HomeMy WebLinkAboutAuthority 2005THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY Annual #1/05
February 25, 2005
The Authority Meeting Annual #1/05, was held in the Theatres, Black Creek Pioneer
Village, on Friday, February 25, 2005. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order
at 11:06 a.m.
PRESENT
Bas Balkissoon Member
David Barrow Member
Frank Dale Member
Michael Di Biase Member
David Gurin Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Glenn Mason Member
Elaine Moore Member
Dick O'Brien Member
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member
Bill O'Donnell Member
Dave Ryan Member
Andrew Schulz Member
John Sprovieri Member
Michael Thompson Member
REGRETS
Maria Augimeri Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
Bill Fisch Member
Rob Ford Member
Pamela Gough Member
Suzan Hall Member
Cliff Jenkins Member
Peter Milczyn Member
Linda Pabst Member
Shelley Petrie Member
Maja Prentice Member
Nancy Stewart Member
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INAUGURAL MEETING
RES. #A1 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Frank Dale
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #12/03, held on January 28, 2005, be approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
(a)
CARRIED
A letter dated February 9, 2005, from Joanne Davies, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister,
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in regards to Environmental Management
Plan for Richmond Hill corridor lands.
(b) A letter dated February 22, 2005, from Margaret Catto, Conservation Councillor,
Toronto Ornithological Club, in regards to item 10.1 - Correspondence.
RES. #A2 /05 - CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Michael Di Biase
THAT above -noted correspondence (a) and (b) be received.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE (A)
Ministry of
Municipal Affairs
and Housing
Planning and Development Divlston
77 Bay Street, 14th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
MSG 2E5
Tel,: (416) 585.6715
Fax: (416) 5856467
February 9, 2005
Minisitire des
Affaires municipales
et du Longement
Divlsian de la planificatlon et de ram6nagement du terntoire
777, rue Bay, 14e etage
Toronto. Ontario
M5G 2E5
Telephone. (416) 585-6715
Tetecopleur : (416) 585.6487
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario
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Attn: Mr. Brian Denney. CAO
Dear Mr. Denney:
Ontario
On September 23, 2004, the government announced an agreement with landowners in
Richmond Hill that would see the protection of a portion of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The lands
located generally between Bathurst Street and Bayview Avenue, north of Jefferson
Sideroad were the subject of a lengthy Ontario Municipal Board hearing and were at risk of
being developed and lost as an ecological corridor.
As a component of the agreement reached, the Richmond Hill lands will be conveyed into
public ownership in exchange for publicly owned lands in Seaton. In addition to the land
exchange, the agreement requires the landowners to provide approximately $3.5 million for the
construction of a trail and the restoration and enhancement of the lands to come into public
ownership.
The Province wants to prepare an Environmental Management Plan that would set out the
environmental management goals and objectives for the lands to be acquired. It is anticipated
that the creation of a Management Plan will involve the full participation of a
series of partners including but not limited to the Town of Richmond Hill, the Region of York
and the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation.
The Province recognizes the TRCA' s expertise in environmental management within its
watershed areas and we formally request that the TRCA act as the Province's agent and
oversee the creation of the Environmental Management Plan. As a vital component and
significant foundation for the Plan, the construction of a primary trail, funded by and
constructed by the landowners, should be included.
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The government, in considering the future of the park lands, believes that the TRCA can do the
best job of managing the lands over the long term. In this regard, we would like to formally
request that TRCA enter into a management agreement with the Province. Further, and to
support the management agreement, the Province would also like to have the TRCA receive
the $3.5 million and to act as the manager of the environmental works that those monies would
support.
It is anticipated that the funds for the creation of the management plan will be drawn from the
$3.5 million with possible support from other environmental partners such as the Oak Ridges
Moraine Foundation. Additionally, there may be opportunities for a temporary revenue stream
to be created from the continued operation of a golf course on the Richmond Hill lands. It
would be anticipated that the operation of this facility would be addressed as a component of
the Environmental Management Plan creation process.
I understand that there have already been discussions between our respective staff on making
appropriate arrangements. We would be pleased to meet with you to further discuss the
expectations of the TRCA should you agree to take on this key role in the protection and
management of the Oak Ridges Moraine lands being acquired by the Province in Richmond
Hill.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bryan Kozman at (416) 585 6185.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Joanne Davies
Acting Assistant Deputy Minister
c.c.: Michael Scott, CAO
Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation
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CORRESPONDENCE (B)
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A3/05 - STATUTORY BORROWING RESOLUTION - 2005
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Rules of Conduct
require annual approval of a resolution to provide for borrowing of funds,
if necessary.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Dave Ryan
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) may borrow from the Royal
Bank of Canada, or TRCA's member municipalities or other institutions as may be
specifically approved by the Authority, up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS
($10,000,000) on the promissory note or notes of the TRCA until payment to TRCA of any
grants and of sums to be paid to TRCA by participating municipalities designated as
such under the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 27, at such rate of
interest as the Minister of Natural Resources approves;
THAT the amount borrowed pursuant to this resolution, together with interest, be a
charge upon the whole of the monies received or to be received by the TRCA by way of
grants, etc., and when such monies are received, and of sums received or to be received
by the TRCA from the participating municipalities, as and when such monies are
received;
AND FURTHER THAT the signing officers of the TRCA are hereby authorized to take such
action as may be necessary to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The TRCA's Rules of Conduct, Section XVIII, Banking and Borrowing, require that the
borrowing of money by TRCA shall be authorized by a resolution of the Authority. At each
annual meeting, a resolution is presented to authorize borrowing for the coming year.
RATIONALE
The Authority's borrowing resolution provides that the TRCA may borrow up to $10 million.
This amount is necessary in the event that certain land acquisitions or other capital
expenditures proceed prior to the actual receipt of funding from TRCA's funding partners.
Currently, TRCA maintains a credit facility with the Royal Bank in the amount of one million .
dollars. The bank's credit line has not been used in recent years.
Report prepared by: Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 5232
For Information contact: Jim Dillane, 416- 667 -6292
Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 5232
Date: January 31, 2005
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RES. #A4 /05 - APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
The Conservation Authorities Act requires every authority to undergo an
audit of its accounts and transactions each year.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Dave Ryan
THAT Grant Thornton LLP be appointed auditors of the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) for the year 2005, in accordance with section 38 of the Conservation
Authorities Act.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Section 38 of the Conservation Authorities Act reads as follows:
38. (1) Every authority shall cause its accounts and transactions to be audited
annually by a person licensed under the Public Accountancy Act . R.S.O.
1990, c. C.27, s. 38 (1).
(2) No person shall be appointed as auditor of an authority who is or during the
preceding year was a member of the authority or who has or during the
preceding year had any direct or indirect interest in any contract or any
employment with the authority other than for services within his or her
professional capacity. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 38 (2).
(3)
An authority shall, upon receipt of the auditors report of the examination of its
accounts and transactions, forthwith forward a copy of the report to each
participating municipality and to the Minister. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 38 (3).
RATIONALE
Grant Thornton LLP were recently appointed auditors for 2004, following a competition for audit
services conducted last summer. Although the contract period is for 5 years starting with 2004,
the annual reappointment is subject to performance satisfactory to the TRCA. The audited
2004 financial statements will be approved by the Authority at the April meeting.
Report prepared by: Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 5232
For Information contact: Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 5232
Date: January 31, 2005
RES. #A5 /05 - MIMICO WATERFRONT LINEAR PARK
City of Toronto, CFN 29644. Status report on the negotiations for
acquisition of the property requirements for the Mimico Waterfront Linear
Park project.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Dave Ryan
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WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has entered into a
Delivery Agreement with the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation for the Mimico
Waterfront Linear Park project;
WHEREAS it is necessary to acquire either land, waterlots or riparian rights from 13
private properties to allow this project to proceed;
WHEREAS the Delivery Agreement and funding for this project ends in 2007;
AND WHEREAS without a long term funding commitment TRCA will not expropriate land
required for this project;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to send Agreements of
Purchase and Sale to all the remaining private property owners within the project
boundaries;
THAT the owners be advised that they have until May 31, 2005 to enter into these
Agreements of Purchase and Sale;
THAT the Agreements of Purchase and Sale be conditional on all the owners or the
owners in a reasonable section of the project area entering into a similar Agreement of
Purchase and Sale by May 31, 2005;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to the Executive Committee
regarding the status of the project after the May 31, 2005 deadline.
CARRIED
RES. #A6/05 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE CORRIDOR ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Provincial request to have the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) enter into a management agreement and to undertake
an environmental management plan for the Oak Ridges Moraine Corridor
within the Town of Richmond Hill.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Michael Di Biase
THAT staff be directed to finalize a management agreement with the Province of Ontario
and to facilitate the implementation of an environmental management plan for the Oak
Ridges Moraine Corridor within the Town of Richmond Hill;
THAT the management plan be developed in consultation with all stakeholders including
the Town of Richmond Hill, Region of York, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, interested
landowners and various public interest groups;
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THAT staff be directed to seek avenues for funding assistance to implement the
completion and recommendations of the management plan, including making application
to the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority on the status of the development
of the management plan and its implementation.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Province of Ontario has requested that the TRCA act as their agent in the development of a
management plan for the Oak Ridges Moraine Corridor within the Town of Richmond Hill. The
lands are located generally between Bathurst Street and Bayview Avenue, north of Jefferson
Sideroad. The lands to be covered by the management plan are those lands within the Town
of Richmond Hill which would come into public ownership as a result of a land exchange
between the Province of Ontario and certain private landowners on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
The management plan must also consider the context of these lands to adjacent publicly
owned lands between Leslie Street and Bathurst Street.
The area to be covered by the management plan is in excess of 1,000 acres (see attached
map) and comprises mainly agricultural lands, and includes an existing golf course, wetland
features, hedgerows and woodlands. These lands were the subject of a planning process
which involved a lengthy Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and the eventual agreement by
developers and the province to identify these lands as an important east west ecological link
across the moraine. These lands are essential for ecological preservation and restoration as
they represent the narrowest open space area on the east west corridor of the Oak Ridges
Moraine. TRCA staff was instrumentally involved in advocating the protection of this corridor
and of their transfer to public ownership throughout the planning process.
The request of the province to have TRCA act as their agent is a recognition of TRCA's role in
advocating the protection of these lands and TRCA's ability to work with partners, both public
and private, to achieve ecological restoration objectives within its area of jurisdiction and
across the Oak Ridges Moraine. TRCA staff are supportive of the development of a
management plan and see this request by the province as a singular opportunity to kick start
the regeneration process in the short term.
The management plan must be consistent with the Oak Ridges Conservation Plan which
recognizes these lands as Natural Core and Natural Linkage, must consider the town's Open
Space System and TRCA's draft Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy. Therefore, the
land use must change from mainly agricultural to natural cover. The management plan must
also address the relationship with the surrounding land uses which include residential
development and other environmentally sensitive features and ensure a sustainable balance
between the corridor and adjacent uses. It is for that reason that the management plan must
not only consider ecological restoration but passive recreational /nature interpretation use
expectations by the adjacent community.
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As a component of the agreement reached between the Richmond Hill Landowners and the
province, the Richmond Hill lands will be conveyed into public ownership in exchange for
publicly owned lands in Seaton. The agreement also requires the landowners to provide
approximately 3.5 million dollars for restoration and trail construction within the Richmond Hill
Corridor. The province has requested that the TRCA accept the 3.5 million dollar contribution
by the Richmond Hill Landowners to undertake the environmental management plan, including
the trail and initial restoration. It is recognized that these funds represent a significant
investment but are a small amount of the total investment required to actively restore the lands.
The TRCA and the province recognize that other sources of funds will be required in the longer
term to implement the management plan vision, however the initial funds do represent an
opportunity to begin the process of restoration by developing the management plan, initiating
key ecological restoration works and implementing components of a trail system. These funds
could also be used to leverage additional funds from interested stakeholders who share a
vision for an improved ecological link across the moraine.
One initiative which could assist in realizing the vision for an improved publicly owned
ecological link across the moraine is the continued utilization of the existing Bathurst Glen Golf
Course which is located within the corridor. Recently there has been a strong promotion by
residents of Richmond Hill to have the golf course remain in operation. The environmental
management plan process should consider this direction to have the golf course remain open
and explore the opportunities to create a temporary revenue stream to implement the vision or
a publicly owned ecological link across the moraine.
Given this, TRCA staff are requesting that the Authority support the above recommendations
which would allow staff to take a lead role in implementing a management plan which will in a
timely way, set the direction to achieve the vision of an improved ecological corridor.
Report prepared by: Russel White, extension 5306
For Information contact: Russel White, extension 5306
Date: February 22, 2005
Attachments: 1
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Attachment 1
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF
OAK RIDGES MORAINE CORRIDOR LANDS
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RES. #A7 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Highland Creek Watershed
Brydale Developments (Scarborough) Inc., CFN 36155. Purchase of
property located west of Galloway Road, north of Lawrence Avenue
(232 -234 Galloway Road), City of Toronto - Scarborough Community
Council Area, under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and
Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component, Highland Creek watershed.
(Executive Res. #8291/04)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Michael Thompson
THAT 0.07 hectares (0.17 acres), more or less, of vacant land be purchased from Brydale
Developments (Scarborough) Inc., Part of Lot 13, Concession 1 and designated as Valley
and Buffer Zone Block on a Plan of Survey prepared by William J. Plaxton Ltd., Ontario
Land Surveyors, their Project No. 0267, dated December 11, 2002, City of Toronto -
Scarborough Community Council Area, located west of Galloway Road, north of
Lawrence Avenue (232 -234 Galloway Road);
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A8 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Carruthers Creek Watershed
Ballymore Development (Shoal Point Corp.), CFN 36167. Purchase of
property located east of Shoal Point Road and north of Warwick Avenue,
City of Ajax, under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and
Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component, Carruthers Creek watershed.
(Executive Res. #B292/04)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Michael Thompson
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THAT 2.33 hectares (5.42 acres), more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from
Ballymore Development (Shoal Point Corp.), being Part of Lot 2, Range 3, Broken Front
Concession and designated as Block 63, 64 & 65 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared
by Donevan Fleischmann Petrich Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyors Ltd.dated August 13, 2003,
City of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, located east of Shoal Point Road and north
of Warwick Avenue;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A9/05 - DAVID & HONORA REA AND CITY OF VAUGHAN
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING
Authorization for party status before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)
on referrals related to a zoning amendment application to permit the
development of eight (8) storage buildings on the subject property.
(Executive Res. #B293/04)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Michael Thompson
THAT authorization be given to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff
to obtain party status before the Ontario Municipal Board regarding a proposed zoning
amendment application that is not in conformity with the Valley and Stream Corridor
Management Program;
THAT staff continue to work cooperatively with our municipal partners and appellants to
ensure that the requirements of the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program are
met;
THAT staff be authorized to retain legal counsel to pursue this appeal before the Ontario
Municipal Board;
AND FURTHER THAT the Ontario Municipal Board and all parties and participants to the
hearing be so advised.
CARRIED
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RES. #A10 /05 - TORONTO COMMONS GROUP
The Toronto Commons Group wants to develop a concept plan for a
sustainable housing development to be located on Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority -owned lands adjacent to Claireville Conservation
Area.
(Sustainable Communites Res. #E45/04 & Res. #E46/04)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority not proceed further on
TRCA -owned lands adjacent to Claireville Conservation Area with the proposal from
Toronto Commons Group.
CARRIED
RES.#A1 1/05 - ONTARIO ECOSCHOOLS PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORT
The Ontario EcoSchools program, which was launched in February 2004
as a provincial curriculum addressing climate change, is making
continued progress within the education community across the province,
transforming approaches to operations and learning.
(Sustainable Communites Res. #E47/04)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Bill O'Donnell
THAT staff continue to work with the project partners, conservation authorities and the
education community to implement the program across the province;
THAT staff integrate this work into other Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(TRCA) education programs, projects and initiatives;
THAT the education facilities of TRCA pursue certification as EcoSchools facilities;
AND FURTHER THAT staff work with Humber Arboretum staff to investigate the
integration of the Ontario EcoSchools program into the ongoing development of the
Centre for Urban Ecology at the Humber Arboretum.
CARRIED
RES. #Al2 /05 - TOWN OF MARKHAM'S ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
Overview on a number of sustainability initiatives in the Town of Markham
which demonstrate a shift to sustainable planning and development.
(Sustainable Communites Res. #E48/04)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Bill O'Donnell
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to assist the
Town of Markham with these important initiatives and to seek opportunities for similar
initiatives to be adopted in other municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff be directed to work with the Town of Markham in
developing the Mayors' Green Building Challenge and encourage other municipalities
across the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH) to participate.
CARRIED
RES. #A13 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE
Change to Membership. To add La Societe d'Histoire de Toronto -
Toronto Historical Park as a member organization to the Humber
Watershed Alliance.
(Sustainable Communites Res. #E49/04)
Glenn Mason
Bill O'Donnell
WHEREAS the Humber River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1999 based on
its outstanding culture and heritage values;
WHEREAS the Humber Watershed Alliance (HWA) has a mandate to identify, document,
protect and celebrate the diverse culture and heritage resources of the Humber
watershed;
WHEREAS La Societe d'Histoire de Toronto (LSHT) has received funding to develop a
feasibility study and implementation plan for the historical interpretation of the Lower
Humber River;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance recommends
to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) that Rolande Smith, LSHT, be
added to the Humber Watershed Alliance as a member organization, to help coordinate
efforts related to heritage projects in the Lower Humber, particularly the historical
interpretation of the Lower Humber south of St. Clair Avenue.
CARRIED
RES. #A14 /05 - CORRESPONDENCE
Management of Double- crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 109/04)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Frank Dale
THAT the individuals and groups contacting the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority in regards to management of Double- crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson
Park be advised that the Environmental Assessment has not yet been initiated and they
will be formally advised when, and if, it is;
THAT given a number of the correspondents have also contacted the Ministry of Natural
Resources, that staff report back to the Watershed Management Advisory Board on the
response from the Ministry of Natural Resources as it may affect cormorant management
issues at Tommy Thompson Park;
AND FURTHER THAT staff's assurance that a lethal cull of Double- crested Cormorants
not be conducted in 2005 be acknowledged.
CARRIED
RES. #A15 /05 - REGION OF PEEL EDUCATION CURRICULUM RESOURCE FOR
WATER
Promotion and integration of the Peel Water Story Project.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 110/04)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Frank Dale
THAT staff continue to work with the Peel Water Story Project partners to facilitate the
program within the Regional Municipality of Peel and promote and integrate this work
and its resources into other Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
education programs, projects and initiatives.
CARRIED
RES. #A16 /05 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE WATERSHED PLANNING STUDIES
To provide an update on status and 2004 accomplishments of Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) watershed planning studies
within the Oak Ridges Moraine.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 111 /04)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Frank Dale
THAT staff continue with on -going Oak Ridges Moraine watershed planning studies in
accordance with the five year work plan and individual study work plans;
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AND FURTHER THAT staff report back in one year on status and 2005 accomplishments
of Oak Ridges Moraine watershed planning studies.
CARRIED
RES. #A17/05 - YORK REGION FOREST CONSERVATION BY -LAW
York Region's proposed Forest Conservation By -Law, replacing the
existing Tree By -law.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 112/04)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Frank Dale
THAT WHEREAS the Tree By -laws or Forest Conservation By -laws have been identified
as one of the tools to assist in the protection and management of the terrestrial natural
heritage system consistent with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA)
draft Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy;
WHEREAS York Region has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to protecting forest
resources and supporting the natural environment through its land use planning and
Greening Strategy initiatives, including such things as the significant woodlands study,
stewardship, and public education and awareness;
WHEREAS harmonization with local municipal Tree By -laws would regulate cutting in
woodlands between 0.2ha (0.5 ac) and 1 ha (2.5 ac) (similar to the existing regional
by -law) and provide a consistent, streamlined approach to regulating forest management
and tree cutting;
AND WHEREAS conservation authority forest management activities would be subject to
the new permitting process under the Forest Conservation By -law;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT York Region be notified of TRCA's support for
the proposed Forest Conservation By -law and York Region's ongoing commitment to the
protection and management of the region's natural heritage system;
THAT the region and local municipalities be encouraged to seek a harmonized approach
to regulating forest management and tree cutting to include woodlands greater than 0.2
ha.;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to meet with the region to clarify and streamline
the permitting process as it relates to TRCA'sforest management activities to ensure the
effective and efficient delivery of these programs.
CARRIED
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RES. #A18 /05 - YORK - PEEL - DURHAM - TORONTO GROUNDWATER STUDY
Update on status of tri- regional, York Peel Durham Toronto (YPDT) and
Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition groundwater initiatives and
approval of initial YPDT 2005 budget components.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D113 /04)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Frank Dale
THAT WHEREAS the York -Peel- Durham - Toronto Groundwater Management Strategy
Study continues to provide an example of a successful partnership initiative between the
federal government, the province, municipalities and conservation authorities;
WHEREAS through the initiative, the partner agencies have managed to capitalize on the
economies of scale to each agency's benefit by undertaking collective initiatives only
once rather than taking different approaches at each agency;
WHEREAS the Oak Ridges Moraine provides a common physiographic link to all of the
partner agencies;
AND WHEREAS this partnership is supported by key staff at the Geological Survey of
Canada (GSC) and Earthfx Incorporated,
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to implement the following
components of the 2005 work plan of the YPDT Groundwater Management Strategy
Study:
• establish an agreement with the GSC to provide ongoing geoscience services in 2005;
• establish a multi -year agreement with Earthfx Incorporated to continue to provide
ongoing modeling, database and website management services to the partner
agencies; and
• make formal presentation(s) of the study progress to the Planning and Public Works
Committees at the Regions of York, Peel, Durham and the City of Toronto, as well as
the boards of the partner conservation authorities.
SECTION H - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A19 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Elaine Moore
Andrew Schulz
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CARRIED
THAT Ontario Regulation items 8.4.1 - 8.4.15, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #13/04, held on February 4, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A20 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by: Elaine Moore
Seconded by: Andrew Schulz
THAT Section II items 8.5 - 8.7, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes
#13/04, held on February 4, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
Section 1I Items 8.5 - 8.7, Inclusive
CONTRACT FOR LOW LEVEL GATE AND GATE GUIDE REPAIRS AT G. ROSS LORD DAM
(Executive Res. #8297/04)
HYDROGEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING
(Executive Res. #B2978/04)
SHOREPLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED - CONTRACT EXTENSION
(Executive Res. #8299/04)
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES. #A21 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
John Sprovieri
Glenn Mason
THAT Section IV item 9.5 - 2004 Fleet Usage Summary, contained in Sustainable
Communities Board Minutes #7/04, held on February 4, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A22 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Andrew Schulz
Michael Thompson
THAT Section IV items 10.6 - 10.10, inclusive, contained in Watershed Management
Advisory Board Minutes #8/04, held on February 11, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
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Section IV Items 10.6 - 10.10, Inclusive
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FLOOD FORECASTING AND
WARNING PROGRAM
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 114/04)
DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 115/04)
DUFFINS CARRUTHERS WATERSHED RESOURCE GROUP MINUTES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 116/04)
ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 117/04)
ROUGE WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 118/04)
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ANNUAL MEETING
The Chief Administrative Officer /Secretary- Treasurer, Brian Denney, assumed the Chair for the
Annual Meeting and conducted the 2005 Election of Officers.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR
2005 -2006
The Secretary- Treasurer can advise that all the persons listed below have been duly appointed
and are entitled to sit as Members of this Authority for the 2005 -2006 year.
ADJALA - TOSORONTIO /MONO Glenn Mason
DURHAM
TORONTO
PEEL
YORK
Colleen Jordan
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
Maria Augimeri
Bas Balkissoon
Gay Cowbourne
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Rob Ford
Pamela Gough
David Gurin
Suzan Hall
Cliff Jenkins
Peter Milczyn
Dick O'Brien
Shelley Petrie
Andrew Schulz
Michael Thompson
Frank Dale
Elaine Moore
Maja Prentice
John Sprovieri
Nancy Stewart
David Barrow
Michael Di Biase
Bill Fisch
Bill O'Donnell
Linda Pabst
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RES. #A23 /04 - APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Bill O'Donnell
THAT Mr. Paul Speck, Vice President, Aon Reed Stenhouse, and Mr. Bruce Ketcheson,
Partner, Ritchie Ketcheson Hart and Biggart, be appointed as scrutineers for the election
of officers, if required.
CHAIR OF THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Dick O'Brien was nominated by Gerri Lynn O'Connor.
RES. #A24 /04 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Michael Thompson
THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Authority be closed.
CARRIED
CARRIED
Dick O'Brien was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority.
VICE CHAIR OF THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Gerri Lynn O'Connor was nominated by Bill O'Donnell.
RES. #A25 /04 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Dave Ryan
THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Authority be closed.
CARRIED
Gerri Lynn O'Connor was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority.
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THE CITY OF TORONTO REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Bas Balkissoon was nominated by David Barrow.
RES. #A26 /04 - MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Elaine Moore
THAT nominations for the City of Toronto representative on the Executive Committee be
closed.
CARRIED
Bas Balkissoon was declared elected by acclamation as the City of Toronto representative on
the Executive Committee.
RES. #A27 /04 - DESTRUCTION OF BALLOTS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT the ballots, printed for any 2005 election, be destroyed.
CARRIED
RES. #A28 /05 - ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Appointment of members of the Authority to the three advisory boards.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT the following list of advisory board members be approved:
Business Excellence Advisory Board
Dave Barrow
Bas Balkissoon
Bill Fisch
Rob Ford
Peter Milczyn
Bill O'Donnell
Maja Prentice
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Sustainable Communities Board
Maria Augimeri
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Michael Di Blase
Suzan Hall
Colleen Jordan
Glenn Mason
Elaine Moore
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Linda Pabst
Andrew Schulz
John Sprovieri
Watershed Management Advisory Board
Gay Cowbourne
Frank Dale
Pamela Gough
David Gurin
Cliff Jenkins
Shelley Petrie
Dave Ryan
Nancy Stewart
Michael Thompson
AND FURTHER THAT Clause 20 of Section V of the Rules of Conduct be altered for the
2005 -2006 Authority year such that as many as 11 Members may sit on an advisory
board.
CARRIED
RATIONALE
The appointments to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) were made by the
member municipalities. As per Section 17 of the Rules of Conduct of the Authority, each
member of the Authority shall serve on one of the advisory boards, except the Chair of the
Authority shall be a member, ex officio, of each advisory board.
Clause 8.1 of Section 1I1 of the Rules of Conduct reads, in part, as follows:
...The election of the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Advisory Boards and the election of
the remaining members of the Executive Committee shall be held every three years at
the Annual Meeting immediately following every municipal election;
In the event any Chair, Vice Chair or Executive Member does not wish or is unable to
continue to hold their position for the full three year term, they will make this known to the
Secretary- Treasurer in advance of the first meeting of the Authority in each calendar year
and an election for this position shall be held.
The Chair's and Vice Chair's of the Advisory Boards have advised that they wish to remain in
their respective positions.
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All members have advised TRCA staff of their preference for appointment, and this is reflected
in the recommendation. Eleven Members have requested positions on the Sustainable
Communities Board, contrary to Clause 20 of Section V of the Rules of Conduct. This section,
which reads as follows, must therefore be amended for the 2005 -2006 Authority year to allow
for this:
No Advisory Board shall have more than ten members.
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264
For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264
Date: February 14, 2005
• TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:17 a.m., on Friday, February 25, 2005.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
/ks
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasurer
THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #2/05
March 11, 2005
The Authority Meeting #2/05, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village,
on Friday, March 11, 2005. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:13
a.m.
PRESENT
Maria Augimeri Member
Bas Balkissoon Member
David Barrow Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Frank Dale Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
Rob Ford Member
Pamela Gough Member
David Gurin Member
Cliff Jenkins Member
Elaine Moore Member
Dick O'Brien Chair
Shelley Petrie Member
Andrew Schulz Member
John Sprovieri Member
REGRETS
Michael Di Biase Member
Bill Fisch Member
Suzan Hall Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Peter Milczyn Member
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair
Bill O'Donnell Member
Linda Pabst Member
Maja Prentice Member
Dave Ryan Member
Nancy Stewart Member
Michael Thompson Member
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RES. #A29 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
Rob Ford
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/05, held on February 25, 2005, be approved.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
(a) A presentation by Dick O'Brien, Chair, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in
regards to appreciation of Ron Christie's work as Chair of the Rouge Park Alliance and
acknowledgement of Gord Weeden's new role with the Alliance.
(b) A presentation by Derek Edwards, Manager, Conservation Parks and the Kortright
Centre for Conservation, TRCA, in regards to 2004 Highlights and 2005 New Initiatives
for the Conservation Parks and the Kortright Centre for Conservation.
RES. #A30 /05 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
David Barrow
THAT above -noted presentations (a) and (b) be received.
CARRIED
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A31 /05 - LOWER DON RIVER WEST REMEDIAL FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT
Consultant team selection for the detailed design and implementation for
Component I of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection
Project. Direction for the signing officers to confirm the successful
consultant team and authorize the commencement of work.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Andrew Schulz
WHEREAS the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) and the three levels
of government are working closely towards the development of a contribution agreement
that covers the sum of approximately 30 million dollars for the delivery of Components 1,
2 and 3 of the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and Canadian Environmental
Assessment Act (CEAA) Screening Report for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood
Protection Project;
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WHEREAS Component 1 refers to the detailed design and implementation of the
Canadian National Railway (CN) Kingston Line Bridge Extension as outlined in the Class
EA and CEAA Screening Report for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection
Project, and the Bala Line Pedestrian Tunnel as identified in the West Don Lands Precinct
Plan;
WHEREAS Component 2 refers to the detailed design and implementation of the Flood
Protection Landform as outlined in the Class EA and CEAA Screening Report for the
Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
WHEREAS Component 3 refers to the detailed design and implementation of the
dyke /retaining wall system and the Enbridge Gas utility bridge modifications as outlined
in the Class EA and CEAA Screening Report for the Lower Don River West Remedial
Flood Protection Project;
WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been identified by
the TWRC as the recipient agency to undertake the detailed design and implementation
of Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
WHEREAS there is a particular urgency to start the design of Component 1 so as to take
advantage of a narrow window of opportunity for construction to occur in 2005 and 2006;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be directed to work with TWRC to
finalize the work plan and Delivery Agreement for the Lower Don River West Remedial
Flood Protection Project;
THAT the Authority direct the signing officers of the TRCA, subject to authorization by the
TWRC and based on the recommendation of the selection committee, to confirm the
successful team and commence the work for the design and implementation for
Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take any action
necessary to implement the design and implementation of Component 1, including the
execution of all documentation required;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority identifying any actions taken in
this regard.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The EA for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project (LDRW Project) is one
of two EAs being conducted on behalf of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation by
TRCA. The object of this EA is to remove the risk of flooding to 210 hectares of land in
downtown Toronto, west of the lower Don River, up to the regulatory storm event.
At Authority Meeting #9/04, held on October 29, 2004, Resolution #A296/04 was approved as
follows:
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THAT staff develop a detailed scope of work, schedule for work, operating budget,
phasing plan and monitoring plan that will be required to implement the functional
design for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to expedite the required contracts or agreements
with the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) necessary to implement all
flood protection components identified under the functional design of the Lower Don
River West Remedial Flood Protection Project as per the above scope of work, schedule
for work, operating budget, phasing plan and monitoring plan.
The draft Class EA was submitted for public review on January 18, 2005. The mandatory
review period for the Class EA ended on Monday February 21, 2005. During the review period,
two Part H Order Requests were submitted to the Minister of the Environment. TRCA staff are
currently working closely with TWRC, the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) and City of Toronto
to resolve these Part 1I Order Requests. The draft CEAA Screening Report for this project has
undergone an internal review and will be submitted to federal authorities shortly. The
functional design identified in the draft EA for the LDRW Project include the following five
elements:
1. A flood protection landform will be built on the west side of the Don River to prevent
floodwaters up to the regulatory flood event from flowing westward into downtown Toronto.
This landform will have a 40m setback from the Don River top of bank and will extend from
the northern side of Canadian National Railway's Kingston Line to the southern side of the
Queen Street flyover. The landform will be approximately 3m above grade and will have a
120m wide footprint. This feature represents Component 2 of the LDRW Project.
2. A western extension of the existing railway bridge spanning the lower Don River will be
constructed to provide additional hydraulic capacity for the Don River to flow under CN's
Kingston Line railway embankment. This bridge widening is essential in order to
accommodate the increase of instream discharge that would result following the
construction of the above mentioned flood protection landform which would prevent the
westward movement of floodwater into downtown Toronto during large flood events. This
feature represents a key element of Component 1 of the LDRW Project.
3. A low -lying floodwall and dyke system will be constructed on the east side of the Don River,
south of CN's Kingston Line, in order to mitigate for the minor increase in flood levels
( <10cm depth) to the east of the river that would result from the implementation of the two
flood control components identified above. This flood protection component does not
remove the risk of flooding to the east of the river; it only ensures that flooding is not
aggravated by the above mentioned works.
4. Panels located on a privately -owned utility bridge located near the old Eastern Avenue
bridge (north of CN's Kingston Line) will be removed to reduce the level of resistance to
flow during large flood events. Removal of these bridge panels represent a minor
improvement in the local flow conditions and are not an essential element of the overall
flood protection package. Reinforcement of the enclosed Enbridge Gas pipeline would
also be required as part of these works. This is the second element identified as part of
Component 3 of the LDRW Project.
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5. The continuation of dredging activities in the Keating Channel (as determined in the Keating
Channel EA, Acres 1983) is a necessary element of the flood protection package.
Dredging of the Keating Channel represents an annual maintenance activity funded by the
City of Toronto, TRCA and the Toronto Port Authority and does not require additional
funding or approvals.
RATIONALE
The TWRC, in conjunction with the three levels of government, has established an aggressive
target with a projected occupancy of the first residential building within the West Don Lands for
December 2007. TWRC is co- ordinating the implementation of the flood protection works with
ORC, TRCA, the City of Toronto and others as required. The TRCA has been requested by the
TWRC to undertake a component of the work, including the bridge expansion design and
implementation. GO Transit and CN have requested that this bridge expansion be
substantially underway in 2005 and completed as early as possible in 2006. With this critical
timeline in place, staff are seeking direction for the signing officers of TRCA to confirm the
successful consultant team selection and to authorize the commencement of work for the
design and implementation for Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood
Protection Project and other elements of the West Don Lands Precinct Plan, subject to
authorization by the CAO of the TWRC.
TRCA staff anticipate that the Class EA will be finalized by May 2005. To meet the TWRC
timelines, TRCA staff posted a Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) on the BidNavigator
website for consulting services to undertake the detailed design and implementation for
Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project on February 10,
2005. An additional feature not related to the flood protection works involves the construction
of a pedestrian tunnel under the Bala Railway Line located just north of the railway bridge
expansion of the Kingston Line. This tunnel under the Bala Line would link pedestrian use from
the Waterfront Trail /Don River trail system to the future West Don Lands Precinct Community.
TWRC has requested TRCA to include this work to enable an efficient work program with CN
and GO Transit.
Records supplied on the BidNavigator website indicated that 47 firms received the CaII for
Eois. The Expressions of Interest closed on February 24, 2005. Eols from three separate
consulting teams were received as follows:
1. Project Lead: URS Canada Inc..
Sub - Consultants: Dillon Consulting Limited, Acres International Limited, ENVision - the
Hough Group, Parish Geomorphic Limited, Golder Associates Inc., J.T. Gregg Associates
Limited and J. Otter Engineering Associates Limited.
2. Project Lead: Morrison Hershfield Limited.
Sub - Consultants: MacViro Consultants Inc., Golder Associates Inc., Aquafor Beech
Limited, Draycott Environmental Inc., and du Toit Allsopp Hillier Architects and Landscape
Architects.
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3. Project Lead: Totten Simms Hubicki Associates Limited.
Sub - Consultants: Earth Tech Canada, Gartner Lee Limited, Thurber Engineering,
Montgomery Sisam Architects Limited, Parish Geomorphic Limited and Cumming &
Company.
An Eol review team has been established consisting of representatives from the following
agencies:
1. TRCA;
2. Canadian National Railway;
3. City of Toronto - Works and Emergency Services;
4. Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation;
5. Hydro One;
6. GO Transit.
Staff at TRCA provided an Eol Evaluation Form that standardized the review process. It is
anticipated that each of the three consulting teams will receive a Request for Proposal (RFP)
around Wednesday March 9, 2005 subject to a positive evaluation of the Eol by the review
team. The three consulting teams will have three weeks to submit their proposals with a
closing date early in April 2005. The proposals will be evaluated immediately by the
established review team and the consulting team will be selected. It is recommended that the
Authority authorize the signing officers to act immediately to engage the consulting team,
through a letter authorizing the commencement of work, based upon written direction from the
TWRC to do so. Concurrently, TWRC and TRCA staff will be developing the Eligible Recipient
Agreement identifying TRCA as the implementation agency. TRCA will include in the Eligible
Recipient Agreement all costs associated with the work.
Specific Work Activities Related to Component 1 of the LDRW Project
Component 1 of the LDRW Project includes all activities related to the development of detailed
designs, procurement of permits and authorizations, consultation, contractor tendering,
construction supervision, contract administration, and post construction monitoring and
inspection of the new railway bridge span and the Bala pedestrian tunnel.
This contract presents the requirements for implementing all aspects of Component 1 for the
Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project, including:
1. development of detailed designs and construction schedules for the new bridge span
beneath the CN railway embankment as per the functional design for the LDRW Project,
and (if authorized) as per the functional design for the proposed pedestrian tunnel under
the Bala Line, in consultation with the TRCA, TWRC, City of Toronto, Canadian National
Railway, GO Transit, Hydro One, 360 Networks and any other necessary stakeholders;
2. development of a design for a temporary track diversion to allow the two mainline tracks
(northern tracks) to be diverted to the two south service tracks for a period of time to allow
construction of the north portion of the bridge (this step may not be required or a
consultant team led by CN may be assigned to develop these track relocation designs);
3. coordinate, and as necessary, design all supports and /or relocation of existing utilities,
including advertising billboards located within the area;
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4. conduct all remaining hydrogeological, geotechnical and geoenvironmental studies that will
be required to develop and finalize the detailed designs for the bridge component under
the CN Kingston Line and pedestrian tunnel under the Bala Line;
5. conduct final hydraulic modeling and analysis of the bridge span detailed design to ensure
sufficient hydraulic capacity is provided under the railway embankment using HEC -RAS;
6. assist TRCA with coordinating and leading additional stakeholder and public consultation
meetings;
7. obtain all appropriate approvals and permits for construction of the bridge and other
components;
8. participate in the contractor tendering and selection process for the bridge component;
9. inspect and administer construction on behalf of CN and /or TRCA; and
10. follow through with all post construction monitoring and inspection activities as per the
requirements under CEAA and the Class EA in concert with TRCA staff.
Key components pertaining to the design and construction of this bridge span include the:
1. development of a design for a temporary track protection system (design for shoring
works);
2. transformation of the existing western abutment into a bridge pier;
3. construction of a new bridge abutment located on the new western bank of the Don River;
4. construction of new conduits and hydro manholes to the west of the new bridge abutment
to allow for the relocation of existing underground HydroOne hydrolines - the existing
overhead Hydro One lines will require protection or relocation;
5. creation of a new section of river channel between the new and previous bridge abutments
that provides an increase in fish habitat and a stable, more naturalized riverbank;
6. development of an attractive pedestrian walkway fixed or built into the new bridge abutment
that is not subjected to frequent flooding; and
7. construction of a bridge span that can accommodate 5 rail lines (2 mainlines and 3 service
lines - of which'one of the service lines will be transformed into a mainline in 2006), and any
necessary switching, fibre optic lines and other utilities.
Specific Work Activities Related to Component 3 of the LDRW Project
In addition, TWRC has requested as of the date of this report, that all activities related to the
development of detailed designs, procurement of permits and authorization, and consultation
facilitation for the retaining wall and dykes system to the south of CN's Kingston Line along the
east bank of the river be included in the scope of this contract.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Review of the RFP and selection of consultants.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
Negotiation of an Eligible Recipient Agreement with the TWRC on a full cost recovery basis.
This agreement will cover the design and construction costs.
Report prepared by: Ken Dion, extension 5230
For Information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Ken Dion, extension 5230
Date: February 16, 2005
RES. #A32 /05 - STAFF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Amendment. Amendment to the divisional structure of the staff
organizational structure for the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Andrew Schulz
THAT the organization structure as adopted at Authority Meeting #10/04 be amended by
deleting the position of Director, Community Services and replacing it by Director,
Conservation Parks and Director, Restoration Projects.
CARRIED
RES. #A33 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Duffins Creek Watershed
Tensilkote Limited (Pleasure Valley) and the Estate of Robert Kendall
McConnell, CFN 32424. Revised proposal relating to the purchase of
property east of Brock Road, south of Albright Road, Township of
Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham, under the "Natural Heritage
Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005" Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Duffins Creek watershed.
(Executive Res. #84/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Gay Cowbourne
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) purchase lands from
Tensilkote Limited (Pleasure Valley) and the Estate of Robert Kendall McConnell on the
following basis:
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a) That 20.2 hectares (50 acres), more or less, of vacant land be purchased from
Tensilkote Limited (Pleasure Valley), being Part of Lot 9, Concession 5, Township of
Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
b) That 16.2 hectares (40 acres), more or less, of vacant land be purchased from
Tensilkote Limited (Pleasure Valley), being Part of Lot 10, Concession 5, Township of
Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the purchase price be $5,550 per acre or approximately $222,000;
c) That 8.1 hectares (20 acres), more or less, of vacant land currently owned by the
Estate of Robert Kendall McConnell be acquired, being Part of Lots 8 and 9,
Concession 5, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the purchase price be $5,550 per acre or approximately $111,000;
THAT acquisition by TRCA be conditional on the availability of all necessary funding;
THAT upon closing the lands acquired by TRCA (approximately 110 acres) be leased to
Pleasure Valley subject to terms and rents satisfactory to TRCA and Pleasure Valley
being negotiated;
THAT the TRCA receive conveyance of the lands required free from encumbrance,
subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the
transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary
documentation required;
AND FURTHER THAT Resolution #A180/03 adopted at Authority Meeting #7103 held on
September 26, 2003 be rescinded.
CARRIED
RES. #A34/05 - THE EARTH RANGERS FOUNDATION LEASE WITH TORONTO AND
REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
CFN 31514. Request for Extension to Lease Payment Provisions. The
Earth Rangers Foundation has requested changes to the lease to extend
the payment times.
(Executive Res. #B5/05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gay Cowbourne
John Sprovieri
THAT WHEREAS The Earth Rangers Foundation (Earth Rangers) entered into a lease of
certain lands within the Kortright Centre for Conservation, City of Vaughan, with Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for the construction and operation of a
wildlife veterinary and rehabilitation centre;
WHEREAS TRCA is in receipt of requests from The Earth Rangers Foundation for an
extension to their lease payment;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA grant an extension to their lease
payment to January 31, 2006, subject to there being no other defaults occurring through
this period;
THAT all reasonable costs related to the agreement be paid by Earth Rangers;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents and indemnities by The Earth
Rangers Foundation.
CARRIED
RES. #A35 /05 - POTABLE WATER TESTING PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS FOR
THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY'S
RENTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
Report on the Potable Water Safety Program for the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority's Rental Residential Properties currently being
serviced by rural systems.
(Executive Res. #B6/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
David Gurin
THAT the Potable Water Safety Program for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's
(TRCA) Rental Residential Properties, as set out in the staff report dated February 1, 2005
be approved.
AMENDMENT
RES. #A36 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
David Gurin
THAT the following be inserted after the main motion:
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AND FURTHER THAT TRCA notify the Ministry of the Environment of the approved
Potable Water Safety Program and request that should they determine the program to not
be sufficient, that financial support be provided by the Ministry for additional testing.
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
RES. #A37 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
STREAM FLOW MONITORING WITHIN THE TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY'S REGIONAL MONITORING
NETWORK PROGRAM
Approval to hire Ontario Hydrometric Services to construct, maintain,
monitor and archive stream flow data as part of the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority's Regional Monitoring Network.
(Executive Res. #B7/05)
Pamela Gough
Gay Cowbourne
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enter into an agreement. with
Ontario Hydrometric Services Limited for a period of one year to construct, maintain,
monitor and archive stream flow data at 18 existing locations and 7 new stations as part
of TRCA's Regional Monitoring Network Program, at a maximum upset cost of
$132,991.00, plus applicable taxes;
THAT the agreement be subject to performance satisfactory to TRCA;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized and directed to take such action as is necessary
to implement the agreement including signing of documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A38 /05 - LITTLE ROUGE CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT STUDY CONSULTANT
SELECTION
Approval of the consultant selection and contractual authorization to
proceed with the execution of the Little Rouge Corridor Management
Study.
(Executive Res. #B8/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Gay Cowbourne
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WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is the designated agency
to enter into contracts on behalf of the Rouge Park Alliance;
AND WHEREAS the Rouge Park Alliance has confirmed by resolution its approval of the
award of contract as set out herein;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a contract for the Little Rouge Corridor
Management Plan Study be awarded to ENVision - The Hough Group, at a total cost not
to exceed $119,439 plus applicable taxes, it being the proposal that best meets the Rouge
Park Alliance and TRCA specifications;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized and directed to take such action as is necessary
to implement the contract including the signing of documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A39 /05 - THE LIVING CITY - COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION PARTNERSHIP
Proposal for Consulting Services. Contract Enerlife Consulting for
services in support of program development and implementation as part
of a new program area, The Living City - Community Transformation
Partnership.
(Executive Res. #89/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Gay Cowbourne
THAT Enerlife Consulting be awarded a contract to provide consulting services in 2005 in
accordance with Phase IV of their proposal for The Living City - Community
Transformation Partnership, at an upset cost of $106,800, excluding GST.
CARRIED
RES. #A40 /05 - WESTERN BEACHES WATERCOURSE FACILITY
Contract Services for Project and Construction Management. The
selection of a consulting team to provide professional services for the
construction of the Western Beaches Watercourse Facility.
(Executive Res. #B 10/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Bas Balkissoon
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enter into a contract with
UMA Engineering Ltd., at a cost not to exceed $516,142.00, plus GST;
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THAT staff be authorized to approve additional unspecified expenditures to a maximum
of ten percent of the total cost of the work to UMA, if deemed necessary to address
contingencies;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A41 /05 - COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION PARTNERSHIP, 2005 BUSINESS
PLAN
Approval of the 2005 business plan for the Community Transformation
Partnership.
(Business Excellence Res. #C3/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
John Sprovieri
Shelley Petrie
THAT the 2005 business plan for the Community Transformation Partnership be
approved;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to put funding partnerships in place to achieve the
objectives outlined in the business plan.
RES. #A42 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
HUSKY /EARTH RANGERS ENVIRONMENTAL WEEKS PROGRAM AT
ALBION HILLS FIELD CENTRE
Report on Husky /Earth Rangers Environmental Weeks Program at Albion
Hills Field Centre.
(Business Excellence Res. #C4/05)
John Sprovieri
Shelley Petrie
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff continue to work to
ensure appropriate recognition of Husky /Earth Rangers as a valuable partner in
environmental education, particularly to commemorate the upcoming 10th funding year,
beginning September 2005.
CARRIED
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RES. #A43 /05 - ADOPTION OF DECLARATION OF A NON - DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Approval to adopt the City of Toronto's Declaration of a
Non - discrimination Policy.
(Business Excellence Res. #C5/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
John Sprovieri
Shelley Petrie
THAT the City of Toronto's Declaration of a Non - Discrimination Policy be adopted by
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).
RES. #A44 /05 - 2005 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OBJECTIVES
Approval of the 2005 corporate communications objectives.
(Business Excellence Res. #C6/05 and Res. #C7/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
John Sprovieri
Shelley Petrie
CARRIED
THAT the 2005 corporate communications objectives for Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) be approved;
THAT a broader partnership base be pursued with more than one media outlet;
THAT staff liaise with municipal media relations personnel on the potential for cross
promotion opportunities and to further TRCA's connections with local media outlets;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back with an implementation plan, including
measureables.
CARRIED
RES. #A45 /05 - SALARY/WAGE SCHEDULE
The phased implementation of the Benchmarking Study for the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority Salary/Wage Schedule.
(Business Excellence Res. #C10 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Maria Augimeri
THAT the amended Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Salary/Wage
Schedule be approved with a two year implementation of the Benchmarking Study
recommendations, effective April 1, 2005.
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AMENDMENT #1
RES. #A46 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Maria Augimeri
THAT the following be inserted after the main motion:
THAT staff be directed to seek approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to apply
cost of living increases of 2% for 2003, 3% for 2004 and 3% for 2005 to TRCA Members
per diems as last established in 2002 at $76.00 per day and the Chair's honourarium as
last established in 2004 at $35,000 annually, all to be effective as of January 1, 2005.
RECORDED VOTE
Maria Augimeri Yea
Bas Balkissoon Yea
David Barrow Yea
Gay Cowbourne Yea
Frank Dale Nay
Glenn De Baeremaeker Yea
Rob Ford Nay
Pamela Gough Yea
David Gurin Yea
Cliff Jenkins Nay
Elaine Moore Yea
Dick O'Brien Yea
Shelley Petrie Yea
Andrew Schulz Nay
John Sprovieri Yea
AMENDMENT #2
RES. #A47 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Maria Augimeri
THAT the following be inserted after Amendment #1:
THAT the request for approval to the OMB of the new rates include a request for
authorization for the Authority to annually adjust the rates based on the Consumer Price
Index.
MOTION TO RE -OPEN
RES. #A48 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Bas Balkissoon
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CARRIED
THAT Amendment #2 be re- opened for a recorded vote.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT #2
RES. #A49/05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Maria Augimeri
THAT the following be inserted after Amendment #1:
THAT the request for approval to the OMB of the new rates include a request for
authorization for the Authority to annually adjust the rates based on the Consumer Price
Index.
RECORDED VOTE
Maria Augimeri Yea
Bas Balkissoon Yea
David Barrow Yea
Gay Cowbourne Yea
Frank Dale Nay
Glenn De Baeremaeker Yea
Rob Ford Nay
Pamela Gough Yea
David Gurin Yea
Cliff Jenkins Yea
Elaine Moore Yea
Dick O'Brien Yea
Shelley Petrie Yea
Andrew Schulz Yea
John Sprovieri Yea
AMENDMENT #3
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Cliff Jenkins
Andrew Schulz
THAT the following replace Amendment #1:
THAT staff be directed to seek approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to apply
cost of living increases of 2% for 2003, 3% for 2004 and 3% for 2005 to TRCA Members
per diems as last established in 2002 at $76.00 per day and the Chair's honourarium as
last established in 2004 at $35,000 annually, all to be structured so as to not become
effective until after the next municipal election in November, 2006 and upon the formal
appointment of new Members of the Authority at the Annual Meeting of the Authority in
early 2007.
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RECORDED VOTE
Maria Augimeri Nay
Bas Balkissoon Nay
David Barrow Nay
Gay Cowbourne Yea
Frank Dale Yea
Glenn De Baeremaeker Nay
Rob Ford Yea
Pamela Gough Nay
David Gurin Nay
Cliff Jenkins Yea
Elaine Moore Nay
Dick O'Brien Nay
Shelley Petrie Nay
Andrew Schulz Yea
John Sprovieri Nay
AMENDMENT #4
RES. #A50/05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the following be inserted after Amendment #2:
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare an information report back to the
Authority on the rates of compensation paid to Members of other boards and
conservation authorities in the Toronto region including identification of any situations
when the per diem for citizen appointees is higher than for elected officials.
AMENDMENT #1 WAS CARRIED
AMENDMENT #2 WAS CARRIED
AMENDMENT #3 WAS NOT CARRIED
AMENDMENT #4 WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
The resulting approved motion is as follows:
THAT the amended Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Salary/Wage
Schedule be approved with a two year implementation of the Benchmarking Study
recommendations, effective April 1, 2005;
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THAT staff be directed to seek approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to apply
cost of living increases of 2% for 2003, 3% for 2004 and 3% for 2005 to TRCA Members
per diems as last established in 2002 at $76.00 per day and the Chair's honourarium as
last established in 2004 at $35,000 annually, all to be effective as of January 1, 2005;
THAT the request for approval to the OMB of the new rates include a request for
authorization for the Authority to annually adjust the rates based on the Consumer Price
Index;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare an information report back to the
Authority on the rates of compensation paid to members of other boards and
conservation authorities in the Toronto region including identification of any situations
when the per diem for citizen appointees is higher than for elected officials.
RES. #A51 /05 - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
(Business Excellence Res. #C15/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
Bill O'Donnell
THAT staff be directed to continue pursuing sponsorship opportunities with a wide range
of corporations and organizations, including alcohol related corporations.
CARRIED
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A52 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
Elaine Moore
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.8.1 - 8.8.22, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #1/05, held on March 4, 2005, be received.
RES. #A53 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
David Barrow
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CARRIED
THAT Section II item 8.9 - Wild Water Kingdom Ltd., contained in Executive Committee
Minutes #1/05, held on March 4, 2005, be received.
RES. #A54 /05 - SECTION I1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Cliff Jenkins
Glenn De Baeremaeker
CARRIED
THAT Section II items 8.10 - 8.15, with the exception of 8.14 - Education Consultant
Services for Education Development, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #1/05,
held on March 4, 2005, be received.
Section I1 Items 8.10 - 8.15, with the Exception of 8.15
SOIL PLACEMENT - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA
(Executive Res. #B 15/05)
PURCHASE OF A SR -18EH ELECTROFISHING BOAT FROM A SOLE SUPPLIER
(Executive Res. #B 16/05)
ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA
(Executive Res. #B 17/05)
ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES
(Executive Res. #B 18/05)
DESIGN CRITERIA AND CONCEPT DESIGN FOR PORT UNION WATERFRONT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE I
EDUCATION CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
(Executive Res. #B20/05)
RES. #A55 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Cliff Jenkins
CARRIED
THAT Section II item 8.14 - Education Consultant Services for Education Development,
contained in Executive Committee Minutes #1/05, held on March 4, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
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SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES. #A56/05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT Section IV items 9.6 - 9.9, inclusive, contained in Section IV of Business Excellence
Advisory Board Minutes #1/05, held on March 4, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
Section IV Items 9.6 - 9.9, Inclusive
2004 HIGHLIGHTS AND 2005 NEW INITIATIVES FOR THE CONSERVATION PARKS AND THE
KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION
(Business Excellence Res. #C 11 /05)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY
(Business Excellence Res. #C12 /05)
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT
(Business Excellence Res. #C13 /05)
TORONTO WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION CORPORATION DELIVERY AGREEMENTS
(Business Excellence Res. #C14 /05)
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:38 a.m., on Friday, March 11, 2005.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasurer
«THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #3/05
April 29, 2005
The Authority Meeting #3/05, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village,
on Friday, April 29, 2005. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:08
a.m.
PRESENT
Maria Augimeri
Bas Balkissoon
Frank Dale
Michael Di Biase
Bill Fisch
Rob Ford
Pamela Gough
Suzan Hall
Cliff Jenkins
Colleen Jordan
Glenn Mason
Peter Milczyn
Elaine Moore
Dick O'Brien
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Bill O'Donnell
Linda Pabst
Shelley Petrie
Dave. Ryan
Andrew Schulz
John Sprovieri
Nancy Stewart
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Chair
Vice Chair
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
REGRETS
David Barrow Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
David Gurin Member
Maja Prentice Member
Michael Thompson Member
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MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
Cliff Jenkins
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/05, held on March 11, 2005, be deferred.
RECORDED VOTE
Maria Augimeri Nay
Bas Balkissoon Nay
Frank Dale Yea
Michael Di Biase Nay
Bill Fisch Nay
Rob Ford Yea
Pamela Gough Nay
Suzan Hall Yea
Cliff Jenkins Yea
Colleen Jordan Yea
Glenn Mason Nay
Peter Milczyn Yea
Elaine Moore Nay
Dick O'Brien Nay
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Nay
Bill O'Donnell Nay
Linda Pabst Nay
Shelley Petrie Nay
Dave Ryan Nay
Andrew Schulz Yea
John Sprovieri Nay
Nancy Stewart Nay
THE MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED
RES. #A57/05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/05, held on March 11, 2005, be approved.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
(a) Congratulations to Chris Benjamin, Coordinator, Environmental Volunteer Network,
TRCA on his nomination as one of six finalists for the Canadian Race Relations
Foundation's Award of Excellence.
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RES. #A58 /05 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Bill O'Donnell
THAT above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received.
CORRESPONDENCE
(a)
CARRIED
A letter dated March 14, 2005 from Councillor Cliff Jenkins, City of Toronto, in regards
to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority members compensation.
RES. #A59 /05 - CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT above -noted correspondence (a) be received.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE (A)
11111 TORONTO
CLIFF JENKINS
Councillor, Ward 25
Tel: (416) 395 -6408
Fax: (416) 395 -6439
e -mail: councillor_jenkins@toronto.ca
March 14, 2005
Mr. Dick O'Brien, Chair
Toronto Regional Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, ON
M3N 1S4
Dear Mr. Chair,
I am writing in regard to the decision taken at the March 11, 2005 Toronto Regional
Conservation Authority Meeting in which members of the TRCA voted to provide themselves
with a significant annual increase in their personal compensation.
If such increases are warranted, I believe that the public interest indicates they should be
substantiated by an arm's- length process and be effective for our successors. This would
eliminate the widely held view by the general public that public officials can and will self -deal in
such matters. This is particularly important in times when our fiscal difficulties are great and
citizens are being asked to bear significant tax increases.
Further, the process that was used to approve the increased compensation for TRCA members
was highly irregular. In particular, I am very concerned about the following aspects:
1. The item was unknown to many, if not most, members prior to the meeting;
2. The item was not part of the published agenda;
3. The item was introduced as an amendment to an unrelated item on staff compensation;
4. The item was a verbal resolution;
5. Members were asked to vote on it without knowing the exact wording of the item;
6. The item was not supported by written staff report;
7. The item was not supported by any arm's- length or independent process.
I request that you place this on the agenda of the next Authority meeting in order that all
members may reconsider what might be an appropriate and responsible course of action in this
matter.
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While you may feel that we are talking about insignificant amounts in the context of the budget
at large — it is not the dollar amount, but rather the principle of public officials voting themselves
increases in compensation that is at issue. By fully and publicly justifying an increase in
honoraria or per diem rates and specifying that they take effect for our successors, we will regain
public trust.
Yours truly,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Cliff Jenkins
Councillor
Ward 25, Don Valley West
CJ /nac
cc: Members of the TRCA
cc: Toronto City Councillors
cc: Mr. Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, TRCA
cc: Mr. James Dillane, Director Finance and Business Development, TRCA
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A60/05 - TOMMY THOMPSON PARK MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Approval of an Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement in regard to the
implementation of the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
Frank Dale
THAT approval be granted to enter into an Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement with the
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) for the purpose of implementing
the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan within the City of Toronto at an estimated cost of
$8 million;
THAT the Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement be subject to terms and conditions
satisfactory to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff and solicitors;
THAT the Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement include provisions that the work is fully
funded by TWRC;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials and solicitors be authorized and
directed to execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In 1959, the Toronto Harbour Commissioners (now known as the Toronto Port Authority)
began construction of a spit of land at the base of Leslie Street in the City of Toronto. From
1959 until present day, a combination of lakefilling and dredging activities created the current
configuration of the Leslie Street Spit extending 5 kilometers into Lake Ontario and having a
total land /water base of approximately 471 hectares. The Toronto and Region Conservation
currently owns 247 hectares of this land and water which is formally known as Tommy
Thompson Park (TTP). Those areas still under construction are owned by the Ontario Ministry
of Natural Resources (OMNR) and are leased to the Toronto Port Authority (TPA). The OMNR
indicated the intent to transfer a further 224 hectares of land and water to the TRCA upon the
completion of lakefilling activities.
Tommy Thompson Park has evolved into one of the most significant features along the north
shoreline of Lake Ontario. It is home to numerous birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals
and vegetation communities, which have distinguished Tommy Thompson Park as an
Important Bird Area (IBA) and as an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA #130). The IBA
international designation demonstrates Tommy Thompson Park's significance nationally, as
well as globally for its biological contribution to bird life. As an ESA, Tommy Thompson Park is
recognized as supporting an unusually high diversity of biological communities, including
provincially and regionally rare plant species.
The Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan was developed in 1989 and an addendum to the
master plan and Environmental Assessment was completed in 1992. On February 22, 1995,
the Ministry of the Environment, under subsection 7(1) of the Environmental Assessment Act
approved the master plan. The main objectives include the:
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• preservation of significant species;
• protection of environmentally significant areas;
• enhancement of aquatic and terrestrial habitat; and
• enhancement of public recreational opportunities.
Limited funds have been available to implement the master plan to date. The park is currently
operated under the Interim Management Program in accordance with the delegated
responsibilities given to the TRCA by the Province of Ontario. The Interim Management
Program is in keeping with an agreement with the City of Toronto for the TRCA to operate the
site until such time that the master plan is implemented.
On May 20, 2004, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, as the agency through
which Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative project funds flow, announced that $8,000,000
would be allocated to implement the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan, achieving its goal of
an "Urban Wilderness Park ". The scope of this work, all within the boundaries of the approved
master plan, includes the creation of park infrastructure and amenities including a new
gateway, washroom facilities, trails, signage and an interpretive centre. Natural areas
restoration includes wetland development, embayment enhancement and habitat creation.
Tommy Thompson Park has established itself as a unique place for a variety of human
activities, attracting well over 100,000 visitors a year. These users only access the park on
weekends and holidays and represent a very broad range of park users including
birdwatchers, naturalists, cyclists, in -line skaters, pleasure walkers, joggers, researchers and
students. Increased visitorship will be achieved by extending the current hours of operation to
weekdays and through the addition of formalized park infrastructure.
At Authority Meeting #7/04, held on July 23, 2004, TRCA staff received direction to proceed
with implementation of the master plan. Resolution #A220/04 was approved, in part, as
follows:
...THAT staff be directed in conjunction with the City of Toronto to enter into discussions
and preparation of an agreement with the federal government and the Toronto Waterfront
Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) for implementation of the Tommy Thompson Park
Master Plan by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)...
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
TWRC will develop an Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement based on the format of previous
agreements, including the Delivery Agreement for the Western Beaches Watercourse Facility.
TRCA has prepared and submitted an Annual Expenditure and Work Plan to TWRC which sets
out the authorized activities for each fiscal year. TRCA staff and solicitors will review the
proposed TWRC Delivery Agreement and, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA
and its solicitors, execute the agreement. Staff will report to the Authority on the work plan and
implementation details.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
The full cost of this project is $8,000,000, including all administrative costs. The project budget
will be covered under the Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement.
Report prepared by: Nancy Gaffney, extension 5313
For Information contact: Nancy Gaffney, extension 5313
Date: April 22, 2005
RES. #A61/05 - POTENTIAL FLOODING ON PROPOSED TORBRAM ROAD GRADE
SEPARATORS (TWO RAILWAY UNDERPASSES) SOUTH OF
HIGHWAY 407 UNDER REGIONAL STORM CONDITIONS
Two proposed railway underpasses have the potential to be flooded
under Regional Storm conditions to depths ranging from 4.6 metres (15
feet) to 6 metres (19 feet) and would pose a threat to public safety. The
present Environmental Assessment submission for the Torbram Road
Grade Separator Project is in contravention of the Provincial Policy
Statement (PPS), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Valley
and Stream Corridor Management Program (VSCMP) and Ontario
Regulation 158 - Fill, Construction, Alteration to Waterways Regulation.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
Frank Dale
THAT the City of Mississauga and City of Brampton be requested to include in the draft
and final Environmental Study Report, a copy of their respective city's preliminary
Emergency Plans as governed under the Emergency Readiness Act for the Torbram
Road Grade Separators to address the issues of "Public Safety" and "Safe Access for
Emergency Vehicles" in order to seek compliance with the Provincial Policy Statement,
with the understanding that further details and confirmation of the final Emergency Plan
will be resolved during the detailed design phase;
THAT the City of Mississauga and City of Brampton be requested to provide detailed
documentation on the road closure procedure for Torbram Road when flood elevations
are reaching depths of 0.4m to 0.6m (1.5 to 2 feet) in the underpasses which would
preclude private vehicular access;
THAT the City of Mississauga and the City of Brampton be advised that the hydraulic
model for Mimico Creek will be updated in the fall of 2005 which may result in new flood
levels on Rena Road and may implicate "Safe Access for Emergency Vehicles";
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THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) request confirmation from
the City of Mississauga and City of Brampton regarding the issue of Safe Access for
Emergency Vehicles when the Mimico Creek hydraulic model is updated in the fall of
2005 which will include a plan view showing the Regional Storm Floodplain, and
documentation identifying the Regional Storm Flood Elevations;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Mississauga and City of Brampton be requested to
further pursue "Safe Access of Emergency Vehicles" through the CN Halton lands along
the southern margin of the rail lines between Torbram Road and Airport Road should safe
access not be attainable through Rena Road.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Acres International has been retained by the cities of Mississauga and Brampton to undertake
the Schedule C -Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Design for the CN
(Halton) North and CN (Weston) South Grade Separations on Torbram Road. The overall goal
of the project is to improve transportation flow on Torbram Road by minimizing disruptions due
to the two existing level grade crossings and to improve safety. The four alternatives that were
explored in the EA process were: to do nothing, to construct two overpasses, to construct two
underpasses, or to construct a combination one underpass and one overpass. The preferred
alternative presented in the draft Environmental Study Report (ESR) is to construct both railway
crossings as underpasses. Although the preferred underpass alternative potentially eliminates
the safety hazard for traffic related to the existing rail crossings, a new potential flooding hazard
has been created with these underpasses. There are two major issues associated with the
underpasses: "Public Safety" and "Safe Access for Emergency Vehicles ".
Public Safety
These underpasses on Torbram Road between Highway 407 in the north and Derry Road in
the south have the potential to be flooded to depths ranging from approximately 4.6 metres (15
feet) to 6 metres (19 feet) under Regional Storm conditions according to the information from
Acres International received November 29, 2004. This information also indicates that the
pedestrian walkways in the underpasses have the potential to be flooded to depths ranging
from approximately 2 metres (6.5 feet) to 3.6 metres (12 feet ).
According to the "Technical Guide -River and Stream Systems: Flooding Hazard Limit ", depths
in excess of 0.98m (3.2 ft) would be sufficient to float young school children and depths of 1.37
m (4.5 ft) is the threshold of stability for teenage children and most adults. These flooding
depths pose the potential for the loss of life not only for pedestrians in the underpasses but for
private vehicular movement. A depth of 0.4m to 0.6 m 1.5 ft to 2 ft) would be sufficient to reach
the distributor or plugs from most private vehicles. Vehicular movement would then be halted.
Flood depth in combination with velocity would increase the risk to safety.
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Non - compliance with the Provincial Policy Statement
Creating this flooding hazard in the underpasses on Torbram Road contravenes the Provincial
Policy Statement -2005 (PPS), Section 1.5.6.1 which states, "Transportation systems should be
provided which are safe ". The present submission needs modifications in order to seek
compliance with the PPS. Based on this present submission, TRCA staff would not be able to
support a Fill, Construction, Alteration to Waterways application as required under Ontario
Regulation 158, since the underpass proposals conflict with TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor
Management Program - Section 4.3, Ontario Regulation 158, as well as the PPS. The
consultant advised TRCA staff that the municipalities are planning on filing the EA document by
the end of April 2005. This timeline required TRCA staff to request direction for action from the
Authority.
Emergency Plan
Under the Emergency Readiness Act, municipalities are required to formulate Emergency
Plans and programs that identify and assess the various risks and hazards to public safety that
could give rise to emergencies. To begin to address the issues of Public Safety and Safe
Access for Emergency Vehicles, an Emergency Plan for the proposed Torbram Road
underpasses needs to be formulated by the cities of Mississauga and Brampton and needs to
be provided to TRCA.
Safe Access for Emergency Vehicles
TRCA staff met with the municipality and the consultant in February 2005. TRCA staff
requested that a Risk Assessment Report be submitted to TRCA staff for review which would
cover the issues relating to Public Safety and Safe Access for Emergency Vehicles. In April
2005, a document was received from Acres International, however the contents were very
preliminary and comprised a cover letter from Acres International attached to two municipal
reports from the cities of Mississauga and Brampton. The City of Mississauga has agreed to
provide further detail and investigation for finalization of the Emergency Plan.
Engineering staff at TRCA supplemented the Acres report and advised that the issue
concerning Safe Access for Emergency Vehicles could be addressed. Whereas both CN
underpasses on Torbram Road would be impassable due to flooding under a Regional Storm
Event, access for emergency vehicles could be attained from the east via Rena Road and
Airport Road. TRCA staff reviewed the floodplain mapping and determined that the elevation
on Rena Road at the Mimico Creek culvert crossing is 173.3m. Based on the current hydraulic
model for the Mimico Creek, the Regional Storm Flood elevation would be 172.9m at this
culvert crossing. Therefore, Rena Road will not be overtopped during Regional Storm
conditions and Safe Access for Emergency Vehicles to Torbram Road south and north of the
proposed underpasses from the east could be attained. The hydraulic model will be updated
in the fall of 2005 which may result in new flood levels at this Mimico Creek crossing. Also
noted in the Acres International report was a comment by City of Mississauga staff that Safe
Access for Emergency Vehicles could potentially be attained through the CN Halton lands in
the north, on the south side of the rail line, between Torbram and Airport Road. This potential
access needs to be explored further by the consultant should the Mimico Creek flood
elevations increase on Rena Road.
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Confirmation at Detailed Design Stage
In summary, Acres International has provided preliminary information to address two key
issues related to Public Safety and Safe Access for Emergency Vehicles. Safe Access for
Emergency Vehicles and Public Safety will need to be confirmed at the detailed design stage in
order for TRCA staff to support the permit.
Report prepared by: June Murphy, Plans Analyst, extension 5304
For Information contact: June Murphy, Plans Analyst, extension 5304
Date: April 27, 2005
Attachments: 1
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Attachment 1
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RES. #A62 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT, 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Don River Watershed
Frank Baraczka, CFN 35365. Purchase of property, located south of
Sheppard Avenue, east of Bathurst Street, City of Toronto, (North
Community), under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and
Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component - Don River Watershed.
(Executive Res. #B22/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Peter Milczyn
THAT 0.41 hectares (1.02 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of
vacant land, be purchased from Frank Baraczka, said land being Lot 149, Registered Plan
2456, City of Toronto, (North Community), located south of Sheppard Avenue, east of
Bathurst Street;
THAT consideration is to be sum of $44,500.00, plus vendor's reasonable legal costs;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority receive conveyance of the land
required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the
transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A63 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT, 2001 -2005
Duffins Creek Watershed
Ronald Renwick, CFN 36028. Purchase of a partial taking, located on the
east side of Concession Road 3, south of Durham Regional Road 21,
Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham, under the
"Natural Heritage Lands Protection & Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ",
floodplain and conservation component, Duffins Creek watershed.
(Executive Res. #823/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Peter Milczyn
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THAT 12.14 hectares (30.00 acres), more or Tess, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel
of vacant ecologically sensitive land be purchased from Ronald Renwick, said lands
being Part of Lot 10, Concession 3, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of
Durham, situate on the east side of Concession Road 3, south of Durham Regional Road
21;
THAT the purchase price be $240,000.00 plus reasonable costs;
THAT the purchase be subject to obtaining the necessary funding;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the
transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A64/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Carruthers Creek Watershed
and Lake Ontario Waterfront
H. A. Hornung Investments Ltd., CFN 12067. Purchase of a partial taking
on the east side of Shoal Point Road at Lake Ontario, Town of Ajax,
Regional Municipality of Durham, under the "Natural Heritage Lands
Protection and Acquisition Project 2004 - 2005" Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Carruthers Creek Watershed and Lake
Ontario Shoreline.
(Executive Res. #824/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Elaine Moore
THAT 8.09 hectares (19.99 acres) more or Tess, of an irregular shaped parcel improved
with a small bungalow, workshop and small building used for an office, be purchased
from H. A. Hornung Investment Ltd., said land being Part of Lot 4, Range 2, Broken Front
Concession, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the acquisition basis is to be as follows:
a) $2,975,000. payable in cash;
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b) an income tax receipt is to be made available to H. A. Hornung Investment Ltd., in the
amount of $840,000. in accordance with the guidelines set out by Canada Customs
and Revenue Agency;
THAT the vendor would retain the right to use the improvements on the subject property
for 3 years after which the TRCA will receive vacant possession;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) shall restrict public access
to the area east of the property being retained by H. A. Hornung Investment Ltd. and
shall fence the retained area;
THAT the acquisition by TRCA is conditional on the availability of funding;
THAT the TRCA receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject
to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the
transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
THAT the TRCA request the Province to support the purchase of the H. A. Hornung
Investments Ltd. property;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A65/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed
1133373 Ontario Inc. (Lebovic), CFN 36210. Purchase of property
located east of Yonge Street north of Stouffville Rd., Town of Richmond
Hill under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project,
2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River
Watershed.
(Executive Res. #B25/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Andrew Schulz
Nancy Stewart
THAT 0.97 hectares (2.39 acres), more or less, of vacant land be purchased from 1133373
Ontario Inc. (Lebovic), designated as Block 156 on Plan I, prepared by W. John Burg,
Ontario Surveyors Ltd., Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, located
east of Yonge Street, north of Stouffville Road;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
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THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A66/05 - SALE OF TRCA OWNED LANDS
Former Fiss Property
Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham
Duffins Creek Watershed, CFN 30663. Receipt of an Offer to Purchase
from Chris Bardecki and Kim McMullen, the owners of adjacent land at
1240 Concession Road 7, concerning the disposal of a 0.12 acre parcel
of TRCA owned tableland located west of the 7th Concession Road,
north of the Uxbridge /Pickering Townline, Township of Uxbridge,
Regional Municipality of Durham, Duffins Creek Watershed.
(Executive Res. #B26/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Peter Milczyn
THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of
an offer from Chris Bardecki and Kim McMullen, to purchase a vacant parcel of TRCA
owned tableland comprising 0.12 acres (0.047 hectares) more or Tess, being Part of Lot 2,
Concession 7, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham, Duffins Creek
Watershed;
AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the TRCA that it is in the best interests of the TRCA in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to
complete a sale to Chris Bardecki and Kim McMullen in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a parcel of vacant TRCA owned tableland,
containing 0.12 acres, (0.047 hectares) more or less, said land being Part of Lot 2,
Concession 7, designated as Part 1 on Plan 40R- 22768, Township of Uxbridge, in the
Regional Municipality of Durham be sold to Chris Bardecki and Kim McMullen subject to
the following terms and conditions:
(a) the sale price is to be the sum of $13,400.00, plus legal, survey and other costs;
(b) completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be
required;
(c) TRCA retain a right -of -way over the subject parcel;
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(d) the transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to
the TRCA in cash on closing; and
(e) any additional conditions as deemed appropriate by the TRCA staff or solicitor.
THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, in
accordance to Section 21 (2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27 as amended;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred
incidental to the closing for legal costs, appraisal, surveying and severance fees are to
be paid by the purchaser;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A67/05 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Renewal of Contract for Communications /Media Relations Service.
Renewal of contract with Holmes Creative Communications to create and
deliver Black Creek Pioneer Village communications and media relations
services for the 2005/6 seasons.
(Executive Res. #827/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Peter Milczyn
THAT Holmes Creative Communications be awarded a contract for communications and
media relations services at Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) for the 2005 and 2006
seasons;
THAT the contract services in 2005 be provided at a cost not to exceed $40,000 plus
applicable taxes;
THAT the contract services in 2006 be provided at a cost not to exceed $40,000 plus an
amount to cover reasonable inflationary cost increases;
THAT the contract be subject to performance satisfactory to TRCA and, in 2006, funding
being available;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed and authorized to negotiate and execute the
contract in a form and with terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitors.
CARRIED
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RES. #A68 /05 - CONSULTANT SERVICES TO PREPARE 1:2,000 SCALE DIGITAL
TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING FOR THE PURPOSE OF FLOOD PLAIN
MAPPING WITHIN THE MIMICO CREEK WATERSHED, HUMBER
RIVER WATERSHED, ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED AND
CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED
Approval to retain J.D. Barnes to produce 1:2,000 scale flood plain
mapping in digital format for selected areas within the Mimico Creek
Watershed, Humber River Watershed, Rouge River Watershed and
Carruthers Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the update and
management of Flood and Regulation Line Mapping.
(Executive Res. #B28/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Peter Milczyn
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enter into an agreement with
J.D. Barnes to provide 1:2,000 scale digital base mapping within the Mimico Creek
Watershed, Humber River Watershed, Rouge River Watershed and Carruthers Creek
Watershed. A maximum upset limit not to exceed $154,000 including applicable taxes,
for a total of 41 map sheets.
CARRIED
RES. #A69 /05 - NAMING OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
OWNED LANDS
City of Vaughan, Village of Woodbridge. Request for naming of Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority land at the southwest corner of
Highway #7 and Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan, Regional
Municipality of York.
(Executive Res. #B29/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Peter Milczyn
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) lands located south of
Highway #7, west of Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, be
named "Veteran's Park";
AND FURTHER THAT The Royal Canadian Legion, MacKenzie Branch and the City of
Vaughan be so advised.
CARRIED
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RES. #A70 /05 - GLEN MAJOR FOREST TRAIL HEAD /CAR PARK AND TRAIL
CONNECTIONS
Confirm direction to implement the approved Trail Plan for Glen Major
Forest and Walker Woods.
(Business Excellence Res. #C20/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Bill O'Donnell
THAT staff continue to work with the Walker Woods and Glen Major Forest Community
Trail Planning and Stewardship Committee to implement, maintain and monitor the
approved Trail Plan.
CARRIED
RES. #A71 /05 - CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FEE SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING
SERVICES
Amendments to category descriptions. Having tracked the use of the
Conservation Authority Fee Schedule for Planning Services since its
approval in November 2003, minor adjustments are required to the
schedule and guidelines to improve understanding of the fee
requirements and the method of applying the fee to certain site planning
applications.
(Business Excellence Res. #C21 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the Conservation Authority Fee Schedule for Planning Services be amended as
follows:
• "Single Residential Site Plan (or comparable condominium application)" to be
changed to "Single Residential Site Plan";
• "Subdivision (or comparable condominium application)" to be changed to
"Subdivision or Multi -unit application";
• Guideline Note 4 regarding combined applications be removed from the schedule
implementation guidelines;
THAT staff inform all municipal partners and the development industry of these
amendments to the schedule and continue to monitor the use of the schedule;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Business Excellence Advisory Board in
September of 2005 with recommendations for an inflationary adjustment to the TRCA Fee
Schedule for Planning Services to be effective January 1, 2006.
CARRIED
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RES. #A72 /05 - OAK RIDGES CORRIDOR PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Consultant selection to assist with the preparation of a management plan
for the Oak Ridges Corridor Park in the Town of Richmond Hill.
(Business Excellence Res. #C22 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Bill O'Donnell
THAT staff report to Authority Meeting #3/05, to be held on April 29, 2005 with a
recommendation to retain a consulting company to work with the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) and other stakeholders to prepare a management plan for
the Oak Ridges Corridor Park.
CARRIED
RES. #A73 /05 - PROPERTY TAXES ON NATURAL HERITAGE (CONSERVATION)
LANDS
Update on property tax exemption under the new Community
Conservation Lands criteria, discussions with the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation and hiring of Altus Realty Tax Management
Corporation.
(Business Excellence Res. #C23/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the firm of Altus Realty Tax Management Corporation be engaged to assist Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff with: a review of all realty taxable TRCA
holdings; negotiation with the Assessment Offices; and, any necessary assessment
appeals at a cost not to exceed $12,000 plus applicable taxes and reasonable expenses;
AND FURTHER THAT the Authority send a letter to the Province of Ontario expressing
appreciation to the province for creating the new Community Conservation Lands
category which will assist with protection of ecologically sensitive lands.
CARRIED
RES. #A74 /05 - YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO DAY CAMP AGREEMENT
To enter into a ten year agreement with the YMCA of Greater Toronto to
provide high quality experiential day camp programs and construct a 20'
x 40' Class A swimming pool and adjacent concrete deck area at Bruce's
Mill Conservation Area which will provide facilities for both YMCA day
camps and the general public.
(Business Excellence Res. #C24/05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the YMCA of Greater
Toronto (YMCA) enter into an agreement to provide high quality, experiential day camp
programs for children and youth from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) at Bruce's Mill
Conservation Area; ,
THAT the agreement be for a term of ten years and shall include construction of a 20' x
40' Class A swimming pool and adjacent concrete deck area;
THAT TRCA staff be directed and authorized to negotiate and execute the agreement in a
form and with terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA staff and its solicitors;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to complete the tender process for construction of
the swimming pool and deck area at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area in accordance with
TRCA policies and make a recommendation for award of contract at Authority Meeting
#3/05, to be held on April 29, 2005.
CARRIED
RES. #A75 /05 - 2005 -2007 LICENCE AGREEMENT WITH THE AQUATIC PARK
SAILING CLUB
As part of the ongoing management program at Tommy Thompson
Park, staff have outlined the proposed 2005 -2007 license agreement with
the Aquatic Park Sailing Club.
(Business Excellence Res. #C25/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Bill O'Donnell
THAT staff be directed to execute the 2005 -2007 licence agreement with the Aquatic Park
Sailing Club;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take whatever action is required in
connection with the Aquatic Park Sailing Club lease agreement at Tommy Thompson
Park, including the execution of all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A76 /05 - ABSENTEEISM RATES FOR 2004
Summary. Summary of the absenteeism rates for Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff for 2004.
(Business Excellence Res. #C26/05 and Res. #C27/05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the absenteeism summary for 2004 be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the Chair of the Business Excellence Advisory Board send a
congratulatory note to all staff, with an additional congratulations to the staff who were
not absent due to illness at all during 2004.
CARRIED
RES. #A77 /05 - AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 2004
The 2004 audited financial statements are presented for the Business
Excellence Advisory Board's approval and recommendation to the
Authority.
(Business Excellence Res. #C28/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the transfer of funds into and from reserves during 2004, as outlined in the
schedule to the financial statements entitled "Continuity of Reserves ", be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the 2004 audited financial statements, as presented, be approved,
signed by the Chair and Secretary- Treasurer of the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, and distributed to each member municipality and the Minister of Natural
Resources, in accordance with subsection 38 (3) of the Conservation Authorities Act.
CARRIED
RES. #A78 /05 - 2005 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
2005 Operating and Capital Budget, recommended for approval.
(Business Excellence Res. #C29/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Bill O'Donnell
THAT WHEREAS the Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act) provides that a conservation
authority, in establishing its annual levy, shall have the power to determine the proportion
of total benefit of any project afforded to all participating municipalities that is afforded to
each of them;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, subject to such regulations under the CA Act
as may be approved by the Lieutenant - Governor -in- Council:
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(1)
all participating municipalities be designated as benefiting for all projects included
in the 2005 Operating Budget;
(ii) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) share of the cost of the
programs included in the 2005 Operating Budget shall be raised from all
participating municipalities as part of the General Levy;
(iii) the 2005 General Levy be apportioned to the participating municipalities in the
proportion that the modified current value assessment of the whole is under the
jurisdiction of the TRCA, unless otherwise provided in the levy or a project;
(iv) the appropriate TRCA officials be directed to advise the participating municipalities,
pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and the regulations made thereunder,
to levy the said municipalities the amount of the General Levy set forth in the 2005
Operating Budget, and to levy the said municipalities the amount of the Capital Levy
set forth in the 2005 Capital Budget and in the approved projects of the TRCA;
THAT, subject to finalization of the participating municipalities' apportioned levy
amounts, the 2005 Operating and Capital Budget, and all projects therein, be adopted;
THAT staff be authorized to amend the 2005 Operating and Capital Budget to reflect
actual 2005 provincial grant allocations in order to determine the amount of matching
levy governed by regulation;
THAT except where statutory or regulatory requirements provide otherwise, staff be
authorized to enter into agreements with private sector or government agencies for the
undertaking of projects which are of benefit to the TRCA and funded by a sponsor;
AND FURTHER THAT, as required by Ontario Regulations 139/96 and 231/97, this
recommendation and the accompanying budget document, including the schedule of
matching and non - matching levies, be approved by recorded vote.
RECORDED VOTE
Maria Augimeri Yea
Bas Balkissoon Yea
Frank Dale Yea
Michael Di Biase Yea
Bill Fisch Yea
Rob Ford Yea
Pamela Gough Yea
Suzan Hall Yea
Cliff Jenkins Yea
Colleen Jordan Yea
Glenn Mason Yea
Peter Milczyn Yea
Elaine Moore Yea
Dick O'Brien Yea
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Yea
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RECORDED VOTE CONT'D
Bill O'Donnell Yea
Linda Pabst Yea
Shelley Petrie Yea
Dave Ryan Yea
Andrew Schulz Yea
John Sprovieri Yea
Nancy Stewart Yea
THE MOTION WAS CARRIED
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Attachment 1
)ICTORONTO AND REGION----
onservatton
for The Living City
2005 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
As recommended by the Business Excellence Advisory Board on
AprII 15, 2005 and submitted to the Authority April 29, 2005
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 BUDGET
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages
Apportionment of 2005 Budget Levies Summary 1
Apportionment of 2005 Levies - Matching /Non- Matching Format 2
Basis of Apportionment - Municipal Levy 2005 3 -4
Section 1
Operating Budget Summary 5 -6
Full -Time Equivalents of Staffing 7
Detailed Operating Budgets - By Activity 8 -26
Section 2
Capital Budget Summary 27 -28
Apportionment of 2005 Budget - Capital & Project Levies 29
Detailed Capital Budgets - By Activity 30 -59
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
APPORTIONMENT OF 2005 BUDGET LEVIES
GENERAL PROGRAMS & CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARY
< — 2005 GENERAL LEVY --- > 2005 2005
LEVY TOTAL'; CAPITAL GRAND
EXCLUDING TAX GENERAL PROJECTS 4,r TOTAL , ROUGE
TAX ADJ. ADJUST. - LEVY ' , LEVY** LEVY PARK
Page 1
2004 Operating
OPERATING Change
LEVY* 05/04
ADJALA - TOSORONTIO 712
DURHAM 285,822 46,678
TORONTO 6,334,470 10
MONO 786 90
PEEL 1,023,245 86,427
YORK 1,706,494 51,266
'712
332,500
6,334,480
876
1,109,672
1,757,760
$ k�
107 :819
846,867 1;179,367 3,356
5,937,254 :12,271,734 . 74,376
118 994 9
3,097,823 4,207,495 _ ;12,014
1,905,431 L: 3,663,191 20,037
$ $ %
685 27 3.9%
288,372 44,128 15.3%
6,240,710 93,770 1.5%
765 111 14.5%
1,062,700 46,972 4.4%
1,658,368 99,392 6.0%
9,351,529 184,471 9,536,000 11,787,600 21,323,600 109,800
LEVIES ON HAND /SPECIAL
6,155,200
6,155,200
9,251,600 284,400 3.1 %
9,351,529 184,471 9,536,000 17,942,800 27,478,800 109,800
9,251,600 284,400 3.1 %
* excludes Rouge Park levy ** see Capital Section for details
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
APPORTIONMENT OF 2005 LEVIES
MATCHING* AND NON - MATCHING FORMAT
* Based on preliminary estimates of provincial funding.
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-- OPERATING LEVY
TOTAL
MATCHING* NON - MATCHING
$
$
$
ADJALA - TOSORONTIO
64
648
712
DURHAM
25,851
306,649
332,500
TORONTO
572,922
5,761,558
6,334,480
MONO
71
805
876
PEEL
92,548
1,017,124
1,109,672
YORK
154,344
1,603,416
1,757,760
845,800
8,690,200
9,536,000
* Based on preliminary estimates of provincial funding.
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THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
BASIS OF APPORTIONMENT - MUNICIPAL LEVY- 2005
(BASED ON 2004 FOR 2005 MODIFIED CURRENT VALUE ASSESSMENT FIGURES *)
MUNICIPALITY
CURRENT
VALUE .
ASSESSMENT
% OF
MUNICIP-
ALITY IN
AUTHORITY
Township of Adjala- Tosorontio
Durham, Regional Municipality of
City of Toronto
Town of Mono
Peel, Regional Municipality of
York, Regional Municipality of
$(000's)
1,033,534
19,908,777
367,686,396
912,803
138,872,933
108,263,954
636,678,397
ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL MUNICIPALITIES *
Durham, Regional Municipality of
Ajax, Town of
Pickering, Town of
Uxbridge Township
Peel, Regional Municipality of
Brampton, City
Mississauga, City of
Caledon, Town of
York, Regional Municipality of
Aurora, Town of
Markham, Town of
Richmond Hill, Town of
Vaughan, Town of
Whitchurch- Stouffville, Town of
King Township
7,803,650
9,973,069
2,132,057
19,908,777
39,884,211
91,710,206
7,278,516
138,872,933
5,697,806
35,200,675
21,231,922
39,841,676
3,358,117
2,933,758
108,263,954
** As provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
* Based on 2001 Census data from Statistics Canada
74
4
*
100
5
*
*
CURRENT
VALUE
ASSESSMENT
IN WATERSHED
$(000's)
TOTAL
POPULATION
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POPULATION
IN
AUTHORITY **
41,341
16,590,646
367,686,396
45,640
59,394,605
99,054,047
10,082 403
178,269 149,512
2,481,494 2,481,494
6,922 346
988,948 435,112
603,375 540,757
542,812,675 4,269,090 3,607,624
86 6,711,139 73,753
95 9,474,416 87,139
19 405,091 17,377
16,590,646 178,269
63,428
82,782
3,302
149,512
63 25,127,053 325,428
33 30,264,368 612,925
55 4,003,184 50,595
59,394,605 988,948
205,020
202,265
27,827
435,112
4 ' 227,912 40,167
100 35,200,675 208,615
99 21,019,603 132,030
100 39,841,676 182,022
43 1,443,990 22,008
45 1,320,191 18,533
1,607
208,615
130,710
182,022
9,463
8,340
99,054,047 603,375
540,757
THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 LEVY APPORTIONMENT
MUNICIPALITY
ADJALA - TOSORONTIO
DURHAM, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF
Ajax
Pickering
Uxbridge
CITY OF TORONTO
TOWN OF MONO
PEEL, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF
Brampton
Mississauga
Caledon
YORK, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF
Aurora
Markham
Richmond
Vaughan
Whitchurch - Stouftville
King
6,711,139
9,474,416
405,091
MODIFIED
CURRENT VALUE
ASSESSMENT
IN WATERSHED
$(000's)
25,127,053
30,264,368
4,003,184
227,912
35,200,675
21,019,603
39,841,676
1,443,990
1,320,191
41,341
16,590,646
367,686,396
45,640
59,394,605
99,054,047
542,812,675
75
2005 GENERAL
LEVY
PROPORTIONATE
FACTOR
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2004 GENERAL
LEVY
PROPORTIONATE
FACTOR
0.00762%
3.05642%
67.73725%
0.00841%
10.94201 %
18.24829%
0.00752%
3.01505%
68.45022%
0.00839%
10.74822%
17.77060%
100.00000%
100.00000%
ross Expenditures (Functional Unit)
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 Operating Budget
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Year Year
Page 2004 2004 2005 over Year over Year 2005 over 2004 Change
Reference Budget Actual Budget % Chg. $ Chg. Notes
$ $ $ Intro: all budgets affected
by COLA and market adjustments.
8 1,787,200 1,668,207 2,053,200 14.9% 266,000 Downsview office lease annualized.
9 1,195,300 1,221,501 1,502,900 25.7% 307,600 ORC rentals program annualized.
10 313,300 353,423 302,000 -3.6% (11,300)
11 1502,200 1,359,816 1,201,700 -20.0% ( 300, 500) Property taxes exempted, staff added
12 4,123,200 4,035,693 4,173,100 1.2% 49,900
13 976,300 974,969 1,090,300 11.7% 114,000 Cost of sales relating to higher revenue.
26 (61,133) 68,100 - 66,100
9,897,500 9,552,477 10,389,300 5.0% 782,600
Inance and Business Development Division
dministration Page
ental Properties Page
entral Services Page
roperty Sevices Page
lack Creek Pioneer Village Page
ood Services Page
ehicle & Equipment Reserve Page
atershed Management Division
M Divisional Management / EMS
evelopment Services
atershed Strategies
esource Science
•mmunity Services Divisional Management
nvironmental Services
nforcement
onservation Areas
ortright Centre for Conservation
ffice of the CAO
onservation Field Centres
orporate Management
orporate Secretariat
uman Resources
ustomer Services
ommunications
arketing
ommunity Transformation Partnerships
Page 14 206,500 130,039 231,000 11.9%
Page 15 1,927,000 1,893,879 2,933,800 52.2%
Page 16 1,390,900 1,407,933 1,378,700 -0.9%
Page 17 2,046,400 2,115,984 3,152,700 54.1%
Page 18 206,000
Page 19 1,604,100 1,873,306 1,672,700 4.3%
Page 20 451,700 453,424 479,400 6.1%
Page 21 3,494,800 3,437,652 3,597,200 2.9%
Page 22 1,342,300 1,335,544 1,301,300 -3.1%
24,500
1,006,800 Enviro. Assessments and Policy work increased.
(12,200)
1,106,300 Introduction of Source Water protection program
206,000 New expenditure classification.
68,600
27,700
102,400
(41,000) Reassignment of some staff.
12,463,700 12,647,760 14,952,800 20.0% 2,489,100
Page 23 2,111,800 2,044,906 2,262,100 7.1%
Page 24 443,500 413,059 410,600 -7.4%
Page 24 323,200 296,114 315,000 -2.5%
Page 24 366,100 344,441 429,900 17.4%
Page 24 247,400 259,965 259,600 4.9%
Page 24 717,300 711,474 697,500 -2.8%
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Page 25 1,007,600 738,589 2,005,400 99.0%
150,300 New programming.
(32,900) Director moved to Community Services.
(8,200)
63,800 Volunteer program added.
12,200
(19,800)
Consolidated with Communications
997,800 New programming
5,216,900 4,808,547 6,380,100 22.3% 1,163,200
xpenditure Total 27,578,100 27,008,784 31,722,200 15.0% 4,144,100
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
2005 Operating Budget - Final
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees:
Rental Properties
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Food Services
Development Services
Environmental Services
Conservation Areas
Kortright Centre for Conservation
Conservation Field Centres Summary
All Other Program/Userfees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
FGT - Flowthrough
blither Municipal
rovincial
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private
Adjust intemal plant material charges in user fees
Other
Revenue total
Net Expenditures
Net Expenditures funded by:
Provincial Transfer Payments
Municipal Levy
Deficit / (Surplus)
2004 2004 2005 Change
Budget Actual Budget % Chq. $ Chq. Notes
$ $ $
2,114,100
1,858,200
1,050,200
1,740,000
1,098,200
2,824,600
1,098,100
1,340,600
476,200
193,000
800,100
680,200
409,500
592,850
664,650
462,500
394,700
(317,000)
1,949,572
1,717,793
1,067,964
2,304,998
1,913,729
2,776,539
1,058,965
1,312,189
653,653
(1,217,894)
767,240
671,767
(114,489)
911,556
1,105,299
461,051
445,637
(829,841)
2,288,400
1,828,900
1,145,900
2,229,500
1,183,500
2,978,100
1,080,900
1,494,400
583,000
196,700
800,000
237,700
1,604,200
1,507,900
1,090,600
465,400
1,360,400
(735,100)
8.2% 174,300 ORC rentals programs annualized
-1.6% (29,300)Filming budget reduced
9.1% 95,700 Volume increases.
28.1 % 489,500 Fee budget reflective of 2004 actuals.
85,300
5.4% 153,500 User fee increases.
-1.6% (17,200)
11.5% 153,800 Fee and volume increases.
22.4% 106,800
1.9% 3,700
-0.0% (100)
-65.1% (442,500)Community Transformation funding sources reclassified.
291.7% 1,194,700 New Dev.Services E.A. funding
154.3% 915,050 New Source Water Protection program
64.1% 425,950 Community Transformation Partnership
0.6% 2,900
244.7% 965,700 Community Transformation Partnership
131.9% (418,100)Internal plant not budgeted in 04
17,480,700 16,955,728 21,340,400 22.1% 3,859,700
10,097,400 10,053,057 10,381,800 2.8% 284,400
845,800
9,251,600
0
845,753 845,800
9,249,315 9,536,000 3.1% 284,400 6% average increase less property tax credit.
(42,011) (0)
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Full -time Equivalents of staffing In 2005 Budget
Seasonal, Part-time,
FULL -TIME Contract TOTAL FTE's
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
Finance & Business Development 76.9 80.8 51.1 51.2 128.0 132.0
Watershed Management 109.5 140.9 59.3 49.4 168.8 190.4
Office of the CAO 44.5 51.4 10.1 10.3 54.6 61.7
Total operating 230.9 273.1 120.5 111.0 351.4 384.0
Capital 69.1 77.9 24.9 16.5 94.0 94.4
TOTAL STAFFING 300.0 351.0 145.4 127.5 445.4 478.5
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2005 OPERATING BUDGET
DIVISION:
Finance and Business Development Page 8
ACTIVITY: Administration
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
Expenditures:
Financial Services 768,700 755,104 795,600 3.5% 26,900
Office Services 886,100 860,780 938,000 5.9% 51,900
Information Technology 309,600 252,803 474,800 53.4% 165,200
GIS 222,800 273,740 294,800 32.3% 72,000
Project Surcharge (400,000) (474,220) (450,000) 12.5% (50,000)
Expenditure Total 1,787,200 1,668,207 2,053,200 14.9% 266,000
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees 366,000 388,014 408,000 11.5% 42,000
Reserves 18,000 20,000 11.1% 2,000
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Provincial 50,000 30,000 20,000 -60.0% (30,000)
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private 4,799
Revenue Total 434,000 422,813 448,000 3.2% 14,000
Net Expenditures 1,353,200 1,245,394 1,605,200 18.6% 252,000
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Finance: Clerk converted from part-time to full -time
Office Services: Records Assistant and Downsview office costs annualized
Info Technology: Technician, Database Admin. postions annualized
GIS: Higher volume /intemal charges. No provincial revenue in 2005.
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DIVISION:
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ACTIVITY: Rental Properties
Expenditures:
Basic Rentals
ORC Rentals
Special Agreements
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
567,100 590,875 662,200 16.8% 95,100
517,500 543,471 738,000 42.6% 220,500
110,700 87,154 102,700 -7.2% (8,000)
Expenditure Total 1,195,300 1,221,501 1,502,900 25.7% 307,600
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees 2,114,100 1,949,572 2,288,400 8.2% 174,300
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal 10,415
Provincial
Federal 5,000 5,000
Donations /Fundraising
Private
Revenue total 2,119,100 1,959,987 2,293,400 8.2% 174,300
Net Expenditures (923,800) (738,486) (790,500) -14.4% 133,300
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Rentals: Higher maintenance and property tax costs
ORC: Annualization of newly transferred costs and revenues
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2005 OPERATING BUDGET - FINAL
DIVISION: Finance and Business Development
ACTIVITY: Central Services
Page 10
2004 2004
Budget Actuals
2005
Budget
% Chg.
$ Chg.
Expenditures:
Central Services 313,300 353,423
302,000
-3.6%
(11,300)
Expenditure Total 313,300 353,423
302,000
-3.6%
(11,300)
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Federal
Provincial
Donations/Fundraising
Private
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Revenue Total
-
Net Expenditures 313,300 353,423
302,000
-3.6%
(11,300)
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
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ACTIVITY: Property & Taxes
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
Expenditures:
Property Services 582,000 535,054 697,700 19.9% 115,700
CLM (Taxes & Insurance) 822,400 728,538 434,000 -47.2% (388,400)
Conservation Land Planning 97,800 96,225 70,000 -28.4% (27,800)
Expenditure Total 1,502,200 1,359,816 1,201,700 -20.0% (300,500)
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves (875,291)
CFGT - Living City 60,000 65,000 60,000
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Provincial 60,151
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private 55,000 134,587 85,000 54.5% 30,000
Revenue Total 115,000 (615,553) 145,000 26.1% 30,000
Net Expenditures 1,387,200 1,975,369 1,056,700 -23.8% (330,500)
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
New Real Estate Coordinator and Senior Property Agent budgeted.
Property taxes lower due to exemption. 2004 secondment costs not repeated in 2005.
Conservation Land Planning moved from Resource Science to this program for 2005 budget.
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DIVISION:
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ACTIVITY: Black Creek Pioneer Village
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
Expenditures:
Program Management 249,100 240,950 233,200 -6.4% (15,900)
Curatorial 270,800 282,090 311,000 14.8% 40,200
Photography 354
Interpretative Programming 1,244,600 1,250,197 1,301,400 4.6% 56,800
Special Events 76,300 88,244 46,700 -38.8% (29,600)
Heritage Education 246,000 235,286 246,900 0.4% 900
Building Maintenance 960,800 994,578 1,048,900 9.2% 88,100
Admissions 126,600 124,052 144,100 13.8% 17,500
Giftshop 411,600 389,499 401,200 -2.5% (10,400)
Marketing and Sponsorships 537,400 430,442 439,700 -18.2% (97,700)
Expenditure Total 4,123,200 4,035,693 4,173,100 t2% 49,900
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees 1,858,200 1,717,793 1,828,900 -1.6% (29,300)
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough 33,000 25,769 - 100.0% (33,000)
Municipal
Provincial 302,000 275,335 197,000 -34.8% (105,000)
Federal 5,000
Donations /Fundraising 57,500 50,792 55,000 -4.3% (2,500)
Private 23,271
Revenue Total 2,250,700 2,097,959 2,080,900 -7.5% (169,800)
Net Expenditures 1,872,500 1,937,733 2,092,200 11.7% 219,700
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Special Events: 2004 test Music Festival offerings budgeted differently in 2005.
Special Provincially funded SARS promotion not repeated in 2005.
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DIVISION: Finance and Business Development
ACTIVITY: Food Services
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2004 2004
Budget Actuals
2005
Budget
% Chg.
$ Chg.
Expenditures:
Weddings: Sales Costs & Revenue 300,600 277,467
Corporate Events: Sales Costs /Revenue 435,900 440,009
Banquet Costs & Internal Functions 73,300 100,370
Visitor Services 166,500 161,173
Equipment (4,050)
365,700
467,600
82,900
174,100
21.7%
7.3%
13.1%
4.6%
65,100
31,700
9,600
7,600
Expenditure Total 976,300 974,969
1,090,300
11.7%
114,000
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees 1,050,200 1,067,964
Reserves (4,050)
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Provincial
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private
1,145,900
9.1%
95,700
Revenue Total 1,050,200 1,063,914
1,145,900
9.1%
95,700
Net Expenditures (73,900) (88,945)
(55,600)
-24.8%
18,300
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Volume increase with associated costs projected.
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DIVISION:
Watershed Management Page 14
ACTIVITY: WM Divisional Management / EMS
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
Expenditures:
Divisional Management 155,300 81,190 176,000 18.3% 28,400
Environmental Management System 51,200 48,849 55,000 5.5% 2,800
Expenditure Total 206,500 130,039 231,000 15.1% 31,200
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Provincial
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private
8,947
15,000
149
Revenue Total 9,097 15,000
Net Expenditures 206,500 120,942 216,000 15.1% 31,200
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Admin. Assistant position restored in 2005
New revenue of $15K from RAP MOU in 2005
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DIVISION: Watershed Management Page 15
ACTIVITY: Development Services
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
Expenditures:
Planning Services 655,000 803,235 680,300 3.9% 25,300
Regulation Services 612,300 726,606 594,300 -2.9% (18,000)
Solicitor /Realtor Enquiries 46,400 46,707 48,800 5.2% 2,400
Policy, Research and Special Proje( 267,200 86,059 497,100 86.0% 229,900
Hearings 175,000 231,272 225,000 28.6% 50,000
En ironmental Assessment 171,100 888,300 419.2% 717,200
Expenditure Total 1,927,000 1,893,879 2,933,800 52.2% 1,006,800
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees 1,740,000 2,304,998 2,229,500 28.1% 489,500
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal 99,800 15,794 930,300 832.2% 830,500
Provincial 15,000 2,895 23,900 59.3% 8,900
Federal 40,000 27,763 46,900 17.3% 6,900
Donations /Fundraising
Private
Revenue Total 1,894,800 2,351,450 3,230,600 70.5% 1,335,800
Net Expenditures 32,200 (457,571) (296,800) -1022% (329,000)
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Planning: annualize several 2004 partial year positions.
New fee structure generating considerably higher revenues.
Policy development and Environmental Assessment work considerably accelerated utilizing
special additional funding.
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DIVISION:
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ACTIVITY: Watershed Strategies
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
Expenditures:
Don River 211,800 181,067 197,100 -6.9% (14,700)
Humber River 279,400 314,775 345,800 23.8% 66,400
Rouge River 400,000 400,000 400,000
Highland Creek 37,800 32,871 20,000 -47.1% (17,800)
Etobicoke - Mimico Creek 269,300 327,523 315,400 17.1% 46,100
Duffins Creek 251,600 234,638 213,600 -15.1% (38,000)
Oak Ridges Moraine 153,500 109,849 117,900 -23.2% (35,600)
Waterfront Strategy 61,100 - 61,100
For RAP MOU actuals 0 -
Portion funded from Capital (212,500) (192,790) (292,200) 37.5% (79,700)
Expenditure Total 1,390,900 1,407,933 1,378,700 -0.9% (12,200)
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City 125,000 125,000 125,000
CFGT - Flowthrough 86,490 45,000 45,000
Municipal 65,000 7,373 - 100.0% (65,000)
Provincial 41,250 104,434 50,000 21.2% 8,750
Federal 41,250 73,678 50,000 21.2% 8,750
Donations /Fundraising 400,000 400,346 400,000
Private 59,300 27,649 267,200 350.6% 207,900
Revenue Total 731,800 824,971 937,200 28.1% 205,400
Net Expenditures 659,100 582,963 441,500 -33.0% (217,600)
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Portion of existing Waterfront staff budget here in 2005 to reflect similarity of work.
Some reallocating of resources to priority areas.
Additional revenue sources anticipated.
ORM: self - funded CA Coalition activity restored to average level in 2005.
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DIVISION:
ACTIVITY:
Watershed Management
Resource Science
Page 17
Expenditures:
Program Management
Conservation Land Planning
Archaeology
Special Projects
Natural Heritage
Water Management
Flood Forecasting & Waming
Op. & Maintenance of Dams,
Channels and Water Control
Structures
Source Water Protection
Expenditure Total
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Provincial
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private
Revenue Total
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
226,300 193,565 292,700 29.3% 66,400
Moved to Property & Taxes
110,200 247,622 175,000 58.8% 64,800
100,000 112,353 100,000
359,200 379,466 423,800 18.0% 64,600
686,900 689,687 712,800 3.8% 25,900
221,000 154,025 158,700 -28.2% (62,300)
342,800 339,265 373,400 8.9% 30,600
916,300 - 916,300
2,046,400 2,115,984 3,152,700 54.1% 1,106,300
110,200 247,622 175,000 58.8% 64,800
65,000 60,000 65,000
25,000 5,766 152,000 508.0% 127,000
115,000 150,160 900,000 682.6% 785,000
25,000 17,252 25,000
361
340,200 481,161 1,317,000 287.1% 976,800
Net Expenditures 1,706,200 1,634,823 1,835,700 7.6% 129,500
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
New provinically funded Source Water Protection program commenced.
Admin: New Director of Urban Ecology position annualized.
Planning moved to Property & Taxes budget.
Archaeology: self - funded program budgeted more completely.
Natural Heritage: partial year Planning Ecologist charged here.
Water Management: several 2004 positions annualized.
Flood Waming: some outside technical services costs reduced.
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DIVISION: Community Services
GROUP:
ACTIVITY: Divisional Management
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Expenditures:
Community Services Management
FUNDING SOURCES:
User fees:
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
NET EXPENDITURES
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
206,000 - 206,000
206,000 206,000
206,000 - 206,000
Major 05 over 04 Changes (those in addition to economic factors):
Director hired overseeing CA's, KCC and BCPV. Costs consolidated here.
Partial year was in 2004 base under Corporate admin. Annualized and
portion of CA's Admin moved here as well.
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• DLVISION:
Watershed Management Page 19
ACTIVITY: Environmental Services
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
Ex penditures:
Program Management 272,100 436,167 476,900 75.3% 204,800
Plant Propagation 381,200 464,159 423,100 11.0% 41,900
Planting and Special Projects 533,900 947,350 767,700 43.8% 233,800
Asian Longhomed Beetle 416,900 496,281 423,100 1.5% 6,200
Internal Recoveries (470,651) (418,100) - (418,100)
Expenditure Total
1,604,100 1,873,306 1,672,700 4.3% 68,600
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees 1,098,200 1,913,729 1,183,500 7.8% 85,300
Reserves (308,300)
CFGT - Living City 200,000 200,000 200,000
CFGT - Flowthrough 11,800 52,829 11,800
Municipal 185,400 (203,157) 304,200 64.1% 118,800
Provincial 39,600 223,122 61,500 55.3% 21,900
Federal 420,500 750,042 423,100 0.6% 2,600
Donations /Fundraising
Private 50,000 - 50,000
Internal Recoveries (317,000) (829,841) (735,100) 131.9% (418,100)
Revenue Total 1,638,500 1,798,424 1,499,000 -8.5% (139,500)
Net Expenditures (34,400) 74,882 173,700 - 604.9% 208,100
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Prog Management: Inland Fill and West Nile costs and revenue new to 2005 budget.
Special projects: more self - funded projects anticipated
Staff added to federally funded Asian Longhom Beetle Program
Internal recoveries: 2005 budget better reflects actuals than 2004 budget.
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
ACTIVITY: Enforcement
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2004 2004
Budget Actuals
2005
Budget
454,400
25,000
% Chg.
$ Chg.
Expenditures:
Enforcement 431,700 424,915
Legal 20,000 28,509
5.0%
21,800
Expenditure Total 451,700 453,424
479,400
4.8%
21,800
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Provincial
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private
Revenue Total
Net Expenditures 451,700 453,424
479,400
4.8%
21,800
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
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DIVISION:
ACTIVITY:
Watershed Management
Conservation Areas
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Expenditures:
General Operations
West Zone
West Zone Administration
Albion Hills
Glen Haffy
Indian Line
Boyd
Heart Lake
East Zone
East Zone Administration
Bruce's Mill
Petticoat Creek
Land Management
East Zone:
West Zone:
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. Ch .
$ $ $
587,900 606,722 513,600 -12.6% (74,300)
121,000
577,800
222,800
427,400
209,500
268,800
93,900
332,200
340,800
123,634
598,133
181,049
374,628
208,779
267,603
93,812
337,360
358,434
121,400
630,000
221,700
443,800
227,100
281,100
0.3%
9.0%
-0.5%
3.8%
8.4%
4.6%
104,900 11.7%
361,100 8.7%
346,400 1.6%
400
52,200
(1,100)
16,400
17,600
12,300
11,000
28,900
5,600
138,000 117,871 167,900 21.7% 29,900
149,700 147,617 153,200 2.3% 3,500
Major Maintenance 25,000
Expenditure Total
Funding Sources:
Authority Generated
Reserves
CFGT - Li■ing City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Pro■ncial
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private
22,012 25,000
3,494,800 3,437,652 3,597,200 2.9% 102,400
2,824,600 2,776,539 2,978,100 5.4% 153,500
4,993 5,000 5,000
9,445
5,000 - 100.0% (5,000)
19,427
6,535
Revenue Total 2,829,600 2,816,941 2,983,100 5.4% 153,500
Net Expenditures 665,200 620,711 614,100 -7.7% (51,100)
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (those In addition to economic factors):
Revenue:
Increase General Operations Conservation Joumeys rewnue in line with 2004 actua
Increased AH Winter program revenue to reflect actuals.
Addition of HL Emir() Picnic budget, new program to HL.
Increased HL Day Use relenue in line with 2004 actuals.
Additional BM revenue for new programming for mountain biking and day camps.
Increased BM Day use reeenue in line with 2004 actuals.
Addition of PC snack bar budget.
Expenses:
Wage increases for incremental increases, COLA, reclassification and transfers.
Vehicle and equipment rate increases.
Increased AH winter expenses to reflect actuals.
Addition of HL Enwo Picnic budget.
Addition of PC snack bar budget.
Addition of Nursery staff to CA for hazard tree remmai.
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DIVISION:
GROUP:
ACTIVITY:
Watershed Management
Kortright Centre for Conservation
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
Expenditures:
Administration 118,500 101,051 112,100 -5.4% (6,400)
Grounds 125,800 277,832 119,800 -4.8% (6,000)
Buildings 164,300 132,574 155,500 -5.4% (8,800)
General Programs 63,600 70,619 51,700 -18.7% (11,900)
Day Use 38,550 14,847 71,400 85.2% 32,850
Public Programs 37,750 42,916 34,800 -7.8% (2,950)
Education Programs 287,800 285,907 291,800 1.4% 4,000
Cafe 74,900 87,505 85,100 13.6% 10,200
Gift Shop 75,800 83,328 92,900 22.6% 17,100
Maple Syrup Program 233,600 232,364 233,400 -0.1% (200)
All other Programs 121,700 6,600 52,800 -56.6% (68,900)
Expenditure Total 1,342,300 1,335,544 1,301,300 -3.1% (41,000)
Funding Sources:
User fees by program Component:
User Fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Provincial
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private
1,098,100 1,058,965 1,080,900 -3.4% (36,800)
100,000 100,000 100,000
21,500 169,275
2,059
2,775
- 100.0% (21, 500)
Revenue Total 1,219,600 1,333,074 1,180,900 -3.2% (38,700)
Net Expenditures
122,700 2,470 120,400 -1.9% (2,300)
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (those in addition to economic factors):
Energy program Coordinator not filled, net of some seasonal
staff backfilling. Lead Hand position moved to CA's.
Energy Program revenue reduced to more modest target.
Delete Foundation Endowment Interest Revenue.
Reduced Foundation Transfer to actual.
Labourer position transferred to East Zone.
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DIVISION: Office of the CAO
ACTIVITY: Conservation Field Centres
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Expenditures:
Program Management
Education Support Services
Albion Hills
Claremont
Lake St. George
Expenditure Total
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Provincial
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private
Revenue Total
2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. $ Chg.
111,100 111,826 134,000 20.6% 22,900
217,600 213,206 252,700 16.1% 35,100
649,600 595,854 670,300 3.2% 20,700
517,200 512,201 600,300 16.1% 83,100
616,300 611,820 604,800 -1.9% (11,500)
2,111,800 2,044,906 2,262,100 7.1% 150,300
1,340,600 1,312,189
60,000 25,886
200,000 200,000
119,000 107,539
10,000 25,000
1,250
7,808
5,000 150
1,494,400
(2,000)
250,000
116,500
16,000
11.5%
- 103.3%
25.0%
-2.1 %
60.0%
153,800
(62, 000)
50,000
(2,500)
6,000
10,400 108.0% 5,400
1, 734,600 1,679,822 1,885,300 8.7% 150,700
Net Expenditures 377,200 365,084 376,800 -0.1% (400)
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Partial year Admin. Assistant and Sales Assistant proposed
New self funded prgrams: Investigating Living City Spaces, Education Volunteers
Major Maintenance needs at Claremont.
Some fees increased, Lake St. George Dormitory utilization increased
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DIVISION:
ACTIVITY:
Office of the CAO
CAO Programs
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Expenditures:
Corporate Management
Corporate Secretariat
Human Resources
Customer Services
Communications
Marketing
Expenditure Total
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Municipal
Provincial
Federal
Donations /Fundraising
Private
Revenue Total
2004 2004
Budget Actuals
443,500
323,200
366,100
247,400
717,300
Consolidated with
2005
Budget
413,059 410,600
296,114 315,000
344,441 429,900
259,965 259,600
711,474 697,500
Communications
2,097,500 2,025,053 2,112,600
9,069
33,000
115,000
30,000
25,000
127,288
107,600
% Chg. $ Chg.
-7.4% (32,900)
-2.5% (8,200)
17.4% 63,800
4.9% 12,200
-2.8% (19,800)
0.7% 15,100
-6.4% (7,400)
115,000 224,357 107,600 -6.4% (7,400)
Net Expenditures 1,982,500 1,800,696 2,005,000 1.1% 22,500
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (in addition to economic factors):
Corp Management: partial year new Director moved to Comunity Services budget.
Human Resources: Volunteer Coordinator and HR clerk added net of Safety Officer vacancy
Corp. Communications: some 2004 promotional initiatives not repeated in 2005.
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ACTIVITY: Community Transformation Partnerships (LCC at Kortright)
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
Expenditures:
Development, Management & Communications 394,800 153,577 645,400 63.5% 250,600
Mayors' Megawatt Challenge 49,700 23,600 180,400 263.0% 130,700
Mayors' Green Building Challenge 49,100 49,100
Greening Health Care 152,400 55,670 219,800 44.2% 67,400
Home Energy Clinic 192,000 293,000 52.6% 101,000
Sustainable Communities Charette 40,000 68,800 72.0% 28,800
Greening the Urban Village, CMHC Proposal 28,700 5,100 -82.2% (23,600)
Regional Clean Air Plan, (CAP Project) 40,000 - 100.0% (40,000)
OCETA 10,000 171,900 1619.0% 161,900
GTA Quest 100,000 150,000 50.0% 50,000
Enerlife Projects 5,294
Sustainable Schools 73,400 73,400
All Others 500,448 148,500 148,500
Expenditure Total 1,007,600 738,589 2,005,400 99.0% 997,800
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City 50,100 17,240 - 100.0% (50,100)
CFGT - Flowthrough 494,900 187,420 64,400 -87.0% (430,500)
Municipal 19,300 24,320 186,700 867.4% 167,400
Provincial 30,000 32,150 255,500 751.7% 225,500
Federal 132,900 179,329 540,600 306.8% 407,700
Donations /Fundraising 303 -
Private 280,400 127,682 958,200 241.7% 677,800
Revenue Total 1,007,600 568,444 2,005,400 99.0% 997,800
706,870
Net Expenditures 170,145
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (those in addition to economic factors):
Expansion into Sustainable Schools programming (with offsetting revenue)
Various fine - tuning of programs
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DIVISION: Finance and Business Development
ACTIVITY: Vehicle & Equipment
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2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg.
$ Chg.
Expenditures:
Fuel, Maintenance & Repairs 396,100 443,588 423,800 7.0%
Vehicle Purchases - New -
Vehicle Purchases - Replacement 213,700 152,751 224,400 5.0%
Equipment Purchases - New 4,500 9,334 5,000 11.1%
Equipment Purchases - Replacement 110,000 124,543 181,600 65.1%
Equipment Disposal Proceeds (36,100) (47,529) (33,000) -8.6%
Internal Recoveries (688,200) (743,820) (735,700) 6.9%
27,700
10,700
500
71,600
3,100
(47,500)
Expenditure Total (61,133) 66,100 -
66,100
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees -
Reserves (61,133) 66,100 -
CFGT - Living City -
CFGT - Flowthrough -
Municipal -
Provincial -
Federal -
Donations/Fundraising -
Private -
66,100
Revenue Total (61,133) 66,100 -
66,100
Net Expenditures 0 -
Comments:
Major 05 over 04 Changes (those in addition to economic factors):
Normal rate of replacements plus replacement of boat used for fish program (electroshocking)
for which the leaking problem has become beyond repair.
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2005 Capital Budget
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Gross Expenditures:
MONITORING AND REPORTING
WATERSHED PLANNING
Peel Water Management
York Water Management
Durham Water Management
Water Cost Centres
Costs covered by Water management Programs
Floodplain Mapping
York /Peel/Durham/Toronto Groundwater
Terrestrial Natural Heritage
REGENERATION
Toronto Remedial Action Plan Project
(RAP activity also shown under other projects)
Peel Natural Heritage Project
York Natural Heritage Project
Durham Natural Heritage Project
Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Projects
City of Toronto Waterfront Project
Region Of Durham Waterfront Project
Waterfront Revitilization Corporation Projects
Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Park
Lakefill Quality Program
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Stewardship
Education
FLOOD PROTECTION
Lower Don Env. Assessment
INFRASTRUCTURE
Public Use Infrastructure
Other Facilities Retrofits
Page 2004
BUDGET
$
2004
Actuals
2005
BUDGET
% Chq.
Page 30 942,300 1,019,385 845,300 - 10.29%
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Page 37
1,320,600
698,900
389,900
1,633,200
(1,633,200)
849,500
647,600
263,000
Page 38 2,535,900
(589,200)
Page 39 892,400
Page 40 715,900
Page 41 125,000
Page 42 2,308,500
Page 43 1,654,500
Page 44 167,600
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Page 48
Page 49
5,465,000
1,023,400
128,300
719,761
451,907
149,573
1,246,120
(1,188,740)
590,146
464,259
268,205
1,790,747
(495,990)
493,447
519,380
120,850
1,664,893
1,926,277
307,069
1,336,100
881,600
484,700
2,330,800
(2,185,500)
676,600
631,900
281,200
2,461,900
(518,300)
1,001,800
585,500
124,300
2,655,000
1,288,000
267,700
2,781,764 20,429,000
295,989 707,400
78,282 10,000
$ Chg.
Budget
Change
Notes
(97,000)Lower level of activity anticipated
1.17% 15,500
26.14% 182,700 planning /Integration work accelerated
24.31 % 94,800 Channel design and other items added
42.71 % 697,600 planning /Integration work accelerated
33.82% (552,300)
- 20.35%
-2.42%
6.92%
-2.92%
- 12.03%
12.26%
- 1821%
-0.56%
15.01 %
- 22.15%
59.73%
273.82%
- 30.88%
-92.21 %
Some watersheds approaching
(172,900)completion
(15,700)
18,200
(74,000)A few less regeneration projects
70,900
109,400
(130,400)A few less regeneration projects
(700)
346,500
(366,500)
100,100
Western Beaches Watercourse and
14,964,000 Tommy Thompson work added
(316,000)Lower level of activity anticipated
(118,300)program winding down
283,900 379,258 512,600 80.56% 228,700 More funding sources for projects
81,000 97,509 159,100 96.42% 78,100
Page 50 700,000 683,016 3,939,000 462.71% 3,239,000 Work continues at higher level
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351,600
259,155
583 600 247 993
372,500
1 150 700
5.94%
97.17%
20,900
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Drinking Water System Upgrades
living City Centre Design and Build
Nursery Relocation Project
BCPV Retrofit and Attraction Development
Information Technology Project
Administrative Office
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE
Waterfront Open Space
Acquisition - Greenspace Strategy
Natural Areas Protection
Expenditure total
Funding Sources:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
Lease Revenue
Land Sale Proceeds
Transfers between Projects
Revenue total
Net Expenditures
Provincial Transfer Payments
Municipal Levy
(Surplus) / Deficit
Page
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2004
BUDGET
370,000
200,000
200,000
1,750,000
315,000
475,000
3,000,000
500,000
500,000
2004
Actuals
$
136,171
195,100
1,962
787,426
319,947
424,067
31,690
1,048,664
3,248
2005
BUDGET
$
824,600
1,500,000
800,000
1,400,100
350,000
500,000
4,440,000
2,204,700
500,000
28,849,200 17,818,533 52,948,300
128,300 58,691
11,200
% Chg. $ Chg.
122.86%
650.00%
300.00%
- 19.99%
11.11%
526%
48.00%
340.94%
Budget
Change
Notes
454,600 Sizable project at Albion Hills
1,300,000 Assumes all partner approvals secured
600,000
(349,900)in progress, work completed in 2005
35,000
25,000
1,440,000 Large acquisitions possible
1,704,700 Large acquisitions possible
83.53% 24,099,100
128,000 (36,930) 700,000 446.88% 572,000 Reserves to Nursery relocation project
102,900 182,596 99,600 -3.21%
3,280,600 907,729
1,332,100 686,607
464,900
501,000
6,410,100
133,600
226,700
(589,200)
12,119,000
291,775
749,463
3,907,242
189,702
147,867
(495,990)
6,588,753
(3,300)
4,572,300 39.37% 1,291,700 More for Land Acquisition
Assumes Living City Centre funding
2,404,200 80.48% 1,072,100 approved
Assumes Living City Centre funding
998,100 114.69% 533,200 approved
840,000 67.66% 339,000 More for Land Acquisition
24,877,000 288.09% 18,466,900 TWRC
- 100.00% (133,600)
1,221,400 438.77% 994,700 More Land acq. proceeds anticipated
(518,300) - 12.03% 70,900
35,205,500 190.5% 23,086,500
16,730,200 11,229,780 17,742,800
16,830,200 11,226,490 17,942,800
(100,000) 3,291 (200,0001
6.1% 1,012,600
6.61% 1,112,600
PROJECT &
MUNICIPALITY
GREENSPACE LAND ACQ.
WATERFRONT REGENERATION
PROJECTS
T.W.R.C. PROJECTS
ETOB. MOTEL STRIP
VALLEY AND SHORELINE
REGENERATION
REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS
WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
STEWARDSHIP/EDUCATION
FLOODPLAIN MAPPING
REGIONAL MONITORING
GROUNDWATER STRATEGIES
TERRESTRIAL NATURAL HERITAGE
PUBLIC USE INFRASTRUCTURE
LIVING CITY CENTRE
OTHER PUBLIC USE RETRO.
DRINKING WATER UPGRADES
INFO. TECHNOLOGY ACQ.
MAJOR FACILITIES RETROFIT
BCPV DEVELOPMENT & RETROFIT
2005 TOTAL
ADJALA-
TOSO -
RONTIO
$
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
APPORTIONMENT OF 2005 BUDGET - CAPITAL AND PROJECT LEVIES
DURHAM TORONTO MONO
$ $ $
50,000
93,900 1,193,000
1,800,000
110,000 1,592,000
242,500
30,000
142,000
50,000
110,500
25,000
19 7,641
23 9,347
TOTAL
LEVY
PEEL YORK INVOICED
$ $ $
50,000 4,700 104,700
600,000
763,000
226,000
75,000
230,000
110,000
75,000
169,343 21 27,355
207,143 26 33,461
815,000
27 10,697 237,081
38 15,282 338,687
350,000
1,286,900
1,800,000
300,000 2,602,000
610,000 1,615,500
256,000
150,000 367,000
230,000 510,000
110,000 330,500
50,000 150,000
45,621 250,000
250,000 500,000
815,000
29 38,297 63,869 350,000
42 54,710 91,241 500,000
350,000
LEVIES
ON
HAND
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TOTAL
LEVY OTHER
BUDGET FUNDING
TOTAL
COST
208,600 313,300
43,400 1,330,300
353,700 353,700
710,300 2,510,300
923,800 3,525,800
1,086,900 2,702,400
256,000
166,300 533,300
27,900 537,900
201,400 531,900
150,000
122,500 372,500
500,000
435,700 1,250,700
824,600 824,600
350,000
500,000
1,050,100 1,400,100
7,031,400 7,344,700
235,400 1,565,700
24,368,00024,368,000
353,700 707,400
144,700 2,655,000
129,400 3,655,200
145,300 2,847,700
415,700 671,700
143,300 676,600
307,400 845,300
100,000 631,900
131,200 281,200
372,500
1,500,000
700,000 1,950,700
824,600
350,000
500,000
1,400,100
1,000,000
107 846 867 5 937 254 118 3 097 823 1 905 431 11,787,800
6,155,200 17,942,800
35 205 50053 148 300
2004 COMPARATIVES 80 895,358 5 ,926 726 88 2,975,657 1 ,695 892 11,493,800
5,336,400 16,830,200
11,167,40027 627,600
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Regional Monitoring Program
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Project Management 153,500 158,577 131,200 -14.5% (22,300)
Aquatic 272,600 358,846 252,300 -7.4% (20,300)
Terrestrial 76,400 78,726 76,400
Water Quality 89,700 117,876 94,700 5.6% 5,000
Flow & Precipitation 168,700 129,240 125,900 -25.4% (42,800)
GIS & Database 101,000 37,078 47,700 -52.8% (53,300)
Groundwater 80,400 39,552 67,100 - 16.5% (13,300)
Special Projects/West Nile 99,491 50,000 50,000
942,300 1,019,385 845,300 - 10.3% (97,000)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/Userfees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough 28,113 -
Other - Municipal 209,000 204,500 259,000 23.9% 50,000
Other - Provincial 17,500 57,439 25,300 44.6% 7,800
Other - Federal 17,500 57,439 23,100 32.0% 5,600
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private 1,500
NET EXPENDITURES
244,000 348,990 307,400 26.0% 63,400
698,300 670,395 537,900 - 23.0% (160,400)
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GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Peel Water Management
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Planning & Integration 216,700 99,491 232,400 7.2% 15,700
Water Budgets 109,600 80,670 50,900
Surface Flow Modelling 42,200 28,486 43,700 3.6% 1,500
Groundwater Water Quality 144,500 94,542 74,800 - 48.2% (69,700)
Surface Water Quality 132,400 62,600 97,300
Aquatic Resource Study 236,100 85,377 225,600 -4.4% (10,500)
Terrestrial natural Heritage Study 184,600 157,172 88,000 -52.3% (96,600)
Other Component Studies 108,000 39,197 173,700 60.8% 65,700
Human Heritage 14,000 2,091 19,400 38.6% 5,400
Air Quality 5,000 1,955 8,000 60.0% 3,000
Climate Change 10,500 10,500
Sustainable Communities 127,500 68,180 211,800 66.1 % 84,300
Generic Template re: source protec 25,000 25,000
Regulation Line mapping Update 75,000 75,000
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/Userfees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
1,320,600 719,761 1,336,100 1.2% 15,500
-10.3% (97,000)
NET EXPENDITURES 1,320,600 719,761 1,336,100 1.2% 15,500
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: York Water Management
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Planning & Integration 155,000 110,592 289,700 86.9% 134,700
Water Budgets 97,000 52,961 69,600 - 28.2% (27,400)
Surface Flow Modelling 20,000 20,000
Groundwater Water Quality 70,600 50,962 38,600 - 45.3% (32,000)
Surface Water Quality 118,800 23,764 189,500 59.5% 70,700
Aquatic Resource Study 133,300 69,654 133,300
Terrestrial natural Heritage Study 124,200 143,974 38,700 -68.8% (85,500)
Other Component Studies
Human Heritage
Air Quality
Climate Change
Sustainable Communities 15,000 15,000
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program /User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
698,900 451,907 881,600 26.1% 182,700
NET EXPENDITURES 698,900 451,907 881,600 26.1% 182,700
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Durham Water Management
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Planning & Integration 147,000 19,986 127,000 -13.6% (20,000)
Water Budgets 30,500 28,056 2,400 -92.1% (28,100)
Surface Flow Modelling 36,500 38,975 31,500 -13.7% (5,000)
Groundwater Water Quality 28,800 1,479 27,400 -4.9% (1,400)
Surface Water Quality 45,000 45,000
Aquatic Resource Study 7,100 5,651 1,400 - 80.3% (5,700)
Terrestrial natural Heritage Study
Other Component Studies 50,000 50,000 50,000
Human Heritage
Air Quality
Climate Change
Sustainable Communities
Regulation Line Mapping Update 25,000 (0) 75,000 200.0% 50,000
389,900 149,573 484,700 24.3% 94,800
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
1,314
1,314
NET EXPENDITURES 389,900 148,259 484,700 24.3% 94,800
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Water Cost Centres
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Planning & Integration 106,700 308,546 610,400 472.1 % 503,700
Water Budgets 250,400 177,635 180,900 -27.8% (69,500)
Surface Flow Modelling 130,600 66,229 105,900 - 18.9% (24,700)
Groundwater Water Quality 188,500 134,465 101,400 -46.2% (87,100)
Surface Water Quality 237,500 111,581 406,100
Aquatic Resource Study 309,800 156,484 389,300 25.7% 79,500
Terrestrial natural Heritage Study 225,800 213,037 103,500 - 54.2% (122,300)
Other Component Studies 82,900 126,900 53.1% 44,000
Human Heritage 41,000 67,982 84,900
Air Quality 12,500 6,028 18,900 51.2% 6,400
Climate Change 10,000 36,000 260.0% 26,000
Sustainable Communities 37,500 4,134 166,600 344.3% 129,100
Costs covered by Water management Programs (1,633,200) (1,188,740) (2,185,500) 33.8% (552,300)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
NET EXPENDITURES
57,380 145,300 145,300
20,000
14,795 34,000
17,086 109,400
5,500 1,900
34,000
109,400
1,900
57,380 145,300 145,300
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Floodplain Mapping
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Project Management
Humber River Flood Plain Mapping 62,700 52,858 59,800 -4.6% (2,900)
Etobicoke - Mimico Flood Plain Mapping 170,000 108,713 86,300 -49.2% (83,700)
Don River Flood Plain Mapping 151,200 177,535 52,400 - 65.3% (98,800)
Duffins Creek Flood Plain Mapping 38,100 25,628 - 100.0% (38,100)
Rouge River Flood Plain Mapping 50,700 45,724 80,800 59.4% 30,100
Etobicoke Creek Hydrology 37,800 3,369 34,500 -8.7% (3,300)
Don River Hydrology 40,200 10,702 - 100.0% (40,200)
Mimico Creek Hydrology 63,800 10,465 53,400 -16.3% (10,400)
Highland Creek Flood Plain Mapping 150,000 87,228 62,800 -58.1 % (87,200)
Petticoat CreekFlood Plain Mapping 85,000 67,924 17,100 - 79.9% (67,900)
Mimico: Hydraulics /Floodline Update 75,000 75,000
Frenchman: Hydraulics /Floodline 57,000 57,000
Frenchmans B: Hydrology Update 25,000 25,000
Carruthers Rood Plain Mapping Update 72,500 72,500
849,500 590,146 676,600 -20.4% (172,900)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal 185,000 120,990 143,300 - 22.5% (41,700)
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
185,000 120,990 143,300 -22.5% (41,700)
NET EXPENDITURES 664,500 469,156 533,300 - 19.7% (131,200)
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: York/Peel /Durham /Toronto Groundwater
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GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Groundwater Studies
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
647,600 464,259 631,900 -2.4% (15,700)
647,600 464,259 631,900
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal 100,000 100,000 100,000
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
100,000 100,000 100,000
-2.4% (15,700)
NET EXPENDITURES 547,600 364,259 531,900 -2.9% (15,700)
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Terrestrial Natural Heritage
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Project Terrestrial Natural Heritage 253,000 258,205 281,200 11.1% 28,200
Pickering Terrestrial Natural Heritage 10,000 10,000 - 100.0% (10,000)
263,000 268,205 281,200 6.9% 18,200
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves 28,000 - 100.0% (28,000)
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough 30,000 30,000
Other - Municipal 75,000 77,150 75,000
Other - Provincial 13,100 13,100
Other - Federal 10,000 10,000 13,100 31.0% 3,100
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private 36
NET EXPENDITURES
113,000 87,186 131,200 16.1% 18,200
150,000 181,019 150,000
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Toronto Remedial Action Plan Project
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GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Regeneration:
Humber
Etobicoke - Mimico Creek
Highland Creek
Don
Rouge
Waterfront
Greenroofs
BioRegional Seed Crops
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
318,900 173,936 311,100 -2.4% (7,800)
72,500 46,186 65,000 - 10.3% (7,500)
167,400 90,991 101,500 - 39.4% (65,900)
115,500 80,052 90,300 -21.8% (25,200)
58,000 7,000 -87.9% (51,000)
215,500 194,268 165,600 - 23.2% (49,900)
119,000 65,903 86,800 -27.1% (32,200)
7,500 8,000 6.7% 500
Multi- Watershed 175,000 177,500 215,000 22.9% 40,000
Education 46,300 62,300 49,500 6.9% 3,200
Stewardship 40,000 49,791 57,500 43.8% 17,500
Water Management
Amounts used under other projects
1,200,300 849,820 1,304,600 8.7% 104,300
(589,200) (495,990) (518,300) -12.0% 70,900
1,946,700 1,294,757 1,943,600 -0.2% (3,100)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough 54,700 43,897 4,700 -91.4% (50,000)
Other - Municipal 111,900 43,281 114,000 1.9% 2,100
Other - Provincial 44,500 9,331 39,300 - 11.7% (5,200)
Other - Federal 151,900 44,665 109,600 -27.8% (42,300)
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private 38,000 3,631 15,000 - 60.5% (23,000)
Recovered from other projects
(589,200) (495,990) (518,300) - 12.0% 70,900
(188,200) (351,184) (235,700) 25.2% (47,500)
NET EXPENDITURES 2,134,900 1,645,941 2,179,300 2.1% 44,400
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Peel Natural Heritage Protect
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GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Regeneration:
Humber
Etobicoke Creek
Mimico Creek
BioRegional Seed Crops
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
470,300 231,363 544,500 15.8% 74,200
141,800 82,428 242,300 70.9% 100,500
83,300 8,428 72,500 - 13.0% (10,800)
20,000 20,000 16,000 -20.0% (4,000)
Multi- Watershed 155,000 131,227 86,500 -44.2% (68,500)
Education
Stewardship
22,000 20,000 - 100.0% (22,000)
40,000 40,000
892,400 493,447 1,001,800 12.3% 109,400
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves (6,487)
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal 55,000 15,000 35,000 -36.4% (20,000)
Other - Provincial 9,000 - 9,000
Other - Federal 84,600 13,100 45,000 - 46.8% (39,600)
Other - Donations /Fundraising -
Other - Private 7,100 13,777 25,100 253.5% 18,000
146,700 35,390 114,100 -22.2% (32,600)
NET EXPENDITURES 745,700 458,057 887,700 19.0% 142,000
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: York Natural Heritage. Project
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Regeneration:
Humber 159,800 149,329 160,500 0.44% 700
Rouge 217,000 87,865 112,600 -48.11% (104,400)
Don River 221,100 137,406 161,700 - 26.87% (59,400)
BioRegional Seed Crops 20,000 21,000 5.00% 1,000
Multi- Watershed 68,400 55,000 60,100 - 12.13% (8,300)
Education
Stewardship
29,600 89,779 39,600 33.78% 10,000
20,000 20,000
715,900 519,380 585,500 - 18.2% (130,400)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees 1,200 1,200
Reserves (30,442)
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough 48,200 20,147 22,100 - 54.15% (26,100)
Other - Municipal 171,900 114,777 81,000 - 52.88% (90,900)
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal 95,000 24,053 17,000 -82.11 % (78,000)
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private 61,000 90,625 124,700 104.43% 63,700
376,100 219,159 246,000 - 34.6% (130,100)
NET EXPENDITURES 339,800 300,221 339,500 -0.09% (300)
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Durham Natural Heritage Project
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Regeneration:
Duffins: Fish Plan Implementation 25,000 20,026 15,000 -40.0% (10,000)
TNH Implementation 50,000 40,708 59,300 18.6% 9,300
Watershed Trail Planning 5,000 5,355
Watershed Trail Implementation 45,000 54,761 50,000
125,000 120,850 124,300 -0.6% (700)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/Userfees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private 15,000 10,026 5,000 - 66.7% (10,000)
15,000 10,026 5,000 -66.7% (10,000)
NET EXPENDITURES 110,000 110,824 119,300 8.5% 9,300
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DIVISION:
GROUP:
ACTIVITY:
Watershed Management
Capital
Valley and Shoreline Regeneration Projects
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GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Project Planning & Design
Guild Inn
Guildwood Parkway
Fishleigh Drive
Springbank Ave.
Queen St. E. Apartments
Wicksteed Ave.
Meadowcliffe Drive
Highland Creek Weirs
Monitoring & Maintenance: WF
Toronto Parks Sites
Toronto Islands - Gilbraltor Point
1.6 -18 Hardwood Gate
18 Bitteroot
Reid Manor
Van Dusen Blvd
Lakehurst
Manitoba Road
Access Rd & Sheppard Ave
Parkview Hill
Colonel Danforth Trail
345 Beechgrove
221 Martingrove Rd
Don Mills York Mills Channel Repairs
Black Creek Channel Repair
Yonge St York Mills Channel Repair
Bluffers Park SW Hardpoint Repair
Marie Curtis Park Gabion Repair
51 Colonel Danforth Trail Gabion Replacer
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
2004
BUDGET
2004
Actuals
$
2005
BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
150,000 164,457 125,000 - 16.67% (25,000)
104,100 17,789 150,000 44.09% 45,900
108,700 38,992 100,000 -8.00% (8,700)
405,000 430,339 100,000 -75.31% (305,000)
13,900 4,902 9,000 - 35.25% (4,900)
20,000 13,695 - 100.00% (20,000)
287,900 206,460 330,000 14.62% 42,100
4,700 1,381 20,000 325.53% 15,300
259,200 259,200
302,900 290,125 396,100 30.77% 93,200
344,900 249,957 400,000 15.98% 55,100
69,200 24,818 125,000 80.64% 55,800
21,700 36,156 - 100.00% (21,700)
25,000 10,733 - 100.00% (25,000)
10,000 24,589 - 100.00% (10,000)
56,400 66,858 - 100.00% (56,400)
45,400 16,252 - 100.00% (45,400)
45,400 16,353 100,000 120.26% 54,600
9,100 26,926 90,000 889.01% 80,900
25,000 22,784 5,000 - 80.00% (20,000)
1,327 85,000 85,000
125,000 125,000
100,000 100,000
56,800 56,800
2,400 2,400
44,800 44,800
6,000 6,000
6,400 6,400
19,300 19,300
2,308,500 1,664,893 2,655,000 15.0% 346,500
70,300
41,112 9,000
103,349 135,700
5,000 1,744
75,300 146,205 144,700
- 87.20% (61,300)
135,700
- 100.00% (5,000)
92.2% 69,400
NET EXPENDITURES 2,233,200 1,518,688 2,510,300 12.41% 277,100
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: City of Toronto Waterfront Project
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Project Planning & Design 253,000 311,310 177,700 -29.8% (75,300)
Humber Bay Shores 5,000 110,234 93,000 1760.0% 88,000
Watershed Strategies
Ashbridge's Bay 202,000 212,206 115,000 - 43.1 % (87,000)
Environmental Studies 170,000 198,309 170,000
Tommy Thompson - Int. Mgt. 140,000 184,318 140,000
TTP - CeII 1 Capping 55,000 112,243 - 100.0% (55,000)
TTP - Park Development 310,000 332,068 - 100.0% (310,000)
Keating Channel 300,000 320,010 290,000 -3.3% (10,000)
East Point Park 2,794 10,000 10,000
Waterfront G.I.S. 75,000 85,000 50,000 - 33.3% (25,000)
Arsenal Lands Park Development 130,000 47,658 80,000 -38.5% (50,000)
Toronto Bay 14,500 2,391 - 100.0% (14,500)
Other 7,735 132,300 132,300
Colonel Sam Smith Park 30,000 30,000
1,654,500 1,926,277 1,288,000 - 22.2% (366,500)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program /User fees 5,299
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal 52,500 131,829 - 100.0% (52,500)
Other - Provincial 4,036
Other - Federal 6,459
Other - Donations /Fundraising 107,863
Other - Private 80,000 98,707 95,000 18.8% 15,000
TBD 1
TBD 2 -
132,500 354,192 95,000 - 28.3% (37,500)
NET EXPENDITURES 1,522,000 1,572,084 1,193,000 - 21.6% (329,000)
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Region of Durham Waterfront Project
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GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Frenchman's Bay
Durham/Ajax Waterfront
Durham Waterfront Monitoring
Duffins /Pickering Trail
Pickering Waterfront Trail Securement
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
87,600 163,941 145,400 66.0% 57,800
70,000 129,056 73,400 4.9% 3,400
10,000 13,258 10,000
814
38,900 38,900
167,600 307,069 267,700
59.7% 100,100
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough 4,146 35,800 35,800
Other - Municipal 25,510 15,000 15,000
Other - Provincial 77,749
Other - Federal 10,136
Other - Donations /Fundraising 100
Other - Private 62,185 79,600 79,600
179,826 130,400 130,400
NET EXPENDITURES 167,600 127,243 137,300 -18.1% (30,300)
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Waterfront Revitilization Corporation Projects
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project 4,235,000 2,585,015 5,087,300 20.1 % 852,300
Mimico Waterfront Linear Park 1,230,000 181,410 4,294,400 249.1 % 3,064,400
Tommy Thompson Park Plan Implementation 1,927,600 1,927,600
Western Beaches Watercourse Facility 15,339 9,119,700 9,119,700
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
5,465,000 2,781,764 20,429,000 273.8% 14,964,000
5,465,000 2,855,326 20,429,000 273.8% 14,964,000
5,465,000 2,855,326 20,429,000 273.8% 14,964,000
NET EXPENDITURES (73,562)
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Park
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GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Humber Bay Shore Litigation
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
1,023,400 295,989 707,400 - 30.9% (316,000)
1,023,400 295,989 707,400 -30.9% (316,000)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial 511,700 147,994 353,700 - 30.9% (158,000)
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
511,700 147,994 353,700 - 30.9% (158,000)
NET EXPENDITURES 511,700 147,994 353,700 - 30.9% (158,000)
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Lakefill Quality Program
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GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Lakefill Quality Control Program
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
128,300 78,282 10,000 - 92.2% (118,300)
128,300 78,282 10,000 - 92.2% (118,300)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees 128,300 53,392 10,000 - 92.2% (118,300)
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provicial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
128,300 53,392 10,000 -92.2% (118,300)
NET EXPENDITURES 24,891
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Stewardship
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Project Management -
Conservation Seminars 15,000 33,295 28,600 90.7% 13,600
Healthy Yards 65,780 73,200 73,200
Duffins Stewardship 24,000 - 100.0% (24,000)
Conserv. Workshop /Stewardship Forum 2,300 6,148 1,700 -26.1 % (600)
Stewardship Resource Centre 17,500 21,205 22,600 29.1 % 5,100
Wetlands For Wildlife 1
Habitat For Wildlife 15,000 18,432 15,000
Community Environ. Stewardship Program 47,000 66,747 80,900 72.1 % 33,900
Multicultural Environ. Stewardship
Agricultural Non Point Source 27,500 21,618 15,900 - 42.2% (11,600)
Agricultural Environ. Stewardship 30,000 320 5,000 - 83.3% (25,000)
Rural Clean Water Program 75,000 104,777 112,800 50.4% 37,800
Private Land Stewardship 56,200 44,771 30,200 - 46.3% (26,000)
Stewardship Management 14,000 39,028 8,800 -37.1% (5,200)
Durham Stewardship funding 35,000 60,600 30,000 -14.3% (5,000)
Peel Business Outreach 10,000 25,000 - 25,000
Peel Stewardship funding 105,000 100,000 101,000 -3.8% (4,000)
Stewardship: York Funding -
Markham Urban Ecological Backyard Naturalization 3,656 18,200 18,200
Centreville Creek Stewardship 26,861 78,800 78,800
Melton Environmental Stewardship Program 24,358 62,100 62,100
Rouge Park Watershed Stewardship Program 26,000 26,000
Duffins Carruthers Community Stewardship 61,500 61,500
Portion covered by transfers from funding sources (179,600) (268,341) (284,700) 58.5% (105,100)
283,900 379,258 512,600 80.6% 228,700
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough 5,564
Other - Municipal 4,951 21,000 21,000
Other - Provincial 5,400 64,317 24,300 350.0% 18,900
Other - Federal 102,900 97,360 161,100 56.6% 58,200
Other - Donations /Fundraising 1,000 - 100.0% (1,000)
Other - Private 14,000 17,418 150,200 972.9% 136,200
Other Internal 16,757
123,300 206,367 356,600 189.2% 233,300
NET EXPENDITURES 160,600 172,890 156,000 -2.9% (4,600)
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DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Education
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2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Project Management
Conservation Seminars 5,000 - 100.0% (5,000)
Watershed on Wheels 71,800 103,867 94,800 32.0% 23,000
Aquatic Plants Program 21,800 31,021 49,000 124.8% 27,200
Yellow Fish Road 22,400 22,511 50,900 127.2% 28,500
Peel Education funding 70,000 75,000 100,000 42.9% 30,000
Peel Children's Water Festival 40,000 40,000
Portion covered by transfers from funding sources (110,000) (134,891) (175,600) 59.6% (65,600)
81,000 97,509 159,100 96.4% 78,100
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough 1,646 7,000 7,000
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial 3,000 11,477 19,800 560.0% 16,800
Other - Federal 3,000 11,477 19,800 560.0% 16,800
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private 200 12,500 12,500
6,000 24,800 59,100 885.0% 53,100
NET EXPENDITURES 75,000 72,709 100,000 33.3% 25,000
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Flood Control
Page 50
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Lower Don Env. Assessment 700,000 631,375 107,000 - 84.7% (593,000)
Lower Don Berm & Culvert Implementation 28,363 17,200 17,200
Don Mouth Naturalization & Port Lands Protection EA 23,278 801,600 801,600
Bala Line Pedestrian Tunnel 13,200 13,200
Lower Don EA to Implementation 3,000,000 3,000,000
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
700,000 683,016 3,939,000
462.7% 3,239,000
700,000 674,219 3,939,000 462.7% 3,239,000
700,000 674,219 3,939,000 462.7% 3,239,000
NET EXPENDITURES 8,798
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Public Use Infrastructure
Page 51
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Retrofits /Cons ruction 286,600 188,411 309,600 8.0% 23,000
CA Planning 65,000 70,744 55,400 -14.8% (9,600)
Oil Tank Removal 7,500 7,500
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/Userfees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
351,600 259,155 372,500
6,667
23,330
29,996
5.9% 20,900
NET EXPENDITURES 351,600 229,159 372,500 5.9% 20,900
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Other Facilities Retrofits
Page 52
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Peel Campgrounds 411,700 177,912 783,800 90.4% 372,100
Peel Washroom Upgrades 100,000 32,185 167,500 67.5% 67,500
Peel Conservation Land Planning 71,900 37,896 199,400 177.3% 127,500
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
583,600 247,993 1,150,700 97.2% 567,100
NET EXPENDITURES 583,600 247,993 1,150,700 97.2% 567,100
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
. 2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Drinking Water System Upgrades
Page 53
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Water System Engineer Analysis 35,300 66,307 - 100.0% (35,300)
Peel water System Upgrades 214,700 9,211 766,800 257.1 % 552,100
York Drinking Water: Boyd 120,000 1,714 53,800 -55.2% (66,200)
York Drinking Water: Bruce's Mill 4,000 - 4,000
York: Kortright Centre
Durham: Claremont
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
28,728
30,211
370,000 136,171 824,600 122.9% 454,600
NET EXPENDITURES 370,000 136,171 824,600 122.9% 454,600
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Living City Centre Design and Build
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GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Kortright Retrofit
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
200,000 195,100 1,500,000 650.0% 1,300,000
200,000 195,100 1,500,000 650.0% 1,300,000
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough 5,426
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial 500,000 500,000
Other - Federal 500,000 500,000
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
Lease Revenue 133,600 189,674 - 100.0% (133,600)
133,600 195,100 1,000,000 648.5% 866,400
NET EXPENDITURES 66,400 500,000 653.0% 433,600
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Nursery Relocation Project
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GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Nursery Relocation
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
200,000 1,962 800,000 300.0% 600,000
200,000 1,962 800,000 300.0% 600,000
100,000
1,962
700,000 600.0% 600,000
100,000 1,962 700,000 600.0% 600,000
NET EXPENDITURES 100,000 100,000
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Watershed Management
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: BCPV Retrofit and Attraction Development
Page 56
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
BCPV Retrofit 825,000 176,117 988,800 19.9% 163,800
BCPV Attraction development 925,000 611,310 411,300 - 55.5% (513,700)
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/Userfees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
1,750,000 787,426 1,400,100
73,657
12,635
86,292
- 20.0% (349,900)
NET EXPENDITURES 1,750,000 701,135 1,400,100 - 20.0% (349,900)
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Finance and Business Development
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Information Technology Project
Page 57
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
IT Project
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
315,000 319,947 350,000 11.1% 35,000
315,000 319,947 350,000 11.1% 35,000
7,857
7,857
NET EXPENDITURES 315,000 312,090 350,000 11.1% 35,000
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Finance and Business Development
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Administrative Office
Page 58
2004 2004 2005
BUDGET Actuals BUDGET % CHG. $ CHG.
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Administrative Office 475,000 223,894 500,000 5.3% 25,000
Biofilter Wall 167,980
Relocation To Boyd CFC 32,193
475,000 424,067 500,000 5.3% 25,000
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/Userfees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal
Other - Provincial 2,000
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising
Other - Private 25,000 27,240 - 100.0% (25,000)
25,000 29,240 - 100.0% (25,000)
NET EXPENDITURES 450,000 394,826 500,000 11.1% 50,000
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TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2005 CAPITAL BUDGET
DIVISION: Finance and Business Development
GROUP: Capital
ACTIVITY: Land Acquisition
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2004 2004 2005
Budget Actuals Budget % Chg. Ch .
$ $ $
GROSS EXPENDITURES:
Waterfront Open Space 3,000,000 31,690 4,440,000 48.0% 1,440,000
Acquisition - Greenspace Strategy 500,000 1,048,664 2,204,700 340.9% 1,704,700
Natural Areas Protection 500,000 3,248 500,000
4,000,000 1,083,602 7,144,700 78.6% 3,144,700
FUNDING SOURCES:
Program/User fees
Reserves
CFGT - Living City
CFGT - Flowthrough
Other - Municipal 2,250,000 3,720,000 65.3% 1,470,000
Other - Provincial 750,000 194,121 1,250,000 66.7% 500,000
Other - Federal
Other - Donations /Fundraising 500,000 641,500 840,000 68.0% 340,000
Other - Private
Land Sales proceeds 226,700 131,110 1,221,400 438.8% 994,700
3,726,700 966,731 7,031,400 88.7% 3,304,700
NET EXPENDITURES 273,300 116,871 113,300 - 58.5% (160,000)
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RES. #A79 /05 - SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN VAUGHAN
Two collaborative initiatives with Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) and the City of Vaughan: the efforts by TRCA, Ontario
Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA )and the
City of Vaughan to develop the Vaughan Manufacturer's Sustainability
Program to engage small and medium manufacturing enterprises; and
the application of sustainable community design principles in a proposed
subdivision development currently under review.
(Sustainable Communities Res. #E3/05 and Res. #E4/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Andrew Schulz
Elaine Moore
THAT staff be directed to enter into an agreement between the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA), the City of Vaughan, and the Ontario Centre for
Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA) to develop the Vaughan
Manufacturer's Sustainability Program to engage small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
in Vaughan under the Toronto Region Sustainability Program;
THAT staff send a letter to the municipalities in TRCA's jurisdiction requesting support for
the TRCA/OCETA sustainability initiatives in an effort to develop similar agreements with
these municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to collaborate with Vaughan in exploring
opportunities for applying sustainable community design principles to a proposed
subdivision development off Pine Valley Drive, across from The Kortright Centre for
Conservation.
CARRIED
RES. #A80 /05 - SEATON COMMUNITY PLAN DEVELOPMENT
City of Pickering. Status of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(TRCA) staff involvement in the ongoing preparation of the local regional
and provincial development plan for the Seaton Community in the City of
Pickering.
(Sustainable Communities Res. #E5/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Andrew Schulz
Elaine Moore
THAT the status report on the Seaton Community Development Plan be received for
information;
THAT staff be directed to continue working with the City of Pickering, the Regional
Municipality of Durham, the Province of Ontario and other participating groups towards
the completion of a Natural Heritage System for the Seaton Lands;
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AND FURTHER THAT as a component of the planning process that a Management Plan
be implemented for the protected Natural Heritage System within Seaton.
CARRIED
RES. #A81 /05 - DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) TO EXPAND THE GREEN BUILDING PARTNERSHIP
Expand the membership of the Green Buildings Partnership to include
Sustainable Buildings Canada and the Canadian Urban Institute.
(Sustainable Communities Res. #E6/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Andrew Schulz
Elaine Moore
THAT staff develop a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to begin collaborative
efforts with Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) and the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI)
in an effort to expand the membership of the Green Building Partnership (GBP).
CARRIED
RES. #A82 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
FRENCHMAN'S BAY WATERSHED REHABILITATION PROJECT
2005 WORKPLAN
Highlight 2004 activities of the Frenchman's Bay Watershed
Rehabilitation Project and an outline of the 2005 work priorities.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D4/05)
Nancy Stewart
Suzan Hall
THAT staff continue with the Frenchman's Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project in
cooperation with Pickering East Shore Community Association (PESCA), the City of
Pickering, Ontario Power Generation Pickering Nuclear, EcoAction Community Funding
Program and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
CARRIED
RES. #A83 /05 - FRENCHMAN'S BAY WATERSHED SCOPING EXERCISE
City of Pickering in the Region of Durham. Direction to work in
partnership with municipal staff to initiate a scoping exercise designed to
outline a coordinated planning framework and workplan to direct future
action related to the Frenchman's Bay in the City of Pickering.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D5/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Suzan Hall
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THAT staff work with the City of Pickering on a scoping exercise, involving stakeholders
with an interest in Frenchman's Bay, which will result in a workplan to direct future action
related to the Frenchman's Bay watershed;
THAT in preparation for the meeting with stakeholders, Waterfront and Environmental
Planning Consultant, Suzanne Barrett be retained to facilitate meetings between staff,
relevant agencies, and stakeholders, prepare background information relevant to the
watershed, record proceedings from stakeholder meeting, and prepare an advice paper
which outlines the workplan at a cost of $4,952, plus applicable taxes;
THAT Nicole Swerhun be retained to assist with preparation of background information
and facilitate a workshop between staff and stakeholders which will create a framework
for collaboration and identifies next steps at a cost of $4,890, plus applicable taxes;
THAT staff comments related to the Remediation of an Urban - Impacted Watershed and
Lagoon Frenchman's Bay, City of Pickering - Final Report, June 2003 be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Pickering be so advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A84/05 - 2005 TOMMY THOMPSON PARK INTERIM MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
To report on the Tommy Thompson Park 2005 Interim Management
Program.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D6/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Suzan Hall
THAT the 2005 Interim Management Plan for Tommy Thompson Park be received;
THAT staff be directed to continue to negotiate the formal agreement with the Toronto
Port Authority regarding access and other such items deemed necessary for the 2005
program;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take whatever action is required in
connection with the Interim Management Program including the execution of any
documents and agreements.
CARRIED
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RES. #A85 /05 - WATERFRONT REGENERATION TRUST
Request by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust to participate in the Lake
Ontario Waterfront Trail Collaborative Communications and Promotions
Program 2005 -2007.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D7/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Suzan Hall
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) approve a funding
commitment of $5,000 per year, subject to available funding, to the Lake Ontario
Waterfront Trail Collaborative Communications and Promotions Program 2005 -2007;
AND FURTHER THAT the Waterfront Regeneration Trust be so advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A86 /05 - GUILDWOOD PARKWAY EROSION CONTROL PROJECT - PHASE 2
Direction to proceed with construction of the Guildwood Parkway Erosion
Control Project - Phase 2.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D8/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Suzan Hall
THAT staff initiate construction of the Guildwood Parkway Erosion Control Project -
Phase 2;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto be so advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A87 /05 - GUILD INN SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT
Direction to proceed with construction of the Guild Inn Shoreline
Regeneration Project.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D9/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Suzan Hall
THAT staff initiate construction of the Guild Inn Shoreline Regeneration Project;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto be so advised.
CARRIED
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RES. #A88 /05 - ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE REGULATED AREA
Ministry of Natural Resources Funding to Implement a Revegetation
Plan. Revegetation Plan for the Asian Longhorned Beetle regulated area.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 10/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Suzan Hall
THAT the staff report describing the revegetation plan for the Asian Longhorned Beetle
regulated area, be approved;
THAT a detailed proposal be sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) by the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), City of Vaughan and City of Toronto
for replanting projects in the Asian Longhorned Beetle regulated area totalling $350,000;
THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action
may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and
the execution of any documents;
AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
reiterating an earlier request from the Asian Longhorned Beetle Intergovernmental Task
Force that CFIA increase their funding compensation for municipal trees to $300 per unit
to be consistent with the funds they allocate for tree replacement on private land.
CARRIED
RES. #A89 /05 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE DON MOUTH
NATURALIZATION AND PORT LANDS FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT
Establishment of a Community Liaison Committee for the Don Mouth
Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Project.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D 11 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Suzan Hall
THAT a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) be established to assist the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and consultants in maintaining contact with
community residents, groups, associations and organizations;
THAT the CLC provide community input into the project and in particular to the design of
the public consultation process;
THAT staff be directed to work with the Technical Advisory Committee to identify
community members for the CLC and in particular with the citizen members, Cynthia
Wilkey and John Wilson;
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THAT the Terms of Reference including the interim membership be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority for formal endorsement of the
membership of the CLC by June 2005.
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A90 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Maria Augimeri
CARRIED
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.9.1 - 8.9.43, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #1/05, held on March 4, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A91 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by: Bill Fisch
Seconded by: Bas Balkissoon
THAT Section 1I item 8.10 - Waste and Recycling Removal Tender CA05 -001, contained in
Executive Committee Minutes #2/05, held on April 8, 2005, be received.
RES. #A92 /05 - SECTION 11 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Linda Pabst
CARRIED
THAT Section II items 8.11 - 8.16, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes
#2/05, held on April 8, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
Section II Items 8.11 - 8.16, inclusive
HEART LAKE CONSERVATION AREA PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION STUDY CONSULTANT
SELECTION
(Executive Res. #B34/05)
TRAVEL POLICY
(Executive Res. #835/05)
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Section 1I Items 8.11 - 8.16, inclusive - Cont'd
BILL 136 - PLACES TO GROW ACT AND THE "PLACES TO GROW" DRAFT GROWTH PLAN
FOR THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE
(Executive Res. #B36/05)
SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING
(Executive Res. #B37/05)
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF DIGITAL FLOOD PLAIN ESTIMATION
MAPPING TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GENERIC REGULATION UNDER THE
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
(Executive Res. #B38/05)
APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 158
(Executive Res. #B39/05)
RES. #93/05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by: Suzan Hall
Seconded by: Linda Pabst
THAT Section IV items 9.10 - 9.12, inclusive, contained in Business Excellence Advisory
Board Minutes #2/05, held on April 15, 2005, be received.
Section IV Items 9.10 - 9.12, inclusive
2005 -2006 PUBLIC USE INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL PROJECT
(Business Excellence Res. #C30/05)
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT
(Business Excellence Res. #C31 /05)
2004 YEAR END FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT
(Business Excellence Res. #C32 /05)
RES. #94/05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
Glenn Mason
CARRIED
THAT Section IV items 11.9 - 11.14, inclusive, contained in Watershed Management
Advisory Board Minutes #1/05, held on April 15, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
Section IV Items 11.9 - 11.14, inclusive
PRESTON LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2004
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #E12 /05)
GREENBELT PLAN, 2005
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #E13/05)
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PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #E14 /05)
ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #E15 /05)
HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #E16 /05)
DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #E17 /05)
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:42 a.m., on Friday, April 29, 2005.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasurer
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MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #4/05
May 27, 2005
The Authority Meeting #4/05, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village,
on Friday, May 27, 2005. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:14
a.m.
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PRESENT
Maria Augimeri Member
Frank Dale Member
Michael Di Biase Member
Bill Fisch Member
Rob Ford Member
David Gurin Member
Suzan Hall Member
Cliff Jenkins Member
Glenn Mason Member
Peter Milczyn Member
Elaine Moore Member
Dick O'Brien Chair
Bill O'Donnell Member
Linda Pabst Member
Dave Ryan Member
Andrew Schulz Member
John Sprovieri Member
Nancy Stewart Member
REGRETS
Bas Balkissoon Member
David Barrow Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
Pamela Gough Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair
Shelley Petrie Member
Maja Prentice Member
Michael Thompson Member
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RES. #A95 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Peter Milczyn
Dave Ryan
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/05, held on April 29, 2005, be approved.
CARRIED
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A96 /05 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Cultural Tourism Marketing Grant. Approval of Audited Schedule of
Revenue and Expenditures for the 2004 Cultural Tourism Marketing
Grant from the Ministry of Culture.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Frank Dale
THAT the audited "Schedule of Revenue and Expenditures" for Black Creek Pioneer
Village's 2004 SARS Recovery project be approved.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #4/04, held on April 30, 2004 the.Resolution #A99/04 was approved,
authorizing the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to enter into an agreement
with the Ontario Ministry of Culture to receive funding in the amount of $103,500 to promote
Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) through various marketing initiatives as set out in the
agreement.
The terms of the agreement included the submission of a final report to the ministry within 2
months of completing the project, and submission of a final board - approved audited financial
statement which includes a separate schedule for the audit of revenues and expenditures
relating to the project.
The BCPV project included marketing initiatives to promote the following products: Great
Gardens, two summer music festivals (The Metis Arts Festival and the Celtic Music Festival),
and The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom! In addition to the Ministry of Culture,
major funding partners included the Herb Society of America Southern Ontario Unit, the Metis
Arts Collective and Parks Canada. Funds raised previously through donations to BCPV were
also allocated to the project.
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Due to late approval of this project, the full funding could not be spent within the project time
frame set by the ministry. With the approval of the financial statement all terms and conditions
of the agreement will have been met.
Report prepared by: Marty Brent, extension 5403
For Information contact: Marty Brent, extension 5403, Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 5232
Date: May 09, 2005
Attachments: 1
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Attachment 1
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Cultural Tourism Marketing Fund Grant for
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Schedule of Revenue and Expenditures
December 31, 2004
Grant Thornton
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Contents
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Auditors' Report 1
Schedule of Revenue and Expenditures 2
Notes to the Schedule of Revenue and Expenditures 3
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Auditors' Report
To the Minister of Culture:
We have audited the schedule of revenue and expenditures for the Cultural Tourism
Marketing Fund Grant (the "Grant") for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's
Meek Creek Pioneer Village for the period from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 as
determined In accordance with the agreement dated April 16, 2004 between the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority (Black Creek Pioneer Village) and Her Majesty the Queen
In Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Culture. This schedule is the
responsibility of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on this schedule of revenue and expenditures based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance
whether the schedule Is free of material misstatements. An audit Includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures In the schedule. An audit also
Includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the schedule.
In our opinion, this schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the revenue and
expenditures of the Grant for the year ended December 31, 2004 In accordance with the
agreement dated April 16, 2004 between the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(Black Creek Pioneer Village) and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented
by the Minister of Culture.
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Cultural Tourism Marketing Fund Grant for
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Schedule of Revenue and Expenditures
Year Ended December 31, 2004
Revenue
Cultural Tourism Marketing Fund grant - paid $ 77,625
Cultural Tourism Marketing Fund grant — accrued (Note 2) 164
Metis Arts Collective 8,150
Herb Society of America, Southern Ontario Unit 4,000
Green Thumbs Symposium fees 1,778
Parks Canada 5,000
Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto 7,500
Interest 62
104.279
Expenditures
Sensational Sounds Promotion
Signage 705
Promotional material distribution 420
Advertising 54,430
Printing 4,401
Media relations 4.445
64.401
Great Gardens Promotion
Signage 343
Meetings and functions 1,068
Advertising 7,242
Postage 516
Printing 4,234
Media relations 4.445
17.848
Underground Railroad
Signage 389
Promotional material distribution 4,369
Advertising 1,839
Postage 1,624
Printing 8,886
Media relations 4.445
21.552
103.801
Excess of revenue over expenditures $ 478
See accompanying notes to the schedule of revenue and expenditures.
Grant Thornton 2
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Cultural Tourism
Marketing Fund Grant for Black Creek Pioneer Village
Notes to the Schedule of Revenue and Expenditures
December 31, 2004
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
The schedule of revenue and expenditures of the Authority are prepared by management in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for organizations operating in the local
govemment sector as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board of The Canadian
Institute of Chartered Accountants. Significant aspects of the accounting policies adopted by the
Authority are as follows:
Basis of accounting
Revenue and expenditures are recorded on the accrual basis, whereby they are reflected in the
accounts in the year in which they have been earned and incurred, respectively, whether or not
such transactions have been settled by the receipt or payment of money.
Government transfers
Govemment transfers are recognized in the schedule of revenue and expenditures as revenue
in the period in which events giving rise to the transfer occur, providing the transfers are
authorized, any eligibility criteria have been met and reasonable estimates of the amounts can
be made.
Use of estimates
The preparation of the schedule of revenue and expenditures requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenditures
during the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2. Cultural Tourism Marketing Fund grant — accrued
The Cultural Tourism Marketing fund grant accrual has been calculated on the basis of 75% of
actual expenditures, Tess advances and interest eamed.
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RES. #A97/05 - OAK RIDGES CORRIDOR PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Consultant Selection. Consultant selection for the preparation of the Oak
Ridges Corridor Park Management Plan.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Frank Dale
THAT a contract for the preparation of the Oak Ridges Corridor Park Management Plan
be awarded to AMEC Earth and Environmental, at a total cost not to exceed $126,450,
plus applicable taxes, it being the proposal that best meets Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) specifications;
THAT a contingency budget of $20,000 be authorized to cover unforeseen tasks and
associated costs;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Oak Ridges Corridor Park is an area approximately 400 ha (1,000 acres) in size, generally
located between Bathurst Street and Bayview Avenue, north of Jefferson Sideroad, and south
of the community of Oak Ridges, in the Town of Richmond Hill. The Province of Ontario has
requested that TRCA act as their agent in the development of a management plan for the
property, recognizing TRCA's proven ability to work with public and private stakeholders to
achieve ecological restoration objectives within its area of jurisdiction.
Consequently, at Authority Meeting #1/05, held on February 25, 2005, Resolution #A6/05 was
approved, which states, in part:
THAT staff be directed to finalize a management agreement with the Province of Ontario
and to facilitate the implementation of an environmental management plan for the Oak
Ridges Moraine Corridor within the Town of Richmond Hill;...
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority on the status of the development
of the management plan and its implementation.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) Terms of Reference was prepared and sent to the following
companies:
• MBTW Group
• Landplan Cooperative Ltd.
• AMEC Earth and Environmental, Envision -The Hough Group
• PMA Landscape Architects Ltd.
• EDA Collaborative Inc.
• Schollen & Company Inc.
• PMG Design
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A site visit was hosted by TRCA on April 13, 2005 where questions about the property and the
RFP were answered.
All of the invited consultants submitted a proposal except for PMG Design.
A Consultant Selection Committee was established to review the proposals. Committee
members included representatives from TRCA, the Town of Richmond Hill and the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
RATIONALE
The Consultant Selection Committee evaluated the proposals based on the following criteria:
• demonstrated qualifications of the team and relevant experience;
• comprehensiveness of the team to cover all aspects described in the Terms of Reference;
• project methodology, schedule and understanding of the project objectives;
• study approach and innovative thinking;
• public consultation;
• budget.
AMEC and Landplan Cooperative were short listed and invited to make a verbal presentation to
the Consultant Selection Committee. The presentations elaborated on their public consultation
methodology, trail master planning and design, proposal concepts and costs.
The Consultant Selection Committee chose the proposal submitted by AMEC Earth and
Environmental as the one which best meets the needs specified in the Request of Proposal
Terms of Reference.
Their proposal clearly articulated:
• their demonstrated understanding of the project;
• familiarity with the land and project history;
• technical expertise of the team with members representing the major subject areas
including park planning, hydrogeology, ecology, landscape, architecture, culture and
heritage, economic evaluation and public consultation;
• overall quality of the proposal and interview presentation;
• budget within the anticipated range.
The budgets submitted by each consulting team are as follows:
EDA Collaborative Inc.
PMA Landscape Architects Ltd.
Schollen & Company Inc.
MBTW Group
Landplan Cooperative Ltd.
AMEC Earth and Environmental, Envision -The Hough Group
PMG Design
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$244,872.00, plus GST
$231,500.00, plus GST
$184,125.50, plus GST
$160,379.75, plus GST
$130,395.00, plus GST
$126,450.00, plus GST
No quote received.
Staff recommends that the contract for the preparation of the Oak Ridges Corridor
Management Plan be awarded to AMEC Earth and Environmental at an upset cost of $126,450,
plus applicable taxes.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding to prepare the management plan will be provided by the owners of the Richmond Hill
land. The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation will also be requested to contribute to the total cost
of preparing the management plan.
Report prepared by: Gary Wilkins, extension 5211
For Information contact: Gary Wilkins, extension 5211
Date: May 19, 2005
RES. #A98/05 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE FOUNDATION
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to act as the lead agency in
a multi -year, multi - partner proposal to the Oak Ridges Moraine
Foundation for projects on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the headwaters of
the Humber River and Duffins Creek.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Frank Dale
WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has established a
leadership role in the management of headwater streams on the Oak Ridges Moraine
through the development of watershed plans, conservation land plans, the draft
Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy, and watershed regeneration and
stewardship programs in the headwaters of the Humber River and the Duffins Creek;
WHEREAS the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) has requested TRCA to take the
lead in developing and implementing a multi -year, multi - partner funding proposal for the
headwaters of the Humber River and Duffins Creek;
WHEREAS the majority of the lands identified within the Conservation Priority Areas
(CPA) 2 and 11 fall within the jurisdiction of TRCA;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, subject to satisfactory terms and conditions,
TRCA accept the lead role for developing and overseeing the delivery of funding grants
from the ORMF for CPA 2 and CPA 11;
THAT staff be directed to meet with the partners identified by the ORMF to develop the
funding proposals;
AND FURTHER THAT staff bring forward recommendations to the Authority for the
funding proposal at the earliest opportunity.
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CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) is a prominent geological Iandform located just north of the
City of Toronto, extending 160 kilometres from the Trent River to the Niagara Escarpment.
Rivers and streams originating on the Oak Ridges Moraine drain south to Lake Ontario and
north into Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe and the Trent River. The unique concentration of
environmental, geological and hydrological features makes the ecosystem of the Oak Ridges
Moraine vital to southern Ontario.
In 2001, the Ontario government consulted widely on the future of the ORM and the complex
land use issues involved. The outcome was a package of strategies, including legislation,
regulation and the creation of the ORMF. The Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Act was passed
on May 17, 2001, followed by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act on December 13,
2001. The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan was released in April, 2002.
On March 11, 2002, the ORMF was created with the core purpose of providing support and
encouragement for activities that preserve, protect and restore the environmental integrity of
the ORM and support a trail along it. An initial grant of $15 million from the Province of Ontario
is used to support ORMF activities.
The ORMF provides funding to others and offers leadership and coordination for ORM -wide
activities, where appropriate. The ORMF sees itself as a convener, bringing people and
interests together to identify common ground, and as a funding partner. Activities that are
consistent with the ORMF core purpose and objects, and with the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan are encouraged by the ORMF.
The ORMF has identified the following five program areas that are eligible for ORMF funding:
Securement, Stewardship, Education and Public Understanding, Research, and Oak Ridges
Trail System.
Assessment criteria for each of the five program areas are identified within the ORMF's
strategic documents. For each of the program areas, priority will be given to applications that
provide a public benefit, reflect a strategic approach to maintaining, protecting and restoring
the environmental integrity of the ORM, produce tangible on- the - ground results and fulfill more
than one objective.
In consultation with stakeholders across the ORM (including TRCA), the ORMF has identified
three priority areas across the ORM for targeted multi -year major partner funding. Depending
upon the projects submitted and matching funds /resources from other partners, each of these
special project areas may be eligible for large, multi -year grants. Both public and private land
will be eligible for projects. All CPA's are illustrated on Attachment 1.
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TRCA has been identified by the ORMF as the "lead agency" for the funding applications and
project delivery in CPA 2 and CPA 11. CPA 2 (Centreville Creek) is located in the upper
Humber River in the Town of Caledon, while CPA 11 (Glen Major) is centered in the headwaters
of Duffins Creek in the Township of Uxbridge. It is staffs intention to have these new projects
build upon our accomplishments in the upper Humber River and Duffins Creek in order to
maximize the benefits to the ORM and the two watersheds. Ms. Kate Morrison, ORM Research
Officer working out of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority office in Oshawa, will be
assisting the CPA partners with the preparation of the ORMF funding proposals. Early
indications suggest that the ORMF may be requested to provide between $500,000 to $1
million each to CPA 2 and CPA 11 projects over three years.
Total CPA 2 Area: 10,974 ha or 26, 337 acres
Total number of lots: 205 lots
Public Lands Include:
• Ballycroy Forest Tract -123 ha (TRCA),
• Simcoe County Forest Tract -151 ha (Simcoe County),
• Rowely Forest Tract - 20 ha (TRCA),
• Glen Haffy Forest and Wildlife Area - 458 ha (TRCA),
• Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area - 49 ha (TRCA),
• Kelly Forest Tract - 80 ha (TRCA),
• Palgrave -Kelly Forest and Wildlife Area - 228 ha (TRCA),
• Palgrave- Gibson Lake Forest and Wildlife Area - 86 ha (TRCA),
• MacArthur Forest Tract - 39 ha (TRCA),
• Blair Property -19 ha (OHF),
• Bolton Resource Management Tract - 430 ha (TRCA),
• Argent Forest Tract - 41 ha (TRCA),
• Peel Forest Tract -13 ha (TRCA),
• Albion Hills Conservation Area - 506 ha (TRCA),
• Willoughby Property - 38 ha (FON)
Total Public Land: 1810 ha or 4344 acres
Potential Partners to be involved: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority, Town of Caledon, Adjala Tosorontio Township, Town of Mono,
Region of Peel, Counties of Dufferin and Simcoe, Halton -Peel, and Dufferin -South Simcoe
Stewardship Councils, Ontario Nature, Wetland Habitat Fund, Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited
and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust
Number of Known Stewardship Projects to Date: 2
TRCA has a significant amount of background material to help prioritize projects including
Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber, draft Centreville Creek subwatershed plan, Fisheries
Management Plan, Habitat Implementation Plan and the draft Terrestrial Natural Heritage
System Strategy. The Humber River watershed has historically had many residents, groups
and agencies participating in watershed management projects in cooperation with TRCA. The
Humber Watershed Alliance is one such active group. Both past partnerships and technical
information will greatly assist in this project.
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Total CPA 11 Area: 14,945 ha or 35,868 acres
Total number of Tots: 250 Tots
Public Lands Include:
• Pickering Lands -- 2,111 ha (Federal)
• Goodwood Resource Tract -119 ha (TRCA)
• Walker Woods - 426 ha (TRCA)
• Secord Tract - 91 ha (TRCA)
• Clubine Tract - 37 ha (TRCA)
• Durham Regional Agreement Forest -602 ha (Durham Region)
• Township of Uxbridge's Coppin's Corners Property - 67 ha (Township of Uxbridge)
• Walker Property - 70 ha (OHF)
• Purvis Property - 7 ha (ORMLT)
• Glen Major Resource Management Tract - 653 ha (TRCA)
• Timber Brothers - 43 ha (TRCA)
Total Public Land: 4,226 ha or 10,142 acres
Potential Partners to be involved: Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority, Town of Markham, City of Pickering, Townships of Uxbridge
and Scugog, Town of Whitby, Durham Land Stewardship Council, York Environmental
Stewardship Council, Durham Region and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust.
Number of Known Stewardship Projects to Date: 5
Number of Known Conservation Easements: 13
TRCA has completed a number of strategic environmental planning studies for CPA 11
including the watershed plan, headwaters management plan (conservation lands) and the
fisheries plan in 2003. Significant progress in the implementation of these management plans
has been achieved in the headwaters of Duffins Creek, through capital funding support from
the Regional Municipality of Durham and the 2002 Ministry of Natural Resources Living Legacy
projects. More recently, TRCA's draft Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy and habitat
implementation strategies have assisted by providing site specific directions for the
regeneration of private and public lands on the ORM.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
TRCA staff will continue to work with the ORMF staff and our CPA 2 and CPA 11 partners to
prepare the funding proposals and to initiate the design and implementation procedures for the
proposed programs and projects. Since the boundaries of CPA 2 and CPA 11 extend beyond
the jurisdiction of TRCA, staff will need to give careful consideration to the logistics that arise
from the required partnerships. Furthermore, the multi -year funding horizon provided by the
ORMF requires flexibility in the delivery mechanisms and program designs. For example, the
implementation of fish and wildlife projects on private lands will be developed as opportunities
are identified by the land owner contact programs initiated in 2005. Through the Habitat
Implementation Plan (HIP) developed for the Humber River and Duffins Creek, staff has the
ability to respond quickly to these opportunities.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
ORMF requires matching funding to be eligible for grants. Opportunities will be explored to
secure funding from municipalities and other partners as well as in -kind salaries and other
resources, as part of the required matching funding. Staff will coordinate financial
arrangements with The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and the various CPA
partners.
TRCA staff will, in consultation with the ORMF, develop formal agreements for this funding and
will identify specific roles for TRCA as the lead agency. TRCA staff and legal counsel, if
required, will determine the administrative costs of the project and budget for these as part of
the total costs.
Report prepared by: Gary Wilkins, extension 5211 and Gary Bowen, extension 5385
For Information contact: Gary Wilkins, extension 5211 or Gary Bowen, extension 5385
Date: May 18, 2005
Attachments: 3
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 2
Location of Public Lands, Conservation Easements and Stewardship Projects in CPA 2
1 -- Simcae County Forest
2 -- gallycroy Forest
3-- Rowley Forest
4-- Hart Stewardship Project
6 -- Palgrave- Gibson Lake
6-- Palgrave - Kelly
7 -- Kelly Forest
8 -- Palgrave Forest
9 -- Glen Haffy
10— Abion Hills CA
11 — Abion Hills Stewardship
Project
12 — Blair Property
13 — Bolton Resource
Mgmt Tract
14 -- Argent Forest
15— Willoughby Prope
16— MacArthur Forest
17— Peel Forest
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Attachment 3
Location of Public Lands, Conservation Easements and Stewardship Projects in CPA 11
Boundaries for CPA 11 within the Duffins Creek watershed are generally the York - Durham
Road to the west, Lake Ridge Road to the east, the watershed boundary to the north and the
southern boundary of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
1- Pickering Lands
2- Gooctwood Resource
Management Tract
3- Sword Tract
4- Conservation Easement
5- Clubine Tract
7- Permit Stewardship Project
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8 - Walkei Woods
9 ,10 Conservation Easement
11 Durham Regional Fcrest
1 ?- C r 1'in's Crrriers
13 to 18 - Conservation Easement
19, 26, 28, 29- Living Legacy
stewardship Initiative
20 Purvis Property
21,22 Conservation Easement
23 - Glen MaJor Resource Tract
24 - Timber Brothers
25,27 - Conservation Easement
RES. #A99/05 - LOWER DON RIVER WEST REMEDIAL FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT
Component 1 - Totten Sims Hubicki. Background information on the
selection process.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Frank Dale
THAT the Authority be advised that the consultant team led by Totten Sims Hubicki and
Earth Tech has been awarded a contract, pursuant to the works outlined in Resolution
#A31/05, at an upset fixed fee cost of $525,587.21 (GST inclusive) plus an anticipated
non -fixed fee cost $589,133.90 (GST inclusive) for a total project cost of $1,114,721.11
(GST inclusive).
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #02/05, held on March 11, 2005, Resolution #A31/05 was approved in
part as follows:
....WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been identified by
the TWRC as the recipient agency to undertake the detailed design and implementation of
Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
WHEREAS there is a particular urgency to start the design of Component 1 so as to take
advantage of a narrow window of opportunity for construction to occur in 2005 and 2006;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be directed to work with TWRC to
finalize the work plan and Delivery Agreement for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood
Protection Project;
THAT the Authority direct the signing officers of the TRCA, subject to authorization by the
TWRC and based on the recommendation of the selection committee, to confirm the
successful team and commence the work for the design and implementation for Component
1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take any action
necessary to implement the design and implementation of Component 1, including the
execution of all documentation required;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority identifying any actions taken in this
regard.
As per Resolution #A31/05, TRCA staff, in concert with the selection committee, which
consisted of representatives from the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC),
Canadian National Railway (CNR), GO Transit and City of Toronto - Works and Emergency
Services, undertook a competitive process to select a consultant team to undertake Detailed
Design and Construction Administration for Component 1 of the Lower Don River Remedial
Flood Protection Project.
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A Call for Proposals for consulting services to undertake the project was issued on April 8,
2005 to three consulting teams that had submitted Expressions of Interest for the project on
February 24, 2005: these teams were led by URS Canada (URS), Morrison Hershfield (MH) and
Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH).
Copies of the three proposals were provided to the consultant selection team. All fee proposal
components were removed from the proposals prior to distribution to the selection team.
Members of the selection team were requested to review each of the proposals based on their
technical merit.
Upon receipt, the proposals were examined to ensure that they met the stated mandatory
requirements specified in the Call for Proposals. These included:
• Inclusion of the Proposal Submission Form;
• Inclusion of an Invited Consultants Certificate;
• Inclusion of the Fee Summary;
• Team Organization and Qualifications;
• Understanding of the Project;
• Inclusion of a Work Plan and Schedule;
• Acceptance of the TWRC Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and uncertainty
involved with the status of the Environmental Assessment, the Contribution Agreement, and
other risk factors.
Each of the three teams met the mandatory requirements of the CaII for Proposals. As such, all
three proposals underwent the technical evaluation.
On May 4, 2005, the consultant selection team interviewed the three consultant teams.
Based on consultant selection team's technical evaluation, it was apparent that all teams had
the necessary expertise to carry out the assignment. The proposal scoring system placed TSH
as the top ranking proposal followed by URS, and then Morrison Hershfield. All three teams
qualified for further consideration through the fee proposal process.
Based on a recommendation from the TWRC, the fee proposal was structured to include a
fixed fee for the design component including disbursements, and a cost for service based fee
component (e.g. staff per diem rates per work activity, costs per borehole, etc). The cost for
service based fee component was deemed necessary given the uncertainty:
• relating to the number of boreholes and monitoring wells that will be required for the
various project components;
• surrounding the number of meetings that the consultants will be required to attend in
support of the TRCA pertaining to contract negotiations, land acquisitions, establishment of
easements and public involvement beyond six specified public and stakeholder meetings;
• pertaining to the on -site inspections during Construction Administration;
A breakdown of the fixed fee proposals is as follows:
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Fixed Fee Proposal
Consultant
Salary
Disbursements
Total
MH
$1,284,427.00
$32,684.00
$1,317,111.00
URS
$1,369,310.00
$305,245.00
$1,674,555.00
TSH
$503,138.61
$22,448.60
$525,587.21
Based on the results of the proposal technical evaluation and their fee proposal, TRCA and the
selection team recommends to the TRCA Signing Officers and TWRC, that TSH be retained to
undertake the Detailed Design and Construction Administration for Component 1 of the Lower
Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project.
TSH has agreed to sign a Letter of Commencement to initiate the project activities until such
time that a contract can be signed following the signing of an Eligible Recipient Agreement
between the TWRC and TRCA.
It is anticipated that TWRC will provide confirmation of funding for the detailed design phase
and of our selection process on Friday, May 20, 2005.
TRCA is proceeding with the finalization of the Eligible Recipient Agreement with TWRC and
will prepare contracts for the consulting team.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
TWRC will provide all funding required for this work.
Report prepared by: Ken Dion, extension 5230
For Information contact: Ken Dion, extension 5230
Date: May 19, 2005
RES. #A100/05 - LOWER DON RIVER WEST REMEDIAL FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT
Component 1 - Hydro One. Retaining Hydro One to undertake Level A
Assessments for the relocation of their underground and overhead
power transmission lines as part of the Detailed Design for Component 1
of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall •
Frank Dale
THAT Hydro One be retained to undertake the required Level A Assessments to relocate
their underground and overhead power transmission lines to facilitate the detailed design
phase for Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project,
at an upset cost of $110,000, plus applicable taxes, subject to the approval of the Toronto
Waterfront Revitalization Corporation and terms and conditions satisfactory to Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and its solicitors;
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THAT a 15% contingency be established to address unforeseen tasks and associated
costs;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #9/04, held on October 29, 2004 , Resolution #A296/05 authorized
entering into required contracts or agreements necessary to implement all flood protection
components of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project.
At Authority Meeting #2/05, held on March 11, 2005, Resolution #A31/05 was approved in part
as follows:
....WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been identified by
the TWRC as the recipient agency to undertake the detailed design and implementation of
Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
WHEREAS there is a particular urgency to start the design of Component 1 so as to take
advantage of a narrow window of opportunity for construction to occur in 2005 and 2006;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be directed to work with TWRC to
finalize the work plan and Delivery Agreement for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood
Protection Project;...
A key element to be undertaken as part of the Component 1 works identified in Resolution
#A31/05 was:
A western extension of the existing railway bridge spanning the lower Don River will be
constructed to provide additional hydraulic capacity for the Don River to flow under CN's
Kingston Line railway embankment. This bridge widening is essential in order to
accommodate the increase of instream discharge that would result following the
construction of the above mentioned flood protection landform which would prevent the
westward movement of floodwater into downtown Toronto during large flood events. This
feature represents a key element of Component 1 of the LDRW Project.
Construction of this bridge was made possible following Hydro One's identification that existing
underground hydro cables located in the right -of -way of the proposed bridge span can be
relocated at a relatively affordable cost. However, Hydro One is required to undertake a
detailed assessment process (Level A Assessment) to determine how and when this relocation
process could proceed. This Level A Assessment will require approximately 3 months of work
from Hydro One engineers at an upset limit of $88,000, plus applicable taxes. The results of
the Level A Assessment will be incorporated into the detailed design of the Kingston
Subdivision Bridge Expansion over the Don River.
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Hydro One also indicated that they own low -lying overhead power transmission lines running
perpendicular to the proposed right -of -way of the proposed bridge span. These overhead
power transmission lines represent significant heavy equipment clearance issues pertaining to
the construction of the Kingston Subdivision Bridge Expansion. Hydro One has indicated that
it should be possible to raise these overhead lines using a temporary tower to provide sufficient
clearance for construction to occur. To confirm this proposal, Hydro One is required to
conduct a second detailed assessment process to examine how the overhead transmission
lines can be relocated. This Level A Assessment will require approximately 1 month of work
from Hydro One engineers at an upset cost of $22,000, plus applicable taxes.
Combined, the total costs to retain Hydro One to undertake these two Level A Assessments will
cost $110,000, plus applicable taxes.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding will be provided by the TWRC as part of the Eligible Recipient Agreement.
Report prepared by: Ken Dion, extension 5230
For Information contact: Ken Dion, extension 5230
Date: May 19, 2005
RES. #A101/05 - LOWER DON RIVER WEST REMEDIAL FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT
Component 1 - CNR and GO Transit. Covering UMA's costs to
coordinate CNR's and GO Transits participation and approvals through
the Detailed Design of Component 1 of the Lower Don River West
Remedial Flood Protection Project.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Frank Dale
WHEREAS UMA has been identified as the engineering firm which will represent GO
Transit and CNR interests throughout the Detailed Design and Construction
Administration of Component 1 for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection
Project;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(TRCA) pay directly for UMA's costs related to UMA's involvement throughout the
Detailed Design and Construction Administration of Component 1 for the Lower Don
River West Remedial Flood Protection Project, at an initial upset limit of $100,000 for the
Detailed Design and Approvals process, subject to the approval of the Toronto
Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) and terms and conditions satisfactory to
TRCA and its solicitors;
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THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action
may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and
the execution of any documents;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff report to the Authority when additional funds will be
required to compensate UMA for their continued participation throughout the project.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #9/04, held on October 29, 2004 , Resolution #A296/05 authorized
entering into required contracts or agreements necessary to implement all flood protection
components of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project.
At Authority Meeting #2/05, held on March 11, 2005, Resolution #A31/05 was approved in part
as follows:
...WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been identified by
the TWRC as the recipient agency to undertake the detailed design and implementation of
Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
WHEREAS there is a particular urgency to start the design of Component 1 so as to take
advantage of a narrow window of opportunity for construction to occur in 2005 and 2006;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be directed to work with TWRC to
finalize the work plan and Delivery Agreement for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood
Protection Project;...
Two key elements to be undertaken as part of the Component 1 works identified in Resolution
#A31/05 were:
A western extension of the existing railway bridge spanning the lower Don River will be
constructed to provide additional hydraulic capacity for the Don River to flow under CN's
Kingston Line railway embankment. This bridge widening is essential in order to
accommodate the increase of instream discharge that would result following the
construction of the above mentioned flood protection landform which would prevent the
westward movement of floodwater into downtown Toronto during large flood events. This
feature represents a key element of Component 1 of the LDRW Project.
An additional feature not related to the flood protection works involves the construction of a
pedestrian tunnel under the Bala Railway Line located just north of the railway bridge
expansion of the Kingston Line. This tunnel under the Bala Line would link pedestrian use
from the Waterfront Trail /Don River trail system to the future West Don Lands Precinct
Community. TWRC has requested TRCA to include this work to enable an efficient work
program with CN and GO Transit.
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To ensure that GO Transit's and CNR's concerns regarding the structural stability of the bridge
expansion and pedestrian underpass are addressed, and that the construction impacts on
infrastructure, planning and operations are not significant, UMA has been identified as the
engineering firm that will provide peer review, approvals and coordination services on behalf of
the railways throughout the detailed design and construction administration phases of the
project. TWRC and TRCA staff have agreed that UMA's costs for participation in this project
will be covered as part of the project.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The funding will be provided by the TWRC as part of the Eligible Recipient Agreement.
Report prepared by: Ken Dion, extension 5230
For Information contact: Ken Dion, extension 5230
Date: May 19, 2005
RES. #A102/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed
Manuel and Rosa Ferreira, CFN 36465. Purchase of property located at
the rear of 44 Acacia Avenue, City of Toronto, Etobicoke York
Community Council Area, under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection
and Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component, Humber River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B41 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT 0.009 hectares (0.023 acres), more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from
Manuel and Rosa Ferreira, being Part of Lots 242, 243, and 244 on Plan 1842 and
designated as Parts 2 and 4 on Plan 66R- 21641, City of Toronto, Etobicoke York
Community Council Area, located at the rear of 44 Acacia Avenue;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
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AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A103 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed
Claremont Estates Ontario Inc., CFN 36462. Purchase of property
located west of Old Brock Road, north of Central Street - Claremont, City
of Pickering, under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and
Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component, Duffins Creek watershed.
(Executive Res. #B42/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT 8.78 hectares (21.70 acres), more or less, of vacant land be purchased from
Claremont Estates Ontario Inc., being Part of Block 24 on Plan 40M -1482 and designated
as Blocks 17 and 18 on a Draft Plan of Survey prepared by H. F. Grander Company Ltd.,
Ontario Land Surveyors, under their Project No. 5662S, dated February 28, 2005, City of
Pickering, located west of Old Brock Road, north of Central Street - Claremont;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A104 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed
Reena Foundation, CFN 36461. Purchase of property located at 138
Weldrick Road, Town of Richmond Hill, under the "Natural Heritage
Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Don River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B43/05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT 0.21 hectares (0.52 acres), more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from Reena
Foundation, being Part of Lots 87 and 88 on Plan 1923 and designated as Parts 2, 3 and,
4 on a Draft Plan of Survey prepared by P. Salna Company Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyors,
under their File: 60- 18 "B ", dated November 22, 2004, Town of Richmond Hill, located at
138 Weldrick Road;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A105/04 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Carruthers Creek Watershed
William Brown, CFN 36473. Acquisition of a conservation easement,
located west of Salem Road, north of the 5th Concession Road, City of
Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, Carruthers Creek watershed.
(Executive Res. #B44/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT a conservation easement for the construction of a valley trail containing 0.38
hectares (0.94 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular shaped parcel of land, be
purchased from William Brown, said land being Part Lot 7, Concession 5, designated as
Part 5 on a draft Plan of Survey prepared by Schaeffer & Dzaldov Ltd., Ontario Land
Surveyors under their Job No. 02- 154 -03A, dated March 15, 2005, City of Pickering,
Regional Municipality of Durham, west of Salem Road, north of the 5th Concession Road;
THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
easement required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
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THAT Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the
transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid.
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A106/05 - REQUEST FOR SALE OF TRCA -OWNED LAND
Adjacent to 1 Jennifer Court
Armando and Rafella Cosentino, CFN 25778. The Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto
Encroachment Review Committee to explore the possibility of the sale of
a small fragment of land adjacent to 1 Jennifer Court, City of Toronto,
North York Community Council Area, Humber River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B45/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is In receipt of a
request from the City of Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to proceed with the
sale of a small fragment of TRCA -owned tableland located adjacent to 1 Jennifer Court,
City of Toronto, North York Community Council Area;
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interests of the TRCA in furthering its objectives, as set
out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to complete a sale to Armando and
Rafella Cosentino in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a small fragment of TRCA -owned tableland
containing 45.71 square metres (492 square feet), more or Tess, be sold to Armando and
Rafella Cosentino, located adjacent to 1 Jennifer Court, said land being Part of Block B
on Plan M -879, City of Toronto, North York Community Council Area;
THAT the TRCA request approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the
sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions:
(a) The sale price is to be the sum of $6.00 per square foot based on the area of the
property as certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor (i.e. 492 square feet x $6.00 =
$2,952.00);
(b) Armando and Rafella Cosentino are to pay all legal, survey and other costs, including
any fees required for municipal approvals (such as consent to sever / minor variance
applications, rezoning, Site Plan Control application, etc.) as deemed necessary by
the City of Toronto;
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(c) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be
required to sever the lands to be sold;
(d) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to
the TRCA in cash on closing;
THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A107/05 - REQUEST FOR SALE OF TRCA -OWNED LAND
Adjacent to 3 Broadmead Avenue
Donald Gill, CFN 34117. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto Encroachment Review
Committee to explore the possibility of the sale of a small fragment of
land adjacent to 3 Broadmead Avenue, City of Toronto, Scarborough
Community Council Area, Lake Ontario Waterfront.
(Executive Res. #846/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from the City of Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to proceed with a sale
of a small fragment of TRCA -owned tableland located adjacent to 3 Broadmead Avenue,
City of Toronto, Scarborough Community Council Area;
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interests of the TRCA in furthering its objectives, as set
out In Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to complete a sale to Donald Gill in
this instance;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a small fragment of TRCA -owned tableland
containing 88.26 square metres (950 square feet), more or less, be sold to Donald Gill,
located adjacent to 3 Broadmead Avenue, said land being Part of Lots 511 and 512 on
Plan 2347, City of Toronto, Scarborough Community Council Area;
THAT the TRCA request approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the
sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions:
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(a) The sale price is to be the sum of $6.00 per square foot based on the area of the
property as certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor (i.e. 950 square feet x $6.00 =
$5,700.00);
(b) Donald Gill is to pay all legal, survey and other costs, including any fees required for
municipal approvals (such as consent to sever / minor variance applications,
rezoning, Site Plan Control application, etc.) as deemed necessary by the City of
Toronto;
(c) a restrictive covenant must be registered on title, defining the use of the purchased
land;
(d) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be
required to sever the lands to be sold;
(e) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full
to the TRCA in cash on closing;
THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A108/05 - REQUEST FOR SALE OF TRCA -OWNED LAND
Adjacent to 5 Eldorado Court
Mr. and Mrs. Tsai, CFN 34115. The Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto Encroachment
Review Committee to explore the possibility of the sale of a small
fragment of land adjacent to 5 Eldorado Court, City of Toronto, North
York Community Council Area, Humber River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B47/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from the City of Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to proceed with a sale
of a small fragment of TRCA -owned land located adjacent to 5 Eldorado Court, City of
Toronto, North York Community Council Area;
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AND WHEREAS it is in the best interests of the TRCA in furthering its objectives, as set
out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to complete a sale to Mr. and Mrs.
Tsai in this instance;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a small fragment of TRCA -owned land containing
24.43 square metres (263 square feet), more or less, be sold to Mr. and Mrs. Tsai, located
adjacent to 5 Eldorado Court, said land being Part of Lot 17, Concession 4 WYS, City of
Toronto, North York Community Council Area;
THAT the TRCA request approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the
sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions:
(a) The sale price is to be the sum of $6.00 per square foot based on the area of the
property as certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor (i.e. 263 square feet x $6.00 =
$1,578.00);
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Tsai are to pay all legal, survey and other costs, including any fees
required for municipal approvals (such as consent to sever / minor variance
applications, rezoning, Site Plan Control application, etc.) as deemed necessary by
the City of Toronto;
(c) A restrictive covenant must be registered on title indicating that the owner(s) of 5
Eldorado Court are responsible for the Tong -term maintenance of the existing gablon
retaining wall located on the land being sold and indemnifying the TRCA and the City
of Toronto from any and all related action;
(d) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be
required to sever the lands to be sold;
(e) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full to
the TRCA in cash on closing;
THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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RES. #A109/05 - REQUEST FOR SALE OF TRCA -OWNED LAND
Adjacent to 2 Pineway Boulevard
Ivor Oram, CFN 34118. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto Encroachment Review
Committee to explore the possibility of the sale of a small fragment of
land adjacent to 2 Pineway Boulevard, City of Toronto, North York
Community Council Area, Don River watershed.
(Executive Res. #848/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from the City of Toronto Encroachment Review Committee to proceed with a sale
of a small fragment of TRCA -owned tableland located adjacent to 2 Pineway Boulevard,
City of Toronto, North York Community Council Area;
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interests of the TRCA in furthering its objectives, as set
out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to complete a sale to Ivor Oram In
this instance;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a small fragment of TRCA -owned tableland
containing 80.92 square metres (871 square feet), more or less, be sold to Ivor Oram,
located adjacent to 2 Pineway Boulevard, said land being Part of Lot 21, Concession 2
EYS, City of Toronto - North York Community Council Area;
THAT the TRCA request approval of the Minister of Natural Resources to complete the
sale of the subject land on the following terms and conditions:
(a) The sale price is to be the sum of $6.00 per square foot based on the area of the
property as certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor (i.e. 871 square feet x $6.00 =
$5,226.00);
(b) Ivor Oram is to pay all legal, survey and other costs, including any fees required for
municipal approvals (such as consent to sever / minor variance applications,
rezoning, Site Plan Control application, etc.) as deemed necessary by the City of
Toronto;
(c) A restrictive covenant must be registered on title, defining the use of the purchased
land;
(d) Completion of this sale will be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be
required to sever the lands to be sold;
(e) The transaction is to be completed at the earliest possible date with payment in full
to the TRCA in cash on closing;
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THAT the sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A110/05 - TOWN OF WHITCHURCH - STOUFFVILLE
Request for a Permanent Easement for a Storm Sewer and Outfall
Duffins Creek Watershed, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville
CFN 36302. Receipt of a request from the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville
to provide a permanent easement for a storm sewer and outfall, east of
the 9th Line, north of Millard Street - Stouffville, Duffins Creek watershed,
Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York.
(Executive Res. #B49/05)
Moved by: Bill Fisch
Seconded by: John Sprovieri
THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville to provide a permanent easement for a
storm sewer and outfall, east of the 9th Line, north of Millard Street - Stouffville, Duffins
Creek watershed, Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York;
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out
in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with the Town of
Whitchurch - Stouffville in this Instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing a total of
0.029 hectares (0.072 acres), more or less, be granted to the Town of
Whitchurch - Stouffville for a storm sewer and outfall, said land being east of the 9th Line,
north of Millard Street - Stouffville, Duffins Creek watershed, Town of
Whitchurch - Stouffville and designated as Part 1 on a draft Plan of Survey prepared by
Donald E. Roberts Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyors, under their Reference No. 85.1507 -16,
dated March 18, 2005;
THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs to
be paid by the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville;
THAT the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville is to fully indemnify the TRCA from any and all
claims from injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly
or indirectly, from the granting of this easement or the carrying out of construction;
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THAT an archaeological investigation be completed, with any mitigative measures being
carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA staff, at the expense of the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville;
THAT all TRCA lands disturbed by the proposed works be revegetated / stabilized
following construction and, where deemed appropriate by TRCA staff, a landscape plan
be prepared for TRCA staff review and approval in accordance with existing TRCA
landscaping guidelines;
THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to commencement of
construction;
THAT the granting of this easement is subject to receipt of written approval from the
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure Services Department who manage these lands on
behalf of the TRCA;
THAT said easement be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A111/05 - 2005 CONTRACTS FOR YORK - PEEL - DURHAM - TORONTO
GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT STUDY
Award of contracts for 2005.
(Executive Res. #850/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT a three year agreement with Earthfx Incorporated to provide ongoing numerical
modeling, database and website management services to the partner agencies be
approved at a cost not to exceed $200,000, plus applicable taxes, per calendar year;
THAT a two year agreement with the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) to provide
continuing geoscience services be approved at a cost not to exceed $50,000 per calendar
year;
THAT an agreement with DGI Geophysics to continue the collection of borehole
geophysics data on key strategic boreholes across the study area be approved at a cost
not to exceed $75,000, plus applicable taxes;
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THAT these agreements be on terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA staff and
solicitors;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate officials be authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A112 /05 - ESTATE OF POMPEA ZAERA FERZOCO AND CITY OF TORONTO
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING
Authorization for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff to
obtain Party Status before the Ontario Municipal Board on referrals
related to zoning by -law amendment, site plan and common element
condominium applications, and any other associated applications under
the Planning Act, to permit a residential development at 56 Grovetree
Road.
(Executive Res. #B51 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Andrew Schulz
THAT authorization be given to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff
to obtain Party Status before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) regarding proposed
zoning by -law amendment, site plan and common element condominium applications,
and any other associated applications under the Planning Act, to permit a residential
development at 56 Grovetree Road, that are not in conformity with the Valley and Stream
Corridor Management Program (VSCMP);
THAT staff continue to work cooperatively with the City of Toronto and the appellants to
ensure that the requirements of the VSCMP are met;
THAT staff be authorized to retain legal counsel to pursue this appeal before the OMB;
AND FURTHER THAT the OMB and all parties and participants to the hearing be so
advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A113 /05 - LAKE ONTARIO RESOURCES IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITY
ASSESSMENT
Approval to enter into an agreement with the Natural Heritage Institute to
participate in the Lake Ontario Resources Improvement Opportunity
Assessment Project funded by the Great Lakes Protection Fund.
(Executive Res. #B52/05 & Res. #B53/05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Glenn Mason
THAT approval be granted to enter into an agreement with the Natural Heritage Institute,
California, USA, for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to provide
services for the Lake Ontario Resources Improvement Opportunity Assessment project,
the estimated value of the services provided being US $117,116;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take such
action as Is necessary to implement the agreement including the signing and execution
of documents.
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION
RES. #A114 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
David Gurin
CARRIED
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.13.1 - 1.13.35, contained in Section II of Executive
Committee Minutes #3/05, held on May 6, 2005, be received.
RES. #A115 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Bill O'Donnell
CARRIED
THAT Section II item 8.14 - Award of Contract for Swimming Pool Tender No. CA05 -002,
contained in Executive Committee Minutes #3/05, held on May 6, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A116 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Nancy Stewart
THAT Section II items 8.15 - 8.18, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes
#3/05, held on May 6, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
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Section I1 Items 8.15 - 8.18, Inclusive
FEDERAL FISHERIES ACT
(Executive Res. #858/05)
TEAPOT LAKE
(Executive Res. #859/05)
PINE CREEK AND DUNBARTON CREEK DIGITAL FLOODLINE MAPPING
(Executive Res. #860/05)
TOP OF RIDGE AND TOWN OF CALEDON
(Executive Res. #B61 /05)
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:28 a.m., on Friday, May 27, 2005.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
/ks
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasurer
c.
CrTHE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #5/05
June 24, 2005
The Authority Meeting #5/05, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village,
on Friday, June 24, 2005. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:13
a.m.
PRESENT
David Barrow Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Frank Dale Member
Gilenn De Baeremaeker Member
Michael Di Biase Member
Rob Ford Member
David Gurin Member
Suzan Hall Member
Norm Kelly Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Glenn Mason Member
Elaine Moore Member
Dick O'Brien Chair
Linda Pabst Member
Shelley Petrie Member
Andrew Schulz Member
Nancy Stewart Member
REGRETS
Maria Augimeri Member
Bas Balkissoon Member
Bill Fisch Member
Pamela Gough Member
Peter Milczyn Member
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair
Bill O'Donnell Member
Maja Prentice Member
Dave Ryan Member
John Sprovieri Member
Michael Thompson Member
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RES. #A117 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gay Cowbourne
David Barrow
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/05, held on May 27, 2005, be approved.
DELEGATIONS
CARRIED
(a) Councillor Peter Li Preti, City of Toronto, speaking in regards to request to reopen
discussions on an encroachment at 50 Fulwell Crescent.
(b) Ms. Deborah Schulte of 76 Mira Vista Place, Woodbridge and Member, West Humber
Subwatershed Committee, speaking in regards to the EMS Station at the Southeast
Corner of the Canada Company Avenue and Islington Avenue Intersection, City of
Vaughan.
RES. #A118 /05 - DELEGATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Rob Ford
THAT above -noted delegation (a) be heard and received.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
DELEGATIONS
Norm Kelly
Rob Ford
CARRIED
THAT the matter of encroachment on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority -owned
lands adjacent to a residential property at 50 Fulwell Crescent in the City of Toronto be
reopened for reconsideration.
RECORDED VOTE
David Barrow Nay
Gay Cowbourne Nay
Frank Dale Nay
Glenn De Baeremaeker Nay
Michael Di Biase Yea
Rob Ford Yea
David Gurin Nay
Suzan Hall Nay
Colleen Jordan Nay
Norm Kelly Yea
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RECORDED VOTE (Cont'd)
Glenn Mason Nay
Elaine Moore Nay
Dick O'Brien Nay
Linda Pabst Nay
Shelley Petrie Nay
Andrew Schulz. Nay
Nancy Stewart Nay
THE MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED
RES. #A119/05 - DELEGATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Colleen Jordan
THAT above -noted delegation (b) be heard and received;
AND FURTHER THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority support support the
various requests that the EMS station to be located at the southeast corner of the Canada
Company Avenue and Islington Avenue intersection, City of Vaughan, be situated in a
manner which will preserve the maximum possible amount of forest habitat.
RECORDED VOTE
David Barrow Yea
Gay Cowbourne Yea
Frank Dale Yea
Glenn De Baeremaeker Yea
Michael Di Biase Yea
Rob Ford Nay
David Gurin Yea
Suzan Hall Yea
Colleen Jordan Yea
Norm Kelly Yea
Glenn Mason Yea
Elaine Moore Yea
Dick O'Brien Yea
Linda Pabst Yea
Shelley Petrie Yea
Andrew Schulz Yea
Nancy Stewart Yea
THE MOTION WAS CARRIED
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PRESENTATIONS
(a) Introduction of Mark Cullen as The Living City spokesperson for TRCA.
RES. #A120 /05 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
Elaine Moore
THAT above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) A letter dated June 23, 2005, from John Willets, Chair, Friends of Claireville, in regards
to communications with volunteer committees.
RES. #A121 /05 - CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Colleen Jordan
THAT above -noted correspondence (a) be received.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE (A)
June 23'd, 2005
As the Chair of the friends of Claireville 1 would like to bring to your attention a breakdown in
communications that impacts volunteer relations at a visceral level_
Leading members of the TRCA have actively used the word "partnership, teamwork and close
working relationship" to describe the bond between volunteers and the TRCA.
At Tuesdays Supporter Recognition Evening Dick O'Brien stated that volunteers play a huge
part in the TRCA and went on to quantify:
1,941 volunteers in 2004/Providing 160,000 bra of work/A value of 2.8 M$.
As you know in Claireville volunteers have planted 20,000 trees and played a pivotal roll in
stopping a golf course and Williams parkway initiatives. These are things the City of Brampton .
now holds as proud examples of their commitment to the environment. if not for the
professional level of research, lobbying, marketing, media campaigns, community outreach and
engagement I believe the outcome would have been different.
My point is that the volunteers play a valuable role in the restoration and maintenance of the
Management Plan and decisions are being made by TRCA without regard for the Plan and
without timely run sultation with your "Partners ".
Recently TRCA has let contracts to dump soil in Conservation Areas. Some of these areas have
been designated for primary restoration! It is possible that beams and iindulsiting terrain could be
part of a restoration project but it must be part of a larger effort and must be clearly understood
by the stakeholders involved. The vagaries of the minutes from long ago meetings in 2002 and
2003 are a clear testament to the breach of trust in this regard.
Trust is hard to gain and easy to loose. Volunteers have full time careers as pressing and
engaging as yours. They have lives and families, and yet they are bound and determined to
support the TRCA at significant personal cost and sacrifice because they believe in the
partnership established and know the value that these wild spaces will have in our future.
When one is called a " partner" and is encouraged to develop a plan together and invests time,
effort and personal integrity developing that plan and then shares it with the public, any breach in
that partnership is a loss of trust
1 wonder if you can appreciate what it is like to have that faith broken for what seems to be short
term financial gains that does not contribute to the value of the of the property. Our experience at
Claireville is that the "berms" will always look like piles of dirt
1 bring this to your attention because this is not a one -time occurrence and 1 ask the Board to
recommit to ens ", that your volunteers are treated with respect, are properly viewed as
stakeholders and have active participation in a timely manner to any restoration" work in the
respective Conservation Areas, otherwise we will just be"token citizens" in the TRCA plans and
the partnership will be broken.
Sincerely,
John Willets
Chair — Friends of Claireville
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A122/05 - APPOINTMENTS TO THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY FOR 2005 -2006
City of Toronto. The Secretary- Treasurer advises that all persons for the
City of Toronto listed below have been duly appointed and are entitled to
sit as a Member of this Authority for the 2005 -2006 year, and
appointment of new members to an advisory board.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Nancy Stewart
THAT all persons listed below be recognized as City of Toronto Council Members of the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) until the 2006 Annual Meeting, and /or
until their successors are appointed:
Augimeri, Maria
Balkissoon, Bas
Cowbourne, Gay
De Baeremaeker, Glenn
Ford, Rob
Hall, Suzan
Kelly, Norm
Milczyn, Peter
Thompson, Michael
THAT Councillor Norm Kelly be welcomed as a new member from the City of Toronto;
THAT Councillor Norm Kelly be approved as a member of the Sustainable Communities
Board;
AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Cliff Jenkins be thanked for his service to TRCA.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In December of 2003, City of Toronto Council appointed eleven members to the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for a term of office expiring on May 31, 2005, and until
their successors are appointed. At various dates in 2004, City of Toronto Council appointed a
total of five citizen representatives to the TRCA for a 3 -year term expiring November 30, 2006,
and until a successor is appointed, to complete the appointments and replace some
Councillors who had resigned from TRCA. The total number of Members allotted to the City of
Toronto is 14.
At City of Toronto Council in May, 2005, the nine Councillors named above were appointed to
the Authority for a term of office commencing June 16, 2005, and expiring on November 30,
2006, and until successors are appointed.
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The appointment of the above - mentioned Councillors causes one change in the current board,
appointed until the 2006 Annual Authority meeting; Councillor Norm Kelly was appointed as
successor to Councillor Cliff Jenkins.
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264
For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264
Date: June 15, 2005
RES. #A123/05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
BOAT CLUB LEASES - CITY OF TORONTO
Renewal of leases for boat clubs located on Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority -owned lands managed by the City of Toronto.
(Business Excellence Res. #C35/05)
Norm Kelly
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is the owner of the
property located in the City of Toronto which is being managed by the City of Toronto in
accordance with the terms of an agreement dated June 14, 1961 and an agreement dated
October 11, 1972;
WHEREAS certain parcels of this property on the lower Humber River and the Lake
Ontario waterfront are leased to various boat clubs;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT approval be granted to enter into 20-year
Renewal Lease Agreements with the various boat clubs commencing August 1, 2005 on
the basis as set out in Clause No. 1 contained in Report No. 7 of The Economic
Development and Parks Committee, which was adopted without amendment, by the
Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on September 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2003;
THAT the terms and conditions of the Renewal Lease Agreements be satisfactory to
TRCA staff and its solicitor;
THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action
may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any necessary
approvals and execution of any documents;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto staff be so advised.
CARRIED
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RES. #A124 /05 - PURCHASING POLICY
Recommends approval of revised Purchasing Policy.
(Business Excellence Res. #C36/05 & Res. #C37/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the Purchasing Policy dated May, 2005, with the following amendments, be
approved:
• staff report to the Business Excellence Advisory Board semi - annually with a list of all
Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals approved by the Chief
Adminstrative Officer pursuant to Schedule 'A';
• Schedule 'A' be amended by adding as note 4 the following: "If the lowest bidder is
not selected that a report be provided to the Executive Committee at the next available
meeting for their information. ";
• Schedule 'A' be amended by changing approval limits of Acceptable Bid or Proposal
to $25,000 - $200,000 Executive Committee and Up to $25,000 Chief Administrative
Officer;
• amending Section 1.7 by adding "an Authority Member" to paragraph 4;
AND FURTHER THAT the "Policies and Procedures for Purchase of Goods and Services
and Disposal of Equipment ", dated September, 1995, as amended, be rescinded.
CARRIED
RES. #A125 /05 - OFFICE ACCOMMODATION
Approval to Lease Additional Office Space from Park Downsview Park
Inc.. Approval to enter into a lease of additional office space at 70
Canuck Avenue, Downsview Park, subject to terms and conditions
satisfactory to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and its
solicitors.
(Business Excellence Res. #C38/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enter into a lease of
additional office space at 70 Canuck Avenue, Downsview Park, subject to terms and
conditions satisfactory to TRCA and its solicitors;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed and authorized to take such action as is necessary
to implement the lease including the signing of documents.
CARRIED
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RES. #A126 /05 - STAFF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Division Names. Approval of division names under the approved
organizational structure.
(Business Excellence Res. #C39/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the division names contained in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's
(TRCA) staff organizational structure be approved.
CARRIED
RES. #A127 /05 - 2005 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Implementation Plan. Implementation plan and measureables for the
2005 corporate communications objectives.
(Business Excellence Res. #C40/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the 2005 Corporate Communications Implementation Plan for Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) be approved.
CARRIED
RES. #A128 /05 - RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE POLICY
Approval, of policy on religious holidays to support diversity initiatives.
(Business Excellence Res. #C41 /05 & Res. #C42/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Religious Observance
Policy be approved as follows:
"When an employee requests time off during regular working hours to observe a holy
day, TRCA will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the request by allowing up to 3
unpaid days off per year or use of lieu time or vacation equivalent."
CARRIED
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RES. #A129 /05 - SECONDMENT POLICY
Approval of the Secondment Policy for Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) employees going to other organizations and for
employees of other organizations coming to TRCA.
(Business Excellence Res. #C43/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the Secondment Policy be approved as follows:
"Employees are encouraged to seek secondment opportunities in and . outside of Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) as part of their professional development.
Managers are encouraged to support such secondments when such a move contributes
to the TRCA's greater good.
That managers shall seek secondment arrangements with partners where external
resources can be effectively seconded into TRCA on a temporary basis in the mutual best
interests of both organizations ".
CARRIED
RES. #A130 /05 - POLICY FOR REHIRING RETIRED /FORMER EMPLOYEES
Defining the limitations in rehiring former employees.
(Business Excellence Res. #C44/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the Rehiring of Retired Employee Policy be rescinded and the following
substituted:
"Retired employees cannot be rehired under contract within 12 months of their retirement
date unless for extraordinary purposes and with the proper approvals. Former
employees can be rehired as employees or contract staff within a year however not if the
employee has received a severance package at the time of his or her departure.
All contractual extensions of employment beyond the normal retirement date must be
approved by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Executive Committee."
CARRIED
RES. #A131 /05 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT
May 20, 2005. Staff report on accounts receivable, as of May 20, 2005.
(Business Excellence Res. #C45/05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Suzan Hall
THAT the Accounts Receivable Status Report, as of May 20, 2005, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the amount due from Robertson Gaze Associates Inc. be written
off. CARRIED
RES. #A132 /05 - WILD WATER KINGDOM
Extension of Outstanding Rent Payment. Request from Wild Water
Kingdom to extend to July 30, 2005, a portion of outstanding rent
payment.
(Business Excellence Res. #C46/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the request from Wild Water Kingdom that the outstanding rent and other payments
be paid on the basis of $100,000 on or before June 30, 2005, and the balance including
interest on or before July 30, 2005, be approved, subject to all other payments required
by the lease being paid on the dates required.
CARRIED
RES. #A133 /05 - DESIGN COMPETITION FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSE AT KORTRIGHT
CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION
A design competition hosted by the Toronto Design Exchange will
engage architects and post secondary students to create the best in
sustainable design for the single family house in Ontario.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
David Gurin
THAT staff engage the Toronto Design Exchange to host a competition to design a
sustainable single family house.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Residential energy use accounts for approximately 18% of all energy consumed in Canada.
Combined with transportation, home owners account for nearly 30% of all CO2. In an effort to
offset the resource intensive practices followed by the residential building market and the home
owner, housing projects have been developed by Canadian designers to demonstrate
environmentally responsible alternatives to new home building practices. Over the years, these
projects have effectively exhibited best practices in energy and water conservation, waste
management and indoor environmental quality to help transform currently accepted residential
construction methods.
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R -2000, Advanced Homes, Green Homes and Healthy Homes are a few of Canada's great
demonstration projects that work to contribute to the principles and concepts of energy
efficient and resource conservative homes. Not only did these homes mark an improvement in
energy efficiency they also highlighted the growing importance of environmental, health and
societal issues that future housing practices needed to consider and address.
These demonstration projects were very successful in the short term at promoting technical
advancements but failed in sustaining any long term interest and impact in the community. The
primary reason for this is the fact that the projects were individual pilot homes and not
community based projects. The homes were sold off after a 6 -month demonstration period to
private owners, closing the doors to a very supportive and inquisitive public. Once the houses
were sold, the opportunity to provide consumers with an ongoing physical demonstration was
lost. Sustainable education and training opportunities for the residential building sector have
also since suffered.
It has almost been 10 years since the last major housing demonstration project was built in
Ontario. The Living City Campus at Kortright is proposing a high profile Sustainable House
Demonstration Project (SHDP) to address issues including transportation, waste management,
building design and site design with a primary objective of providing long term education and
training.
Included with the sustainable house project will be educational programs and hands -on
training. The educational programs will incorporate a holistic approach to community design to
include:
• essential services such as waste management;
• social services such as public access & safety;
• healthy /active living opportunities;
• economic sustainability; and,
• transportation concerns.
RATIONALE
The SHDP will engage contractors, developers, municipal planners and home owners to learn
about and adopt sustainable planning, design and building practices. The project will be
located on The Living City Campus at the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Woodbridge.
The campus is the ideal location to build the SHDP. The Kortright Centre for Conservation has
a reputation of providing leading demonstrations and education programs on sustainable
issues and is open to the public all year round.
The sustainable house will become an integral part of the Power Trip Trail, currently on site at
Kortright. The house will provide a powerful statement of what can be achieved with
environmentally responsible new home design, supported by the leading edge renewable
energy demonstrations currently on the Power Trip Trail. The addition of this house would truly
make the Power Trip Trail the most comprehensive demonstration of conservation, energy
efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable technologies in North America.
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The new partnership developed between TRCA and PowerStream to implement PowerStream's
Conservation Demand Side Management (CDM) plan has ensured funding of $30,000 to go
towards the design competition that will be used to establish the sustainable elements and
overall design for the house to be built as part of the Power Trip Trail. Additional sponsorship
will be sought to provide the outstanding funds for the competition
The overall cost for the competition is not to exceed $72,000 with a breakdown of initiatives as
follows:
Design Exchange:
a. Leverage the Partnerships $2,000
b. Establish the Criteria $3,000
c. Develop the Competition Collateral $15,000
d. Establish Marketing Channels & Develop Marketing Strategy $3,000
e. Launch the Competition and Call for Entries $3,000
f. Establish Registrants $2,000
g. Conduct Competition Briefing Workshop $5,000
h. Promotion $1,000
i. Deadline and Competition Judging $5,000
j. Announcement of Winning Design $7,500
k. Exhibition of Entries $15,000
I. Final Report (compile, design, print) $7,000
TRCA resources:
Staff time $5,000
Overhead $5,500
The competition is intended to create a high profile in the media and in the design community
for the SHDP, the participants and the sponsors. The competition, to be hosted by the Toronto
Design Exchange, is scheduled to be complete by December 2005 to meet the timeline
requirements of PowerStream CDM plan. The results of the competition will be used to engage
second -stage sponsors for the building of the SHDP. Construction will be considered for the
third quarter of 2006.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
• Prepare a detailed project proposal including graphics & site maps to be used to engage
partners, funders and associated leaders.
• Finalize funding partners. PowerStream has committed $30,000 to the competition. CMHC
& Enbridge are expected to contribute $10,000 each. Additional funders are interested and
considering participation.
• Prepare a terms of agreement with the Toronto Design Exchange to facilitate the design
competition.
Report prepared by: Andrew Bowerbank, extension 5343
For Information contact: Andrew Bowerbank, extension 5343
Date: May 10, 2005
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RES. #A134/05 - 427 TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
Follow -up report to the former GTA North Transportation Corridor.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
David Barrow
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation has initiated a new Individual Environmental
Assessment (EA) for the proposed 427 Transportation Corridor, as planned to begin at
the current Highway 427 terminus at Regional Road 7, and end somewhere south of the
King- Vaughan Road;
WHEREAS staff recognize that the draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
.does not include the GTA North Transportation Corridor that was the subject of a former,
incomplete Individual EA connecting the existing Highway 427 from its current terminus
northward to the City of Barrie;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has yet to complete a transportation strategy
associated with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
WHEREAS TRCA understands that there are urgent issues with respect to land use
planning in the cities of Vaughan and Brampton and that a northward extension that
serves these municipalities is required at this time, in advance of the aforementioned
provincial transportation strategy;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to ensure
that the study limit for this project remain south of any crossing of the Humber River;
THAT the northern terminus of the 427 Transportation Corridor, as studied through the
EA process, be determined, minimizing any potential future impacts on the natural and
cultural systems of the Humber River watershed, including but not limited to the
terrestrial natural heritage system and the Carrying Place Trail, as well as recognize the
river's status as a Canadian Heritage River and the planning requirements for the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan, 2005;
THAT particular attention be paid to any cultural heritage features in the study area;
THAT the 427 Transportation Corridor Individual Environmental Assessment be
coordinated with the future Municipal Class EA to be undertaken by York Region for
Major Mackenzie Drive (between Regional Road 50 and Weston Road) commencing as
early as summer 2005;
AND FURTHER THAT staff continue involvement in the review and stakeholder
consultation processes as related to 427 Transportation Corridor and report back to the
board when alternative alignments have been determined.
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AMENDMENT
RES. #A135/05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Andrew Schulz
Shelley Petrie
THAT the fourth paragraph be removed from the main motion so that the resolution reads
as follows:
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation has initiated a new Individual Environmental
Assessment (EA) for the proposed 427 Transportation Corridor, as planned to begin at
the current Highway 427 terminus at Regional Road 7, and end somewhere south of the
King- Vaughan Road;
WHEREAS staff recognize that the draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
does not include the GTA North Transportation Corridor that was the subject of a former,
incomplete Individual EA connecting the existing Highway 427 from its current terminus
northward to the City of Barrie;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has yet to complete a transportation strategy
associated with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to ensure
that the study limit for this project remain south of any crossing of the Humber River;
THAT the northern terminus of the 427 Transportation Corridor, as studied through the
EA process, be determined, minimizing any potential future impacts on the natural and
cultural systems of the Humber River watershed, including but not limited to the
terrestrial natural heritage system and the Carrying Place Trail, as well as recognize the
river's status as a Canadian Heritage River and the planning requirements for the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan, 2005;
THAT particular attention be paid to any cultural heritage features in the study area;
THAT the 427 Transportation Corridor Individual Environmental Assessment be
coordinated with the future Municipal Class EA to be undertaken by York Region for
Major Mackenzie Drive (between Regional Road 50 and Weston Road) commencing as
early as summer 2005;
AND FURTHER THAT staff continue involvement in the review and stakeholder
consultation processes as related to 427 Transportation Corridor and report back to the
board when alternative alignments have been determined.
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RECORDED VOTE
David Barrow Nay
Gay Cowbourne Yea
Frank Dale Nay
Michael Di Biase Nay
David Gurin Yea
Suzan Hall Yea
Colleen Jordan Yea
Norm Kelly Yea
Glenn Mason Nay
Elaine Moore Nay
Dick O'Brien Yea
Linda Pabst Yea
Shelley Petrie Yea
Andrew Schulz Yea
Nancy Stewart Nay
THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
BACKGROUND
As of April 2005, the Ministry of Transportation has initiated a new 427 Transportation Corridor
Individual Environmental Assessment. TRCA staff attended a meeting of the Regulatory
Agency Advisory Group to review the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the study process.
In 2003, the proposed GTA North Transportation Corridor /Highway 427 Extension was
intended to join the existing northern terminus at Regional Road 7 to the City of Barrie. The
following Authority and Watershed Management Advisory Board resolutions were approved in
regards to this issue.
Resolution #A10/03 was approved at Authority Meeting #1/03, held on February 21, 2003, as
follows:
THAT the report on the Environmental Assessment Act process regarding the Proposed
Highway #427 Extension be received;
THAT staff report back on April 11, 2003 with a more comprehensive report on the
proposed Highway #427 extension, including relevant information from the soon to be
released report from the Smart Growth Secretariat and outlining the process by which all
the Conservation Authorities affected by the proposed extension can coordinate their
comments on the project;
AND FURTHER THAT staff examine and report on the issue of increased infrastructure
costs to the taxpayer of new development which may follow the extended highway,
including sewage treatment and water taking.
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Resolution #A77/03 was approved at Authority Meeting #3/03, held on April 25, 2003, as
follows:
THAT staff report back at Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #2/02, to be
held on June 13, 2003, on what TRCA's policies and requirements are for restoration
works along highways and other major road systems, and on our naturalization
objectives for new and proposed transportation corridors.
Resolution #A128/03 was approved at Authority Meeting #5/03, held on June 27, 2003, as
follows:
THAT the Environmental Assessment Team for the GTA North Transportation Corridor be
invited to present an update to the Watershed Management Advisory Board of the study
Terms of Reference, and to identify the Smart Growth planning efforts that have been
undertaken to date through the Needs Assessment phase of the project, and to present
a recommended approach to assess the Smart Growth objectives through the following
phases of the EA process;
THAT a representative from the Smart Growth Secretariat be requested to participate
directly in the Environmental Assessment process as the next stages of the planning
study unfold, and to work with the EA team assessing the implications of land use
change and cost to the tax payer;
THAT staff continue to provide input to the EA study team and work with the other two
affected Conservation Authorities through the Municipal Advisory Group, the
Stakeholders Advisory Group, the Oak Ridges Moraine Working Group and any new
discussions /work groups related to inclusion of Smart Growth within the EA;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on the legal position of TRCA and how the Source
Protection Planning Regulation for conservation authorities can be utilized with respect
to highway planning issues.
Since these recommendations are specific to the extended alignment, it is staffs opinion that
they are not relevant to the current project which proposes a transportation corridor to be
contained within the City of Vaughan. The original EA was put on hold by the Ministry of
Transportation while they awaited approval of Smart Growth (now referred to as the draft
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe).
The draft growth plan is currently being read in the Ontario legislature, and approval of the Bill
is expected in the near future. While the draft growth plan has a planning timeframe of 30
years, 10 year transportation strategies are to be developed throughout this timeframe. The
transportation strategy has not yet been completed, however, the draft growth plan does allow
for short term needs to be addressed. Recognizing that there are urgent planning requirements
to confirm the corridor through the City of Vaughan in relation to the approved employment
areas, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is moving forward with a new Individual EA for the
427 Transportation Corridor.
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The existing transportation network in the vicinity of Highway 427 is not capable of supporting
the projected growth in population, employment and goods movements. The proposed
corridor is intended to support planned development within the existing boundaries of the cities
of Vaughan and Brampton. It is staff's understanding that the City of Vaughan has specifically
identified the need to determine the alignment of this section of the highway to permit the
planned employment lands in their area to proceed towards development. The city is
concerned that the block plans and area plans between Regional Roads 7, 27 and 50, to Major
Mackenzie could impact the future alignment of the 427 Transportation Corridor. The City of
Vaughan has a current three year supply of serviced employment land and new supply is only
available in the 427 Transportation Corridor area. Demand for employment land is strong and
the City of Vaughan believes that development pressures will continue, potentially closing off
highway corridor options. The City of Vaughan therefore requested that the Individual EA be
commenced and requested that the Individual EA be complete by January 2006.
It is also staffs understanding that this summer, the Regional Municipality of York will
commence a Municipal Class EA process for Major Mackenzie Drive between Regional Road
50 and Weston Road. It is therefore prudent that the EA processes for these two studies be
coordinated and be comprehensively included in the assessment required for the future
provincial transportation strategy.
Current Study Area
The 427 Transportation Corridor is primarily intended to deal with the short term transportation
needs of the cities of Vaughan and Brampton planning areas. While the exact study area
cannot be defined at the ToR stage of the Individual EA, a key map is presented in the draft
ToR. It shows an area roughly bounded by Regional Road 7, 27 and 50, and the King- Vaughan
Road. TRCA staff are in receipt of a letter from King Township advising of that municipality's
opposition to any extension within its municipal boundaries.
The draft ToR states that there may be long term planning needs into Simcoe County, and that
a future northerly extension through Simcoe County, if ever required, should not be
predetermined through the current EA process. As such, the draft ToR states that one of the
most important factors for this study is determining the northern terminus of the corridor in that
it does not predetermine future route alignments.
Report prepared by: Beth Williston extension 5217
For Information contact: Beth Williston extension 5217
Date: May 20, 2005
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RES. #A136/05 - TORONTO REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN AND TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION SPILLS MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE AND BILL 133 -
ENFORCEMENT AMENDMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION ACT AND THE ONTARIO WATER RESOURCES ACT
CONCERNING SPILLS
Update on Toronto Remedial Action Plan and Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority's spills management initiative and Bill 133.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D24/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Elaine Moore
THAT WHEREAS spills are a major issue impeding the water quality and aquatic habitat
of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) watersheds and waterfront;
WHEREAS the TRCA is committed to protecting ground and surface water from spills and
illegal discharges of hazardous material;
WHEREAS the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the Toronto Area of Concern (AoC)
highlights spills prevention and response as a priority action;
WHEREAS spills are identified as a potential threat, and a strategy for addressing threats
at the individual watershed level is recommended within the Interim Technical Workplan
for Source Protection Planning within the CTC Region (CTC Region is comprised of the
Credit Valley Conservation Authority, TRCA and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority);
WHEREAS the TRCA, together with Toronto RAP, federal, provincial, regional, municipal,
and non - governmental organizations, and watershed groups recently completed work on
phase 1 of Toronto RAP and TRCA spills management initiative;
WHEREAS Bill 133 would strengthen environmental legislation regarding spills;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to continue working with TRCA's
partners to initiate work on phase 2 of TRCA's spills management initiative during
2005 -2006, including implementation of recommendations from September 2004 Spills
Management Workshop Outcomes Report;
THAT the Ministry of Environment (MOE), be thanked for their current support to Toronto
RAP and TRCA's spill management initiative and encouraged to continue to work towards
a comprehensive program to prevent and manage spills;
THAT the City of Toronto, the regional municipalities of Peel ,York and Durham and
Environment Canada be thanked for their participation and support throughout Phase 1
of the spills management initiative;
AND FURTHER THAT Conservation Ontario be so advised.
CARRIED
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RES. #A137 /05 - COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE FOR THE DON MOUTH
NATURALIZATION AND PORT LANDS FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT
Membership. Membership of the Community Liaison Committee for the
Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project is provided.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D25/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Elaine Moore
THAT the composition of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) for the Lower Don
River West Remedial Flood Protection Project be approved as contained in the staff
report;
AND FURTHER THAT additional community associations, as indicated in the staff report,
be appointed to the Community Liaison Committee.
CARRIED
RES. #A138 /05 - GENERIC REGULATION: "DEVELOPMENT, INTERFERENCE WITH
WETLANDS AND ALTERATIONS TO SHORELINES AND
WATERCOURSES"
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
CONFORMITY EXERCISE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is required to update its
current Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation, Ontario
Regulation 158, to conform to the provincially approved Generic
Regulation under the Conservation Authorities Act by May 1, 2006.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D26/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Elaine Moore
THAT staff proceed with the Generic Regulation conformity exercise in consultation with
member municipalities and the public as per the Comprehensive Generic Regulation
Work Plan;
AND FURTHER THAT following the municipal and public consultation process, staff
report back to the Authority for final endorsement of the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) Generic Regulation.
CARRIED
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RES. #A139 /05 - TORONTO CATCHMENT PILOT STUDY
Mimico Creek Watershed Urban Contaminant Fate and Effects.
Partnership project to initiate an integrated study of an urban Catchment
(Mimico Creek watershed) in the Toronto region.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D27/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Elaine Moore
THAT staff be directed to participate in the Toronto Urban Catchment Study;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on study results after completion.
CARRIED
RES. #A140 /05 - OAKDALE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Humber River Watershed. Report on the consultants hydrogeological
investigations and recommendation to negotiate an easement agreement
with Oakdale Golf and Country Club for the installation of two wells and
water line on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority -owned land in
Downsview Dells Park, City of Toronto, Humber River watershed.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D28/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to negotiate
an easement agreement with Oakdale Golf and Country Club for the Installation of two
wells and water line on TRCA -owned land in Downsview Dells Park, City of Toronto, on
the following basis:
(a)
Oakdale Golf and Country Club prepare and implement a comprehensive water
management strategy approved by TRCA;
(b) Oakdale Golf and Country Club be responsible for all costs associated with the well
development program and preparation of the easement agreement;
(c) Oakdale Golf and Country Club obtain required approvals under Ontario Regulation
158 for applicable works;
(d) Oakdale Golf and Country Club obtain required approvals under Ontario Regulation
128/03 (wells) and Ontario Regulation 387/04 (water taking and transfer);
(e) City of Toronto, through the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Department approve the
use and the easement agreement;
(f) Market value compensation for the use of public land is achieved;
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(g) Members of Humber Watershed Alliance be invited to participate in future
discussions when appropriate regarding the terms and conditions of the proposed
easement agreement;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Executive Committee at the earliest possible date
regarding the terms and conditions of the proposed easement agreement.
CARRIED
RES. #A141 /05 - WATERSHED PLANNING - FROM RECOMMENDATIONS TO
MUNICIPAL POLICIES: A GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
To summarize the results to date of the project to develop model policies
to help implement the recommendations of watershed plans.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D29 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Elaine Moore
THAT the interim working document titled Watershed Planning - from Recommendations
to Municipal' Policies: A Guidance Document be distributed to Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority's (TRCA) member municipalities and conservation authorities
with watersheds on the Oak Ridges Moraine for their use over the next year;
AND FURTHER THAT comments for improving the model policies be requested from
those agencies by September 2006, in order that the guidance document may be finalized
based on user feedback and practical application of the document.
CARRIED
RES. #A142 /05 - TOWN OF AJAX WATERFRONT MANAGEMENT PLAN - 2005
Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham. To approve the Town of
Ajax Waterfront Management Plan - 2005,
Report and Master Plan Design Update and to support the Town of Ajax
with implementation of the plan's recommendations and waterfront
priorities.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D30/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Gay Cowbourne
THAT the Town of Ajax Waterfront Management Plan - 2005, Report and Master Plan
Design Update be approved pending final approval by the Council of the Town of Ajax;
THAT the Town of Ajax Waterfront Management Plan - 2005, Report and Master Plan
Design Update be the master plan required under the waterfront agreement dated
January 1, 1980 between the Town of Ajax and the Toronto and Region Conservation
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Authority (TRCA) to guide future waterfront park development;
THAT the Town of Ajax Waterfront Management Plan - 2005, Report and Master Plan
Design Update provide the basis for subsequent annual or multi -year capital projects
with the Region of Durham for the Ajax portion of the Durham waterfront;
AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Ajax and the Region of Durham be so advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A143 /05 - GREAT LAKES AND ST. LAWRENCE CITIES INITIATIVE
Formation of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D31/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Elaine Moore
THAT the Chair of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) provide a copy
of the resolutions of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to the mayors
within TRCA's jurisdiction who were not in attendance or represented at the Quebec
conference with a recommendation that this important initiative be supported;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the resolutions be provided to the Chair of Conservation
Ontario with a request that all conservation authorities support the Great Lakes and St.
Lawrence Cities Initiatives.
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A144 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Michael Di Biase
CARRIED
THAT Ontario Regulation items 8.1.1 - 8.1.46, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #4/05, held on June 3, 2005, be received.
RES. #A145 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Frank Dale
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CARRIED
THAT Section II items 8.2 - 8.7, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes
#4/05, held on June 3, 2005, be received.
Section II Items 8.2 - 8.7, Inclusive
REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY -OWNED LAND
(Executive Res. #B66/05)
LAKE ONTARIO BIOREGIONAL MODELING INITIATIVE
(Executive Res. #867/05)
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT BERM CONSTRUCTION
(Executive Res. #B68/05)
ACQUISITION OF VEHICLE
(Executive Res. #B69/05)
WEST ETOBICOKE CREEK CHANNEL NATURALIZATION & REHABILITATION
(Executive Res. #870/05)
WATERSHED IMPACT MODELLING TOOL
(Executive Res. #B71 /05)
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
CARRIED
RES. #A146 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gay Cowbourne
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT Section IV item 9.11 - Rental Property Portfolio - Rouge Park, contained in Business
Excellence Advisory Board Minutes #3/05, held on June 10, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A147 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Andrew Schulz
Rob Ford
THAT Section IV items 9.12 and 9.13, contained in Business Excellence Advisory Board
Minutes #3/05, held on June 10, 2005, be received.
Section IV Items - 9.12 & 9.13
RESTORATION SERVICES WORKSHOP
(Business Excellence Res. #C48/05)
AUDITORS' MANAGEMENT LETTER
(Business Excellence Res. #C49/05)
CARRIED
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RES. #A148/05 - GREEN ENERGY FAIR - SMART CHOICES
Kortright Centre for Conservation. The Kortright Centre for Conservation,
in partnership with PowerStream, is planning a public exposition of
displays, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and tours on October 1 &
2, 2005, called Green Energy Fair - Smart Choices.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Suzan Hall
THAT the report on the Green Energy Fair - Smart Choices, be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Kortright Centre for Conservation has been leading the field in energy conservation and
renewable energy technologies since 1982. We have presented sustainable initiatives and
alternatives to thousands of visitors both through our education programs and through large
public events like the Green Energy Fair.
The Green Energy Fair, first held in 2001, was a very successful event, attracting over 2000
visitors and vendors annually to its showcase of sustainable technologies, practices, products
and services.
On April 19, 2005, PowerStream, in partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA), launched its commercial and industrial /municipal Conservation Demand
Side Management (CDSM) Initiatives at a conference held at the Kortright Centre for
Conservation. Making Energy Conservation Your Business attracted over 125 participants from
Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan who participated in a variety of workshops covering
smart meters, program incentives, lighting, distributed generation, renewable energy and
green buildings.
In light of this success, PowerStream and TRCA have agreed to work together to provide
energy workshops and information sessions for the residents in PowerStream's jurisdiction.
This is part of a larger partnership between PowerStream and TRCA to help implement
PowerStream's CDSM initiatives.
RATIONALE
The Green Energy Fair - Smart Choices at Kortright will be a large public event to launch the
TRCA and PowerStream partnership and its associated programs. This event will launch a
variety of new on -site and community outreach energy programs designed to engage and
inform residents on the "how -tos" of energy conservation and green energy.
Goals:
• to develop an awareness & understanding of energy efficient & sustainable technology
options for the residential sector;
• to promote energy efficient & sustainable technology products, services and companies;
• to promote Government, Utility, sponsor and NGO programs & incentives; and enhance
networking opportunities for all participants.
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A highlight of the weekend will be a tour of both John Wilson's and Anthony Ketchum's
sustainable homes.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Over the next few months TRCA staff will:
• develop organizational partnerships with staff and departments in the City of Vaughan and
the Regional Municipality of York to establish this event as a preeminent local and regional
energy event;
• secure other interested sponsor partnerships;
• invite vendors and retailers of energy efficient and sustainable energy technologies to set
up displays at the festival; and organize workshops and tours for the festival.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Sponsor support, vendor fees and admissions will enable this event to operate on a
cost - recovery basis.
Report prepared by: Alex Waters, 905 - 832 -2289, extension 227
For Information contact: Alex Waters, 905 - 832 -2289, extension 227
Date: May 19, 2005
RES. #A149 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker
Seconded by: Shelley Petrie
THAT Section IV item 11.9 - Ontario Municipal Board Hearings and the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan, contained in Watershed Management Advisory Board
Minutes #2/05, held on June 10, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A150 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
Suzan Hall
THAT Section IV items -11.10 - 11.17, inclusive, contained in Watershed Management
Advisory Board Minutes #2/05, held on June 10, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
Section IV Items -11.10 - 11.17, Inclusive
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES MORAINE COALITION - 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D33/05)
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D34/05)
LONG -TERM FISH COMMUNITY - TORONTO WATERFRONT
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D35/05)
DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D36/05)
DUFFINS CARRUTHERS WATERSHED RESOURCE GROUP MINUTES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D37/05)
ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D38/05)
HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D39 /05)
ROUGE WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D40/05)
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:54 a.m., on Friday, June 24, 2005.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
/ks
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasurer
PrTHE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #6/05
July 22, 2005
The Authority Meeting #6/05, was held in the Community Room, York Children's Safety
Village at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area„ on Friday, July 22, 2005. The Chair Dick
O'Brien, called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.
PRESENT
Bas Balkissoon Member
David Barrow Member
Frank Dale Member
Bill Fisch Member
Rob Ford Member
David Gurin Member
Suzan Hall Member
Norm Kelly Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Glenn Mason Member
Dick O'Brien Chair
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair
Bill O'Donnell Member
Linda Pabst Member
Dave Ryan Member
Andrew Schulz Member
Nancy Stewart Member
REGRETS
Maria Augimeri Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
Michael Di Biase Member
Pamela Gough Member
Peter Milczyn Member
Elaine Moore Member
Shelley Petrie Member
Maja Prentice Member
John Sprovieri Member
Michael Thompson Member
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RES. #A151 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Suzan Hall
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #5/05, held on June 24, 2005, be approved.
DELEGATIONS
CARRIED
(a) A delegation by Mr. Roman lwasjuk of 3064 Knob Hill, Mississauga, in regards to item
7.2 - Greenfield South Power Project.
RES. #A152 /05 - DELEGATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT Mr. lwasjuk be added to the agenda as a delegation.
RES. #A153 /05 - DELEGATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
David Barrow
THAT above -noted delegation (a) be heard and received.
CORRESPONDENCE
(a)
CARRIED
CARRIED
A letter dated February 7, 2005, from City Clerk, City of Toronto, in regards to Toronto
Water 2005 Multi -Year Business Plan.
RES. #A154 /05 - CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
Norm Kelly
THAT above -noted correspondence (a) be received.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE (A)
ToRoNlo
Ulli S. Watkiss
City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
February 7, 2005
Mr. Brian Denney
Chief Administrative Officer /Secretary- Treasurer
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive
Downsview, Ontario
M3N 1S4
Dear Mr. Denney:
Secretariat
Marilyn Toft
Council Secrtariat Support
City Hall, 2 Floor, West
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2
Subject: Works Committee Report 2, Clause 1
Toronto Water 2005 Multi -Year Business Plan
Tel: 416 -392 -7032
Fax: 416-392 -2980
e -mail: mtoft@toronto.ca
web: www.toronto.ca
In reply please quote:
Ref.: 05-WC#2(1)
City Council on February 1, 2 and 3, 2005, considered this Clause, and requested the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority to report to the Works Committee on a comprehensive
multi -year business plan to protect the source of Toronto's river systems.
Yours truly,
for City Clerk
M. Toft/sb
Attachment
Sent to:
c.
Acting Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary- Treasurer
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
All Interested Parties
Administrator, Works Committee
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TORONTO
CITY CLERK
Consolidated Clause in Works Committee Report 2, which was considered by City
Council on February 1,2 and 3, 2005.
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Toronto Water 2005 Multi -Year Business Plan
City Council on February 1, 2 and 3, 2005, adopted this Clause without amendment.
The Works Committee recommends to City Council that:
(1) the 2006 Toronto Water Budget report and any update on the Toronto Water
Business Plan be provided to the public, interested stakeholders and Councillors
at least one week in advance of the date that the Works Committee is scheduled to
discuss the reports; and
(2) the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to report to the
Works Committee on a comprehensive multi -year business plan to protect the
source of Toronto's river systems.
Action taken by the Committee:
The Works Committee requested the Acting Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
to:
(a) provide an up -to -date report to the Works Committee regarding the implementation of
the District Service Improvement program; and
(b) report to the Works Committee on:
(i) a breakdown of the 1,604 positions (excluded versus unionized positions); and
(ii) a breakdown on the 20 newly created positions in 2003 -2004 (excluded versus
unionized positions).
The Works Committee submits the report (October 29, 2004) from the Acting
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.
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Purpose:
To advise Council of the completion and submission of the 2005 Multi- Year Business Plan for
Toronto Water.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications resulting from the receipt of this report. However, any action
that may be required as a result of this report is, or will be, covered by the Toronto Water
capital and operating budgets where applicable.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
Background:
Multi -year business plans are a component of the corporate management framework and are
informed by the City's strategic and sectoral plans as well as the five -year fiscal plan. They in
turn will provide direction in the development of annual budgets and individual performance
plans. Toronto Water is one of three corporate programs that are currently developing
multi -year business planning pilots.
The multi -year business plans will allow senior management, Council and the public to have a
greater understanding of what City programs currently provide to citizens, the main factors or
issues that will be faced in the next three to five years, and the recommended objectives or
initiatives that will be required to address these issues and the necessary resources to
implement them.
The first multi -year business plan for Toronto Water is reflected in the 2005 operating and
capital budgets and the Water Rate report that will all be at the same Works Committee
meeting.
Comments:
The key messages in the Toronto Water Business Plan are:
Drinking water quality is a priority for customers and Toronto Water. Toronto has high
standards and are meeting and exceeding provincial standards. Toronto Water is practicing
continuous improvement to ensure these high standards are maintained, if not enhanced. As
Toronto's water quality is already high, this aspect is acknowledged, but not elaborated on in
the Business Plan.
The condition of the City's water and wastewater underground infrastructure is old and
deteriorating, and will require major capital investment. Past approved budgets and rate of
replacement are insufficient to support the infrastructure replacement needs.
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The above ground infrastructure, plants and facilities, is in fairly good shape due to
expansions, upgrades, renovations and equipment replacement projects over the years to
meet population growth, technology changes and for normal wear and tear. Detailed ten -year
facility plans are underway for each facility and are expected to be completed by the end of
2005.
System capacity and growth will be an issue in the future and it is more cost - effective to
encourage water conservation than to build new infrastructure. Accommodating increased
demand from projected growth in population and employment will be accomplished through
utilization of existing system capacity ( Water Efficiency Plan which reduces the speed at which
new infrastructure has to be added, a Water Loss Strategy which is being developed, and the
Universal Water Meter Program). Growth in demand will also be accommodated by increasing
plant capacity for growth through a cost—sharing partnership with York Region.
Stewardship of the environment is a priority to Toronto Water and is evidenced by development
of various programs such as the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan (WWFMMP) to
protect source water, and biosolids and residual management master planning efforts as an
important part of the City's recycling efforts. Toronto Water has led the Campaign to have our
beaches certified under the internationally recognized Blue Flag Program, which recognizes
high standards for water quality, environmental management, beach safety and environmental
education. Six of Toronto's Beaches are candidates for a Blue Flag in 2005. Although it is too
early to attribute beach posting results to WWFMMP , this may serve as a very long term
performance measure. Toronto Water is committed to renewable /green energy as evidenced in
its participation in the Deep Lake Water Cooling Project .that uses the chill from cold lake water
as an alternative to electric air - conditioning to cool high -rise office buildings in downtown
Toronto. The co- generation of waste gases also demonstrates the environmental responsibility
of the Division. Toronto Water also has several capital projects that are ecologically friendly.
Customer Service and input is important to Toronto Water. Public feedback was obtained
through customer surveys and public meetings with residents and also focus groups and
in -depth interviews with key business audiences such as high volume consumers (hospitals,
school boards); user to consumer groups (breweries, water bottlers, paper companies, soup
companies) and contractors, consultants and suppliers to help determine service level
expectations, priorities, impact and attitudes on water rate increases. This feedback is
incorporated into the business planning process. Valuing public input, consistent with the
Mayor's initiative "Listening to Toronto ", will not only be part of the business planning process,
but also be an ongoing operating principle of the new Toronto Water business unit.
The Business Plan demonstrates that Toronto Water's priorities match Council's Priorities.
The financial sustainability section of the report shows that increases in water rates are
required to implement the proposed strategies in the Business Plan and that Toronto's water
rates are competitive. The Toronto Water program is entirely rate supported, thus the business
planning work and the related financial projections of operating and capital requirements are
essential in establishing water rate projections.
The detailed report will be filed with the City Clerk.
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Conclusions:
Key elements of the business plans include:
a summary of accomplishments from previous years;
descriptions of our existing operations including the different services and activities
provided, maps of service delivery locations, the City's role, key customers and linkages
with Councils strategic directions, sectoral plans other City programs and external
partners;
graphs explaining how the existing budget is spent and funded;
results of key performance measures;
an environmental .scan of the various factors that will impact our programs in the next
three to five years such as aging infrastructure, population growth, citizen expectations
and existing Council direction;
an assessment of the factors identified in the environmental scan resulting in
identification of key priorities and the various change or continuous improvement
objectives or initiatives that are being proposed to address these priorities; and
high -level financial projections of operating and capital requirements that are required
to meet base budget requirements as well as the additional costs or savings associated
with the various initiatives identified in the plan.
Contact:
Bani Bawa
Director, Business Unit Support
Toronto Water
Tel: (416) 392 -8223 Fax: (416) 392 -5305
Email: bbawa @toronto.ca
Michael A. Price, P. Eng., FICE
General Manager
Toronto Water
Tel: (416) 392 -8220 Fax: (416) 392 -4540
Email: mprice(toronto.ca
The following persons appeared before the Works Committee:
John Hopkins, and filed a written submission;
Bill Guthrie, Vice - President, Toronto Civic Employees' Union, Local 416, and filed a
written submission; and
Michael Rosenberg, Economics of Technology Working Group.
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A155/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed
Mattamy (Hoover Park) Limited, CFN 36333. Purchase of property
located north of Nineteenth Avenue, west of Ninth Line, Town of
Whitchurch- Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, under the "Natural
Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005." Flood
Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Linda Pabst
THAT 17.977 hectares (44.421 acres), more or less, of vacant land be purchased from
Mattamy (Hoover Park) Limited, being Block 97 on draft M Plan; Parts 1,2 and 5 -9 on Plan
65R- 28001; Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 65R- 27596; and Part 1 on Plan 65R- 26451, all plans
prepared by Rady - Pentek & Edward Surveying Ltd. under job no.04 -045, Town of
Whitchurch- Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, located north of Nineteenth
Avenue, west of Ninth Line;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #A231/00 at Authority Meeting #9/00, held on October 27, 2000, approved the
Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project, 2001 -2005
Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. Joseph A. Starkman, Joseph & O'Donoghue LLP.
The Director, Watershed Management has reviewed the proposal and is in concurrence with
the purchase of this property.
Attached is a plan showing the location of the subject lands.
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RATIONALE
The subject property falls within the TRCA's approved master plan for acquisition for the Rouge
River Watershed as outlined in the approved Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition
Project 2001 -2005. Through the review of residential subdivision 19T(W)- 01003, TRCA staff
established the limits of the lands (Le. Block 97 on draft M plan and Parts 1,2 and 5 -9 on Plan
65R- 28001) which are comprised of wetlands, tableland woodlots and valley buffers within the
Oak Ridges Moraine.
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE
On December 10, 2004, the Ontario government announced a regulation that expands the
environmental criteria for lands that are eligible to receive a property tax exemption. Based on
a preliminary review of the new criteria, it would appear that the majority of these lands will be
eligible for the 2006 taxation year. The addition of the subject parcel will not have a significant
impact on TRCA's costs for this area.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the costs related to this purchase are available in TRCA land acquisition capital
account.
Report prepared by: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711
For Information contact: Ron Dewell, extension 5245 Edlyn Wong, extension 5711
Date: July 11, 2005
Attachments:1
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Attachment 1
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NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
,,.I?ROJECT 2001 -2005
ood Plain and Conservation Component, Hvmber.River Watershed
'INattamy (Hoover Park) Limited
CFN 3.6333
for Mr Living City
TRCA LANDS
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RES. #A156/05 - GREENFIELD SOUTH POWER PROJECT
Category B Environmental Assessment for Electricity Projects. To
construct a new power plant that will use natural gas combined cycle
power to generate electricity within the Etobicoke Creek watershed,
immediately adjacent to the Etobicoke Creek Valley, upstream of the
Silverthorn Environmentally Significant Area, and containing a significant
woodlot. The project is part of the Ontario government's plan to
phase -out the coal -fired electricity generation in Ontario.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Linda Pabst
WHEREAS it is the understanding of the Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) that in
order to meet the Ontario government's target of 5 percent renewable energy by 2007, the
Ministry of Energy launched four requests for proposals (RFPs) for a total of 1,500 MW of
new renewable energy supply and 2,500 MW for new clean generation and demand -side
projects;
WHEREAS THE "2,500 MW RFP" for new clean generation and demand -side projects
,represents one -third of the Ontario government's commitment to replace coal -fired
generation with cleaner sources of energy or demand -side measures;
WHEREAS the six winning projects of the "2,500 MW RFP" include a cogeneration
project, a demand response project and four new combined -cycle natural gas -fired
generating plants;
AND WHEREAS TRCA has received a Category B - Environmental Assessment Act
Application for one of the new combined -cycle natural gas -fired generating plants which
is to be located within the Etobicoke Creek watershed, immediately adjacent to the
Etobicoke Creek Valley, upstream of the Silverthorn Environmentally Significant Area,
and containing a significant amount of vegetation;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the proponent be advised that the Authority
supports the intent of this project as part of the Ontario government's plan to phase -out
the coal -fired electricity generation in Ontario, as it supports the TRCA draft corporate
strategic plan, which focuses on improving air quality and reducing the impacts of global
climate change in the TRCA watersheds;
THAT the proponent be advised that the Authority has concerns with respect this
particular site in terms of its environmental significance in relation to provisions in the
Provincial Planning Policy Statement (2005), the TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor
Management Program (1994), TRCA's Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization
Strategies for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks (2002) and the draft TRCA Terrestrial Natural
Heritage System Strategy (2004);
THAT the Authority advises that the outcome of the environmental assessment (EA)
process, including the application of criteria and establishment of an appropriate building
envelope, shall take precedent with respect to the development of this particular project;
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THAT TRCA staff be directed to work with the proponent to establish a satisfactory
environmental impact study which will:
(a) allow for a suitable building envelope to be established such that the natural
heritage of the site is protected,
(b) provide for a net environmental gain, either on -site or in close proximity to the
project area, and
(c) provide for site servicing which will not adversely impact the valley corridor or
TRCA property;
THAT TRCA staff be directed to report back to the Authority regarding the
recommendations of the environmental impact study and conformance with the TRCA's
conditions of approval;
THAT TRCA staff be authorized to use provisions within the Environmental Assessment
Act to ensure that the above conditions for this environmental assessment application
are achieved;
AND FURTHER THAT the proponent, the ministries of Environment and Energy, the City
of Mississauga, the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and the Etobicoke - Mimico
Watersheds Coalition be so advised.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Relevant background information to this project includes information regarding Ontario's
electricity supply plan; information regarding the project specific Category B Environmental
Assessment for the South Greenfield Power Project; and, information regarding past Planning
Act approvals on this site. To date, staff have not received an environmental impact study in
relation to the environmental assessment application, but due to the significance of the project
are bringing the concept proposal to the attention of the Authority to seek direction in
responding to the anticipated report.
Ontario's Electricity Supply Plan
The Ontario government has a target of achieving 5 percent renewable energy by 2007. As the
agency responsible for the functioning of Ontario's electricity system, the Ministry of Energy
has developed a plan to meet this target. To achieve the plan, the Ministry has launched four
requests for proposals (RFP) for new energy supply sources. These are detailed below:
2004
• The Ministry of Energy issued the "Renewables I RFP" for 300 MW of new renewable
energy supply;
• The Ministry of Energy issued the "2,500 MW RFP" for new clean generation and
demand -side projects.
2005
• The Ministry of Energy issued the "Renewables II RFP" for 1,000 MW of new renewable
energy supply from generation facilities;
• The Ministry of Energy launched its intent to issued an RFP for the "Renewables III" project,
for 200 MW of new renewable energy supply from generation facilities under 20 MW.
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Category B Environmental Assessment for the South Greenfield Power Project
The Ministry of the Environment's (MOE) "2,500 MW RFP" for new clean generation and
demand -side projects represents one -third of the Ontario government's commitment to replace
coal -fired generation with cleaner sources of energy or demand -side measures. Six winning
projects have been chosen, including a cogeneration project, a demand response project, and
four new combined -cycle natural gas -fired generating plants. Of these facilities, two new
facilities are planned in TRCA's jurisdiction, both in the City of Mississauga. The third project
planned in Mississauga is in Credit Valley Conservation's jurisdiction.
The Greenfield South Power Project being proposed by Eastern Power Limited, will use a
natural gas - fueled turbine to generate electricity. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority project
will involve the construction of a cogeneration facility, which will use natural gas to generate
electricity and then convert the waste heat into power to be used in airport operations.
At this time, an approval for the Greenfield South Power Project is required under the
Environmental Assessment Act. In accordance with requirements stipulated in the Ministry of
the Environment's Guide to Environmental Assessment Act Requirements for Electricity Projects
(2001), the proponent is required to follow the Class EA process for Category B projects.
These projects are classified as those having "environmental impacts which can be mitigated ".
There are minimum requirements for public and agency notification. The site is predetermined,
as is the type of fuel to be used for electrical generation.
For Category B projects, the proponent is required to complete an environmental screening
report and file it and a Notice of Completion with the Ministry of the Environment. The report is
then subject to a 30 -day public review process before being finalized. Within that 30 -day
period, agencies and individuals can request the Minister of the Environment for a Part II Order.
Past Planning Act Approvals on this Site
The current zoning on the subject property is a manufacturing designation (M -1 special
section) which the City of Mississauga has interpreted as allowing for the proposed project.
Through the rezoning process, TRCA technical staff identified TRCA interests in this
application, which included engineering (geotechnical) and ecological (protection of vegetation
and forest edge management) related concerns. Upon review of the submitted materials
addressing our concerns referred to above, staff concluded that the TRCA would be in a
position to endorse the rezoning application subject to "All lands below the greater of either the
top of bank or long term stable slope, including an additional 10 metre buffer, be placed under
an appropriate zoning category which will protect the valley corridor and restrict the
construction of buildings and associated structures in this area (i.e. greenbelt or open space).
The TRCA would prefer public dedication of these lands as a means of additional long term
protection." In addition, the TRCA identified the need for an edge management plan which
should encourage a 'no net loss' of vegetation adjacent to the valley corridor through a
comprehensive revegetation plan including a 3:1 planting replacement plan.
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Further to this, the subject rezoning application was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board
(OMB) based on issues (outdoor storage'tequirements) unrelated to the TRCA's interests. In
this regard, the current zoning designation was approved by the OMB (decision dated April 20,
2004) with a 'holding provision' to ensure sufficient delivery of servicing, development
agreements and the dedication of lands determined to be within the valley corridor. Any
proposed project is also subject to site plan approval upon the release of the holding provision
on the rezoning application.
Current Status of Environmental Assessment Act Review
EA staff received the "Notice of Commencement and Environmental Screening and
Environmental Review" on June 13th. The Notice included an invitation to attend a public open
house on June 16th. Staff did not attend the meeting, but have responded to the Notice of
Commencement with respect to our concerns about this site.
On June 29th, TRCA staff received notice that a draft Environmental Impact Study will be sent
to us by July 15th, and that TRCA comments will be requested within two weeks, after which
the final report will be issued. Staff are assuming that the release of the final report will occur
through a filing of the Notice of Completion with the MOE, and that the subsequent 30 -day
review period with be initiated some time around August 1st.
Current Status of Planning Act Review
TRCA staff have recently received a concept development plan illustrating the proposed works
to construct the power generation plant. TRCA staff have provided brief preliminary comments
to the City of Mississauga and the applicant outlining our continued interest in preserving the
valley corridor (including dedication), requirements for an edge management plan (including
renaturalization /enhancement plantings) and site servicing. In this regard, TRCA staff are not
yet in a position to endorse the release of the holding provision on the current zoning
designation (M -1 special section), however, we expect that receipt of a formal site plan
application is imminent.
Applicable Strategies, Policies and Legislation
TRCA staff has reviewed the strategies, policies and legislation that would apply to the
Environmental Assessment Act application for this project and conclude the following:
1. The project must comply with the new Provincial Policy Statement which states:
A. Section 1.8.1 - Planning authorities shall support energy efficiency and improved
air quality through land use and development patterns which (e) promote design
and orientation which maximize the use of alternative or renewable energy, such
as solar and wind energy, and the mitigating effects of vegetation. While this
project is part of a larger provincial plan which includes renewable energy
supply, the proponent should be encouraged to work with the City of
Mississauga to tie into the surrounding industrial community and investigate
opportunities for conversion into a cogeneration facility in the future. As well, site
design should be such that the mitigative effects of the vegetation are
maximized.
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B. Section 2 - Natural Heritage - Section 2.1.1 Natural features and areas shall be
protected in the long -term; Section 2.1.2 - The diversity and connectivity of
natural features in an area , and the long -term ecological function and
biodiversity of natural heritage systems, should be maintained, restored or where
possible, improves, recognizing linkages between and among natural heritage
features and area, surface water features and groundwater features; Section
2.1.4 - Development and site alteration shall in significant woodlands south and
east of the Canadian Shield (in this regard, "significant" is defined as an area
which is ecologically important ... due to its location in the relevant planning
area "; and Section 2.1.6 - Development and site alteration shall not be permitted
on adjacent lands to the natural heritage features and areas ... unless the
adjacent lands has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that there will
be no negative impacts on the natural features or their ecological functions. This •
project could require the removal of vegetation immediately adjacent to the
Etobicoke Creek Valley and immediately upstream of the Silverthorn ESA.
Subject to review of the site and an environmental impact study, TRCA staff
cannot confirm if the vegetation within the project limits is significant.
2. The project must comply with the Section 4.3 (17) TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor
Management Program which states Services shall ensure the ecological integrity of the
valley and stream corridor is maintained. Servicing connections for water supply and
discharge, and stormwater management have not yet been submitted to staff and will
need to be reviewed by staff to ensure all servicing minimizes or eliminates impacts to
the valley slope, the vegetation, the watercourse, and TRCA land.
3. This project should comply with the TRCA draft Terrestrial Natural Heritage System
Strategy (TNHSS), which has policies specifically addressing infrastructure
development through the EA process and states, in part, that through a natural heritage
study, it must be shown that the impacts on the system are minimized and that in the
southern portions of the watershed, the majority of all existing natural cover should be
protected. Where it is determined that cover cap be removed, compensation must be
provided. Further, because the TNHSS recognizes that there is currently not enough
habitat remaining within our jurisdiction and that there continues to be a loss of species
of concern from continued habitat loss and the negative impacts from urban
development. Specific to the urbanized portion of the Etobicoke Creek watershed, the
vast majority of the remaining habitat is restricted to the Etobicoke Creek Valley.. The
TNHSS recognizes this, protects the remaining habitat and builds upon the natural
system. The majority of the proposed potential natural cover is located adjacent to the
valley to supplement the habitat that is currently available. As such, it is very important
to protect remaining habitats within the southern portions of the watersheds, and
expanding the system to the extent feasible.
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4. In principle, this project supports the TRCA draft strategic directions which are aimed at
improving air quality and reducing the impacts of global climate change in the TRCA
watersheds. While this project proposes to use a non - renewable fossil fuel to generate
electricity, it will provide substantial relief to the local and regional airsheds within the
TRCAs jurisdiction, as the coal - fueled plant will be replaced in a more timely- manner
than if the project was to require solely renewable sources, and it is staffs
understanding that there could be further opportunities to convert the facility into a
cogeneration facility or to add technologies to further reduce emissions.
5. The project is supported by Greening Our Watersheds: Revitalization Strategies for
Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, which acknowledges that urban environments require
infrastructure and advocates for energy and water conservation measures through
eco- efficiency plans.
Next Steps
1. Staff review and comment on the draft environmental impact study with respect to
TRCA's concerns; and
2. Staff review the final environmental impact study and consult with the Chair of the
Authority on how to proceed with the appropriate course of action depending on the
results of this review.
Report prepared by: Beth Williston, extension 5217
For Information contact: Beth Williston, extension 5217
Date: July 13, 2005
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RES. #A157/05 - WESTERN BEACHES WATERCOURSE FACILITY
Award of Contract. Award of Contract #RSD05 -16 for the supply, delivery
and installation of armour stone, filter stone, core stone and ancillary
work for the construction of the Western Beaches Watercourse Facility,
City of Toronto.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Linda Pabst
THAT the staff report containing the background information on the Western Beaches
Watercourse Facility be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) has awarded the 2006 Club Crew World
Championship to Toronto, conditional upon the ability to deliver a paddling course and the
necessary supporting facilities in time for the event in August 2006.
In a letter dated January 12, 2005, John W. Campbell, President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) confirmed that the Contribution
Agreement for the Western Beaches Watercourse Facility (WBWF) in the amount of $19 million
has been executed by both federal and provincial authorities. The remaining $4 million in
financial commitment has been confirmed by the City of Toronto as part of their waterfront
revitalization budget formally approved by Council in February.
At Authority Meeting #9/04, held on October 29, 2004, Resolution #A281/04 was approved, in
part, as follows:
THAT staff be directed to develop an Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement with the
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) for the purpose of development
and implementation of a dragon boat course within the City of Toronto along Toronto's
western beaches between Ontario Place and the mouth of the Humber River at an
estimated cost of $23 million;
The accommodation of this event will require the construction of a new multi -sport watercourse
facility. The preferred location for this facility is along the Western Beaches shoreline, west of
the Ontario Place island complex. It was recognized that the time available to complete an
environmental assessment (EA), and design and construct a facility for the 2006 event was
restricted. To this end, the TRCA, as an agent for the TWRC, engaged a consulting team led
by MacViro Consultants Inc., to complete the EA and detailed design components of this work.
At Authority Meeting #12/04, held on January 28, 2005, Resolution #A351/04 was approved, in
part, as follows:
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority enter into a contract with the
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation for assignment of a contract with MacViro
Consulting Limited, at a cost not to exceed $1,253,673, including GST;...
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The consulting team has made significant progress on the Western Beaches Watercourse
Facility. TRCA issued the Notice of Completion for the Environmental Study Report for the
Western Beaches Watercourse Facility Environmental Assessment on March 31, 2005. The
approval process and detailed designs were completed by the end of June 2005, and it is
expected that construction will commence in early August.
The proposed undertaking includes:
• demolition of a portion of the existing breakwater approximately 80 metres off the shore of
the Western Beaches west of Ontario Place;
• relocation and /or reconstruction of municipal infrastructure;
• construction of a new breakwater to accommodate a 650 metre long, 135 metre wide
course; and
• construction of compensatory aquatic'habitat.
RATIONALE
As part of Phase 2 of the Class Environmental Assessment process a Public Information Centre
was held on March 10, 2005. Public feedback and meetings with stakeholders indicated the
need to consider a fourth alternative breakwater solution. Alternative Breakwater Solution No.
4 became the preferred design alternative through the evaluation process and based on the
feedback received during the second Public Information Centre.
As the facility must be ready for testing by June 1, 2006, timing is critical. In anticipation of the
pending construction schedule TRCA initially prepared a tender package for the supply,
delivery and off - loading of armour stone, filter stone and core stone for the construction of the
Western Beaches Watercourse Facility. However to optimize the procurement process the
tender document required changes to reflect the refined breakwater design and quantity
information.
In order to meet the aggressive project schedule, a new public tender was issued on June 20,
2005 to include these modifications and to expand the tender to include construction. The
contact list for tenders, bidders and suppliers for Contract #RSD05 -16 for the supply, delivery
and installation of armour stone, filter stone, core stone and ancillary work for the construction
of the Western Beaches Watercourse Facility includes the following:
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Aecon
Allstone Quarry Products
Ambler & Co
American Marine Constructors Inc
Belmont Rose
Brooklin
Canadian Quarry Corp
CBM- Canada Building Materials Co
Clear Water Construction
Cruickshank Construction
Dean Construction Co Ltd
Dufferin Aggregates
Durocher Marine
Fowler Construction Company Ltd
Georgian Aggregates
Granicor
Jamer Materials
JC Rock Ltd
LaFarge
Lakeside Contracting Company Ltd
Luhr Bros Inc
Martin Marietta Materials Canada
McNally Construction Inc
Michels Materials
Michigan Limestone
Miller Paving Ltd
Nelson Aggregates
Ontario Trap Rock
PD Brooks
Peter Kiewit and Sons
PoI -e -Mar Inc
Polycor Inc
RA Murray International
R & M Construction
Rigbe's Quarry
Somerville Construction
Specification Stone
The Ontario Construction Company Ltd
Sealed bids will be opened by the Tender Opening Sub - Committee on July 15, 2005, at 11:30
am following the 4:00 pm close of the tender process on July 14, 2005. The tender selection
process will include a review of the following selection criteria:
• overall qualifications and relevant project experience;
• qualifications and experience of its proposed key project personnel;
• understanding of the study objectives, opportunities and challenges;
• ability and approach to provide the required scope of services;
• proposed methodology for delivering services including clearly defined scheduling for each
team member dedicated towards this project;
• a statement that clearly identifies there are no conflicts of interest with respect to other
active /dormant clients in the area;
• strong evidence of ability to meet time lines and budgeted costs;
• references;
• reputation; and
• lowest evaluated cost.
Following staff and consultants' review of the tenders a recommendation for award of Contract
#RDS05 -16 for the supply, delivery and installation of armour stone, filter stone, core stone and
ancillary work for the construction of the Western Beaches Watercourse Facility will be
provided at Authority Meeting #6/05, to be held on July 22, 2005. This recommendation will be
based on the firm's fee proposal which best meets the criteria set out in the Request For
Proposal, and provides the best combination of value and services. The contract award will be
conditional upon the concurrence of the three levels of government to go forward with the
project and receipt of all required permits, and federal and provincial environmental
assessment approvals.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
The full cost of this project is projected to be $23 million and will be covered under the Eligible
Recipient Delivery Agreement, including all administrative and legal costs. Funding is available
in account 199 -01.
Report prepared by: Laura Stephenson, extension 5296
For Information contact: Nick Saccone, extension 5301 or Nancy Gaffney, extension 5313
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
RES. #A158 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
THAT the Committee move into closed session.
CARRIED
ARISE AND REPORT
RES. #A159 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT the Committee arise and report from closed session.
CARRIED
RES. #A160 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bas Balkissoon
Suzan Hall
THAT confidential items 7.4 - 7.10, inclusive, contained in Authority Agenda #6/05, be
approved.
CARRIED
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RES. #A161/05 - WESTERN BEACHES WATERCOURSE FACILITY
Award of Contract. Award of Contract #RSD05 -16 for the supply, delivery
and installation of armour stone, filter stone, core stone and ancillary
work for the construction of the Western Beaches Watercourse Facility,
City of Toronto.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Linda Pabst
THAT the Chief Administrator Officer and Director, Finance and Business Services, of the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), be authorized to award Contract
#RSD05 -16 for the supply, delivery and installation of armour stone, filter stone, core
stone and ancillary work for the construction of the Western Beaches Watercourse
Facility to the firm with the tender document which best meets the criteria set out in the
Request for Proposals, and provides the best combination of value and services, within
the total project budget of $23 million through the Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement;
THAT the award of contract to go forward with the project is conditional upon the
concurrence of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC), receipt of all
required permits, and federal and provincial environmental assessment approvals;
AND FURTHER THAT staff provide an information report at Executive Committee Meeting
#6/05, to be held on August 5, 2005, on the award of contract.
CARRIED
RATIONALE
Further to Item 7.3 - Western Beaches Watercourse Facility contained in Authority Agenda
#6/05 which provides the background information for the award of contract, this staff report
provides details on the tenders received for Contract #RSD05 -16.
Sealed bids were opened by the Tender Opening Sub - Committee on July 15, 2005, following
the 4:00 pm close of the tender process on July 14, 2005. The following bids were received:
• Aecon Construction and Materials Limited - Offer tb enter into a contract to perform the
work required by the tender documents for Breakwater Alternative 1 the sum of
$26,978,750 (excluding GST);
• Peter Kiewit Sons Company - Offer to enter into a contract to perform the work required by
the tender documents for Breakwater Alternative 4 the sum of $28,315,832 (excluding
GST); and
• NcNally Construction Incorporated- Offer to enter into a contract to perform the work
required by the tender documents for Breakwater Alternative 4 the sum of $29,981, 700
(excluding GST).
The tender selection process included a review of the following selection criteria:
• overall qualifications and relevant project experience;
• qualifications and experience of its proposed key project personnel;
• understanding of the study objectives, opportunities and challenges;
• ability and approach to provide the required scope of services;
• proposed methodology for delivering services including clearly defined scheduling for each
team member dedicated towards this project;
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• a statement that clearly identifies there are no conflicts of interest with respect to other
active /dormant clients in the area;
• strong evidence of ability to meet time lines and budgeted costs;
• references;
• reputation; and
• lowest evaluated cost.
The budget for construction of the Western Beaches Watercourse Facility has been set at
$21,000,00 through TRCA's Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement with TWRC. Staff and
consultants are currently meeting with the bidders to explore possible cost saving efficiencies.
TRCA will award the contract to the bidder that can best meet the requirements of the project
and the budget to a maximum of $21,000,000.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The full cost of this project is projected to be $23 million and will be covered under the Eligible
Recipient Delivery Agreement, including all administrative and legal costs. Of this budget $21
million has been identified for the actual construction of the watercourse facility.
Funding is available in account 199 -01.
Report prepared by: Laura Stephenson, extension 5296
For Information contact: Nick Saccone,`extension 5301 or Nancy Gaffney, extension 5313
RES. #A162/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed
Tormina Construction (Richmond Hill) Limited, CFN 36654. Purchase of
property located south of Elgin Mills Road East, west of Leslie Street,
Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, under the "Natural
Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005." Flood
Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B75/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch
David Barrow
THAT 0.076 hectares (0.187 acres), more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from
Tormina Construction (Richmond Hill) Limited, being Part of Lot 25, Concession 2 and
designated as Block 23 on a Plan of Survey prepared by J.D. Barnes Ltd. under reference
no. 02 -21- 845 -00 -Phase 2, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, located
south of Elgin Mills Road East, west of Leslie Street;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
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THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
RES. #A163/05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed
2038470 Ontario Inc. (Matthew Gabriele & Michela Tonietto), CFN 36670.
Purchase of property located north of Old Major Mackenzie Rd, east of
Regional Road 27, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, under
the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project
2001 - 2005." Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River
watershed.
(Executive Res. #B76/05)
Bill Fisch
David Barrow
THAT 1.422 hectares (3.51 acres), more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from
2038470 Ontario Inc., being Part of Lot 21, Concession 8 and designated as Block 13 on
the drafted M -Plan prepared by Krcmar job no. 03 -150, City of Vaughan, Regional
Municipality of York, located north of Old Major Mackenzie Rd, east of Regional Road 27;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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RES. #A164 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed
Zavala Developments Inc., CFN 36609. Acquisition of a conservation
easement, located west of Yonge Street, north of Jefferson Sideroad,
Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River
watershed.
(Executive Res. #B77/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch
David Barrow
THAT a conservation easement for the protection of the environmental features and
functions containing 0.095 hectares (0.236 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular
shaped parcel of land, be purchased from Zavala Development Inc., said land being Part
8 on the draft reference plan prepared by Holding Jones Vanderveen Inc., Job No.
98- 1050- EASE10, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, located north of
Jefferson Sideroad, west of Yonge Street;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A165 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed
Carl H. Fox In Trust, CFN 36681. Acquisition of a conservation easement,
located at 13492 Centreville Creek Road, between King Street and
Castlederg Sideroad, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel,
Humber River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B78/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch ,
David Barrow
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THAT a conservation easement for the protection of the environmental features and
functions containing 0.659 hectares (1.628 acres), more or less, consisting of an irregular
shaped parcel of land, be purchased from Carl Fox In Trust, said land being Part 8 on the
draft reference plan prepared by Guido Papa Surveying Ltd., Ref No. 05 -181, Town of
Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, located at 13492 Centreville Creek Road,
between King Street and Castlederg Sideroad;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A166/05 - CITY OF TORONTO
Request for a Permanent Easement for a Storm Sewer
Etobicoke Creek Watershed, City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community
Council Area), CFN 36058. Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto
to provide a permanent easement for the maintenance of an existing
sanitary trunk sewer, south of Enfield Avenue, west of Browns Line,
Etobicoke Creek watershed, City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community
Council Area).
(Executive Res. #879/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch
David Barrow
THAT WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the maintenance of
an existing sanitary trunk sewer, south of Enfield Avenue, west of Browns Line, Etobicoke
Creek watershed, City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area);
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with the City of Toronto in
this instance;
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THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing a total of
0.011 hectares (0.028 acres), more or less, be granted to the City of Toronto for the
maintenance of an existing sanitary trunk sewer, said land being south of Enfield Avenue,
west of Browns Line, City of Toronto, designated as Part 2 on Plan 64R -7809;
THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs
to be paid by the City of Toronto;
THAT the City of Toronto is to fully indemnify TRCA from any and all claims from injuries,
damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the
granting of this easement;
THAT the granting of this easement is subject to receipt of written approval from the City
of Toronto Economic Development, Culture & Tourism Department who manage these
lands on behalf of TRCA;
THAT said easement be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A167/05 - ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC.
Request for a Permanent Easement for a 6" NPS Gas Line Connection to
an Existing 36" NPS Gas Main
Humber River Watershed, City of Brampton, CFN 36703. Receipt of a
request from Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. to provide a permanent
easement for a 6" NPS gas line connection to an existing 36" NPS gas
main, east of Finch Avenue, north of the CNR Railway, within the
Claireville Conservation Area (Wild Water Kingdom leased lands),
Humber River watershed, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of
Peel.
(Executive Res. #880/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch
David Barrow
THAT WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. to provide a permanent easement for a 6"
NPS gas line connection to an existing .36" NPS gas main, east of Finch Avenue, north of
the CNR Railway, within the Claireville Conservation Area (Wild Water Kingdom leased
lands), Humber River Watershed, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel;
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AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with Enbridge Gas
Distribution Inc. in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing a total of
0.013 hectares (0.032 acres), more or Tess, be granted to Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
for a permanent easement for a 6" NPS gas line connection to an existing 36" NPS gas
main, together with a temporary easement containing 0.11 hectares (0.27 acres), more or
less, said land being Part of Lot 14, Concession 9 EHS, as shown on a plan prepared by
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., under their Project No. 2.623803, dated May 17, 2005;
THAT consideration is to be as follows:
a) $6,750.00 for the permanent easement;
b) $467.00 for the temporary working easement; and
c) Legal, survey, and other costs;
THAT Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. is to fully indemnify TRCA from any and all claims
from injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or
indirectly, from the granting of this easement or the carrying out of construction;
THAT Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. be responsible for obtaining at their own expense
any acknowledgement or release that they require from Wild Water Kingdom;
THAT an archaeological investigation be completed, with any mitigative measures being
carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA staff, at the expense of Enbridge Gas Distribution
Inc.;
THAT all TRCA lands disturbed by the proposed works be revegetated / stabilized
following construction and, where deemed appropriate by TRCA staff, a landscape plan
be prepared for TRCA staff review and approval in accordance with existing TRCA
landscaping guidelines;
THAT said easement be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A168/05 - TENDER OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE TENDER RSD05 -05
Tender for the Supply of Operated Heavy Construction Equipment and
Dump Trucks. Award of contract for supply of operated heavy
construction equipment and dump trucks.
(Executive Res. #B81 /05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch
David Barrow
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) utilize, as required, the
services of Sartor & Susin Limited for the supply of operated heavy construction
equipment and dump trucks for the period August 1, 2005 to July 31, 2006, it being the
proposal that best meets TRCA's requirements at the lowest overall cost;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to use the next lowest tender if the need arises.
CARRIED
RES. #A169/05 - TENDER OPENING SUB COMMITTEE, TENDERS RSD05 -06,
RSD05 -07, RSD05 -08 AND RSD05 -09
Tenders for the supply and delivery of stone materials, for the Port Union
Waterfront Improvement Project, City of Toronto.. Award of contract for
supply and delivery of stone materials for the Port Union Waterfront
Improvement Project.
(Executive Res. #882/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch
David Barrow
THAT Tender RSD05 -06 for the supply and delivery of rip rap stone be awarded to J.C.
Rock Ltd. at a total cost not to exceed $175,680 plus applicable taxes;
THAT Tender RSD05 -07 for the supply and delivery of armour stone be awarded to
Rigbe's Quarry at a total cost not to exceed $720,000 plus applicable taxes, and should
Rigbe's Quarry not be able to meet the tender requirements with respect to supply and
quality of material, the award be transferred to J.C. Rock Ltd. being the second lowest
bidder at a cost not to exceed $743,400 plus applicable taxes;
THAT Tender RSD05 -08 for the supply and delivery of small cobble stone be awarded to
Dufferin Aggregates Ltd. at a total cost not to exceed $141,750 plus applicable taxes;
AND FURTHER THAT Tender RSD05 -09 for the supply and delivery of large cobble stone
be awarded to Dufferin Aggregates Ltd. at a total cost not to exceed $213,500 plus
applicable taxes.
CARRIED
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RES. #A170 /05 - MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS TRIBUTARY
Overview of Project Construction and the Proposed Restoration Plan.
Update on the restoration program for the Morningside Tributary within
the developing Morningside Heights Community in the City of Toronto
(Scarborough Community Council Area).
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D44/05 &Res. #D45/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff continue to review the
monitoring conducted by the applicants representatives on the Morningside Tributary as
part of the development of the Morningside Heights Community in the City of Toronto;
THAT TRCA require the incorporation of the recommendations of the monitoring program
in any future restoration works to be undertaken within the Morningside Tributary;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on a regular basis on the progress of the
restoration.
CARRIED
RES. #A171 /05 - PICKING UP THE PACE TO RESTORATION - A RETROSPECTIVE
AND PROSPECTIVE LOOK AT THE DON RIVER
A Funding Request by Pollution Probe. Direction to work with Pollution
Probe and provide funding for the development of a retrospective and
prospective review of the Don River watershed.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D46/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT staff enter into an agreement with Pollution Probe based on their proposal to
undertake the Don River retrospective /prospective project with a proposed title "Picking
up the Pace to Restoration - A Retrospective and Prospective Look at the Don River";
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed and
authorized to execute any necessary documents to give effect thereto with terms and
conditions satisfactory to TRCA staff;
THAT TRCA provide $20,000 funding to Pollution Probe to initiate the development of the
report;
THAT staff coordinate findings from the Pollution Probe report with the Don Watershed
Plan Update Study which is currently underway;
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AND FURTHER THAT Pollution Probe be so advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A172 /05 - FRAMEWORK FOR A FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR
PICKERING WATERFRONT AND FRENCHMAN'S BAY
City of Pickering in the Region of Durham. Joint City of Pickering/Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority report - Framework for a Five Year
Implementation Plan for the Pickering Waterfront and Frenchman's Bay
and its recommendations and the actions of Pickering Council at its
meeting held on Monday, June 27, 2005 requesting TRCA participation
in this initiative.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D47 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT the report entitled "Framework for a Five Year Implementation Plan for Pickering
Waterfront and Frenchman's Bay" prepared by Suzanne Barrett and Nicole Swerhun for
the City of Pickering and TRCA dated June 24, 2005 be received;
THAT the development of a Five Year Implementation Plan for Pickering Waterfront and
Frenchman's Bay be endorsed as requested by the City of Pickering Council at its
meeting held June 27, 2005;
THAT staff be directed to work with the City of Pickering in the development of a Five
Year Implementation Plan for Pickering Waterfront and Frenchman's Bay with priority
emphasis on the development of a stormwater management master plan for Frenchman's
Bay watershed as a major initiative to improving watershed health;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Pickering be so advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A173 /05 - REVISION OF THE WEST NILE VIRUS STANDING WATER
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE FOR TRCA
Revision of an existing protocol to better assist in dealing with complaints
surrounding standing water on authority property, participation in the
West Nile Virus Advisory Committee, monitoring populations of
mosquitoes on TRCA property.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D48/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
David Barrow
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THAT the updated protocol to address public complaints about standing water and West
Nile Virus (WNV) related inquiries on TRCA propertjr be received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to participate in the West Nile Virus
Advisory Committee for the Regions of Peel, Durham,York and Toronto and continue to .
monitor mosquito larval densities on TRCA property.
CARRIED
RES. #A174 /05 - TORONTO AND REGION REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN (RAP) 2005/06
WORKPLAN
Receipt of the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan Workplan for
the 2005/2006.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D49/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT the 2005/06 Workplan for the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan
Memorandum of Understanding be received;
AND FURTHER THAT Environment Canada and the Ministry of the Environment be
thanked for their continuing support.
CARRIED
RES. #A175 /05 - COATSWORTH CUT MAINTENANCE DREDGING
Implementation of maintenance dredging at Coatsworth Cut, in the City
of Toronto.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D50/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT staff be directed to proceed with maintenance dredging of Coatsworth Cut at
Ashbridge's Bay, in the City of Toronto.
RES. #A176 /05 -
CARRIED
2005 PEEL CHILDREN'S WATER FESTIVAL AT HEART LAKE
CONSERVATION AREA
To provide an overview of the 2005 Peel Children's Water Festival's
educational activities, ecological restoration project and participation.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D51 /05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT the Chair send a letter to the Regional Municipality of Peel congratulating them on
the success of the 2005 Peel Children's Water Festival.
CARRIED
RES. #A177 /05 - ETOBICOKE- MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION
Extension of Term of Appointment. Extension of term of appointment for
Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition members.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D52/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT the term of appointment for the Etobicoke - Mimico Watersheds Coalition members
be extended for one year to December 31, 2006.
CARRIED
RES. #A178 /05 - INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION - THE INTERNATIONAL
LAKE ONTARIO -ST. LAWRENCE RIVER STUDY
To report on the International Lake Ontario -St. Lawrence River Study
Board's Candidate Plans released for public comment in preparation for
the board's report and recommendations to the International Joint
Commission this fall.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D53/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT the report on the Candidate Plans recently released for public and agency
comment by the International Lake Ontario -St. Lawrence Study Board be received;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) support the study board's
vision "to contribute to economic, environmental and social sustainability of the Lake
Ontario and St. Lawrence System" and the integrated evaluation approach in developing
the Candidate Plans for the six interests;
THAT comments contained in this report on the Candidate Plans be forwarded to the
International Lake Ontario -St. Lawrence Study Board for their consideration in preparing
the recommendations to the International Joint Commission;
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AND FURTHER THAT Conservation Ontario, the conservation authorities on Lake Ontario
and the St. Lawrence River and TRCA's waterfront municipalities be so advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A179 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
SPILLS WITHIN THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY JURISDICTION
To update the board on the types of spills and their occurrence within the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's watersheds.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D54/05 & Res. #D55/05)
Glenn Mason
Norm Kelly
THAT the staff report on spills within Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's
(TRCA) jurisdiction be received;
THAT staff be directed to work with the local and regional municipalities and the Province
of Ontario to enhance the coordination in spills prevention and management;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on further recommendations to the Authority on
actions that can be taken to reduce the impacts of all spills within TRCA's jurisdiction.
CARRIED
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A180 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Andrew Schulz
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.9.1 - 8.9.70, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #5/05, held on July 8, 2005, be received.
RES. #A181 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
Nancy Stewart
CARRIED
THAT Section II items 8.10 and 8.12, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #5/05,
held on July 8, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
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Section 1I Items 8.10 & 8.12
REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY -OWNED LAND
(Executive Res. #B86/05)
CONTRACT FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE
(Executive Res. #888/05)
RES. #A182 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Dave Ryan
THAT Section II item 8.11 - Soil Placement - Claireville Conservation Area, contained in
Executive Committee Minutes #5/05, held on July 8, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES. #A183 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bas Balkissoon
Linda Pabst
THAT Section IV items 8.13 and 8.14, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #5/05,
held on July 8, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
Section IV Items 8.13 & 8.14
YORK - DURHAM SANITARY SEWER
(Executive Res. #889/05)
CIRCULATION OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS
(Executive Res. #890/05)
RES. #A184 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Norm Kelly
THAT Section IV items 9.10 and 9.12, contained in Watershed Management Advisory
Board Minutes #3/05, held on July 15, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
Section IV Items 9.10 & 9.12
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WETLAND HABITAT FUND
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D56/05)
DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL MINUTES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D57/05)
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:08 a.m., on Friday, July 22, 2005.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
/ks
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasurer
THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #7/05
September 30, 2005
The Authority Meeting #7/05, was held in the Events Pavillion, Black Creek Pioneer
Village, on Friday, September 30, 2005. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to
order at 10:15 a.m.
PRESENT
David Barrow Member
Frank Dale Member
Michael Di Biase Member
Bill Fisch Member
Pamela Gough Member
David Gurin Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Glenn Mason Member
Elaine Moore Member
Dick O'Brien Chair
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair
Bill O'Donnell Member
Linda Pabst Member
Shelley Petrie Member
Dave Ryan Member
Andrew Schulz Member
John Sprovieri Member
Nancy Stewart Member
REGRETS
Maria Augimeri Member
Bas Balkissoon Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
Rob Ford Member
Suzan Hall Member
Norm Kelly Member
Peter Milczyn Member
Maja Prentice Member
Michael Thompson Member
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RES. #A185 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
David Barrow
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/05, held on July 22, 2005, be approved.
PRESENTATIONS
(a)
CARRIED
A presentation by Eva Ligeti, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership, and Rob
Maxwell of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, in regards to the Clean Air Partnership.
RES. #A186 /05 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Andrew Schulz
THAT above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received.
CARRIED
RES. #A187 /05 - GREATER TORONTO AREA -WIDE CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLEAN
AIR AGENCY
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Andrew Schulz
WHEREAS at the annual GTA Smog Summit this year, representatives of the federal and
provincial governments, along with municipal politicians from across the Greater Toronto
Area (GTA), signed a declaration expressing their Intent to explore the creation of a
GTA -wide climate and clean air agency on the model of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund;
WHEREAS the year 2005 has seen the highest number of air quality alerts in the history
of the region;
WHEREAS parts of the GTA are experiencing constraints in electricity supply through the
provincial grid;
WHEREAS municipalities in the GTA recognize the serious effects that climate change
will have on the region's economic, environmental and social health;
WHEREAS rising energy prices are creating a strain on municipal budgets;
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WHEREAS the creation of a GTA climate and clean air agency would assist GTA
municipalities, as well as the federal and provincial governments, in dealing with these
problems;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
call on the federal and provincial governments to fund the creation and ongoing operation of
such an agency, based on the Toronto Atmospheric Fund model, said agency to work in
cooperation with the GTA regions and local municipalities, as well as with senior levels of
government, other public sector agencies, and the private and not - for - profit sectors, in
dealing with clean air and climate change issues across the GTA;
AND FURTHER THAT the local municipalities and regional Medical Officers of Health in the
GTA be so advised.
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A188/05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed
Robin David Rivett
City of Toronto, CFN 36025. Acquisition of the Robin David Rivett
property, located north of Finch Avenue on the west side of Meadowvale
Road (municipally known as 2274 Meadowvale Road), City of Toronto
(East Community Council Area), under the "Natural Heritage Lands
Protection and Acquisition Project, 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Rouge River watershed.
Shelley Petrie
Dave Ryan
THAT the subject property, containing 1.4 hectares (3.46 acres), more or less, improved with
a 1.5 storey single family dwelling and ancillary storage building, be purchased from Robin
David Rivett, said land being Part of Lot 5, Concession 4, City of Toronto (East Community
Council Area), located north of Finch Avenue on the west side of Meadowvale Road
(municipally known as 2274 Meadowvale Road);
THAT the purchase price be $300,000.00, plus $12,840.00 (being the commission /G.S.T. due
on this sale), as well as vendor's reasonable legal costs;
THAT the purchase be subject to obtaining the necessary funding;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
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THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts/UP, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute
all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #A231/00, Authority Meeting #9/00, October 27, 2000, approved the Natural
Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001 -2005.
Mr. Rivett, the owner of 2274 Meadowvale Road, contacted the TRCA and advised that he had
listed his property and inquired if the Rouge Park/TRCA would be interested in purchasing the
property. The subject property is located within the Rouge Park and is entirely within the Little
Rouge corridor. The majority of the subject site is heavily treed and bush covered with the
northwest quadrant of the subject bisected by the Little Rouge Creek. The abutting lands to the
north and to the west are owned by TRCA and are part of the lands recently transferred by the
Ontario Realty Corporation to TRCA for Rouge Park purposes.
Negotiations have been conducted with the property owner and with his Real Estate agent, Mr.
Robert Owen, of Sutton Group - Classic Realty Inc.
Attached is a plan showing the location of the subject lands.
RATIONALE
The subject property falls within TRCA's approved master plan for acquisition for the Rouge
River and in March 2005, the Rivett property was added to the Rouge Park Pool of Priority Land
Acquisition List.
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE
The parcel being acquired will be turned over to the City of Toronto under the terms of the
existing management agreement.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding for this acquisition will be charge to account 004 -11 -502. It is proposed that the
funding for this project will be from the City of Toronto's Land Acquisition for Source Water
Projection Reserve. Use of this reserve by the TRCA will be considered by the City of Toronto
Council at it's meeting to be held the week of September 26, 2005.
Report prepared by: Tom Campitelli, extension 5335
For Information contact: Ron Dewell, extension 5245
Tom Campitelli, extension 5335
Date: September 15, 2005
Attachments: 1
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NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001-2005
Flood Plain And Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed
Robin David Rivett
'City of Toronto
CFN 36025
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RES. #A189 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch
Nancy Stewart
THAT confidential item 7.2, contained in Authority Agenda #7/05, be approved.
CARRIED
RES. #A190 /05 - CONTRACT FOR COPIERS
Award of contract for supply of copiers.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch
Nancy Stewart
THAT a contract for lease of 4 black and white, multifunction copiers and purchase of
one colour multifunction copier be awarded to Ikon Office Solutions, it being the
quotation that best meets Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
specifications at the lowest cost;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
implement the contract including signing of documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
TRCA has about 10 copiers in use: nine of these are Minolta copiers while one is a Xerox
machine. The typical life for copiers has been three years within a high use area and four years
in a less busy area. Four of the copiers are replacing existing equipment while one copier will
meet new needs at the Downsview Office. Analysis by TRCA staff has shown that moving to
multifunction copiers will best meet TRCA needs.
RATIONALE
In the spring of 2005, Xerox performed a 'no cost' analysis of TRCA copier and printing needs.
The analysis showed that money could be saved by printing to copier /printing machines as
opposed to laser printers. Interviews with staff identified areas of need which were not being
met by the current equipment.
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Using the report as a guide, staff performed their own price analysis to confirm the findings of
Xerox staff. TRCA has about 50 colour, black & white laser and inkjet printers and fax
machines in use. The analysis showed a wide range of costs from 1.8 cents per copy for some
laser printers to 4.7 cents to print out a fax page. The average cost was 2.58 cents per page.
Printing a fax or laser page to a multifunction copier has the potential for significant savings.
Multifunction machines would allow staff to scan, fax, print and copy all at one platform. Also,
records staff want to provide an avenue for all staff to easily store their paper documents into
Laserfiche, TRCA's electronic records and document system.
In the summer, staff requested proposals for the use of Minolta, Xerox, Toshiba, Canon and
Ricoh equipment. The Ricoh equipment was not considered due to its high cost. The Xerox
equipment was not considered due to the poor performance of a test project at the Downsview
Office. Staff visited Toshiba Canada and tested their copiers. The speed of the copiers in the
double -sided mode was extremely slow. The interface to Laserfiche was also very awkward.
The Canon product which was rated at the same speed of the Toshiba product produced the
same double -sided print job in 25% Tess time. Of all the machines tested, the Canon product
was considered to be the easiest to clear jams, easiest to operate and understand and easiest
to store documents to Laserfiche.
Copiers fall into one of three tiers from a cost and reliability standpoint. Predominantly, TRCA
has leased copiers such as Minolta and Toshiba, in the tier two level. Canon products fall in
the tier one category which means that the life of the equipment is superior. As a result, staff
recommend four year leases if leasing is financially attractive.
As a company, Canon has a strong corporate emphasis on supporting environmental projects
as well as sustainability. They fund Canon Envirothon, which provides annual funds through
provincial forestry associations, to help build awareness and support to high school students
across the country. Canon sponsors the Canon Cup, a Peel Region Environmental conference
and fair. They also host a National Parks Science Scholar program. The Canon Sustainability
report shows that Canon has a strong environmental strategy and vision from reusing empty
toner cartridges to reducing the use of designated chemical substances by using 'green
products' whenever possible. Their mission statement is similar to TRCA's in that they seek to
preserve nature and non - renewable resources for many generations to come.
Two of the machines to be replaced are located at Head Office with Canon ImageRunner 5570
machines. The Downsview Office, which recently grew with the addition of communications
and community transformation staff, would also get the 5570. At the Visitors Centre, the
Foundation /Parks and Culture office black and white copier will be replaced by a hybrid
machine which has combined colour and black & white abilities. This will also service Black
Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) staff. An ImageRunner 4570 black and white copier will replace
the copier at the Boyd Office.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
While the move from standalone copiers to networked, multifunction machines with added
features will save costs in the long run, staff are investigating the cost effectiveness and
productivity of this solution across TRCA offices. The cost of each print or fax will be reduced
from approximately 2.58 cents per copy to 0.7 cents per copy. A standard of 5 cents per copy
for colour copies will be implemented across the TRCA.
Quotations from Ikon Office Solutions and Canon Directs sales were requested as these are
the only suppliers of Canon equipment. The following chart outlines comparison costs vs.
lease costs for a Canon ImageRunner 5570, one of the black and white machines to be leased.
The other three black and white copiers show similar savings.
Company
Outright
Purchase
Expected Four
Year Cost if
Purchased
Maintenance
Cost/Copy
Expected Four
Year Cost
if leased
Ikon Office Solutions
$18,734
$34,493
$.0070
$34,493
Canon Direct Sales
$21,053
$38,510
$.0103
$42,316
As the leasing costs are the same over the four year term as outright purchase costs, staff
recommend that TRCA lease these 4 copiers rather than buy them. Ikon has offered a 0%
interest over the term of the lease and Ikon has agreed to lock in maintenance costs over the
term of the lease which Canon Direct Sales was not prepared to do. In addition, Ikon has
provided a $7,000 professional services credit to TRCA for future professional services fees
toward the continued LaserFiche implementation.
Staff evaluated leasing and outright purchase options for the colour copier as well. The 0%
interest rates available to the black and white machines was not available for the colour
machine. As a result, staff will exercise the purchase option for the colour copier.
Company
Outright
Purchase
Expected
Yearly Costs
if Purchased
Maintenance
Cost /Copy
B &W /Colour
Expected Yearly
Costs
if leased
Ikon Office Solutions
$14,237.
$21,782
$.011/.135
$28,385
Canon Direct Sales
$14,476.
$23,380
$.0155/.139
$35,329
The chart below outlines the feature and costs for the 5 copiers, 4 of which are being leased
and one which is a purchase.
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Location
Machine & Features
Cost
4 Year Cost with
Maintenance
BCPV, Conservation
Foundation, Parks and
Culture
ImageRunner C3100 Digital Colour
Copier, Finisher P -1, Multi PDL Print Kit
- B1, DADF, Cassette Feed Unit -Y1,
Universal SendKit B1
$14,237.
Purchase $21,782.
Lease $24,834.72
Head Office - South
Office Location
ImageRunner 5570 Digital Black and
White MF Copier, S1 Finisher,
Multi -PDL Print Kit - El, Super G3 Fax
Board - R1, Universal Send Kit 01
$21,053.
Purchase $34,493.
Lease $34,493.
Head Office - Initially
Records Area -
Proposed Planning and
Development or
Property
ImageRunner 5570 Digital Black and
White MF Copier, Saddle Finisher - T2,
Super G3 Fax BoardRl , eCopy
Sharescan, LaserFiche Connector
$27,444.
Purchase $40,884.
Lease $41,944.
Head Office - Initially
Downsview Office -
Proposed - Planning
and Development,
Property or remain at
Downsview
ImageRunner 5570 Digital Black and
White MF Copier, S1 Finisher,
Multi -PDL Print Kit - El, Super G3 Fax
Board - R1
Universal Send Kit D1
$21,053.
Purchase $34,493.
Lease $34,943
Boyd Office
Image Runner 4570 Digital Black and
White MF Copier, S1 Finisher,
Universal Send Kit 01, Punch Unit
$13,753.
Purchase $17,593.
Lease $17,593
Report prepared by: John Annunziello, extension 5272
For Information contact: John Annunziello, extension 5272
Jim Dillane, extension 6292
Date: September 27, 2005
RES. #A191/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed
Daniels Midtown Corporation, CFN 36751. Purchase of property located
at the rear of 50 Kilgour Road (formerly 1929 Bayview Avenue), City of
Toronto (North York Community Council Area), under the "Natural
Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood
Plain and Conservation Component, Don River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B98/05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Frank Dale
THAT 0.72 hectares (1.76 acres), more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from Daniels
Midtown Corporation, being Block 2 and Part of Block 3 on Plan 66M -2405 and
designated as Blocks 5, 6 and 9 on a draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Krcmar
Surveyors Ltd., under their Job No. 04 -065, dated May 9, 2005, City of Toronto (North
York Community Council Area), located at the rear of 50 Kilgour Road (formerly 1929
Bayview Avenue);
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements, and a Limiting
Distance Agreement over Block 6 to restrict the construction of any buildings or
structures over this portion of the lands;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A192/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed
City of Toronto, CFN 36863. Acquisition of a conservation easement,
located on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Wilson Avenue
(municipally known as 4050 Yonge Street), City of Toronto (North York
Community Council Area), under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection
and Acquisition Project, 2001- 2005 ".
(Executive Res. #B99/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Frank Dale
THAT a conservation easement containing 0.175 hectares (0.427 acres), more or less, of
vacant land be acquired from the City of Toronto, said land being Part of Lots 103 and
104, Plan 204 and Part of Lot 11, Concession 1, West of Yonge Street, City of Toronto,
(North York Community Council Area), located on the northwest corner of Yonge Street
and Wilson Avenue (municipally known as 4050 Yonge Street);
THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00;
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THAT Gardiner Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the
transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
RES. #A193/05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
CITY OF TORONTO
Request for a Permanent Easement for a New Watermain
Don River Watershed, City of Toronto (Toronto and East York
Community Council Area), CFN 36769. Receipt of a request from the City
of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for a new watermain,
between Halsey Avenue and Elmont Drive, west of Dawes Road, within
Taylor Creek Park, Don River watershed, City of Toronto (Toronto and
East York Community Council Area).
(Executive Res. #B 100/05)
David Barrow
Frank Dale
THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for a new watermain,
between Halsey Avenue and Elmont Drive, west of Dawes Road, within Taylor Creek Park,
Don River watershed, City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area);
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with the City of Toronto in
this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing a total of
0.023 hectares (0.057 acres), more or less, be granted to the City of Toronto for a new
watermain, said land being between Halsey Avenue and Elmont Drive, west of Dawes
Road, within Taylor Creek Park, City of Toronto, designated as Part 1 on a draft Plan of
Survey prepared by the City of Toronto Works and Emergency Services - Survey and
Mapping, under their Job No. 2005 - 00205, dated June 23, 2005;
THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs
to be paid by the City of Toronto;
THAT the City of Toronto is to fully indemnify the TRCA from any and all claims from
injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly,
from the granting of this easement or the carrying out of construction;
THAT an archaeological investigation be completed, with any mitigative measures being
carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA staff, at the expense of the City of Toronto;
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THAT all TRCA lands disturbed by the proposed works be revegetated / stabilized
following construction and, where deemed appropriate by TRCA staff, a landscape plan
be prepared for TRCA staff review and approval in accordance with existing TRCA
landscaping guidelines;
THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 be obtained prior to commencement of
construction;
THAT the granting of this easement is subject to receipt of written approval from the City
of Toronto Economic Development, Culture & Tourism Department who manage these
lands on behalf of the TRCA;
THAT said easement be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A194/05 - ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA
Connect to Region of Peel Palgrave Water System
Award of Contract to Construction Connection System. Awarding of
contract to construct the infrastructure for connection to the municipal
water supply to the Albion Hills Conservation Area from the Region of
Peel Palgrave Water System.
(Executive Res. #B 101 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Frank Dale
THAT the contract to construct the infrastructure for connection to the municipal water
supply to the Albion Hills Conservation Area (AHCA) from the Region of Peel Palgrave
Water System be awarded to Avertex Utility Solutions at a cost not to exceed $779,445.00,
plus applicable taxes, it being the lowest tender that met Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) specifications.
CARRIED
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RES. #A195 /05 - TENDER OPENING COMMITTEE TENDER RSD05 -19
Tender for the construction of a storm sewer extension at the Port Union
Waterfront Improvement Project. Award of Contract RSD05 -19 for the
construction of a storm sewer extension at the Port Union Waterfront
Improvement Project.
(Executive Res. #B 102/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Frank Dale
THAT Contract RSD05 -19 for the construction of a storm sewer extension at the Port
Union Waterfront Improvement Project be awarded to Safire Infrastructure Inc. in the
amount of $230,000 plus applicable taxes.
RES. #A196 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
(Executive Res. #B 103/05)
David Barrow
Frank Dale
THAT confidential item 8.6, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #7/05, be
approved.
CARRIED
RES. #A197 /05 - FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT
For the period ending August 31, 2005. Reports on operating and capital
budget variances as of August 31, 2005 and projected to year end.
(Business Excellence Res. #C51 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
David Barrow
THAT the Financial Progress Report for the period ending August 31, 2005, be received;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to continue to monitor budget projections and
report to the Business Excellence Advisory Board as necessary as to any action required.
CARRIED
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RES. #A198 /05 - CITY OF TORONTO LAND ACQUISITION SOURCE WATER
PROTECTION RESERVE
Proposed Property Acquisition List. Submission to the City of Toronto of
proposed properties for acquisition using the City of Toronto Source
Water Protection Reserve.
(Business Excellence Res. #C54/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
David Barrow
THAT the list of properties for acquisition using the City of Toronto Source Water
Protection Reserve (Attachment 1) dated August 24, 2005, be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be
authorized to amend the list as may be necessary subject to consultation with the City of
Toronto and such approvals from the city as may be required.
CARRIED
RES. #A199 /05 - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
Summarizes Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA)
response to proposed amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act
(CA Act).
(Business Excellence Res. #C55/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
David Barrow
THAT the response to the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act as set
out in the report dated September 7, 2005, be endorsed and forwarded to the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Conservation Ontario.
CARRIED
RES. #A200 /05 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE FOUNDATION FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR
CONSERVATION PRIORITY AREAS 2 AND 11
Endorsement of a multi - partner funding proposal submitted to the Oak
Ridges Moraine Foundation for stewardship activities in Conservation
Priority Areas 2 (Humber River Headwaters) and 11 (Duffins Creek
Headwaters).
(Business Excellence Res. #C56/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
David Barrow
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THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enter into an agreement with
the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation as a partner in the Oak Ridges Moraine Wide
Stewardship Initiative which will include land owner contact to increase public
awareness, establish forest cover and riparian vegetation, and create wetlands in
Conservation Priority Areas (CPA) 2 (Humber River Headwaters) and 11 (Duffins Creek .
Headwaters);
THAT the agreement be on terms and conditions that are satisfactory to staff and TRCA
solicitors;
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to appoint staff to participate in
steering committees that will guide the implementation of proposed stewardship
activities in CPA 2 and 11 with the support of an internal TRCA working group to reflect
the business units required to support this proposal;
THAT TRCA matching funding up to $536,168 as well as in -kind services and support
valued at approximately $26,780, be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA staff be authorized and directed to execute
all necessary documents to give effect thereto.
RES. #A201 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
CLAIREVILLE LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE CONSERVATION
PARTNERSHIP
Developing a Leadership Adventure Conservation partnership for
recreational and educational uses at the Claireville Conservation Area.
(Business Excellence Res. #C57/05)
David Gurin
David Barrow
THAT staff be directed to work with interested groups and agencies to develop
experiential learning opportunities through recreational programs at the Claireville
Conservation Area and report progress to the Authority;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Business Excellence Advisory Board on
program details prior to implementation.
CARRIED
RES. #A202 /05 - MEMBERS REMUNERATION
Ontario Municipal Board Decision. Report on decision of the Ontario
Municipal Board (OMB) on TRCA application for increases in Chair and '
member remuneration.
(Business Excellence Res. #C58/05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Nancy Stewart
THAT the travel costs of the Chair and Members be reimbursed at the rate of
$0.3375 /kilometre effective July 1, 2005.
CARRIED
RES. #A203 /05 - INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
Increasing Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's ability to assist
internationally trained professionals to find employment opportunities in
the environmental sector.
(Business Excellence Res. #C59/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
David Barrow
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) participate in a new
internship program with other confirmed hosts - Terraprobe, Golder and the Region of
Peel Planning Department under the auspices of Career Bridge for one year commencing
January 2006;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to provide recruitment of two interns and training
and documentation for the pilot host organizations and report its findings to the Business
Excellence Advisory Board at the end of the one year pilot program, prior to any
expansion or extension of the program.
CARRIED
RES. #A204 /05 - MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Progress Report and Expansion. Staff update on the Mentorship
Program and request for approval of expansion of the program.
(Business Excellence Res. #C60/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
David Barrow
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Mentorship Program be
expanded from 12 to 24 mentors.
CARRIED
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RES. #A205 /05 - CELL PHONE, BLACKBERRY AND OTHER PERSONAL DIGITAL
ASSISTANT DEVICES
Use in vehicles when conducting Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority business.. Health and safety issues of use of personal digital
assistant devices by employees conducting Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority business while driving.
(Business Excellence Res. #C61 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
David Barrow
THAT employees be prohibited from using cell phones, Blackberries or similar personal
digital assistant (PDA) devices when driving vehicles on Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) business.
CARRIED
RES. #A206 /05 - PROCEDURES FOR CIRCULATION OF BOARD MINUTES
Amendment to circulation procedures of minutes to the advisory boards.
(Business Excellence Res. #C62/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
David Barrow
THAT the Business Excellence Advisory Board, Sustainable Communities Board and
Watershed Management Advisory Board agendas include a summary of the previous
meeting minutes rather than the complete minutes.
RES. #A207 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
BULLFROG POWER GREEN ELECTRICITY CONTRACT
Seeks approval to enter into a green electricity contract with Bullfrog
Power Inc.
(Business Excellence Res. #C63/05)
David Gurin
David Barrow
THAT approval be granted to enter into a contract for supply of "green" electricity with
Bullfrog Power Inc.;
THAT the contract be in a form and on terms and conditions satisfactory to staff and
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) solicitors;
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AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized and directed to take such action as is necessary
to complete the contract including signing of documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A208 /05 - PRELIMINARY REPORT ON STORM AND FLOODING
August 19, 2005. Documentation of storm and flood of August 19, 2005.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D60/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
John Sprovieri
THAT staff be directed to continue to work towards preparation of a final report
documenting the storm and flooding impacts which occurred on August 19, 2005;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Watershed Management Advisory Board
upon completion.
CARRIED
RES. #A209 /05 - GREAT LAKES CHARTER ANNEX 2001
Implementing Agreements (June 2005) on Water Taking and Diversions.
To endorse Conservation Ontario Council's comments and
recommendations (August 29, 2005) on the June 2005 drafts of the Great
Lakes Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement and Great Lakes
Water Resources Compact released for a 60 day public comment period
ending August 29, 2005.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D61 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Bill Fisch
WHEREAS the revised draft Great Lakes Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement
and Great Lakes Basin Water Resources Compact dated June 30, 2005 were released in a
form suitable for the 60 day public comment period ending August 29, 2005 but without
consensus among the two Great Lakes provinces and eight Great Lakes states;
WHEREAS Conservation Ontario along with other partners /stakeholders (50) is
participating on the "Great Lakes Charter Annex Advisory Panel" created by Ontario's
Minister of Natural Resources since its inaugural meeting of December 15, 2004;
AND WHEREAS Conservation Ontario through its 36 members, including Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), formulated their position and recommendations
based on review by Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, Credit Valley
Conservation, Sault Ste. Marie Conservation Authority, Kettle Creek Conservation
Authority and TRCA;
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THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA endorse Conservation Ontario's position
of "strongly supporting the Province of Ontario being a signatory to the Great Lakes
Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement based on the June 30, 2005 draft being
the minimal acceptable package" and other recommendations as adopted at their August
29, 2005 meeting;
THAT TRCA support the position of being advised of the progress of the negotiations and
circulation of the final form and wording of the agreement prior to signing by the two
Great Lakes provinces and eight Great Lakes states;
AND FURTHER THAT the Minister of Natural Resources, the Council of Great Lakes
Governors, Environment Canada, the International Joint Commission and Conservation
Ontario be so advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A210 /05 - ' TORONTO WATER 2005 MULTI -YEAR BUSINESS PLAN
Importance of upstream source water protection for the City of Toronto's
rivers, and early opportunities for watershed plan implementation.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D62/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Bill Fisch
THAT the report to the City of Toronto Works Committee on Toronto Water 2005
Multi -Year Business Plan be received;
THAT staff be directed to report back to the Watershed Management Advisory Board on
any action resulting from the report to Works Committee;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back formally to all regional and local municipalities
following the completion of the integrated watershed management plans affecting their
respective jurisdictions.
CARRIED
RES. #A211 /05 - HIGHLAND CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
UPDATE
Highland Creek Environmental Stewardship Program update and
implementation of the Highland Creek Community Stewardship Program.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D63/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Bill Fisch
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THAT staff continue implementing the Highland Creek Community Stewardship Program
(HCCSP) in collaboration with the City of Toronto, the Friends of Highland Creek,
Centennial Community and Recreation Association and the Scarborough Arts Council,
with support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
CARRIED
RES. #A212/05 - INTEGRATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION
INTO MUNICIPAL POLICY AND PROGRAMS: A FOCUS ON WATER
MANAGEMENT
A workshop to share information and identify key areas of future research
to assist with climate change adaptation and risk management related to
water management.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D64/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Bill Fisch
WHEREAS reducing the impacts and adaptation to global climate change within the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) watersheds is key to The Living City
draft strategic plan;
WHEREAS TRCA is committed to integrating climate change needs in all aspects of its
operations;
WHEREAS the recent storms which occurred in July and August 2005 have served as an
indicator as to how severe weather can impact municipal infrastructure including parks,
roads and water management and illustrated the need for integration of climate change
issues in all aspects of municipal planning and operations;
AND WHEREAS TRCA has recently initiated, through our watershed planning work within
the Rouge watershed, an assessment of anticipated hydrologic and meteorological
changes related to climate change to assist with management options related to
emergency preparedness, land use planning and infrastructure design at a local
watershed scale;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the November 3, 2005 workshop on "
Integration of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation into Municipal Policy and
Programs: A Focus on Water Management ", hosted by TRCA in partnership with
Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaption Research Network (C- CIARN), be supported;
THAT senior staff from the Works and Emergency Services and Planning Departments
from the City of Toronto, regional municipalities of York, Peel and Durham and all local
municipalities within TRCA's jurisdiction be invited to participate in the workshop;
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THAT TRCA be directed to invite other representatives, as appropriate, including staff
from the ministries of Environment, Infrastructure and Renewal, Municipal Affairs &
Housing and Environment Canada;
THAT TRCA staff be directed to report back to the Watershed Management Advisory
Board on the outcomes and key actions resulting from the November 3, 2005 workshop;
AND FURTHER THAT Conservation Ontario be so advised.
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A213 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved_by:
Seconded by:
John Sprovieri
Glenn Mason
CARRIED
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.7.1 - 8.7.34, inclusive, contained in Section 11 of
Executive Committee Minutes #7/05, held on September 9, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A214 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Dave Ryan
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.7.35 - 8.7.48, inclusive, contained in Section 11 of
Executive Committee Minutes #7/05, held on September 9, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A215 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
Pamela Gough
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.7.49 - 8.7.52, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #7/05, held on September 9, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
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RES. #A216 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Elaine Moore
Andrew Schulz
THAT Section II items 8.8 - 8.11, inclusive, contained in Section II of Executive Committee
Minutes #7/05, held on September 9, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
Section II Items 8.8 - 8.11, Inclusive
TENDER OPENING COMMITTEE
(Executive Res. #B 108/05)
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION CONTRACT
(Executive Res. #B 109/05)
LOWER DON RIVER WEST REMEDIAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT
(Executive Res. #B 110/05)
REQUEST FOR PERSONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
(Executive Res. #B 111 /05)
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES. #A217 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT Section IV item 9.11 - Accounts Receivable Status Report, contained in Section IV
of Business Excellence Advisory Board Minutes #4/05, held on September 23, 2005, be
received.
CARRIED
RES. #A218 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Michael Di Biase
THAT Section IV items 10.6 - 10.10, inclusive, contained in Section IV of Watershed
Management Advisory Board Minutes #4/05, held on September 23, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
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Section IV Items - 10.6 - 10.10, Inclusive
2005/2006 CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DAM REPAIRS AND
STUDIES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D65/05)
THE CITY OF TORONTO VALLEY AND SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT, 2002 - 2006
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D66/05)
.DUFFINS CARRUTHERS WATERSHED RESOURCE GROUP
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D67/05)
ETOBICOKE - MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D68/05)
HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D69/05)
TERMINATION
. ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:16 a.m., on Friday, September 30, 2005.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
/ks
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasurer
THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #8/05
October 28, 2005
The Authority Meeting #8/05, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village ,
on Friday, October 28, 2005. The Chair Dick O'Brien , called the meeting to order at 10:12
a.m.
PRESENT
David Barrow Member
Frank Dale Member
Michael Di Biase Member
Bill Fisch Member
David Gurin Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Glenn Mason Member
Elaine Moore Member
Dick O'Brien Chair
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair
Bill O'Donnell Member
Linda Pabst Member
Shelley Petrie Member
Maja Prentice Member
Dave Ryan Member
Andrew Schulz Member
John Sprovieri Member
Nancy Stewart Member
REGRETS
Maria Augimeri Member
Bas Balkissoon Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
Rob Ford Member
Pamela Gough Member
Suzan Hall Member
Norm Kelly Member
Peter Milczyn Member
Michael Thompson Member
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RES. #A219 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/05, held on September 30, 2005, be approved.
DELEGATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Andrew Schulz
David Gurin
CARRIED
THAT Mr. Jim Robb, Friends of the Rouge Watershed , be added to the agenda to speak to
item 9.3 - York - Durham Sanitary Sewer Projects.
PRESENTATION
NOT CARRIED
(a) A presentation by Renee Jarrett, Manager, Education, TRCA, in regards to the
Geoscape program.
(b) A presentation by Tom Heintzman, President, Bullfrog Power, in regards to the Bullfrog
Power program.
(c) A presentation by Greg Vogt, President and Bruce Holbein, Environmental Coordinator,
Eastern Power Corporation, in regards to item 9.5 - Eastern Power - Greenfield South
Limited.
RES. #A220 /05 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT above -noted presentations (a) - (c) be heard and received.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) A letter from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, City of Toronto, in regards to item 9.3 -
York-Durham Sanitary Sewer Projects.
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(b) A letter dated October 26, 2005, from Brian Bailey, President, Citizens Concerned about
the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW), in regards to Colonel Sam Smith
Park.
CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Gurin
Shelley Petrie
THAT item 9.3 - York - Durham Sanitary Sewer Projects, be deferred.
RECORDED VOTE
David Barrow Nay
Frank Dale Nay
Michael Di Biase Nay
Bill Fisch Nay
David Gurin Yea
Colleen Jordan Yea
Glenn Mason Nay
Elaine Moore Nay
Dick O'Brien Nay
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Nay
Bill O'Donnell Nay
Linda Pabst Nay
Shelley Petrie Yea
Maja Prentice Nay
Dave Ryan Nay
Andrew Schulz Yea
John Sprovieri Nay
Nancy Stewart Nay
THE MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED
RES. #A221 /05 - CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Shelley Petrie
THAT above -noted correspondence (a) be received.
RES. #A222 /05 - CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded 'by:
Dave Ryan
Shelley Petrie
CARRIED
THAT above -noted correspondence (b) be referred, to the Watershed Management
Advisory Board.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE (A)
TORONTO Glenn De Baeremaeker
CYty Councillor - Ward 34 Scarborough Centre
TO: Chair and Members of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
FROM: Glenn De Baeremaeker
Councillor, City of Toronto
Tel: 416- 392 -0204
DATE: Thursday, October 27, 2005
RE: Request to defer big pipe item so that Toronto Councillors can attend
and discuss the item
Please accept this memo as my request for the TRCA to defer consideration of the Big Pipe issue
until the next meeting of the TRCA.
As you may know, the City of Toronto is meeting on the same day the TRCA is scheduled to discuss
this item; thus there are likely to be few, if any, City of Toronto Councillors present to represent and
discuss the City of Toronto position on the big pipe.
The City of Toronto Policy and Finance Committee did defer consideration of the Big Pipe issue at
the request of Chairman Fish for one month in order for him to attend the meeting. I am requesting
the TRCA extend the same courtesy to myself and other City of Toronto Councillors that the City of
Toronto extended to Chairman Fish.
The City of Toronto Works Committee voted 6 - 0 in favour of a group of motions opposing the big
pipe, the City of Toronto Policy and Finance Committee voted 6 - 1 in favour of a group of motions
opposing the big pipe, and the City of Toronto Council voted 34 - 3 in favour of a group of motions -
opposing the big pipe. I think it would benefit all members of the TRCA to have Toronto Councillors
such as myself present during the discussion of this report.
I would also ask that the TRCA request the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario attend the
TRCA meeting and provide input when this report is considered.
I look forward to having a healthy discussion regarding about how we can collectively fulfil our
mandate to protect and enhance the water resource of the GTA.
Cheers,
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CORRESPONDENCE (B)
CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE ETOBICOKE WATERFRONT - 6
Meaford Avenue, Toronto M8V2H5
October 26, 2005
Chairman and Members
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Re: Colonel Sam Smith Park
We write to share with you our concern about the City's recent plans to build a regional
skateboard facility in Colonel Sam Smith Park. Col. Sam Smith is one of the waterfront parks
in south Etobicoke for which CCFEW has raised money, organised clean -up days and tree
plantings and where we conduct regular bird walks. We shared the Authority's pride when
you received an international waterfront award for this park.
With the TRCA we were members of the Lakeshore Grounds Design and Management
Committee which, along with a Technical Working Group, met regularly for several years to
develop a Master Design and Implementation Plan for the park. The Plan called for the
establishment of a Design and Management Committee and a Public Advisory Group.
Unfortunately the City, despite repeated requests to do so, has not created either of those
bodies and in recent years consultation with CCFEW and community residents has been a hit
and miss experience.
Now the Parks Department is recommending that a $500,000 one and a half acre skateboard
facility be constructed in an area south of the Power House and bordering the part of the park
that is designated a natural heritage area. There has been one public meeting organised by
the local Councillor at which four parks were identified as possible locations for such a project.
At this meeting many questions were raised by those present, the majority of whom did not
favour Col. Sam Smith as the site of a skateboard facility. Since then Councillor Grimes and
the City's Manager of Parks, Recreation and Forestry have made it clear that their preferred site
is Col. Sam Smith and that the final decision will be made by them without further reference to
City Council.
We understand that the Parks Department has contracted with a biologist to prepare answers
to the concerns presented by CCFEW and others at the public meeting but we have been
refused information about the terms of reference of this study and have been told that it will not
be made public until after the decision is made about where to locate the_skateboard facility.
A local resident has filed a Freedom of Information request with the City with respect to this.
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The goal of the Master Plan for Col. Sam Smith Park is "To conserve the heritage features,
evoke historical land uses and restore ecological integrity to the site while providing a place
that is distinctive, accessible and conducive to the public's education, recreation and
well- being." There are detailed clauses about how to " restore, improve and establish
ecological systems and units" and until now the Authority and the City have done a wonderful
job of doing just that. Under the heading of "Public Recreation Principles" the Plan says that
passive recreation facilities shoud dominate, that facilities should be developed in a manner
that is compatible with existing heritage and environmental features, that "single purpose
facilities which occupy large land areas should be discouraged at this specific site ".
CCFEW does not believe that a major skateboard facility meets any of these criteria. We are
concerned about the effect a massive concrete structure will have on bird and wildlife habitat.
We think that there should be a comprehensive storm water management plan. We note that
the City describes a similar skateboard facility in Willowdale as having the advantage of being
visible from two major streets - Leslie and Cummer. The Power House location is only visible
from an internal park road and, given the vandalism that has damaged signs and lookout
platforms in the park for which CCFEW raised funds, we are concerned that security fences
and lights will be constructed in the future. This would greatly alter the nature of Col. Sam
Smith Park.
TRCA has made a significant investment in this park. The leadership and expertise that you
have contributed over the many years of debate and planning led to the creation of a unique
natural waterfront in south Etobicoke. Colonel Sam Smith Park as it is today will be seriously
compromised if the City continues with its skateboard plans and so we need your intervention
to protect this priceless asset. We ask that you refer this matter to the Waterfront Advisory
Board for further consideration and we request an opportunity to appear before the Board
when the issue is next discussed.
Thank you.
Brian Bailey, President,
Citizens Concerned about the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW)
6 Meaford Avenue,
Toronto M8V2H5
416 - 288 -3060 ext. 5450
416 - 253 -9811 (evenings)
ccfew @sympatico.ca
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A223/05 - CONTRACT WITH CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY FOR RAIL
DIVERSION WORKS CN KINGSTON BRIDGE, LOWER DON RIVER
Approval of a contract with Canadian National (CN) Railway for the rail
diversion works necessary for the construction of the Kingston Bridge,
lower Don River channel improvements.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Elaine Moore
THAT a contract with Canadian National (CN) Railway for the rail diversion works, CN
IGngston Bridge, lower Don River be approved at an upset limit not to exceed $2,000,000,
plus applicable taxes, subject to agreement with the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization
Corporation (TWRC) under the terms and conditions of the CN Bridge eligible recipient
agreement;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
officials be directed and authorized to take whatever action may be required to give effect
thereto, including obtaining necessary approvals and the execution and signing of any
documents and indemnities.
CARRIED
In March of 2001, the three levels of government (federal, provincial and municipal [City of
Toronto]) identified the naturalization and flood protection of the mouth of the Don River as one
of four priority projects in the revitalization of the Toronto waterfront. TRCA was named as the
agency and subsequently the eligible recipient for the project following the establishment of the
TWRC. In the fall of 2003, TRCA initiated the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the
Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project to deal with one component of the
flood protection. The Class EA was prepared by Dillion consulting and submitted to the
Ministry of the Environment. Two Part 11 orders were filed requesting an individual EA be
carried out. On September 28, 2005, TRCA was advised that the Minister of the Environment
had approved the EA. Canadian Environmental Assessment approval is not required
specifically for this project as no federal dollars are required and there are no other federal
triggers.
The approved Class EA consists of five components:
1. flood protection landform on the west side of the Don River;
2. interim flood protection works on the east bank of the Don River (retaining wall /dykes);
3. an additional span (21.3 m) attached to the west abutment of the existing CN rail bridge
over the Don River;
4. continued dredging of the Keating Channel (Acres, 1983); and
5. modifications to the Enbridge Utility Bridge that crosses the Don River.
TRCA staff understand that the TWRC and the senior levels of government have negotiated a
cost sharing arrangement which includes:
1. direct provincial funding to the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) to construct the landform
and related services; and
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2. TWRC, from the provincial government, to cover the costs of the detailed design, project
management for components 2, 3 and 5.
TRCA have substantially completed the negotiations with the TWRC on the eligible recipient
agreement to carry out components 2,3 and 5 and are developing the detailed plans, resolving
the property issues and negotiating with all parties so that the CN bridge works may proceed
immediately. Also included in the eligible recipient agreement is the provision for TRCA to
carry out the detailed design, project management and construction of the Bala Pedestrian
Bridge.
On May 27, 2005, TRCA approved the award of contract by a team led by TSH to undertake
Detailed Design and Construction Administration for Component 1 of the Lower Don River
Remedial Flood Protection Project.
On May 27, 2005 the TRCA approved the award of contract for UMA Engineering to provide
coordination CN's and GO Transit's participation and approvals through the Detailed Design of
Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project.
On May 27, 2005 the TRCA approved that Hydro One be engaged to undertake Level A
Assessments for the relocation of their underground and overhead power transmission lines
TRCA staff have worked closely with representatives of TWRC, CN Railway, Go Transit and the
City of Toronto to develop a final detailed design for the CN bridge expansion and the Bala
pedestrian underpass. The Hydro One strike has somewhat delayed the process, but the
tender documents are approaching finalization.
The construction of the bridge will proceed in a number of distinct phases. The first is the
diversion of existing rail lines to enable the first phase of the construction and installation of the
new rail abutment.
CN Railway has advised of its requirement to undertake the rail line diversions directly,
supervise the installation of the abutments and the construction of the rail bed.
CN Railway has provided a cost estimate of $1.7 million covering track and signal work,
structural plan review, CN project management, contract management, flagging (6 months /5
days /week), cable protection and fibre relocation.
Costs are based on the Canadian Transportation Agencies The Guide for Railway Chargesfor
crossing maintenance and construction.
RATIONALE
It is preferable to divert the rail tracks during the month of November to avoid winter weather
conditions. Should this work not proceed at this time there may be a significant delay to the
project.
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DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
TRCA staff will be reporting on the CN Bridge Project during November and seeking
authorization to proceed with the contract award for this work and related items. Staff working
with legal counsel will secure letters of agreement and /or the appropriate legal instruments
prior to authorizing CN to proceed.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Through the Eligible Recipient agreement, TWRC will provide all funding required to TRCA for
this work.
Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
For Information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Date: October 27, 2005
RES. #A224/05 - _ NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed
433405 Ontario Inc., CFN 36885. Purchase of property located east of
Ninth Line, north of Millard Street (12627 and 12663 Ninth Line -
Stouffville), Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York,
under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project
2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek
watershed.
(Executive Res. #fl 1 14/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT 0.24 hectares (0.59 acres), more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from 433405
Ontario Inc., being Part of Lot 3, Concession 9 and designated as Blocks 126, 127, 128
and 143 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Donald E. Roberts Ltd., Ontario Land
Surveyors, under their Reference No. 85.1507 -9, dated August 18, 2005, Town of
Whitchurch - Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, located east of Ninth IJne, north of
Millard Street (12627 and 12663 Ninth Line - Stouffville);
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
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AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute
all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A225/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed
Keystar Developments Inc., CFN 36940. Purchase of property located
south of Teston Road, west of Hwy. 400, City of Vaughan, Regional
Municipality of York, under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and
Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component, Humber River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B 115/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT 2.982 hectares (7.369 acres), more or less, of vacant land be purchased from
Keystar Developments Inc., being Part of Lot 25, Concession 5 and designated as Block
109, 114 and 115 on a Plan of Survey prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc. under
project no. P438, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, located south of Teston
Rd, west of Hwy. 400;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute
all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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RES. #A226 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed
Red Shelf Corporation, CFN 36949. Purchase of property located south
of Teston Road, west of Hwy. 400, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional
Municipality of York, under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and
Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component, Humber River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B 116/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT 4.247 hectares (10.494 acres), more or less, of vacant land be purchased from Red
Shelf Corporation, being Part of Lot 25, Concession 5 and designated as Block 148 and
152 on a Plan of Survey prepared by Weston Consulting Group Inc. under file number
2123, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, located south of Teston Rd, west of
Hwy. 400;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute
all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A227 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed
Bethesda Estates (671235 Ontario Inc.), CFN 36916. Purchase of
property located north of Bethesda Road, east of Woodbine Avenue,
Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, under the "
Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001- 2005"
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B 117/05)
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
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THAT, 4.21 hectares (10.40 acres) more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from
Bethesda Estates, being Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 4 and designated as Block 10
on a Plan of Survey prepared by Ertl Surveyors under project no. 03 -290, Town of
Whitchurch - Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, located north of Bethesda Rd, east of
Woodbine Ave;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute
all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A228/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Etobicoke Creek Watershed
Fizul Ali, CFN 35959. Purchase of property owned by Fizul Ali, located on
the south side of Burnhamthorpe Road East, east of Ponytrail Road, in
the City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel.
(Executive Res. #B 114/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
Bill O'Donnell
THAT 0.177 hectares (0.436 acres) more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel
of land, be purchased from Fizul Ali, said lands being Part of Lot 2, Concession 1, North of
Dundas Street, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, located on the south
side of Burnhamthorpe Road East, east of Ponytrail Road;
THAT the purchase price be $374,000;
THAT acquisition by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is conditional on
the availability of all necessary funding;
THAT TRCA receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
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THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the
transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute
all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A229/05 - OAKDALE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Request for a Permanent Easement for a Water Line
Humber River Watershed, City of Toronto, CFN 34766. Receipt of a
request from the Oakdale Golf and Country Club to provide a permanent
easement for a water line, on Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority -owned property in Downsview Dells Park, City of Toronto,
Humber River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B 119/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT WHEREAS THE Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request form the Oakdale Golf and Country Club to provide a permanent easement for the
installation of two wells and a water line on TRCA -owned property in Downsview Dells
Park, City of Toronto, Humber River Watershed;
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with the Oakdale Golf and
Country Club in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing a total of
0.86 hectares (2.14 acres), more or less, be granted to the Oakdale Golf and Country Club
for the installation and operation of two wells and a water line on TRCA -owned property in
Downsview Dells Park, City of Toronto on the following terms and conditions;
(a) the consideration be $90,935 (may be adjusted to reflect acreage determined by final
survey) plus all legal, survey, and other costs to be paid by the Oakdale Golf and
Country Club;
(b) the Authority in consultation with the Black Creek Project direct the funds received
from Oakdale Golf and Country Club to stream improvement projects on the Black
Creek upstream of the Oakdale Golf and Country Club;
(c) the Oakdale Golf and Country Club be responsible for all costs associated with the
installation and operation and of the wells and water line;
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(d) the Oakdale Golf and Country Club obtain required approvals under Ontario
Regulation 158 for applicable works;
(e) the Oakdale Golf and Country Club obtain required approvals under Ontario
Regulation 128/03 (wells) and Ontario Regulation 387/04 (water taking and
transfer)and copy TRCA on monitoring reports that may be required by permit and
that they meter the wells and provide TRCA with yearly records;
(f) the Oakdale Golf and Country Club obtain the necessary work permit from the City of
Toronto, through the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Department;
(9)
the Oakdale Golf and Country Club is to fully indemnify the TRCA from any and all
claims from injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either
directly or indirectly, from the granting of this easement or the carrying out of
construction;
(h) an archaeological investigation be completed, with any mitigating measures being
carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA staff, at the expense of the Oakdale Golf and
Country Club;
(i)
the Oakdale Golf and Country Club will prepare a comprehensive water management
strategy to the satisfaction of TRCA and in consultation with the Humber Watershed
Alliance;
(j) the Oakdale Golf and Country Club review their water management program with
TRCA and in consultation with the Humber Watershed Alliance on a annual basis;
(k) any additional considerations as deemed appropriate by the TRCA solicitor;
THAT said easement be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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RES. #A230/05 - TOWN OF WHITCHURCH - STOUFFVILLE
Request for a permanent easement for a storm water management
facility located north of Millard Street, in the Stouffville area of the Town
of Whitchurch - Stouffville, CFN 34572. Receipt of a request from the Town
of Whitchurch - Stouffville and Hillmount Properties Ltd. to provide a
permanent easement for a storm water management facility located
north of Millard Street, in the Stouffville area of the Town of
Whitchurch- Stouffville, Duffins Creek watershed.
(Executive Res. #B120/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville and Hillmount Properties Ltd. to provide a
permanent easement for a storm water management facility which will assist Hillmount
Properties Ltd. with their development in this vicinity;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of TRCA that it is in the best interests of TRCA in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to
cooperate with the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville and Hillmount Properties Ltd. in this
instance;
THAT a permanent easement containing 2.4 acres, more or less, be granted to the Town
of Whitchurch - Stouffville for a storm water management facility to facilitate the
development of adjacent lands owned by Hillmount Properties Ltd., said land being part of
Lot 3, Concession 9, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York,
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a) The easement price is $312,000 which is to be paid by Hillmount Properties Ltd. to
TRCA, plus all legal and survey costs incurred to complete the transaction;
(b) All disturbed areas are to be restored to the satisfaction of TRCA as soon as possible
after completion of construction;
(c) Sediment control measures in a manner satisfactory to TRCA are to be practiced
during construction;
(d) The Hillmount Properties Ltd. shall monitor the effectiveness of the facility for a two
year period following construction;
(e) The Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville is to be responsible for any repairs or
maintenance required in the future and for indemnifying TRCA from any and all claims
arising from the construction and payment of all taxes;
(f) An archaeological investigation is to be conducted before any site disturbance with
any mitigative measures required being carried out all at the expense of Hillmount
Properties Ltd.;
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(g) Any additional considerations as deemed appropriate by the TRCA solicitor.
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with
Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take .
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
RES. #A231/05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component / Duffins Creek Watershed
Authur Fowler and Alexandra Maureen.Fowler,.CFN 11356. Purchase of
property owned by Authur Fowler and Alexandra Maureen Fowler,
located on the west side of Riverside Drive, south of Rossland Road, in
the Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, municipally known as
648 Riverside Drive.
(Executive Res. #B 121/05)
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Frank Dale
THAT 0.079 hectares (0.195 acres) more or less, consisting of a rectangular shaped parcel
of land, be purchased from Authur Fowler and Alexandra Maureen Fowler, said lands
being Part of Block 1, Registered Plan 342, Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham,
located on the west side of Riverside Drive, south of Rossland Road, municipally known as
648 Riverside Drive;
THAT the purchase price be $400,000;
THAT acquisition by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is conditional on
the availability of all necessary funding;
THAT Authur Fowler and Alexandra Maureen Fowler have the right to retain possession of -
the property until February 16, 2016 subject to payment of realty taxes, maintenance and
all utilities supplied to the property;
THAT TRCA receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject to
existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner, Roberts, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the
transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
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AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute
all necessary documentation required.
RES. #A232 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
2006 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES, OPERATING AND CAPITAL
Approval of the 2006 Preliminary Estimates, Operating and Capital.
(Business Excellence Res. #C67/05)
Bill O'Donnell
David Ryan
THAT the 2006 Preliminary Estimates, Operating and Capital be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff and, as
appropriate, the Chair of TRCA and the Chair of the Business Excellence Advisory Board,
be directed to meet with TRCA funding partners to present the 2006 Preliminary Estimates,
Operating and Capital.
CARRIED
RES. #A233 /05 - THE EARTH RANGERS FOUNDATION LEASE WITH TORONTO AND
REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Request for Lease Amendment, CFN 31514. The Earth Rangers
Foundation has requested an amendment to the lease to extend the
payment schedule.
(Business Excellence Res. #C68/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
David Ryan
THAT WHEREAS The Earth Rangers Foundation (Earth Rangers) entered into a lease of
certain lands within the Kortright Centre for Conservation, City of Vaughan, with Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for the construction and operation of a wildlife
veterinary and rehabilitation centre;
WHEREAS TRCA is in receipt of a request from The Earth Rangers Foundation for an
extension to their lease payment;
THEREFORE LET ITBE RESOLVED THAT TRCA grant an extension to their lease payment
to January 2, 2013, subject to there being no defaults occurring through this period;
THAT all reasonable costs related to the agreement be paid by Earth Rangers;
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AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents and indemnities by The Earth
Rangers Foundation.
RES. #A234 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
LAKE ST. GEORGE FIELD CENTRE
Renewal of Partnership Agreement with the Toronto Catholic and York
Region District School Boards. Request to enter into a renewed twenty
year partnership agreement with the Toronto Catholic District School
Board and the York Region District School Board at the Lake St. George
Field Centre.
(Business Excellence Res. #C69/05)
Bill O'Donnell
David Ryan
THAT the renewed partnership agreement with the Toronto Catholic District School Board
and the York Region District School Board for the use of the Lake St. George Field Centre
be approved for a further twenty years consisting of a ten year term with provisions for two
further terms of five years each;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized and directed to execute all necessary
documentation required to give effect to the renewed partnership agreement.
CARRIED
RES. #A235 /05 - CLAREMONT CONSERVATION AREA
Renewal of the Licence Agreement with the Durham District School
Board, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Agreement File No.
361 B. Request to renew the licence agreement with the Durham District
School Board for the operation of the board - established day facility
known as the Duffins Creek Environmental Education Centre as located
within Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Claremont
Conservation Area.
(Business Excellence Res. #C70/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
David Ryan
THAT the licence agreement with the Durham District School Board for the operation of the
Board - established Duffins Creek Environmental Education Centre as located within the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) Claremont Conservation Area be
renewed until December 31, 2009 based on the continued use by the School Board of
their nonpermanent, portable structure;
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THAT the basic rent be established as $10,000 per licence year plus all applicable taxes
effective January 2005 and increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the preceding
year for each successive year of the term of the licence agreement;
THAT staff be directed to continue to explore with the Durham District School Board,
through the advisory committee established under the original agreement, the potential of
the school board to construct permanent facilities;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A236 /05 - MEETING SCHEDULE 2006 -2007
To provide a schedule of meetings for the forthcoming Authority year,
beginning February 24, 2006 and ending January 26, 2007.
(Business Excellence Res. #C71/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
David Ryan
THAT the Schedule of Meetings 2006 -2007, dated October 3, 2005, be approved;
THAT the Executive Committee be designated the powers of the Authority during the
month of August, 2006, as defined in Section 2.10 of the Rules of Conduct;
THAT this schedule be distributed at the earliest opportunity to Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority's (TRCA) watershed municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Business Excellence Advisory Board on the
feasibility of teleconferencing some TRCA board meetings.
RES. #A237 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
WINDFALL ECOLOGY CENTRE
Lease of land at the Kortright Centre for Conservation.
(Business Excellence Res. #C73/05)
Bill O'Donnell
Dave Ryan
CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to proceed with a lease agreement with Windfall Ecology for space
at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, at terms and conditions satisfactory to the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff and solicitors;
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THAT staff work together with Windfall Ecology to develop a Memorandum of
Understanding detailing the integrated program partnerships between the organizations
around sustainable technology development;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A238 /05 - INDOOR AIR BIOFILTRATION SYSTEM AT HEAD OFFICE
Results achieved by the indoor air biofiltration system in terms of air
quality and energy savings.
(Sustainable Communities Res. #E1 1/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Linda Pabst
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff pursue potential funding
partners to continue monitoring the indoor air biofiltration system at Head Office in 2006.
CARRIED
RES. #A239 /05 - UPDATE ON THE MAYORS' MEGAWATT CHALLENGE
Participation in the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge by municipalities in
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's jurisdiction.
(Sustainable Communities Res. #E12/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Linda Pabst
THAT Members of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) whose
municipalities are not participating in the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge be requested to
encourage them to join the program;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back with an update of the status of membership in the
Mayors' Megawatt Challenge at the Sustainable Communities Board meeting to be held on
December 2, 2005.
CARRIED
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RES. #A240/05 - YORK - DURHAM SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS
16th Avenue Phase II. Recommendation for continued staff involvement
in the York - Durham Sanitary Sewer projects.
(Sustainable Communities Res. #E13/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Maja Prentice
THAT all interested parties be advised that in the opinion of the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA), the Environmental Management Plan and detailed works
plans for the 16th Avenue Phase II York- Durham Sanitary Sewer project are being
effectively implemented by York Region and their contractors;
THAT staff be directed to continue reviewing the monitoring and mitigation reports and
web site data, conducting field inspections and independent monitoring, and participating
in the adaptive management program associated with the implementation of the 16th
Avenue Phase II York - Durham Sanitary Sewer project;
THAT staff be directed to continue working with York Region, Fisheries and Oceans
Canada, and the Ontario Ministries of Environment and Natural Resources to ensure that
the environmental impacts associated with the planning, design and construction of all
other York - Durham Sanitary Sewer projects in TRCAs jurisdiction are minimized;
THAT staff report back to the Sustainable Communities Board in December 2005 with a
detailed presentation regarding the planning, design and construction status of all other
York - Durham Sanitary Sewer projects in TRCAs jurisdiction;
THAT York Region be encouraged to continue and extend their current efforts toward
sustainability planning, water budgets, natural heritage planning and environmental net
gain within all municipal planning and development processes;
THAT staff be directed to continue participating in activities underway in York Region to
develop a sustainability plan and positive legacies for regional residents emanating from
this plan;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Sustainable Communities Board in 2006 with
a detailed presentation regarding mechanisms for implementing net environmental gain
practices in. York region's planning and development processes.
CARRIED
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RES. #A241 /05 - SOURCE PROTECTION MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR.
FUNDING FOR 2005 -2006
Approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with respect to the
delivery of provincially funded partnership capacity building projects for
the period August 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 with administrative and
technical responsibilities pursuant to the previously approved
Memorandum of Agreement with respect to Source Water Protection
Program Administration signed amongst the CTC Watershed Region
conservation authorities - Toronto and Region, Credit Valley and Central
Lake Ontario.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D73/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
Linda Pabst
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enter into a Memorandum of
Agreement with respect to coordination and administration of partnership capacity building
projects, between the Crown in right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Natural
Resources, 2002796 Ontario Limited ( "Conservation Ontario"), Credit Valley Conservation
(CVC) and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) for the period August 1,
2005 until June 30, 2006;
THAT staff be authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to
implement the Memorandum of Agreement including the signing of documents;
THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute all necessary
documentation required;
THAT staff of the 3 conservation authorities (CA) continue to seek additional funding from
the province through Conservation Ontario to enable the CTC group to deliver the
complete 2005 -2006 deliverables as set out by the province;
AND FURTHER THAT copies of the staff report be provided to the CAO's of the City of
Toronto and regions of Halton, Peel, York and Durham.
CARRIED
RES. #A242 /05 - ROUGE WATERSHED TASK FORCE
Extension of Term of Appointment. Status update of Rouge watershed
planning study and extension of term of appointment for Rouge
Watershed Task Force members.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D74/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
Linda Pabst
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THAT staff continue to support the Rouge Watershed Task Force in their development of a
first full draft watershed plan by December 2005;
THAT the term of appointment for the Rouge Watershed Task Force members be extended
by six months to June 30, 2006;
AND FURTHER THAT the Rouge Park Alliance be so advised.
CARRIED
RES. #A243 /05 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE - LEVEL TWO TEMPERATE WETLAND
RESTORATION COURSE FOR CONSERVATION PRIORITY AREAS
(CPA) 2 AND 11
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) participation in a
Level Two Temperate Wetland Restoration Course for Conservation
Priority Areas 2 and 11- Oak Ridges Moraine.
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D73/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
Linda Pabst
THAT staff participate in the Level Two Temperate Wetland Restoration Course for
Conservation Priority Areas (CPA) 2 and 11 on the Oak Ridges Moraine;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Watershed Management Advisory Board on the
deliverables, priorities and outcome of this training course.
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A244 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Maja Prentice-
THAT Ontario Regulation items 7.9.1 - 7.9.32, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #8/05, held on October 14, 2005, be received.
RES. #A245 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Elaine Moore
Andrew Schulz
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CARRIED
CARRIED
THAT Ontario Regulation items 7.9.33 - 7.9.48, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #8/05, held on October 14, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES. #A246 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
Maja Prentice
THAT Section IV item 8.6 - Cell Phone and "blackberry" Usage, contained in Section IV of
Business Excellence Advisory Board Minutes #5/05, held on October 21, 2005, be
received.
CARRIED
RES. #A247 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn Mason
Nancy Stewart
THAT Section IV item 9.4 - Architype: Sustainable House Competition, contained in
Section IV of Sustainable Communities Board Minutes #3/05, held on October 14, 2005,
be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A248 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
David Barrow
THAT Section IV item 9.5 - Eastern Power - Greenfield South Limited, contained in Section
IV of Sustainable Communities Board Minutes #3/05, held on October 14, 2005, be
referred back to the Sustainable Communities Board.
CARRIED
RES. #A249 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Andrew Schulz
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THAT Section IV items 10.4 -10.6, inclusive, contained in Section IV of Watershed
Management Advisory Board Minutes #5/05, held on October 21, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
Section IV Items 10.4 - 10.6, Inclusive
CARING FOR YOUR LAND
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D76/05)
2005 MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM Update
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D77/05)
ROUGE WATERSHED TASK FORCE MINUTES
(Watershed Mgt. Res. #D78/05)
NEW BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION OF ONTARIO
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Shelley Petrie
David Gurin
THAT the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario be invited to make a delegation to the
Authority in regards to the Commissioners job, the Environmental Bill of Rights and the
environmental assessment process.
RECORDED VOTE
David Barrow Nay
Frank Dale Nay
Bill Fisch Nay
David Gurin Yea
Colleen Jordan Nay
Glenn Mason Nay
Elaine Moore Nay
Dick O'Brien Nay
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Nay
Bill O'Donnell Nay
Linda Pabst Nay
Shelley Petrie Yea
Maja Prentice Nay
Dave Ryan Nay
Andrew Schulz Yea
John Sprovieri Nay
Nancy Stewart _ Nay
THE MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED
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TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:19 a.m., on Friday, October 28, 2005.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
/ks
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasuer
THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #9/05
November 25, 2005
The Authority Meeting #9/05, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village,
on Friday, November 25, 2005. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at
10:15a.m..
PRESENT
Maria Augimeri Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Frank Dale Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
Michael Di Biase Member
Rob Ford Member
Pamela Gough Member
David Gurin Member
Suzan Hall Member
Norm Kelly Member
Glenn Mason Member
Elaine Moore Member
Dick O'Brien Chair
Bill O'Donnell Member
Linda Pabst Member
Andrew Schulz Member
John Sprovieri Member
Nancy Stewart Member
REGRETS
Bas Balkissoon Member
David Barrow Member
Bill Fisch Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Peter Milczyn - Member
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair
Shelley Petrie Member
Maja Prentice Member
Dave Ryan Member
Michael Thompson Member
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RES. #A250 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Michael Di Biase
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #8/05, held on October 28, 2005, be approved.
PRESENTATIONS
(a)
CARRIED
A presentation by Mr. Ron Dewell, Manager, Conservation Lands and Property, in
regards to item 9.1 - Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2006 -2010.
RES. #A251 /05 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn De Baeremaeker
.Pamela Gougn
THAT above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received.
CARRIED
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A252 /05 - CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CN'S KINGSTON
SUBDIVISION BRIDGE EXTENSION AND BALA SUBDIVISION
UNDERPASS
Approval of tendering and approval process for construction of CN's
Kingston Subdivision Bridge Extension and Bala Subdivision underpass.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Michael Di Biase
THAT for purposes of awarding the Contract for Construction of CN's Kingston
Subdivision Bridge Extension and Bala Subdivision Underpass, the tendering and
approval process as set out in the report dated November 21, 2005, be approved;
THAT the award of contract be conditional upon approval by authorized representatives
of Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) and CN and confirmation of
available funding for the project;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate TRCA officials be directed and authorized to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including obtaining necessary
approvals and the execution and signing of any documents and indemnities.
CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
In March of 2001, the three levels of government, (federal, provincial and municipal [City of
Toronto]) identified the naturalization and flood protection of the mouth of the Don River as one
of four priority projects in the revitalization of the Toronto waterfront. TRCA was named as the
agency and subsequently the eligible recipient for the project following the establishment of the
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation. In the fall of 2003, TRCA initiated the Class
Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection
Project (LDRW Project) to deal with one component of the flood protection. The Class EA was
prepared by Dillon consulting and submitted to the Ministry of the Environment. Two Part II
orders were filed requesting an Individual EA be carried out. On September 28, 2005, TRCA
was advised that the Minister of the Environment had approved the Class EA. Canadian
Environmental Assessment approval is not required specifically for this project as no federal
funding was provided to undertake the work and there were no other federal triggers.
The approved Class EA consists of five components:
1. flood protection landform on the west side of the Don River;
2. interim flood protection works on the east bank of the Don River (retaining wall /dykes);
3. an additional bridge span (21.3 m) extending westward from the existing west abutment of
CN's Kingston Subdivision bridge over the Don River;
4. modifications to the Enbridge Gas Utility Bridge that spans the Don River at Old Eastern
Avenue; and
5. continued dredging of the Keating Channel (Acres, 1983).
On May 27, 2005, TRCA approved the award of contract by a team led by Totten Sims Hubicki
(TSH) to undertake Detailed Design and Construction Administration for Component 1 of the
Lower Don River Remedial Flood Protection Project.
On May 27, 2005 TRCA approved the award of contract for UMA Engineering to provide
coordination of CN's and GO Transit's participation and approvals through the Detailed Design
of Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project.
On May 27, 2005 the TRCA approved that Hydro One be engaged to undertake Level A
Assessments for the relocation of their underground and overhead power transmission lines.
RATIONALE
TRCA staff have worked closely with representatives of TWRC, CN, GO Transit and the City of
Toronto to develop a final detailed design for the CN bridge expansion and the Bala pedestrian
underpass. The Hydro One strike has somewhat delayed the process but the tender
documents are approaching finalization. The construction of the bridge will proceed in a
number of distinct phases.
TRCA staff, in consultation with TWRC and CN, have proceeded to structure the tender
package to ensure that one contractor is hired for the project. Included are all works
associated with the Kingston Bridge Expansion and the Bala Pedestrian Underpass unless -
otherwise specified, such as that required to be undertaken directly by Hydro One, that the
contract document is in the standard CN contract and tendering format used across Canada
with special provisions added as required to bind the contractor to the terms of the Delivery
Agreement between the TWRC and TRCA.
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CN have stringent requirements with respect to the qualifications of potential contractors. The
tender package will be submitted to a list of nine contractors that meet CN's qualifications to
ensure that a competitive bid process is established and to ensure the necessary expertise to
undertake the project.
The prequalified contractors are as follows:
• Aecon Construction
• Bridgecon Construction
• Dagmar Construction
• Dufferin Construction
• Grascan Construction
• Soncin Construction
• Torbridge Construction
• Toronto Zenith Construction
• USL Construction (1983)
Given the joint nature of this project, TRCA, CN and TWRC staff will recommend a contractor
based on the following process:
1. TRCA consultants will prepare the tender package advising the bidders that the contractor
will be required to report directly to a CN project manager for a portion of the work and a
TRCA appointed construction manager for the remainder of the work. TRCA construction
administrator /project manager (TSH) will oversee all work conducted on behalf of TRCA.
2. TRCA will include the CN form of contract with the necessary special provisions to meet
TRCA and TWRC requirements.
3. TRCA and CN will determine the final form of the contract vis a vis signatories.
4. Tender packages will be provided to CN prequalified contractors.
5. TRCA will set the closing time and date for the closure providing about 15 business days
for preparation of the tenders.
6. A bidders meeting will be held with representatives from CN, TRCA and TWRC present.
7. TRCA will receive sealed bids at its head office, 5 Shoreham Drive. The tender opening will
not be a public opening but a member of the Authority will be present. A representative of
the TWRC and CN will also be present at the opening.
8. Representatives of TRCA, CN, City of Toronto and the TWRC will review the tenders and
recommend the preferred contractor. TWRC will confirm the selection, CN will confirm the
selection and TRCA will award the contract(s).
The tender calls will be issued by end of November with a closing date of December 19th,
2005. The contract will be awarded first week of January. To avoid delays in starting this
project, provided that all agreements are in place, TWRC requests that this project begin as
quickly as possible. -
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The Eligible Recipient agreement with TWRC requires the use of a competitive procurement
process that is transparent, fair and equitable. TRCA's purchasing policy meets this
requirement. To enable the project to proceed, CN requires that their procurement policy and
process be followed. CN's policy is very similar to that of TRCA with one notable exception:
tenders are not opened in a public forum. We anticipate that TWRC will agree to this exception
provided representatives of TWRC and TRCA are present for the tender opening. TRCA
representatives will include a member of the Authority.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Through the Eligible Recipient agreement TWRC will provide all funding required to TRCA for
this work. An agreement has been made with the City of Toronto to provide TRCA with the
necessary funds to cover the cost of maintaining and replacing the Kingston Bridge and the
Bala Pedestrian underpass as necessary.
Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
For Information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Date: November 21, 2005
RES. #A253/05 - CITY OF PICKERING
Request for a Temporary Easement for a Bus Turning Loop
Lake Ontario Waterfront /Pickering -Ajax Sector, CFN 37110. Receipt of a
request from the City of Pickering to provide a temporary easement for a
bus turning loop, west side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue, City
of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, Lake Ontario
Waterfront /Pickering -Ajax Sector.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Michael Di Biase
THAT WHEREAS The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of
a request from the City of Pickering to provide a temporary easement for a bus turning
loop, west side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue, City of Pickering, Regional
Municipality of Durham;
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out
in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with the City of Pickering
in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a temporary easement containing a total of
0.026 hectares (0.065 acres), more or Tess, be granted to the City of Pickering for a
temporary bus turning loop, said land being on the west side of Whites Road, north of
Finch Avenue, Lake Ontario Waterfront /Pickering -Ajax Sector, City of Pickering, as shown
on a drawing prepared by the City of Pickering Operations & Emergency Services
Department, Sheet 1 of 1, dated November 2005;
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THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey, and other costs
to be paid by the City of Pickering;
THAT the temporary easement be in effect for a ten (10) year period;
THAT the City of Pickering is to fully indemnify the TRCA from any and all claims from
injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly.or indirectly,
from the granting of this easement or the carrying out of construction;
THAT an archaeological investigation be completed, with any mitigative measures being
carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA staff, at the expense of the City of Pickering;
THAT all TRCA lands disturbed by the proposed works be revegetated / stabilized
following construction and, where deemed appropriate by TRCA staff, a landscape plan
be prepared for TRCA staff review and approval in accordance with existing TRCA
landscaping guidelines;
THAT said easement be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27, as amended, if necessary;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect hereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The City of Pickering has formally requested a temporary easement for a bus turning loop
located on the west side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue. The proposed bus loop is
required to provide municipal transit services to this newly expanding residential area of the
City of Pickering. The temporary easement is required for a ten (10) year period. The Regional
Municipality of Durham has confirmed that the bus loop will be removed with the widening of
Whites Road to four lanes, as shown in the region's Transportation Master Plan for 2013 -2021.
When the road widening project is completed, there will be a dedicated bus route on Whites
Road, as a connection from Taunton Road to Kingston Road, and a turning loop will not be
required.The proposed works are not located within a Regional Storm Flood Plain or Fill
Regulated Area. Therefore, a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 158 for the proposed
works is not required.
The subject TRCA -owned lands were acquired from Cougs (White) Limited on October 27,
2004 under the Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project 2001 -2005, Lake
Ontario Waterfront/Pickering -Ajax Sector.
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Plantings:
All lands disturbed by construction will be stabilized and, where deemed appropriate by
TRCA staff, revegetated with native woody and herbaceous plant material in
accordance with existing TRCA landscaping guidelines. A landscape plan has already
been submitted, which will be reviewed by staff. As part of the eventual widening of
Whites Road to four lanes, staff will be requesting the completion of a forest edge
management plan by the Region of Durham when commenting on any future
Environmental Assessment Act application.
A plan illustrating the permanent easement location is attached.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The City of Pickering has agreed to assume all legal, survey and other costs involved in
completing this transaction.
Report prepared by: George Leja, extension 5342
For Information contact: George Leja, extension 5342 or Ron Dewell, extension 5245
Date: November 18, 2005
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RES. #A254/05 - HUMBER ARBORETUM
Financial contribution to the Centre for Urban Ecology.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Michael Di Biase
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) contribute a total of $300,000
to Humber College, over the next 3 to 5 year period, to support the construction of the
new Centre for Urban Ecology at the Humber Arboretum, subject to the commitment of
the other partners as set out in the staff report.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Humber Arboretum is a partnership project of the City of Toronto, Humber College of
Applied Arts and Technology and the TRCA. Most of the land comprising the Arboretum is
owned by TRCA. The table land portion of the Arboretum is owned primarily by Humber
College and these lands contain the existing Nature Centre. The existing building is in a state
of poor repair and is inadequate to accommodate the scale and range of uses which are
required to sustain the programming at the Arboretum. The Arboretum is developed and
managed by staff and students of Humber College with financial support from the City of
Toronto.
There is an urgent need to replace the existing Nature Centre. Humber College has taken the
lead on behalf of the Management Committee of the Arboretum to engage consultants to
design a new Centre for Urban Ecology and obtain 'tenders for its construction. The revised
total budget for the project is approximately $3,880,000. The proposed funding formula would
see contributions as follows:
Fundraising - $1,580,000 over 5 years of which $1,380,000 is currently in hand;
City of Toronto - $1,000,000 over 4 years;
Humber College - $1,000,000 over 2 years; and
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - $300,000 over 3 to 5 years.
The commitment from Humber College is conditional upon participation of the other partners
and the City of Toronto contribution is still subject to final capital budget deliberations as well
as to the commitment from the other partners.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
It is anticipated that TRCA's contribution can be obtained from some combination of
operational surpluses, revenues and potentially some participation by The Conservation
Foundation of Greater Toronto through the education related initiatives of The Living City
Campaign over the next 3 to 5 years. If required, TRCA reserves can accommodate this
contribution over the 3 to 5 year period.
Report prepared by: Brian Denney, 416 - 667 -6290
For Information contact: Brian Denney, 416- 667 -6290
Date: November 23, 2005
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
RES. #A255 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
Suzan Hall
THAT the Committee move into closed session to discuss item 7.4 - Serenity Park
Cemetery Corporation.
CARRIED
ARISE AND REPORT
RES. #A256 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT the Committee arise and report.
CARRIED
RES. #A257 /05 - SERENITY PARK CEMETERY CORPORATION
Request for Waiver of Height Restriction - Northeast Corner, Jane and
Steeles, City of Vaughan. Request that Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority waive its six story height restriction on lands owned by Serenity
Park Cemetery Corporation, northeast corner of Jane and Steeles, City of
Vaughan.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
Bill O'Donnell
THAT staff be authorized and directed to enter into discussions with representatives of
Serenity Park Cemetery Corporation with respect to Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority's (TRCA) requirement that any development of the site be no more than six
stories;
THAT staff be authorized to engage the services of a qualified real estate appraiser to
assist in the valuation of the Serenity Cemetery proposal;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Authority on the results of these discussions at
the earliest opportunity.
RECORDED VOTE
Maria Augimeri Nay
Gay Cowbourne Nay
Frank Dale Yea
Glenn De Baeremaeker Nay
Pamela Gough Nay
David Gurin Nay
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Suzan Hall Nay
Norm Kelly Yea
Glenn Mason Yea
Elaine Moore Yea
Dick O'Brien - Yea
Bill O'Donnell Yea
Linda Pabst - Yea
Andrew Schulz Nay
Nancy Stewart Yea
THE MOTION WAS CARRIED
CONTRARY MOTION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
Maria Augimeri
THAT staff be authorized and directed to enter into discussions with representatives of
Serenity Park Cemetery Corporation with respect to Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority's (TRCA) requirement that any development of the site be no more than six
stories, with the intent to stay as close to six stories as possible.
NOT VOTED ON
BACKGROUND
In 1997, TRCA sold lands at the northeast corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue to a
company now known as Serenity Park Cemetery Corporation. The 4.3 acre site was zoned for
a crematorium and columbarium to be contained in buildings of 2 and 4 stories on the site.The
sale included a restrictive covenant on title that limited the height of buildings on the site to no
more than six stories.
RATIONALE
Serenity Park advises that the City of Vaughan is about to consider an official plan amendment
for the area to the east of Jane Street which would provide for high density, residential
development along the north side of Steeles Avenue. Serenity Park is seeking to change the
use of the site from cemetery to residential and has entered into discussions with the City of
Vaughan.
TRCA is in receipt of a request from Serenity Park by letter dated November 16, 2005, to
increase the height limit for the site beyond 6 stories. Staff need to evaluate this request in
terms of impact on Black Creek Pioneer Village. The height limit was imposed to protect the
village from structures of excessive height which would dominate views from the village.
Serenity Park recognizes that increasing the height limit has value to the Serenity Park and is
prepared to share in the cost of a real estate appraiser to help determine the added value of
their proposal. This will enable TRCA and Serenity Park to arrive at acceptable compensation
to TRCA should TRCA decide to waive the six story limitation.
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DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Staff is seeking direction to enter into discussions with Serenity Park with respect to their
request. Staff will be consulting with the City of Vaughan concerning the proposed change in
use and increased height. A recommendation will be brought to the Authority at the earliest
opportunity.
Report prepared by: Jim Dillane, extension 6292
For Information contact: Jim Dillane, extension 6292
Date: November 17, 2005
RES. #A258/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT, 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed
Ferguson /Zeidler Property, City of Toronto, CFN 26474. Donation of a
parcel of land, located on the south side of Beaumont Road, east of Glen
Road (municipally known as 15 Beaumont Road), City of Toronto
(Toronto Community Council Area), under the "Natural Heritage Lands
Protection & Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and
Conservation Component, Don River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B 127/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
Nancy Stewart
THAT the subject property, containing 0.31 hectares (0.77 acres) more or less, of an
irregular shaped parcel of vacant land in the lower Don River valley be purchased from
Andrew David Ferguson and Eberhard Zeidler, said land being Part of Lot 4, Plan 358E,
City of Toronto (Toronto Community Council Area), located on the south side of
Beaumont Road, east of Glen Road (municipally known as 15 Beaumont Road);
THAT the acquisition of the donation is to be on the following basis:
(a) The purchase price be $2.00;
(b) Income tax receipt is to be made available in the amount of $1,350,000 in
accordance with the guidelines set out by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency;
(c) The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is responsible for appraisal
and reasonable legal fees;
THAT the TRCA receive conveyance of the land required free from encumbrance, subject
to existing service easements:
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THAT the Authority extend their appreciation and thanks to Andrew David Ferguson and
Eberhard Zeidler for their generous donation;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to
complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred
incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be
paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
RES. #A259/05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed
David and Rose Beatty, CFN 36578. Acquisition of a conservation
easement located north of the King- Vaughan Road, on the east side of
Keele Street, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber
River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B 128/05)
Frank Dale
Nancy Stewart
THAT a conservation easement for the protection of the environmental features and
functions containing 3.38 hectares (8.36 acres), more or less, consisting of a roughly
rectangular shaped parcel of land, be purchased from David and Rose Beatty, said land
being Part of Lot 1, Concession 3 (Former Township of King) designated as Part 4 on
Reference Plan 65R- 28445, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, on the east
side of Keele Street, north of the King- Vaughan Road;
THAT the purchase price of the easement be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
easement required free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, be instructed to complete the
transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to
the closing for surveying, land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid
by David and Rose Beatty;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
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RES. #A260 /05 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2006 -2010
Recommends approval of the Greenlands Acquisition Project for
2006 -2010.
(Business Excellence Res. #C77/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Pamela Gough
THAT the Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2006 -2010 be approved;
THAT the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve the project pursuant to
section 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act;
THAT the project be circulated to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
participating municipalities, the Region of Peel, the Region of Durham, the Region of
York, the City of Toronto, the Town of Mono and the Township of Adjala - Tosorontio as
the basis for funding and land securement opportunities;
THAT the project be circulated to the Credit Valley, Central Lake Ontario and Lake
Simcoe and Region conservation authorities for their information and as the basis for any
joint land securement opportunities which may arise;
THAT staff be directed and authorized to seek funding for the project from the funding
sources identified in the project;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take any
necessary action to implement the project, including obtaining needed approvals and the
signing and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
RES. #A261 /05 - 2006 FEE SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING SERVICES AND PERMITTING
Recommendations for an inflationary adjustment to the existing 2003 fee
schedule for planning services and permitting.
(Business Excellence Res. #C78/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn De Baeremaeker
John Sprovieri
THAT the amended Fee Schedule for Planning Services and Permitting be approved, to
be effective January 1, 2006;
THAT staff inform all municipal partners and the development industry of the
amendments to the fee schedule, to be effective January 1, 2006;
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AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to monitor the fee implementation and collection
process for 2006, as well as the ongoing cost implications of the current level of service
demands for planning, ecology and enforcement.
RES. #A262 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
2006 FEE SCHEDULE
Public Facilities and Programming. Changes to the 2005 Fee Schedule
for the conservation areas, Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Kortright
Centre for Conservation.
(Business Excellence Res. #C79/05)
Linda Pabst
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the 2006 Fee Schedule Public Facilities and Programming, including the proposed
changes for the conservation areas, Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Kortright Centre
for Conservation be approved, effective January 1, 2006;
AND FURTHER THAT the vehicle admission fee at Petticoat Creek Conservation Area be
changed to the per person general admission fee, in order to facilitate the
implementation of our new "Kids Free" program.
CARRIED
MOTION TO RE -OPEN
RES. #A263 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Suzan Hall
David Gurin
THAT item 9.3 - 2006 Fee Schedule be re- opened.
RES. #A264 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gay Cowbourne
Elaine Moore
CARRIED
THAT item 9.3 - 2006 Fee Schedule be approved.
CARRIED
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RES. #A265 /05 - USE OF SECORD PROPERTY FOR AN ANGLING CLUB
Call For Proposals. Request for Proposal for a long term lease of the
Secord pond and associated buildings and lands for an angling club to
provide recreational fishing opportunities and generate a long term
revenue stream. _
(Business Excellence Res. #C80/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Bill O'Donnell
THAT staff be authorized to issue a request for proposal to lease Secord pond, adjacent
buildings and lands to interested parties for use as an angling club and related activities;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Executive Committee on the results of the
request for proposal including the terms and conditions and anticipated long term
revenues.
CARRIED
RES. #A266 /05 - TELECONFERENCING
Amendment to Rules of Conduct. Options for teleconferencing Executive
Committee and advisory board meetings.
(Business Excellence Res. #C81 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the Section VII - Calling of Meetings or Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority's (TRCA) Rules of Conduct be amended to include Section 32.3 as follows:
Teleconferencing shall be an option for Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) Executive Committee and advisory board meetings only when:
quorum cannot otherwise be reached for a meeting in which no delegations,
presentations or hearings are on the agenda; and for the summer Executive
Committee meeting scheduled to deal with Section II items only.
CARRIED
RES. #A267 /05 - OAK RIDGES CORRIDOR PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Spine Trail Alignment. Endorsement of the spine trail alignment as part of
the Phase 1 deliverables for the Oak Ridges Corridor Park Management
Plan.
(Business Excellence Res. #C82/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Frank Dale
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THAT the spine trail alignment dated September 12, 2005, as illustrated on Attachment 1,
be endorsed;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect
hereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any
documents.
AMENDMENT #1
RES. #A268 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Frank Dale
THAT the following be inserted after the first paragraph of the main motion:
THAT a contract in a form satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitors be awarded to
Con - Strada Construction for construction of the Oak Ridges Corridor Park spine trail
subject to execution of the Oak Ridges Corridor Park Developers' Contribution Collateral
Agreement by the Province of Ontario, TRCA and all parties, and the province providing
to TRCA all necessary funds for the work;
THAT staff be authorized to enter into agreements in a form satisfactory to TRCA staff
and solicitors with Mattamy Corporation and J. Falconi for the operation of the Bathurst
Glen Golf Course and Driving Range;
AMENDMENT #2.
RES. #A269 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Gay Cowbourne
THAT the following be inserted before the last paragraph of the main motion:
THAT the revenue generated from the operation of Bathurst Glen Golf Course and Driving
Range be used for land acquisition purposes of other significant environmental
properties on the Oak Ridges Moraine;
AMENDMENT #3
RES. #A270 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gay Cowbourne
Maria Augimeri
THAT the following be inserted before the last paragraph of the main motion:
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THAT staff report back to the March 2006 Business Excellence Advisory Board meeting
on an integrated pesticide management plan for operation of the golf course as it relates
to TRCA's Pesticide Policy, and the feasibility of both the elimination of pesticide use at
the golf.doiitrse and removal of the fence surrounding the golf course;
THAT staff arrange for a presentation by a representative from Peel Village Golf Course
on the operation of an Audoban certified golf course;
AMENDMENT #1 WAS CARRIED
AMENDMENT #2 WAS TABLED
AMENDMENT #3 WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
RES. #A271 /05 - HERITAGE DESIGNATION OF MCVEAN BARN SITE
Approval to proceed with Heritage Designation of the McVean Barn site.
(Business Excellence Res. #C83/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the heritage designation of the McVean Barn Site, located in the Claireville
Conservation Area, be supported;
AND FURTHER THAT Brampton City Council be requested to pass a municipal by -law for
this purpose.
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A272 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Linda Pabst
CARRIED
THAT Ontario Regulation items 8.3.1 - 8.3.19, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #9/05, held on November 4, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
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RES. #A273 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Norm Kelly
Glenn Mason
THAT Ontario Regulation items 8.3.20 - 8.3.40, inclusive, contained in Section 1I of
Executive Committee Minutes #9/05, held on November 4, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES. #A274 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT Section IV item 9.8 - Accounts Receiveable, contained in Section IV of Business
Excellence Advisory Board Minutes #6/05, held on November 18, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:35 a.m., on Friday, November 25, 2005.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
/ks
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasurer
THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #10/05
January 6, 2006
The Authority Meeting #10/05, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer
Village, on Friday, January 6, 2006. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order at
10:12 a.m..
PRESENT
Maria Augimeri Member
Gay Cowbourne Member
Frank Dale' Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
Rob Ford Member
Pamela Gough Member
David Gurin Member
Suzan Hall Member
Norm Kelly Member
Glenn Mason Member
Elaine Moore Member
Dick O'Brien Chair
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair
Bill O'Donnell Member
Linda Pabst Member
Dave Ryan Member
Nancy Stewart Member
ABSENT
Bas Balkissoon Member
David Barrow Member
Michael Di Biase Member
Bill Fisch Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Peter Milczyn Member
Shelley Petrie Member
Maja Prentice Member
Andrew Schulz Member
John Sprovieri Member
Michael Thompson Member
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RES. #A275 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by: Linda Pabst
Seconded by: Bill O'Donnell
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #9/05, held on November 25, 2005, be approved
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
(a) A delegation by Mr. Brian Bailey, President, Citizens Concerned about the Future of the
Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW), in regards to item 7.4 - Lakeshore Grounds.
(b) A delegation by Irene Harrett of 29 Elton Crescent, Etobicoke, in regards to item 7.4 -
Lakeshore Grounds.
(c) A delegation by Margaret Catto, Member, Toronto Ornithological Club, in regards to
item 7.4 - Lakeshore Grounds.
(d) A delegation by Ruth Grier of 74 Arcadian Circle, Etobicoke, in regards to item 7.4 -
Lakeshore Grounds.
RES. #A276 /05 - DELEGATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
Bill O'Donnell
THAT above -noted delegations (a) - (d) be heard and received.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
(a) A presentation by Ron Dewell, Senior Manager, Conservation Lands and Property
Services, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in regards to the purchase of the
Pleasure Valley property and the contribution by Craig Mather towards this purchase.
RES. #A277 /05 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
THAT above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received.
CARRIED
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A278/05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT, 2006 -2011
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Lake Ontario Waterfront
Pickering Harbour Company Ltd., CFN 36055. Acquisition of a partial
taking from the Pickering Harbour Company Ltd., located west of
Liverpool Road along the Lake Ontario shoreline, City of Pickering,
Regional Municipality of Durham.
Rob Ford
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT a partial taking containing 0.453 hectares (1.12 acres) more or less, of vacant land,
be purchased from the Pickering Harbour Company Ltd. (PHC), within Registered Plan
299, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham being;
• Block B (road bed) from Millennium Square to a line between midpoint of Lots
289/218
• easterly halves of Lots 206, 210 and 297 and the westerly halves of lots 204, 208 and
299
• the westerly half of Lot 293 and all of Lot 292, and
• the westerly half of Lot 214 and all of Lot 215
located west of Liverpool Road along the Lake Ontario Shoreline;
THAT the acquisition be on the following basis:
i) $170,000 payable in cash;
ii) an income tax receipt is to be made available to PHC, in the amount of $205,000 in
accordance with the guidelines set out by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency;
iii) the PHC shall reserve an easement and right to cross Block B to access retained
lands;
iv) the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) shall lease Lots 290, 291,
216, 217, the east half of Lots 218 and 289, and the west half of Lots 215 and 292,
Plan 299 as well as part of Block B between such lots for a nominal amount until the
PHC lands immediately to the west are no longer owned by PHC;
v) TRCA shall construct a fence along the eastern boundary of the leased lands,
together with a gate, to permit access to the leased and retained lands;
THAT the lease is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act C.27 as amended;
THAT TRCA receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing
service easements and licenses;
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THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #A260/05, at Authority Meeting #9/05, held on November 25, 2005, approved the
Greenlands Acquisition Project, 2006 -2011.
A letter was received from the PHC requesting the TRCA enter into a land exchange involving
TRCA's lot on Wharf Street on the east side of Frenchman's Bay, and a parcel of PHC land
located on the west side of Frenchman's Bay south of Sunrise Avenue. Under the same letter
the PHC advised that they are prepared to consider the sale of a number of small parcels they
own on the east spit of Frenchman's Bay, to TRCA, subject to negotiating satisfactory
compensation and subject to the two potential transactions proceeding in parallel. The TRCA
owns a significant portion of the east spit and the consolidation of ownership will finally create
opportunities for increased public use at the foot of Liverpool Road beyond the Millennium
Square.
Under a separate letter dated November 26, 2004, the PHC, confirmed they are prepared to
partner with TRCA, the City of Pickering and others to develop a Pickering Harbour Waterfront
Regeneration Project. This project will likely take several years to prepare and implement, and
PHC has agreed to proceed with the property consolidation on the East Spit and the Wharf
Street land exchange transactions independent of the broader project.
The subject lands are located on the east spit in Frenchman's Bay. The TRCA and the City of
Pickering have been trying to acquire the remaining private owned lands (PHC) on the easterly
spit in Frenchman's Bay for many years. The fragmented ownership pattern, (TRCA and PHC
lots) and the PHC's title to Block B (roadway through the centre of the east spit) has meant that
the east spit could not be open to the public. A chain link fence with a gate was installed at the
east end of the spit at the Liverpool Road property limit (Millennium Square) to restrict public
access to the spit. PHC currently needs access to the west end of the spit to facilitate their
dredging of the entrance to Frenchman's Bay. Staff are prepared to recommend the
acquisition as outlined in the report, as it helps consolidate TRCA ownership of the east spit
and will open up approximately 80% of the spit for public use and enjoyment.
The TRCA lands subject to the proposed lease were acquired from Douglas Todd on
November 16, 1982, under the Waterfront Acquisition Project.
Negotiations have been conducted with Harold Hough, President of PHC.
Attached are two sketches showing the location of the subject site.
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RATIONALE
The east spit in Frenchman's Bay is part of Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) 126. ESA
126 includes 15 ha of beach, wetland, forest, meadow and successional habitats. This system
of habitats were identified by TRCA as essential for the healthy continuation of significant
species and because the area has an unusually high diversity of biological communities. The
east spit also plays an essential role in the protection of Frenchman's Bay from offshore winds
and waves. The spit acts as a barrier beach which shelters the Frenchman's Bay provincially
significant wetland complex which is composed of five individual wetlands. Consolidation of
TRCA ownership will make a large portion of this spit available for regeneration and for public
use and enjoyment consistent with the "waterfront vision" and initiatives of the City of Pickering.
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE
On December 10, 2004, the Ontario government announced a regulation that expands the
environmental criteria for lands that are eligible to receive a property tax exemption for the 2005
taxation year. Based on a preliminary review of the new criteria , it would appear that these
lands will be eligible for the exemption. The addition of the subject parcels will not significantly
impact the TRCA's maintenance costs at this location.
City of Pickering officials are very supportive of the acquisition and have preliminarily indicated
they would like to develop the lands from Liverpool Road (Millennium Square) west along the
spit to the PHC retained /leased lands as part of their waterfront park system at which time it
would be proposed to place all the lands under management with the city.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
It is proposed to use land sale revenues from the Wharf Street / Sunrise Avenue land exchange
to fund the $170,000 cash component of the acquisition. TRCA will issue a tax receipt for
$205,000, subject to approval of the Ecogift Program. Funds for the costs related to the
purchase such as survey and legal are available in the TRCA land acquisition capital account.
Report prepared by: Ron Dewell, extension 5245
For Information contact: Ron Dewell, extension 5245
Larry Field, extension 5243
Date: December 12, 2005
Attachments: 2
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 2
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RES. #A279/05 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT, 2006 -2011
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed
Canadian National Railway Company, CFN 36570. Acquisition of a partial
taking from the Canadian National Railway Company, located on the
west side of the Don River, at the eastern terminus of Mill Street, City of
Toronto, required for the construction of the CN Kingston Subdivision
Bridge Extension and Bala Subdivision Underpass Component 1 of the
Lower Don River West Flood Protection Project.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT a partial taking containing 0.396 hectares (0.979 acres), more or less, improved
with a bill board, be purchased from Canadian National Railway Company (CN), being
Parts 1, 2 and 3 on draft survey plan prepared by Holding Jones Vanderveen Inc. , City of
Toronto, located on the west side of the Don River, at the eastern terminus of Mill Street
on the following basis;
i) the purchase price be $355,000 together with vendors legal costs;
ii) that Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) fence the abutting lands
being retained by CN;
iii) that CN retain an easement over Part 2, on the draft survey plan for future northward
relocation of the railway embankment and maintenance of services;
iv) that CN terminate the bill board agreement and remove the sign within 30 days of
completing the transaction:
THAT TRCA receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing
service easements and licenses;
THAT completion of this transaction is conditional on receiving funding from the Toronto
Waterfront Revitalization Corporation;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #2/05, held on March 11, 2005, Resolution #A31/05 was approved as
follows:
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WHEREAS Component 1 refers to the detailed design and implementation of the
Canadian National Railway (CN) Kingston Line Bridge Extension as outlined in the Class
EA and CEAA Screening Report for the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection
Project, and the Bala Line Pedestrian Tunnel as identified in the West Don Lands
Precinct Plan;
WHEREAS Component 2 refers to the detailed design and implementation of the Flood
Protection Landform as outlined in the Class EA and CEAA Screening Report for the
Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
WHEREAS Component 3 refers to the detailed design and implementation of the
dyke /retaining wall system and the Enbridge Gas utility bridge modifications as outlined
in the Class EA and CEAA Screening Report for the Lower Don River West Remedial
Flood Protection Project;
WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been identified by
the TWRC as the recipient agency to undertake the detailed design and implementation
of Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
WHEREAS there is a particular urgency to start the design of Component 1 so as to take
advantage of a narrow window of opportunity for construction to occur in 2005 and
2006;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be directed to work with TWRC to
finalize the work plan and Delivery Agreement for the Lower Don River West Remedial
Flood Protection Project;
THAT the Authority direct the signing officers of the TRCA, subject to authorization by the
TWRC and based on the recommendation of the selection committee, to confirm the
successful team and commence the work for the design and implementation for
Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Project;
THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take any action
necessary to implement the design and implementation of Component 1, including the
execution of all documentation required;
TRCA staff have worked closely with representatives of TWRC, CNR, GO Transit and the City of
Toronto to develop a final detailed design and to determine temporary access and working
areas and permanent property requirements for the CN Kingston Bridge Extension and the
Bala Pedestrian Underpass project.
CN have reviewed their holdings in this area and declared the subject parcel surplus and have
entered into an agreement to sell it to the TRCA for implementation of the project. The offer on
hand is supported by an appraised value based on an independent valuation.
Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. Ernie Longo, of CN Real Estate.
Attached is a plan showing the location of the subject property.
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RATIONALE
The subject property is required for the construction the CN Kingston Subdivision Bridge
Extension and Bala Subdivision Underpass.
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE
This parcel of land will be turned over to the City of Toronto under the terms of the existing
management agreement.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the costs related to this purchase are available in the CN Kingston Subdivision
Bridge Extension and Bala Subdivision Underpass capital account. Through the Eligible
Recipient agreement TWRC will provide the funding required to complete this purchase.
Report prepared by: Ron Dewell, extension 5245
For Information contact: Ron Dewell, extension 5245
Ken Dion, extension 5230
Date: December 09, 2005
Attachments: 1
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RES. #A280/05 - EXCHANGE OF LANDS
Vicinity of 1279 Wharf Street and Sunrise Avenue, City of Pickering
Pickering Harbour Company Ltd., CFN 36056. Receipt of request from
Pickering Harbour Company Ltd. to exchange lands in the Frenchman's
Bay vicinity, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
Glenn De Baeremaeker
WHEREAS the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a
request from Pickering Harbour Company Ltd. (PHC), the owner of a parcel of land in the
vicinity of Sunrise Avenue, City of Pickering;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of TRCA that it is in the best interest of TRCA in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to
proceed with an exchange in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA enter into an exchange of lands on the
following basis:
a) PHC will convey to TRCA a parcel of land containing 0.039 hectares (0.096 acres)
more or less, of vacant land, being Lot 233, Registered Plan 345, City of Pickering,
Regional Municipality of Durham, located south of Sunrise Avenue on the west side
of Frenchman's Bay, together with a cash payment of $170,000;
b) TRCA will convey to PHC a parcel of land containing 0.046 hectares (0.114 acres),
more or less, of vacant land, being Lot 19, Plan M -89, City of Pickering, Regional
Municipality of Durham, located at 1279 Wharf Street on the east side of
Frenchman's Bay;
THAT sale be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance
with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act C.27 as amended;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of any
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Executive Committee Meeting #12/04, held on January 14, 2005, Resolution #B284/04 was
approved as follows:
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THAT the potential disposal of a lot located on the south side of Wharf Street, west of
Liverpool Road, City of Pickering be referred to Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) staff for review and discussion in accordance with established TRCA
policies;
AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought forward to the Executive Committee at a future
date recommending further action.
A letter was received from the PHC requesting the TRCA enter into a land exchange involving
TRCA -owned land on Wharf Street on the east side of Frenchman's Bay and a parcel of
PHC -owned land located on the west side of Frenchman's Bay south of Sunrise Avenue.
Under the same letter the PHC advised that they are prepared to consider the sale of a number
of small parcels they own on the east spit of Frenchman's Bay, to TRCA, subject to negotiating
satisfactory compensation and subject to the two potential transactions proceeding in parallel.
The TRCA owns a significant portion of the east spit and the consolidated ownership will finally
create opportunities for increased public use at the foot of Liverpool Road beyond the
Millennium Square.
Under a separate letter dated November 26, 2004, the PHC, confirmed they are prepared to
partner with TRCA, the City of Pickering and others to develop a Pickering Harbour Waterfront
Regeneration Project. This project will likely take several years to prepare and implement, and
PHC has agreed to proceed with the property consolidation on the East Spit and the Wharf
Street land exchange transactions independent of the broader project.
Staff are prepared to recommend the land exchange as outlined in the report, as the Wharf
Street property is deemed to be surplus and the acquisition of the Sunrise Avenue property
helps achieve our conservation objectives on the west side of Frenchman's Bay. City of
Pickering officials are supportive of the proposed land exchange and proposed consolidation
of ownership on the East Spit.
The subject TRCA property was acquired from Lionel Littleford on November 16th, 1971, under
the Waterfront Acquisition Project:
Negotiations have been conducted with Harold Hough, President of PHC.
Attached is a sketch showing the location of the subject sites.
RATIONALE
The subject Sunrise Avenue property is completely surrounded be TRCA lands and will help
consolidate TRCA ownership in this area. These lands are part of the Frenchman's Bay Marsh
Environmentally Significant Area (ESA).
Development between 1279 Wharf Street and Frenchman's Bay has effectively isolated the
property from the bay and has little potential for public use or environmental linkages and as a
result has been deemed to be surplus and should be integrated into the surrounding
neighbourhood.
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TAXES AND MAINTENANCE
On December 10, 2004, the Ontario government announced a regulation that expands the
environmental criteria for lands that are eligible to receive a property tax exemption for the 2005
taxation year. Based on a preliminary review of the new criteria , it would appear that these
lands will be eligible for the exemption. The addition of the subject parcels will not significantly
impact the TRCA's maintenance costs at this location.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
It is proposed that the proceeds of this sale be used to acquire priority lands approved under
the TRCA's Greenlands Acquisition Project 2006 =2011. In this case, it would fund the $170,000
cash component of the proposed acquisition on the East Spit.
Report prepared by: Ron Dewell, extension 5245
For Information contact: Ron Dewell, extension 5245
Larry Field, extension 5243
Date: December 14, 2005
Attachments: 1
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RES. #A281/05 - CAMP VILLAS CORPORATION AND TOWN OF CALEDON
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING
Authorization for party status before the Ontario Municipal Board on
matters related to an official plan amendment and rezoning application to
permit the development of a single detached dwelling on lands currently
designated Environmental Policy Area (EPA) and Hazard Land 5 (HL -5)
in the Town of Caledon.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Rob Ford
Glenn De Baeremaeker
THAT authorization be given to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff
to obtain party status before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) regarding proposed
official plan amendment and rezoning applications that are not in conformity with the
Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program, or the environmental protection
policies of TRCA's partner agencies;
THAT staff continue to work cooperatively with TRCA's municipal partners and appellants
to ensure that the requirements of the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program
are met;
THAT staff be authorized to retain legal counsel to pursue this appeal before the Ontario
Municipal Board;
AND FURTHER THAT the Ontario Municipal Board and all parties and participants to the
hearing be so advised.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The applicant is proposing to re- designate and rezone the northeast portion of valley Block 144
in Plan M -1586 (currently designated as Environmental Policy Area by the Town of Caledon) to
allow for a single detached dwelling on a separate lot with an area of approximately 0.27
hectares (0.67 acres). The subject lands are east of Kingsview Drive and south of Egan
Crescent located at the southern extreme of Mount Hope Road, in the Town of Caledon. The
surrounding land uses are presently residential to the north, and valleylands to the south, west
and east (the Toronto Montessori School owns the lands to the east of the subject property).
The lands subject to this application are part of the noted registered plan (known as `Camp
Villas') which was subject to approval by the OMB, regarding unrelated matters, on January 10,
2004 (Decision /Order no. 0034). The Subdivision Agreement and Condition of Draft Approval
#58 for the Draft Plan generally indicate that the developer shall convey [valley] Block 144 to
the public within three (3) years after the date of registration of the plan provided that, if within
that time, the developer prepares an environmental impact study (EIS) satisfying the town and
TRCA that the EPA designation can be removed from the northeasterly part of [valley] Block
144 and replaced with the Agricultural- designation. The EIS must clearly show that the
proposed development of these lands will not adversely impact the natural system in this area
to the satisfaction of the town and TRCA. Subject to this, the northeasterly part of Block 144
may be excluded from the conveyance of [valley] Block 144, and developed accordingly.
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The subject property is designated as EPA in the town's official plan, zoned Hazard Lands, and
identified as a Core Area of the Region of Peel's Greenland System. In addition, this area is
identified as Existing Cover within the 'Target System' in TRCA's Terrestrial Natural Heritage
System Strategy. During the planning process for the associated subdivision, TRCA staff noted
that this portion of the property contains significant vegetation that is contiguous with the
valleylands, and thus, is considered to be an integral component of the valley corridor. TRCA
staff has also indicated that in the event that an application to re- designate these lands to
facilitate development comes forward, the onus is on the applicant to demonstrate that the
features and functions of these lands do not warrant EPA designation, or meet TRCA's
Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) criteria.
TRCA staff have reviewed the EIS submitted in support of this application and determined that
the proposed development of these lands would result in adverse impacts to the natural
system, and that the removal of these lands from EPA cannot be supported by TRCA staff.
As such, TRCA staff recommended denial of the application to the Region of Peel and Town of
Caledon. Subsequently, Town Council denied the applicant's request to re- designate the lands
to facilitate the proposed development. The applicant is presently challenging this decision at
the Ontario Municipal Board.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding that is in place between TRCA and the
Town of Caledon, under which TRCA acts as technical environmental advisors to the town,
town staff have requested the active participation of TRCA in this hearing to ensure that our
mutual environmental protection objectives are upheld.
RATIONALE
The OMB hearing is scheduled for January 18, 2006, and the board has set aside three (3)
days for the proceedings. Upon discussions with Town of Caledon legal staff, TRCA staff has
been advised that it is in the best interest of the Town of Caledon and TRCA to obtain separate
council to represent our respective interests in these matters. Town of Caledon staff will
continue to work with TRCA, however, it is our understanding that the town may also object to
the approval of the noted applications based on additional municipal planning related issues
(i.e. servicing and other infrastructure matters). Based on TRCA staff's past experiences with
similar OMB hearings, we estimate legal costs to be $10,000 to $15,000. However, TRCA staff
will make every effort to reduce hearing costs to the greatest extent possible.
TRCA staff consider TRCA's involvement to be critical in this hearing for the following reasons:
• a provincially and nationally endangered species has been identified on the site (Butternut);
• the subject land is a part of a valley corridor that was identified as a candidate ESA;
• the subject land is a part of a valley corridor that TRCA staff believes meets the criteria to
be classified as a Provincially Significant Woodland;
• the development as proposed will require the removal of significant vegetation and edge
habitat which supports the adjacent valleylands; and
• the proposed development would in the opinion of TRCA staff result in potentially
significant negative impacts to the larger natural system.
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TRCA staff reviewed the submitted EIS and concluded that due to the ecological sensitivity of
this area, there is no opportunity to gain access and /or locate the proposed structure on this
site without removing and /or negatively impacting its ecological integrity. The subject property
has been identified as part of a candidate ESA which provides ecological functions integral to
maintaining the integrity of the larger valley system. The area provides functions such as
habitat for native flora and fauna species, as well as `edge habitat' providing buffering between
the more sensitive interior habitat and external impacts such as wind, sun, invasive species and
negative anthropogenic forces (i.e. lighting, noise, intrusion and trampling). Additionally, the
property contains Butternut which is a provincially and nationally endangered species.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Staff is requesting the authorization to retain legal counsel to ensure that TRCA interests are
protected and addressed at the noted OMB hearing. However, TRCA staff will continue to work
with all parties and participants to the hearing to try to resolve the outstanding issues noted
above with the least possible cost to TRCA.
Report prepared by: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324
For Information contact: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324
Date: January 05, 2006
RES. #A282 /05 - LAKESHORE GROUNDS
Proposed Skateboard Facility. The City of Toronto is proposing to
construct a skateboard facility on city -owned land within the Lakeshore
Grounds.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gay Cowbourne
Bill O'Donnell
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report on the Lakeshore Grounds - Proposed
Skateboard Facility be received.
AMENDMENT #1
RES. #A283 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gay Cowbourne
Bill O'Donnell
THAT the main motion be replaced with the following:
WHEREAS Etobicoke Council approved the Master Design and Implementation Plan on
April 28, 1997, per Resolution 178;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto be requested to review the
status of any agreements that govern the overall management of the Lakeshore Grounds;
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THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) request that the City of
Toronto continue the dialogue with interested stakeholders, including TRCA, regarding
an appropriate level of environmental evaluation and the development of a skateboard
facility design that will enhance the unique natural environment of the Lakeshore
Grounds;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA request that the City of Toronto take this opportunity to
prepare an integrated detailed site design for the skating facility as well as the
skateboard park, to ensure all environmental concerns are addressed.
RECORDED VOTE
Maria Augimeri Yea
Gay Cowbourne Yea
Frank Dale Yea
Glenn De Baeremaeker Yea
Pamela Gough Yea
David Gurin Yea
Suzan Hall Yea
Norm Kelly Yea
Glenn Mason Yea
Elaine Moore Yea
Dick O'Brien Yea
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Yea
Bill O'Donnell Yea
Linda Pabst Yea
Dave Ryan Yea
Nancy Stewart Yea
AMENDMENT #2
RES. #A284/05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Suzan Hall
THAT the following be inserted after Amendment #1:
THAT TRCA send a letter to the City of Toronto offering assistance in the creation of a
habitat restoration master plan for all lands in the vicinity of the Lakeshore Grounds.
AMENDMENT #1 WAS CARRIED
AMENDMENT #2 WAS CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED
The resultant motion reads as follows:
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WHEREAS Etobicoke Council approved the Master Design and Implementation Plan on
April 28, 1997, per Resolution 178;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto be requested to review the
status of any agreements that govern the overall management of the Lakeshore Grounds;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) request that the City of
Toronto continue the dialogue with interested stakeholders, including TRCA, regarding
an appropriate level of environmental evaluation and the development of a skateboard
facility design that will enhance the unique natural environment of the Lakeshore
Grounds;
THAT TRCA request that the City of Toronto take this opportunity to prepare an
integrated detailed site design for the skating facility as well as the skateboard park, to
ensure all environmental concerns are addressed;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA send a letter to the City of Toronto offering assistance in the
creation of a habitat restoration master plan for all lands in the vicinity of the Lakeshore
Grounds.
BACKGROUND
The City of Toronto is proposing to construct a skateboard facility on city -owned land within the
Lakeshore Grounds, adjacent to Colonel Samuel Smith Park.
At Authority Meeting #8/05, held on October 28, 2005, Resolution #A222/05 was approved as
follows, in response to correspondence (b), as outlined in Attachment 1:
THAT above -noted correspondence (b) be referred to the Watershed Management
Advisory Board.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) participated in the public consultation of
the proposed skateboard facility and have provided input throughout the preliminary planning ,
process. TRCA will work with the City of Toronto to assist in the preparation of a detailed
proposal and site plan that reflects the unique nature of the site.
In principle, TRCA has no objection to a skateboard facility within the Lakeshore Grounds, as
part of Colonel Samuel Smith Park. However, if this location is chosen for the skateboard
facility, TRCA suggests that the City of Toronto continue to consult with the appropriate
stakeholders to ensure appropriate facility design for the site, including measures to avoid or
mitigate potential impacts.
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COLONEL SAMUEL SMITH PARK BACKGROUND
In December 1980, TRCA received approval under the Environmental Assessment Act to create
a regional waterfront park at the Colonel Samuel Smith Waterfront Area. The master plan was
later revised in 1992 and a Declaration Order pursued from the Ministry of the Environment to
address implementation and detailed design issues. The most significant modification was the
replacement of a swimming lake with marsh /wetland creation keeping with TRCA's natural
habitat initiative, the Lake Ontario Waterfront Regeneration Project for 1992 -1994. In 1996, the
City of Toronto prepared a Master Design and Implementation Plan for the Lakeshore Grounds
to better integrate Colonel Samuel Smith Park with the Humber College area.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
There are no financial implications to TRCA budget.
Report prepared by: Connie Pinto, extension 5387
For Information contact: Nancy Gaffney, extension 5313
Date: December 14, 2005
Attachments: 1
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Attachment 1
CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE ETOBICOKE WATERFRONT - 6
Meaford Avenue, Toronto M8V2H5
October 26, 2005
Chairman and Members
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Re: Colonel Sam Smith Park
We write to share with you our concern about the City's recent plans to build a regional
skateboard facility in Colonel Sam Smith Park. Col. Sam Smith is one of the waterfront parks
in south Etobicoke for which CCFEW has raised money, organised clean -up days and tree
plantings and where we conduct regular bird walks. We shared the Authority's pride when
you received an international waterfront award for this park.
With the TRCA we were members of the Lakeshore Grounds Design and Management
Committee which, along with a Technical Working Group, met regularly for several years to
develop a Master Design and Implementation Plan for the park. The Plan called for the
establishment of a Design and Management Committee and a Public Advisory Group.
Unfortunately the City, despite repeated requests to do so, has not created either of those
bodies and in recent years consultation with CCFEW and community residents has been a hit
and miss experience.
Now the Parks Department is recommending that a $500,000 one and a half acre skateboard
facility be constructed in an area south of the Power House and bordering the part of the park
that is designated a natural heritage area. There has been one public meeting organised by
the local Councillor at which four parks were identified as possible locations for such a project.
At this meeting many questions were raised by those present, the majority of whom did not
favour Col. Sam Smith as the site of a skateboard facility. Since then Councillor Grimes and
the City's Manager of Parks, Recreation and Forestry have made it clear that their preferred site
is Col. Sam Smith and that the final decision will be made by them without further reference to
City Council.
We understand that the Parks Department has contracted with a biologist to prepare answers
to the concerns presented by CCFEW and others at the public meeting but we have been
refused information about the terms of reference of this study and have been told that it will not
be made public until after the decision is made about where to locate the skateboard facility.
A local resident has filed a Freedom of Information request with the City with respect to this.
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The goal of the Master Plan for Col. Sam Smith Park is "To conserve the heritage features,
evoke historical land uses and restore ecological integrity to the site while providing a place
that is distinctive, accessible and conducive to the public's education, recreation and
well- being." There are detailed clauses about how to " restore, improve and establish
ecological systems and units" and until now the Authority and the City have done a wonderful
job of doing just that. Under the heading of "Public Recreation Principles" the Plan says that
passive recreation facilities shoud dominate, that facilities should be developed in a manner
that is compatible with existing heritage and environmental features, that "single purpose
facilities which occupy large land areas should be discouraged at this specific site ".
CCFEW does not believe that a major skateboard facility meets any of these criteria. We are
concerned about the effect a massive concrete structure will have on bird and wildlife habitat.
We think that there should be a comprehensive storm water management plan. We note that
the City describes a similar skateboard facility in Willowdale as having the advantage of being
visible from two major streets — Leslie and Cummer. The Power House location is only visible
from an internal park road and, given the vandalism that has damaged signs and lookout
platforms in the park for which CCFEW raised funds, we are concerned that security fences
and lights will be constructed in the future. This would greatly alter the nature of Col. Sam
Smith Park.
TRCA has made a significant investment in this park. The leadership and expertise that you
have contributed over the many years of debate and planning led to the creation of a unique
natural waterfront in south Etobicoke. Colonel Sam Smith Park as it is today will be seriously
compromised if the City continues with its skateboard plans and so we need your intervention
to protect this priceless asset. We ask that you refer this matter to the Waterfront Advisory
Board for further consideration and we request an opportunity to appear before the Board
when the issue is next discussed.
Thank you.
Brian Bailey, President,
Citizens Concerned about the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW)
6 Meaford Avenue,
Toronto M8V2H5
416- 288 -3060 ext. 5450
416 - 253 -9811 (evenings)
ccfew @sympatico.ca
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RES. #A285 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed
Dream Works Property Inc., CFN 37015. Purchase of property located at
11281 Keele Street (south of Kirby Road, east of Keele Street, City of
Vaughan, under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition
Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River
watershed.
(Executive Res. #B 134/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
THAT 12.98 hectares (32.07 acres), more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from
Dream Works Property Inc., being Part of Lot 29, Concession 3 and designated as Blocks
314, 315 and 324 on a Plan of Subdivision prepared by Weston Consulting Group Inc.,
City of Vaughan, located at 11281 Keele Street (south of Kirby Road, east of Keele
Street);
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A286 /05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed
Hyatt Homes (Wigston) Inc., CFN 37068. Purchase of property located
south of Highway 407, east of Bathurst, City of Vaughan, Regional
Municipality of York, under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and
Acquisition Project 2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation
Component, Don River watershed.
(Executive Res. #B 135/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
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THAT 0.298 hectares (0.736 acres), more or Tess, of vacant land be purchased from Hyatt
Homes (Wigston) Inc., being Part of Lot 34, Concession 1 W.Y.S and designated as Block
8 on a Plan of Survey prepared by Donald E. Roberts Ltd., Ontario Land Surveyors, under
reference no. 04- 6203 -1, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, located south of
Highway 407, east of Bathurst;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land
free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A287/05 - NATURAL HERITAGE LANDS PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION
PROJECT 2001 -2005
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed
Harmony Park Properties Inc., CFN 37096. Purchase of property located
at the rear of 3025 Finch Avenue (east of Islington Avenue, south of Finch
Avenue), City of Toronto, Etobicoke York Community Council Area,
under the "Natural Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project
2001 - 2005 ", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River
watershed.
(Executive Res. #8136/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
THAT 1.86 hectares (4.61 acres), more or less, of vacant land be purchased from
Harmony Park Properties Inc., being Part of Lot 20, Concession 6 and designated as
Parts 5 and 7 on a draft Plan of Survey prepared by R. Avis Surveying Inc., under their
Project No. 1972 -4, dated July 13, 2005, City of Toronto, Etobicoke York Community
Council Area, located at the rear of 3025 Finch Avenue (east of Islington Avenue, south of
Finch Avenue);
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
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THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to
execute all necessary documentation required.
CARRIED
RES. #A288/05 - THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
Conveyance of Land for the Widening and Reconstruction of Islington
Avenue, including the construction of a driveway to the Cosimo Cotroneo
and Teresa Patrizia Cotroneo property at 7961 Islington Avenue
Humber River Watershed, CFN 34906. Receipt of a request from The
Regional Municipality for York for conveyance of land for the widening
and reconstruction of Islington Avenue, including the construction of a
driveway to the Cosimo Cotroneo and Teresa Patrizia Cotroneo property
at 7961 Islington Avenue.
(Executive Res. #B 137/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request
from The Regional Municipality of York to convey certain lands for the widening and
reconstruction of Islington Avenue, including the construction of a driveway to the
Cosimo Cotroneo and Teresa Patrizia Controneo property at 7961 Islington Avenue in the
City of Vaughan.
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the TRCA that it is in the best interest of TRCA in
furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conversation Authorities Act, to
cooperate with The Regional Municipality of York in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT one parcel of TRCA -owned land containing
0.0263 hectares (0.0649 acres), more or less, be conveyed to The Regional Municipality
of York for the widening and reconstruction of Islington Avenue, including the
construction of a driveway to the Cosimo Controneo and Teresa Patrizia Controneo
property at 7961 Islington Avenue in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York,
designated as Part 1 on Plan 65R- 27012;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other
costs;
THAT archaeological investigation is to be conducted before any site disturbance with
any mitigative measures required being carried out all at the expense of The Regional
Municipality of York;
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THAT The Regional Municipality of York is to fully indemnify and save harmless TRCA
from any and all claims for injuries, damages or loss of any nature resulting in any way
either directly or indirectly from this sale or the carrying out of construction;
THAT said conveyance is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
C.27 as amended;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
RES. #A289 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
NAMING OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
OWNED LANDS
City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York. Request for naming of
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority -owned land at the northwest
corner of Highway #7 and Islington Avenue and renaming of Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority -owned land at the southwest corner
of Highway #7 and Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan, The Regional
Municipality of York.
(Executive Res. #B 138/05)
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) -owned lands located on the
west side of the Humber River, east of Wallace Avenue, south of Terraces Condominiums
and north of Highway #7, be named "Veteran's Park" and TRCA lands located south of
Highway #7, west of Islington Avenue, be renamed "Legion Park";
AND FURTHER THAT The Royal Canadian Legion, Mackenzie Branch and the City of
Vaughan be so advised.
RES. #A290 /05 -
CARRIED
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMITS IN THE
WEST DON LANDS
City of Toronto. The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation
requests that it be allowed to initiate construction in the West Don lands
on the condition that flood protection measures be completed prior to
occupancy of any new structures. This concession is requested in order
to move forward quickly with the first phase of the West Don Lands
revitalization program.
(Executive Res. #B 139/05)
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), in cooperation with the
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) and its partners, supports the
West Don Lands Precinct Plan and the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection
Program;
WHEREAS the TWRC has requested TRCA reconsider Resolution #125 of TRCA
Authority Meeting #4/91 in light of efforts to move forward quickly with the first phase of
the West Don Lands revitalization program;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT Resolution #125 of TRCA Authority Meeting
#4/91, be rescinded;
THAT flood protection measures as approved in the Class Environmental Assessment for
the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection Program be completed prior to
occupancy of any new structures permitted within the West Don Lands;
THAT staff be directed to develop with the City of Toronto staff the most effective
mechanism for controlling said occupancy and limiting TRCA and City of Toronto
liability;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to the Executive Committee on the
status of controlling said occupancy during the review of any Ontario Regulation 158
permit applications for developments within the West Don Lands.
RES. #A291/05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
A SYSTEMS THINKING CURRICULUM FOR LEARNING IN THE
LIVING CITY
Request to adopt "A Systems Thinking Curriculum for Learning in The
Living City" as the policy framework for the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority's (TRCA) education programs and activities. This
document presents systems thinking as a key skill in learning for
sustainable living and provides learning benchmarks that align with
TRCA's strategic plan objectives of Healthy Rivers and Shorelines,
Regional Biodiversity, Sustainable Communities.
(Sustainable Communities Res. #E 17/05)
Dave Ryan
David Gurin
THAT "A Systems Thinking Curriculum for Learning in The Living City" be adopted as the
policy framework for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) education
programs and activities;
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THAT through its implementation staff thoroughly integrate a systems approach for
learning in The Living City into TRCA's education programming;
AND FURTHER THAT the curriculum document be promoted and shared within the larger
education community to provide the opportunity for the on -going exchange and
expansion of key concepts and methodologies in sustainability education.
CARRIED
RES. #A292/05 - MUNICIPAL TOOL KIT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
A Product to Assist Municipalities with Green Building Development and
Implementation. The Municipal Tool Kit is a new collaborative initiative
between Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Canada
Green Building Council. It is a project that will give support, direction
and case study examples to help municipal green building programs
achieve success.
(Sustainable Communities Res. #E18 /05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
David Gurin
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff continue to work with the
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) in developing the Municipal Tool Kit based on
the successful American product created by the US Green Building Council (USGBC);
THAT TRCA staff provide services where possible in the production of the Municipal Tool
Kit;
THAT TRCA staff inform municipal partners on the benefits of adopting and implementing
the initiatives outlined in the Municipal Tool Kit;
THAT all municipalities in TRCA's jurisdiction be asked to review and participate in the
new Municipal Tool Kit for sustainable development;
THAT TRCA work with municipalities and associated partners to raise the remaining
funds needed to create the Municipal Tool Kit;
THAT TRCA staff report back on the progress of the Municipal Tool Kit through the
stages of development;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff review the application of the Municipal Tool Kit when
complete to require Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
for all public buildings and encourage LEED for all building applications.
CARRIED
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SECTION 11 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A293 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Nancy Stewart
Glenn Mason
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.7.1 - 8.7.22, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #10/05, held on December 2, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A294 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Elaine Moore
Pamela Gough
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.7.23 - 8.7.29, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #10/05, held on December 2, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A295 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Suzan Hall
THAT Section II item 8.8 - Spadina Subway Extension Environmental Assessment,
contained in Section II of Executive Committee Minutes #10/05, held on December 2,
2005, be received.
CARRIED
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES. #A296 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Frank Dale
Elaine Moore
THAT Section IV item 9.3 - Eastern Power - Greenfield South Limited, contained in
Section IV of Sustainable Communities Board Minutes #4/05, held on December 2, 2005,
be received.
CARRIED
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RES. #A297/05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dave Ryan
David Gurin
THAT Section IV item 9.4 - York - Durham Sanitary Sewer Projects in Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority's Jurisdiction, contained in Section IV of Sustainable
Communities Board Minutes #4/05, held on December 2, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:45 a.m., on Friday, January 6, 2006.
Dick O'Brien
Chair
/ks
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Brian Denney
Secretary- Treasurer
THE TORONTO AND REGION. CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #11/05
January 27, 2006
The Authority Meeting #11/05, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer
Village, on Friday, January 27, 2006. The Chair Dick O'Brien, called the meeting to order
at 10:07 a.m..
PRESENT
Gay Cowbourne Member
Frank Dale Member
Glenn De Baeremaeker Member
Michael Di Biase Member
Bill Fisch .. Member
Rob Ford Member
Pamela Gough Member
David Gurin Member
Suzan Hall Member
Colleen Jordan Member
Norm Kelly Member
Elaine Moore Member
Dick O'Brien Chair
Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair
Bill O'Donnell Member
Linda Pabst Member
Maja Prentice Member
Andrew Schulz Member
Nancy Stewart Member
Michael Thompson Member
ABSENT
Maria Augimeri Member
Bas Balkissoon Member
David Barrow Member
Glenn Mason Member
Peter Milczyn Member
Shelley Petrie Member
Dave Ryan Member
John Sprovieri Member
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RES. #A298 /05 - MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill O'Donnell
Nancy Stewart
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/05, held on January 27, 2006, be approved.
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES. #A299 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
CN's KINGSTON SUBDIVISION RAIL BRIDGE EXTENSION AND
BALA PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS
Award of Contract. Award of Contract A #BW840- 332.1 -2.1 and Contract
B #RSD05 -31 for the construction of CN's Kingston Subdivision Bridge
Extension, and for the excavation and construction of the Bala
Subdivision Pedestrian Underpass, respectively.
Linda Pabst
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Director, Finance and Business
Services be authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary, including
signing of documents, to award Contract A #BW840- 332.1 -2.1 and Contract B
#RSD05 -31 subject to the following conditions:
• successful completion of all requirements of the tender review process as set out in
the report dated January 13, 2006;
• approval of the proposed contracts by Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation
(TWRC) and CN;
• sign -off on all necessary agreements with CN, GO Transit and TEDCO; and
• acceptance by the successful contractor of all terms and conditions as may be
required by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff and solicitors;
THAT for purposes of completing the underground and overhead high voltage cable
relocation component of the project, Hydro One be retained as a consultant to TRCA to
advise and assist TRCA;
AND FURTHER THAT the CAO and Director, Finance and Business Services be
authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary, including signing of
documents, to contract with Hydro One as a consultant subject to terms and conditions
satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitors.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #9/05, held on November 25, 2005, Resolution #A252/05 was approved
as follows:
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THAT for purposes of awarding the Contract for Construction of CN's Kingston
Subdivision Bridge Extension and Bala Subdivision Underpass, the tendering and
approval process as set out in the report dated November 21, 2005, be approved;
THAT the award of contract be conditional upon approval by authorized representatives
of Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) and CN and confirmation of
available funding for the project;
AND FURTHER THAT appropriate TRCA officials be directed and authorized to take
whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including obtaining necessary
approvals and the execution and signing of any documents and indemnities.
Subsequently, TRCA staff and consultants have finalized the development of detailed designs
and tender documents for the above works, to the satisfaction of TWRC and CN officials.
Given CN's better understanding of the entire project, CN reduced its list of prequalified
contractors to receive the tender package from nine, as identified in November 2005, to six.
The list of prequalified contractors is as follows:
• AECON Construction
• Dagmar Construction
• Dufferin Construction
• Grascan Construction
• USL Construction
• Kiewit Construction
The scope of work outlined in the tender package was expanded to include the detailed
design, purchase and installation of the Hydro One high voltage underground cables that
require relocation as a result of the Kingston Subdivision Bridge Extension. At Authority
Meeting #5/05, held on May 27, 2005, Resolution #A100 /05 was approved, in part, as follows:
THAT Hydro One be retained to undertake the required Level A Assessments to relocate
their underground and overhead power transmission lines to facilitate the detailed
design phase for Component 1 of the Lower Don River West Remedial Flood Protection
Project, at an upset cost of $110,000, plus applicable taxes, subject to the approval of
the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation and terms and conditions satisfactory
to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and its solicitors;...
Given the extended work action at Hydro One throughout the summer of 2005, Hydro One
requested in December 2005 that the scope of work included in the tenders be expanded to
include some of the activities that were originally assigned to Hydro One, namely the
design /build component for the relocation of the high voltage cables within the project area.
Instead of designing and procuring the cables, Hydro One will work as a consultant on behalf
of TRCA and act as a project advisor on all aspects of the project related to the design and
implementation of the high voltage cable relocations, as well as inspect the construction site
periodically to monitor to ensure safety compliance when construction is within the proximity of
the underground and overhead high voltage cables.
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Given the very specialized nature of the design and relocation work for these high voltage
systems, Hydro One provided staff with a list of prequalified installation sub - contractors and
manufacturers (of the high voltage cables) that can be approached by the general contractors
to undertake this component of the project.
The list of prequalified installation sub - contractors includes:
1. EHV Power Corp
2. Comstock Canada Ltd.
3. M.V. Mark Inc.
The list of prequalified cable manufacturers includes:
1. Prysmian Power Cables and Systems Canada Ltd (Formerly Pirelli Cable)
2. EHV Power Corp
3. Nexans
4. LS Cables (Formerly LG Cables)
The project tender has been divided into two contracts. Contract A will be led and executed by
CN and primarily focuses on the construction of the Kingston Subdivision Bridge and its
constituent parts. Contract B will be led and executed by TRCA and primarily focuses on the
construction of the Bala Subdivision Underpass and its constituent parts, plus the relocation of
the Hydro One underground high voltage cables, excavation of the new river channel under the
new Kingston Subdivision Bridge section, and final landscaping and habitat treatments in the
area. A single general contractor will be awarded the entire project covering both Contracts A
and B. Bids on Contracts A and B will be evaluated together, rather than separately. Totten
Sims Hubicki (TSH) will provide Construction Administration services on behalf of CN and
TRCA for both Contracts A and B.
The prequalified list of contractors and installation sub - contractors received:
1 a pre - release package of the tender on December 19, 2005 which contained general
arrangement drawings of the project components, a summary of the work to be
undertaken and the management arrangement between CN, TRCA, TWRC and
Construction Administrator; and
2. Hard copies and a CD containing the full tender package on January 3, 2006 at
3:OOpm.
A bidders meeting was held on January 12 , 2006 from 11:30am - 3:30pm at City of Toronto's
Metro Hall, Room 307 and at the Don Yard. Representatives of TRCA, CN, TWRC and Hydro
One were in attendance, as were representatives from all invited contractors. Following
requests from the contractors during this meeting, an addenda was released on January 13,
2006 authorizing a two week extension to the bidding period. The closing date originally
scheduled for 12:00 noon on January 20, 2006 was extended to 12:00 noon on February 3,
2006. Tenders will be submitted to 5 Shoreham Drive. Tenders will be opened "In- Camera ",
during the afternoon of February 3 with a member of the Authority and representatives of CN
and TWRC present.
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TSH will review the tenders on February 4 and 5th, 2006, and provide a recommendation to
TRCA, CN, TWRC and city staff on February 6, 2006 or shortly thereafter based on the
following:
• compliance with the contract; and
• lowest combined price for both Contracts A and B.
Hydro One will also review the tenders to ensure the technical specifications outlined in the
contract meet Hydro One's requirements. If a Hydro One pre - qualified sub - contractor submits
a proposal that is deemed by Hydro One not to meet the required specifications, that general
contractor will be disqualified from consideration.
Based on this evaluation, staff will recommend to the CAO and Director, Finance and Business
Services which of the contractors should be awarded of the two contracts. Award of the
contracts will be conditional upon concurrence with TWRC, the 3 levels of government and CN.
The award of the high voltage cable component of the project of the bid is conditional upon
approval from Hydro One.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Costs will be covered under the Eligible Recipient Delivery Agreement, including all
administrative and legal costs. Funding will be available in account 195 -05.
Report prepared by: Kenneth Dion, extension 5230
For Information contact: Kenneth Dion, extension 5230
Date: January 13, 2006
RES. #A300/05 - DRAFT CLEAN WATER ACT, 2005
Establishment of Source Protection Planning Requirements. Approval to
make comments in support of the proposed legislation which was
posted December 5, 2005 by the Ministry of the Environment on the EBR
Registry for comment. The comment period closes February 3, 2006.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Pamela Gough
WHEREAS the Authority has previously supported the White Paper on Watershed Based
Source Protection Planning, February 2004 by Resolution #A67/04 and the earlier
proposed drinking water legislation (Drinking Water Source Protection Act, 2004)by
Resolution #A224/04;
WHEREAS the current proposed legislation is consistent with these earlier proposals;
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WHEREAS the province has provided funding to the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA), Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), and Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA) as the CTC Watershed Region to undertake technical
studies in support of source protection planning through Memorandum's of Agreement
(MOA) approved by Resolution #A67/04 and Resolution #A241/05;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Authority supports the proposed Clean
Water Act, 2005 and the role proposed for conservation authorities;
THAT staff be authorized and directed to make comments through the Environmental Bill
of Rights registry (EBR) process on behalf of TRCA and the CTC Watershed Region to the
province in support of the Clean Water Act, 2005;
THAT staff be directed to include in the comments to the EBR a request for the opportunity
to make a presentation in support of the Act before the Standing Committee of the
Legislature, if and when the proposed Act is referred to committee for hearings;
AND FURTHER THAT the Chair circulate the staff report and the EBR comments to the
clerks, Chief Administrative Officers (CAO) and Mayors of municipalities in the CTC
Watershed Region, and staff send copies to the General Managers of Credit Valley
Conservation and Conservation Ontario, the CAO of Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority and to the project managers for the other source protection watershed regions.
AMENDMENT
RES. #A301 /05
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Pamela Gough
THAT the following be inserted after the last paragraph of the main motion:
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA expresses its concern to the province that the funding
mechanism for the ongoing long term responsibilities of the Source Protection Authority,
the Source Protection Planning Committee and the implementation of the Source
Protection Plan, has not been determined, and that these costs cannot be assumed by the
municipalities in the absence of additional provincial support.
THE AMENDMENT WAS
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS
THE FINAL APPROVED RESOLUTION READS AS FOLLOWS :
CARRIED
CARRIED
WHEREAS the Authority has previously supported the White Paper on Watershed Based
Source Protection Planning, February 2004 by Resolution #A67/04 and the earlier
proposed drinking water legislation (Drinking Water Source Protection Act, 2004)by
Resolution-#A224/04;
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WHEREAS the current proposed legislation is consistent with these earlier proposals;
WHEREAS the province has provided funding to the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA), Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), and Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA) as the CTC Watershed Region to undertake technical
studies in support of source protection planning through Memorandum's of Agreement
(MOA) approved by Resolution #A67/04 and Resolution #A241/05;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Authority supports the proposed Clean
Water Act, 2005 and the role proposed for conservation authorities;
THAT staff be authorized and directed to make comments through the Environmental Bill
of Rights registry (EBR) process on behalf of TRCA and the CTC Watershed Region to the
province in support of the Clean Water Act, 2005;
THAT staff be directed to include in the comments to the EBR a request for the opportunity
to make a presentation in support of the Act before the Standing Committee of the
Legislature, if and when the proposed Act is referred to committee for hearings;
THAT the Chair circulate the staff report and the EBR comments to the clerks, Chief
Administrative Officers (CAO) and Mayors of municipalities in the CTC Watershed Region,
and staff send copies to the General Managers of Credit Valley Conservation and
Conservation Ontario, the CAO of Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and to the
project managers for the other source protection watershed regions;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA expresses its concern to the province that the funding
mechanism for the ongoing long term responsibilities of the Source Protection Authority,
the Source Protection Planning Committee and the implementation of the Source
Protection Plan, has not been determined, and that these costs cannot be assumed by the
municipalities in the absence of additional provincial support.
BACKGROUND
The Minister of the Environment introduced the proposed Clean Water Act which received first
reading on December 5, 2005. The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) is seeking comments
through posting the legislation on the Environmental Bill of Rights registry.
The proposed Act is designed to protect existing and future sources of drinking water through
the local identification and assessment of drinking water threats and the development of a
source protection plan that addresses these threats.
The proposed Act is comprised of 5 parts.
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Part 1— General
Part 1 of the legislation establishes source protection areas and requires that a source
protection plan be developed for each area. Under proposed regulations, the CTC source
protection area will be established as the source protection area for our region (1 of 19 areas
proposed across the province), comprised of the CVC, CLOCA and TRCA jurisdictions. TRCA
will be the lead conservation authority (the "source protection authority ") and the will have the
responsibility for facilitating the source protection planning process for this area.
Part II— Preparation, Amendment and Review of Source Protection Plans
This Part establishes the process for developing and approving source protection plans. As
the lead authority, TRCA is responsible for establishing the multi - stakeholder Source Protection
Committee (SPC) comprised of no more than 16 members for the CTC region. The chair of the
SPC must be approved by the Minister of the Environment and appointed by Order -in- Council.
The SPC is responsible for developing terms of reference, an assessment report and a source
protection plan for the CTC source protection area. It is anticipated that the SPC will be
supported by a number of technical working groups.
Under the current MOA (including 100% funding) with Conservation Ontario and the province,
TRCA, CVC and CLOCA are preparing the background technical reports which will be part of
the basis for the assessment report required by the SPC. The assessment report identifies the
watersheds in the source protection area, the vulnerable areas within the watershed, and
assesses the drinking water threats in each vulnerable area in order to determine which threats
constitute significant drinking water threats. The assessment report must be submitted by the
SPC to the Source Protection Authority (SPA) for approval, who submit it subsequently to the
MOE Director for approval.
It is mandatory that the SPC consult with municipalities when the Terms of Reference for the
Assessment report are prepared, on the assessment report before it is submitted for approval
and also on the source protection plan prior to submission for approval. It is mandatory to
make the report available to the public when it is submitted to MOE. Within the CTC region, it
is our intention to consult fully with municipalities and to seek their agreement in the
establishment of the SPC and also in obtaining municipal council endorsement of reports and
source protection plans before these are submitted to the province.
Following approval of the assessment report, the SPC is responsible for preparing a source
protection plan (SPP). The SPP sets out policies intended to ensure that all current and future
activities that pose, or may pose, a significant drinking water threat (as identified in the
assessment report) cease to pose or to become a significant risk. Further, activities or specific
land uses prescribed by regulation which occur in a well -head protection area or a surface
water intake zone, may be designated for the purpose of specific provisions of Part IV. It is
mandatory for the SPC to consult with municipalities.
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Part III —Effect of Source Protection Plans
The Act requires municipalities to conform their Official Plans, zoning by -laws and prescribed
instruments that relate to significant drinking water threats, with the SPP. In the case of a
conflict between the source protection plan and other provincial plans such as the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan or Greenbelt Plan, the provisions most protective of the quality and
quantity of drinking water prevail. Decisions under the Planning Act and the Condominium Act,
1998, must conform to the SPP. Finally, the Minister can require the appropriate legal authority
to bring any non - conforming instrument prescribed by a regulation that relates to a significant
drinking water threat into conformity with the SPP.
Part IV — Regulation of Drinking Water Threats
The municipality that has authority to make by -laws under the Municipal Act, 2001 for the
production, treatment and storage of water is responsible for enforcement. This responsibility
may be delegated by agreement to conservation authorities. The body responsible for
enforcing Part IV must appoint a permit official and permit inspectors to administer the
provisions of this Part.
Municipalities may order the development of risk management plans where an activity has
been prescribed by regulation and the report has found that the activity constitutes a significant
drinking water threat in a wellhead protection area or a surface water intake protection zone.
Appeals can be made to the Environmental Review Tribunal. A person is required to comply
with a risk management plan and failure to do so is an offence.
Part IV requires a person planning to build or get approval for specific land uses designated in
the SPP to have the permit official review the proposal to ensure compliance before the
proposal is approved under the Planning Act or the person obtains a permit under the Building
Code Act.
Part IV provides authority to issue, amend, renew and revoke permits, issue enforcement
orders, powers of entry and to cause the work to be done at the person's expense. It also
provides for appeals to the Environmental Review Tribunal.
Part V — Other Matters
An important item for the CTC Watershed Region is the authority for the Minister of the
Environment to set targets for the Great Lakes as a source of drinking water.
Part V also establishes obligations on various public bodies to share information related to the
SPP process and the authority for the Director to establish technical rules in relation to
assessment reports, risk assessments and risk management plans. The province is planning
to post draft guidance documents on the EBR for comment in the near future. Technical staff
have been consulted on earlier drafts and CTC technical work currently underway is being
carried out in accordance with most recent draft guidance.
Regulation- making authority is provided to the Minister for certain matters and a more general
regulation- making authority is given to the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
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Part V includes a general conflict provision that provides that in case of a conflict between the
Clean Water Act, 2005 and a provision of another Act or a regulation made under another Act,
the provision that provides the greatest protection to a drinking water source prevails. In
addition there is a specific conflict provision in relation to the Nutrient Management Act, 2002,
which provides that in case of a conflict between a provision of the Clean Water Act, 2005 and
a provision of the Nutrient Management Act, 2002, a regulation or an instrument under that Act,
the provision of the Clean Water Act, 2005 prevails. Note that nothing in the Clean Water Act,
2005 affects the conflict provision in the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 in relation to municipal
by -laws.
Finally, Part V includes an offence provision, largely for the purpose of enforcing Part IV and
penalties with maximums from $25,000 to $100,000 per day.
This Bill amends other legislation. Amendments to the Building Code Act authorize the
establishment by regulation of maintenance inspection programs for septic systems. They also
allow for the establishment of other types of maintenance inspection programs, and makes
complimentary amendments to the Planning Act, the Conservation Authorities Act and the
Consolidated Hearings Act.
Staff Comments
The legislation is consistent with the recommendations made previously by Conservation
Ontario and TRCA on the White Paper and earlier draft legislation. Details will be contained in
future regulations and it is difficult to comment at this time on whether or not we would
recommend supporting all the provisions to be included in these regulations.
The addition of provisions to consider current and potential source impacts on the Great Lakes
intakes and for municipalities to designate clusters of private well or surface water sites for
protection as municipal drinking water supplies is a considerable improvement. Both of these
are important considerations within the CTC source protection region. The province also has
announced grant money for studies related to the Great Lakes among other priorities. The CTC
region may submit to MOE a grant proposal in cooperation with our municipal partners to
develop an assessment and model for ongoing assessment of potential impacts to drinking
water in the western basin of Lake Ontario.
The legislation does not provide any powers to fund the required activities of the Source
Protection Committee, the Source Protection Authority, the mandatory monitoring and annual
reporting or plan amendments. MOE staff has advised that it is the government's intention that
municipalities (who are responsible for implementing the SPPs) will use new taxing powers
through the Sustainable Water and Sewage Act, 2002 to recover costs and to achieve full -cost
accounting for water and sewage services. It is not clear how the SPC and SPA will be paid
although to date the province has been paying 100% of the costs of the technical studies being
carried out by conservation authorities through the MOA with Conservation Ontario & the
Ministry of Natural Resources. This matter will be raised in the comments on EBR.
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In summary, the draft Clean Water Act, 2005 is a positive legislative initiative which will greatly
increase the powers of municipalities to protect current and future drinking water sources. The
roles identified for conservation authorities strengthen and build on their current roles and
expertise in watershed management and working effectively with municipal partners and other
watershed stakeholders. The legislation confers new responsibilities in protecting human
health through helping protect drinking water sources.
Report prepared by: Beverley Thorpe, 416- 484 -1807
For Information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238; Beverley Thorpe, 416- 484 -1807
Date: January 12, 2006
RES. #A302/05 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE DON MOUTH
NATURALIZATION AND PORT LANDS FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT
Terms of Reference. Direction to staff to finalize the Terms of Reference
for the Environmental Assessment for the Don Mouth Naturalization and
Port Lands Flood Protection Project
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT staff be directed to complete the Terms of Reference for the Don Mouth
Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Project based on the report provided to
the Authority, January 27, 2006;
THAT the said Terms of Reference be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
with the concurrence of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC);
AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to support the City of Toronto in its view that the
planning application with respect to the Home Depot Lands; property which lies within
the EA Study Area as well as within the eastern portion of the East Bayfront; is premature.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff are currently proceeding with the Don
Mouth Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Project (DMNP). This project is the
second half of one of the initial priority projects identified in March 2001 by the Federal
Government, the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto to initiate the revitalization of the
Toronto Waterfront. TRCA was identified as the agent for this work and has signed an eligible
recipient agreement with the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) to conduct
this work.
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In 2003, TRCA undertook a competitive procurement process to seek the services of a
consulting team to lead the preparation of the Individual Environmental Assessment and
Functional Design for the mouth of the Don and to address the flood risk to the regional storm
level. Due to a number of factors, this project began in earnest in the spring of 2005.
The first step of the development of an Individual Environmental Assessment (EA) requires the
development of a Terms of Reference (ToR) for the actual development of the Individual EA.
The public, agencies, utilities, interest groups and landowners have been consulted throughout
the development of the ToR and will continue to be consulted during the preparation of the EA.
This has included, to date, three meetings of an interagency Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) established by TRCA resolution #A243/01, four meetings of a Community Liaison
Committee (CLC) established by TRCA Resolution #A89/05, two public forums, three smaller
workshop sessions, and a site walk. In addition, numerous individual meetings /conversations
have taken place with land owners or their agents and other stakeholders.
The draft Terms of Reference in its present form consists of 9 sections: Introduction;
Proponent; Purpose of the Proposed Undertaking; EA framework; Description and Rationale
for the Proposed Undertaking; Description, Evaluation and Rationale for " Alternatives to" the
Undertaking; Description, Evaluation and Rationale for "Alternative Methods" of Carrying Out
the Undertaking; Description of Environmental Potentially Affected by the Proposed
Undertaking; and Consultation Plan. Approximately 9 figures will be included in the ToR
depicting the Project Study Area, the Impact Assessment Area and the area currently prone to
flooding under the Regional Storm.
Goals and Objectives
At the outset of the project, a draft goal and set of objectives were presented to the public. The
goal is.a statement of the overriding purpose of the DMNP. The project objectives are
statements of what the project is trying to achieve once implemented. In its current form the
goal of the DMNP is to establish and sustain the form, features, and functions of a natural river
mouth within the context of a revitalized City environment while providing flood protection up to
the Regulatory flood.
The objectives are to:
1. Naturalize and rehabilitate the mouth of the Don River utilizing an ecosystem based
approach.
2. Provide flood protection for Spill Zones 1 and 2.
3. Maintain the provision for navigation and existing flood protection through sediment, debris
and ice management.
4. Integrate existing infrastructure functions that could not be reasonably moved or removed
(including road, rails, utilities, trails, and power).
5. Encourage additional compatible recreation, cultural heritage opportunities and
public /handicap accessibility.
6. Contribute to the revitalization and sustainability of the waterfront and coordinate with and
inform other planning and development efforts and associated certain and foreseeable
infrastructure.
7. Design and implement this project in a manner consistent with TWRC's Sustainability
Framework.
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The goal and objectives have been refined based on comments received at the various venues.
Key messages received from the public forum, TAC and CLC meetings have included:
1. People are eager to see the DMNP move forward.
2. The DMNP should have a mix of approaches to naturalization and flood protection that both
"leave it to nature" and involve a "human fix ".
3. Naturalization opportunities should be maximized, with mixed views on the relative
importance of flood protection.
4.. There is a desire to see a delta and /or marsh as a key part of this project.
5. It is critical that the needs of this project be conveyed to and inform other projects in the
area.
6. This project should not negatively impact use of the bike trails, Cherry Beach, the sailing
clubs or existing areas of environmental value.
7. The DMNP should create improvements to the trail system, increased appropriate
accessibility (including handicapped), and more options for people traveling south through
the City to cross into the Port Lands.
8. The project needs to be developed in the context of the entire Don watershed and be
adaptable over time.
9. Broadly speaking, many people are generally comfortable with the evaluation approach.
10. Public involvement in the process is critical.
Description of Study Areas
Two specific study areas have been defined for this project. The Project Study Area is the area
available for the development of naturalization and flood protection alternatives. The Impact
Assessment Study Area is a broader area in which direct and indirect effects of the DMNP
construction and operation may be felt. Maps of both study areas are attached and colour
copies will be available at the Authority meeting.
The Project Study Area consists of two parts: the Don mouth from the railway bridge to the
harbour /lake and lands adjacent to the Lower Don River, and the Don narrows from the railway
bridge north to Riverdale Park. This is the area in which project components will be
constructed and operated.
The lands east of Parliament Street and south of Lakeshore Blvd., (known as the "Home Depot
lands "), and the small quay at the entrance to the Keating Channel have been included in the
Project Study Area to ensure that there is sufficient area to look at options for the river mouth.
A 300 metre wide corridor immediately west of and parallel to the Don Roadway, which
includes the proposed Don Greenway, connects the Keating Channel to the Ship Channel to
address previously identified alignments for the Don River. As the consideration of alternatives
and environmental effects proceeds during the EA, adjustments may be made to the Project
Study Area.
The Impact Assessment Study Area encompasses the entire inner harbour, outer harbour,
Toronto Islands, Ashbridges Bay and central waterfront areas. The Impact Assessment Study
Area includes existing operations and infrastructure such as rail lines, rail yards, road networks,
utilities, port operations, and other existing and proposed uses that might be affected by the
DMNP or affect the design and operation of the DMNP.
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Temporal Boundaries
The temporal boundaries for the project which will be used as the basis for the effects
assessment are as follows:
• Construction /Implementation - 2 to 5 years (target start date 2008);
• Establishment - defined as the timeframe for monitoring and adaptive management of the
naturalization project (approximately the first 15 years after construction); and
• Post Establishment Monitoring - timeframe for monitoring and operational management
(sediment, ice and debris) to identify further intervention if naturalized system cannot
manage on its own (onwards from the establishment phase).
Alternatives To
The EA Act requires the identification and evaluation of "alternatives to" the undertaking or
functionally different ways of solving the identified problem or opportunity. For the DMNP, "
alternatives to" have been defined by the river's discharge points to the lake. The "alternatives
to" identified to be carried forward to the EA stage are representative of those put forward in
the past. They have been refined and additional alternatives have been considered based on
public comment received during the preparation of the ToR. Each alternative ti be considered
during preparation of the ToR underwent a screening level evaluation. From that evaluation,
the following "alternatives to" have been identified as those with the greatest potential to meet
the project goal and objectives and thus, will be carried forward to the EA stage:
i. Do Nothing (required by the EA)
ii. Discharge to the Inner Harbour
iii. Discharge through the Port Lands to the Ship Channel
iv. Two discharge points (primary and regional flood overflow) to the inner harbour and
discharge through the Port Lands to the Ship Channel
Should other "alternatives to" be identified during the EA, they will be considered by TRCA if
they are considered reasonable and if they have good potential to meet project objectives.
Alternative Methods
"Alternative methods" are different ways of designing the river mouth and flood protection.
Using river mouth environments within the southern Great Lakes Basin as examples, a long -list
of "alternative methods" will be developed for each of the "alternatives to ". The identification of
"alternative methods" gives prime consideration to the characteristics of the river and the ability
to fulfill the naturalization and flood protection objectives in the context of the river conditions.
This long list of "alternative methods" will undergo a technical feasibility assessment to identify
those alternatives that have the greatest ability to meet the naturalization and flood protection
objectives. The remaining short list of "alternative methods" will be refined or developed in
more detail by addressing the other project objectives related to operational management,
integration with infrastructure, and recreation and cultural opportunities. A preferred alternative
will be selected from this shortened list of alternatives following a comparative evaluation
process used to identify the best alternative that addresses the project goal and objectives.
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DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Mid January — Early February, 2006: Internal review of draft ToR, including incorporation of
public comments from Public Forum #2, held January
10, 2006.
January 17, 2006: TRCA to update MOE representatives on the status of the
DMNP ToR.
Early February,
2006: Draft ToR to be made available to the TAC, CLC,
and members of the public listed on DMNP Public
Distribution list (includes those who attended public
meetings and those who have expressed interest in the
project) for review and comment. Comments are due two
weeks from the date of release of the draft.
February, 2006: Internal review of draft ToR to incorporate comments
received during the two weeks of public review.
Early March, 2006: After incorporation of comments from the public review,
ToR to be submitted to MOE.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding for the ToR has been provided by TWRC. TRCA has advised TWRC that an increase
in the overall budget for the DMNP will be required to complete the environmental assessment.
The principle reasons for this increase are due to: increased effort to scope the EA to a
reasonable number of options; complexity of parallel infrastructure issues affecting the project;
planning initiatives and development proposals that affect the project; requirement for technical
analysis to address public and agency issues; increased study area in response to public and
agency input; recognition of TWRC costs not originally allocated to the project; cost
escalations due to delay in project start; and project management and transaction costs.
TRCA staff will report back to the Authority regarding this request.
Report prepared by: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
For Information contact: Adele Freeman, extension 5238
Date: January 25, 2006
Attachments: 2
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 2
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RES. #A303/05 - BILL 51
Amendments to the Planning Act and Conservation Land Act.
Summarizes key changes proposed by Bill 51 and offer additional
changes.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) commend the Province for its
reforms to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) and support the proposed amendments to
the Planning Act and the Conservation Land Act, subject to the incorporation of further
minor amendments set out in the following recommendations;
THAT section 7 of Bill 51 (contents of official plans) be amended to give clear guidance
that official plans must address, at minimum, all matters of provincial interest, as listed in
section 2 of the Planning Act;
THAT section 21(4) of Bill 51 (new types of land dedications as conditions of subdivision
approval) be amended to include a new subsection as 51 (25)(e) of the Planning Act, to
allow for the dedication to a public authority of natural hazards lands, natural heritage
systems and natural heritage features and areas;
THAT TRCA supports the proposed amendment to the Planning Act to permit the
approval of zoning amendments with conditions and recommends that any prescribed
conditions allow for:
• an Environmental Impact Study, to determine protection, requirements for Natural
Heritage Features and Areas and for establishing the limits of development;
• a preliminary Stormwater Management Report, to identify conceptually how
stormwater will be managed to prevent flooding and erosion hazards and protect
water quality;
• the acquisition of or placing of covenants on Natural Heritage Features and Areas;
• the payment of fees associated with the processing and review of the application; and
• a timeline, such as 3 to 5 years, within which the conditions must be met, otherwise
the conditional approval is void.
THAT TRCA work with our municipal partners to amend official plans, should they so
choose, as provided for in various sections of Bill 51, to:
• specify sustainability criteria for redevelopment proposals seeking relief from fees in
lieu of parkland dedication;
• specify information requirements to be submitted by applicants for consents, zoning
amendments and the subdivision of land;
• and, contain policies allowing for zoning with conditions;
AND FURTHER THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, TRCA's participating
municipalities and Conservation Ontario be advised of the position taken by TRCA with
respect to Bill 51.
CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
The Province of Ontario has been engaged in ongoing planning reform for the past several
years. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been involved through staff
attendance at various consultation sessions, submissions to the province of comments
approved by the Authority, contributing to comments submitted by Conservation Ontario and
by having TRCA's solicitor delivering verbal submissions to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Task Force on Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Reform. Most recently, through Resolution
#B160/04, as approved at Executive Committee meeting #7/04, held on August 6, 2004, TRCA
provided comments relating to Planning Act Reform and Implementation Tools, draft policies of
the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and Ontario Municipal Board Reform. Prior to that, TRCA
provided its initial comments on proposed reforms to the OMB, as approved at Executive
Committee meeting #12/02, held on January 17, 2003, which authorized solicitor Bruce
Ketcheson to present those comments to the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform. Staff reported
to the Watershed Management Advisory Board meeting #1/05 on April 15, 2005 to provide a
summary of the key changes to the PPS, as newly updated and effective March 1, 2005. The
current report summarizes the changes related to OMB reform, additional changes to the
Planning Act and new changes to the Conservation Land Act, as proposed through Bill 51.
SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF BILL 51
OMB Reform
The following table outlines TRCA's previous comments with respect to reform of the Ontario
Municipal Board (OMB) and how they have been addressed through other initiatives, or are
proposed to be addressed through Bill 51. In general, many of the concerns expressed by
TRCA (and indeed by many municipalities) have been addressed in a fairly significant fashion.
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TRCA Comments
How Comments Have Been Addressed
Need for a Comprehensive Approach to
Planning to avoid /minimize negative
environmental impacts by:
• Having stronger and clear provincial
policy and legislation;
• Monitoring the outcomes of OMB
decisions to determine if impact
mitigation measures are actually
working; and
• Preventing the strategic early filing of
planning applications in order to shelter
under older, less protective policies.
• A comprehensive planning approach
has been put in place within TRCA
jurisdiction through provincial plans and
policies such as the PPS 2005,
Greenbelt Act and Plan, Places to Grow
Act (and future Growth Plan) and Clean
Water Act. In particular, watershed
planning has been given greater
prominence.
• Bill 51 requires planning decisions to be
based on the provincial plans and
policies in place at the time of decision
(not at the time of filing the application).
• Bill 51 requires municipalities to have
up -to -date official plans and zoning
by -laws.
• Monitoring of OMB decisions has not
been specifically addressed.
Timeframes Associated with Appeals:
• Time allowed for review of complex
scientific information is too short;
• Applications are often incomplete and
appeals are filed prior to receipt of all
relevant information;
• There is a need to redefine what
constitutes a complete application.
• The Strong Communities Act, 2004
amended the Planning Act to provide
longer review times before appeals to
the OMB may be launched.
• Bill 51 provides that hearings now deal
with only information previously
submitted by an applicant, not new
information, making them potentially
Tess onerous and time - consumptive.
• Bill 51 enhances the prescribed
information that must be submitted and
permits municipalities, through official
plan policies, to establish additional
information requirements.
Cost Recovery from the appellant for staff
resources compelled to provide expedited
reviews and attendance at OMB hearings.
• This has not been addressed for
conservation authorities. However, new
limitations on who can appeal, what can
be appealed, introduction of new
materials and what body will hear the
appeal, may help to reduce overall costs
spent on hearings.
• Municipalities appear to be provided
some relief with the authority to charge
fees to appellants to the new local
appeal body that may be established to
hear appeals to municipal decisions on
minor variances and consents.
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Planning Reform and Promoting Sustainable Development
In addition to reform of the OMB, Bill 51 amends the Planning Act in several ways to provide
additional tools for implementation of provincial policies. The amendments to the Planning Act
relate to promoting sustainable development,.intensification and brownfield redevelopment.
Some of the more significant changes of relevance to TRCA detailed in Bill 51 (additional to
those identified above) include:
• Amending section 2 of the Planning Act to add to the list of matters of provincial interest
"the promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit
and to be oriented to pedestrians." (s.2);
• Requiring that official plans be updated every five years to conform with /be consistent with
provincial plans and policies, as well as requiring zoning by -laws to be updated within three
years after the official plan update (s.12);
• Amending the definition of "community improvement" to include "improvement of energy
efficiency" and allowing for grants or loans to be made for eligible costs related to the
(re)development of lands and buildings for the provision of energy efficient retrofits (s.13);
• Allowing for official plans to contain policies specifying what kinds of information need to be
submitted in support of amendments to zoning by -laws (s.14), plans of subdivision (s.21)
and consents (s.22);
• Allowing for official plans to contain policies to permit zoning approvals with conditions
(s.14); •
• Allowing for relief from fees in lieu of parkland dedication for redevelopment applications,
provided that official plans contain sustainability criteria (s.16);
• Strengthening the criteria to be considered in the review of draft plans of subdivision to
include "the extent to which the plan's design optimizes the available supply, means of
supplying, efficient use and conservation of energy." (s.21);
• Broadening the conditions with respect to highway dedications that may be applied to a
conditional approval of a plan of subdivision to include pedestrian pathways, bicycle
pathways and public transit right of ways (s.21);
The proposed amendments lend further support to planning for growth and development to be
undertaken in a more sustainable and energy efficient manner. In general, staff support these
proposed amendments to the Planning Act and have the following suggestions for how Bill 51
can be improved.
Section 7 of Bill 51 defines the required contents of official plans rather vaguely as "goals,
objectives and policies established primarily to manage and direct physical change and the
effects on the social, economic and natural environment of the municipality..." Staff recommend
that clearer direction should be given that the contents of official plans must address, at
minimum, all matters of provincial interest, as specified in section 2 of the Planning Act.
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As noted above, section 21(4) of Bill 51 proposes to amend sub - clause 51 (25) (b) of the
Planning Act to allow as a condition of subdivision approval the dedication of lands for
pedestrian pathways, bicycle paths and public transit right of ways. TRCA staff recommend
that a new part (e) be added to sub - section 51 (25) of the Planning Act to permit as a condition
of approval the dedication to a public authority of natural hazards lands, natural heritage
systems and natural heritage features and areas. These are lands that TRCA typically tries to
protect through the planning process and prevents development from occurring on these lands
in accordance with the PPS.
With respect to allowing for and prescribing conditions of approval for zoning amendments,
staff strongly support this provision of Bill 51. This would allow staff to request studies in
support of the application at an early stage in order to ascertain the level of impacts predicted
and give to development proponents a measure of certainty as to what costs /restrictions they
may face in order to minimize /mitigate predicted impacts. In particular, staff recommend that
suitable conditions to zoning approval would be to have the ability to require, as dictated by
site - specific circumstances:
• an Environmental Impact Study, to determine protection requirements for Natural Heritage
Features and Areas and for establishing the limits of development;
• a preliminary Stormwater Management Report, to identify conceptually how stormwater will
be managed to prevent flooding and erosion hazards and protect water quality;
• the acquisition of or placing of covenants on Natural Heritage Features and Areas;
• the payment of fees associated with the processing and review of the application; and
• a timeline, such as 3 to 5 years, within which the conditions must be met, otherwise the
conditional approval is void.
Additionally, a number of the amendments proposed in Bill 51 would require their adoption into
municipal official plans in order to make the proposed amendments effective. This includes:
sustainability criteria (to permit relief from fees in lieu of parkland dedication); allowing for
conditions of zoning approval; and for the specifying of information requirements that need to
be submitted in support of amendments to zoning by -laws, plans of subdivision and consents.
TRCA planning staff will need to work closely with our municipal counterparts to ensure
appropriate criteria, conditions and information requirements are included in official plan
policies.
Conservation Land Act Amendments
The major change to the Conservation Land Act (CLA) is to include protection of water quality
and quantity and watershed protection and management as purposes for which conservation
easements and covenants may be established. "Further purposes" may be added by
regulation. Also, Bill 51 amends the CLA to include as a purpose "conservation, preservation
or protection of land for agricultural purposes ".
Also, there are technical amendments to the legislation to facilitate creation and preservation of
conservation easements and covenants and Bill 51 further provides that "construction and
demolition" on land subject to a conservation easement or covenant requires approval of the
conservation body that is a party to the easement or covenant.
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Bill 51 amends the Planning Act to ensure subdivision control and part lot control provisions of
section 50 do not interfere with creation of conservation easements and covenants. The
Conveyancing And Law of Property Act is amended to prevent conservation easements or
covenants from being modified or discharged by a court. Similarly, The Land Titles Act is
amended to exempt conservation easements or covenants from various technical restrictions
that apply to easements and covenants in general. Finally, the Municipal Act is amended to
clarify that land sold for tax arrears remains subject to conservation easements or covenants.
Staff support all of the proposed amendments.
Amendments to the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Act, 2005 (Bill 16)
Bill 16 also proposes to amend the Conservation Land Act, in particular, subsection 3(2) which
defines the purposes for which conservation easements or covenants may be created, to
include as a purpose "conservation, preservation or protection of land for agricultural
purposes ". Bill 16 and Bill 51 have provisions to ensure that the amendments to subsection
3(2) as described in the foregoing section on Bill 51 are consistent.
Report prepared by: David Burnett, extension 5361
For Information contact: David Burnett, extension 5361 & Jim Dillane, extension 6292
Date: January 20, 2006
RES. #A304/05 - STRONGER CITY OF TORONTO FOR A STRONGER ONTARIO ACT,
2005
The intent of this report is to summarize the Stronger City of Toronto for a
Stronger Ontario Act, 2005 and to provide Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority's comments to the City of Toronto and the
Province of Ontario.
(Business Excellence Res. #C88/05 & Res. #C89/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Thompson
David Gurin
WHEREAS the Stronger City of Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act, 2005 is generally
compatible with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) vision for The
Living City in that they both recognize the need to protect the environmental well being of
the city and the health, safety and well -being of persons (City of Toronto Act, 2005, Part
I1, Section 8.(2).5 and 6);
WHEREAS TRCA has some concern specific to the wording of the Act and lack of clarity
in some areas related to conservation authority's areas of responsibility;
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THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be directed to advise the City of
Toronto and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the general directions of
the Stronger City of Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act, 2005, may have implications for
implementation of TRCA's mandate;
THAT TRCA request a meeting with the province and city to discuss the intention of
specific sections of the Act, and the implications to TRCA, if any;
THAT TRCA obtain legal advice to ensure that nothing in the Act undermines or confuses
TRCA's mandate and areas of authority;
THAT in considering new sources of funding for the City of Toronto, TRCA requests that
the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario consider establishing a range of financial
incentives to support the City of Toronto and TRCA's environmental and public safety
programs and policies;
THAT in order to foster a culture of dynamic intergovernmental partnerships, as well as
ongoing dialogue, between the city, the province and government agencies, the province
specifically acknowledge TRCA's natural resource management and public safety
mandate in the Act;
THAT any future changes to the Municipal Act be comparable and complementary to the
proposed changes to the City of Toronto Act insofar as they relate to the powers and
responsibilities governing the relationship of TRCA to its participating municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
be advised of TRCA's comments and queries prior to the third and final reading of the Act
at the Legislative Assembly.
CARRIED
RES. #A305/05 - STATUTORY BORROWING RESOLUTION
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Rules of Conduct
require annual approval of a resolution to provide for borrowing of funds,
if necessary.
(Business Excellence Res. #C90/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Thompson
David Gurin
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) may borrow from the Royal
Bank of Canada, or TRCA's member municipalities or other institutions as may be
specifically approved by the Authority, up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS
($10,000,000) on the promissory note or notes of the TRCA until payment to TRCA of any
grants and of sums to be paid to TRCA by participating municipalities designated as
such under the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 27, at such rate of
interest as the Minister of Natural Resources approves;
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THAT the amount borrowed pursuant to this resolution, together with interest, be a
charge upon the whole of the monies received or to be received by the TRCA by way of
grants, etc., and when such monies are received, and of sums received or to be received
by the TRCA from the participating municipalities, as and when such monies are
received;
THAT the Statutory Borrowing Resolution remain in effect until rescinded by the
Authority;
AND FURTHER THAT the signing officers of the TRCA are hereby authorized to take such
action as may be necessary to give effect thereto.
RES. #A306 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
The Conservation Authorities Act requires every conservation authority to
undergo an audit of its accounts and transactions each year.
(Business Excellence Res. #C91 /05)
Michael Thompson
David Gurin
THAT Grant Thornton LLP be appointed auditors of the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) for the year 2006, in accordance with section 38 of the Conservation
Authorities Act.
CARRIED
RES. #A307 /05 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
December 30, 2005. Staff report on accounts receivable, as of December
30, 2005.
(Business Excellence Res. #C92/05 & Res. #C93/05)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Thompson
David Gurin
THAT the Accounts Receivable Status Report, as of December 30, 2005, be received;
THAT the 5 outstanding accounts for planning fees be taken to Small Claims Court;
AND FURTHER THAT the clients be so advised.
CARRIED
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES. #A308 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by: Suzan Hall
Seconded by: Pamela Gough
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.1.1 - 8.1.13, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #11/05, held on January 20, 2006, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A309 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Michael Di Biase
Maja Prentice
THAT Ontario Regulation 158 items 8.1.14 - 8.1.26, inclusive, contained in Section II of
Executive Committee Minutes #11/05, held on January 20, 2006, be received.
CARRIED
RES. #A310 /05 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gay Cowbourne
Frank Dale
THAT Section II items 8.2 - 8.5, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes
#11/05, held on January 20, 2006, be received.
CARRIED
Section II items 8.2 - 8.5, Inclusive
PLACES TO GROW
(Executive Res. #B 148/05)
HMT SALES TAX CONSULTANTS INC.
(Executive Res. #B 149/05)
OUT OF COUNTRY TRAVEL
(Executive Res. #B 150/05)
BALLANTREE HOMES AND ROMLEK ENTERPRISES AND CITY OF TORONTO
(Executive Res. #B 151 /05)
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SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES. #A311 /05 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bill Fisch
Elaine Moore
THAT Section IV item 9.5 - 2005 Requests for Proposals and Quotations, contained in
Business Excellence Advisory Board Minutes #7/05, held on January 20, 2006, be
received.
NEW BUSINESS
RES. #A312 /05 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
PLACES TO GROW
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Michael Thompson
CARRIED
THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority urge the Province of Ontario to
require planning authorities to identify and protect locally significant natural areas that
Zink and augment the natural system.
CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:36 a.m., on Friday, January 27, 2006.
Dick O'Brien Brian Denney
Chair Secretary- Treasurer
/ks
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