Authority Meeting #3/09
Chair: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair: Maria Augimeri
April 24, 2009 9:30 A.M. SOUTH THEATRE, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
AGENDA
1. MINUTES OF MEETING #2/09, HELD ON MARCH 27TH, 2009 Pages (Enclosed herewith on White)
2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
4. DELEGATIONS
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 A presentation by Laurian Farrell, Manager, Water Resources (Etobicoke/Mimico), TRCA, in regard to TRCA's Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
5.2 A presentation by Jim Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Services, TRCA, in regard to item 11.1 - 2009 Operating and Capital Budget.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS TO THE AUTHORITY
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
7.1 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND STAND ALONE PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION 2009-2010 Sole Source, City of Toronto 24-26
1 7.2 LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MANUAL 27-30 7.3 G. ROSS LORD DAM OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND SURVEILLANCE MANUAL AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 31-34
7.4 MANAGING DOMESTIC ANIMALS Policy and Procedures 35-49
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
7.5 GOOD NEWS STORIES Highlights of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Work 50-52
7.6 CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES MORAINE COALITION 53-59
7.7 WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES
7.7.1 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #1/09, held on January 22, 2009 Minutes of Meeting #2/09, held on February 26, 2009
7.7.2 ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #1/09, held on February 6, 2009
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #2/09, TO BE HELD ON APRIL 17, 2009
(Refer to agenda pages printed on PINK. Any changes will be provided prior to the meeting)
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
8.1 GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2006-2010 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Vito and Marianne Pacifico CFN 42059 22-24
8..2 GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2006-2010 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed Delpark Homes (Bondbrooke) Ltd. CFN 42113 25-27
8.3 GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2006-2010 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Diamondwood Properties Ltd. CFN 42228 28-30
2 8.4 REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TRCA OWNED LAND Rear of 2157 Lakeshore Boulevard West City of Toronto Waterfront CFN 41447 31-34
8.5 ENERSOURCE HYDRO MISSISSAUGA INC. Request for Permanent Easement for the Relocation and Maintenance of Overhead Utility Lines, Mimico Creek Watershed, City of Mississauga CFN 42101 35-38
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
9.1 STANDARDS FOR TRAIL SURFACES 39-42
9.2 ROYAL ROUGE TRAIL EROSION CONTROL PROJECT 43-47
APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06 Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses
CITY OF BRAMPTON
10.1 BELL CANADA To site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere along Chrysler Drive, south of Corporation Drive, in the City of Brampton, Mimico Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Bell Canada. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the installation of an underground utility corridor associated with a municipal road occupancy and access permit. 48-50
10.2 CITY OF BRAMPTON To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 14, 15, Concession 6, Plan 43M-1667, (95, 105, 115, 125, 135 Father Tobin Road), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Brampton. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate road improvements to Torbram Road and construct a right-turn lane for a proposed commercial plaza located south of Father Tobin Road, associated with a municipal site plan application. 50-52
10.3 CITY OF BRAMPTON To site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Block 135, Plan 43M-1632, (Goreway Drive and Countryside Drive), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Brampton. The purpose is to The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a pedestrian pathway. 52-54 3 CITY OF PICKERING
10.4 1503 STREAMSIDE COURT To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Lot 3, Plan 40M-1638, (1503 Streamside Court), in the City of Pickering, Frenchman's Bay Watershed. The purpose is to permit an addition to the existing attached garage. 54-56
CITY OF TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.5 1682738 ONTARIO LTD. To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on (96 Hyde Avenue), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by 1682738 Ontario Ltd.. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a 60.4 square metre storage room addition to the existing industrial building. 56-58
10.6 CITY OF TORONTO To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure in a regulated area on Lakeshore Road East at The Etobicoke Creek, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to install a new fiber optic cable to connect to an existing Bell tower located on Lakeshore Road in Etobicoke. Construction will be undertaking by directional boring across Lakeshore Road just east of Etobicoke Creek. Cogeco Data Services will be following the Operation Statement for Bore drilling for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 58-60
10.7 18 RIDGEVALLEY CRESCENT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 8, Plan 3515, (18 Ridgevalley Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a new two-storey single family detached dwelling. The existing dwelling is to be demolished. 61-62
4 10.8 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and alter a watercourse on Carlingview Drive (just south of Disco Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Mimico Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.. The purpose is to install a NPS 4 ST YJ HP gas pipeline in the grassy area north of Mimico Creek to tie into the existing NPS 4 ST HP gas pipeline just north of Mimico Creek. Enbridge is proposing to install this pipeline using the open cut method of construction. The work is located on the east side of Carlingview Drive, just south of Disco Road. A Letter of Advice regarding mitigation of negative impacts will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). 62-64
10.9 156 VARSITY ROAD To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Part Lot 100, 101, Plan 1915, (156 Varsity Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a partial second-storey addition over the existing 1.5 storey dwelling and to enclose the existing front verandah. 64-66
10.10 9 DACRE CRESCENT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on 9 Dacre Crescent in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a new two-storey single family detached dwelling. The existing dwelling is to be demolished. 66-68
10.11 1 ASHLEY PARK ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 15, Plan 2875, (1 Ashley Park Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a new two-storey single family detached dwelling. The existing dwelling is to be demolished. 68-69
10.12 103 CORNELIUS PARKWAY To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on 103 Cornelius Parkway in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a partial second-storey addition over the existing single family detached dwelling. 69-71
10.13 15 BYNG AVENUE To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Lot 28, 29, Plan 2328, (15 Byng Avenue), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to develop a one-storey addition to the existing single storey dwelling. 71-72
5 10.14 91 LAKE PROMENADE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and alter a shoreline on 91 Lake Promenade in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a seawall structure to remediate erosion issues by implementing erosion protection for the subject property as well as the adjacent properties. 73-74
CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.15 102 GLENVIEW AVENUE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part Lot 84, 85, Plan M-401, (102 Glenview Avenue), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to demolish an existing two-storey, rear yard addition with basement and deck, and construct a new two-storey, rear yard addition with basement. 74-76
10.16 26 GREEN VALLEY ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 10, Plan 4227, (26 Green Valley Road), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new, 2-storey dwelling with a walk-out basement and an in-ground pool in the rear yard. 76-77
10.17 55 PLYMBRIDGE ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part Lot 1, Concession 1 EYS, (55 Plymbridge Road), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to demolish an existing dwelling and patio and construct a new dwelling in a similar footprint. 77-79
10.18 180 TEDDINGTON AVENUE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 8, Concession 1, (180 Teddington Avenue), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to demolish the existing dwelling, remove the existing in-ground swimming pool, and construct a new dwelling, with a newly terraced slope where an existing retaining wall requires repair. 79-80
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.19 14 TIMGREN DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Lot 177, Plan, (14 Timgren Drive), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a second storey addition to an existing 1.5-storey dwelling. 81-82
6 10.20 MAUGHAN ESTATES To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 31, Plan A, (5A and 5B Harding Boulevard), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed as located on the property owned by Maughan Estates. The purpose is to demolish an existing dwelling and construct two new two-storey dwellings. 82-84
10.21 2 DENNY COURT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on 2 Denny Court, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed. The purpose is to construct two single-storey front and side yard additions to an existing bungalow. 84-85
10.22 8 HARDING BOULEVARD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Lot 12, Plan 2030, (8 Harding Boulevard), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed. The purpose is to construct a second storey addition above an existing detached bungalow. 86-87
10.23 THE TORONTO HUNT To site grade on Lot , Concession A Lot 33, Plan 1240, (1355 Kingston Road), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed as located on the property owned by The Toronto Hunt. The purpose is to place and remove fill for the purpose of reconfiguring the layout of two greens within the golf course, including the planting of new vegetation and the minor removal of existing vegetation. 87-89
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.24 HVJ PROPERTIES To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 127, Plan , Part 2, 3 Plan 66R-22458, (63 Wembley Drive), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by HVJ Properties. The purpose is to excavate, construct a new single family attached dwelling and site grade. 89-91
7 10.25 60 PINE CRESCENT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 96, Plan M-390, (60 Pine Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed. The purpose is to develop within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Don River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a replacement retaining wall in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling. The existing retaining wall is in poor/failing condition. 91-93
10.26 61 WEMBLEY DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 127, Plan 66R-22458, Part 1 Plan, (61 Wembley Drive), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to excavate, construct a new single family attached dwelling and site grade. 93-95
CITY OF VAUGHAN
10.27 250623 PROPERTY LTD. O/S COSMETIC SURGERY HOSPITAL To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 6, Concession 7, (4650 Highway 7), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by 250623 Property Ltd. o/s Cosmetic Surgery Hospital. The purpose is to construct two pylon signs within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 4650 Highway 7, in the City of Vaughan. 96-97
10.28 77 VAUGHAN MILLS ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 29, Plan 65M-2871, (77 Vaughan Mills Road), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a concrete porch and patio within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 77 Vaughan Mill Road in the City of Vaughan. 97-99
10.29 87 WORTHVIEW DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 100, Plan 65M-3927, (87 Worthview Drive), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to recognize an existing rear yard deck which was constructed without a TRCA permit within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 87 Worthview Drive, in the City of Vaughan. 99-101
10.30 122 MONSHEEN DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 13, Plan 5081, (122 Monsheen Drive), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a ground floor and second floor addition to an existing single detached dwelling within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 122 Monsheen Drive in the City of Vaughan. 101-103
8 10.31 117 WATERSIDE CRESCENT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part Lot 17, Concession 4, (117 Waterside Crescent), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. The purpose is to recognize an existing deck and above ground pool within a Regulated Area of the Don River Watershed at 117 Waterside Crescent in the City of Vaughan. 103-105
10.32 WOODBRIDGE GATES INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Part Lot 7, Concession 7, (281 Woodbridge Avenue), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Woodbridge Gates Inc.. The purpose is to construct a portion of a 6 storey residential condominium building within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 7945 Kipling Avenue and 281 Woodbridge Avenue in the City of Vaughan. 105-106
TOWN OF CALEDON
10.33 182 OLD KING ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Block 42, Plan M-1159, (182 Old King Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to resolve an outstanding violation in order to recognize an existing in-ground pool within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 182 Old King Road, in the Town of Caledon. 106-108 TOWN OF MARKHAM
10.34 BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC. To site grade and alter a watercourse on Lot 6, Concession 9 Lot 4, 5, Plan 19, (6788 14th Avenue), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc.. The purpose is to undertake site grading and alter a watercourse in order to establish the rough grades for a residential plan of subdivision. 108-110
10.35 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse on Bullock Drive and Hawkridge Avenue, in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to formalize an Emergency Works Permit that was recently authorized by TRCA staff within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed in order to facilitate the repair of a 600 mm ductile iron watermain. 110-112
9 TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
10.36 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere, interfere with a wetland and alter a watercourse on Lot 1, 35, Concession V, (Stouffville Road, between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road, Culvert 4 at Station 12+190), in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to excavate and place fill (for road widening, storm sewer installation, for north and south extensions at Culvert 4) in a Regulated Area; to construct structures (asphalt paving, wing walls, head walls and north extension of 1.33m, south extension of 3.10 metres, to an existing 6.0 width x 1.65 height x 19.21m length concrete box) within a Regional Storm Floodplain; interfere with a wetland; temporarily alter a watercourse (Bruce Creek) during the Red Side Dace coldwater timing window through a coffer dam method in order to work in the dry for culvert extension to Culvert 4. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 112-115
10.37 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere, interfere with a wetland and alter a watercourse on Lot 1, 35, Concession V, (Stouffville Road, between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road, Culvert 5 -Station 12+795), in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to excavate and place fill (for road widening, storm sewer installation, for removal of existing 1700mm diam x 40.7m length CSP at Culvert 5) in a Regulated Area; to construct structures (asphalt paving, 5m width x 1.7 m height x 67.74 m length concrete box) within a Regional Storm Floodplain; interfere with a wetland; temporarily alter a watercourse (Bruce Creek Tributary) during the Red Side Dace coldwater timing window through a coffer dam method in order to work in the dry for culvert removal and replacement at Culvert 5. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 115-118
10 10.38 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere, interfere with a wetland and alter a watercourse on Lot 1, 35, Concession VI, (Stouffville Road, between Kennedy Road and McCowan Road, Culvert 10 at Station 15+750), in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to excavate and place fill (for road widening, storm sewer installation, for wing walls, retaining wall, for north extension at Culvert 10,) in a Regulated Area; to construct structures (asphalt paving, wing walls, retaining wall and north extension of 2.95m to an existing 7.9m width x 2.9m height x 25.13 m length concrete box at Culvert 10) within a Regional Storm Floodplain; interfere with a wetland; temporarily alter a watercourse (Little Rouge Creek ) during the Red Side Dace coldwater timing window through a coffer dam method in order to work in the dry for culvert extension to Culvert 10. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 118-120
10.39 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere, interfere with a wetland and alter a watercourse on Lot 1, 35, Concession VI, (Stouffville Road, between Kennedy Road and McCowan Road, Culvert 7 at 14+408, Culvert 8 at 14+800), in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to excavate and place fill (for road widening, retaining wall, storm sewer installation, for 8.82m north extension at Culvert 7, for removal of existing 18.3m Length x 600mm diam CSP Culvert 8) in a Regulated Area; to construct structures (asphalt paving, head wall, retaining wall and north extension of 8.82 m to an existing 4.66 m width x 2.00 m height x 17.28 m length concrete box at Culvert 7, removal of existing Culvert 8 and replacement with 35.4 m length x 900mm width x 1800mm height concrete box) within a Regional Storm Floodplain; to interfere with a wetland; to temporarily alter a watercourse (Kennedy Road Tributary) during the Red Side Dace coldwater timing window through a coffer dam method in order to work in the dry for culvert extension to Culvert 7 and storm sewer break- in and Culvert 8 removal and replacement. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 121-123
11 10.40 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere, interfere with a wetland and alter a watercourse on Lot 1, 35, Concession IV, (Stouffville Road, between Woodbine Avenue and Warden Avenue, Culvert 0 at 10+200, Culvert 1 at 10+750, Culvert 3 at 11+400), in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to excavate and place fill (for road widening, retaining wall, storm sewer installation, for removal of Culvert 0 - 900mm diam. x 24.5m length CSP; Culvert 1 -2.45m wide x 1.64m high x 17.11m length culvert, and Culvert 3 – 2000mm diam x 30.5m length CSP) in a Regulated Area; to construct structures (asphalt paving, retaining wall, Culvert 0-1200mm diam. x 39.4m length CSP; Culvert 1 - 3.66m width x 1.75 m height x 32.7 m length concrete box culvert) within a Regional Storm Floodplain; to interfere with a wetland; to temporarily alter a watercourse (Berczy Creek) during the Red Side Dace coldwater timing window through a coffer dam method in order to work in the dry for culvert removal and replacement at Culverts 0 and 1. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 123-126
TOWNSHIP OF KING
10.41 167 DENNISON STREET To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 28, Plan 65M-2283, (167 Dennison Street), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an attached garage and addition to an existing dwelling within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 167 Dennison Street in the Township of King. 126-128
THE FOLLOWING PERMIT APPLICATIONS WERE ERRATA ITEMS:
CITY OF BRAMPTON
10.42 CITY OF BRAMPTON To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade at 120 Sandalwood Parkway West, in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Brampton. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a salt and sand facility at the Brampton Works Yard. 129-131
12 10.43 MONARCH CORPORATION To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 16, Concession 7, N.D.S., (North East of Airport Road and Countryside Drive), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Monarch Corporation. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate topsoil stripping and earthworks for a future residential subdivision. 131-133 WITHDRAWN 10.44 OCEAN SANDS DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED To site grade and alter a watercourse on Part Lot 3, Plan 43R-25207, (255B Rutherford Road South), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Ocean Sands Developments Limited. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a stormwater outfall and the re-configuration of an existing loading space associated with an existing commercial/industrial building. 133-134
10.45 SORBARA GROUP To site grade on Lot 4, Concession 9 NDS, Plan 21T-05038B, (Gore Road and Queen Street), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Sorbara Group. The purpose is to site grade and strip topsoil within a Regulated area to facilitate site preparation and servicing works associated with a proposed residential plan of subdivision. 135-136
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
10.46 3051 VICTORY CRESCENT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 10, Plan 436, (3051 Victory Crescent), in the City of Mississauga, Mimico Creek Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Mimico Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a new single family dwelling at 3051 Victory Crescent, associated with a municipal building permit. 136-138
CITY OF TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.47 27 MILL COVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part Lot 22, Plan 2991, (27 Mill Cove), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a deck and upper balcony to the rear of the existing single family detached dwelling. 138-140 10.48 34 NORDALE CRESCENT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 20, Plan 3704, (34 Nordale Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a new two-story single family detached dwelling. The existing dwelling is to be demolished. 140-141 13 WITHDRAWN 10.49 65 BARKER AVENUE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on 65 Barker Avenue in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a new two-storey single family detached dwelling. The existing dwelling is to be demolished. 142-143 CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.50 SANOFI PASTEUR To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 25, Concession 2 WYS, Lot 25, Plan 64R-2199, (1755 Steeles Avenue West), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Sanofi Pasteur. The purpose is to construct a small shed addition to the south side of an existing co-generation plant. 143-145
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.51 3 HARDING BOULEVARD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part Lot 31, Concession A, (3 Harding Boulevard), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed. The purpose is to construct a 2-storey, rear yard addition to an existing 1-storey dwelling. 145-146
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.52 2 HAMPTON PARK CRESCENT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on 2 Hampton Park Crescent in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to install a swimming pool and associated hard/soft landscaping in the rear yard of the existing dwelling. 146-148
10.53 261 ROSEDALE HEIGHTS DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on 261 Rosedale Heights Drive in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a retaining wall in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling in order to remediate erosion issues by implementing erosion protection for the subject property as well as the adjacent properties. 148-149
14 CITY OF VAUGHAN
10.54 BLOCK 11 PROPERTIES INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 19, Concession 2, (Bathurst Street and Major MacKenzie Drive), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Block 11 Properties Inc.. The purpose is to remove an existing farm culvert crossing within a tributary of the Don River (East Don River), in Planning Block 11, in the City of Vaughan. 150-152
10.55 CITY OF VAUGHAN To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse in a Regulated Area on Peelar Road, in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Vaughan. The purpose is to replace a culvert and construct bio-engineered bank treatments within a warm water fisheries timing window. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 152-154
10.56 34 CAIRNBURG PLACE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 142, Plan, (34 Cairnburg Place), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an inground pool, cabana and patio area within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 34 Cairnburg Place in the City of Vaughan. 154-155
10.57 ROMDOR DEVELOPMENTS INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Block 207, Plan 65M-3985, 995 Major MacKenzie Drive, in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Romdor Developments Inc.. The purpose is to conduct site grading and develop four (4) commercial buildings at 955 Major Mackenzie Drive, within Planning Block 11, in the City of Vaughan. 156-158
10.58 TORONTO DISTRICT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 7, Concession 8 Part Lot 6, 7, Plan R-2812, (377 Woodbridge Avenue), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Toronto District Christian High School. The purpose is to recognize fill placed within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 377 Woodbridge Avenue, in the City of Vaughan, without an approved permit from the TRCA, as well as to recognize an outfall constructed in a location that was not previously approved by the TRCA. 158-161
15 10.59 139 TREELAWN BOULEVARD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Block 40, Plan 65M-3377, (139 Treelawn Boulevard), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an inground pool and patio within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 139 Treelawn Boulevard in the City of Vaughan. 161-162
TOWN OF MARKHAM
10.60 MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL To site grade on Part Lot 11, 12, Concession 9, (381 Church Street), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Markham Stouffville Hospital. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of the Bur Oak Trunk Sewer and the removal of a watercourse feature as a part of the Markham Stouffville Hospital redevelopment project. 162-164 TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
10.61 BALCO DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED To site grade on Part Block 2, Plan 65M-3443, Part Lot 19, Plan 65R-26977, (30 Staples Avenue), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Balco Developments Limited. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a new industrial building. 165-166 10.62 RICHMOND HILL RACQUET CLUB To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Part Lot 220, Plan 5518, (377 Ohio Road), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Richmond Hill Racquet Club. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Don River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a minor addition to an existing racquet club. 166-168
10.63 ROGER CABLE To site grade on Lot 21, Plan 4840, (234 Newkirk Road), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Roger Cable. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Don River Watershed in order to facilitate the implementation of stormwater infrastructure related to an existing commercial building. 168-169
16 PERMIT APPLICATIONS 10.64 - 10.68 ARE PERMISSION FOR ROUTINE INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS:
Permissions for Routine Infrastructure Works Letter of Approval are implemented by Planning and Development Division staff and are received monthly by the Executive Committee. The permission of routine infrastructure works is subject to authorization by the Director, Planning and Development and signed by an appointed enforcement officer. All routine infrastructure works are located within a Regulated Area, generally within or adjacent to the hazard or natural feature and in the opinion of staff do not affect the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution or the conservation of land.
CITY OF TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.64 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake sewer replacement in a regulated area on Irwin Road from Islington Avenue to Albion Road, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to replace the existing watermain along Irwin Road between Islington Avenue and Albion Road. The proposed work involves the installation of a new 150mm watermain with associated service connections and the replacement of fire hydrants.
CFN: 41434 - Application #: 783/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 For information contact: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 Date: April 1, 2009
10.65 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on , (64.0 North of Bloor Street from Old Mill Drive to Riverview Gardens), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to reconstruct the pavement structure of the laneway north of Bloor Street West, from Old Mill Drive to Riverview Gardens, including the reconstruction of sub-drains and connections to catch basins or storm sewers.
CFN: 41437 - Application #: 786/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 For information contact: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 Date: April 1, 2009
17 10.66 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake road/pathway reconstruction in a regulated area on South of Warren Crescent from 23 Warren Crescent to 2 Lundy Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to reconstruct the laneway pavement structure of Warren Crescent, including the construction of sub-drains and connections to catch basins or storm sewers. Construction is expected to occur in 2009.
CFN: 41438 - Application #: 790/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 For information contact: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 Date: April 1, 2009
10.67 ENBRIDGE PIPELINES INC. To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on Lot 18, Concession 6, (0.453 km West of Weston Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Enbridge Pipelines Inc. The purpose is to access an existing Enbridge Pipeline (Line 9) located in Bluehaven Park West of Weston Road and Finch Avenue in Toronto to conduct an integrity dig. The integrity dig is required to examine and repair, if required, any anomalies that were detected during a recent integrity inspection run on the pipeline. TRCA staff will prepare a Letter of Advice on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for the proposed work.
CFN: 40933 - Application #: 431/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 For information contact: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 Date: March 16, 2009
10.68 CITY OF TORONT0 To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction in a regulated area on Jonesville Crescent (South of Eglinton), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to reconstruct Jonesville Crescent from Eglinton Avenue to the Cul-de-sac (approximately 200 m). The proposed work will include repaving and regrading of the road surface, creation of swales and a spillway on the north side of the road and installation of interlocking paving stones..
CFN: 41204 - Application #: 639/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 For information contact: Renee Afoom, extension 5714 Date: April 1, 2009
18 PERMIT APPLICATIONS 10.69 - 10.80 ARE MINOR WORKS LETTER OF APPROVAL:
Permission for Minor Works Letter of Approval are implemented by Planning and Development Division staff and are received monthly by the Executive Committee. The permission of minor works is subject to authorization by the Director, Planning and Development and signed by an appointed enforcement officer. All minor works are located within a Regulated Area, outside of the floodplain and in the opinion of staff do not affect the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution or the conservation of land.
CITY OF BRAMPTON
10.69 30 FINLAYSON CRESCENT To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 408, Plan 43M-1691, (30 Finlayson Crescent), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 42191 - Application #: 0162/09/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324 Date: March 25, 2009
10.70 32 FINLAYSON CRESCENT To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 409, Plan 43R-30817, (32 Finlayson Crescent), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 42169 - Application #: 0150/09/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324 Date: March 25, 2009
10.71 137 WHITWELL DRIVE To install a swimming pool on 137 Whitwell Drive, in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 42124 - Application #: 0128/09/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324 Date: March 25, 2009
19 CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.72 50 PURDON DRIVE To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on 50 Purdon Drive, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed.
CFN: 42090 - Application #: 0108/09/TOR Report Prepared by: Leah Weller, extension 5250 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: March 24, 2009
10.73 265 NEWTON DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 62, Plan M911, (265 Newton Drive), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed.
CFN: 42106 - Application #: 0120/09/TOR Report Prepared by: Leah Weller, extension 5250 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: April 6, 2009
CITY OF TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.74 27 BELLEHAVEN CRESCENT To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 48, Plan M-440, (27 Bellehaven Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed.
CFN: 42037 - Application #: 0072/09/TOR Report Prepared by: Leah Weller, extension 5250 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: March 17, 2009
CITY OF TORONTO (TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA)
10.75 607 RUSHTON ROAD To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) and change the use, size, or number of dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing structure on Lot 2, Plan 2612, (607 Rushton Road), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed.
20 CFN: 42053 - Application #: 0082/09/TOR Report Prepared by: Nicole Moxley, extension 5284 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: February 27, 2009
CITY OF VAUGHAN
10.76 MOONSERAY MANAGEMENT INC. To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) on Part Lot 32, Concession 3 , (11801 Keele Street), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Moonseray Management Inc..
CFN: 42123 - Application #: 0126/09/VAUG Report Prepared by: Anthony Sun, extension 5724 For information contact: Bill Kiru, extension 5306 Date: March 13, 2009
TOWN OF MARKHAM
10.77 35 STARGELL CRESCENT To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Part Lot 17, Plan M-1973, Plan 65R-3890, PARTS 13, 14, (35 Stargell Crescent), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed.
CFN: 41970 - Application #: 0030/09/MARK Report Prepared by: Lisa Stern, extension 5370 For information contact: Lisa Stern, extension 5370 Date: March 3, 2009
TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
10.78 71 ROUTLEDGE DRIVE To install a swimming pool on Lot 30A, Plan 65M-3854, (71 Routledge Drive), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 42174 - Application #: 0154/09/RH Report Prepared by: Lisa Stern, extension 5370 For information contact: Lisa Stern, extension 5370 Date: March 25, 2009
21 10.79 17 BREDA COURT To change the use, size, or number of dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing structure on Lot 40, Plan 65M-2078, (17 Breda Court), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Don River Watershed.
CFN: 41453 - Application #: 799/08/RH Report Prepared by: Lisa Stern, extension 5370 For information contact: Lisa Stern, extension 5370 Date: March 10, 2009
TOWNSHIP OF KING
10.80 36 CHARLES STREET To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 11, Plan 395, (36 Charles Street), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed.
CFN: 42063 - Application #: 0087/09/KING Report Prepared by: Anthony Sun, extension 5724 For information contact: Bill Kiru, extension 5306 Date: March 16, 2009
NEW PERMITS CITY OF PICKERING
10.81 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse in a Regulated Area on Altona Road (Kingston Road to Sheppard Avenue), in the City of Pickering, Petticoat Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of Durham. The purpose is to widen a road, install a watermain and construct sections of sidewalk and a multi-use path within the fisheries timing window as confirmed by Ministry of Natural Resources. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 173-175
TOWN OF MARKHAM
10.82 BLOORGUARD INVESTMENT CO. LTD. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere in a Regulated Area in the north west quadrant of Highway 407 and Rodick Road, in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Bloorguard Investment Co. Ltd.. The purpose is to construct an operations centre and office building. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 175-177 22 10.83 POWERSTREAM INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere in a Regulated Area in the north west quadrant of Highway 407 and Rodick Road, in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by PowerStream Inc.. The purpose is to construct a transformer station, control building and access road. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 177-179
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF THE BUDGET/AUDIT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING #1/09, TO BE HELD ON APRIL 17, 2009
(Refer to agenda pages printed on YELLOW. Any changes will be provided prior to the meeting)
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
11.1 2009 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET 3-41
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
12.1 2008 YEAR END FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORT 42
12.2 TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSET ACCOUNTING STATUS UPDATE April, 2009 43-56
13. NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #4/09, TO BE HELD ON MAY 22, 2009, AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE SOUTH THEATRE, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer
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23 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Item 7.1 Meeting #3/09, April 24, 2009
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND STAND ALONE PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION 2009-2010 Sole Source, City of Toronto ______KEY ISSUE Recommending approval to proceed with project implementation of various natural environment and stand alone projects within the City of Toronto.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT implementation of various natural environment and stand alone projects as approved by the City of Toronto as part of the 2009 - 2010 sole source project list, be approved;
THAT implementation be subject to funding from the City of Toronto and terms and conditions satisfactory to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take such action as is necessary to implement the approved projects, including obtaining needed approvals, tendering of work, signing of contracts and execution of documents.
BACKGROUND TRCA has partnered with the City of Toronto for many years to provide project design, coordination of approvals and implementation services in support of City-led natural environment projects throughout the City and across the Toronto waterfront.
In 2006, the City formalized the process and requested TRCA to enter into an agreement which stipulated terms and conditions for the supply and delivery of projects and services in accordance with an approved list of projects. The agreement also provided a mechanism by which TRCA could invoice the City to recover costs for the services and materials supplied.
More recently, the City of Toronto adopted a Financial Control By-Law that stipulates payments for specific works can be processed without the need for a formal agreement provided the projects have been identified and have received prior approval by the City in accordance with their policies and procedures.
24 For 2009-2010, the approved list of projects/works is as follows:
LOCATION & FEATURE DESCRIPTION OF WORK APPROVED PROJECT COST (GST Included) STAND ALONE PROJECTS Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve design and implement habitat protection $120,000 and enhancement projects Don Valley Brickworks Biodredging undertake pilot project to study $50,000 biodredging for aquatic vegetation management Cherry Beach Lakebottom Study GPS/side scan sonar shoreline survey to $8,000 map subsurface concrete rubble at Cherry Beach Dogs Off Leash Area Fencing - install fencing to protect natural $35,000 Sunnybrook, Bickford and Trinity environment areas Bellwoods Parks Trees Across Toronto - Rennie Park and install farm fencing to protect newly $16,000 Pine Point Park established plantings Ravine Management - High Park install fencing to protect species and $8,000 sensitive habitats Trees Across Toronto - Winston Churchill implement slope protection measures and $16,000 Park install fencing Trees Across Toronto - Deer Control install deer exclosure fencing to protect $8,000 Fencing - Humber (Albion) and Rouge Trees Across Toronto plantings at two sites NATURAL ENVIRONMENT PROJECTS City Wide Environmental Initiatives - design and install amphibian habitat $20,000 Milliken Park Pond Study and Lookout viewing node City Wide Environmental Initiatives - East design and installation of a rain shelter for $50,000 Point Park protection and interpretive programming City Wide Environmental Initiatives - East implement Phase 1 construction on the $645,000 Don Trail East Don trail network City Wide Environmental Initiatives - install interpretive signage at various $20,000 Interpretive Program locations Milkman's Lane/Beltline Trail implement drainage improvements/erosion $100,000 repairs/fencing to improve trail conditions for safe pedestrian/bicycle access Lower Don Valley Environmental design and construct 1 km natural surface $150,000 Restoration and Access intermediate single track mountain bike trail at Crothers Woods, rehabilitate unauthorized trails
Total Request - Stand Alone and Natural Environment projects $1,346,000
25 RATIONALE TRCA and the City of Toronto have a long history of working together on a number of regeneration and habitat enhancement projects. Many of these projects are on TRCA-owned lands of which the City is responsible for management.
TRCA is recognized by the City of Toronto as being able to provide cost-effective management of watershed related projects due to highly specialized expertise, the ability to expedite required approvals and permits, facilitate community involvement and meet tight timelines.
FINANCIAL DETAILS All expenditures made in the delivery and management of these approved projects are fully reimbursable from the City of Toronto.
Tendering and purchases of goods and services will be conducted in accordance with TRCA's Purchasing Policy.
Report prepared by: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378 Emails: [email protected] Date: April 01, 2009
26 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Item 7.2 Meeting #3/09, April 24, 2009
FROM: Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology
RE: LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MANUAL ______KEY ISSUE Draft Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Manual and next steps to facilitate its implementation.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Draft Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Manual (November 2008) prepared for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC) be received;
THAT staff be directed to disseminate the draft manual to municipal staff, the development industry and other agencies through a workshop and a posting on the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program website;
THAT staff be directed to finalize the manual with input from municipal staff, the development industry and other agencies with experience in Low Impact Development;
THAT staff be directed to develop a stormwater management criteria document, in consultation with municipal, provincial and other interested stakeholders, that presents an integrated set of stormwater management criteria (flood protection, water quality control, erosion control, water balance) which may be used to select and size stormwater management practices presented in the Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Manual;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority when the draft stormwater management criteria document has been developed.
BACKGROUND Control of peak flows and attention to water quality, integral parts of the current practice of stormwater management, are achieving significant benefits in some areas toward protection of property and public safety, and minimizing the contaminant levels reaching rivers and streams. However, future scenario modelling reported in TRCA’s recently completed watershed plans (Rouge, Don and Humber rivers), the City of Toronto's Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan and recent research, have concluded that traditional end-of-pipe stormwater management is not achieving the level of control we now realize is necessary to protect the health of our streams, rivers, lakes, fisheries and adjacent terrestrial habitat.
27 TRCA has been extensively involved in integrated watershed-wide environmental monitoring for many years. The results of this monitoring have shown that the environmental health of our watersheds continue to decline as urbanization increases. This environmental deterioration has taken place despite widespread compliance with provincial and municipal requirements for stormwater management planning and facility design. Conventional stormwater management, which focuses on controlling peak flow rate and the concentration of suspended solids, has failed to address the widespread and cumulative hydrologic modifications in watersheds that increase the volume of stormwater, increase the runoff rate, and cause excessive erosion and degradation of stream channels.
Computer modelling completed as part of TRCA's watershed plans and recent research conducted by Dr. MacRae (2006), concluded that current practices to offset the hydrologic effects of urbanization are insufficient to prevent increased erosion and deterioration of aquatic habitat in streams. Long term monitoring data throughout Ontario has also shown that even small incremental changes in watershed hydrology commensurate with an increase in impermeable surfaces of 4%, can result in changes in stream channel characteristics and aquatic communities. To offset these impacts, an increased emphasis on maintaining natural water balance and replicating the pre-development hydrologic cycle is required.
Low Impact Development (LID) is a stormwater management strategy that seeks to maintain natural water balance and mitigate the impacts of increased runoff and stormwater pollution. LID comprises a set of site design approaches and small scale stormwater practices that promote the use of natural systems for infiltration, evapotranspiration and reuse of rainwater. These practices can effectively remove nutrients, pathogens and metals from stormwater, and they reduce the volume and intensity of stormwater flows. Examples of LID practices include permeable pavement, rainwater cisterns and greenroofs. These types of practices must be integrated into watershed and stormwater management in order to better manage baseflow characteristics, prevent stream erosion and improve water quality.
RATIONALE Low Impact Development practices reduce runoff and pollutant loadings by managing the runoff as close to its source as possible. LID typically uses multiple practices on a site and can be used to reduce the impacts of both development and redevelopment on water resources. With new development, LID is used to achieve the goal of maintaining or closely replicating the pre-development hydrology of the site. In areas where development has already taken place, LID can be used as a retrofit practice to reduce runoff volumes, pollutant loadings and the overall impacts of existing developments on receiving waters. LID practices can include: z conservation designs; z infiltration practices; z runoff storage; z runoff conveyance; z filtration practices; and z low impact landscaping.
28 Studies show that implementing LID stormwater management strategies can have multiple positive environmental effects including: z protection of downstream resources; z abatement of pollution; z recharge of groundwater; z improvement of water quality; z improvement of habitat; z reduced downstream flooding and erosion; and z improved aesthetics in streams and rivers.
TRCA's Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Manual (LID SWM Manual) has been developed by TRCA and CVC as a tool to help developers, consultants, municipalities and landowners understand and implement sustainable stormwater practices in the TRCA and CVC watersheds. The LID SWM Manual provides information and direction to assist engineers, ecologists and planners in landscape-based stormwater management planning and in the selection, design, construction and monitoring of sustainable stormwater management practices.
The LID SWM Manual is intended to augment the Ministry of the Environment’s (MOE’s) Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual (2003). The MOE’s design manual provides design criteria for “conventional” end-of-pipe stormwater management practices, such as wet ponds and constructed wetlands but provides only limited information about lot level and conveyance controls. The MOE’s design manual does however, emphasize the use of a “treatment train” approach to reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff. A treatment train approach – a combination of at-source, conveyance, and end-of-pipe stormwater management practices – is usually required to meet the multiple objectives of stormwater management, which includes maintaining the hydrologic cycle, protecting water quality, and preventing increased erosion and flooding.
The LID SWM Manual recommends and supports the use of the treatment train approach for stormwater management. The LID SWM Manual focuses on a number of at-source and conveyance stormwater management practices that have been used extensively in Europe, the United States, Western Canada and at demonstration sites in Ontario (TRCA's Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program). Low Impact Development practices presented in the manual include greenroofs, bioretention, permeable pavement, soakaway pits, grass channels, dry swales, tree clustering and rainwater harvesting.
The LID SWM Manual draws on published research, literature and local studies to provide planning and design guidance that reflects regional policies, practices and climate. It provides information and guidance on the following: z how to integrate stormwater management into the urban planning process; z how to design, construct and maintain a range of Low Impact Development stormwater management practices; and z environmental and performance monitoring that should be carried out.
29 In order to translate LID into criteria for stormwater management, TRCA staff plan to update TRCA's stormwater management criteria. A stormwater criteria document will be developed in consultation with the Ministry of Environment, municipal staff and the development industry. Detailed stormwater criteria for new development will be updated for each watershed in TRCA's jurisdiction to: z preserve groundwater and baseflow characteristics; z prevent undesirable and costly erosion in the watercourse; z prevent any increase in flood risk potential; z protect water quality; and ultimately; z maintain an appropriate diversity of aquatic life and natural features.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA staff will take the following steps to finalize the LID SWM Manual: z Disseminate the draft manual to municipal staff, the development industry and other agencies through a workshop in June and a posting on the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program website; z Finalize the manual with input from municipal staff, the development industry and other agencies with experience in Low Impact Development; z Provide training sessions for municipal staff, consultants and the development industry;
In order to translate LID into criteria for stormwater management, TRCA staff will develop a stormwater management criteria document that presents an integrated set of updated stormwater management criteria (flood protection, water quality control, erosion control, water balance) which will be used to select and size stormwater management practices outlined in the Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Manual for all new development. Staff will consult with municipalities, the Province of Ontario and interested stakeholders in the development of the criteria.
FINANCIAL DETAILS Financial contributions to develop and produce the manual were provided by the Region of Peel, City of Toronto, Region of York, Credit Valley Conservation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Ministry of Environment through the Toronto Remedial Action Plan (RAP).
Costs to finalize the LID SWM manual, deliver the training workshop and develop a stormwater management criteria document have been provided by the financial contributions from the agencies listed above.
Report prepared by: Sameer Dhalla, extension 5350 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Sameer Dhalla, extension 5350 Emails: [email protected] Date: April 02, 2009
30 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Item 7.3 Meeting #3/09, April 24, 2009
FROM: Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology
RE: G. ROSS LORD DAM OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND SURVEILLANCE MANUAL AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN ______KEY ISSUE Approval of updated G. Ross Lord Dam Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the G. Ross Lord Dam Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual and Emergency Preparedness Plan (September 2008) prepared for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the staff be directed to follow the updated Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance procedures presented in the manual.
BACKGROUND G. Ross Lord Dam is a large flood control facility on the West Don River located on the northeast corner of Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue West in Toronto. It is an earthen embankment dam and was constructed in 1973 to provide flood control for the West Don River from Finch Avenue south to the confluence with the East Don River at Don Mills Road. The primary flood vulnerable area downstream of the dam is the community of Hogg’s Hollow located at Yonge Street and York Mills Road. The dam is based on a US Army Corps of Engineers design and is approximately 366 m long and 20 m high. Baseflows are conveyed through the dam by two mud valves. Two low-level gates are used to control the water level above elevation 172.50 m and two radial gates with sill elevation 174.35 m are used to control higher flows.
Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manuals dictate the procedures that need to be followed to ensure that a dam is properly operated and maintained. The Operations component of the manual contains the rules that must be followed in the operation of the dam's gates during heavy rains to provide flood protection. The Maintenance and Surveillance component of the manual lays out the procedures that need to be followed to properly inspect the dam and all of its components to ensure the facility remains in a good state of repair.
The Emergency Preparedness Plan provides procedures for TRCA staff to follow for various emergencies that can potentially occur at a dam.
31 RATIONALE The G. Ross Lord Dam Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual and Emergency Preparedness Plan was updated for the following reasons: 1. The original operations procedures for G. Ross Lord Dam were completed in 1973 when the dam was built. The land use of the watershed upstream of the dam has undergone significant changes since that time. As such, the original operations procedure for the dam needed to be evaluated to determine if it was still applicable given the land use changes and changes in hydrology upstream of the dam. 2. Since the dam was constructed in 1973, technology and new tools have become available that needed to be incorporated to ensure the dam is properly inspected and maintained to a high standard. 3. The Draft Ontario Dam Safety Guidelines, prepared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), require that Emergency Preparedness Plans be prepared for large dams to ensure that appropriate actions were taken in the event an emergency was to occur at the dam.
DETAILS OF WORK COMPLETED TRCA retained the IBI Group to prepare the Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual and Emergency Preparedness Plan for G. Ross Lord Dam. Through IBI’s technical analysis, it was determined that the original operations procedure was still valid. However, the existing operations procedure was slightly modified to pro-rate gate openings when the rate-of-rise of the reservoir exceeds the operational threshold. Under the original operations procedure gates were opened in the same increment, even if the rate of rise in the reservoir exceeded the operational threshold. The pro-rating of gate openings was necessary to ensure that the Hurricane Hazel flood could be safely passed through the dam.
It should also be noted that the updated operations procedure formally recognizes that TRCA's Chief Flood Duty Officers have some flexibility to exercise engineering judgement with respect to gate operations when weather forecasts and downstream conditions allow for it. This includes the ability to draw down the dam to normal water levels to ensure the maximum amount of flood control storage is available in anticipation of a storm event.
The updated maintenance and surveillance program for G. Ross Lord Dam includes a series of updated inspection checklists to be used by TRCA staff. These checklists itemize each component of the dam (i.e. electrical, mechanical, structural) and describe what actions and frequency of inspections are required to be carried out by TRCA staff to ensure the dam is properly maintained.
Lastly, the updated Emergency Preparedness Plan provides updated direction to TRCA staff on how to deal with emergencies that may arise at the dam and to safeguard the public within the dam's potential inundation area. This is achieved through effective dam surveillance, prompt notification to the City of Toronto's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and citizen warning and evacuation when required.
32 FINANCIAL DETAILS The update to the G. Ross Lord Dam Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual and Emergency Preparedness Plan was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) fund with matching funding from the City of Toronto and the Region of York.
Report prepared by: Sameer Dhalla, extension 5350 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Sameer Dhalla, extension 5350 Emails: [email protected] Date: April 08, 2009 Attachments: 1
33 Attachment 1 G. Ross Lord Dam
34 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Item 7.4 Meeting #3/09, April 24, 2009
FROM: Derek Edwards, Director, Parks and Culture
RE: MANAGING DOMESTIC ANIMALS Policy and Procedures ______KEY ISSUE Approval of the amended policy and operational procedures for Managing Domestic Animals on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority managed lands.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the amendment to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) Policy for Managing Domestic Animals, dated April, 2009, be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the amendment to TRCA's Operating Procedures for Managing Domestic Animals, dated April, 2009, be received.
BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #6/03 held on July 25, 2003, Resolution #A157/03 was approved as follows:
THAT the Policy and Operational Procedures for Managing Domestic Animals, dated July 2003, as appended, be approved;
THAT dogs off-leash areas, on selected TRCA properties, be endorsed in principle subject to a community-based stewardship committee being established;
THAT those stewardship committees work with staff to identify appropriate areas, raise operating funds, maintain and monitor the locations with no added expense to TRCA;
THAT staff work with the City of Brampton and local community to consider a dogs off-leash area in the Claireville Conservation Area as a pilot project;
AND FURTHER THAT details of any dogs off-leash area on TRCA property be brought back to the Authority for endorsement.
Since 2003, there has been an increase in demand for dogs off-leash areas in various municipalities across TRCA’s jurisdiction. As such, municipalities have turned to TRCA looking for policy and operating procedures with regard to domestic pets and more specifically to off-leash rules and site selection criteria.
In 2008, TRCA was approached by the City of Toronto for expertise to help define appropriate site selection criteria for off-leash areas. As requested, TRCA staff led the creation of scientifically based site selection criteria and suggested revisions to the City of Toronto's off leash policy. 35 In preparation for the revisions to the policy and operational procedures for Managing Domestic Animals, TRCA staff researched and compared the policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to domestic animals and dogs off-leash areas that are used by TRCA’s municipal partners including: City of Toronto; Town of Markham; Town of Richmond Hill; Town of Caledon; Town of Ajax and the City of Vaughan.
Revisions to the policy and operational procedures for Managing Domestic Animals will synergize TRCA's policy and operating procedures with those of its municipal partners. Such revisions include: z addition of a policy statement; z addition of primary and secondary physical criteria; and z addition of primary and secondary biological criteria.
RATIONALE TRCA staff has amended the policy and operational procedures for Managing Domestic Animals in order to streamline the policy and strengthen the operating procedures. In addition, the updated documents incorporate strong ecological principles regarding dogs off-leash area site selection criteria and harmonize TRCA’s policy and procedures with those of its partners.
This amended policy and operational procedures supports a number of other TRCA strategic documents including: z The Living City Strategy; z Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy; z Rouge River watershed plan; and z Humber River watershed plan.
Physical and biological criteria for dogs off-leash site selection articulate watershed health and protection of ecological features and linkages that must take precedence over the provision of dogs off-leash areas. Furthermore, such criteria speak to the protection of natural habitats, wild species residing in these habitats and the health and safety of the public and domestic pets using the dogs off-leash areas.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA staff is preparing for the release of an education package including handouts and new signage indicating that dogs must be on leash. Recently, TRCA staff posted information regarding all known TRCA off-leash areas throughout the jurisdiction on TRCA's website. In addition, it is anticipated that once approved, the updated policy and operational procedures for Managing Domestic Animals will be made accessible to the public via TRCA's website.
The policy and operational procedures for Managing Domestic Animals are set to be initiated in spring of 2009 at Claireville Conservation Area. The plan consists of assessment of current land use, initiation of an action plan and a monitoring phase. The action plan will include public education and enforcement with the regards to the policy and operational procedures for Managing Domestic Animals. In addition, TRCA staff will be updating signs on conservation lands as needed to inform and educate the public with regards to the policy update.
36 FINANCIAL DETAILS There are no TRCA funds allocated to establishing off-leash areas on TRCA property. Financial and in-kind contributions will have to be sought elsewhere by the proponents for establishing and maintaining off-leash locations.
Report prepared by: Cortney Oliver, extension 5596 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Derek Edwards, extension 5672 Emails: [email protected] Date: April 06, 2009 Attachments: 1
37 Attachment 1 TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
POLICY FOR MANAGING DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Policy Statement Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) recognizes the social benefits that conservation areas provide to pets and their owners. TRCA also recognizes the requirement for responsible pet ownership on all its lands.
This policy pertains to managing domestic animals on TRCA lands as well as provisions of off-leash areas for dogs on Authority owned or managed lands.
Pets must be kept on leash at all times on all properties unless otherwise posted.
General Policy Pets are permitted on TRCA managed lands with the exception of Tommy Thompson Park. Pet access is restricted in areas where there are health regulations that prohibit pets, where pets would be a threat to wildlife or for other reasons TRCA deems appropriate.
No person shall bring an animal other than a dog or cat on TRCA managed lands except under a permit issued by TRCA.
No person or family shall bring on TRCA managed lands more than three (3) of any combination of dogs and cats.
No pet with an order against it under the Dog Owners Liability Act or Medical Officer of Health shall be allowed on TRCA managed lands.
Responsibility of Owner or Person In Charge of any Dog or Cat Every owner or person in charge of any dog or cat shall: z ensure that their pet is secured by a leash or chain that does not exceed two metres in length, except when in a designated off-leash area; z remove excrement left by the dog or cat; z provide adequate and appropriate care, food, water, shelter, exercise, attention and veterinary care as may be required to meet the need of the species; z ensure that the dog or cat has applicable current licenses and vaccination as may be required by law; and z ensure that the dog or cat is registered with the municipal government in which it resides (where required).
No owner or person in charge of any dog or cat shall, on TRCA lands, permit the dog or cat to: z make excessive noise or disturb other persons; z enter water designated for wading, bathing or swimming or be on the beach adjacent to that water; z be at large (an animal that is secured by a leash more than two metres long shall be considered to be at large), except in a designated off-leash area; and z leave the dog or cat unattended for extended periods of time.
38 Penalty Any person or persons found in violation of this policy or any operating procedures created pursuant to the policy shall be subject to such penalty or penalties as set out in the regulations of TRCA and TRCA shall have the right at its sole discretion to remove or suspend the person or persons in violation from using the property or designated off-leash facility.
Procedure for Establishing Off-leash Areas Individuals interested in developing an off-leash area must form a dog owners group ("the proponent") with a minimum of 15 members and identify a funding source for covering the costs of designing, developing and operating the facility; then z requests must follow the TRCA approval process and site selection guidelines; z if an appropriate site is found, initiate a public consultation process and demonstrate agreement by the general community; z enter into a one year contract agreement to be reviewed annually; z the proponent must be willing to take full responsibility for establishing, monitoring and maintaining the site, including insurance coverage satisfactory to TRCA; and z satisfy such other conditions as TRCA may require.
Site Selection For Off-leash Areas TRCA has established criteria for determining appropriate sites for off leash areas. Site selection criteria and guidelines are listed in the operating procedures.
Rules For Off-leash Areas While a dog is in an area designated as off-leash, every owner or person in charge of a dog shall: z carry a leash while the dog is running at large; z immediately leash a dog that shows aggressiveness toward people or other dogs or at the direction of a police officer, Provincial Offences Officer, municipal law enforcement officer or employee of TRCA; z ensure that the dog does not leave the designated area while off leash; z ensure that the dog, while running at large is under voice control and within visual sight at all times; z not bring in or permit such dogs to enter onto TRCA managed land if the dog may or does constitute a danger to other users; z ensure all dogs are licensed and vaccinated, (puppies under 4 months are not permitted as they will not yet be fully vaccinated) in accordance with the provincial/municipal regulations; z ensure the dog is collared with a tag attached that identifies the dog’s name and the telephone number of the owner; z clean up excrement immediately and dispose of wastes in designated containers; z not allow the dog to dig holes, chase wildlife, or destroy vegetation; z have no more than 3 dogs off leash per visit; z be with an adult at least 18 years of age who is able to control the dog; z permit children under the age of 12 in off-leash areas only when accompanied by an adult; z take responsibility for the actions of their dogs at all times; z use at dog owner's own risk.
39 Attachment 2 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR MANAGING DOMESTIC ANIMALS
April 2009
INTRODUCTION The properties owned by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) provide permanent sanctuaries for wildlife and vegetation while at the same time they offer recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. As development pressure from the expanding population increases, protecting natural heritage features including wildlife is becoming even more important across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Simultaneously, it is important to make available outdoor recreational opportunities and green space in order to enhance the quality of life in our communities.
TRCA recognizes the social benefits that conservation lands provide to pets and their owners. It is critical however that pet owners act responsibly in order to safeguard our natural assets as well as other users and staff. Dog attacks on animals; particularly deer, ground-nesting birds, and fish spawning areas have been reported in recent years. When dog owners cooperate with the rules, the impact of domestic animals on wildlife is reduced. Therefore, we need to work together to protect and rehabilitate healthy and diverse wildlife populations and vegetation communities.
TRCA allows recreational use on its land that is consistent with resource protection and rehabilitation objectives. This includes hikers, cyclists, equestrians, runners, small children, senior citizens, dog-walkers, photographers, and people temporarily escaping the urban environment. To help make multiple-use areas work, each user must be aware of the needs of others. Visitors are required to comply with the rules to create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
PUBLIC EDUCATION Education through the provision of information about dogs/pets and their requirements is seen as a primary method of addressing animal control problems before they occur.
An information/education brochure is available for distribution to inform the public of the Policy for Managing Domestic Animals and off-leash areas on TRCA managed lands. Online resources are also available on TRCA’s website including locations of off-leash areas.
Signage TRCA will post signs in public use areas clearly indicating permitted uses including a symbol to illustrate that dogs must be on leash. “Trail Manners For You and Your Dog” may be posted on kiosks at trail heads.
"Trail Manners For You and Your Dog" z Respect wildlife and their habitat. You are in their home. z Respect the environment - do not let your dog dig or cause damage. z Clean up after your dog. Leave all trails as clean or cleaner than when you arrived. z Yield the right-of-way to other hikers. Many people are afraid of dogs. 40 z Communicate with others and always keep your dog under control. z Yield the right-of way to equestrians. Move off the trail far enough to allow horses to pass. Keep your dog close to you, quiet and under control. z Always be courteous. Do not give other trail users any reason to complain. Set an example for others by being a conscientious owner with a well-behaved dog out enjoying the trails.
STAFF TRAINING All TRCA field staff will be provided with in-house training regarding the Policy for Managing Domestic Animals
Avoiding and Handling Dog Attacks What Triggers dog bites? z Teasing the dog z Exciting the dog z Rough play z Approaching or touching a sleeping or eating dog or its pups or a sick or injured dog
Unleashed Dogs z Be aware of dogs a block or more ahead; change your route or turn around to avoid unleashed dogs.
Signs of an Imminent Attack z Barking, snarling, growling z Raised hair; wide eyes; tail moves quickly z Lips curled back over teeth
Handling an Attacking Dog z Remain calm z Do not turn or run z Avoid eye contact and threatening moves; remove sunglasses z Turn sideways and slowly withdraw from the dog’s territory z Keep the dog in view z Hold out hand/arm farthest from the dog z Do not yell at the dog. Speak calmly using phrases such as “Wanna play?” or “Wanna go for a walk?”
If You are Attacked z Stand still or maintain a constant slow pace out of the dog’s territory z Do not turn around z Do not stare the dog in the eye z Hold something in front of you with both hands to wedge into the dog’s mouth z Use the commands: “No,” “Down,” “Go Home” z If you are knocked down go into the fetal position and cover your face, neck and head
Packs of dogs z If you see a pack of dogs, get away from them BEFORE you are singled out z If confronted, keep your back to a wall, bush or other object to avoid getting encircled z Deal with the leader of the pack as an individual dog 41 Leashed Dogs z DO NOT assume that leashed or fenced dogs are harmless z If you have to approach them, get the owner’s permission and speak admiringly of the dog to its owner to ease any tension
APPLICABLE LAWS Laws as they relate to managing domestic animals on Authority land
Provincial z Conservation Authorities Act Ontario Regulation 119 - S. 10(1)(2)(3)
(1) No person shall bring an animal other than a dog or cat into the conservation area except under a permit issued by the Authority.
(2) No person who owns or controls an animal shall, in the conservation area, permit the animal to, (a) make excessive noise or disturb other persons; (b) enter water designated for wading, bathing or swimming or be on the beach adjacent to that water; or (c) be at large.
(3) For the purposes of clause (2) c), an animal that is secured by a leash more than two metres long shall be considered to be at large. z Trespass to Property Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter T.21 Section 2.1
(2). 1 Trespass an offence Every person who is not acting under a right or authority conferred by law and who,
(a) without the express permission of the occupier, the proof of which rests on the defendant, (i) enters on premises when entry is prohibited under this Act, or (ii) engages in an activity on premises when the activity is prohibited under this Act; or (b) does not leave the premises immediately after he or she is directed to do so by the occupier of the premises or a person authorized by the occupier, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000. R.S.O. 1990, c. T.21, s. 2 (1). z Dog Owners Liability Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.16
Proceedings against owner of dog
4. (1) A proceeding may be commenced in the Ontario Court of Justice against an owner of a dog if it is alleged that, (a) the dog has bitten or attacked a person or domestic animal; (b) the dog has behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals; or
42 (c) the owner did not exercise reasonable precautions to prevent the dog from, (i) biting or attacking a person or domestic animal, or (ii) behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals. 2005, c. 2, s. 1 (6). z Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act S.O. 1997, Chapter 41 (25)
25.1 A person shall not use or be accompanied by a dog while hunting white-tailed deer, moose, caribou, elk or black bear, except under the authority of a licence issued in respect of that dog.
Prescribed areas 25.2 Despite subsection (1), a person shall not use or be accompanied by a dog while hunting white-tailed deer, moose, elk or black bear in an area prescribed by the regulations.
Dog running at large 25.3 The owner of a dog or any other person responsible for a dog shall not permit it to run at large,
(a) during the open season for white-tailed deer, moose, elk or black bear, in an area prescribed for the purpose of subsection (2); or (b) during the closed season for white-tailed deer, moose, elk or black bear, in an area usually inhabited by that species.
Power of conservation officer (4) A conservation officer may kill a dog without incurring any liability if,
(a) the dog is running at large in an area prescribed for the purpose of subsection (2) during the open season for white-tailed deer, moose, elk or black bear; or (b) the dog is chasing white-tailed deer, moose, elk or black bear during the closed season for that species in an area usually inhabited by that species. 1997, c. 41, s. 25.
Municipal Municipal by-laws, commonly referred to as canine or animal control by-laws.
Such by-laws deal with dogs at large, off leash, stoop’n scoop, licensing, and removal of abandoned, injured or stray dogs. Such by-laws do not apply on lands owned by Conservation Authorities and are therefore not enforceable on such lands. However, Officers of the local animal control/services departments may pick up injured or stray dogs at large on TRCA lands on request.
Municipalities may enforce by-laws if given written permission by the TRCA or if the land is under management agreement.
43 Other Humane Society - The local office will deal with neglected or abandoned animals. They will pick up dogs that fall into this category. (Example: dogs left in hot cars or on campsites for extended periods of time in the heat).
Please note that they will not use any methods that will cause property damage to gain access to a locked vehicle to rescue a pet in distress.
Prohibition No dog with an order against it under the Dog Owners Liability Act or Medical Officer of Health shall be allowed on TRCA lands. Example: muzzle orders.
STAFF GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH DOMESTIC ANIMAL RELATED OCCURRENCES The preferred approach for achieving compliance to the Policy for Managing Domestic Animals as well as other applicable laws is education and communication. Should such actions fail to produce the desired behavioural changes in the animal owner or person responsible, legal recourse under the relevant applicable law may be considered.
When dealing with a pet related occurrence, the investigating staff person should request the name of the offending party or parties. If circumstances permit, a request for documents to verify personal identification can be made as well. It should be noted that the offending party is not obligated by law to provide such identification to anyone other than a police or enforcement officer. Staff should attempt to secure the license number from the offending party’s vehicle where possible without causing a confrontation.
1) Minor Occurrences Minor offenses include those actions that do not pose serious or major risk to other property users. For example: Dogs off-leash, barking, on the beach, left unattended but not a health risk, fail to stoop and scoop, or non-aggressive at large.
First Time Minor Offenders Staff dealing with first time minor offenders shall use discretion in the selection of the appropriate response option. Subject to the circumstances of the incident they may elect to communicate TRCA’s Policy for Managing Domestic Animals . Should this prove unsuccessful or inappropriate due to the attitude of the person in control of the pet, the investigating staff person may move directly to the repeat offender options.
Repeat Minor Offenders At the discretion of the investigating staff person the following options for actions may be taken: z deal with the occurrence directly, or z contact either the location supervisor, contract security staff, Provincial Offences Officer or enforcement officer.
44 2) Major Occurrences Major occurrences include incidents where the Dog Owners Liability Act or cruelty to animals/animal welfare issues come into play. (Examples: bites/attacks that produce injury to persons, other animals or property, dogs left unattended for extended periods of time in extreme heat under varying conditions, persons beating/wounding animals, pets that have sustained major injuries).
Staff dealing with a major occurrence should contact: z the appropriate agency such as Police, Animal Control Officers or the Humane Society in order to deal with the incident immediately; z the on-duty person in charge of the facility shall be notified forthwith.
Dog/Pet at Large A dog/pet may be at large deliberately or accidentally. If a dog/pet is found at large and the owner is known, every effort shall be made to return the animal to its owner. The owner shall be advised of TRCA’s Policy for Managing Domestic Animals and operational procedures as well as applicable laws.
If the owner is not known or does not step forward at the time the animal is taken under control, the dog/pet shall be secured in a safe and humane manner. The local animal control agency shall be contacted to pick up the dog/pet.
Dog Bites/Attacks All such occurrences that produce injury to persons, animals or damage to property shall be reported to the location supervisor or officer in charge for further action. In all such cases, the occurrence shall be reported to the local animal control agency and the Police. Such matters fall under the realm of the Dog Owners Liability Act.
Responsibility to Report Dog Bites/Attacks It is the responsibility of the handler (or owner, if present) of any dog involved in a dog bite or dog attack to: z stop and offer assistance; z provide the other involved party with the involved dog’s license number and/or rabies vaccination number; z provide the other party with their name and address, and if serious injuries are involved; z immediately report the incident to emergency responders (police, ambulance); z remain at the scene until responders arrive; z provide the responders with their identification information.
Responsibility of Staff All staff shall have regard for their personal safety and that of those accompanying them as well as persons in the general vicinity of an offending individual and his/her dog/pet. The duty of the staff shall be to detect, deter, and contact the appropriate staff or agency upon receipt of a complaint. Staff without lawful authority as either a Provincial Offences Officer or Enforcement Officer shall refrain from engaging in confrontational or argumentative exchanges with a non-compliant dog/pet owner. The exception being the full time TRCA supervisor/superintendent of the facility or security officers of a licensed security company providing contracted security services to TRCA.
45 Charges under applicable law are a response option with respect to any occurrence at the discretion of an officer appointed as a Provincial Offences Officer or higher with the lawful authority to lay such charges. Multiple charges would apply subject to the severity of the occurrence.
Occurrence Reports Detailed occurrence reports for all incidents involving pets, and in particular dogs shall be filed with the location supervisor/superintendent and processed through normal channels.
3) Warnings Verbal - These may be issued subject to location rules/requirements and applicable law shall be provided to the offending party and compliance requested. Such warnings and their response shall be documented and filed via an occurrence report.
Written - These may be issued by the full time TRCA supervisor or superintendent in charge of the location or other management personnel such as the Supervisor of Enforcement and Security as dictated by the circumstances and needs.
OFF-LEASH AREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will consider the designation of off-leash areas as per the following procedures and guidelines:
General Requirement for Establishing Off-Leash Areas z Individuals interested in developing an off-leash area must form a dog off –leash stewardship group (“the proponent”) with a minimum of 15 members and identify a funding source for covering the costs of designing, developing and operating the facility; then, z the dogs off-leash stewardship group must identify two key contacts to act as liaisons with TRCA; z provide “dog-watch” eyes and ears on the park to identify and help educate irresponsible pet owners; z organize park clean-ups at a minimum of four times per year; z repair areas damaged by dogs/digging; z requests must follow TRCA’s approval process and site selection guidelines; z if an appropriate site is found, initiate a public consultation process and demonstrate agreement by the general community; z enter into a one year contract agreement to be reviewed annually; z the proponent must take full responsibility for establishing, monitoring and maintaining the site; and z provide a certificate of general liability insurance of no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) with TRCA listed as additionally insured.
Process for Designation of Off-Leash Area on Authority Land Step 1 - Initial Proposal Request The dogs off- leash stewardship group interested in developing an off-leash area must submit a written proposal to TRCA.
Step 2 - Review of Proposal TRCA will review the proposal and consult with the local municipality. 46 Step 3 - Community Input TRCA will participate in a public meeting with members of the community to establish protocol, determine suitable areas and identify the dog owners group responsible for developing and maintaining the off-leash area.
Step 4 - Report TRCA will submit recommendations to the dogs off-leash stewardship group.
Step 5 - TRCA approval after off-leash guidelines are met. Terms of the agreement will be for one year in duration with renewal options.
Step 6 - Annual Review TRCA, in consultation with the municipality and the dog owners group will undertake a review annually to determine if further action is required to improve or remove the off-leash area.
Step 7-Action Plan Establish a plan of action in the event that the supporting dogs off-leash stewardship group for the off-leash area is disbanded.
Site Selection Guidelines for Off-Leash Areas Land Use Considerations z The new land use designation must conform with TRCA master/site plans and should adhere to land management plans; z The off-leash areas should be separated from other public uses such as: school/field centre yards, playing fields, playgrounds/play structure areas, beaches, picnic areas, any lake or pond, or residential housing; z Area should have enhanced vegetative buffers for noise.
Physical Criteria (1) Primary z Area should not be part of a hydraulic floodway (100 year storm), nor should the fence of an off-leash area go through a hydraulic floodway (therefore, no off-leash areas in floodplains or adjacent to watercourses); z Area to be outside the maximum operating level (high water level) of lakes, ponds and reservoirs, or area boundary should not be nearer than 10 metres to the shoreline of a lake where not controlled; z Area should be relatively flat (less than 10% natural slope to minimize erosion) unless site conditions warrant a grade of more than 10% (i.e. fill sites); z Area should be relatively dry or have proper drainage; z Area should not adversely affect the quality of nearby water through erosion, sedimentation and other contaminants associated with pet waste.
(2) Secondary z Area should be large enough to accommodate the intended off-leash use (suggested: minimum 350 metre perimeter); z Area should have trees for shade; z Area should have buffers to act as a noise barrier; z Area must have rules posted;
47 z Area should be setback a minimum of 10 metres from the greatest extent of top of bank/slope and natural features (e.g. natural vegetation); z Access to off-leash area must not be through a sensitive area; z Nearby watercourses/aquatic environments should not pose a drowning risk; z A buffer/enhanced vegetative cover should be provided between the nearest water feature and the off-leash area to filter runoff; z Area must be defined by natural barriers, page wire, chain link fencing or a combination thereof; z Area should have suitable parking within approx. 200 metres of the off-leash area and a roadway that can withstand the traffic;
The protection of ecological features and linkages will take precedence over the provision of off-leash areas;
Biological/Ecological Criteria (1) Primary Off-leash areas will NOT be considered in the following: z Areas where habitat restoration has taken place or is being planned; z Existing cover within the Terrestrial Natural Heritage system as defined through municipal plans, watershed plans or the Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy (TRCA 2007); z Wetlands or their buffer zones; z Environmentally sensitive areas (ESA’s); z Areas of Natural or Scientific Interest (ANSI’s) z Wooded or savannah areas; or z Areas that contain uncommon, rare, threatened or endangered plant, insect or animal species or that have the significant potential to host such species, especially SARA/ESA designated species.
Watercourses z Selected areas should not include a watercourse or part of it and should be a minimum of 10 metres from a natural aquatic environment of any kind, including (but not limited to) wetlands, marshes, fens, bogs, seeps, ephemeral spring wetlands, streams, creeks, rivers, ponds, poorly drained areas.
(2) Secondary z Off-leash areas may be considered in planted areas not supporting species of concern based on site specific evaluation and subject to meeting other criteria; z Off-leash areas may be considered in the potential cover of the Terrestrial Natural Heritage System based on site specific evaluation and subject to meeting other criteria; z Off-leash trails may be permitted based on site specific assessment where linking with appropriate sites; z Off-leash areas may be permitted in areas of non-native plantations, outside the Terrestrial Natural Heritage System and subject to meeting other criteria.
48 Rules for Off-Leash Areas While a dog is in an area designated as off-leash on TRCA lands, every owner or person in charge of a dog shall:
z carry a leash while the dog is running at large; z immediately leash a dog that shows aggressiveness toward people or other dogs or at the direction of a police officer, Provincial Offences Officer, municipal law enforcement officer or employee of Toronto Region Conservation Authority; z ensure that the dog does not leave the designated area while off leash; z ensure that the dog, while running at large is under voice control and within visual sight at all times; z not bring in or permit such dogs to enter onto TRCA managed land if the dog may or does constitute a danger to other users. z ensure all dogs are licensed and vaccinated, (puppies under 4 months are not permitted as they will not yet be fully vaccinated) in accordance with the provincial/municipal regulations; z ensure the dog is collared with a tag attached that identifies the dog’s name and the telephone number of the owner; z clean up excrement immediately after their dog and dispose of wastes in designated containers; z not allow the dog to dig holes, chase wildlife, or destroy vegetation; z have no more than 3 dogs off leash per visit; z permit children under the age of 12 in off-leash areas only when accompanied by an adult; z take responsibility for the actions of their dogs at all times; and z use at dog owner's own risk.
Monitoring Monitoring of designated off-leash areas is important to ensure that areas are well managed and that the quality of experience offered is maintained. Decisions about continued use of the area or revisions to use will be informed by monitoring.
Existing off-leash zones that generally meet the primary criteria will be grand-parented. Those that do not adhere to the above criteria will be re-evaluated with the intent to be re-designated/located or decommissioned.
49 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Item 7.5 Meeting #3/09, April 24, 2009
FROM: Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer
RE: GOOD NEWS STORIES Highlights of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Work ______KEY ISSUE Receipt of Good News Stories for February and March, 2009, from all sections of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
RECOMMENDATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report and presentation on "Good News Stories" for February and March, 2009, be received.
BACKGROUND Management Team, a committee made up of senior staff at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), meets monthly to discuss strategic initiatives and organizational development.
RATIONALE Key accomplishments of each TRCA section are highlighted at each Management Team meeting. In keeping with TRCA's objective of Business Excellence, these accomplishments will be brought to the Authority for the information of the members. The following are the accomplishments cited from February and March, 2009, and a brief description of each. February z Archaeology - The Canadian Conservation Institute has chosen to restore and conserve an archaeological artifact from the Lewis site at Bruce's Mill for long-term public interpretation. z Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP) Training Course - The Ministry of Natural Resources renewed an agreement with TRCA to administer the OSAP training course in June. This course is offered to Consultants, Federal and Provincial staff, Conservation Authorities and private individuals. z Municipal Leaders Forum on Green Building - 70 people attended the forum intended to accelerate the adoption of Green Building Design and Green Communities in Ontario. z Partners in Project Green - Pearson Eco-Business Zone received $66,785.00 in funding from Ministry of the Environment's Community Go Green Fund for Small Business Enterprise greenhouse gas reductions within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone. z Region of Peel Greenlands Securement Project - TRCA is a partner in the project which received an Honourable Mention in Environmental Planning for the 2008 Awards for Planning Excellence by the Canadian Institute of Planners. The Greenlands Securement Project is an excellent example of a collaborative effort to reach out to landowners that achieves long-lasting protection, preservation and enhancement of the Regional Greenlands System.
50 z Bio-diesel Equipment - Purchase of bio-diesel approved to facilitate switch from traditional fuel in all applicable equipment at Bathurst Glen Golf Course, including mowers, tractors, etc., as well as a fleet of 35 golf carts. This switch requires no alteration to existing equipment and will help place us at the forefront of environmental golf course management. z Caring for the Moraine Project - The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation approved a grant of over $726,000 for year four of the project. $148,000 is for work to be done by TRCA. z Common Redpolls - More Common Redpolls than usual have been seen in our jurisdiction including a number of the rarer - and paler - Hoary Redpolls. z Environmental Education Symposium - The Ontario Ministry of Education held a symposium on February 25 & 26 in Toronto. At the symposium the Ministry released its policy framework for environmental education in Ontario schools, entitled "Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow". Over 600 teachers and administrators from across Ontario attended and participated in lectures, presentations and workshops on environmental topics led by industry leaders. At the symposium TRCA staff delivered 3 workshops and lectures to over 150 participants on a variety of environmental, sustainability and climate change topics. z Solar Powered Electric Pontoon Boat - Lake St. George Field Centre took delivery of the first solar powered electric pontoon boat used for commercial uses in North America (and perhaps the world). It will be used as a zero-emission floating classroom for students visiting the Field Centre. z Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan - Watershed Planning Group is entering into a partnership with the Centre for Urban Health Initiatives to develop a set human health and wellbeing indicators that are relevant at the community scale, as part of the Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan project.
March z Kortright Centre for Conservation - Ministry of the Environment to provide $77,000 over 3 years from the Best in Science Program for the Kortright Parking Lot Demonstration Project. z Erosion and Sediment Control - 60 people attended an erosion and sediment control training course for environmental monitors, resulting in a profit of $16,000. z Canada Green Building Council - Glenn MacMillan, TRCA’s Senior Manager, Water and Energy Management, was elected to the Canada Green Building Council Greater Toronto Chapter Board of Directors. z Black Creek Pioneer Village opened for March Break for 1st time in 20 years and well surpassed expected attendance with over 8,900 attending over the week. Archaeology unit participated. z Archaeology - Completed study for King Township to indicate where there are hot spots for undocumented archaeological resources. Presented to King Historical Society, resulting in benefactor contributing $10,000 for field studies to implement Phase 1 of the study recommendations. z Tommy Thompson Park - The park was awarded official status with the Canadian Migratory Bird Network, joining a group of 25 in Canada. z Paddle the Don - The popular river adventure event is offering sponsorship opportunities along the bank of the Don River for the first time. We have secured one sponsor and are looking for two more. z Evergreen Brick Works - TRCA Executive Committee approved the final TRCA permit for the Evergreen Brick Works project so they were able to proceed with construction.
51 z Geothermal Energy Symposium - Black Creek Pioneer Village was selected as a host location for a symposium in the fall to study geothermal energy systems. z Black Creek Pioneer Brewery and Beer Museum - Ministry of Culture awarded a $40,000 grant for Black Creek Pioneer Village's newest educational experience. z Maple Syrup Festival - Bruce's Mill and Kortright had record attendance at the festival over March Break. z Climate Change Symposium - York University and TRCA hosted a climate change symposium, including video conference participation by two researchers in the United Kingdom, to explore mechanisms for research capacity building and to announce the proposals for a regional climate change modelling unit as part of the Climate Change Conservation Centre under development by York University, TRCA and other partners. z Rouge Park North Management Plan - The plan is now included in Markham's Official Plan. z LEED for Homes Canada - The program was launched at The Living City Campus at Kortright. This is the newest rating tool, as part of the family of building and neighbourhood rating tools, being developed by Canada Green Building Councils for use across Canada. z Tumpeter Swans - Spring came to TRCA's jurisdiction with the arrival of Trumpeter Swans. Hunted to extinction in Ontario, these beautiful birds have returned thanks to a successful reintroduction program.
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Emails: [email protected] Date: April 07, 2008
52 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Item 7.6 Meeting #3/09, April 24, 2009
FROM: Carolyn Woodland, Director, Planning and Development
RE: CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES MORAINE COALITION ______KEY ISSUE Summary of 2008 accomplishments.
RECOMMENDATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report and brochure of the 2008 accomplishments of the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition be received.
BACKGROUND The 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: z advance the science and understanding of the Oak Ridges Moraine; and z work toward government, agency and community support for the form, function and linkages of the ORM.
The goals of the CAMC are to: z define and protect natural heritage and water resource systems of the ORM through watershed studies and monitoring; z support an accessible trail system; z ensure effective stewardship services on the moraine; and z build partnerships to provide education, information and land securement opportunities on the ORM.
Richard (Dick) Hunter, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer, Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, served as Chair of CAMC for 2008. David Burnett, Manager, Provincial and Regional Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), has been the coordinator of the CAMC since mid-2001.
2008 Accomplishments Details of the 2008 accomplishments of the CAMC are found in the brochure in Attachment 1. The brochure has been distributed to municipal councils and senior staff, Members of Provincial and Federal Parliament, CAMC partners and ORM stakeholders across the moraine. The brochure is also posted on the CAMC page of the TRCA website.
53 2008 marked the third year of the "Caring for the Moraine" project, a strategic partnership among stewardship organizations to deliver coordinated outreach, education and watershed stewardship services to private landowners across the moraine. This resulted in 68 stewardship projects across the moraine in 2008 by CAMC member conservation authorities and partners which achieved: z 48 ha of reforestation and planting of 100,000 trees; z 3 ha of wetland creation and enhancement; z 2.7 ha of prairie habitat restoration; z 3.4 km of riparian (streamside) restoration; z 14 educational workshops attracting over 830 landowners; and z direct contact of 2,800 landowners resulting in 111 property visits.
Similarly, land securement projects (acquisitions, donations and conservation easements) on the ORM by conservation authorities have shown great momentum since the enactment of the moraine legislation. A total of 166 ha of environmental lands on the ORM were acquired by conservation authorities in 2008, including the acquisition of the Swan Lake property in Richmond Hill by TRCA and its municipal and other partners. In total, CAMC members now own and manage more than 10,500 ha of environmentally significant public lands on the ORM. Details for both stewardship and land securement projects are found in Attachment 1.
CAMC members worked with the Oak Ridges Trail Association, municipal governments and other partners to expand and improve trail systems across the moraine, much of that on conservation authority-owned lands. CAMC members were also very active in education and outreach activities to inform people about the important environmental features and functions on the ORM and how to care for them. This includes the display of hands-on interactive models of the water cycle at the regional water festivals; hosting workshops for real estate agents about stewardship and marketing rural properties on the ORM; the creation of an ORM Discovery Centre at the Purple Woods Conservation Area in Oshawa; and the annual Charles Sauriol Environmental Dinner hosted as a fundraiser by The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto in partnership with the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust.
Lastly, the 2008 accomplishments brochure reports the highlights of the ongoing York-Peel-Durham-Toronto (YPDT) Groundwater Study, including the numerous municipal projects that have been supported by this work. Printed colour copies of the CAMC 2008 Accomplishments brochure will be available at the board meeting upon request.
Report prepared by: David Burnett, extension 5361 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: David Burnett, extension 5361 Emails: [email protected] Date: April 03, 2009 Attachment 1:
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