Authority Meeting #6/10
Chair: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair: Maria Augimeri Members:
July 23, 2010 9:30 A.M. SOUTH THEATRE, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
AGENDA
Pages AUTH1. MINUTES OF MEETING #5/10, HELD ON JUNE 25, 2010 (Enclosed herewith on WHITE)
AUTH2. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
AUTH3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
AUTH4. DELEGATIONS
AUTH5. PRESENTATIONS
AUTH5.1 A presentation by Michael Gusche, Project Manager, City of Mississauga, in regard to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Etobicoke Creek Trail Link.
AUTH5.2 A presentation by Jon Gee, Senior Manager, Environment Canada, in regard to item AUTH7.2 - Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan.
AUTH6. CORRESPONDENCE
1 AUTH7. SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
AUTH7.1 ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEKS TRAIL EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED PERMEABLE PARKING LOT/STAGING AREA DEMONSTRATION PROJECT 31
AUTH7.2 TORONTO AND REGION REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN 36
AUTH7.3 CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES PLAN REVIEW AND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES Policies and Procedures, EBR Registry Number: 010-8243 40
AUTH7.4 THE LIVING CITY REPORT CARD 45
AUTH7.5 DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Town of Caledon (formerly Albion Township) 50
AUTH7.6 WILKET CREEK CHANNEL WITHIN WILKET CREEK PARK Rehabilitation Study and Geomorphic Systems and Habitat Study Approval of Contract 52
AUTH7.7 EAST DON TRAIL (CHARLES SAURIOL RESERVE) Phase 1b, Award of Contract RSD10-17 - Pedestrian Footbridge and Overhead Protective Canopy Structures 55
AUTH7.8 SUPPLY OF RENTAL RATES FOR OPERATED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND DUMP TRUCKS Contract Extension 59
AUTH7.9 14th AVENUE SOUND AND VISUAL ATTENUATION LANDFORM 61 AUTH7.10 PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2) Tender RSD10-22 63
AUTH7.11 GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2006-2010 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Solmar Development Corporation CFN 44353 65
AUTH7.12 FRENCHMAN'S BAY - WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB Licence Agreement Extension CFN 26339 68
AUTH7.13 GROWING DURHAM Report to Follow
2 AUTH7.14 LOWER DON SPECIAL POLICY AREA Modifications to Special Policy Area Boundaries and Floodplain Management Policy Framework Report to Follow
AUTH8. SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
AUTH8.1 SUMMARY OF REQUESTS FOR QUOTATIONS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 71
AUTH8.2 WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES
AUTH8.2.1 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #3/10, held on May 13, 2010 Minutes of Meeting #4/10, held on June 10, 2010
AUTH8.2.2 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #2/10, held on June 15, 2010
EX. MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/10, HELD ON JULY 9, 2010
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BAAB. MATERIAL FROM BUDGET/AUDIT ADVISORY BOARD
(No meeting held this month)
NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #7/10, TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2010, AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE SOUTH THEATRE, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer
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3 EX. MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #5/10, HELD ON JULY 9, 2010
(Refer to agenda pages printed on PINK)
EX7. SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
EX7.1 GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2006-2010 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Mimico Creek Watershed 1672500 Ontario Limited CFN 44289 251
EX7.2 CITY OF TORONTO Request for a Permanent Easement for Two Storm Sewer Outlets Don River Watershed, City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area) CFN 42854 254
EX7.3 REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LAND North of King Street East, east of Old King Road (rear of 269 King Street East - Bolton) CFN 42978 257
EX7.4 ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO POSITION PAPER Joint and Several Liability 260
EX8. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION
EX8.1 SOLARCITY TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PARTNERSHIP Award of Sole Source Contract 261
EX8.2 ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING 35 Don River Boulevard, City of Toronto 263
EX9. SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
EX9.1 GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2006-2010 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Mimico Creek Watershed Purchase of Land - Toronto District School Board CFN 43339 267
EX9.2 LOWEST BID NOT ACCEPTED Fish Food Glen Haffy Conservation Area 268
EX9.3 LOWEST BID NOT ACCEPTED Vault Toilet and Building Septic Tank Pumping 271
4 EX10. ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06
CITY OF BRAMPTON
EX10.1 BELL CANADA To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on The Gore Road north of Castlemore Road in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Region of Peel. The purpose is to install (4)100 mm HDPE ducts under the West Humber River on The Gore Road north of Castlemore Road. The warmwater timing window will apply to works. The proponent will be using the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Operational Statement for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). 274
EX10.2 CITY OF BRAMPTON 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 Glidden Road between Heart Lake Road and Rutherford Road in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Brampton. The purpose is to replace a two CSP culverts as well as remove existing gabion baskets and replace them with armour stone on Gildden Road between Heart Lake Road and Rutherford Road. The warmwater fisheries timing window will be applied and a Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 275
EX10.3 CITY OF BRAMPTON 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, alter a shoreline and alter a watercourse on the west side of the north pond in Chinguacousy Park, City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Brampton. The purpose is to construct a park pavilion/boathouse and boat deck on the west side of the north pond in Chinguacousy Park. The warmwater fisheries timing window will be applied to this project and a Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).275
EX10.4 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on , the south side of Hansen Road, approximately 203 m east of Queen Street in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by The City of Brampton under Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. The purpose is to install a gas pipeline under a tributary of Etobicoke Creek on the south side of Hansen Road, approximately 203 m east of Queen Street. TRCA staff will prepare a Letter of Advice on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). No in-water works will take place as part of this proposal. 276 5 EX10.5 10 EDGE FOREST DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 9, Concession 9, (10 Edge Forest Drive), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a replacement septic system at the rear of an existing dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. 276
EX10.6 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL 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, Concession 1 Part 2 Plan 43R-11915, (3, 5, 7, 9 Wellington Street East), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area to facilitate the construction of a below ground walkway within the Regional Storm Floodplain. 276
EX10.7 SUNRISE AUTO 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 at 2 Hale Road, in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Sunrise Auto. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate an addition to the rear of an existing industrial building. 277
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
EX10.8 CITY OF MISSISSAUGA 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 at Little Etobicoke Creek near Loreland Avenue, in the City of Mississauga, Etobicoke Creek Watershed, as located on property owned by the City of Mississauga. The purpose is to remove a broken section of storm outlet pipe located within the Little Etobicoke Creek Valley, and repair the area around the outlet with armourstones. Since this was completed as an emergency works, an extension to the warmwater fisheries timing window was granted. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 277
6 CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.9 65 OAKFIELD 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 Part Lot 6, 10, Plan 718, (65 Oakfield Drive), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Mimico Creek Watershed. The purpose is to construct a single family dwelling. 277
EX10.10 THE RIVERHOUSE AT THE OLD MILL LIMITED To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Part Lot 21, 22, 5, 6, 7, 8, Plan M-416, (30 Old Mill Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by The Riverhouse at the Old Mill Limited. The purpose is to locate a condominium sales trailer and conduct minor excavation for an archaeological study. 278
EX10.11 WESTON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 22, Concession C, (50 St. Philips Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Weston Golf and Country Club. The purpose is to construct an outdoor kitchen and arbour addition to the existing clubhouse building at 50 St. Phillips Road in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area). 278
CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.12 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 , (Finch Avenue), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to decommission an existing storm sewer and construct two new storm sewer outlets. 278
EX10.13 CITY OF TORONTO To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and alter a watercourse on Part Block C, Plan 5544, (11 Valley Woods Road), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to develop within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed to facilitate construction of a new splash-pad, and renovation of an existing playground at Brookbanks Park. 279
7 EX10.14 14 BRENDAN ROAD To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Lot 7, Plan 2566, (14 Brendan Road), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to develop within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed to facilitate construction of a sunroom addition to the rear of the existing dwelling. 279
EX10.15 6 KING MAPLE PLACE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 248, Plan 66M-677, (6 King Maple Place), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to develop within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed to facilitate construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling. 279
EX10.16 30 GLENORCY 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 30, Plan M809, (30 Glenorchy Road), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to develop within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed to facilitate construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling. 280
EX10.17 84 BRAESIDE ROAD To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Part Lot 11, Plan 2473, (84 Braeside Road), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to develop within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed to facilitate construction of a two-storey addition above, and a three-storey addition to the side of the existing dwelling. 280
CITY OF TORONTO [SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.18 41 LYNNDALE ROAD To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Lot 43, Plan 3227, (41 Lynndale Road), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed. The purpose is to develop within a Regulated Area of the Lake Ontario waterfront to facilitate construction of a one-storey addition to the rear, and a one-storey addition to the rear and side of the existing dwelling. 280
8 EX10.19 117 COLONEL DANFORTH TRAIL 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 41, Plan 2546, (117 Colonel Danforth Trail), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed. The purpose is to develop within a Regulated Area of the Highland Creek watershed to facilitate construction of a replacement dwelling. 281
EX10.20 LE ROSA ESTATES LTD. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 468, Plan 1566, (117 Chine Drive), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Waterfront Watershed as located on the property owned by Le Rosa Estates Ltd.. The purpose is to develop within a Regulated Area of the Lake Ontario waterfront to facilitate construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling. 281
CITY OF TORONTO [TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.21 607 RUSHTON 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 2, Plan 2612, (607 Rushton Road), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an at grade dry lay flagstone patio (5.2m x 4.0m) and a water feature in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling at 607 Rushton Road in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area). 281
EX10.22 108 LANGDEN AVENUE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 3, Plan 1134, (108 Langden Avenue), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a covered verandah on top of the existing concrete porch to the front of the existing single storey semi-detached dwelling at 108 Langden Avenue in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area).282
EX10.23 MONTCREST PRIVATE SCHOOL To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 15, 16, Part Block A, Plan 274-E, (658 Broadview Avenue), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Montcrest Private School. The purpose is to construct a "natural" playground area at Montcrest Private School municipally described 658 Broadview Avenue in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area). The existing playground area is to be removed. 282
9 EX10.24 MOUNT PLEASANT GROUP OF CEMETERIES 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 19, Concession 3 FTB, (375 Mount Pleasant Road), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries. The purpose is to construct a family mausoleum at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on lands municipally described 375 Mount Pleasant Road in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area). 282
CITY OF VAUGHAN
EX10.25 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on , (60 Burwick Avenue), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Canadian Pacific Railway. The purpose is to conduct grading works associated with the construction of a replacement headwall / outfall structure within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed adjacent to 60 Burwick Avenue in the City of Vaughan. 283
EX10.26 CITY OF VAUGHAN To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere in a Regulated Area on Martin Grove Road (Highway 7 to north of Woodbridge Avenue), in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Vaughan. The purpose is to construct a replacement watermain within a cold water fisheries timing window. The proponent has committed to using the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Operational Statement for High-Pressure Directional Drilling for the project. 283 EX10.27 CITY OF VAUGHAN To site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere in a Regulated Area near Glen Shields Avenue, west of Dufferin Street, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Don River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Vaughan. The purpose is to remove sediment from a stormwater management pond to mitigate the impacts of sediment on the downstream receiving watercourse within a warm water fisheries timing window. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 283
10 EX10.28 FERNBOOK HOMES (2005) LIMITED To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 16, Concession 2, (441 Marc Santi Boulevard), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Fernbook Homes (2005) Limited. The purpose is to conduct site grading and construct a rear yard deck associated with the construction of a new dwelling within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed at 441 Marc Santi Boulevard in the City of Vaughan. 284
EX10.29 290 NASHVILLE ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 24, 25, Concession 8, 9, (290 Nashville Road), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a cabana within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 290 Nashville Road in the City of Vaughan. 284
EX10.30 156 RIVERSIDE DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 25, Plan M-111, (156 Riverside Drive), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement home within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 156 Riverside Drive in the City of Vaughan. 284
EX10.31 181 RANCH TRAIL 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 9, Plan M89, (181 Ranch Trail Road), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an inground pool, cabana and patio area within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 181 Ranch Trail Road in the City of Vaughan. 285
EX10.32 9652 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 , (9652 Keele Street), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct an inground pool within Regulated Area of the Don River watershed at 9652 Keele Street in the City of Vaughan. 285
EX10.33 YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 6, Concession 7, (60 Burwick Avenue), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by York Region District School Board. The purpose is to construct a replacement headwall / outfall structure within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 60 Burwick Avenue in the City of Vaughan. 285
11 TOWN OF CALEDON
EX10.34 16358 HUMBER STATION ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 22, Concession 4, (16358 Humber Station Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a replacement septic system at the rear of an existing dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. 286
EX10.35 40 JOHN STREET To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 80, Block 1, Plan BOL-7, (40 John Street), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of an in-ground swimming pool at the rear of an existing dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. 286
EX10.36 436 KING STREET EAST To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on , (436 King Street East), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a replacement septic system adjacent to an existing residential dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. 286
TOWN OF MARKHAM
EX10.37 93 MAIN STREET 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 2, Plan RP445, (93 Main Street), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed to raise the finished flood elevation of an existing dwelling 0.6m and fix the existing foundation. 287
12 EX10.38 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse on , (South West Corner of Major Mackenzie and Warden Avenue), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to reconstruct an eroded outfall through constructing structures (new storm sewer outfall, armourstone wall, concrete headwall, new rip rap outfall) within a Regional Storm Floodplain; to site grade and place material (for access route, existing rip rap outfall removal, catch basin and corrugated steel pipe removal and rock removal from creek bed) in a Regulated Area; and to temporarily alter a watercourse (Berczy Creek ) during the redside dace timing window to facilitate the outfall reconstruction in the dry and to remove the rocks by hand from the creek. A Letter of Advice will be issued by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 287
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
EX10.39 95 CEDAR RIDGE ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 9, Plan 65M-3909, (95 Cedar Ridge Road), in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a dwelling on a vacant lot. 287
TOWNSHIP OF KING
EX10.40 12855 HIGHWAY 27 SOUTH To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Part Lot 4, 5, Concession 8, (12855 Highway 27 South), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement detached garage within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 12855 Highway 27 in the Township of King. 288
EX10.41 69 LYNWOOD CRESCENT 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 and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Part Lot 28, 29, Plan 457, (69 Lynwood Crescent), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a second floor addition and a garage addition to the front of an existing dwelling within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 69 Lynwood Crescent in the Township of King. 288
13 EX10.42 KING NORTH DEVELOPMENTS CR 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 6, Concession 3, (north of King Road, west of Dufferin Street), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by King North Developments CR Inc. The purpose is to install a sanitary sewer line under a tributary of the Humber River, in order to provide servicing for a proposed residential subdivision known as King North, located northwest of King Road and Dufferin Street, in the Township of King. 288
EX10.43 141 KINGSCROSS DRIVE To site grade at 141 Kingscross Drive, in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement septic system within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 141 Kingscross Drive in the Township of King. 289
PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.44 - EX10.65 WERE ERRATA ITEMS:
CITY OF BRAMPTON
EX10.44 CITY OF BRAMPTON 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 McVean Drive approximately 300 metres north of Cottrelle Boulevard in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed, as located on property under a permanent easement (location of outlet structure) and temporary easement (drainage area) agreement with the City of Brampton. The purpose is to construct a channel outfall at McVean Drive approximately 300 m north of Cottrelle Boulevard. No in-water works will take place. 289
EX10.45 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL 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 , (The Gore Road from Cottrelle Boulevard to Castlemore Road), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to widen The Gore Road from Cottrelle Boulevard to Castlemore Road. A storm sewer system will be constructed as part of the road improvements and the existing Wylie's South and Wylie's North bridges will both be extended on the west side. The warmwater fisheries timing window will be applied to this project and a Letter of Advice written by TRCA on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 290
14 EX10.46 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL 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 along The Gore Road, just north of Castlemore Road, in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed, as located on property owned by the Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to widen The Gore Road from the intersection at Castlemore Road to just north of Castlemore Road. A storm sewer system will be constructed as part of the road improvements and the existing Castlemore bridge located along The Gore Road will be extended on either side. The warmwater fisheries timing window will be applied to this project and a Letter of Advice written by TRCA on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 290 CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
EX10.47 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 approximately 200 m East of Ponytrail Drive on Burnhamthorpe Road in the City of Mississauga, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of Peel. The purpose is to The Region of Peel is proposing the replacement of an existing 150 mm watermain on Burnhamthorpe Road East with a new 300 mm watermain. The warmwater fisheries timing window will be applied to this project and a Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 291
CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.48 BROADWAY HOMES 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 28, Plan 5773, (53 Edenbrook Hill), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Broadway Homes. The purpose is to construct a new two-storey single family detached dwelling with integral garage and indoor pool at 53 Edenbrook Hill in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area). The existing dwelling is to be demolished. 291
15 EX10.49 CITY OF TORONTO To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade at 2125 Lawrence Avenue West (Weston Lions Park), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by The City of Toronto. The purpose is to permit the replacement of a natural turf soccer field with an artificial turf soccer field and installation of a sub-grade drainage system and new outfall, within Weston Lions Park, south of Lawrence Avenue West, west of Weston Road, in the City of Toronto. 292
EX10.50 16 DANIELS STREET To change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Lot 6, Plan 2149, (16 Daniels Street), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Mimico Creek Watershed. The purpose is to construct a partial second storey addition, a side entrance way, and to reconstruct the existing rear wall and covered front porch to the existing storey single family detached dwelling at 16 Daniels Street in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area). The existing rear frame addition is to be removed. 292 CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.51 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, north of Steeles Avenue, east of Kipling Avenue (2955 Kipling Avenue), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to permit the retrofit of an existing leachate collection system involving excavation around the perimeter of the closed landfill to install pipe and maintenance holes, and a connection to the existing sanitary sewer system. 292
CITY OF TORONTO [SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.52 CITY OF TORONTO To interfere with a wetland and alter a watercourse on , (East Highland Creek- Valley 4/4A), in a regulated area in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to implement channel restoration works to the East Highland Creek within Valley Segment 4/4A in order to protect the infrastructure located within the valley system from continued erosion and stabilize the channel. The proposal is subject to the warmwater fisheries timing window. 293
16 CITY OF VAUGHAN
EX10.53 AGC INCORPORATED To site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse on Part Lot 13, 14, Concession 10, (8934 Huntington Road), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by AGC Incorporated. The purpose is to undertake restoration works, including the removal of fill, three corrugated steel pipes (CSPs) and a wooden bridge, within a Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed at 8934 Huntington Road in the City of Vaughan. The fill was originally placed and the culverts/wooden bridge installed without the approval of the TRCA. 293
EX10.54 DOCTOR'S HOUSE DINING CORPORATION 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 41 -43, Plan 9, Part Lot 44, Plan 9, (21 Nashville Road), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Doctor's House Dining Corporation. The purpose is to construct a 3-storey Inn with an underground parking structure, as an expansion to the existing Doctors House Dining facility, as well as to undertake grading, site alteration and landscaping works that will restore a portion of the existing valley area. 293
WITHDRAWN EX10.55 89 CLARENCE 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 , (89 Clarence Street), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement home and new inground swimming pool within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 89 Clarence Street in the City of Vaughan. 294
EX10.56 30 MODESTO GARDENS To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 14, Plan 65M-2604, (30 Modesto Gardens), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a raised concrete deck within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 30 Modesto Gardens in the City of Vaughan. 294
EX10.57 39 GAMBLE 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 Lot 20, Plan M-1106, (39 Gamble 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 39 Gamble Street in the City of Vaughan. 294 17 EX10.58 THORNHILL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB To site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 31, Concession 1 W, (7994 Yonge Street), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Thornhill Golf and Country Club. The purpose is to construct a replacement stormwater management culvert and conduct erosion repair / slope restoration works within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed at 7994 Yonge Street in the City of Vaughan. 295
TOWN OF AJAX
EX10.59 TOWN OF AJAX To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure at Greenwood Conservation Area (Taunton and Westney), in the Town of Ajax, Duffins Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Town of Ajax. The purpose is to permit the reconstruction of the existing pedestrian bridge and installation of a new asphalt trail and staircase within the Duffins Creek valley corridor in Greenwood Conservation Area, north of Taunton Road, east of Westney Road, in the Town of Ajax. 295
TOWN OF CALEDON
EX10.60 74 JAMES STREET To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 41, 42, Block 1, Plan BOL7, (74 James Street), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a 8.92 square metre (96 sq. ft.) addition and ancillary deck structure at the rear of an existing residential dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. 295
EX10.61 13879 HEART LAKE ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 27, Concession 3, (13879 Heart Lake Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a 7.8 square metre (84 sq. ft.) change room and an 7.8 square metre (84 sq. ft.) pool equipment room at the rear of an existing residential dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. 296
TOWN OF MARKHAM
EX10.62 25 RITTER CRESCENT To site grade on Lot 98, Plan M-1971, (25 Ritter Crescent), in the Town 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 construction of an in-ground pool and associated landscaping. 296
18 EX10.63 66 SQUIRE BAKER'S LANE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure at 66 Squire Baker's Lane, in the Town 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 construction of a new dwelling. 296
TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
EX10.64 2 MARINUCCI COURT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 22, Plan 65M-3300, (2 Marinucci Court), 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 an in-ground pool and associated landscaping. 297
TOWNSHIP OF KING
EX10.65 156 NORMAN DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 24, Plan 573, (156 Norman Drive), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement retaining wall and replacement rear yard deck attached to an existing dwelling within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 156 Norman Drive in the Township of King. 297
PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.66 - EX10.73 ARE PERMISSION FOR ROUTINE INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS:
CITY OF PICKERING
EX10.66 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM To undertake borehole investigations east of the unopened portion of Sideline 22 and approximately 150m south of Taunton Road - near Brock Road, in the City of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by the Regional Municipality of Durham. The purpose is to undertake borehole investigations as part of the detailed design for the Ajax/Pickering Zone 1 Reservoir. 298
CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.67 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on Haliburton Avenue near Kipling and Rathburn, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Mimico Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to permit the installation of a new 150 millimetre watermain by open cut, on Haliburton Avenue, south of Rathburn Road, west of Kipling Avenue. 298
19 EX10.68 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction in Habitant Park (Weston Road and Finch Avenue), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to permit replacement of the existing asphalt pathway, handrail and swing gate and the repair of an existing culvert within Habitant Park, south of Finch Avenue West, east of Weston Road. 298
CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.69 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction and structure maintenance in Anewen Park (17 Anewen Drive), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to permit resurfacing of the existing asphalt pathway and replacement of the existing chainlink fence in Anewen Park, south of Lawrence Avenue East, west of Victoria Park Avenue. 299
CITY OF TORONTO [SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.70 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake borehole investigations on Highland Creek at Morningside Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to permit the drilling of two 150 millimetre diameter boreholes adjacent to Highland Creek at Morningside Drive.299
TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
EX10.71 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To undertake borehole investigations on 19th Avenue, 200 metres west of the CNR tracks to 100 metres east of Bayview Avenue, in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to excavate fill in a regulated area to install 13 boreholes in order to investigate the subsoil suitability of the proposed CNR grade separation to be constructed on 19th Avenue, west of Bayview Avenue. No Fisheries and Oceans Canada Letter of Advice will be issued for this project and no timing window restriction will be applied to the works. 299
20 TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
EX10.72 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on the east and west side of Kennedy Road from Bethesda Side Road to approximately 300 metres south of Bethesda Side Road, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to rehabilitate slope failure locations to maintain roadside stability directly adjacent to a tributary of the Rouge River. The works will be undertaken during the redside dace timing windows and a Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for the timing window restriction. 300
EX10.73 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on the east side of McCowan Road from Approx. 600m N of Bethesda Sideroad to approx. 1100m S of Bethesda, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to rehabilitate slope failure locations to maintain roadside stability directly adjacent to a tributary of the Rouge River. The works will be undertaken during the redside dace timing windows and a Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for the timing window restriction. 300 PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.74 - EX10.113 ARE MINOR WORKS LETTER OF APPROVAL:
CITY OF BRAMPTON
EX10.74 3 NEWTON ROAD To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on (3 Newton Road), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. 301
EX10.75 44 MERLIN DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 22, Plan 43M-1429, (44 Merlin Drive), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. 301
EX10.76 151 HERDWICK STREET To 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 Lot 120, Plan 14209, (151 Herdwick Street), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. 301 EX10.77 118 BLOOMSBURY AVENUE To install a swimming pool on Lot 25, Plan 43M-1738, (118 Bloomsbury Avenue), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. 301
21 EX10.78 20 SOUTHWELL PLACE To install a swimming pool on Lot 72, Plan 43M-1110, (20 Southwell Place), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. 302
CITY OF PICKERING
EX10.79 1800 APPLEVIEW ROAD To 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 Part Lot 1, Plan 1057, (1800 Appleview Road), in the City of Pickering, Waterfront Watershed. 302 EX10.80 686 AMARETTO AVENUE To install a swimming pool on Lot 60, Plan 40M-1312, (686 Amaretto Avenue), in the City of Pickering, Frenchman's Bay Watershed. 302
EX10.81 861 BAYLAWN SERVICE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 10, Plan 40M-1671, (861 Baylawn Service), in the City of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed. 302
CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.82 227 CHURCH STREET To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 13, Plan M411, Part Lot 12, 14, Plan M411, (227 Church Street), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 303
EX10.83 265 ELLIS AVENUE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 329, Plan M438, (265 Ellis Avenue), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 303 EX10.84 292 RIVERSIDE DRIVE To 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 Lot 53, Plan M-356, (292 Riverside Drive), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 303
EX10.85 37 RIVERCOVE DRIVE To install a swimming pool on Lot 80, Plan M701, (37 Rivercove Drive), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Mimico Creek Watershed. 303
22 CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.86 20 FENSIDE 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 Lot 5, Plan 5439, (20 Fenside Drive), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 304
EX10.87 2 PARK LANE CIRCLE To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) and construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Block B, Plan 2578, (2 Park Lane Circle), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 304
EX10.88 161 BAYVIEW HEIGHTS To install a swimming pool on Lot 105, Plan 2694, (161 Bayview Heights), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 304
EX10.89 55 CITATION DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 186, Plan M676, (55 Citation Drive), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 304
CITY OF TORONTO [SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.90 73 BONNYDON CRESCENT To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 43, Plan 66M-2410, (73 Bonnydon Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Rouge River Watershed. 305
EX10.91 49 DOLPHIN DRIVE 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 Part Lot 6, 7, Plan 1950, (49 Dolphin Drive), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 305
EX10.92 19 FELICITY DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 399, Plan M802, (19 Felicity Drive), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed. 305
23 EX10.93 71 BONNYDON CRESCENT To install a swimming pool and construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 44, Plan 66M-2410, (71 Bonnydon Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Rouge River Watershed. 305
EX10.94 75 MOREAU TRAIL To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 118, Plan 66M-2312, (75 Moreau Trail), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 306
EX10.95 110 APPLEFIELD DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on , (110 Applefield Drive), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed. 306
EX10.96 UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCARBOROUGH To 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 Part Lot 9, 10, Concession 1, (130 Old Kingston Road), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by University of Toronto Scarborough. 306 CITY OF TORONTO [TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.97 15 CASTLEFRANK CRESCENT 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 7, Plan 686, (15 Castlefrank Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 306
EX10.98 48 DOUGLAS CRESCENT To construct a ground floor addition or structure greater than 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) but less than 150 sq. m (1614 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 83, 84 & 85, Plan 2398, (48 Douglas Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 307
CITY OF VAUGHAN
EX10.99 106 BELL HARBOUR PLACE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 12, Concession 6 Lot 23, Plan 65M-2429, (106 Bell Harbour Place), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. 307
24 EX10.100 219 RIVERMILL CRESCENT To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on , (219 River Mill Crescent), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. 307
EX10.101 74 CHAYA SARA GARDENS To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 71, Plan 65M-3985, (74 Chaya Sara Gardens), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. 307
TOWN OF AJAX
EX10.102 31 ANGIER CRESCENT To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Part Block 9, Plan 40M-2136, (31 Angier Crescent), in the Town of Ajax, Carruthers Creek Watershed. 308
TOWN OF CALEDON
EX10.103 6415 KING STREET To 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 Lot 10, Concession 1, (6415 King Street), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. 308 TOWN OF CALEDON
EX10.104 51 NANCY STREET To 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 Lot A, Plan BOL-7, (51 Nancy Street), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. 308
EX10.105 15805 MOUNT WOLFE ROAD To install a swimming pool on (15805 Mount Wolfe Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. 308
TOWN OF MARKHAM
EX10.106 9735 WARDEN AVENUE To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 34, Plan 6037Y, (9735 Warden Avenue), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 309
EX10.107 21 HERITAGE WOODS MANOR To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on , (21 Heritage Woods Manor), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 309
25 EX10.108 115 FRED VARLEY DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 292, Plan 7566, (115 Fred Varley Drive), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 309
EX10.109 15 TREELINE COURT To install a swimming pool on , (15 Treeline Court), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 309
TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
EX10.110 23 CARAT CRESCENT To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Part Lot 11, Plan 65M-3943, (23 Carat Crescent), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed. 310
EX10.111 22 MOCKINGBIRD DRIVE To install a swimming pool on Lot 91, Plan 65M-3668, (22 Mockingbird Avenue), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Humber River Watershed. 310
EX10.112 23 RICHVALLEY CRESCENT To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 222, Plan 65M3465, (23 Richvalley Crescent), in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed. 310
TOWNSHIP OF KING
EX10.113 290 KINGSCROSS DRIVE To 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 Lot 10, PART LOT 9, Block A, Plan 556, (290 Kingscross Drive), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. 310
REGULAR PERMITS - ITEM EX10.114 - EX10.126
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
EX10.114 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION 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 Torbram Road, 245 m to 293 m north of Kimbel Street in the City of Mississauga, Mimico Creek Watershed as located on property under Franchise Agreement with the City of Mississauga. The purpose is to replace two sections of pipeline on Torbram Road, 245 m to 293 m north of Kimbel Street. The warmwater fisheries timing window will be applied to this project and a Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 311
26 CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.115 CITY OF TORONTO To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Plan 66R-1794, (61 Topcliff Avenue - Assignment 14-04B - Topcliff Park), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to permit the replacement of 75 m of existing 525 mm diameter storm sewer with 1200 mm diameter storm sewer and install two new 1200 mm diameter maintenance holes within Topcliff Park, off of Topcliff Avenue. 311
EX10.116 CRESCENT SCHOOL 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 Part Lot 6, Concession 2 EYS, (2365 Bayview Avenue), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Crescent School. 311
CITY OF TORONTO [SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.117 CITY OF TORONTO To alter a waterway on , (East Highland Creek from Ellesmere Rd. to Morningside), in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to implement channel restoration and protection for East Highland Creek Valley Segment 8, Phase 2 (between Morningside Avenue and confluence of East Highland Creek and West Highland Creek), Stage 1 in order to protect infrastructure located with in the valley system from continued erosion and stabilize the channel. The proposal is subject to the warmwater fisheries timing window. 312
CITY OF VAUGHAN
EX10.118 1668135 ONTARIO INC. To site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Part Lot 11, Concession 8, (5550 Langstaff Road), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by 1668135 Ontario Inc.. The purpose is to is to construct a stormwater management pond, two stormwater outfalls, retaining wall and conduct site grading and filling to facilitate the development of a 43 lot infill subdivision within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 5550 Langstaff Road in the City of Vaughan. 312
27 EX10.119 CITY OF VAUGHAN To site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse in a Regulated Area on King High Drive (Dufferin Street and Centre Street), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Vaughan. The purpose is to complete maintenance on an existing drainage channel to restore the proper flow and original design conditions to the watercourse. The MNR warm water fisheries timing window has been applied to this project. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 312
EX10.120 ROYAL PINE HOMES To site grade and alter a watercourse on Part Lot 20, Concession 6, (Major Mackenzie Road and Pine Valley Drive), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Royal Pine Homes. The purpose is to site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material within a Regulated Area and Regional Storm Flood Plain and alter a tributary of the Humber River, in order to implement restoration works relating to a stream realignment, fish habitat enhancements and combined riparian plantings for lands in the southeast quadrant of Major Mackenzie Road and Pine Valley Drive, in the City of Vaughan. 313
TOWN OF AJAX
EX10.121 AJAX AUDLEY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED To temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse on Part Lot 3, 4, Concession 2, (Rossland Road East at Carruthers Creek), in the Town of Ajax, Carruthers Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Ajax Audley Developments Limited. The purpose is to directionally drill under Carruthers Creek in order to install a watermain. 313
TOWN OF MARKHAM
EX10.122 TOWN OF MARKHAM To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere in a Regulated Area adjacent to 7 Victoria Avenue, in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Town of Markham. The purpose is to stabilize a stream slope adjacent to private property in order to mitigate the associated erosion that was identified through the Town of Markham's Erosion Restoration Implementation Plan (Amendment, 2009). The project will be constructed within the MNR warm water fisheries timing window. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 314 28 EX10.123 TOWN OF MARKHAM To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade, temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere and alter a watercourse in a Regulated Area on Huntington Park Drive (Leslie Street and Green Lane), in the Town of Markham, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Town of Markham. The purpose is to stabilize a stream slope adjacent to private properties in order to mitigate the associated erosion that was identified through the Town of Markham's Erosion Restoration Implementation Plan (Amendment, 2009). The project will be constructed within the MNR warm water fisheries timing window. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 314
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
EX10.124 46 SAWMILL LANE To 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 , (46 Sawmill Lane), in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed. The purpose is to dredge a private recreational pond that is on-line to the Bruce Creek. 314
EX10.125 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. 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 in a Regulated Area on Bethesda Road and Highway 48, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Rouge River Watershed as located on property under Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution. The purpose is to install a gas pipeline to service the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Works Yard. The Ministry of Natural Resources cold water fisheries timing window has been applied to this project. The proponent has committed to using the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Ontario Operation Statement for High-Pressure Directional Drilling for the project. 315
29 TOWNSHIP OF KING
EX10.126 SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and interfere with a wetland in a Regulated Area near the Keele Street at 15th Sideroad Intersection, in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by the Regional Municipality of York (Keele Street) and the Township of King (15th Sideroad). The purpose is to construct a sanitary sewer in order to service the Seneca College King Campus via the King City sanitary sewage collection system. These works are proposed to be included in the Regional Municipality of York's intersection improvement contract at Keele Street and 15th Sideroad. The project is subject to the MNR warm water fisheries timing window and a Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for this project. 315
SPECIAL BUSINESS
DRAFT DISCUSSION PAPER - ENCROACHMENTS 316
30 Item AUTH7.1 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management
RE: ETOBICOKE AND MIMICO CREEKS TRAIL EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED PERMEABLE PARKING LOT/STAGING AREA DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ______KEY ISSUE Update on approximately 12 kilometres of public use trail extension projects in the Etobicoke and Mimico creeks watersheds and associated permeable parking lot/staging area demonstration site at the Lester B. Pearson International Airport lands.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the presentation by Michael Gusche, Project Manager, City of Mississauga on the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Etobicoke Creek trail link be received;
THAT the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, cities of Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton and Region of Peel, be thanked for their contribution towards Etobicoke and Mimico creeks trail development and associated valley land restoration;
THAT the Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition and respective project teams be recognized for their assistance and support in advocating for and implementing trail connection projects throughout the Etobicoke and Mimico creeks watersheds;
AND FURTHER THAT members of the Authority be invited to attend the official opening of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority trail link and permeable parking lot in the fall of 2010.
BACKGROUND A network of well connected trails has been identified as an important public open space requirement in "Turning Over a New Leaf: The Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watershed Report Card 2006". The table below represents the status of trails as reported in the 2006 watershed report card:
Watershed Length of Percentage of Desired Trail Existing Trails Network in Place Etobicoke 127 km 66% approximately Mimico 64 km 66% approximately
31 Since the release of the report card, significant progress has been made towards the development of a well connected trails network in both the Etobicoke and Mimico creeks watersheds. Approximately 12 kilometres of trail extension along the Etobicoke Creek and Mimico Creek is scheduled to be completed over the next several years with support from local municipalities, businesses, community groups and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Trail specifications and use for each link is determined in consultation with municipal staff based on opportunities and constraints. Discussed below are the various new trail enhancement projects scheduled to be completed between 2010 to 2012, but does not represent trail repair or maintenance projects currently undertaken by municipalities.
Status of Other Trail Links The trail connection projects are currently being developed in partnership with municipalities. Where funding has been approved, staff is proceeding with design and approvals. Appropriate third-party agreements for trail easements will be negotiated through municipalities, as required. Provided below is a brief progress update on each project:
1. West Etobicoke/Greater Toronto Airports Authority Trail (7.0 km from Matheson Boulevard East to Drew Road, Mississauga, Etobicoke Creek watershed)
This project is being delivered by the City of Mississauga in partnership with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Region of Peel, Partners in Project Green: A Pearson Eco-Business Zone and TRCA. TRCA has endorsed the City’s trail design and has agreed to manage the planning and construction for a portion of the trail which will also include habitat and restoration work as well as interpretive signage through Edward Scarlet Park. The current development phase of the Etobicoke Creek trail within the City of Mississauga is approximately 7.0 kilometres long (from Matheson Boulevard East through the western boundary of Lester B. Pearson International Airport (LBPIA) to Mount Charles Park). GTAA has approved the proposed trail through LBPIA lands and is also partnering with the City of Mississauga and TRCA to develop a permeable parking lot and staging area as a pilot project within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone.
2. Sherway Trail (0.7 km from QEW to Sherway Drive, Toronto, Etobicoke Creek watershed)
This section of the trail will establish a trail link between the City of Toronto and City of Mississauga. The project is being delivered through a partnership between the City of Toronto, TRCA and the Sherway Trail Project Team (a working group of the Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition). The funding for this trail link has been made available through the City of Toronto, Section 37 development contribution. TRCA staff will manage the planning and construction of this project which will also include habitat and restoration work as well as interpretive signage. Trail design has been completed and approved by both City of Toronto and TRCA. All necessary permits are being obtained including finalization of an access agreement with the Ministry of Transportation. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the Fall/Winter of 2010.
32 3. South Mimico Trail (0.8 km from Lakeshore to QEW, Toronto, Mimico Creek watershed)
This section of the trail established an important connection from the waterfront trail at Humber Bay Park to South Mimico neighbourhoods along Mimico Creek. TRCA and City of Toronto staff are working in partnership to secure lands and funding through new development projects along Park Lawn Road. TRCA staff is also working with Toronto Water to coordinate construction activities through the Bonar Creek Stormwater Management Pond project. The concept design and trail alignment has been completed and approved by both City of Toronto and TRCA. We are currently in the process of developing the designs for two pedestrian crossings over Mimico Creek. Agreements have also been negotiated with developers to incorporate pedestrian trail links and restoration along Mimico Creek through development review. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2011.
4. Kennedy Valley Trail and Restoration (2.0 km from Drew Road to Hwy 410, Brampton, Etobicoke Creek watershed)
This trail link establishes a gateway to Brampton at Drew Road, where the trail connects with the Etobicoke Creek Trail in Mississauga. The project is being delivered through a partnership between the City of Brampton, Region of Peel and TRCA. Funding for this project has been made available through the City of Brampton (trail construction and design) and the Region of Peel (restoration). Damage to valley habitat and vegetation by all-terrain vehicles is a significant issue which will be addressed through a multi-partner enforcement and communication strategy in this area. TRCA staff will manage the planning and construction of this project, which will also include habitat and restoration works as well as interpretive signage. Trail designs have been completed and necessary permits are being obtained from the Ministry of Transportation. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the fall/winter of 2010.
5. Valleywood Trail (1.5 km from Mayfield Road to Hwy 10, Caledon, Etobicoke Creek watershed)
This trail link will connect the Etobicoke Creek Trail in the City of Brampton to the Town of Caledon. TRCA staff is currently in the process of negotiating funding for trail development with the developer in Mayfield West. TRCA has completed a concept design for the trail link. Once the funding is confirmed and the concept design is approved, TRCA staff will manage the planning and construction of this project which will also include habitat and restoration work as well as interpretive signage. Permeable Parking Lot/Staging Area Demonstration Site The permeable demonstration parking lot and staging site AT LBPIA has been constructed along Etobicoke Creek trail to highlight green elements that can be integrated into parking areas in order to improve local water quality and manage stormwater runoff at source. In order to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff and restore the natural hydrological cycle, green parking lots integrate permeable paving surfaces and vegetative swales that allow water to infiltrate the soil. This site will also serve as an opportunity to educate companies in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone on how they can improve their sites through green parking lot techniques.
33 Additional in-kind support for the parking lot and staging area has been provided by Ready Mix Concrete Association of Ontario, Dufferin Concrete, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan.
The City of Mississauga is leading the organization of a formal opening ceremony planned for September 2010 (date to be determined).
FINANCIAL DETAILS Total estimated budget for all five projects (including trail extension, pedestrian crossings, restoration, staging areas and signage) is approximately $5 million. Thus far, a total (approved) funding commitment of approximately $ 2.6 million has been made by partner municipalities (Toronto, Peel, Mississauga and Brampton), TRCA, development industry and local fundraising efforts. In addition to these trail extension projects, the permeable parking lot demonstration project in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone has received a funding commitment (cash and in-kind) of approximately $120,000.
Report prepared by: Vince D'Elia, extension 5667 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Vince D'Elia, extension 5667 or Chandra Sharma, extension 5237, Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Date: July 8, 2010 Attachments: 1
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35 Item AUTH7.2 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management
RE: TORONTO AND REGION REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN ______KEY ISSUE One year renewal of Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan agreements between Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, respectively.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff continue to work with federal and provincial representatives to finalize the 2010-2011 Remedial Action Plan agreements between TRCA and Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, respectively;
THAT TRCA staff continue to work with the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (RAP) team, federal, provincial and municipal staff, the academic community, environmental non-governmental organizations and others to implement the 2010-2011 RAP workplan and advance RAP objectives;
AND FURTHER THAT federal government departments, provincial ministries, Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Parliament, councillors, community groups, universities, schools, libraries and persons on the RAP mailing list throughout the Toronto and Region Area of Concern, be advised that the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan: Update on Actions 2007-2010 report is available on the Toronto and Region RAP website.
BACKGROUND The Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan was instituted in response to the 1987 designation of Toronto and Region as a Great Lakes Area of Concern (AOC). The AOC designation was one of 42 (later 43) made by the International Joint Commission. The Toronto and Region AOC consists of six watersheds stretching from the Rouge River in the east to Etobicoke Creek in the west. A presentation will be made to the Authority by Jon Gee, Senior Manager of the Great Lakes Areas of Concern section of Environment Canada, and will provide an overview of the status of Canadian AOCs around the Great Lakes.
Under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) and Canada-Ontario Agreement (COA), Environment Canada (EC) and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) share responsibility for ensuring progress on the Great Lakes AOCs. Since 2002, TRCA has led the administration of the Toronto and Region RAP under agreements with EC and the MOE. Management of the Toronto and Region RAP is undertaken by representatives from EC, MOE, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), and TRCA.
36 On March 31, 2010, the 2007-2010 COA expired, as did the respective 2007-2010 RAP agreements between TRCA and EC and MOE, respectively. TRCA has completed the deliverables required under this agreement, including the production of a public summary of actions completed. This report, Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan: Update on Actions 2007-2010, summarizes the TRCA programs that were the recipients of RAP funding and their key outcomes achieved over the three-year period of the agreement. The report is available online at www.torontorap.ca or as a hard copy upon request.
On June 13, 2009, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon announced their intention to renegotiate the GLWQA. The GLWQA came into effect in 1978, and was last amended in 1987 - the time at which areas of concern and remedial action plans were introduced through GLWQA Annex 2. The renegotiation of the GLWQA is currently ongoing, and there have been informal indications that the negotiation process could be complete by the end of 2010. Conservation Ontario has been involved as a respondent in the associated GLWQA public consultation processes.
As the GLWQA is the agreement from which COA negotiations are predicated, the federal and provincial governments have chosen to defer the renegotiation of the next COA. Instead, the governments have extended the existing COA for a period of one year, thereby maintaining program scope and funding at existing levels for the 2010-2011 federal/provincial fiscal year. New one-year agreements between the TRCA and EC and MOE will reflect this extension.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Current Remedial Action Plan Initiatives The TRCA RAP workplan for 2010-2011 was approved at the RAP Team meeting of April 20, 2010. The 2010-2011 workplan is similar to those of previous years, with the majority of resources being directed toward the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP), the Regional Watershed Monitoring Network (RWMN), the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Program (TNHP), watershed strategies, and education and outreach initiatives. These programs continue to reflect the RAP’s priorities in supporting Low Impact Development (LID), stormwater management, effective stewardship and environmental monitoring of the AOC.
Two pre-existing but expanded initiatives also figure prominently in the 2010-2011 Toronto and Region RAP workplan: the science and research advanced through Aquatic Habitat Toronto, and the RAP communications plan. Aquatic Habitat Toronto (AHT) is a multi-jurisdictional committee that includes representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, MNR, Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation, the City of Toronto and TRCA. The RAP will be supporting AHT research science-based initiatives to identify and assess existing and potential future fish habitat along the AOC waterfront, as well as investigate the responses of the fish community to habitat restoration projects.
37 The RAP communications plan will address three major initiatives in the coming year. The first will be the public review of the reclassification of the AOC Beneficial Use Impairments. At the completion of the RAP Stage 1 report in 1989, Toronto and Region was deemed to be “Impaired” for eight categories of environmental degradation, or Beneficial Use Impairments (BUI), as well as to require additional research on three Beneficial Use Impairments. Three Beneficial Use Impairments were deemed to be “Not Impaired”. Of the three BUIs requiring additional assessment, research and analysis have been completed for two: Fish Tumours or Other Deformities; and Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproductive Problems. The research results indicate that these Beneficial Uses are not impaired within the Toronto and Region AOC. Therefore, conditional on the completion of a review period, these two BUIs will be formally re-designated to Not Impaired in 2010-2011, making them the first such reclassifications of the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan.
The second major initiative addressed under the RAP communications plan is the review and update of the criteria required for the remaining Area of Concern to be considered “Impaired” or “Not Impaired”. The existing criteria were set forth in the 1994 RAP Stage 2 document Clean Waters, Clear Choices. The review of these criteria will involve a public consultation process underpinned by consultation with academic and agency technical experts. The anticipated outcome of these proceedings will be updated targets based on indicators of both environmental quality and program implementation - these targets will outline an ambitious but achievable path forward toward delisting Toronto and Region as an Area of Concern by 2020.
Two major projects currently in the planning approval process - the Mouth of the Don revitalization and City of Toronto Don River and Central Waterfront Project (Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan Implementation) constitute important elements of a revitalized Toronto and Region AOC.
Finally, the communications plan will continue to fund a new public outreach program – Lake Ontario Evenings – initiated in 2009. Lake Ontario Evenings (LOE) is a speaker’s series that is administered by TRCA and jointly funded by RAP and source water protection. The mandate of the LOE program is to provide casual public venues in which attendees can listen to, and ask questions of, experts on issues currently faced by Lake Ontario. There have been three LOE events to date (on the themes of water diversion, biodiversity and the lake nearshore), and the audience response has been sufficiently positive to continue this initiative into the coming year.
Challenges for the Future As noted above, the one year COA extension supporting RAP in 2010-2011 is similar in scope and resources to that provided in recent years. While the re-evaluation and updating of AOC delisting targets will provide a realistic and achievable endpoint to the Toronto and Region RAP, it is unlikely that these targets will be met and the Toronto and Region be delisted as an Area of Concern without significant financial commitments by all levels of government.
38 FINANCIAL DETAILS TRCA funding for RAP initiatives in 2010-2011 will be provided by one-year funding agreements between TRCA and EC ($250,000) and MOE ($250,000); these agreements and associated funding will expire on March 31, 2011. Project proponents from within TRCA apply to the Toronto and Region RAP team for funds, and the TRCA RAP workplan is developed on the basis of these proposals. It is anticipated that multi-year funding agreements may be possible upon finalization of the new COA agreement.
In addition to these dedicated RAP funds, certain TRCA projects (e.g. the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program and Rural Clean Water Program) also receive funding through the MOE, MNR and federal Great Lakes Sustainability Fund for the purpose of advancing RAP objectives.
Report prepared by: Stephanie Hawkins, extension 5576 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Stephanie Hawkins, extension 5576 Emails: [email protected] Date: May 19, 2010
39 Item AUTH7.3 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Carolyn Woodland, Director, Planning and Development
RE: CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES PLAN REVIEW AND PERMITTING ACTIVITIES Policies and Procedures, EBR Registry Number: 010-8243 ______KEY ISSUE Final approval of new chapter, “Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authority Plan Review and Permitting Activities”, for inclusion in the “MNR Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authorities Manual”.
RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS the Ministry of Natural Resources has approved a new chapter, "Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authorities Plan Review and Permitting Activities", for inclusion in the MNR Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authorities Manual;
AND WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff supports the new chapter as it provides clarity about the roles and responsibilities of conservation authorities (CAs) in the municipal planning and Conservation Authorities Act (Section 28) regulatory permitting process and promotes a greater consistency between CAs in the delivery of these activities and improved transparency;
AND WHEREAS TRCA, through its Business Excellence objective, is committed to working cooperatively with all municipal partners, the development community and public stakeholders in the implementation of TRCA's planning and regulatory programs, including opportunities to increase procedural transparency;
AND WHEREAS TRCA is already implementing many of the components of the new chapter through its existing plan review and permitting activities, including Authority board approved policies and TRCA's Planning and Development Procedural Manual;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be given the authority to make any necessary procedural adjustments to the implementation of TRCA's planning and regulatory program, consistent with the new Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) chapter;
AND FURTHER THAT all member municipalities and the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) be so advised.
40 BACKGROUND In 2007, MNR, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MEI), embarked upon an initiative to clarify the roles of conservation authorities in both the development plan review and Conservation Authorities Act (Section 28) regulatory permitting processes. A Conservation Authorities Liaison Committee (CALC) was formed to facilitate dialogue amongst stakeholders in order to clarify interrelated roles and promote efficient delivery of mandates for provincial interest. The CALC membership included MNR, MMAH, MEI, Conservation Ontario (CO), select CAs appointed through CO (including TRCA), and representatives from the development industry, municipal sector and environmental groups.
The CALC reviewed and provided input to the content of a new chapter for incorporation in the existing MNR Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authorities Manual, 1997. The objective of this new chapter is to provide clarity about the roles and responsibilities of CAs in the municipal planning and regulatory permitting processes and promote a greater consistency between CAs in the delivery of these activities and improved transparency. In general, the chapter articulates the current legislative and operational framework under which CAs conduct their planning and regulatory functions. The chapter provides that the best practice is for every CA to have board-approved service delivery policies and procedures for their plan review and permitting processes that encompass the following best practice tools outlined in the chapter, including pre-consultation, complete application, decision timelines and fees.
A draft of the chapter was posted on the Environmental Registry (EBR) on November 25, 2009 for a 47-day public review and commenting period. Through representation on the CALC and through CO, TRCA staff provided comments on the draft chapter. A decision was made on April 23, 2010 to proceed with the proposed chapter subject to changes made as a result of the public consultation. According to the notice of decision posted on the EBR on May 28, 2010, the Ministry received a total of 27 comments. Comments received were generally supportive of the document and suggested minor changes to some sections and text to further clarify the policies. Only a few of the proposed changes were not supported and some comments received were deemed to be outside the scope of the policies and procedures document and were not incorporated.
Implications to TRCA TRCA staff is supportive of the creation of this new chapter of the MNR Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authorities Manual as it is generally reflective of our current planning and regulatory program implementation. z Since 1994, TRCA has Authority approved policies entitled "Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program" (VSCMP) to guide our planning and permitting responsibilities. TRCA staff is currently undertaking a comprehensive update to the VSCMP, which will result in "The Living City Policies". The proposed new policy document will be subject to a comprehensive municipal, public and stakeholder consultative process, in 2011, prior to submission to the Authority, consistent with all TRCA initiatives and consistent with the consultative process advocated in the new chapter.
41 z On September 28, 2007, the Authority approved the “Planning and Development Procedural Manual” (Resolution #A196/07), which is a comprehensive document to guide members of the public, the development community and our municipal partners. This document is an informative resource that provides a summary of the legislative and policy framework governing TRCA and explains our role and review procedures for of all types of applications under the Planning Act, the Environmental Assessment Act and the Conservation Authorities Act. It outlines the requirements for complete applications and associated fees and includes a series of checklists and guidelines to assist applicants with the preparation of various studies and technical reports/drawings in support of their submissions. The Manual also includes review service deliveries based on the submission of a complete application. The Manual is posted on the TRCA website and has been distributed to all member municipalities and BILD. TRCA staff has found it to be a valuable implementation tool and it provides procedural transparency for the development community, the public and member municipalities. z TRCA staff continue to seek opportunities, where appropriate, to streamline the permit review and approval process: Permission for Minor Works Protocol (2006), Permit Re-Issuance Protocol (2008) and Permission for Routine Infrastructure Protocol (2008).
In accordance with Authority approval in 2007, TRCA's procedural manual is updated on an on-going basis to reflect any procedural issues related to legislative changes or technical updates related to current practices.
TRCA staff will be making minor edits to the “Planning and Development Procedural Manual” to reflect the new “MNR Policies and Procedures for CA Plan Review and Permitting Activities” chapter. This will include updating the legislation section and minor modifications to the section of the document that describes the permitting process. Unlike the regulations issued under the Planning Act, the Conservation Authorities Act does not prescribe timelines for the processing of permits under Section 28(1) Regulations. The new chapter promotes a timing and decision framework around the processing of permits, similar in principle to the application process under the Planning Act, including pre-consultation, complete applications, etc. The TRCA procedural manual already embeds a similar framework and includes delivery standards based on a complete application. The TRCA manual will be updated through minor edits to the procedural steps, (e.g. written notification within 21 days of receipt of a permit application as to whether it is complete or not), and decision timelines on complete applications to reflect the new MNR chapter. TRCA staff is of the opinion that these minor changes will not adversely impact our current Regulatory program implementation.
TRCA staff is also taking this opportunity to review and update where necessary the existing guidelines and checklists in the TRCA manual, as well as include any additional checklists or guidelines reflective of current practices that will assist the development community, the public and municipalities with their submissions. All updates to TRCA's procedural manual will be circulated to TRCA member municipalities and BILD in September.
42 Municipal Context The municipal sector, (AMO, Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario, City of Toronto), was represented on the CALC and provided input into the development of the new MNR chapter. Municipalities also had the opportunity to provide comment through the EBR posting. TRCA staff is aware that some of our member municipalities, (Region of Peel, Region of Durham and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), prepared reports to inform their Councils about the new chapter.
The new chapter acknowledges that CAs may perform a technical advisory role to municipalities, as determined under the terms of service agreements. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework is described in TRCA's Planning and Development Procedural Manual. Currently, TRCA has entered into plan review and technical advisory MOUs with our upper tier regional municipalities (Peel, York and Durham), the City of Toronto, some of our lower-tier municipalities (Mississauga, Markham, Caledon) and TRCA staff has initiated the process with Brampton. Several of TRCA's existing MOUs need updating to reflect changes in roles and responsibilities, new policy needs and increased demand on technical environmental services for plan review and assistance with Ontario Municipal Board hearings, within financial capabilities. Other municipalities within TRCA's jurisdiction prefer to work informally with TRCA for the provision of similar planning and technical advisory services as part of our approved program service, in a manner consistent with the provisions of the new chapter.
Development Community The development industry (BILD, Ontario Home Builders, Hamilton-Halton Home Builders) was represented on the CALC and also provided input into the development of the new MNR chapter. TRCA staff has on-going dialogue with the development community (BILD, developers, consultants and proponents) about the implementation and delivery of our planning and regulatory program. TRCA’s Planning and Development Procedural Manual was created as a result of these discussions in an effort to provide guidance to those seeking development approvals from TRCA and increase procedural transparency. TRCA staff continues to seek opportunities to streamline the review and approval process, where appropriate and improve the delivery of our planning and regulatory program. TRCA will continue to consult with the development industry in this regard.
Additionally it should be noted that consistent with our current procedures, BILD will be consulted in the development of TRCA review fees. As per the MNR Policies and Procedures Manual for Conservation Authorities, fees for planning and permitting services may recover but not exceed the costs associated with administering and delivering these services on a program basis. At Authority Meeting # 10/09, Resolution #A232/09 was approved, in part, as follows:
...AND FURTHER THAT in future amendments to the Fee Schedule for Planning, Permitting and Environmental Review Services, TRCA move toward full cost recovery as soon as possible, and no later than January 1, 2012.
TRCA staff is currently working on this approach to begin discussions with BILD in the fall.
43 CONCLUSION TRCA staff is supportive of the new chapter, “Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authority Plan Review and Permitting Activities” approved for inclusion in the MNR Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authorities Manual as it provides clarity regarding the role of CAs in planning and permitting activities. It promotes consistency between CAs in the delivery of these activities and improved transparency. Many of the new requirements of the chapter have been embedded in TRCA's mode of operation for a decade or more. TRCA's documents are being updated to reflect the minor adjustments as required.
Report prepared by: Laurie Nelson, extension 5281 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Laurie Nelson, extension 5281, Carolyn Woodland, extension 5214 Emails: [email protected], [email protected] Date: July 12, 2010
44 Item AUTH7.4 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management
RE: THE LIVING CITY REPORT CARD ______KEY ISSUE Partnering with Greening Greater Toronto on The Living City Report Card and the future of individual TRCA watershed report cards.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT TRCA staff be authorized to partner with Greening Greater Toronto (GGT), an initiative of the Toronto City Summit Alliance, to produce the first edition of The Living City Report Card in conjunction with the Greening Greater Toronto Score Card;
THAT TRCA staff continue to produce brief report cards on the health of individual watersheds in TRCA's jurisdiction on a five year cycle following the production of The Living City Report Card subject to data availability, funding and staff resources;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff make provisions in the 2012-2021 capital budget forecast for producing report cards.
BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #2/10, held on March 26, 2010, Resolution #A20/10 was approved, in part, as follows:
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) adopt the framework and indicator themes for The Living City Report Card;...
...THAT staff report back on how the health of individual watersheds will be tracked, either through individual report cards and in the living city report card;
THAT source water protection and riparian habitat be included within the Indicator Themes in the living city report card.;...
45 TRCA-GGT Partnership Opportunity Since Authority Meeting #2/10, TRCA staff has had discussions with senior management at Greening Greater Toronto (GGT) to explore a partnership opportunity through the development of The Living City Report Card in conjunction with GGT's Greening Greater Toronto Score Card. GGT is an initiative of the Toronto City Summit Alliance which is a coalition of leaders from the business, labour and non-profit sectors and government formed to address various challenges facing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). GGT is one of three working groups of the Toronto City Summit Alliance committed to making the GTA the greenest city region in North America and serves as an important link between key stakeholders to accelerate the greening process. GGT's long term regional environmental vision is focused on: reduced greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, reduction of waste and improved waste management as well as more sustainable land use practices. GGT last reported on these themes in 2008 and has been successful in leading action around green procurement, commercial energy efficiency and education.
For the time being, the joint publication will be referred to as The Living City Report Card until the title is finalized.
The Living City Report Card The Living City Report Card will report on parameters on a jurisdiction wide basis compared to individual watershed report cards. The Living City Report Card will provide an overview of conditions across watersheds for a particular time frame. TRCA's regional monitoring data will be used to report generally on the water quality and biodiversity indicators in The Living City Report Card. Some references may be made at the watershed scale.
Individual TRCA Watershed Report Cards Concise watershed specific report cards will continue to be produced by TRCA to communicate regional monitoring data and other relevant information on watershed conditions approximately every five years subject to data availability, funding and staff resources. On occasion, news bulletins and other short media advisories may be used to report on topics between the regular reporting years. The regional monitoring program, in its next reporting phase, will be analyzing data and reporting on a set of core environmental indicators (i.e. surface water quality, groundwater, benthic invertebrates, fish communities, terrestrial natural heritage, stream flow, precipitation, West Nile virus and fluvial geomorphology) that reflect ecosystem condition and integrate the monitoring requirements of the watershed report cards.
The individual watershed report cards will also need to meet the requirements of Conservation Ontario for producing watershed report cards. Conservation Ontario has produced a minimum of three indicators which include forest conditions, surface water quality and groundwater quality. All 36 Ontario conservation authorities are expected to report on these three indicators every five years. Conservation authorities do have the option of reporting on more indicators as the need and resources become available.
RATIONALE A joint TRCA-GGT report card venture benefits both parties: z co-branding of The Living City Report Card as a TRCA-GGT publication; z greater profile for the first edition of The Living City Report Card through a joint marketing and promotional campaign;
46 z launching of the report at the Toronto City Summit meeting in February, 2011. Both organizations were originally planning the launch of separate publications at the same time; z presenting a more holistic perspective of sustainable communities by combining the indicators of both organizations; z broader public dissemination of the report card through TRCA and GGT networks; z increased budget and staff resources; and z increased exposure for TRCA and The Living City Report Card leading to more partnership and funding opportunities.
TRCA and GGT staff have been working on compiling a list of indicators and measures which will fit the reporting objectives of both organizations. This list modifies some of the indicators that were originally presented to the Authority in March, 2010. The protection of source water areas in TRCA's jurisdiction will be presented in both The Living City Report Card and watershed specific report cards. This will represent the amount of Oak Ridges Moraine being protected by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Greenbelt Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan and TRCA regulations. Riparian habitat in TRCA's jurisdiction will be reported under the natural cover quantity indicator in the report card. The following table presents the draft list of indicators and measures for The Living City Report Card:
Indicator Greening Greater TRCA Measures Toronto Measures (Potential or Draft) Carbon Dioxide z Total carbon dioxide z Energy consumption Emissions emissions using benchmark cities z Carbon dioxide emissions per capita Air Quality z Sulfur dioxide z None emissions Water z Water quality index Quality z Water consumption z Watershed water quality index based on per capita phosphorus, chloride, E.coli z Waterfront phosphorus, algae, beach closures Quantity z Flood risk to people and structures z Percent urban area with stormwater controls, mean annual flow, baseflow
Waste z Waste generated per z None capita z Waste diversion
47 Indicator Greening Greater Toronto TRCA Measures Measures (Potential or Draft) Land Use z Greenspace (hectares) Greenspace per capita (all private z Watershed public greenspace (hectares) and public natural per capita (TRCA, municipal, provincial, cover/parkland) federal land) z Population density z Waterfront public land (hectares) z Waterfront shoreline protection
Certified Green Buildings z Number of buildings, square meters and percent of floor space
Agriculture z Region's ability to produce 10 percent of its fresh vegetable needs z Agricultural land in production (hectares)
Cultural Heritage z Number of heritage conservation districts per region Biodiversity n/a Natural Cover Quality z Percent natural cover in each habitat category z Total average patch scores for jurisdiction Natural Cover Quantity z Percent natural cover
Urban Forest z Leaf area index
Fish, Birds, Amphibians and Plants z Species richness for fish z Number of species in each L rank for birds and amphibians z Floristic quality index
Ecological Goods and Services z Value of green infrastructure per region
In addition to the list of indicators above, there are two other indicators that TRCA intends to report on in The Living City Report Card, but they do not fit into the updated indicator framework. Staff will look for alternative ways to include this information in the content of the report card. These indicators include: 1. education and community action which will report on the number and percentage of the student body participating in outdoor education; and
48 2. conservation investment, which will report on the annual TRCA budget per capita over the years.
The report card will be launched by TRCA and GGT at the next Toronto City Summit on February 10th and 11th, 2011, which is expected to be attended by media and approximately 500 people. Approximately 2,000 copies of the report card are expected to be printed along with an interactive web component.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE z GGT staff to organize a workshop with GGT staff and TRCA to refine indicators and measures, and devise a table of contents and work plan; z GGT and TRCA staff to work together to develop a presentation format, a marketing strategy and promotion plan; z TRCA staff to add capital budget requests to the 2012-2021 forecast to support the development of report cards in the future; z TRCA staff to continue to work with The Living City Report Card Advisory Committee on the development of indicator reports, and the marketing and promotion of the final product. The Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives of TRCA Watershed Task Forces; z present The Living City Report Card to the Authority for approval in principle on November 26, 2010; and z launch The Living City Report Card at the next Toronto City Summit on February 10th and 11th, 2011.
FINANCIAL DETAILS Approximately $85,000 in funding is available from the City of Toronto and regions of Peel and York for The Living City Report Card in capital accounts 416-40 and 129-92. Funding will cover staff time, writing, printing, social marketing tools and promotion. GGT will be contributing staff time and resources towards research, writing, editing, communications and marketing.
Report prepared by: Sonia Dhir, extension 5291 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Gary Wilkins, extension 5211 Emails: [email protected] Date: July 14, 2010
49 Item AUTH7.5 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Town of Caledon (formerly Albion Township) ______KEY ISSUE To provide a status report on the Density Bonus Program and update on progress and achievements.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) continue to work with the Town of Caledon to implement the Density Bonus Reforestation Program.
BACKGROUND For over twenty years TRCA has been working with the Town of Caledon and various developers to increase tree cover and manage forests within the Palgrave Estate Residential Community as described in the Official Plan of the Town of Caledon. The area is bounded to the west by Regional Road 50, Highway 9 to the north, Caledon-King Townline to the east and the community of Bolton to the south.
Through this "Density Bonus" program, development proponents who agree to reforest vacant land as part of their development application are able to apply for additional building lot density. For every four hectares (10 acres) reforested, the developer will receive an additional bonus building lot within the approved development. These reforested areas, situated on privately-owned lots, are protected by agreements and deposits with the developer and subsequent landowners. Additional areas not suitable for development are often conveyed to TRCA to manage and protect. All of the costs associated with these density bonus reforestation projects are the responsibility of the developer, and subsequent private homeowners.
Records show that since 1991 TRCA has planted more than 192,000 reforestation seedlings and 17,100 tree whips and wildlife shrubs under eleven "Density Bonus" reforestation agreements. Under the terms of the agreements, plantings are guaranteed by TRCA for a period of three years from the time of planting. Yearly assessments are conducted by TRCA and reported to the Town of Caledon along with recommendations to maintain stocking levels at or above a seventy percent survival rate. Any infill planting during this three year period is solely the responsibility of TRCA.
Within the last four years, TRCA has implemented three density bonus agreement projects resulting in the creation of more than 25 hectares (62 acres) of reforested land. All of this reforestation helps to meet municipal goals of increasing tree cover within the Town of Caledon and provides ancillary watershed management and environmental benefits to TRCA and the Region of Peel. 50 This program truly is a win-win-win situation for all parties involved. Individual homeowners find themselves living in an area with significant tree cover, rather than open grass fields and extensive manicured lawns. TRCA is able to buffer streams, offer linkage areas for wildlife, increase tree cover and create forest habitat that would otherwise not be possible. The developers involved are rewarded with additional building lots, as well as the opportunity to sell properties backing onto "Forested Conservation Lands". The public in general reaps many of the same benefits as TRCA, with the additional benefit that most of these developments become almost invisible to passersby within a relatively short period of time.
Current Projects There are presently two "Density Bonus" reforestation projects in progress. The first phases of both Palgrave Estates West and Sunshine Estates/Glorco Holdings were planted in the spring of 2009. One infill planting was completed in the spring of 2010 to address areas where regrading for road construction was not finished in time for the initial installation. Both of these projects have had excellent survival and initial establishment in the eighteen months, with estimates close to 95% overall.
Staff is currently working with the Town of Caledon planning staff and a new program applicant "Cedar Glen Estates" to finalize a contract for this three-year agreement to commence in April 2011. This agreement will see the planting of over 7,000 reforestation seedlings and more than 1,350 deciduous trees and wildlife shrubs. In all, over 3.8 hectares (9.5 acres) will be reforested and protected on this project, with much of the planting being completed to buffer significant wetlands and sensitive forested areas.
FINANCIAL DETAILS All of the costs associated with reforestation plan development and implementation are fully recovered from the development proponent.
Report prepared by: Tom Hildebrand, extension 5379 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Tom Hildebrand, extension 5379, Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378 Emails: [email protected], [email protected] Date: June 03, 2010
51 Item AUTH7.6 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: WILKET CREEK CHANNEL WITHIN WILKET CREEK PARK Rehabilitation Study and Geomorphic Systems and Habitat Study Approval of Contract ______KEY ISSUE Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff working in partnership with the City of Toronto to develop long term rehabilitation plans and associated implementation of works for the Wilket Creek tributary of the Don River, within the City of Toronto, to address erosion hazards threatening infrastructure.
RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has worked in partnership with the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Department (PF&R), and Toronto Water for the purpose of completing a rehabilitation and master geomorphic study of Wilket Creek, and for the implementation of works in support of the study outcomes;
AND WHEREAS City of Toronto PF&R and Toronto Water have requested that TRCA undertake the Wilket Creek project, and are prepared to fully fund the proposed project;
AND WHEREAS the first stage of the project involves a contract for consulting services;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the contract for Wilket Creek Rehabilitation and Master Geomorphic Study be awarded to Parish Geomorphic at an upset limit of $301,500 plus HST, this being the proposal that best meets TRCA specifications;
THAT a contingency allowance of $31,000 for the consulting contract, to be expended as authorized by TRCA officials, be approved;
THAT staff be authorized to commence an Environmental Assessment (EA), in accordance with the Municipal Class EA process for the purpose of completing this project;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the action necessary to implement the contract including obtaining any approvals and the signing and execution of documents.
52 BACKGROUND Watercourses and adjacent park areas within the City of Toronto sustained a significant amount of damage as the result of the August 19, 2005 storm event. In response to the damage caused, City of Toronto PF&R entered into an agreement with TRCA in February of 2007, to complete the repairs required to return the damaged areas to a state of good repair in order to ensure protection of life and property within the City of Toronto parks systems while funding for long term rehabilitation of key sites was sought.
The Wilket Creek tributary of the East Don River was one of the watercourses that suffered a significant amount of damage as the result of the August 19, 2005 storm event. In 2007/8 TRCA staff undertook large scale restoration works within Edwards Gardens, and a series of 10 state of good repair projects within Wilket Creek Park, as part of the aforementioned agreement entered into by PF&R and TRCA in February of 2007.
On June 23, 2008 Wilket Creek was subjected to another serious rainfall event, resulting in damage to three of the state of good repair sites, previously repaired by TRCA. At this point, it was determined by TRCA and the City that state of good repair works were no longer sufficient to address the ongoing risk to infrastructure and public safety within Wilket Creek Park.
In 2009 PF&R and Toronto Water identified a multi-year funding plan to provide approximately $2.2 million dollars to developing long term protection to “at risk” infrastructure, and to rehabilitate the watercourse within Wilket Creek Park. The funding was approved to commence in 2010 and will be allocated accordingly over the next three years.
Due to the success of the partnership developed by TRCA and PF&R for the purpose of completing the August 19, 2005 Storm Damage Project, and the numerous successful projects that TRCA has partnered with Toronto Water to complete, the City has requested that TRCA assist in the completion of this project. TRCA’s role will be to act in a project management capacity, and also to provide expertise in the implementation of works utilizing staff and resources to complete the project. This partnership will be beneficial to all parties involved, as TRCA staff is able to streamline the planning, design and approvals phases, and offer full scale construction and contract management services.
As part of the partnership agreement, TRCA issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) and accompanying Terms of Reference for the completion of a geomorphic investigation and the development of long term rehabilitation solution for Wilket Creek, with emphasis on Wilket Creek Park.
The following consultants were selected by TRCA and Toronto Water for issuance of a RFP based on previous experience working on City-led geomorphic master plans for the watercourses within the City of Toronto, and for their expertise in bioengineering solutions and large-scale riverine erosion control projects completed with TRCA: z Aquafor Beech; z Geomorphic Solutions (Sernas Group); z Parish Geomorphic.
The proposals were opened at a Tender Opening Committee meeting on Monday July 12, 2010, with the following results:
53 Company Primary Fees Provisional Total Value (Plus HST) Expenditures (Plus HST) (Plus HST) Aquafor Beech $170,346 $400,000 $570,346 Geomorphic Solutions $187,305 $246,500 $433,805 Parish Geomorphic $177,150 $124,350 $301,500
Based on the review of the proposals, and the combination of select provisional expenditures in addition to the primary fees, staff recommends the contract be awarded to Parish Geomorphic for the completion of the consulting portion of this project.
Further, TRCA will initiate a Municipal Class EA that will incorporate the findings of the investigation in the development and implementation of works within Wilket Creek Park.
FINANCIAL DETAILS This project is 100% recoverable from the City of Toronto, whereby Toronto Water is responsible for the costs associated with the Geomorphic Master Study, and Parks, Forestry and Recreation are responsible for providing the funding for the implementation of works. The funding for this project is distributed over a three to four year period (2010 – 2013) with a total anticipated budget of $2.2 million.
Report prepared by: Patricia Newland, 416-392-9690 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Patricia Newland, 416-392-9690 Emails: [email protected] Date: July 13, 2010
54 Item AUTH7.7 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: EAST DON TRAIL (CHARLES SAURIOL RESERVE) Phase 1b, Award of Contract RSD10-17 - Pedestrian Footbridge and Overhead Protective Canopy Structures ______KEY ISSUE Award of contract for the supply and installation of a pedestrian footbridge over the East Don River and the supply and installation of overhead protective canopy structures under CNR and CPR trestle crossings as part of the East Don Trail - Phase 1B implementation at the Charles Sauriol Reserve, City of Toronto.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the contract for the supply and installation of a pedestrian bridge over the East Don River be awarded to Hobden Construction Ltd. at a cost of $390,015.00, plus applicable taxes, it being the lowest bid meeting Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) specifications;
THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the total cost of the contract for eligible disbursements and as a contingency allowance, if deemed necessary;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized staff be directed to take the action necessary to implement the contract including obtaining any approvals and the signing and execution of documents.
BACKGROUND In 1995, R.V. Anderson and Associates (RVA) was retained by the City of Toronto to undertake a comprehensive study and provide proposed trail networking options in the East Don Valley system spanning from Milne Hollow (Lawrence Avenue/Don Valley Parkway) to the forks of the Don River. The study was completed in 1997 and resulted in a conceptualized alignment and network of trails servicing the East Don valleylands.
The construction of the East Don Trail project was given approval to proceed by Resolution #A44/09 at Authority Meeting #3/09, held on April 24, 2009, subject to funding from the City of Toronto as part of the Natural Environment and Stand Alone projects and completion of the required approval processes.
Phase 1a trail construction works were implemented in 2009/2010, including the establishment of the approved trail alignment/construction access route between Milne Hollow Park and Wynford Heights Crescent and the installation of a 34 metre prefabricated, self-weathering steel pedestrian footbridge (bridge 1c) north of Wynford Heights access trail. Bridge 1c was installed on its footings in early February 2010. 55 As part of the 2009 projects with the City of Toronto, the City requested that TRCA implement trail planning and design for Phase 1b works in the Milne Hollow/East Don project area including preparation of trail network engineering design and construction details. In November 2009, TRCA engaged the services of RVA to complete the Phase 1b trail network engineering design component. This was undertaken in anticipation of construction commencing in 2010. The East Don Trail project has federal infrastructure funding incorporated, and as such, all works must be installed and completed in advance of the March 31, 2011 deadline.
The East Don Trail - Phase 1b construction includes a 34 metre prefabricated, self-weathering steel pedestrian footbridge and two overhead protective canopies to protect pedestrians from the potential of debris falling from elevated track level while passing under the CN and CP railway trestle crossings on the trail.
RATIONALE Request for Tenders were sent to the following eight (8) contractors/suppliers, who were selected based on their area of business expertise and past experience on TRCA projects: 1. Algonquin Bridge Inc.; 2. Dynex Construction; 3. Ganawa Bridge Products and Services; 4. Hobden Construction; 5. McPherson-Andrews Contracting Limited; 6. Rutherford Contracting Ltd.; 7. Somerville Construction; 8. Wyndale Paving.
The tender packages requested bids for the following work: z installation of helical pier footings, armour stone protection and associated work; z supply of a self-weathering steel pedestrian bridge; z delivery and installation of the pedestrian footbridge; and z supply and installation of two (2) overhead protective canopy structures and associated work.
Seven potential bidders attended the mandatory site inspection meeting held on June 16, 2010.
Three (3) sealed tenders were received on or before bid closing at 4:00 pm on July 8, 2010. Bids were opened on July 9, 2010, by Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Jim Dillane, Nick Saccone, Kathy Stranks and Dave Rogalsky in accordance with TRCA's procurement and tendering practices. The bid results are as follows:
Company Bid (Plus HST) Hobden Construction Ltd $390,015.00 McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd $521,067.01 Rutherford Contracting Ltd $510,316.12
56 Staff recommends that the contract RSD 10-17 East Don Trail - Phase 1b be awarded to Hobden Construction Ltd, it being the lowest bidder meeting TRCA specifications and requirements.
FINANCIAL DETAILS All expenditures that pertain to this contract will be assigned to the East Don Trail Network project budget account 117-49. These expenses are fully recoverable from the City of Toronto.
Report prepared by: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378 Emails: [email protected] Date: June 10, 2010 Attachments: 1
57 Attachment 1
58 Item AUTH7.8 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: SUPPLY OF RENTAL RATES FOR OPERATED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND DUMP TRUCKS Contract Extension ______KEY ISSUE Extension of Contract RSD09-18 for the Supply of Rental Rates for Operated Heavy Construction Equipment and Dump Trucks, for a further one year period.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Contract RSD09-18 for Supply of Rental Rates for Operated Heavy Construction Equipment and Dump Trucks, awarded in 2009 to Sartor & Susin Ltd., be extended for a period of one year to July 31, 2011 subject to terms, conditions and performance satisfactory to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff.
BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #5/09, held on July 10, 2009, Resolution #A135/09 was approved as follows:
THAT the Restoration Services Division utilize, as required, the services of Sartor and Susin Limited for the supply of operated heavy construction equipment and dump trucks for the period August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010, it being the proposal that best meets Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA's) requirements at a competitive cost;
THAT staff be authorized to use the next lowest tender if the need arises.
AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to implement the contract including the signing and execution of documents.
In preparation of the original tender documents, staff included a provision whereby the successful bidder could request a one year extension to the contract at a specific maximum percent increase or decrease to the unit prices bid.
Sartor & Susin Ltd. have requested, in writing, a one year extension to their contract with an overall year two increase, in the unit rates, of five percent.
RATIONALE TRCA and Sartor & Susin Ltd. have worked together on numerous successful projects over many years and through the tendering process, Sartor & Susin Ltd. have consistently provided the lowest unit rates with a broad spectrum of equipment and fully experienced operators.
59 Staff has reviewed the proposed new rate structure, in conjunction with a review of performance over the past year, and is satisfied that the requested five percent increase is indicative of overall industry operating cost increases and is warranted.
FINANCIAL DETAILS The value of this contract is estimated to be approximately $2,000,000 based upon a review of similar workloads in previous years. An increase or decrease in workload will have an impact on the value of this contract extension. The operated equipment is rented on an "as required" basis with no minimum or maximum rental hours guaranteed.
Report prepared by: Aaron D'Souza, 416-393-6336 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Moranne McDonnell, 416-392-9725 Emails: [email protected] Date: June 28, 2010
60 Item AUTH7.9 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: 14th AVENUE SOUND AND VISUAL ATTENUATION LANDFORM ______KEY ISSUE Placement of clean surplus fill on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-owned tablelands located on the south side of 14th Avenue adjacent to Canadian National rail line in the Town of Markham.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) request proposals from contractors to supply and place clean surplus fill on TRCA-owned lands as a means to create an environmental berm/buffer to enhance natural habitat and visitor functions in the future Bob Hunter Memorial Park (Rouge Park), subject to a final design approved by Rouge Park Alliance, and archaeological and municipal approvals;
THAT the funds received as compensation for receiving the surplus soil be set aside exclusively for project costs, for future restoration and habitat enhancement of the property and associated Rouge Park and TRCA purposes;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to execute all the necessary documentation required.
BACKGROUND TRCA staff, in conjunction with the Rouge Park Alliance, have identified a five hectare parcel of tableland that could be enhanced by importing and strategically placing clean surplus fill. The site is located on the east side of the CN rail line, south of 14th Avenue in the Town of Markham. This area is in the Bob Hunter Memorial Park (part of Rouge Park).
TRCA is currently working with its partners to refine a design for a landform to enhance the boundary between Bob Hunter Memorial Park and the adjacent rail line, the urban developments in the Community of Box Grove and 14th Avenue to the north. A vegetated berm along the western perimeter of the park will provide a physical and visual boundary between urban and park lands, and would provide some habitat variety to a flat site. The landform would reduce noise into the naturalized and public use areas. TRCA staff will complete a detailed construction implementation design drawing showing how the five hectare parcel of tableland will be enhanced by importing and strategically placing clean surplus fill.
61 It is the opinion of staff that the proposed project will provide an opportunity to restore forest cover and create wetland and interpretive opportunities while creating the foundation for diverse habitat and public features. Upon completion of the fill placement and grading phase of the project and subject to available revenues, TRCA staff will implement naturalization and regeneration plantings as part of an overall restoration plan. Staff view these functions as assets to the future protection of the park and its restored habitats.
TRCA will oversee the construction of the landform and the financial compensation will allow for the implementation of a restoration plan beneficial to Bob Hunter Memorial Park, Rouge Park and TRCA. TRCA staff will implement a soils quality control program to ensure and confirm that all soil placed on site meets Ministry of Environment parkland criteria.
Final design configuration for fill placement will be subject to the findings of a scheduled archaeological assessment and any recommendations to protect important cultural heritage assets.
RATIONALE TRCA has completed similar projects in other areas with considerable success. Examples of these successful projects include: z the berm on Kortright Centre for Conservation tablelands off Pine Valley Drive; z Boyd North Pit rehabilitation off Rutherford Road; z berming along Intermodal Drive and Highway 407 within Claireville Conservation Area; z berming and wetland complex development at Boyd North (along Islington Avenue north of Rutherford Road).
Staff sees this regeneration work as a benefit to all involved as the surplus fill, along with the financial compensation, will allow for the creation of habitat opportunities and public features on the property.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA will complete a landform design agreeable to TRCA and Rouge Park Alliance. An archaeological assessment will be completed on the proposed site. TRCA will obtain all municipal and regional approvals and permits associated with the proposed project. Staff will begin the process of requesting proposals from qualified contractors to supply and place the required fill.
FINANCIAL DETAILS TRCA staff anticipates that fill revenue from this project will offset direct project operating and restoration costs.
Report prepared by: David Hatton, extension 5365 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: David Hatton, extension 5365 Emails: [email protected] Date: July 06, 2010
62 Item AUTH7.10 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2) Tender RSD10-22 ______KEY ISSUE Award of Tender RSD10-22 for the supply and delivery of approximately 7,000 tonnes of 75mm-200mm cobbles.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Contract RSD10-22 for the supply and delivery of approximately 7,000 tonnes of 75mm-200mm cobbles to the Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project (Phase 2), City of Toronto, be awarded to Glenn Windrem Trucking for a total unit price of $28.45 per tonne and a total cost not to exceed $199,150.00, plus HST, it being the lowest bid meeting Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) specifications.
BACKGROUND The Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project (Phase 2) is located south of Lawrence Avenue east, along the Lake Ontario shoreline between Chesterton Shores and the Rouge River in the City of Toronto. The project will consist of approximately 1.6 km of shoreline protection, trails and parkland development. The preferred option through the Class Environmental Assessment process calls for the construction of six headlands, and seven cobble beach cell units. The cobbles will be used in the shoreline protection of beach cell units 6 and 7.
RATIONALE Tender packages were sent to nine suppliers as follows: z Glenn Windrem Trucking; z Stonescape Quarry; z J.C. Rock Limited; z Dufferin Aggregates; z Lafarge Aggregates; z Nelson Aggregate Company; z Brock Aggregates; z Fowler; z Greenwood Ready Mix & Aggregates.
Tender RSD10-22 was publicly advertised in the Daily Commercial News on June 21, 2010. The Tender Opening Committee opened tenders on July 9, 2010 with the following results:
63 Tender RSD10-22 Supply and Delivery of Approximately 7,000 Tonnes of 75mm – 200mm Cobbles
BIDDERS TOTAL UNIT TOTAL VALUE PRICE OF CONTRACT (per tonne for (plus HST) 7,000 tones) Glenn Windrem Trucking $28.45 $199,150.00 Fowler $28.75 $201,250.00 Nelson Aggregates Co. $29.17 $204,190.00 Dufferin Aggregates $31.62 $221,340.00 J.C. Rock Ltd. $31.75 $222,250.00 Larfarge North America Inc. $59.37 $415,590.00
Based on the bids received, staff recommend that Glenn Windrem Trucking be awarded Contract RSD10-22 for the supply and delivery of approximately 7,000 tonnes of 75mm -200mm cobbles for the unit cost of $28.45 per tonne and a total amount not to exceed $199,150.00, plus HST, as they are the lowest bidder that meets TRCA specifications.
FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available within account #224-70 from The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation.
Report prepared by: James Dickie, 416-392-9702 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Joe Delle Fave, 416-392-9724 Emails: [email protected] Date: July 12, 2010
64 Item AUTH7.11 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: James W. Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Services
RE: GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2006-2010 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Solmar Development Corporation CFN 44353 ______KEY ISSUE Acquisition of property located, west of Coleraine Drive and north of Mayfield Road in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, under the 'Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2006-2010', Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT 3.93 hectares (9.71 acres), more or less, of vacant land, being Part of East Half Lot 2, Concession 5 (Geographic Township of Albion, County of Peel) and designated as Block 3 on draft R-Plan prepared by Krcmar, Ontario Land Surveyors under job no. 05-974, west of Coleraine Drive and north of Mayfield Road, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, be purchased from the Solmar Development Corporation;
THAT the purchase price be $2.00;
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;
AND FURTHER THAT the authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the signing and execution of any documents.
BACKGROUND Resolution #A260/05 at Authority Meeting #9/05, held on November 25, 2005, approved the Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2006-2010.
Negotiations have been conducted with Mr. Maurizio Rogato of Solmar Development Corporation.
Attached is a plan showing the location of the subject lands.
65 RATIONALE The subject property is valleyland. The subject property falls within TRCA’s approved master plan for acquisition for the Humber River watershed as outlined in the approved Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2006-2010.
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE Based on the realty taxes paid on adjacent TRCA-owned lands, it is estimated that the taxes will be approximately $100. The addition of the subject parcel will not significantly impact TRCA's maintenance costs at this location.
FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds for the costs related to the purchase are available in the TRCA land acquisition capital accounts.
Report prepared by: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Mike Fenning, extension 5223, Edlyn Wong, extension 5711 Emails: [email protected] [email protected] Date: July 12, 2010 Attachments: 1
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67 Item AUTH7.12 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: James W. Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Services
RE: FRENCHMAN'S BAY - WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB Licence Agreement Extension CFN 26339 ______KEY ISSUE To extend the temporary licence agreement with the West 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, 2009.
RECOMMENDATION
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;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Pickering and Pickering Harbour Company be so advised by the CAO's Office.
BACKGROUND In April 1994, the West Rouge Canoe Club (WRCC) established a paddling facility on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay on lands owned by TRCA. The facility consisted of two trailers on wheels for the temporary storage of canoes and kayaks, and a parking area for three to five cars. The facility was approved by TRCA and Pickering Council. Extensions to that approval have been granted by Pickering Council and TRCA from 1995 through 2009.
At Authority Meeting #5/07, held on June 22, 2007, Resolution #A141/07 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 commencing November 1, 2006, be approved subject to conditions satisfactory to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff and solicitor;
THAT the appropriate TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is required in connection with the continuation of the West Rouge Canoe Club paddling facility on TRCA-owned lands, including the execution of appropriate documents; 68 AND FURTHER THAT the City of Pickering be so advised.
On February 27, 2010, TRCA received a request from the West Rouge Canoe Club to extend this temporary licence agreement for the next three years. On April 8, 2010, TRCA notified City of Pickering of the lease extension request. City of Pickering staff prepared a report (Report PF12-10) for consideration by the Planning and Development Committee on May 3, 2010. At the City of Pickering Council Meeting held on May 17, 2010, the Council Decision was recorded as Resolution #87/10:
1. THAT the request of the West Rouge Canoe Club to extend its lease agreement with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for three years on an annual basis commencing with the period November 1, 2009, to October 31, 2010 and expiring October 31, 2012, to accommodate a temporary compound on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay for the storage, within trailers, of canoes and kayaks associated with the club's paddling facility, be supported by Council, and
2. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 12-10 to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
RATIONALE TRCA staff, City of Pickering staff and the WRCC are currently investigating opportunities for a permanent seasonal facility, consistent with TRCA/Pickering waterfront plans. A potential site location is being reviewed to relocate the WRCC further west of their current site to an area designated in the Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park Development Plan for boat launching and public water access. Once a proposal has been received from WRCC, the matter will be considered by both the City of Pickering and TRCA. Until that time, City of Pickering and TRCA staff recommend that the licence agreement for the current site be renewed.
Pickering Harbour company will be notified of the licence agreement extension as owners of the abutting lake 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, 2009 to October 31, 2010.
FINANCIAL DETAILS WRCC will continue to pay annually $500 rent for the next three year lease period.
WRCC will continue to cover the costs of one portable toilet which will be accessible to park users, and any additional costs deemed appropriate to cover TRCA property taxes for the site area.
69 WRCC also agrees to assist TRCA with on site clean-up and assist in monitoring any activities deemed detrimental to the public's enjoyment of this area.
WRCC will also maintain the trailers to the satisfaction of TRCA staff.
Report prepared by: Connie Pinto, extension 5387 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Connie Pinto, extension 5387 Emails: [email protected] Date: July 5, 2010
70 Item AUTH8.1 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #6/10, July 23, 2010
FROM: Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer
RE: SUMMARY OF REQUESTS FOR QUOTATIONS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 ______KEY ISSUE Receipt of the 2010 mid-end summary of procurements approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or his designate.
RECOMMENDATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the summary of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) procurements approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or his designate for the January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 period, be received.
BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #5/05, held on June 24, 2005, Resolution #A124/05 approved the Purchasing Policy, and resolved, in part, as follows:
staff report to the Business Excellence Advisory Board semi-annually with a list of all Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals approved by the Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to Schedule 'A';
Pursuant to the resolution quoted above, the summary of Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals from January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010, is found in Attachments 2 and 3, respectively. The report includes approvals of $10,000 or greater, to the maximum allowable limit under the policy, approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or his designate.
The attached summary includes the criteria as to why non-competitive procurement was appropriate for the particular goods or services procured, as per Section 1.14 of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Purchasing Policy (Attachment 1).
As permitted under the approved policy, the Chief Administrative Officer has designated senior staff, generally including director and manager level positions, approval authority for purchases up to $10,000 (including PST but not GST as TRCA recoups GST).
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Email: [email protected] For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Email: [email protected] Date: January 12, 2010 Attachments: 3 71 Attachment 1
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PURCHASING POLICY
Section 1.14 Non - Competitive Procurement Process
A non-competitive procurement process shall only be used if one or more of the following conditions apply and a process of negotiation is undertaken to obtain the best value in the circumstances for the TRCA. Authorized Buyers are authorized to enter into negotiations without formal competitive bids, under the following circumstances:
1. The goods and services are only available from one source or one supplier by reason of:
z A statutory or market based monopoly z A fluctuating market prevents the TRCA from obtaining price protection or owing to market conditions, required goods or services are in short supply z Existence of exclusive rights (patent, copyright or licence) z Need for compatibility with goods and services previously acquired and there are no reasonable alternatives, substitutes or accommodations z Need to avoid violating warranties and guarantees where service is required
2. An attempt to purchase the required goods and services has been made in good faith using a competitive method and has failed to identify a successful supplier.
3. When the extension or reinstatement of an existing contract would prove most cost-effective or beneficial. The extension shall not exceed one year.
4. The goods and services are required as a result of an emergency, which would not reasonably permit the use of the other methods permitted.
5. The required goods and services are to be supplied by a particular vendor or supplier having special knowledge, skills, expertise or experience that cannot be provided by any other supplier.
6. Any other sole or single source purchase permitted under the provisions of this policy including those noted in Schedule ‘B’.
72 Attachment 2 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Sole Source (up to $50,000) January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 Project Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Sole Source ($) Criteria Plus Applicable (Section 1.14 Taxes of TRCA's Purchasing Policy) LR - 24 Backpack Electrofisher Smith-Root Canada 10,028.00 5 Archetype Sustainable House Energy Mathematics of Information 30,000.00 3 & 5 Monitoring Project Technology and Complex Six Ryerson University Graduate Students Systems (MITACS) Inc. internship program BATHURST GLEN GOLF COURSE Alcoholic Products Beer Store and LCBO 20,000.00 1 Supply of John Deere Parts Podolinsky Turf Equipment 15,000.00 1 & 5 Nursery Irrigation Pond - Supply and Installation C&M Aquatics Ltd. 10,565.00 1 of Floating Island/Aeration System Microbial Food Web Analysis Fisheries and Oceans Canada 18,450.00 1 & 5
Mimico Creek Wetland Berms - Supply and Nelson Aggregates 13,166.40 3 Delivery of Approximately an Additional 480 + 10% contingency tonnes of 225mm to 450mm riprap Telemetry Fish Tags VEMCO 23,790.00 5 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE (BCPV) Supply and Installation of Two New Elevator ThyssenKrupp Elevator 27,750.00 1 & 5 Doors (Canada) Limited Tent Top for BCPV Patio Tent Advanced Tent Rentals 14,180.00 1 Public Relations Services Philpott Communications 36,000.00 3 Radio Promotion for the 2010 Summer Season BOOM 97.3 19,200.00 3 Bob Hunter Memorial Park - Supply and Plant Rural Lambton Stewardship 43,800.00 5 Native Grass and Wildflower Mixes Network Post and Paddle Fencing Materials for 2010 Lanark Cedar 30,500.00 5 Restoration Services Projects Mimico Waterfront Linear Park - Survey Work MMM Group 17,000.00 5
73 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 Project Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received Safety Footwear Imagewear by Mark's Work 25,000.00 2/2 Wearhouse HEART LAKE CONSERVATION AREA Gatehouse Construction BLT Construction 27,227.16 5/2 +10% contingency Water Service Upgrade Avertex Utility Solutions Inc. 54,116.00 4/3 + 10% contingency Asbestos Abatement and Removal at 541 Rodd Ferro Canada Incorporated 32,000.00 3/2 Avenue, City of Pickering + 5,000 contingency BROOKBANKS PARK PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 800 Glen Windrem Trucking 34,944.00 8/2 Tonnes of 2 to 4 Tonne Armourstone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 500 Nelson Aggregate Company 14,640.00 8/2 Tonnes of 100mm to 200mm Gabion Stone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 300 Glen Windrem Trucking 10,884.00 8/2 Tonnes of 150mm to 300mm Cobbles BATHURST GLEN GOLF COURSE Beverage Products Coca-Cola Bottling Group 19,000.00 2/2 Renting Various Golf Carts Bennett Golf Carts 19,000.00 4/2 Supply and Delivery of Fuel Armstrong Petroleum LTD. 12,000.00 3/3 Resale Food Products Skor Food Group Inc. 19,000.00 3/3 Course Hardware and Accessories AllTurf Ltd. 12,000.00 3/2 Conversion of Wet to Dry Sprinkler System - Viking Fire Protection Inc. 17,770.00 5/2 1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga SUGARBUSH MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Horse Drawn Wagon Rides A & A Farmyard Friends 19,000.00 10/2 Bulk Maple Syrup Voisins Maple Products 14,000.00 13/3 Limited Packaged Maple Syrup Voisins Maple Products 67,436.05 13/3 Limited Maple Syrup Products Voisins Maple Products 19,955.70 13/3 Limited Food Service Products Skor Food Group a 17,374.71 7/5 CHESTERTON SHORES OUTFALL PROTECTION PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 800 J.C. Rock Limited 34,368.00 7/3 Tonnes of 3 to 5 Tonne Armour Stone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 500 Nelson Aggregate Company 13,070.00 7/2 Tonnes of 225mm-450mm Riprap Stone
74 Project Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received Brampton Diversion Channel Structure Serve Construction Limited 86,100.00 5/2 Wilket Creek Project - Supply and Delivery of 8 Ontario Laser Rentals Ltd. 14,000.00 6/4 Steel Road Plates Supply of Paper Spicers 30,000.00 Unknown - Part of City of Toronto Competitive Process SOURCE WATER PROTECTION Printing and Mail Services to Landowners Grant's Mailing Services Inc. 10,370.00 4/1 + 10,000.00 renewal if required Catering Services Hammerhead Catering 16,824.00 3/3 Services ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT Two New Hybrid Automobiles Dixie Ford Sales Ltd. 58,756.00 15/6 One New Passenger Van Maciver Dodge Jeep 20,862.00 15/5 One New Midsize Pickup Truck Yorkdale Toyota 29,935.20 15/7 Two New 4X4 Crew Cab Trucks Al Palladini's Pine Tree Ford 84,156.00 15/6 Lincoln One New 4X4 Chassis Crew Cab Truck with Dixie Ford Sales Ltd. 56,918.00 15/5 Hydraulic Dump Box One New Loader/Tractor Hutchinson Farm Supply 62,360.00 8/4 One New Hybrid SUV Dixie Ford Sales Ltd. 34,280.00 15/6 Two New Midsize Wagons Durham Kia 40,778.00 12/5 One New 4x4 Chassis Cab Truck with Hydraulic Dixie Ford Sales 57,322.00 15/5 Dump Box One New Wide Area Mower Nobleton Farm Service 47,900.00 8/4 One New Loader Tractor Nobleton Farm Service Ltd. 46,100.00 4/2 One New Skidsteer Loader/Auger Strongco Equipment 25,945.00 4/3 One New Crawler Carrier Hill Valley Equipment Sales & 82,650.27 5/3 Rentals Inc. Two Zero-Turn Mowers B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. 27,900.00 5/3 One New Utility Vehicle B.E. Larking Equipment 16,073.00 5/4 Limited
Two New 2011 4X4 Crew Cab Trucks Fines Ford Lincoln Sales 85,366.00 13/3 Painting at Albion Hills Field Centre Manny's Pro Painting 13,767.94 3/2 48 Month Lease of Xerox Colour Copier Xerox Canada Ltd. 24,410.08 3/3 Partners in Project Green Marketing Kit - Print Lowe Martin Group 12,500.00 3/3 2,500 Copies
75 Project Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received Don Valley Brick Works - Supply and Installation Sturdy Power Lines Ltd 21,899.71 6/4 for Electrical Service for Bluefrog Biodredging + 10% contingency Sytem ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA Beach Centre Unit Paving Daytona Contracting 32,100.00 Advertised on +10% contingency Bidingo/23 Beach Entrance Pathway Upgrade Daytona Contracting 10,850.00 4/2 +10% contingency Construction Support (Excavator and Operator) Valefield Contracting Inc. 98,789.60 3/3 of Various Habitat Restoration Projects ALBION HILLS AND INDIAN LINE CAMPGROUNDS Supply of Firewood for Albion Hills and Indian McNichol Firewood LTD 65,000.00 4/3 Line Campgrounds +10% contingency Washroom Upgrades at Albion Hills PCI Contracting Mechanical 13,230.00 5/2 Campground +10% contingency CHINGUACOUSY PARK POND RESTORATION PROJECT Supply and Delivery of 250mm to 600mm Glenn Windrem Trucking 22,490.00 3/2 Cobblestone Supply, Delivery and First Watering of 57,000 Boynton Brothers Sod Farm $13,965.00 3/3 Square Feet of Sod PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2) Supply and Delivery of Approximately 2,000 Glenn Windrem Trucking 90,440.00 7/1 Tonnes of 4 to 6 Tonne Armour Stone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,200 J.C. Rock Limited 28,788.00 7/3 Tonnes of 300mm-600mm Riprap Stone Janitorial Services for the Restoration Services Allcare Maintenance Services 12,020.00 4/4 Centre Kortright Centre for Conservation - Interior Commercial and Industrial 23,462.00 5/2 Painting Painting Contractors +10% contingency Meadowcliffe Drive Erosion Control Project - Ivan B. Wallace, Ontario Land 12,500.00 4/3 Reference Plan/Survey Work Surveyor Ltd. Heart Lake Conservation Area - Water Service Avertex Utility Solutions Inc. 54,116.00 4/3 Upgrade +10% contingency Petticoat Creek Conservation Area - Swimming BLT Construction Services 75,200.00 6/3 Pool Subbase Preparation +10% contingency 7914 14th Avenue, Town of Markham - Benedetto Plumbing 11,400.00 3/2 Installation of Two Piece Bathroom 561 Glasgow Road, Village of Bolton - Centre Street Roofing Ltd. 13,500.00 3/3 Replacement of Flat Roof BCPV North Property at 7100 Jane Street - Bramalea Fence Ltd. 21,460.00 3/3 Supply and Installation of Galvanized Chain Link Fence
76 Project Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received Dogs Off Leash Areas - Installation of Chainlink Roma Fence Limited 29,634.01 3/3 Fencing Pedestrian Entry Enclosures and Service Gates EAST DON TRAIL (CHARLES SAURIOL RESERVE) Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,300 Lafarge Aggregates 25,155.00 3/3 Tonnes of Granular A Aggregate Supply and Delivery of Approximately 2,000 Glenn Windrem Trucking 39,120.00 3/3 tonnes of granular B Type II Aggregate BOB HUNTER PARK TRAIL (YORK REGION SOUTHEAST COLLECTOR) Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,200 Lafarge Aggregates 20,580.00 3/2 Tonnes of Granular A Limestone Aggregate Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,000 James Dick Construction Ltd. 12,370.00 3/2 Tonnes of Recycled 19mm Crushed Aggregate
77 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid Not Accepted (up to $25,000) January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 Project Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received Glen Haffy Conservation Area - Fish Food Martin Mills Inc. 25,000 2/2 +10% contingency Supply of Pumping Vault Toilet Septic Tanks Smith Excavating Grading & 20,000.00 3/3 and Building Septic Systems be awarded to at a Septic Services +10% contingency cost not to exceed $
78 Attachment 3 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Competitive Bid (up to $100,000) January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 Project Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received SOURCE WATER PROTECTION Peer Review of Three Technical Reports Jagger Hims 56,778.00 5/4 Peer Review of Six Technical Reports AMEC 66,000.00 5/4 Peer Review of Three Technical Reports Jacques Whitford 45,300.00 5/4 Peer Review of Three Technical Reports CRA 54,825.00 5/4 Plain Language Editor Colborne Communications 26,750.00 8/2 Geomorphic and Slope Stability Assessment of Geomorphic Solutions 18,887.00 6/3 Section of Humber River Near Hayhoe Avenue, + 3,800.00 contingency City of Vaughan Erosion Risk Analysis and Geomorphic Aquafor Beech Limited 14,540.00 5/3 Assessment of Section of Humber River below +3,000.00 contingency McMichael Art Gallery, Village of Kleinburg Slope Stability Analysis and Erosion Risk Terraprobe Limited 15,000.00 3/3 Assessment for Glen Stewart Ravine located +10% contingency within Beach Community, South of Kingston Road, and West of Balsam Avenue, in the City of Toronto Supply of Pyrotechnics Display for Caledon Northstar Fireworks 13,000.00 12/3 Canada Day Celebration PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN Delivery Green Parking Lot Program University of Toronto 30,000.00 4/1 Development and Delivery of Training and Agviro Inc. 65,500.00 11/4 Mentorship for Green Energy Management Co-op Program Safety Review of Secord Dam Hatch Limited 47,468.00 4/3 Consulting Services for Kortright Visitor Centre Levitt Goodman Architects 85,000.00 26/15 Retrofit Project +10% contingency Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan Consulting Team Led by du 55,000.00 3/3 (shortlist) for the Black Creek neighbourhood in Toronto - Toit Allsopp Hillier 19 submitted Preparation of Phases 1 and 2 Expression of Interest Development of Rouge Park Trails Master Plan Schollen and Company Inc. 84,191.10 8/4 Detailed Design for Replacement of Erosion Terraprobe Limited 10,000.00 4/2 Control and Slope Stabilization Works Along +10% contingency Section of East Highland Creek at Rear of 95 to 105 Portico Drive, City of Toronto Detailed Design of Replacement Retaining Wall SPL Consultants Limited 10,320.00 4/2 Along Section of Mimico Creek at Rear of 12 to +1,100.00 contingency 34 Beaucourt Road, City of Toronto
79 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Sole Source (up to $50,000) January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 Project Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Sole Source ($) Criteria Plus Applicable Taxes Lotus Notes Application Development and AppVision 50,000.00 5 Administration Services Stability Analysis of Valley Slope Adjacent to Terraprobe Ltd. 14,300.00 5 Kleinburg United Church +10% contingency HYRDOGEOLOGIC CONSULTING SERVICES Consulting Services for Hyrdrogeologic WESA Inc. 15,000.00 3 Services Consulting Services Related to Core Logging of Genivar Consultants Limited 40,000.00 3 a Well in York Region Partnership Etobicoke Creek Digital Floodline Papping Greck and Associates Limited 30,000.00 3 GST/HST Consultation Services PricewaterhouseCoopers 15,000.00 5 Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program, York Ontario Ministry of Natural 10,000.00 1 & 5 Environmental Stewardship Rangers Resources Delivery of Partners in Project Green Guelph Food Technology 30,000.00 3 Eco-Efficiency Program for Food Processors Centre Toronto Island Marina Seawall Repair Project - Halcrow Yolles 18,300.00 3 Detailed Design
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