees, please visit the CFIA website at www.inspection.gc.ca. RES. #G45/03 - Moved by: Seconded by: WORKING GROUP COMMITTEE REPORTS The minutes of the meetings for the following working groups are provided for information. Randall Reid Nancy Stewart THAT the following minutes be received with the following amendments to the Lower Humber /Black Creek Subwatershed Committee minutes #4/03: The second paragraph of the Tennis Canada item (page 19) should read: The Tennis Canada Advisory Committee was formed to be involved in the development of the environmental and landscape features of the Tennis Canada proposal as a positive contribution to the Humber watershed as a Canadian Heritage River" Randall Reid's name to be added to the item related to the Hustle Up the Humber event in order that the minutes read: "The 46' annual Hust /e Up the Humber will be taking place this year on October 19 and is being organized by Allan Crawford and Randall Reid" October 21, 2003 w za =1�3 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #5/03 G67 • Meeting #5/03 of the Communications and Outreach Working Group; • Joint Meeting #4/03 of the Boyd and East Humber Committee; • Meeting #4/03 of the Lower Humber /Black Creek Subwatershed Committee; Joint Meeting #4/03 of the West Humber Subwatershed Committee and Claireville Stewardship Committee CARRIED NEW BUSINESS TRCA APPROVAL PROCESS AND ALLIANCE MANDATE S. Agnew requested that TRCA staff prepare a report and make a presentation on how TRCA deals with development applications and what policies and practices are utilized. Also, staff is requested to clarify the mandate of the Humber Watershed Alliance related to the development review process. RES. #46/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Sandy Agnew Luciano Martin THAT the TRCA staff be requested to prepare a report and make a presentation, at the first meeting of the next term of the Humber Watershed Alliance, on the process followed by TRCA staff for commenting on development applications, issuance of permits and applicable policies and practices utilized in this process; AND FURTHER THAT the mandate of the Humber Watershed Alliance regarding the review of development applications and issuance of permits governed by Ontario Regulation 158, be described at the first meeting of the next term of the Humber Watershed AllianceCARRIED TENNIS CANADA S. Joudrey reported that the Tennis Canada Advisory Committee has held two meetings. The stormwater management plan and the fish compensation plan were presented. The next meeting will be a site meeting to review progress on landscape and naturalization work on the site. G68 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #5/03 October 21, 2003 OAKDALE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB S. Agnew announced that the Oakdale Golf and Country Club has made an application or submitted a letter of intent to TRCA to request a permit to drill a well and take water from Downsview Dells. RES. #47/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Sandy Agnew Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance strongly urges the TRCA to reject any application requiring the granting of an easement by Oakdale Golf and Country Club to place water pumps and water lines on TRCA land to facilitate irrigation at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club property CARRIED HUSTLE UP THE HUMBER TRIATHLON R. Reid advised that photographs of the Hustle Up the Humber will be published in the Etobicoke Guardian. Mr. Reid urged members of the Alliance to bring initiatives and events to the attention of the media whenever possible. OAK RIDGES MORAINE RES. #48/03 Moved by: Seconded by: Luciano Martin Madeleine McDowell THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance send a letter to the Government of Ontario urging them to protect and restore the minimum Oak Ridges Moraine corridor of 500 metres in the Yonge Street corridor in the Town of Richmond Hill; AND FURTHER THAT any information TRCA receives regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine be sent to the Humber Watershed Alliance members for their information CARRIED October•21, 2003 wwlZ8slo3 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE #5/03 G69 SLIDE SHOW A slide show titled, "Three Years in Review ", highlighting the Humber Watershed Alliance's accomplishments over the three years of their term, was presented. HUMBER ALLIANCE RECOGNITION As a token of our appreciation, each Alliance member was presented with a framed copy of the Humber poster, signed by artist Cory Trepanier, to recognize their dedication and commitment to watershed management. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 9:40 p.m., October 21, 2003. Adele Freeman Brian E. Denney A/Director, Watershed Management Secretary- Treasurer /L.