Authority Meeting #4/13

Chair: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair: Maria Augimeri Members:

May 24, 2013 9:30 A.M. WESTON ROOM B, PIONEER VILLAGE

AGENDA

Pages AUTH Material for Consideration at Authority Meetings Only EX Material Considered by the Executive Committee Prior to the Authority BAAB Material Considered by the Budget/Audit Advisory Board Prior to the Authority

AUTH1. MINUTES OF MEETING #3/13, HELD ON APRIL 26, 2013 (Minutes Enclosed Herewith on WHITE)

AUTH2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

AUTH3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

AUTH4. DELEGATIONS

EX4.1 A delegation by Mr. Dinesh Bilimoria of 146 Robirwin Street, Whitchurch-Stouffville, speaking in regard to item EX7.1 - Request for Disposal of and Region Conservation Authority-owned Land.

AUTH5. PRESENTATIONS

AUTH5.1 Recognition of Brian Graham and Jeremy Pearson for receiving the Toronto Police Citizenship Award.

AUTH5.2 A presentation by Joanne Jeffery, Manager, Stewardship and Outreach Education, TRCA, in regard to item AUTH8.1 - Greening Your Grounds.

1 AUTH6. CORRESPONDENCE

AUTH7. SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION

AUTH7.1 REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND Rear of 146 Robirwin Street, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville CFN 48039 33

AUTH7.2 HIGHWAY 407 EAST EXTENSION DETAILED DESIGN OPTIMIZATION PROCESS 38

AUTH7.3 FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE STATE OF REPAIR 47

AUTH7.4 FLOOD PROTECTION AND REMEDIAL CAPITAL WORKS STRATEGY 57

AUTH7.5 FRENCHMAN'S BAY - PICKERING ROUGE CANOE CLUB Licence Agreement Extension CFN 26339 65

AUTH7.6 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE ARTIFACTS Deaccession 74

AUTH8. SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

AUTH8.1 GREENING YOUR GROUNDS HOMEOWNERS GUIDE 78

AUTH8.2 FLOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICE 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Workplan 80

AUTH8.3 WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES

AUTH8.3.1 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #1/13, held on April 16, 2013

BAAB. MATERIAL FROM BUDGET/AUDIT ADVISORY BOARD

(No meeting held this month)

2 EX. MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/13, HELD ON MAY 10, 2013

(Refer to Minutes printed on PINK)

NEW BUSINESS

NEXT MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #5/13, TO BE HELD ON JUNE 21, 2013, AT 9:30 A.M. IN WESTON ROOM B, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE

Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer

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3 EX. MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #3/13, HELD ON APRIL 26, 2013

(Refer to Minutes printed on PINK)

EX7. SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION (Items EX7.1 - EX7.2)

EX7.1 REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND Rear of 146 Robirwin Street, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville CFN 48039 138

EX7.2 REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT 11220 Regional Road 27 1321362 Inc. CFN 37324 139

EX8. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION (Items EX8.1 - EX8.3)

EX8.1 ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE 142

EX8.2 HVAC RETROFITS, DUCT CLEANING AND AIR QUALITY TESTING Award of Sole Source Contract for HVAC Retrofits and Air Quality Testing, 5 Shoreham Drive, 143

EX8.3 220 GREYABBEY TRAIL & SCARBOROUGH WATERFRONT ACCESS PLAN 144

EX9. SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

EX10 ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06 (Items EX10.1 - EX10.115)

PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.1 - EX10.3 ARE MAJOR APPLICATIONS

Applications that involved a more complex suite of technical studies to demonstrate consistency with policies; applications that cover a significant geographic area (e.g. subdivisions, stormwater management ponds), extensive modifications to the landscape, major infrastructure projects, emergency works, resolution of violations/after the fact permits, trail construction

4 CITY OF TORONTO [ YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.1 CITY OF TORONTO To site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere, at Budapest Park near Parkside Drive and West, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to construct a temporary containment swale. Works involved site grading and modifications to the combined sewer system. No in-water works were within the scope of this project. 150

CITY OF VAUGHAN

EX10.2 LONGYARD PROPERTIES INC. 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 Part Lots 21, 22, Concession 2, (Northwest of Major Mackenzie Drive and Bathurst Street, Block 12), in the City of Vaughan, Watershed as located on the property owned by Longyard Properties Inc. The purpose is to allow development, interference with a wetland and alteration of a watercourse within a Regulated Area of the Don River Watershed to facilitate topsoil stripping and the installation of sediment and erosion control measures, including multiple temporary sediment control ponds, for a draft approved plan of subdivision (19T-03V13) within Block 12, northwest of Major Mackenzie Drive and Bathurst Street, in the City of Vaughan. 151

EX10.3 NASHVILLE DEVELOPMENTS INC. To site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse on Part Lots 22, 23, Concession 9, (northeast of Major Mackenzie Drive and Huntington Road, Block 61W), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Nashville Developments Inc. The purpose is to allow development and the alteration of a watercourse within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed to facilitate topsoil stripping and the installation of sediment and erosion control measures in Phase 3 of a draft approved plan of subdivision (19T-10V004) within Block 61 West, northeast of Major Mackenzie Drive and Huntington Road, in the City of Vaughan. 151

5 PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.4 - EX10.12 ARE MAJOR APPLICATIONS - ERRATA

Staff's recommendation for approval is based upon the review and acceptance of additional information from the applicant. The applicant has been informed that the information outstanding must be reviewed and accepted by staff prior to the Executive Committee Meeting. Staff will advise that this application be withdrawn from the Executive Committee Agenda should this information remain outstanding.

CITY OF VAUGHAN

EX10.4 LONGYARD PROPERTIES INC. 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 Part Lots 21, 22, Concession 2, (Northwest of Major Mackenzie Drive and Bathurst Street, Block 12), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Longyard Properties Inc. The purpose is to allow development and the alteration of a watercourse within a Regulated Area of the Don River Watershed to facilitate the construction of a stormwater management facility (SWM Pond 7) and associated outfall to service a draft approved plan of subdivision (19T-03V13) within Block 12, northwest of Major Mackenzie Drive and Bathurst Street, in the City of Vaughan 152

EX10.5 LONGYARD PROPERTIES INC. 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 Part Lots 21, 22, Concession 2, (Northwest of Major Mackenzie Drive and Bathurst Street, Block 12), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Longyard Properties Inc. The purpose is to allow development, interference with a wetland and alteration of a watercourse within a Regulated Area of the Don River Watershed to facilitate the construction of a stormwater management facility (SWM Pond 8) and associated outfall to service a draft approved plan of subdivision (19T-03V13) within Block 12, northwest of Major Mackenzie Drive and Bathurst Street, in the City of Vaughan. 152

6 EX10.6 TOWNWOOD HOMES INC. 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 Part Lot 20, Concession 2, Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Street, in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Townwood Homes Inc. The purpose is to conduct site grading works in order to construct a stormwater management pond and associated outfall which will facilitate the servicing and development of the Mackenzie Ridge townhome subdivision, in Planning Block 11, in the City of Vaughan. 153

EX10.7 TOWNWOOD HOMES INC. To site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Part Lot 20, Concession 2, Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Street, in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Townwood Homes Inc. The purpose is to conduct topsoil stripping works in order facilitate the servicing, development and final grading works for the Mackenzie Ridge townhome subdivision, in Planning Block 11, in the City of Vaughan. 153

EX10.8 TOWNWOOD HOMES 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 Part Lot 20, Concession 2, Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Street, in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Townwood Homes Inc. The purpose is to conduct final grading/development works in order facilitate the construction and development of the Mackenzie Ridge townhome subdivision, in Planning Block 11, in the City of Vaughan. 153

TOWN OF CALEDON

EX10.9 GRECFAM HOLDINGS INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade on Part Lot 7, Concession 6, (13303 Coleraine Drive), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Grecfam Holdings Incorporated. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the realignment of a tributary of the Humber River Watershed and develop the industrial lot with open storage and an equipment storage building associated with a municipal site plan application. 154

7 TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL

EX10.10 DDR MAJOR MAC RICHMOND GP INC. To site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Part Lot 19, 20, Concession 3, (1577 - 1621 Major MacKenzie Drive East), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by DDR Major Mac Richmond Gp Inc.. The purpose is to facilitate earthworks, pre-grading, temporary stormwater management, and initial site preparation works associated with a draft approved commercial subdivision. 154

EX10.11 SANMIKE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Part Lot 25, EYS Block 24, Plan 65M-3230, (10665 Bayview Avenue), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Sanmike Construction Limited. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed in order to facilitate grading and servicing associated with an approved Draft Plan of Subdivision consisting of 67 residential townhouse units in the Town of Richmond Hill. 154

EX10.12 SANMIKE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 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 Part Lot 25, EYS Block 24, Plan 65M-3230, (10665 Bayview Avenue), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Sanmike Construction Limited. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed in order facilitate the construction of an outfall structure associated with a townhouse development in the Town of Richmond Hill. 155

CITY OF BRAMPTON

EX10.13 LOT 6, GOREWAY DRIVE - NEAR CYNTHIA CRESCENT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 6, Plan 43M-580, (Lot 6, Goreway Drive - near Cynthia Crescent), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within the TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a single family dwelling, associated with a municipal building permit. 155

8 EX10.14 IBRANS DEVELOPMENTS LTD. To site grade on Part Lot 11, Concession 7, N.D.S., in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Ibrans Developments Ltd.. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate grading works related to a residential draft plan of subdivision application. 155

EX10.15 72 BROOKLAND DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 222, Plan 688, (72 Brookland Drive), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within the TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a proposed below grade entrance to an existing single family dwelling, associated with a municipal building permit. 156

EX10.16 ONTARIO CONFERENCE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Plan 43R-24714, (10747 Heart Lake Road), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Ontario Conference Seventh Day Adventist Church. The purpose is to undertake works within the TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of an outdoor playground and garden shed associated with a municipal building permit. 156

CITY OF MARKHAM

EX10.17 CITY OF MARKHAM To temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse on Raymerville Drive between Hickory Drive and Norwich Drive; Raymerville Drive between Bendamere Crescent and Wooden Mill Road in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Markham. The purpose is to undertake rehabilitation of two culverts located on Raymerville Drive, one between Hickory Drive and Norwich Drive and the other between Bendamere Crescent and Wooden Mill Road in the City of Markham. The Redside Dace fisheries timing window will apply to this project unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 156

9 CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.18 49 CORNELIUS PARKWAY To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 148, Plan 3244, (49 Cornelius Parkway), 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 and an inground pool with associated hardscaping at 49 Cornelius Parkway in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York). The existing dwelling will be demolished. 157

EX10.19 CITY OF TORONTO 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, at Chris Tonks Arena (2801 Eglinton Avenue West), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to carry out exterior upgrades at Chris Tonks Arena. Works will involve rehabilitation of the existing parking lot, upgrades to the drainage system, and landscaping. No in-water works are within the scope of this project. 157

EX10.20 DELMANOR DUNDAS 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 Part Lot 10, Concession C, (4180 - 4190 Dundas Street West), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Delmanor Dundas Inc.. The purpose is to construct an underground parking garage and the above-grade portion of an multi-storey retirement apartment building, remove an existing asphalt parking lot, and install associated landscaping. 158

EX10.21 68 HAYMARKET ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 81, Plan 3855, (68 Haymarket Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a one-storey detached garage in the rear yard of the single family detached dwelling at 68 Haymarket Road in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York). 158

10 CITY OF TORONTO [ COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.22 CITY OF TORONTO 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, at 777 Lawrence Avenue East near Leslie Street, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install a pre-engineered garage structure. Works will involve placement of the new structure on new concrete foundations. No in-water works are within the scope of this project. 158

CITY OF TORONTO [TORONTO AND COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.23 19 STRATHEARN ROAD 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 Part 276 Plan , Part Lot 285, 286, Plan M-378, (19 Strathearn Road), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a retaining wall, relocate soil, and construct a terrace, planting beds and a swimming pool. 159

CITY OF VAUGHAN

EX10.24 107 TREELAWN BOULEVARD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on , (107 Treelawn Boulevard), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an accessory shed within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 107 Treelawn Boulevard in the City of Vaughan. 159

EX10.25 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 Yonge Street, 0.52 km north of 71 John Street, in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by the Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to undertake maintenance works on a concrete arch culvert and replace a failed gabion wall. Maintenance works on the culvert and wing walls include drip edges at the storm inlet pipes, crack injection, new hand rail, new chain link fence, concrete curb reconstruction, the removal of trees from around the wing walls, and the realignment of the low flow channel. Works are subject to the coldwater timing window, unless otherwise specified in writing by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A Letter of Advice (LOA) will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 159

11 EX10.26 140 CENTRE STREET To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 7, Plan 3270, (140 Centre Street), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement dwelling within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed at 140 Centre Street in the City of Vaughan. 160

EX10.27 11801 KEELE STREET 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 , (11801 Keele Street), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement dwelling within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 11801 Keele Street in the City of Vaughan. 160

EX10.28 21 PARK DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part Lot 7, Concession 7 Part Lot 6, Plan 449, (21 Park Drive), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an above-ground pool within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 21 Park Drive in the City of Vaughan. 160 TOWN OF CALEDON

EX10.29 140 VICTORIA STREET To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 96, Plan BOL-7, (140 Victoria Street), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within the TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a two storey addition at the rear of the existing residential dwelling, associated with a municipal building permit. 161 EX10.30 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL 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 along a tributary of Lindsay Creek on King Street, 1000 m west of The Gore Road, in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed, as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to replace an existing culvert over a tributary of Lindsay Creek on King Street, approximately 1000 m west of The Gore Road, in the Town of Caledon. The redside dace timing window will be applied to this project unless otherwise specified in writing by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 161

12 EX10.31 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL 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 along a tributary of the Humber River on King Street, approximately 280 m east of Innis Lake Road, in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed, as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to replace an existing concrete box culvert along a tributary of the Humber River on King Street, approximately 280 m east of Innis Lake Road, in the Town of Caledon. The redside dace fisheries timing window will be applied to this project unless otherwise specified in writing by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 161

EX10.32 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL 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 along a tributary of the Humber River at 4700 King Street, approximately 00 m east of Dixie Road, in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed, as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to replace an existing corrugated steel pipe culvert with an open footed concrete culvert along a tributary of the Humber River on King Street, approximately 500 m east of Dixie Road, in the Town of Caledon. The Redside Dace fisheries timing window will be applied to this project, unless otherwise specified in writing by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 162

TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL

EX10.33 22 FERGUS AVENUE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Part Lot 19, Plan 194, (22 Fergus Avenue), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to demolish an existing one-storey single family dwelling and construct a 208.71m² two-storey single detached dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. The municipal roadway and a portion of the subject property are located in the Regional Floodplain associated with Lake Wilcox. However, the proposed replacement dwelling is located outside of the Floodplain and appropriately set back. In addition, the site is located away from Lake Wilcox and contains no ecologically significant features. As such, there are no flooding, geotechnical or ecology related concerns with this application. 162

13 EX10.34 209 OXFORD STREET To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 88, Plan 1999, (209 Oxford Street), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Don River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Don River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a two-storey addition to an existing two-storey single family dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. 163

ITEMS EX10.35 - EX10.49 WERE ERRATA ITEMS:

CITY OF MARKHAM

EX10.35 MILL POND INV. INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure at 16 Moore's Court, in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Mill Pond Inv. Inc.. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA regulated area of the Rouge River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a paved driveway and two storey frame addition with an enclosed garage to the rear of an existing two storey "heritage" dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. 163

CITY OF MISSISSAUGA

EX10.36 PCM BRAMALEA ROAD INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Part Lot 12, Concession 5 Part Lot 1, 2, Plan 43R-32904, (7381 Bramalea Road), in the City of Mississauga, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by PCM Bramalea Road Incorporated. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of an addition to an existing industrial building associated with a site plan application. 163

CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.37 303 LAKE PROMENADE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 40, Plan 2180, (303 Lake Promenade), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed. The purpose is to construct a three storey replacement dwelling with terrace, and covered and enclosed swimming pool with hot tub at 303 Lake Promenade in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area). 164

14 CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.38 CITY OF TORONTO 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 Donwoods Drive (from Ivor Road to Donino Avenue); Plymbridge Road (from Donwoods Drive to the West Don River); Donwwods Drive (from Donino Avenue to Knightswood Road); Donwwods Grove; and Winton Road, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to undertake road and sewer improvements within the Neighbourhood. Works will include the construction of a new storm sewer system, replacement of watermains and reconstruction of roadways. No in-water works are associated with this project. 164

CITY OF TORONTO [TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.39 108 FERRIS ROAD 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 11, Plan M-630, (108 Ferris Road), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a in-ground swimming pool, cabana and associated landscaping at 108 Ferris Road in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area). 165

CITY OF VAUGHAN

EX10.40 16 JAYLYNN COURT 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 10, Plan 65M-3474, (16 Jaylynn Court), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an inground pool within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 16 Jaylynn Court in the City of Vaughan. 165

EX10.41 209 GLENFOREST 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 5, Plan 65M-3447, (209 Glenforest Drive), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an inground pool, retaining wall and conduct minor grading works within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed at 209 Glenforest Drive in the City of Vaughan. 165

15 TOWN OF CALEDON

EX10.42 HALCO HOLDINGS LTD. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 1, 2, Plan 959, (195 Healey Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Halco Holdings Limited. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of an addition to an existing industrial warehouse facility associated with a municipal site plan application. 166

EX10.43 KING MASONRY To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 11, Concession 5, (14025 Humber Station Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by King Masonry. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a new office building, storage building and to permit the existing courier service use and to include permission for the lands to be used for a masonry sales establishment, which displays and warehouses masonry products for sale to the public, associated with municipal planning approvals. 166

EX10.44 MILL LANE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part Lot 22, Concession 4, (Mill Lane), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within the TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a single family home, driveway, septic system, geothermal system, deck and solar panel associated with a municipal building permit. 166

TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL

EX10.45 TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL 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 Wood's Park in the Town of Richmond Hill, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Town of Richmond Hill. The purpose is to undertake construction of a pedestrian bridge to replace an existing bridge located over a tributary of the East Don River within Wood's Park approximately 55m downstream of Castle Rock Drive in the Town of Richmond Hill, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by the Town of Richmond Hill. The Redside Dace fisheries timing window will apply to this project unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 167 16 EX10.46 ZAVALA DEVELOPMENTS INC. To temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Part Lot 60, Concession 1 WYS, (Drynnoch Estates Phase 3 West, north of Jefferson Sideroad), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Zavala Developments Incorporated. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the cleanout of an existing stormwater management pond in the Town of Richmond Hill. 167

TOWNSHIP OF KING

EX10.47 12800 8TH CONCESSION 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 3 - 5, Concession 8, (12800 8th Concession), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an addition to an existing dwelling within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 12800 8th Concession in the Township of King. 167

EX10.48 55 KINGSWORTH ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 13, Plan 473, (55 Kingsworth Road), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement dwelling, replacement septic system, cabana, inground pool and detached garage within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 55 Kingsworth Road in the Township of King. 168

EX10.49 13195 CALEDON-KING TOWNLINE SOUTH To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on , (13195 Caledon-King Townline South), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to recognize a concrete pad and cabana constructed within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 13195 Caledon-King Townline South in the Township of King. 168

PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.50 - EX10.69 ARE PERMISSION FOR ROUTINE INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS

Permission 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.

17 CITY OF BRAMPTON

EX10.50 BELL CANADA To undertake sewer and watermain or utility watercourse crossing by trenchless technology above an existing culvert at a tributary of Etobicoke Creek on Countryside Drive, west of Naperton Drive and near Dixie Road, in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, as located on the property owned by the City of Brampton. The purpose is to install a communication cable conduit above an existing culvert at a tributary of Etobicoke Creek on Countryside Drive, west of Naperton Drive and near Dixie Road, in the City of Brampton. The warmwater fisheries timing window will be applied to this project, unless otherwise specified in writing by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 169

EX10.51 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on John Street, near East and Centre Street, in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to replace an existing sanitary sewer on John Street, near Queen Street East and Centre Street, in the City of Brampton. The warmwater fisheries timing window will be applied to the project, unless otherwise specified in writing by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 169

CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.52 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Canerouth Drive from Rathburn Road to south of Rathburn Road, and on Ivybridge Drive from Rathburn Road to Canerouth Drive, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Etobicoke Creek Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to resurface existing roadway. Works involved removal and replacement of the existing asphalt road surface, as well as concrete sidewalks and curbs, catch basins and gutters. No in-water works were within the scope of this project. Construction has occurred. 170

18 EX10.53 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on Gunns Road from Glen Scarlett Road to Weston Road; Symes Road from Terry Drive to Glen Scarlett Road; and Castleton Avenue from Corbett Avenue to St. Clair Avenue West, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install new watermain within the road right of way and boulevard. No in-water works are within the scope of this project. 170

EX10.54 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction at 2125 Hickory Tree Road, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to resurface a parking lot and two tennis courts. Works will involve removal and replacement of existing asphalt surfaces, as well as landscaping. No in-water works are within the scope of this project. 170

EX10.55 COGECO DATA SERVICES To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on Jane Street between Highway 401 and Falstaff Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install fiber optic cable conduit. Works will involve installation of conduit to the east of the roadway. No in-water works are within the scope of this project. 171

CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.56 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation by trenchless technology between Sheppard Avenue East and Glentworth Road near Road, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install park pathway lighting. Works will involve installation of an electrical conduit and lighting poles. No in-water works are within the scope of this project. 171

EX10.57 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake borehole investigations near Donwoods Drive and Plymbridge Road; near Mill Street and Brookfield Road; and at 1901 Mount Pleasant Road, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed, as located on the property owned by the City of Toronto, TRCA, and the Rosedale Golf Club. The purpose is to undertake a geotechnical investigation as part of the Hoggs Hollow road and stormwater improvement study. Works will involve drilling nine (9) boreholes. No in-water works are within the scope of this project. 171 19 EX10.58 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. To undertake sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on the west side of Bayview Avenue and north side of Road, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on property owned by City of Toronto under franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.. The purpose is to replace 509 m of NPS 12 ST FBE HP gas pipeline on the west side of Bayview Avenue and the north side of York Mills Road in the City of Toronto - North York. The existing NPS 12 ST HP gas main is to be abandoned. The gas main will be installed by the method of open cut trenching. The majority of the installation will occur in the road right of way. No in-water works will take place. 172

EX10.59 TORONTO HYDRO ELECTRIC SYSTEM To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on Donino Avenue (from the West Don River to Donwoods Drive); Donwoods Drive; Knightswood Road; St. Margarets Drive; Plymbridge Road (from the West Don River to Donwoods Drive); Winton Road; and Donwoods Grove, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to replace buried electrical utility cables. Works will involve installation of the new electrical infrastructure in the roadway and boulevard. No in-water works are within the scope of this project.172

CITY OF TORONTO [SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.60 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Kennedy Road between Finch Avenue East and south of Passmore Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to resurface Kennedy Road. Works will involve removal and replacement of the existing asphalt road surface. No in-water works are within the scope of this project. 172

CITY OF TORONTO [TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.61 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake utility pole installation at 550 Broadview Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install pedestrian scale lighting along an existing unpaved pathway within Riverdale Park. Works involved installation of 20 lighting fixtures and a PVC conduit along the length of the path. No in-water works were within the scope of this project. Construction has occurred. 173

20 EX10.62 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Kingston Road between Waverley Road and Victoria Park Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to reconstruct Kingston Road between Waverley Road and Victoria Park Avenue. Works will involve the reconstruction of the existing TTC streetcar tracks and resurfacing of roadway as well as replacement of sidewalk and installation of new fire hydrants within the City of Toronto right of way. 173

EX10.63 TORONTO HYDRO ELECTRIC SYSTEM LTD. To undertake structure maintenance and sewer, watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing right of way on Lake Shore Boulevard at Don Roadway, in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed, as located on property owned by, and with permission obtained from, the Toronto Port Lands Company. The purpose is to install a new hydro duct structure over the Lower Don River north of the rail bridge. Works will involve installation of the new duct structure on the north abutments and piers of the existing railway bridge. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 174

CITY OF VAUGHAN

EX10.64 CITY OF VAUGHAN To undertake structure maintenance on Huntington Road - approx. 300m north of Kirby Road, in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Vaughan. The purpose is to undertake the rehabilitation of Dick Bridge which conveys Huntington Road over the Humber River approximately 300m North of Kirby Road. The rehabilitation works include removing and reconstructing new curbs, repairing deteriorated concrete on the deck, soffit, abutments, wingwalls and retaining walls, removing and replacing the existing guiderail system and placing riverstone protection in front of the south abutment. Works will proceed under the Ontario Operation Statement for bridge maintenance. The Ministry of Natural Resources redside dace fisheries timing window will apply to this proposal unless otherwise specified in writing by MNR. 174

21 TOWN OF CALEDON

EX10.65 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on Plan 43R - 30748 AND 43R - 33015, Queen Street - Highway 50 and King Street, in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to construct a 400 mm diametre watermain in downtown Bolton. There will be no inwater work as part of the proposal therefore no fisheries timing window will be applied. 175

TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL

EX10.66 BELL CANADA To undertake installation of anchors on existing poles and installation of conduits on Olde Bayview Avenue and Sunset Beach Road respectively in the Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by the Town of Richmond Hill. The purpose is to install anchors on existing Bell Canada poles on Olde Bayview Avenue and installation of conduits under two culverts on Sunset Beach Road at Bethesda Sideroad in the Town of Richmond Hill. The warm water fisheries timing window will apply to this proposal unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Natural Resources. 175

EX10.67 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. To undertake sewer, watermain or utility watercourse crossing by trenchless technology on the south side of Sunset Beach Road, in the Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed as located on property owned by the Town of Richmond Hill under franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. The purpose is to install a gas pipeline crossing two points under the watercourse on the south side of Sunset Beach Road. The first one is west of Vanek Road and the second is east of Vanek Road in the Town of Richmond Hill, by method of Horizontal Directional Drill. 175

EX10.68 POWERSTREAM INC. To undertake hydro pole removal and relocation on Olde Bayview Avenue, Sunset Beach Road and Bayview Park Lane in the Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by the Town of Richmond Hill. The purpose is to undertake removal of existing hydro poles and overhead wires and installation of new hydro poles along Olde Bayview Avenue, on Sunset Beach Road and Bayview Park Lane in the Town of Richmond Hill. The warm water fisheries timing window will apply to this proposal unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Natural Resources. 176

22 EX10.69 ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. To undertake installation of two new conduits within an existing roadway on Sunset Beach Road in the Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by the Town of Richmond Hill. The purpose is to undertake installation of two new 100mm conduit underneath Sunset Beach Road in the Town of Richmond Hill. The warm water fisheries timing window will apply to this proposal unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Natural Resources. 176

PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.70 - EX10.100 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

EX10.70 113 CEDARBROOK ROAD To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 14, Concession 5 EHS, (113 Cedarbrook Road), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. 177

EX10.71 4 ADRIATIC CRESCENT To install a swimming pool on Lot 94, Plan 43M-1632, (4 Adriatic Crescent), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. 177

EX10.72 36 MARTINEAU ROAD To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 140, Plan M-1445, (36 Martineau Road), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. 177

CITY OF MARKHAM

EX10.73 21 ROUGE RIVER CIRCLE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Block A, Plan 6230, (21 Rouge River Circle), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 177

EX10.74 59 HEATHERWOOD CRESCENT To install a swimming pool on Lot 119, Plan 65M-2557, (59 Heatherwood Crescent), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 178

23 EX10.75 11 CHRISTMAN COURT To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads), construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) and construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 6, Plan RP 7426, (11 Christman Court), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 178

EX10.76 52 PAGNELLO COURT To install a swimming pool and construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 20E, Plan 65M-4180, (52 Pagnello Court), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 178

EX10.77 40 HICKORY DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 39L, Plan 65M-2225, (40 Hickory Drive), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 178

CITY OF PICKERING

EX10.78 2287 CANTERBURY CRESCENT To install a swimming pool and construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 20, Plan 40M-2344, (2287 Canterbury Crescent), in the City of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed. 179

EX10.79 926 VISTULA DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 873, Plan M17, (926 Vistula Drive), in the City of Pickering, Waterfront Watershed. 179

CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.80 33 WARREN CRESCENT 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 44, Plan 1915, (33 Warren Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 179

EX10.81 21 NORSEMAN STREET 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 10, Plan 5580, (21 Norseman Street), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Creek Watershed. 179

24 CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.82 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) at 3 Gwendolen Crescent), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Toronto. 180

EX10.83 11 ANEWEN DRIVE To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 710, Plan M-762, (11 Anewen Drive), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 180

EX10.84 400 KEEWATIN AVENUE To construct a ground floor addition 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 Part Lot 38, Plan M.146, (400 Keewatin Avenue), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 180

EX10.85 107 ALAMOSA DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Part Lot 18, Concession 2 EYS Part Lot 1, Plan M-786, (107 Alamosa Drive), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 180

EX10.86 287 NEWTON DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) and construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on , (287 Newton Drive), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 181

CITY OF TORONTO [SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.87 35 LAKESIDE AVENUE 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 24 Plan 1538, (35 Lakeside Avenue), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed. 181

25 EX10.88 99 SYLVAN AVENUE To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement - removal or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads); construct a ground floor addition or structure greater than 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) but less than 150 sq. m (1614 sq. ft); 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, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing structure on Lot 61, Plan 4351, 99 Sylvan Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed. 181

CITY OF TORONTO [TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.89 605 RUSHTON ROAD To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) and construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 1, Plan 1741, (605 Rushton Road), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 182

CITY OF VAUGHAN

EX10.90 35 COLONY COURT To install a swimming pool and undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) on Lot 26, Plan 65M-3738, (35 Colony Court), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. 182

EX10.91 90 UPPER POST ROAD To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on , (90 Upper Post Road), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. 182

EX10.92 163 LUCA AVENUE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on , (163 Luca Avenue), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. 182

EX10.93 63 WIGSTON PLACE To install a swimming pool and undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) on Part Lot 34, Concession 1 Plan 65R-33481, PART 2, (63 Wigston Place), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. 183

26 EX10.94 67 WIGSTON PLACE 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 34, Concession 1 Plan 65R-33481, PART 1, (67 Wigston Place), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. 183

EX10.95 167 LUCA AVENUE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on , (167 Luca Avenue), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. 183

EX10.96 43 WOODCHUCK COURT To install a swimming pool and undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) on Lot 13, Plan 65M-4089, (43 Woodchuck Court), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed.183

TOWN OF CALEDON

EX10.97 ARLINGTON HOMES To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 13, Plan 43M1787, (Lot 13 Diamondwood Drive), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Arlington Homes. 184

EX10.98 DIAMONDWOOD PROPERTIES LIMITED To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 7, Plan 43M1787, (Lot 7 Diamondwood Drive), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Diamondwood Properties Limited. 184

TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL

EX10.99 31 SHOSHANA DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 56, Plan 65M-3508, (31 Shoshana Drive), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed. 184

TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE

EX10.100 44 JAMES RATCLIFF AVENUE To install a swimming pool and construct a ground floor addition or structure greater than 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) but less than 150 sq. m (1614 sq. ft) on Block 77, Plan 65M-3734, Part Block 27, Plan 65M-3735, (44 James Ratcliff Avenue), in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed. 184

27 PERMIT APPLICATION EX10.101 IS A MAJOR APPLICATION

CITY OF MARKHAM

EX10.101 CITY OF MARKHAM To site grade and interfere with a wetland at 5821 and 5845 14th Avenue in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Markham. The purpose is to remove a local wetland to facilitate a future vehicular intersection to the proposed Southeast Community Centre and Library. Past planning review in 1999 indicated that no natural features were present on the property. The wetland is a result of development and site alteration in the area. The wetland must be removed to facilitate a roadway access to the future facility, optimally located at an existing signalized intersection at Canfield Drive and 14th Avenue. The isolated wetland does not provide an important natural heritage feature; however, it does provide some limited ecological function on the landscape. Therefore, a compensation package was provided to the TRCA by the City of Markham. The funds will be used to implement restoration and enhancement opportunities within the Rouge River Watershed. 185

EX10.102 ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENTS LTD. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere at 9 Stollery Pond Crescent and 15 Stollery Pond Crescent (and adjacent municipal park), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Angus Glen Developments Ltd.. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed, in order to facilitate the construction of two residential condominium buildings, underground parking, associated site grading and servicing, and landscape restoration. 185

EX10.103 CITY OF MARKHAM 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 Tannery Pond Park in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Markham. The purpose is to undertake a replacement of an existing 6 m long pedestrian bridge with a 17 m long single span bridge over the Robinson Creek located in the Tannery Pond Park, City of Markham. The Redside Dace fisheries timing window will apply to this project unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 186

28 EX10.104 CITY OF MARKHAM To temporarily or permanently place - dump or remove any material - originating on the site or elsewhere, alter a watercourse on Apple Creek Boulevard, 200m west of Crispin Court in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Markham. The purpose is to undertake the rehabilitation of the Apple Creek Boulevard Bridge located approximately 200m west of Crispin Court in the City of Markham. The cold water fisheries timing window will apply to this project unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Natural Resources. The proponent has committed to using the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Ontario Operation Statement for Bridge Maintenance. 186

EX10.105 CITY OF MARKHAM 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 on Helen Avenue from Kennedy Road to Greenberg Gate in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Markham. The purpose is to undertake the reconstruction of Helen Avenue Road from a 2 lane rural roadway to a 2 lane urban standard road from 130m east of Kennedy Road to Greenberg Gate in the City of Markham. The warm water fisheries timing window will apply to the works unless otherwise specified in writing by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A letter of advice LOA) will be written by TRCA on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 187

EX10.106 75 FRONTENAC DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part Lot 11, Concession 3 Lot 11, Block 16, Plan M-2029, (75 Frontenac Drive), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed in order to facilitate the re-cladding of a portion of an existing office building front facade and fascia and the extension of a paved walkway. 187

EX10.107 MAIN ST. RESIDENCE (UNIONVILLE) 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 Part Lot 9, Concession 5, (34 Main Street Unionville South), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Main St. Residence (Unionville) Inc.. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed in order to facilitate the continued construction of a new retirement residence, associated parking lot and landscape amenity areas. 187

29 EX10.108 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK 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 Kennedy Road north of Highway 7, in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by the City of Markham, with permission to enter granted by the City of Markham to the Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to install a 1500mm diameter watermain under Kennedy Road, the existing York Durham Sanitary Sewer (YDSS) and the Rouge River. A Letter of Advice (LOA) will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 188

EX10.109 YORK DOWNS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 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 Lot 17, Concession 5, (4134 16th Avenue), in the City of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by York Downs Golf & Country Club. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed, to facilitate the construction of a new creek intake structure to allow for water taking in compliance with a permit to take water from MOE, to supplement the on-site irrigation ponds for the existing golf course. 188

CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.110 386 ROSEWLL 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 Part Lot 5, Plan 63R2172, (386 Rosewell Avenue), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a second storey addition to the existing dwelling at 386 Rosewell Avenue. 188

CITY OF TORONTO [SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]

EX10.111 CITY OF TORONTO 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, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, Plan 284, (195 Rouge Hills Drive), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to construct a 124 m2 single storey addition to the back of the existing 175 m2 washroom building located at 251 Rouge Hills Drive on Rouge Beach in Toronto (Scaborough Community Council Area). 189

30 TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL

EX10.112 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and interfere with a wetland on Bayview Avenue, Bloomington Road to North Lake Road, in the Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to install a 400mm diameter watermain on the west side of Bayview Avenue between Bloomington Road and North Lake Road. This 400mm watermain will connect to the proposed 400mm PD9 watermain at Bloomington Road and to an existing 200mm watermain at North Lake Road. Both trenchless and open cut methods will be used for the installation of the proposed watermain. No in-water works are associated with this project. 189

EX10.113 TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL 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 the Elgin East Channel Lands in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Town of Richmond Hill. The purpose is to undertake the realignment, enlargement and installation of bank protection measures of an existing channel located in Elgin East Channel Lands west of the Newberry Park in the Town of Richmond Hill. The Redside Dace fisheries timing window will apply to this project unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 190

EX10.114 TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and alter a watercourse in the Town of Richmond Hill, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Town of Richmond Hill. The purpose is to undertake replacement of an existing 6 m long pedestrian bridge with a new 28 m long bridge over the German Mills Creek located in the Town of Richmond Hill. The warm water fisheries timing window will apply to this project unless otherwise specified in writing by Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 190

31 TOWNSHIP OF KING

EX10.115 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 interfere with a wetland on 7277 King Road, in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by TRCA under a permanent easement granted to the Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to undertake emergency works to repair a breach in the containment berm of a constructed treatment wetland within a Regulated area south of 7277 King Road in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 191

32 Item AUTH7.1 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #4/13, May 24, 2013

FROM: Mike Fenning, Senior Manager, Property Services

RE: REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND Rear of 146 Robirwin Street, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville CFN 48039 ______KEY ISSUE Recommends that the TRCA-owned property located at the rear of 146 Robirwin Street, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River watershed be retained for conservation purposes.

RECOMMENDATION

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)-owned property located at the rear of 146 Robirwin Street, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, be retained for conservation purposes.

BACKGROUND Correspondence via electronic mail (E-mail) has been received from Mr. Dinesh Bilimoria who wishes to purchase a fragment of TRCA-owned property located at the rear of 146 Robirwin Street in the hamlet of Stouffville. A copy of the E-mail and a plan from Mr. Bilimoria is outlined in Attachment 1. TRCA lands at this location are part of a larger parcel acquired from Mattamy (Little Rouge Creek) Limited on March 8, 2011, under the Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015, Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River watershed.

At Executive Committee Meeting #7/12, held on September 7, 2012, Resolution #B119/12 was approved as follows:

THAT the potential disposal of a fragment of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)-owned property located at the rear of 146 Robirwin Street, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, be referred to TRCA staff for review and discussion in accordance with established TRCA policies;

AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought forward to the Executive Committee at a future date recommending further action.

This request was circulated to staff of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, the Regional Municipality of York and TRCA for review and comment. The following comments have been received:

33 TRCA Staff Comments The subject residential lot at 146 Robirwin Street was created as part of draft plan of subdivision 19T-04005 developed by Mattamy (Little Rouge Creek) Limited. The analysis which defined the boundary between the developed lands and the adjacent Greenlands System (now under TRCA ownership) was presented in a report titled: "Mattamy Stouffville / Maio Environmental Impact Study" , prepared by LGL Environmental Research Associates, dated April 2005 ("LGL Report").

The rear lot line of the subject lot was established as the "10m offset from Regional Flood Line" constraint. In addition to the adjacent Natural Hazard in the form of the Regional Flood Line associated with the Little Rouge Creek Tributary, the lands behind 146 Robirwin Street form part of the Town and Regional Greenland system and are designated as "Oak Ridges Moraine Plan Area Key Natural Heritage and Hydrologically Sensitive Features", as identified on Schedule H of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Official Plan.

Furthermore, the LGL Report identifies the TRCA lands at the rear of 146 Robirwin Street as a Dry-Moist Old Field Meadow and are approximately 20 metres north of a White Cedar Mineral Thicket Swamp. The creek itself is located roughly 50 metres south of the rear lot line.

Planning and Development staff is of the opinion that the portion of TRCA lands requested for disposal should be retained in TRCA ownership to protect the adjacent private residential lands from riverine flood hazards as well as for Oak Ridges Moraine natural heritage conservation and protection, as required in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, the Regional Official Plan and the Town's Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Staff Comments Town staff concur with TRCA's Planning and Development staff comments and recommendation to retain ownership of the subject TRCA-owned land.

Regional Municipality of York Staff Comments York Region staff agree with TRCA's Planning and Development staff comments and recommendation to retain ownership of the subject TRCA-owned land.

CONCLUSION For the reasons noted in the above comments, staff is recommending that the subject parcel be retained by TRCA for conservation purposes.

A plan illustrating the location of the subject lands is outlined in Attachment 2.

Report prepared by: George Leja, extension 5342 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: George Leja, extension 5342, Mike Fenning, extension 5223 Emails: [email protected], [email protected] Date: March 26, 2013 Attachments: 2

34 Attachment 1 Dinesh Bilimoria <> 08/13/2012 10:38 PM To "[email protected]" Please respond to cc Dinesh Bilimoria <> Subject Lot 55 - Wheller's Mill - Stouffville - Health and Safety Concerns

Hi Mike,

We had discussed about our home backyard design over the phone.

We would like to inform you that the current backyard design has Health and Safety concern issues. The pointing fence inside has been affecting us whenever we use the backyard. It is not a recommended design since it causes harm and injury. We would like to have this corrected as shown in the attached document.

Thanks, Dinesh Bilimoria

35 36 Attachment 2

37 Item AUTH7.2 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #4/13, May 24, 2013

FROM: Carolyn Woodland, Director, Planning and Development

RE: HIGHWAY 407 EAST EXTENSION DETAILED DESIGN OPTIMIZATION PROCESS ______KEY ISSUE Request that the Minister of the Environment confirm that provincial interests related to natural hazards, natural heritage and water management are being addressed during the detailed design and construction process for the Ministry of Transportation's (MTO) Highway 407 East Extension project, and that the interests of the citizens of Ontario are addressed.

RECOMMENDATION

WHEREAS in June 2010 the Ontario Minister of the Environment (MOE) granted approval of the Highway 407 East Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment (407 East Extension EA) to allow for the extension of Highway 407 by 50 km from Brock Road in the City of Pickering to Highway 35/115, within the jurisdictions of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Central Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA);

AND WHEREAS detailed design and construction is proceeding at an accelerated rate with Phase 1 scheduled for completion in late 2015, including an area from approximately Brock Road in the City of Pickering to Harmony Road in the Town of Oshawa;

AND WHEREAS through the environmental assessment process, TRCA provided technical clearance on preliminary issues related to natural hazards, natural heritage and water management with the expectation that TRCA review would continue through the detailed design stage;

AND WHEREAS the MTO Environmental Protection Requirements for Transportation Planning and Highway Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance (2010) specifically outlines provisions for highway design and construction meeting the Conservation Authorities Act;

AND WHEREAS TRCA has been advised that modifications are being made to the highway design approved through the Environmental Assessment (EA), including changes to alignment and size of crossing structures;

AND WHEREAS MTO recently advised TRCA, CLOCA and GRCA that they are to have a limited technical review role in the detailed design process for the Highway 407 East Extension project;

38 AND WHEREAS TRCA is concerned that its provincially delegated responsibility of ensuring risk to life and property through flooding and erosion, and thereby the protection of the citizens of Ontario, are not being addressed in the Highway 407 East Extension project;

AND WHEREAS TRCA is concerned that its mandated responsibility to undertake watershed management programs to encourage the conservation and restoration of natural resources are not being addressed in the Highway 407 East Extension project;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA requests the Minister of the Environment, as the provincial authority for the Highway 407 East Extension Environmental Assessment, to provide clear direction to the Ministry of Transportation as to conservation authority roles and responsibilities in the detailed design and construction process for this project so that assurances made during the environmental assessment are confirmed;

AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Ajax, the City of Pickering and the Regional Municipality of Durham; CLOCA, GRCA and Conservation Ontario, as well as the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Infrastructure Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada be so advised.

BACKGROUND The Highway 407 project was initiated by MTO in the 1980s, and was eventually divided into four sections: Central, 407 West, 407 East Partial and 407 East Extension. During the detailed design review of the Central and East Partial sections, the province established an optimization process whereby TRCA reviewed and provided sign-off on significant issues, including watercourse crossings, structure modifications, impacts to flooding and erosion, natural channel designs, geomorphological assessments, hydraulics, stormwater management plans, environmental management plans, and vegetation restoration plans. TRCA staff is concerned that this process is not being followed in the Highway 407 East Extension project.

Significant Natural Features The Highway 407 East Extension project crosses 12 watersheds, including 79 watercourses. In TRCA's jurisdiction it will cross both the Duffins and Carruthers creeks watersheds. The highway will be constructed on the Oak Ridges Moraine, in an area that is predominantly a groundwater recharge . Many of the watercourses are coldwater streams and provide habitats for a diverse and sensitive aquatic community. The highway will cross or is adjacent to one ANSI (the Duffins Creek Valley Regional Life Area); five provincially significant wetlands (Solina Wetland, Lynde Creek Coastal Wetland, Harmony Farewell Iroquois Beach Wetland, Maple Grove Wetland Complex and Whitby-Oshawa Iroquois Beach Wetland Complex); 19 Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA) (none of which are in TRCAs jurisdiction) and a number of unevaluated wetlands.

39 407 East Transportation Corridor EA (Highway 407 Extension) In 2010, after five years of study, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) granted approval of the 407 East Extension. The project involves a 50 kilometre extension of the highway, from Brock Road in the City of Pickering to Highway 35/115, and includes two north-south links to connect with Highway 401 (Attachment 1). TRCA, CLOCA and GRCA were involved in the review of the EA and their comments on the final EA and responses were included in the MOE approvals report.

The highway corridor itself will be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 involves the construction of 32 km of highway from east of the Brock Road interchange in Pickering to east of Harmony Road in Oshawa, and is scheduled to be completed in 2015. The design and review for Phase 1 is currently underway as is preparation of the land and clearing. Segment A-1 falls within the TRCA jurisdiction. The remaining segments of work fall within CLOCA's jurisdiction. The remaining 18 kilometres of highway will be built as part of Phase 2, and is within CLOCA's and GRCA's jurisdictions.

EA Commitments Section 8 of the EA provides commitments, including but not limited to:  detailed design of bridges and culverts, channels, stormwater management and drainage, trails and utilities; and,  monitoring of ecological sensitive features, including groundwater, upland vegetation, fish and fish habitat, significant species and areas, and landscape connectivity.

Section 9 of the EA summarizes project commitments and monitoring. Strategies that relate to conservation authorities (CAs) include:  confirmation of a Butternut Tree Strategy (CA input relates to relocation lands);  salvaging and relocation of rare vegetation species;  development of vegetation and restoration plans;  consultation on edge management plans;  refinement of stormwater management facilities and determination of outlet structures; and,  finalization of stormwater management plans.

During the EA, there was a significant amount of work completed with respect to the design of the bridges and culverts, as well as the associated channel works. This included assessments of, and design considerations for, geomorphological, hydrogeologic, fisheries, natural features, wildlife and hydrotechnical (hydrologic modeling, water level clearances, impacts on upstream and downstream water levels, velocities for a range of storm events including the regional). TRCA was assured that it would have the opportunity to review the design and construction reports (DCR) that would be required during the detailed design stage.

Responsibilities of Conservation Authorities

In the review of detailed design of provincial projects, CAs maintain a number of review responsibilities including:  Provincially Delegated Responsibility for Natural Hazards Conservation Ontario (CO), in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure projects prevent, eliminate, or reduce the risk to life and property from flooding and erosion.

40  Provincially Mandated Responsibility Watershed Management for the Conservation and Restoration of Natural Resources CAs have a mandated responsibility to undertake watershed management programs to encourage the conservation and restoration of natural resources.  The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Environmental Protection Requirements for Transportation Planning and Highway Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance (2010) CAs are to provide comment on highway design and construction issues related to surface water, including impacts to existing water balance, protecting upstream and downstream human and non-human land and water uses, impacts to the quality of surface water and changes in erosion potential and flood risk.  Municipal Advisory Services CAs provide environmental advisory services to municipalities through service agreements or memorandums of understandings with participating municipalities or as part of its approved program activity, covering areas of technical expertise natural heritage, natural hazard and water management. TRCA has a memorandum of understanding with the Regional Municipality of Durham to provide these services.

RATIONALE TRCA, together with CLOCA and GRCA share a concern that provincial obligations to ensure the Highway 407 East Extension project meets technical standards related to natural hazards, natural heritage and water management are not being addressed. An open review process is currently not being executed between MTO and the CAs.

Fulfillment of Provincial Obligations It is the responsibility of CAs to act on behalf of those within their jurisdiction to prevent, eliminate or reduce the risk to life and property from flooding and erosion and to encourage the protection and regeneration of natural resources. CAs are responsible for maintaining and updating the flood modeling on a watershed scale, and have the local knowledge and work with our municipal partners to ensure the interests of the public are addressed. CA's offer a strong presence in the communities and have developed good relationships with local and municipal residents and staff.

It is TRCAs understanding that in order to fulfil the obligations of the EA, as well as MOE's Notice of Approval to Proceed, MTO and its consultants would embark on a process that would be similar to, if not identical to, the process required by the MOE for the Highway 407 West and Highway 407 East Partial sections. As resolved through ministerial direction for these earlier sections of the highway, CA review and comment on detailed design issues related to natural hazard and water management was required in order for the Minister of the Environment of the time to ensure, on behalf of the citizens of Ontario, that these public interests were addressed. On April 5, 2013, TRCA, CLOCA and GRCA received a joint letter from MTO that advised staff that MTO would not be seeking CA review and concurrence with design changes. A copy of the full letter is provided as Attachment 2.

41 TRCA staff is concerned that there is a lack of CA input in the Highway 407 East Extension project, and that this lack of input into the detailed design process may result in issues related to natural hazard, natural heritage or water management not being addressed. In the review of the first DCR, staff noted that the structures and channel design that were approved in the EA are being modified and that there was insufficient detail provided and as such TRCA was unable to undertake a comprehensive review. Although infrastructure projects undertaken by the Crown are exempt from regulatory approvals under the Conservation Authorities Act , the best practice of provincial agencies has routinely been to engage CAs in order undergo a full technical review on a best efforts basis. It was noted in the EA that the DCRs would be provided to the CAs including updated models and hydraulics. The DCRs have been provided, but are lacking that detailed information required for a comprehensive review, including the modeling. Other information including stormwater management, natural channel designs, and vegetation removal and restoration plans that were routinely provided to TRCA in past MTO projects, and committed to in this project, are not being provided to CAs for the 407 East Extension.

At this time, TRCA is concerned that the construction of the Highway 407 East Extension project may cause flooding or erosion both downstream, and immediately upstream of the project area. With proper study and modelling review, the residents of the Regional Municipality of Durham, the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax, can be assured that they are not at increased risk from the design and construction of this project. Additionally, it should also be noted that the MTO Environmental Protection Requirements for Transportation Planning and Highway Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance (2010) specifically outlines provisions for highway design and construction meeting the Conservation Authorities Act for issues related to surface water, including impacts to existing water balance, protecting upstream and downstream human and non-human land and water uses, impacts to the quality of surface water and changes in erosion potential and flood risk. At this time, the provisions set forth in this guideline document have not been satisfied for this project.

Confirmation of the Role of TRCA in the 407 East Extension Project TRCA is respectfully requesting that the Minister of the Environment review the terms and conditions of the EA and provide clear direction as to how provincial interests related to natural hazards, natural heritage and water management are to be addressed through the MTO optimization process. TRCA is concerned that commitments made in the EA that relate to natural hazards, natural heritage and water management have not been satisfied through the detailed design stage work that is currently underway for this project. Interestingly, during the detailed design process for the 407 East Partial project, there was a similar disregard for TRCAs provincial responsibilities, and similar concerns that watershed management implications were not being addressed. At that time, TRCA requested clarification from the Minister of the Environment regarding its roles related to natural hazard, natural heritage and water management review responsibilities at the detailed design stage. In this earlier process the minister required that MTO obtain written authorization to proceed from review agencies, including TRCA. A formal review and approval process was developed and successfully followed. Provincial standards related to natural hazard, natural heritage and water management were subsequently addressed through the detailed design and construction processes.

42 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Send a letter to the Minister of the Environment with copies to the Town of Ajax, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, CLOCA, GRCA, Conservation Ontario, as well as the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Infrastructure Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Report prepared by: Beth Williston, extension 5214 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Beth Williston, extension 5214 Emails: [email protected] Date: May 14, 2013 Attachments: 2

43 Attachment 1

44 Attachment 2

45 46 Item AUTH7.3 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #4/13, May 24, 2013

FROM: Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology

RE: FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE STATE OF REPAIR ______KEY ISSUE 2013 report on TRCA's flood infrastructure state of repair.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Flood Management Service Flood Infrastructure State of Repair Report be updated and reported to the Authority bi-annually.

BACKGROUND One of TRCA's goals is to design, install and maintain structures that will prevent loss of life and damage to property from natural hazards such as erosion and flooding. Since Hurricane Hazel in 1954, TRCA has constructed numerous structures that help protect the public from flooding. These structures can take the form of dams, channels and dykes.

Over time, these structures degrade in ways that affect their ability to pass floods. The majority of flood protection infrastructure owned by TRCA was built between 1955 and 1970. The design life of these types of structures is typically around 50 years and some structures are in need of some major repairs to extend their functional life. The accumulation of sediment and vegetation, failed or shifted concrete panels and erosion of channel banks have reduced flood capacity for some of the channels. Some of TRCA’s dams were built more than 50 years ago and are in need of major repairs to meet current dam safety guidelines.

The highly urbanized characteristics of watersheds in the GTA require that flood protection infrastructure function in the way that they were designed. Failure of a flood protection device to perform puts property and lives at risk. On August 19, 2005 a severe thunderstorm dropped as much as 153 mm of rain in Toronto. The storm overwhelmed sewers and rivers causing flooding in many areas of the city. It is estimated by the Insurance Bureau of Canada that this storm caused $640 million in damages making it the third costliest disaster in Canadian history. This storm was a powerful reminder of the devastation flooding can cause in an urban environment.

The purpose of the Flood Infrastructure State of Repair Report is to document the current state of repair of TRCA-owned flood infrastructure and to raise awareness about the impending capital investments that will be required to maintain proper flood protection. TRCA currently owns 10 dams and 15 flood control structures (channels and other devices). The report examines each structure and categorizes them in terms of the "impact of failure" and the "probability of failure" using a risk management matrix. Each structure is assessed including its location by region or municipality and current major deficiencies.

47 Over the last ten years TRCA has made significant investments to remediate its inventory of flood protection structures in order to meet its obligation of protecting the GTA from flood damage. The role of the Flood Management Service, the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (LRIA) Dam Safety Guidelines, risk management and future capital requirements are examined in the report.

Flood Management Service In 2009, TRCA created the Flood Management Service (FMS) within the Ecology Division. The goal of this program was to better respond to issues regarding flood warning, risk and infrastructure. TRCA combined specialties in water resources engineering, infrastructure maintenance, risk management, data acquisition and hydrometrics in order to reduce the flood risk to life and property within the TRCA jurisdiction by providing professional guidance, reliable data and support to TRCA's municipal/regional partners and the public. FMS monitors watershed conditions 24/7 and issues Flood Messages to TRCA's partners so that appropriate actions can be taken to ensure public safety. FMS also identifies areas at risk of flooding, coordinates with stakeholders to mitigate the risk, and develops outreach programs to educate the public and governmental agencies about the hazards of flooding.

A large part of FMS’s role within TRCA is to manage, monitor and maintain the various flood protection structures located throughout the GTA. FMS conducts daily, monthly and annual inspections on each structure depending on the level of risk and the technical standard of surveillance. For example, large dams with high associated risks are required to have daily, monthly and annual inspections. Small, lower risk structures such as flood protection channels may receive only an annual inspection. The results of these inspections are used to determine if the structure is performing as designed and to prioritize capital works to restore the function of the structure.

Ontario Dam Safety Guidelines In August 2011, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) introduced the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act Administrative Guide, Technical Bulletins and Best Management Practices Guide, also know as the Ontario Dam Safety Guidelines (ODSG). These documents are based on criteria developed by the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) and provides guidelines for the safe design, construction, management and operation of dams in Ontario. It is a resource for engineers, operators and owners to use when assessing the safety of a dam. The ODSG is not regulatory, but rather a document that defines best management practices and therefore the minimum standard of safety for dam owners. A critical component of the ODSG is the Hazard Potential Classification (HPC). The HPC determines the risk to the public if a dam were to fail. The higher the risk the more stringent the safety requirements are for a dam. Table 1 outlines the criteria for determining the HPC of dams.

48 Table 1 - Hazard Potential Classification

HAZARD POTENTIAL LIFE SAFETY PROPERTY LOSSES

LOW No potential loss of life. Damage not to exceed $300,000

SIGNIFICANT No potential loss of life. Damage not to exceed $3 Million

HIGH Potential loss of life of 1-10 Damages not to exceed $30 persons. Million

VERY HIGH Potential loss of life of 11 or more Damages in excess of $30 Million persons.

TRCA currently owns four dams that have HPC’s of Very High which correspond to having potential loss of life of 11 or more persons in the event of a dam failure. For example, the 2012 Dam Safety Review of G. Ross Lord Dam estimated that there would be 3,000 persons at risk and $1.3 billion in property and infrastructure damage if the dam were to fail under flood conditions.

TRCA has adopted the ODSG into its dam safety program and is in the process of upgrading each structure to meet the guidelines contained in the ODSG where possible. There are technical difficulties in bringing each structure up to meet modern design guidelines. Older dams were constructed using the engineering principles of the period in which they were built and may not meet newer requirements unless substantial investments are made. In particular, old dams that were built without any proper engineering or construction techniques may never be able to meet ODSG guidelines. In these cases options are limited to decommissioning the dam or risk management.

Risk Management The Canadian Dam Association defines risk as “the consequence of an adverse event and the probability of such an event occurring”. The principles of dam safety use the concept of providing protection that is As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). It is recognized in the dam safety community that if an infinite amount of money was available, the risk around dams could be reduced to zero. For obvious reasons this is not possible. Using modern engineering techniques, however, it is possible to greatly reduce risk. The ALARP principle provides for a relatively high standard of safety by using advanced engineering and decision making tools for managing and accepting risk. When hazards are greater for a particular structure, the safety requirements are proportionately more rigorous to offset the increased risk.

TRCA recognizes the risk in owning and operating flood control structures and is constantly making improvements to reduce hazards and increase safety. In order to make improvements, the TRCA performs the following: 1. TRCA evaluates each structure and determines what the impacts would be if the structure failed or performed below its design criteria.

49 2. The structure is inspected to identify any deficiencies that could cause the structure to fail. Channels and other flood control devices can fail by erosion, overtopping and blockages. Deficiencies that can led to a dam failure are also known as “failure modes”. A failure mode is the process by which dam collapse happens. Dams have three main types of failure modes:  Overtopping - where the dam is overwhelmed by incoming flows;  Collapse - this can occur because of earthquake, overloading of the structure due to poor design and other component failures;  Internal Erosion - where embankment materials are leached from the dam embankment in uncontrolled seepage through the structure. 3. A repair to mitigate the potential failure mode or hazard is designed and implemented when funding is available.

Each structure has undergone a risk assessment and is listed in Attachment 1 to help prioritize capital improvements and results are used to illustrate how flood infrastructure is ranked in terms of risk. Structures can be moved to higher risk categories within the matrix as they deteriorate or, conversely, risk is reduced as they are repaired. It should be noted, however, that there are limitations to determining risk. The complexity of forces acting on a structure is difficult to quantify and therefore determining the probability of failure is difficult. Experience, training and engineering judgment are used to assess the stability and performance of flood infrastructure.

TRCA Flood Infrastructure State of Repair The following outlines the current “state of repair” of TRCA-owned flood infrastructure. Each structure is inspected annually and the results are examined and compiled to prioritize capital works projects. TRCA uses Hatch Energy Limited’s rating system for describing the condition of a structure. Hatch Energy is an international consulting firm that specializes in dam engineering and has been retained by TRCA for several dam safety projects. Attachment 2 summarizes the criteria for evaluating structures.

The process for evaluating structures is somewhat subjective. With the limitations of current inspection techniques it is not possible to say with certainty that a structure will or will not fail. Inspections can identify potential failure modes but the complexity of the loads and stresses placed upon structures cannot be precisely measured and so there is a degree of unpredictability in evaluating them. TRCA uses current industry standards for inspecting structures. Attachment 3 lists all flood control structures owned by TRCA and their current state of repair.

FMS has incorporated the above-noted deficiencies into its annual work plan and continually monitors each structure for issues that may alter the priority of repairs.

Current Workplan and Funding TRCA is moving forward with improving the performance and reliability of its flood infrastructure. Major capital works have been identified and engineering designs are being developed. Table 2 outlines the current funding for flood infrastructure from TRCA’s partners for 2013. These funds are used to support ongoing inspection and planning activities. Special funding requests for specific, large scale construction projects (e.g., infrastructure maintenance) will be required in the future once the appropriate studies and designs are completed.

50 Table 2 - TRCA Flood Infrastructure Funding Levels for 2013

TRCA Funding Partner Total Contribution to Flood Infrastructure for 2013 Peel Region $260,000* Durham Region $22,000 City of Toronto $256,000* York Region $250,000*

* Peel Region, City of Toronto and York Region have approved enhanced budgets to meet the needs for flood infrastructure maintenance. These values are included in Table 2, above. Approximately $200,000 of the Peel Climate Change: Flood Remedial Works program budget is allocated to Flood Infrastructure. The City of Toronto contributed $200,000 from Toronto Water from an enhanced budget request for erosion and flood control infrastructure maintenance. The Region of York has contributed and additional $200,000 in 2013 to advance the work on Stouffville Channel and Dam maintenance (through the Flood Protection and Remedial Capital Works budget).

Additional Funding from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources The Ministry of Natural Resources is assisting conservation authorities to undertake maintenance activities throughout Ontario with the Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure Program (WECI). Under this program, projects and studies undertaken on structures are eligible for 50% matching funds from the Province of Ontario. This has allowed TRCA to complete major projects such as the Yonge/York Mills Channel Maintenance Repair ($1 million total cost) and the G. Ross Lord Dam Safety Review ($150,000 total cost). The Yonge/York Mills Channel Maintenance Repair involved concrete repairs and dredging of sediment that resulted in 12 homes being removed from the regional floodplain. Numerous other smaller projects have been completed with the funds available from WECI. Unfortunately WECI funding was scaled back by 50% by the provincial government in 2012 which means fewer projects will get funding in the future.

TRCA has identified priority projects for the next five years. Some of the major projects include:  Albion Hills Dam (Peel);  Black Creek/Scarlett channel maintenance (Toronto);  Stouffville Dam concrete remediation (York);  Pickering/Ajax Dyke (Durham);  G. Ross Lord Dam gate repair and generator replacement (Toronto/York); and  Secord Dam (Durham).

As annual inspections of the infrastructure take place, priorities may change based on significant negative changes to the condition of a particular structure. The ability of TRCA to respond to serious deficiencies in flood infrastructure depends on stable year-to-year funding as large capital remediation projects can take several years to complete depending on design, permits and availability of contractors. Currently TRCA receives funding for monitoring and minor maintenance but large capital repairs will be required in the future.

51 CONCLUSIONS TRCA’s inventory of flood infrastructure is aging and in some cases has exceeded its design life. There are a multitude of forces acting upon these structures that reduce their effectiveness in preventing flooding. Under the current funding regime, TRCA is monitoring these structures and performing capital improvements as they become necessary. However, some projects are very large in scope and require substantial funding that is not currently available. Many future projects will take multiple years to complete because of the complex engineering and design process. In the case of a dam decommissioning, public consultation and an Environmental Assessment may be required.

With the support of the Province's WECI program, several important, large scale projects have been successfully undertaken in recent years. However, this program saw major cutbacks in 2012 with the potential for even greater cuts in the future.

Flooding remains a serious threat to the GTA. Weather is unpredictable and extreme events can happen at any time. Climate change may increase the likelihood of such events. Extreme events combined with the dense urbanization of TRCA's watersheds increase the stresses placed upon TRCA’s flood infrastructure. To respond to this threat, TRCA must ensure that flood infrastructure is performing at the highest level of protection. Rigorous monitoring, well designed repairs and stable funding will each ensure that TRCA’s flood infrastructure will continue to minimize the possibility of catastrophic flooding in the GTA.

Report prepared by: Laurian Farrell, extension 5601 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Craig Mitchell, (416) 212-2410 Emails: [email protected] Date: April 10, 2013 Attachments: 3

52 Attachment 1

Risk Management Matrix for Prioritizing TRCA Flood Infrastructure Maintenance

S Considerable Monitoring Manage and Monitor Risks Extensive Management and I Required  G. Ross Lord Dam Monitoring Required G  Claireville Dam  Stouffville Dam N  Milne Dam  Yonge/York Mills Channel I  Stouffville Channel  Pickering/Ajax Dyke F  Bolton Channel I C A N I T M M Accept but Monitor Risk Management and Monitoring Manage and Monitor P O  Black Creek Dam  Black Creek Channel  Osler Dam A D  Woodbridge Channel  Scarlett Road Channel  Mimico/Malton Channel C E  Etobicoke Levee  Brampton Channel  Sheppard Channel T R  Palgrave Dam  Albion Hills Dam A  Tyndall Flood Wall  Secord Dam T  Dixie/Dundas Channel E  Dixie/Dundas Levee M Accept Risk Accept but Manage Risk Considerable Management I Required N  Glen Haffy Dam O  Malvern Channel R

LOW MEDIUM HIGH PROBABILITY

53 Attachment 2

Flood Infrastructure State of Repair Evaluation RANKING DESCRIPTION

 No existing or potential deficiencies are recognized Satisfactory  Safe performance anticipated under all prescribed loading conditions  No existing or potential deficiencies are recognized under normal Fair loading conditions  Infrequent extreme events might result in a safety or performance deficiency  Potential safety deficiency is recognized for unusual loading Conditionally Poor conditions  Used when there is uncertainty associated with analytical parameters that identify a potential safety or performance deficiency  Further investigations and studies are necessary  Potential safety or performance deficiency is clearly recognized for Poor normal loading conditions  Immediate action to resolve deficiency is recommended  A safety or performance deficiency exists for normal conditions Unsatisfactory  Immediate remedial action is required

54 Attachment 3

Flood Infrastructure Condition, Risk and Deficiencies

STRUCTURE CURRENT IMPACT OF PROBABILITY MAJOR ESTIMATED 1 2 NAME CONDITION FAILURE OF FAILURE DEFICIENCIES COST FOR 3 REMEDIATION REGION OF PEEL Albion Hills Dam POOR MODERATE HIGH Outflow pipes Replacement failing. Dam need $800,000 - $1M to be replaced or Decommissioned decommissioned. -$400 000 Claireville Dam FAIR SIGNIFICANT LOW Control room and $200,000 - HVAC upgrades $400,000 required. Major gate maintenance required. Palgrave Dam SATISFACTORY MODERATE LOW Brampton SATISFACTORY SIGNIFICANT MODERATE Channel Tyndall Flood SATISFACTORY MODERATE LOW Wall Glen Haffy Dam SATISFACTORY MINOR LOW Woodbridge SATISFACTORY MODERATE LOW Channel Bolton Channel SATISFACTORY SIGNIFICANT MEDIUM Etobicoke Levee SATISFACTORY MODERATE LOW Dixie/Dundas FAIR MODERATE LOW Armour stone wall $100,000 Channel failing. Dixie/Dundas SATISFACTORY MODERATE LOW Levee Mimico/Malton CONDITIONALLY MODERATE HIGH Extensive sediment $50,000 Channel POOR and vegetation is restricting flow. YORK REGION Stouffville Dam FAIR SIGNIFICANT MODERATE Concrete control $300.000 - $1M structure failing. Stouffville SATISFACTORY SIGNIFICANT LOW Channel Milne Dam SATISFACTORY SIGNIFICANT LOW

55 STRUCTURE CURRENT IMPACT OF PROBABILITY MAJOR ESTIMATED 1 2 NAME CONDITION FAILURE OF FAILURE DEFICIENCIES COST FOR 3 REMEDIATION CITY OF TORONTO G. Ross Lord FAIR SIGNIFICANT MEDIUM Major gate $500,000 Dam maintenance required. Back-up generator needs to be replaced. Black Creek FAIR MODERATE LOW Sediment has filled $150,000 Dam reservoir reducing flood storage. Yonge/York Mills FAIR SIGNIFICANT MEDIUM Sediment and $500,000 Channel vegetation in channel. Sheppard CONDITIONALLY MODERATE HIGH Displaced concrete $400,000 Channel POOR channel panels. Heavy sedimentation and vegetation. Scarlett Channel CONDITIONALLY MODERATE MEDIUM Displaced concrete $1,000,000 POOR channel panels. Heavy sedimentation and vegetation. Black Creek CONDITIONALLY MODERATE MEDIUM Displaced concrete $2,000,000 Channel POOR channel panels. Heavy sedimentation and vegetation. Malvern Channel UNSATISFACTORY MINOR HIGH Collapsed gabion $1,000,000 walls and severe erosion. DURHAM REGION Secord Dam POOR MODERATE HIGH Earth embankment Replacement - failing. Dam needs $1,000,000 to be replaced or Decommission - decommissioned. $400,000 Osler Dam UNSATISFACTORY MODERATE HIGH Stop log control Replacement - structure failing. $250,000 Dam needs to be Decommission - replaced or $150,000 decommissioned. Pickering/Ajax CONDITIONALLY HIGH MEDIUM Large erosion scar. $100,000 Dyke POOR

1 Impact of Failure refers to the consequences of an adverse event including loss of life, damage to property and environmental costs. 2 Probability of Failure refers to likelihood of the structure suffering an adverse event or catastrophic failure. 3 Estimated Cost of Repair is based on similar projects TRCA has conducted in the past, Actual costs may vary.

56 Item AUTH7.4 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #4/13, May 24, 2013

FROM: Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology

RE: FLOOD PROTECTION AND REMEDIAL CAPITAL WORKS STRATEGY ______KEY ISSUE Report on risk assessment and prioritization of flood vulnerable areas within TRCA watersheds.

RECOMMENDATION THAT the Flood Protection and Remedial Capital Works Strategy form the basis for consultation with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) local and regional municipal partners to set priorities for future flood remediation project planning and budget requests;

AND FURTHER THAT all of TRCA's municipal partners be so advised by the Flood Management Service.

BACKGROUND Flood protection is an important function of TRCA. Within the last 10 years, the occurrence of several costly storms has heightened the awareness of risks associated with floods, and this has provided a renewed urgency to assess the existing flood risk within TRCA's watersheds. In 2006, the Authority authorized the development of TRCA's Flood Protection and Remedial Capital Works Study, and Philips Engineering Ltd. (now AMEC Earth and Environmental Ltd.) was retained to complete the study. This report provides a summary of their findings.

1980 Flood Protection Plan In 1980, TRCA developed a Flood Protection Plan that envisioned an integrated framework consisting of engineered flood protection works, policy tools and property acquisition to contain and manage flood risk within the flood hazard area. At the time, the Flood Control Program identified 31 flood damage centres (consisting of multiple structures in close proximity) as well as 210 less spatially extensive flood sites, based on historical flooding conditions. Since that time, TRCA has experienced continued growth with increased levels of urbanization in all of TRCA's watersheds. There have also been improvements in TRCA's ability to characterize the hydrologic and hydraulic processes operating within TRCA's watersheds, and to develop deterministic models which allow for better estimates of watershed response to rainfall. These systemic changes to watershed characteristics are a result of urbanization, as well as improvements to our tools and data. This has resulted in an expansion of the risk profile as originally determined in the 1980 Flood Protection Plan, with an increased number of flood vulnerable sites identified.

2013 Flood Protection and Remedial Capital Works Strategy TRCA has developed a Flood Protection and Remedial Capital Works Program. Works under this program include the development and updating of the Flood Protection Strategy, consultation with TRCA's local and regional municipal partners on priority areas they have identified, consultation with Planning staff on upcoming development areas, and public outreach and education about flood risks.

57 This board report speaks to the findings of the AMEC Engineering Flood Protection and Remedial Capital Works Study, which resulted in the creation of the 2013 Flood Protection Strategy. Based on the latest watershed hydrology and hydraulic studies, 42 areas with flooding risks have been identified with high concentrations of structures/roads (Attachment 1). These areas are referred to as "flood clusters" or "damage centres". The Flood Protection Strategy is intended to provide an understanding of the risk associated with each of these damage centres, to furnish a quantitative measure of the flood risk, to prioritize the damage centers according to the risk measure, and provide recommendations for flood risk remediation where possible. The Flood Protection Strategy will inform TRCA’s flood risk remediation and management initiatives, ensuring capital works funding is directed to high risk areas, as well as providing the greatest risk reduction per dollar spent.

The risk assessment at the core of the Flood Protection Strategy is based on the methodology developed for the 1980 Flood Control Plan, and uses a flood-prone site evaluation matrix that considers several factors related to:  the importance of the area to the larger community;  the flood risk and exposure associated with the site (depth, warning time, population at risk);  emergency access (human and vehicular ingress and egress, emergency access routes, roadway design);  flood damage costs (direct and indirect costs).

Each of these factors was assigned a numerical score for each site, based on a consideration of the attributes of the area, such as relation to transportation routes, type of development, population, topographic nature and river flow mechanics. Sites were numerically ranked based on their cumulative score (higher cumulative scores indicating greater associated flood risk). Attachment 2 summarizes the results of the risk assessment and prioritization for the flood clusters, and Attachment 1 provides a visual summary of the flood risk associated with each cluster. It is evident that the highest risk areas are business/industrial or mixed use locations, where the economic impact tends to elevate these areas to the top of the priority rankings. For this reason, Attachment 3 is provided where areas that are predominantly residential are ranked relative to each other.

An assessment of measures for reducing or remediating the flood risk for each of the sites was undertaken, with various measures considered with the objective of reducing flood depths, extent or impact. Among the alternatives considered were bridge and culvert upgrades, channel improvements, flood-proofing of buildings, detention or diversion of flows, and property acquisitions. Flood reduction measures were assessed as to their cost of implementation, however this assessment is of a preliminary and coarse nature due to the conceptual nature of the flood remediation measures, but is sufficient to inform the decision making process to identify priority sites for detailed study. Attachment 4 provides a visual summary of the cost of proposed remediation options for each flood cluster.

58 Flood Remediation Recommendations The main benefit of the Flood Protection Strategy is that it provides priority rankings of flood vulnerable areas based on current flood risk. This will allow staff to undertake long term planning and to best direct capital budgets toward remediation projects that will reduce flood risk. The Strategy is an important tool that will be shared with TRCA's municipal partners. It is expected that the Strategy will be used to frame dialogue with municipal and regional partners as well as affected stakeholders, and to provide a reference for optimizing coordination with municipal/regional or private remediation opportunities and initiatives. While the Strategy provides a "roadmap" for action, each individual flood vulnerable cluster will need to go through an Environmental Assessment prior to the implementation of any remedial options. Each year, selected projects will be highlighted in the Flood Management Service Annual Workplan.

Future Projects Some of the 42 potential flood remediation projects will be small in nature (e.g., a simple culvert replacement to alleviate flooding). However, the majority of the projects will be large scale construction projects involving multiple stakeholders and complex design challenges due to existing landuse and environmental and social considerations. Flood remediation projects are expected to be multi-year projects requiring significant capital investment. Partnerships with municipalities and other stakeholders will be essential for logistical reasons and to secure the required funding over several years. It is anticipated that most remediation projects will require special funding asks.

FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for the development and implementation of the Flood Protection Strategy is provided in capital account 107-02 which receives funds from Peel, York and Toronto. In addition to remedial works, this account supports other flood management activities including outreach and education, data management and the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.

Report prepared by: Michael Heralall, extension 5703 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Michael Heralall, extension 5703 or Laurian Farrell, extension 5601 Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Date: November 10, 2013 Attachments: 4

59 Attachment 1

60 Attachment 2

TABLE 1. FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITIZATION

Total 1 2 Direct Average Indirect Average Rank Watershed Cluster Annual Flood Annual Flood Flood Risk Municipality Damages ($) Damages ($) Score

1 Don River Newkirk Business Park 230,327,395 34,549,109 294 Richmond Hill

2 Humber River Vaughan Central 25,255,259 3,788,289 278 Vaughan

3 Highland Creek 42,532,449 6,379,867 271 Toronto

4 Etobicoke Creek Brampton Central 12,006,667 1,801,000 269 Brampton

5 Don River Hillsview 8,922,615 1,338,392 266 Richmond Hill

6 Etobicoke Creek Dixie/Dundas SPA 136,097,697 20,414,655 262 Mississauga

7 Don River New Westminster 689,107 103,366 259 Richmond Hill

8 Etobicoke Creek Little Etobicoke 6,464,283 969,642 253 Mississauga

9 Humber River Jane/Wilson 11,167,770 1,675,166 220 Toronto

10 Humber River Rockcliffe 5,413,842 812,076 213 Toronto

11 Don River Maple 150,607 22,591 209 Vaughan

12 Highland Creek Kennedy Commons 28,897,114 4,334,567 205 Toronto

13 Highland Creek Progress Business Park 16,559,963 2,483,994 186 Toronto

14 Duffins Creek Pickering Village 2,680,534 402,080 185 Pickering/Ajax

15 Don River Vellore Woods 510,309 76,546 173 Vaughan

16 Etobicoke Creek Avondale 109,388,600 16,408,290 172 Brampton

17 Highland Creek Upper Centennial 61,066 9,160 171 Toronto

18 Don River 3,784,490 567,674 167 Toronto

19 Don River Concord 683,717 102,558 166 Vaughan

20 Etobicoke Creek West Mall 16,543,447 2,481,517 164 Toronto

21 Humber River Bolton Core 540,807 81,121 150 Caledon / King

22 Rouge River Unionville 1,241,626 186,244 139 Markham

23 Humber River Lake Wilcox 364,832 54,725 137 Richmond Hill

24 Frenchman's Bay Bay Ridges 307,682 46,152 130 Pickering

25 Don River Keele Industrial 15,461,426 2,319,214 123 Vaughan

26 Humber River Woodbridge 246,769 37,015 112 Vaughan

61 TABLE 1. FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITIZATION

Rank Watershed Cluster 1 2 Total Municipality Direct Average Indirect Average Annual Flood Annual Flood Flood Risk Damages ($) Damages ($) Score

27 Rouge River South Unionville 702,709 105,406 105 Markham

28 Rouge River Old Markham Village 107,771 16,166 100 Markham

29 Don River Willowfield 220,161 33,024 96 Toronto

30 Carruthers Creek Lower Carruthers 207,135 31,070 94 Ajax

31 Petticoat Creek Rougemount 198,193 29,729 92 Pickering

32 Mimico Creek South Mimico 125,831 18,875 80 Toronto

33 Petticoat Creek Altona 60,580 9,087 75 Pickering

34 Mimico Creek Upper South Mimico 156,959 23,544 70 Toronto

35 Don River Hoggs Hollow 106,515 15,977 62 Toronto

36 Duffins Creek Stouffville Center 59,811 8,972 53 Whitchurch-Stouffville

37 Etobicoke Creek Long Branch 46,815 7,022 46 Toronto

38 Humber River Albion Road 22,327 3,349 46 Toronto

39 Mimico Creek Dundas West 38,216 5,732 45 Toronto

40 Mimico Creek Malton 21,435 3,215 45 Mississauga

41 Don River Langstaff 0 0 36 Vaughan

42 Rouge River Brown’s Corner 0 0 24 Markham

1 Direct flooding impacts consist of damage to buildings and structures due to the entry or action of floodwaters. 2 Indirect damages refer to damages due arising as a result of loss of business, closure of community facilities, and loss of income and other consequences arising from a disruption to normal life.

62 Attachment 3

63 Attachment 4

64 Item AUTH7.5 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #4/13, May 24, 2013

FROM: Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management

RE: FRENCHMAN'S BAY - PICKERING ROUGE CANOE CLUB Licence Agreement Extension CFN 26339 ______KEY ISSUE To extend the temporary licence agreement with the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club for the existing location on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay in the City of Pickering for three years, renewable annually, commencing November 1, 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the request to extend the temporary licence agreement with the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club for a paddling facility on Frenchman's Bay for three years, renewable annually, commencing November 1, 2012, be approved, subject to conditions satisfactory to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff and solicitor;

THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action is required to implement the license agreement extension, including obtaining any necessary approvals and signing and execution of documents;

AND FURTHER THAT the City of Pickering and Pickering Harbour Company be so advised by the CEO's Office.

BACKGROUND Since April 1994, the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club (PRCC), formally the Canoe Club, has operated a paddling facility on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay on lands owned by TRCA (page 5 of Attachment 1). The facility consists of two trailers on wheels for the temporary storage of canoes and kayaks, and a parking area for three to five cars. Licence agreement extensions have continued to be approved by TRCA and Pickering Council since 1995.

At Authority Meeting #6/10, held on July 23, 2010, Resolution #A129/10 was approved as follows:

THAT the request to extend the temporary licence agreement with the West Rouge Canoe Club for a paddling facility on Frenchman's Bay for three years, renewable annually, commencing November 1, 2009, be approved, subject to conditions satisfactory to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff and solicitor;

THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action is required to implement the license agreement extension, including obtaining any necessary approvals and signing and execution of documents;

65 AND FURTHER THAT the City of Pickering and Pickering Harbour Company be so advised by the CAO's Office.

On September 11, 2012, TRCA received a request from the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club to extend this temporary licence agreement for the next three years. December 20, 2012, TRCA notified City of Pickering of the lease extension request. On May 6, 2013, at the Planning and Development Committee, the City of Pickering staff report (Report PLN08-13) was recommended for approval at City of Pickering Council Meeting to be held on May 21, 2013 (Attachment 1).

RATIONALE Further to the updated Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan (2012), the paddling activity is consistent with appropriate water-based recreational activities on the Bay. The Master Plan identifies the location of a permanent PRCC facility approximately 250 metres west of the current temporary location. The new facility would support boat launches, floating docks, public washrooms, equipment storage and change rooms. The location of the temporary paddling facility does not interfere with the ongoing harbour entrance reconstruction project or the implementation of the proposed Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan. Until a permanent facility can be established, the licence agreement provides recreational water-based programming by the Pickering Rouge Canoe Club without disruption to its members.

Pickering Harbour company will be notified of the licence agreement extension as owners of the abutting bed of Frenchman's Bay.

Staff, upon approval by the Authority, will prepare and execute the necessary documents for extension of the licence agreement on an annual basis, commencing with the period November 1, 2012 to October 31, 2013.

FINANCIAL DETAILS Pickering Rouge Canoe Club will pay a rental rate of $500 for the first year of this extension and for the remaining two years of the extension the rental rate will be adjusted to $750 per year. PRCC will continue to cover the costs of one portable toilet within the licence area, for the use of club members, and any additional costs deemed appropriate to cover TRCA property taxes for the site area.

Report prepared by: Connie Pinto, extension 5387 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Connie Pinto, extension 5387 Emails: [email protected] Date: May 07, 2013 Attachments: 1

66 Attachment 1

67 68 69 70 71 72 73 Item AUTH7.6 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #4/13, May 24, 2013

FROM: Derek Edwards, Director, Parks and Culture

RE: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE ARTIFACTS Deaccession ______KEY ISSUE Deaccession of 35 artifacts that are superfluous to the needs of Black Creek Pioneer Village.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be authorized to deaccession two agricultural tools - a barley fork and a seed-sowing basket, that have been on long-term loan to the Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives since 1968;

THAT staff be authorized to deaccession one item, a piano, to a more appropriate institution;

AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to deaccession by auction: 9 beds or parts hereof 2 bookcases 1 cabinet 2 chests of drawers 1 cradle 6 cupboards 3 desks 1 bench 1 shelf 3 sideboards 2 tables 1 wash-hand stand.

BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #3/01, held on April 27, 2001, Resolution #A53/01 approved Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) Collections Policy which contains policy for deaccessioning, which is the formal process of removing accessioned artifacts from the permanent collection.

The Collections Policy specifies the scope and extent of collections; selection criteria for artifacts; and the methods by which artifacts will be acquired, lent and borrowed; and provides the authority to dispose of artifacts in accordance with ethical museum practice. The Collections Policy enables Black Creek Pioneer Village to collect selectively and to deaccession where deemed necessary. The policies and procedures for this deaccessioning are those followed by professional museum associations and peer institutions and direct that proceeds from the sale of deaccessioned objects should be used in collections management.

74 Black Creek Pioneer Village collections have been acquired since 1954 as the Village has evolved. Lack of sufficient storage space has been a major problem for more than four decades. The addition of the storage facility in the Visitors' Centre in 1985 provided some badly needed “clean” storage for the most fragile artifacts, but did not relieve the severe need for storage for a lot of the collection, particularly large items, which are still housed in unheated barns and wet basements.

Since 1985, staff has severely limited active collecting. Staff efforts have been redirected to assessment of the condition and scope of the current collection. Through this effort staff is gradually identifying artifacts that clearly do not fit within the established criteria of the Collections Policy or are multiple duplicates. In these cases, deaccessioning according to accepted museum practice is considered the most effective use of limited resources, while at the same time ensuring that the reputation of TRCA and Black Creek Pioneer Village are not harmed.

RATIONALE Artifacts on Long-Term Loan to other Institutions: BCPV has had two 19th century wooden agricultural tools, a barley fork and a seed-sowing basket, on continuous loan to the Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives (formerly the Peel Museum and Art Gallery) since 1968 (the barley fork is used for stacking grain once harvested; the basket, for holding seeds when being planted). For this entire period, BCPV has never had need to recall either of these items for its own use. A request has been received from the Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives (solicited) to transfer ownership from TRCA to the body currently displaying and using these artifacts. Doing so would permanently transfer ownership of these artifacts to an institution that is actively exhibiting these items; weed from BCPV's own collection duplicate artifacts; and free BCPV staff from expending resources to inspect and inventory these artifacts periodically, renew loan agreements, and manage the relevant records, an on-going task.

Artifact to be deaccessioned to a more appropriate institution: In 1983 Black Creek Pioneer Village acquired an upright piano, manufactured by the Dominion Organ and Piano Company of Bowmanville, ON, and dating to 1902+-1904 (bears a patent date of 1902 08 23). Since 1988, this piano has been on display in the Canada West Room of the Visitors' Centre at the Village. Recently, the Food Services section requested that the piano be removed in order to give more flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of clients. That the Village has no space in which to store this piano and that the piano post-dates the restoration date of the Village by thirty-five years necessitates staff's requesting authorization to deaccession this piano to another institution. The Canadian Piano Museum, in Napanee, Ontario, has requested that this piano be deaccessioned to them, and staff so recommends.

Items to be Deaccessioned by Auction: With the aid of experts knowledgeable in the assessment and dating of furniture, BCPV has been cataloguing and dating items in storage with a view to identifying objects that are late to the collecting period of the Village, are in such poor condition that they could not be exhibited and are in a condition that is beyond the financial resources of the Village to have repaired, or are additional duplicates to ones of which the Village already has many examples. It is the intention of this on-going work to submit periodically lists of such pieces to the Authority for permission to deaccession. This latest submission consists of:

75  9 beds, or parts thereof. Four beds are incomplete (i.e., missing major parts); one has been altered. Moreover, all bedrooms in Village buildings are already furnished with beds;  2 bookcases. One bookcase is missing its bottom half; the other is late (ca 1900); th  1 cabinet. Back is badly warped. The use of plywood in its construction indicates a 20 century date;  2 chests of drawers. One is in poor condition; the other is late. Black Creek has many chests of drawers in its collection;  1 cradle. Late (donor dates to after 1887). Black Creek has a number of cradles in its collection;  6 cupboards. All are in damaged condition. Moreover, one cupboard is very large (7' h. x 6' wide), too large for most of the restored rooms in the Village;  3 desks. One has been cut down; one is missing its drawer; the other is late;  1 settle (bench). Condition: separated into two parts; missing hardware; original finish, stripped. – Duplicates: others, in better condition, in the collection;  1 shelf bracket. Late (1890s to 1910s);  3 sideboards. Two are in poor condition (would require refinishing to make displayable); the other, is too large for exhibit in most restored rooms in the Village. – Duplicates: others, in better condition, in the collection;  2 tables. One would require complete refinishing for its use; other, is late (1890s to W.W. I). – Duplicates: the Village has many tables in its collection (> 100);  1 wash-hand stand. Condition: loose boards; original finish has been removed.

FINANCIAL DETAILS Artifacts on Long-Term Loan to other Institutions: No financial compensation will be received for the transfer of these two items; TRCA, however, will benefit financially in that staff costs for periodically checking on these pieces will no longer be incurred.

Artifact to be deaccessioned to a more appropriate institution: TRCA will not receive any compensation for the transfer of this piano; the Canadian Piano Museum will, however, cover the costs of transportation of the piano from the Village to Napanee, estimated to be about $500.00.

76 Items to be Deaccessioned by Auction: Staff recommend that these 32 pieces be deaccessioned by auction through auction firms. Doing so, particularly in the case of the larger pieces of furniture, will free urgently needed storage space. Museums generally deaccession through auction, with all proceeds going back into the collections program. Consistent with BCPV's Collections Policy, all proceeds from the deaccessioning of these 32 items will be applied towards collections care and restoration. Priorities in this area are: 1) the purchase a chest freezer for the eradication of insect pests in in-coming textile pieces as they come into the collection; 2) improvements to the Gallery exhibit space in the Visitors’ Centre; 3) the contracting of a textile consultant to catalogue in detail the Village's woven coverlet collection.

Report prepared by: Jim Hunter, extension 5423 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Jennifer Harrington, extension 5408; Jim Hunter, extension 5423 Emails: [email protected]; [email protected] Date: March 21, 2013

77 Item AUTH8.1 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #4/13, May 24, 2013

FROM: Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management

RE: GREENING YOUR GROUNDS HOMEOWNERS GUIDE ______KEY ISSUE Receipt of report and presentation on Greening Your Grounds.

RECOMMENDATION

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT Greening Your Grounds - A Homeowners Guide to Stormwater Landscaping Projects be received.

BACKGROUND In November of 2009, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff along with the City of Brampton, the Community Environment Alliance and the Brampton Horticultural Association submitted a collaborative funding proposal to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This funding would allow the collaborative partners to plan and implement a four year environmental project to raise the awareness of stormwater management within the Valleybrook community.

Valleybrook is a densely populated community between Sandalwood and Williams Parkway in Brampton. It houses the main artery of the Etobicoke Creek, spans approximately four kilometres, and provides water outfall (stormwater discharge into the creek) for over 8,000 residences. Each spring, the corridor is subject to extreme flooding from heavy rainfall and spring melt. One of the factors adding to the extreme flooding events is the large amount of water outfall from the residential properties in the area. Due to the landscaping, positioning of eaves troughs, and hard driveway surfaces, most of the heavy rainfall and spring melt is running over these properties, into the storm drains and directly into the Etobicoke Creek. Not only is this exacerbating the flooding issue, it is also polluting and eroding the creek.

In March of 2010, the funding application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation was for approved for $238,600 over four years. The first two years of the project (2010 and 2011) focused on getting to know the community by inviting them out to the public spaces in Valleybrook for tree planting, nature walks, litter clean-ups, healthy yards workshops and TRCA's Yellow Fish Road storm drain marking program.

78 Through participant feedback received during the first two years of activities, TRCA staff confirmed that the two biggest barriers to residents collecting and/or reusing rainwater on their property were the knowledge and the cost. In the third year of the project (2012) TRCA staff developed “Greening Your Grounds – A Homeowners Guide to Stormwater Landscaping Projects". The 55 page guide enables staff to address the knowledge barrier and to work with the community members to rethink and rework the landscapes on their properties. TRCA staff applied for funding to assist landowners with the costs of implementing projects from the guide. In 2012, TRCA received $22,000 through the Ministry of the Environment, Canada-Ontario Agreement (COA). This funding allowed TRCA to develop a “Water Garden Grant” program to offer technical and financial assistance to residents within the Valleybrook neighbourhood. Staff held a focus group session with residents to develop the program and promoted it through the door-to-door delivery of a promotional brochure.

Greening Your Grounds – A Homeowners Guide to Stormwater Landscaping Projects was introduced to the Brampton community through six workshops in the spring of 2013. The workshops were designed as a series and enabled the residents to work through the process as outlined in the guide. The final workshop provided the opportunity to have a one-on-one consultation with landscapers, engineers and gardening experts. A total of 230 participants attended the workshops and over 80% of the participants attended multiple workshops. A total of 26 rain barrels were donated to homeowners along the Etobicoke Creek to help reuse 1430 gallons of rain water.

The guide was presented at the TRCA Management Team meeting held in March. A number of TRCA staff expressed an interest in the document and identified that other conservation authorities, municipalities and industry representatives would potentially be interested in utilizing it as well. TRCA staff would like to accommodate a broad distribution of this resource and are exploring options for a web based and a print on demand method to do so. Copies will be made available for Authority Members at the May 24th meeting. The forth and final year of the Ontario Trillium Funding is underway and will commence with a th final report in June of 2014. Deliverables for the 4 year include the continuation of community events on public lands and engaging schools in school ground greening projects. TRCA will continue to promote and distribute the Greening Your Grounds workbooks and have applied for additional funding to expand the Garden Grant program.

FINANCIAL DETAILS The writing and design of the Greening Your Grounds workbook was an in kind contribution of the TRCA Stewardship staff and Marketing and Communications staff. The Ontario Trillium Foundation allocated their funding towards the printing of the guide and the associated workshop and administration costs.

Report prepared by: Joanne Jeffery, extension 5638 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Joanne Jeffery, extension 5638 Emails: [email protected] Date: May 06, 2013

79 Item AUTH8.2 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #4/13, May 24, 2013

FROM: Deborah Martin-Downs, Director, Ecology

RE: FLOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICE 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Workplan ______KEY ISSUE Annual update on the status of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Flood Management Service and highlights of current initiatives.

RECOMMENDATION

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Flood Management Service (FMS) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Workplan be received.

BACKGROUND Highlights of the 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan 2012 marked the second year of the Flood Management Service's existence, with the Flood Infrastructure, Hydrometrics, Data Management and Flood Risk Management groups under one program within the Ecology Division. In 2011 the FMS focused primarily on strategic planning. However, 2012 saw the initiation of many projects that position Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for long term sustainability in flood management, as well as the completion of several important projects.

The following provides highlights of TRCA's work in 2012 which is provided in more detail in Attachment 1, along with goals for the Flood Management Service for 2013. Attachment 2 speaks specifically to the components of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program (which is part of Flood Risk Management) and how they meet the requirements presented in the "Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Implementation Guidelines", Ministry of Natural Resources, August 2008. The GTA Flood Standards were adopted at Authority Meeting #5/03, held on June 27, 2003, by Resolution #A130/03. These standards were later adopted by the Province. The delivery of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program is carried out in accordance with achieving the goals of the Natural Hazards Policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, section 3.1 of the Planning Act .

In 2012, a number of significant goals were realized and are highlighted below: 1. After two relatively quiet years in 2010 and 2011, the weather of 2012 tested critical elements of TRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. TRCA issued 13 Flood Messages in total: three Water Safety Messages, six Flood Outlook Statements, two Flood Watches and two Flood Warnings. One of the success stories coming out of 2012 is the effective partnership that has been developed between TRCA and Toronto Transportation. Through improved communications, understanding of each other's program operations, and collaboration on a "dashboard" to display flood information in real-time within the Transportation's Command Centre, the agencies were able to successfully manage flooding on the Bayview Extension and the during several events in July and September.

80 2. After several years of development, the TRCA Flood Protection and Remedial Capital Works Strategy was completed. The Strategy provides a roadmap for TRCA to undertake projects to reduce risk to life and property by identifying and prioritizing areas of high flood risk. The Strategy also provides guidance on potential remediation options. A separate report that provides more details on the Strategy is included in this month's agenda as an information item. 3. The Flood Infrastructure team produced a "Flood Infrastructure State of Repair" report that is also included as a separate item on the agenda. This marks an important first step toward creating a long-term capital asset management plan for TRCA's flood control infrastructure. The report identifies the risks associated with each structure, its current condition and future maintenance/program requirements. 4. Two major flood maintenance projects were completed: 1) Stouffville Channel clean-out and 2) Phase 3 of the Yonge York Mills Channel clean-out (the latter was partially funded under the Ministry of Natural Resources Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure program). 5. Staff completed a transition plan that has allowed FMS to begin maintaining and operating TRCA's hydrometrics (gauging) network internally, bringing technical expertise in-house. This, along with the purchase of new state of the art monitoring equipment, has allowed for increased efficiency in terms of cost and in time. 6. Data management activities included the completion of the daily forecasting module of the Flood Event Documentation Database. In partnership with other GTA CAs, additional modules are currently under development. In addition, historical hydrometric data is now published to a web portal allowing for easy searching and sharing of volumes of data that was previously difficult to access. 7. As part of TRCA's ongoing emergency management training, the Risk Management team conducted hands on drills with staff to test preparedness. Staff also assisted municipal partners (York Region, City of Toronto) with the planning and implementation of their annual emergency exercises as required under the Emergency Measures Act. TRCA was asked to participate in the City of Toronto's Office of Emergency Management training program as a regular trainer for City staff. In 2012, staff participated in Emergency Preparedness Week events in both the City of Mississauga and York Region. 8. A consultant was hired to advance the work on the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Feasibility Study. This work is one project that forms part of the Downtown Brampton Etobicoke Creek Revitalization Study (the other project is the Urban Design and Landuse Study led by the City). At the end of 2012, Task 2 was completed (of four tasks). The anticipated project completion date is fall 2013. In addition, this work will form a key component of Brampton's Comprehensive Special Policy Area Update, as part of Brampton's Official Plan and Growth Management Review.

Major goals for 2013 include: 1. Continued advancement of flood forecasting and warning tools, and enhancements to the flood warning operations (flood duty officer activities). 2. Major repairs to G. Ross Lord Dam (including replacement of the generator and gate motor upgrades) and Claireville Dam (replacement of windows and diesel tanks). 3. Albion Hills Dam and Stouffville Dam studies to be completed and recommendations to be initiated. 4. Expansion of the real-time all season precipitation gauge network (in Richmond Hill, Caledon and Pickering). 5. Improvements to data management systems to include: incorporation of Aquarius software into data management programming, establish disaster recovery plans for flood warning/monitoring systems.

81 6. Staff to represent TRCA and the GTA Flood Forecasting and Warning Group on the Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Committee. 7. Hold the 5th annual "Floods Happen" Workshop to inform municipal partners about flood forecasting and warning operations and to strengthen partnerships. 8. Complete the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Feasibility Study. 9. Continue work to support municipal Special Policy Area (SPA) amendments through the development of flood mitigation projects as required (e.g., Caledon, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Markham). 10. Extend knowledge of emergency management procedures to other departments within TRCA by assisting with the development of emergency preparedness plans for TRCA facilities. 11. Implement the recommendations of the Flood Protection Strategy and the Flood Infrastructure State of Repair reports.

Quick 2012 Weather Facts and the Impacts of "Superstorm Sandy" As mentioned above, 2012 brought a few weather events that had flooding implications within TRCA's jurisdiction, summarized as follows:  The winter of 2012 was very mild and dry, with little snow accumulation and a minimal spring freshet.  Precipitation amounts were very low from February to May, reaching as low as 32% of normal amounts in the month of March.  June, July, September and October recorded above average rainfall amounts (ranging from 3% to 97% higher than normal amounts). However, this was mainly due to numerous large thunderstorms that brought short duration and high intensity rainfalls to the jurisdiction.  November was unusually dry and only received 10 mm of rainfall for the entire month at Toronto Pearson Airport (only 15% of normal amounts and the driest month of the year).

During the last few days of October 2012, Hurricane Sandy was setting up to be similar to Hurricane Hazel in 1954. The storms tracks were eerily similar, as was the fact that a secondary storm was forecasted for the area due to a low pressure system over the region on the weekend. Fortunately, southern Ontario received much less rainfall than originally anticipated. For comparison, Hurricane Hazel released 285 mm of rain over 48 hours (with the majority of rain falling within 12 hours). Hurricane Sandy, was downgraded to a post tropical depression (a "Superstorm"), and by Sunday evening (October 28th) it was not expected to release more than 100 mm (maximum) in our area over 3-4 days. This amount of rainfall over a long period of time does not typically pose a threat of flooding in the TRCA jurisdiction. However, given the saturated ground conditions and the potential for thunderstorm activity, TRCA did issue Flood Messages during the event.

 Superstorm Sandy hit land on the afternoon of October 29th, covering 4.7 million square kilometres (with a 1,600 km diameter, stretching from the eastern seaboard to northeastern Ontario).  Sandy brought multiple weather elements including wind, rain, surge and snow (4.2 m wave surges were recorded in New York City).  Estimated damages were over $50 billion.  Southern Ontario experienced wind gusts from 80-90 km/hr (strongest winds in Sarnia of up to 100 km/hr).  Two fatalities were attributed to the strong winds in Ontario.  Many agencies, including TRCA opened their emergency operations centres.

82  TRCA received numerous media requests for information and interviews (for print, television and radio, including CBC Radio's Metro Morning).

Overall, Sandy did not result in flooding issues within TRCA's jurisdiction. However, it served as an extremely valuable test for the FMS communications and operations procedures. Several deficiencies in TRCA's Emergency Operations Centre were identified that will be addressed in 2013 through a re-organization of workspace and upgrades to equipment. TRCA staff also learned that the "no news is good news" approach does not apply to communications with media, and that we need to ensure that TRCA has capacity to deal with a barrage of media inquiries even when we do not necessarily have local flood concerns. These items are addressed in the 2013 workplan (Attachment 2).

Future Work for the Flood Management Service (2014 and Beyond) The Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Implementation Guidelines (Ministry of Natural Resources, August 2008) provides a framework for the typical activities that the Flood Management Service should undertake to achieve the goal of minimizing risks to life and property due to flooding. Although this report speaks primarily to the results achieved in 2012 and the workplan for 2013, planning for future years has already begun. In addition to ensuring TRCA follows the best practices outlined in the Provincial Guidelines, the FMS will also be following the roadmaps laid out in two additional reports presented to the Authority: 1) Flood Infrastructure State of Repair and 2) Flood Protection and Remedial Capital Works Strategy. Future workplans will build upon the direction of these two studies.

Currently, FMS receives adequate funding to manage all programs through annual budget requests. With this level of funding routine maintenance activities on flood control structures are being completed, as well as studies to understand flood risks and to develop plans to mitigate the risks. However, over the next few years as recommendations from the State of Repair and Flood Protection Strategy are undertaken, more funds will be required. These works would no longer fall under "routine maintenance" but could be likened to "major renovations" or "construction of new infrastructure". They would be large scale projects (e.g., modifying or repairing concrete lined channels, major repairs to dam gates/buildings, floodproofing structures, removal of dams, etc.) and it is anticipated that several funding avenues will need to be pursued, including provincial and/or federal assistance (in some cases) and special budget requests to local municipalities and regions.

FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds have been identified in the 2013 Operating Budget from TRCA's municipal funding partners (account 115-60 and 108-01) for general program operations. Municipal capital funds for 2013 are identified within the Toronto, Peel, York and Durham budgets to undertake the project activities identified in the 2013 work plan.

Report prepared by: Laurian Farrell, extension 5601 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Laurian Farrell, extension 5601 Emails: [email protected] Date: February 27, 2013 Attachments: 2

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TRCA Flood Management Service 2012/2013

Flood Management Service Overview TRCA’s flood management service (FMS) involves Risk Management, Data Management, Hydrometrics and Flood Infrastructure Work Completed in 2012 Work Proposed for 2013 Flood Risk  Planning and Administration of TRCA’s Flood  Ongoing Planning and Administration of Management Forecasting and Warning Program (full details TRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning provided in separate table below, Section 1) Program (full details provided in separate table  Operation of the Flood Forecasting and Warning below, Section 1) Program (flood duty officers on call 24 hours/day, 365  Ongoing Operation of the Flood Forecasting days/year) and Warning Program (full details provided in  Ongoing updates to TRCA’s Flood Vulnerable Area separate table below, Section 2) Database  Ongoing updates to TRCA’s Flood Vulnerable  Initiation of the Flood Protection and Remedial Capital Area Database Works Strategy  Flood vulnerable cluster assessment,  Project management of flood risk reduction projects characterization, and prioritization for remedial (e.g., Downtown Brampton, Yonge/York Mills works Channel)  Remedial works will be undertaken in 2013  Ongoing work with the Municipal Outreach Program and subsequent years contingent upon funding  Further development of TRCA’s outreach program and confirmation of priority rankings of and corporate identity/imaging for the FMS vulnerable areas  Disseminate new regulation information (e.g., updated floodlines) to our municipal partners and the public in coordination with TRCA Development Services Staff and the Generic Regulation Public Information process  Expand Municipal & Public Outreach to include new partners Flood  Completed inspections on all structures  Annual field inspection for all flood control Infrastructure  Completed Phase 3 Channel Maintenance at facilities to be completed Yonge/York Mills  G. Ross Lord Dam back-up generator to be  Completed G. Ross Lord Dam Safety Review Draft replaced Report  Yonge/York Mills Channel Phase IV  Stouffville Channel Maintenance completed and Maintenance Project to be completed original capacity restored  Claireville Dam’s diesel tanks to be replaced  Albion Hills Dam bridge assessment project to be completed  Stouffville Dam DSR to be completed  Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance Manuals to be updated for all dams  Emergency Preparedness Plans to be updated for all dams  G. Ross Lord Dam gate motor upgrades to be completed  TRAINING:  Advanced confined space training for rescue entry at G. Ross Lord Dam  Swiftwater Rescue Training Level 1  Hydrometric/Open Channel Flow Monitoring course  Aquarius Software training  Advanced dam inspection courses  Canadian Dam Association Conference

84 TRCA Flood Management Service 2012/2013 Flood Management Service Overview TRCA’s flood management service (FMS) involves Risk Management, Data Management, Hydrometrics and Flood Infrastructure

Work Completed in 2012 Work Proposed for 2013 Hydrometric  Continued to maintain and operate the 5 FMS  Continue to maintain and operate the five FMS Networks hydrometric networks hydrometric networks; stream flow,  Completed the 4th year operations of the Toronto Wet precipitation, meteorological, baseflow, Weather Flow Network (under a modified monitoring snowcourse (>150 stations) protocol and a focus on a discrete baseline data  Implement 5th year operations of the Toronto analysis) Wet Weather Flow Network with a modified  Implemented the 2012 Ontario Hydrometrics Services monitoring protocol under the Transition Plan recommendations/results of the 2013 baseline  Installed new Water Survey Canada stream gauge on report being prepared by FMS staff Duffins Creek  Installation of a second water quality/quantity  Continued to expand and streamline TRCA’s monitoring station for the Town of Ajax hydrometrics networks. Including:  Provide technical advice and coordinate the 1. Acquisition of an acoustic Doppler current profiler installation of the Seaton Lands ground water, for measuring high flow safely and more efficiently precipitation, and flow monitoring equipment 2. Equipment upgrades to the stream flow network in  Installation of four season real-time order to standardize/simplify field operations and precipitation gauge in Richmond Hill data processing initiatives  Installation of four season real-time  Installed four new real-time stream gauges for Credit precipitation gauge in Etobicoke or Mimico Valley Conservation on the Credit River watershed (proposed)  Installed a new water quality/quantity monitoring  Installation of two new stream gauges at the station for the Town of Ajax mouth of the Rouge River watershed  Completed compliance turbidity monitoring of the  Continue to expand and streamline TRCA’s West Don River sediment removal project (Hog’s hydrometrics networks. Including: Hollow) 1. The acquisition of Aquarius hydrometrics  Completed the Duffins Creek wet weather flow software for data management and QA/QC pathogens tracking study for the MOE and TRCA initiatives  Continued to provide technical expertise and support 2. The acquisition of a Sontek Flow Tracker to various government, non-government, industry, flow meter for faster metering turn-around and educational institutions  Expand program deliverables by the  Development of course outline for TRCA lead 2013 acquisition of Hydro Surveyor software (Allows hydrometrics training (for external clients, in progress) the operator to use River Surveyor to conduct bathymetric surveys of standing water e.g. storm pond surveys for sediment accumulation)  Continue to provide technical expertise and support to various government, non-government, industry, and educational institutions

85 TRCA Flood Management Service 2012/2013 Flood Management Service Overview TRCA’s flood management service (FMS) involves Risk Management, Data Management, Hydrometrics and Flood Infrastructure

Work Completed in 2012 Work Proposed for 2013 Data  Improvements to “Toronto Dashboard” (ongoing)  Create new decision making tools for Flood Management  Completed the development of the GTA Flood Group Duty Officers on the TRCA Gauging website Flood Event Documentation Database (beta version,  Develop a system to track Flood Control currently being tested) Infrastructure inspections and to assist in  Published legacy hydrometrics data to a web-based asset management data portal  Incorporate the Aquarius software into data QAQC and processing procedures  Improvements to redundancy in the Flood Monitoring / Warning system  Implement disaster recovery plans for Flood Monitoring / Warning system

Training  Flood and/or Stream related workshops  Ontario Low Water Response training  XConnect System training  VB.net training  Emergency Management training  Water quantity data reporting / analysis / statistics / data visualization course (if available)

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Flood Forecasting & Warning Program

Section 1: Planning and Administration To develop and maintain an administrative framework to facilitate and support flood forecasting and warning. MNR Work Completed in 2012 Work Proposed for 2013 Implementation Guideline Component Maintain Adequate Flood Plain Mapping in Accordance with FDRP Technical Standards  Ongoing GTA Flood Group committee work to  Complete development of the GTA Flood Documentation develop a standardized Flood Event Group FED database Documentation (FED)(beta version of database complete) Monitoring Network  Maintained and operated TRCA’s 5 hydrometric  Ongoing planning, updating, maintenance and Data Collection networks and operation of TRCA’s 5 hydrometric System  Maintained and operated TRCA’s data networks management system  Ongoing planning, updating, maintenance and operation of TRCA’s data management system  Annual Training Modules were provided in 2012  Annual Training Modules to be provided in Training for staff, to staff as required; topics included: 2013 to staff as required: partners and clients 1. Daily Operations 1. Intro to FDO duties 2. Dam Tours & Dam Operations 2. Daily Operations, Structure, 3. Major Event Operations Contingency Plan 4. NexFlood 3. New FDO's Site Tours 5. Traffic Safety 4. Dam Operations, EPPs, Tour 6. First Aid Training 5. Emergency Preparedness - BEM 7. Spills Response Refresher 8. River Watch 6. IMS & Major Event Procedures 9. Security and Communications 7. NexFlood 10. Real Time Gauging & Website Updates 8. Logistics 11. Basic Emergency Management 9. Crisis Communications, Spills Protocol

 2 Exercises will be completed  Written drills and a functional drill were  3 Drills will include: communications, use completed in 2012 as part of our ongoing of equipment, DPC emergency management training Document Historical  Data collection of all hydrometric networks was  Complete Flood Event Documentation Flow Events completed for all events Database and integrate its use into  Data collection through the NexFlood Radar data routine flood warning procedures acquisition tool was initiated (Data collection in  Continue routine data collection (over 2013 and beyond will require programming 5,000 measurements per day) and data modifications to NexFlood due to changes in management Nexrad radar architecture)  Continue data collection through the NexFlood Radar data acquisition tool 

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Section 1: Planning and Administration To develop and maintain an administrative framework to facilitate and support flood forecasting and warning. MNR Work Completed in 2012 Work Proposed for 2013 Implementation Guideline Component Develop and Maintain  The NexFlood system has been expanded to  Complete architectural revisions to Flood Forecast include the Don watershed Nexflood to accommodate changes in Models  The watershed model has been completed and radar operations calibrated, and will be used for operational  Maintain operational beta testing, and purposes following Nexflood system revisions in provide training to staff on system use 2012  Revise the DPC to ensure currency with  The Daily Planning Cycle (DPC) was utilized to most recent hydrologic model updates for forecast the potential for flood events TRCA watersheds  Continue to use the DPC for non-operational watershed flood assessment Procedures  Contingency manual update included new flood  Annual Contingency Plan update will be Manuals/Flood terminology completed, including updates to document Contingency  Complete update of FDO operations binder and  Ongoing updates to FDO/CFDO Operations creation of CFDO operations binders operations binders Prepare for  Monthly inspections of Claireville, G. Ross, Milne,  Continue monthly inspection of Claireville, Emergency and Stouffville Dams were conducted G. Ross, Milne, and Stouffville Dams Operations th th  4 Annual “Floods Happen Municipal Workshop”  Hold the 5 Annual “Floods Happen Maintain and Improve on flood forecasting and warning was held for Municipal Workshop” for municipal Liaison with municipal staff in coordination with Halton Region partners in April 2013 Municipalities and Conservation Authority (HRCA), Credit Valley  Municipal outreach program will be Local Emergency Conservation (CVC) and Lake Simcoe Region extended to all interested Response Groups Conservation (LSRCA) in March 2012 municipalities/divisions to improve  The workshop provided our shared municipalities communications and identify potential for with information about our respective program partnerships operations  Continue to work with the GTA Flood  Improved communications and created Forecasting and Warning Group and the partnerships, included presentations to Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning municipalities and external partners Group to deliver an effective flood forecasting and warning program  Continue training partnerships with Toronto OEM  Continue to assist with annual municipal exercises to improve both FMS staff and municipal staff procedures during flood emergencies

88 Section 2: Operations To understand and quantify the response and potential impacts within watersheds to specific events MNR Work Completed in 2012 Work Proposed for 2013 Implementation Guideline Component Follow Daily Planning  Conducted on a daily basis with  Ongoing on a daily basis with Cycle improvements/modifications as needed improvements/modifications as needed Define Watershed  Ongoing  Ongoing Conditions Communicate Flood  13 Flood Messages issued in 2012 including 3 Potential or Flood Water Safety messages, 6 Flood Outlook Status messages, 2 Flood Watch messages and 2 Flood Warning messages Maintain an  Operation of the EOC at Head Office continued  Continue to operate EOC at Head Office Emergency with a focus on providing technologies for the and upgrade equipment as required Operations Centre NexFlood system and on maintaining the  Increase number of telephone and Metronet Radio System computer terminals (with access to networks). Staff Safety  Staff training included traffic safety in 2012  Ongoing as needed Document Flood  Completed for 2012  Ongoing Events Support Internal and  Continued implementation of municipal outreach  Ongoing External Clients campaign  Continued work with TRCA Development Planning  On-going involvement in municipal emergency exercises Effective  Completed as needed; e.g. during/post Hurricane  Ongoing Communication Sandy (Debriefs) Establish Internal and  Continue enhancements to the Flood Forecasting  Ongoing External & Warning Centre pages on TRCA’s corporate Communications website, including a web-based system for Protocol identifying flood susceptible areas  Continued weekly checks of the Metronet backup radio system with Toronto Police  Continue to provide information and advice to municipal clients with targeted meetings/presentations, and exercise collaboration (Municipal Outreach Program)  Continued development of targeted marketing materials  Disseminate new regulation information (e.g., updated floodlines) to our municipal partners and the public in coordination with TRCA Development Services Staff and the Generic Regulation Public Information process

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