Scarborough Waterfront Project

Public Information Centre #1 Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference

September 10, 2014

Agenda

• Open House Presentation – 7:00 to 7:30 pm • Presentation – 7:30 to 8:15 pm

– History of the Scarborough Shoreline – Planning Rationale for the Scarborough Waterfront Project – Overview of the Scarborough Waterfront Project – Vision and Objectives – Environmental Assessment Process and Consultation – Next Steps

• Breakout – Feedback/Worksheet - 8:15 to 8:45 pm

Nancy Gaffney, Waterfront Specialist

Connie Pinto, Manager, Special Projects - Waterfront

Scarborough Waterfront Project Work Plan

PHASE 1 Terms of Reference July 2014 – March 2015

PHASE 2 Environmental Assessment March 2015 – May 2016

PHASE 3 Detailed Design, Approvals and Construction 2017 – 2030

• Two Public Information Centres • Two Stakeholder Committee Meetings • Prepare and Submit Draft EA Terms of Reference • Submit Final EA Terms of Reference to the Ministry of Environment

and Climate Change (March 2015)

• Undertake necessary studies and consultation for the EA • Develop Alternatives and Select a Preferred Alternative, Refine the

Preferred Alternative, Conduct Detailed Effects Assessment and Mitigation Strategy, Develop Monitoring and Adaptive Management Strategy

• Prepare and Submit Draft EA • Finalize and Submit Final EA (May 2016)

• Undertake detailed design • Obtain necessary approvals • Develop construction schedule

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Regional Context

• Eastern portion of the City of Toronto

• More than half of the Scarborough Sector of the Toronto Waterfront

Planning Background

Typical Bluff Processes

Lake Ontario

Gravel

Silty Till

Silty Sand

Silty Clay

Long term stable slope

Groundwater flow weakens the sand layer above and creates undercutting

Wave action scours toe of bank

Toe Erosion

Slope failure

Groundwater

A History of Shoreline Protection in Scarborough

1970-80's Shoreline Engineered Approach (Public Safety) Revetment - Linear Armourstone /Engineered Buttress or Slope

South Marine Drive Sector, 1984

South Marine Drive Sector, 2013 Photo

Key Map Key Map

Sylvan Sector 1980’s

Ecosystem Approach to Shoreline Protection in Scarborough

1990's - David Crombie Commission, Waterfront Regeneration Trust - Ecosystem Approach - Shoreline Treatment, Public Safety, Public Use, Natural Heritage

Class Environmental Assessment for Erosion Control - Community Liaison Committee provided input on design

Sylvan Sector 2013

Photo Key Map Key Map

Meadowcliffe Shoreline and Doris McCarthy Trail (Bellamy Ravine)

2013

2010

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Study Area From Bluffer’s Park to East Point Park, and from Kingston Road to Lake Ontario; total length is 11 kilometres.

Sylvan Shoreline

South Marine Drive

Meadowcliffe / Bellamy Ravine

Bluffer’s Park

Existing Conditions – Bluffer’s Park to South Marine Drive

2013 Photo

Key Map Key Map

Existing Conditions - Sylvan to East Point Park

Sylvan Shoreline

East Point Park

South Marine Drive

Guild Inn / Guildwood Parkway

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Study Area - Shoreline Protection and Public Access

Unprotected shoreline

Protected shoreline

Existing Pedestrian or Construction Access

Key Issues

• Multiple stakeholder interests • Safe access • Natural habitat concerns • Private lands • Traffic, parking and privacy • Recreation and trail design • Cost and long-term management

Vision Statement A system of linked scenic landscapes along the water’s edge providing a safe and accessible waterfront experience with opportunities to actively enjoy the outdoors, to relax and reflect, and to learn about and appreciate the natural and cultural heritage of the bluffs.

Artist rendering Sylvan shoreline Photo

Key Map Key Map

Integrate existing shoreline infrastructure with future shoreline and slope stabilization works to reduce public risk and provide safe public access to and along the waterfront.

Objective 1 - Public Safety

Sylvan shoreline

South Marine Drive

Meadowcliffe shoreline

Photo Key Map Key Map

Provide sweeping views and vistas of the bluffs and the lake; improve aquatic and terrestrial habitats to allow for a range of enhanced nature appreciation and fishing; improve trail connections to and along the waterfront; and provide passive recreational and cultural amenities.

Objective 2 – Visitor Experience

Public art: Passage

Port Union Waterfront Park Angling opportunities.

Planning & Approval Process

Terms of Reference In general, the EA Terms of Reference should outline:

• Purpose of the proposed undertaking • General description of the proposed undertaking • General description of the environment that may be potentially

affected by the project • Alternatives that will be considered in the EA • How Alternatives will be evaluated and how a Preferred Alternative will

be chosen • Consultation Plan, with agencies and the public, that will take place

during the EA • Other approvals that may be required and the proposed schedule Consultation between proponent(s) and interested parties is required as part of preparing the EA Terms of Reference

“Alternatives To” and “Alternative Methods” Framework

“Alternative To” an undertaking are functionally different ways of approaching and dealing with a problem or opportunity. Alternatives must be within the scope of the proponent’s ability to implement.

“Alternative Methods” are different ways of performing the same activity (the where and how of it).

Shoreline between Bluffer’s Park and Meadowcliffe Key Map

One “Alternative To” is the “Do Nothing” Alternative. “Do Nothing” is a benchmark which represents what is expected to happen if none of the alternatives being considered is carried out.

Required Studies and Plans

• Coastal studies • Geotechnical studies • Hydrogeological studies • Stormwater management • Natural heritage study • Assessment and identification

of local, regional and national trail systems

• Assessment and identification of archaeological and built heritage resources

• Adjacent land use and ownership assessment

• Fish Compensation Plan

• Erosion and sediment control assessment

• Public Consultation Plan • Sustainability assessment • Topographic, substrate and

fisheries surveys • Risk Assessment of land

uses associated with future slope failures

• Monitoring Plan • Mitigation Plan • Concept Plans

Electro-fishing surveys

Public Consultation Opportunities – EA Terms of Reference

Introduction EA Elements EA ToR

• Project Vision • Project Objectives • Required Studies • EA ToR Consultation

• Description of the Environment

• “Alternatives To” and “Alternative Methods” Framework

• Evaluation Criteria Framework

• EA Consultation Plan

• Draft ToR

Aug. 2014

PIC #2

SC #2

Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. 2015

Feb. 2015

Mar. 2015

PIC #1 SC

#1

PIC #3*

SC #2

Submit EA ToR

*If required

Environmental Assessment – Public Engagement

• Stakeholder Committee • Public Information Centres • Project e-Newsletters and Flyers • Project Updates and postings of Key Issues

and Responses on the web page • First Nations and Métis Consultation • Landowner and Local Business

Notifications • Newspaper Advertisements and Articles

Public engagement opportunities for the project are proposed to be provided through the following venues:

Stakeholder Committee The purpose of the Stakeholder Committee is to provide insight and advice to the Project Team in the preparation of the Terms of Reference and the Environmental Assessment.

Stakeholder Committee members: • will represent diverse perspectives and

interests • will be asked for their input and advice at

various stages of the process • will act as a point of contact to local

community groups and the public at large • may be asked to facilitate at future public

meetings

Next Steps We want your ideas!

Late Fall 2014 – Public Information Centre #2

E-mail questions and comments to waterfront@trca.on.ca

Visit www.trca.on.ca/swp for project updates and postings of key issues and responses.