INDEX TO
AUTHORITY MEETING #11/12
Friday, January 25, 2013
MINUTES Minutes of Meeting #10/12, held on January 4, 2013 538
DELEGATIONS A delegation by Ms. Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada, re: Double-crested Cormorants 538 A delegation by Mr. Barry MacKay, Canadian Representative, Born Free USA, re: Double-crested Cormorants 538 A delegarion by Mr. Kevin O'Connor, President, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, re: Rouge National Urban Park 538
PRESENTATION A presentation by Laurie Nelson, Senior Manager, Development, Planning and Policy, TRCA re: The Living City Policies for Planning and Development in the Watersheds of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Draft 539
CORRESPONDENCE De Baeremaeker, Glenn, Councillor, City of Toronto re: Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Line 9B Reversal and Capacity Expansion Project 539
MUD CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT 541
MEADOWCLIFFE DRIVE SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT Contract RSD12-181 544
DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS 2012 Management Summary and 2013 Management Strategy 545
ENBRIDGE PIPELINES INC., LINE 9B REVERSAL AND CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT 552 HIGH ROPES ADVENTURE COURSE AND ZIP LINE Lease of Lands to Treetop Trekking Inc. 552
GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT, 2011-2015 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Lake Ontario Waterfront Pickering Harbour Company (Limited) 558
THE LIVING CITY POLICIES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE WATERSHEDS OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY - DRAFT Public and Stakeholder Consultation 562
CLAIREVILLE HEIGHTS LIMITED Request for a Temporary Licence Agreement to Provide Access for Construction Humber River Watershed, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel 562
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Physical Plant Standards Policy 564
ECOENERGY INNOVATION INITIATIVE (ECO II) - RENE 092 564
SUMMARY OF PROCUREMENTS July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 565
GOOD NEWS STORIES 577
IN THE NEWS October - December 2012 579
WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES ETOBICOKE-MIMICO WATERSHED COALITION Minutes of Meeting #3/12, held on September 20, 2012 582 Minutes of Meeting #4/12, held on December 13, 2012 582 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #4/12, held on December 4, 2012 582 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting #3/12, held on October 4, 2012 582
ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06 582
GOOSE MANAGEMENT 582 MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #11/12 January 25, 2013
The Authority Meeting #11/12, was held in Weston Room B, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 25, 2013. The Vice Chair Maria Augimeri, called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.
PRESENT Maria Augimeri Vice Chair David Barrow Member Ben Cachola Member Bob Callahan Member Raymond Cho Member Ronald Chopowick Member Vincent Crisanti Member Michael Di Biase Member Chris Fonseca Member Jack Heath Member Mujeeb Khan Member Gloria Lindsay Luby Member Glenn Mason Member Mike Mattos Member Linda Pabst Member John Parker Member Anthony Perruzza Member Dave Ryan Member Deb Schulte Member John Sprovieri Member Cynthia Thorburn Member Jim Tovey Member Richard Whitehead Member
ABSENT Paul Ainslie Member Glenn De Baeremaeker Member Colleen Jordan Member Peter Milczyn Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Chair
537 RES.#A252/12 - MINUTES
Moved by: Gloria Lindsay Luby Seconded by: Dave Ryan
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/12, held on January 4, 2013, be approved. CARRIED ______
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) Ronald Chopowick declared a pecuniary interest in regard to item AUTH7.4 - Engridge Pipelines Inc., Line 9B Reversal and Capacity Expansion Project as his wife owns shares in Enbridge.
(2) Gloria Lindsay Luby declared a pecuniary interest in regard to item AUTH7.4 - Engridge Pipelines Inc., Line 9B Reversal and Capacity Expansion Project as she owns shares in Enbridge.
DELEGATIONS
(a) A delegation by Ms. Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada, speaking in regard to item AUTH7.3 - Double-crested Cormorants.
(b) A delegation by Mr. Barry MacKay, Canadian Representative, Born Free USA, speaking in regard to item AUTH7.3 - Double-crested Cormorants.
(c) A delegation by Mr. Kevin O'Connor, President, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, speaking in regard to the Rouge National Urban Park.
RES.#A253/12 - DELEGATIONS
Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Ronald Chopowick
THAT above-noted delegations (a) - (b) be received. CARRIED RES.#A254/12 - DELEGATIONS
Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: John Parker
THAT above-noted delegation (c) be received. CARRIED ______
538 PRESENTATIONS
(a) A presentation by Laurie Nelson, Senior Manager, Development, Planning and Policy, TRCA in regard to item EX7.1 The Living City Policies for Planning and Development in the Watersheds of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Draft.
RES.#A255/12 - PRESENTATIONS
Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Mujeeb Khan
THAT above-noted presentation (a) be received. CARRIED ______
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) A letter from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, in regard to item AUTH7.4 - Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Line 9B Reversal and Capacity Expansion Project.
RES.#A256/12 - CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by: Cynthia Thorburn Seconded by: David Barrow
THAT above-noted correspondence (a) be received. CARRIED
539 CORRESPONDENCE (A)
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540 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES.#A257/12 - MUD CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT Approval to enter into an Agreement with the City of Toronto to implement restoration works in Mud Creek.
Moved by: Mike Mattos Seconded by: Dave Ryan
THAT approval be granted to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto to implement restoration works in Mud Creek;
THAT the agreement be subject to availability of funding from the City of Toronto;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) officials be directed to take any action necessary to implement the agreement including obtaining any required approvals and the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND The City of Toronto and TRCA have been concerned with the erosion issues affecting Mud Creek for several years. In 2010, a geomorphic assessment of Mud Creek was commissioned by Toronto Water titled Mud Creek Geomorphic Systems Master Plan. Mud Creek was divided into six reaches, each separated by culverts. A map of the delineated reaches is shown in Attachment 1.
In the winter of 2012 TRCA implemented restoration works at the highest priority area, Reach 1, located at the most downstream limits of the creek adjacent to Evergreen at the Brick Works, using the design recommendations from the aforementioned Master Plan and funding from its 2012 erosion capital budget. Following the success of this project, Toronto Water and Parks, Forestry & Recreation (PF&R) staff asked TRCA to implement restoration works on behalf of the City of Toronto at additional priority areas, the next planned area being Reach 5, scheduled to commence in February 2013.
The proposed work for Mud Creek Reach 5 includes a 24 m extension of a perched 1800 mm diameter corrugated metal culvert, the removal of failed gabion basket walls and bank stabilization with armourstone retaining walls and a vegetated rock buttress. The channel grade will be maintained with a plunge pool, armourstone retaining weirs and stone riffle features throughout the length of the reach. The primary intent is to improve the bank stability along Reach 5 and improved flow management, however secondary objectives include invasive species removal and intensive plantings with native vegetation for improved terrestrial habitat conditions.
Future additional works will be implemented by TRCA at the request of the City of Toronto on a project-by-project basis, subject to confirmation of available funding and the receipt of all necessary permits and approvals.
541 RATIONALE PF&R staff has requested the assistance of TRCA's Restoration Services Division with the implementation of restoration works in Mud Creek based on TRCA's intimate knowledge of Mud Creek through ongoing annual monitoring and several past restoration projects, most recently Reach 1.
The scope of work to be undertaken by TRCA consists of the following general tasks: 1. Prepare a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Mud Creek Restoration Project. 2. Provide detailed cost estimates for each identified project area (e.g. Reach 5). 3. Prepare, issue, award and manage all subcontracts for equipment, materials and services related to the construction of works. 4. Implement the works as per the approved designs. 5. Provide financial and other documentation as specified in the MOU.
Recognizing that the City of Toronto is funding the implementation of the works, TRCA will adopt the City of Toronto's purchasing policy regarding the use of union and skilled trade workers for any subcontracted work.
FINANCIAL DETAILS The preliminary budget for Reach 5 is estimated at $775,000 excluding HST, plus a 10% contingency to be expended by TRCA with permission from the City of Toronto. The cost of the project is 100% recoverable from the City of Toronto.
Report prepared by: Moranne McDonnell, 416-392-9725 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Moranne McDonnell, 416-392-9725 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 04, 2013 Attachments: 1
542 Attachment 1
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543 RES.#A258/12 - MEADOWCLIFFE DRIVE SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT Contract RSD12-181. Award of Contract RSD12-181 for the supply and delivery of approximately 4,700 tonnes of armour stone.
Moved by: Mike Mattos Seconded by: Dave Ryan
THAT Contract RSD12-181 for the supply and delivery of approximately 4,700 tonnes of 4-6 tonne armour stone to the Meadowcliffe Drive Slope Stabilization Project, in the City of Toronto, be awarded to J.C. Rock Limited for a total unit price of $48.48 per tonne and a total cost not to exceed $227,856.00, plus 10% contingency to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff, plus HST, it being the lowest bid that meets Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff cost estimates and specifications;
THAT should staff be unable to achieve an acceptable contract with the awarded supplier, staff be authorized to enter into and conclude contract negotiations with the other suppliers that submitted Quotations, beginning with the next lowest bidder meeting TRCA specifications;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take all necessary actions to implement the foregoing, including the signing and execution of any documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Meadowcliffe Drive Erosion Control Project is located along a portion of the Lake Ontario shoreline at the base of the Scarborough Bluffs west of Bellamy Ravine, in the City of Toronto. The purpose of the project is to provide long-term shoreline protection to reduce the impacts of wave energy, stabilize slopes, enhance natural processes and protect the residential properties on the top of the slope. As a result, risk to public safety and infrastructure will be reduced, passive recreational opportunities will be increased, and aquatic and terrestrial habitat conditions will be improved.
The preferred option determined through the Class Environmental Assessment process is a shoreline treatment consisting of a cobble stone beach retained by four headlands, and an earth berm at the east end of the shoreline to provide enhanced erosion protection for the eastern most properties.
The armour stone material will be used for the construction of Beach Cell One.
RATIONALE Quotation packages were sent to 14 suppliers as follows: Brent Quarries B-Town Group CDR Young’s Aggregate Inc. Dufferin Aggregates Earthco Soils Fowler Construction Glenn Windrem trucking J.C. Rock Limited
544 James Dick Construction Lafarge Aggregates Miller Group Nelson Aggregate Co. R.W. Tomlinson Ltd. Strada Aggregates
Tender RSD12-180 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo ( http://www.biddingo.com/) on December 18, 2012. Request for Tenders were opened on Friday January 4th, 2013 by the Tender Opening Committee with the following results:
Contract RSD12-181- Supply and Delivery of Approximately 4,700 Tonnes of 4-6 Tonne Armour Stone
TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL VALUE OF BIDDERS PER TONNE CONTRACT (Plus HST) (Plus HST) J.C. Rock Limited $48.48 $227,856.00 C.D.R. Young’s Aggregates Inc. $49.72 $233,684.00 Glenn Windrem Trucking $56.00 $263,200.00
Based on the bids received, staff recommends that J.C. Rock Limed be awarded Contract RSD12-181 for the supply and delivery of approximately 4,700 tonnes of 4-6 tonne armour stone for the unit cost of $48.48 per tonne and a total amount not to exceed $227,856.00, plus HST, it being the lowest bid that meets TRCA staff cost estimates and specifications. Contract RSD12-181 is subject to a 10% contingency to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff.
FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available within account #145-01 from the Toronto Erosion Capital Budget.
Report prepared by: Jordan Budway, 416-392-9721 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: James Dickie, 416-392-9702 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 08, 2013
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RES.#A259/12 - DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS 2012 Management Summary and 2013 Management Strategy. Summary of 2012 management activities and 2013 management strategy for Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park.
Moved by: Ronald Chopowick Seconded by: Ben Cachola
545 THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the Cormorant Advisory Group to assist Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in addressing management concerns regarding colonial waterbirds at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP);
THAT staff be directed to work with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Canadian Wildlife Service and any other required regulatory agency to seek approval for the 2013 management strategy for colonial waterbirds at TTP;
THAT staff be directed to implement the proposed management strategy for 2013;
THAT staff be directed to continue to actively participate in local, regional and binational committees/working groups addressing the management and protection of colonial waterbirds;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority annually regarding the management of Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park. CARRIED BACKGROUND Tommy Thompson Park is an urban wilderness park located at the foot of Leslie Street in the City of Toronto. It supports the largest colony of Double-crested Cormorants (DCCO) in the Great Lakes Region, plus diverse communities of bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, mammal, and vegetation species. It has been formally designated as a globally significant Important Bird Area (IBA) and an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA #120). The Master Plan that guides the development of TTP includes the goal of conserving and managing the natural resources and environmentally significant areas of the park. While the DCCO colony adds to the diversity of the park and is environmentally significant, there are concerns about the impacts of DCCO on tree health and biodiversity in other areas at TTP.
TRCA began a process to ensure the TTP Master Plan goals and objectives were upheld and the concerns are addressed. TRCA initiated the involvement of stakeholders and the public to create a management strategy for DCCO at TTP. The process started in November 2007 with the establishment of the Cormorant Advisory Group, and lead to the development of the 2008 Cormorant Management Strategy which was approved by the TRCA Board in 2008 as per Resolution #A110/08:
THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the Cormorant Advisory Group to assist Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in addressing management concerns regarding colonial waterbirds at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP);
THAT staff be directed to work with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Canadian Wildlife Service and any other required regulatory agency to seek approval for the 2008 management strategy for colonial waterbirds at TTP;
THAT staff be directed to implement the proposed management strategy for 2008;
THAT staff be directed to continue to actively participate in local, regional and binational committees/working groups addressing the management and protection of colonial waterbirds;
546 AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority next year regarding the management of Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park.
Since 2008 TRCA staff has annually sought approval from the Authority to adopt the management strategy and has subsequently reported back on the Strategic Approach at the end of the breeding season: 2009 as per Resolution #A22/09, 2010 as per Resolution #A23/10, 2011 as per Resolution #A49/11, and 2012 as per Resolution #A19/12.
The overall goal of the Double-crested Cormorant Strategic Approach, as established by the Cormorant Advisory Group in 2007, is to achieve a balance between the continued existence of a healthy, thriving cormorant colony and the other ecological, educational, scientific and recreational values of TTP. The objectives of the Strategic Approach are to: increase public knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of colonial waterbirds; deter cormorant expansion to Peninsula D; limit further loss of tree canopy on Peninsulas A, B and C; and continue research on colonial waterbirds in an urban wilderness context.
To achieve the goals and objectives of the Strategic Approach, TRCA employed a suite of management techniques between 2009 and 2012 that included inactive nest removals, pre-nesting deterrents, active nest removals and post-nesting deterrents. Along with deterrents, TRCA also worked to attract DCCO to nest on the ground by enhancing the ground nesting areas, providing straw for nesting materials, installing DCCO decoys, playing audio of DCCO courtship calls and limiting disturbance of the ground nesting areas. The “Management of Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park 2012 Summary Report” provides details on management actions and is available upon request.
Results from annual population counts show an increase in the ground nesting colony and a levelling off in the tree nesting colonies. This data suggested that the management techniques appear to be effective in meeting the goal and objectives of the Strategic Approach. In 2012 TRCA scaled back pre-nesting deterrents on Peninsula B and the core area of Peninsula C to try to determine if ongoing deterrents were required throughout the nesting period or if adapting pre-nesting deterrents would still be effective in meeting the goal and objectives of the Strategic Approach. Therefore, in 2012 pre-nesting deterrents were only used in targeted areas as per the adaptive approach, with the exception of active nest removals from healthy trees in target areas on Peninsulas B and C, as well as ongoing human presence on Peninsula D. As per the Strategic Approach, the active nest removal followed the conservative protocol for estimating nest age, to avoid removal of nests with eggs older than 10 days.
Although identified as a management technique in the 2012 Strategic Approach for Peninsulas B, C and D, the post-breeding deterrents were not undertaken as DCCO did not roost in trees in these areas.
547 Public knowledge, awareness and appreciation for DCCO at TTP continued with a remote webcam in the Peninsula B ground nest colony; a blind on Peninsula C with excellent views of DCCO, Black-crowned Night-Heron (BCNH) and Great Egret (GREG); and staff interpretation of the colony at various public events, including a Colonial Waterbird Hike at the TTP Spring Bird Festival, presentations and park tours.
In 2012 a total of 11,741 DCCO nests were counted on three of four peninsulas. This represents a slight increase of 367 nests over the 2011 nest count. The increase in nest numbers was due solely to ground nesting on Peninsula B which increased 28 percent from 2011, where as the tree nesting populations on Peninsulas A, B and C all decreased by 32, 22 and 11 percent respectively. Overall, the ground nest population has increased 476 percent since management efforts began in 2008. This is a positive trend showing that ground nest enhancements are working to help achieve the goal of the continued existence of a healthy, thriving cormorant colony. The significant increase in the number of ground nests means that 50 percent of the TTP cormorant colony now nests on the ground, so their nests are not impacting the tree health.
Tree nesting appears to be declining, with overall DCCO population nesting in trees decreasing by 13 percent in 2012. Also in 2012 the number of trees nested in decreased by 11 percent, thereby resulting in no further loss to the forest canopy.
Given the continued increase in ground nesting and the decline of tree nesting in 2012 using reduced deterrents, it appears the adaptive approach employed in 2012 is an effective management strategy and is also more efficient, as less staff time is required.
Overall, the 2012 Management Strategy was successful in meeting the objectives of the Strategic Approach. while the overall nest numbers have increased in 2012, DCCO were effectively deterred from expanding their nesting areas beyond the existing colonies, including onto Peninsula D; ground nesting continued to increase and now represents 50 percent of the entire TTP DCCO population; tree nesting decreased on all three peninsulas; colonial waterbird research continued through the work of York University; and public knowledge, awareness and appreciation of colonial waterbirds was upheld through targeted site interpretation by staff at various park events, formal hikes and tours, as well ground nest colony interpretation using webcam images on the website and a viewing blind on Peninsula C.
RATIONALE An extremely high level of concern has been expressed regarding DCCO populations and their management. Concerns have been raised from both sides, on the one hand calling for management and the preservation of forest canopy, and on the other hand for protection of the birds and their nesting colonies. TRCA has an obligation to manage Tommy Thompson Park as directed by the Master Plan for Tommy Thompson Park as approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. To meet the intent of the Master Plan, TRCA staff feel that there is a strong rationale for undertaking a strategic approach to the management of Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park.
548 Since November 2007, TRCA has involved stakeholders and the public in assessing the need for management and developing a strategy for DCCO at TTP. Generally, throughout the process there has been agreement that some form of management is appropriate, providing that the methods are humane to cormorants and do not affect other wildlife.
Based on the annual data from the nest counts, adaptive management techniques, including reduced deterrents, appear to be effective in meeting the goal and objectives of the Strategic Approach. TRCA's strategy continues to receive a high level of support from the Cormorant Advisory Group, the public and TRCA partners. Both the Advisory Group and partners are promoting TRCA's management approach at other sites throughout the Province of Ontario. As such, TRCA will carry out the Strategic Approach developed in 2012 for the 2013 season (Attachment 1 – Table 2).
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE A suite of techniques will be utilized in an integrated and adaptive approach to achieve the goal and objectives of the 2013 Strategic Approach, which maintains the original goal and objectives from 2008. Attachment 1 – Table 2 provides an overview of the 2013 Strategic Approach.
Increase Public Knowledge, Awareness and Appreciation TRCA website, including images from the remote camera. Improvements will be made to photo cataloguing so that the technical errors experience in 2012 are not repeated, and photo interpretation will be updated on a regular basis so the public is more informed on the status of nesting; Conduct interpretive tours for school and interest groups, and at TTP special events; Maintain opportunities to view colonial waterbirds with viewing blinds and platforms; Present information at conferences and forums; and Participate in working groups on colonial waterbirds.
Inactive Nest Removal Remove nests from trees on Peninsulas B and C during the winter, prior to the breeding season.
Enhanced Ground Nesting Place natural nests collected during inactive nest removal in ground nesting areas on Peninsulas A and B; Play auditory breeding calls to attract DCCO to ground nest areas on Peninsula A; Deploy DCCO decoys on Peninsula A later in the breeding season to attract late, inexperienced DCCO to nest in the ground nest area; and Erect predator exclosures to improve ground nesting success and colony establishment.
Pre-nesting Deterrents The expansion of tree nesting DCCO beyond the existing colonies on Peninsulas B and C will be prevented. Deterrents within the core of the tree nesting colonies on Peninsula B and C will not be undertaken; DCCO will be prevented from nesting on Peninsula D; Deterrent techniques will remain the same as 2012 and employed on an increasing scale of activity to ensure expansion of the tree nesting area does not occur; and
549 Staff will monitor the effects deterrent activities have on the DCCO colony as well as on non-target species.
Post-breeding Deterrents Deterrent activities will take place on Peninsula C and D to reduce loafing; and Techniques will be the same as 2012 and will be employed on an increasing scale of activity.
Monitoring, Research and Reporting Undertake annual nest census for colonial waterbirds in late May; Conduct modified annual tree health surveys on Peninsulas A, B, C and D in late August; Continue to collaborate with York University on DCCO research; Complete annual summary report; and Meet with Cormorant Advisory Group to review data and discuss the Strategic Approach for 2014.
FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are identified in the Tommy Thompson Park Interim Management account 210-19 in the Preliminary 2013 Capital Budget from the City of Toronto.
Report prepared by: Ralph Toninger, extension 5366; Karen McDonald, extension 5248 Emails: [email protected], [email protected] For Information contact: Karen McDonald, extension 5248 Emails: [email protected] Date: December 05, 2012 Attachments: 1
550 Attachment 1
Table 1: 2012 Strategic Approach Matrix
Peninsula A Peninsula B Peninsula C Peninsula D Inactive Nest Removal (prior to 2012 breeding season) * * Enhanced Ground Nesting * * Pre-nesting Deterrents * * * Post-breeding Deterrents * *
Table 2: 2013 Proposed Strategic Approach Matrix
Peninsula A Peninsula B Peninsula C Peninsula D Inactive Nest Removal (prior to 2013 breeding season) * * Enhanced Ground Nesting * * Pre-nesting Deterrents * * * Post-breeding Deterrents * *
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551 RES.#A260/12 - ENBRIDGE PIPELINES INC., LINE 9B REVERSAL AND CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT Report on Line 9B Reversal Project and general areas of concern for crude oil and its potential effect on the environment and drinking water from spills.
Moved by: Cynthia Thorburn Seconded by: David Barrow
THAT if timelines do not permit a staff report to the Authority, the TRCA Chair and Chief Executive Officer be authorized to provide staff with direction, based on legal advice, as to how to proceed with respect to participation in the NEB Hearing on Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Line 9B Reversal and Capacity Expansion Project;
AND FURTHER THAT the remainder of the staff report and recommendations be deferred to Authority Meeting #2/13, scheduled to be held on March 22, 2013. CARRIED ______
RES.#A261/12 - HIGH ROPES ADVENTURE COURSE AND ZIP LINE Lease of Lands to Treetop Trekking Inc.. Lease of land for development of high ropes adventure course and zip line at Heart Lake Conservation Area, Bruce's Mill Conservation Area and Kortright Centre for Conservation.
Moved by: Deb Schulte Seconded by: Raymond Cho
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has invited proposals to enter into a lease of lands for a high ropes adventure course and zip Line at the Heart Lake Conservation Area, City of Brampton, Peel Region; Kortright Centre for Conservation, City of Vaughan, York Region; Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, York Region; and Bolton Camp, Town of Caledon, Peel Region;
AND WHEREAS TRCA received proposals from proponents to enter into a lease of lands for a high ropes adventure course and zip Line at the Heart Lake Conservation Area, Kortright Centre for Conservation and Bruce's Mill Conservation Area;
AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of TRCA, that it is in the best interests of TRCA to further its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to enter into a lease agreement with Treetop Trekking Inc.;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA enter into a lease of lands with Treetop Trekking Inc. for purposes of a high ropes adventure course and zip Line at Heart Lake Conservation Area, Concession 2 East of Centre Road, Part of Lot 15; Kortright Centre for Conservation, Vaughan, Concession 7 Part of Lot 19; and Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Markham Concession 5 Part of Lot 30;
552 THAT the lease arrangement with Treetop Trekking Inc. be premised on the following:
(i) the term of the lease will be five years with option for a five year renewal, with the same terms and conditions, pending approval by both parties;
(ii) the minimum rental rate is to be $69,600.00 annually each for Heart Lake Conservation Area and Kortright Centre for Conservation, and $30,000.00 annually for Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, plus a minimum of 7% of gross revenue;
(iii) Treetop Trekking Inc. shall be solely responsible for all costs and approvals associated with the installation, maintenance, operation, programming and repairs of the facilities, including TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) approval, insurance and any other documentation required by TRCA;
(iv) any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by TRCA staff and solicitor;
THAT appropriate internal reviews including archaeology and ecology are to be carried out at Kortright Centre for Conservation by TRCA, prior to a decision to proceed with the project;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may be required to implement the lease, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the signing and execution of any documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND It is the intention of TRCA to draw additional users to its facilities in order to expand and diversify the client base, resulting in increased revenue and significant health benefits to the community. High ropes adventure course and zip line parks have become one of the most popular outdoor adventure activities in the country that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Visitors can experience an exciting adventure at the tops of the trees, while enjoying the forest like never before. High ropes adventure course and zip line parks are an emerging trend in adventure tourism travel.
The proposed high ropes and zip Line parks will extend the operating seasons of the TRCA facilities into shoulder seasons. The parks will operate on a regular basis between March and October, and will be open based on pre-booked reservations between November and February.
The proposed high ropes adventure course and zip Line parks will be made up of a series of elevated courses winding through the trees. Each course will include wooden standing platforms around each tree; a variety of games consisting of wooden challenges spanning the distance between each platform; and zip line cables which climbers connect to with a pulley to glide to another platform. A typical park will have anywhere from four to eight courses ranging in difficulty from beginner courses to expert courses.
553 Beginner Courses: These areas will give kids and beginner climbers their first taste of a high ropes adventure course while experiencing easier games and obstacles. Climbers will stay close to the ground, hop from tree to tree, play games such as balance logs, three-wire traverses, stable planks, log bridges and hammock nets as well as dart around on short zip lines that are sure to bring excitement.
Intermediate Courses: These courses will take climbers to increased heights with more challenging games such as hanging logs, slanted log bridges and Tarzan swings. Climbers will also enjoy platform lookouts with amazing views of surrounding woodlands and water bodies. These courses will include longer zip lines.
Advanced Courses: A series of challenging advanced games such as hanging stirrups, staggered swinging logs and steep, long hammock nets will test climbers on their way up. Some courses will also involve Tarzan ropes, massive zip lines and huge Tarzan swings.
Expert Courses: Climbers wanting the ultimate test will love this challenge. This course will circulate above the other courses where users will find some of the most challenging games including a corkscrew bridge, a stirrup and log crossing, and monkey bars.
Course activities and names will reflect those of wildlife animals and birds.
The following outlines proposed designs for each location:
Kortright Centre for Conservation The size of the area, unique topography, types of trees and existing on site facilities, combined with the current natural education uses of the property make it an ideal location. The proposed design includes two beginner, three intermediate, two advanced, and one expert courses, with over 72 features. The beginner and intermediate courses will focus on the current school group market.
Heart Lake Conservation Area The signature course will feature twin zip lines both at over 700 feet in length, spanning Heart Lake. The initial property analysis and tree survey of the designated area at Heart Lake has yielded a unique and dynamic preliminary park layout. This preliminary design includes two beginner courses, two Intermediate courses and two advanced courses.
Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area The area designated for this high ropes adventure and zip line park is significantly smaller than Kortright Centre for Conservation and Heart Lake Conservation Area, but will still allow for a first of its kind experience: Treetop Goblin Forest. This experience allows kids to move freely up in the trees without the need to connect to lifeline cables. Kids can explore the forest from tree house to tree house with no harnesses or ropes, since the courses are completely enclosed by netting.
554 It is the intention of TRCA to pursue the recommendations outlined in the Heart Lake Conservation Area Master Plan and Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Master Plan and The Living City Campus of Kortright Vision Plan in their entirety.
One of the key recommendations of the Heart Lake Conservation Area Master Plan, as outlined in Chapter 5: Public Use and Recreation Plan, is:
"The development of a skills development area with ropes course. The skills development area could be managed by trained HLCA staff, tendered to a private operator, or managed by a park partner (e.g. City of Brampton, or the Ogada Wilderness Center)."
One of the key recommendations of the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Master Plan, as outlined in Chapter 5: Public Use and Recreation Plan, is:
"Construction of a skills development area, including a ropes course."
One of the key recommendations of The Living City Campus at Kortright Vision Plan is a forest canopy walk.
In October 2007 and March 2009, the Authority approved resolutions #A231/07 and #A27/09, respectively, directing staff to enter into lease of land negotiations for tree top adventure course and zip line at Heart Lake Conservation Area. At this time, the high ropes adventure course and zip line was in its infancy in Ontario, and TRCA was not comfortable with the negotiations due to the inexperience of proponents at the time so did not come to a mutually agreeable contracts in 2007 nor 2009. Since then, several firms have established significant market share and a viable industry in Ontario.
Treetop Trekking Inc. has established itself as a major player in the industry in Ontario, including a site in the Ganaraska Forest in partnership with Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA). TRCA staff visited the Ganaraska operation and received a favourable reference from GRCA staff on the partnership through this first year of operation with Treetop Trekking Inc. The facility provides additional programming for day visitors and students at the onsite education field centre.
RATIONALE Request for Proposal (RFP) was publically advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo (www.biddingo.com). The following companies received and/or downloaded full RFP documentation: Challenges Unlimited Spieth Anderson International Treetop Trekking Inc. Chicopee Tube Park Tremblant Activities / Vivre Per Che Long Point Eco-Adventures Eagle Crest Aerial Parks Treego Arbre Adventure Treetop Adventures 555 Two proposals were received from the following firms and opened by TRCA staff (Kathy Stranks, Jenifer Moravek and Kate Pankov) on November 30, 2012: ArborTrek Canopy Adventures, LLC Treetop Trekking Inc.
Proposals were reviewed and evaluated in detail using the following evaluation criteria: financial proposal to TRCA, including lease rates and any percentage of gross revenues offered; detailed design and drawings; business Management Plan; qualifications and capabilities; detailed description of the Proponent’s understanding of the Project, including overall scope and objectives, and a discussion of potential issues that may require particular attention; proponent's social performance locally and globally; description of commitment to corporate environmental stewardship; project work plan including a detailed schedule indicating the start date and the anticipated duration of each task, together with the timing of key milestones and meetings; term of lease; and references;
After careful review of the proposals received, as well as a presentation session from each proponent, staff concluded that the proposal submitted by Treetop Trekking Inc. was superior to the other proposal received based on the aforementioned evaluation criteria. The proposal received from Treetop Trekking Inc. showcases an exciting and unique recreation/tourism option that compliments natural areas as well as brings economic and social benefits to TRCA.
Neither proponent chose to submit a proposal for Bolton Camp until more information was obtained on the timing and nature of redevelopment of the site. TRCA staff will potentially re-issue a Request for Proposal for Bolton Camp through the redevelopment process.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Upon TRCA approval, the necessary negotiations required to implement the lease and development of the outlined high ropes adventure course and zip lines will be completed subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitor. In addition, appropriate internal reviews including archaeology and ecology are to be carried out at Kortright Centre for Conservation by TRCA, prior to a decision to proceed with the project. Reviews of proposed sites at Heart Lake Conservation Area and Bruce's Mill Conservation Area have been completed through the Master Plan process.
TRCA will also foster partnerships with existing client groups such as day camps and Community Safety Village at Bruce's Mill to increase and drive clientele to the high ropes adventure course and zip line parks.
FINANCIAL DETAILS The proposal received from Treetop Trekking Inc. included the following financial details: Lease Payment: $69,600 per annum to be paid to TRCA at Heart Lake Conservation Area. 556 Lease Payment: $69,600 per annum to be paid to TRCA at Kortright Centre for Conservation. Lease Payment: $30,000 per annum to be paid to TRCA at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. 7% of gross revenues to be paid to TRCA.
Treetop Trekking Inc. will be responsible for all costs relating to the development, construction, maintenance and operations relating to the high ropes adventure course and zip line.
The following projected revenues are based on a full season of operations and were received in the initial proposal by Treetop Trekking Inc.
Heart Lake Conservation Area Projected Revenues:
Projected Revenues: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Lease Revenues ($5,800 per month) $69,600.00 $69,600.00 $69,600.00 Projected Attendance Revenues $75,343.00 $98,603.00 $119,406.00 TOTAL REVENUE $144,943.00 $168,203.00 $189,006.00
Kortright Centre for Conservation Projected Revenues
Projected Revenues: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Lease Revenues ($5,800 per month) $69,600.00 $69,600.00 $69,600.00 Projected Attendance Revenues $69,423.00 $91,526.00 $119,606.00 TOTAL REVENUE $139,023.00 $161,126.00 $189,206.00
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Projected Revenues:
Projected Revenues: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Lease Revenues ($2,500 per month) $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Projected Attendance Revenues $57,855.00 $74,960.00 $87,703.00 TOTAL REVENUE $87,855.00 $104,960.00 $117,703.00
Report prepared by: Kate Pankov, extension 6418 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Derek Edwards, extension 5672 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 08, 2013
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557 RES.#A262/12 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT, 2011-2015 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Lake Ontario Waterfront Pickering Harbour Company (Limited), CFN 36049. Acquisition of property located at the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour entrance between the east and west spits in the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, under the Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015, Waterfront Component.
Moved by: Mike Mattos Seconded by: Dave Ryan
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) acquire the following property requirements from Pickering Harbour Company (Limited) (PHCL) to facilitate the construction, maintenance and/or repair of the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project:
Parcel ‘A’ Fee simple interest in a parcel of vacant land and water lot containing 3.366 hectares (8.318 acres) more or less, being Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on Registered Plan 40R-27785, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham;
Parcel ‘B’ A permanent easement over vacant land and water lot containing 0.221 hectares (0.545 acres) more or less, being Parts 8, 10 and 12 on Registered Plan 40R-27785, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham;
Parcel ‘C’ Temporary working easement over vacant land containing 0.399 hectares (0.985 acres) more or less, for the construction purposes being Parts 7, 9 and 11 on Registered Plan 40R-27785, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the purchase price be the nominal consideration of $2.00 together with payment of the reasonable legal fees of PHCL, which are not to exceed $25,000.00, together with all applicable HST in connection with the negotiation and completion of this transaction;
THAT TRCA receive the conveyance of the partial takings free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements and licenses together with a permanent easement that PHCL will reserve for its shore wall maintenance purposes being Part 5 on Registered Plan 40R-27785;
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 the necessary action to finalize the transactions including obtaining needed approvals and signing and execution of documents. CARRIED
558 BACKGROUND Resolution #A94/10, at Authority Meeting #5/10, held on June 25, 2010, approved the Greenlands Acquisition Project, 2011-2015.
At Authority Meeting #10/03, held on January 9, 2004, Resolution #A292/03, was approved as follows:
THAT staff be directed to prepare a Pickering Harbour Company Waterfront Regeneration Project (the "Project") on a multi-year basis in the City of Pickering, Region of Durham as a component of the Region of Durham's waterfront multi-year project;
THAT prior to preparation of the Project, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) obtain written support and a partnership commitment from the City of Pickering and the Pickering Harbour Company for such a major waterfront initiative;
THAT the TRCA, in preparing the Project, including a funding partnership, seek commitments from, but not limited to, the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the Regional Municipality of Durham, the City of Pickering and the Pickering Harbour Company;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Pickering and the Pickering Harbour Company be so advised.
Further at Authority Meeting #8/12, held on October 26, 2012, Resolution #A187/12, was approved as follows:
WHEREAS on July 1, 2012 the federal and provincial governments announced that they will contribute a total of $6 million toward the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project;
AND WHEREAS The City of Pickering has approved in its 2012 Parks Capital Budget to provide $3 million toward the Project;
AND WHEREAS the total estimated cost of $9 million for the Project will be shared equally between the federal and provincial governments and the City of Pickering;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to enter into a memorandum of understanding with City of Pickering to carry out the Project;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to implement any agreements including obtaining needed approvals and the signing and execution of documents.
Negotiations have been conducted with Harold Hough, President of PHCL.
Attached is a sketch showing the location of the subject site.
559 RATIONALE The subject lands are required for the construction, maintenance and/or repair of the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project.
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE The structures completed with the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project will be maintained by the City of Pickering. Dredging of the channel within Parcel ‘A’ will be done by TRCA subject to available funding.
Based on the realty tax paid on surrounding TRCA properties, the realty taxes on this property will be less than $1,000 per year.
FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds for the costs related to the purchase such as survey and legal are available in the TRCA land acquisition capital account.
Report prepared by: Mike Fenning, extension 5223, Dan O’Donohue, extension 5767 Emails: [email protected], DO'[email protected] For Information contact: Mike Fenning, extension 5223 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 21, 2013 Attachments: 1
560 Attachment 1
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561 RES.#A263/12 - THE LIVING CITY POLICIES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE WATERSHEDS OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY - DRAFT Public and Stakeholder Consultation. Release of The Living City Policies draft document for public and stakeholder consultation. (Executive Res.#B191/12)
Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Mujeeb Khan
WHEREAS conservation authorities have a legislated and mandated responsibility under the Conservation Authorities Act to have board-approved policies to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources;
AND WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff have drafted a policy document entitled: The Living City Policies for Planning and Development in the Watersheds of TRCA, to update and replace TRCA’s Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program (1994);
AND WHEREAS public and stakeholder consultation on the draft policy document is a provincial requirement and will improve the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the document;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA release The Living City Policies draft document for public and stakeholder consultation as outlined in this report;
THAT all of TRCA's municipal partners, provincial ministries, the Building and Land Development Industry (BILD), environmental non-governmental agencies (ENGOs), watershed and waterfront interest groups, neighbouring conservation authorities and other stakeholders be so advised by the CEO's Office;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on the outcomes of the consultation process and proposed revisions. CARRIED ______
RES.#A264/12 - CLAIREVILLE HEIGHTS LIMITED Request for a Temporary Licence Agreement to Provide Access for Construction Humber River Watershed City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, CFN 48539. Receipt of a request from Claireville Heights Limited to provide access over TRCA-owned lands for the purpose of construction activity, on adjacent lands owned by Claireville Heights Limited, in order to excavate the foundation for each of its three proposed residential condominium buildings. (Executive Res.#B192/12)
562 Moved by: Deb Schulte Seconded by: Mujeeb Khan
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request from Claireville Heights Limited to provide a temporary licence for a 10 metre wide construction/access easement over TRCA-owned lands located on the west side of the main branch of the west Humber River within the Claireville Conservation Area, in the City of Brampton;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a temporary licence for a 10 metre wide construction/access easement over TRCA lands within the Claireville Conservation Area be granted to Claireville Heights Limited for access for the purpose of construction activity, on adjacent lands owned by Claireville Heights Limited, in order to excavate the foundation for each of its three proposed residential condominium buildings;
THAT the temporary licence for entry onto TRCA lands to be limited to three eight (8) month terms (24 months in total);
THAT each of the terms for the three proposed excavation/construction phases commence on a date chosen by Claireville Heights Limited, provided that they have given written notice (no later than 14 days prior to the start of each of the term) of said commencement date to TRCA;
THAT the Licence shall expire for all Terms not later than December 31, 2019;
THAT prior to the commencement of each phase/term, Claireville Heights Limited will pay TRCA the following amounts for the use and restoration/enhancement of TRCA lands:
(a) thirty four thousand ($34,000.00) dollars plus HST, prior to the first Term;
(b) thirty three thousand ($33,000.00) dollars plus HST, prior to the second Term;
(c) thirty three thousand ($33,000.00) dollars plus HST, prior to the third Term; and
(d) pay TRCA's legal fees (to an upset limit of $3,500.00 plus HST) incurred in connection with this Licence;
THAT at the conclusion of each excavation phase, Claireville Heights Limited will backfill and stabilize that portion of the TRCA lands affected by the excavation work and that TRCA Restoration Services staff complete the restoration/enhancement work for each phase with funding provided by Claireville Heights Limited;
THAT Claireville Heights Limited is to fully indemnify and save harmless TRCA from any and all claims for injuries, damages or loss of any nature resulting in any way either directly or indirectly from this temporary Licence Agreement or the carrying out of construction;
563 THAT an archaeological investigation be conducted before any site disturbance with any mitigative measures required being carried out all at the expense of Claireville Heights Limited;
AND FURTHER THAT the authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining needed approvals and signing and execution of documents. CARRIED ______
RES.#A265/12 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Physical Plant Standards Policy. Approval of Black Creek Pioneer Village Physical Plant Standard as required by the provincial Community Museum Operating Grant program. (Executive Res.#B193/12 & Res.#B194/12)
Moved by: Glenn Mason Seconded by: Vincent Crisanti
THAT the Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) Physical Plant Standard Policy dated December 8, 2012, be approved, subject to inclusion of an audit compliance policy statement that will be a standard for all TRCA policies;
AND FURTHER THAT the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport be so advised. CARRIED ______
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES.#A266/12 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by: Deb Schulte Seconded by: Chris Fonseca
THAT Section II item EX8.1 - EcoEnergy Innovation Initiative (ECO II) - Rene 092, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #11/12, held on January 11, 2013, be received. CARRIED ______
564 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES.#A267/12 - SUMMARY OF PROCUREMENTS July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. Receipt of the 2012 end of year summary of procurements approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or his designate.
Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Jack Heath
THAT the summary of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) procurements approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or his designate for the July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 period, be received. CARRIED 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 summaries of Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals from July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, are found in Attachment 2. 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. Attachment 1 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.
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 applicable taxes not recoverable by TRCA).
For the information of the members, staff undertook a review of purchases approved by the Authority and Executive Committee in 2012 (including contingencies). The following is a summary of purchases approved by the Authority and Executive Committee combined (Board) and Chief Administrative Officer/designate in 2012. Attachment 2 is a summary of July to December 2012 purchases rather than the full year as the details of the January to June 2012 purchases were received by the Authority in July.
565 Total 2012 Purchases of Minimum Value of $10,000
Board CAO & Designates (Plus HST) (Plus HST) Sole Source $1,733,950.08 $868,988.78 Lowest Bid/Competitive $15,506,825.29 $5,911,612.35 Not Lowest Bid $0.00 $30,592.50 TOTAL $17,240,775.37 $6,811,193.63 GRAND TOTAL 2012 $24,051,969.00
The total purchases approved for TRCA in 2012 of $10,000 or greater, was approximately $24 million, including contingencies, excluding HST, as indicated in the chart above.
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Email: [email protected] For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Email: [email protected] Date: January 14, 2013 Attachments: 3
566 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:
A statutory or market based monopoly A fluctuating market prevents the TRCA from obtaining price protection or owing to market conditions, required goods or services are in short supply Existence of exclusive rights (patent, copyright or licence) Need for compatibility with goods and services previously acquired and there are no reasonable alternatives, substitutes or accommodations 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’.
567 Attachment 2 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received ALFRED KUEHNE BOULEVARD STREAM REALIGNMENT AND RESTORATION PROJECT Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,250 Glenn Windrem Trucking 64,062.50 6/1 Tonnes of 500mm - 750mm Round Stone +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,205 Nelson Aggregate Co. 33,559.25 6/3 Tonnes of 100mm - 200mm Round Stone +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 881 Tonnes Nelson Aggregate Co. 43,829.75 6/2 of 300mm - 600mm Round Stone +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 480 Tonnes Nelson Aggregate Co. 12,513.06 6/4 of 150mm - 200mm Gabion Stone +10% contingency BOB HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK TRAIL (YORK REGION SOUTHEAST COLLECTOR) Supply & Delivery of Approximately 3,000 Lafarge North America 46,950.00 3/3 Tonnes of Granular A Aggregate Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,000 Lafarge North America 15,800.00 3/3 Tonnes of Limestone Screenings Albion Hills & Indian Line Campgrounds G4S 20,000.00 3/3 Security Services FINNERTY SIDEROAD PARKING LOT (PALGRAVE TRAIL PLAN) Supply and Delivery of Approximately 4,000 James Dick Construction 29,800.00 4/3 Tonnes of Clean, Engineerable Fill Limited + 10% contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,000 Franceschini Brothers 17,620.00 4/4 Tonnes of 50 mm Crusher Run Limestone Aggregates - Lafarge + 10% contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 500 Franceschini Brothers 8,810.00 4/4 Tonnes of 19 mm Crusher Run Limestone Aggregates - Lafarge + 10% contingency Installation of Helical Piers for Fishing Platform Foundation Supportworks of 17,400.00 3/3 at Heart Lake Conservation Area Ontario +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of 13, 40-yard Bins for GFL Envrionmental 10,842.00 3/3 Demolition of Two Houses at 149 & 173 +2,000.00 contingency Chesterton Shores, Toronto Purchase of 15 Units of Defibrillators Mikey Network 22,500.00 3/3 Acoustic Doppler Current Profile with Real-time Hoskin Scientific Limited 80,882.00 2/2 Kinematic Capabilities Design of Source Water Protection Approved Artbase 10,500.00 contract Documents extension Removal and Disposal of Existing Fencing, and Atlas Fence 19,600.00 11/2 Installation of Approximately 800 Metres of Page +2,000.00 contingency Wire Farm Fence at Nashville RMT Creek Bypass Pumping System Works for the Xylem Inc. 11,370.06 4/3 Stouffville Flood Control Channel Maintenance +9,500.00 contingency Project Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,250 Glenn Windrem Trucking 44,875.00 5/4 Tonnes of 150mm - 450mm Rip-rap to German +4,500.00 contingency Mill Settlers Park Emergency Works Project
568 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Taxes Requested/ Complete Bids Received MIMICO WATERFRONT PARK PROJECT (PHASE 2) Supply & Delivery of Approximately 2,000 Cubic FSI Landscape Supply 25,000.00 4/3 Metres of Screened Topsoil +2,500.00 contingency Asphalt Pathway Paving Works Pave - 1 Limited 22,045.00 6/6 +4,400.00 contingency Supply & Installation of 450m of Black Chain Leone Fence Company 36,632.50 4/2 Link Fence & 9 Pedestrian Gates Limited +7,350.00 contingency Supply & Application of TRCA Restoration Mix King Hydroseeding Inc. 10,375.00 4/3 Grass Seed Mixed with Terraseed Mulch Asphalt Pathway Paving Works Pave - 1 Limited 6,771.01 Contract Extension BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Printing 2012 Visitor Guide Warren's Waterless Printing 10,964.00 3/3 2012 Summer Radio Campaign Rogers Media 17,400.00 3/3 Roblin's Mill Exterior Painting John Bell Painting 28,805.00 4/2 +10% contingency Carriage Works Furnace Replacement Canadian Air Technology 10,800.00 3/3 +10% contingency TOMMY THOMPSON PARK Supply & Delivery of Four 2350mm x 1750mm x Acton Precast Concrete 17,100.00 4/2 1900mm Custom Precast Concrete Water Limited +1,710.00 contingency Control Structures to Embayment D Fish & Water Level Control Structure Supply & Installation of Hydro Service Location Dillisado Enterprises 19,900.00 5/4 to the Staff Booth +5,500.00 contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 840 Tonnes Strada Aggregates 15,540.00 3/3 of 19mm Crusher Run Limestone - Front +10% contingency Entrance Parking Lot Re-carpeting of Mezzanine Level at Kortright Sanford and Company 14,500.00 3/3 Centre for Conservation +10% contingency HUMBER RIVER NEAR 60 ANN STREET BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT Rental of 1 Operated Hydraulic Excavator, 1 TMI Contracting and 90,000.00 10/3 Tri-axle Dump Truck & 2 Rubber Tire Loaders Equipment +7,450.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 700 Brock Aggregates 33,250.00 8/2 Tonnes of 500-850mm Round Stone +3,325.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 200 J.C. Rock Limited 10,400.00 8/5 Tonnes of 2-4 Tonnes Stackable Armour Stone +2,000.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 400 Nelson Aggregates Company 9,648.00 8/6 Tonnes of 150-300mm Gabion Stone +2,000.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 300 Brock Aggregates 14,250.00 8/3 Tonnes of 900-1200mm Round Stone +2,000.00 contingency
569 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Taxes Requested/ Complete Bids Received Asphalt Pathway Paving Works for Port Union Pave - 1 Limited 63,675.00 10/9 Waterfront Improvement Project (Phase 2) +20% contingency TROUTBROOKE DRIVE SLOPE STABILIATION PROJECT Supply All Labour, Materials & Equipment to T.B.G. Landscape Inc. 15,120.00 6/3 Complete Detailed Design, Obtain Building +3,000.00 contingency Permit & Install 3m x 6m Balcony Disposal of Stockpiled Parkland Soils T.B.G. Landscape Inc. 19,948.00 5/4 +4,000.00 contingency WILKET CREEK REHABILITATION PROJECT - SITE 3 PHASE 1 Creek Bypass Pumping System Works Aqua Tech Pump and Power 54,826.44 4/3 +16,500.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 950 Glenn Windrem Trucking 43,605.00 13/3 Tonnes of 250mm-600mm Granite Rip-rap +25% contingency Stone ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT 2012 Skid Steer Loader Stewart's Equipment 32,576.00 6/4 One New 2013 Midsize Pickup Truck Yorkdale Toyota 25,708.20 15/4 Construct Residential Rain Garden Q Gardens Inc. 10,936.86 8/4 Demonstration Site at Markham Museum +1,093.69 contingency New Computer Equipment, Software Licenses CDW Canada 27,507.04 6/6 and Printers for Planning & Enforcement Staff +10% contingency Eight Steel Road Plates for Temporary Clearwater Structures Inc. 21,000.00 5/3 Construction Bridge 40 Garmin GPSMap 62 Units Radio World Inc. 10,400.00 3/3 Printing Source Protection Reports & Swiss Print International 75,000.00 3/3 Consultation Materials + delivery 5 Shoreham Drive South Office Insulation Foamit Spray Foam Insulation 20,495.00 4/3 Project Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Serve Construction Limited 29,379.50 5/3 Ashphalt Paving at Maurice J. Breen Park +7,350.00 contingency Asphalt Repair & Box Culvert Installation at Mopal Construction Limited 10,700.00 4/3 Milkman's Lane +10% contingency Construction of a Greenhouse at Each of The Green Vision Construction Inc. 33,200.00 8/2 Living City Farm at Kortright and the Albion Hills Community Farm Material & Installation of Livestock Exclusion System Fencing Stalls & 9,898.00 3/3 Fencing at Donnelly Property Equipment +989.80 contingency Real Estate Appraisal Services for 6 Properties D. Bottero & Associates 13,300.00 4/2 in Toronto Limited Replacement of Thermopane Glass Panels at The New Glass Shop Limited 22,737.00 7/4 Head Office +6,850.00 contingency
570 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Taxes Requested/ Complete Bids Received Demolition of 2 Workshops/Garages & Disposal York Environmental Solutions 13,750.00 7/4 of Debris at 10818 Heart Lake Road LP +3,500.00 contingency MARIE CURTIS PARK PROJECT (PHASE 2) Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Platinum Electrical 86,990.00 Biddingo (15)/8 East Parking & Bike Trail Electrical Works Contractors Inc. +12,000.00 contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Four Seasons Site 56,000.00 3/3 Removal & Disposal of Stockpiled Development Limited +14,000.00 Contaminated Soil Works contingency FRENCHMAN'S BAY HARBOUR ENTRANCE PROJECT Supply & Delivery of Approximately 850 Tonnes Glenn Windrem Trucking 44,625.00 10/3 of 2-4 Tonne Armour Stone +25% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 200 Tonnes C.D.R. Young's Aggregates 10,110.00 10/3 of 3-5 Tonne Armour Stone Steps Inc. +25% contingency Rental of Temporary Chain Link Fence The Fence People Limited 13,791.00 3/3 +2,880.00 contingency Oracle Database Standard Edition (Processor Oracle Canada 12,372.07 3/3 Perpetual) and Software Update License & Support (1 Year) ROBINSON CREEK STREAM REALIGNMENT AND RESTORATION PROJECT Supply & Delivery of Erosion Control Measures Terrafix Geosynthetics Inc. 19,303.80 3/3 +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Erosion Control Measures Terrafix Geosynthetics Inc. 4,422.50 contract extension MEADOWCLIFFE DRIVE EROSION CONTROL (SLOPE STABILIZATION) PROJECT Paving Works Four Seasons Site 11,600.00 3/3 Development Limited Supply and Delivery of Approximately 3,200 Fowler Construction Company 87,744.00 13/2 Tonnes of 100mm-200mm Cobble Stone Ltd. Supply & Installation of 640m of Farm Fencing Urban Fence Inc. 10,324.00 7/3 & Two Gates at Claireville Conservation Area +10% contingency PALGRAVE FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA Supply of Steel Beams & Webbing for Mississauga Steel Mart Inc. 11,914.00 7/3 Installation of Bridge Structure +10% contingency Supply & Installation of 710m of Farm Fencing Orangeville Fence 14,910.00 7/3 +10% contingency WEST ETOBICOKE CREEK SOUTH OF BRITANNIA ROAD EAST PROJECT Supply & Delivery of 328.76 Tonnes of Strada Aggregates 9,862.80 contract 150-300mm Rip Rap extension Supply & Delivery of 100 Tonnes of 300-500 Glenn Windrem Trucking 12,060.96 contract Round Stone extension
571 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000)
Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Taxes Requested/ Complete Bids Received Supply of Labour, Materials and Equipment for T.B.G. Landscape Inc. 53,952.66 7/3 Concrete Repairs within Reach 2 of the +35,000.00 Yonge-York Mills Flood Control Channel contingency Annual Heating Maintenance Services at TRCA Therwood Heating and 40,800.00 4/2 Rental Homes in the Markham, Scarborough, Cooling Ltd. +10% contingency Uxbridge and Pickering Areas Exterior Painting & Rotten Board Replacement Frontier Group of Companies 2,200.00 contract at TRCA Rental Home at 2661 16th Sideroad, extension Ajax Snow Removal & Sanding at 18620 & 18630 Vette Trucking and Snow 11,720.00 7/2 Centreville Creek Road, Caledon Removal Ltd. +10% contingency TOTAL 2,217,919.29
572 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Competitive Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received Preliminary Concepts & Final Design for Geomorphic Solutions 17,730.00 6/2 Channel Rehabilitation Works for East Humber +3,000.00 contingency River at Langstaff Road Rehabilitation Project Partners in Project Green Strategy Review Innovolve Group 29,870.00 4/3 Detailed Design of Bank Restoration Works for Geomorphic Solutions 6,495.00 contract Humber River Near 60 Ann Street Bank +650.00 contingency extension Stabilization Project Supply of All Labour and Engineering AECOM Canada Limited 18,630.00 9/4 Necessary to Complete a Structural +5,000.00 contingency Assessment and Detailed Design of Concrete Channel Repairs for Reach 2 of the Yonge-York Mills Channel Detailed Engineering Design/Costing & R.V. Anderson and Associates 47,375.00 5/2 Construction Review for Chorley Park +5,000.00 contingency Switchback Trail Development of Carbon Tracking Software & Carbon Counted 11,000.00 2/2 On-line Registration System +4,000.00 contingency Hydraulic Modelling & Digital Floodline MMM Group Limited 62,800.00 6/5 Mapping for the Little Etobicoke Creek through +15% contingency the Dixie & Dundas SPA & Applewood SPA Floodplain Mapping of Rouge River from R.J. Burnside & Associates 21,678.76 3/3 Stouffville Road to Bethesda Road, Silver Creek, +10% contingency Toronto, Reesor Creek, Pickering / Uxbridge / Stouffville Engineering Services to Complete Downtown AMEC Environmental & 83,580.00 biddingo (6 Brampton Flood Protection Feasibility Study Infrastructure +10,000.00 invited to bid)/6 contingency Structural Assessment of Bridge/Roadway of The Sernas Group Inc. (A 19,220.00 biddingo (17)/4 Albion Hills Dam GHD Company) Detailed Design for Site Drainage System Black Stantec Consulting Limited 19,529.00 4/4 Creek Pioneer Village Entrance Road +5,000.00 contingency Improvement Project Acquire Elevation Data to Support Development Airborne Imaging 31,740.00 4/2 of 1D/2D Hydraulic Model and Update Engineered Floodline Mapping for the Little Etobicoke Creek Tributary Through the Dixie - Dundas and Applewood Special Policy Areas in the City of Mississauga, and the Lower Humber and the Jane and Wilson SPA in the City of Toronto Slope Stability Analysis of Brick Works East Terraprobe Inc. 19,240.00 5/2 Slope Trail +10% contingency Digital Floodline Mapping within the Spring Baird & Associates 14,807.76 contract Creek Subwatershed (Etobicoke Creek) extension
573 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Competitive Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received Maintenance Needs Assessment for Humber Geomorphic Solutions 17,631.00 11/5 Valley Meadows Stormwater Management Pond +3,526.20 contingency Valleywoods Trail Geomorphic Assessment Parish Geomorphic Ltd. 10,620.00 7/5 Report of a Section of West Etobicoke Creek, +3,000.00 contingency near Kennedy Road and Mayfield Road Third Party Facilitator for Amberlea Creek Hardy Stevenson and 35,966.50 5/1 Erosion Control Project Class Environmental Associates +20% contingency Assessment TOTAL 527,794.40
REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid Not Accepted (up to $25,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus Applicable Requested/ Taxes Complete Bids Received Restoration of Fencing Surrounding Fisherville Byte Construction Limited 17,775.00 3/3 Church & Townline Cemetary at BCPV +10% contingency TOTAL 19,552.50
574 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Sole Source (up to $50,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Sole Source ($) Criteria Plus Applicable (Section 1.14 Taxes of TRCA's Purchasing Policy) Strategic Implementation of Restoration Works Ontario Streams 10,500.00 5 as Part of Pickering Lands Site Restoration Opportunities Plan Consulting Services for Phase 3 Conceptual Levitt Goodman Architects 10,000.00 5 Design of Kortright Visitors Centre Retrofit +10% contingency Communications Services for Greater Toronto Spearhead Communications 30,000.00 4 Area Agricultural Action Committee Food and Farming Action Plan 2021 Troutbrooke Drive Slope Stabilization Project - Nilex Civil Environmental 48,567.68 1 Supply and Selivery of Materials to Construct an Group Additional 293m2 of a Sierrascape Retaining Wall Behind Houses at 47, 49 and 51 Troutbrooke Drive, Toronto Transport of Canada Geese from GTA Thur & Sons Limited 12,570.00 5 Waterfront Supply of 5 Sutron Flood Monitoring Equipment Hoskin Environmental Limited 45,900.00 1 Systems Audit Steam Systems for 5 Hospitals Spirax Sarco 10,000.00 4 Technical Support Towards Development of Risk Science International Inc. 10,000.00 5 Climate Science & Climate Services Proposals for Ontario Regional Climate Change Consortium Consultant of Record for Technical Services for Shoreplan Engineering 45,700.00 5 Mimico Waterfront Park & Port Union Limited Waterfront Park Installation of Portable Bridge in Taylor Creek McPherson-Andrews 13,842.00 4 Park Contracting +1,400.00 contingency Royal Rouge Trail Erosion Control Project Terraprobe Inc 31,320.00 5 Construction Inspections and Testing +15,660.00 additional work if required Development Services for Organic Waste to Saskatchewan Research 16,900.00 5 Biomenthane Project Council Supply & Installation of Bird Collision Deterrent Convenience Group Inc. 14,395.00 1 Window Film Investigation of Reducing Flood Vulnerability of R.J. Burnside & Associates 25,530.00 3 Areas within the Lake Wilcox Special Policy Limited +2,500.00 contingency Area and the Humber Flats Neighbourhood, both within the Town of Richmond Hill, be awarded to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited for a total cost not to exceed $25,530.00, plus $2,500.00
575 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Sole Source (up to $50,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Sole Source ($) Criteria Plus Applicable (Section 1.14 Taxes of TRCA's Purchasing Policy) 3,200 Copies of Natural Curiosity Teacher The Laboratory School at the 10,048.00 1 Guide Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, University of Toronto TOTAL 355,832.68
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Sole Source (up to $50,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Sole Source ($) Criteria Plus Applicable Taxes Career Development Training for PAIE Program Allison Hillier 16,000.00 5 Completion of Monthly Monitoring Program at Sarafinchin Consulting 35,480.00 5 441-449 Guildwood Parkway Engineers +10% contingency Humber River Inter-Regional Trail & Local Trail SNC-Lavalin Inc. 33,300.00 5 Connections at Claireville/West Humber River +3,500.00 contingency Professional Archaeological Services of the Scarlet Janusas Archaeology 35,051.34 5 Existing Harbour Entrance at Frenchman's Bay and Heritage Consulting and +20% contingency Education Development of Preliminary Shoreline & Slope Terraprobe Inc. 37,675.00 5 Stabilization Alternatives for 1 Midland Avenue, +8,000.00 contingency 81 & 83 Fishleigh Drive TOTAL 179,564.61
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576 RES.#A268/12 - GOOD NEWS STORIES Overview of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority activities from October - December, 2012.
Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Jack Heath
THAT the summary of Good News Stories from October - December, 2012 be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND As per Authority direction during 2006, a report covering highlights of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) activities for the preceding few months is provided to the Authority every few months. The stories for October - December, 2012 are as follows:
October Ted McMeekin, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, visited the Black Creek Urban Farm to lend support to urban agriculture and the new partnership between TRCA and Everdale Organic Farm and Learning Centre. Planning and Development concept development application fees can now be paid at the TRCA On-line Store. It is the first in a series of on-line payment options for the planning process. The final phase of the Mimico Waterfront Park was completed October 26th. Receiving $1 million over 4 years to test solar technologies in Ontario to determine how they perform. The CTC Source Protection Plan was submitted to the Minister of the Environment (MOE) on October 22, 2012, meeting legislated timelines. The Living City Campus at Kortright is now Canada's testing and verification centre for stormwater and renewable energy technologies. STEP to receive $40,000 to continue stormwater monitoring of the Kortright permeable pavement parking lot. Port Lands Acceleration Initiative approved by Toronto City Council, including reconfirmation of most findings from Don Mouth Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Project Environmental Assessment (DMNP EA). The DMNP EA will undergo amendments to reflect minor changes resulting from the Acceleration Initiative. Lakeview Waterfront Connection EA Terms of Reference anticipated to be approved by MOE any day, allowing the formal EA to commence around November 1st. TRCA asked to Chair QUEST Canada's Ontario Caucus - presents TRCA with the opportunity to work with energy related organizations from across the Province of Ontario in moving the yard sticks on Integrated Community Energy Solutions. Next phase of Albion Hills Field Centre retrofit was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Trails officially opened at Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area with ceremony and interpretive hike on October 4. Partners in Project Green hosted another successful Fall Networking Gala on October 11, 2012 with 140 business representatives in attendance. Partners in Project Green's annual fall planting and BBQ event on October 20th, 2012 was attended by 230 business representatives.
577 November Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) exhibit, The Working Lives of Chinese Canadian Women, opened November 1st. The exhibit opening was well attended and the exhibit has been very well received. Record year for film productions at TRCA facilities with over 30 film productions, many with multiple visits. City of Pickering approves the Frenchman's Bay West Master Plan for TRCA lands, and approved TRCA as Project Manager for the Frenchman's Bay Harbour Entrance Reconstruction Project. The Port Union Waterfront Park is complete and was transferred to the City of Toronto for operation and maintenance on November 16th. The Living City Foundation received a $10,000/month grant from Google for advertising. Reviewed draft 2012 Provincial Policy Statement and a lot of 2010 comments we provided made it into the current draft, including policies to address climate change, promote use of green infrastructure and more emphasis on using a systems approach to protect and manage natural heritage and water resources. Approved for funding from Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund for BCPV generator, Claremont Field Centre accessibility upgrades and TRCA facilities communication and technology upgrades. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Lake Ontario Assessment Unit with help from TRCA stocked 75 adult walleye into the Toronto Harbour. These fish were tagged to help with the ongoing Aquatic Habitat Toronto's acoustic radio tag study tracking multiple species of fish in the harbour to assess TRCA lead habitat enhancements. If favourable results are found then up 80,000 could be stocked in the coming year. TRCA to present stewardship award to the Granite Club for the restoration of their lands on the Don River corridor, advancing state of the art environmental design and engineering. Display of photographs highlighting TRCA's work will be at Harbourfront for two years. Menkes is the presenting sponsor. Armouring of lower Don flood protection landform was completed on time and on budget, allowing for occupancy of the West Don Lands. Partnering with City of Markham and Markham District Energy to co-host the 2013 Quest conference. Biologists found a new plant record for the TRCA Jurisdiction - gattinger's panic grass (Panicum philadelphicum ssp. gattingeri) was found growing at the Baif wetland in the Humber watershed. TRCA's Terrestrial Natural Heritage Systems Strategy and data from the Regional Watershed Monitoring Program was used extensively in a research article in the Journal of Environmental Management that examined urban sprawl and its impact on the Greater Toronto Area between 1985 and 2005. Of particular interest is that the researchers completing this study were from Stockholm Sweden and used the GTA as the focus of their research.
December Enbridge has committed $60,000 in support of the residential retrofit program marketing and delivery for all of the Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) projects. The City of Toronto has granted a LiveGreen grant to the Black Creek Conservation Project in support of their role and expenses to deliver the Black Creek SNAP residential retrofit program, which will help improve stormwater management and urban forest in the area.
578 Final TRCA approvals have been issued on the first LID (Low Impact Development) Sustainable Community in the City of Vaughan, in TRCA's jurisdiction. This project was the result of extensive cooperation between developers/consultants, the City of Vaughan, Ministry of the Environment and TRCA. It is hoped that this pilot project will be followed by many more new sustainable developments in our jurisdiction. Environment Canada is providing $25,000 to STEP to develop a test protocol for oil grit separators. The Climate Consortium for Research Action Integration (a TRCA-York University collaboration) was a partner in the creation of the Youth Climate Report, a film which profiled the climate change research of professional researchers and junior scholars from around the world. CC-RAI profiled four researchers from York University at the film’s premiere at the UNFCCC’s Climate Change Conference in Doha. 350 TRCA staff and Authority Members attended the annual Pancake Breakfast, and collected 320 pounds of food and $1,331.50 for the food bank. The Mining and Lands Commission upholds TRCA decision for no filling in the Etobicoke Creek floodplain based on staff analysis of cumulative impacts; appeal dismissed and costs will be awarded to the conservation authority.
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 15, 2013
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RES.#A269/12 - IN THE NEWS Overview of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority activities, October - December, 2012.
Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Jack Heath
THAT the summary of media coverage from October - December, 2012 be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND As per Authority direction during 2006, a report covering highlights of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) news coverage for the preceding few months is provided to the Authority every few months. The stories for October - December, 2012 are as follows:
Media Coverage Highlights A search on a news archives database (FP Infomart) for the period from October 1 to December 31, 2012 that mentioned TRCA or Black Creek Pioneer Village produced 65 media hits. The total media hits resulted in a total circulation/reach of 11,164,022 with a total ad value of $362,913. These results only reflect a portion of media coverage, since the database does not monitor online media, event listings, some broadcasts, smaller community papers and trade publications. 579 In 2012 a total of 345 media hits mentioning TRCA or Black Creek Pioneer Village were received. This resulted in a total circulation/audience reach of more than 44,000,000 with an ad equivalency of more than $1,500,000. In 2011 there were a total of 288 media hits.
The highlights below are examples of noteworthy media coverage received from October - December, 2012.
October The Caledon Enterprise reported story “Multi-use upgrades for Palgrave trail” on October 14 th. The story also acknowledged TRCA as the single biggest landowner in Caledon. Several media outlets reported on TRCA’s opposition to the sale of the Toronto Zoo. Globe and Mail on October 2nd “Conservation Authority that owns the zoo land opposes search for new owners or operators”; National Post on October 3rd “Proposal from zoo may avert its sale” ; Toronto Star on October 5th “Conservation authority nixes selling or turning zoo over to new operators” and Toronto Sun on October 2nd “Lions & Tigers & Bears!; All of these could be yours if you want to buy , lease or rent the Toronto Zoo”. In story “Low impact CVC talk makes a big impact on business community” from October 31st Mississauga News, the writer discusses an updated stormwater management criteria document prepared by TRCA with input from the Province of Ontario, municipalities and BILD (Building Industry & Land Development Association). The Richmond Hill Liberal promoted TRCA’s Halloween Hikes in its paper on October 22nd. In Peterborough this Week on October 12nd published a story “City Leadership needed for local greenhouse gas reductions” which mentions the 2010 guide produced by TRCA entitled "Getting to Carbon Neutral- a Guide for Canadian Municipalities”. The Ajax News Advertiser on October 8th helps to promote Take Pride in Pickering Day an initiative of OPG (Ontario Power Generation), City of Pickering and TRCA. Late October brought several media stories about Hurricane Sandy. October 31st Owen Sound Sun Times story “Unlike Hurricane Sandy, Hazel came as a deadly surprise” discusses Hurricane Hazel impacts and refers to TRCA’s website devoted to the hurricane’s history; October 30th Toronto Star story reported “What you can expect when the Frankenstorm hits town” the stories quoted TRCA spokespeople regarding flood risk management and what TRCA was doing in preparation for the storm and information regarding the flood statement sent out by TRCA. Toronto Star, October 2nd “Subway names need creativity” reports on naming the new Black Creek Pioneer Village subway station. Thanksgiving at Black Creek Pioneer Village is promoted in “Want wine with that turkey?” Toronto Sun, October 8th; “Three Things to do this weekend” Toronto Star, October 5th; In story “Spooktacular events and family haunts in celebration of Halloween” Toronto Star, October 26th story mentions Black Creek Pioneer Village’s Howling Hootenanny event. In Toronto Star story “Google sharpens its focus on city” on October 12th mentions StreetView close-ups of several Toronto sites including Black Creek Pioneer Village.
November Farmer Magazine on November 6th published story “Incubator farms help new crop of farmers get started”. The story discusses the McVean Incubator Farm on land owned by TRCA, and the idea behind the project.
580 The Scarborough Mirror on November 6th story “Meeting on Morningside Park improvements slated” informs readers about TRCA’s “neighborhood greening” projects. In story “Watch this space for green” Globe and Mail on November 3rd, reports on the Lower Don Greenway Project, collaboration with the City of Toronto and TRCA. “Grants will help Great Lakes region adapt to climate change” story in Targeted News Service media on November 19th, discusses how TRCA is helping to make communities resilient to climate change. Pickering Ajax News Advertiser story “Pickering Waterfront Master Plan draws ire from resident” quotes TRCA spokesperson regarding the need to balance public use with conservation greenspace. Beach Riverdale Mirror on November 9th story “Leslie Spit upgrades include new structures, shoreline Improvements” discusses partnership between Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation and TRCA to upgrade Tommy Thompson Park. Pickering Ajax News Advertisers on November 28th publishes story “Frenchman’s Bay construction details revealed in Pickering”. In Toronto Star story “A place for nature and farmers” on November 26th is about Rouge Urban National Park which will be 60% farmland. Christmas at Black Creek Pioneer Village is written about in the Toronto Star’s “On the Agenda” and in the Globe and Mail's “The week in events” sections. Newstex Media publishes story “Black Creek Continues Historic Beers of Canada Series with Dray Horse Ale “on November 7th.
December In “50 Ways to make North York a better place in 2013” the North York Mirror and Scarborough Mirror on December 28th includes joining the Don Watershed Regeneration Council and the Highland Creek Neighborhood Green Team. The Caledon Enterprise on December 12th story “TRCA stuck with cleaning up dump” discusses the need for the public to help keep conservation lands clean. In December 29th story “Planting hope at a school in need” is a column written by Mark Cullen regarding Trees for Life initiative that TRCA is a partner of. Toronto Star on December 15th publishes story “A striking addition to the waterfront”. The story discusses the waterfront development that will also incorporate a TRCA park. December 7th Targeted News Service story “Toronto Public Service exceeds United Way Fundraising Goal” lists Toronto organizations including TRCA who helped the City reach its fundraising goal for United Way. In Toronto Star story “Elementary teachers to cancel class strips”, discusses the impact school field cancellations had on several Toronto sites including Black Creek Pioneer Village. Globe and Mail promoted Christmas at Black Creek Pioneer Village in section “What to do in Toronto” and “This week in events" .
Report prepared by: Rowena Calpito, extension 5632 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Rowena Calpito, extension 5632 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 10, 2012
______581 RES.#A270/12 - WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES
Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Jack Heath
THAT Section IV item AUTH8.4 - Watershed Committee Minutes, be received. CARRIED Section IV Item AUTH8.4 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO WATERSHED COALITION Minutes of Meeting #3/12, held on September 20, 2012 Minutes of Meeting #4/12, held on December 13, 2012 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #4/12, held on December 4, 2012 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting #3/12, held on October 4, 2012.
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ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06
RES.#A271/12 - APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06
Moved by: John Sprovieri Seconded by: John Parker
THAT Ontario Regulation 166/06 items EX10.1 - EX10.34, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #11/12, held on January 11, 2013, be received. CARRIED ______
NEW BUSINESS RES.#A272/12 - GOOSE MANAGEMENT
Moved by: Chris Fonseca Seconded by: Richard Whitehead
THAT staff report back on TRCA’s Canada Geese program, including impacts of Canada Geese on water quality in the TRCA jurisdiction, at Authority Meeting #2/12, scheduled to be held on March 22, 2013. CARRIED
582 TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:57 a.m., on Friday, January 25, 2013.
Maria Augimeri Brian Denney Vice Chair Secretary-Treasurer
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