Meeting #11/13

INDEX TO

AUTHORITY MEETING #11/13

Friday, January 31, 2014

MINUTES Minutes of Meeting #9/13, held on November 22, 2013 490

PRESENTATIONS Fortnum, Scott, Executive Director, The Living City Foundation re: The Living City Foundation. 490

Gray, Darryl, Senior Manager, Education, TRCA and Ron Halliday, Abilities Centre re: Claremont Field Centre Accessibility Upgrades Capital Campaign. (moved from January 10, 2014 meeting) 490

CORRESPONDENCE A letter dated January 29, 2014 from Liz White, Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada and Barry MacKay, Born Free and Ainslie Willock, Canadians for Snow Geese. re: Double-crested Cormorants 490

DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON SPECIAL POLICY AREA COMPREHENSIVE POLICY AND BOUNDARY UPDATE 493

EROSION MANAGEMENT FOR THE JULY 8TH SEVERE WEATHER EVENT - UPDATE 503

DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS 2013 Management Summary and 2014 Management Strategy 514

USE OF RESOURCES DURING AN ELECTION Approval of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Policy 521

DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM RSD#13-129 Award of Contract - Fabrication and Installation of Signage and Features, City of Toronto 534 EAST POINT PARK BIRD SANCTUARY Award of Tender #RSD 13-092 - Pavilions and Landscape Elements, City of Toronto 537

NEWTONBROOK CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT Contract RSD13-131 - Steel Bridge Fabrication and Delivery 539

TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE PROPOSAL FOR LEASE OF LAND Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Regional Municipality of York 541

EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS: ASSESSING THE 2013 ICE STORM 546

GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham 572

THE LIVING CITY POLICIES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE WATERSHEDS OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 572

PLANNING AND PERMITTING ADMINISTRATION COST RECOVERY 573

ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATED PROPOSAL FOR LEASE OF LAND Heart Lake Conservation Area, Regional Municipality of Peel 574

PARKS CANADA AGENCY Rouge National Urban Park 575

TORONTO ZOO Governance Model 578

HUMBER RIVER HYDROLOGIC SIMULATION PROGRAM FORTRAN MODEL UPDATE 578

BLACK CREEK CHANNEL MAINTENANCE Disposal of Stockpiled Soils, Tender RSD13-158 578

APPOINTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Renee Afoom-Boateng 578

SUMMARY OF PROCUREMENTS 2013 Annual Summary 578

SENIOR STAFF EXPENSES 601

GOOD NEWS STORIES 606 WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #5/13, held on October 17, 2013 609

ETOBICOKE-MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION Minutes of Meeting #2/13, held on September 19, 2013 609

HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #4/13, held on December 3, 2013 609

DOGS OFF LEASH PARK 609

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND DATA 610 MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #11/13 January 31, 2014

The Authority Meeting #11/13, was held in Weston Room B, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 31, 2014. The Vice Chair Maria Augimeri, called the meeting to order at 9:37 a.m.

PRESENT Maria Augimeri Vice Chair Ben Cachola Member Raymond Cho Member Ronald Chopowick Member Vincent Crisanti Member Glenn De Baeremaeker Member Michael Di Biase Member Chris Fonseca Member Jack Heath Member Colleen Jordan Member Mujeeb Khan Member Gloria Lindsay Luby Member Glenn Mason Member Mike Mattos Member Linda Pabst Member John Parker Member Anthony Perruzza Member Dave Ryan Member Deb Schulte Member Cynthia Thorburn Member Jim Tovey Member Richard Whitehead Member

ABSENT Paul Ainslie Member David Barrow Member Bob Callahan Member Peter Milczyn Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Chair John Sprovieri Member

489 RES.#A219/13 - MINUTES

Moved by: Michael Di Biase Seconded by: Chris Fonseca

THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/13, held on January 10, 2013, be approved. CARRIED ______

PRESENTATIONS

(a) A presentation by Scott Fortnum, Executive Director, The Living City Foundation, in regard to The Living City Foundation.

(b) A presentation by Darryl Gray, Senior Manager, Education, TRCA, and Ron Halliday, Abilities Centre, in regard to Claremont Field Centre Accessibility Upgrades Capital Campaign.

RES.#A220/13 - PRESENTATIONS

Moved by: Dave Ryan Seconded by: Colleen Jordan

THAT staff report back on the recommendations outlined in above-noted presentation (a). CARRIED

RES.#A221/13 - PRESENTATIONS

Moved by: Cynthia Thorburn Seconded by: Glenn De Baeremaeker

THAT above-noted presentation (b) be received. CARRIED ______

CORRESPONDENCE

(a) A letter dated January 29, 2014 from Liz White, Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada and Barry MacKay, Born Free and Ainslie Willock, Canadians for Snow Geese, in regard to Item AUTH7.3, Double-crested Cormorants.

RES.#A222/13 - CORRESPONDENCE

Moved by: Mujeb Khan Seconded by: Ben Cachola

THAT above-noted correspondence (a) be received. CARRIED 490 CORRESPONDENCE (A)

491 ______

492 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION

RES.#A223/13 - DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON SPECIAL POLICY AREA COMPREHENSIVE POLICY AND BOUNDARY UPDATE The City of Brampton is updating the policies and boundary of the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area based upon a Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis undertaken in accordance with provincial guidelines. The Authority is requested to endorse the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment that will implement the updated Special Policy Area policies and boundary.

Moved by: Gloria Lindsay Luby Seconded by: Glenn De Baeremaeker

WHEREAS the City of Brampton, in collaboration with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), has prepared a Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis for the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area (SPA), based upon the 2012 Etobicoke Creek hydrology, hydraulic modelling and flood line mapping, in accordance with provincial guidelines for amending the policies and boundaries of existing SPAs;

AND FURTHER THAT the City of Brampton, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Ministry of Natural Resources be so advised by the CEO's Office.

AMENDMENT RES.#A224/13

Moved by: Ronald Chopowick Seconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT the 2nd paragraph of the main motion be amended to read:

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the request by the City of Brampton to update the boundary and policies of the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area through an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be supported for approval provided final refinements of wording be completed by the City of Brampton and the Province, to the satisfaction of the TRCA;

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED

THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED

493 THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

AND FURTHER THAT the City of Brampton, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Ministry of Natural Resources be so advised by the CEO's Office.

BACKGROUND Brampton's historic downtown core is a defining element of the City structure, the overall planning framework for the City in the Official Plan. It forms a part of the Central Area for the City of Brampton, the focus of major institutional, residential, commercial, cultural and recreation activity in the 'heart' of the City of Brampton. The ongoing rehabilitation and revitalization of the historic downtown core plays an essential role in realizing this vision.

A portion of the Central Area is located within the flood plain of the Etobicoke Creek. To allow for the continued viability of the historic downtown core and address the significant social and economic hardships that would result from strict adherence to provincial one zone flood plain management policies, the Province approved this area as a Special Policy Area in 1986 (Attachment 1). Since that time, the City has experienced significant growth and development pressures and received a number of applications for development within the SPA.

In 2005, City Council adopted a Central Area Vision to accommodate significant growth in a vibrant and healthy downtown with a strong urban character. Around the same time, there was emerging interest from landowners and developers in downtown Brampton to intensify the residential land uses more in character with the downtown cores of urban centres. In response to the applications, the Province requested that a comprehensive analysis and amendment to the SPA be undertaken to address all of the growth across the SPA. The recommendations of this report pertain to that comprehensive analysis, the outcome of which is to provide clarity within the policy framework and clearly establish the location, nature and extent of development that will enable appropriate revitalization and redevelopment of the historic downtown to ensure its long term heath and vitality.

494 Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Framework Section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2005 establishes the policy framework for managing natural hazards, including flooding hazards. In accordance with provincial standards, flooding hazards may be managed through a One Zone Concept, a Two Zone Concept or a Special Policy Area approach. In general, the One Zone Concept is the primary provincial approach to managing flood risk through the planning process, which essentially requires that no new development be permitted within the flood plain. In exceptional circumstances, a Two Zone Concept or an SPA approach may be considered.

A “Special Policy Area” designation is a planning mechanism provided by the Province to recognize the unique circumstances of historic communities that existed within flood vulnerable areas prior to the implementation of a provincial flood hazard planning policy and where it has been demonstrated that the application of the other flood plain management approaches (One Zone or Two Zone) would not allow for the continued social and economic viability and revitalization of these areas. New SPAs and any amendments to their policies and boundaries to existing SPAs must be approved by both the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and the Minister of Natural Resources (MNR) because they reflect a relaxation of natural hazard policies for flood-related events, where this is deemed appropriate. As stated in the PPS, SPAs are not intended to allow for new or intensified development, if a community has feasible opportunities for development outside the flood plain.

The proposal for a new SPA or modifications to the boundaries or policies of an existing provincially approved SPA may only be initiated by lower-tier or single-tier municipalities as the proponent. Such proposals must be undertaken in accordance with the Ministry of Natural Resources Technical Guide, Appendix 5 – River and Stream Systems: Flooding Hazard Limit, “ Procedures for Approval of New Special Policy Areas (SPAs) and Modifications to Existing SPAs Under the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 (PPS, 2005), Policy 3.1.3 – Natural Hazards- Special Policy Area, dated January 2009". The policies and boundaries of an SPA are determined through a consultative process between the municipality, TRCA, MNR and MMAH, and implemented through amendments to a municipality’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law. These site specific SPA policies are used by TRCA staff to inform and guide TRCA's regulatory permitting responsibilities under Section 28(1) of the Conservation Authorities Act.

Existing Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area The SPA for the City of Brampton’s historic core was approved by the Province in 1986 in conjunction with the Brampton Secondary Plan (OP84-058). The SPA designation was supported by TRCA and the boundary of the SPA was reflective of the limit of the flood plain known at that time. The policies for the SPA were incorporated into the Downtown Brampton Secondary Plan, which replaced the Brampton Central Secondary Plan in 1998. The SPA policies were set out as ‘Special Policy Area 3’ in the Secondary Plan and include the technical requirements for development within the SPA

Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis: Since 1986, no changes have been made to the SPA. Subsequent to the receipt of a number of development applications in the historic core beginning in 2004, the Province (MMAH) requested that a comprehensive analysis and update to the SPA be undertaken to address all of the growth across the SPA. In addition, downtown Brampton was identified as an Urban Growth Centre as part of the provincial requirements to conform to the Places to Grow Act. A small but important area of the Urban Growth Centre is affected by the SPA. 495 The City of Brampton, in collaboration with TRCA, developed a submission package in accordance with the MNR 2009 technical guidelines for amending the policies and boundaries of existing SPAs. The City made its submission to the Province in August of 2011 and held an initial public meeting with respect to the amendment documents in November 2011. Consultation between the City, TRCA, MMAH and MNR regarding the initial submission occurred throughout 2012 and early 2013. In March of 2013, the City provided an addendum submission to the Province that included updated hydrology, hydraulic and floodline data from TRCA, additional risk management technical assessment and clarity on the distribution of growth. The Province provided a detailed response on the updated submission in June of 2013 and the City has been working closely with MMAH, MNR and TRCA to address these comments. City staff reported on their proposed response to the provincial comments to City Council and Planning, Design and Development Committee meetings in August and September of 2013. The proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and associated Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) were revised and presented at a further public meeting in November 2013. The City, MMAH, MNR and TRCA met in November and have been engaged in ongoing consultation since then in an effort to advance through the final stages of the SPA update and approval process.

The provincial approval procedures require an endorsement of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council as part of the City’s final submission package to the Province. A similar endorsement on the technical material and the proposed OPA and ZBA from TRCA's board is also required. A report to the City’s Planning, Design and Development Committee was received on January 13, 2014, with a recommendation for endorsement of the proposed OPA/ZBA by Council. The details of the City’s report, including the proposed OPA/ZBA, can be found at the following link: http://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/meetings-agendas/PDD%20Committee%202010/2014011 3pdd_G1.pdf. This report will be considered by City Council on January 29, 2014.

The following is a summary of the key components of the Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis.

Flood Risk within the Downtown Brampton SPA A fundamental element of the Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis was to update the boundaries of the SPA based upon current flood plain mapping. The analyses of flood risk are based on the technical updates for the Etobicoke Creek listed below. These studies were finalized, peer reviewed and approved by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in 2012. The methodology for preparing hydrologic/hydraulic models and the specifications for regulatory mapping are prescribed by the Ministry of Natural Resources (Technical Guide – River and Stream Systems: Flooding Hazard Limit, 2002).

Technical Studies for Etobicoke Creek:  Etobicoke Creek Hydrology Study, MMM 2012  Etobicoke Creek Hydraulic Model, Greck 2012  Etobicoke Creek Floodline Mapping, Greck 2012

496 Although the Brampton by-pass channel was originally sized to only convey the 100 year storm, current modelling shows that the channel can actually pass flows up to and including the 1:350 year storm. However, a significant portion of flow will still leave the by-pass channel and find a conveyance route through the historic river valley during a Regulatory (Hurricane Hazel) Flood event; almost an equal amount of water will be conveyed through the historic river valley as will be conveyed down the by-pass channel. The 'historic' valley is actually the downtown core, (Main Street/Four Corners Business Area), an area that includes such uses as: residential, commercial and institutional buildings, an extensive road network, a CNR line with two roadway openings at Main and Union Street, and open space systems at Rosalea Park and Gage Park.

Modelling also shows that flood depths during a Regulatory Flood will range from 0 to 3 m within the SPA, with the areas of greatest depth just upstream of the CNR tracks and along the western boundary of the SPA north of Queen Street. The majority of the SPA area will experience 1 to 2 m depth of flooding near the lowest part of the historic river valley (through the centre of the historic valley), while shallow areas will exist at the outer boundaries.

The 2012 flood risk information (flood depths and velocities and floodline mapping) resulted in the following positive impacts:  The SPA is reduced in size by approximately 5 hectares based upon the new Regulatory floodline mapping.  There is an overall reduction in the depth of flooding within the SPA. Previous hydraulic models,(based on 2007 hydrology), showed much greater depths of flooding (up to the 4 to 5 m range).  The existing SPA requires new buildings or structures to be floodproofed to the Regulatory Flood event; however, where it is not feasible to floodproof to the Regulatory Flood event, the minimum level of protection is the 1:350 year storm event. Current modelling shows that the by-pass channel can pass flows up to and including the 1:350 year storm. This means that the downtown core is not affected by flooding from the Etobicoke Creek in all events up to and including the 1:350 year storm event and that the minimum floodproofing standard of the SPA policies can be met for all new development and redevelopment within the SPA.

The detailed characterization of the floodplain based upon the 2012 information formed a critical part of the March 2013 addendum submission package to the Province, as the basis for the determination of risk to life and property arising from the future proposed land use within the SPA.

Land Use Planning - Growth Distribution The Province required additional supporting rationale for the projected growth in the SPA given that SPAs are not intended for intensification if there are feasible opportunities outside the floodplain. The Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis does not increase intensification above what is already permitted within the existing Downtown Brampton Secondary Plan; it introduces policies that refine the distribution of growth strategically to reduce risk and fulfill the City’s vision for residential and job growth contributing to a vibrant downtown. The draft Official Plan Amendment for the proposed SPA update establishes four sub-areas to reflect the differing policy and development approach within the SPA, based upon the risk management assessment and strategy. The following is a summary:

497  a strategic redistribution of future residential growth along the edge of the floodplain, (i.e. outer edge of the SPA), where safe ingress/egress to flood-free lands is available; maximum massing, gross floor area and residential units have been established in order to provide certainty and manage risk;  no new residential units within the historic commercial core, where there is limited opportunity to gain access to flood free lands; however, maintains opportunities for revitalization that protects the historic fabric with a focus on heritage, culture, arts and entertainment;  restriction on new residential uses in established neighbourhoods outside of the historic commercial core but still within the flood plain; and  a restriction on new sensitive uses throughout the entire SPA, in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement, including those uses related to the care of children, the elderly and persons with disabilities; essential emergency services; and, those uses associated with the handling or storage of hazardous substances.

Emergency Management Under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, municipalities have the primary responsibility and authority for response to flooding and flood emergencies and the welfare of residents. The City of Brampton and TRCA work closely together to ensure that the most current flood risk information is shared to facilitate the coordination of flood forecasting and emergency planning. TRCA operates a Flood Forecasting and Warning System that monitors watershed and weather conditions daily in order to issue timely warning of anticipated or actual flood conditions. Conditions during a flood event are closely monitored by TRCA and communicated to the municipality.

The Brampton Emergency Measures Office (BEMO) has developed a “Standard Operating Procedure on Downtown Brampton Flood Response Plan’” based on the type, location and amount of growth in the proposed Official Plan Amendment for the updated SPA. This plan outlines the procedures for monitoring and assessment of conditions that could lead to a flood situation in the Downtown Core notification and communication, evacuation and sheltering, response and recovery and identifies the major roles and responsibilities for City of Brampton and Region of Peel services.

The requirement for flood-free access for the focus areas of new residential development provides an enhancement for emergency response and life safety. All new development, (including those containing non-residential uses), will be required to prepare a Building Safety Plan consistent with the City’s Emergency Management Plan. Where new development includes a plan of condominium, appropriate provision to execute the operational elements and protocols must be included in the applicable Condominium Act Declaration. The City will impose a condition on new development applications requiring the developer to notify prospective building owners/tenants of the Building Safety Plan and emergency notification and protocol. These clauses shall also be included on any Community Information Map required for development by the City.

498 Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment: The City of Brampton has prepared a proposed OPA that reflects and implements the land use and risk management approach as set out in the Comprehensive Flood Risk Management Analysis. It supports the ongoing revitalization of the downtown by realizing strategic development opportunities while managing and reducing risk with respect to flooding. The OPA establishes four sub-areas to reflect the differing policy approach and development potential within the SPA. These sub-areas implement the residential growth distribution (with focus on edge areas) component of the risk management strategy. The OPA establishes limits for residential and non-residential development, sets out the technical requirements for development with respect to flood-proofing and flood risk management and establishes the approval process for new development.

The proposed ZBA further implements the risk management approach and the proposed SPA policies of the OPA by adding floodplain regulations for the SPA to the City’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law. These regulations establish limits for residential and non-residential development, flood-proofing requirements and restrictions on new sensitive land uses.

The Province provided comments on the proposed OPA and ZBA in letter dated January 7, 2014. Staff from the City, MMAH, MNR and TRCA held a teleconference call on January 8, 2014 to discuss these comments. The City has provided revised versions of the OPA (dated January 9, 2014) and ZBA (January 10, 2014) as a result of these discussions. It is staff’s understanding that at the writing of this report that the Province is generally satisfied with the revised documents, with perhaps the exception of a specific policy which may be subject to further discussion and amendments. TRCA is satisfied that the revised draft OPA and Zoning By-law captures TRCA planning and regulatory interests, roles and responsibilities for development within the SPA. Staff recommends that the revised versions of the OPA and ZBA be supported.

Next Steps in the SPA Process The following is a summary of the concluding steps in the process to update the Downtown Brampton SPA boundary and policies, in accordance with the provincial guidelines:  City Council approval in principle of the proposed OPA/ZBA (January 29, 2014).  TRCA resolution of endorsement of the technical information and proposed OPA/ZBA.  Council/TRCA resolutions forwarded to MMAH/MNR.  City submission of final documentation to MMAH (February).  MMAH/MNR provide recommendation to Ministers.  Ministers of MMAH and MNR make a decision on the amendments.  City Council adopts OPA (with revisions if required) and enacts ZBA (with revisions if needed), 20-day appeal period.  OPA/ZBA in force if no appeal.

499 Flood Mitigation for the Long Term It is important to note that in addition to the comprehensive update the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area, that the City has initiated a process to investigate flood mitigation opportunities for the long term. With a view to fully realize the long term development potential of the lands in the SPA, the City’s commitment to identify a long-term solution to eliminate the flood susceptible lands is acknowledged in the background preamble of the proposed OPA. Following direction from Council, City of Brampton and TRCA staff initiated a joint study process to address the natural hazard issues and urban form in the downtown core. Two concurrent studies were initiated: (i) a TRCA lead study to assess the feasibility of eliminating the flooding in the City’s downtown from the Regulatory Flood event (funded by Peel Region under the Peel Flood Remediation program), and (ii) a City-led study to examine urban design considerations and land use options. The joint study committee (consisting of both project teams) has been a successful collaboration between the City and TRCA and has allowed for the sharing of data, alignment of study objectives and the integration of technical/design/land use elements.

Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Feasibility Study (AMEC) In September 2012, TRCA awarded AMEC Environment and Infrastructure (AMEC) the “Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Feasibility Study”, a technical feasibility study to identify mitigation options to eliminate or reduce the risks due to flooding on the main branch of the Etobicoke Creek through the SPA. The study is focusing on the mitigation of flood risk during the Regulatory Flood (Hurricane Hazel storm), or to the greatest level practical.

The results of the feasibility study will: (1) identify potential flood mitigation options for the Regulatory Flood event (both “permanent” and “non-permanent” as defined by the Ministry of Natural Resources), and (2) provide a recommendation as to whether or not an Environmental Assessment should be undertaken to advance the flood protection plans toward implementation.

Urban Design and Land Use Study (The Planning Partnership) This study will analyze and refine the recommendations from the AMEC study for flood mitigation. Based on these technical conclusions, the consultant will develop design options that integrate Etobicoke Creek and the trail system, identified open space needs, and the existing character and vision for downtown Brampton.

Ultimately, the land use considerations, urban design best practices, and existing policy at municipal, regional and provincial levels will inform the vision for flood mitigation in Downtown Brampton. This study area primarily encompasses the area of interface between Etobicoke Creek and the Downtown.

TRCA staff will be reporting back to the Authority later this year on the progress and outcomes of these studies.

500 CONCLUSION The City of Brampton, in collaboration with TRCA, has prepared a Comprehensive Flood Risk and Management Analysis for the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area (SPA), in accordance with provincial guidelines for amending the policies and boundaries of existing SPAs. This flood risk analysis in this submission is based upon TRCA's 2012 hydrology and hydraulic modelling and floodline mapping for the Etobicoke Creek. The proposed OPA and ZBA sets out a policy framework that will enable the revitalization and redevelopment of the historic downtown to ensure its long term health and vitality while achieving an overall reduction of flood risk through strategic planning of new development and redevelopment. The development of the submission package and proposed OPA and ZBA have been subject to extensive discussions with MMAH and MNR. On this basis, TRCA staff recommends that the Authority support the proposed OPA and ZBA to update the policies and boundaries of the Downtown Brampton Special Policy Area, in order to advance to the next steps of the Provincial approval process.

Report prepared by: Laurie Nelson, extension 5281 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Laurie Nelson, extension 5281 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 21, 2014 Attachments: 1

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502 RES.#A225/13 - EROSION MANAGEMENT FOR THE JULY 8TH SEVERE WEATHER EVENT - UPDATE Staff update on the management of erosion and slope instability hazards resulting from the severe weather event on July 8th, 2013.

Moved by: Deb Schulte Seconded by: Linda Pabst

WHEREAS staff reported on the management of erosion and slope stability hazards related to the July 8, 2013 severe weather event at Authority #6/13 on July 26, 2013;

AND WHEREAS TRCA staff was authorized under Resolution #A126/13 to undertake geotechnical investigations and undertake interim erosion control and/or slope stabilization works at critical and high priority sites through the reallocation of funds from the Erosion Infrastructure Major Maintenance, Valley and Shoreline Monitoring and Minor Maintenance and other erosion and hazard related funding that may be available;

AND WHEREAS staff was directed under Resolution #A126/13 to report to the City Manager at the City of Toronto and the Chief Administrative Officer at the Region of Peel on the July 8, 2013 severe weather event related to physical and financial impacts of river and valley erosion, and to request the City of Toronto and Region of Peel for additional funds in 2013-2014 to undertake remedial design and works for critical and high priority sites;

AND WHEREAS staff was authorized under Resolution #A126/13 to develop a formal communication strategy with City of Toronto staff and local Councillors to disseminate consistent messaging to affected constituents;

AND WHEREAS staff was requested under Resolution #A126/13 to provide a follow up report on the status of enhanced funding requests and progress of work to the Authority in January 2014;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to continue with ongoing geotechnical investigations to assess risk and rank priority erosion hazard sites for future stabilization works using additional funding identified in TRCA’s 2014 – 2023 capital budgets;

THAT staff be authorized to commence with stabilization works on a priority basis beginning in 2014 as outlined in the workplan provided herein;

THAT staff report back on options to deal with erosion issues on the Granger Greenway;

AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be provided to the cities of Toronto and Mississauga, and Region of Peel. CARRIED

503 BACKGROUND On July 8, 2013 an intense downpour of precipitation rolled through the Toronto area, causing wide-spread flooding, surcharges of water infrastructure, and significant damage to the river and valley systems including extensive damage to park trails and pedestrian bridges, numerous debris jams, and an unprecedented number of slope failures on hundreds of private properties that border these natural areas.

On July 26, 2013 staff brought a report to Authority Meeting #6/13 providing an overview of the information collected to date with recommendations for further action. At that time, 141 properties had been inspected, six of which were initially flagged as critical (three were later downgraded to high priority following third-party reviews), 20 were flagged as high priority, 33 were flagged as medium priority, 66 as low priority and 16 sites with a priority of “none”, the latter being primarily recently completed TRCA erosion control sites where no appreciable damage was observed following the storm event, or where the damage was not related to river flooding or land erosion (e.g., basement flooding). At that time, preliminary damage estimates were in the order of $28 million.

th As of January 20, 2014 staff has inspected 482 sites reportedly damaged during the July 8 storm event through its long-standing Erosion Management Program that is funded by regional partners at the City of Toronto, and regions of Peel, York and Durham.

Table 1 summarizes the properties inspected by TRCA to date by region, with the preliminary estimated cost of the damages observed. It is noted that the estimated cost of repairs apply only to TRCA property or structures and private property, recognizing that TRCA's municipal partners are reporting on the damage to their respective properties and infrastructure separately (i.e. to avoid double-counting). All costs estimated by region are very preliminary with conservative contingencies applied, and as such are subject to revision as more information becomes available.

Table 1. Summary of inspections by Regional Municipality with preliminary estimate of damages Region No. Sites Estimated Inspected Cost of Repairs City of Toronto 433 $36M Peel Region 41 $1.2M York Region 7 $60K Durham Region 1 none TOTALS 482 $37.26M

Of the sites 482 sites inspected, 90% are located in the City of Toronto, 8% are located in the City of Mississauga and 2% are located in Brampton, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Pickering combined.

In addition to the initial inspections completed, staff has subsequently managed a number of third party investigations and carried out other actions using reallocated 2013 erosion capital funds from the City of Toronto and Region of Peel. A summary of all undertakings completed to January 20, 2014 is summarized in Table 2 (Attachment 1). 504 In addition to the specific initiatives listed in Table 2, the following summarizes the actions taken by staff as directed under Resolution #A126/13 at Authority Meeting #6/13, held on July 26, 2013:

a) THAT staff be directed to report to the City Manager at the City of Toronto and the Chief Administrative Officer at the Region of Peel on the July 8, 2013 severe weather event related to physical and financial impacts of river and valley erosion, and to request the City of Toronto and Region of Peel for additional funds in 2013-2014 to undertake remedial design and works for critical and high priority sites;

(i) The storm damage inventory with preliminary estimates of sites located in the th th City of Toronto was provided to the City Manager on August 9 and October 11 , 2013; a third update is scheduled to be provided to the City Manager in early February 2014 pending the receipt of the results of the detailed geotechnical investigations currently being completed (Action #4, Table 2).

(ii) The storm damage inventory for sites located in Peel Region are scheduled to be provided to the Chief Administrative Officer the first week of February 2014, as th inspections of select areas following the July 8 event were completed with no reports of damage to TRCA structures or property or private property that were anticipated to require additional funds in 2014-2023 to address (i.e., the existing budgets for erosion management in Peel Region were determined to be sufficient at present).

b) THAT staff be directed to request long-term enhanced funding commencing in 2014 to implement stabilization for critical and high priority sites and initiate valley segment-based planning in cooperation with City of Toronto staff to proactively identify and address erosion and slope instability hazards and that the preliminary estimates submitted to Toronto in May 2013 for 2014-2023 be amended as required

(i) Over the summer and fall of 2013 staff worked closely with City staff in Finance and Toronto Water to develop a request for long-term enhanced funding commencing in 2014 to implement stabilization works for priority sites and initiate valley-segment based planning to work more proactively in the identification and remediation of erosion and slope stability hazards. It is noted th that prior to the July 8 event, TRCA had already submitted its preliminary budget for enhanced funding to address additional flood/erosion remediation and maintenance pressures, which previously requested $2M annually in 2014 and $2M in 2015. Attachment 2 provides the enhanced funding request prior to th and following the July 8 event, showing the adjusted priorities and associated estimated costs.

505 (ii) As shown in Attachment 2, an additional $5M has been requested in 2014 and 2015 (totaling $7M annually), and the pre-storm funding level of $2M has been th reinstated beyond 2015 to 2023 to address both July 8 storm damage and pre-existing pressures over the 10-year forecast. TRCA staff expect that the extra $5M from the City of Toronto will be approved as part of the final budget approval by Council. Of note in the adjusted enhanced funding request for 2014-2023 is the additional funding for flood control channel maintenance, where aging channels require ongoing structural repairs and/or sediment and vegetation removals to restore capacity that is critical during storm events; and the Erosion Risk Mitigation Strategy (2016-2017) – a planning and engineering exercise to proactively identify additional existing properties that pre-date modern development setbacks which may be particularly vulnerable to significant erosion or slope instability during severe weather events, such as was th observed at several older neighbourhoods in Toronto during the July 8 event.

(iii) Numerous meetings have been convened between TRCA and the City of Toronto to develop a coordinated, prioritized strategy for erosion hazard mitigation, which are expected to continue on an ongoing basis as priorities for future years are refined. As part of these coordinated meetings City and TRCA staff have compared the respective priorities for 2014 and have identified a small number of sites of mutual concern over the short-term, however given that Toronto Water is faced with numerous emergency situations regarding exposed sanitary infrastructure that must be dealt with immediately, and TRCA remains the agency coordinating the assessment and potential remediation of several hundred private properties impacted by storm damage, some of which are deemed at imminent risk, the top priorities for each group are generally independent of one another for 2014. Longer term, however, it is recognized that there are many sites of concern to both Toronto Water and TRCA insofar as where bed and bank erosion affecting existing development is concerned. These future opportunities bode well for developing a strong coordinated approach to more proactive hazard mitigation.

c) THAT staff be authorized to develop a formal communication strategy with City of Toronto staff and local Councillors to disseminate consistent messaging to affected constituents

th In the initial days following the July 8 storm, it was determined that all first reports of erosion damage be referred to TRCA for preliminary inspection and inventory, as it was recognized that TRCA has considerable experience and the necessary tools and protocols in place to assess and track erosion and slope instability hazards through its existing Erosion Management Program. Staff quickly realized the number of people affected was significant, and revamped the Erosion Management Program webpage http://www.trca.on.ca/protect/erosion-management/ to include updates on TRCA’s post-storm erosion management efforts, and provided links to the appropriate City staff and local Councillors.

506 Later, to further promote the efficient dissemination of consistent messaging to affected constituents, the Storm Damage Information Portal http://trca.on.ca/stormdamageinfo was developed in-house to allow residents to register with TRCA to receive updated information regarding their properties, which are categorized by the level of assessment currently in progress. The portal also includes information on the Mimico Creek Low Flow Channel Maintenance work, allowing staff to communicate with an entire community of affected th residents. All local Councillors with properties included in the July 8 storm damage inventory were notified of the storm damage portal and encouraged to register to keep abreast of new information.

In addition to providing links to webpages and information sites, each Councillor has also received a minimum of three general updates on the storm damage sites in their respective th Wards since July 8 , with additional updates and other information provided as requested by the Councillor.

RATIONALE In light of TRCA’s specialized experience in the assessment and remediation of erosion and slope instability through its Erosion Management Program, staff request to proceed with the following projects listed in Table 3 (Attachment 3) using 2014-2015 enhanced funding from the City of Toronto and 2014-2015 core erosion management funding from the Region of Peel, subject to all necessary approvals and confirmation of available funding.

With respect to the estimated costs provided in Table 3, as a considerable amount of work is required before costs can be refined, the projects listed represent the top priority projects to be given first consideration with the available funding. As costs are refined, projects listed may be recommended to be accelerated or deferred to ensure that all work undertaken is completed within the funding that is available. It is also noted that pending the results of the detailed geotechnical investigations currently in progress and recommended below, in-year adjustments may be required to ensure the most hazardous sites are addressed first.

th Given the extent of erosion damage sustained in the City of Toronto during the July 8 event and the increase in financial pressure that this damage has created for the City, to ensure that all funds for repairs are applied appropriately and in a coordinated fashion that is as efficient as possible, all Toronto projects recommended in Table 3 are subject to individual review by the City of Toronto before staff is to proceed with any work. In accordance with this approach, the projects listed in Table 3 are subject to revision.

Pending the outcome of these reviews and any new information that is received from the detailed investigations currently in progress, staff will provide an update at a future Authority meeting detailing any changes to the priority list for 2014-2015.

507 FINANCIAL DETAILS th As previously stated, damage resulting from the July 8 2013 storm to TRCA property and private properties inspected is currently estimated at $37.26M. Total expenditures for post-storm erosion management efforts are estimated at $470K for 2013. The tentative budget for storm-related studies and repairs for 2014-2015 is $14M in the City of Toronto, using special/enhanced funding, and $1.5M in the Region of Peel, using core erosion management funding. All costs estimated were done coarsely using past similar works for reference and order of magnitude estimates from third-party engineering firms retained to complete preliminary and detailed assessments. As a substantial amount of work needs to be completed before detailed cost estimates can be prepared, a 50% contingency allowance has been applied to all estimates to account for the absence of detailed information. As such, all costs are subject to change as more information becomes available.

Report prepared by: Moranne McDonnell, 416-392-9725 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Moranne McDonnell, 416-392-9725 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 16, 2014 Attachments: 3

508 Attachment 1 - Table 2. Erosion management actions undertaken by TRCA following the July 8th severe weather event to January 20, 2014 ACTION LOCATIONS STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS COST TO COMPLETE ACTION 1.Preliminary damage 482 locations across Complete (i) Undertake third-party assessments including TRCA’s jurisdiction preliminary risk inspection, reporting, assessments to determine 155K meetings and associated priorities for further action project management (Actions #2,5) tasks (ii) Refer damage to municipal infrastructure and property to appropriate City staff (complete) 2.Preliminary slope stability 27 properties in the City Complete Undertake detailed and erosion risk of Toronto ranked geotechnical investigations for 19K assessments (Phase 1) medium-high priority or all properties assessed (Action higher by TRCA #4). inspectors 3.Emergency detailed 3 properties in the City of Complete Implement stabilization works geotechnical Toronto ranked critical as soon as possible at all 3 56K investigations priority by TRCA properties (see 2014 proposed inspectors workplan in Rationale section) 4.Detailed geotechnical 23 properties identified In progress Information received to date investigations (Phase 1) through Phase (90% confirm that several properties 137K 1preliminary assessments complete) are at risk long-term if no stabilization works are implemented (see 2014 proposed workplan in Rationale section) 5.Preliminary slope stability 72 properties in the City Complete Undertake detailed and erosion risk of Toronto ranked geotechnical investigations for 48K assessments (Phase 2) medium-high or higher by all properties assessed (see TRCA inspectors 2014 proposed workplan in Rationale section) 6.Etobicoke Creek Continuous walk of Complete (i) Flag exposed sanitary Walkthrough (Ward 3, City Etobicoke Creek in Ward sewer crossings (7) to Peel 5K of Mississauga) 3 Region (complete); (approximately 30 km) (ii) undertake detailed geotechnical investigations of 14 properties (see 2014 proposed workplan in Rationale section)

509 ACTION LOCATIONS STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS COST TO COMPLETE ACTION 7.Mimico Creek Erosion Continuous walk of Complete (i) Prepare report detailing Damage Assessment Mimico Creek from observations and approximately Bloor recommendations 10K Street to The Queensway (complete); (approximately 9 km) (ii) Carry out maintenance of the low flow channel to restore conveyance and reduce erosion of private property (commenced December 2013; in progress to mid February 2014) (iii) Initiate a Flood and Erosion Management Master Plan for Lower Mimico Creek (see 2014 proposed workplan in Rationale section) 8.Mimico Creek Low Flow Redistribution of In-stream N/A Channel Maintenance in-stream materials and maintenance 200K removal of debris from in progress (2013/2014); south of Bloor Street (at (until 40K in 2013 Orchard) to Jeff Healey mid-February Park; installation of 2014; temporary bridge in Jeff installation of Healey Park temporary bridge complete TOTAL COST (2013) 470K

510 Attachment 2

511 Attachment 3 - Table 3. Proposed storm-related restoration projects 2014-2015

PROJECT PRELIMINARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK PRELIMINARY TENTATIVE BUDGET SCHEDULE (2014-2015) CITY OF TORONTO PROJECTS 1.Detailed geotechnical Detailed slope stability and erosion risk assessments 800K Award Contract investigations (Phase of 72 properties in the City of Toronto identified February 2014; 2), City of Toronto through Phase 2 preliminary assessments, plus 60 results by additional properties ranked medium-high or higher mid-May 2014 by TRCA inspectors.

2.#139 Whitburn Restoration of the low flow channel through the 1.5M Low-flow channel Crescent, #2-4 Jennifer removal of woody and other debris and redistribution restoration winter Court, #111-117 of in-stream materials; toe protection; localized 2014; remaining Whitburn Crescent, City infrastructure protection (where required); slope work of Toronto stabilization works and general ravine restoration spring/summer 2014 3.#5 Old Yonge Street, Slope re-grading and additional foundation 500K Structural City of Toronto ** reinforcement; general ravine restoration reinforcement winter 2014; slope stabilization spring 2014 4.#24 Bennington Slope re-grading and additional foundation 250K Structural Heights Drive, City of reinforcement reinforcement Toronto ** winter 2014; slope stabilization spring 2014 5.#5-49 Moon Valley Remove unengineered structures; slope re-grading; 1M Initiate EA process Drive, City of Toronto limited retaining walls where re-grading not possible winter 2014; detailed design 2014; implementation TBD 2014-2015 pending confirmation of available funding 6.#5-69 Riverhead Drive Remove unengineered structures; slope re-grading; 1.5M Initiate EA process limited retaining walls where re-grading not possible winter 2014; detailed design 2014; implementation TBD 2014-2015 pending confirmation of available funding 7.Lower Mimico Creek Environmental Assessment (EA) to provide 500K Data collection, Erosion Management recommendations for long-term protection against analysis and Master Plan ongoing erosion from approximately Bloor Street to consultation 2014; The Queensway. Further consultation with Toronto development of Water required. recommendations 2015

512 PROJECT PRELIMINARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK PRELIMINARY TENTATIVE BUDGET SCHEDULE (2014-2015) 8.Flood Control Channel Structural repairs and/or sediment and vegetation 2M Commence with Maintenance removals to restore capacity during storm events. maintenance of Current priority flood control channels for 2014+ are: Donino drop  Donino drop structure (Yonge-York Mills structure as soon Channel) as weather  Black Creek Channel (Scarlett Rd. section; conditions permit; Wilson Ave. section) remaining sections  Sheppard Channel after Jul 1, 2014 to  Malvern Channel limit of available funding annually 9.#83 Fishleigh Drive, Acquisition of #1 Midland; extension of shoreline 2.7M Land acquisition #81 Fishleigh Drive, #1 protection below #83-81 Fishleigh Drive 2014; shoreline Midland Avenue works 2015 10.Additional candidate The following properties have been tentatively 3.25M Commence with projects identified for repair in 2014-2015 pending the detailed design, outcome of detailed assessments currently in approvals and progress or planned for 2014 (listed alphabetically): implementation on  9 Alderbrook Drive a priority basis as  14 Appletree Court funding is  87-101 Bankview Circle available.  22-24 Bucksburn Road Outstanding work  21-24 Disan Court remaining beyond  2191 Kipling Avenue the 2014-2015  22-32 Norfield Crescent *Note: further preliminary consultation/coordination with Toronto Water as it funding allocation relates to the Berry Creek STS protection identified would be  100 North Drive deferred to a  Northline Road (Toronto Water building) future year using  19-25 Ridgegate Crescent enhanced  323 Riverview Drive 2016-2023 funding  1025 Scarlett Road from the City of  75 Strathavon Drive Toronto.  37-39 Topcliff Avenue TOTAL 14M REGION OF PEEL PROJECTS 1.Detailed geotechnical Detailed slope stability and erosion risk assessments 100K Award Contract investigations (Phase of 15 properties in Peel Region ranked medium-high February 2014; 2) or higher by TRCA inspectors. results by mid-May 2014

2. #3487-3533 Ponytrail Slope re-grading and restoration of rear yards; toe 800K 2014-2015 (to be Drive, City of protection determined) Mississauga 3. #1876-1892 Steepbank Slope re-grading and restoration of rear yards; toe 500K 2014-2015 (to be Crescent, City of protection determined) Mississauga TOTAL 1.4M ** subject to confirmation from the City of Toronto that these sites are eligible for funding under TRCA's program

513 RES.#A226/13 - DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS 2013 Management Summary and 2014 Management Strategy. Summary of 2013 management activities and 2014 management strategy for Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park.

Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Mike Mattos

THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the Cormorant Advisory Group to assist Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in addressing management concerns regarding colonial waterbirds at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP);

THAT staff be directed to work with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Canadian Wildlife Service and any other required regulatory agency to seek approval for the 2014 management strategy for colonial waterbirds at TTP;

THAT staff be directed to implement the proposed management strategy for 2014;

THAT staff be directed to continue to actively participate in local, regional and binational committees/working groups addressing the management and protection of colonial waterbirds;

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority bi-annually regarding the management of Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park or more frequently should the Strategic Approach be significantly changed.

AMENDMENT RES.#A227/13

Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Mike Mattos

THAT the following be inserted after the main motion:

AND FURTHER THAT staff make a presentation at the March Authority meeting on the double-crested cormorants management strategy.

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED

THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED

THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

514 THAT staff be directed to work with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Canadian Wildlife Service and any other required regulatory agency to seek approval for the 2014 management strategy for colonial waterbirds at TTP;

THAT staff be directed to implement the proposed management strategy for 2014;

THAT staff be directed to continue to actively participate in local, regional and binational committees/working groups addressing the management and protection of colonial waterbirds;

THAT staff report back to the Authority bi-annually regarding the management of Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park or more frequently should the Strategic Approach be significantly changed;

AND FURTHER THAT staff make a presentation at the March Authority meeting on the double-crested cormorants management strategy.

BACKGROUND Tommy Thompson Park is an urban wilderness park located at the foot of Leslie Street in the City of Toronto. It supports the largest colony of Double-crested Cormorants (DCCO) in the Great Lakes Region, plus diverse communities of bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, mammal, and vegetation species. It has been formally designated as a globally significant Important Bird Area (IBA) and an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA #120). The Master Plan that guides the development of TTP includes the goal of conserving and managing the natural resources and environmentally significant areas of the park. While the DCCO colony adds to the diversity of the park and is environmentally significant, there are concerns about the impacts of DCCO on tree health and biodiversity in other areas at TTP.

TRCA began a process to ensure the TTP Master Plan goals and objectives were upheld and the concerns are addressed. TRCA initiated the involvement of stakeholders and the public to create a management strategy for DCCO at TTP. The process started in November 2007 with the establishment of the Cormorant Advisory Group, and led to the development of the 2008 Cormorant Management Strategy which was approved by the Authority in 2008 as per Resolution #A110/08 as follows:

THAT staff be directed to work with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Canadian Wildlife Service and any other required regulatory agency to seek approval for the 2008 management strategy for colonial waterbirds at TTP;

THAT staff be directed to implement the proposed management strategy for 2008;

THAT staff be directed to continue to actively participate in local, regional and binational committees/working groups addressing the management and protection of colonial waterbirds;

515 AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Authority next year regarding the management of Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park.

Since 2008 TRCA staff has annually sought approval from the Authority to adopt the management strategy and has subsequently reported back on the Strategic Approach at the end of the breeding season:  2009 as per Resolution #A22/09,  2010 as per Resolution #A23/10,  2011 as per Resolution #A49/11, and  2012 as per Resolution #A19/12.  2013 as per Resolution #A259/12

The overall goal of the Double-crested Cormorant Strategic Approach, as established by the Cormorant Advisory Group in 2007, is to achieve a balance between the continued existence of a healthy, thriving cormorant colony and the other ecological, educational, scientific and recreational values of TTP. The objectives of the Strategic Approach are to:  increase public knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of colonial waterbirds;  deter cormorant expansion to Peninsula D;  limit further loss of tree canopy on Peninsulas A, B and C; and  continue research on colonial waterbirds in an urban wilderness context.

To achieve the goals and objectives of the Strategic Approach, TRCA employed a suite of management techniques between 2009 and 2013 that included inactive nest removals, pre-nesting deterrents, active nest removals and post-nesting deterrents. Along with deterrents, TRCA also worked to attract DCCO to nest on the ground by enhancing the ground nesting areas, providing straw for nesting materials, installing DCCO decoys, playing audio of DCCO courtship calls and limiting disturbance of the ground nesting areas. The “Management of Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park 2013 Summary Report” provides details on management actions and is available upon request.

Results from annual population counts show an increase in the ground nesting colony and an overall decrease in the tree nesting colonies. This data suggested that the management techniques appear to be effective in meeting the goal and objectives of the Strategic Approach. Pre-nesting deterrents and active nest removal in the targeted areas continued in 2013 as per the 2012 Strategic Approach, and as per the Strategic Approach, the active nest removal followed the conservative protocol for estimating nest age, to avoid removal of nests with eggs older than 10 days.

Although identified as a management technique in the 2013 Strategic Approach for Peninsulas B, C and D, the post-breeding deterrents were not undertaken as DCCO did not roost in trees in these areas.

Public knowledge, awareness and appreciation for DCCO at TTP continued with a remote webcam in the Peninsula B ground nest colony; a viewing blind on Peninsula C; and staff interpretation of the colony at various public events, including a Colonial Waterbird Hike at the TTP Spring Bird Festival, presentations and park tours.

516 In 2013 a total of 11,990 DCCO nests were counted on three of four peninsulas. This represents a slight increase of 249 nests over the 2012 nest count. The increase in nest numbers was due mainly to ground nesting on Peninsula B which increased 20 percent from 2012, while the tree nesting populations on Peninsulas A and C decreased by 62 and 25 percent respectively. Tree nesting on Peninsula B increased by 33 percent or 328 tree nests, which is likely due to increased efforts to keep the public away from the colony (trail barricade and signage). Overall, the ground nest population has increased 592 percent since management efforts began in 2008. This is a positive trend showing that ground nest enhancements are working to help achieve the goal of the continued existence of a healthy, thriving cormorant colony. The significant increase in the number of ground nests means that 58 percent of the TTP cormorant colony now nests on the ground, so their nests are not impacting the tree health.

Despite the increase of tree nesting on Peninsula B, overall tree nesting is declining, with the DCCO population nesting in trees decreasing by 16 percent in 2013. Also in 2013 the number of trees nested in decreased by 21 percent, thereby resulting in no further loss to the forest canopy.

Overall, the 2013 Management Strategy was successful in meeting the objectives of the Strategic Approach.  while the overall nest numbers have increased by two percent in 2013, DCCO were effectively deterred from expanding their nesting areas beyond the existing colonies, including onto Peninsula D;  ground nesting continued to increase and now represents 58 percent of the entire TTP DCCO population;  overall tree nesting decreased by 16 percent;  colonial waterbird research continued through the work of York University; and  public knowledge, awareness and appreciation of colonial waterbirds was upheld through targeted site interpretation by staff at various park events, formal hikes and tours, as well ground nest colony interpretation using webcam images on the website and a viewing blind on Peninsula C.

RATIONALE An extremely high level of concern has been expressed regarding DCCO populations and their management. Concerns have been raised from both sides, on the one hand calling for management and the preservation of forest canopy, and on the other hand for protection of the birds and their nesting colonies. TRCA has an obligation to manage Tommy Thompson Park as directed by the Master Plan for Tommy Thompson Park as approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. To meet the intent of the Master Plan, TRCA staff feels that there is a strong rationale for undertaking a strategic approach to the management of Double-crested Cormorants at Tommy Thompson Park.

Since November 2007, TRCA has involved stakeholders and the public in assessing the need for management and developing a strategy for DCCO at TTP. Generally, throughout the process there has been agreement that some form of management is appropriate, providing that the methods are humane to cormorants and do not affect other wildlife.

517 Based on the annual data from the nest counts, adaptive management techniques appear to be effective in meeting the goal and objectives of the Strategic Approach. TRCA's strategy continues to receive a high level of support from the Cormorant Advisory Group, the public and TRCA partners. Both the Advisory Group and partners are promoting TRCA's management approach at other sites throughout the Province of Ontario. As such, TRCA will carry out the Strategic Approach developed in 2013 (Attachment 1 - Table 1) for the 2014 season (Attachment 1 – Table 2).

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE A suite of techniques will be utilized in an integrated and adaptive approach to achieve the goal and objectives of the 2014 Strategic Approach, which maintains the original goal and objectives from 2007. Attachment 1 – Table 2 provides an overview of the 2014 Strategic Approach.

Increase Public Knowledge, Awareness and Appreciation  TRCA website, including images from the remote camera. TRCA continues to work on improvements to the remote camera set-up, and will supplement with images taken from the remote camera with images and photo interpretation taken by York University researchers for the TRCA website.  Conduct interpretive tours for school and interest groups, and at TTP special events.  Maintain opportunities to view colonial waterbirds with viewing blinds.  Present information at conferences and forums.  Participate in working groups on colonial waterbirds.

Inactive Nest Removal  Remove nests from trees on Peninsulas B and C during the winter, prior to the breeding season.

Enhanced Ground Nesting  Place natural nests collected during inactive nest removal in ground nesting areas on Peninsulas A and B.  Play auditory breeding calls to attract DCCO to ground nest areas on Peninsula A.  Deploy DCCO decoys on Peninsula A later in the breeding season to attract late, inexperienced DCCO to nest in the ground nest area.  Erect predator exclosures to improve ground nesting success and colony establishment.

Pre-nesting Deterrents  The expansion of tree nesting DCCO beyond the existing colonies on Peninsulas B and C will be prevented. Deterrents will continue on Peninsula B and C to prevent expansion.  The location of the trail barricades on Peninsulas B and C may be moved closer to the colony to act as a DCCO tree nesting deterrent, however if Black-crowned Night Herons nest in the area the trail barricades will not be moved to prevent disturbance to their nests.  DCCO will be prevented from nesting on Peninsula D.  Deterrent techniques will remain the same as 2013 and employed on an increasing scale of activity to ensure expansion of the tree nesting area does not occur.  Staff will monitor the effects deterrent activities have on the DCCO colony as well as on non-target species. 518 Post-breeding Deterrents  Deterrent activities will take place as needed on Peninsula C and D to reduce loafing in trees.  Techniques will be the same as in previous years and will be employed on an increasing scale of activity.

Monitoring, Research and Reporting  Undertake annual nest census for colonial waterbirds in late May.  Conduct modified annual tree health surveys on Peninsulas A, B, C and D in late August.  Continue to collaborate with York University on DCCO research.  Complete annual summary report.  Meet with Cormorant Advisory Group to review data and discuss the Strategic Approach for 2015.

FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds are identified in the Tommy Thompson Park Interim Management account 210-19 in the Preliminary 2014 Capital Budget from the City of Toronto.

Report prepared by: Karen McDonald, extension 5248 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Karen McDonald, extension 5248, Ralph Toninger, extension 5366 Emails: [email protected], [email protected], Date: January 16, 2014 Attachments: 1

519 Attachment 1

Table 1: 2013 Strategic Approach Matrix

Peninsula A Peninsula B Peninsula C Peninsula D Inactive Nest Removal (prior to 2012 breeding season) * * Enhanced Ground Nesting * * Pre-nesting Deterrents * * * Post-breeding Deterrents * *

Table 2: 2014 Proposed Strategic Approach Matrix

Peninsula A Peninsula B Peninsula C Peninsula D Inactive Nest Removal (prior to 2013 breeding season) * * Enhanced Ground Nesting * * Pre-nesting Deterrents * * * Post-breeding Deterrents * *

______520 RES.#A228/13 - USE OF RESOURCES DURING AN ELECTION Approval of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Policy. Approval of policy and receipt of procedures on Use of Resources During an Election.

Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Raymond Cho

THAT the policy on Use of Resources During an Election be approved, outlined in Attachment 1, as amended;

THAT the procedures on Use of Resources During an Election be received, as outlined in Attachment 2, as amended;

THAT the policy be added to the category of "Application to the General Public or Have Significant Implications";

AND FURTHER THAT the City of Toronto be so advised by the CEO's Office.

RECORDED VOTE Maria Augimeri Nay Ben Cachola Nay Raymond Cho Yea Ronald Chopowick Nay Vincent Crisanti Yea Glenn De Baeremaeker Yea Michael Di Biase Yea Chris Fonseca Yea Jack Heath Yea Colleen Jordan Yea Mujeeb Khan Yea Glenn Mason Nay Mike Mattos Yea Linda Pabst Yea Anthony Perruzza Yea Dave Ryan Yea Deb Schulte Nay Cynthia Thorburn Yea Jim Tovey Yea Richard Whitehead Yea

THE MOTION WAS CARRIED

BACKGROUND At its meeting held on February 20 and 21, 2013, Toronto City Council approved a motion requesting that City agencies adopt policies similar to the City of Toronto's that clarify the appropriate actions of employees and use of facilities, events, information, infrastructure and other resources during an election.

521 At Authority Meeting #4/12, held on May 25, 2012, Resolution #A85/12 approved the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) policy on Conflict of Interest - Employee Participation in Municipal, Provincial or Federal Elections.

TRCA staff conducted a review of the City of Toronto policy, as well as those of the cities of Vaughan and Brampton, and towns of Markham and Richmond Hill in preparing the TRCA policy and procedures for Use of Resources During an Election.

At Authority Meeting #9/13, held on November 22, 2013, Resolution #A196/13 was approved as follows:

THAT item EX7.6 - Use of Resources During an Election be referred back to staff for report at a future Authority meeting.

At the Authority meeting Members requested that staff again review the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and municipal policies on this matter in regard to the following issues:  booking of TRCA facilities for campaign events;  ability of Authority Members to purchase tickets personally for campaign events or contribute to campaigns;  placing campaign material on vehicles at TRCA facilities;  use of TRCA-owned logos on campaign material;  election period definition and date that policy should be in affect within an election year.

RATIONALE The rationale for this request is to provide a consistent approach to the use of public resources during an election, to help support confidence in the election process, and to be in keeping with the Act.

The policy strives to recognize the need to balance freedom of expression and assembly of candidates with responsibilities while ensuring there is no unfair advantage, promotion or contributions to any one candidate, party, registrant or supporter of a ballot question.

The policy recommended in Attachment 1, in conjunction with the already approved TRCA policy on employee participation in elections, meets these objectives, and is consistent with the City of Toronto policy.

Procedures for implementation of the policy have been approved by TRCA's Directors Committee, and are outlined for the information of the board in Attachment 2.

Proposed amendments to the policy and procedures from the version presented in November are identified in Attachments 1 and 2 whereby additions are bold-underlined-italicized and text to be removed is identified with a strikethrough.

522 The following responds to the questions of members:  booking of TRCA facilities for campaign events - facilities may be booked for these events by permit with payment of the fee as per TRCA's Fee Schedule for Public Facilities and Programming or any other fee schedule that may apply. The Act states that a contribution is if the facilities are provided at a discounted rate, and the difference between the rate in the fee schedule and the actual fee charged is the contribution. Therefore if no discount is offered, there is no contribution under the Act.  ability of Authority Members to purchase tickets personally for campaign events or contribute to campaigns - specified this in the policy rather than just the reference that this policy pertains to TRCA resources and thereby implicitly indicates that it does not apply to Authority Members personal resources.  placing campaign material on vehicles at TRCA facilities - is not allowed as TRCA's facilities are regional attractions rather than local. Campaign material may only be distributed in permitted areas or at all candidates meetings.  use of TRCA-owned logos on campaign material - logos can not be placed on campaign material, but if a logo is in the background of a file photo of a candidate, it may be used.  election period definition and date that policy should be in affect within an election year - amended the policy to be effective the first Monday in January in an election year, rather than June 30th of an election year as previously presented.

The review of municipal policies determined that there is not a consistent approach across the Toronto region in use of municipal resources during an election. Staff believes the revisions presented provide comprehensive policy and procedures that meet the specific needs of TRCA, while being consistent with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and are in keeping with the general intent of TRCA's municipal partners.

Staff recommends that the policy on Use of Resources During an Election be categorized as "Application to the General Public or Have Significant Implications", and as such requires Authority approval, as outlined in the Policy Review staff report approved by the Authority on July 26, 2013.

Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Emails: [email protected] Date: September 16, 2013 Attachments: 2

523 Attachment 1 1. PURPOSE

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) policy on "Use of Resources During an Election" provides a consistent approach and direction to TRCA employees on how TRCA resources can and cannot be used during municipal, school board, provincial and federal election campaigns or campaigns on a question on a ballot.

This policy and accompanying procedures establishes guidelines on the appropriate use of resources during an election period, in order to:  protect the interests of Authority Members, candidates, staff and TRCA, and  ensure accountable and transparent election practices.

2. BACKGROUND

TRCA employees may be approached by some candidates to use TRCA resources for the purposes of campaigning. A clear policy is required to guide the action of TRCA employees and help determine which requests can be accommodated and which should be denied.

The Municipal Elections Act,1996 specifies that a municipality or local board cannot make a contribution to a municipal election candidate (Section 70(4)). A “contribution” includes money, goods and services given to and accepted by or on behalf of a person for his or her election campaign (Section 66 (1)).

Since a “contribution” may take the form of money, goods or services, any use of TRCA’s resources for an election campaign by any candidate, may be considered a contribution by TRCA. Where a candidate pays the regular rate for goods and services as any other individual, it is not considered a contribution. If a discounted rate or free goods and services were procured, that would be considered a contribution.

3. SCOPE

This policy and accompanying procedures applies to all Authority Members, candidates in a municipal, school board, provincial and federal election, and TRCA staff during an election period.

4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Procedures and guidelines pursuant to the "Use of Resources During an Election" policy shall be developed to ensure audit implementation compliance. All issues with respect to this policy and associated procedures should be directed toward the CEO.

Directors: Directors are responsible for the application of this policy to TRCA resources, facilities and employees managed by their Divisions.

TRCA Employees: TRCA employees are responsible for understanding and applying this policy and for seeking clarification and advice if required.

524 5. POLICY

TRCA strives to recognize the need to balance freedom of expression and assembly of candidates with responsibilities while ensuring there is no unfair advantage, promotion or contributions to any one candidate, party, registrant or supporter of a ballot question.

TRCA cannot make a contribution (including money, goods and/or services) to any candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election.

TRCA resources cannot be used to promote one candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election over another candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election.

This policy is intended to enable continued public and media access to candidates or registrants for information and interviews. The policy distinguishes between unplanned media scrums or chance public encounters by candidates and the media, whether in-person or online, and actual planned media events or rallies.

The policy recognizes that Authority Members are holders of their position until their successor is appointed, and supports Members in continuing to fulfill their responsibilities as Authority Members. In addition, it recognizes that Authority Members have political interests outside of their duties as Authority Members. In this regard, the policy does not apply to Authority Members' using their personal resources for their own political interests, subject to this use in no way referencing TRCA or their capacity as an Authority Member. Use of personal resources in this manner shall not be endorsed by TRCA.

The policy recognizes that Members of Council are holders of their office until the end of their term and supports Members in continuing to fulfill their responsibilities as Members of Council.

The TRCA CEO's Office shall ensure the policy contained herein and associated procedures are reviewed on a regular basis (not to exceed three years) and remain relevant to the needs of TRCA, in accordance with legislative requirements and good business practices.

6. DEFINITIONS

"Authority Member"– means any individual appointed to the board of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority by a participating member municipality.

"Campaigning" – means any activity by or on behalf of a candidate, political party or question on a ballot meant to elicit support during the election period. Campaigning does not include the appearance of elected officials, other candidates or their supporters, or registrants at an event in their personal capacity without the display of any signage or graphic which identifies the individual as a candidate or registrant and without the solicitation of votes.

"Campaign Materials" – means any materials used to solicit votes for a candidate(s) or question in an election including but not limited to literature, banners, posters, pictures, buttons, clothing or other paraphernalia. Campaign materials include materials in all media, for example, print, displays, electronic radio or television, online including websites or social media.

525 "Candidate" – means any person who has filed and not withdrawn a nomination for an elected office at the municipal, school board, provincial or federal level in an election or by-election.

"TRCA Resources" – includes but is not limited to TRCA employees, TRCA events, TRCA facilities, TRCA funds, TRCA information and TRCA infrastructure. These are further defined as follows:

"TRCA employees" – for the purpose of this policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority employees includes: all TRCA employees, including full time, part time and contract employees, as well as paid or unpaid interns and volunteers. "TRCA events" – means events funded or organized by TRCA or any Authority Member, including events that may be jointly organized with community organizations and/or with external sponsors. TRCA events include, but are not limited to: community meetings and consultations, parks, recreation or cultural facility openings or celebrations and other special events. "TRCA facilities" – means any facility which is owned or leased by TRCA and which is directly managed and operated by TRCA divisions or programs. TRCA facilities do not include public right-of-ways such as sidewalks, roads and boulevards and laneways. "TRCA funds or monies" – means funding support through TRCA’s annual operating or capital budgets, including but not limited to funds provided directly to TRCA programs and services, Members expenses and staffing budgets. "TRCA information" – means any information in the custody and control of TRCA, including databases that may be the repository of names, contact information, business records, financial information or other identifiers compiled and used by TRCA employees to conduct TRCA business. Examples of TRCA databases include but are not limited to: Contact Manager records, lists of event attendees, partners and TRCA tenants. Constituent information collected by TRCA Members are not under custody or control of TRCA and are not considered TRCA information for the purpose of this policy. "TRCA infrastructure" – means any physical or technology systems that support the operation of TRCA programs and services, including but not limited to TRCA’s fleet and marine vehicles, computer network, telecommunications and Lotus Notes email system, wireless equipment, computer hardware, software and peripherals, internet and intranet. Excludes public right-of-way including sidewalks, roads, laneways and boulevards.

"Contribution" – as defined in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended means "money, in-kind support, goods and services given to and accepted by or on behalf of a person for his or her election campaign".

"Election" – means an election or by-election at the municipal, school board, provincial and federal level of government, or the submission of a question or by-law to the electors.

"Election Period" – for the purposes of TRCA, the election period is:

 For a municipal or school board election, the election period commences on June 30th and ends on voting day.

526  For a provincial or federal election, the election period commences the day the writ for the election is issued and ends on voting day.

 For a by-election, the period commences when the by-election is called and ends on voting day.

"Elected Official" – means an individual elected to the House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, a municipal council or a school board.

"Glad-handing" – means attending a TRCA event as a private individual and interacting with other event attendees without displaying signage or disseminating material which identifies the individual as a candidate and without encouraging votes for a candidate, a political party or a position on a question on a ballot.

"Media Event" – means an event such as a press conference or photo opportunity to which the media is invited and the purpose of which is to promote a candidate, a political party or a position on a question on a ballot. Features of a media event can include but are not limited to, the issuing of a media advisory stating date, time and location of briefing/press conference, use of backdrops, podiums or public address systems, the distribution of media releases and/or media kits and/or the display of signage and/or other materials to promote a candidate or a position on a question on a ballot.

"Media Scrum" – means an unplanned encounter between a candidate, a registrant, their staff and/or a member or members of the media.

"New/Social Media" – means online technologies and practices used to share opinions, insights, experiences and perspectives through words, pictures, music, videos and audio. Social media can take many different forms, including but not limited to internet forums, web logs (blogs), social blogs, messaging, wikis, podcasts, pictures, video, music sharing, rating and bookmarking.

"Political Party" – Political parties for provincial and federal elections are those registered with the Ontario Election Finances Act or in the registry of parties referred to in section 374 of the Canada Elections Act . Political party for municipal, school board or question on a ballot means an organization whose fundamental purposes is to participate in public affairs by endorsing one or more of its members as candidates and supporting their election, or to promote the acceptance of a certain position on a question on a ballot.

"Question on a Ballot" – means any question or by-law submitted to the electors by Council, a school board, an elected local board, or the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

"Registrant" – means an individual, corporation or trade union described in paragraphs 1 to 3 of subsection 70(3) who has registered with the clerk regarding a question on a ballot under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 .

"Supporter" – means a supporter of a yes or no response to a question on a ballot but not incurring expenses like a registrant.

"Voting Day" – means the day on which the final vote is to be taken in an election.

527 RELATED POLICES AND PROCEDURES

Procedures for Use of Resources During an Election Conflict of Interest - Employee Participation in Municipal, Provincial or Federal Elections

528 Attachment 2 1. Activities Allowable during an Election Period

1.1 Members of the Authority may directly book normally permitted space in a Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) facility at the approved rate identified in the fee schedule for public facilities and programming, and any other conditions normally imposed under such permit, shall apply. 1.2 All-candidate meetings can be held at TRCA facilities provided that all candidates for an office or all registrants are invited to attend such meetings. This clause is subject to all applicable TRCA policies and procedures. 1.3 Candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election are permitted to distribute campaign materials only in areas permitted as per Section 1.1 above, subject to the existing permitting policies and procedures for these facilities. 1.4 Informal media scrums are permitted in public or common areas at TRCA facilities provided that no apparatus, mechanism or device for the amplification of the human voice or any sounds is used and that the activity is not disruptive to regular TRCA business in the vicinity. If the media scrum is disruptive, employees may ask the participants to find an alternative location. This clause is subject to all applicable TRCA policies and procedures. 1.5 A candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election is permitted to attend TRCA events, or events held at TRCA facilities, in either their capacity as an appointee to TRCA, an elected representative or as a private citizen to glad-hand with attendees and visitors, but may not solicit votes for themself, a political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot. No election signs may be posted and no campaign materials may be disseminated at TRCA events. This clause is subject to all applicable TRCA policies and procedures. 1.6 Permits for generic election-related purposes, such as teaching members of the public how to become a candidate or the knowledge to organize an election campaign, can be issued for TRCA facilities as long as no one particular candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election is promoted or endorsed at the event. 1.7 Elected officials are permitted to attend TRCA-organized events or events held on TRCA property and act as ceremonial participants in their capacity as elected officials, including speaking at the event and partaking in ceremonial activities. Once the writ is issued for provincial or federal elections, MPPs and MPs are no longer elected officials and therefore should not be invited to attend TRCA events. 1.8 TRCA online information related to Members will continue to be accessible by the public.

529 1.9 TRCA databases already made available for public use may be used by candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election. 1.10 TRCA employees may work on a campaign or support a candidate outside of their work hours, as long as they abide by the Human Resources policy titled “Conflict of Interest - Employee Participation in Municipal, Provincial or Federal Elections” which defines permitted campaign activity. The policy also prohibits certain employees from participating in any campaign activity. 1.11 Information that is requested and/or provided by TRCA employees to one candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election shall be made available to all other candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot, at their request, either through posting of the information on the internet or through other mechanisms. The provision of information to a candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election will be coordinated through the CEO's Office. 1.12 Requests by a candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot for personal meetings with TRCA employees, and requests for tours of TRCA facilities may not always be accommodated due to resource and time constraints. If a meeting or a tour is organized for one candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election, TRCA staff would need to commit to organizing a similar meeting or tour for all other candidates, political parties, registrants or supporters of a question on a ballot, at their request.

1.13 A file photo of a candidate with a logo in the background may be used in campaign material .

2. Activities Not Allowable during an Election Period

2.1 TRCA resources, including but not necessarily limited to monies, facilities, equipment, supplies, services or other TRCA resources, may not be used at anytime to support, endorse or otherwise provide an unfair advantage to any candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot at any time, whether during an election period or not. 2.2 TRCA monies may not be used to acquire any resources for any campaign or election related activities. 2.3 TRCA employees may not campaign or actively work in support of a municipal, school board, provincial or federal candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election during working hours, but may during non-working hours as described in the Human Resources policy titled “Conflict of Interest - Employee Participation in Municipal, Provincial or Federal Elections”.

530 2.4 TRCA facilities and TRCA infrastructure cannot be used for any election-related purposes by candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot, including for the display of any campaign-related signs in windows or on the facilities, as well as for any other form of campaigning on the facilities, including distribution of election-related material. 2.5 For permits, licenses, leases, or any other agreement for the use of TRCA facilities for the promotion of a particular candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election, discounted rates shall not be provided. 2.6 Any candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election shall not distribute any campaign materials in TRCA facilities or at TRCA events, except as described in section 1.3 or during all-candidates meetings. 2.7 TRCA communications materials, whether for internal or for public distribution, must not be used to: a. Profile (name or photograph), make reference to and/or identify any individual as a candidate in any election or a registrant in a question on a ballot. b. Advocate for or against a particular candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election. Communications materials include but are not limited to: media releases, media advisories, invitations for special events, flyers, posters, banners, brochures and newsletters. 2.8 Websites or domain names that are funded by TRCA must not include any campaign materials, make reference to and/or identify any individual as a candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election, or profile any slogan or symbol associated with a candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election. 2.9 News/social media sites, blogs and other new media created and managed by TRCA employees must not make reference to and/or identify any individual as a candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election. 2.10 Photographic or video materials which have been or may be created by TRCA employees or with TRCA resources must not be used in any campaign materials. 2.11 Any TRCA created and owned logo must not be placed specifically in any campaign materials, except as outlined in Section 1.13 above. 2.12 TRCA databases must not be used by any candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election, unless the database has already been released for public use as per section 1.9. 2.13 TRCA infrastructure cannot be used for any election purposes. 2.14 TRCA employees will not perform any service, offer any advice or provide any information solely for the use of one Authority Member, candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election.

531 2.15 All printing, high speed photocopying and distribution of materials, including stationery and business cards, will be discontinued for an Authority Member, candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election, unless authorized by the Authority, except Agendas and Minutes of Authority, committee and advisory board meetings are exempt from this provision. If a compelling corporate need arises during the election period, an Authority Member who is a candidate may use corporate resources to advise or contact TRCA constituents, in keeping with the procedures contained herein, with the consent of the TRCA Chief Executive Officer. 2.16 On any material printed or distributed by TRCA, any Authority Member, candidate, political party, registrant or a supporter of a question on a ballot during an election are not permitted to: illustrate that a person is a candidate registered in an election; identify where a person will be running for office; or profile or refer to candidates during an election.

2.17 Use of cell phones and PDA's that are funded by TRCA for any election-related campaign purpose is not permitted, unless TRCA is reimbursed.

2.18 Use of TRCA's voice mail system to record election related messages, and the computer network and related IT systems (including TRCA's email system) to distribute election related correspondence, is not permitted.

3. Restrictions related to Services Provided to Authority Members during an Election Year

As Authority Members may also be candidates in an election, after August 1 in the municipal or school board election year, or on the day the writ for election is issued for provincial or federal elections, TRCA employees will discontinue the following activities for Authority Members. The same rule applies to all Authority Members, irrespective of whether they are seeking election in the new term or not: 3.1 Advertising and other communications materials paid for by TRCA funds and distributed by TRCA will not reference the name of an Authority Member. 3.2 Event signage, including banners and posters, will not reference the name of an Authority Member. 3.3 Media releases issued by TRCA employees will not reference the name of an Authority Member.

4. Audit Compliance

4.1 The CEO's Office is responsible for communication of this protocol to Authority Members. 4.2 The CEO, Directors, Senior Managers, Managers and Supervisors are responsible for communication of this protocol to their staff and to investigate reported contraventions to ensure that there is compliance. All reported contraventions are to be reported to the CEO or designate.

532 4.2 TRCA staff shall consult with the CEO's Office prior to confirming a booking with a political client, to ensure the event booking is in compliance with the policy on Use of Resources During an Election. 4.3 Authority Members and staff are accountable to comply with this protocol.

5. Limitation

5.1 Nothing in this policy shall preclude an Authority Member from performing their job as an Authority Member, nor inhibit them from representing the interests of the governing body who appointed them.

RELATED POLICES AND PROCEDURES

Policy for Use of Resources During an Election Conflict of Interest - Employee Participation in Municipal, Provincial or Federal Elections

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533 RES.#A229/13 - DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM RSD#13-129 Award of Contract - Fabrication and Installation of Signage and Features, City of Toronto. To award Contract RSD#13-129 for the fabrication and installation of interpretive signage and features.

Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT Contract RSD#13-129 for the fabrication and installation of interpretive signage and features be awarded to Holman Exhibits at a total cost not to exceed $398,633.30, 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 staff be directed to take the action necessary to implement the contract including obtaining any approvals and the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Don Valley Brick Works is located at 550 Bayview Avenue in the City of Toronto. Developed by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as an urban openspace park in the 1990’s, the site is under management by City of Toronto - Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The site includes two major components:

1. Evergreen at the Brick Works – an actively programmed area comprised of a collection of former industrial and new office buildings and public amenities including markets, garden centre, café, etc., all focused on promoting and educating visitors about sustainable living, and;

2. Don Valley Brick Works Park – a natural openspace that provides a variety of habitat and passive recreational opportunities in the midst of the city. The parkland includes the Weston Quarry Garden, three geologically significant slope features, a number of trails, footpaths, ponds, wetlands and meadows.

In 2008, TRCA engaged The Planning Partnership (TPP) to undertake a study to formulate strategies to address user circulation in the Lower Don Valley, centered around the Don Valley Brick Works and surrounding natural features. With the development of Evergreen at the Brick Works, it was anticipated that there would be a significant increase in the number of users accessing the site from the surrounding attractions as well as the road and trail system and that increased level and type of use would impact the existing natural heritage infrastructure.

534 The Circulation Strategy identified a number of initiatives to make user accessibility and interpretive improvements at the Don Valley Brick Works site while aiming to protect and restore the area's ecological functions. Included in these improvements and completed to date are the establishment of a South Entrance pedestrian site access and improvements to the adjacent dogs off leash area, the design and construction of the Weston Quarry Garden Entrance Feature and the mid-point pedestrian access linked to the Belt Line trail. In progress are improvements to the parkland trails to direct users safely and appropriately through the park while closing and restoring unsanctioned footpaths to protect the habitat and features within the park and local vicinity.

This initiative specifically addresses the City’s objective to interpret the natural and cultural significance of the parkland and its various habitat features in order to engage, orient and educate park users. To accomplish this goal, City of Toronto retained Reich + Petch Design International to develop conceptual and detailed design for implementing the Interpretive Master Plan (2011) into a series of interpretive nodes, signs and other educational content.

TRCA has been requested to assist the City in delivering and managing this piece of work in conjunction with other environmental and landscape improvements recently implemented and currently underway.

This work is being funded in part through the ongoing generous support of the Weston Family Foundation.

RATIONALE A pre-qualification call for Tender RSD13-129 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo (http://www.biddingo.com/) on Friday, September 20, 2013 in accordance with TRCA's Purchasing Policy and practices. As a result, a total of 22 companies took the pre-qualification documents and eight companies submitted completed packages in accordance with the requirements of the pre-qualification process. Submissions were evaluated based on the following factors:  completeness of submission;  relevant project experience - type and budget;  financial references and bonding ability;  ability to meet project milestones/timing;  personal resumes for key project staff;  construction volume and consistency;  project references - client and/or consultant.

The following total of six companies were pre-qualified to submit tender bid prices. Tender bid documents were posted and distributed to the pre-qualified companies through the electronic procurement website Biddingo with a closing date of November 21, 2013, including:  Alpeza General Contracting Inc.;  Expographiq;  Holman Exhibits Ltd.;  Kubik Inc;  Spectra Advertising;  WSI Sign Systems Ltd.

535 A mandatory pre-bid site meeting was held on October 29, 2013 to review project scope and site conditions with prospective bidders. Only four of the prequalified bidders attended the mandatory site meeting.

A total of five Addendums were issued to respond to questions posed and to assist bidders in preparing their bid submissions. Through issued addenda the tender closing date was extended to Thursday, December 19, 2013. Two completed tender bids were received.

The Tender Opening Committee opened tenders on Thursday, December 19, 2013 with the following results:

Contract RSD#13-129 Don Valley Brick Works Interpretive Program - Fabrication and Installation of Signage and Elements

TOTAL BID PRICE BIDDERS (Plus HST) Alpeza General Contracting Inc. $438,250.00 Holman Exhibits Ltd. $398,633.30

Staff therefore recommends that Holman Exhibits Ltd. be awarded Contract RSD#13-129 for the implementation of the Don Valley Brick Works Interpretive Program for the stipulated price of $398,633.30 plus HST, it being the lowest bidder meeting TRCA specifications. The contract is subject to a 10% contingency to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff.

Staff has confirmed with the City of Toronto Fair Wage Office that Holman Exhibits Ltd. and proposed sub-trades are compliant with the Fair Wage Policy and the associated collective agreements.

FINANCIAL DETAILS All expenditures that pertain to this contract will be assigned to the Don Valley Brick Works project budget account 117-66.

The total cost of this project initiative including all construction, geotechnical inspections and review services and project management fees is expected to be on the order of $450,000 excluding contingency and HST.

Funding in the order of $200,000 is being provided by the Weston Family Foundation through The Living City Foundation. The balance of funds are fully recoverable from the City of Toronto.

Report prepared by: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 15, 2014

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536 RES.#A230/13 - EAST POINT PARK BIRD SANCTUARY Award of Tender #RSD 13-092 - Pavilions and Landscape Elements, City of Toronto. To award the contract for the East Point Park Bird Sanctuary - Pavilions and Landscape Elements project.

Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT the contract for the construction and implementation of the East Point Park Bird Sanctuary - Pavilions and Landscape Elements, be awarded to Hawkins Contracting Services Limited (HCS) at a total cost not to exceed $576,764.20, 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 staff be directed to take the action necessary to implement the contract including obtaining any approvals and the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND Bird watching as a popular leisure activity has increased dramatically in the past few decades. The Toronto Bird Sanctuary and Flyways Project is targeted to implement a series of ecological enhancements and improvements at six key sites across the City in order to enhance and protect bird habitat and increase associated birding activity. The program began in 2010.

East Point Park is one such significant natural openspace area along the Lake Ontario waterfront in the City of Toronto (Scarborough). As such, it forms a major point of interest and recreational opportunity for the public to view and enjoy migrating birds and learn about the importance of the ravine system and waterfront in facilitating the life cycle of birds.

The East Point Park Bird Sanctuary - Pavilions and Landscape Elements project consists of five major components: 1. entrance features and wayfinding signage; 2. main pavilion - to provide rain/sun shelter for visitors and park users while viewing birds and providing information regarding common migratory bird species found within the Greater Toronto Area; 3. soundspace - a seating area within a woodland grove that aims to focus on providing users an auditory experience; 4. bird blind - a small viewing blind that will allow bird enthusiasts to observe wetland/marshland birds in their natural habitat, and; 5. various landscape improvements including pathway surface upgrades and seating stones.

At the request of the City of Toronto, TRCA has been asked to assist with the coordination, approvals and implementation of this work.

537 RATIONALE Tender RSD13-092 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo ( http://www.biddingo.com/) on Monday, September 23, 2013, and a mandatory site meeting was held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 to review project scope and site conditions with prospective bidders. Request for Quotation packages were sent to five suppliers that attended the mandatory site meeting as follows:  Direct Construction Company Ltd.;  Ferdom Construction;  Hawkins Contracting Services Ltd.;  Hilton Construction Corporation;  Joe Pace and Sons Contracting Inc.

The Tender Opening Committee opened tenders on Friday, November 1st, 2013 with the following results:

Contract RSD13-092- East Point Park Bird Sanctuary - Pavilions and Landscape Elements

TOTAL BID PRICE REVISED BID BIDDERS (Plus HST) PRICE (Plus HST) Direct Construction Company Ltd. $1,145,928.00 $867,826.20 Hawkins Contracting Services Ltd. $787,973.60 $576,764.20 Joe Pace and Sons Contracting Inc. $1,044,431.00 $795,835.80 Ferdom Construction no bid no bid Hilton Construction Corporation no bid no bid

As the bids received were all well above the project budget limit, staff deleted certain elements of the work to reduce the overall project cost to an acceptable level. This was done in consultation with the City of Toronto, a partner and funder for this work. The portions of the work that were removed from the contract included the soundspace and associated work as a whole, the application of alternate pricing to the main pavilion for reducing the thickness of weathering steel panels and deletion of the pergola, as well as the deletion of various landscape and seating elements. The changes to the scope of work will enable the project to proceed and still meet the overall objectives of the bird sanctuary and flyways program.

Considering these changes to the scope of work, staff therefore recommends that Hawkins Contracting Services Ltd. be awarded Contract RSD #13-092 for the implementation of the East Point Park Bird Sanctuary as amended for the stipulated price of $576,764.20 plus HST, it being the low bidder meeting TRCA specifications. The contract is subject to a 10% contingency to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff.

Staff has confirmed with the City of Toronto Fair Wage Office that HCS and proposed sub-trades are compliant with the Fair Wage Policy and the associated collective agreements.

FINANCIAL DETAILS All expenditures that pertain to this contract will be assigned to the East Point Park project budget account 117-42. 538 The total cost of the project including all construction, architectural/structural/geotechnical inspections and review services and project management fees is expected to be on the order of $682,000 excluding contingency and HST.

In accordance with the Council resolution passed January 06, 2014, these expenses are fully recoverable from the City of Toronto.

Report prepared by: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378 Emails: [email protected] Date: December 10, 2013

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RES.#A231/13 - NEWTONBROOK CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT Contract RSD13-131 - Steel Bridge Fabrication and Delivery. Award of Contract RSD13-131 for the fabrication and delivery of a 30 metre long corten steel pedestrian bridge at Newtonbrook Creek, in the City of Toronto.

Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT Contract RSD13-131 for the fabrication and delivery of a 30 metre long corten steel pedestrian bridge at Newtonbrook Creek, in the City of Toronto, be awarded to Ganawa Company Ltd. for the total cost not to exceed $93,478.00, 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 $9,500.00 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;

THAT the award of contract(s) be conditional upon entering into a memorandum of understanding between TRCA and City of Toronto, and confirmation of available funding for the project;

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

539 BACKGROUND The City of Toronto proposed to implement a multi-use pathway (approximately 800 m long) through a section of the Hydro One hydro corridor, north of Finch Avenue from approximately Maxome Avenue to Bayview Avenue. The trail system is part of a more comprehensive plan to construct a new multi-use trail system between Yonge Street and Victoria Park Avenue, which includes the need to cross Newtonbrook Creek. In order to provide a continuous trail system through the project limits, a pedestrian bridge is required over Newtonbrook Creek. TRCA therefore requires the services of a qualified contractor to carry out the fabrication and delivery of a 30 m long by 3.5 metre wide corten steel pedestrian bridge to meet the detailed design requirements.

RATIONALE This project is aligned with leadership strategy number three in TRCA’s new strategic plan. Through thoughtful planning and action this project will create a network of greenspace and green infrastructure that weaves through every community to connect a healthy and resilient landscape.

Tender RSD13-131 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo ( http://www.biddingo.com/) on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013. Tender packages were sent to 23 contractors as follows:  AIL - Atlantic Industries Limited;  Harvie Construction Inc.;  Allied Marine & Industrial;  Iron Bridge Fabrication;  Armtec Limited Partnership;  Marcrest Construction Ltd.;  BCB Metal and Trading Company;  North Star Technical Inc.;  Cedar Springs Landscape Group;  Nuvia;  Construction Demathieu & Bard;  Pomerleau Inc.;  DeCourcy Steel Ltd.;  Remo General Contracting Ltd.;  Dig-Con International Ltd.;  Ross Steel;  Eagle Bridge Inc;  Sheffield Contracting;  Facca Inc.;  Trade-Mark Industrial Inc.; and  Ganawa Company Ltd.;  Velez Constructors Inc.  Guardian Bridge Rapid Construction Inc.;

The Procurement Opening Committee opened the Tenders on Friday, October 18th, 2013 with the following results:

RSD13-131 Newtonbrook Creek Bridge Project – Steel Bridge Fabrication and Delivery

BIDDERS TOTAL TENDER AMOUNT (Plus HST) Ganawa Company Ltd. $93,478.00 Iron Bridge Fabrication $98,000.00

Of the 23 contractors, 21 declined the opportunity to submit a bid, being unable to meet the timelines and specifications stated in the contract documents.

540 Restoration Services staff reviewed the bid received from Ganawa Company Ltd. against its own cost estimate and has determined that the bid is of reasonable value and also meets the requirements and deliverables as outlined in the contract documents. Further assessment by TRCA staff of Ganawa Company Ltd's experience and ability to undertake similar projects was conducted through reference checks which resulted in positive feedback that Ganawa Company Ltd. is capable of undertaking the scope of work.

Based on the bids received, staff recommend that Ganawa Company Ltd. be awarded Contract RSD13-131 for the fabrication and delivery of a 30 metre long corten steel pedestrian bridge at Newtonbrook Creek, in the City of Toronto, for a total amount not to exceed $93,478.00, plus a contingency amount of $9,500.00 to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff, plus HST, it being the lowest bid that meets TRCA specifications.

FINANCIAL DETAILS City of Toronto, Transportation Services will be contributing $500,000.00 to complete this project. Funds to undertake this project are available within account #186-39.

Report prepared by: Michelle Guy, 416-786-5128 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: James Dickie, 416-392-9702 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 15, 2014

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RES.#A232/13 - TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE PROPOSAL FOR LEASE OF LAND Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Regional Municipality of York. Proposal to lease Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-owned land located within the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, to construct and operation a BMX (non-motorized) dirt racing course.

Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Michael Di Biase

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been approached, to enter into a lease of lands for a BMX (non-motorized) dirt racing course at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area (BMCA), by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville;

AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of TRCA, that it is in the best interests of TRCA to further its objectives as set out in the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Master Plan, to enter into a lease agreement with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville;

541 THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA enter into a lease of lands with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville for approximately 1.0 hectares (2.47 acres), more or less, together with the use of existing road surfaces for access and utilities, to construct and operate a BMX (non-motorized) dirt racing course at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, said land being Part of Lot 30, Concession 5, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York;

THAT the lease with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville be premised on the following general terms and conditions:

(i) the initial term of the lease shall be five years with one renewal option under the same general terms and conditions, for a further five year term, subject to the concurrence of TRCA and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville;

(ii) the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville shall be responsible for any and all necessary approvals and costs associated with the construction and operation of a BMX dirt racing track;

(iii) any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by TRCA staff or solicitor;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may be required to implement the lease, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the signing and execution of any documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND It is the intention of TRCA to draw additional users to its facilities in order to expand and diversify the client base, resulting in increased revenue and significant health benefits to the community. BMX (bicycle motocross) racing is a popular outdoor activity for youth and a featured event in the upcoming PanAm games in Toronto.

In 2011, TRCA completed the Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area Master Plan. To achieve the vision for BMCA, concept themes were developed to guide the recommendations of the master plan. These concept themes serve to focus the plan on identifying and enhancing strengths of the property, while also considering opportunities for growth.

"Active Lifestyles" is one of the guiding themes of the master plan, and emphasizes the provision of active lifestyle opportunities being an important function of BMCA. As such, the master plan seeks to enhance existing recreational features and experiences, while also considering the implementation of new opportunities, such as the BMX racing course. Promoting active lifestyles is an important value to TRCA and its municipal partners, and the master plan for BMCA seeks to appeal to a diverse audience of users through a range of recreational features and experiences.

Several key recommendations of the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Master Plan, as outlined in Chapter 5: Public Use and Recreation Plan, are supportive of a facility such as the BMX racing course. These recommendations include the following:  Provide opportunities for appropriate, accessible, nature-based recreation and active-lifestyle activities that are consistent with all other objectives.

542  Plan and manage appropriate outdoor recreation facilities in a manner that protects ecological health while providing social benefits.  Encourage appropriate, low-impact recreational activities to build healthy communities and healthy people.  Encourage long-term economic vitality through strategic planning and partnership development.  Foster development and engagement of community members as a key to building a stewardship ethic. Recognize and value people’s connections to land and provide recreation and experiential learning that is compatible with the natural and cultural values of the land.  Develop and provide recreation activities that have opportunities for a regional audience, to reduce competition with municipal facilities and ensure a broad visitor base  Promote BMCA as a destination for active-lifestyle choices and Canadian heritage experiences.

It is the intention of TRCA to pursue the recommendations outlined in the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Master Plan. The proposed BMX racing course will be a value added attraction for the operating season of BMCA facilities. The course will operate during regular park hours between May and October.

The proposed facility will require an area roughly one hectare in size. The facility will include a 300 – 600 metre long dirt racing track including associated track infrastructure, spectator seating and perimeter fencing.

A one hectare area within BMCA has been identified as a suitable site to locate the facility. This location is situated within an existing picnic area. This site is identified as a “Public Use Zone” within the Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area Master Plan, and the facility is therefore deemed a compatible use for this site. Internal TRCA archaeological and ecological assessments have been carried out and confirm that this site is suitable for hosting the facility.

The cost for installation of the BMX track and associated infrastructure is estimated to be $141,000, over three years. The proponent will be responsible for funding all of the construction and operating costs of the facility. Clean fill for this project will be made available from the approved Bruce’s Mill Grading and Filling project, Resolution #A143/13, where the Regional Municipality of York will strategically place clean surplus fill on TRCA-owned tablelands within Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville will then be responsible for the grading and construction of the BMX course.

Beyond construction of the facility, the proponent’s proposal outlines a commitment to building partnerships with local and regional cycling communities, and fostering community participation to make the facility a success. In addition to regular recreational and practice riding at the facility, the proponent will host race events and provide coaching/learning opportunities for riders, with long-term objectives including the development of a non-profit club to maintain and promote the facility, and the eventual goal of hosting a provincial championship series event.

543 RATIONALE TRCA was approached by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to provide lands for the construction and operation of a BMX racing course. A business plan was presented to TRCA outlining the details of the construction, maintenance, operation, timelines and funding of the project.

The proposal was reviewed and evaluated in detail using the following evaluation criteria:  support of the objectives and recommendations of the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Master Plan (TRCA, 2011);  financial benefits to TRCA through increased draw to Bruce's Mill Conservation Area;  detailed design and drawings;  business management plan;  qualifications and capabilities;  detailed description of the proponent’s understanding of the project, including overall scope and objectives, and a discussion of potential issues that may require particular attention;  proponent's social performance locally and globally;  description of commitment to corporate environmental stewardship;  project work plan including a detailed schedule indicating the start date and the anticipated duration of each task, together with the timing of key milestones and meetings;  term of lease; and  references.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Upon TRCA approval, the necessary negotiations required to implement the lease and development of the outlined BMX racing course is subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitor.

TRCA will also foster partnerships with existing client groups such as day camps and the Community Safety Village to increase and drive clientele to the BMX racing course.

FINANCIAL DETAILS The cost for installation of the BMX track and associated infrastructure is estimated to be $141,000, over three years. The proponent, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, will be responsible for obtaining any necessary approvals and for funding all of the construction and operating costs of the facility. TRCA will provide some in kind operational and administrative services.

Report prepared by: Joe Petta, 647-281-9180 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Derek Edwards, extension 5672 Emails: [email protected] Date: October 04, 2013 Attachments: 1

544 Attachment 1

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545 RES.#A233/13 - EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS: ASSESSING THE 2013 ICE STORM Update on damages from the 2013 ice storm.

Moved by: Jim Tovey Seconded by: Mujeeb Khan

THAT estimates of damages incurred by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) due to the 2013 ice storm be provided to the regions of Durham, Peel and York, and the City of Toronto for inclusion in their respective requests for provincial and/or federal funding;

THAT TRCA request financial assistance from the municipalities to recover the cost of damages due to the ice storm;

THAT staff be directed to initiate discussions with municipal partners to create agreements where possible if a management agreement currently does not exist;

AND FURTHER THAT staff develop a public corporate service disruption communications plan as well as an internal employee communications plan.

AMENDMENT RES.#A234/13

Moved by: Jim Tovey Seconded by: Mujeeb Khan

THAT the following be inserted after the main motion:

AND FURTHER THAT staff report on the status of removal of debris from watercourses in TRCA's jurisdiction at Authority Meeting #2/13, scheduled to be held on March 28, 2014.

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED

THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED

THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

THAT TRCA request financial assistance from the municipalities to recover the cost of damages due to the ice storm;

THAT staff be directed to initiate discussions with municipal partners to create agreements where possible if a management agreement currently does not exist;

546 THAT staff develop a public corporate service disruption communications plan as well as an internal employee communications plan;

AND FURTHER THAT staff report on the status of removal of debris from watercourses in TRCA's jurisdiction at Authority Meeting #2/13, scheduled to be held on March 28, 2014.

BACKGROUND The southern Ontario ice storm occurred from December 20-22, 2013. The storm brought approximately 50 mm of precipitation, and when that rain became "super-cooled" it turned to ice on contact with surfaces. Of the 50 mm of precipitation, Environment Canada estimates approximately 20-30 mm was retained as ice on surfaces; up to 10 cm of ice was observed on tree branches across the region. The storm impacted TRCA operations in several ways. This report provides a summary of the impacts, TRCA's response during and after the event and lessons learned. Environment Canada has indicated that we can expect to see more rain and freezing rain events, and fewer snowfall events in winter months. By examining the impacts of this most recent severe weather event, we will be able to build resiliency into TRCA operations to better prepare for the extreme weather events of the future.

Municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) also experienced damages as a result of the southern Ontario ice storm, a summary of the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP) is included in Attachment 1.

I. Key Findings of the Review

1. TRCA’s efforts during and immediately after the storm focused on public safety in TRCA facilities. Impacts to most operations were minimal as offices were closed for the holidays for most of the storm, as were most Parks and Culture facilities. Passive use trails and Albion Hills Conservation Area cross-country skiing activities were notable exceptions; these were closed due to fallen woody debris and ice hazards. Flood control channels were also inspected for woody debris. 2. Initial estimates of costs relating to the storm are $1.3 million (see Section IV). The majority of the costs incurred relate to Park Management, Forest Management and Land Care. TRCA currently receives land care funding from Peel Region and York Region. With the potential for recurring severe weather events similar to the ice storm, additional funding for these programs should be pursued for all regions to ensure management practices are able to support future stressors due to weather. 3. TRCA Maintenance Services staff was on call, available and engaged in emergency repair and coordination throughout the holidays, with the exception of December 25th, Christmas Day. Forty-seven rental properties were impacted by the ice storm (e.g., power outages, hazardous/fallen trees and plumbing repairs). 4. Although forest edges sustained significant damages due to the ice, this will not result in major long-term damages to forests as a whole. TRCA's Forest Hazard Management Program is effective and no changes are proposed to the program (or to the TRCA Hazard Tree Policy) as a result of recent weather event. Impacts to trees are much more significant on urban streets or in manicured parks and parking lots (refer to Attachment 2, for information on urban forests and TRCA initiatives).

547 5. TRCA does not currently have management agreements in place with all municipalities to manage TRCA-owned valleylands. Agreements should be pursued where they do not currently exist. TRCA should confirm with municipalities where management agreements exist, that TRCA does not engage in debris removal from channels and that this responsibility, when necessary, rests with municipalities as part of the management agreements. 6. Woody debris in a valley is natural and is only a concern in areas where it may compromise the function of infrastructure and therefore exacerbate flooding (e.g., blocking crossings) or put infrastructure at risk from erosion. As such, TRCA has developed an exemption protocol (Attachment 3), whereby under specific circumstances municipalities/proponents do not need to contact TRCA, provided that best management practices are employed. If the situation does not meet these criteria, then municipalities/proponents are encouraged to contact TRCA Planning and Development staff for guidance prior to removal of debris. Any debris removal should take place before March 31st or after July 1st, if possible, so as not to impact the spring spawning period for fish. 7. TRCA will work with its partners to assist in identifying where debris may contribute to flood risk. Several municipalities have already requested flood vulnerable area mapping and assistance in developing screening criteria (e.g., City of Markham, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon). 8. TRCA emergency action plans and their associated communications plans are in place, and are effective for dealing with crisis communications. However, a communications strategy to inform clients and staff about service disruptions that do not stem from an acute emergency is required. A service disruption communication plan and employee communications plan should be developed to improve the response to future severe weather events, as well as other types of events that may impact TRCA operations. 9. GTA Mayors have come together in a coordinated approach to request financial assistance from the Provincial and Federal governments. In addition, the GTA mayors have requested the expansion of existing programs, and the development of new programs, relating to disaster mitigation. The Resolutions pertaining to these two issues are included in Attachment 4. 10. The prospects of a changing climate and its effects on weather patterns threaten to make ice storms more frequent and their effects more severe. TRCA should continue to monitor these events and adjust its programs, policies and guidelines accordingly. II. Severe Weather Events

The Genesis of the 2013 Ice Storm: In late December 2013 a warm air system moving from the southwest collided with a cold Arctic mass present over the Great Lakes. The collision of these systems ultimately caused a line of freezing rain running along the Great Lakes.

548 A polar vortex is a feature in the atmosphere above both poles that consists of air circulating around a central low pressure area. The stronger the polar vortex, the more intense the circulation and the resulting tendency to pull Arctic air inwards. As the polar vortex weakens, colder arctic air will be allowed to move further south. This causes "meanders" in the position of the northern jet stream. In late December, a weakening polar vortex had pushed the northern jet stream further south than normal bringing bitterly cold polar air and driving the collision of the two air masses. This mixing of polar air with the warm, moist air mass moving north from Texas made for ideal freezing rain conditions in southern Ontario.

The collision of these air masses caused a mix of rain, snow and freezing rain to fall on the GTA and surrounding areas between December 20th and 23rd. The bulk of the freezing rain that hit the GTA began falling around 8pm on December 20th continuing until 7am on December 21st. A second period of freezing rain began later that morning, and continued through the night into the afternoon of December 22nd. Nearly 25 mm of freezing rain was recorded at Pearson International Airport, with as much as 30 mm recorded towards the eastern part of TRCA's jurisdiction.

Prior to the onset of the storm, the GTA had a snowpack of approximately 13 cm (recorded at Pearson Airport). Due to the combination of near 0°C temperatures and rainfall, much of this snowpack had melted by December 23rd, with only 3 cm remaining. By December 23rd, the storm had moved further east and all weather watches and warnings for the GTA were discontinued.

1998 Ice Storm (Eastern Ontario and Quebec): A similar event occurred in eastern Ontario and Quebec in January 1998 bringing approximately 75-100 mm of freezing rain. The driver of this event is similar to the 2013 event, where a warm air mass moving north from Texas collided with a polar air mass over eastern Ontario and Quebec. Due to the severity of this storm millions were left without power, from days to weeks, and in some instances months. It led to 35 fatalities and had insured losses totalling approximately $1.6 billion. The ice storm of 1998 was one of the worst natural disasters in Canadian history in terms of insurable damages; it was only recently surpassed by the Calgary floods of 2013. The 2013 ice storm in the GTA resulted in approximately $200 million in insurable damages and disruption to everyday lives was on a much smaller scale.

III. TRCA Operational Impacts

This section provides a summary of the impacts and response by staff during and after the ice storm. Attachment 5 illustrates the locations of the properties mentioned herein. The main program areas that were affected include: 1. forest management; 2. flood management; 3. Parks and Culture facilities; 4. conservation lands; 5. TRCA rental and office properties; 6. communications.

549 1. Forest Management Forest Health Management Overall, the most damage to forested areas was seen on the edges of forest stands. These areas included the sides of lakes, ponds, marshes and meadows, where the trees generally were growing on an angle out towards the openings. The cumulative effect of trees not growing vertically and the general nature of the species of trees growing on the edges combined to create the observed damages. Early successional species, which tend to grow fastest and with the lowest structural integrity, incurred the most damage overall. Effected species were primarily Manitoba maple and willows, and to a lesser extent silver and red maple. The slower growing, stronger trees found inside of the woodlots have, for the most part, shown very little damage. Coniferous tree species showed surprisingly little damage, unless there had been defects present prior to the storm event. There has been almost no damage noted within areas of young reforestation, with overall survival and success of these not being negatively affected. Fortunately, the overall area of forest canopy for TRCA is the same now as it was prior to the ice storm. Therefore, no special activities are required as a result of the ice storm to protect forest health.

There has been a lot of concern regarding the long term effects of the ice storm of December 2013 on the health of TRCA forests in the GTA. However, when looking at the storm's impacts on the ecological function of the forests, the overall impacts are very small. It must be remembered that storms of this nature are actually natural occurrences and that forests have been enduring such phenomena for a very long time. While broken tree limbs may become safety hazards to the general public in the short term, they may have little impact on the health of the trees. The visible damage today will manifest itself in perhaps 20 or 30 years as decay columns within the trees, as they continue to grow and mature. This should not significantly impact the integrity or health of these trees and may actually improve forest function from a wildlife perspective. Increases in the number of cavity trees, or trees with any dead wood will offer improved feeding and nesting opportunities for many wildlife species.

TRCA's Forest Management Program improves the overall health of forest systems by selectively managing to promote a diverse natural forest by removing defective, diseased, poorly formed trees and non-native species where appropriate. While many of these individual trees are desirable from a wildlife perspective, TRCA's management activities allow us to maintain these forest functions in areas where the public would not be at risk. It is difficult to quantify the benefits of the Forest Management Program specifically related to severe weather impacts. However, effective forest management leads to healthier, more resilient forests as a whole, and makes them less susceptible to the effects of severe weather than had the forests not been managed.

One cannot discount the potential impacts of increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events on forests. Long term impacts may include altered species compositions, greater potential for disease and pests due to tree injuries and reductions in age classes. Diminished leaf area and increases in disease and pests may cause heightened levels of tree mortality and a general decline in ecosystem services. Land care plans should be developed with these future stressors in mind.

550 Hazard Management TRCA implements a Hazard Tree Program that routinely assesses and mitigates hazards due to dead, decaying or defective trees on TRCA-managed properties. The program utilizes assessment criteria and has established service delivery standards. The Hazard Tree Policy applies to trees, portions of trees or attached limbs that are greater than 15 cm in diameter and create a fall hazard. Once a part of the tree is on the ground it is no longer deemed to be a hazard under the Hazard Tree Policy, although if it creates an impediment to passage (e.g., on trail systems or roadways) it will be moved out of the way.

Damages Managing of TRCA forests for biodiversity and overall forest health has kept the damage levels to a minimum. Therefore, no additional immediate costs have been incurred to remediate the impacts of the ice storm to forested areas. The damage occurring to the woodlots in the short term was very erratic. While most properties north of King Road had very little damage, some of the TRCA properties were impacted more than others. Four of the hardest hit properties were Boyd Conservation Area, Heart Lake Conservation Area, Albion Hills Conservation Area and Lake St. George Field Centre. Management plans for these areas will need to be revisited to ensure future resiliency of the lands in the face of more frequent severe weather events.

This section speaks to the managed forest lands and does not include work done after the storm at managed parklands (i.e., Parks facilities). Costs to clear access routes and active-use trails are captured below in Section 3: Parks and Culture Facilities, Table 2.

2. Flood Management Flood Forecasting and Warning During the course of the ice storm, TRCA Flood Duty Officers were on call and carried out their usual daily assessments of flood risk. There were no flooding concerns associated with the rain and warm temperatures. In fact, rivers responded very slowly and saw only a few centimetres rise in water levels, as the mild temperatures gradually melted the snowpack after the ice storm. While some debris jams and/or ice accumulation in local areas was anticipated, TRCA did not receive any reports from our municipal partners informing us of issues in this regard.

Flood Infrastructure and Flood Risk Due to the amount of woody debris in the valleys after the ice storm, Flood Infrastructure staff carried out visual inspections of all flood control structures to ensure that no debris blockages existed which could potentially exacerbate flooding during future rainfall events. Five channels were found to be in need of tree removals to restore flood capacity. These include: Bolton Channel, Sheppard Channel, Yonge/York Mills Channel, Woodbridge Channel and Mimico Malton Channel. Debris removals are currently underway, and/or the local municipality has been notified where debris is on municipal property (e.g., Yonge/York Mills Channel south of Donino Avenue).

551 Woody debris within a valley is part of the natural system, and does not typically increase flood risks unless several pieces of debris mesh together and create blockages. This would most often occur at points within the valley where there is a culvert, small bridge or bridge pier that snags debris. Another issue may be if woody debris were to locally deflect river flows toward a bank causing erosion near municipal infrastructure such as sanitary sewers or bridge abutments. In many cases, smaller pieces of debris may pass through culverts/crossings during rainfall events without causing blockages.

TRCA manages debris within flood control channels, however staff does not actively manage debris within or along natural watercourses; this activity is conducted by the municipality. In most municipalities where TRCA owns valleylands, management agreements have been developed that allow the municipality to manage TRCA-owned valleylands on behalf of TRCA. For example, Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation manages TRCA valleylands within the City of Toronto. After the ice storm, several municipalities contacted TRCA for assistance with debris removal in the valleys to mitigate the impacts of debris during future rainfall events, as well as for the spring freshet in 2014. Many municipalities are still in the process of surveying the valleylands (hindered due to current ice conditions and limited access) and as a result the extent of the potential flood risk due to debris in the valleys is unknown at this time. A clearer picture will emerge over the coming weeks. TRCA staff is currently working with several municipalities to establish criteria for when it is appropriate to remove debris due to a potential flood hazard and when it is appropriate to leave the debris as part of the natural system. It is clear, after discussing the issues with several municipalities that new management agreements need to be created where none exist, and clarification of responsibilities under the existing management agreements is warranted.

Permit Requirements for Debris Removal The goal of TRCA is to facilitate the municipalities in their debris removal programs and to mitigate the risks due to flooding to the greatest extent possible. After the ice storm, TRCA Planning and Development staff and Ecologists developed the "Permit Screening for Proponent Use - Debris Removal for Culvert Maintenance". The protocol allows for a self-assessment and no TRCA permit is required under specific circumstances provided that certain best management practices are implemented. The protocol is included in Attachment 3 and is also available on TRCA's website. Staff has also been in contact with the Ministry of Natural Resources to discuss a protocol for managing redside dace concerns during the "Ice Storm debris clean-up phase" leading into spring 2014. TRCA has also noted to proponents that these activities are described under the Fisheries Act Self-Assessment Process. It is the opinion of TRCA that "Serious Harm" to fish will be minimized by following the criteria and best management practices defined in the exemption protocol.

For situations that do not fall within this permit exemption Protocol, consultation with TRCA is recommended. Under this circumstance, the information requirements and review procedures are outlined in TRCA’s Debris Jam Removal Protocol that is to be followed when submitting a permit application www.trca.on.ca/dotAsset/40059.pdf. Where permits are required, TRCA staff is committed to expediting the review and approval of such applications. Where the works are not considered “major”, TRCA staff will provide the proponent with an approved permit through its delegated approvals process.

552 Damages The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre operated under normal conditions during the ice storm and no additional resources were required to manage the event. The estimated cost to remove woody debris from the flood control channels identified above is $75,000 (although this estimate may increase if debris continues to accumulate). Table 1, below, summarizes the estimated costs to date by region.

Table 1: Estimated Costs for Debris Removal in Flood Control Channels by Region (as of January 28, 2013)

Region Estimated Costs Peel Region $50,000 + unknown costs for Mimico/Malton Channel Durham Region n/a City of Toronto $10,000 + unknown costs for Sheppard Channel York Region $15,000 Total Estimate $75,000 + unknown costs

3. Parks and Culture Facilities Some of the greatest impacts during the ice storm were to Parks and Culture facilities. With the exception of Albion Hills Conservation Area, Black Creek Pioneer Village (for events only) and Kortright Centre for Conservation, all Parks and Culture facilities are closed for the season. Closed areas have been marked with signage and information has been posted on each facility’s web page to inform the public of the current status. The following summarizes the events and impacts at each facility:

Kortright Centre for Conservation lost power from December 22-31. Staff worked around the clock over the week (on site 24/hrs. each day), taking shifts to be on fire watch, as the fire suppression system went offline. Staff had a generator running to keep the emergency lights, fridges and freezer going, as well as small heaters to try to keep some warmth in the building for the plumbing lines. The generator failed on December 29th and power was restored to the main building (Visitor Centre) on December 31st. A few of the plumbing lines along the exterior wall in the kitchen froze, as well as in the pump house, and have since been repaired. Damages to trees around the property were assessed by staff and hazard trails were closed. Weekend programming on January 4-5th, as well as January 11-12th, were cancelled.

Albion Hills Conservation Area lost power for approximately three days. Power was restored for a short period of time and was then lost for three more days. Before the storm, cross-country ski trails were ready to open to the public on Boxing Day, however these trails had to remain closed until January 11th due to damage to trees and hazardous trails. A large amount of damage to trees was reported as well as damage to the Chalet due to the weight of heavy ice cover on the roof. An engineer was called in to assess damages to the Chalet, and recommended a roof assessment be completed. This assessment has been scheduled - not complete at the time of writing of this report. TRCA parks and forestry crews have been working on repair/recovery "on the ground". Over 30 days of work by TRCA staff (estimated) will be required to completely mitigate hazards and clean up damage. Contractors will also be required.

553 Boyd Conservation Area lost power to the back half of the park. A transformer and pole will require repair and replacement. PowerStream is responsible for the cost for the transformer and power lines, however TRCA is responsible for the pole replacement/installation. A contractor was called in to clear some trees and branches affecting lines, and staff will continue to work on repair/recovery "on the ground". Approximately 20 work days by TRCA staff (estimated) will be required. Contractors will also be required.

Heart Lake Conservation Area was hit very hard in terms of damage to trees, but did not lose power and there was no damage to buildings. It is estimated that it will take over 30 days to clear the damage. A large number of limbs came right down, therefore the initial assessment is that the majority (about 75-80%) of the work can be done by TRCA crews and professional danger tree contractors will be required for the remaining work. TRCA forestry crews have cleared roadways within the park for EMS accessibility. Treetop Trekking has done an initial assessment and noted that there is damage to tree tops. A detailed assessment will be done early spring to determine if any sections of the course will need to be re-routed.

Glen Haffy Conservation Area lost power a few times over the days following the storm. A contractor was called in to clear the lines in order for Hydro One to restore power. Tree damage is not as extensive as some other areas, but will require TRCA crew work and contractors. It is estimated approximately 15 days work by TRCA staff will be required for both Glen Haffy Conservation Area and the Headwaters Trout Ponds property.

Glen Rouge Campground will require approximately five days of TRCA staff time for repair/recovery "on the ground". Contractors will also be required. The City of Toronto has not cleared any damage in the exterior parking lot as yet. No damage to buildings was incurred.

Petticoat Creek Conservation Area will require approximately five days of TRCA staff time for repair/recovery "on the ground". Contractors will also be required. No damage to buildings was incurred.

Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area lost power to the Chalet and Sugar Shack, however did not lose power to the shop, gatehouse, pumphouse and pool centre. No damage to buildings was incurred. Roadways have been cleared for EMS accessibility. It is estimated approximately six days work by TRCA staff will be required for repair/recovery. A contractor will also be required.

Bathurst Glen Golf Course lost power to the shop and clubhouse, however did not lose power at house and range building. No damage to buildings incurred. Damage to trees was not as extensive as other areas. It is estimated three days work by TRCA staff is required. Contractors will also be required.

554 Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) experienced a number of revenue losses due to the storm. A large education group cancelled their pre-booked visit December 20th as a result of weather reports. A number of calls for cancellations to the December 21st Christmas by Lamplight program were received and the Christmas dinners on December 22nd were cancelled by BCPV. Staff contacted customers, and any staff not yet working were advised to stay home. BCPV lost some power on December 26-28th and power to the Black Creek North property was severed as a result of fallen trees immediately following the storm. Damage to infrastructure included some damage to four historic buildings, as well as fence lines hit by falling trees and limbs. Building checks were implemented and steps were taken to prevent plumbing lines from freezing. Damages to heating/cooling units as well as some emergency lighting were encountered. Business Services experienced a high volume of food spoilage. Repair/recovery of BCPV continues; since the Village is closed to the public, staff is able to work daily without overtime on clean-up activities. Contractors will also be required at this facility.

Damages Approximately 80% of the damages to Parks and Culture facilities were due to fallen trees. Woody debris and hazardous tree removals are estimated to cost $646,000. Initial estimates of insured damages (including repairs to building structures, plumbing, spoiled food etc.) are $180,000 to date. Additional costs may be identified once all assessments, including structural engineering reports, have been received.

A new generator for the Village (that will be able to mitigate many of the issues experienced during the ice storm) was purchased and installed, however testing was not complete at the time of the storm. The generator is now operational. Several initiatives are underway that address the greater issue of electricity supply in the GTA. Attachment 6 provides an overview of TRCA's involvement in this regard.

A summary of the damage estimates to Parks and Culture facilities by region are included in Table 2, below.

Table 2: Summary of Damage Estimates to Parks and Culture Facilities by Region (as of January 28, 2013)

Region Costs Potentially Covered by Insurance Tree Removal Costs Peel Region $50,200 $389,240 Durham Region n/a $33,077 City of Toronto $94,442 $185,264 York Region $35,500 $38,077 Total Estimate $180,142 $645,659

555 4. Conservation Lands Passive use trails Following the ice storm, TRCA Conservation Lands staff conducted cursory assessments of the various passive-use properties that TRCA owns and manages. Based on the results of these assessments, all trails on passive use properties have been closed until the appropriate hazard tree abatement can take place. "Trails Closed Due To Hazardous Conditions” signs have been posted at all public access points and a similar message is posted at several places on the TRCA website. The one exception was for the East Duffins Headwaters properties. As there were no imminent hazardous conditions within the East Duffins Headwaters properties, save for a few branches down on trails, the closure of these trails was not warranted. For all passive-use lands, the standard operating roles and procedures under TRCA’s Hazard Tree Policy continue to apply. Passive-use properties and trails will be reopened once all tree hazards have been assessed and abated. The TRCA website will be updated as trails reopen.

Based on TRCA’s Hazard Tree Policy, passive-use properties must be assessed on a biennial basis. It will therefore take two years to know exactly the full extent of ice storm related damage to TRCA trails. Passive-use properties and trails will be reopened once all tree hazards have been assessed and abated. The TRCA website will be updated as trails reopen. The full extent and cost of hazard tree abatement on passive-use trails will not be known until all trails have been assessed. Based on TRCA’s Hazard Tree Policy, passive-use properties must be assessed on a biennial basis. However, given the potential increase in hazardous trees due to the ice storm, TRCA will be expediting the assessment of passive-use trails in 2014. It is expected to take 6-8 months to complete the assessments and hazard abatements on all of our passive-use trails. This work will require some reallocation of internal resources and some additional resources. For example, one of TRCA's three field staff crews (consisting of two staff members) will be reallocated full-time to trails assessments and one additional crew will be hired. Conservation Lands staff will also be pursuing opportunities to partner with trail stewards and volunteers to assist in reaching the 6-8 month completion target. It is important to note that this program will be implemented on passive-use trails that are formally approved by TRCA (through Management Plans or Master Plans) and will not include informal trails that TRCA does not currently manage.

Damages It is estimated that the total cost to conduct the hazard tree management plans for passive trails will be approximately $675,000. This estimate includes additional time required to survey and remove trees due to the storm and is a high level estimate based on the areas inspected to date. Further survey work may lead to a more refined estimate. This is part of the regular budget, however some costs allocated to 2015 work will be brought forward in 2014 to expedite services. This is also a separate cost from the debris/hazard removal costs at active use facilities which are listed in Section 3 above. Costs directly related to the ice storm (e.g., fence repairs) are assumed to be covered under TRCAs insurance policy and therefore these figures are included in the total damage estimates provided in the Financial Details section of this staff report. Both the insured costs and hazard tree management costs associated with conservation lands (passive use trails) are listed in Table 3 below:

556 Table 3: Summary of Cost Estimates for Conservation Lands by Region (as of January 28, 2013)

Region Costs Potentially Covered by Hazard Tree Management Insurance (2014-2015) Peel Region $10,000 $175,000 Durham Region $5,000 $315,000 City of Toronto n/a n/a York Region $10,000 $185,000 Total Estimate $25,000 $675,000* *1/2 of the estimated costs are associated with increased costs due to the Ice Storm and 1/2 are associated with work already budgeted for 2014.

5. TRCA Rental and Office Properties Impacts to TRCA Offices Fortunately, the ice storm occurred during a time of year when most staff was away from the offices due to the holiday season (December 20-31). As a result, disruptions for staff were kept to a minimum. However, there were many staff members who came into work on December 23rd and 24th, and in the case of the Downsview Office employees, arrived to find the offices without power. There is a generator at the Downsview Office however it is run by Parc Downsview Park Inc. (property owner) and only provides partial power to select areas of the building. The Downsview Office was closed and staff was advised to work from home or at Head Office.

The generator at Head Office worked as needed (this generator is also an important component of the redundancy plan for flood forecasting and warning operations). A plan for emergency fuel delivery with a supplier has been established, staff is trained on the operation of the equipment and bi-annual testing and maintenance is conducted. In addition, staff test the generator monthly.

Impacts to TRCA's Tenants Across the TRCA rental portfolio (which includes 125 residential, farm and commercial units) a total of 47 properties were affected by the storm. Thirty were affected with power outages that lasted between 24 hours and nine days. Tenants were able to communicate with TRCA Property Services staff with minimal confusion, and were attended to in a timely manner. TRCA’ s contracted emergency after hours service was available and dealt with after-hours issues according to the established protocol. Of the 47 affected tenants, two were displaced and incurred hotel costs out of necessity, for a total of five nights. These costs will be borne by TRCA as, in these specific cases, power outages were caused by the failure of TRCA infrastructure.

Number of Tenants affected by:  Power outages: 2  Power outages and plumbing repairs: 17  Power outages and hazardous trees: 8  Power outages, hazardous trees, and plumbing repairs: 3  Fallen or hazardous trees: 17

557 Impacts to our Neighbours Between December 21st and January 6th, TRCA Property Services received 118 notifications from members of the public of hazardous tree issues on, or in proximity to, their private property stemming from TRCA-owned lands. TRCA has followed up and mitigated or fixed the issue(s) identified at approximately 95 of the locations, and are in the process of attending to the remaining 23 sites.

Damages Aside from plumbing breaks or leaks due to cold weather and power outages, physical damage to TRCA’s residential rental portfolio was limited to five occurrences ranging from damaged vinyl siding to a broken window or leaking roof. All occurrences were minimal in nature, and have been repaired or replaced as of the date of this report. All hazard tree issues on rental properties have been attended to, and any identified hazard has been removed. The cost of this work to date is approximately $29,000. This cost is solely to remove the imminent hazard, and does not reflect ongoing clean-up costs, which are in the process of being estimated. A breakdown of the expenses to date (related to rental properties) by region is provided in Table 4, below:

Table 4: Summary of Expenses to date for Rental Properties by Region (as of January 28, 2013)

Region Costs Potentially Covered Woody Debris and Hazard Tree by Insurance Removal Costs (Where Not Covered by Insurance) Peel Region $2,226 $339 Durham Region $1,947 n/a City of Toronto $9,288 $396 York Region $11,738 $3,446 Total Estimate $25,000 $4,180

6. TRCA Communications One of the most critical factors of success for any operation is effective communication. This is true during both emergency and non-emergency situations. TRCA has an existing Corporate Communications Plan that lays out a process for engaging Marketing and Communications staff to assist with public information items and media relations. Subject matter experts have been identified across the organization who will be called on to assist the Supervisor, Media Management when required. Over the years, TRCA has proved to be a reliable source for the media and TRCA is often the first agency called upon to speak to environmental and flood related issues. Over the course of the ice storm, the Chief Flood Duty Officer conducted several media interviews to provide information on the flood potential due to the warmer temperatures and melting snow (fortunately during this event there was minimal flood potential). TRCA is also frequently called upon by media to provide information on our environmental and education programs. As information providers, TRCA's media communication system is quite effective during both emergency and non-emergency situations. TRCA is also quite effective at creating general information for the public about regular program operations (e.g., information about TRCA's parks facilities, special events and on-going projects).

558 Service to TRCA's Patrons In reviewing the ice storm event from a communications perspective, a few areas were identified that need improvement. Parks and Culture staff did an extraordinary job of notifying patrons of event closures for scheduled events (i.e., Christmas dinners) and contacted patrons directly where they had signed up for an event and provided their contact information. Parks facilities that were closed due to the storm were signed at the gates in a timely manner. The corporate system, whereby service disruptions outside of normal operating hours are posted on our website was noticeably slow. Marketing and Communications staff will be developing a separate communication plan for service disruptions to address this issue. In addition, the system of notifying TRCA's Chief Executive Officer, senior management and Marketing and Communications staff of the current status of services will be re-examined to improve the flow of information and to ensure timely, accurate and consistent information. The goal of the new plan will be to improve the experiences of TRCA's clients and will also improve information sharing with TRCA's municipal partners.

Staff Notifications Another issue that came to light during the development of the storm was that communicating developing issues with members of staff was very difficult, and in many cases did not happen. A formal process is required to notify staff of changes to work expectations due to emergencies (such as an ice storm) that effects power at buildings, creates localized issues (such as road blockages limiting access to buildings), health issues (such as flu pandemic) or other such issues or incidents. Ultimately the health and safety of staff is paramount and many risks could be avoided by communicating to staff that it is not necessary to work at their regular place of business due to an unforeseen event. The new employee communications plan will allow for communication to a large number of staff in a timely manner and will lay out the criteria for when to enact the plan and by whom.

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Table 5: Summary of Estimated Costs by Operational Area

Operational Area Estimated Costs Not Insured Potentially Insured Lost Revenue - Black Creek Pioneer Village $45,000.00 Lost Revenue - All Parks and Culture Facilities (not $32,000.00 including BCPV) Capital Costs - Black Creek Pioneer Village $49,000.00 Capital Costs - All Parks and Culture Facilities (not $48,000.00 including BCPV) Capital Costs - Conservation Lands $25,000.00 Capital Costs - Rental Properties $25,000.00 Debris Removal - Active Use Trails, Public Areas $646,000.00 within Parks Debris Removal - Passive Use Trails $340,000** Debris Removal - Flood Control Channels $75,000.00 Debris Removal - Rental Properties $4,000.00 Total Costs * $1.1 Million $224,000 559 **Total costs for debris removal on passive use trails was estimated to be $675,000, however only 1/2 of this estimate is associated with costs due to the ice storm.

Insured Losses: Based on a preliminary consultation with TRCA's insurer, direct damages to TRCA insured assets/infrastructure due to the storm will be covered under TRCA's insurance policy. In order for debris removal to be covered it must be associated with physical damage to insured property and/or associated infrastructure. For example, if a tree falls on an insured building the cost to remove the tree is covered. However, if a tree falls on trails or across a parking lot it is not automatically covered. Staff is currently in discussions with the insurer to clarify which claims will be covered in this regard. Based on an initial assessment of the types of damages incurred, TRCA staff estimates that approximately 80-90% of the damages to TRCA rental properties will be covered by insurance. In contrast, only 12% of damages to Parks and Cultures facilities are expected to be covered due to the high costs of woody debris/hazard tree removals that did not impact infrastructure. Conservation lands damages, for the most part, are uninsurable (with only 4% of the costs relating to damaged infrastructure, such as fences). Removal of debris from flood control channels is not insurable. When all damages are totalled across all program areas, insured damages equal approximately 20% of the costs incurred due to the ice storm.

Funding Requirements Estimates of damages incurred by TRCA due to the 2013 ice storm will be provided to the regions of Durham, Peel and York, and the City of Toronto for inclusion in their respective requests for provincial and/or federal funding. Should provincial and/or federal funding be announced, TRCA will request extra assistance from the municipalities for the amounts provided.

Report prepared by: Laurian Farrell, extension 5601 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Laurian Farrell, extension 5601 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 10, 2014 Attachments: 6

560 Attachment 1

Overview of the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP)

Information provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the ODRAP program can be found by going to the following webpage: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page1579.aspx. The following provides an overview of the program.

The Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP) is an assistance program designed to help municipalities, individuals, farmers, small business and non-profit organizations get back on their feet after an unexpected natural disaster (such as a severe windstorm, tornado or flood). It is intended to cover the costs of returning essential items to pre-disaster condition for people who have suffered damage in designated disaster areas. ODRAP is not intended to be an alternative or a substitute for adequate insurance coverage.

 Private component: Individuals, homeowners, farmers, small business enterprises and non-profit organizations. Funds are raised by the community and may be matched up to 2:1 by the Province of Ontario.  Public component: Financial assistance may be provided by the Province to affected municipalities for disaster response and recovery. The program provides financial assistance within the declared disaster area to restore damaged public infrastructure and/or private property to pre-disaster condition, when the cost of restoration exceeds the financial capacity of the affected individuals, municipality and community at large.

For a municipality to be eligible for ODRAP, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (herein referred to as “the Minister”) must make a declaration of a disaster area for the purposes of ODRAP. Municipalities are not automatically entitled to receive financial assistance when declaring a local ”emergency” under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).

Municipal Criteria/Steps to Qualify as a Disaster Area 1. Municipal council must request a declaration of a disaster area for public assistance within 14 days of the onset of the disaster. 2. In the event of a natural disaster, municipalities are expected to have funds available for use in unexpected events. 3. Losses must be so extensive that they exceed the municipality’s financial resources (i.e., damages must exceed four per cent of the municipality’s tax base before qualifying for provincial funding - does not include insured damages).

When multiple municipalities are affected, each council has to make a separate request for a declaration of a disaster area for public assistance. The Minister may declare one disaster area across municipal boundaries.

The Provincial Disaster Assessment Team (PDAT) may be activated to provide the Province’s own assessment of the scale of the disaster impacts and the need for financial assistance to the Minister

561 Municipalities within the declared disaster area may receive repayment/reimbursement of up to 100 per cent of eligible costs for uninsured municipal damage associated with a disaster.

Municipal Disaster Information Report A municipal disaster information report submitted by the municipality assists the Minister to determine the appropriateness of ODRAP, and permits early consideration of financial assistance for immediate needs related to emergency response and clean-up. The following information is required:  extent of municipal damage suffered, including expenses incurred by other municipalities which support response operations or act as a host community;  preliminary cost estimate to restore, replace and/or repair damage to municipal property and infrastructure to pre-disaster condition;  other information council believes is pertinent (e.g., conservation authority reports, Environment Canada reports, etc.);  the package should include newspaper clippings, photographs and other documentary evidence where available.

The Minister may also consider:  severity of impact based on scientific evidence (i.e., F1/F5 tornado);  current financial capacity, debt ratio and capital commitments of the affected municipality;  local economic impact, e.g. tourism and ability to recover without provincial assistance; and  future financial pressures resulting from response and recovery costs.

562 Attachment 2

The Urban Forest: Vulnerability and Response The severity of tree damage is largely determined by the amount of accumulated ice, the degree of wind exposure and the duration of the storm. However, susceptibility to damage is strongly influenced by tree characteristics, including weak branch junctures (indicated by included bark), decaying or dead branches, tree height and diameter, increased surface area of lateral branches, broad crowns, unbalanced crowns, restricted and unbalanced root systems, and shallow rooting. Tree species vary in their ability to withstand ice loading and associated stress. For example, species such as Siberian elm and silver maple are vulnerable to damage due to the relatively low strength and brittle nature of their wood. In contrast, many conifer species (e.g. white spruce) are resistant to significant damage from ice accumulation due to their conical growth form and narrow crowns. Tree species with coarse branch structure (e.g. black walnut and Kentucky coffee-tree) typically accumulate less ice and are therefore less prone to branch failure. Finally, tree species that exhibit slow growth rates and tolerance of natural stress are more likely to withstand the combined affects of freezing precipitation and strong wind.

The response of trees to ice storm events can be influenced by management practices, notably the frequency and quality of maintenance. For example, improper pruning practices can leave unbalanced crowns that are prone to failure. Infrequent pruning and lack of structural maintenance can lead to weak branch structures and ultimately increased vulnerability to damage. Opportunities for damage prevention begin in the early stages of a tree’s life. Nursery stock can be pruned in a manner that cultivates a desirable growth form that is more resistant to stress. Following tree planting, frequent pruning cycles can ensure that the necessary structural pruning is performed during the first 5 to 10 years of establishment. In addition, long-term tree maintenance, strategic site and species selection and careful urban forest planning can minimize damage to trees, and nearby infrastructure, during ice storms.

Damaged trees may require pruning in the immediate and long-term in order to address safety hazards and correct any weak growth arising from ice storm injuries. However, many damaged trees will recover and produce new growth following storm disturbance. Thus, careful assessment and a degree of patience can ensure that resilient trees are not removed unnecessarily.

Proactive Measures Trees deliver valuable environmental, economic and social services in support of a healthy, livable city region. As such, the urban forest is a vital component of the Toronto region’s infrastructure system. Like other forms of infrastructure, leafy green infrastructure requires dedicated investment and maintenance in order to perform at optimum levels. It is important to note that some urban forest damage is likely inevitable in an extreme weather event. However, the extent of damage and related economic repercussions may be minimized as a result of proactive investments in regular maintenance, strategic planning, monitoring and research, and community stewardship programs.

563 In 2012 TRCA united with organizations from across the Greater Toronto Area to form Trees for Life. Led by Mark Cullen - expert gardener, radio and television host, and Toronto Star columnist - Trees for Life members have committed to increasing the tree canopy in the Toronto region by leveraging existing resources and raising new funds in support of tree planting, maintenance and public education efforts. Member organizations include Landscape Ontario, Trees Ontario, Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation, the City of Toronto, LEAF, the Ontario Urban Forest Council, Toronto Park People, and the Toronto Botanical Gardens. This initiative is generating shared momentum among both public and private agencies, facilitating the alignment of efforts and resources for greater impact, and producing tangible outcomes including tree planting events and public education programs. The fundraising success of several partner agencies, notably the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation, is now generating critical funds to complement the strategic urban forest management efforts of municipal partners. In addition, TRCA serves as a Steering Committee member of the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition (GIO), an alliance of organizations working together to gain greater support for green infrastructure across Ontario. Through a range of strategic initiatives and partnerships, GIO is actively pursuing policy improvements at the provincial level in order to foster more resilient green infrastructure systems, including urban forests. In support of these two nested initiatives, TRCA is providing essential capacity building and administrative support by serving as the secretariat for both Trees for Life and GIO.

TRCA is also leading a number of applied research and monitoring efforts, which can help to ensure that the increasing demand for the services provided by green infrastructure in TRCA’s jurisdiction can be met even in the face of increasing disturbance and uncertainty. These include the following:  TRCA is working together with its partner municipalities and neighbouring conservation authorities to conduct urban forest studies that quantify the structure and function of the urban canopy and establish baselines for future monitoring. The results of these studies will inform comprehensive evaluations of damage caused by extreme weather events, future vulnerability assessments, as well as strategic urban forest planning and management.  As a member of the Peel Region Urban Forest Working Group, TRCA is co-developing decision support tools that can guide strategic tree planting and establishment efforts in Peel and across the GTA.  Together with the Region of Peel, the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon, TRCA is undertaking a climate change risk and vulnerability assessment that will evaluate the potential impacts of future extreme weather events on the natural heritage system and the urban forest.

564 Attachment 3

Permit Screening - for Proponent Use: Debris Removal for Culvert Maintenance

PERMIT SCREENING – FOR PROPONENT USE Debris Removal for Culvert Maintenance

Required for Ontario Regulation 166/06 Permit Applications INTERIM - January 27, 2014

The Proponent or the TRCA Planner shall screen all inquiries regarding permit requirements for Debris Removal for Culvert Maintenance to determine if an Ontario Regulation 166/06 Permit is required. Please consult with TRCA staff for clarification, as required.

These activities are described under the Fisheries Act Self-Assessment Process. It is the opinion of TRCA that by following the criteria and best management practices defined on Page 2, risk of causing “Serious Harm” to fish is minimal. Considerations for debris removal under the Endangered Species Act have been provided by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and are also provided on Page 2.

It should be noted that review under the TRCA permitting process does not relieve the proponent from seeking approvals from other agencies, such as MNR or the Ministry of the Environment, as required.

Criteria for TRCA Permit Exemptions Yes No The debris accumulation poses a risk to culvert infrastructure or may cause 1 flooding of the roadway, private property or other public infrastructure 2 The debris accumulation is within 10m of an existing crossing structure The debris accumulation is a result of recent flooding or storm events OR there 3 is no accumulation of sediment behind the debris 4 Flow diversion is not required Vehicular or construction equipment access and operation will be restricted to 5 existing roadways, or formal trails of sufficient width to accommodate access Access to the bed and banks will be on foot only to facilitate cutting and 6 collection as necessary No access to the bed or banks of the watercourse is required by vehicles or 7 construction equipment Debris will be removed from the site (not repositioned on the floodplain) and 8 properly disposed of or reused/mulched. Woody blockages by trees or shrubs still rooted in the bank will be cut to ensure 9 that the root structure remains in the bank. No grubbing of the bank will occur. Your project must meet all of the above criteria to be exempt from permit review and approval by TRCA. Best management practices should be followed as provided on Page 2 of this screening checklist. If your project does not fit within the criteria described above, a TRCA permit may be required. The TRCA Debris Jam Clearance Protocol TRCA http://trca.on.ca/dotAsset/40059.pdf should be followed when submitting the permit application so that any additional requirements for the protection of the terrestrial and aquatic systems (such as access, bank erosion, restoration if necessary, etc.) can be determined. The permit application can be found at http://trca.on.ca/dotAsset/166903.pdf. TRCA recognizes that there may be risks to flooding and erosion related to the debris jam and in these circumstances, will expedite review. 565 Objective This guideline has been prepared to identify when and where the removal of woody debris from within a TRCA regulated area DOES NOT require project review or approval as outlined in the Debris Jam Clearance Protocol. This guideline is prepared to facilitate routine maintenance of culverts and bridges at road, driveway or formal trail crossings of watercourses, where recent woody debris accumulations are impeding flow conveyance and affecting flooding or impacting the integrity of the structure through flow deflection.

TRCA does not support removal of woody debris within watercourses, floodplains or other natural areas where there is no imminent risk to existing infrastructure, life or property. Woody debris in streams, on the forest floor or standing in a woodland area is an integral part of the ecology of natural systems, supporting nutrient cycling, soil formation, succession, habitat, and biodiversity. However, where woody debris accumulations occur, and threats to urban infrastructure may result, regular inspection and removal as necessary is supported.

Best Management Practices The following should be followed for all debris removal projects to minimize impacts to natural features: 1. Be advised that these sites are hazardous; as such access to these areas must be planned and executed according to established Occupational Health and Safety practices regarding working around water.

2. Removals should occur during dry weather and low flow conditions whenever possible.

3. Debris should be removed as soon as possible, once noted, to avoid large accumulations.

4. Winter accumulations should be removed prior to March 31 when possible, to minimize disturbance to aquatic spring migrations and spawning, and

5. Spring/summer accumulations should be removed after July 1 (in-stream removals) or after August 1 (for cutting of live growth) when possible. ** Please note that the transportation, disposal or reuse of the woody material should follow the regulations set out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for Emerald Ash Borer or Asian Long Horned Beetle as applicable.

NOTES FROM MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Endangered Species Act:

Review under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA), is the responsibility of the proponent and is provided here for information only. All consultation must be directly between the proponent and MNR. Under the ESA, many aquatic species receive species protection and habitat protection (Section 9 and 10 of the ESA, respectively). Redside dace is a species found within a number of watersheds draining into Lake Ontario within the Greater Toronto Area. Any in or near-water activities that may impact redside dace, or other species protected under the ESA, require review by the MNR to ensure that the activities will not be in contravention of Section 9 or 10 of the ESA.

566 It is important to note that woody debris is a critical habitat component for redside cace and many other aquatic species, and is integral to aquatic ecosystems. Woody debris removal activities should be limited to those sites that are a threat to infrastructure or pose a risk to public safety (e.g. flooding).

Given the urgency associated with the removal of woody debris that may be impacting infrastructure and / or public safety following recent severe weather events, MNR will work with municipalities to ensure timely review of debris removal activities under the ESA. To expedite review, municipalities are urged to contact MNR Aurora District with the following information:  Municipal contact information (name, position, contact details)  A map of debris-removal locations and UTM coordinates in locations identified to be the habitat of fedside dace and upstream of these areas (see regional redside dace screening maps)  Timelines associated with debris removal activities  Information pertaining to how debris removal activities meet the criteria outlined above by TRCA

Information should be sent directly to Emily Funnell, Species at Risk Biologist, MNR Aurora District at [email protected] (subject line to read Municipal Debris Removal for Culvert Maintenance).

567 Attachment 4

Resolution Number 1 GTA Mayors and Chairs January 17, 2014

Whereas On December 22, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and other parts of the Province of Ontario suffered an extreme weather event

And whereas during this event, a severe ice storm affected many of the municipalities in the GTA, resulting in loss of electricity, road and sidewalk blockages, thousands of downed and damaged trees, and widespread disruption to municipal services and the lives of residents and the operations of businesses

And whereas those municipalities have incurred significant costs to respond to the immediate public safety issues

And whereas those municipalities are facing a costly and lengthy recovery period to deal with the debris and damage to the tree canopy as a consequence of the ice storm

And whereas many municipalities through the Province have applied to the Province for financial assistance through ODRAP

And whereas there is concern that the ODRAP program does not adequately recognize and respond to the full cost of extreme weather events, especially in a time where extreme weather is expected to be more frequent and intense due to the impacts of climate change

And whereas on January 17 in response to the storm, the GTA Mayors and Chairs came together in a coordinated approach to asking for financial assistance

Therefore be it resolved that

1. The Provincial and Federal governments share equally in this disaster with municipalities by each funding 1/3 of the full cost of response and ongoing recovery from the ice storm for affected municipalities. 2. That the Provincial and Federal governments treat all applicable municipalities equally and equitably. 3. That the Provincial and Federal governments recognize the urgency of this matter and provide a response by March 1, 2014. 4. That this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Prime Minister of Canada, the local Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

568 Resolution Number 2 GTA Mayors and Chairs January 17, 2014

The Provincial and Federal governments establish new programs and expand existing programs to address disaster mitigation involving forestry, erosion control, winter storms, tree canopy, and other severe storm events, that reflect the reality of climate change and such programs to include funding for rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure to mitigate this and future environmental and storm event impacts.

That this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Prime Minister of Canada, the local Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

569 Attachment 5 - Figure 1: Location of TRCA Properties

570 Attachment 6

Enhancing Resilience to Severe Weather and Climate Change: Assessing Risks and Opportunities for Key Elements of Ontario’s Electrical

GTA’s economy is fundamentally dependent on well-functioning electricity systems. Electricity supply can impact the delivery of other critical infrastructure and services, supporting public health and safety and economic activity. This dependency makes a strong case for improving our understanding of vulnerability of the electrical system to severe weather events and the potential influence of climate change. Investment in programs that improve the understanding of the risks to Ontario’s transmission network as result of a changing climate and associated extreme weather is required. National Resources Canada (NRCan) has funded two projects in the GTA which address these issues. The projects, led by the Ontario Climate Consortium and Toronto Hydro address the distribution and transmission components of the electricity system, respectively. Both projects are closely coordinated with each other and outcomes from each of the projects will be very relevant to the Canadian energy sector.

1. Climate Change Risk and Opportunities Assessment (TRCA and Partners) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is working with the Ontario Climate Consortium (OCC) and our partners: Ontario Power Authority (OPA), Ontario Ministry of Energy, Engineers Canada, Consulting Engineers of Ontario, York University, Western University, Risk Science International and Nodelcorp Consulting Inc. to undertake a climate change risk and opportunities assessment with a focus on electricity transmission infrastructure in Ontario; a vital climate sensitive component of the larger electrical grid. The outcomes will inform similar risk assessments across Canada and build capacity within the utility sector for future integration of climate risk assessments into their operations.

The provincial transmission grid is a complex and spatially expansive system which consists of a network of power lines and supports, substations, communications systems (e.g. fault sensing protective relays) and important inter-connection points to transfer electricity from points of generation to lower voltage distribution systems, and inter-connections with other provincial or state grids. Each of these elements of the transmission system are uniquely sensitive to climate and weather conditions and can respond differently to different extreme weather thresholds.

The project will serve to build capacity in the transmission sector in order to support the long-term incorporation of adaptation planning into overall efforts focused on strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the electricity system. This project will result in a facilitated climate change risk and opportunity assessment that produces highly defensible results and lays the groundwork for further analogous studies in the electricity sector in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada.

2. Electricity Distribution Risk Assessment (Toronto Hydro and Partners) While the project described above focuses on transmission, understanding risk to the electrical distribution system is equally important. Toronto Hydro is leading a project that focuses on distribution in the electrical sector, in partnership with the City of Toronto’s Weather Wise Partnership. ______571 RES.#A235/13 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek Watershed City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, CFN 48944. Acquisition of property located to the south of Bayly Street and west of Church Street South in the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, under the "Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek watershed. (Executive Res.#B163/13)

Moved by: Vincent Crisanti Seconded by: Mike Mattos

THAT 2.839 hectares (7.016 acres), more or less, of vacant land being Part of Lots 15 & 16, Broken Front Concession, being Parts 11, 14, 29 and 30, Plan 40R-22677, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, be purchased from the Corporation of the City of Pickering;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the lands subject to existing service easements and the reservation of three storm drainage easements by the Corporation of the City of Pickering;

THAT Gardiner Roberts LLP, be instructed to complete the transaction and all reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid;

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

RES.#A236/13 - THE LIVING CITY POLICIES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE WATERSHEDS OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY To report on the results of public consultation and on revisions to the draft of The Living City Policies, and to release the revised draft for final public and stakeholder review. (Executive Res.#B164/13)

Moved by: Deb Schulte Seconded by: John Parker

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff conducted public and stakeholder consultation on The Living City Policies draft document and have revised the draft document based on stakeholder feedback;

572 AND WHEREAS staff committed to reporting back to the board on the results of public consultation and on revisions to the draft document;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA release a revised draft of The Living City Policies draft document for final public and stakeholder consultation as outlined in this report;

THAT TRCA's municipal partners, provincial ministries, the Building Industry and Land Development Association, environmental non-governmental agencies, watershed and waterfront interest groups, neighbouring conservation authorities, and other stakeholders be so advised by the CEO's Office;

AND FURTHER THAT staff return to the board later in 2014 for formal adoption of The Living City Policies document. CARRIED ______

RES.#A237/13 - PLANNING AND PERMITTING ADMINISTRATION COST RECOVERY Cost of living adjustments for the 2014-2015 Planning, Permitting and Environmental Assessment Review Services Fee Schedule. (Executive Res.#B165/13)

Moved by: Vincent Crisanti Seconded by: Mike Mattos

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) established the 2012-2013 Fees Schedule for all plan review services that aimed to achieve a 100% cost recovery target for the development review functions within the Planning and Development Division;

AND WHEREAS staff has committed to monitor the trends in submission demand, level of service, revenue collection and cost recovery for the preliminary period of change in 2012-13 and report back to the Authority and TRCA's stakeholders on the status of cost recovery;

AND WHEREAS TRCA follows the guidelines from the provincial Ministry of Natural Resources Policies and Procedures for Charging of Conservation Authority Fees 1997 and TRCA’s Fee Policy Guideline 2009, which provides for an inflationary adjustment for review fees every two years and provision for a comprehensive service delivery and cost recovery assessment study;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the 2014-2015 Fee Schedule for Planning, Permitting and Environmental Assessment Review Services dated January 2014, incorporating a 5% cost of living increase, be approved, to be effective on January 31, 2014;

573 THAT a comprehensive service delivery/cost recovery assessment report be provided for the years 2012 and 2013 as soon as year end accounting numbers are available and review is finalized with any required modifications, including adjustments to the fee schedules, and streamlining proposals effective later in the spring of 2014;

AND FURTHER THAT TRCA discuss the outcomes of the service delivery/cost recovery assessment with our municipal partners, stakeholders and BILD (Building Industry and Land Development Association) prior to Authority approval. CARRIED ______

RES.#A238/13 - ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATED PROPOSAL FOR LEASE OF LAND Heart Lake Conservation Area, Regional Municipality of Peel, CFN 48537. Proposal to lease Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-owned land located within the Heart Lake Conservation Area, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, to construct and operate a telecommunications tower and associated equipment. (Executive Res.#B166/13)

Moved by: Vincent Crisanti Seconded by: Mike Mattos

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been requested by Rogers Communications Incorporated (RCI) to enter into a lease agreement for lands located within the Heart Lake Conservation Area, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality Peel;

WHEREAS it is in the opinion of TRCA that it is in the best interests of TRCA in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with RCI in this instance;

THAT TRCA enter into a lease with RCI for approximately 0.003 hectares (0.007 acres), more or less, together with use of the existing road surfaces for access and utilities, to construct and operate a telecommunications tower and associated equipment, said land being Part of Lot 14, Concession 2 E.H.S., City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel;

THAT the lease with RCI be premised on the following general terms and conditions:

(i) The initial term of the lease will be five (5) years, with three (3) renewal options for successive five (5) year periods, all at the sole option of TRCA;

(ii) The lease rate shall be approximately Sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500.00) plus HST per annum, to be increased by 2% per year;

574 (iii) RCI shall be responsible for any and all approvals required for the construction and operation of a telecommunications tower and associated equipment;

(iv) RCI shall bare the sole responsibility for any and all costs associated with the construction and operation of a telecommunications tower and associated equipment;

(v) Any further terms or conditions as deemed necessary or appropriate by TRCA's staff or chosen solicitor;

THAT an archaeological review shall be completed by RCI, with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of the TRCA, all at the sole expense of RCI;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may be required to implement the lease, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and execution of any documents. CARRIED ______

RES.#A239/13 - PARKS CANADA AGENCY Rouge National Urban Park, CFN 46156. Conveyance of land for the Rouge National Urban Park, in the cities of Toronto, Markham and Pickering, regional municipalities of York and Durham, Rouge River watershed. (Executive Res.#B167/13 & Res.#B168/13)

Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Raymond Chot

WHEREAS at Authority Meeting #2/12, held on March 30, 2012, the "Statement of Intent -Towards Cooperation and Collaboration in the Establishment of a National Urban Park in the Rouge Valley" was endorsed;

AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) that it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering it's objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the Park Canada Agency (PC) in this instance;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA lands containing 2,266 hectares (5,600 acres), more or less, and highlighted on the attached plan be conveyed to PC for the Rouge National Urban Park, in the cities of Toronto, Markham and Pickering, regional municipalities of York and Durham subject to the following terms and conditions; a) the consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00; b) PC is to be responsible for all legal, survey and other costs related to the land conveyance;

575 c) retention by TRCA of the lands included in the tripartite agreement between City of Toronto, Toronto Zoo and TRCA subject to refining the boundaries; d) conveyance by TRCA of lands and/or easements for municipal infrastructure to the cities of Toronto, Markham and Pickering and the regional municipalities of York and Durham if requested by the municipality and subject to concurrence by PC; e) Locust Hill School House and Cedarena properties shall be subject to further discussions between TRCA, PC and the City of Markham prior to being conveyed; f) any additional considerations as deemed appropriate by TRCA staff or its solicitor.

THAT said conveyance be subject to the Province of Ontario releasing its interest in the lands conveyed by it to TRCA for Rouge Park and Bob Hunter Memorial Park purposes;

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

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

AMENDMENT RES.#A240/13

Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Raymond Cho

THAT the following be inserted after the main motion:

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on the future of the lands to the east of the Park.

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED

THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED

THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

576 THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA lands containing 2,266 hectares (5,600 acres), more or less, and highlighted on the attached plan be conveyed to PC for the Rouge National Urban Park, in the cities of Toronto, Markham and Pickering, regional municipalities of York and Durham subject to the following terms and conditions; a) the consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00; b) PC is to be responsible for all legal, survey and other costs related to the land conveyance; c) retention by TRCA of the lands included in the tripartite agreement between City of Toronto, Toronto Zoo and TRCA subject to refining the boundaries; d) conveyance by TRCA of lands and/or easements for municipal infrastructure to the cities of Toronto, Markham and Pickering and the regional municipalities of York and Durham if requested by the municipality and subject to concurrence by PC; e) Locust Hill School House and Cedarena properties shall be subject to further discussions between TRCA, PC and the City of Markham prior to being conveyed; f) any additional considerations as deemed appropriate by TRCA staff or its solicitor.

THAT said conveyance be subject to the Province of Ontario releasing its interest in the lands conveyed by it to TRCA for Rouge Park and Bob Hunter Memorial Park purposes;

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

THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including the obtaining needed approvals and the signing and execution of any documents;

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on the future of the lands to the east of the Park.

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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION

RES.#A241/13 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION

Moved by: Ronald Chopowick Seconded by: Glenn Mason

THAT Section II items EX8.1 - EX8.4, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #11/13, held on January 17, 2014, be received. CARRIED

577 Section II Items EX8.1 - EX8.4, Inclusive TORONTO ZOO (Executive Res.#B169/13) HUMBER RIVER HYDROLOGIC SIMULATION PROGRAM FORTRAN MODEL UPDATE (Executive Res.#B170/13) BLACK CREEK CHANNEL MAINTENANCE (Executive Res.#B171/13) APPOINTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (Executive Res.#B172/13) ______

SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

RES.#A242/13 - SUMMARY OF PROCUREMENTS 2013 Annual Summary. Receipt of the 2013 end of year summary of procurements approved by the Chief Executive Officer or his designate.

Moved by: Ben Cachola Seconded by: Dave Ryan

THAT the summary of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) procurements approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or designates for 2013, be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #5/05, held on June 24, 2005, staff was requested to report to the Authority on purchases which were approved by the Chief Executive Officer or designate. This report provides that overview, of approvals that are subject to the Purchasing Policy, with the exception of Schedule 'B' items (Attachment 1) as they are exempt from the approval requirements of the Purchasing Policy.

Pursuant to the resolution quoted above, the summaries of Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals for 2013, are found in Attachment 3. The report includes approvals of $10,000 or greater, approved by the Chief Executive Officer or his designate.

At Authority Meeting #6/13, held on July 26, 2013, a new Purchasing Policy was approved, with changes in approval thresholds and purchasing methods, which are reflected in the Attachments. Attachment 2 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 (TRCA's) former Purchasing Policy, and as per Sections 9.2 & 9.3 of TRCA's current Purchasing Policy, as both were in effect for parts of 2013.

As permitted under the approved policy, the Chief Executive Officer has designated senior staff, generally including director and manager level positions, approval authority for purchases up to $10,000 (exclusive of applicable taxes).

578 For the information of the members, staff undertook a review of purchases approved by the Authority and Executive Committee in 2013 (including contingencies). The following is a summary of purchases approved by the Authority and Executive Committee combined (Board) and Chief Executive Officer/designate in 2013. Attachment 3 is a detailed listing of purchases over $10,000 approved by the Chief Executive Officer/designate in 2013.

Total 2013 Purchases of Minimum Value of $10,000

Purchase Type CEO & Designates Board (Plus HST) (Plus HST) Lowest Bid/Competitive 6,340,442.56 10,536,838.30 Not Lowest Bid 66,215.34 0.00 Sole Source 612,083.23 896,815.60 Preferred Source 367,526.80 234,913.00 TOTAL 7,386,267.93 11,668,566.90 GRAND TOTAL 2013 19,054,834.83

The total purchases for TRCA in 2013 of $10,000 or greater, approved by the Authority, Executive Committee or Chief Executive Officer/designate was approximately $19 million, including contingencies, excluding HST.

Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Email: [email protected] For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Email: [email protected] Date: January 4, 2014 Attachments: 3

579 Attachment 1 SCHEDULE ‘B’

GOODS AND SERVICES EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SCHEDULE 'A'

The following purchases and payments are not subject to the approval and reporting requirements of Schedule 'A', unless otherwise directed by the CEO or designate or as provided in other TRCA policies. The CEO or designate shall establish procedures and approval thresholds applicable to Schedule 'B' items.

1. Utilities  Electricity  Water and sewage charges  Natural gas, fuel oil, propane  Basic telephone/data/internet/service  Basic television cable service

2. Training and Education  Membership and association fees, as permitted by TRCA policy  Magazine and periodical subscriptions  Staff development (except where bulk training is arranged through a bidding process)  Conferences and seminars  Tuition reimbursement in accordance with TRCA personnel policies

3. Refundable Employee Expenses  Meal allowances  Travel and transportation expenses  Accommodations  Mileage  Other employee expenses incurred on TRCA business

4. General Expenses  Property taxes  Postage  Licenses e.g. vehicles, software, municipal, etc.  Land purchases, including expropriation costs and land registry fees  Customer refunds  Insurance deductibles  Legal settlements  Grievance payments

5. Petty Cash Replenishment

6. Payments to Current and Past Employees  Salaries, wages and benefits due to any person in the employ of TRCA  Retirement allowances, settlements and other payments due to a person previously in the employ of TRCA

580 7. Government Payments  Fees, levies and taxes payable to federal, provincial or municipal governments, or to any agency, board or commission thereof

8. Debt  All accounts for payments of principal or interest on debentures, loans or overdrafts, including foreign exchange

9. Pension Deductions, Contributions and Employee Benefit Plan Payments  Employee pension deductions and employer pension contributions  Payments to the providers of employee benefit plans.

10. Grants and Contributions  Research grants for special projects undertaken by qualified college or university staff and/or students acting on behalf of their respective institution  Payments made to landowners and similar groups under a granting program as approved by the Authority.  Grants to community groups and public service bodies to assist with research or knowledge gathering which is of particular interest to TRCA

11. Goods and Services Purchased for Resale

12. Paid advertising

581 Attachment 2

TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PURCHASING POLICY (Valid until July 26, 2013)

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 one or more of the following:

 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’.

582 TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PURCHASING POLICY (Valid after July 26, 2013)

9.2 Sole Source - A sole source purchase occurs only when there is one supplier of a particular good or service that meets the requirements of TRCA by reason of one or more of the following:

1. a statutory or market-based monopoly; 2. scarcity of supply in the market; 3. the goods or services are unique to one supplier and no practical alternatives or substitutes exist.

9.3 Preferred Source - A preferred source purchase shall only be used if one or more of the following conditions applies and a process of negotiation has been undertaken to obtain the best value in the circumstances for TRCA:

1. The goods and services are only available from one source or one supplier by reason of: a. need for compatibility with goods and services previously acquired and there are no reasonable alternatives, substitutes or accommodations; b. desire to avoid violating warranties and guarantees where service is required. 2. The goods and services are required as a result of an emergency, which would not reasonably permit the use of the regular procurement methods. 3. 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. 4. The required goods and services meet TRCA's sustainability criteria and guidelines defined in the Policy and could not be reasonable met through regular procurement methods. 5. Special research and development projects with academic institutions, government bodies, industry organizations and similar bodies.

583 Attachment 3 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received Claireville Dam Fuel Tank Replacement Tri-Phase Environmental Inc. 35,250.00 11/4 +8,800.00 contingency Installation of Seatwalls at Petticoat Creek Melfer Construction Inc. 21,200.00 biddingo/12 Conservation Area Aquatic Facility +10% contingency Rental Linen Products for BCPV & KCC Canadian Linen and Uniform 62,344.00 4/2 Service +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Irrigation Pump/Diesel R&W Equipment Ltd. 38,815.00 3/3 Engine Drive Unit & Traveller for Nursery Supply & Delivery Armour Stone & Gabion Glenn Windrem Trucking 7,857.00 contract Stone for Morningside Tributary Energy +10% contingency extension Dissipation Structures Clearing & Bank Stabilization Project Supply & Delivery of Fuel for Bathurst Glen Golf Armstrong Petroleum LTD. 18,000.00 3/3 Course & Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Lake St. George Field Centre Roof Repairs - B.W. Doucette Roofing 15,705.50 3/3 Snively House Dormitory Supply & Delivery of Two Custom Precast Acton Precast Concrete 35,200.00 5/3 Concrete Fishway & Water Control Structures Limited +5,280.00 contingency for Humber River Marshes & Duffins Creek Marsh Supply & Delivery of Wristband for TRCA's Tornado Wristbands Inc. 10,860.00 biddingo+1/10 Aquatic Facilities +10% contingency Pool Supplies & Chemicals for TRCA's Aquatic Aquatech Logistics Inc. 19,215.05 biddingo+2/2 Facilities +10% contingency Horse Drawn Wagon Rides for Sugabush Maple Lionel's Farm 27,000.00 8/2 Syrup Festival +10% contingency Demolition of 2 Storage Sheds & Disposal of TBG Landscape Inc. 15,500.00 14/9 Debris at Brock North Lands +20% contingency Supply & Purchase of Hydrometrics Data Aquatic Informatics 35,460.00 2/2 Analysis Software Planting & Tending of Reforestation Seedlings Bartram Woodlands 13,111.19 3/2 for Oak Ridges Corridor Park Deer Exclusion Fence Materials for Peel & York Roma Fence 11,192.00 3/3 Regions +1,120.00 contingency Fabrication of Portable Bridge Ganawa Bridge Products & 51,623.00 biddingo(18)/8 Services +5,200.00 contingency

584 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received YONGE-YORK MILLS FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL Supply & Delivery of Approximately 450 Tonnes Glenn Windrem Trucking 19,575.00 4/3 of 750mm Grantie Rip-rap to Reach 2 +4,000.00 contingency Rental of Operated Heavy Equipment TBG Landscape Inc. 91,000.00 14/9 +5,000.00 contingency MEADOWCLIFFE DRIVE SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT Supply & Delivery of 3,000 Tonnes of Miller Paving Limited 71,910.00 14/5 300mm-600mm Rip Rap Stone +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of 700 Tonnes of Miller Paving Limited 16,779.00 contract 300mm-600mm Rip Rap Stone extension Supply & Delivery of 1,000 Tonnes of 4-6 Tonne C.D.R. Young's Aggregates 55,850.00 26/5 Stackable Armourstone +10% contingency FRENCHMAN’S BAY HARBOUR ENTRANCE PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 750 C.D.R Young’s Aggregates 34,455.00 13/3 Tonnes of 2-4 Tonne Armour Stone Inc. +25% contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately790 C.D.R Young’s Aggregates 36,292.60 13/3 Tonnes of Stackable 3-5 Tonne Armour Stone Inc. +25% contingency Waste Disposal Services VIA Disposal Services Co. 10,000.00 contract LTD. extension Supply & Delivery of 1,200 Tonnes of 2-4 Tonne B-Town Group 68,988.00 17/4 Uniform Stackable Armourstone +25% contingency BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Service of Kitchen Equipment Restaurant Equipment 17,842.50 3/2 Professional Service +10% contingency Horse Drawn Wagon Rides for 2013 Season Lionel's Farm 10,500.00 3/1 +10% contingency Roblin's Mill Waterwheel Replacement Byte Construction Ltd. 38,800.00 10/2 +10% contingency 2013 Visitor Guide Booklet Warren's Waterless Printing 10,175.00 3/3 Replacement of 150 Chairs for Canada West Mighty-Lite Inc. 18,648.72 3/3 Room +brokerage fee +10% contingency CLEANING AND WASHROOM SUPPLIES FOR PUBLIC USE FACILITIES & FIELD CENTRES (3 contracts based on lowest bids for the various products) Contract #1 Quick Maccallum 14,552.55 Biddingo/10 +10% contingency Contract #2 Mister Chemical 24,110.52 Biddingo/10 +10% contingency Contract #3 Flexo 11,625.00 Biddingo/10 +10% contingency

585 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000)

Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Supply & Delivery of Approximately 600 Tonnes Brock Aggregates Inc. 10,440.00 20/6 of 19mm Crusher Run +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 200 Tonnes J.C. Rock Ltd. 9,292.00 20/5 of 2-4 Tonne SStackable Armour Stone +10% contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Appco Paving 8,107.00 4/2 Asphalt Paving Works +2,000.00 contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Loc Pave Construction 69,900.00 7/6 Construction of Gravel Parking Lot +6,990.00 contingency TRCA HEAD OFFICE - 5 SHOREHAM DRIVE Interior Alterations to Humber Room & Cafeteria Meridian Construction Inc. 35,855.00 3/2 +30% contingency New Tables & Chairs for Meeting Rooms Blair's atWork Office Furniture 18,149.00 3/3 Purchase of 80" Digital Whiteboard and 2, 42" Sharp Electronics Canada Ltd. 17,122.00 3/3 Commercial Monitors at a total cost not to +10% contingency exceed $17,122.00, plus a 10% contingency, Supply & Installation of Pre-owned 5KW Wind Kolapore Construction 44,930.00 6/1 Turbine & 30 Metre Tilt Tower Supply and Delivery of Approximately 290 Miller Paving Ltd. 3,047.00 Contract Tonnes of 75mm- 150mm Gabion Stone for Extension German Mill Settlers Park Maintenance Work MARIE CURTIS PARK PROJECT (PHASE 2) Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,530 Cubic Earthco Soil Mixtures 19,216.80 3/3 Metres of Screened Topsoil +20% contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Serve Construction Ltd. 33,547.50 4/3 Installation of Park Amenities +8,400.00 contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Four Seasons Site 57,242.00 4/3 Asphalt Paving Works Development +14,300.00 contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for TBG Landscape Inc. 20,707.57 6/2 Bridge Design & Installation +5,200.00 contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,275 Lafarge Canada 21,802.50 15/6 Tonnes of 19mm Crusher Run Limestone +20% contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for TBG Landscape Inc. 37,320.75 5/2 Installation of Nursery Sod +9,500.00 contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Appco Paving Ltd. 63,054.00 4/3 Installation of Park Amenitites +19,000.00 contingency

586 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received Supply of Pyrotechnics Display for Caledon Pyro World 18,585.90 13/3 Canada Celebrations at Albion Hills CA +10% contingency Masonry Repairs & Roof Replacement at Boyd Martinway Contracting Ltd. 18,764.30 11/11 Office +10,000.00 contingency Fish Food for Glen Haffy CA Martin Mills Inc. 16,542.90 2/2 +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Round Up for Gatineau Frechette Lawncare 12,350.00 3/1 Hydro Corridor +1,235.00 contingency Supply & Delivery of Shredded Pine Mulch for Earth Co. Soils Inc. 13,777.00 4/4 Spring Tree & Shrub Plantings for 11 Sites +1,377.00 contingency Preferred Supplier for Safety Footwear Mark's Work Wearhouse 67,500.00 3/2 +10% contingency Supply & Application of Roundup at Claireville Leuschner's Lawn and 13,143.00 3/2 Conservation Area, Alto Property, Lindy Landscape +1,314.30 contingency Property, Tommy Thompson park, Cherrywood Property for Control of Dog-strangling Vine Supply & Delivery of Picnic Table Frames to Citygreen Urban Ltd. 41,305.50 5/4 Heart Lake, Glen Haffy & Albion Hills +10% contingency Conservation Areas, & Indian Line Campground Wastewater Collenction & Dumping Service for Smith Excavating, Grading 32,000.00 3/2 TRCA Public Use Facilities and Septic Services +10% contingency Security Guard Services for Albion Hills and Knights on Guard 20,000.00 4/1 Indian Line Campgrounds for 2013 +10% contingency Purchase & Installation of Air Conditioning Unit Canada's Home Renovation 10,600.00 3/3 in Head Office Server Room Depot +10% contingency Survey Work for Leasing of Land to Treetop Young & Young Surveying 12,100.00 3/2 Trekking Heart Lake Inc. Inc. +10% contingency Printing & Mailing of Landowner Letters in CTC Troi Mailing Services Inc. 30,000.00 4/4 Source Protection Region Apply Top Coat Paving Surface to 14th Avenue Appco Paving Ltd. 41,222.40 6/5 Multi-use Trail through Bob Hunter Memorial +15% contingency Park Installation of Windows & Frames in Support of The New Glass Shop 8,300.00 7/3 G. Ross Lord Dam Windows Replacement +2,500.00 contingency Project Claireville Dam Windows & Doors Replacement R-Chad 31,000.00 7/2 +7,750.00 contingency Lettershop Work Related to 2013 TRCA Swiss Print International 10,912.00 3/2 Education Programs Direct Mail Campaign be awarded to Swiss Print International at a cost not to exceed $10,912.00

587 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received AQUISITION OF VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT Two New 2013 4X4 Crew Cab Trucks Donway Ford Sales 83,062.00 30/6 One New 2013 4X4 Chassis Crew Cab Truck Marciver Dodge Limited 36,275.00 30/6 with Hydraulic Dump Box One New 2013 4X4 Chassis Crew Cab Truck Marciver Dodge Limited 36,033.00 30/6 with Hydraulic Dump Box One New 2013 4X4 Chassis Crew Cab Truck Marciver Dodge Limited 23,573.00 30/7 One New 2013 4X4 Chassis Crew Cab Truck Ontario Chrysler Jeep Dodge 38,081.00 30/6 Inc. Two New Kubota RTV900 ST Worksite Utility Ed Stewart's Garage 32,249.74 30/2 Vehicles One New Kubota RTV900 ST Worksite Utility Ed Stewart's Garage 15,800.00 30/3 Vechicle One New Kubota RTV900 ST Worksite Utility Ed Stewart's Garage 16,022.81 30/3 Vechicle One New Kubota RTV900 ST Worksite Utility Ed Stewart's Garage 14,432.28 30/3 Vechicle One New Cast TV 380 Tracked Skidsteer Stewart's Equipment 60,655.00 4/3 One New Kubota F3680 4WD Front Mower Kooy Brothers Lawn 21,375.00 5/1 Equipment Ltd. One New 2013 Ford Explorer 4WD SUV Formula Ford Lincoln 30,630.00 15/3 One New 2013 Ford Escape SE 4WD Formula Ford Sales 24,180.00 6/2 One New 4x4 Chassis Cab Truck Donway Ford Sales 38,733.00 6/3 One New 2014 Ford Escape SE 4WD East-Court Ford Lincoln Sales 24,280.00 6/2 BATHURST GLEN GOLF COURSE Replace Damaged Poles & Netting for Bathurst Turf Net Sports Supplies 22,575.00 3/2 Glen Driving Range Golf Cart Rentals Bennett Golf Carts 13,500.00 3/2 +10% contingency Supply of Liquid & Granular Fertilizer Products AllTurf Ltd. 14,353.50 3/3 +10% contingency SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES Seven Residental Rental Properties & Vacant Crystal Lawn and Snow 25,920.00 Biddingo/ Residential Rental Properties Removal Inc. +10% contingency various Two Residental Rental Properties A.I Roadtech Services Inc. 14,500.00 Biddingo/4 +10% contingency One Rental Properties Vette Trucking Inc. 7,000.00 Biddingo/7 +10% contingency

588 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000 Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received TRCA RENTAL PROPERTIES Pest Control Services for Residential Rental Environmental Pest Control 30,000.00 7/5 Properties + 10% contingency Heating Maintenance Services for Residential Chalmers Esso Fuels 16,796.50 4/2 Rental Properties +10% contingency Well Decommissioning & Replacement at 4020 Roger Boadway Enterprises 14,791.55 5/2 Westney Road, Claremont Ltd. +15% contingency Roof Replacement at the Main House & Cottage B.W. Doucette Roofing 13,390.00 6/4 at 11741 Huntington Road, Kleinburg +10% contingency Roof Replacement at 18630 Centreville Creek Tony K. Aluminum/Roofing 8,200.00 6/4 Road, Caledon +10% contingency Well Decommissioning & Drilling of New Well at Roger Boadway Enterprises 14,791.55 5/2 7907 Reesor Road, Markham Ltd. +15% contingency Roof Replacement, Trough, Soffit & Fascia Tony K. Aluminum/Roofing 20,975.00 4/4 Repair at 8949 Reesor Road +10% contingency Roof Replacement at Main House at 11741 B.W. Doucette Roofing 4,422.00 contract Huntington Road, Kleinburg extension Drilling of New Well at 16441 Humber Station Roger Boadway Enterprises 14,366.55 5/2 Road, Bolton Ltd. +15% contingency Roof Replacement, Trouge/Downspouts, & Tony K. Roofing Inc. 10,000.00 4/3 Soffit & Fascia Repairs at 7933 14th Avenue, +10% contingency Dimma House, Rouge Park Removal of Visible Mould, Asbestos Plaster Envirosafe Inc. 17,900.00 3/3 Debris & Garbage from 7933 14th Avenue, +10% contingency Dimma House, Rouge Park Roof & Eaves Replacement at 8847 Reesor Tony K. Aluminum/Roofing 9,500.00 6/2 Road, Rouge Park +10% contingency Exterior Painting & Repairs at 537 Conservation Nova Decor Construction Ltd. 9,620.00 5/3 Drive, Brampton +10% contingency Walkway, Patio & Retaining Wall Reconstruction Smith Excavating Grading & 14,700.00 4/1 at 9330 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge Septic Services +10% contingency

589 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received MUD CREEK REACH 5 RESTORATION PROJECT Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for TGB Landscape Inc. 16,385.00 15/5 Tree Removal at Mud Creek Reach 5 +10,000.00 Restoration Project contingency Creek Bypass Pumping Works Xylem Water Solutions 51,900.00 4/2 +13,000.00 contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 530 Tonnes Miller Paving Limited 9,858.00 18/7 of 50mm Crusher Run Limestone +25% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,610 TBG Landscape Inc. 31,169.60 18/7 Tonnes of Granular A +25% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 400 Tonnes TBG Landscape Inc. 16,544.00 18/4 of 800mm Round Stone +15% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 2,400 Miller Paving Limited 65,640.00 18/6 Tonnes of 150mm-300mm Gabion Stone +25% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 330 Tonnes TBG Landscape Inc. 13,860.00 18/4 of 500mm Roundstone +10% contingency ALFRED KUEHNE BOULEVARD PROJECT Sewer Encasement Works Four Seasons Site 35,500.00 12/6 Development +10,000.00 contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,625 Glenn Windrem Trucking 71,500.00 5/2 Tonnes of 500mm - 750mm Round Stone +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 625 Tonnes Glenn Windrem Trucking 20,625.00 5/2 of 100mm - 200mm Round Stone +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 250 Tonnes Glenn Windrem Trucking 11,000.00 5/2 of 300mm - 600mm Round Stone +10% contingency OAK RIDGES CORRIDOR PARK Supply & Delivery of Approximately 4,200 Nelson Aggregate Co. 71,190.000 4/4 Tonnes of 19mm Crusher Run Limestone Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,000 Nelson Aggregate Co. 15,750.00 4/4 Tonnes of 6mm Limestone Screenings Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,400 Miller Paving $20,580.00 8/5 Tonnes of Limestone Screenings to the Oak +20% contingency Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve - East Spine Trail - Phase 1 Miller Paving for a total unit price of $14.70 per tonne and a total cost not to exceed $20,580, plus HST, plus a 20% contingency HIGHLAND CREEK DOWNSTREAM OF MORNINGSIDE AVENUE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT Supply & Delivery of Approximately 2,300 Miller Paving Ltd. 59,800.00 19/6 Tonnes of 150mm - 300mm Gabion Stone +20% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,400 Miller Paving Ltd. 44,380.00 19/5 Tonnes of 600mm - 800mm Rip Rap +20% contingency 590 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000)

Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received CABLE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Boyd Office Langley Utilities 14,406.00 biddingo(8)/8 +8,500.00 contingency Eastville Office Langley Utilities 4,516.00 biddingo(8)/8 +2,600.00 contingency Restoration Services Centre Langley Utilities 21,114.00 biddingo(8)/8 +12,500.00 contingency Swan Lake Langley Utilities 7,792.00 biddingo(8)/8 +4,600.00 contingency Heart Lake Langley Utilities 77,882.00 biddingo (8)/7 +19,500.00 contingency ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA ROADS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,900 Glenn Windrem Trucking 36,803.00 14/5 Tonnes of 50mm Crusher Run Limestone +25% contingency Supply and Delivery of Materials to Reinstate & Terrafix Geosynthetics Inc. 15,184.00 3/2 Upgrade Existing Drainage Swales at a total +10% contingency cost not to exceed $15,184.00, plus a 10% contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 955 Glenn Windrem Trucking 18,498.35 14/5 Tonnes of 19mm Crusher Run Limestone +25% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 405 Tonnes Glenn Windrem Trucking 7,844.85 contract of 19mm Crusher Run Limestone extension Supply & Delivery of Approximately 725 Tonnes Glenn Windrem Trucking 14,043.25 contract of 50mm Crusher Run Limestone extension DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS TRAIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 1,000 Glenn Windrem Trucking 18,420.00 11/4 Tonnes of Granular 'A' Aggregate +20% contingency Supply of All Labour, Materials & Equipment for Pacific Paving 64,800.00 6/2 Asphalt Paving Works +20% contingency MID HUMBER TRAIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,750 Lafarge Canada 28,787.00 4/2 Tonnes of Granular 'A' Aggregate +10% contingency Supply of All Labour, Materials & Equipment for Pacific Paving Ltd. 47,448.00 6/3 Ashpahlt Paving Works +25% contingency HEART LAKE WORKSHOP PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 780 Dufferin Aggregates 11,910.60 20/5 Tonnes of 19mm Crusher Run Limestone +10% contingency supply and delivery of approximately 1,400 Dufferin Aggregates 21,378.00 20/5 tonnes of 50mm Crusher Run Limestone +10% contingency

591 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000)

Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received Pedestrian Bridge Removal at Black Creek Hobden Construction 34,400.00 7/5 Channel Company Ltd. 3,500.00 contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 750 James Dick Construction 10,927.50 14/6 Tonnes of 19mm Crusher Run Limestone Limited +20% contingency (Granular A) to Greenwood Conservation Lands - Rodar Parking Lot Extension Project Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Platinum Electrical 73,999.00 biddingo Generator Replacement Works at G. Ross Lord Contractors +22,200.00 (22)/10 Dam contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Pacific Paving 14,375.00 6/3 Asphalt Paving Works in support of the Burke +20% contingency Brook Trail Improvement Project Polymer for Dredging of Sisters of St. Joseph Ground Force Environmental 54,000.00 4/3 and Lansing Stormwater Management Ponds Inc. 15% Contingency Purchase of Waste & Recycling Bins for Indian Miller Waste 13,506.25 3/3 Line Campground & Heart Lake Conservation +10% contingency Area be awarded to Miller Waste at a cost not to exceed $13,506.25, plus 10% contingency Windows and Doors Replacement at Glen Haffy Canadian Choice Windows 21,466.00 5/3 and Albion Hills Conservation Areas Inc. +10% contingency Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for Serve Construction 29,002.50 6/3 Access Road & Railway Crossing Improvements +7,250.00 contingency for Chesterton Shores Supply of Labour, Materials & Equipment for the Sky High Roofing & Sheet 17,360.00 biddingo/3 Installation of Metal Roofing & Roof Metal Inc. +10% contingency Components for Indian Line Camp Pool Building Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,500 Glenn Windrem Trucking 27,975.00 3/3 Tonnes of Gravel Pit Source Granular 'A' to +10% contingency Cottonwood Flats, Toronto 2013-2015 BCPV HVAC Services Ontario Air Systems 10,200.00 3/1 +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of 750 Tonnes of 19mm Dufferin Aggregates 11,752.50 16/6 Crusher Run Limestone (Granular 'A') to +25% contingency Valleywoods Trail Realignment Project, Caledon Upgrade Poplar & Humber Washrooms at Jeffrey G. Wallands 58,842.00 biddingo/10 Indian Line Campground Construction Ltd. +10% contingency Supply & Delivery of Approximately 800 Tonnes C.D.R Young's Aggregates 38,240.00 contract of 2-4 Tonne Stackable Armourstone to the Inc. extension Highland Creek Downstream of Morningside Avenue Erosion Control Project, Toronto Turbidity Monitoring Equipment Hoskin Scientific Ltd. 14,697.00 3/3 +5% contingency

592 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid (up to $100,000)

Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received Supply & Installation of Fibre Optic & Telephone Dilisado Enterprises 36,850.00 3/2 Cables at Heart Lake Conservation Area +9,000.00 contingency Supply & Installation of Open Concept Office Steelcase Inc. 77,888.95 3/3 Furniture +10% contingency Supply & Installation of Furniture & Fixtures at Mayhew 67,224.45 2/2 Black Creek Pioneer Village Administrative +10% contingency Office Supply of Natural Stone Material for Installation Beaver Valley Stone Ltd. 14,418.25 3/1 of Staff Vegetable Garden at Head Office +2,256.75 contingency JERSEY CREEK AT HWY 407 MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT Supply and Delivery of Approximately 270 B-Town Group 15,187.50 17/3 Tonnes of 2- 4 Tonne Stackable Armourstone +10% contingency Supply and Delivery of Approximately 250 Glenn Windrem Trucking Ltd. 10,875.00 17/3 Tonnes of 300mm- 400mm Round Stone +10% contingency TOTAL 4,817,453.05

593 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Competitive/Highest Ranked Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received Detailed Design for Construction of 3 Pedestrial Brown & Co. Engineering 30,800.00 7/4 Bridges at Taylor Creek Park Limited +6,000.00 contingency Heart Lake Dragon Boat Festival Event Delivery Great White North Dragon 15,000.00 5/2 & Equipment Rentals Boat Final Design of Canoe Launch & Dock at Rotary Sanchez Engineering Inc. 14,930.00 16/3 Park +10% contingency Telephony Consulting Fox Group 29,906.00 14/3 Third Party Public Facilitor for Ashbridge's Bay Swerhun Inc. 18,620.00 7/5 Erosion & Sediment Control Project +20% contingency Bolton Camp Bridget Assessment with Detailed Stephenson Engineering 25,720.00 6/2 Design & Specifications for Construction Detailed Design for Installatio of Emergency Ameresco Consulting 29,600.00 14/14 Generator at BCPV +20% contingency Presentation Drawings for Bolton Camp: Gow Hastings Architects Inc. 12,350.00 4/4 Ontario's Near-urban Adventure Centre +10% contingency Presentation Drawings for Bolton Camp: Gow Hastings Architects Inc. 4,000.00 contract Ontario's Near-urban Adventure Centre +10% contingency extension 2013 Laboratory Analytical Services AGAT Laboratories 79,130.00 3/2 Partners in Project Green Website for April 2013 WirelessLinx Inc. 16,500.00 biddingo/8 – March 2014 be awarded to at a cost not to exceed $16,500.00 Engineering Services for Humber Station Road WalterFedy 39,540.00 biddingo/6 Project +20% contingency Professional Engineering Services for HVAC Paul Didur Architects 70,675.00 biddingo/6 Upgrades at Albion Hills Field Centre Incorporated +25% contingency ROUGE PARK NATURAL HERITAGE GRANT PROGRAM Odonate Survey of Rouge Park Citizen Scientists 2,440.00 Rouge Park (RP) website/13 Freshwater Mussels in Rouge Park Toronto Zoo 6,700.00 RP website/13 Forest Succession 10,000 Trees for the Rouge 19,100.00 RP website/13 Stream & Wetland Restoration Evaluation Ontario Streams 8,668.91 RP website/13 Bob Hunter Memorial Park Diversification Rouge Valley Naturalists 26,000.00 RP website/13 Restoration Species at Risk Reptile Recovery in Rouge Park Toronto Zoo 9,315.00 RP website/13 Rouge Park Phragmites Control & Maintenance Ontario Streams 8,700.00 RP website/13 Habitat Restoration on Priority Rouge Park Sites Friends of the Rouge 67,145.40 RP website/13 Watershed Little Rouge Creek Rehabilitation & Monitoring Ontario Streams 14,675.80 RP website/13

594 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Competitive/Highest Ranked Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN Venue & Refreshements for Training & Centre for Health and Safety 10,000.00 34/3 Networking Events Innovation Venue & Refreshements for Training & International Centre 10,000.00 34/3 Networking Events Venue & Refreshements for Training & Hilton Garden Inn - Toronto 10,000.00 34/3 Networking Events Airport Filming & Editing of Video Case Studies Powerline Films 22,080.00 8/3 Filming & Editing of Training & Networking Images Made Real 11,050.00 8/3 Events Corporate Calling Requirements for 2014 TigerTel 22,998.00 3/3 Membership Campaign Undertake Engineering Services in Support of GHD 25,488.00 5/3 the Marigold Creek - Humber River Aquatic +20% contingency Restoration Project be awarded to at a total cost not to exceed $25,488.00 Website Design & Development Services for Carbonated Interactive Inc. 19,620.00 biddingo (3)/3 2012 Annual Report & Corporate Social Resposibility Report CLAREMONT FIELD CENTRE RETROFIT AND RENOVATION PROJECT Architectural, Structural, Electrical & Mechanical Levitt Goodman Architects 39,200.00 5/3 Engineering Services +25% contingency Detailed Design for Repair of Rotary Park’s Shoreplan Engineering Ltd. 18,750.00 3/3 Shoreline Armouring, City of Toronto +1,875.00 contingency Complete Assessment Report of the Existing Geomorphic Solutions 17,081.25 Contract Stormwater Management Pond & Associated (G.H.D) +3,416.25 contingency Extension Drainage Channel Behind English Rose Lane, Town of Caledon Geotechnical Investigation to Develop Cole Engineering Group 13,462.00 biddingo (6)/6 Preliminary Design Concepts for the Slope & +1,350.00 contingency Tableland Behind the House Located at 29 Jason Road, City of Toronto Wild Water Kingdom Lease Advisory Services Cameron Hawkins & 10,000.00 9/5 Associates Inc. +disbursements +15% contingency Detailed Design of Slope Stabilization & Erosion Sarafinchin Associates Limited 54,100.00 biddingo (14)/2 Control Works at Scarborough Bluffs, 26 to 30 +30% contingency Livingston Road, Toronto Waste Management Consultancy Services be Land Use Research 41,690.00 biddingo awarded to at a total cost not to exceed Associates (also known as (10)/10 $41,690.00 Lura Consulting)

595 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Competitive/Highest Ranked Bid (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received SLOPE STABILITY AND EROSION RISK Assessments for 10 Properties, Toronto Sarafinchin Associated Ltd. 48,500.40 5/3 +10,000.00 contingency Assessments for 13 Properties, Toronto Terraprobe Inc. 68,790.00 5/3 +10,000.00 contingency Detailed Design of Works for 4180 to 4190 Cole Engineering Group Ltd. 16,928.00 biddinge (30)/6 Dundas Street West, Toronto +10% contingency GEOMORPHIC ASSESSMENT AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN ALTERNATIVES At-risk Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure, Patterson Parish Geomorphic Limited 12,420.00 6/4 Creek Near Bathurst Street & Carrville Road, +10,000.00 Richmond Hill contingency Exposed Sanitary Infrastructure, West Don River Greck and Associates Ltd. 15,800.00 6/4 Near Dufferin & Centre Streets, Vaughan +1,600.00 contingency At-risk Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure, Don River Parish Geomorphic Limited 11,920.00 6/4 Near Langstaff Road & Keele Street, Vaughan +6,000.00 contingency Detailed Design for Snelgrove Drainage Greck and Associates 17,680.00 5/3 Channel Maintenance Project +4,000.00 contingency Preparation of Phases 2 & 3 of SNAP for Lura Consulting 99,795.00 8/4 Bayview Glen Neighbourhood in Markham Elevation Data Acquisition for 2D Flood Group PHB 32,500.00 3/3 Modelling Project, Little Etobicoke Creek Engineering Consulting Services for Albion HIlls Genivar 12,993.00 4/4 Conservation Area Environmental Compliance +10% contingency Approval Project Develop 2D Hydraulic Model & Update Valdor Engineering Inc. 54,590.00 4/4 Floodline Mapping for Lower Humber +20% contingency Geomorphic Assessment Report of a Section of Parish Geomorphic 3,000.00 contract West Etobicoke Creek, near Kennedy Road and extension Mayfield Road, Town of Caledon Supply & Delivery of Approximately 1,200 James Dick Construction 32,430.25 3/3 Tonnes of 19mm Crusher & 625 Tonnes of Limited +3,243.00 contingency 50mm Crusher to McKean Lane Realignment Project Safety Review of Stouffville Dam OEL-HydroSys, a BluMetric 59,988.00 biddingo(31)/9 Company +10% contingency Detailed Engineering Design & Construction R.V. Anderson and Associates 11,250.00 contract Review Services of Chorley Park Switchback +1,000.00 contingency extension Trail TOTAL 1,522,989.51

Combined Lowest Bid & Competitive Total = $6,340,442.56

596 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Lowest Bid or Highest Ranks Not Accepted (up to $25,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Number of ($) Quotations Plus HST Requested/ Complete Bids Received Refinishing the Aqualab Bristol Marine 12,335.34 3/3 Production & Installation of 15 Interpretive Signs Fontasy Sign and Display Inc. 16,425.00 4/2 for Bob Hunter Memorial Park SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES Black Creek Pioneer Village Beaver Window and Awning 11,000.00 biddingo/8 Cleaners Inc. +10% contingency G. Ross Lord & Claireville Dams Crystal Lawn and Snow 10,480.00 biddingo/6 Removal +10% contingency Bruce's Mill Conservation Area A.I Roadtech Services Inc. 12,570.00 biddingo/3 10% contignency TOTAL 66,215.34

597 REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION Sole Source (up to $50,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Sole Source ($) Criteria Plus HST (Section 1.14 of TRCA's Purchasing Policy) Professional Planning Consulting Services for The Butler Group Consultants 20,000.00 5 Expropriation of Vinen Atlantic S.A. Property for Inc. +10% contingency Mimico Waterfront Linear Park Project + disbursements 25 Infra-red Trail Counters in Peel Region TRAFx Research Ltd. 10,375.00 5 +shipping Supply of Paper for 2013 Spicers 15,000 3 +10% contingency Refinement of Updated Hydraulic Modelling & R.J. Burnside and Associates 12,000.00 5 Digital Floodline Mapping for Bolton SPA Ltd. Supply of Online Modular Equipment Safety Landscape Safety Training 22,500.00 2 Training (One year at $11,250 + 2nd year Systems renewal at same rate, with satisfactory performance) Acquisition of Sontek Flowtracker Acoustic Hoskin Scientific Limited 11,210.00 1 Doppler Velocimeter Data on Landuse to Undertake Verification of Municipal Property 15,000.00 1 Threat Enumeration - Source Water Protection Assessment Corporation +shipping Program Transport of Canada Geese from the Greater Thur & Sones Limited 13,000.00 5 Toronto Area Waterfront to a Relocation Facility +10% contingency Tipping & Haulage Fees to Dispose of 700 TBG Landscape Inc. 27,650.00 5 Tonnes of Contaminated Stockpiled Material +10,000.00 contingency Implement Best Management Practices for Ontario Federation of Anglers 25,000.00 5 Small Scale Equine Operations in Duffins Creek and Hunters Watershed Installation of Sinks for Safe Food Handling at Nor-Line Plumbing & 10,763.16 5 Black Creek Pioneer Village Mechanical Ltd. Purchase of 56 Litres of TreeAzin for Treatment BioForest Inc. 30,744.00 1 of High Value Ash Trees Breathing Wall Upgrades Nedlaw Living Walls 12,850.00 5 +10% contingency

GROUNDWATER MONITORING EQUIPMENT 33 Customized Stainless Steel Drive Point Wells Rice Engineering Ltd. 11,551.63 1 +1,000.00 contingency 35 Water Level Sensors Schlumberger Water Services 18,115.00 1 +1,000.00 contingency

598 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Sole Source (up to $50,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Sole Source ($) Criteria Plus HST Facilitation Services for PIC & CLC Meetings for Swerhun - Faciliation & 19,000.00 5 DMNP EA Decision Support +20% contingency Outdoor Pool Deck Repair Monitoring Giffin Koerth 45,000.00 5 Consulting Services for Heart Lake CA +10% contingency Website & Application Support & Development Three Wise Men Inc. 46,000.00 5 Services for TRCA Managed Websites Slope Stabilization Design Alternatives for Sarafinchin Consulting 27,175.20 5 441-449 Guildwood Parkway Engineers +30% contingency Peer Review the Whitevale Creek Erosion Aquafor Beech Ltd. 11,125.00 5 Analysis 2013 Summer Radio Campaign for Black Creek Rogers Media 17,400.00 3 Pioneer Village ECOENERGY INNOVATION INITIATIVE (ECO II) RENE 092 Supporting Instrumentation Kipp & Zonen USA Inc. 33,130.68 5 Supporting Instrumentation National Instruments Canada 35,000.00 5 Advertising to Promote Release of Watershed The Ontario Educational 10,000.00 1 Report Cards Communications Authority (TVO) Instrumentation for The LDC Tomorrow Fund Elector-meters Co Ltd. 30,000.00 3 +10% contingency TOTAL 567,127.23

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL Sole Source (up to $100,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Sole Source ($) Criteria Plus HST (Section 9.2 of TRCA's Purchasing Policy) Eastern White Cedar Post and Paddle Fencing Lanark Cedar 23,000.00 3 Materials for Restoration Services Projects Assembly & Delivery of 12 Custom Built Timber Sturgeon Falls Brush Group 19,960.00 3 Mats +10% contingency TOTAL 44,956.00

Combined Sole Source Total = $612,083.23

599 PREFERRED SOURCE (up to $50,000) Project/Product Awarded Bidder Cost Not to Exceed Preferred ($) Source Criteria Plus HST (Section 9.3 of TRCA's Purchasing Policy) Continue Development of NexFlood Real-Time Computational Hydraulics 32,044.00 3 Flood Forecasting and Warning System International +20% contingency Architectural Design & Construction Plant Architect Inc. 33,000.00 3 Administration Services for Pavilions & +15% contingency Landscape Elements at East Point Park Bird Sanctuary Research, Design, Facilitation, Filming & Editing Ascentia and Chalkboard 15,000.00 3 for SNAP Video Media Development of Data-driven Flash Flood York University 33,000.00 5 Prediction Model SLOPE STABILITY AND EROSION RISK Preliminary Slope Assessments for 54 Terraprobe Inc. 38,465.00 2 Properties in Toronto +4,000.00 contingnecy Preliminary Slope Assessments for 27 Terraprobe Inc. 18,889.00 2 Properties in Toronto Complete Slope Stability Review from 61 to 149 Terraprobe Inc. 36,900.00 3 Sylvan Avenue, Toronto +7,650.00 contingency Advisory Planning & Design Services to Prepare DTAH 22,000.00 3 New Head Office Concepts & Preliminary Site Development Options Fabrication of All Signs for Albion Hills Fontasy Sign and Display Inc. 20,000.00 3 Conservation Area be awarded to for a total +10% contingency cost not to exceed $20,000.00 plus 10% contingency, plus HST. Online Safety Training Modules W.R.M. Safety Solutions 18,500.00 contract extension Overnight, Weekend & Holiday Security at East Knights On Guard Security 49,720.00 3 & West Sides at Frenchman's Bay Surveillance Systems Corp. Town of Aurora Tree Canopy Assessment Spatial Analysis Laboratory of 15,000.00 3 the Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources at University of Vermont Green Infrastructure Government Education & David Suzuki Foundation 10,000.00 3 Engagement TOTAL 367,526.80

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600 RES.#A243/13 - SENIOR STAFF EXPENSES Summary of senior staff expenses for the year 2013.

Moved by: Dave Ryan Seconded by: Gloria Lindsay Luby

THAT the summary of expense details for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) Chief Executive Officer and Directors for January 1 to December 31, 2013, be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Toronto City Council on November 29, 30 and December 1, 2011, the following resolution was approved:

City Council approve the publication on the City's public website on a semi-annual basis, commencing with the 2011 calendar year, expenses related to business travel, conferences and training, hospitality and protocol for senior staff positions at the Division Head level and above.

City Council provide a copy of this Item to the City's major agencies and corporations requesting that they adopt a similar policy for their organization if they have not already done so.

In keeping with this request, TRCA staff advised the City of Toronto that TRCA staff will report to the Authority annually on the expenses outlined in the City staff report dated October 19, 2011 - Feasibility of Publishing Expense Details of Senior City Staff on the City's Website, for TRCA's senior staff including the Chief Executive Officer and divisional Directors. This information will be available on the TRCA website as a staff report in the minutes of the meeting.

TRCA advised the City that this practice would commence with the 2013 calendar year.

Expenses to be published include the following, and are detailed in Attachment 1: 1. business travel (including kilometrage reimbursement or operating costs when vehicle is provided to the employee); 2. conferences and training (including accommodation, registration and per diem allowance); 3. hospitality or protocol expenses (hosting TRCA events for non-employees at eating establishments or other appropriate locations).

Report prepared by: Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 5232 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 5232 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 20, 2014 Attachments: 1

601 Attachment 1 Senior Staff (Chief Executive Officer & Directors) Expenses January 1 - December 31, 2013

BRIAN DENNEY, Chief Executive Officer

Business Travel Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Parking & Transit$ 622.37 Apr-16 * Airfare to CaGBC in Vancouver$ 657.47 2-Jun * Train from Vancouver Aiport to Hotel for CaGBC$ 7.75 6-Jun * Toronto Airport Parking for CaGBC$ 90.00 6-Jun * Train from Hotel to Vancouver Airport for CaGBC$ 5.50 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 407 ETR $ 468.90 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Operating Cost of Assigned Vehicle $ 2,733.34 TOTAL $ 4,585.33

Conferences and Training Apr-22 Rotmans Discussion Seriers Lecture$ 28.25 Jun-06 * Hotel accommodation for CaGBC in Vancouver$ 1,020.52 Nov-14 * Hotel accommodation for CaGBC in Ottawa $ 435.04 TOTAL $ 1,483.81

Hospitality and Protocol Apr-06 Lunch meeting with Evergreen$ 63.68 May-21 Strategic Plan Dinner Meeting with Consultant$ 77.97 Jun-14 Lunch & Frenchman's Bay Tour with Government Officials$ 36.21 Oct-16 Lunch Meeting with Urban Land Institute $ 59.02 TOTAL $ 236.88

* TRCA received a per diem from Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) in the amount of $2,400 for Brian Denney's attendance at CaGBC meetings.

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DEREK EDWARDS, Director, Parks and Culture

Business Travel Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Parking & Transit $ 28.50 Aug-12 Airfare to IFPRA Congress/ARPA Conference in Calgary $ 651.02 Oct-27 Toronto Airport Parking for IFPRA Congress$ 43.90 Oct-27 Car Rental for IFPRA World Congress in Calgary$ 167.13 Oct-27 Fuel for Rental Car in Calgary$ 41.56 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 407 ETR $ 862.73 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Operating Cost of Assigned Vehicle $ 4,996.89 TOTAL $ 6,791.73

602 Conferences and Training Mar-17 Hotel Accommodation for PRO Education forum in Collingwood$ 480.63 Registration for IFPRA Congress/ARPA Conference and Workshop in Lake Aug-21 Louise $ 959.70 Oct-22 Meal while attending IFPRA Congress/ARPA Conference and Workshop$ 26.50 Oct-23 Day Pass for 4, Heritage Park Visit - IFPRA Congress$ 39.20 Oct-23 Accommodation near Calgary Airport for IFPRA Congress$ 184.21 Oct-28 Accommodation while at IFPRA Congress, Lake Louise $ 973.52 TOTAL $ 2,663.76

Hospitality and Protocol - No expenses

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ADELE FREEMAN, Director, Watershed Management

Business Travel Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Parking & Transit$ 113.00 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Airfare $ - Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 407 ETR $ - Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Travel Allowance $ 1,838.40 TOTAL $ 1,951.40

Conferences & Training - No Expenses

Hospitality and Protocol Lunch for TRCA, Waterfront Toronto, City of Toronto and Consulting Staff - Oct-10 PLAI Meeting $ 95.51 TOTAL $ 95.51

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DEBORAH MARTIN-DOWNS, Director, Ecology

Business Travel Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Parking & Transit$ 30.00 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Airfare $ - Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 407 ETR $ 167.85 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Travel Allowance $ 895.00 TOTAL $ 1,092.85

Conferences & Training - No Expenses

Hospitality and Protocol - No expenses

603 NICK SACCONE, Director, Restoration Services

Business Travel Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Parking & Transit$ 311.22 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Airfare $ - Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 407 ETR $ 665.30 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Operating Cost of Assigned Vehicle $ 3,531.74 TOTAL $ 4,508.26

Conferences & Training - No Expenses

Hospitality and Protocol Jan-24 Lunch Meeting with Terraprobe Limited$ 53.93 Lunch at City Hall Meeting with Parks Forestry and Recreation City of Mar-06 Toronto $ 32.99 May-28 Meeting with City of Toronto Management $ 13.00 TOTAL $ 99.92

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ROCCO SGAMBELLURI, Chief Financial Officer

Business Travel Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Parking & Transit$ 142.00 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Airfare $ - Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 407 ETR $ - Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Travel Allowance $553.00 TOTAL $ 695.00

Conferences and Training Nov-21 Course fee - Tax Update 2014 $ 383.07 TOTAL $ 383.07

Hospitality and Protocol - No expenses

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CAROLYN WOODLAND, Director, Planning and Development

Business Travel Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Parking & Transit$ 278.75 Apr-23 Airfare to CIP Conference in Vancouver$ 725.27 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 407 ETR $ 349.83 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 Travel Allowance $ 2,009.50 TOTAL $ 3,363.35

604 Conferences and Training May-01 CIP Conference Registration$ 771.75 TOTAL $ 771.75

Hospitality and Protocol Feb-20 Lunch with Consultant$ 33.90 TOTAL $ 33.90

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CATHERINE MACEWAN, Director, HR, Marketing and Communications

Business Travel - No Expenses

Conferences & Training - No Expenses

Hospitality and Protocol - No expenses

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605 RES.#A244/13 - GOOD NEWS STORIES Overview of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority activities from October - December, 2013.

Moved by: Dave Ryan Seconded by: Gloria Lindsay Luby

THAT the summary of Good News Stories from October - December, 2013 be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND As per Authority direction during 2006, a report covering highlights of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) activities for the preceding few months is provided to the Authority every few months. The stories for October - December, 2013 are as follows:

October  Premier Kathleen Wynne announced that the Province of Ontario is expanding its world-class trails system as a key legacy initiative of the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games, which will help complete 250 kilometres of trail gaps in Ontario’s Trans Canada Trail and connect communities from Ottawa to Windsor and Fort Erie to Huntsville. The Province is investing more than $3.5 million in Pan Am/Parapan Am Trails to help create a continuous trail of more than 2,000 kilometres, and TRCA will be receiving $100,000 to complete 5.4 kilometres of a Trans Canada Trail gap on the Greenwood Conservation Lands.  The Multicultural Connections Program received $5,000 from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation to pilot a project in Highland Creek called Growing a Connection: New Canadians and Pollinator Plants. TRCA will use it to deliver an interactive biodiversity presentation to adults enrolled in English language programs and help participants to grow their own pollinator plants.  Kortright hosted a Halloween themed event called "Kreepy Kortright" where participants (dressed in costumes) went on a haunted night hike, visited a campfire where spooky legends were told, enjoyed Halloween crafts, goodies and activities, saw some live owls and experienced a haunted maze. There were 97 participants over the 2 evenings.  60 people attended the Low Impact Development - Designing Infiltration Practices workshop.  Lakeview Waterfront Connection project plan received unanimous approval from Peel Council.  OMB accepted settlement agreement between TRCA, Pickering and the four developers for the Seaton community.  Hosted session for Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals around nature-based education for young children. Created draft vision which will be refined in November meeting with sub-committee.  The Partners in Project Green (PPG) Duke Out networking event was held with approximately 120 people attending.  PPG approved new membership structure and will begin recruiting new members starting th November 5 for 2014.  As part of its efforts to reach out to the aerospace community, PPG has welcomed Air Canada to its membership.  David Love to be recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter (the largest chapter in the world) with the Lifetime Achievement Award. 606  $200,000 from Fisheries and Oceans Canada for Cell 2 Capping project announced. Peter Kent has agreed to be the celebrity bird-a-thoner for TTP for next year.  OMB accepted settlement agreement with Amexon Developments for 1200 Sheppard Avenue East that will result in significant restoration and improved public access to the East Don River valley.

November  Won Innovation Award at Conservation Ontario's Fall Workshop for Seaton staircase and trail counter program.  Completed the Embayment D project in partnership with Toronto Port Authority. The Project was delivered on budget, on time, and exceeded our quality expectation.  TRCA completed the first stormwater management pond clean-out, as part of a new partnership between TRCA and Toronto Water. The clean out and disposal was completed well under budget and has saved the City $100,000.  The Tommy Thompson Bird Research Station has exceeded its fall record by banding 4,496 birds totalling 7,499 birds for the year. The lab has become one of the most significant stations in Canada.  Staff contributed an article in Water Canada's November Magazine. This article described some of the results of the recently published report on Urban Stream Syndrome in Toronto streams and highlighted TRCA's Low Impact Development Guidebook and the recently produced Greening Your Grounds Handbook.  Staff has confirmed the first records of pickerel frog in the TRCA Jurisdiction. Several individuals were found in North Peel during a wildlife road crossing assessment. These records add to our understanding of regional biodiversity.  The Living City Environmental Dinner raised approximately $125,000 gross.  Staff has been trained on using an Environics tool research tool and a working group is being established to drive coordination of effort, knowledge sharing and analysis for project deliverables.  TRCA staff presented 'Managing Water for Resilient, Healthy Neighbourhoods' and 'Source Water Planning: Protecting Our Most Valuable Resource' at the Planning and Development Forum on Adaptation, Resilience and Sustainability sponsored by Insight.  Launching second Monarch Teacher Network of Canada national level teacher training program, Voices From the Land, a workshop promoting ephemeral art, literacy and presentation techniques.  The TRCA Rec Committee has ramped up their efforts to promote TRCA team spirit with great success. The “cookie grams” and pie throwing were a big hit (no pun intended) and raised the needed funds to support our Foster child and children’s Christmas party.  Agreement signed to establish and operate a Tree Top Trekking course at Bruce's Mill.  A number of Watershed Monitoring and Reporting staff has moved into the newly renovated office space in the Earth Rangers Centre. This relocation improves efficiency for this team and allows for additional staff in both the Boyd Office and Restoration Services Centre.  SNAP program had international exposure when staff presented a paper at Water Sensitive Urban Design conference in Australia, as well as to staff at Melbourne Water. Staff also attended and participated in dialogue at the EcoDistricts Conference in Boston, USA.  TRCA's eCommerce services have seen more than a 100% increase over 2012 with approximately $450,000 in gross revenues for 2013.  Region of Peel has agreed to provide courtesy waste and recycling pickup services for all TRCA facilities located within the Region of Peel.

607 December  Lower Mimico Creek Trail project will receive $500,000 toward build-out of the project. Land behind property requires removal of a large retaining wall and regrading of the site, and the owner has agreed to provide the funds for the work and is conveying the land to TRCA.  Stewardship was awarded $10,000 from the City of Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund to plan and implement a geocaching tour of LID demonstration sites at the Markham Museum. The goal of this project is to educate Markham residents about LID and encourage them to install these projects on their own properties.  Ontario Power Authority has agreed to provide $500,000 for the BRE Innovation Park to be located at The Living City Campus.  The Draft Amended Don Mouth Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Project Environmental Assessment (EA) was submitted for agency and stakeholder review and comment.  The Draft Lakeview Waterfront Connection EA was submitted for agency and stakeholder review and comment.  The Region of Peel Channel Remediation Strategy evaluation approach and results for Spring Creek were fully endorsed by the Technical Advisory Committee and stakeholders on December 10, 2013. Direction was given to apply the evaluation approach to other subwatersheds across Peel Region as well as to consider the merits of doing a detailed cost-benefit analysis for pursuing natural channel design techniques versus more traditional engineered methods. Implementation of phase one of the strategy in Spring Creek was also supported and will be initiated by TRCA starting in 2014.  Just before Christmas, Black Creek Pioneer Village showed off its seasonal cheer nationwide on CBC's Steven and Chris show.  Black Creek Historic Brewery launched the "Historic Beers of Canada" gift pack in the LCBO to great acclaim. Each of the four beers represents a decade in the 19th century. "Louis Riel's Dream," the latest of the historic ales, made its debut in the gift pack.  The Ultimate Brewery Tour has been designated a prestigious Canadian Signature Experience, one of only three in the Toronto area.  TRCA staff has been invited to sit on an expert panel to work with the development community in incorporating sustainable development practices into a large developing property in Central Ottawa. Various sustainability themes will be explored, including low impact development, renewable energy and affordable housing. City of Ottawa and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority representatives, politicians from various levels and others will be in attendance. The Sustainability Forum will take place on March 22, 2014.  On December 5, 2013, Lincoln Electric hosted the second Energy Leaders Consortium meeting. Representatives from the seven large industrial organizations set an annual energy reduction target of 15,500 eMWh (equivalent megawatt hours) via the implementation of innovative energy efficiency projects over the consortium duration. The greenhouse gas emissions avoidances associated with this energy reduction are equivalent to annually taking 543 cars off the road, or the energy consumed by 521 homes or the output from 14.1 MW of solar PV installations.  The PPG Energy Leaders Consortium members were asked for their current projections for 3 utility savings. Together members projected that they would save 30,640 m of water. This utility use avoidance will result in approximately $1.1 million in collective annual savings for the consortium participants.

608 Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Emails: [email protected] For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264 Emails: [email protected] Date: January 13, 2014

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RES.#A245/13 - WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES

Moved by: Dave Ryan Seconded by: Gloria Lindsay Luby

THAT Section IV item AUTH8.4 - Watershed Committee Minutes, be received. CARRIED Section IV Item 8.4 DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting #5/13, held on October 17, 2013 ETOBICOKE-MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION Minutes of Meeting #2/13, held on SEptember 19, 2013 HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Minutes of Meeting #4/13, held on December 3, 2013

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ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED

RES.#A246/13 - ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED

Moved by: Colleen Jordan Seconded by: Jack Heath

THAT Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, items EX10.1 - EX10.3, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #11/13, held on January 17, 2014, be received. CARRIED ______

NEW BUSINESS

RES.#A247/13 - DOGS OFF LEASH PARK Downsview Dells

Moved by: Maria Augimeri Seconded by: Mike Mattos

609 THAT staff be directed to work with City of Toronto staff to investigate the feasibility of a dogs off leash park in the Downsview Dells. CARRIED ______

RES.#A248/13 - WORLD WILDLIFE FUND DATA

Moved by: Mike Mattos Seconded by: Mujeeb Khan

THAT staff be directed to compare World Wildlife Fund data on the Humber River to TRCA's data to determine if there is insufficient data or any discrepancies. CARRIED ______

TERMINATION

ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:38 a.m., on Friday, January 31, 2014.

Maria Augimeri Gerri Lynn O'Connor Vice Chair Chair

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