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AUTHORITY MEETING #3/12

Friday, April 27, 2012

MINUTES Minutes of Meeting #2/12, held on March 30, 2012 78

DELEGATIONSYake, Marianne, President, Richmond Hill Naturalists

re: Ontario Municipal Board Mediation Proposed Resolution 78Cilevitz, Karen, Chair, David Dunlap Observatory Defenders Inc.,

re: Ontario Municipal Board Mediation Proposed Resolution 78Matteo, Mona, Resident, City of Toronto

re: Mute Swan concerns at Queens Quay 78

LAKEVIEW WATERFRONT CONNECTION PROJECTStockpile Clean Fill - Arsenal Lands, City of Mississauga 79

PETTICOAT CREEK WATERSHED ACTION PLAN 83

LOWER HUMBER WEIRS STUDY 89

MAYORS' MEGAWATT CHALLENGE PROGRAM CHANGES 94

NASHVILLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRACT MANAGEMENT PLANAppointment of Advisory Committee 96

MEMBERS' ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS 101

SCARBOROUGH HYDRO CORRIDOR RESTORATION PILOT PROJECT 102

PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2Settlement of CompensationCFN 36503 104

ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD MEDIATION PROPOSED RESOLUTION 105

GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed1029626 Ontario Inc.CFN 47183 117

GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River WatershedGiovanni Spano and Luisa Carlone-SpanoCFN 47204 117

GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015West Etobicoke Creek South Britannia Road East Project,Etobicoke Creek Watershed, Regional Municipality of Peel1880 Britannia Road East Ltd. CFN 47045 118

WILKET CREEK CHANNELExtension of Contract RSD11-56, Rehabilitation Project Emergency Works Phase III, City of Toronto 119

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES Appointment of Rogers Communications as Primary Service Provider 119

PROVINCIAL GROUNDWATER MONITORING NETWORK 120

NAMING OF STEELES WEST STATION 121

BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Community Standard Policy 121

GEOCACHING POLICY 122

HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIESRescinding of Selected Policy Approvals 122

2012 BUDGET, OPERATING AND CAPITAL 122

EMERALD ASH BORER MANAGEMENTRole in Coordinated Approach 124

SUPPLY OF RENTAL RATES FOR AN OPERATED HYDRAULIC BACKHOE Contract Extension 124

2012 WATER QUALITY LABORATORY ANALYTICAL SERVICES 124

HYDROLOGIC STUDY OF THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHEDImpacts on Flood Flows and Mitigation of Future Development 124

IN THE NEWS 125

THE LIVING CITY FOUNDATIONRe-branding and Monthly Supporter Campaign 129

CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES MORAINE COALITION 132

WATERSHED COUNCIL MINUTES

DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCILMinutes of Meeting #3/12, held on March 8, 2012 141

HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCEMinutes of Meeting #1/12, held on March 6, 2012 141

LOWEST BID NOT ACCEPTED 141

2011 YEAR END FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT 141

2011 AUDIT PLANNING 141

APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses 142

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MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #3/12April 27, 2012

The Authority Meeting #3/12, was held in Weston Room B, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, April 27, 2012. The Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor, called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.

PRESENTMaria Augimeri Vice ChairDavid Barrow MemberBen Cachola MemberBob Callahan MemberRonald Chopowick MemberVincent Crisanti MemberGlenn De Baeremaeker MemberMichael Di Biase MemberColleen Jordan MemberMujeeb Khan MemberGloria Linday Luby MemberGlenn Mason MemberMike Mattos MemberGerri Lynn O'Connor ChairLinda Pabst MemberJohn Sprovieri MemberCynthia Thorburn MemberJim Tovey MemberRichard Whitehead Member

ABSENTPaul Ainslie MemberChris Fonseca MemberJack Heath MemberChin Lee MemberPeter Milczyn MemberJohn Parker MemberAnthony Perruzza MemberGino Rosati MemberDave Ryan Member

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RES.#A39/12 - MINUTES

Moved by: Maria AugimeriSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/12, held on March 30, 2012, be approved. CARRIED

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DELEGATIONS

(a) A delegation by Ms. Marianne Yake, President, Richmond Hill Naturalists, speaking in regard to item AUTH8.4 - Ontario Municipal Board Mediation Proposed Resolution.

(b) A delegation by Ms. Karen Cilevitz, Chair, David Dunlap Observatory Defenders Inc., speaking in regard to item AUTH8.4 - Ontario Municipal Board Mediation Proposed Resolution.

(c) A delegation by Ms. Mona Matteo, resident, Toronto, speaking in regard to mute swan concerns at Queens Quay.

RES.#A40/12 - DELEGATIONS

Moved by: Ronald ChopowickSeconded by: David Barrow

THAT above-noted delegations (b) and (c) be added to the agenda and heard.CARRIED

RES.#A41/12 - DELEGATIONS

Moved by: David BarrowSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT above-noted delegations (a) and (b) be received.CARRIED

RES.#A42/12 - DELEGATIONS

Moved by: Bob CallahanSeconded by: Linda Pabst

THAT above-noted delegation (c) be received.CARRIED

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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION

RES.#A43/12 - LAKEVIEW WATERFRONT CONNECTION PROJECTStockpile Clean Fill - Arsenal Lands, City of Mississauga. Approval to stockpile clean fill generated by the Region of Peel, and potentially the City of Mississauga, on TRCA-owned property at the Arsenal Lands, City of Mississauga, in Advance of the Environmental Assessment for Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project.

Moved by: Jim ToveySeconded by: Richard Whitehead

THAT approval be granted to stockpile clean fill generated by the Regional Municipality of Peel, and possibly the City of Mississauga, on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)-owned property at the Arsenal Lands, City of Mississauga, in advance of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lakeview Waterfront Connection (LWC) Project;

THAT approval to stockpile clean fill be subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitor as necessary;

THAT authorized officials be directed to take the action needed to implement the stockpiling of clean fill including, obtaining necessary approvals and the signing and execution of documents.

AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to work cooperatively with City of Mississauga staff to support, and move forward with, the Arsenal Lands Master Planning and Implementation process during, and following, the LWC EA process, and the subsequent implementation of the LWC Project.

AMENDMENTRES.#A44/12

Moved by: Jim ToveySeconded by: Richard Whitehead

THAT the following be inserted after the main motion:

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back at Authority Meeting #4/12, scheduled to be held on May 25, 2012, on the feasibility of including in TRCA's 2013 Region of Peel budget a request for $2 million in special funding for rehabilitation of the Arsenal building.

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED

THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED

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THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

THAT approval be granted to stockpile clean fill generated by the Regional Municipality of Peel, and possibly the City of Mississauga, on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)-owned property at the Arsenal Lands, City of Mississauga, in advance of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lakeview Waterfront Connection (LWC) Project;

THAT approval to stockpile clean fill be subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitor as necessary;

THAT authorized officials be directed to take the action needed to implement the stockpiling of clean fill including, obtaining necessary approvals and the signing and execution of documents.

THAT staff continue to work cooperatively with City of Mississauga staff to support, and move forward with, the Arsenal Lands Master Planning and Implementation process during, and following, the LWC EA process, and the subsequent implementation of the LWC Project;

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back at Authority Meeting #4/12, scheduled to be held on May 25, 2012, on the feasibility of including in TRCA's 2013 Region of Peel budget a request for $2 million in special funding for rehabilitation of the Arsenal building.

BACKGROUNDThe Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project seeks to improve a highly degraded area of the eastern Mississauga waterfront by creating new aquatic and terrestrial habitats and linkages, while providing access and recreation opportunities for the public. The proponents propose to use an innovative funding approach that seeks to maximize public benefit by re-using locally generated fill from the Region of Peel's, and potentially the City of Mississauga’s, existing 10-year capital works projects and budgets to create this new natural park.

At Authority Meeting #11/11, held on January 27, 2012, Resolution #A274/11 was approved, in part, as follows:

... THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide Project Management and Technical Services for the coordinated EA for the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project on behalf of CVC, subject to all terms and conditions being finalized in a manner satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitors;

THAT TRCA be directed to assist CVC, the Region of Peel and City of Mississauga (as required) in their joint negotiations with the Province of Ontario, Ontario Power Generation, and other interested parties regarding land ownership, access, stockpiling, operations and maintenance, and other parallel planning initiatives associated with the coordinated EA;

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AND FURTHER THAT TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take all necessary actions as may be required, including the signing of documents, for the execution of the MOU.

In support of the LWC Project, TRCA and the Region of Peel are proposing a temporary stockpile of fill on the Arsenal Lands, located at 1400 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, adjacent to Marie Curtis Park, in the City of Toronto. To maximize the cost efficiency of the LWC Project, it is important to maximize the reuse of fill that will be generated close to the LWC Project site. As such, a temporary stockpile location is required to capture this material while the LWC proceeds through the EA process.

The Arsenal LandsThe Arsenal Lands were purchased in 1991 through a joint collaboration involving the City of Toronto, TRCA, the Region of Peel, the City of Mississauga, and the Province of Ontario. TRCA assumed ownership of the property, and from 1991 to 2009, completed technical reports and site remediation works in support of the development of concept plans for the redevelopment of the site as a park. Park development was to initially commence in 2009, but was deferred while the City of Toronto proceeded to develop the adjacent Marie Curtis Park. Since 2009, TRCA and the City of Mississauga have continued to work cooperatively to move the redevelopment of the Arsenal Lands forward. The implementation of the Arsenal Lands Master Plan was scheduled to commence in 2013. Recent discussions between the Region of Peel, TRCA and City of Mississauga Councillor Jim Tovey, Ward 1, have tentatively deferred the redevelopment of the Arsenal Lands to accommodate a temporary stockpiling of fill related to LWC EA. At the City of Mississauga General Committee Meeting held on April 18, 2012, staff recommended that the Arsenal Lands stockpiling proposal proceed, and that City staff secure conditions under which the Arsenal Lands may be used for stockpiling, the appropriate site reinstatement, and reimbursement for the delay in park development; and that the City be party to these discussions, negotiations and any resulting legal agreements, if appropriate, with TRCA and Region of Peel.

Site Plans and Specifications related to the Proposed StockpileThe Region of Peel and TRCA are proposing to temporarily stockpile up to 500,000 m

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of excavated clean fill generated from the Region of Peel's various infrastructure projects and, potentially other City of Mississauga projects. The stockpile would cover an area of 14 acres, and rise to a height of 8 m. Much of the fill will be generated locally through a tunnel shaft at the Arsenal Lands as part of the Region of Peel's Hanlan Feedermain works, which would have the immediate effect of removing approximately 15,000 trucks from the local streets and contributing to a reduction in CO

2 emissions. The stockpile would remain on the site between

May 2012 and 2018, until all the stockpiled materials are re-located for the construction of the LWC project. Site access will be controlled via an existing 8 foot high chain link fence. The historic water tower and local wetlands will be protected, and sediment control fences will be installed to prevent sedimentation from the construction area entering the adjacent property and/or waterways. Dust and mud control measures will also be implemented in order to meet all regional and municipal by-laws.

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All soil placed on the site will meet the Ministry of the Environment's (MOE) "Fill Quality Guide and Good Management Practices for Shore Infilling in Ontario, March 2011, Table C-1 Confined Fill Guide Parameter List". A Quality Assurance/Quality Control program will be implemented by TRCA staff and will include soil sampling and laboratory chemical analysis of the soil for metals, volatile organic compounds (VOC's), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and petroleum hydrocarbons. Any soil that does not meet the MOE Standards will not be permitted to be placed on the site.

On completion of the project, all debris and surplus material will be removed from the site by the Region of Peel, and any disturbed and/or damaged areas will be restored to the original state, or to an agreed to rough grading condition that will conform with the Arsenal Lands Master Planning process to occur. In the event that the stockpiled soil cannot be relocated to the LWC Project by late-2017 or 2018, the Region of Peel will remove all stockpiled soil to a suitable off-site location, and assume all costs associated with the relocation. Similar arrangements regarding fill removal will need to be established before City of Mississauga generated fill can be stored on the site.

The use of the Arsenal Lands for stockpiling would defer timing of park development by approximately five years. All areas currently publicly accessible in Marie Curtis Park, the beach and Waterfront Trail, will remain accessible during the LWC EA process. However, there will likely be a need for temporary closures to the western portions of the Marie Curtis Park Beach and possibly Waterfront Trail diversions during the construction phase of the LWC Project. These will be identified more specifically through the LWC EA process and detailed design phases.

RATIONALEThrough the re-use of locally generated clean fill, the LWC project seeks to improve terrestrial and aquatic habitat and ecological linkages, while providing public access and recreation along the Mississauga waterfront. Stockpiling fill while the LWC proceeds through the EA process will maximize the cost efficiency of the project, and contribute to a reduction in CO

2 emissions due

to a significant reduction in total kilometres travelled by trucks hauling fill. For example, approximately 15,000 trucks would have been required to haul fill from the construction of the Hanlan Feedermain tunnel shaft, located at the Arsenal Lands. By stockpiling at the site of generation, we can all but eliminate the need for those trucks to travel on local and regional roadways. The distances travelled by up to 35,000 additional trucks from other capital works sites within the City of Mississauga will also be greatly reduced.

FINANCIAL DETAILSTRCA will implement a due diligence Quality Assurance / Quality Control program and provide guidance and advice to the Region of Peel regarding the stockpiling of fill. The Region of Peel will assume all environmental (i.e., the fill meets MOE guidelines) and financial responsibility associated with the stockpiling of fill for the LWC Project.

Report prepared by: Alexis Wood, extension 5280Emails: awood@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Ken Dion, extension 5230Emails: kdion@trca.on.caDate: March 19, 2012 _________________________________________

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RES.#A45/12 - PETTICOAT CREEK WATERSHED ACTION PLANApproval of the Petticoat Creek Watershed Action Plan.

Moved by: Gloria Lindsay LubySeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT the Petticoat Creek Watershed Action Plan be approved;

THAT copies of the Petticoat Creek Watershed Action Plan be circulated to municipalities in the watershed;

THAT the municipalities be requested to assist TRCA to implement plan recommendations, as appropriate to the municipality;

THAT a copy of the Petticoat Creek Watershed Action Plan be circulated to the Rouge Park Alliance and Parks Canada, and the Alliance be requested to assist TRCA to implement the plan recommendations;

AND FURTHER THAT copies be circulated to local libraries in the Petticoat Creek watershed and posted on the TRCA website.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDThe initial direction to develop a watershed plan for Petticoat Creek was discussed at Authority Meeting #8/07, held on October 26, 2007, where Resolution #A240/07 was approved as follows:

THAT WHEREAS the Petticoat Creek watershed located in the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, is experiencing a number of pressures resulting from urban and near urban pressures;

WHEREAS interest has been expressed in developing a plan for the protection of the resources of the watershed;

WHEREAS the undeveloped portions of the Petticoat Creek watershed are protected by the provincial Greenbelt designation, Rouge Park and previously by agricultural easements;

WHEREAS there are a number of planning requirements to bring official plans into conformity with the Greenbelt designations;

WHEREAS Petticoat Creek is geographically situated between the Duffins and Rouge watersheds and whereas these adjacent watersheds have undergone extensive review in recent years and that it is reasonable to assume that many of the "lessons learned" in those processes may apply to this smaller watershed;

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THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be directed to meet with interestedcouncillors and the appropriate senior staff of the Region of Durham, City of Pickering, Region of York and Town of Markham to consider the opportunity of holding a one day forum/meeting to discuss the needs and opportunities and to develop an action plan to protect and enhance the watershed resources of Petticoat Creek within the context of the current planning opportunities and initiatives at the provincial, regional and local level;

THAT TRCA staff discuss with these persons a cost sharing arrangement to support this effort including, but not limited to, a one day forum/meeting, including development of any background reports, meeting facilitation and preparation of a strategic action plan/report with recommendations based on the forum outcomes;

THAT staff report back within the first quarter of 2008 on these discussions including potential funding arrangements and timelines;

AND FURTHER THAT staff provide the Altona Forest Stewardship Committee with an overview of the South East Collector and subdivision development projects in the vicinity of Altona Forest.

Over a period of ten months following that decision, TRCA staff investigated partnership and funding opportunities to develop the plan. Discussions were held with Rouge Park, the City of Pickering, and the Town of Markham. Rouge Park expressed interest in working with TRCA to develop the proposed plan, and funding was provided by the Regions of York and Durham, with additional funding support from the Town of Markham and the City of Pickering, to begin plan development. The Board was updated at Authority Meeting #06/08, held on July 25, 2008, where Resolution #A172/08 was approved as follows:

THAT staff be directed to continue to pursue required partnerships and funding support for the required action plan for the Petticoat Creek watershed;

THAT the Regions of York and Durham be thanked for their recently announced funding contribution of $20,000 as part of the York Durham Sewer System Project;

THAT the City of Pickering and the Town of Markham be thanked for their funding support;

THAT the City of Pickering, Town of Markham, Rouge Park Alliance and community groups be advised that this study will commence in the fall;

THAT staff be directed to report back on the progress of this study in the fall;

AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Clerks of the Region of Durham, Region of York, City of Pickering, Town of Markham, City of Toronto, and the Rouge Park Alliance.

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HistoryPetticoat Creek watershed is one of the smallest in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) jurisdiction, draining approximately 27 square kilometres of land, with areas in the City of Pickering, Town of Markham, City of Toronto, and Rouge Park. North of Finch Avenue, the watershed is mainly rural and designated as “Protected Countryside” in the Greenbelt, and part of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve, both designated by the Ontario government in 2005, as well as in the Central Pickering Development Plan, prepared by the Province in 2006. The long history of agriculture in the area has not resulted in significant ecological degradation of the northern portion of the watershed. The agricultural community has generally been a good steward of this land.

South of Finch Avenue, the predominant land use is urban, where the density, timing and type of development have impacted watershed health negatively. Earlier development focussed on conveying stormwater away from table land as efficiently as possible without any regard for the health of the Petticoat Creek. Development constructed during the past two decades has improved significantly by employing stormwater management controls, such as end-of-pipe stormwater management ponds, to provide stormwater treatment necessary to mitigate the negative ecological impacts from urbanization. Today, stormwater standards strive for even greater levels of control which address objectives for overall water balance consisting of managing stormwater using a variety of technologies from conventional stormwater ponds to green infrastructure practices such as green roofs, permeable pavement, and tree clusters. While the watershed has lost a significant amount of forest cover, it retains unique features such as Altona Forest and the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor, which provide east-west terrestrial natural heritage links. The few remaining natural areas in the southern portion of the watershed are protected in valley lands and in Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, where the stream flows into Lake Ontario.

Petticoat Creek was never permanently flowing, due to its natural physiography with limited groundwater discharge. Today, Petticoat Creek is an urbanizing, warmwater stream dominated by agricultural uses. The watershed is considered to be generally in “fair” condition by TRCA ecosystem managers, according to assessments of existing natural cover. Its ecological function is altered, but well-positioned to respond favourably to restoration efforts, and it certainly deserves more attention than it has received. The former Rouge-Duffins-Highland-Petticoat Conservation Authority created a watershed plan in 1956 for these four watersheds jointly, which was the last comprehensive watershed management planning undertaken for Petticoat Creek. The headwaters of Petticoat Creek originate south of the Oak Ridges Moraine. As the headwaters are not on the Moraine, there were no provincial requirements for the completion of a watershed plan under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act (2001). Petticoat Creek was one of the last watersheds in TRCA’s jurisdiction without a watershed plan.

Current actions are inadequate to maintain the health of this watershed. This watershed plan serves as a call to action. Without new efforts and resources, Petticoat Creek will become yet another degraded watershed. There is an opportunity now to implement a coordinated approach to maintaining and enhancing the ecological function of Petticoat Creek into the future, while advancing the concepts of urban sustainability. The watershed is well-positioned to respond favourably to even modest investment in restoration at this time:

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There is a high level of protection for the northern reaches of the watershed through the

Central Pickering Development Plan and the Greenbelt;It is favourably located between the Rouge River and Duffins Creek watersheds which

both have high biodiversity and large amounts of protected natural land;It is a system heavily reliant on surface water, therefore would be responsive to

improved stormwater management in southern portions of the watershed;The watershed has an overall “fair” condition, land and water stewardship activities

could maintain, protect and enhance conditions with significant results over a short term; andImplementation action can be adjusted to work with resources coming from a variety of

sources, to meet the needs of the watershed while fulfilling the objectives of the funder.

Experience has shown that having an approved watershed plan in place is often a catalyst for action and a proven, critical step to secure the resources necessary for effective watershed management.

While TRCA, Rouge Park, and local and regional municipalities had completed a number of studies which include this watershed, and have been actively engaged in restoration and other forms of management in the area, these initiatives were largely reactive, primarily focused on immediate issues or opportunities, and not guided by an overarching plan. In 2007, Councillors from the City of Pickering and the Town of Markham requested that TRCA complete a watershed plan for Petticoat Creek. The purpose of this report is to summarize the study process, consultations, identify the key watershed plan recommendations, and request the Authority to adopt the Action Plan and direct its formal circulation to stakeholder muncipalities and agencies which are critical to implementation.

Plan DevelopmentPreliminary staff review identified sufficient water quality, groundwater, surface hydrology, terrestrial natural heritage, fisheries, erosion, stormwater and public use (trails) information available to start the planning exercise. Data for many of the critical water management elements such as flood control and flood plain mapping had been gathered and analyzed for other purposes. Extensive environmental information had been collected as part of the City of Pickering’s Growth Management Study (2003) and the Central Pickering Development Plan (2006). The plan also benefitted greatly from Source Water Protection technical studies. In addition, advanced watershed studies in neighbouring watersheds provided an extensive knowledge base on general watershed issues and cost-effective management actions which can be applied to Petticoat Creek watershed. The watershed was characterized as stable, as a result of various management activities undertaken over the past 20 years.

Given the availability of existing information, and the high level of protection afforded the watershed with the Greenbelt Plan (2005), it was determined that a comprehensive watershed planning process was unwarranted, since available resources were sufficient to develop a strategic Action Plan. Recognized gaps in watershed work were proposed to be addressed as part of implementation, therefore the planning study focussed on the compilation of available information, interpretation of this information to improve our understanding of current watershed system functions and health, and preparing strategic management recommendations to guide future decisions.

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Although the process to develop this Action Plan was simplified in comparison to TRCA’s usual watershed planning initiatives, significant staff time was invested from many divisions of the Authority to contribute to and review the draft versions. Watershed Management staff led the process in consultation with Ecology, Planning and Development, and Restoration Services. Since this Action Plan is the result of a simplified process and no State of the Watershed reports were completed, existing conditions are described in the document only where adequate information allowed. The watershed maps are an integral part of this Action Plan since they illustrate the existing conditions. Mapping was done in conformity with provincial Source Water Protection planning standards.

ConsultationTRCA circulated draft versions of the document to planning staff at the Region of Durham, Town of Markham, and City of Pickering for review and comment. Comments from staff at all three municipalities were generally favourable and supportive of the recommendations and overall direction of the Petticoat Creek Watershed Action Plan. TRCA also worked in close consultation with Rouge Park in the early stages of plan development to analyze GIS information, and in later stages of writing the document.

The scope of the public consultation was scaled to the small population of the watershed, and the limited resources available for this planning process. TRCA, Rouge Park, and City of Pickering staff worked in partnership, in consultation with the Town of Markham, Durham Region, other watershed partners, and the public, to review issues and seek feedback on the planning process and recommendations.

A presentation was made to the Altona Forest Stewardship Committee in January 2008, as an important watershed community-based stakeholder group. A public open house was advertised in local newspapers and held in June 2009, to share findings and gather input. The session:

introduced the study team;

described the study process and expected outcomes;

summarized the existing physical conditions of the watershed, the watershed’s role in

the larger regional planning context, as well as its significance as part of Rouge Park and as a link in regional trail and recreation networks; andsought the public’s input on the Action Plan and proposed next steps.

A notice was sent to non-government organizations by the Pickering Regional Councillor involved with the plan to notify them of the open house and planning process. Our municipal partners were kept informed throughout the process, with presentations to City of Pickering Council in June 2009, and to the Town of Markham Planning Committee, a standing committee reporting to Markham’s Council, in October 2009.

Watershed Action Plan RecommendationsThe following are recommendations excerpted from the Action Plan. To view the full document, please see http://trca.on.ca/trca-user-uploads/PetticoatCkWatershedActionPlan_March2012-BoardAgenda.pdf.

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A paper copy will be available at the meeting for Members to review or reference. Individual paper copies can be made available, upon request.

Key recommendations which will benefit many aspects of the watershed simultaneously, such as water quality, and terrestrial and aquatic systems, are integral to the overall health of the watershed. These recommendations should be integrated into future decisions by all partners.

Encourage the Province to support the implementation of actions which will achieve 1.provincial planning objectives such as the Greenbelt Plan (2005) and Central Pickering Development Plan (2006);Implement rural best management practices in partnership with the agricultural 2.community;Bring lands with high conservation value into public ownership (i.e. along the Lake 3.Iroquois shoreline) through the development review process and as outlined in TRCA’s Greenlands Acquisition Project 2011-2015;Ensure that new development, redevelopment, and retrofits of existing development 4.incorporate best management practices and low impact development practices in water management and protection and enhancement of the natural heritage system.Maintain and improve natural (green) infrastructure, such as Pickering urban forest 5.initiatives;Implement stormwater management retrofit initiatives and community stewardship 6.projects such as lot-level stormwater management and backyard naturalization. In addition to lot-level measures, ensure that new and retrofit development, including infrastructure, investigates opportunities to mitigate flood risk within the watershed;Seek out opportunities to implement the Central Pickering Development Plan, and the 7.TRCA Terrestrial Natural Heritage System across the other areas of watershed;Work with municipal partners and non-government organizations to engage and 8.educate the community on sustainable actions and behaviours;Protect cultural heritage resources and integrate nature-based recreation opportunities 9.with larger regional systems; andIntegrate all existing and new monitoring and information into TRCA’s Envirodatabase, 10.and share information with TRCA’s watershed planning report card initiative (to begin 2012) for Petticoat Creek.

Implementation PlansTRCA Restoration Services created a Draft Restoration Opportunities Plan for Petticoat Creek watershed in 2008 which proposed to implement projects in concert with the recommendations of this Action Plan, however no funds have been designated to begin the work. Rouge Park has also planned ecological restoration opportunities for the public lands in Petticoat Creek watershed in the Park. Some areas have been restored, but the funding necessary to complete the work is lacking. New resources are required to maintain the health of Petticoat Creek watershed and prevent further degradation. The Authority’s experience across all nine watersheds in its jurisdiction has repeatedly shown that it is more cost-effective to work on prevention rather than on restoration. Experience has also shown that having a plan in place enables the Authority to act expediently when resources become available. New resources may arise from a number of opportunities including:

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Environmental Assessment compensation work required for infrastructure under the

Central Pickering Development Plan;York-Durham Southeast Collector Environmental Enhancement initiatives;

Rouge Park restoration work, and new planning and projects from the federal

government for the anticipated Rouge National Park; andPublic acquisition of land, through the development approval process, in and adjacent

to the Petticoat Creek valley between Highway 401 and Sheppard Avenue, in the urbanized area of Pickering.

There are also opportunities to improve communications and public consultation through existing programs such as TRCA and Rouge Park stewardship programs, as well as those through the City of Pickering. Heightened awareness resulting from a completed Action Plan may bring about local champions. In addition, the role of watershed councillors, who raised the issue of the importance of a coordinated plan, to assist in accessing new resources to further effective implementation cannot be understated.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEThe approved version of the Action Plan document will be sent to a graphic designer for layout and design. A webpage on the main TRCA website, www.trca.on.ca is being created for Petticoat Creek watershed.

A notice to residents of the watershed will be distributed in Spring 2012, pending Board approval of the Action Plan, to direct people to the website where they can learn more about the watershed, and download a copy of the plan.

FINANCIAL DETAILSThere is no budget for implementation at this time. Staff will continue to seek opportunities through existing budget processes, collaboration with watershed municipalities and through other unique opportunities to secure funds and/or in-kind resources to support the key implementation actions.

Report prepared by: Gary Bowen, extension 5385; Maryam Nassar, extension 5937Emails: gbowen@trca.on.ca, mnassar@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Gary Bowen, extension 5385; Maryam Nassar, extension 5937Date: March 16, 2012

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RES.#A46/12 - LOWER HUMBER WEIRS STUDYApproval to commence a study of Lower Humber Weirs, including a fluvial geomorphic assessment of Lower Humber River subwatershed, in the City of Toronto.

Moved by: Mike MattosSeconded by: Glenn De Baeremaeker

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THAT staff be directed to proceed with the planning activities required to initiate the Lower Humber Weirs Study;

AND FURTHER THAT staff pursue all available funding opportunities to finance the Study.

AMENDMENTRES.#A47/12

Moved by: Mike MattosSeconded by: Glenn De Baeremaeker

THAT the following be inserted after the first paragraph of the main motion:

THAT staff be directed to explore community access in the weir studies to provide connections across the Humber River;

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED

THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED

THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

THAT staff be directed to proceed with the planning activities required to initiate the Lower Humber Weirs Study;

THAT staff be directed to explore community access in the weir studies to provide connections across the Humber River;

AND FURTHER THAT staff pursue all available funding opportunities to finance the Study.

BACKGROUNDThe Lower Humber Weirs include ten weirs constructed by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) between Bloor Street and Highway 401. The weirs were constructed in 1959 following extensive flooding caused by Hurricane Hazel on October 15, 1954. Since their construction, TRCA has commissioned several inspections of the structures. Repairs were last completed in 1972 on the downstream banks of the weir located south of Dundas Street West. Additional deficiencies at this and two other weirs were identified in 2011, which staff are proposing to address as part of TRCA’s Erosion Control Monitoring and Maintenance Program.

Between 1998 and 2002, TRCA implemented several barrier mitigation projects in the Humber River with partners such as Ontario Streams and Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to improve fish passage. Within the Lower Humber River these mitigation projects included the notching of six weirs, and construction of a denil fishway at Raymore Park north of Eglinton Avenue. These projects, in concert with mitigative works completed in Woodbridge have resulted in confirmed spawning of migratory rainbow trout from Lake Ontario in the East Humber River for the first time in more than 100 years and Chinook salmon in the Main Humber River upstream of Regional Road 7, in Vaughan.

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In 2005, TRCA published the Humber River Fisheries Management Plan in partnership with MNR. One of the high priority recommendations that emerged from this plan was the need for additional efforts in the Lower Humber River subwatershed to ensure improved access for non-jumping fish species to spawning habitats, while recognizing the need to prevent upstream access by undesirable and invasive species (i.e. sea lamprey and round goby).

RATIONALENow in excess of 50 years old and at the limit of their engineered lifespan, a strategy is required to ensure that the on-going management of the weirs continues to support TRCA's natural heritage, erosion control and flood risk management responsibilities.

With interest in achieving local fisheries objectives and with responsibility for operation of the weirs, and delivery of TRCA’s erosion control and flood protection programs, staff are proposing to undertake a study that will confirm the role these structures play with respect to flooding, erosion, natural stream processes, public safety and as a barrier to fish passage. As part of this study, staff will assess the current function and condition of the weirs and identify the affect of these structures, if any, on flood control and maintaining channel alignment and stability. Once the condition and function of the weirs is better understood, staff will develop a plan for future maintenance activities that may be required and explore opportunities that exist to mitigate the weirs to allow for greater fish passage of desirable fish species.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEA key component of the proposed study will be a fluvial geomorphic assessment of Lower Humber River subwatershed. This assessment will characterize the current morphological conditions of the study area and evaluate the effect of the weirs and associated bank protection on flooding, ice jamming, sediment deposition, erosion and natural stream processes. The assessment is expected to allow TRCA to determine whether the weirs perform a function in maintaining flood and erosion control and channel stability and if so, identify if modifications or substantive future maintenance is required to sustain these functions. The results of the assessment will also allow TRCA to determine whether full or partial removal of the weirs is feasible or whether they can be otherwise mitigated to achieve non-jumping fish passage, without compromising TRCA’s other watershed objectives. TRCA staff will consult with key stakeholder groups including the Humber Watershed Alliance, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Sea Lamprey Control Unit, MNR and the City of Toronto during preparation of the Study and will work with these groups, where appropriate to implement the recommendations of the Study.

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FINANCIAL DETAILSThe current cost estimate to complete the Lower Humber Weirs Study is approximately $150,000.00. These funds are available in account 113-83. This estimate will be revised to reflect the cost of the successful consultant's proposal. TRCA staff is currently pursuing additional funding opportunities to offset the cost of the Study, including a $60,000.00 grant from the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund.

Report prepared by: Thomas Sciscione, extension 5749Emails: tsciscione@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Laura Stephenson, extension 5296Emails: lstephenson@trca.on.caDate: April 03, 2012Attachment: 1

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RES.#A48/12 - MAYORS' MEGAWATT CHALLENGE PROGRAM CHANGESProgress report and announcement of changes to the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge Program

Moved by: Gloria Lindsay LubySeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to meet with regional and local municipalities to request their participation in the Canada wide Mayors' Megawatt Challenge;

AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report back to the Authority, annually, on the status of the national program.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDThere are currently six municipalities participating in the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge (MMC) including, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Richmond Hill, Caledon and Oshawa. Since 2003, the Mayors’ Megawatt Challenge has been a leading cooperative program helping municipalities lower their own energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs, while demonstrating leadership in taking action towards more sustainable communities. Since its inception, members have managed utility data, assessed their energy and environmental performance, and tracked savings using the largest web-based building performance system in Canada. They have shared knowledge and best practices at workshops to help plan, implement and verify improvements. Energy savings verified through the program have resulted in $55,554 of incentive payments from utility companies to members. Since inception, members have collectively saved 360,590 GJ of energy equating approximately $6 million dollars in utility costs.

In 2011, the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge program was broadened and enhanced to include a national competition, the Town Hall Challenge. The Town Hall Challenge was offered by MMC in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Partners in Climate Protection program, in order to identify the most energy efficient town/city hall buildings in Canada, and learn from the stories behind the performance. The Town Hall Challenge was a tremendous success. 60 municipalities from across Canada, including at least one from each province except PEI and Newfoundland, participated. All participants were contacted and informed of their placement in the benchmarking hierarchy, and the top 15 were polled in order to ascertain the secrets behind their building performance. Many of the top performers issued press releases to publicize the good news to their community. Awards for the top performing small and large town halls will be presented at Energy Matters 2012, in May. Enthusiasm for this competition was high and staff received many enquiries to see if it would be offered in 2012.

Based on the results from 2011, the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge has been redesigned to emulate the successful parts of the Town Hall Challenge and the revised program will be launched at the Energy Matters Summit in May, 2012 (www.energymatterssummit.ca). Each year the program will launch a challenge on a different municipal building type. The municipalities that join the program/challenge will be provided with the tools and resources to:

help municipalities understand where their building stands with respect to energy use,

compared to their peers;

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identify the energy conservation potential of their facilities;

show where those savings can be found;

assist in the development of work plans to achieve those savings;

provide tools to assist with implementation;

provide opportunities to connect with their peers to find new best practices;

celebrate their energy conservation achievements.

The new program will be delivered primarily through webinars to reach municipalities across Canada. In addition, each year members will be invited to an annual in-person trade show/conference to recognize the municipalities with top performing buildings and to share case studies. Municipalities will be invited to join the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge for $3,600 per year, which will include on-line data management for two municipal buildings, and all other program offerings listed below. During 2012, the MMC will be continuing the Town Hall Challenge, and introduce an arenas challenge for 2013.

For the annual membership fee, municipalities will receive:

1. Access to the Green Building Performance System, which includes:Tracking of individual facility performance

Weather-normalized savings reporting for energy, water, GHG emissions and costs for

individual buildings and across a portfolioBenchmarking of comparable facilities across the sector to identify conservation potential

and best practicesVerification of the performance of LEED buildings as well as capital and operational retrofit

projects

2. Access to Mayors’ Megawatt Challenge tools to assess building performance, including:Building Performance Audit

Lighting Audit and Operational Audit – 2012

Mechanical Systems Audit and Data Logging – 2013

3. Recognition of top-performing facilities through:In-depth case studies to be presented at webinars and industry conferences

Awards to be presented at various industry conferences

Media coverage, such as press releases, case studies/articles

4. Three 1.5 hour webinars, which will focus on:Identification of top-performing facilities

Target setting for each utility at the whole building and/or individual systems level to

determine conservation potential and focus prioritiesEstablishment of performance and design standards based on the results of the audits

Identification of best practices in terms of both undertaking operational improvements and

engaging and gaining support of senior managementInsights on how to make improvements from experiences of top-performers

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5. Networking opportunities, through:Annual MMC Forum - a one-day tradeshow/conference where members will share advice,

review progress, and meet with utilities, funding agencies, and other potential partners to collectively get things done.Google Forum – on-line forum on which members can exchange advise, documents, and

strategies for achieving energy reductions.

RATIONALEThe Mayors' Megawatt Challenge continues to provide a valuable service to its members, which includes nearly 25% of all municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area. However, in order for the program to grow, it needs to be able to engage a broader audience at a much larger geographic scale. With the success of the Town Hall Challenge in engaging municipalities across Canada in 2011, it is believed that the Town Hall Challenge provides a viable model for the evolution of the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge to a national scale.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEbegin marketing the program to potential municipal members and sponsors across

Canada;present awards for the 2011 Town Hall Challenge at the Energy Matters Summit, in May

2012;officially launch the revised Mayors' Megawatt Challenge;

partner with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to promote the program, including

the continuation of the Town Hall Challenge, and launch of the Arenas Challenge for 2013;hold three members-only webinars - September, 2012, November 2012 and February 2013

- to help members set targets and develop actions plans for achieving energy savings;present the second annual Town Hall Challenge Awards in spring 2013.

FINANCIAL DETAILSFunding for the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge is derived from program membership fees and sponsorships. The Mayors’ Megawatt Challenge is delivered jointly by TRCA and Enerlife Consulting under a business agreement.

Report prepared by: Brian Dundas, extension 5262Emails: bdundas@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Bernie McIntyre, extension 5326Emails: bmcintyre@trca.on.caDate: April 10, 2012

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RES.#A49/12 - NASHVILLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRACT MANAGEMENT PLANAppointment of Advisory Committee. Recommends appointment of the Nashville Resource Management Tract (NRMT) Management Plan Advisory Committee.

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Moved by: Gloria Lindsay LubySeconded by: Michael Di Biase

WHEREAS the draft Nashville Resource Management Tract Management Plan is being prepared;

AND WHEREAS public input is an important part of the management plan development process;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT to assist with the development of the management plan and to facilitate the opportunity for public input, staff be directed to appoint an Advisory Committee which includes members of the Humber Watershed Alliance, representatives of interested community groups, community residents, agency staff, municipal staff and the local and regional councillors for the area;

AND FURTHER THAT the draft management plan, as developed with the assistance of the Nashville Resource Management Tract Management Plan Advisory Committee, be submitted to the Authority for approval.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDA report was brought to the Authority in 2007, seeking support for the initiation of the Nashville Resource Management Tract (NRMT) management plan. Due to other priority projects including the Claireville Management Plan Update and the Bolton Lands Management Plan, as well as staffing changes, the management plan was deferred. In the interim, a site securement and protection plan was completed in 2010 to address immediate public safety, unauthorized use and garbage dumping on the property. In the last two years, significant site securement work has been carried out to address the majority of the above-mentioned issues. This work includes: the blocking of access points, installation of boundary signage, and the decommissioning and removal of informal trails, garbage and other hazards. With the completion of other high priority management plans and the immediate securement work of Nashville completed, staff propose to initiate a comprehensive management plan for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Nashville lands.

The Nashville Resource Management Tract is a large TRCA property, approximately 720 hectares in size, located in the Main Humber subwatershed of the Humber River watershed. It is situated south of King Road, north of Nashville Road, east of the Albion-Vaughan Townline and west of Regional Road 27. The NRMT is found within York Region; the majority of the property is located in the City of Vaughan and a small section is located in King Township.

The NRMT is a diverse site containing many different habitat types such upland forests, bottomland forests, meadows, old fields and wetlands. The property supports a variety of wildlife, provides significant deer wintering yards and is an important migratory corridor. Because of its large size, as well as its current and future ecological value, the NRMT is an integral part of TRCA’s natural heritage system.

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Currently, the NRMT has a limited formal trail system, including sections of the Humber Valley Heritage Trail. Only passive recreational uses are allowed on the property. There is, however, an extensive informal trail system and a significant amount of unauthorized use. Major problems on-site include use by motorized vehicles such as ATVs and dirt bikes, vandalism of boundary gates and fencing, as well as many dumping encroachments. Many of these unauthorized uses have been addressed through site securement work, which is ongoing. There are no built public use facilities, such as washrooms, and no formal parking areas.

RATIONALEA management plan for the property will provide overall structure and direction to any future work. With the projected population growth in York Region, the NRMT will become an even more popular recreational destination and will face increasing pressures. The management plan will address a variety of issues within the NRMT including:

protection of the natural heritage system;

recommendations for restoration and regeneration;

development of community engagement programs;

creation of a trail plan;

implementation of Humber River watershed strategies.

Furthermore, the management plan will complement and further the goals of a number of TRCA initiatives, including:

The Living City Vision;

Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy; and

implementation of the Humber Watershed Plan: Pathways to a Healthy Humber (2008).

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEThe management plan will use an ecosystem approach to determine the most appropriate management recommendations for the site, as well as locations of future activities and nature-based public use. The first step will be the creation of a background report that will identify current land uses, policies, natural and cultural heritage resources, as well as public uses. Using that information, management zones will be developed that protect important areas and focus public use in less sensitive locations. The management plan will also contain management guidelines, including restoration areas and a trail plan, and an implementation strategy outlining preliminary costs.

The NRMT management plan will follow the same TRCA model for developing a management plan that has been implemented successfully at properties such as the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve and the Claireville Conservation Area. The planning process will be undertaken in the three phases:

Phase One complete a background report;

circulate a study newsletter;

establish an advisory committee and host meetings;

host a public information session.

Phase Twodevelop a plan vision;

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determine draft management zones;

integrate watershed management recommendations;

develop a draft trail plan;

host two advisory committee meetings;

circulate a study newsletter;

host a public information session.

Phase Threefinalize the trail plan;

finalize the management recommendations;

develop a plan implementation strategy and associated costs;

host an advisory committee meeting;

circulate a study newsletter;

host a public information session;

obtain partner and TRCA board endorsement.

As part of the planning process, an advisory committee will be created to assist in determining the appropriate direction for the property. TRCA will invite representatives from the community, special interest groups and partners to sit on the committee for the duration of the project. The advisory committee members will play an integral role in developing goals and management recommendations for the NRMT. The following groups including elected officials should be represented on the committee:

City of Vaughan;

King Township;

Regional Municipality of York;

Humber Watershed Alliance;

local community;

local businesses;

special interest groups;

property users;

TRCA.

The management plan is expected to be completed in mid-2013. Implementation of the site securement and protection plan is ongoing and will continue throughout the management planning process. Implementation of the management plan will begin in the 2013 field season, after the management plan has been approved.

FINANCIAL DETAILSProject funding is available as part of the York Region Conservation Land Care budget, account 442-11.

Report prepared by: April Weppler, 647-403-6783 Emails: aweppler@trca.on.caFor Information contact: April Weppler, 647-403-6783; Mike Bender, extension 5287Emails: aweppler@trca.on.ca; mbender@trca.on.caDate: March 05, 2012Attachments: 1

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RES.#A50/12 - MEMBERS' ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGSRecommends elimination of recording attendance arrival and departure times at Authority meetings.

Moved by: Gloria Lindsay LubySeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT the current practice of recording in the minutes of each meeting of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the arrival and departure times of those who are in attendance, be discontinued.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDAt Authority Meeting #2/11, held on February 25, 2011, Resolution #A30/12 was approved as follows:

THAT the current practice of recording attendance of Members at approved meetings of the Authority be amended to include noting in the minutes of each meeting those who are in attendance at the adjournment of each meeting.

Following this meeting, a new procedure was implemented where Members are to record arrival and departure times for TRCA board meetings on the sign-in sheet. This is to facilitate tracking in the meeting minutes of actual attendance time.

At Authority Meeting #2/12, held on March 30, 2012, the Authority directed staff to review this procedure for effectiveness and to make a recommendation on whether or not this practice should be continued. The following is a summary, on average, of this review for the 29 meetings held between approval of Resolution #A30/12 as noted above and the date of this staff report:

attendance at meetings - 79%;

arrived late - 12%;

left early - 5%;

meetings with all participants present at the end of the meeting - 66%

completed sign-in portion of the attendance sheet - 77%;

completed sign-out portion of the attendance sheet - 32%.

Signing in/out summary has been adjusted to account for those participating by conference call who were not present to sign the attendance sheet.

Staff does not have comparable numbers for previous periods as other than attendance at meetings, the information was not tracked. However, staff believes these numbers reflect a consistent pattern as previous periods.

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In addition, quorum was achieved for all scheduled meetings during this period. In comparison, only one meeting in the previous three years was unable to be held due to lack of quorum, showing a fairly consistent trend regardless of whether time in attendance at meetings was tracked. Further, the average number of members leaving early is 5% and this occurred at 34% of the meetings as the remainder had 100% of the participants in attendance at the end of the meetings. As indicated, comparable numbers are not available for previous periods, but with the current make-up of members and their dedication to attending meetings in their entirety, staff does not believe the tracking of arrival and departure times to have an impact on the ability to maintain quorum.

During the discussion at the Authority meeting in February 25, 2011, concerns were expressed by staff over the ability of the clerk to monitor comings and goings of members during the meeting while performing other duties, so the sign-in/sign-out procedure was agreed to be the most effective tracking method. However, in practice, the clerk is completing, on average, sign-in for 23% of Members and sign-out for 68% of the Members, thereby increasing the likelihood for error in times recorded.

Finally, Section 247 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. (1990) requires Municipal Treasurers, to submit to Council a statement of remunerations and expenses paid in the proceeding year to each member of Council with respect to his/her services as an official of the municipality, membership on a local board or other body. TRCA provides this information annually, but this information is requested in terms of number of meetings attended versus number of meetings scheduled. As the municipalities do not report to Council on the time spent at each meeting, these statistics are not factored in when making reappointments to the Authority.

As a result, staff recommends that only members' attendance at meetings of TRCA be recorded, rather than the specific arrival and departure times of each Member.

Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264Emails: kstranks@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264Emails: kstranks@trca.on.caDate: April 16, 2012

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RES.#A51/12 - SCARBOROUGH HYDRO CORRIDOR RESTORATION PILOT PROJECTA habitat restoration project designed to improve the environmental integrity of hydro corridors is being developed and implemented in the Gatineau Hydro corridor, in Scarborough.

Moved by: Glenn De BaeremaekerSeconded by: Ben Cachola

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THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to implement the hydro corridor restoration project and report back to the Authority on the progress of this project.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDThe Scarborough Hydro Corridor restoration Project is a 40 hectare parcel of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor starting at Brimley Road and Lawrence Avenue running northeast to Ellesmere Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road. The site has historically been mowed by Hydro One and maintained as a manicured meadow, leaving an extensive swath of thick fescue grass that limits biodiversity and aesthetic appeal. The area is currently under management agreement to the City of Toronto. A new multi-use trail was completed by the City of Toronto along the corridor and there is significant interest in ways to improve the biodiversity of the site and overall trail experience. TRCA and the City of Toronto are proposing to restore the site to a natural meadow with native wildflowers, grasses, shrub nodes and habitat structures (e.g. nest boxes, habitat piles, etc.).

Native prairies and meadows in southern Ontario have been in decline over the years. Aggressive large scale farming practices, urban sprawl and over grazing are all factors that have decreased this once abundant ecosystem. Native flowers and grasses will grow for over 50 years with little to no inputs (i.e. maintenance). Prairie grass creates deep roots which is ideal for carbon sequestration, and recent studies show that 3 to 4 tonnes an acre of carbon can be stored annually underground. These species adapt to changing climate, poor soils and are drought resistant because of their extensive rooting system. The colourful flowers create improved biodiversity on the landscape for birds, pollinators and beneficial insects, and Monarch butterflies utilize these habitats during their migration trip to and from Mexico.

The following work will be completed through a partnership with TRCA, the City of Toronto, Hydro One and the Rural Lambton Stewardship Network (RLSN). The RLSN has over 14 years of experience in establishing tallgrass prairie habitat in Ontario. Two sections of the hydro corridor has been identified for Phase 1 implementation of the project. Site preparation is critical to the success of any prairie or meadow. The corridor contains extremely thick fescue grass which can be very problematic. In order to properly prepare the site, it is recommended that one or two (only if needed) applications of herbicide be applied in early May and again in June. A nurse crop of soybeans is to be planted for spring/summer of 2012 with a no-till drill soybean planter. This creates the ideal site conditions for planting wildflowers. The soybeans with provide full cover to the exposed soil (to limit growth of undesirable plants) and will add nutrients to the soil. In this situation, a flat, firm weed-free, moisture rich seedbed is created and ready for spring 2013 wildflower and grass planting. Once established, the meadow will require minimal maintenance (mowing every three to four years). This should garner significant cost savings from the past practice of mowing six times a year.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The following work will be completed through a partnership with TRCA, the City of Toronto and the RLSN. The work schedule below is based on consultation with all parties and will be adjusted as required.

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Task Name Duration Approx. Time Year Resource Names

Signage Deployment/Community Contact

3-5 days Early May2012

TRCA and City of Toronto Councillors Office

First Spray treatment 2 days Early May 2012 TRCA (RSS)Shrub node planting 4 days Late April 2012 City of TorontoNo till seeding of soybeans (spray before if necessary) 2-3 days Early June

2012TRCA (RSS)

Second phase planting 4 days October 2012 City of TorontoInstallation of habitat structures (phase 1) 4 days December

2012TRCA (RSS)

Tallgrass prairie seeding 2-3 days Late April2013

Rural Lambton Stewardship Network

2012 Mowing 1 1 day Early May 2013 TRCA (RSS)2012 Mowing 2 1 day Mid June 2013 TRCA (RSS)Wetland pocket creation (if possible) 3 days October

2013TRCA (RSS)

Installation of habitat structures (phase 1) 4 days January

2014TRCA (RSS)

2013 Mowing 1 1 day Early May 2014 TRCA (RSS)

Mowing cycle once meadow is established 1 day Summer

every 3-4

years

TRCA (RSS) or City of Toronto

FINANCIAL DETAILSThe estimated cost of the 2012 activities is $110,000 and is supported by the City of Toronto and TRCA Restoration Services with in-kind support from Hydro One and Rural Lambton Stewardship Network. Funds are available in account 117-27, and staff will seek additional funding for future.

Report prepared by: Gord MacPherson, extension 5246 Emails: gmacpherson@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Keri McMahon, extension 5243, John Stille, extension 5396Emails: kmcmahon@trca.on.ca, jstille@trca.on.caDate: April 18, 2012

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RES.#A52/12 - PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2Settlement of Compensation, CFN 36503. Recommends settlement of compensation for the Lisa Fung Zid property acquired for the Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project Phase 2.

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Moved by: Gloria Lindsay LubySeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT confidential item AUTH7.8 - Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project Phase 2, be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back when the item is completed and can be made public.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLERES.#A53/12

Moved by: Gloria Lindsay LubySeconded by: Maria Augimeri

THAT the committee move into closed to discuss item AUTH8.4 - Ontario Municipal Board Mediation Proposed Resolution.

CARRIEDARISE AND REPORTRES.#A54/12

Moved by: Michael Di BiaseSeconded by: Glenn De Baeremaeker

THAT the committee arise and report from closed session.CARRIED

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RES.#A55/12 - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD MEDIATION PROPOSED RESOLUTIONUpdate regarding the mediated settlement reached at the Ontario Municipal Board on the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Subdivision applications related to the residential development of the David Dunlap Observatory Lands.

Moved by: David BarrowSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff was directed to seek party status at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) with respect to the applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision pertaining to the David Dunlap Observatory Lands;

WHEREAS TRCA staff participated in the drafting of the Minutes of Settlement with all parties to the OMB mediation;

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WHEREAS TRCA acted in a technical advisory capacity to the Town of Richmond Hill during the OMB mediation proceedings with respect to the natural features and woodlots on the site;

WHEREAS TRCA acted in a regulatory capacity for the southeast portion of the site, for which it was determined that the wetland and upwellings in this area are under the jurisdiction of the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 166/06;

WHEREAS the DDO Defenders (a community advocacy group representing the interests of the community and Observatory at large) retained party status, participated in the mediation process, and were the first appellants to sign the Minutes of Settlement (MOS) on April 10, 2012;

WHEREAS the Town of Richmond Hill Council authorized the endorsement of the Minutes of Settlement on April 12, 2012;

WHEREAS TRCA will become a signatory to the proposed Minutes of Settlement reached at the OMB mediation with respect to the applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision pertaining to the David Dunlap Observatory Lands;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT this agreement and the MOS as set out in this report be endorsed;

THAT staff be directed to continue to provide technical advice to the Town of Richmond Hill and work cooperatively with our municipal partner, appellant, and other parties to ensure the TRCA's interests are implemented as agreed upon within the MOS and the work to be completed within the Master Environmental and Servicing Plan (MESP) as part of the OMB process;

THAT authorized officials be directed to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto including the signing and execution of documents;

AND FURTHER THAT the OMB and all parties to the hearing be so advised.CARRIED

BACKGROUNDAt Executive Committee Meeting #9/09, held on November 6, 2009, Resolution #B174/09, was approved as follows:

THAT staff be directed to report to Authority Meeting #9/09, scheduled to be held on November 27, 2009, on the potential benefits of including the Dunlap property, Town of Richmond Hill, in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's list of priority acquisition sites.

At Authority Meeting #9/09, held on November 27, 2009, Resolution #A206/09, in part:

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THAT the David Dunlap Observatory property, being Part of Lots 41, 42 and 43, Concession 1, and designated as Part 1 on Plan 65R-29959, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, be added to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's list of priority acquisition sites for the Regional Municipality of York;

THAT staff be directed to work with the Town of Richmond Hill to develop an acquisition strategy for the property or portions thereof;...

And furthermore, at Executive Committee Meeting #6/11, held on July 8, 2011, Resolution #B106/11, was approved, in part, as follows:

THAT authorization be given to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff to retain legal counsel to pursue the appeal and/or aid in mediation before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Subdivision applications pertaining to the David Dunlap Observatory Lands;

THAT TRCA staff continue to work cooperatively with TRCA's municipal partners and the appellant to ensure TRCA's interests are implemented as part of the OMB process;

Site ContextThe David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) lands are approximately 72 hectares (177.9 acres) in area, located north of 16th Avenue, south of Hillsview Drive, east of the Canadian National Railway (CNR) Bala Line, and immediately west of Bayview Avenue, within the Town of Richmond Hill. The property is located within the Don River watershed, however the majority of the site is outside of TRCA's Regulated Area of the Don River, and therefore is predominantly not subject to Ontario Regulation 166/06 (Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourse Regulation) with the exception of a localized wetland, headwater drainage feature and groundwater upwelling, located at the southeastern corner of the site.

The property contains three key building structures identified as having cultural heritage value: the Administration Building, the Elms Lea farmhouse which was used as the former residence of the DDO Director, and the Telescope building. The property also contains a combination of arboretum plantings, natural forests and cultural landscape plantings, all of which contribute to the different aspects of the natural heritage system on the property (Attachments 1 and 2. Attachment 2 illustrates the woodlands as individual ecological units and is for illustrative purposes only). Combined, these plantings consist of a total of ± 35.47 hectares, which meet the size criteria to be considered 'significant' on a Regional scale (which has been identified in the Region of York Significant Woodlands Study 2005), as well as under the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) (2005).

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Chronology of EventsThe University of Toronto acquired the property as a gift by the widow of David Dunlap in the mid 1930's. The site functioned as an astronomical research observatory for over 70 years, and contributed to several astronomical discoveries, including confirmation of the existence of 'black holes'. When the University of Toronto announced its intent to sell the lands in 2007, the Town of Richmond Hill expressed interest to acquire the property for public use, in collaboration with other public agencies, including TRCA. In July 2008, the University of Toronto sold the lands to Corsica Development Inc. (Corsica) for an estimated ±$80 million, with the intent to develop the lands for residential purposes.

As noted in a report to the Authority dated November 27, 2009, the DDO lands are within the TRCA's approved master plan for acquisition for the Don River watershed. It is also identified in the approved Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2006-2010. Further, the property is noted in the TRCA's German Mills Creek Subwatershed Regeneration Plan (2009) (Don Watershed Plan) as a priority property for regeneration, recognizing the property as playing an important role in managing water balance in German Mills Creek, however it should be noted that the majority of the tableland woodlands are not directly associated with the TRCA regulated feature of this site.

As such, TRCA staff was directed to place the lands on the TRCA list of priority acquisition sites for the Regional Municipality of York, and was further directed to work with the Town of Richmond Hill to develop an acquisition strategy for the property or portions thereof. Through numerous meetings and investigations into various funding opportunities and partnerships, TRCA and the municipality determined that the required funding to acquire the property was unattainable.

As acquisition opportunities were being explored by the public agencies, Town staff also investigated opportunities with the landowner to achieve a mutually agreeable compromise which would provide for limited development on site, while preserving portions of the cultural and natural landscape.

The form of development proposed by Corsica included 833 low and medium density residential units, with the removal of over 29.02 hectares of forested areas on the subject lands. On April 21, 2010, TRCA received the David Dunlap Observatory Lands Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) prepared for Corsica Developments.

On March 18, 2011, Corsica appealed the applications to the OMB under subsection 34(11) and 51(34) of the Planning Act, for the Town's refusal or neglect to render a decision with respect to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Subdivision applications within the review period prescribed in the Planning Act.

TRCA technical staff reviewed the MESP document and provided comments to the Town and Corsica on December 17, 2011. To date, the issues and deficiencies outlined in TRCA's commenting letter regarding the contents of the MESP have yet to be addressed by Corsica.

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During the time leading up to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, the Town of Richmond Hill completed a heritage district study and significant woodlands study. Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Conservation Review Board issued a report to the Town in June 2009, acknowledging the property as lands with significant cultural heritage value at a municipal, provincial and federal scale. Subsequently in September 2009, the Town of Richmond Hill Council passed a By-law on the DDO lands to designate a portion of the lands as Cultural Heritage Landscape. The by-law established the boundaries of the extent of the Cultural Heritage Landscape and identified key heritage attributes on the property as more than half of the entire property.

The site represents the last remaining undeveloped site within the Town's south urban area, and therefore, the Town has had regard for the Town's New Official Plan (endorsed by Town Council July 2010). The New OP designates a significant portion of the lands as "Natural Core" and "Natural Linkage", however the OP also provides site specific policies (Section 4.9.1.4) within the Neighbourhood designation to include opportunities for low density residential development on the portion of the lands not encumbered by natural or cultural features. Among the site specific policies are requirements for any development to have respect for the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage resources and key natural heritage features on the site. In January 2010, Town Council endorsed a Planning and Conservation Management Plan, further strengthening the policies and guidelines for the preservation of the DDO lands.

In July 2011, TRCA staff brought forward a report to the Executive Committee requesting authorization to request party status at the OMB Hearing to ensure TRCA's interests related to the regulated wetland are addressed. TRCA staff has further provided our technical advisory services to the Town of Richmond Hill and Region of York under our agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU's), to ensure that policies relevant to TRCA's jurisdiction and matters related to natural heritage issues are addressed.

Ontario Municipal Board ProceedingsOn March 18, 2011, the proponent appealed the applications to the OMB under subsection 34(11) and 51(34) of the Planning Act, for the Town's refusal or neglect to render a decision with respect to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Subdivision applications within the review period prescribed in the Planning Act.

A pre-hearing meeting was scheduled for June 2 and 3, 2011 to determine the scope of the issues and establish a date for the hearing. On June 2, 2011, TRCA staff attended the pre-hearing conference, at which time, staff requested party status. During the pre-hearing, the Board Member encouraged mediation as an option to be considered by all parties. With the complex layering of the natural and cultural heritage with the proposed form of development, all parties agreed the challenge warranted further discussion and analysis.

On September 14, 2011, mediation commenced with the OMB mediator and the parties to the hearing. After the presentation of the site regarding the cultural and natural features on the site, it was determined that a meeting of the technical experts would be required to further discuss the principles of development on a go forward basis for mediation. This precipitated a meeting with the Town and the environmental consultants for Corsica on October 8, 2011, in which the parties agreed on an approach to the natural features on the site, and that a rehabilitation and restoration plan would be required, as well as compensation opportunities.

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On December 12 and 13, 2011, formal mediation continued, informing the OMB of the work completed to date by Corsica and by the Town of Richmond Hill and their natural and cultural heritage consultants, specifically related to the delineation of the Cultural Heritage precinct.

On January 23 and 24, 2012, formal mediation continued on the natural heritage and regulated areas of TRCA. It was determined that a general delineation of the woodlot containing the regulated wetland would be required to be staked in the field. This would provide the general limit of development for the proposed stormwater management pond proposed adjacent to the woodlot. The potential impacts of the stormwater management pond upon the woodlot would be subject to further review as part of the final MESP and detailed design work.

In working with the parties to the OMB Hearing, particularly with the Town of Richmond Hill, and after delineating the limit of development in the field, TRCA staff continued the mediation process to determine the feasibility of the stormwater management pond on the block adjacent to the local wetland within the regulated area. Further analysis determined that the pond requirements could be accommodated within the proposed stormwater management block, and it was further agreed upon by Corsica and the Town that this would be the maximum limit of the stormwater management block, with no further encroachments upon the regulated wetland and associated forest block. Additional discussions were led by the Town of Richmond Hill regarding protection of the natural heritage system, balancing a development configuration that maintained critical terrestrial and natural heritage (TNH) woodlands, and established appropriate restoration and enhancement areas, as well as a comprehensive compensation package for the loss of ±6 hectares of woodlot which could not be compensated for on site.

Through the mediation process, Corsica amended their original development concept from the original 833 residential units, distributed across the site, to restricting development to the eastern half of the property, and reducing the proposed number of residential units. The final revised draft plan of subdivision proposed by Corsica is outlined in Attachment 2, and includes:

the preservation of a consolidated natural and cultural heritage block including the David 1.Dunlap Observatory and associated buildings;the preservation of the southeast corner of the property which contains the regulated 2.wetland and associated mature forest;the preservation and enhancement of a natural corridor linkage from the regulated area to 3.the consolidated natural and cultural heritage block; and530 low and medium density residential dwelling units fronting onto Hillsview Drive and 4.contained within the eastern portion of the subject lands.

While it is was the first interest of TRCA to protect the TNH lands in-situ with minimal woodland loss, TRCA staff has been working with all parties to reach a mutually beneficial compromise to maintain areas of highest significance in-situ and restore and enhance new blocks for maximum continuity. These lands will be consolidated into public ownership as opposed to being kept in private ownership.

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Rationale for the Mediated SettlementTRCA staff has been participating in OMB mediation proceedings for the subject property. As per our MOU's with the Town and Region. TRCA staff has also acted in a technical advisory capacity to the Town of Richmond Hill related to tablelands not within the regulated jurisdiction of TRCA. Throughout the proceedings, TRCA staff has maintained the requirement to protect and enhance the Regulated portions of the site.

The Region of York deferred the issues related to the preservation of the natural heritage features to TRCA and the local municipality. The position of the Town of Richmond Hill, TRCA and DDO Defenders is that the woodlands on the site are considered 'significant' as defined in accordance with the PPS 2005, primarily based on its size criteria, however the PPS 2005 further qualifies the test as 'no negative effects' on the feature. Therefore, in the pursuit of a larger, consolidated parcel, it was determined that the intent of the discussions would continue to protect for and enhance a 'significant woodland' on the property which could withstand the development pressures of encroaching urban development, while providing the opportunity for a comprehensive protection and management plan that would result in a sustainable woodland in the long term. As such, a large portion of the eastern woodlot (approximately 17.87 hectares, not including Block I as identified on Attachment 2) was assessed as a regenerating, low quality woodlot, limited in its species composition and comprised of several invasive species. With regard for this information, the Town continued to lead discussions. It was agreed by all signatories that maintaining the woodlots in-situ would result in a greater negative impact as the natural system would be segregated into smaller disjointed and unsustainable woodlots, which would be further negatively impacted by the proposed development. As such, there was a general agreement that in this circumstance, there existed opportunities for replicating the young forest on the eastern half of the property onto the western portion of the site, and the woodlots to be retained could be qualitatively enhanced to create a self sustaining, higher quality forest and held in public ownership. This would limit the negative impacts anticipated from the development of the eastern portion of the property for residential purposes, and a complementary consolidated cultural and natural heritage block on the western portion of the site would provide the greatest overall community benefit. As such, TRCA staff, in its advisory capacity, supported the Town of Richmond Hill in its negotiations to consolidate the western half of the property into public ownership with restoration. While this resulted in an overall net deficit of approximately ±6 hectares of lost woodlands, further negotiations secured funds from Corsica to ensure the long term sustainability of the woodlots to be retained, and to implement an enhancement and management program. For further information pertaining to the woodlands to be preserved, removed, and reforested, refer to Attachments 1 and 2.

In TRCA's advisory capacity, staff has worked with the parties to the hearing (Town of Richmond Hill, Region of York and the DDO Defenders) to reach a mediated settlement with respect to the woodlands. In summary, the mediated settlement (led by the Town of Richmond Hill) provides an overall community benefit as follows:

providing a blended protection, restoration and enhancement package consisting of a 1.consolidated natural heritage and cultural heritage block which consists of ±56% of the entire property, to be preserved for its long term preservation, and consisting of the conveyance of:

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34.92 hectares of natural and cultural woodlots and associated buffers (identified as

Block F on Attachment 2); 2.67 hectares of woodlands and wetlands and associated buffers (identified as Block I

on Attachment 2);the provision and implementation of an enhancement and management program and the 2.provision of $1,233,000.00 to the Town of Richmond Hill to fund the qualitative enhancements for the restoration and maintenance of the woodlot to ensure its long term sustainability. The Town will work in collaboration with TRCA to implement the works;the reforestation of 8.41 hectares of self sustaining native forest located within the cultural 3.and natural heritage precinct (Block F) and the provision of an amount of $420,500.00 to the Town to fund the reforestation and long term maintenance of these lands; an additional $250,000.00 in funds to provide qualitative enhancements to the Cultural 4.Woodland Buffer Plantings adjacent to the residential properties along Hillview Drive;the preservation and enhancement of the existing wetland located in the southeastern 5.portion of the site which is subject to the jurisdiction of TRCA under Ontario Regulation 166/06;the provision, management and enhancement of a 30 metre wildlife corridor linkage from 6.the regulated area to the consolidated natural and cultural heritage precinct to be preserved and restored;the dedication of a 0.3 hectare park for the future community;7.the following cultural heritage features were agreed to remain in private ownership (as 8.identified on Attachment 2) with the option for further discussions regarding future conveyance with possible endowment for long term preservation, or the public acquisition of the lands at fair market value:

Block A (David Dunlap Observatory Dome);

Block B (Administration Building and associated garden and parking area);

Block C (Elms Lea);

Block D (Gatehouse - not considered culturally significant)

Block E (Donalda Trail);

Block J (Panhandle lands - Elvis Stojko Arena-not considered culturally significant).

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONETRCA staff continues to work with the mediation parties to ensure the regulated portions of the site are preserved, restored and enhanced while continuing to provide technical advice to the Town of Richmond Hill. TRCA will become a signatory in the negotiated Minutes of Settlement which has been reached by all parties through the OMB mediation process.

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Once ratified, TRCA staff will continue to attend the OMB to ensure our interests are maintained in the Minutes of Settlement, continue to review the final updated MESP, and ensure the conditions of approval, final design of the plan of subdivision and permit review reflect TRCA's requirements. TRCA staff will also continue to support the Town of Richmond Hill during the OMB hearing, where participants to the hearing were not parties to the mediated settlement, will need to be informed of the settlement.

Report prepared by: Doris Cheng, extension 5306Emails: dcheng@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Doris Cheng, extension 5306;

Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324Emails: qhanchard@trca.on.caDate: April 12, 2012Attachments: 3

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Attachment 3Settlement Plan

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RES.#A56/12 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed1029626 Ontario Inc., CFN 47183. Purchase of property located south of King Street, east of Kennedy Road - Campbells Cross, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, under the "Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed.(Executive Res.#B21/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

THAT 5.96 hectares (14.72 acres), more or less, of vacant land being Part of Lot 27, Concession 2 EHS (Chinguacousy) and designated as Blocks 22 and 23 on a Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Ivan B. Wallace, Ontario Land Surveyors Ltd., Drawing No. 5-9104-M, dated February 10, 2012, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, located south of King Street, east of Kennedy Road - Campbells Cross, be purchased from 1029626 Ontario Inc.;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the lands free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

THAT Gardiner Roberts LLP, 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 authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining needed approvals and signing and execution of documents.

CARRIED _________________________________________

RES.#A57/12 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River WatershedGiovanni Spano and Luisa Carlone-Spano, CFN 47204. Purchase of property located east of Islington Avenue, north of Willis Road (rear of 146 Riverside Drive - Woodbridge), City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, under the "Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed.(Executive Res.#B22/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

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THAT 0.12 hectares (0.29 acres), more or less, of vacant land being Part of Lot 27, Registered Plan No. M-1111 and designated as Part 3 on a Draft Plan of Survey prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited, under their Reference No. 11-21-292-00-C, dated November 28, 2011, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, located east of Islington Avenue, north of Willis Road (rear of 146 Riverside Drive - Woodbridge), be purchased from Giovanni Spano and Luisa Carlone-Spano;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the lands free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

THAT Gardiner Roberts LLP, 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 authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining needed approvals and signing and execution of documents.

CARRIED _________________________________________

RES.#A58/12 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015West Etobicoke Creek South Britannia Road East Project,Etobicoke Creek Watershed, Regional Municipality of Peel1880 Britannia Road East Ltd., CFN 47045. Permanent easement from 1880 Britannia Road East Ltd. required by TRCA for construction, maintenance and repair of the West Etobicoke Creek South Britannia Road East Project.(Executive Res.#B23/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

THAT a permanent easement for the construction, maintenance and repair of the West Etobicoke Creek South Britannia Road East Project containing 0.14 hectares (0.35 acres), more or less, consisting of a 5 metre wide strip of vacant lands being described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 4, EHS, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, be purchased from 1880 Britannia Road East Ltd.;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the permanent easement free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

THAT Gardiner Roberts LLP, 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 authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining needed approvals and signing and execution of documents.

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RES.#A59/12 - WILKET CREEK CHANNELExtension of Contract RSD11-56, Rehabilitation Project Emergency Works Phase III, City of Toronto. Recommends extension of contract RSD11-56 to include the addition of a third bridge at Site 3 of the Wilket Creek Channel Rehabilitation Project.(Executive Res.#B24/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

THAT staff be authorized to issue a change order on Contract RSD11-56 for a total value of $197,440.08 plus HST to McPherson Andrews Contracting Limited for the supply and installation of a 30 m long permanent bridge to be used in Phase III of the Emergency Works in Wilket Creek Park;

THAT a contingency allowance of $20,000.00 to be expended as authorized by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to implement the contract including obtaining necessary approvals and the signing and execution of documents.

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RES.#A60/12 - WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES Appointment of Rogers Communications as Primary Service Provider. Recommends that Rogers Communications be appointed as primary service provider of wireless and cellular communications services.(Executive Res.#B25/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

THAT Rogers Communications be appointed as the primary service provider for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) wireless and cellular communications;

THAT the appointment be on terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitor as necessary, including but not limited to:a) services provided at all times in a manner satisfactory to TRCA at its sole discretion:b) services provided to be on a non-exclusive basis;c) terms of services to be determined by nature of product/service offering;

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THAT staff be authorized to continue to use the services of Telus Communications where it is cost effective to do so and/or where Telus provides a superior technological solution;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to implement the appointment including signing and execution of documents.

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RES.#A61/12 - PROVINCIAL GROUNDWATER MONITORING NETWORKFour year partnership agreement between Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Province of Ontario for operation of the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network within the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority jurisdiction.(Executive Res.#B26/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) have worked together over the past 12 years to build and operate the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN);

WHEREAS the PGMN program provides valuable data in support of watershed planning and source water protection programs at TRCA;

WHEREAS MOE has provided a new agreement to continue the PGMN for the next four years;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA enter into the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network Agreement with MOE commencing April 1, 2012, and continuing for a period of four years;

THAT the agreement be on terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA officials and, as necessary, TRCA solicitors, including but not limited to, being subject to funding being available;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take such action as is necessary to implement the agreement, including the signing and execution of documents.

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RES.#A62/12 - NAMING OF STEELES WEST STATIONRequest the Toronto Transit Commission recognize the pioneer heritage of the Greater Toronto Area in the Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension project, by reflecting the proximity of Black Creek Pioneer Village in the naming of the Steeles West station.(Executive Res.#B27/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), in partnership with the Regional Municipality of York, is constructing a new station for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension project on Steeles Avenue West, approximately 800 metres from Black Creek Pioneer Village;

AND WHEREAS Black Creek Pioneer Village is an historic museum opened in 1960, representing a typical 19th century crossroads community that became the foundation for modern Toronto and Ontario;

AND WHEREAS Black Creek Pioneer Village is regionally, nationally and internationally recognized for its collections and artifacts, as well as its public and education programs;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) request that the Toronto Transit Commission consider naming the Steeles West Station as Black Creek Pioneer Village (Steeles West);

THAT staff report back on the naming process for stations on the Eglinton LRT line once that process has been formally initiated by TTC;

AND FURTHER THAT the TTC, City of Toronto, Regional Municipality of York, City of Vaughan and York Region Rapid Transit Corporation be so advised by the CAO's Office.

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RES.#A63/12 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Community Standard Policy. Recommends approval of Black Creek Pioneer Village Community Standard as required by the provincial Community Museum Operating Grant program.(Executive Res.#B28/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

THAT the Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) Community Standard Policy dated April 5, 2012, be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT the Ministry of Tourism and Culture be so advised.CARRIED

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RES.#A64/12 - GEOCACHING POLICYRecommends approval of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Geocaching Policy.(Executive Res.#B29/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

THAT the Geocaching Policy dated February, 2012, outlined in Attachment 1 to the staff report dated March 2, 2012, be approved;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff contact all known geocaching associations to inform them of the policy and requirements for geocaching on TRCA property;

AND FURTHER THAT a geocaching information page be placed on the TRCA website to inform the public of the rules and regulations for this permitted activity.

CARRIED _________________________________________

RES.#A65/12 - HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIESRescinding of Selected Policy Approvals. Recommends rescinding of Authority approvals of relocation, and rehiring of retirees policies, and employee suggestion award program.(Executive Res.#B30/12)

Moved by: Ben CacholaSeconded by: Jim Tovey

THAT the Relocation Policy, the Rehiring of Retired Employee Policy and the Employee Suggestion Award Program be rescinded.

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RES.#A66/12 - 2012 BUDGET, OPERATING AND CAPITALRecommends approval of the 2012 operating and capital budget.(Budget/Audit Res.#C3/12)

Moved by: Michael Di BiaseSeconded by: David Barrow

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;

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THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, subject to such regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act as may be approved by the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council:

(i) all participating municipalities be designated as benefiting for all projects included in the 2012 Operating Budget;

(ii) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) share of the cost of the programs included in the 2012 Operating Budget shall be raised from all participating municipalities as part of the General Levy;

(iii) the 2012 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 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, and to levy the said municipalities the amount of the Total General Levy set forth in the 2012 Operating Budget, including property tax adjustments and non-Current Value Assessment (CVA) levy, and to levy the said municipalities the amount of the Capital Levy set forth in the 2012 Capital Budget and in the approved projects of TRCA;

THAT, subject to finalization of the participating municipalities' apportioned levy amounts, the 2012 Operating and Capital Budget, and all projects therein, be adopted;

THAT staff be authorized to amend the 2012 Operating and Capital Budget to reflect actual 2012 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 organizations, non-governmental organizations or government agencies for the undertaking of projects which are of benefit to TRCA and funded by the sponsoring organization or agency;

THAT the cost of property taxes imposed by municipalities on conservation lands owned by TRCA be charged as additional levy to the respective participating municipalities;

THAT, as required by Ontario Regulations 139/96 and 231/97, this recommendation and the accompanying budget documents, including the schedule of matching and non-matching levies, be approved by recorded vote;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take such action as may be necessary to implement the foregoing, including obtaining needed approvals and the signing and execution of documents.

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RECORDED VOTEMaria Augimeri YeaDavid Barrow YeaBen Cachola YeaBob Callahan YeaRonald Chopowick YeaGlenn De Baeremaeker YeaMichael Di Biase YeaColleen Jordan YeaMujeeb Khan YeaGloria Linday Luby YeaGlenn Mason YeaMike Mattos YeaGerri Lynn O'Connor YeaLinda Pabst YeaJohn Sprovieri YeaCynthia Thorburn YeaJim Tovey YeaRichard Whitehead Yea

THE MOTION WAS CARRIED

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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION

RES.#A67/12 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION

Moved by: Linda PabstSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT Section II items EX8.1 - EX8.4, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #2/12, held on April 13, 2012, be received.

CARRIEDSection II Items EX8.1 - EX8.4, InclusiveEMERALD ASH BORER MANAGEMENT(Executive Res.#B31/12)SUPPLY OF RENTAL RATES FOR AN OPERATED HYDRAULIC BACKHOE (Executive Res.#B32/12)2012 WATER QUALITY LABORATORY ANALYTICAL SERVICES(Executive Res.#B33/12)HYDROLOGIC STUDY OF THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED(Executive Res.#B34/12)

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SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

RES.#A68/12 - IN THE NEWSOverview of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority activities and news stories from January - March, 2012.

Moved by: Ronald ChopowickSeconded by: Glenn Mason

THAT the summary of media coverage and Good News Stories from January - March, 2012 be received.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDAs per Authority direction during 2006, a consolidated report covering highlights of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) activities and news coverage for the preceding few months is provided to the Authority every few months. The stories for January - March, 2012 are as follows:

Healthy Rivers and ShorelinesWater News - Signed contracts on risk management catalogue for approximately $249,000,

from ministries of Natural Resources and Environment to develop the Risk Management Measures Catalogue for use by risk management officials under the Clean Water Act.Draft Proposed Source Protection Plan is complete and was released for public

comment.Restoration - National Post March 3rd story, “The magic of Mimico”, is about the

neighborhood and mentions the extensive revitalization of Toronto’s lakefront and that TRCA is an integral partner for Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation on the project.

Education and Stewardship - The Brampton Guardian story “Spring brings water warning” is about how residents should stay away from creeks during a spring melt. The advisory was issued by conservation authorities in Ontario. In February 2012, TRCA started using new terminology for flood and water safety

messages. The new terminology was adopted by TRCA, other conservation authorities across Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). These changes will ensure that messages are consistent and in line with severe weather terminology used by other agencies such as Environment Canada and the Weather Network.4th annual Floods Happen workshop was attended by over 100 people from 33

emergency response agencies across the GTA.Over 100 Highland Creek watershed residents attended workshops to help develop

Neighbourhood Greening Concept Plans for three project areas as part of the Highland Creek Watershed Neighbourhood Greening Project, in collaboration with the City of Toronto and community partners. Follow up workshops to review the draft plans will be held on April 21st and 22nd.

Celebrations and Events - On March 22nd, The Aurora Banner story “Water Week activities planned in York” mentions that TRCA is hosting a free water-related movie night at the Kortright Centre.

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Facilities and Infrastructure - March 23rd Toronto Star story “A meandering new national park in the GTA's Rouge Valley is being hailed as the great hope of the federal parks system” includes mention of TRCA’s role in the transition of the park. The Scarborough Mirror on February 14th also writes story “Rouge Alliance group finishes its job in July”.Rouge National Urban Park confirmed in 2012 federal budget

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Toronto Port Authority to construct the

Embayment D Coastal Wetland at Tommy Thompson Park. The work represents a $750,000 investment to TRCA land.

Regional BiodiversityTerrestrial and Aquatic Plants and Wildlife - February’s mild weather brought lots of media

activity prompting many requests for TRCA experts to speak about the effects of mild weather on wildlife/plants. CTV News, CBC French Radio, King Sentinel, Toronto Star, CBC Radio, Global TV News and CBC National News all ran the story. Story titles include “When Winter is more like Spring”; “Weird Weather taking its toll”.In the January 28th Toronto Star story, “The transforming Power of trees”, Mark

Cullen talks about The Living City Foundation and how it plants and maintains trees on TRCA property.Global National News on January 28th reports on coyote attacks. TRCA wildlife

expert was interviewed for the story to discuss animal behavior and how people can avoid encounters. In Brampton Guardian January 29th story, “1,000 dead frogs and counting”,

discusses how the impact of animal crossings are being catalogued by TRCA, City of Brampton and Toronto Zoo’s Ontario Road Ecology Group. TRCA successful in getting funding from Canadian Wildlife Service for goose

management program in Toronto. Geese will be captured and fitted with cellphone tracking technology to understand their movement in the Toronto region.Pair of eastern bluebirds sited in Brock North earlier than usual.

Earth Rangers conducted a successful prescribed burn on 15 acres of property they

lease at Kortright. This was part of a habitat restoration program.Research and Innovation - The Living City Foundation received $210,000 from Greenbelt

Foundation to implement an action plan with the GTA Agricultural Action Committee over two years.Received $60,000 from the Salamander Foundation to refine and apply the TRCA

integrated ecosystem recovery planning approach to two subwatersheds within the TRCA jurisdiction. This is a shared initiative between TRCA's Restoration Services and Ecology divisions.

Facilities and Infrastructure - 33 acres of the Pandolfo property at Pine Valley Drive and Teston Road will be acquired by TRCA through donation. The Huron-Wendat Nation believes the ancestral archaeological site there to be provincially, if not nationally, significant, and recommended to the owner that it come into TRCA ownership.

Education and Stewardship - In January 17th story “New business for ecology centre”, The North Bay Nugget discusses new educational programs by TRCA and W.Garfield Weston Foundation at new ecology centre.

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York Region Media Group story on January 25th, “Art shows take root in Vaughan”,

discusses how the local gallery has teamed up with two local schools and TRCA for a program called the Growing a Forest Initiative. The Boyd Archaeological Field School is returning in 2012 for its 35th season, with

updated curriculum and a raised profile that TRCA and partners are training future Ontario archaeologists starting at the high school level.The City of Kitchener has reviewed TRCA's Terrestrial Volunteer Monitoring Program

with interest, and will be implementing a similar program in their jurisdiction. TRCA staff shared materials and knowledge to assist them in their efforts.

Celebrations and Events - In Mississauga News March 19th story, “Healthy Yards workshop offered”, TRCA was mentioned as hosting a Healthy Yards Spring Workshop.

Sustainable CommunitiesResearch and Innovation - Ontario Tire Stewardship donating approximately $100,000 of

product for retrofit of green parking lot at KCC.Toronto Atmospheric Fund providing $40,000 to initiate Geocity Partnership.

TRCA is partnering with the Saskatchewan Research Council on a biomethane

project.Climate Consortium received $100,000 from Canadian Foundation for Climate and

Atmospheric Science to develop integrated global and regional climate and air quality simulations to provide high resolution climate and air quality data for Ontario and the Great Lakes Region. The Province of Ontario and municipalities in TRCA's jurisdiction will be engaged in identifying their data needs.GTAA has initiated an assessment of climate risk and vulnerability of their operations

and infrastructure with an aim to develop and implement adaptation strategies.Facilities and Infrastructure Education and Stewardship - The New Brunswick Telegraph Journal on January 11th story,

“Rothesay earns no. 2 spot in energy efficiency challenge; Environment Town among best in national Town Hall Challenge”, discusses the competition hosted by TRCA that called on all municipalities to submit utility data on their town hall.The Etobicoke Guardian on January 28th writes “Humber Arboretum earns platinum

eco status”. The EcoCentre program is a new nine month program led by TRCA and designed to help education centres address the issues of climate change. Five TRCA education centres, including Black Creek Pioneer Village, received silver and bronze designations.Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) invited TRCA to run a training session on

Assessment of the Hydrologic Impacts of Climate Change at CWRA conference in Banff on climate change adaptation. This training program has been developed in partnership with Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of the Environment and York University as part of the Ontario Regional Adaptation Collaborative supported by NRCan.Green Infrastructure Ontario (GIO) Coalition, of which TRCA is a founding partner,

released their report 'Health, Prosperity and Sustainability: The Case for Green Infrastructure in Ontario' at a Queen's Park reception attended by MPPs and their staff as well as GIO members.Sharp Canada has donated a 46" monitor to TRCA's Etobiocke and Mimico

Watersheds Coalition to train people and demonstrate the carbon foorprint calculator at public events.

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TRCA has successfully negotiated a MOU with George Brown College to have a test

facility at Kortright, which will become part of the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) program. Lease negotiations are currently under way for the test facility.

Planning and Development - In York Region Media Group story “$5000 in fines for paving yard in Unionville” a resident was ordered to restore the portion of his property that falls within the TRCA jurisdiction back to its original vegetative state.York Region Media Group Stories “Dunlap mediation resumes” on January 9th; “It

costs big bucks to defend nature” on January 20th and “DDO process closes in on 1 year” on March 13th, discusses ongoing process of the David Dunlap Observatory hearings and the groups involved. In 2011, Canada invested over $118 billion in its top 100 infrastructure projects. Of

that, nine projects worth a total of $15.716 billion are within the jurisdiction of TRCA.250 people attended first annual TRIECA Stormwater Conference.

Celebrations and Events - On March 22nd, The Weather Channel and Canadian Engineering Magazine attended TRCA’s National Water Adaptation to Climate Change Forum where they heard lessons and opportunities, and heard about the needs and potential challenges in advancing adaptation of water resource management nationally.TRCA hosted the National Water Adaptation Forum attended by leading water

experts from across Canada. The project is funded by Natural Resources Canada through the Regional Adaptation Collaborative Program.

Financial Capacity - Fisheries and Oceans Canada is providing $15,000 for STEP projects.Human Interest - TRCA staff met with Minister Bentley to pitch TRCA's support for district

energy and combined heat and power.

Business ExcellenceEducation and Stewardship - Caledon Citizen on March 22nd published story "Caledon and

TRCA calling artists to take part in Caledon’s Rain Barrel Artist’s Collection". The story is about the second annual Paint a Picture for Conservation Rain Barrel art contest.

Education and Stewardship - Launching 16 month TRCA educator training program in partnership with the Jackman Institute at U of T.40 internationally trained engineers graduated from our PAIE program, 90% who

have found positions in their technical fields, many with our municipal partners and development clients. The PAIE program is a bridging strategy to assist internationally trained professionals to learn about their field and partake in a work placement for that most needed Canadian experience to land long term employment.Ryerson University is exploring teaching opportunities at Kortright.

Celebrations and Events - TRCA received 30 media hits about the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival. Coverage included Toronto Star, CTV News at Noon, Discovery Channel's Daily Planet, TVO Kids, CBC radio, Global TV News and Toronto Life. An ethnic media tour attracted eight major ethnic media outlets to attend. Hamilton Spectator on March 3rd discusses Toronto March Break activities at TRCA

facilities in story “Money Savers for March Break in Toronto”.

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North York Mirror March 7th story, “Black Creek Pioneer Village opens doors for

March Break”, describes the activities available for families at the special one week long event. Other media including Toronto Life, Newstalk 1010, Today’s Parent Toronto, Toronto.com, GlobalToronto.com, The Little Paper, KX96 FM and Town Crier Magazine. Rogers Cable TV show New Canadian did a tour and an interview at the Village to raise the awareness of the tourism site to new immigrants.

Financial Capacity - TRCA's 2012 budget requests approved by the councils of the regions of Peel and York and the City of Toronto.Over the holidays, The Living City Foundation successfully recruited monthly donors

in shopping malls in Scarborough and Brampton.The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation will once again sponsor the second Tour

de Greenbelt in the Rouge Park.TRCA and the University of Waterloo School of Environment, Enterprise and

Development received a $200,000 Partnership Development Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada to investigate how the latest knowledge in social innovation and social impact can be applied to TRCA programs. If successful, this may lead to a Partnership Grant of $1 million or more over 5-7 years.

Human Interest - TRCA issued 18 news announcements to media from January-March 2012 with approximately 92 news hits found in broadcast, print and online media. Brian Graham and Jeremy Pearson rescued someone drowning in Lake Ontario and

have been nominated for a citizen bravery award.The Living City Foundation raised about $30,000 from foundations for a special

exhibit about local birds for the Green Living Show.Black Creek Pale Ale will be in the Discovery Pack at the LCBO, probably by

mid-April.TRCA staff met with Harbourfront Centre staff in regard to a potential partnership on

educational exhibits and using culture and the arts to build the story around urban conservation. May also be an opportunity to team up with them on camps, possibly at Lake St. George.

Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264, Rowena Calpito, extension 5632Emails: kstranks@trca.on.ca, rcalpito@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264

Rowena Calpito, extension 5632Emails: kstranks@trca.on.ca, rcalpito@trca.on.caDate: April 12, 2012

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RES.#A69/12 - THE LIVING CITY FOUNDATIONRe-branding and Monthly Supporter Campaign. Report on progress of The Living City Foundation monthly supporters campaign.

Moved by: Ronald ChopowickSeconded by: Glenn Mason

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THAT the report on The Living City Foundation Re-branding and Monthly Supporter Campaign, dated March 28, 2012, be received.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDAt Authority Meeting #2/11, held on February 25, 2011, Resolution #A23/11 was approved, in part, as follows:

...AND FURTHER THAT "The Living City Foundation" report regularly to TRCA on the progress of the monthly donor campaign, and initially at Authority Meeting #8/11, scheduled to be held on September 30, 2011.

Following approval by the Authority, The Living City Foundation staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified organizations to undertake the monthly supporter campaign. The agency Fundraising Initiatives Canada was selected as its proposal best met TRCA and Foundation specifications. Fundraising Initiatives Canada proposed securing 1,189 monthly supporters for The Living City Foundation at a cost of $300,000. The projected "pay back" from this investment would be 22 months. At that time, the Foundation would have 601 of those supporters left.

Results to DateThis report looks at five months of supporter recruitment from October 2011 through February 2012. Funding Initiatives Canada is running a consistent program which is now at its target level recruiting about 200 new supporters a month. At the end of February, 454 monthly supporters had been recruited and 343 of those are continuing.

In the current campaign, the Foundation does not accept one-time gifts. This is because the renewal rate for these supporters (those who will give again), is as low as 10%.

There are three significant measure to consider in evaluating a monthly supporter campaign:1. cost to acquire a monthly supporter ;2. monthly supporter attrition rate (expressed as retention rate);3. monthly supporter average gift.

1. Cost to Acquire a Monthly SupporterIndustry standards for the cost of acquiring a monthly supporter vary widely. Acquiring a monthly supporter through television can cost more than $600 per supporter. Generally, if a monthly supporter can be acquired for under $300, the investment is considered successful.

The Foundation budgeted cost to acquire a monthly supporter is $252 ($300,000 divided by 1,189). The actual cost after five months is $218 ($98,858 divided by 454). By this measure, the Foundation campaign is achieving its target.

2. Monthly Supporter Attrition Rate

Another significant measure is the attrition rate. How many of these donors do you lose? And, alternatively, how many do you keep?

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In five months, the Foundation has acquired 454 supporters. The targeted attrition rate would be a loss of 89 supporters. To date, the loss is 111, somewhat greater than the target. The overall retention rate, the number of supporters we are keeping - is 76%. The targeted projection for retention is 80% so the campaign is close to target.

3. Monthly Supporter Average GiftThe final significant measure of success is the average monthly gift. The targeted monthly gift to be acquired from supporters is $20. The campaign is averaging slightly higher than that at $20.69 per supporter per month, so this is on track.

Some statistics about those 454 supporters:63% were recruited at the door of their home;

32% were recruited when they are shopping in malls ;

5% were recruited by stopping people on the street.

55% pay by credit card;

45% pay by debit;

21% are under 25 years;

40% are between 26 and 39 years;

31% are between 40 and 59 years;

8% are over 60 years.

Supporters recruited at the door will stay with us longer than those recruited on the 1.street. Staff is not sure how long mall-recruited donors will stay with us.The Foundation prefers to have supporters pay by debit. Once again, they tend to stay 2.with us longer.The best supporters have young families. Very young supporters do not tend to stay 3.with us.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEThe campaign is essentially on target. Recent projections would have the campaign break even after 23 months when the target was to have the investment paid back in 24 months. Having acquired supporters, the Foundation needs to consider how to keep its "retained supporters" engaged and interested.

The Foundation, with advice from TRCA staff, is developing a strategic program to look after donors. The Foundation's retention rate for donors acquired in the three years 2007 – 2009 is 46%. Although this is the industry standard for face-to-face supporter retention after three years, The Living City Foundation should be able to do better.

The Foundation has developed some special materials to help us keep our monthly supporters. The Foundation has completely updated our website which features The Living City Explorer. We have also developed a unique Living City Explorer Pass which gives supporters four opportunities to explore The Living City.

The Foundation will also make a special phone call in the fall to reactivate and upgrade the supporters who have been with us for 18 months or more. Some of the Foundation's supporters have asked that we not call them and we will of course honour their wishes.

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Foundation staff will report back to the board in the fall with the final results of the campaign and an outline of plans going forward.

Report prepared by: David Love, 416-667-6291Emails: dlove@trca.on.caFor Information contact: David Love, 416-667-6291Emails: dlove@trca.on.caDate: March 28, 2012

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RES.#A70/12 - CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES MORAINE COALITIONReceipt of the 2011 Accomplishments brochure.

Moved by: Ronald ChopowickSeconded by: Glenn Mason

THAT the report and brochure on the 2011 summary of accomplishments of the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition be received.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDThe nine conservation authorities with watersheds on the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) partnered together in late 2000 as the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition (CAMC).

The mission of the CAMC is to:advance the science and understanding of the Oak Ridges Moraine; and

work toward government, agency and community support for the form, function and

linkages of the ORM.

The goals of the CAMC are to:work in partnership to protect and restore an integrated natural heritage, land form and

water resource system on the Oak Ridges Moraine;undertake science-based research and monitoring through an integrated watershed

management approach;promote healthy communities and provide opportunities for public use, enjoyment and

outdoor recreation by contributing to an accessible, linked public green space and trail system across the ORM;advocate for and take action to protect and restore the ORM through stewardship, land

securement and education; andprovide expert advice on environmental planning and policy matters to support a robust

and resilient natural environment as the foundation for sustainable community planning on the Oak Ridges Moraine.

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Linda Laliberte, Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA), served as Chair of CAMC for 2011. David Burnett, Manager, Provincial and Regional Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), has been the coordinator/senior planner for the CAMC since mid-2001. The 2011 version of the annual accomplishments brochure is a summary of the accomplishments by the CAMC on the ORM in the past year. Details are found in Attachment 1. A colour hard copy will also be distributed to Authority Members at the meeting. The brochure is being distributed across the Oak Ridges Moraine to municipal councils and senior staff, Members of Parliament and Provincial Parliament, CAMC member boards and partners, and ORM stakeholders. It will also be posted on the CAMC page of the TRCA website.

2011 AccomplishmentsIn early 2011, CAMC completed a 10

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anniversary review of its mission and goals. The brochure highlights CAMC achievements made in 2011 in relation to the revised goals in the areas of partnerships; research and monitoring; healthy communities; stewardship, land securement, and education; and policy and planning. This includes the securement into public ownership by CAMC partners of 585 acres of environmentally significant lands and the engagement of dozens of private landowners in stewardship projects for wetland restoration, reforestation, stream rehabilitation, agricultural practices improvements and the creation of managed forest plans.

A major project for CAMC in 2011, was the continuing partnership with the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) to complete the third document in their series of eight reports for “Measuring Success on the ORM” in preparation for the 2015 legislated review of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP). The Watershed Health Assessment report was prepared to provide an overview of the watershed health on the ORM; establish a baseline to understand watershed trends over time; and to identify watersheds of poor environmental health. The brochure summarizes a few of the general observations arising from the report:

While a healthy base of terrestrial natural cover exists on the ORM, more restoration work is

needed for most watersheds to increase forest interior habitat to achieve Regional forest cover targets.Data collection indicates many streams on the ORM exhibit environmental quality below

what would be expected for healthy, natural stream systems.There is a lack of a coordinated data management system, sufficient monitoring stations, or

committed funding to address the deficiencies.While the ORMCP is working at the landscape level to prevent urban sprawl, site-specific

degradation of the ORM continues to occur through dumping and filling of potentially contaminated soils, suggesting the continued need for funding for stewardship, education and outreach programs to protect the ecological integrity of the Moraine.

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Lastly, the brochure recognizes the 10th

anniversary of the York, Peel, Durham and Toronto (YPDT)-CAMC Hydrogeology program and acknowledges the many partners involved in the project over the years. In addition, a special 10 year anniversary YPDT-CAMC brochure was produced and will be circulated with the CAMC brochure. The YPDT-CAMC brochure provides a summary of the program and its key areas: database, geology, hydrogeology and planning.

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RES.#A71/12 - WATERSHED COUNCIL MINUTES

Moved by: Ronald ChopowickSeconded by: Glenn Mason

THAT Section IV items AUTH8.5.1 & AUTH8.5.2, in regard to Watershed Committee Minutes, be received.

CARRIEDSection IV Items AUTH8.5.1 & AUTH8.5.2DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL

Minutes of Meeting #3/12, held on March 8, 2012HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE

Minutes of Meeting #1/12, held on March 6, 2012.

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RES.#A72/12 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

Moved by: Jim ToveySeconded by: Ben Cachola

THAT Section IV item EX9.1 - Lowest Bid Not Accepted, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #2/12, held on April 13, 2012, be received.

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RES.#A73/12 - SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

Moved by: David BarrowSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT Section IV items BAAB8.1 & BAAB8.2, contained in Budget/Audit Advisory Board Minutes #1/12, held on April 13, 2012, be received.

CARRIEDSection IV Items BAAB8.1 & BAAB8.22011 YEAR END FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT(Budget/Audit Res.#C4/12)2011 AUDIT PLANNING(Budget/Audit Res.#C5/12)

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RES.#A74/12 - ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06

Moved by: Richard WhiteheadSeconded by: Ben Cachola

THAT Ontario Regulation 166/06 items EX10.1 - EX10.118, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #2/12, held on April 13, 2012, be received.

CARRIED _________________________________________

TERMINATION

ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:42 a.m., on Friday, April 27, 2012.

Gerri Lynn O'ConnorChair

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Brian DenneySecretary-Treasurer