Authority Meeting #12/11
Chair: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair: Maria Augimeri Members:
January 27, 2012 9:30 A.M. WESTON ROOM B, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
AGENDA
AUTH Material for Consideration at Authority Meetings Only EX Material Considered by the Executive Committee Prior to the Authority BAAB Material Considered by the Budget/Audit Advisory Board Prior to the Authority
AUTH1. MINUTES OF MEETING #11/11, HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 2011 (Minutes 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 Mike Fenning, Senior Manager, Conservation Lands and Property Services, TRCA, in regard to Land Acquisition.
AUTH7. SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
AUTH7.1 FOREST HEALTH AND EMERALD ASH BORER Annual Update and Proposed Management Approach 21
AUTH7.2 CITY OF TORONTO PARKS PLAN 32
1 AUTH7.3 LAKEVIEW WATERFRONT CONNECTION PROJECT 38
AUTH7.4 WETLAND RESTORATION ON TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY-OWNED LANDS Guiding Principles 44
AUTH7.5 BOB HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES Award of Tender RSD11-119 Town of Markham 49
AUTH7.6 SEATON HIKING TRAIL STAIRCASE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Contract CL11-01 52
AUTH8. SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
AUTH8.1 SUMMARY OF REQUESTS FOR QUOTATIONS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 55
AUTH8.2 IN THE NEWS 67
AUTH8.3 WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES
AUTH8.2.1 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #11/11, held on December 8, 2011
AUTH8.2.2 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #4/11, held on December 6, 2011
EX. MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/11, HELD ON JANUARY 13, 2012
(Refer to Minutes printed on PINK)
NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #1/12, TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 2012, AT 10:30 A.M. IN WESTON ROOM B, BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Brian Denney Chief Administrative Officer
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2 EX. MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING #12/11, HELD ON JANUARY 6, 2012
(Refer to Minutes printed on PINK)
EX7. SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
EX7.1 SMART NET-ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS RESEARCH NETWORK 712
EX8. SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION
EX8.1 G. ROSS LORD DAM SAFETY REVIEW Award of Contract 714
EX9. SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
EX9.1 PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITY FUNDING Additional Information 717
EX9.2 TORONTO ZOO Status of Operating Agreement 723
EX9.3 HAZARD TREES Policy and Procedures 726
EX9.4 LOWEST BID NOT ACCEPTED 732
EX10. ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06
3 PERMIT APPLICATION EX10.1 WAS A MAJOR APPLICATION
CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.1 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION 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 2801 and 2855 Eglinton Avenue West near Keelesdale Park, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by City of Toronto. Toronto Transit Commission has an agreement with the City of Toronto to allow TTC to use this property during the construction of the Eglinton Cross-town Light Rail Transit project. The purpose is to begin constructing the 6.5m diameter twin tunnels of the Eglinton Scarborough Cross-Town Rapid Transit (ESC) line from the West Tunnel Launch Site near the Keelesdale Park to Yonge Street using Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) tunnel boring machine construction methodology. The project limit include areas east of Black Creek Drive to just east of Bicknell Avenue. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 737
CITY OF PICKERING
EX10.2 LONG AND MCQUADE 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 17 NOW RP 40R-6905 - PART 1, Concession 1 - NORTH PART, (1887 Kingston Road), in the City of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Long and McQuade. The purpose is to undertake interior renovations to an existing vacant building and exterior site improvements within the Regional Storm Flood Plain associated with Duffins Creek. 738
CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.3 AFF HOLDINGS LTD. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, Plan 2008, (0 Valley Crescent - (Lands North of 50 Valley Crescent)), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by AFF Holdings Ltd.. The purpose is to construct a new block retaining wall. 738
4 CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.4 17 YORK RIDGE 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 20, Plan M537, (17 York Ridge Road), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a two storey replacement dwelling at 17 York Ridge Road in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area). 738
CITY OF TORONTO [TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.5 18 BEECHWOOD CRESCENT 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 8, Plan 2969, (18 Beechwood Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a new wood deck in the rear yard of the existing dwelling at 18 Beechwood Crescent in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area). 739
EX10.6 90 FOUR OAKS GATE 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 10, Plan 3028, (90 Four Oaks Gate), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a new two-storey single family detached dwelling with integral garage, rear wood deck, and basement walk-out at 90 Four Oaks Gate in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area). The existing dwelling and detached garage are to be demolished. 739
5 CITY OF VAUGHAN
EX10.7 1159006 ONTARIO LIMITED - C/O DAVPART INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Part Lot 2 - REGISTRAR'S COMPILED PLAN 10309 VAUGHAN, Plan PART 1 PLAN 65R-12836, (7855 and 7883 Keele Street), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by 1159006 Ontario Limited - c/o Davpart Inc.. The purpose is to construct conduct grading works and alterations to an existing industrial building to construct a new loading ramp and two new loading doors within a Regulated Area of the Don River watershed at 7855 & 7883 Keele Street in the City of Vaughan. 740
EX10.8 45 CLARENCE STREET To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot PART OF WEST HALF OF LOT 7, Concession 7, (45 Clarence Street), in the City of Vaughan, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a new dwelling on an existing lot within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 45 Clarence Street in the City of Vaughan. 740
TOWN OF CALEDON
EX10.9 FAIRMOST HOMES LIMITED To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on (16326 The Gore Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Fairmost Homes Limited. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a one-storey, single family dwelling, septic system, and in-ground swimming pool associated with a municipal site plan application. 740
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
EX10.10 40-42 SOMERVILLE STREET 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 10, Plan 972, (40-42 Somerville Street), in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Duffins Creek Watershed. The purpose is to construct a second storey apartment unit and partially reconstruct the existing duplex apartment building at 40 - 42 Somerville Street in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. 741
6 TOWNSHIP OF KING
EX10.11 90 ELMPINE TRAIL To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Block F, Plan 280, (90 Elmpine Trail), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a sunroom addition to an existing dwelling within a Regulated Area of the Humber River watershed at 90 Elmpine Trail in the Township of King. 741
PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.12 - EX10.18 WERE ERRATA ITEMS:
PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.12 - EX10.14 WERE MAJOR APPLICATIONS
CITY OF BRAMPTON
EX10.12 2055619 ONTARIO INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 4, Concession 3 EHS, (190 Clark Boulevard), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by 2055619 Ontario Incorporated. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a 29 storey, 224 unit residential condominium building on the subject property associated with a municipal site plan application. 742
TOWN OF AJAX
EX10.13 TOWN OF AJAX 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 Greenwood Conservation Area near Greenwood Road and Taunton Road, in the Town of Ajax, Duffins Creek Watershed, as located on property owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority under Management Agreement with the Town of Ajax. The purpose is to undertake park improvement works at various locations in the park including removing an unstable viewing platform and installing a fence for public safety, replacing two foot bridges and installing a new boardwalk. No fish timing window will be applied to the project. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 742
7 TOWN OF CALEDON
EX10.14 STELLAR HOMES INC. To site grade on Lot 18, Concession 8, (15462 Mount Pleasant Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Stellar Homes Incorporated. The purpose is to undertake earthworks and servicing within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed associated with a proposed residential subdivision located at the southwest corner of Old Church Road and Mount Pleasant Road, in the Town of Caledon. 742
CITY OF PICKERING
WITHDRAWN EX10.15 1234 KINGSTON ROAD 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 Part Lot 17, Plan 489, (1234 Kingston Road), in the City of Pickering, Frenchman's Bay Watershed. The purpose is to undertake site grading and filling, structural changes to an existing building and associated servicing works in order to accommodate a new retail establishment within the Regional Storm Flood Plain associated with Pine Creek. 743
TOWN OF MARKHAM
EX10.16 6810 14TH AVENUE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Lot 6, Plan 19, (6810 14th Avenue), 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, 383.35 square metre (4,126 sq. ft.) single detached dwelling associated with a municipal building permit. 743
EX10.17 10197 WOODBINE AVENUE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on , (10197 Woodbine Avenue), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. The purpose is to resolve an outstanding TRCA violation in order to recognize the construction of a deck within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Rouge River Watershed associated with a municipal building permit. 743
8 TOWN OF MONO
EX10.18 993228 MONO-ADJALA TOWNLINE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and site grade on Part Lot 4, 5, Concession 8 EHS, (993228 Mono-Adjala Townline), in the Town of Mono, 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 782 square metre (8,419 sq. ft.) single detached dwelling with a walkout, a 1 storey bunkie building, a 1 storey garage/barn structure, and modifications to an existing septic system associated with a Niagara Escarpment Commission permit. 744
PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.19 - EX10.28 ARE PERMISSION FOR ROUTINE INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS:
CITY OF BRAMPTON
EX10.19 CITY OF BRAMPTON To undertake borehole investigations north and south of Countryside Drive, just east of Airport Road, in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed, as located on the property owned by City of Brampton. The purpose is to drill six boreholes east of Airport Road, on the north and south sides of Countryside Drive, in the City of Brampton to obtain geotechnical information. The redside dace timing window will apply to boreholes 202 and 202A due to proximity to the watercourse. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 744
CFN: 46649 - Application #: 0944/11/BRAM Report Prepared by: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785 For information contact: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785 Date: December 23, 2011
EX10.20 CITY OF BRAMPTON To undertake borehole investigations on Goreway Drive just north of Countryside Drive, in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed, as located on the property owned by City of Brampton. The purpose is to drill three boreholes east and west of Goreway Drive, just north of Countryside Drive, in the City of Brampton to obtain geotechnical information. The redside dace fisheries timing window will apply to this project and a Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 745
9 CFN: 46650 - Application #: 0945/11/BRAM Report Prepared by: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785 For information contact: Shirin Varzgani, extension 5785 Date: December 23, 2011
CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.21 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake borehole investigations in G. Ross Lord Park - near North East Corner of Finch Avenue West and Dufferin Street, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by the TRCA and under management agreement with City of Toronto - Parks Division. The purpose is to undertake geotechnical investigations to determine soil and groundwater conditions near the G Ross Lord Dam, along the existing City of Toronto North York Extension trunk sewer and the Dufferin Trunk sewers. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 745
CFN: 46729 - Application #: 1008/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Renee Afoom-Boateng, extension 5714 For information contact: Renee Afoom-Boateng, extension 5714 Date: December 15, 2011
EX10.22 ROGERS CABLE To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within an existing roadway on, Leslie Street - near Eglinton Avenue East, in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on property owned by the City of Toronto with permission granted through municipal permits. The purpose is to install a 100mm conduit within the Leslie Street municipal right-of-way between Eglinton Avenue and Lawrence Avenue. The conduit will be installed by directional boring under the existing roadway and by open cut trenching through the western sidewalk. No in-water works are associated with this project. 745
CFN: 46255 - Application #: 0682/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Jonathan Pounder, extension 5304 For information contact: Jonathan Pounder, extension 5304 Date: November 30, 2011
10 CITY OF TORONTO [SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.23 BELL CANADA To undertake sewer and watermain or utility installation or maintenance within Bluffers Park on an existing roadway, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on property owned by TRCA that is managed by the City of Toronto. The purpose is to install a new pedestal and approximately 26m of 2" conduit within Bluffers Park. The conduit will be installed by open cut trenching with the exception of a segment under an existing driveway, which will be installed by directional boring. No in-water works are associated with this project. 746
CFN: 46439 - Application #: 0839/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Jonathan Pounder, extension 5304 For information contact: Jonathan Pounder, extension 5304 Date: November 30, 2011
EX10.24 CITY OF TORONTO To undertake road/pathway resurfacing or reconstruction on Danforth Road, between Midland Avenue and McCowan Road, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on property owned by City of Toronto. The purpose is to undertake road resurfacing along Danforth Road between Eglinton Avenue and McCowan Road. Works will include the removal and re-paving of the existing roadway, repair to curb and gutters, and the reconstruction of concrete sidewalks as needed. No in-water works are associated with this project. 746
CFN: 46506 - Application #: 0873/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Jonathan Pounder, extension 5304 For information contact: Jonathan Pounder, extension 5304 Date: December 19, 2011
EX10.25 GO TRANSIT - A DIVISION OF METROLINX To undertake borehole investigations within Highland Creek, adjacent to an existing GO Transit railway bridge adjacent to Lake Ontario, near Lawrence Avenue East and Morningside Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area), Highland Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by GO Transit - a Division of Metrolinx. The purpose is to undertake a geotechnical investigation within Highland Creek near Lake Ontario. Works will include the drilling of three boreholes within the watercourse near the existing railway bridge pier. A Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Letter of Advice will be prepared by TRCA Staff. 747
11 CFN: 46651 - Application #: 0946/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Jonathan Pounder, extension 5304 For information contact: Jonathan Pounder, extension 5304 Date: December 6, 2011
TOWN OF MARKHAM
EX10.26 POWERSTREAM INC. To relocate utility poles on Highway 7 at Locust Hill, east of Reesor Road over Little Rouge River Creek, in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Ministry of Transportation. The purpose is to install five new utility poles to replace five existing old poles along the north side of the Highway 7, east of Reesor Road, crossing Little Rouge Creek, Rouge River watershed in the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York. The works also include shifting 245m portion of the pole line closer to the road by relocating the five new poles and five spans of conductors along Highway 7. A Letter of Advice will be issued by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) warmwater fisheries timing window will apply to the works. 747
CFN: 46330 - Application #: 0737/11/MARK Report Prepared by: Harsha Gammanpila, extension 5629 For information contact: Harsha Gammanpila, extension 5629 Date: December 14, 2011
EX10.27 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To undertake borehole investigations on 3265-3275 and 3300 Highway 7 East and 8501 Woodbine Avenue in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to undertake borehole investigations at 3 sites via track mounted rig and hand held drill, installation of 3-4 monitoring wells per site location with the same equipment, and the collection of soil and groundwater samples. 747
CFN: 46622 - Application #: 0928/11/MARK Report Prepared by: Brian Storozinski, extension 5744 For information contact: Brian Storozinski, extension 5744 Date: November 23, 2011
12 TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
EX10.28 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK To undertake borehole investigations on Leslie Street Road north of Bethesda Sideroad, in the Town of Richmond Hill, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Cedar Valley Nursery and Fairmount Farms with access granted through Permission to Enter agreements, and on property owned by the Regional Municipality of York. The purpose is to undertake a borehole and peat probe investigation in advance of the detailed design for the widening of Leslie Street from Bethesda Sideroad to Bloomington Road. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 748
CFN: 46601 - Application #: 0921/11/RH Report Prepared by: Scott Smith, extension 5758 For information contact: Scott Smith, extension 5758 Date: December 2, 2011
PERMIT APPLICATIONS EX10.29 - EX10.51 ARE MINOR WORKS LETTER OF APPROVAL:
CITY OF BRAMPTON
EX10.29 42 VALLEYVIEW ROAD 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 ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 18, Concession 1 EHS, (42 Valleyview Road), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. 748
CFN: 46616 - Application #: 0932/11/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324 Date: November 21, 2011
EX10.30 30 CHURCH 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 PART 06 LOT 99, Plan BR-2, (30 Church Street), in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed. 749
CFN: 46737 - Application #: 1021/11/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 Date: December 19, 2011
13 EX10.31 18 CHEVAL COURT To undertake a municipal or utility project on (18 Cheval Court), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed. 749
CFN: 46701 - Application #: 1018/11/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 Date: December 19, 2011
CITY OF PICKERING
EX10.32 1241 BAYVIEW STREET To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 38, Plan 40R 19365, (1241 Bayview Street), in the City of Pickering, Frenchman's Bay Watershed. 749
CFN: 46600 - Application #: 0941/11/PICK Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Chris Jones, extension 5718 Date: November 25, 2011
CITY OF TORONTO [ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.33 72 ELLIS PARK ROAD To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) and change the use, size, or number of dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing structure on Lot 339, Plan M-438, (72 Ellis Park Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 749
CFN: 46658 - Application #: 0959/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 2, 2011
EX10.34 8 TAYLORWOOD DRIVE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 1, Plan M-963, (8 Taylorwood Drive), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 750
14 CFN: 46746 - Application #: 1027/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 23, 2011
EX10.35 50 SKYLARK ROAD To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) and change the use, size, or number of dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing structure on Part Lot 10, Plan 4657, (50 Skylark Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 750
CFN: 46668 - Application #: 0961/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 2, 2011
EX10.36 181 HUMBERVALE BOULEVARD To change the use, size, or number of dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing structure on Lot 8 + PART OF 7, Plan 4076, (181 Humbervale Boulevard), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 750
CFN: 46754 - Application #: 1032/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 23, 2011
EX10.37 11 PARSON COURT To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 11, Plan, (11 Parson Court), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 750
CFN: 46690 - Application #: 0979/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 6, 2011
15 EX10.38 39 MCMANUS ROAD To change the use, size, or number of dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing structure on Lot 19, Plan 5069, (39 McManus Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. 751
CFN: 46716 - Application #: 0999/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 16, 2011
CITY OF TORONTO [NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.39 128 RYKERT CRESCENT To undertake minor landscaping involving the placement, removal or regrading of material of less than 30 cubic metres (equivalent to 3 truckloads) on Lot 86 + PART OF 85, Plan M-597, (128 Rykert Crescent), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 751
CFN: 46730 - Application #: 1010/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 16, 2011
EX10.40 META CENTRE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 42, Plan 4731, (6 Appletree Court), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Meta Centre. 751
CFN: 46370 - Application #: 0769/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 2, 2011
EX10.41 TREMCO To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 9 AND 10, Concession 3, (220 Wicksteed Avenue), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Tremco. 751
16 CFN: 46755 - Application #: 1033/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 23, 2011
CITY OF TORONTO [TORONTO AND EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA]
EX10.42 ANTHONY MUNK 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 12 - PART OF LOT 13, Plan 603E, (361 Inglewood Drive), in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed as located on the property owned by Anthony Munk. 752
CFN: 46749 - Application #: 1029/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 23, 2011
EX10.43 24 EAST LYNN AVENUE To change the use, size, or number of dwelling units of a structure, or undertake work that does not change the footprint of the existing structure on, part of lot 142, plan 461E, 24 East Lynn Avenue, in the City of Toronto (Toronto and East York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. 752
CFN: 46719 - Application #: 1001/11/TOR Report Prepared by: Vanessa Aubrey, extension 5662 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: December 16, 2011
CITY OF VAUGHAN
EX10.44 55 WOODVALLEY CRESCENT To install a swimming pool, 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 Lot 14, Plan 65M-4130, (55 Woodvalley Crescent), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. 752
CFN: 46670 - Application #: 0963/11/VAUG Report Prepared by: Anthony Sun, extension 5724 For information contact: Anthony Sun, extension 5724 Date: December 1, 2011
17 EX10.45 59 WOODVALLEY CRESCENT To install a swimming pool, 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 Lot 13, Plan 65M - 4130, (59 Woodvalley Crescent), in the City of Vaughan, Don River Watershed. 752
CFN: 46671 - Application #: 0964/11/VAUG Report Prepared by: Anthony Sun, extension 5724 For information contact: Anthony Sun, extension 5724 Date: December 1, 2011
TOWN OF CALEDON
EX10.46 18444 HUMBER STATION ROAD To construct a ground floor addition up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 33, Concession 4, (18444 Humber Station Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. 753
CFN: 46713 - Application #: 0987/11/CAL Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 Date: December 7, 2011
EX10.47 7106 OLD CHURCH ROAD To undertake a municipal or utility project on (7106 Old Church Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. 753
CFN: 46723 - Application #: 1005/11/CAL Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 Date: December 9, 2011
EX10.48 16247 MOUNTAINVIEW 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 (16247 Mountainview Road), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. 753
CFN: 46717 - Application #: 1000/11/CAL Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 Date: December 13, 2011
18 EX10.49 15 ASTORIA PLACE To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on Lot 200,, (15 Astoria Place), in the Town of Caledon, Humber River Watershed. 753
CFN: 46712 - Application #: 0997/11/CAL Report Prepared by: Adam Miller, extension 5244 For information contact: Adam Miller, extension 5244 Date: January 3, 2012
TOWN OF MARKHAM
EX10.50 8 BAKERDALE ROAD To construct a non-habitable accessory structure up to 50 sq. m (538 sq. ft) on , (8 Bakerdale Road), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed. 754
CFN: 46696 - Application #: 0985/11/MARK Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 Date: December 7, 2011
TOWNSHIP OF KING
EX10.51 3205 16th SIDEROAD 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 15, Concession 5, (3205 16th Sideroad), in the Township of King, Humber River Watershed. 754
CFN: 46645 - Application #: 0953/11/KING Report Prepared by: Anthony Sun, extension 5724 For information contact: June Little, extension 5756 Date: November 28, 2011
19 TOWN OF MARKHAM
EX10.52 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 at the Apple Creek/Rouge River Crossing at Highway 7, in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Regional Municipality of York and Town of Markham. The purpose is to permit the widening of the existing Highway 7 bridge spanning Apple Creek (Rouge River), upgrades to the storm water treatment system including: the replacement of the existing 525mm storm sewer outlet with two new outlets (450mm and 375mm), installation of an oil-grit separator, rip-rap outlet protection, vegetated water quality treatment swales at the southern storm sewer outlet and along the north side of Highway 7, construction of a new vegetated stormwater retention bio-swale at Rodick Road and Highway 7, minor regrading to accommodate the new bridge structure and drainage configuration, and the relocation of the existing watermain under the watercourse. The works are being completed as part of the Highway 7 widening for the VIVA H3 expansion project. A Letter of Advice will be written by TRCA staff on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). No fisheries timing window has been applied by TRCA with the understanding that the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will apply the appropriate fisheries timing window under the Endangered Species Act due to the presence of redside dace. 754
EX10.53 UPPER UNIONVILLE INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, site grade and alter a watercourse on Lot 16, 17, Concession 6, (4672 16th Avenue), in the Town of Markham, Rouge River Watershed as located on the property owned by Upper Unionville Inc.. The purpose is to establish the site grading, temporarily or permanently place materials originating from the site or elsewhere, establish sediment and erosion controls, and facilitate the construction of a concrete headwall and stormwater management pond outletting downstream to Burndenet Creek, in support of Phase 1 of the approved plan of subdivision located in the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York. TRCA staff will issue a Letter of Advice on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the works will be subject to the warm water fisheries timing window. 756
20 Item AUTH7.1 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #12/11, January 27, 2012
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: FOREST HEALTH AND EMERALD ASH BORER Annual Update and Proposed Management Approach ______KEY ISSUE: An update on the status of significant or new forest health pests for 2011 within the TRCA jurisdiction, and proposed management approach to address the threat posed by the emerald ash borer to ash trees within the TRCA jurisdiction.
RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) owns and manages numerous forests and conservation areas and is engaged in several forest management initiatives on both private lands and TRCA-owned lands;
AND WHEREAS emerald ash borer is an invasive insect species that poses a serious threat to all ash trees within the TRCA jurisdiction, affecting forest biodiversity, public safety and TRCA operations;
AND WHEREAS TRCA has the ability and responsibility to lessen the impact from forest pests and invasive species including emerald ash borer by developing effective management approaches;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT staff continue to work with all levels of government to monitor trends and conditions of current forest insect and invasive plant populations and to formulate appropriate strategies to manage or eliminate those threats;
THAT staff act to integrate an appropriate emerald ash borer management approach into all relevant TRCA actions and initiatives;
THAT staff continue to engage with TRCA's partners in the coordinated and effective management of emerald ash borer, including providing expertise and advice to TRCA's municipal partners as they develop and implement their own emerald ash borer management plans;
AND FURTHER THAT the forest health working group continue to report back annually to the Authority regarding issues and threats, including emerald ash borer, their implications and recommended responses.
BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #4/11, held on April 29, 2011, Resolution #A70/11 was approved as follows:
21 THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff continue to work with all levels of government to monitor trends and conditions of current forest insect and invasive plant populations and to formulate appropriate strategies to manage or eliminate those threats;
AND FURTHER THAT the forest health working group continue to report back annually to the Authority regarding issues and threats, their implications and recommended responses.
The TRCA Forest Health Working Group was established in January 2010 to coordinate and monitor forest health issues and to facilitate coordination and improve efficiencies between internal departments and programs. The Forest Health Working Group provides this report to address two main issues. The first is to provide a summary of the 2011 Silvicultural Forest Health Report outlining the status of significant or new forest health pests for 2011. The second is to outline the TRCA management approach required to address emerald ash borer, the most significant forest pest facing southern Ontario. This report fulfills the request made to staff from the Authority to report on emerald ash borer and potential management implications. This report is timely as action is needed in the very near future to help address emerald ash borer.
2011 Silvicultural Forest Health Report The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) with the assistance of the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) and local agencies, monitor across Ontario potentially harmful forest pest populations and forest damage caused by pest outbreaks and abiotic causes. In some aspects, 2011 was a relatively “quiet year” when it comes to many of the cyclical forest health disturbances in Ontario and the TRCA jurisdiction. Within TRCA watersheds, gypsy moth populations and defoliation are at low levels; no significant forest tent caterpillar defoliation was noted; and precipitation levels and extreme weather events did not cause any concern of note. Our forests continue to face some very significant threats with the emerald ash borer currently presenting the greatest concern.
Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB) Monitoring and sampling efforts within the ALHB regulated area in Toronto and Vaughan did not detect any new infested trees in 2011. No new finds have occurred since December 2007 and if ongoing systematic monitoring of the area does not detect any more beetles before 2013, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be able to declare ALHB as eradicated from the regulated zone. Although this "eradication" of the current ALHB infestation in the Toronto area may be considered a great success story, as noted in the recent report on Biodiversity for the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, the current efforts in the eastern United States have not had the same results. The potential for future infestations from either the United States or abroad continues to threaten our forests. Only through increased efforts to maintain or improve forest biodiversity will these potentially devastating effects be minimized.
22 Beech Bark Disease Beech bark disease is caused by a complex involving a non-native scale insect and associated non-native fungus. The disease causes significant mortality or defects in beech trees. It is believed that it was introduced to North America in Nova Scotia in the late 1800’s. While the scale has been present in Ontario since the 1960’s, the expanded distribution in Ontario and increased effects of the disease in the past couple of decades has resulted in increased concern and monitoring efforts. The scale and disease are found throughout TRCA’s watersheds, however healthy beech are still present and the long term prognosis is not clear. Beech nuts are an important source of food for a wide variety of wildlife.
Thousand Canker Disease of Walnut Thousand Canker Disease of Walnut has not been detected in Ontario, however this is a disease of concern due to detections over the past couple of years in the eastern United States. This disease, like beech bark disease, is caused by an association of an insect and fungus. This disease complex was only recognized in 2008 although it has been determined that the disease was killing trees in the western U.S. as far back as 2001. Recent detections in Tennessee, Virginia and Pennsylvania raise concerns for southern Ontario. CFIA is completing a Pest Risk Assessment and draft Import Requirements and Regulations in response to this potential threat.
Emerald Ash Borer Emerald ash borer is the most significant forest pest threatening southern Ontario forests at this time. The remainder of this board report provides background on emerald ash borer and outlines a recommended management approach to address this threat.
Proposed Emerald Ash Borer Management Approach Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) is an invasive insect species introduced from eastern Asia that attacks and kills all native North American ash trees (Fraxinus spp.). Emerald ash borer (EAB) was first detected in Detroit, Michigan in July 2002. In August of 2002, CFIA confirmed the presence of EAB in Windsor, Ontario. It has since spread throughout southern Ontario and Quebec despite the efforts of Canadian and U.S. agencies to contain the infestation. The beetle can disperse naturally through flight; however, the large scale spread of EAB has been facilitated by the transport of firewood, nursery stock and other ash products throughout Ontario. EAB belongs to a group of wood-boring beetles commonly found in Asia. Adults are dark green, 10 mm in length, and 3 mm wide. The larvae feed just beneath the bark of the tree and disrupt the transport of water and nutrients. Once signs and symptoms of infestation have developed the tree is usually in serious decline. In areas with established populations, trees can be mass attacked and killed in as little as two growing seasons. Once dead, ash trees tend to fall quite quickly, often within two years, compared to other tree species. CFIA is the principle agency responsible for the regulation of EAB in Canada. CFIA has established regulated areas from which the movement of specific materials, including any ash material and all firewood, is prohibited. Attachment 1 is a map of the regulated areas within Canada.
23 Ash trees are very common in southern Ontario both in rural and urban settings. Consequently, the presence of EAB in TRCA’s jurisdiction has serious economic and environmental implications, including tree removal costs, public safety hazards and a loss of ecosystem services. Complete eradication of EAB has been deemed impossible, but advances in detection and treatment may help to lessen the devastating impact that will likely be observed in the next 5 to 10 years. The bio-insecticide TreeAzin™(Azadirachtin) has been approved under emergency provisions in Canada. TreeAzin™ is injected into the base of an individual tree once every two years; this treatment has been shown to effectively kill EAB larvae. To maintain tree health, injections must be repeated until either the infestation has subsided or an effective biological control agent has become established. Researchers from academic institutions and government agencies are actively studying biological control agents for EAB and are working to develop a "biocontrol" program.
The most effective EAB management approach is to ensure a diverse and robust forest system that is resilient to the inevitable pest and disease outbreaks and other stressors associated with a forest system located within a human dominated landscape. It is important to place any proposed management actions regarding EAB in this context and not lose sight of longer term forest management objectives. TRCA has a long and active history in the effective protection, restoration and management of the forest system within its jurisdiction. Some of these initiatives are listed below: sustainable forest management; stewardship and forestry outreach programs; habitat restoration planning and implantation; conservation land planning; plan input and review; forest monitoring and surveys; land securement; strategic natural heritage system and forest planning; mapping and data management; knowledge transfer between and among partners.
The activities described above, as well as the human resources and expertise of staff have placed TRCA in an excellent position to help address the current threat that EAB poses. TRCA will continue to engage in active and effective forest health management for the purpose of protecting and enhancing a diverse, robust and ultimately resilient forest system. Any additional actions specific to EAB management must recognize and complement these long term management goals.
Most ash trees on TRCA lands are located within natural forests and therefore may not require additional management. However, there will be circumstances where EAB specific actions should be taken to help minimize both the long term ecological and economic implications. Additional management will be required to address hazards from dead ash trees, and to maintain important ecosystem services and functions such as aesthetics, recreation and important wildlife habitat.
24 Through the development and implementation of TRCA forest health initiatives, staff has developed strong and effective working relationships with municipal staff and other partner organizations involved in forest management. These partnerships provide an excellent perspective on the collective efforts regarding EAB management within and surrounding TRCA's jurisdiction. In determining the best management approach for EAB, staff looked to TRCA's partners to ensure we have considered all possible approaches and that the TRCA approach is consistent and complementary. Attachment 2 provides a table summarizing the EAB management approaches of partner municipalities and neighbouring conservation authorities.
The management approach outlined below is complementary to the management plans being developed by TRCA's partner municipalities while at the same time recognizing the unique TRCA context and our established long term forest health goals.
1. Detection and Risk Assessment a. Increased ground surveys (branch sampling) to detect the presence of EAB in areas closest to known infestations. b. Identify high value, heritage ash trees for treatment (this process will be guided by a set of criteria for the selection of candidate trees). c. Identify high risk trees that pose public safety hazards.
2. Communications and Public Outreach a. Public education and interpretive program building on existing materials and resources for private landowners. b. Maintain key messaging regarding EAB management in cooperation with municipal, regional, provincial and federal partners.
3. Insecticide Treatment a. Option to preserve TRCA high value or heritage ash trees using insecticide injections where appropriate. b. Tree protection program involving insecticide injections for the ash seed trees required by the TRCA nursery to ensure the future availability of locally adapted and grown ash.
4. Forest Management, Tree Planting and Habitat Restoration a. Partial seedling replacement program using non-ash species within forest settings where adequate regeneration and species diversity has been affected by the loss of ash seedlings. b. Tree planting program to address high value areas where significant numbers of TRCA owned ash trees will be lost. c. Increased private land planting efforts to offset loss of ash trees. d. Moratorium on TRCA ash planting on TRCA and private properties to minimize the potential duration of the EAB infestation. e. Development of planting prescriptions utilizing appropriately diverse multiple species selections to compensate for the loss of ash trees. f. Increase TRCA nursery production of alternative species to possibly replace the ecological gap created by the loss of ash trees.
25 5. Monitoring and Evaluation a. Ongoing monitoring of actions outlined in management plan. b. Continued dialogue with researchers, municipal partners and government agencies to ensure new adaptive strategies are applied as they emerge.
RATIONALE Emerald ash borer poses a very serious threat to forest health in southern Ontario. TRCA has the responsibility to assess this threat in the context of TRCA's current forest management initiatives and determine what additional management action may be warranted.
Balancing short term operational costs and limitations against longer term management implications and the desire to maintain ecosystem services can be challenging. It is now widely agreed by forestry experts that the proactive management of this threat will minimize financial losses and enable land managers to amortize costs over a longer period of time. TRCA’s approach recognizes the need for more intensive management in strategic situations such as hazard tree removal, the maintenance of high value heritage trees and the protection of a local ash seed source while at the same time recognizing the adaptive capacity of natural forests. TRCA’s management approach will ensure that forest regeneration and succession will not be restricted such that long-term forest health is threatened. In turn, this approach will minimize the loss of ecosystem services as a consequence of EAB; many of these services provide direct financial benefits to TRCA (e.g. recreational opportunities) and residents of the GTA (e.g. stormwater management, erosion control and air pollution removal).
Staff is confident in the management approach outlined in this report. It is based on the best available science, utilizes the most effective approaches to management and duly considers the specific TRCA context.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA has taken significant steps toward an effective plan for the management of EAB. In order to ensure effective implementation a management plan will be finalized that helps to relate and incorporate the identified management approach into existing forest health initiatives undertaken by TRCA. This will include communicating with each TRCA section and working with them to devise an approach for implementation.
Due to the urgency of this threat, immediate action is required in early 2012 in order to effectively mitigate risk and ensure that high value trees are treated prior to full infestation. The actions proposed for immediate undertaking are outlined in Table 1.
26 Table 1: Immediate management actions for 2012
Action Timeline 1. Characterize the extent of ash trees within the jurisdiction: a. Complete a GIS analysis to determine the extent of ash trees located on February 2012 TRCA properties and throughout the jurisdiction. 2. Identify priority areas for potential hazard tree removal: a. Use information from Action 1 along with recreational information such as trail locations and use to determine possible priority for hazard tree February – management. November b. Conduct ground surveys to confirm priority locations for hazard tree 2012 management. c. Continue to collect ash tree information through regular monitoring and survey initiatives. 3. Determine the location of high value ash trees for treatment: a. Develop a set of criteria to be used to identify potential high value ash trees. February – b. Complete a desktop spatial analysis based on information from Action 1 March along with the established criteria to determine the general location of 2012 priority ash trees for treatment. c. Conduct ground surveys to refine and confirm the location of high value ash trees for treatment. 5. Finalize the EAB Management Plan: a. Finalize the management plan in consultation with all relevant TRCA March 2012 sections to identify staff and budget resources required to implement short and long term actions. 6. Initiate a tree protection program: TM April – May a. This will include TreeAzin injections for high value nursery trees as well as 2012 other priority trees as determined through Action 3. 7. Initiate communications strategy: Concurrent a. Incorporate EAB information into existing and new communication with other initiatives to inform the public of TRCA activities and best management activities as practices on private lands. needed
FINANCIAL DETAILS The management approach taken by TRCA balances the short term implications with the long term financial implications and desire to protect the important ecosystem services ash trees provide. The financial resources needed to implement the outlined management approach will be significantly less than what most municipalities are faced with due to the relatively low numbers of TRCA ash trees in public areas.
The early detection and proactive removal of hazard trees located on TRCA lands will require dedicated staff time. This additional staff time as well as treatment costs for high value ash trees is projected to be the most notable 2012 expense associated with the presence of EAB. Funds to support staff time and additional resources for 2012 will come from re-allocating existing funds within the approved 2012 budget.
27 A long-term financial commitment will also be required to protect forest health and ensure the continued provision of ecosystem services. A detailed assessment of long term expenses associated with the proposed management approach will be conducted during the development of ensuing implementation plans and will be considered through the 2013 budget process.
Report prepared by: Noah Gaetz, extension 5348, Tom Hildebrand, extension 5379, Emails: [email protected], [email protected] For Information contact: Tom Hildebrand, extension 5379 Emails: [email protected] Date: December 02, 2011 Attachments: 2
28 Attachment 1
29 Attachment 2
30 31 Item AUTH7.2
TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #12/11, January 27, 2012
FROM: Adele Freeman, Director, Watershed Management
RE: CITY OF TORONTO PARKS PLAN ______KEY ISSUE TRCA support and comments further to the development of the City of Toronto's Parks Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)-owned lands in the City of Toronto under management agreements constitute about half of Toronto's 8,400 hectares of parkland;
AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto is currently preparing a strategic five-year plan to guide acquisition, development, management and operation of Toronto's public parkland;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the comments on the City of Toronto Parks Plan contained in this report dated January 16, 2012, be submitted to the City of Toronto;
THAT staff continue to work in partnership with City of Toronto staff to address common goals of both agencies in the implementation of the Parks Plan;
AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto be so advised by the CAO's Office.
BACKGROUND In 2010, City of Toronto Council approved the development of a City-wide, multi-year Parks Plan guided by the following principles: 1. Parks and Trails as City Infrastructure; 2. Equitable Access for All Residents; 3. Nature in the City; 4. Place Making; 5. Supporting a Diversity of Uses; 6. Community Engagement and Partnerships; 7. Environmental Goals and Practices.
The purpose of the Parks Plan is to guide decision-making in the acquisition, development, management and operation of the public parkland system. The Plan does not focus on recreation programs or services as they are considered as part of the Recreation Services Plan, currently underway. The Council report outlined the principles, the planning approach, a proposed work plan and timeline, including community and stakeholder engagement to support the development of the Parks Plan. The report also outlined a draft Parks Classification system that will be developed further as part of the Parks Plan.
32 Public and key stakeholder meetings were held between October and December, 2011. In addition, City of Toronto invited the public to provide input via on-line survey, which was available between October and December, 2011. As a partner with the City of Toronto, TRCA staff attended a number of the public meetings to participate in the discussion.
RATIONALE TRCA’s role in the Toronto region is that of watershed and shoreline manager, regulator, commenting agency, advisor, advocate, service provider and landowner. TRCA’s mission is to work with our partners to ensure that The Living City is built on a natural foundation of healthy rivers and shorelines, greenspace and biodiversity, and sustainable communities. TRCA has management agreements with the City of Toronto that describe the City's role to maintain TRCA lands for parks, recreation and conservation purposes.
TRCA staff has reviewed the Parks Plan Overview, as presented at the public meetings held in late 2011, and offer the following comments on the Guiding Principles and the Parks Classification system.
Guiding Principles
1. Parks and Trails as City Infrastructure The system of Parks and trails is part of a continuous city-wide green space system including natural heritage system, open spaces and streetscapes.
TRCA works with City staff from several divisions in the development, restoration, remediation and protection of the City-wide greenspace system. TRCA supports the trails system as shown and notes that significant gaps need to be connected for an uninterrupted inter-regional trail system, both north-south and east-west. For example, sections of trail are missing in the Humber River, the East Don River and along the Scarborough waterfront.
TRCA has worked closely with the City in the acquisition of key valleyland components critical to completion of linkages through the valley system. TRCA continues to support the acquisition of these greenspace linkages and encourages the City to continue to allocate funding to greenspace acquisition, particularly large parcels of land, as this contributes to the overall liveability of the City.
TRCA recognizes the need to work closely with City staff and other agencies to realize the goal of an inter-regional trail system, such as the Rouge Park Alliance’s Draft Trails Master Plan and Downsview Park development plans.
TRCA supports the provision of education opportunities in parks using social media, such as QR codes, to replace signs.
Encroachments (unauthorized use of City property) exist throughout the City’s park system, but are especially prevalent in valley and ravine areas. TRCA encourages the City to continue to enforce The Parkland Encroachment Policy and Procedures, By-law No. 782-2001 with respect to unauthorized encroachment on City parklands.
33 2. Equitable Access for all Residents Parks and trails must be accessible to all residents in all part of the City and must respond to the needs of a diverse population regardless of age, level of ability, income or cultural background.
TRCA supports equitable access to parkland and park amenities and recognizes the need to measure the amount and type of parkland available to residents as a tool in the prioritization of parkland acquisition, development and management. The Plan should define accessibility with respect to trail surfacing and access to trails with sensitive habitats.
The Parks Plan has identified the walking distance to City parks and a distribution of park space by population. This distribution and accessibility needs to direct future acquisitions to minimize inaccessible greenspace deserts, recognizing that access for every resident to every location is not achievable. Some strategies to increase accessibility include removal of physical barriers, prevention of unauthorized access, location of transit stops at park entrances, and proper water access and navigation for personal water crafts
3. Nature in the City Natural Heritage areas are an important component of the City's green space system and should be protected and enhanced.
TRCA strongly supports the improved protection, expansion and maintenance of the natural heritage system, particularly the City's goal to increase in the urban forest, which includes natural areas as well as street and park trees, in all areas of the City. In addition to increasing the urban forest, the Plan should also recognize the need to address pests, such as the emerald ash borer, diseases and invasive species that threaten the natural heritage system.
The Parks Plan should reference the Natural Heritage System that the City has identified in its Official Plan. Natural Heritage areas are protected through various policies and statutory controls including the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Private Tree Protection By-law, and the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law. Guidance documents produced by TRCA, such as watershed plans, fisheries management plans and archaeological guidelines should be considered.
The Plan should support the expansion of naturalized parks over manicured areas to the extent possible. Recovery plans for at-risk species and monitoring and protection plans for amphibians and reptiles should be developed. Strategies should be developed for adapting and mitigating climate change impacts. Visitation to parks should be managed to prevent over-use of park spaces.
The Plan should communicate the social, economic and environmental benefits of parks and natural spaces. Access to parks and nature have shown to have the following health and well-being benefits: reduce crime, foster psychological well-being; reduce stress; boost immunity; enhance productivity; and promote healing in psychiatric and other patients.
34 4. Place Making Quality must be emphasized in the planning, design and ongoing management of public parks.
The Toronto region has a number of significant natural features including the river valley systems, the Iroquois Shoreline, the Scarborough Bluffs and the Toronto Islands. The Parks Plan should recognize these significant features, as well as the Iroquois Shoreline, as a unique feature to the Toronto region. Opportunities to celebrate and re-establish the sense of place should be pursued.
Park renewal and reinvestment in major park amenities, especially the regional and city-wide parks, is critical due to aging park infrastructure, years of ‘wear and tear’, and changing park user needs. The Plan should describe a framework for the investment and reinvestment in major park amenities, including master plan updates (Marie Curtis Park) and new park development (Port Union Waterfront Park).
Park management plans, especially for natural areas (i.e. Humber Bay Shores butterfly garden), should be created to ensure parks operations reflect the management objectives. Park-specific operations and maintenance plans should be created in partnership with TRCA for major park amenities and priority properties including soon to be completed Mimico Waterfront Park.
5. Supporting a Diversity of Uses Parks should be able to accommodate a variety of uses appropriate to their location and type.
TRCA recognizes that demographics and cultural diversity play an important role in determining the existing and future parks and recreational needs of residents. The Parks Plan should recognize human heritage as well as natural heritage. Themes could be identified to celebrate the diversity of individual parks or river systems in the City, such as the Humber River as the Canadian Heritage River or the Shared Path Historical Park in the lower Humber River.
The Plan should identify active and passive uses across the parks system, based on park type, location and unique attributes, with the goal of providing ‘all season’ park use where possible.
The Parks Plan should provide an inventory of park spaces that are suitable for urban agriculture opportunities. Provision of local food sources contributes to a more sustainable city region. It also provides many other social and health benefits. TRCA supports near urban agriculture as a means of community building and reducing the City’s dependency on the international market. In future, climate change may increase the volatility of the global food market, causing increases in price and even shortage of supply. Potential use of rooftops gardens for greenspace enhancements and commercial greenhouses and the potential for local food marketing initiatives is another area that the City could investigate further in partnership with TRCA.
35 6. Community Engagement and Partnerships Community involvement, through stewardship and volunteering should be encouraged to complement existing city resources. Opportunities to engage community and business partners to complement existing funding should be explored and implemented.
TRCA has over 50 years of experience in partnership arrangement, including all levels of government, community groups, businesses and citizens at large. TRCA supports the importance of community groups and their willingness to provide active service in the development, restoration and stewardship of City parklands. TRCA uses community-based volunteer task forces to guide the planning and implementation of projects ranging from management plans to habitat creation projects. These task forces provide a forum and empower all partners to make meaningful contributions to the planning and implementation of parks projects.
The Plan should recognize the opportunities that intensification in city-building provides to access new forms of funding for parks under management pressure. The Plan should identify new forms of park design and management that will be more resilient to the intensity of use that will result from a redeveloping city. The Plan should highlight the areas of the City where neighbourhood change will be occurring through redevelopment, and creatively identify the neighbourhood needs that could be negotiated through the future development and park planning process.
TRCA supports the exploration of all possible funding sources and partnerships in the development and maintenance of City park assets, including community investment and maintenance for initiatives such as commemoratives.
7. Environmental Goals and Practices Environmentally responsible practices and green initiatives must be incorporated into the day-to-day planning, design, operation and maintenance of the city's system of parks and trails.
City parks and greenspace, as part of the natural heritage system, are valuable assets in dealing with the changing climate, both from an adaptation and mitigation perspective. Specifically, the City’s greenspace system and parks contributes to reducing smog, saving energy, offsetting the urban heat island effect and preventing flooding and run off during extreme weather events. In future, climate change impacts will result in additional stresses on the existing greenspace system and the need for more and varied park space. Strategic investment in the planning, design and programming of parks and greenspace will be crucial to address climate change issues.
The Parks Plan should be used as an opportunity to promote and showcase City of Toronto's commitment to sustainability through in-the-ground demonstration projects. Planning and design elements such as green development standards, green parking lot guidelines, as well as others should be included in future park enhancement and retrofit projects. As a minimum, sustainable design guidelines should be provided in future park implementation. The Plan should contribute to the biodiversity of the natural heritage system through habitat creation, prevention of overuse by park users, and consider the use of park carrying capacity in management planning.
36 Parks Classification System The Parks Plan provides a draft classification of parks into seven distinct types in two categories: local serving, including parkettes, neighbourhood and community parks; and regional/city-wide serving, including district, city-wide, destination parks and greenways.
The presentation materials did not provide the locations of the parks by type; rather it described the distribution of the park type as a percentage of all parks in the City and as a percentage of overall area of parkland. The description reveals that although regional/city-wide parks make up only 20% of all park types in the City, they make up 75% of the overall area of parkland. These regional/city-wide parks include such major parks as Humber Bay Park, Rouge Park, Toronto Islands and High Park. This distribution of park types is significant in terms of management planning and re-investment as these regional parks help define the City of Toronto’s park system not just to residents but visitors.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE City of Toronto will be preparing a final Parks Plan report for Council approval in 2012. The Plan will set goals and objectives to maintain and increase natural spaces within public parks and trails, recommend ways of ensuring that the diverse needs of City residents are met, ensure parks and trail are available and accessible to all residents, meet diverse outdoor leisure needs, incorporate high quality design standards, describe strategies to engage the community and build and maintain partnerships.
FINANCIAL DETAILS TRCA and City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation division are partners in the development and management of the public parklands. TRCA staff look forward to working with Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff as well as City staff from other divisions in the implementation of the Parks Plan.
Report prepared by: Connie Pinto, extension 5387 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Connie Pinto, extension 5387 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 16, 2012
37 Item AUTH7.3 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #12/11, January 27, 2012
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: LAKEVIEW WATERFRONT CONNECTION PROJECT ______KEY ISSUE Direction to Proceed with Environmental Assessment in support of Credit Valley Conservation.
RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS at the November 24, 2011 Region of Peel Council Meeting, Res.#PW-E3 was approved, authorizing a budget of $2.5 million (excluding applicable taxes) to be made available to undertake a coordinated Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the use of excavated fill from Capital Infrastructure Projects in the Region of Peel to create an estimated 85 acres of waterfront parkland between Marie Curtis Park and Lakefront Promenade in the City of Mississauga;
AND WHEREAS the Region of Peel will provide oversight of the coordinated EA, including managing the finances under Capital Project 12-1509;
AND WHEREAS the City of Mississauga will take the lead in communications oversight and public messaging given the wide-range of projects that are underway within the Project Area (e.g., Inspiration Lakeview, District Energy, Hanlan Feedermain, Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project, etc);
AND WHEREAS Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) will be leading the coordinated EA for the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project, and take a lead role in overseeing communications and public messaging related directly to Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project, but will fully coordinate with the City of Mississauga;;
AND WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been asked to provide Project Management and Technical Services on behalf of CVC as part of this joint initiative with the Region of Peel and City of Mississauga;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff be directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide Project Management and Technical Services for the coordinated EA for the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project on behalf of CVC, subject to all terms and conditions being finalized in a manner satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitors;
38 THAT TRCA be directed to assist CVC, the Region of Peel and City of Mississauga (as required) in their joint negotiations with the Province of Ontario, Ontario Power Generation, and other interested parties regarding land ownership, access, stockpiling, operations and maintenance, and other parallel planning initiatives associated with the coordinated EA;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take all necessary actions as may be required, including the signing of documents, for the execution of the MOU.
BACKGROUND The Region of Peel initiated a feasibility study with CVC, TRCA and the City of Mississauga in mid-2011 to review the viability of utilizing fill excavated from various Public Works projects to create a new waterfront connection in Mississauga between Marie Curtis Park in the east and Lakefront Promenade in the west (herein referred to as the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Study Area or Study Area).
Currently, the Study Area has isolated and degraded pockets of natural habitat with impaired park linkages along the Lake Ontario waterfront. Past stone hooking activity and development in the region have resulted in an 80% hardened shoreline and very little aquatic habitat. The implementation of the Lakeview Waterfront Connection would transform the shoreline with the creation of wetlands and natural greenspaces, in conjunction with the implementation of nearshore features reminiscent of pre-development conditions. This would greatly improve coastal, near-shore and terrestrial habitat in the Study Area.
Through extensive consultation with regulators, stakeholders and engaged members of the public, a concept was developed to form the basis of the Feasibility Assessment for the Lakeview Waterfront Connection (Attachment 1). This concept or vision includes trails and public use areas that form important east-west and north-south connections. Beach activities, passive recreation opportunities, and nature appreciation would all be highlights incorporated into the design. Visitors could potentially swim, fish, canoe/kayak, bird watch, picnic or simply enjoy the view of Lake Ontario from the Mississauga shoreline.
In addition, consultation during the Feasibility Assessment resulted in the development of three broad objectives to help define whether such a concept was deemed "Feasible". These broad objectives were to: Allow for the re-creation of coastal and terrestrial habitats; Improve public and ecological connectivity to and along the waterfront; and Allow for the sustainable reuse of generated fill
The purpose of the Feasibility Study was to define risks and to explore the costs and benefits of the project in advance and to provide information for an environmental assessment to follow. The Feasibility Study identified stakeholder requirements; specific planning and knowledge gaps; baseline conditions; an idealized concept design; and implementation activities, proposed schedules and cost estimates. The Feasibility Study considered site-specific planning, and technical considerations, as well as surrounding local and regional initiatives to maximize effectiveness.
39 The feasibility study has now been completed. The Feasibility Study concluded that such a project would be beneficial by allowing the re-creation of coastal and terrestrial habitat, and provide public waterfront access while connecting isolated parks along the waterfront. The Feasibility Study also concluded that the proposal to reuse fill generated through various Public Works projects to create a new waterfront park at the Lakeview site could result in cost savings to the Region of Peel and City of Mississauga when compared with standard haulage and tipping fees for dig and dump approaches. This conclusion was based on the assumption that local landfill sites in the Milton and Brampton areas have reached capacity, and longer haulage times to new landfill sites in the Barrie or Innisfil areas are required. The proposed Lakeview Waterfront Connection Study Area would also result in substantially lower greenhouse gas emissions (up to 10 times lower) and substantially lower miles of wear and tear on roadways when compared to landfill sites outside of the Greater Toronto Area.
The Feasibility Study also identified a number of issues that contribute risk to the proposed project which include, but may not be limited to the following: Construction phasing issues between the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project and the proposed naturalization of Serson Creek in Inspiration Lakeview; The need to stockpile fill materials in advance of the EA approvals to maximize cost savings to the Region and City; Unknown soil and groundwater quality of adjacent properties; Availability of certain key waterlots for the project; Long-term operations and maintenance costs for such a major park; Technical issues with proposing fill in the vicinity of major water and wastewater infrastructure owned and operated by the Region; The potential impacts on water quality and circulation as it relates to the water filtration plant intakes and the swimmability of beaches; and The availability of fill generated by the Region and City.
The Feasibility Study concluded that the Environmental Assessment will cost approximately $2,500,000 (including costs for CVC, TRCA and the required consultant team) and that the detailed design fees would cost approximately $1,000,000. Construction costs would range between $35,000,000 and $41,000,000. These costs would likely be funded through tipping fees, offset by cost savings from reduced trucking costs on capital projects.
Overall, the Feasibility Study determined that the risks are manageable and are typical of those issues requiring consideration through the EA process. The Feasibility Study concluded that the benefits of the proposed Project in terms of the potential habitat and public access improvements, and the potential for sustainable reuse of locally generated fill outweigh the identified risks.
Peel Region concurred with the findings of the Feasibility Study and on November 24, 2011, the Council of Peel Region passed Res.#PW-E3, authorizing that a budget of $2.5 million (excluding applicable taxes) be made available to undertake a coordinated Environmental Assessment to evaluate the use of excavated fill from Capital Infrastructure Projects in the Region of Peel to create an estimated 85 acres of waterfront parkland between Marie Curtis Park and Lakefront Promenade in the City of Mississauga.
40 Peel Region will provide project and fiscal oversight and will be a proponent on the EA. The City of Mississauga will provide a portfolio management role which includes a number of activities underway that are directly and indirectly related to Inspiration Lakeview. The City will also provide an oversight role regarding public messaging of all Inspiration Lakeview project components. As the EA lead, CVC will act in a coordinating capacity for the public consultation on the EA and also any related communications (e.g. media releases, etc); however, all Lakeview Waterfront Connection EA communications initiatives will be fully coordinated through the City. It is currently assumed that CVC will be a co-proponent on the EA with Peel Region. TRCA will provide EA Project Management and Technical Services to CVC through the auspices of a Memorandum of Understanding. TRCA will also retain and manage a consultant team that is required to assist the EA team throughout the process.
As is required in all EAs, a full range of alternatives will be developed and evaluated through detailed technical studies and extensive public consultation in order to determine a preferred alternative. It is anticipated that the concept plan developed for the Feasibility Study will be refined and expanded upon to create a broader range of concepts for consideration, which will also be compared with the Do Nothing alternative. It is anticipated that a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) will be formed in order to provide strategic public input and advice throughout the EA process. Staff will seek Authority approval of the CLC's Terms of Reference and proposed committee composition at either the January 27 or February 24, 2012 Authority meetings.
Communications Plan CVC and TRCA will continue to meet regularly with staff from the City of Mississauga and Region of Peel, throughout the Environmental Assessment to ensure full coordination not only with the Inspiration Lakeview initiative, but also other related initiatives (e.g. Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy; Natural Areas Systems Strategy, Waterfront Parks Strategy Update; source water protection; Arsenal Lands Master Plan).
Further to the above, the City will provide an oversight role regarding public messaging of all Inspiration Lakeview project components. As the EA lead, CVC will act in a coordinating capacity for the public consultation on the EA and also any related communications (e.g. media releases, etc); however, all Lakeview Waterfront Connection EA communications initiatives will be fully coordinated through the City.
While specific dialogue with key agencies and landowners (e.g. Ontario Power Generation, ministries of Natural Resources and Environment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation and Metis) has been undertaken as part of the Feasibility Study, formal and comprehensive consultations with the broader public and other stakeholders will be undertaken as part of the Environmental Assessment.
41 FINANCIAL DETAILS The Region of Peel has authorized $2,500,000 be made available to undertake the coordinated EA process. TRCA will work with CVC on a full cost recovery basis throughout the EA process. Funds will flow through a series of 252 accounts to track TRCA staff and consultant costs for the project.
Report prepared by: Ken Dion, extension 5230 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Ken Dion, extension 5230 Emails: [email protected] Date: November 14, 2011 Attachments: 1
42 Attachment 1
43 Item AUTH7.4 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #12/11, January 27, 2012
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: WETLAND RESTORATION ON TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY-OWNED LANDS Guiding Principles ______KEY ISSUE Wetland Restoration Guiding Principles for wetland restoration projects on TRCA-owned lands including the Rouge Park.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Wetland Restoration Guiding Principles be endorsed and used for wetland implementation on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)-owned and managed lands;
AND FURTHER THAT the Wetland Restoration Guiding Principles be forwarded to the Rouge Park Alliance for endorsement and implementation in Rouge Park.
BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #10/11, held on November 25, 2011, Resolution #A240/11 was approved as follows:
THAT item AUTH8.2 - Wetland Restoration on Toronto an Region Conservation Authority-Owned Lands be deferred to Authority Meeting #12/11, scheduled to be held on January 27, 2012.
The deferral allowed staff to consult with the Friends of the Rouge Watershed (FRW) to discuss the various attributes of the Wetland Restoration Guiding Principles and review their concerns and questions. On December 6, 2011, Councillor De Baeremaeker hosted a meeting between Rouge Park staff, TRCA staff and Friends of the Rouge Watershed to discuss the concerns and issues with wetland restoration on TRCA lands. The meeting was productive and the included three major results and direction.
The TRCA wetland guiding principles for the most part remain unchanged and will be the standard that NGO’s will follow on TRCA lands. Again, the intent of these principles are not prohibitive but are meant to ensure a common level of standards for all NGO’s similar to internal TRCA standards. FRW has agreed to respect these rules of engagement and the conditions around working on and access to TRCA/Rouge Park properties.
44 TRCA and Rouge Park agreed to work with FRW to delineate potential ecologically and hydrologically correct wetland opportunities within the TRCA/Rouge Park properties TRCA and Rouge Park will assist FRW with the detailed design and overall prescription for wetland restoration. The intent is to detail and delineate a wetland restoration site that can be independently managed on site by FRW, once final approval of detailed plans have been approved. Staff has since meet with FRW and has conducted site visits to potential wetland restoration projects. In addition, to assist in the development of detailed plans TRCA staff is conducting topographic land surveys of these preliminary wetland restoration sites.
TRCA and Rouge Park will share construction safety resources (TRCA safety policies and construction site protocols) and provide training to NGO’s to ensure TRCA's responsibilities and liabilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act are met. Staff has arranged for a half day workshop for all NGO’s to review and detail construction safety procedures and protocols.
We also agreed that if there were any further issues that Councilor De Baeremaeker would assist in conflict resolution.
TRCA is a leader in the TRCA jurisdiction in the field of wetland restoration and wetland design, and is responsible for the construction and implementation of many wetland restoration projects. Through TRCA's operational experience, staff has developed and follows a set of wetland restoration principles that guide implementation. TRCA's wetland implementation projects are always developed by ecological and hydrological site analysis, they conform to the regulatory requirements of all relevant agencies and are implemented under the scrutiny of workplace safety requirements. These principles are common to all wetland projects delivered by staff on TRCA property. However, they have not been clearly articulated to non-government agencies (NGO’s) and other agencies and groups that may be interested in constructing wetlands on TRCA lands. Endorsement of these principles will ensure that wetland restoration projects conducted by NGO's on TRCA lands will conform to current standards and practices employed by TRCA.
Within the TRCA jurisdiction, conservation based NGO’s have implemented wetland creation and restoration projects on TRCA-owned lands. Groups like the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Ducks Unlimited and Ontario Streams, as well as Rouge Park specific groups such as The Friends of the Rouge Watershed and 10,000 Trees for the Rouge have constructed or have expressed interest in implementing wetland projects. The guiding principles will be applied to all NGO projects on TRCA land and will ensure wetland development follows current and accepted practices of wetland restoration and is consistent with ecological principles and science.
To assist wetland implementation in the Rouge Park, these guiding principles have been refined in consultation with Rouge Park and TRCA staff, and were presented to the Rouge Park Alliance Natural Heritage Committee. These principles support the direction outlined in the Rouge Park Natural Heritage Committee documents: “Small Wetland Management and Restoration in Rouge Park” and “Vernal Pool Restoration in Rouge Park”. These guidelines were passed by the Rouge Park Natural Heritage Committee at their June 9, 2009 meeting where TRCA staff presented to the committee the need for proper wetland design, wetland construction and outlined the responsibility the TRCA as landowners. The guidelines were once again presented to the Rouge Park Natural Heritage Committee in November 2011. 45 The Rouge Park Alliance reviewed the guidelines and instructed their staff to consult with NGOs, etc. for final preparation and re-submission to the Alliance for approval. Rouge Park staff has circulated to Ontario Nature, Ministry of Natural Resources, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, Toronto Zoo, Ontario Streams and 10,000 Trees for the Rouge Valley. NGO's have predominantly expressed support for the guidelines and in a few cases, and have asked for clarification of technical details related to implementation of some techniques. Staff is of the opinion that these remaining issues would be resolved during site specific design.
The Wetland Restoration Guiding Principles provides a rationale for design decisions and implementation of wetland projects on TRCA lands and in the Rouge Park. These principles are not intended to provide detailed design guidelines or prescriptions for restoration of site specific wetlands and all wetland projects must be consistent with landscape-level wetland plans outlined in TRCA watershed restoration and Rouge Park plans. The wetlands referred to in these principles include both permanent and temporary wetlands of all types, including marshes, swamps and ephemeral wetlands.
The following guiding principles will ensure that wetland restoration projects on TRCA lands are planned, designed, implemented and monitored scientifically, and with respect for community values.
Guiding Principles:
Wetland Design 1) Wetland restoration projects will be constructed in locations consistent with those identified in approved Watershed Restoration plans, Rouge Park plans, or other area-specific plans. Site specific wetland projects that are not specifically referred to in plans but are consistent with existing plans will be considered based on ecological merit and whether wetlands were historically present on the proposed site.
2) Projects will focus on the restoration of previously existing wetlands and natural hydrological patterns. Wetland restoration techniques should mimic, as closely as possible, the natural processes of wetland formation that historically occurred on the landscape.
3) Creation of wetlands by excavation where there is no evidence that wetlands once existed will be undertaken only in exceptional situations where there exists clear, specific wildlife and ecological management reasons, as determined by TRCA staff, in collaboration with Rouge Park Alliance and/or other agency staff where appropriate.
4) Conversion of one wetland type to another is to be avoided. For example, ephemeral wetlands will not be converted to permanent wetlands. Exceptions might include circumstances where restoration of natural hydrology (tile drain removal, etc.) allows more permanent wetlands or where water is held on the land with very low-head dams along field ditches or intermittent streams that mimic natural wetland creation processes. Exceptions may also be made in cases where created wetlands are found not to be functioning as intended and require adaptive management.
46 5) Location of wetlands, particularly small and ephemeral wetlands for which historical locations may be difficult to determine, must be addressed within a larger, landscape-level habitat context and have regard for restoring ecosystem integrity.
6) All wetland project proposals will include detailed designs including construction drawings, planting plans, site plans, topographic surveys, etc. that account for regulatory requirements, detail intended functions and consider the habitat needs of plants and wildlife. Evaluation measures and a monitoring plan must be in place for all restored wetlands to ensure that intended functions are being achieved.
7) All NGO's wetland projects require the review and approval of TRCA and other relevant approval agencies, and will respect federal, provincial, municipal and TRCA regulations.
8) Hydrologic and soil assessments must be completed at each proposed wetland site to ensure that basin soils are wetland appropriate and impermeable.
9) All restoration projects must ensure that no harm is done to existing natural systems, native species, habitats and drainage patterns. in particular, no alteration of hydrology that negatively affects existing swamps will be allowed, given that existing swamps are rare and very sensitive to changes in hydrology. Wildlife shall not be moved between wetlands except in the case of targeted reintroduction programs endorsed and permitted by all relevant agencies.
10) All constructed improvements on TRCA lands, regardless of how they are funded, will be owned by TRCA and their management will be the responsibility of the TRCA.
Construction Sites 1) All wetland management proposals that require use of heavy equipment for implementation must provide detailed safety plan, construction logistics, site plans, including topographical surveys approved by TRCA and all other required approval agencies.
2) All construction sites where heavy equipment is used must be supervised by an experienced site supervisor approved by TRCA. (The Ontario Health and Safety legislation requires employers, including those contracting for work, to ensure that ‘competent’ supervisors are appointed who are (in part) ‘qualified through knowledge, training and experience’).
3) All construction sites where heavy equipment is used will conform to the applicable TRCA policies as well as any applicable federal, provincial and municipal regulations. This includes having in place approved public, operator and employee safety practices, liability and other insurance coverage appropriate for the work being done, WSIB certification and such other legislative or regulatory requirements as may apply. It is the responsibility of the project proponent / contractor to ensure compliance with all construction standards.
4) All people attending work sites will wear approved safety equipment and the site supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance.
47 RATIONALE The Wetland Restoration Guiding Principles provide clear direction to groups that have a desire to restore wetlands on TRCA lands. Wetland restoration can be an activity that has long lasting impacts on TRCA property. These principles were developed to reduce risk and ensure agencies conform to current and acceptable practices of wetland restoration. The principles focus on the ecological and hydrological appropriateness of restoration projects, wetland design standards and construction standards for implementation. These guidelines are not prohibitive, they provide direction for NGO’s to conform to a standard of wetland restoration practices that are currently used by Restoration Services staff of the TRCA.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Wetland Restoration Guiding Principles will be presented for endorsement to the Rouge Park Alliance at the December 9, 2011 meeting. After TRCA and Rouge Park Alliance approval our NGO project partners will be notified and the wetland restoration guiding principles be applied to TRCA-owned and managed lands .
Report prepared by: Gord MacPherson, extension 5246 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Gord MacPherson, extension 5246 Emails: [email protected] Date: November 07, 2011
48 Item AUTH7.5 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #12/11, January 27, 2012
FROM: Nick Saccone, Director, Restoration Services
RE: BOB HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES Award of Tender RSD11-119 Town of Markham ______KEY ISSUE Award of contract to supply and install two steel pedestrian bridges along the secondary trail within Bob Hunter Memorial Park, as per the approved trails master plan.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the contract for the supply and installation of two pedestrian bridges over the Little Rouge Creek in Bob Hunter Memorial Park be awarded to Serve Construction Ltd. at a cost not to exceed $493,540.00, plus HST, 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 officials be directed to take the action necessary to implement the contract including obtaining any approvals and the signing and execution of documents.
BACKGROUND TRCA is working on behalf of the Region of York to implement the Bob Hunter Memorial Park master plan, in accordance with the approved design and specifications outlined as part of the York Region Southeast Collector project. The trail system is composed of a network of multi-use, secondary and tertiary trails throughout the park, and include the need to cross the Little Rouge Creek in two locations. The two pedestrian bridge crossings, both designed by the Region of York’s consultant Aecom, have been reviewed and approved by the TRCA Planning and Development Division, Rouge Park and the Town of Markham. Since 2010, TRCA staff has been installing the various trails as outlined in the approved construction schedule, which by agreement is to be completed by the end of 2012. The installation of two prefabricated Corten steel pedestrian bridges, the 42.25 metre North Bridge and the 31.70 metre Tanglewood Bridge, will connect and extend the existing path system in accordance with the master plan.
49 RATIONALE Request for Tenders were sent to the following nine contractors/suppliers, who were selected based on their area of business expertise and past experience on TRCA projects: Dynex Construction Inc.; Hawkins Contracting Services; Hobden Construction Company Ltd.; McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd.; Rutherford Contracting Ltd.; Serve Construction Ltd.; Somerville Construction; Taylor Wakefield General Contractors Ltd.; The Ontario Construction Company Ltd.
The tender requested bids for the following work: removal of existing bridge and footings; installation of caisson pile footings, armour/gabion stone protection and associated grading; supply, delivery and installation of two structural steel pedestrian foot bridges; and planting, restoration and trail connection.
Seven potential bidders attended the voluntary site inspection meeting held on January 4, 2012.
Six sealed tenders were received on or before bid closing at 12:00 pm on January 12, 2012. Bids were opened at 9:00 am on January 13, 2012 by the Tender Opening Committee in accordance with TRCA’s procurement and tendering practices. The bid results are as follows:
COMPANY BID (plus HST) Serve Construction $493,540.00 Rutherford Contracting $499,659.25 McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd $577,136.00 Taylor Wakefield Contractors $615,940.00 Dynex Construction $617,394.00 Hawkins Contracting Services $668,600.00 Hobden Construction Ltd No Bid Somerville Construction No Bid Ontario Construction Company No Bid
TRCA staff evaluated all submissions based upon the following criteria: overall qualifications and relevant project experience; qualifications and experience of key project personnel; contractors understanding of the project requirements; strong commitment to meeting time lines and budget; references and reputation; and proposed costs.
50 Staff recommends that the contract be awarded to Serve Construction Ltd., it being the lowest bid meeting TRCA specifications and requirements, and provided the best combination of value and services.
FINANCIAL DETAILS All expenditures that pertain to this contract will be assigned to the Bob Hunter Memorial Park project budget account 111-78. These expenses are fully recoverable from the Region of York.
Report prepared by: Mark Lowe, extension 5388 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Mark Lowe, extension 5388 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 13, 2012
51 Item AUTH7.6 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #12/11, January 27, 2012
FROM: James W. Dillane, Director, Finance and Business Services
RE: SEATON HIKING TRAIL STAIRCASE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Contract CL11-01 ______KEY ISSUE Award of contract for the supply and construction of a steel staircase.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Contract CL11-01 for the supply and construction of a steel staircase be awarded to Pine Valley Enterprises Inc. at a total cost not to exceed $238,840.00, plus HST, 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 as a contingency allowance, if deemed necessary;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to implement the contract including obtaining any approvals and the signing and execution of documents.
BACKGROUND Since June 2009, TRCA's Conservation Lands section has been completing trail improvements along the Seaton Hiking Trail as part of the Seaton Hiking Trail and Natural Heritage Improvement Project on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario (formerly known as Ontario Realty Corporation).
The construction of a new steel staircase near the Forestream access point is a recommendation listed under the Trail Improvement component of this project. The existing timber stairs are not safe or easy to use, have experienced deterioration in a short period of time because of poor construction, and are not a viable, long-term solution. A new staircase, constructed on the same footprint as the existing stairs, will provide hikers a safer and easier trip up and down the steep hillside. The new stair system will rise 76 feet (23 metres) in height, and will consist of 120 stairs. The staircase's galvanized steel framework, railings and decking will be supported on steel helical piles. Thirteen landings will provide ample resting points for trail users while using the stairs. Six of the thirteen landings will have benches built-in to allow users to sit and enjoy their natural surroundings. At the top of this steep climb, hikers are rewarded with a thrilling vista overlooking the West Duffins Creek and surrounding valleylands. This staircase has the potential to become a key landmark of both the Seaton Hiking Trail and the surrounding region.
52 It should be noted that the adjacent Seaton Community will begin to see residential development in the very near future. With an influx of upwards of 70,000 people projected to move into the community, the Seaton Hiking Trail will experience a significant increase in use.
To date, an extensive engineered design has been completed by Morrison Hershfield, and a geotechnical survey of the proposed site has been completed by DBA Engineering Ltd.
RATIONALE Contract CL11-01 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo on December 8, 2011.
As a result of the advertisement, the following 13 companies attended the mandatory site visit scheduled on December 13, 2011: CSL Group; Alpeza General Contracting Inc.; Silver Birch Contracting Ltd.; McPherson-Andrews Contracting Limited; Clearwater Structures Inc.; GMP Contracting; Tanenbaum Landscape and Design; Morosons Construction Ltd.; Pine Valley Enterprises Inc.; R-Chad General Contracting Inc.; Hawkins Contracting Services; Roof Tile Management; Rapid/GFI.
Eleven sealed tenders were received on or before closing at 4:00pm on January 4, 2012.
The Tender Opening Committee opened qualified bids on January 6, 2012 with the following results: Contract CL11-01 Construction of Steel Staircase
BIDDERS TOTAL (Plus HST) Pine Valley Enterprises Inc. $238,840.00 R-Chad General Contracting Inc. $306,800.00 Alpeza General Contracting Inc. $334,300.00 Morosons Construction Ltd. $346,115.00 Hawkins Contracting Services $387,780.00 CSL Group $420,820.00 McPherson-Andrews Contracting Limited $425,582.00 Roof Tile Management $438,000.00 Tanenbaum Landscape and Design $465,048.75 GMP Contracting $492,425.75 Silver Birch Contracting Ltd. $496,800.00
53 Conservation Lands' staff reviewed the bids received and found that all submitted bids met all requirements except for one submission. GMP Contracting did not include page 8 of the tender package, but did include the required signature and seal of page 8 on page 1 of their submitted bid package.
Staff reviewed the bid received from Pine Valley Enterprises Inc., completed reference checks with regards to other projects they and their sub-contractors have completed, and has determined that the bid is of reasonable value and meets the requirements as outlined in Contract CL11-01.
Based on the bids received, staff recommends that Contract CL11-01 be awarded to Pine Valley Enterprises Inc. at a total cost not to exceed $238,400.00, plus HST, it being the lowest bid that meets TRCA staff cost estimates and specifications.
FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are available in account 109-54 from the Province of Ontario for the Seaton Improvement Project, as well as account 109-06 from the Region of Durham for Durham watershed trails.
Report prepared by: Mark Burkholder, extension 5597 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Mark Burkholder, extension 5597 Emails: [email protected] Date: December 15, 2011
54 Item AUTH8.1 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #12/11, January 27, 2012
FROM: Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer
RE: SUMMARY OF REQUESTS FOR QUOTATIONS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 ______KEY ISSUE Receipt of the 2011 end of year 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 July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 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 summaries of Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals from July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, 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 2011 (including contingencies). The following is a summary of purchases approved by the Authority and Executive Committee combined (Board) and Chief Administrative Officer/designate in 2011. Attachment 2 is a summary of July to December 2011 purchases rather than the full year as the details of the January to June 2011 purchases were received by the Authority in July.
55 Total 2011 Purchases of Minimum Value of $10,000
Board CAO & Designates (Plus HST) (Plus HST) Sole Source $1,148,815 $877,814 Lowest Bid/Competitive $13,833,649 $5,579,984 Not Lowest Bid $0. $136,444 TOTAL $14,982,464 $6,594,242 GRAND TOTAL 2011 $21,576,706
The total purchases for TRCA in 2011 of $10,000 or greater, approved by the Authority, Executive Committee or Chief Administrative Officer/designate was approximately $21.6 million, including contingencies, excluding HST, as indicated in the chart above.
Total purchases of less than $10,000 in value amounted to approximately $3.3 million. Together these purchases make up approximately $24.9 million of TRCA's total expenditures which fall under the provisions of TRCA's Purchasing Policy.
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Email: [email protected] For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Email: [email protected] Date: January 4, 2011 Attachments: 3
56 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’.
57 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 MARIE CURTIS PARK PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 3,500 Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. 45,500.00 5/4 Cubic Metres of Screened Topsoil Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,500 Franceschini Bros. 23,475.00 7/6 Tonnes of 19mm Limestone Crusher Run Aggregates Supply and Delivery of 600 Tonnes of Brick Brock Aggregates Inc. 10,116.00 7/7 Sand Paving Works IPAC Paving Ltd. 53,495.00 + 5,500.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of 112 Tonnes of Brick Brock Aggregates Inc. 1,888.32 Contract Sand Extension Albion Hills, Indian Line & Glen Rouge G4S 30,000.00 3/3 Campgrounds Security Services 2011-2012 Cleaning & Washroom Supplies for Rally Distribution 45,000.00 4/4 Some TRCA Parks & Campgrounds ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT Three New Zero-Turn Mowers B.E. Larkin Equipment Limited 42,531.00 5/3 Confined Space & Fall Arrest Rescue Canadian Safety Equipment 11,435.98 3/3 Equipment BATHURST GLEN GOLF COURSE Fertilizer Supply Agrium Advanced 22,000.00 3/3 Technologies KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION Cable Conduit Supply & Installation Parcor Construction Inc. 33,503.00 7/4 Contract Extension - Cable Conduit Supply & Parcor Construction Inc. 25,500.00 Contract Installation Extension Water Well and Hand Pump Installation for Two Ontario Well Drilling Ltd. 17,270.00 5/2 34 Metre Wells G. Ross Lord Dam Pedestrial Handrall & Gates Roma Fence Limited 71,725.00 5/3 + 10% contingency Courtney Park Trail - Supply and Delivery of Franceschini Bros. 22,680.00 14/5 Approximately 1,400 tonnes of 19mm Crusher Aggregates Run Limestone Highland Creek at Burnview Crescent Project - Pacific Paving Limited 7,360.00 7/3 Pathway Paving + 3,000 contingency Humber Creek at Royal York Road/Valleyfield Melrose Paving Company 10,329.50 7/3 Park Project - Pathway Paving Limited + 3,000 contingency
58 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 Brookbanks Park - Pathway Paving Pacific Paving Limited 8,950.00 7/3
2579 Concession 6, Uxbridge Benedetto Plumbing Inc. 9,620.00 4/4 Exterior Scrape, Paint and Rotten Board Replacement of Rental House MEADOWCLIFFE DRIVE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT Paving of the Construction Entrance Roadway Melrose Paving Company 43,753.60 7/3 Limited + 3,000 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,000 Fowler Construction Company 29,550.00 10/2 Tonnes of 150mm-300mm Cobble Stone Ltd. + 3,000 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,000 Glenn Windrem Trucking 49,000.00 10/1 Tonnes of 300mm-900mm Cobble Stone + 5,000 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 2,500 J.C. Rock 58,125.00 biddingo.com Tonnes of 300mm-600mm Rip-rap Stone + 6,000 contingency 10/4 2 900m of HL8 Asphalt Paving of Construction IPAC Paving Limited 17,100.00 3/3 Entrance Roadway +5,000.00 contingency TOMMY THOMPSON PARK 5,000 Units of Native Wildflowers & Grasses Grow Wild 10,000.00 3/3 + 10% contingency Inspection and Testing Services, plus a 20% Inspec-Sol Engineering 26,870.00 4/2 contingency Solutions +20% contingency Embayment B Shoreline Enhancement - Supply Glenn Windrem Trucking 24,875.00 & Delivery of 500 Tonnes of 800 to 1000mm +10% contingency Boulders TORONTO LADIES GOLF CLUB SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 600 Lafarge North America Inc. 10,230.00 12/6 Tonnes of Granular A + 25% contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 380 Lafarge North America Inc. 6,479.00 Contract Tonnes of Granular A Extension Asphalt Paving Works & Installation of Concrete Byron Contracting Limited 30,222.00 6/5 Curb +5,000.00 contingency 51 DEER VALLEY DRIVE EMERGENCY EROSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 500 Nelson Aggregate Company 13,450.00 5/2 Tonnes of 150mm-300mm Gabion Stone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,300 Glenn Windrem Trucking 60,450.00 5/1 Tonnes of 800mm-1000mm Boulders Supply and Delivery of Approximately 3,000 James Dick Construction 53,100.00 5/2 Tonnes of Granular B Limited Garage Roof and Second Floor Window B.W. Doucette Roofing and 20,289.18 5/3 Replacement for 1229 Bethesda Road (Swan Restorations Lake)
59 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 Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan Keystone Interiors Inc. $14,493.00 11 + BILD - Renovation Project Manager/General + $5,000 contingency Members / 2 Contractor for Green Home Makeover WILKET CREEK PARK SITE 6/7 EMERGENCY WORKS PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 500 Glen Windrem Trucking 22,400.00 10/3 Tonnes of 100mm-400mm Crushed Granite Angular Stone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 500 Glen Windrem Trucking 22,400.00 10/3 Tonnes of 400mm-1,000mm Crushed Granite Angular Stone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,800 Glen Windrem Trucking 80,640.00 10/3 Tonnes of 200mm-600mm Crushed Granite Angular Stone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,800 Glen Windrem Trucking 80,640.00 10/3 Tonnes of 600mm-1,300mm Crushed Granite Angular Stone Design of and Delivery of Supplies for Creek ITT Water & Wastewater 31,998.80 4/4 Bypass System + 3,200.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 200 Glen Windrem Trucking 12,600.00 3/1 Tonnes of 3-5 Tonne Armourstone + 2,600.00 contingency MIMICO WATERFRONT LINEAR PARK PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 2,700 Nelson Aggregates 67,500.00 10/2 Tonnes of 300mm-600mm Rip-Rap Stone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 240 J.C. Rock Limited 11,520.00 10/2 Tonnes of 3-5 Tonne Armour Stone Supply and Delivery of Approximately 3,000 Nelson Aggregates 79,920.00 10/3 Tonnes of 225mm-450mm Rip-Rap Stone +8,000 contingency Bob Hunter Memorial Park - Contract Extension Glenn Windrem Trucking 25,002.11 Contract - Supply and Delivery of 19mm Crushed Extension Llimestone Aggregate for Approximately an Additional 1,423 Tonnes Sauriol Dinner AV & Event Service Music 21 17,900.00 4/4 Requirements Crothers Woods Sunvalley Trail - Contract Nelson Aggregate 23,364.00 Contract Extension for 19mm Crushed Limestone Extension Aggregate for Approximately an Additional 1,200 Tonnes Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project Glenn Windrem Trucking 20,985.02 Contract (Phase 2) - Contract Extension for Supply and Extension Delivery of Approximately 479.11 Tonnes of 4 to 6 Tonne Armour Stone Carnovale Property Livestock Exclusion System Fencing Stalls & 10,789.90 3/3 Fencing Equipment +1,054.00 contingency
60 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 Milkman's Lane Trail Improvement Project Landscape by Leedle 72,678.95 8/3 +10% contingency Rouge Park - Septic System Replacement at Smith Excavating, Grading & 20,500.00 4/1 7914 14th Avenue, Markham Septic Services Rental of Tub Grinder & Operator Clear Green Forestry Products 12,850.00 2/2 Inc. +1,300.00 contingency East Point Park Trail Improvement Project - Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. 16,000.00 3/3 Supply and Delivery of Approximately 800 +1,600 contingency Cubic Yards of Woodchip Material Surveying Lands to be Acquired - Hi-Lands of David Horwood Ltd. 7,890.00 Contract Bolton Corporation Extension RENTAL PROPERTIES Roof Replacement at 8136 Finch Avenue Tony K. Aluminum 9,350.00 6/4 Roof & Eaves Replacement at 7864 14th B.W. Doucette 9,070.00 4/3 Avenue Exterior Painting & Replacement of Rotten Frontier Group of Companies 13,000.00 5/3 Boards at 8327 Steeles Avenue Inc. TRCA Residential Rental Properties Chimney MacKlam's Chimney Cleaning 16,630.00 4/2 Inspection & Cleaning Exterior Painting & Replacement of Rotten Frontier Group of Companies 11,000.00 5/3 Boards at 2661 Sideroad 16 Exterior Painting & Porch Repairs at 2899 6th Nova Decor Construction Ltd. 15,300.00 5/3 Concession Heating Service Contract for Rouge Park & Therwood Heating & Cooling 19,845.00 9/2 TRCA Residential Rental Properties Property Line Fencing Installation/Repair - 9 Peel Fence Systems Inc. 55,000.00 4/3 Properties in Peel Region Boundary Fencing Upgrades in the East Duffins Shiner's Fencing & 20,000.00 3/3 Headwaters Construction LTD The Living City Farm at Kortright and the Albion Declote Greenhouse 33,655.37 3/3 Hills Community Farm Greenhouses Manufacturing Limited Head Office Washroom Upgrades Brent Henderson Contracting 18,850.00 4/4 Office Equipment - Toners & Computer Storage QRX Technology Group 13,000.00 5/5 Mediums LAKEHURST REVETMENT MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 700 Glenn Windrem Trucking 32,900.00 10/2 Tonnes of 4-6 Tonne Armour Stone +10% contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 500 Glenn Windrem Trucking 14,450.00 10/4 Tonees of 300 mm - 600 mm Rip Rap +10% contingency
61 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 Snow Removal Services for BCPV and Head Beaver Window & Awning 12,200.00 3/3 Office Cleaners Inc. +10% contingency Yonge-York Mills (Reach 1) Channel Repair Fowler Construction Company 11,515.00 10/3 Project - Supply and Delivery of 350 Tonnes of Limited +25% contingency 250mm-600mm Boulders 12707 11th Concession Demolition Project - Ferro Canada Incorporated 14,910.00 5/3 Asbestos Abatement and Removal + 2,000.00 contingency West Etobicoke Creek South of Britannia Road Strada Aggregates Inc. 19,500.00 4/4 East Project - Supply and Delivery of 650 +1,950.00 contingency Tonnes of 150-350mm Rip Rap Stone MUD CREEK REACH 1 EROSION CONTROL PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,400 J.C. Rock Limited 65,800.00 10/3 Tonnes of 2-4 Tonne Stackable Armour Stone +6,580.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 520 Glenn Windrem Trucking 27,040.00 10/1 Tonnes of 700mm-900mm Boulders Supply and Delivery of Approximately 400 Fowler Construction Company 12,080.00 10/2 Tonnes of 150mm-300mm Roundstone Limited PORTICO DRIVE MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 825 Glenn Windrem Trucking 22,275.00 10/3 Tonnes of 150mm-300mm Gabion Stone +2,227.50 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,700 Glenn Windrem Trucking 77,775.00 10/2 Tonnes of Stackable 2-4 Tonne Armour Stone +7,777.50 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 980 Fowler Construction Company 31,850.00 10/2 Tonnes of 300mm-600mm Boulders Limited +3,185.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 540 Fowler Construction Company 16,470.00 10/2 Tonnes of 150mm-300mm Boulders Limited +1,647.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 950 Glenn Windrem Trucking 25,650.00 10/3 Tonnes of 100mm-200mm Gabion Stone +2,565.00 contingency TOTAL 2,340,938.88
62 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 Green Home Makeover Filming and Video Chalkboard Media 10,000.00 6/6 Production for the County Court SNAP Safety Review of Albion Hills Dam OEL-Hydrosys Inc. 46,644.00 3/3 Toronto and Region RAP Technical Review and Cumming + Company 21,500.00 7/4 Update Public Consultation Facilitator Robinson Creek/Rouge Watershed Aquatic Parish Geomorphic 27,350.00 4/4 Restoration Project Consulting Services Black Creek Pioneer Village Market Research Foundations Research Inc. 20,000.00 26/6 Complete Detailed Design for Bank Stabilization Greck and Associates Ltd. 9,685.00 4/4 and Bed Control Works Along Section of East + 1,950.00 contingency Don River South of Finch Avenue East, City of Toronto at a cost not to exceed $ Redway Road Trailhead Improvements Landscaping by Leedle Ltd. 11,800.00 3/2 Duncan Woods Creek Slope Stability Terraprobe Limited 11,470.00 4/3 Assessment + 1,150.00 contingency Guildwood Parkway Slope Stability Review Sarafinchin Associates Ltd. 20,311.20 4/3 +2,050.00 contigency East Humber River at Langstaff Road Geomorphic Solutions Ltd. 5,187.50 Contract Emergency Works - Detailed Design of Extension Emergency Works Slope Stability and Erosion Risk Assessment - Terraproble Limited 16,200.00 4/2 Chorley Park Switchback Trail + 1,500.00 contingency Point of Sale and Membership Management AM/PM Service Ltd. 63,325.00 biddingo/5 Software +5,376.50 contingency Highland Watershed Neighbourhood Greening The Planning Partnership 35,300.00 4/2 Concept Site Plan Project Consulting Services +15% contingency Etobicoke Creek Hydrology Update Consulting MMM Group Limited 46,137.50 4/4 Services +15% contingency Humber River Wetland Complex Geotechnical Coffey Geotechnics 11,180.00 5/4 Assessment and Report for Restoration New Design and Construction Standards for SRM Associates 28,070.00 4/1 Trail Bridges TOTAL 408,402.33
63 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 Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) Marketing Warrens Waterless Printing 14,864.00 3/3 Materials Printing Rouge Park Observation Deck Construction Ontario Fency and Deck 35,932.00 7/3 Limited Roof Replacement at 6461 Steeles Avenue Meridian Construction Inc. 15,680.00 6/4 Monarch Teacher Network of Canada - English Renaud Enterprise Inc. 24,163.65 15/7 to French Translation Services for Participant Resources TOTAL 90,639.65
64 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) Monitoring of 3 Evaporation Stations and York University 17,699.12 5 & 6 Development of Associated Database Monarch Teachers Network of Canada Nature Conservancy of 13,386.00 5 Workshop Facilitation Canada Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Entrance Road SNC Lavalin 23,780.00 5 Design Troutbrooke Slope Stabilization Project Terraprobe Limited 49,000.00 5 Construction Inspections & Monitoring Post and Paddle Fencing Supply Lanark Cedar 30,000.00 5 Petticoat Creek Conservation Area Sturdy Power Lines Ltd. 13,000.00 4 2011 High Voltage Repair BOB HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK Hydro Service Line Relocation PowerStream Inc. 35,000.00 5 +10% contingency Hardened Paving Topcoat Test Section Miller Paving Ltd. 15,000.00 5 +10% contingency MEADOWCLIFFE DRIVE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT Five Month Rental of Grizzly Screen J.C. Rock Limited 17,500.00 1 Tour de Greenbelt Event Planning Services Common Sense Events 20,000.00 5 Financial Information Systems Business Needs Unit4 Business Software 30,000.00 5 Analysis TRCA Website Map Search Software Module Three Wise Men Inc. 40,000.00 3 Purchase of Timber Mat Sturgeon Falls Brush Group 14,600.00 5 +10% contingency TRAFx Trail Counters TRAFx Research Ltd. 26,639.00 5 Aquatic Plans Propogation Materials Acorus Restoration 46,930.00 3 Paper Purchases Spicers 15,000.00 3 Hard Disk Based Back-up Solution Amsdell Inc. 14,407.00 1 & 5 Emergency Water Line Repair Between Wild Clearway Construction Inc. 34,944.20 4 Water Kingdom and Indian Line Campground TOTAL 463,345.32
65 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Sole Source (up to $50,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Sole Source ($) Criteria Plus Applicable Taxes Climate Consortium for Research and EcoNexus 20,000.00 5 Integration Research Partnership Strategic Support Canada Goose Management Program Thur & Sons Limited 12,050.00 5 Meadowcliffe Drive Erosion Control Project - Shoreplan Engineering 32,300.00 5 Professional Engineering Services Limited + 10% contingency Yonge-York Mills Channel (Reach 3) Andrews Infrastructure 22,600.00 5 Maintenance Project - Professional Engineering + 15% contingency Services TOTAL 93,570.00
66 Item AUTH8.2 TO: Chair and Members of the Authority Meeting #12/11, January 27, 2012
FROM: Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer
RE: IN THE NEWS ______KEY ISSUE Overview of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority activities and news stories from November and December, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the summary of media coverage and Good News Stories from November and December, 2011 be received.
BACKGROUND As per Authority direction during 2006, a consolidated report covering highlights of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) activities and news coverage for the preceding few months is provided to the Authority every few months. The stories for November and December, 2011 are as follows:
Healthy Rivers and Shorelines Water News - All three Assessment Report updates/amendments for the CTC Source Protection Region were approved by the Ministry of the Environment. Etobicoke Guardian story “Humber Path honours First Nation’s History” on November 3rd was about the partnership between TRCA, City of Toronto and La Société d'histoire de Toronto to tell the important story of the Humber River. Restoration - TRCA’s role in the development of the Toronto Port Lands was included in media stories about Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation's public consultation meeting in December. Education and Stewardship - Humber watershed staff was invited by the provincially-based Social Housing Services Corporation to join their study tour of urban agricultural enterprises in Cuba. TRCA will use lessons learned in local applications. Celebrations and Events - Water Canada Magazine published information about the December 5th Lake Ontario Evenings - Fish in the City event online. Facilities and Infrastructure - Crossing The Humber - Humber River Heritage Bridge Inventory was endorsed by all municipal advisory committees in the Humber watershed. Creek Restoration - TRCA received Class Environmental assessment approvals for the West Etobicoke Creek South of Britannia Road East Erosion Control Project, located near the Toronto International Airport, in the City of Mississauga. TRCA plans to begin construction on December 14, 2011. Human Interest - A partnership was formed on programming for Art and the Environment for the Humber River with the McMichael Art Gallery.
67 Regional Biodiversity Terrestrial and Aquatic Plants and Wildlife Least bittern, a marsh dependent bird, was found in the Reesor Road Wetland, a newly restored wetland in Rouge Park. The birding world was all atwitter over a Smew in Whitby Harbour on December 26th. The bird has only been seen twice in Ontario. Research and Innovation - The Infrastructure Hazard Monitoring Program report was recently completed for York Region (Environmental Services). The program is based on existing detailed monitoring and inspection systems currently in use at TRCA, adapted to specifically address York Region's objectives. In addition, York Region staff has access to TRCA’s web-based database so that they can 1) review our inspection data, and 2) complete follow-up inspections of high priority sites with their own forces to assist them with capital budget planning for remedial works. Monitoring is to continue in 2012, and they would like TRCA to manage the design and implementation of repairs for at least two sites. The report also identified several other potential large-scale partnership projects, and it demonstrates a clear alignment of priorities and commitment to working collaboratively on stream restoration and asset management. The work details will be submitted as a paper cooperatively with York Region for the September 2012 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) in New Orleans. Facilities and Infrastructure Richmond Hill Council endorsed the Oak Ridges Corridor Park East lands Management Plan and approved $420,000 in funding to the East lands trail implementation work, starting in 2013. Town of Richmond Hill approved $600,000 budget for pedestrian trails, signs, seating stones and observation platforms to be constructed in 2012 at the Oak Ridges Corridor Park. Toronto Star coverage on speed bumps at Tommy Thompson Park on December 13 investigated concerns from cyclists and talked about why the speed bumps are needed to protect wildlife at the Park. The article says “TRCA got it right” when writing about the new speed bumps. The Scarborough Mirror published a story - “City’s Partnership with college on Guild Inn over". The story mentions that proposals for development at the Guild Inn will need to go through TRCA who owns the park. Education and Stewardship - Humber's first Lower Humber Watch Group was formed with locally concerned Toronto residents for turtle and snake habitat protection in the Lower Humber. Celebrations and Events - November 26th Digital Journal story - "Toronto Zoo celebrates its 5th Adopt-A-Pond appreciation day", mentions TRCA as a participating partner in this event. Lake Ontario Waterfront - Peel Region received the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Feasibility Study which was undertaken by Credit Valley Conservation and TRCA. Peel Region directed CVC and TRCA to proceed with an Individual Environmental Assessment for the project.
68 Sustainable Communities Research and Innovation - Black Creek Historic Brewery made a 70-litre batch of brown ale from barley and hops grown on-site. Dubbed the "1km beer", the barley was also malted and roasted on-site without the use of electricity. The November 1st edition of the Toronto Star had a full page article about the 1km beer and the fact that Black Creek was the only brewery in North America to accomplish this. TRCA granted $614,500 through the Ministry of the Environment's 'Showcasing Water Innovation' program to accelerate the transformation of water markets in Greater Toronto Area residential and industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) communities towards widespread implementation of more sustainable technologies and practices. Critical barriers to market transformation will be addressed through sustainable technology demonstrations, effectiveness evaluations and knowledge transfer programming delivered at a centrally located urban sustainability showcase venue and real world demonstration sites in residential and ICI communities. These demonstrations will involve leading edge stormwater, rainwater harvesting and water conserving technologies and practices along with innovative partnership models and delivery strategies for implementation. Effectiveness monitoring and evaluations, both technical and financial, will be completed for each demonstration to provide the critical information needed by potential buyers when considering investment. On December 2, TRCA officially launched the Photovoltaic Verification Program at Kortright. It is the first program in Canada to measure Ontario made module energy yield performance. The story was picked up with InvestinYork.ca, Electricalline.com, Municipalinfonet.com, Solar Thermal Magazine, feedthegrid.com, MRO Magazine and Online News Today. Education and Stewardship The Climate Consortium for Research Action and Integration (CC-RAI), a TRCA, York University partnership, hosted Roger Street, the Technical Director of the UK Climate Impact Program. CC-RAI hosted the event which brought together partners from the private and public sector including members of the WeatherWise Partnership hosted by the City of Toronto's Environment Office and Civic Action. CC-RAI hosted a graduate student climate research symposium with students from across the provinces, from York University, the University of Toronto, the University of Waterloo, and Brock University, among others. SNAP article on how to integrate infrastructure renewal with community needs was featured in this winter's issue of Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine. On December 8th, TRCA issued an announcement regarding the Town Hall Challenge Report. The Town Hall Challenge demonstrates leadership through better building performance and highlights Ontario’s top 15 most energy efficient city and town halls. The media announcement was picked up by Municipal Information Network News, Yahoo!, Canadian Property Magazine, Digital Journal, Pickering News Advertiser, The Daily Gleaner and Novae Res Urbis. Pending stories are expected in Building Magazine and Municipal World. Facilities and Infrastructure Thirteen EcoCentres across Ontario were certified in a TRCA led partnership certification program tailored to education centres. All five TRCA education centres were certified. In November, Our Greener York, a Rogers Cable TV program, did a segment about The Living City Farm at Kortright. 69 Human Interest - Goldhawk Live’s November 12th show on CPAC, discussed near urban agriculture. A TRCA spokesperson did a phone-in interview during the panel discussion to talk about some of TRCA’s work in this area.
Business Excellence Facilities and Infrastructure The W. Garfield Weston Foundation granted $220,000 to upgrade the entrance feature at the Weston Family Quarry Garden at Evergreen Brick Works. This contribution is being matched by Toronto Parks. At Black Creek Pioneer Village, by dint of hard work, Curatorial staff opened the Laskay Emporium to the public for the Christmas season. The interior of the general store has been returned to its 19th century appearance and delighted visitors during the Christmas season. Celebrations and Events The 18th Annual Charles Sauriol Environmental Dinner with keynote speaker chef Michael Smith was the tremendous success. The 650 attendees helped us net about $150,000. The dinner received coverage in Exchange Morning Post, Snap Brampton, EdibleCity.ca, Brampton Guardian, TheGreenPages.ca, ChefMichaelSmith.com, BlogTO, RacetoReduce.com and Local Magazine. Christmas at Black Creek Pioneer Village was publicized via 130 different online event calendars with various websites. Financial Capacity The W. Garfield Weston Foundation approved the roll out of TRCA's Weston Family Environmental Leaders for Tomorrow Program across Ontario. Funding is to support educational opportunities for 4,500 students in 12 Ontario cities over three years. The filming business has been brisk at Black Creek Pioneer Village this year. Revenues from filming historical pieces, science fiction and drama have just topped $100,000. Interest is already being shown for filming ventures next year. Some generous contributions from board members brought The Living City Foundation's year to a rousing close. Vaughan Citizen story - “Kortright Centre Faces Closure” on December 2nd, highlights a discussion at York Region Finance Committee about how a commitment of funds is needed from York Region for Kortright Centre’s Visitor Centre. York Region recently agreed to provide additional funding for retrofit projects. Human Interest - TRCA continues to spread the word about its initiatives. More than 65 news announcements regarding TRCA work were distributed to media in 2011 resulting in 288 media hits (major print or TV coverage only). Black Creek Pioneer Village events were publicized at many online event sites throughout 2011 and received major coverage in the Toronto Star, CityTV, Global News. In all BCPV had more than 330 media hits (includes print and online coverage, TV, and online event listings).
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264, Rowena Calpito, extension 5632 Emails: [email protected], [email protected] For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Rowena Calpito, extension 5632 Emails: [email protected], [email protected] Date: January 20, 2011 70