Authority Meeting #4/17 was held at TRCA Head Office, on Friday, May 19, 2017. The Chair , called the meeting to order at 9:36 a.m.

PRESENT Kevin Ashe Member Maria Augimeri Chair Jack Ballinger Member David Barrow Member Ron Chopowick Member Member Member Chris Fonseca Member Michael Ford Member Jack Heath Vice Chair Colleen Jordan Member Member Glenn Mason Member Mike Mattos Member Jennifer McKelvie Member Linda Pabst Member Anthony Perruzza Member Gino Rosati Member

ABSENT Michael Di Biase Member Jennifer Drake Member Member Jennifer Innis Member Jim Karygiannis Member Maria Kelleher Member Matt Mahoney Member John Sprovieri Member Jim Tovey Member

RES.#A73/17 - MINUTES

Moved by: Jack Ballinger Seconded by: Glenn Mason

THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/17, held on April 21, 2017, be approved. CARRIED ______

124 DELEGATIONS

4.1 A delegation by Jim Robb, General Manager, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, in regard to item 7.3 - Wildlife Centre.

4.2 A delegation by Nathalie Karvonen, Executive Director, Toronto Wildlife Centre, in regard to item 7.3 - Toronto Wildlife Centre.

RES.#A74/17 - DELEGATIONS

Moved by: Ronald Chopowick Seconded by: Linda Pabst

THAT above-noted delegations 4.1 and 4.2 be received. CARRIED ______

CORRESPONDENCE

6.1 An email dated May 16, 2017 from Jim Robb, General Manager, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, in regard to item 7.3 - Toronto Wildlife Centre.

6.2 A letter dated May 16, 2017 from David Michael Bastoli, resident, 1185 Vanrose Street, Mississauga, in regard to item 7.3 - Toronto Wildlife Centre.

6.3 A newsletter from the Canadian Green Building Council, in regard to CaGBC's Zero Carbon Building Pilot Program.

6.4 An email dated May 18, 2017 from Ann Rohmer, CP24 Toronto, in regard to item 7.3 - Toronto Wildlife Centre.

RES.#A75/17 - CORRESPONDENCE

Moved by: Chris Fonseca Seconded by: Giorgio Mammoliti

THAT above-noted correspondence 6.1, 6.2 and 6.4 be received. CARRIED RES.#A76/17 - CORRESPONDENCE

Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Ronald Chopowick

THAT above-noted correspondence 6.3 be received. CARRIED

125 126 Plan policies during the creation, management and administration of the National Rouge Park; 3) ‐ Create a real or perceived conflict of interest, since TRCA is essentially acting like a co‐proponent, when it is also has responsibilities as a public regulator and public property manager; 4) ‐ Be premature since the federal Rouge NU Park legislation is being amended to prioritize ecological integrity and the national park management plan has not been finalized; 5) ‐ Have negative implications for wildlife habitat connectivity (i.e. 10 foot fencing) and species at risk within the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System, contrary to Greenbelt and Rouge Park policies; 6) ‐ Have possible negative implications for the known aboriginal burial site on the property and perhaps other undetected human remains; 7) ‐ Conflict with Toronto OP s. 4.3 " Natural Areas are to be maintained primarily in a natural state"; 8) ‐ Involve the relocation of an intermittent stream with likely impacts on hydrological features and functions contrary to Greenbelt and Rouge Park policies; 9) ‐ Have a development area of approximately 57% of the developable area, contrary to the Greenbelt Plan's upper limit of 25%, if the area to be enclosed by 10 foot wooden fences and wire pens is included; 10) ‐ Conflict with the "natural state" objectives of Toronto OP and Rouge Park plans due to the proposed obstruction of the landscape with 1000+ metres of 3+metre (10 foot) tall wooden slat fencing.

Site Context:

The TRCA purchased the property in 2010 for "Rouge Park purposes". The proposed 35,000 square foot Building is located at 6461 Steeles Ave East just east of the Rouge Valley. The site is surrounded by:

 the Cedarbrae Golf Course within the Rouge Valley to the west;

 an agricultural area within Rouge Park and the Greenbelt to the east and southeast;

 Cedarbrae Woods ESA; an ecological restoration area; and the Rouge Valley to the south;

 the future Steeles Avenue / Markham bypass intersection to the northwest;

 privately-owned non-Greenbelt development lands on the north side of Steeles Avenue. The site contains an aboriginal burial site; two intermittent streams; a pond used by snapping, painted and map turtles (SAR); barn swallows (SAR) nesting in the existing barn; and habitat restoration sites done by FRW for the Rouge Park / TRCA. According to the proponent's reports, these features and buffers comprise some 10 hectares of the 27 hectare site. The proponent's report omits a new habitat strip north of Passmore Road.

Greenbelt Plan

The Greenbelt Plan designates all of the subject Lot 11, Con 5 as "Protected Countryside" with a Natural Heritage System overlay. Section 4.2.2 of the Greenbelt Plan states:

"New or expanded partial servicing, where site conditions are suitable for the long‐term provision of such services, is only permitted in the following circumstances:

127 a. Where such servicing is necessary to address failed individual on‐site sewage or water services serving existing development; or b. To allow for infilling and intensification within settlement areas served by partial services... ."

Section 4.1.2 of the Greenbelt Plan states that: "Proposals for non‐agricultural uses must demonstrate that: a) the use is appropriate for location in a rural area; b) the type of water and sewer servicing proposed is appropriate for the type of use; c) there are no negative impacts on key natural features and or key hydrologic features or their functions; d) there are no negative impacts on the biodiversity or connectivity of the Natural Heritage System.”

Toronto's Official Plan Land Use Plan

Map 22 designates the subject property as “Natural Areas”, and the western part of the property is identified as part of the Natural Heritage System (Map 9). Section 4.3 of the Toronto OP states that Natural Areas are to be maintained primarily in a natural state. OPA Section 3.4 states that development is generally not permitted in the natural heritage system.

National Rouge Park Legislation

The proposed TWC building site is located within the proposed National Rouge Park. The legislation for the National Park is being updated to state:

6 (1) Maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity, through the protection of natural resources and natural processes, must be the first priority of the Minister when considering all aspects of the management of the Park.

Ecological integrity has two key elements: 1) the protection and restoration of native biodiversity and natural processes; and 2) the minimization of unnatural stressors. The construction and operation of this large TWC building, parking area, and fenced enclosures near the Rouge Valley, would create unnatural stressors which would interfere with the protection and restoration of native biodiversity and natural processes.

Spam Phish/Fraud Not spam Forget previous vote

128 35,000 ft2 Toronto Wildlife Centre Building Proposal Beside Rouge Valley in the Greenbelt in Rouge Park Input by Friends of the Rouge Watershed (FRW)

As a Rouge Park and Greenbelt guardian, FRW tests the appropriateness of developments, even when they have a commendable purpose, like the TWC. The TWC's planning reports indicate that the proposal involves:

 building a 35,000 square foot (football field size) two story building just east of the Rouge Valley;  building a parking area for 50 vehicles and two buses just east of the Rouge Valley;  a building area, parking area, driveway, surfaced areas and septic field occupying 430,500 ft2 (4 ha);  partial servicing - private water pipeline ($1 million?) under Steeles Road allowance and septic field;  creating several large compounds (645,800 ft2, 6 ha) surrounded by "ten foot tall wooden slat" fences;  creating, within the compounds, dozens of outdoor wildlife housing structures, serviced by utilities and small vehicle paths, for rehabilitating racoons, skunks, squirrels and other sick or injured wildlife.

FRW Conclusion:

Rouge Park serves as a nationally important refuge for wildlife, including many rare and at-risk species. Building a large building and parking lot in a nationally significant wildlife refuge would be a sad example of the habitat fragmentation and displacement which puts wildlife at so much risk near urban areas. Sites near valley and stream corridors, like this one, are particularly important for restoring habitat connectivity and biodiversity.

The proposed construction of a 35,000 square foot building with a septic field and municipal water connection (partial servicing), parking for 50 vehicles, and 10 foot fencing around 60,000 m2 of the site, would clearly:

1) Conflict with Greenbelt Plan section 4.2.2 which does not permit the extension of partial servicing for new developments within the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System;

2) Contravene the January 26, 2013, Provincial and Federal Agreement to "meet or exceed" Greenbelt Plan policies during the creation, management and administration of the National Rouge Park;

3) - Create a real or perceived conflict of interest, since TRCA is essentially acting like a co-proponent, when it is also has responsibilities as a Regulator and public property manager;

4) - Be premature since the federal Rouge NU Park legislation is being amended to prioritize ecological integrity and the national park management plan has not been finalized;

5) - Have negative implications for wildlife habitat connectivity (i.e. 10 foot fencing) and species at risk within the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System, contrary to Greenbelt and Rouge Park policies;

6) - Have possible negative implications for the known aboriginal burial site on the property;

7) - Conflict with Toronto OP s. 4.3 " Natural Areas are to be maintained primarily in a natural state";

8) - Involve the relocation of an intermittent stream with likely impacts on hydrological features and functions contrary to Greenbelt and Rouge Park policies;

9) - Have a development area of approximately 57% of the developable area, contrary to the Greenbelt Plan's upper limit of 25%, if the area to be enclosed by 10 foot wooden fences and wire pens is included;

10) - Conflict with the "natural state" objectives of Toronto OP and Rouge Park plans due to the proposed obstruction of the landscape with 1000+ metres of 3+metre (10 foot) tall wooden slat fencing.

129 Site Context and Policy Framework:

The TRCA purchased the property in 2010 for "Rouge Park purposes". The proposed 35,000 square foot Building is located at 6461 Steeles Ave East just east of the Rouge Valley. The site is surrounded by:

 the Cedarbrae Golf Course within the Rouge Valley to the west;  an agricultural area within Rouge Park and the Greenbelt to the east and southeast;  Cedarbrae Woods ESA; an ecological restoration area; and the Rouge Valley to the south;  the future Steeles Avenue / Markham bypass intersection to the northwest;  privately-owned non-Greenbelt development lands on the north side of Steeles Avenue.

The site contains an aboriginal burial site; two intermittent streams; a pond used by snapping, painted and map turtles (SAR); barn swallows (SAR) nesting in the existing barn; and habitat restoration sites done by FRW for the Rouge Park / TRCA. According to the proponent's reports, these features and buffers comprise some 10 hectares of the 27 hectare site. The proponent's report omits a new habitat strip north of Passmore Road.

Greenbelt Plan

The Ontario Greenbelt Plan designates all of the subject Lot 11, Con 5 as "Protected Countryside" with a Natural Heritage System overlay. Section 4.2.2 of the Greenbelt Plan states:

"New or expanded partial servicing, where site conditions are suitable for the long-term provision of such services, is only permitted in the following circumstances: a. Where such servicing is necessary to address failed individual on-site sewage or water services serving existing development; or b. To allow for infilling and intensification within settlement areas served by partial services... ."

Section 4.1.2 of the Greenbelt Plan states that: "Proposals for non-agricultural uses must demonstrate that: a) the use is appropriate for location in a rural area; b) the type of water and sewer servicing proposed is appropriate for the type of use; c) there are no negative impacts on key natural features and or key hydrologic features or their functions; d) there are no negative impacts on the biodiversity or connectivity of the Natural Heritage System.”

Toronto's Official Plan Land Use Plan

Map 22 designates the subject property as “Natural Areas”, and the western part of the property is identified as part of the Natural Heritage System (Map 9). Section 4.3 of the Toronto OP states that Natural Areas are to be maintained primarily in a natural state. OPA Section 3.4 states that development is generally not permitted in the natural heritage system.

National Rouge Park Legislation

The proposed TWC building site is located within the proposed National Rouge Park. The legislation for the National Park is being updated to state:

6 (1) Maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity, through the protection of natural resources and natural processes, must be the first priority of the Minister when considering all aspects of the management of the Park.

Ecological integrity has two key elements: 1) the protection and restoration of native biodiversity and natural processes; and 2) the minimization of unnatural stressors. The construction and operation of the proposed TWC building would be an unnatural stressor which would interfere with the protection and restoration of native biodiversity and natural processes.

130 131 132 133 Correspondence 6.2 David Michael Bastoli 1185 Vanrose Street, Apartment 203 Mississauga, Ontario L5V 1W7

May 16, 2017 via e-mail to the attention of Kathy Stranks, [email protected] Board of Directors Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, ON M3N 1S4

Re: Toronto Wildlife Centre – Meeting #4/17 – Agenda Item 7.3

Dear Board Members,

I am writing in support of the recommendation that TRCA re-confirm its backing of the Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC), specifically their proposal to build a wildlife rescue and education centre in the Rouge National Urban Park, as well as the related recommendations.

As an individual who values the abundance of wildlife in the Toronto region, I am confident that this new facility will represent a major step forward in providing care and rehabilitation to injured animals and educating the public on wildlife issues.

The growing presence of wildlife in urban environments is a pressing issue for cities in Canada and worldwide. This past Saturday we woke up to the news that a wild black bear had entered a Scarborough neighbourhood overnight, and was subsequently killed by police, for no reason other than the lack of resources to immobilize and relocate.

Sadly this type of ‘resolution’ to real or perceived wildlife threats is not limited to unusual species like bears. Last summer, Toronto police shot and injured an already sick coyote. Results like these are inhumane and disturbing. More education is clearly needed at all levels. The proposed centre could aid greatly in this.

Our area is privileged to have TWC with its excellent track record. With proper funding, their proposed new centre would make the Toronto area a world leader on these issues. I encourage you to please help make it happen.

Sincerely,

David Michael Bastoli

134 Correspondence 6.3

Canada’s most innovative green building projects join CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Pilot Program

This morning, CaGBC announced that 16 of Canada’s most innovative projects have been chosen to participate in a two-year pilot of CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Standard. The Standard, which assesses the carbon performance of commercial, institutional, and multi-family buildings in Canada, will be formally released on May 29 in Vancouver.

Spanning the length of the country from Dartmouth to Kelowna, the diversity of these 16 pilot projects demonstrates the broad applicability of the program with sizes ranging from 20,000 to 1.3 million sq.ft, representing both new and existing buildings. Project types include institutional buildings, offices, multi-unit residential, warehouses, and a fire hall. This elite group of projects were chosen for their ambitious environmental leadership, and potential to aggressively raise the bar for carbon emissions reduction in Canada. The experience from these projects will help refine the Standard for full market deployment.

The CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Pilot Program projects are listed below, with the exception of those who wish to remain confidential at this time. To view project profiles, renderings and other details on the Pilot Projects, visit cagbc.org/zerocarbonpilots.

Project Name Owner Location

Zero Emissions Fire Hall City of Vancouver Vancouver, BC

Wilkinson Avenue Net-Zero Heating Energy East Port Properties Dartmouth, NS Warehouse

EcoLock, Carbon Capture Mini Storage EcoLock Kelowna, BC

Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation Mohawk College Hamilton, ON

Okanagan College Health Sciences Centre Okanagan College Kelowna, BC (HSC)

30 Bay Street Oxford Properties Group Toronto, ON

1133 Melville Oxford Properties Group Vancouver, BC

135 Confidential Mixed-Use Development Perkins+Will Vancouver, BC

Arthur Meighen Building, 22-55 St. Claire Public Service and Toronto, ON Avenue East Procurement Canada

Seigneurie-des-Mille-Îles Saint- New Curé-Paquin Elementary School School Board Eustache, QC

NiMa Trails – Residential, Commercial Net TerraView Homes & Newton Guelph, ON Zero Building Group

evolv1 The Cora Group Waterloo, ON

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Toronto and Region Toronto, ON (TRCA) New Headquarters Conservation Authority

MacKimmie Complex Redevelopment University of Calgary Calgary, AB

Through the Pilot Program, participants will gain access to a group of leading professionals for advice and guidance. CaGBC will also be convening quarterly in-depth technical sessions with the pilots in order to provide networking and learning opportunities for them, as well as a platform in which to discuss the challenges and possible solutions involved in reaching net zero carbon.

The industry is encouraged to attend the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Summit on May 30 in Vancouver, which will discuss the new Standard in detail, along with a full stream of education content focusing on Zero Carbon Buildings at Building Lasting Change 2017, which begins the following day, May 31.

For ongoing updates about the CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Initiative and Standard as it becomes available, visit cagbc.org/zerocarbon.

136 Correspondence 6.4

Ann Rohmer To [email protected], 18/05/2017 08:18 AM cc Subject Toronto Wildlife Centre

in my humble opinion,is an essential service!

Hi Kathy.

I was the proud host of Animal House Calls on CP24+Animal Planet for more than a decade and through that period of time we all(audience and the AHC team)learned what TWC does in terms of saving,protecting,enriching and enhancing the lives of our beloved wildlife here in the GTA.

It is an unique organization that works tirelessly to support wild animals in need but also to educate humans who require help understanding how to live alongside one of nature's greatest gifts...wildlife.

TWC's"reach"has,out of necessity,expanded in recent years to the entire GTA as we see our borders melt away with major housing and highway development and a more unified attitude across the Greater Toronto Area.

Wild animals made this region their home long before we humans began putting down roots!

These often vulnerable creatures rely on the knowledge,compassion,professionalism and expertise of the entire TWC team. The shelter and the medical equipment housed within,also crucial when it comes to saving lives,rescue+release and education.

I can't speak highly enough of Nathalie Karvonen and the entire Toronto Wildlife Centre team..both staff and volunteers.

Wildlife Warriors,Animal Angels,Creature Caregivers..call them what you want.Their work is essential to the thousands of wildlife who inhabit our beautiful green spaces and sometimes our own backyards here in the GTA.

Respectfully and enthusiastically,

Ann Rohmer

CP24 Toronto

137 Section I – Items for Authority Action

RES.#A77/17 - HIGHLAND CREEK AT UTSC (AREA C) BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT, CITY OF TORONTO Award of Contract #10003762. Award of Contract #10003762 for the supply of all labour, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of a vegetated rock buttress and removal of existing dilapidated sheet pile structures for the Highland Creek at UTSC (Area C) Bank Stabilization Project, in the City of Toronto.

Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: David Barrow

THAT Contract #10003762 for the supply of all labour, equipment, and materials necessary for the construction of a vegetated rock buttress and removal of existing dilapidated sheet piling for the Highland Creek at UTSC (Area C) Bank Stabilization Project, in the City of Toronto be awarded to McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. at a total cost of $298,830.00, plus HST, as they are the lowest bidder that best meets Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) specifications;

THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of 20% of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary;

THAT should staff be unable to achieve an acceptable contract with the awarded contractor, staff be authorized to enter into and conclude contract negotiations with the other contractors that submitted quotations, beginning with the next lowest bidder meeting TRCA specifications;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take such action as is necessary to implement the contract, including obtaining any required approvals and the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND TRCA has been undertaking erosion control works along Highland Creek between Morningside Avenue and Old Kingston Road since the late 1980s. In 2013-2014, TRCA completed bank restoration works along the east bank of Highland Creek approximately 120 metres downstream of the Morningside Avenue Bridge to protect a trail (Area A).

In December 2015, TRCA completed a trail realignment project along another section of trail that was eroding known as Area B to address public safety concerns. Due to sensitive terrestrial habitat, TRCA installed a raised trail supported on helical piles to minimize disturbance in this area. TRCA is currently undertaking a design to stabilize the bank along Area B in order mitigate long term erosion concerns.

The area being addressed under Contract#10003762, known as Area C was identified to TRCA during the planning stages of this project back in 2014 however, planning and design was deferred to subsequent funding years while TRCA helped the City of Toronto tackle higher priority erosion sites elsewhere in the Highland Creek Watershed. A map has been appended to this report showing the location of Areas A, B and C in relation to one another.

138 Within Area C, a sheet pile weir and retaining wall that initially prevented erosion at a sharp meander were installed sometime between 1967 and 1977. Aerial imagery shows that this structure was outflanked between December 2005 and April 2007 compromising the structural integrity of the weir and retaining walls. The structure is now accelerating erosion locally by directing flows towards the unprotected south bank. Continued erosion will threaten an existing asphalt pedestrian path that is approximately 6 metres from the eroding bank. The proposed bank stabilization works will tie into an existing concrete retaining wall immediately downstream of the scour to provide long-term protection through this area.

The scope of work includes removal of dilapidated sheet pile infrastructure, regrading of the existing bank, and construction of a densely planted vegetated rock buttress. Site restoration works will include native tree plantings, asphalt repaving, and the installation of a cedar post & paddle fence to ensure public safety.

Implementation for this contract is tentatively scheduled to commence July 3, 2017 and the substantial completion date is August 31, 2017.

RATIONALE A Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for Contract #10003762 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo (http://www.biddingo.com) on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 with 28 contractors being registered as full document takers. TRCA received pre-qualification packages from 16 contractors by the RFPQ closing date of Friday, February 10, 2017. Following TRCA staff’s review of pre-qualification packages and internal and external reference checks, a total of 13 contractors were pre-qualified. The Request for Tender (RFT) documents were then issued to the pre-qualified bidders on Monday, April 10, 2017 and a mandatory site information meeting was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The mandatory site information meeting was attended by the following pre-qualified contractors:

 Bronte Construction Ltd.  Clearwater Structures Inc.  CSL Group Ltd.  Dynex Construction Inc.  Galcon Marine Ltd.  Ground Force Environmental Inc.  Hawkins Contracting Services Ltd.  McPherson-Andrew Contracting Ltd.  R&M Construction  The Ontario Construction Company Ltd.  Trisan Construction

The Tender closed on April 25, 2017 at 12:00 PM and the Procurement Opening Committee opened the Tenders that same day at 12:15 PM with the following results:

CONTRACT #10003762 TENDER RESULTS TOTAL CONTRACT BIDDERS (Plus HST) McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. $298,830.00 R&M Construction $329,201.00 Dynex Construction Inc. $343,242.00 Bronte Construction Ltd. $395,744.90

139 TOTAL CONTRACT BIDDERS (Plus HST) Hawkins Contracting Services Ltd. $424,076.30 Ground Force Environmental Inc. $446,710.14 The Ontario Construction Company Ltd. $474,925.00 CSL Group Ltd. $516,566.50

Restoration and Infrastructure Division staff reviewed the bid received from McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. against its own cost estimate and has determined that the bid is of reasonable value and also meets the requirements as outlined in the contract documents. TRCA has worked with McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. on similar projects which resulted in positive feedback and confidence that McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. is capable of undertaking the scope of work.

TRCA staff recommends that Contract #10003762 be awarded to McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. for a total cost not to exceed $298,830.00, plus a 20% contract contingency, plus HST as they are the lowest bidder meeting TRCA’s specifications. TRCA staff recommends a 20% contract contingency in the event of soft or wet ground conditions during backfilling operations which may require installation of 50mm clear stone rather than the prescribed backfill material which consists of compacted Granular B (Type 1), and for additional paving that may be required along the access route.

Under TRCA’s 10-Year Strategic Plan (2013-2022), this project is aligned with Leadership Strategy #2 “Manage our Regional Water Resources for Current and Future Generations”, as the proposed works will contribute to maximizing the resilience of our water systems in preparation for predicted changes in climate change by locally increasing the channel’s flow capacity while mitigating risks to public safety by stabilizing the bank and providing long term protection for the recreational trail.

Additionally, this project aligns with Enabling Strategy #7 “Build Partnerships and New Business Models.” TRCA has completed similar work on behalf of the City of Toronto multiple times allowing us to demonstrate TRCA’s expertise and capability in performing this critical maintenance thereby increasing TRCA’s financial resilience.

FINANCIAL DETAILS The cost of this project is 100% recoverable from the City of Toronto within Account #186-28.

Report prepared by: Chris Scholz, 416-642-7518 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Ashour Rehana, 647-808-6542 Emails: [email protected] Date: April 26, 2017 Attachments: 1

140 141 RES.#A78/17 - NEWBOLD-BEATON RAVINE TRAIL PROJECT Design Build Services for the Construction of a 20m Steel Boardwalk. Award of Contract #10004322 for engineering and construction services of a 20 metre steel boardwalk at Newbold-Beaton Ravine Trail, in the City of Toronto

Moved by: Glenn Mason Seconded by: Linda Pabst

THAT Contract #10004322 for engineering and construction services of a 20 metre steel boardwalk at Newbold-Beaton Ravine Trail, in the City of Toronto be awarded to McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. at a total cost not to exceed $223,829.00 , plus HST, as they are the lowest bidder that best meets Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) specifications;

THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of 10% of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary;

THAT should staff be unable to execute an acceptable contract with the awarded contractor, staff be authorized to enter into and conclude contract negotiations with the other contractors that submitted tenders, beginning with the next lowest bidder meeting TRCA specifications;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take such action as is necessary to implement the contract, including obtaining any required approvals and the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND TRCA is working on behalf of City of Toronto. These works are expected to increase public safety and provide improved public access along the trail from Newbold to Beaton Avenues.

In accordance with Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PF&R) Policies and Service Plans, we have coordinated with various Division, Agencies and Utilities as project stakeholders. Urban Forestry Ravine and Natural Features Protection have been included in the process since project initiation and have provided feedback and comments on the conceptual and detailed drawings.

As a result, this PF&R project has been designed to: • minimize the number of trees impacted; • minimize the number of trees to be removed; • provide full restoration of all areas of disturbance (trees, shrubs & seeding); and • provide compensation plantings for tree removals and injuries.

The final design solution is consistent with City of Toronto Official Plan and Strategic Plan policies, Regulations and Bylaws; including the Ravine and Natural Features Bylaw (RNFP).

As a part of the final design and expected construction implementation, it has been determined that it will be necessary to remove 12 trees greater than 10 cm, 44 trees less than 10cm, and injure an additional 54 trees. Note that only 1 of the larger trees to be removed is a native species, and all are of low protection priority.

142 Based on RNFP guidelines and correspondence with RNFP staff, a 3:1 re-planting ratio is to be provided for those trees greater 10 cm to be removed, a 1:1 ratio for trees less than 10 cm to be removed, and a 1:1 ratio for tree injuries. In addition, all areas of disturbance are to be restored with native seeding, plus additional tree and shrub planting wherever appropriate.

RATIONALE Design-Build Request for Proposals (RFP) for general contractors for Contract #10004322 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo (http://www.biddingo.com/) on Monday, March 27th, 2017. The submissions were evaluated on a weighted scoring system consisting of 70% technical criteria and the remaining 30% on the fee proposal. The evaluation criteria included the following:

 Experience, qualifications, and availability of Consultant and its employees proposed for the Services;  Consultant’s understanding of the Services, Project and Scope of Work;  Experience with similar projects;  Proposed approach and methodology for the coordination of services including an assessment of any anticipated difficulties and the proposed approach to overcome them; and  Reasonableness of cost.

Request for Proposal documents were received by the following eight general contractors:  Hobden Construction;  TPI International;  CSL Group;  Green Space Landscaping;  Algonquin Bridge;  TBG Environmental;  Landtar Construction; and  McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd.

Proposals closed on April 24, 2017 at 12:00pm and were opened by the Procurement Opening Committee on April 24, 2017 at 1:00pm.

Members of the Selection Committee, consisting of TRCA staff (Chris Ulcar, Michelle Guy and James Dickie) reviewed the submitted proposals and evaluated them based on the aforementioned criteria. The results of the evaluation are as follows:

Technical Financial TOTAL TENDER Overall BIDDERS 70% 30% (Plus HST) Ranking McPherson-Andrews Contracting 1 1 $223,819.00 1 CSL Group 3 2 $224,950.00 2 Landtar Construction 2 3 $281,460.00 3 TBG Environmental 4 4 $424,375.65 4

Based on the evaluation of the received proposals, it was determined that the combined technical and fee proposal valued at $223,819.00, submitted by McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. offered the best service for value among the general contractors whose technical capacity matched the project needs.

143

Therefore staff recommends that McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. be awarded Contract #10004322 at a total amount not to exceed $223,819.00, to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff, plus a 10% contingency, plus HST; it being the highest ranked proposal.

FINANCIAL DETAILS The cost of the project is 100% recoverable from the City of Toronto within Account #117-62

Report prepared by: Michelle Guy, extension 5905 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: James Dickie, extension 5906 Emails: [email protected] Date: May 5, 2017

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144 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RES.#A79/17

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Colleen Jordan

THAT the committee move into closed session to discuss item 7.3 – Toronto Wildlife Centre to discuss on-going property negotiations in relation to the proposed lease. CARRIED RISE AND REPORT RES.#A80/17

Moved by: Giorgio Mammoliti Seconded by: Anthony Perruzza

THAT the committee rise and report from closed session. CARRIED

RES.#A81/17 - TORONTO WILDLIFE CENTRE Development of wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education centre serving the Greater Toronto Area, CFN 32060. Receipt of request from the City of Toronto to assist in the development of a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education centre serving the Greater Toronto Area with the Toronto Wildlife Centre.

Moved by: Giorgio Mammoliti Seconded by: Jack Heath

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority re-confirm its support of the proposal by Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) for a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education centre (Centre) for the Greater Toronto Area in the Rouge National Urban Park;

THAT staff approach the City of Toronto and the Regions of Durham, Peel and York to explore new funding support for the construction of the Centre based upon the design developed by Stanford Downey Architects Inc.;

THAT staff work with the TWC to explore funding for the Centre from the federal and provincial governments, and other potential partners;

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Executive Committee at a future date on funding support for the Centre.

AMENDMENT RES.#A82/17

Moved by: Giorgio Mammoliti Seconded by: Jack Heath

THAT the last paragraph of the main motion be amended to read as follows:

145 AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Executive Committee at the September meeting on funding support for the Centre, a draft fundraising plan, the governance model, lease and ownership of land arrangements, prior to signing the lease.

RECORDED VOTE Kevin Ashe Yea Maria Augimeri Nay Jack Ballinger Yea David Barrow Yea Ron Chopowick Yea Glenn De Baeremaeker Yea Chris Fonseca Yea Michael Ford Yea Jack Heath Yea Colleen Jordan Yea Giorgio Mammoliti Yea Glenn Mason Yea Mike Mattos Yea Jennifer McKelvie Yea Linda Pabst Yea Anthony Perruzza Yea

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED

THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED

THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority re-confirm its support of the proposal by Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) for a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education centre (Centre) for the Greater Toronto Area in the Rouge National Urban Park;

THAT staff approach the City of Toronto and the Regions of Durham, Peel and York to explore new funding support for the construction of the Centre based upon the design developed by Stanford Downey Architects Inc.;

THAT staff work with the TWC to explore funding for the Centre from the federal and provincial governments, and other potential partners;

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Executive Committee at the September meeting on funding support for the Centre, a draft fundraising plan, the governance model, lease and ownership of land arrangements, prior to signing the lease.

BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #8/12, held on October 26, 2012, Resolution #A206/12 was approved as follows:

THAT the proposal by Toronto Wildlife Centre for a 20,000 square foot wildlife hospital and rehabilitation/training/public education centre be supported;

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THAT a 20 year $1 per year lease for approximately 20 acres of land on the 6461 and/or 6545 Steeles Avenue East, Toronto, be approved, subject to submission of a site plan and business plan to the satisfaction of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Chief Administrative Officer and solicitors;

THAT TRCA create a steering committee to address future wildlife rehabilitation needs in the Greater Toronto Area;

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Executive Committee at a future date.

At City of Toronto Council Meeting No. 25, held on February 15, 2017, Item EX22.2 - 2017 Capital and Operating Budgets (All Wards), was approved in part, as follows:

97. City Council request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in cooperation with its member municipalities, the Toronto Wildlife Centre, the Provincial and Federal Governments and other potential partners, to develop a project under the Conservation Authorities Act to establish a Toronto Region Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, and to include in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authorities' 2018 Budget submission, the necessary funds to continue work on the project.

The Board of Directors of Toronto Wildlife Centre at its meeting held on April 17, 2017, adopted the following resolution:

The Board of Directors of Toronto Wildlife Centre agrees in principle to enter into a further partnership agreement with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), as per the Feb. 15, 2017 City of Toronto Motion.

It is our understanding that the proposed agreement is for TRCA, in cooperation with its member municipalities, to include in its 2018 budget submission $15M in capital funding towards establishing a Toronto Region Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Education Centre; a project under the Conservation Authorities Act.

It is our understanding that these funds are to be matching funds, and that Toronto Wildlife Centre, a partner in this project, is expected in turn to raise a minimum of $10M cash and $5M in-kind (donated goods and services) as its contribution; the $10M to form an endowment fund for the operating costs of the new facility.

It is our understanding that other partners may include the Provincial and Federal Governments and other potential partners.

It is also our understanding that TWC will be able to maintain naming and recognition opportunities at the new facility in order to help secure community support for this project.

Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) is a registered charity founded in 1992 by a small group of volunteers, who were concerned that there was no help for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife in the Toronto area. Led by TWC Executive Director Nathalie Karvonen, the group spent their first year running a basic wildlife hotline from a rented phone, and gathering resources to open a wildlife centre where wild animals could be admitted for rehabilitation. On March 28, 1993, the TWC opened its doors for the first time, and they have remained open ever since, 365 days a year.

147 Today, TWC is composed of an extremely diverse and experienced team of wildlife veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, animal rescue staff, wildlife hotline experts, and approximately 500 volunteers working in all areas of the centre, from wildlife care to carpentry to administration.

It is the only veterinary hospital and rehabilitation facility for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the busiest wildlife centre in Canada. Admitting approximately 5,000 patients each year representing over 270 unique species (including many species at risk) and helping tens of thousands more via an internationally admired wildlife emergency hotline and a myriad of public education initiatives, TWC is a leader in the field of wildlife rehabilitation.

TWC’s main centre of operations is currently a 14,000 square foot facility located in Parc Downsview Park in Toronto. This facility is home to TWC’s Wildlife Hotline office, a veterinary hospital, a variety of indoor wildlife rehabilitation enclosures, fundraising offices, oiled wildlife washing facilities, and outdoor caging. The lease currently expires in January, 2018. These premises are in poor condition and scheduled for demolition at the end of the lease. TWC also currently maintains a small outdoor rehabilitation and acclimatization facility in the Rouge National Urban Park.

The original proposal from TWC in 2012 was for the construction of a new 20,000 square foot facility. Since that time, Stanford Downey Architects Inc. has undertaken a review of TWC’s operation during the design phase for the new facility and has determined, to meet the long term requirements of TWC, the new facility would include the following components: a proposed new two storey building and rescue workshop of approximate 4,853 square meters (52,235 square feet); renovation of the existing barn of approximate 517 square meters (5,565 square feet); renovation of the existing residential house of approximately 518 square meters (5,571 square feet); construction of a new 2 storey bulk storage shed of approximate152 square meters (1,633 square feet); and construction of new outdoor animal enclosures.

Since approval of the resolution in 2012, TRCA staff has been assisting TWC in obtaining the necessary approvals to establish its new permanent location at 6461 Steeles Avenue East, within the Rouge National Urban Park. The main outstanding issue related to the approvals is the water supply to the facility. The existing residential house is serviced by a well, however, it doesn’t appear to have the capacity to service the entire new facility. The closest City of Toronto watermain is located approximately 1 kilometre to the west. Extending the watermain to the site will be a significant cost and there are issues around the maintenance and operation of the system. Staff is currently working with City of Toronto and TWC to develop potential shorter term solutions for the water supply issue such as well(s) and reservoir(s) and longer term solution such as connection to municipal water either the City of Toronto or Regional Municipality of York.

TRCA lands located at 6461 Steels Avenue, Toronto, consists of 67.91 acres of land, improved with a residential dwelling and outbuildings were acquired from Runnymede Development Corporation Limited in 2010. This parcel of land is included in the “Memorandum of Agreement Respecting the Assembly of Land for the Proposed Rouge National Urban Park” and scheduled to be transferred to Parks Canada. TWC has been using the residential dwelling for an intern residence since 2015.

RATIONALE Naturalization efforts by TRCA and our partners have enhanced the quality and quantity of open space and valley lands in proximity to development, which has re-introduced a number of species to these urban and urbanizing areas. With this increase in development in proximity to open

148 space, there has been a corresponding increase in conflicts between humans and wildlife. Supporting and assisting TWC with the development of a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education centre will allow for the mitigation of conflicts between humans and wildlife.

Since, TWC is a charitable organization and their operations are currently only supported by donations and in-kind gifts which will not be sufficient to support the capital requirement needed to move forward with the development of this permanent facility necessary to service the GTA, there is a need for Government funding support to assist TWC with their new facility.

FINANCIAL DETAILS Based on the current design as proposed by TWC, the costs including base building, design, and contingency would be in the $20 million range. Not included in this estimate are consultants’ fees; project and construction management; furniture and equipment; permits, development charges, approvals and legal fees; disbursements; testing and inspections; financing; moving expenses and HST. Staff also recommend creating a maintenance reserve/endowment fund in the $10 million range to ensure that there is available budget to undertake a proactive operation, maintenance and replacement schedule based on the Project life cycle requirements.

It is proposed that staff enter into discussions with City of Toronto and the Regions of Durham, Peel and York (Participating Municipalities) staff related to including a request for special funding in their respective capital budgets for construction of a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education centre. Staff is recommending the Participating Municipalities contributions be based on the annual Modified Current Value Assessment (CVA) formula; which is subject to annual updating. Staff is also recommending this be an equal partnership between TWC and TRCA with TWC matching the Participating Municipalities contributions with donations of money and in kind services. TWC would also like to retain right for naming opportunities for the facility to offer to their donors.

Staff will also explore opportunities for other grant funding contributions and federal and provincial infrastructure funding programs. If successful, these funds would be used to offset the participating municipal contributions.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE  Approach City of Toronto and the Regions of Durham, Peel and York for special funding support for the construction of a new wildlife facility in the Rouge National Urban Park.  Work with TWC and the City of Toronto to resolve the water supply issue.  Continue discussions with TWC and Parks Canada regarding the arrangement for utilization of the site for a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education centre.  Explore other funding opportunities.  Work with TWC to finalize design and construction costs of the facility.  Determine whether TRCA or TWC will manage the construction of the facility.  Work with TWC to determine who will be responsible for managing the maintenance reserve/endowment fund and how it will be managed.  Work with TWC to develop a plan for naming opportunities for the facility.

Report prepared by: Nadia Wells, extension 5859; Mike Fenning, extension 5223 Emails: [email protected], [email protected] Date: May 9, 2017 Attachments: 2

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2. Attachment 2 Attachment RES.#A83/17 - PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING FOR TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Request for Proposal #10004404. Award of contract for professional project management services to ensure overall delivery of the project to construct Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s new administrative office building located at 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, within the confirmed project budget and schedule.

Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Jack Heath

THAT Contract #10004404 for Project Management Services in support of the Project for the Construction of an Administrative Office Building for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) be awarded to Jones Lang LaSalle for a total cost not to exceed $848,630.00, plus HST, it being the highest ranked proponent resulting from evaluation criteria set out in the Request for Proposal (RFP);

THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of 20% of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary;

THAT should staff be unable to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement with the above-mentioned proponent, staff be authorized to enter into contract negotiations with the next highest ranked proponent;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to implement the contract including the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #5/16, held on June 24, 2016, Resolution #A85/16 approved the construction of an administrative office building at 5 Shoreham Drive in Toronto and directed staff to take the necessary action to complete the Project, including the submission of formal requests for approval to the participating municipalities and the Province of Ontario. On February 24, 2017, staff reported at Authority Meeting #1/17 that all six of TRCA’s participating municipalities, by way of their respective Councils, had approved the Project and the allocation of $60,000,000 in new and existing capital funding toward the Project.

On March 27, 2017 staff submitted a formal request to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry for approval of the Project and a rate of interest. Minister’s approval pursuant to the requirements of Section 3(5) and 24 of the Conservation Authorities Act is required in order to satisfy the lending conditions of a financial institution for funds borrowed for the Project and to allocate approximately $10 million to the Project from existing and future land sale disposition proceeds. Staff anticipates a response from the Province of Ontario within the next two months.

Staff is currently procuring the services of a comprehensive team to provide final design and project management support through site plan, tendering and construction phases of the Project, based on the schematic design completed by DTAH Architects Limited in 2016.

152 RATIONALE TRCA advertised a Request for Proposal for Project Management Services in support of the Project on April 18, 2017. On May 12, 2017, the Procurement Opening Committee opened five complete proposals and one incomplete submission as follows:

Consultant Fees (plus HST) p2i strategies ltd. $814,410.00 Jones Lang LaSalle $848,630.00 Turner & Townsend $1,050,000.00 METTKO $1,112,763.60 AECOM $2,081,726.00 Future Insulation Systems Disqualified

The Selection Committee consisting of TRCA staff (Aaron D’Souza, Mike Fenning and Laura Stephenson) reviewed the proposals based on a weighted scoring system consisting of 80% based on the technical review of the proposal and the remaining 20% on the fee proposal. The criteria used to evaluate the submissions and to select the recommended consultant included the following:  Experience, qualifications, and availability of the consultant and its employees proposed for the services;  Consultant’s understanding of the services, Project and scope of work;  Proposed approach and methodology for the services including an assessment of any anticipated difficulties and the proposed approach to overcome them;  Proposed schedule, benchmarks, timelines and work plan, and ability to comply with proposed schedule;  Relevant Project examples; and  Cost of services.

The results of the evaluation of received proposals are as follows: Consultant Ranking Jones Lang LaSalle 1 p2i strategies ltd. 2 METTKO 3 Turner & Townsend 4 AECOM 5

Based on the evaluation results and the results of TRCA reference checks, it was determined that the technical proposal and fee proposal submitted by Jones Lang LaSalle was the highest rank proposal meeting the needs of TRCA’s Project and offering the best value for services.

FINANCIAL DETAILS The final design and site plan approval process will be undertaken between October 2017 and into early 2019, followed by construction and commissioning phases that will conclude in 2021. The cost of the contract is $848,630, plus 20% contingency, plus HST. Funds are available in the Capital Budget for the contract period of 2017 – 2021, in account 006-50.

153 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE On May 11, 2017 a Request for Statement of Qualifications for Architectural, Landscape Architecture and Professional Engineering Services was issued to invite firms to pre-qualify to provide these services to TRCA. Following this process TRCA will evaluate the consultant submissions and invite the top five by service area to participate in the second phase of the bid competition. During the Request for Proposal phase, the pre-qualified consultants will be invited to prepare and submit a technical proposal. The results of this process are expected to be reported to the Authority on September 22, 2017.

Report prepared by: Laura Stephenson, extension 5296 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Laura Stephenson, extension 5296 Emails: [email protected] Date: May 17, 2017

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RES.#A84/17 - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE VISITOR CENTRE RETROFIT PROJECT Professional Consulting Services Associated with the Design, Tender and Construction of a Replacement Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System. Award of a preferred source contract for professional consulting services associated with the design, tender and construction of a replacement HVAC system at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre, Toronto.

Moved by: Anthony Perruzza Seconded by: Glenn De Baeremaeker

THAT a preferred source contract for professional consulting services associated with the design, tender and construction of a replacement heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre be awarded to Integral Group for a total cost not to exceed $175,000, plus HST;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of 25% of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to implement the contract including the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #1/17, held on February 24, 2017, Resolution #A16/17 was approved as follows:

WHEREAS in December 2016, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) received funding approval from FedDev Ontario, Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) for the following projects:  Improvement of the Beach Centre Septic System at Albion Hills Conservation Area;  Kortright Visitors' Centre Improvements;  BCPV Building Envelope, Lighting, and HVAC Improvements;  Expansion of the Tommy Thompson Park Wetland Trail;

AND WHEREAS projects approved for funding must be duly authorized or endorsed by a resolution of the Authority;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the aforementioned projects approved for funding by FedDev Ontario be approved in principle;

AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff report to the Authority for additional approvals as required.

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The Black Creek Pioneer Village Strategic Plan identified the need to address the current maintenance backlog such as the Visitors’ Centre HVAC. Both the current HVAC and lighting system is inefficient and past its functional life. Existing mechanical systems are failing and need of immediate repair and replacement. Poor lighting and temperature control also hinders the use of the facility and parts of the building shell are in need of repair, which contributes to high energy costs.

TRCA staff retained the services of Integral Group through a competitive process in November 2016 to complete an audit and analysis of the available replacement options. The Visitor Centre was modeled to determine the relative impacts of various upgrades to the mechanical system, envelope and lighting in order to significantly reduce energy use and operating costs. Working with Integral Group, TRCA staff has prepared a conceptual plan to replace the existing failing heat pumps, cooling tower and boiler system with a centralized high efficiency heat pump system. This plan also includes renovation of the ventilation system to provide air handlers and a building automation system to provide greater control over the HVAC system.

RATIONALE Staff anticipates that detailed design, permits and approvals of the replacement HVAC system will take three months. Construction must commence this fall in order to meet the deadline for substantial completion of the project by the March 31, 2018 deadline associated with the FedDev Ontario, Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program funds. Therefore, based on the work to date with Integral Group, their specialized knowledge, expertise and familiarity with the existing building, associated mechanical and electrical systems, and their ability to expedite the detailed design of the HVAC system, staff recommend award of a preferred source contract per Section 9.3.3 of TRCA’s Purchasing Policy as follows:

The required goods and services are to be supplied by a vendor or supplier having specialized knowledge, skills, expertise or experience that cannot be reasonably provided by any other supplier.

FINANCIAL DETAILS The upset limit for professional consulting services associated with the design, tender and construction of a replacement HVAC system at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre be awarded to Integral Group for a total cost not to exceed $175,000, plus contingency and HST. Funds required to complete this work and the planned construction, currently estimated at $2,200,000, are available from the CIP 150/ FedDev Ontario Funding Ask ($400,000), and matched by TRCA reserves.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Following completion of the detailed design and permitting phase, staff will issue the tender for construction in August. The results of the tender process are expected to be reported to the Authority on September 22, 2017.

Report prepared by: Laura Stephenson, extension 5296 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Laura Stephenson, extension 5296 Emails: [email protected] Date: May 18, 2017

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156 RES.#A85/17 - REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND Adjacent to 40 Grovetree Road, City of Toronto, Humber River Watershed, CFN 56447. Recommendation that the subject TRCA-owned property, located to the rear of 40 Grovetree Road, in the City of Toronto, Humber River watershed, be retained in TRCA ownership for conservation purposes. (Executive Res.#B32/17)

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Mike Mattos

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) owned property located to the rear of 40 Grovetree Road, in the City of Toronto, be retained in TRCA ownership for conservation purposes. CARRIED ______

RES.#A86/17 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2016-2020 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed 2097500 Ontario Limited, CFN 57618. Acquisition of property located south of Teston Road and west of Weston Road, municipally known as 4077 Teston Road, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, under the “Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020”, Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed. (Executive Res.#B33/17)

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Mike Mattos

THAT 1.562 hectares (3.859 acres), more or less, of vacant land, located south of Teston Road and west of Weston Road, said land being Part of Lot 25, Concession 7, designated as Blocks 89, 90 and 94 on Draft Plan 65M- prepared by Schaeffer Dzaldov Bennett Ltd. on September 26, 2016, under Job No. 14-830-00, municipally known as 4077 Teston Road, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, be purchased from 2097500 Ontario Limited;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

THAT the firm Gardiner Roberts LLP, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid by TRCA;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction, including obtaining any necessary approvals and execution of documents. CARRIED

157 RES.#A87/17 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2016-2020 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Mosaik Pinewest Inc., CFN 57615. Acquisition of property located south of Teston Road and east of Pine Valley Drive, municipally known as 10355 Pine Valley Drive, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, under the “Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020”, Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed. (Executive Res.#B34/17)

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Mike Mattos

THAT 22.0241 hectares (54.42 acres), more or less, of vacant land, located south of Teston Road and east of Pine Valley Drive, said land being Part of Lot 23, Concession 6, designated as Blocks 52 and 53 on Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Guido Papa Surveying on October 6, 2016, under Job No. 16-18-535-00, municipally known as 10355 Pine Valley Drive, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, be purchased from Mosaik Pinewest Inc.;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

THAT the firm Gardiner Roberts LLP, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid by TRCA;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction, including obtaining any necessary approvals and execution of documents. CARRIED ______

RES.#A88/17 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2016-2020 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Prima Vista Estates Inc. and 840999 Ontario Limited, CFN 57617. Acquisition of property located south of Teston Road and east of Pine Valley Drive, municipally known as 10601 Pine Valley Drive and 4333 Teston Road, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, under the “Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020”, Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed. (Executive Res.#B35/17)

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Mike Mattos

158 THAT 32.876 hectares (81.238 acres), more or less, of vacant land, said land being Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 6, designated as Blocks 471, 472, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483 and Block 484 on Draft Plan 19T-03V05 prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc. on January 10, 2014, under Job No. P-2172, located south of Teston Road and east of Pine Valley Drive, municipally known as 10601 Pine Valley Drive and 4333 Teston Road, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, be purchased from Prima Vista Estates Inc. and 840999 Ontario Limited;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

THAT the firm Gardiner Roberts LLP, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid by TRCA;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction, including obtaining any necessary approvals and executing documents. CARRIED ______

RES.#A89/17 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2016-2020 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Roybridge Holdings Limited, 1387700 Ontario Limited and Lindvest Properties Limited, CFN 57616. Acquisition of property located south of Teston Road and west of Pine Valley Drive, municipally known as 10460 to 10640 Pine Valley Drive, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, under the “Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020”, Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed. (Executive Res.#B36/17)

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Mike Mattos

THAT 9.2 hectares (22.7 acres), more or less, of vacant land, said land being Part of Lot 24, Concession 7, designated as Blocks 393 and 398 on Draft Plan 19T-03V25 prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc. on May 4, 2015 under Job No. P-2174, located south of Teston Road and west of Pine Valley Drive, municipally known as 10460 to 10640 Pine Valley Drive, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, be purchased from Roybridge Holdings Limited, 1387700 Ontario Limited and Lindvest Properties Limited;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

159 THAT the firm Gardiner Roberts LLP, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid by TRCA;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction, including obtaining any necessary approvals and execution of documents. CARRIED ______

RES.#A90/17 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2016-2020 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Squire Ridge Investments Limited, CFN 57650. Acquisition of property located south of Langstaff Road and east of Huntington Road, municipally known as 6545 Langstaff Road, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, under the “Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020”, Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed. (Executive Res.#B37/17)

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Mike Mattos

THAT 5.52 hectares (13.64 acres), more or less, of vacant land, said land being Part of Lot 10, Concession 9, designated as Blocks 5 and 6 on Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Schaeffer Dzaldov Bennett Ltd. on September 6, 2016 under Job No. 04-740-00B, located on the south of Langstaff Road and east of Huntington Road, municipally known as 6545 Langstaff Road, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, be purchased from Squire Ridge Investments Limited;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

THAT the firm Gardiner Roberts LLP, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid by TRCA;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction, including obtaining any necessary approvals and executing documents. CARRIED ______

160 RES.#A91/17 - THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL Request for a Permanent Easement Required for Monitoring Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber River Watershed, CFN 23159. Receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of Peel for a permanent easement required for monitoring of the Albion Landfill Site on Humber Station Road, north of Castlederg Sideroad south of Old Church Road, in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber River watershed. (Executive Res.#B38/17)

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Mike Mattos

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request from The Regional Municipality of Peel to provide a permanent easement for monitoring of the Albion Landfill Site, located on Humber Station Road, north of Castlederg Sideroad and south of Old Church Road, in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber River watershed;

AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with The Regional Municipality of Peel in this instance;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing 40.72 hectares (100.62 acres), more or less, said property being described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 4 and Parts of Lot 18 and 19, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, be granted in favour of The Regional Municipality of Peel;

THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00. All legal, survey and other costs to be paid by The Regional Municipality of Peel;

THAT The Regional Municipality of Peel is to fully indemnify TRCA from any and all claims from injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of this easement;

THAT an archaeological investigation be completed, with any mitigation measure being carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA staff, at the expense of The Regional Municipality of Peel;

THAT said conveyance be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended, if required;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining any necessary approvals and signing and execution of documents. CARRIED ______

161 RES.#A92/17 - CITY OF TORONTO Request for a Permanent Easement Required for Replacement of an Existing Storm Sewer City of Toronto, Humber River Watershed, CFN 57739. Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the replacement of an existing storm sewer and outfall, located east of Weston Road and south of Sheppard Avenue West, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River watershed. (Executive Res.#B39/17)

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Mike Mattos

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for the replacement of an existing storm sewer and outfall, located west of Weston Road and south of Sheppard Avenue West, in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River watershed;

AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with the City of Toronto in this instance;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing a total of 0.59 hectares (1.45 acres), more or less, said land being designated as Part 1, as shown on a plan prepared by the City of Toronto Engineering and Construction Services Department, Engineering Services Section, Land and Property Surveys, Sketch No. PS-2016-056, dated April 20, 2016, City of Toronto, be granted in favour of the City of Toronto;

THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00. All legal, survey and other costs are to be paid by the City of Toronto;

THAT the City of Toronto is to fully indemnify TRCA from any and all claims from injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of this easement or the carrying out of construction;

THAT an archaeological investigation be completed, with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA staff, at the expense of the City of Toronto;

THAT all TRCA lands disturbed by the proposed works be revegetated/stabilized following construction and, where deemed appropriate by TRCA staff, a landscape plan be prepared for TRCA staff review and approval in accordance with existing TRCA landscaping guidelines, at the expense of the City of Toronto;

THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, be obtained by the City of Toronto prior to commencement of construction;

THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended, if required;

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AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining any necessary approvals and signing and execution of documents. CARRIED ______

Section II – Items for Authority Information

RES.#A93/17 - SECTION II – ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION

Moved by: Jack Ballinger Seconded by: Colleen Jordan

THAT Section II item 10.2.1 – Canada Green Building Council and its Greater Toronto Chapter, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #3/17, held on May 5, 2017, be received. CARRIED ______

Section IV – Ontario Regulation 166/06, As Amended

RES.#A94/17 - ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED

Moved by: Colleen Jordan Seconded by: Kevin Ashe

THAT Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended item 10.3, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #3/17, held on May 5, 2017, be received. CARRIED ______

TERMINATION

ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:19 a.m., on Friday, May 19, 2017.

Maria Augimeri Brian Denney Chair Secretary-Treasurer

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