Meeting - Authority - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

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INDEX TO
AUTHORITY MEETING #7/11
Friday, July 29, 2011
MINUTES
Minutes of Meeting #6/11, held on June 24, 2011
DELEGATIONS
Pollack, Patricia, 67 Valleycreek Drive, Brampton
re: Claireville Conservation Area
VandenBurg, Peter, 84 Valleycreek Drive, Brampton
Cheng, Amy, 15 Upper Ridge Crescent, Brampton
Morraci, Tony, 38 Valleyside Trail, Brampton
Sharma, Dev, 48 Valleyside Trail, Brampton
Mota, Joe, 8 Valleyside Trail, Brampton
Johnston, Bill, 10 Lynnvalley Crescent, Brampton
Kumar, Tushar, 49 Ballyshire Drive, Brampton
Mattos, Mike, 55 Cordella Avenue, Toronto
Keenan, Rosemary, Vice Chair, Sierra Club of Peel Region
Willetts, John, President, Friends of Claireville
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PRESENTATIONS
Broadbent, Heather, Co-Chair, Humber Watershed Alliance Heritage Subcommittee,
and Susan Robertson, Project Manager, Watershed Planning, TRCA
re: Humber River Heritage Bridge Inventory
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Turnbull, Lisa, Program Manager, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation
re: Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine
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CORRESPONDENCE
Partington, Audrey, 32 Bonnieview Court, Brampton
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Fennell, Susan, Mayor, City of Brampton
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Khan, Adnan, 100 Valleycreek Drive, Brampton
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Redditt, Paul and Tuula, 7 Watchman Road, Brampton
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Tulley, Robert,
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Short, Lynn, Past Chair, Claireville Stewardship Committee, Iain Craig, Chair, Humber
Watershed Alliance and Mike Mattos, 55 Cordella Avenue, Toronto
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Petrunti, Rita, Danny, Peter, 86 Valleycreek Drive, Brampton, and Irene, Leonardo
Monopoli and family, 19 Upper Ridge Crescent, Brampton
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CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA
Inter-Regional Trail Alignment
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HUMBER RIVER HERITAGE BRIDGE INVENTORY
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MEASURING SUCCESS ON THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE
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MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIC VALUATION
Rouge River Watershed Plan Case Study
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EAST HUMBER RIVER AT LANGSTAFF ROAD CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
REMOVAL OF TOPSOIL
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DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS WESTON FAMILY QUARRY GARDEN ENTRANCE FEATURE
AND MID-POINT ACCESS TRAIL
Award of Tender - RSD11-49
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BLUFFER’S PARK ENTRANCE CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DREDGING
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ASHBRIDGE'S BAY WEST PROJECT
Tender RSD10-43
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REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LAND
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Northeast Corner of Bathurst Street and Gamble Road, Town of Richmond Hill
TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
Request for a Permanent Easement for a Stormwater Outlet and Overflow Maintenance
Area
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WILD WATER KINGDOM
Request For Approval of Driving Range on Leased Land
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GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015
Troutbrooke Drive Slope Stabilization Project
Partial Takings or Financial Contribution - Multiple Owners
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TROUTBROOKE SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT
Contract RSD11-46
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TOMMY THOMPSON PARK INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Contract RSD11-58
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GLEN STEWART RAVINE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT
Contracts RSD11-34 and RSD11-45
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WILKET CREEK PARK SITE 6/7 EMERGENCY WORKS PROJECT
Contract RSD11-56
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SUPPLY OF RENTAL RATES FOR OPERATED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND
DUMP TRUCKS
Tender RSD11-25
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CITY OF TORONTO AND THE RIVERHOUSE AT THE OLD MILL LIMITED
Request for a permanent easement for a 300mm stormwater outfall located north of
Bloor Street West and east of Jane Street
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CITY OF TORONTO
Request for a Permanent Easement for a 400 mm Diameter Watermain
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DUKE OF RICHMOND DEVELOPMENT INC., TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL AND REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
Request for Permanent Easements for a Watermain, and Stormwater Drainage Culverts
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ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING
Corsica Development Inc.
David Dunlap Observatory Lands
Woodbine Road Developments Inc.
7390 and 7400 Woodbine Avenue, Town of Markham
PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2)
Construction of One Steel Pedestrian Bridge, City of Toronto
Tender RSD11-38
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REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND
East of Albion Road, south of Finch Avenue (rear of 5 Attercliff Court), City of Toronto
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CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES MORAINE COALITION
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SUMMARY OF REQUESTS FOR QUOTATIONS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011
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IN THE NEWS
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WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES
Don Watershed Regeneration Council
Etobicoke-Mimico Watersheds Coalition
Minutes of Meeting #2/10, held on November 18, 2010
Minutes of Meeting #1/11, held on February 17, 2011
Humber Watershed Alliance
Minutes of Meeting #1/11, held on March 8, 2011
Partners in Project Green Steering Committee
Minutes of Meeting #1/11, held on January 13, 2011
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ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06
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MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #7/11
July 29, 2011
The Authority Meeting #7/11, was held in the Weston Theatres, Black Creek Pioneer
Village, on Friday, July 29, 2011. The Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor, called the meeting to
order at 9:35 a.m.
PRESENT
Maria Augimeri
David Barrow
Bryan Bertie
Laurie Bruce
Vince Crisanti
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Michael Di Biase
Chris Fonseca
Pamela Gough
Lois Griffin
Jack Heath
Colleen Jordan
Chin Lee
Gloria Lindsay Luby
Glenn Mason
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Linda Pabst
John Parker
Dave Ryan
John Sprovieri
Jim Tovey
Richard Whitehead
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Bob Callahan
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RES.#A143/11 -
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/11, held on June 24, 2011, be approved.
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CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
(a)
A delegation by Ms. Patricia Pollack of 67 Valleycreek Drive, Brampton, in regard to item
AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area.
(b)
A delegation by Mr. Peter VandenBurg of 84 Valleycreek Drive, Brampton, in regard to
item AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area.
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A delegation by Ms. Amy Cheng of 15 Upper Ridge Crescent, Brampton, in regard to
item AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area.
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A delegation by Mr. Tony Morraci of 38 Valleyside Trail, Brampton, in regard to item
(e)
A delegation by Mr. Dev Sharma of 48 Valleyside Trail, Brampton, in regard to item
(f)
A delegation by Mr. Joe Mota of 8 Valleyside Trail, Brampton, in regard to item AUTH7.1
- Claireville Conservation Area.
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A delegation by Mr. Bill Johnston of 10 Lynnvalley Crescent, Brampton, in regard to item
AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area..
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A delegation by Mr. Tushar Kumar of 49 Ballyshire Drive, Brampton, in regard to item
(i)
A delegation by Mr. Mike Mattos of 55 Cordella Avenue, Toronto, in regard to item
(j)
A delegation by Ms. Rosemary Keenan, Vice Chair, Sierra Club of Peel Region, in regard
to item AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area.
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A delegation by Mr. John Willetts, President, Friends of Claireville, in regard to item
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RES.#A144/11 -
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
David Barrow
THAT Authority Meeting #7/11 adjourn at 12:00 p.m. for lunch.
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RECONVENE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jack Heath
David Barrow
THAT Authority Meeting #7/11 reconvene at 12:27 p.m.
RES.#A146/11 -
DELEGATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
John Sprovieri
Linda Pabst
THAT above-noted delegations (a) - (k) be heard and received.
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PRESENTATIONS
(a)
A presentation by Heather Broadbent, Co-Chair, Humber Watershed Alliance Heritage
Subcommittee, and Susan Robertson, Project Manager, Watershed Planning, TRCA in
regard to item AUTH7.2 - Humber River Heritage Bridge Inventory.
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A presentation by Lisa Turnbull, Program Manager, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, in
regard to item AUTH7.3 - Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine..
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Lois Griffin
THAT above-noted presentation (a) be heard and received.
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PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Pamela Gough
THAT above-noted presentation (b) be heard and received.
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CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(a)
An email dated July 7, 2011 from Ms. Audrey Partington of 32 Bonnieview Court,
Brampton, in regard to item AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area.
(b)
A letter dated July 18, 2011 from Her Worship Susan Fennell, Mayor, City of Brampton,
in regard to item AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area.
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An email dated June 17, 2011 from Mr. Adnan Khan of 100 Valleycreek Drive, Brampton,
in regard to item AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area..
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An email dated July 22, 2011 from Paul and Tuula Redditt of 7 Watchman Road,
Brampton, in regard to item AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area.
(e)
An email dated July 25, 2011 from Robert Tulley, in regard to item AUTH7.1 - Claireville
Conservation Area.
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An email string dated July 26, 2011 from Lynn Short, Past Chair, Claireville Stewardship
Committee, July 25, 2011 from Iain Craig, Chair, Humber Watershed Alliance, and July
24, 2011 from Mike Mattos of 55 Cordella Avenue, Toronto, in regard to item AUTH7.1 Claireville Conservation Area.
(g)
A letter dated July 28, 2011 from Rita, Danny, Peter Petrunti of 86 Valleycreek Drive,
Brampton, and Irene, Leonardo Monopoli and family of 19 Upper Ridge Crescent in
regard to item AUTH7.1 - Claireville Conservation Area.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Gloria Lindsay Luby
THAT above-noted correspondence (a) - (g) be received.
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CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE (A)
Audrey <>
07/07/2011 03:28 PM
To [email protected]
cc Winnie Cheng <>
Subject Claireville inter-regional trail
Hello Kathy,
I just heard that the TRCA will be meeting to discuss and approve the plan for the Claireville inter-regional
trail at 9:30am on July 29th at Black Creek Pioneer Village. I would have liked to be at the meeting to
voice my concerns, however, I have a 1-1/2 year old son and hauling him to this meeting and having him
sit quietly through it is not possible. The prior meetings that took place in Brampton to discuss the trail
were in the evenings and my husband was able to attend on our behalf.
Instead, please accept this email as my say in the meeting.
We bought our property because of the natural beauty of the conservation land. It is upsetting that trails
may be put in at the cost of environmentally damaging one of the last, large ecologically diverse areas in
the city and surrounding areas. This conservation land is a refuge for these animals. I am not aware of
any area within a 30 minute radius which is as ecologically diverse and sensitive as this one with regards
to the total number and species of wildlife -- deer, coyotes, wild turkeys, etc. -- animals that would be
greatly affected by an increase in the number of people walking and cycling through their home.
Kathy, there are many other concerned residents that are not able to attend the meeting because they
have to work. Can they also email you to voice their opinion?
Regards,
Audrey Partington
32 Bonnieview Court,
Brampton, L6P 2G1,
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CORRESPONDENCE (B)
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CORRESPONDENCE (C)
From: Adnan Khan
Sent: 2011/06/17 1:11 AM
To: Sprovieri, John Councillor
Subject: Re: Adnan Khan 100 Valleycreek dr.
Hey John, I was at the meeting tonight, but couldnt stay after to talk to you because of previous
engagements. Again I live at 100 Valleycreek dr. (right where the trail will be behind). I have to say the
meeting changed my mind about the trail. I was only initially told about the trail by the gentleman with the
mustache who was adamantly opposed to the trail. From his short visit, i didnt know all the info about the
trail, and I thought i would go right beside my backyard fence. I did not know it would be located on the
valley. I actually yearn to go into the valley much, and go there in the fall and spring when theres not so
much vegetation and sit by the river. I actually WANT the trail there now that I know where it will be. I
definitely dont see it as being a security risk now. I know there are kids who use the vista corners right at
the corner of valleycreek and the other ones on highvalley cir and upper ridge cres. I think maybe just a
simple patrol once a day at night by security IF there are more problems because of the trail.
So I am FOR the trail.
But i still think there are other REAL problems, one being the train whistle, two being the air traffic. its
always on and off, but when its on, its extremely bothersome and embarrassing when company is over. its
been like that since we moved in. Are there others with this same concern , or is it only me with this
problem?
anyways, nice seeing you guys tonight, and sorry we couldnt meet.
thanks,
Adnan
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CORRESPONDENCE (D)
From: Tuula []
Sent: 2011/07/22 12:32 PM
To: Sprovieri, John Councillor; Gary Wilkins
Subject: Valleycreek Rd Claireville Valley Trail
Dear John and Gary,
There was a public meeting notice on Thursday June 16th that I was not able to attend, but I did keep the notification of the meeting with the intention of contacting various people regarding the Claireville Valley Trail.
I do live in the general area where the trail will be (Watchman Rd and Huntspoint) and my wife and I have been waiting for nearly 6 years for some sort of trail system in this area. From information I have gathered it is clear that we, the property owners in this area have already paid for this improvement to our neighbourhood, but have nothing to show for it. As part of the cost of our house, though the builder/developer we have already paid for these trails and the money collected for these trails can only be used for these trails. We have been waiting a long time to see any of the results of the money collected by the municipality for this purpose.
I understand that some people that back onto the Claireville conservation lands are concerned about having a trail behind there land, but the fact is they do not own that land and the trail was already planned before they moved in. I have walked along the areas where those trails are proposed and in most cases they are a long way from the houses, and in most cases it is a long steep slope up to the back of the houses. The home owners that think (because there will be a trail back there) that some criminal element are going to be climbing up those large hills to break into their homes and carry away large stolen property back down those same steep hills is ridiculous. I’ve climbed those hills while walking our dog, to access the observation points scattered around our neighbourhood, and I can tell you most crooks would prefer to, and usually do just kick in the front door to break into someone’s house. My work will prevent me from making it to the meeting that is scheduled on Friday July 29th, but I would appreciate it if you would seriously consider this letter during any debate and be assured that even though the people that want the trail are not as vocal as the ones against, there are many more of us (especially if they have the real facts about this trail) and have been waiting 6 years for something to be done about it.
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In closing I would like to share the answer that I get from my wife when I ask her what she misses most about the area in Brampton (Wexford & Kennedy Road) where we used to live. Her answer is always “I miss the trails”.
Paul & Tuula Redditt
7 Watchman Road
Brampton, Ont.
L6P 2E9
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CORRESPONDENCE (E)
07/25/2011 03:56 PM
To [email protected]
cc Gary Wilkins, John Sprovieri
Subject Authority Board Meeting 7/11 – July 29, 2011
For: Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Chair TRCA Authority Board
RE: Inter Regional Trail Alignment, Authority Item 7.1
I wish to add my support and endorsement for the proposal to establish a portion of the Inter
Regional Trail System in the Claireville Conservation Area, which I understand will be
discussed at the upcoming meeting of the TRCA Board.
In recent years, as President of the Credit-Humber Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of
Ontario, and a Member of the Heritage Sub-Committee of the Humber Watershed Alliance, I
have been involved in sponsoring and conducting three heritage hikes in the Claireville
Conservation Area.
All three have been tremendously successful, as reports in the Brampton Guardian will attest,
and have attracted from 75 to 85 participants at each event. The last two were also listed as part
of the Ontario Heritage Trust's ‘Doors Open/Trails Open’ Program.
One of the consistent problems we encountered in conducting hikes in the CCA was the lack of
an organised trail system, parking and sanitary facilities. It is for this reason that I lend my
wholehearted support and endorsement to the TRCA to proceed with its Inter Regional Trail
System. In addition, for the benefit of all those who wish to enjoy and participate in the historical
and natural beauty of the CCA it should be implemented at the earliest possible date.
Over the years, there have been some who were opposed to the CCA being accessible to the
public and wished to prevent hikes or entry of any kind. Curiously, those objecting seemed to be
people who were very familiar with the CCA and used it for their personal use and enjoyment
such as exercising their dogs, hiking, deer watching and other family outings. I have, and
continue to find this attitude very derisive and short-sighted since there has been a literal
explosion of population particularly in the vicinity of the north eastern section of the CCA.
People will continue to enter the land and without some form of planning and supervision to
protect the sensitive areas, heritage structures and natural flora and fauna they will inadvertently
be depleted or destroyed.
It is for these reasons that I would encourage the TRCA to move ahead with their trail system
program with haste and purpose.
Yours Sincerely,
Robert B. Hulley
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CORRESPONDENCE (F)
"Lynn Short" <>
07/26/2011 07:03
AM
To Iain Craig, Mike Mattos, Alison Arshad, A Hazlett, Franka
Cautillo, Dianne Douglas, Gary Wilkins, Deb Schulte
cc
Subject RE: Claireville Trail
Well said, Iain!
There is a trail through the Humber Arboretum that allows bikes and walkers to travel alongside the Humber River through the Humber Arboretum. Families and individuals bike, walk, jog and sightsee long this trail. It is an asset to the community to have access to this beautiful area and people stay on the trail. I, too, walked the trail route back in the spring and I, too, am in favour of this trail through Claireville.
Sincerely,
Lynn Short
From: Iain Craig
Sent: July-25-11 7:46 AM
To: Mike Mattos; Alison Arshad; Lynn Short; A Hazlett; Franka Cautillo; Dianne Douglas; Gary Wilkins;
Deb Schulte
Subject: Re: Claireville Trail
Hello Mike and members of the Claireville Sub-watershed Committee.
I went on the walk back in the Spring with Gary, John W, local politicians, concerned citizens
etc. I listened carefully to what would appear to be two sides - people in favour of a
multi-purpose trail, and people opposed to it. Both sides have convincing arguements. I
understand and appreciate the tenacity of the group that are opposed to the TRCA's
recommended route.
I have for a long time now felt that Claireville is a wonderfully diverse Conservation Area - an
area that belongs to the public, an area that can support public activities, and an area that can
maintain an extensive wildlife habitat. The public must have reasonable and safe access to
much of Claireville.
Years ago the TRCA came to Kleinburg to outline plans for a multi-purpose trail from Kleinburg
south to Boyd Park in Woodbridge. Naturally we were opposed to this proposal - we liked our
numerous trails that allowed people and dogs to venture into wildlife habitat areas. The
mulit-purpose trail has been in place now for at least 15 years, and it was the best thing that
could happen to this section of the East Humber River Valley. The old trails have grown over,
erosion problems on these old trails have been solved, wildlife habitats are not disturbed
because people and dogs on leashes stay on the multi-purpose trail. Thousands of people
annually walk on this trail because it is safe, clean and accessible. Most of these people would
never have ventured into the valley on the old trails. In otherwords, the multi-purpose trail has
allowed people to enjoy the valley. There have never been muggings or robberies on this trail.
There are bikers, but this has not been a problem. Keep in mind that studies have shown that a
bike, or a group of bikes, passing through a wildlife habitat, will create less of a disturbance than
walkers or hikers.
It is quite common to walk along the William Granger Greenway (the multi-purpose trail from
Kleinburg to Boyd) and see deer. Wildlife in the valley adjusts very quickly to the changes that a
multi-purpose trail will bring. Speaking of deer, I imagine the poaching might reduce if a
multi-purpose trail was in place.
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I do not like the concept of crossing #7 at McVean, nor biking along McVean. I believe the
TRCA and the City of Brampton have done their homework, and I am in favour of the TRCA's
proposed route and the creation of the multi-purpose trail.
Iain.
From: Mike Mattos <>
To: Alison Arsha; Iain Craig; Lynn Short; A Hazlett; Franka Cautillo; Dianne Douglas
Sent: Sun, July 24, 2011 4:53:37 PM
Subject: Claireville Trail
I feel the present trail alignment is a bad design.
1. It needlessly destroys natural habitat and may become dangerous (
bad sight lines in woods, assault risk )
2. It costs too much, up to a million dollars now
3. It makes a bike ride from Brampton to Humber College an endurance
event, up and down the valley twice, around and across the river twice. Also
multi-function trails are hazardous for pedestrians and bike riders .
Better a shorter straight line bike path on the McVean/Gorewood road
allowances plus a winding hiking trail in the valley.
Please let me know if you agree with my position, I may speak to the board
about it on Friday, given that the committee meetings were cancelled and we
cannot submit a committee report.
Mike Mattos
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CORRESPONDENCE (G)
July 28, 2011
Mr. John Sprovieri
2260 Bovaird Drive East unit #202
Brampton, Ontario
L6R 3J5
Subject: Our Support For the Trail in the Claireville Valley
Dear Mr. Sprovieri and Fellow Council Members:
We have been residents of Valleycreek Estates for 6 years and we would like to express
our support for the trail in the Claireville Valley as we unequivocally feel that it will
further enhance the area and promote a healthy lifestyle. Many of the neighbours on
Valleycreek Drive support the creation of the Claireville trail and we want to ensure
that you have our full and unwavering support for such an amazing and worthwhile
initiative that will only enhance the area.
My family and I, along with many neighbours, applaud your involvement for the
development of the trail in the Claireville valley and I hope that you and the board
members continue to strive for excellence in promoting this trail as it will offer an
abundance of amenities to the Valleycreek residents and to the residents of Brampton as
a whole.
It is our opinion, that the proposed trail in the Claireville valley will offer protection,
enhancement and regeneration of natural resources on a continued basis and it also
promotes healthy living by offering pedestrian walkways, bike trails etc.
This proposed trail has been planned out with due diligence and it undoubtedly, will
promote good land management practices. It will also offer recreational opportunities
to the residents of Brampton, promoting a healthy lifestyle as the open space, forest
lands and the Conservation Areas will promote wellness and good living.
I agree with the platform in educating the residents of this initiative, I applaud you for
the Conservation education programs and your continuing efforts to provide education
to the community members and our stakeholders.
The trail impact will not impact the interior forest habitat and we wanted to convey that
the plan has been executed properly ensuring that the habitat, vegetation and natural is
not negatively impacted.
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This has been clearly illustrated in the maps we have reviewed on the TRCA website.
In summary, my family applauds the creation and the effective management of the trail
in the Claireville Valley as it will continue to ensure that:
The Claireville Conservation Area is treated as an Urban Forest;
We believe that the TRCA ensures the integration of Claireville into the environmental,
social and cultural fabric of the City of Brampton – this has been clearly
illustrated;
We applaud the TRCA for creating a strategic vision and mission, in partnership with the
City of Brampton as it reflects the needs and wants of the residents of Brampton.
We fully support the creation, development and enhancement of the trail in the
Claireville/Valleycreek area as it also ensures that the interests of the residents are taken
into account, and we are confident that the framework has been done with the utmost
care to ensure successful completion of this proposed trail.
The residents of Valleycreek Estates support the development of the trail in the
Claireville area and we are very satisfied with your commitment to keep the
community engaged in a worthwhile initiative that will only better the area. We believe
the creation of this trail will restore and enhance the environmental sustainability of the
local and regional ecosystem and it will not compromise it, in fact, it will enhance the
area.
The development and land use activities, specifically the development of this trail, will
affect the ecological health and diversity of Claireville's natural heritage system. This
has been taken into consideration already and there is no negative impact at all. This
must be emphasized to any member that opposes the trail.
The residents of Valleycreek Estates and my family also support the Pathways
Campaigns in Brampton as it ensures customer-driven pathways, a commitment to
beautiful pathways and a campaign for valued pathways encouraging pathway use and
educating pathway users about proper trail etiquette. We also applaud you for
promoting stewardship and fostering positive partnerships within our Community and
with the TRCA.
You been a supporter of the residents of Valleycreek and we cannot reiterate how much
we stand behind the City of Brampton and Council members for the development and
creation of the trail in the Claireville area.
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If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact Danny, Rita or
Peter Petrunti at (905) 913-2285 who reside at 86 Valleycreek Drive. You may also
contact Irene and Leonardo Monopoli from 19 Upper Ridge Crescent.
You may reach me at (905) 794 7578 or on my cellular phone at (416) 996 5772.
Please also ensure that we are notified of the next meeting so that we can attend in
person to give our unwavering support to the development of the trail in the Claireville
area.
Sincerely,
Rita, Danny, Peter Petrunti
86 Valleycreek Drive,
Brampton, Ontario
L6P 2C9
Tel: (905) 913-2285
Irene, Leonardo Monopoli and family
19 Upper Ridge Crescent
Brampton, Ontario
Tel: (905) 794-7578, Cell Phone: (416) 996-5772
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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES.#A150/11 -
CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA
Inter-Regional Trail Alignment. Report on the site visit held on Saturday,
April 30, 2011 and Public Meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2011.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
John Sprovieri
Linda Pabst
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be authorized to proceed
with the construction of the inter-regional trail in accordance with the approved Claireville
Conservation Area Management Plan and identified as TRCA's preferred alignment in the
drawing included as Attachment 1, dated July 19, 2011;
THAT the construction of the trail be subject to the availability of funding from the City of
Brampton;
THAT TRCA staff maximize environmental enhancements such as forest establishment,
meadow protection, streambank planting, wetland creation and interpretive signs in
association with the trail construction to improve public awareness and the overall health
and diversity of the property;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action is
necessary to implement the trail construction including obtaining necessary approvals
and the signing and execution of documents.
AMENDMENT
RES.#A151/11
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Griffin
Bryan Bertie
THAT the following be inserted before the last paragraph of the main motion:
THAT staff investigate with stakeholders other appropriate secondary walking trails that
will link to neighbouring residential areas (i.e. Dunegrass Gate and McVean Drive) and
points of interest within the Claireville Conservation Area;
RECORDED VOTE
Maria Augimeri
David Barrow
Bryan Bertie
Laurie Bruce
Vince Crisanti
Michael Di Biase
Chris Fonseca
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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RECORDED VOTE Cont'd
Pamela Gough
Lois Griffin
Jack Heath
Colleen Jordan
Gloria Lindsay Luby
Glenn Mason
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Linda Pabst
John Parker
Dave Ryan
John Sprovieri
Jim Tovey
Richard Whitehead
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS
CARRIED
THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be authorized to proceed
with the construction of the inter-regional trail in accordance with the approved Claireville
Conservation Area Management Plan and identified as TRCA's preferred alignment in the
drawing included as Attachment 1, dated July 19, 2011;
THAT the construction of the trail be subject to the availability of funding from the City of
Brampton;
THAT TRCA staff maximize environmental enhancements such as forest establishment,
meadow protection, streambank planting, wetland creation and interpretive signs in
association with the trail construction to improve public awareness and the overall health
and diversity of the property;
THAT staff investigate with stakeholders other appropriate secondary walking trails that
will link to neighbouring residential areas (i.e. Dunegrass Gate and McVean Drive) and
points of interest within the Claireville Conservation Area;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action is
necessary to implement the trail construction including obtaining necessary approvals
and the signing and execution of documents.
BACKGROUND
On March 25, 2011, TRCA staff provided a report and presentation to the Authority regarding
the updates to the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan. The new management plan
included a preferred alignment for the inter-regional trail which links the City of Toronto trail
system to the City of Brampton and ultimately, to the Town of Caledon. The proposed
inter-regional trail alignment was also included in the City of Brampton Trail Master Plan which
followed a thorough public consultation process. A conceptual location of the inter-regional trail
north of the Claireville Conservation Area is illustrated in Attachment 2.
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The proposed inter-regional trail is three metres wide with a crushed limestone tread. This
construction detail is considered an appropriate dimension that permits quiet enjoyment by the
public, minimizes user conflicts, provides access for emergency services, if needed, reduces
personal liability and avoids costly upgrades and maintenance by having to increase the size of
the trail as more people discover and want to access public land. It is generally agreed that a
properly sized and sited trail will lead users in an orderly and respectful fashion through a
property; hence contributing to the protection of its natural features and functions.
TRCA staff has done a thorough assessment of the inter-regional trail alignment alternatives.
Primary considerations are as follows:
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terrestrial and aquatic species and habitats;
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human heritage resources;
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floodlines;
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topography;
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user experience;
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adjacent land uses;
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safety;
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site disturbance;
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costs;
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restoration opportunities.
TRCA and City of Brampton staff support the inter-regional trail alignment as illustrated on
Attachment 1. Neither agency note any concerns that would compromise the existing or
potential quality of the property.
Two delegations were heard by the Authority on March 25, 2011 questioning the need, route
and width of the inter-regional trail north of Queen Street.
At Authority Meeting #3/11, held on March 25, 2011, Resolution #A47/11 was approved, in
part, as follows:
THAT the Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan, dated March 2011, including
updates described herein, be approved;...
...AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff continue to work with local community groups on trail
options for the alignment in the vicinity of Queen Street and staff invite Authority members
to attend a site visit.
On April 30, 2011, TRCA and the City of Brampton hosted a site visit to discuss concerns and
alternate trail alignments. All TRCA board members were invited. Attendees included:
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11 local residents;
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John Willetts, Friends of Claireville;
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Peter Orphanos, Sierra Club of Peel Region;
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Iain Craig, Humber Watershed Alliance;
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three TRCA staff;
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three City of Brampton staff;
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John Sprovieri, Regional Councillor and TRCA board member;
Lois Griffin, TRCA board member.
There were opinions expressed both in favour and opposing the proposed inter-regional trail
alignment. The main environmental concerns expressed by individuals opposed to the trail
alignment were the removal of trees and the bridge crossing over the West Humber River. The
trail can avoid most trees because they are scattered and few in number. The number of trees
to be removed is small and are mostly hawthorn, apple, common buckthorn, shrub willow and
Manitoba maple. These species are not of conservation concern. Buckthorn is an invasive
non-native species and Manitoba maple is considered an undesirable invasive species, and as
such, the best management practice is to remove both species. The trail plan also proposes
additional planting of trees and shrubs indigenous to the site, as part of the restoration work
following the trail implementation. Promoting public trails at Claireville requires serious
consideration be given to personal safety as well. The location of the bridge crossing was
pointed out on the site visit. The bridge location was chosen because it involved very little
impact on vegetation and aquatic habitat. An engineering study will be completed to select the
exact river crossing based on flow, erosion potential, access, slopes, soil conditions, flood
depths and width of floodplain. A technical consulting team will be hired to look at the site
conditions and confirm the exact location of the bridge crossing.
Mr. John Willetts, proposed three trail alternatives north of Queen Street as follows (see
Attachment 1).
1. No inter-regional trail north of Queen Street. Visitors can use a primitive foot path in the
valley (0.5m wide, earth tread).
2. Extend the inter-regional trail north of Queen Street using the stop light to cross eight lanes
of traffic, then use the sidewalk next to the four-lane McVean Drive for several kilometres
before entering the Claireville property adjacent to a new subdivision.
3. Route the inter-regional trail from the Queen Street bridge, across open fields and
TRCA-owned land rented for farm use, north along TRCA land adjacent to McVean Drive,
adjacent to a residential subdivision and through the McVean farm again, back to the valley
to join the trail alignment in the valley.
Option 1 does not meet the TRCA and City of Brampton objective for an uninterrupted
inter-regional trail linking the City of Toronto to the City of Brampton and, eventually, the Town
of Caledon.
Option 2 introduces unnecessary safety risks and an unpleasant trail experience by having to
follow the sidewalk adjacent to McVean Drive. Experience shows that people resist walking
adjacent to busy highways.
Option 3 encroaches on sensitive habitats; requires a bridge crossing where the West Humber
River's floodplain width and height of banks make it impractical for a bridge; requires a second
bridge introducing more cost; encroaches on an existing farm operation; increases the risk of
vandalism and theft at the farm; increases the cost of the project due to a longer trail length;
and introduces conflicts with the adjacent residential area.
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On May 27, 2011 the Authority deferred the decision on the inter-regional trail alignment at the
request of the Mayor of Brampton and Councillor John Sprovieri. More time was being sought
to address concerns that the trail might introduce more theft and safety problems to the nearby
neighbourhood. Some residents also felt that exiting the inter-regional trail in the Valleycreek
subdivision may attract more traffic and unauthorized parking on local streets.
On June 16, 2011 a public meeting was hosted by TRCA and the City of Brampton.
Approximately 100 residents attended in addition to the Mayor of Brampton, Councillor
Sprovieri and Councillor Dhillon. The trail alignment and design specifications were described
to those in attendance. Crime statistics were not available from Peel Regional Police. However,
in a telephone conversation, it was the opinion of crime prevention police officers that the trail
being proposed would not directly contribute to increased crime rates in the surrounding
residential areas. Crime statistic maps provided by Toronto Police Services for the Jane/Finch
community were illustrated. They also did not show any correlation between public trails in
valleyland and the incidence of crime close to valleyland trails.The strongest opposition to the
inter-regional trail was from approximately ten homeowners whose properties back onto TRCA
land.
After listening to the comments provided by those who attended the public meeting, several
changes to the original inter-regional trail alignment are recommended. Firstly, the width of the
trail for 630 m before exiting at Valleycreek Drive be narrowed from 3 m wide to 1.8 m wide.
Granular limestone or wood chips will be used on the tread surface. Reducing the trail width at
this location will help facilitate an access point that caters to the local community. Secondly, a
new 540 m segment of trail will cross the river and end at a trailhead and parking area along
Goreway Drive. This access point will favour regional users and help prevent people from out of
the area from parking on local streets to access the trail. These trail segments are illustrated on
Attachment 1.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The City of Brampton has approved a capital budget to fund the construction of the
inter-regional trail north of Queen Street. The estimated cost for three kilometres of trail and two
bridges is $1.5 million.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Include the inter-regional trail alignment, as illustrated in Attachment 1, in the approved
Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan dated March 2011.
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TRCA and City of Brampton staff to finalize construction details and obtain all necessary
permits.
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TRCA and City of Brampton enter a memorandum of understanding whereby Brampton will
pay for the trail construction and its long term maintenance, and TRCA will manage the
day-to-day construction of the work.
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Staff will investigate with stakeholders other appropriate secondary walking trails that will
link to neighbouring residential areas (i.e. Dunegrass Gate and McVean Drive) and points of
interest within the Claireville Conservation Area.
Report prepared by: Gary Wilkins, extension 5211
Emails: [email protected]
For Information contact: Gary Wilkins, extension 5211
Date: July 10, 2011
Attachments: 2
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 2
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RES.#A152/11 -
HUMBER RIVER HERITAGE BRIDGE INVENTORY
To present the final results of the Humber River Heritage Bridge
Inventory. Copies of the entire report will be available at the meeting.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Pamela Gough
Lois Griffin
WHEREAS the Humber River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1999 based on
its outstanding human heritage and recreational values;
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) identifies, documents,
protects and celebrates the diverse heritage resources of the Humber River watershed;
WHEREAS the Humber Watershed Alliance Heritage Sub-Committee (HSC) has the
expertise for identifying and promoting heritage values along the Humber River
watershed in partnership with municipalities and other stakeholders;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Humber River Heritage Bridge Inventory
(HRBI) report be approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the HRHBI report be sent to the municipal heritage departments
within the Humber River watershed to guide them towards the preservation and
protection of the remaining heritage bridge structures along the Humber.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Spanning waterways from headwaters to mouth, heritage bridges in the Humber watershed
have played a fundamental role in the development of Canada. By connecting communities
and their economies, they have promoted growth and progress throughout the ages. Serving
as definitive community landmarks and contributing to our cultural character, heritage bridges
link us to our shared past.
The proposal to conduct the Humber River Bridge Inventory came from the Heritage
Sub-Committee of the Humber Watershed Alliance in 2008. The goal of this study is to promote
the Humber’s Canadian Heritage River designation with its associated heritage and recreational
values; to guide the listing or designation of heritage bridges by local municipalities under the
Ontario Heritage Act; and to educate and raise public awareness of these unique features
through heritage tourism and conservation planning. Members of the Humber Heritage
Sub-Committee include:
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Heather Broadbent, Co-Chair: Long time Caledon resident and member of the Humber
Watershed Alliance. She is the former Heritage Resource Officer for the Town of Caledon.
Madeleine McDowell, Co-Chair: Toronto historian, heritage advocate and long-standing
member of the Humber Watershed Alliance. She is active with Heritage York, the West
Toronto Junction Historical Society and the Etobicoke York Community Heritage
Preservation Panel.
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Mary Louise Ashbourne: Lifelong resident of the former Town of Weston. Currently
President of the Weston Historical Society and Chair, Etobicoke York Community Heritage
Preservation Panel, and member of Heritage York.
Roger Dorton: Professional engineer with 50 years of experience in bridge engineering and
in the fields of planning, design, research, evaluation, rehabilitation and code writing, across
Canada. He has a PhD in engineering and, in 2004, received membership in the Order of
Canada. Dr. Dorton acts as an expert advisor and consultant to the Heritage Subcommittee
through his association with the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.
Bert Duclos: Heritage Outreach Consultant at the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture
responsible for providing advice to municipal heritage committees. He is a past member on
the Board of Directors of the King Township Historical Society and the King Township
Museum Board of Management.
Robert (Bob) Hulley: Former member of the Brampton Heritage Board and former President
of Credit-Humber Watershed Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO). He
is presently Agent to the ACO Board of Directors for special projects. Mr. Hulley originally
proposed and continues to mentor the bridge inventory program for the Humber River
watershed.
Lisette Mallet: An active member of La Société d'histoire de Toronto since 1992. She is
currently its coordinator responsible for raising awareness about Toronto's history. This role,
amongst other things, has enabled her to work at the creation of a historical park along the
Humber River.
Janet Berton: Editor and wife of the late Pierre Berton.
Susan Robertson: Humber Watershed Project Planner who provided project management
and coordination.
Copies of the Humber River Heritage Bridge Inventory Report will be available at the meeting.
Methodology
The methodology of the Humber River Bridge Inventory (HRHBI) contains three-phases:
1.
quantitative primary data collection;
2.
qualitative secondary data collection;
3.
data analysis and review;
4.
identification of bridges with heritage values.
In Stage 1, all of the identified 1,250 watercourse crossings or potential heritage bridge
locations were site assessed through on-site inspection. While it seemed likely that the majority
of the sites would be culverts, the HSC wanted to ensure that no potential heritage bridge
would be overlooked. Upon completion of initial site assessments for the 1,250 potential
heritage bridges sites, 340 sites (27.2%) could not be assessed for the following reasons:
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158 sites (46.5%) were located on private property for which permission to enter had not
been obtained for assessment of the structure;
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146 sites (43%) were inaccessible due to construction, weather or were located on or near a
highway making it too dangerous to investigate;
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36 sites (10%) did not contain any visible watercourse crossing.
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In order to reduce the number of inaccessible sites from the data set, a second site visit was
conducted to the 36 sites that did not contain any visible watercourse crossing as well as the
146 inaccessible sites, after collecting additional information. Finally, a landowner contact
program was initiated to gain permission to enter for the 158 sites situated on private property.
In total, upon completion of Stage 1, 63% of the sites were in fact culverts, 31% were bridges of
various types (Attachment 2) and 6% were not found.
In Stage 2, HSC members approached municipal heritage committees for information related to
potential heritage bridge sites, municipal reports and documentation including historical
photos. Delegations were conducted to all the active municipal heritage committees within the
Humber River watershed, including: Toronto, Vaughan, King, Caledon, and Brampton and were
well received with unanimous support. However, the majority of committees were unable to
assist with identifying new potential heritage bridge sites. It was at this stage that the local
expertise, knowledge and community networks of HSC members were called upon. Through
contacting colleagues and following potential leads, HSC members conducted several
additional site visits to properties were heritage bridges were believed to be located and
discovered an additional eight heritage bridges, all of which made the final list of heritage
bridges in the Humber.
Upon completion of Stages 1 and 2, there are 33 bridges that cross a watercourse in the
Humber watershed that are considered to heritage values. They are listed in Attachment 1 by
municipality. Examples of the different bridge designs are illustrated in Attachment 2.
In Stage 3, the identified list of 33 heritage bridges generated from Stages 1 & 2 were evaluated
by criteria adapted from Ontario Regulation 9/06:
1)
Design/Physical Value
I.
It is rare, unique, or representative of an early example of a style, type
expression, material or construction method.
II.
Displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit.
III.
Demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement.
2)
Historic/Associative Value
I.
Has direct association with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization,
or institution that is significant to the community.
Yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an
II.
understanding of the community or culture.
III.
Demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an engineer, builder, or designer
who is significant to the nation or community.
3)
Contextual Value
I.
Is important in defining or supporting the character of the area.
II.
Is physically or historically linked to its surroundings.
III.
Is a landmark.
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The evaluation of each of the 33 identified heritage bridges, based on the above criteria, are
referenced in the final report via a checklist. The expertise of the HSC members was utilized in
determining which of the above criteria applied, with some bridges scoring high in all
categories and others with only a few areas of distinction. The scoring methodology is simply
meant to act as a guide for municipalities and heritage groups interested in pursuing heritage
designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The HRHBI report will be made available at the
meeting.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The majority of support for this initiative came through in-kind contributions from the Heritage
Sub-Committee volunteer members. Provincial funding permitted the hiring of three seasonal
university students who assisted with site assessments and data compilation. In total, with
minimal expenditure for seasonal hiring, editing and printing, the budget for this project came
to approximately $15,000.
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Present the results of the HRHBI to watershed municipalities.
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Encourage municipalities to continue to further evaluate the bridges of heritage significance
identified in their jurisdiction and pursue, where possible, official recognition and protection
under Section 27 and/or Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, or other legislation
that may apply. The heritage designation application must originate from the municipality in
which the bridge is located. Municipal designation would not apply to federal or provincial
crown properties as well as active railway bridges regulated under the Canada
Transportation Act. Nevertheless, these bridges should be listed as cultural heritage
properties of interest on their respective municipal registers and representations to the
railways or provincial authorities involved should be undertaken where appropriate to
encourage their preservation.
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Develop an interactive GIS map indicating the 33 bridges of heritage significance along the
Humber with corresponding evaluation material and photos available to encourage public
education and heritage awareness for the watershed. This map could be linked to other
forms of social media through community partners thereby providing a forum for heritage
conservation.
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Locate interpretive signage at each bridge of heritage significance to increase heritage
awareness for tourists, trail users and the general public.
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Distribute the HRHBI report to individuals or groups interested in heritage protection within
the watershed for capacity building and potential partnership development.
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Create a walking program, with pamphlets and with podcasts related to each bridge of
heritage significance where situated on public lands.
Report prepared by: Susan Robertson, extension 5325
Email: [email protected]
For Information contact: Susan Robertson, extension 5325
Date: May 16, 2010
Attachments: 2
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Attachment 1: BRIDGES IDENTIFIED IN THE HUMBER WATERSHED BY MUNICIPALITY
City of Toronto
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City of Brampton
City of Vaughan
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Town of Caledon
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Attachment 2: Image Examples of Watershed Crossings in the inventory
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RES.#A153/11 -
MEASURING SUCCESS ON THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE
Highlights of eight reports prepared by the Oak Ridges Moraine
Foundation.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Pamela Gough
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) congratulate the Oak Ridges
Moraine Foundation (ORMF) for undertaking the "Measuring Success" reports;
THAT the ORMF's request to the Province of Ontario for a recapitalization of $11 million
for the continuation of land stewardship and restoration, land securement, policy
development and monitoring, and education and outreach programs on the Oak Ridges
Moraine be supported by TRCA;
THAT the continued work of the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition as one of
ORMF's partners in preparing for the 2015 review of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan by supported by TRCA;
AND FURTHER THAT this report be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Ministers of
Correctional Services and Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the leaders of the other
provincial parties, for their consideration of a funding commitment to the ORMF during
the upcoming provincial election, as well as to the ORMF, Conservation Ontario and the
General Managers/CAOs of the members of the Conservation Authorities Moraine
Coalition.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan was enacted by the Province in April 2002. The
Province also created the ORMF in the same year and endowed it with $15 million to fund
environmental initiatives on the ORM. The granting criteria of the ORMF leveraged additional
funds by requiring a 2 to 1 partner contribution to ORMF grant, resulting in more than $50
million spent on environmental projects on the ORM from 2002 to 2010. The Conservation
Foundation of Greater Toronto has been a major recipient of grants from the ORMF to fund
land securement, stewardship, research, education and outreach projects on the ORM in the
headwaters of the Duffins Creek, Humber, Don and Rouge rivers watersheds. Currently the
ORMF has only sufficient funds from their original provincial grant to continue their operations
until the end of 2012. Consequently, the ORMF has changed their priorities from being a
funding partner to the projects of external organizations to undertaking their own studies to
help partners prepare for the provincially mandated review of the ORM Conservation Plan in
2015. This report provides a summary of those studies and provides the context for the
presentation by Ms. Lisa Turnbull, Program Manager, of the ORMF.
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Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine
A series of eight reports were prepared by the ORMF and Enviroscape Consulting, as directed
by a steering committee of ORMF partners, including TRCA staff representing the nine ORM
conservation authorities of the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition. The purpose of the
reports was to document successes and deficiencies in the implementation of the ORM
Conservation Plan (ORMCP), as well as of the ORM Foundation itself. It is important to note that
when the ORMCP was passed in 2002 a baseline of ecological health was not
available/established. The ecological-based reports of Measuring Success attempt to do this by
utilizing readily available data sets to establish indicators that can be further refined in the
future.The reports are also intended to assess and develop indicators for measuring ORMCP
implementation as part of the 2015 provincial review of the Plan and identify opportunities for
future improvement to the Plan and the ecological health of the moraine. The key findings of
each report are highlighted below and the full reports are available at the ORMF's website:
www.ormf.com.
1) Assessing the Health of the ORM within a Watershed Context
The nine members of the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition played a major role in this
report by providing watershed data and input to defining the most useful indicators to measure
the ecological and hydrological health of the ORM. Key findings were that the amount and
distribution of natural terrestrial cover on the ORM is generally good, but restoration is needed
for under-represented habitat types such as forest interior, wetlands and prairie/grasslands.
Some portions of most streams on the ORM are in a degraded state and require restoration of
riparian lands to improve water quality and the health of aquatic plant, animal and fish
communities. 21 potential terrestrial, hydrological and monitoring indicators and performance
targets have been identified as being commonly collected data. However, further funding is
required to ensure consistent data collection protocols are implemented and the number of
monitoring stations expanded to ensure adequate and representative coverage across all parts
of the moraine.
2) An Assessment of Stakeholder Awareness, Support and Concerns for the
Implementation of the ORMCP
This report summarizes the results from a series of interviews and workshops held with
stakeholders such as municipalities, conservation authorities, provincial ministries and
non-governmental organizations (NGO) that have an interest in ORMCP implementation.
Generally, there was found to be a high level of awareness of and support for the ORMCP, but
also a number of areas where policy revisions would make the Plan more effective. Many
respondents felt the ORMF provided a positive contribution to the moraine, but could do a
better job of promoting its achievements.
3) Assessing the Health of the ORM in a Landscape and Municipal Context
This report is similar to the first report described above except that it measures the ecological,
hydrological and land use indicators at the municipal scale rather than a watershed scale. The
majority of this data came from provincial mapping, rather than from conservation authorities.
Conclusions from report #1 were confirmed as they relate to a deficit in certain habitat types,
including early successional/open field habitats, as evidenced by a decline in certain bird
species dependent on these habitat types.
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4) Improvements to the ORM Trail since the adoption of the ORMCP
This report documented improvements to the trail over the last decade including: the
establishment of four trail gateways; completion of the main east-west trail across the moraine
with numerous smaller side trails totaling about 104 km; improvements to trail signage and trail
quality, including moving portions off-road; and the doubling of parking areas at trail access
points. A significant proportion of these works have taken place on TRCA lands in Uxbridge,
Caledon and at the Oak Ridges Corridor Park in Richmond Hill. The limited financial resources
of the volunteer organization ORTA (Oak Ridges Trail Association) is identified as a potential
barrier to further trail improvements going forward.
5) Achievements in Land Securement since the adoption of the ORMCP
The land securement program of the ORMF, including fee simple purchase, donations or
conservation easements has been one of their most successful programs. A total of 2,259 ha
(5,582 acres) has been secured, much of that into public ownership. ORMF funding to land
securement projects totalled over $5.7 million, leveraging another $15.8 million from other
partners. Again, The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto (CFGT) has been a major
beneficiary of ORMF funding for land securement totalling over $2.1 million to help secure 677
acres of environmentally significant lands in TRCA watersheds, including the 50 acre Swan
Lake property and other lands in the Oak Ridges Corridor Park East block of lands. Absent
further provincial funding, the ORMF report concludes that an overall land securement strategy
for the ORM, linked to significant lands in the Greenbelt and Niagara Escarpment is required.
6) Achievements in Land Stewardship since the adoption of the ORMCP
This report highlighted some of the major improvements in stewardship delivery across the
ORM by multiple organizations, including better coordination, elimination of duplication and
filling identified gaps. The ORMF collaborated with many partners to formulate a stewardship
strategy and implement their signature "Caring for the Moraine" project. This resulted in over
405 ha (1,000 acres) of enhancements to primarily private lands through stewardship projects
such as tree planting, wetland creation and restoration, habitat management and stream bank
restoration, as well as more than 40 workshops for private landowners on the moraine. The
ORMF provided grants totalling over $5.3 million to stewardship projects while leveraging an
additional $9.7 million in funds from partners and landowners. Included in the total 405 ha of
stewardship enhancements, members of the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition led
325 individual stewardship projects resulting in over 500,000 trees planted through the
reforestation of 285 ha of land, the creation or enhancement of 16.6 ha of wetlands and the
restoration of 16.8 km of riparian (stream) corridors.
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7) Achievements in Education and Research since the adoption of the ORMCP
The ORMF funded 18 projects in these two categories, contributing over $360,000 to research
projects and leveraging an additional $1.2 million, while contributing over $1.5 million to
education projects, which in turn leveraged an additional $5.5 million. Education products
included the funding of stewardship and pond management handbooks for landowners,
contributions to various eco-centres with an ORM component, and supporting an ORM-focused
"Well-Aware" program to help rural landowners understand and protect their
groundwater-dependent private wells. Projects with specific TRCA involvement included
funding support for the children's groundwater festivals in York, Peel and Durham that educated
an estimated 22,000 students, parents and teachers about the water resources of the ORM. A
homeowners green information toolkit was also funded for distribution to residents in the area
of the Oak Ridges Corridor Park. Additionally, CFGT was awarded two research grants - for a
permeable pavement/bioretention swale demonstration project plus a project to evaluate the
natural function of headwater streams.
8) Assessing Compliance of Policy and Regulatory Agencies to the Requirements of the
ORMCP
The final report in the series assesses the compliance of planning and other regulatory and
implementing agencies with the requirements of the ORMCP. The report notes that virtually all
municipalities have now completed their official plan and zoning conformity amendments.
Partnerships among municipalities and conservation authorities are ongoing to complete
watershed plans and water budgets, particularly in the west and central ORM, less so in the
east due to less development pressure. The report identified that the Province has met many,
but not all, of its obligations under the Plan. In particular, a monitoring network and a stronger
role in monitoring compliance with the ORMCP are two areas where improvement is needed by
the Province. The report notes that large-scale fill operations are an increasing problem area for
municipalities on the ORM due to nuisance impacts of dust and noise, fiscal impacts of road
deterioration and environmental impacts from fill of suspect quality.
Lastly the report notes that conservation authorities have not been assigned in the Act any
specific responsibilities in the implementation of the ORMCP, but have never-the-less,
"assumed major roles that profoundly affect how the ORMCP is implemented." These roles
include:
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provision of technical services to municipalities in the review of environmental and
hydrogeological impact studies;
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ORMCP conformity reviews;
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collaboration with municipalities in the development of watershed plans and a major
groundwater research program and database;
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ongoing management of monitoring networks and data collection;
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acquisition and management of large tracts of land on the ORM for conservation and
recreation purposes;
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implementation of its regulatory responsibilities under Section 28 of the Conservation
Authorities Act; and
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the provision of stewardship services to rural landowners.
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Summary
The "Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine" reports produced by the ORMF provide a
very comprehensive and one-of-a-kind look at the current state of the ORM and the
implementation of the ORMCP. As an initial baseline product leading up to the 2015 provincial
review of the ORMCP, the ORMF should be congratulated for this initiative. TRCA should
support the ORMF in its request for additional provincial funding to enable the ORMF's survival
as a valuable partner in both the 2015 review and as a funder of environmental improvements
on the ORM. As a partner in the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition, TRCA should also
provide its support to continuing to work with the ORMF and other moraine partners to
advocate for an improved monitoring network to enable further analysis and reporting prior to
the 2015 Plan review, to ensure the utmost long term protection for the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Report prepared by: David Burnett, extension 5361
For Information contact: David Burnett, extension 5361
Date: July 06, 2011
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MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIC VALUATION
Rouge River Watershed Plan Case Study. Release of study providing
economic rationale for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s
watershed management directions.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Bryan Bertie
THAT notice of the release of the Ministry of the Environment’s study Assessing the
Economic Value of Protecting the Great Lakes be circulated to all municipalities in the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) jurisdiction;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to pursue support for further recommended
studies, including monetization of benefits related to erosion and flood risk reduction.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In support of forthcoming updates to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA), the
Great Lakes Office of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) commissioned a set of
economic valuation studies. These studies provided a cost benefit analysis of various
Canadian Great Lakes restoration initiatives, similar to a study completed for the US Great
Lakes Region. Results may be used to guide Great Lakes policy and program development.
This work was conducted by Marbek consultants during 2010.
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The study "Assessing the Economic Value of Protecting the Great Lakes" consisted of three
components:
1. Rouge River Case Study for Nutrient Reduction and Nearshore Health Protection;
2. A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Habitat Protection and Restoration;
3. Invasive Species Prevention and Mitigation.
TRCA was most actively involved in the Rouge River case study. Overall, results of these
studies provide economic rationale and thus further support for implementation of TRCA’s
watershed management plans. A brief summary of the findings is as follows:
Rouge River Case Study
Recognizing the strong link between watershed management and nearshore health, this study
used the Rouge River Watershed Plan (TRCA, 2007) as a case study for analysis of the costs
and benefits of intervention strategies and relative land cover changes. The economic results
from this case study were then extrapolated to other watersheds in the Golden Horseshoe
region of Ontario and benefits for Lake Ontario were also discussed.
The cost benefit analysis approach compared the total economic value of the Rouge River
watershed between the Sustainable Community scenario and Full Build Out scenario as
defined in the Rouge watershed study. The consultants estimated costs per hectare for each
intervention strategy and costs of land cover changes between the two scenarios. The benefits
that were monetized were those pertaining to: surface water quality, nature-based recreation
(wildlife viewing), aesthetic and amenity value of natural cover, beaches and lakefront
recreational use, heat island reduction and energy use reductions, air quality, carbon regulation
and some aspects of disturbance prevention. Benefits which could not be quantified
ecologically or valued monetarily were identified. Notably, erosion reduction benefits and full
benefits of flood risk reduction could not be monetized, therefore the results are likely to be
conservative.
The results of this study indicate an economic return on investment of close to two dollars for
every dollar spent on implementing the Rouge “sustainable communities” management
strategies (i.e. benefit cost ratio ranging from 1.3 to 1.7). These strategies include the
expansion of natural cover as per the targeted terrestrial natural heritage system and green
infrastructure and low impact development (LID) type stormwater management practices in
greenfield and urban retrofit settings. These intervention strategies form the basis of the Rouge
River Watershed Plan’s strategic management directions, and are similar to directions of TRCA’
s other watershed plans.
Delaying implementation of these strategies in association with greenfield development was
shown to result in lost opportunities, because the cost of retrofits is more expensive than
incorporating the interventions into developments from the start and they do not yield the same
benefits.
The overall benefit-cost ratio ranges from 1.6 to 2.4 when extrapolated to other Lake Ontario
watersheds in the Golden Horseshoe. The report provides further valuations for improved
nearshore health of the Great Lakes.
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Habitat Protection
Study results indicate an economic return of up to 35 dollars for every dollar invested in wetland
protection and restoration in the Toronto area. Returns were shown to be greater in the
Toronto area as compared to less densely populated areas, due to the relative value of
wetlands and costs of restoration in these areas.
This study used the 2001 Nature Conservancy of Canada and Ministry of Natural Resources
report "Great Lakes Conservation Blueprint for Aquatic Biodiversity" to provide detailed
recommendations for habitat conservation scenarios, while the 2009 "Bi-national Biodiversity
Conservation Strategy for Lake Ontario", prepared by the Lake Ontario Biodiversity Strategy
Working Group, was used to identify the highest priority watersheds. Three watershed
groupings were used as case studies: Toronto Area, Credit River-16 Mile Creek and Prince
Edward Bay. Two intervention strategies were analyzed, including land securement and
restoration. Habitat services were valued, including flood control, water quality improvements,
amenity and aesthetic benefits and biodiversity.
Invasive Species Prevention
This study demonstrated the cost effectiveness of preventing invasive species from entering the
Great lakes. The study assessed the costs of the zebra mussel invasion (estimated at $75
million to $91 million) in comparison to the prevention costs associated with Asian carp
(estimated at $20.5 million).
Summary
The study suggests that investments in interventions that protect and restore the Great Lakes
and their watersheds will benefit the environment as well as the economy. More information
about the Great Lakes Economic Study and copies of the report can be found at
www.ontario.ca/healthygreatlakes (click “Learn More”).
Notice of the report will be shared with watershed municipalities.
TRCA staff will pursue opportunities to disseminate these findings and secure support for
undertaking further investigation of erosion and flood risk reduction benefits.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
Costs of this Ministry of the Environment (MOE) led study were covered by the MOE. TRCA
staff provided input and advice in-kind.
Report prepared by: Sonya Meek, extension 5253
For Information contact: Sonya Meek, extension 5253
Date: July 12, 2011
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RES.#A155/11 -
EAST HUMBER RIVER AT LANGSTAFF ROAD CLASS
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Initiation of the Class Environmental Assessment process for the East
Humber River at Langstaff Road, Humber River watershed, City of
Vaughan.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Jack Heath
Michael Di Biase
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to commence
a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the East Humber River at Langstaff Road,
City of Vaughan.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The area of concern is located on TRCA-owned land, located on the East Humber River north of
Langstaff Road and east of Islington Avenue in the City of Vaughan, where a 45 metre long
erosion scar has formed immediately adjacent to the City's Public Works Yard. At the top of the
bank there is also a pedestrian trail leading from Boyd Conservation Area which has been
severely impacted by the erosion, placing trail users at risk as they pass between the erosion
scar and a chain-link fence which is less than 0.3 m wide at some locations. A location map of
the study area is shown in Attachment 1.
The erosion problem along this section of the East Humber was first identified to TRCA in 2004
when the City of Vaughan staff expressed concern over the close proximity of the erosion scar
to their property. Following a visual inspection by TRCA staff it was recommended that remedial
works be undertaken to repair the scar, however no funding was secured and the erosion
continued. In January 2006, staff at the City of Vaughan again contacted TRCA, indicating that
the erosion had rapidly accelerated since the August 19th, 2005 storm event. An additional
inspection carried out by TRCA staff on January 13, 2006 reported that the bank had receded
approximately 2 m since the 2004 inspection and that a gully approximately 4.2 m wide had
formed at the midpoint of the erosion scar. The gully was approximately 0.6 m from the
property line at the time of inspection.
In 2006, TRCA carried out emergency works at this location to prevent the erosion from
encroaching into the parking lot of the Works Yard, as this area is actively used to store
vehicles, equipment and materials. The emergency works involved placing rip rap within the
gully to the existing top of bank elevation, and sloped to match the existing bank upstream and
downstream of the gully.
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More than four years have passed since the emergency rip rap was installed. During that time,
the erosion scar has expanded both upstream and downstream of the interim protection,
increasing the risk to the Works Yard and further impacting the pedestrian trail. Given the risks
to municipal property and public safety, a geomorphic assessment and erosion risk analysis of
the study area was undertaken by Geomorphic Solutions on behalf of TRCA in late 2010. The
report, expected to be finalized in July 2011, indicates that further loss of property is anticipated
and recommends that remedial channel stabilization works be undertaken in the near future to
prevent further damage to the built and natural environments.
RATIONALE
Protection of life and property from the hazards of flooding and erosion is a key mandate of
TRCA. The East Humber River at Langstaff Road has been identified as a priority area for
remedial erosion control works based on TRCA’s annual monitoring data for the site and the
results of the recent geomorphic assessment.
As a public body, erosion control projects proposed by conservation authorities (CAs) are
subject to approval under the Environmental Assessment Act. The purpose of the Act is to
ensure that possible environmental effects of a project are considered early in the planning
stages and to select a preferred alternative that seeks to avoid or mitigate adverse effects to the
environment.
Recognizing that erosion control works generally have a predictable range of solutions, and
that significant adverse environmental impacts are generally avoidable or can be mitigated
through careful planning and design, CA-led remedial erosion control projects are able to follow
a streamlined environmental assessment process called the Class Environmental Assessment
for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects (2002) or Class EA.
TRCA recommends that a study be initiated to determine the preferred solution for the affected
area, and recommend that this study be initiated as a Class EA being the approved process for
projects of this type.
The planning and design process of the Class EA is considered a suitable means for the
planning of remedial flood and erosion control projects because it provides a consistent,
streamlined process that ensures compliance with Environmental Assessment Act
requirements.
The Class EA process for this project will include the retention of a consulting firm specializing
in fluvial geomorphology and/or water resources engineering to assist staff in the development
of alternative options and in the detailed design of the preferred alternative.
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The Class EA process also involves public and agency consultation including affected
landowners, interest groups, First Nations’ groups, government review agencies and any
person with an interest in the project, to ensure that all concerns regarding a proposed
undertaking are taken into consideration during the development of alternative options and the
selection of the preferred alternative.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The cost of the study is estimated at approximately $70,000 including consulting services.
Funding is available in TRCA’s Erosion Monitoring and Maintenance Program - York Region,
within account 189-01.
Report prepared by: Andrew Jules, 416-393-6394
For Information contact: Moranne McDonnell, 416-392-9725
Date: July 04, 2011
Attachments: 1
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Attachment 1
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RES.#A156/11 -
REMOVAL OF TOPSOIL
Response to Madeleine McDowell's correspondence dated November
12, 2010 regarding the removal of topsoil.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Lois Griffin
WHEREAS removal of topsoil and alteration of grades is currently regulated by
municipalities and conservation authorities under the Municipal Act and Conservation
Authorities Act;
WHEREAS under the regulations, municipalities and conservation authorities have the
legal authority to prohibit or regulate the placing of fill, removal of topsoil and the
alteration of the grade of the land;
WHEREAS municipalities and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) have
developed tools such as tracking systems and by-laws to monitor and inspect the
removal of topsoil, ensure proper placement and use of clean topsoil, protect natural
areas and trees and ensure effective erosion and sediment control;
WHEREAS TRCA and municipalities have policies in place that require land development
to mitigate the environmental impacts of urbanization through the implementation of
stormwater management practices, water balance controls (groundwater recharge and
discharge) and erosion and sediment controls;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff continue to work with TRCA's
municipal partners to ensure the environmental impacts associated with topsoil removal
and urbanization are mitigated through the development, review and approvals process.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #9/10, held on November 26, 2010, staff was directed to report back on
correspondence from Madeleine McDowell dated November 12, 2010 regarding the request for
TRCA to develop an accumulative record of topsoil removal (Attachment 1).
Topsoil removal is generally regulated under the Municipal Act, with the exception of
conservation authority regulated areas under the Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act). These
regulations give both TRCA and its municipal partners the authority to prohibit or regulate the
placing or dumping of fill, the removal of topsoil and the alteration of the grade of the land. All
municipalities in TRCA's area of jurisdiction have developed various policies, tools and
mechanisms (such as permitting, by-law, enforcement, tree preservation etc.) to ensure
environmental impacts associated with topsoil stripping and land development are mitigated.
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Through its Planning and Development Division, TRCA regulates development under Section
28 of the CA Act in valley and stream corridors, wetlands and along the Lake Ontario shoreline
and reviews and comments on development proposals and applications within or adjacent to
these natural areas. Through this process, TRCA works closely with municipalities and land
developers to ensure effective controls are in place to mitigate the environmental impacts
associated with topsoil removal and land development prior to approval. This coordination
between TRCA and the municipality is necessary since under Section 142(8) of the Municipal
Act, a municipal fill by-law cannot overlap with an area regulated by a conservation authority.
The following is a summary outlining how specific issues raised in Ms. McDowell's letter are
already currently being addressed.
Site Alteration and Topsoil Disturbance
Prior to undertaking any topsoil removal or fill placement, a permit is required from either the
municipality or conservation authority which establishes the conditions under which work may
be undertaken. TRCA discourages topsoil removal and grading within valley and stream
corridors. For large sites (typically greater than one acre), obtaining a permit requires detailed
engineering calculations and modeling demonstrating that natural grades are respected to the
extent possible and that the environmental impacts associated with topsoil stripping are
mitigated. This includes the development and implementation of detailed erosion and
sediment control plans which require both municipal and TRCA approval. The erosion and
sediment control plans must be in compliance with TRCA's Erosion and Sediment Control
Guidelines for Urban Construction which require land developers to provide details on site
stabilization practices, topsoil removal phasing and design details for erosion and sediment
control practices such as silt fence, buffers and sediment basins.
TRCA does not track or maintain an accumulative list of the hectares of land, by watershed,
being stripped of topsoil, for which approval is granted. However, TRCA's approach is to
ensure natural features are protected and the loss of arable land is mitigated through the
development process. To set up such a tracking database would be very difficult for TRCA to
complete as topsoil stripping is a shared responsibility with the municipality and TRCA's data
would be incomplete as the majority of topsoil stripping occurs outside of TRCA's regulated
area. The municipalities would see all applications and would be in a better position to track
topsoil stripping.
Comprehensive Strategies:
In light of the current growth planning regime, TRCA and municipalities have begun working
together to develop Official Plan policies that require overall comprehensive erosion and
sediment and topsoil management control strategies for major development blocks. These
strategies are intended to address the required timing and phasing for site stripping, and
grading within and between neighborhoods in order to minimize collective site disturbance and
to avoid construction sediments entering watercourses and environmentally sensitive areas
prior to any stripping taking place.
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Environmental, Land Use and Stormwater Management Planning
All new development must satisfy municipal and TRCA environmental, land use and stormwater
management planning requirements which require protection of natural features (trees,
wetlands) and stormwater controls for: water quantity, water quality, erosion and water balance
(groundwater recharge). Obtaining stormwater approvals from municipalities and TRCA
requires detailed engineering calculations and pre and post development modeling on a
catchment or subwatershed basis to demonstrate how the environmental impacts associated
with a reduction in pervious cover (arable land) will be mitigated. Stormwater management and
environmental protection practices that are typically incorporated into development include
tree/wetland protection, environmental buffers, canopy regeneration, greenroofs, rainwater
harvesting, bioretention, infiltration facilities and end of pipe detention ponds.
Removal and Redistribution of Topsoil
As part of the land development process, developers complete a detailed topsoil cut and fill
balance using sophisticated computer modelling software. The intent of the analysis is to
minimize the amount of topsoil that is taken off site. This is important from both a financial and
environmental perspective. During construction, topsoil is tested and stockpiled on site. Once
construction is completed, the clean topsoil is redistributed on lawns, parks and landscaped
areas. Increasing the depth of topsoil on lots is becoming a popular way of improving water
management and the preservation of topsoil. TRCA recommends that roof leader downspouts
be directed to pervious areas that drain away from the buildings to reduce stormwater runoff
associated with urbanization and to promote groundwater recharge.
Other Related Monitoring
In addition to the monitoring tools noted above, TRCA is also monitoring through The Living
City Report Card, the amount of farmland within its jurisdiction, a related topsoil issue noted in
Ms. McDowell's letter. In 2006, there were 239,000 hectares of farmland in TRCA's jurisdiction.
Between 2001 and 2006, the area of farmland in TRCA's jurisdiction declined by 8,749 hectares
or 3.5 percent. This is slower than the 9.4 per cent of decline experienced between 1996 and
2001 (The Living City Report Card, 2011).
Summary
A number of tools, policies and mechanisms are already in place by TRCA and municipalities to
control, track, monitor and mitigate the effects of topsoil stripping. Moving forward, TRCA will
continue to work with our municipal partners to ensure environmental impacts associated with
topsoil removal is mitigated and managed effectively. Furthermore, TRCA will promote that
municipalities embed comprehensive topsoil stripping strategies, which include phasing and
compliance monitoring, within the municipal planning and land development process.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
There are no financial implications with respect to this report.
Report prepared by: Sameer Dhalla, extension 5350; Laurie Nelson, extension 5281
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
For Information contact: Sameer Dhalla, extension 5350; Laurie Nelson, extension 5281
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Date: June 3, 2011
Attachments: 1
Attachment 1
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November 12th, 2010
The Chair and Board Members
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive,
Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4
Dear Chair O’Connor:
The Authority, from time to time, receives requests from developers to undertake works within a
TRCA regulated area in order to facilitate topsoil stripping and pre-grading.
All of these are in areas already approved for development under one or another municipal
Official Plan often dating back twenty or more years.
There are six such applications in the November 26th agenda. This, I believe is an unusual
number, and prompted this letter.
Would it be possible for the Authority to set up an accumulative list of the acres/hectares of land,
by watershed, being stripped of topsoil, for which they grant approval.
The incremental loss of arable land should be documented, if only for monitoring purposes. It
would be a useful additional tool in projection of run off and canopy regeneration planning.
Development already approved can not be challenged, but it might be of value to monitor the
removal and possibly, the redistribution of topsoil. An accumulative record of topsoil removal
might even inspire more good placement and use of clean top soil, possibly in relationship to the
new and growing urban agriculture.
It would be good information to have, both in terms of urbanization and its environmental
implications for the watersheds in such things as storm water management and in terms of loss of
arable lands with their productivity and their recharge value.
Thank you for your kind attention,
Madeleine McDowell
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RES.#A157/11 -
DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS WESTON FAMILY QUARRY GARDEN
ENTRANCE FEATURE AND MID-POINT ACCESS TRAIL
Award of Tender - RSD11-49
City of Toronto. Award of contract for the construction of the Weston
Family Quarry Garden entrance feature and mid-point access trail at the
Don Valley Brick Works.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Laurie Bruce
THAT the contract for the supply and installation of the Don Valley Brick Works (DVB)
Quarry Garden entrance feature and mid-point access trail be awarded to Hobden
Construction Co. Ltd. at a cost not to exceed $416,256.50, 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
Over the past two years, the City of Toronto has worked closely with TRCA to plan and
implement a number of site initiatives aimed at improving the Quarry Garden habitat function
/feature interpretation, site accessibility and user experience and safety.
Accessibility improvements are an important component of the site initiatives as the recent
Evergreen redevelopment at the Don Valley Brick Works site is expected to create a
considerable increase in visitation by pedestrians. TRCA has recently completed a southern
trail access paralleling Bayview Avenue to the front of the DVB site. This work is to be
complemented by the construction of a mid-point "at-grade" pedestrian trail to facilitate safe
movement around and through the site. The proposed connection will serve pedestrian users
entering the DVB site from the north via the existing Toronto Beltline Trail.
With the installation of a water chamber for the Evergreen development at the main entrance to
the Quarry Garden, an opportunity arose to reconfigure the space into an improved entrance
feature. The proposed feature will become a gathering place and organizing element for the
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public as they enter the Weston Family Quarry Garden. The feature is a 285m wood and steel
deck structure that includes interpretive signage, seating, shade trees and provides the
opportunity to impart key environmental messages about the quarry and natural environment
lands.
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation is a key financial supporter of these improvements.
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RATIONALE
Request for Tenders (RSD 11-49) were sent to the following nine (9) contractors/suppliers, who
were selected based on their area of business expertise and past experience on TRCA projects:
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Aldershot Landscape Contractors Inc.;
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Dynex Construction;
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Hawkins Contracting;
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Hobden Construction Ltd.;
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Lisgar Construction;
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R&M Construction;
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Rutherford Contracting Ltd.;
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Salivan Landscape Ltd.;

Serve Construction.
The tender packages requested bids for the following work:
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PART A - construction of the entrance feature - a 155 m wood and 130m steel deck, stairs
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and railings with concrete, limestone and granite elements and associated grading and
landscape finishing;
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PART B - construction of a 2.5 m wide asphalt surfaced mid-point trail connection, linking
the DVB Quarry Garden with the Toronto Belt Line trail.
Seven potential bidders attended the mandatory site inspection meeting held on July 5, 2011.
Five (5) sealed tenders were received on or before bid closing at 4:00 pm on July 14, 2011.
One (1) additional bid was received late and was therefore disqualified.
Qualified bids were opened at 11:00 am on July 15, 2011, at Tender Opening Committee
Meeting #7/11 in accordance with TRCA's procurement and tendering practices. The bid
results are as follows:
Company
Bid Price
(Plus HST)
$669,595.80
$891,110.00
$615,540.60
$416,256.50
Disqualified
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
$485,093.29
Aldershot Landscape Contractors Inc.
Dynex Construction
Hawkins Contracting
Hobden Construction Ltd.
Lisgar Construction
R&M Construction
Rutherford Contracting Ltd.
Serve Construction
Salivan Landscape Ltd.
Staff recommends that the contract RSD 11-49 DVB Quarry Garden Entrance Feature and
Mid-Point Access Trail be awarded to Hobden Construction Co. Ltd., it being the lowest bidder
meeting TRCA specifications and requirements.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
All expenditures that pertain to this contract will be assigned to the Don Valley Brick Works
Enhancements project budget account 117-66.
These expenses are fully recoverable from the City of Toronto, with financial assistance
provided by the W. Garfield Weston Foundation.
Report prepared by: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378
For Information contact: Dave Rogalsky, extension 5378
Date: July 08, 2011
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RES.#A158/11 -
BLUFFER’S PARK ENTRANCE CHANNEL MAINTENANCE
DREDGING
Approval to undertake maintenance dredging in the Bluffer's Park
Entrance Channel on behalf of the City of Toronto as required.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Laurie Bruce
THAT approval be granted to undertake maintenance dredging in the Entrance Channel at
Bluffer's Park on behalf of the City of Toronto as required;
THAT the work be subject to availability of funding from the City of Toronto and such
other terms and conditions as Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff
may require;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take any action necessary
to undertake the work including obtaining any required approvals required and signing
and execution of documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In 1981, Bluffer’s Park opened at the foot of Brimley Road as a waterfront park in the City of
Toronto. Included within the park is a commercial marina as well as four boating clubs which
access Lake Ontario by way of the Entrance Channel.
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In early 2008, concerns of insufficient water depths in the entrance channel were brought to
TRCA’s attention by members of the boating clubs. TRCA notified the City of Toronto (Parks,
Forestry & Recreation) of the hazard, who in turn retained TRCA to undertake maintenance
dredging later that summer. Upon completion of the 2008 dredging project, approximately
1,700 cubic metres of sediment was removed from the entrance channel; a relatively minor
amount compared to the more than 70,000 cubic metres of sediment which is estimated to
have accumulated over the past 29 years since the entrance channel was constructed.
Recognizing that the maintenance work restored only the minimum depth required for safe
passage through the channel, with no allowance provided for ongoing siltation, it was
communicated by TRCA staff to the City of Toronto that future maintenance dredging would
likely be required.
In early 2010, insufficient water depths in the entrance channel were again brought to TRCA’s
attention. In response, TRCA completed a hydrographic survey of the entrance channel in April
2010 to provide updated information to the City of Toronto and determine the appropriate
course of action. The survey showed that a large sand bar was forming laterally across the
entrance channel, reducing water depths to approximately 1.5 m and posing a risk to the
members of the boating community who require a minimum draft of 1.8 m below chart datum
for safe passage. As a result of shallow water in the entrance channel, a member of the
Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club got stranded on the sand bar on the evening of April 26, 2010,
requiring rescue. Although no injuries were reported, it is noted that the draft on the stranded
boat was reported at 1.4 m. Hence, if larger boats with increased draft requirements attempted
to enter the channel, it was anticipated that additional groundings would occur, increasing the
likelihood of injury to person or property. As a result of this risk, emergency dredging of the
Bluffer's Park Entrance Channel took place in spring 2010 in order to increase water depths to
acceptable levels.
In light of the active siltation observed over the past few years, it is understood that the City of
Toronto has recognized the need to fund annual maintenance dredging. Given TRCA’s
previous assistance with the 2008 and 2010 dredging projects, the City has again requested
TRCA’s assistance with the 2011 dredging project.
RATIONALE
Given TRCA’s long standing relationship with the City of Toronto in providing specialized
expertise in the management of erosion and sedimentation problems, and staff’s understanding
of the project scope of work based on previous involvement, it is recommended that TRCA
manage the planning and implementation of the 2011 maintenance dredging of the Bluffer’s
Park Entrance Channel on behalf of the City of Toronto, and in the future as requested by the
City.
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Based on staff’s experience managing dredging projects at Bluffer’s Park and other locations
along the Toronto waterfront, it is estimated that 3,500 m³ can be removed in 2011 in keeping
within the available budget, using typical costs for removal and assuming on site disposal. The
removal of this volume of materials is expected to provide sufficient depth in the channel such
that subsequent maintenance dredging should not be required until the summer or fall of 2012,
however as it is recognized that channel depth is reduced when water levels drop, monitoring
between scheduled maintenance dredging is strongly recommended. TRCA is prepared to
assist the City with this monitoring under its existing Valley and Shoreline Erosion Monitoring
and Maintenance Program.
Sediment will be removed using mechanical dredging, by way of a backhoe mounted on a
barge, with temporary stockpiling to take place on the adjacent hardpoint for dewatering, until
such time that the material can be hauled to its permanent disposal location which will be
determined once sediment samples have been collected and analysed. As it is expected that
the sampling results will be comparable to the 2010 sampling results, on-site disposal along the
backshore of the East Beach is anticipated.
Dredging is tentatively scheduled to commence in early October 2011 pending award of the
contract scheduled for the September 30, 2011 Authority Meeting, and the receipt of all
necessary approvals. Work is anticipated to take approximately four weeks to complete,
weather permitting.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The available budget for the 2011 maintenance dredging project is $280,000.00 including HST,
which includes the value of the dredging contract, plus all project administration costs to
secure the required approvals to undertake the work. The cost of the project is 100%
recoverable from the City of Toronto under account 186-10.
Report prepared by: Andrew Jules, 416-393-6394
For Information contact: Moranne McDonnell, 416-392-9725
Date: July 04, 2011
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ASHBRIDGE'S BAY WEST PROJECT
Tender RSD10-43, Addendum Report. Award of Tender RSD10-43 for the
supply of materials, equipment and labour necessary for the removal and
replacement of the existing boardwalk, timber retaining walls, stairs and
ramps, including site restoration at Ashbridge’s Bay Park West, in the
City of Toronto.
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
Bryan Bertie
Gloria Lindsay Luby
THAT Contract RSD10-43 for Ashbridge's Bay Park West be awarded to DDR Landscape
Contractors Ltd. for the total cost not to exceed $313,000.00, plus a contingency amount
of $40,000.00 to be expended as authorized by Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) staff, plus HST, it being the lowest bid meeting TRCA staff cost
estimates and specifications;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to
implement the contract including obtaining necessary approvals and the signing and
execution of documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Ashbridge's Bay Park entrance is located at the intersection of Coxwell Avenue and
Lakeshore Boulevard in the City of Toronto. The day mooring docks and boardwalks are key
features of the park and are well used by the public, local boat clubs and visiting boaters. The
wood boardwalks and docks have exceeded their life expectancy and are in need of repair and
replacement. The City of Toronto has authorized TRCA to assume a leadership role in
managing the implementation of the removal and replacement of the existing day mooring
docks and boardwalk. The improvements to the Day Mooring Docks will improve public safety
and provide for continued use of these features as recreational opportunities within Ashbridge's
Bay Park.
RATIONALE
Tender RSD11-43 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo (
http://www.biddingo.com/) on June 24, 2011 with a mandatory site information meeting held on
June 28, 2011. Tender packages were sent to thirteen (13) contractors as follows:
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Somerville Construction;
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Aplus General Contractors;
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DDR Landscape Contractors Ltd.;
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Silver Birch Contracting Ltd.;
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Taylor Wakefield General Contractors;
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Clearwater Structures Inc.;
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Hobden Construction;
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McPherson-Andrews Contracting Limited;
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The Ontario Construction Company Limited;
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CSL GROUP;
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Greco Construction;
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Seaco Marine; and
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MTM Landscaping Contractors Inc.
The Tender Opening Committee opened the tenders on July 15, 2011 with the following results:
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Contract RSD11-43, Ashbridges Bay West Project
TOTAL
(Plus HST & Contingency)
$271,200.00 but disqualified
$313,000.00
$372,480.00
$448,272.22
$530,000.00
$560,000.00
$592,103.00
$602,876.00
$698,000.00
BIDDERS
Hobden Construction Ltd.
DDR Landscape Contractors Ltd.
CSL Group
Taylor Wakefield General Contractors
Clearwater Structures Inc.
Silver Birch Contracting Ltd.
McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd.
Aplus General Contractors
MTM Landscaping Contractors
Hobden Construction Ltd. provided the lowest bid but is disqualified as the tender was to
include acknowledgement of two addendums and Hobden failed to acknowledge Addendum 2.
As a result the bid is considered incomplete. TRCA staff did not discover this omission until
second review of the tender documents, after the initial report was circulated to the Authority.
As a result of the incomplete submission, their tender submission is therefore automatically
rejected as per Section 1.8 of TRCA's Purchasing Policy as follows:
The following irregularities contained in a Tender or publicly opened Proposal received
by the TRCA shall result in the following actions to be taken by the Authorized Buyer:
IRREGULARITY
Submission not signed in ink or
incomplete submission
ACTION
Automatic rejection unless, in the opinion of the
Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer or
his/her designate, the incomplete nature is trivial
or insignificant
Based on the bids received, staff recommends that Contract RSD11-43 be awarded to DDR
Landscape Contractors Ltd. for the total cost not to exceed $313,000.00 , plus a contingency
amount of $40,000.00 to be expended if required as authorized by TRCA staff, plus HST, it
being the lowest bid that meets the consultant's cost estimates and specifications. The bids
provided by both Hobden Construction and DDR Landscape Contractors are within the staff
estimates for the contract.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The cost of the project is 100% recoverable from the City of Toronto Parks Forestry and
Recreation Budget within Account #211-20.
Report prepared by: James Dickie, 416-392-9702
For Information contact: Mark Preston, 416-392-9722
Date: July 08, 2011
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RES.#A160/11 -
REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LAND
Northeast Corner of Bathurst Street and Gamble Road, Town of
Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, CFN 45389. Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority is in receipt of a request from Mr. Amin
Akhlaghi to consider a sale of a parcel of TRCA-owned land located at
the northeast corner of Bathurst Street and Gamble Road, Town of
Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, Don River watershed.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Laurie Bruce
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) land located at the northeast
corner of Bathurst Street and Gamble Road, Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality
of York, be retained for conservation purposes.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
A letter has been received from Mr. Amin Akhlaghi, requesting that the subject parcel of
TRCA-owned land situated at the northeast corner of Bathurst Street and Gamble Road be sold
for professional medical building development.
At Executive Committee Meeting #2/11, held on March 4, 2011, Resolution #B27/11 was
approved as follows:
THAT the potential disposal of a parcel of land located at the northeast corner of Bathurst
Street and Gamble Road, Town of Richmond Hill, be referred to Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff for review and discussion in accordance with
established TRCA policies;
AND FURTHER THAT a report be brought forward to the Executive Committee at a future
date recommending further action.
This request was circulated to TRCA, Town of Richmond Hill and Regional Municipality of York
staff for review and comment. The following comments have been received:
TRCA Staff Comments
Planning and Development staff does not support the request for disposal of TRCA lands at this
location for the following reasons:
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The subject TRCA land (i.e. Block 184 on Plan 65M-3829), which was purchased from Duke of
Richmond Development Inc. (Duke) for nominal consideration (i.e. $2.00) on June 2, 2005 as
part of the approval of residential subdivision 19T-99014, consists of rolling Oak Ridges
Moraine topography and is not considered as a natural hazard / natural feature as defined in
the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. However, following lengthy discussions
with Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) staff related to Planning Act approvals to permit
development of the Duke lands, an interim agreement was reached whereby a series of
valleyland and tableland Blocks were designated for open space corridor purposes. Block 184,
being tableland, had been originally proposed for development as a highway commercial
Block. As a result of the agreement with MNR staff, dated June 14, 2000, the development
plans for Duke were revised to show Block 184 as Open Space Corridor (OSC). The purpose of
the Block was to provide for a natural connection from the open space and Area of Natural and
Scientific Interest lands located within the City of Vaughan to the west of Bathurst Street
through the subject land into Duke's valleylands. This arrangement ultimately served as the
component for a Land Exchange Agreement between the Crown and Oak Ridges Moraine
developers and a subsequent agreement between the Attorney General and Duke. Based on
this agreement, the land uses proposed within the Duke subdivision were incorporated into the
Town of Richmond Hill's Official Plan Amendment No. 138 and approved by the Ontario
Municipal Board (OMB); through that approval, Block 184 was designated OSC.
In addition, a stormwater outfall is proposed within Block 184 and the Town of Richmond Hill
has initiated discussions with TRCA staff with respect to securing a permanent easement in
favour of the Town. The remainder of Block 184 will need to be kept free of any further
development and structures which will also preclude private development of the site.
Town of Richmond Hill Comments
The disposal of these lands to a non-government purchaser would be problematic for the Town
as a stormwater management pond is being built on the adjacent (i.e. north abutting)
Town-owned lands, being Block 183 on Plan 65M-3829. TRCA, as the owner of Block 184 on
Plan 65M-3829 (to the south), has issued Permit C-10428 which will allow for the construction,
operation and maintenance of storm drainage works related to the stormwater management
pond on Block 183. The Town is currently securing an easement (through a subdivision
agreement) over TRCA lands (i.e. on Block 184 on Plan 65M-3829), allowing for the storm
drainage works and outflow to discharge on these lands. This would effectively eliminate any
development potential.
Regional Municipality of York Comments
No comments have been received from York Region staff to date.
A plan illustrating the location of the subject lands is attached.
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CONCLUSION
Based on the OMB decision designating the TRCA property as OSC as noted above and the
Town of Richmond Hill request for a permanent easement on the site, which is included as a
separate report on this agenda, staff is recommending that the subject parcel be retained.
Report prepared by: George Leja, extension 5342
For Information contact: George Leja, extension 5342 or Mike Fenning, extension 5223
Emails: [email protected] or [email protected]
Date: July 18, 2011
Attachments: 1
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TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
Request for a Permanent Easement for a Stormwater Outlet and Overflow
Maintenance Area
Don River Watershed, Town of Richmond Hill, Region of York, CFN
44070. Receipt of a request from the Town of Richmond Hill to provide a
permanent easement for a stormwater outlet and overflow maintenance
area, north of Gamble Road and east of Bathurst Street, Town of
Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, Don River watershed.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Laurie Bruce
WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request
from the Town of Richmond Hill to provide a permanent easement for a stormwater outlet
and overflow maintenance area, north of Gamble Road and east of Bathurst Street, Don
River watershed;
AND 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 the Town of Richmond Hill in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing 1.53
hectares (3.78 acres), more or less, be granted to Town of Richmond Hill for a stormwater
outlet and overflow maintenance area, said lands being Block 184, Plan 65M-3829;
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other
costs be paid by the Town of Richmond Hill;
THAT an archaeological investigation is to be conducted before any site disturbance with
any mitigative measures required being carried out, all at the expense of the Town of
Richmond Hill;
THAT all permits pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06 be obtained by the Town of
Richmond Hill prior to the commencement of construction;
THAT all TRCA-owned lands disturbed by the proposed works be revegetated/stabilized
following construction and, where deemed appropriate by TRCA staff, a landscape plan
be prepared for TRCA staff review and approval in accordance with existing TRCA
landscaping guidelines;
THAT the Town of Richmond Hill is to fully indemnify and save harmless TRCA from any
and all claims for injuries, damages or loss of any nature resulting in any way either
directly or indirectly from the granting of these easements or the carrying out of
construction;
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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 whatever action may
be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the
signing and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Town of Richmond Hill has formally requested a permanent easement across TRCA
property (i.e. Block 184 on Plan 65M-3829) for a stormwater outlet and overflow maintenance
area north of Gamble Road and east of Bathurst Street. The outlet will receive flows from an
existing stormwater management pond located on the abutting Town of Richmond Hill land to
the north (i.e. Block 183 on Plan 65M-3829). The permanent easement is required across the
entire area of Block 184 since storm drainage from the pond is intended to spread out as sheet
flow and a large area is required for potential repairs / maintenance due to possible erosion,
washouts, etc.
The subject TRCA land consists of rolling Oak Ridges Moraine topography and is not
considered as a natural hazard / natural feature as defined in the Valley and Stream Corridor
Management Program. However, following lengthy discussions with Ministry of Natural
Resources (MNR) staff related to Planning Act approvals to permit development of residential
subdivision 19T-99014, an interim agreement was reached whereby a series of valleyland and
tableland Blocks were designated for open space corridor purposes. Block 184, being
tableland, had been originally proposed for development as a highway commercial Block. As a
result of the agreement with MNR staff, dated June 14, 2000, the development plans for this
subdivision were revised to designate Block 184 as Open Space Corridor (OSC). The purpose
of the Block was to provide for a natural connection from the open space and Area of Natural
and Scientific Interest lands located within the City of Vaughan to the west of Bathurst Street
through the subject land into this development's valleylands. This arrangement ultimately
served as the component for a Land Exchange Agreement between the Crown and Oak Ridges
Moraine developers and a subsequent agreement between the Attorney General and the owner
of this development, Duke of Richmond Development Inc. Based on this agreement, the land
uses proposed within subdivision 19T-99014 were incorporated into the Town of Richmond
Hill's Official Plan Amendment No. 138 and approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB);
through that approval, Block 184 was designated OSC.
In order to adhere to the intent of keeping Block 184 as an open space corridor as per the
previous OMB decision for subdivision 19T-99014, TRCA and Town of Richmond Hill staff will
work together to ensure the maintenance of the subject property will meet the objectives of the
original MNR agreement.
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The subject lands form part of a larger acreage originally acquired from Duke of Richmond
Development Inc. for a nominal consideration of $2.00 on June 2, 2005 under the Natural
Heritage Lands Protection and Acquisition Project, 2001-2005, Flood Plain and Conservation
Component / Don River watershed.
A plan illustrating the permanent easements location is attached.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The Town of Richmond Hill. has agreed to assume all legal, survey, archaeology and other
costs involved in completing these transactions.
Report prepared by: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711
For Information contact: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711, Mike Fenning, extension 5223
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Date: July 12, 2011
Attachments: 1
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WILD WATER KINGDOM
Request For Approval of Driving Range on Leased Land. Pursuant to the
lease agreement with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Wild
Water Kingdom is seeking approval for construction of a driving range on
the leased lands.
THAT pursuant to the lease agreement between Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) and Wild Water Kingdom Inc. (WWK), construction and operation of a
driving range at WWK be approved;
THAT the driving range shall be constructed in accordance with regulatory and permit
requirements of the City of Brampton and TRCA;
THAT WWK shall satisfy all terms and conditions as may be required by TRCA staff;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to the action necessary to
implement the lease amendment including obtained needed approvals and signing and
AMENDMENT
RES.#A162/11
Moved by:
Seconded by:
John Parker
Vincent Crisanti
THAT the main motion be replaced with the following:
THAT pursuant to the lease agreement between Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) and Wild Water Kingdom Inc. (WWK), construction and operation of a
driving range at WWK be approved, subject to review and approval by the Executive
Committee of the tree removal and replacement plan.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Wild Water Kingdom leases land in the former Claireville Conservation Area adjacent to the
Claireville reservoir and immediately north of Indian Line Campground for purposes of
operating a water park and ancillary facilities. Under the terms of the lease, major capital
development must be approved by the Authority. Wild Water Kingdom is requesting approval
of a driving range facility on lands immediately north of the existing WWK parking lot. These
lands include the former parking area used by the former Claireville Conservation Area which is
presently being used by WWK as overflow parking.
RATIONALE
Staff has met with the proponent on site and reviewed with representatives of WWK the location
of the proposed driving range and the work required to implement the project. The project
involves changes to the existing site:
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the former parking lot will be leveled to remove the original parking lot dividers (small
mounds of earth);
the fill will be retained on site;
a majority of the area to be leveled is tableland and outside the flood plain, however a small
portion of the east end is fill regulated area;
some netting will be required but will be at modest heights since the configuration of the
site is away from traffic and pedestrian areas;
the driving range itself is built on concrete pads which will require minimal excavation;
two small prefab structures will be located on the site, one for storage and one for sales and
office use;
water and electricity are available adjacent to the site;
an aborists report has been prepared concerning removal of trees and shrubs from the site;
there are three areas that WWK has used in the past for additional overflow parking. Minor
work will be done to these areas so that they can be used by WWK to replace the overflow
parking lost in construction of the driving range.
Staff is recommending approval of the request subject to all terms and conditions of TRCA
being satisfied. The site where the driving range is located is disturbed and has been used
previously as a parking lot. It appears that tree removal can be minimized, certainly the
proponent is anxious to minimize tree removal to reduce the costs of preparation. There
appear to be no significant regulatory or flood plain issues but TRCA planning staff will advise.
The project is complementary to the existing uses on the site. The project is consistent with the
Claireville Master Plan designation for the area to the south of Steeles Avenue.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The project cost is entirely the responsibility of WWK. Revenue from the driving range will be
included in the revenue of WWK. TRCA receives both a base rent and percentage rent from
WWK, the latter based on total gross revenue of all activities at WWK.
Staff has not received detailed plans and specifications for this work. When received, the plans
and specifications will be reviewed and all TRCA requirements will be identified and met prior to
TRCA staff granting approval to proceed.
Wild Water Kingdom is anxious to have the driving range in place for the fall. This matter is
before the Authority on July 29th because no meeting is held in August.
The driving range is being constructed by AGT Systems Inc. The President of AGT Systems
Inc. will be available at the meeting to make a presentation or answer questions if desired by
Members.
Report prepared by: Jim Dillane, 416-667-6292
For Information contact: Jim Dillane, 416-667-6292
Date: July 20, 2011
Attachment: 2
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RES.#A163/11 -
GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015
Troutbrooke Drive Slope Stabilization Project
Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed
Partial Takings or Financial Contribution - Multiple Owners, CFN 45032.
Partial Takings or financial contribution from multiple property owners on
the north side of Troutbooke Drive, City of Toronto, to facilitate the
construction of Troutbrooke Slope Stabilization Project.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Laurie Bruce
THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) acquire the following partial
takings to facilitate the construction of the Troutbrooke Drive Slope Stabilization Project:
Parcel 'A'
THAT a parcel of land containing 75.6 square metres (813.76 square feet) being part of
Lot 20 on Registered Plan 66M-799, PIN 10262-0519, designated as Part 1 and Part 2 on a
plan of survey prepared by Ivan B Wallace dated July 19, 2011 and referenced as DWG
5-9440-R together with an easement and restrictive covenant over Part 3, City of Toronto
and municipally known as 51 Troutbrooke Drive, be purchased from Carmelo Tropiano
and Silvia Tropiano;
Parcel 'B'
THAT a parcel of land containing 231.7 square metres (2,494.02 square feet) being part of
Lot 21 on Registered Plan 66M-799, PIN 10262-0520, designated as Part 5 and Part 6 on a
and municipally known as 49 Troutbrooke Drive, be purchased from Pierangelo Busca
and Alda Busca Carmelo;
Parcel 'C'
Lot 22 on Registered Plan 66M-799, PIN 10262-0521, designated as Part 9 and Part 10 on
a plan of survey prepared by Ivan B Wallace dated July 19, 2011 and referenced as DWG
and municipally known as 47 Troutbrooke Drive, be purchased from Carmela Volpini and
Leandro Volpini (Estate);
Parcel 'D'
Lot 23 on Registered Plan 66M-799, PIN 10262-0522, designated as Part 13 and Part 14
on a plan of survey prepared by Ivan B Wallace dated July 19, 2011 and referenced as
DWG 5-9440-R together with an easement and restrictive covenant over Part 15, City of
Toronto and municipally known as 45 Troutbrooke Drive, be purchased from Dung Quang
Le;
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Parcel 'E'
Toronto and municipally known as 43 Troutbrooke Drive, be purchased from Abdul Sattar
Gulban;
Parcel 'F'
Toronto and municipally known as 41 Troutbrooke Drive, be purchased from Renato
Lucent and Filomen Lucente;
Parcel 'G'
Toronto and municipally known as 39 Troutbrooke Drive, be purchased from Maria Busca;
Parcel 'H'
Toronto and municipally known as 37 Troutbrooke Drive, be purchased from Juan Segura
and Martha Patricia Meza;
Parcel 'I'
THAT a parcel of land containing 82 square metres (882.65 square feet) being part of Lot
28 on Registered Plan 66M-799, PIN 10262-0527, designated as Part 33 and Part 34 on a
and municipally known as 35 Troutbrooke Drive, be purchased from Assunta Monastero;
THAT the purchase price for each of the land Parcels ‘A’ to ‘I‘ inclusive be $2.00 plus each
vendor's reasonable legal costs and survey costs, if any;
THAT TRCA receive conveyance of the land Parcels ‘A’ to ‘I’ inclusive free from
encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;
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THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete
the transactions at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental
to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;
THAT TRCA, in lieu of the purchase of any of these parcels, provide to each of the
landowners the option of making a financial contribution to TRCA for the Troutbrooke
Slope Stabilization Project in an amount to be determined by TRCA, and providing an
easement and restrictive covenant over the parcel with terms and conditions satisfactory
to TRCA;
AND FURTHER THAT the authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary
action to implement the agreements including sigining and executing all necessary
documentation required.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Resolution #A94/10 at Authority Meeting #5/10, held on June 25, 2010, approved the
Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015.
The Troutbrooke Slope Stabilization Project began in 2009, at the request of several
homeowners concerned over the loss of property and the potential long term risk to their
houses. After Terraprobe completed a geotechnical investigation and determined the position
of the long term stable slope crest (LTSSC), in April 2011 TRCA submitted the Project Plan for
the Project to the Ministry of the Environment per the Environmental Assessment Act. The
preferred solution determined through the Environmental Assessment process is a
mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall which will protect the nine residential dwellings located
at 35 to 51 Troutbrooke Drive. Construction activities for this Project are anticipated to
commence in the summer of 2011.
35 to 51 Troutbrooke Drive are nine properties which front onto the north side of Troutbrooke
Drive between Sheppard Avenue West and Wilson Avenue, east of Jane Street. The subject
properties to be transferred to TRCA, consists of nine parcels described in this report as
Parcels ‘A’ to ‘I’ inclusive and are strips of land that run northward from the north end of the
level top of the MSE wall, down into the Humber ravine. The lands to be retained by the owners
include the remaining southerly land from the north end of the level top of the MSE wall, with
houses and other improvements.
In lieu of the land transfer of any of the Parcels ‘A’ to ‘I’ inclusive, landowners have the option to
pay to TRCA a financial contribution and provide a permanent easement and restrictive
covenant over the parcel of land on terms and conditions consistent with TRCA policy. It is
estimated that the financial contribution will be about $23,000 per property. The TRCA funding
policy for works carried out on private lands, stipulates that benefiting landowners are required
to contribute to the cost of the project, either financially, or through the transfer of lands.
Resolution #A159/09 adopted at Authority Meeting #7/09 on September 25, 2009 sets out this
funding policy.
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Negotiations are being completed with the nine homeowners. Three of the nine have indicated
that they wish to consider a financial contribution in lieu of a land transfer, one of which has
indicated a preference for the financial contribution option.
RATIONALE
The subject properties are required for the construction of the Troutbrooke Drive Slope
Stabilization Project.
TAXES AND MAINTENANCE
Those Parcels ‘A’ to ‘I’ inclusive which are acquired will be turned over to the City of Toronto
under the terms of the existing management agreement.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds for the costs related to this purchase are available in the Troutbrooke Drive Slope
Stabilization Project, a project included in the 2011 capital program approved by the City of
Toronto.
Report prepared by: Dan O'Donohue, extension; Mike Fenning, extension 5223
Emails: do’[email protected]; [email protected]
For Information contact: Dan O'Donohue, extension 5767;
Mike Fenning, extension 5223
Emails: do’[email protected]; [email protected]
Date: July 18, 2011
Attachments: 1
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TROUTBROOKE SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT
Contract RSD11-46. Award of Contract RSD11-46 for the supply of
materials, equipment and labour necessary for the installation of an
Engineered Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) wall, and site restoration
from 35 to 51 Troutbrooke Drive, in the City of Toronto.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Laurie Bruce
THAT Contract RSD11-46 be awarded to DDR Landscape Contractors Ltd. for the total
cost not to exceed $787,390.00, plus a contingency amount of $79,000.00 to be expended
as authorized by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff, plus HST, it
being the lowest bid that meets TRCA staff cost estimates and specifications;
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
In May 2009, TRCA staff completed an inspection of the rear property of 45 Troutbrooke Drive
after being notified of a severe slope failure affecting a ravine section of Black Creek near Jane
Street and Sheppard Avenue West. A follow-up inspection by TRCA and Terraprobe Inc. on
May 12, 2009 confirmed that the failure area extends from 51 Troutbrooke Drive at its west
limits, to 35 Troutbrooke Drive at its east limits. Nine residences are affected, although the
failure appears to be most severe at 45 Troutbrooke Drive where the failure scarp has exposed
the foundation wall.
In July 2009, Terraprobe was retained by TRCA to determine the cause(s), effects, hazards and
extent of the recent slope failure based on existing and acquired geotechnical and topographic
data. Specifically, the long term stable slope crest position was established in relation to the
residential properties in the study area to determine whether any of the existing dwellings
were/at risk. Terraprobe determined the failure was caused by historical filling along the slope
crest, as well the construction of make-shift retaining structures at the rear of the properties.
Furthermore, Terraprobe concluded that there is significant risk of additional failures within the
slope fill near the crest and poses an ongoing safety issue for the homeowners. Based on the
results of the geotechnical and slope stability assessment, the Troutbrooke Drive site was
identified as a priority area for remedial works under TRCA’s Erosion Control Monitoring and
Maintenance Program.
Presently, the Erosion Control Monitoring and Maintenance Program is responsible for the
annual monitoring of over 350 erosion control structures and 40 erosion sites on public and
private valleylands, approximately 42 kilometres of Lake Ontario shoreline, and over 250
residential dwellings on the Scarborough Bluffs. The annual monitoring is designed to prioritize
erosion control works to be undertaken the following year as municipal and provincial funding
levels permit, due to overall program funding constraints.
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For unprotected erosion sites where a hazard has been identified, TRCA staff monitor the
erosion activity on an annual basis or more frequently as needed to prioritize sites for remedial
intervention, utilizing a numerical ranking model developed specifically for this purpose. To
ensure that the most hazardous sites are addressed first, top ranking sites in the initial
prioritization are subject to a detailed risk assessment to determine the cause(s) of the hazard,
and the extent of risk to existing features over the short and long term. The results of the
detailed risk assessments are used to support the order in which the remedial works for these
sites are initiated under the Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Erosion and Flood
Control Projects (Class EA). In the event of emergency situations this process is expedited. It
should be noted that remedial works must be congruent with TRCA’s objective to minimize risk
to life and property with minimal environmental impacts. Therefore, it is not TRCA’s objective to
restore all lost tableland, only to remediate property to eliminate the risk to infrastructure and
ensure the safety of the public.
At Authority Meeting #8/10, held on October 29, 2010, Resolution #A177/10 directed staff to
commence a Class Environmental Assessment for the Troutbrooke Slope Stabilization Project,
City of Toronto. On November 5, 2010, TRCA commenced the Troutbrooke Slope Stabilization
Class Environmental Assessment to provide long term protection against erosion by protecting
the Black Creek valley wall from erosion, stabilizing slopes and enhancing natural processes.
RATIONALE
At Authority Meeting #5/11, held on May 27, 2011, Resolution #A105/11 directed staff to
proceed with the construction of the Troutbrooke Slope Stabilization Project. The construction
of this project is critical, as the slope is in jeopardy of further failures and approximately 2
metres of a residential foundation has been exposed since the spring of 2009.
Tender RSD11-46 for a licensed contractor to complete the construction of the Mechanically
Stabilized Earth (MSE) wall (retaining wall structure) and restoration of the site was publicly
advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo (http://www.biddingo.com/) on
June 30, 2011 with a site information meeting held on July 7, 2011. Tender packages were
sent to fourteen (14) contractors as follows:

MTM Landscaping Contractors;

Lomco;


Speedside Construction;

R-Chad General Contractors;

Ontario Construction;

Pine Valley Enterprises Inc.;

JMJ Construction;

CSL Group;

The Beach Gardener;

Iron Trio Inc.;


RTD Construction;

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Contract RSD11-46, Troutbrooke Slope Stabilization Project
TOTAL
(Plus HST
& Contingency)
$463,220.00
$787,390.00
$817,222.00
$838,550.00
$868,628.00
$1,181,737.71
$1,209,207.00
BIDDERS
MTM Landscaping Contractors
Iron Trio Inc.
Speedside Construction
Dynex Construction Inc.
The Beach Gardener
JMJ Construction
TRCA staff and Terraprobe estimated the contract value to be approximately $740,000.
Based on staff’s review of the bids, it was determined that MTM Landscaping Contractors
clearly did not understand the scope or complexity of the work, and therefore recommends that
their bid be considered invalid and rejected. It should be noted that TRCA recommended that
all bidders attend a product demonstration with the supplier of the designed MSE wall, Nilex.
The bidders were recommended to participate in this demonstration due to the intricacy of the
project, as the MSE wall will be installed in close proximity to nine residential structures. MTM
Landscaping Contractors was the sole bidder that did not attend the product demonstration.
The staff review of DDR Landscape Contractors bid determined that they understand the scope
and complexity with the installation of the MSE wall. Therefore staff recommends that Contract
RSD11-46 be awarded to DDR Landscape Contractors Ltd. for the total cost not to exceed
$787,390.00, plus a contingency amount of $79,000.00 to be expended if required as
authorized by TRCA staff, plus HST, it being the lowest bid that meets TRCA staff cost
estimates and specifications.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funding for the implementation of this project has been identified in the TRCA’s 2011 Toronto
Capital Budget under account code 136-05. The total final tender project costs, including
planning and construction, are conservatively estimated at approximately $1.85 million.
Report prepared by: Lindsay Prihoda, extension 5787
Date: July 19, 2011
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RES.#A165/11 -
TOMMY THOMPSON PARK INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Contract RSD11-58. Award of Contract RSD11-58 to construct a staff
booth facility and interpretive area, an environmental shelter and an
ecological research station at Tommy Thompson Park.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Laurie Bruce
THAT Contract RSD11-58 for construction of a staff booth facility and interpretive area, an
environmental shelter and an ecological research station at Tommy Thompson Park be
awarded to Martinway Contracting Ltd. at a cost not to exceed $1,860,075.00, plus a 10%
contingency plus HST, subject to receipt of all necessary approvals and funding, it being
the lowest bid meeting Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) specifications;
AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take such action as is
necessary to implement the contract, including the signing and execution of documents.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) (also known as the Leslie Street Spit) has been under
construction using materials from development operations in the Greater Toronto Area since
the early 1950's. TRCA currently owns 247 hectares of this peninsula, which extends five
kilometres into Lake Ontario. Other areas still under construction will be transferred to TRCA
upon the completion of lake filling activities. TTP is a unique natural area which has been
formally designated as an “Important Bird Area“ (IBA) of global significance by Birdlife
International. It comprises a large portion of the North Shore Environmentally Significant Area
(ESA).
Tommy Thompson Park has also established itself as a unique place for a variety of human
activities, attracting an estimated 250,000 visitors a year. Public access to the park is only
accommodated on weekends and holidays, and represent a very broad range of park users
including birdwatchers, naturalists, cyclists, in-line skaters, pleasure walkers, joggers,
researchers and students.
The Master Plan for Tommy Thompson Park was completed in 1989 and then revised in 1992
through the Minister of the Environment’s approval under the Environmental Assessment Act.
The park is operated under the Interim Management Program in accordance with the delegated
responsibilities given to TRCA by the Province of Ontario.
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Until recently, very limited funding has been provided toward the implementation of the Master
Plan. Instead, the vision for the park has been partially realized through funds directed to the
Interim Management Program and through partnered habitat creation and enhancement
projects. In 2006, Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) agreed to provide the
funding necessary to implement the first phase of the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan,
including the design and construction of TTP infrastructure. While adhering to its primary goal
of preserving and creating a unique, car free urban wilderness, Tommy Thompson Park has the
potential to better accommodate its users, and to provide a more attractive and inviting façade
to the arriving public, as well as encouraging the public to better understand the uniqueness of
this urban wilderness park. To accomplish this goal, TRCA retained Montgomery Sisam
Architects Inc. to design three (3) building structures consisting of a staff booth and interpretive
area, an environmental shelter and an ecological research (bird banding) station. The design
of these structures, ranging from approximately 300-1,000 sq. ft., are predominately concrete
and will be constructed of corten steel plate siding panels with all interior and exterior finishes.
The layout consists of office space, interpretive space and offline/online washroom facilities.
RATIONALE
Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) for general contractors to construct these facilities was
advertised on-line with MERX on June 15, 2011 and closed on June 22, 2011. The work
includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the supply of labour, material, supervision and
equipment to construct the building structures. The general contractor will coordinate all
construction activities which will comprise of concrete forming; structural; mechanical;
electrical; millwork and site servicing installation.
Interested general contractors in pre-qualifying were advised that the criteria for evaluation will
include:

completeness of submission;

past experience in the construction of buildings of similar size;

past experience with similar buildings;

extensive site servicing installations including off grid energy (photovoltaic panels);

ability to meet construction schedule milestones;

ability to coordinate work by others; and

experience dealing with projects with construction budgets of $1,000,000.00 to
$2,000,000.00.
All interested general contractors will need to be bondable and a bid bond of 10% of the
contract price will be required at the time of the tender submission. Pre-qualification information
was submitted by the following eight (8) firms:

Al Langman Construction Inc.;

DeFaveri Group Contracting Inc.;

Elite Construction Inc.;

Euro Group Ltd.;

M.J. Dixon Construction Ltd.;

Martinway Contracting Ltd.;


Quad Pro Construction Inc.
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The pre-qualifying documents were reviewed by the selection committee made up of TRCA and
TWRC management and supervisory staff that are responsible for TTP Master Plan
implementation and Lake Ontario Park planning. The proposals were evaluated on June 23
and 24, 2011 using the following criteria in order to receive a tender package:

CCDC 11 (Canadian Construction Documents Committee) requirements and completion;

company experience and background in similar works;

experience of suggested personnel for this project;

project record over the past five years; and

references focusing on firms history of project control and experience.
Based on the evaluation process, Tender documents were made available to the following six
(6) general contractors:

Al Langman Construction Inc.;

DeFaveri Group Contracting Inc.;

Elite Construction Inc.;

M.J. Dixon Construction Ltd.;

Martinway Contracting Ltd.;

Somerville Construction.
All pre-qualified companies attended a mandatory site meeting on June 30, 2011.
Tenders closed on July 25, 2011 at 12:00pm and were opened by the Tender Opening
Committee on July 25, 2011 at 2:00pm with the following results:
BIDDERS
TOTAL
(Plus HST)
Martinway Contracting Ltd.
$1,860,075.00
DeFaveri Group Contracting Inc.
$1,875,000.00
Elite Construction Inc.
$2,010,712.00
M.J. Dixon Construction Ltd.
$2,109,000.00
Having previously pre-qualifed the bidders qualifications, TRCA staff evaluated the tenders on
the bid prices and the ability to complete the project as specified. TRCA reviewed the bids
against its own cost estimates and has determined that the bids are of reasonable value.
Based on evaluation of the bids received, staff recommends that Contract RSD11-58 be
awarded to Martinway Contracting Ltd. for the total cost not to exceed $1,860,075.00, plus a
10% contingency and HST, as they are the lowest bidder that meets TRCA specifications.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
TWRC is providing the funding necessary to implement the first phase of the Tommy
Thompson Park Master Plan. Funding has been allocated in TRCA's 2011 Tommy Thompson
Park Master Plan Implementation budget (accounts 216-22 and 216-32).
Report prepared by: Aaron D'Souza, extension 5775
For Information contact: Ralph Toninger, extension 5366, Aaron D'Souza, extension 5775
Date: June 24, 2011
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RES.#A166/11 -
GLEN STEWART RAVINE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT
Contracts RSD11-34 and RSD11-45. Award of Contracts RSD11-34 and
RSD11-45 for Glen Stewart Ravine Project, design and construction of a
pedestrian boardwalk, three steel bridges, a steel staircase and the
construction of nine Envirolok™ retaining walls, in the City of Toronto.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Laurie Bruce
THAT Contract RSD11-34 for the design and installation of one (1) 98 metre long
boardwalk, one (1) 14 metre span pedestrian bridge, two (2) 5 metre span pedestrian
bridges, and one (1) 61 metre long staircase, be awarded to DDR Landscape Contractors
Ltd. for a total cost not to exceed $869,000.00, plus a contingency amount of $87,000.00
to be expended as authorized by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
staff, plus HST, it being the lowest bid that meets TRCA staff cost estimates and
specifications;
THAT Contract RSD11-45 for the construction of nine (9) Envirolok™ retaining walls, be
awarded to The Beach Gardener Inc. for the total cost not to exceed $127,435.32, plus a
contingency amount of $13,000.00 to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff, plus HST,
it being the lowest bid that meets TRCA staff cost estimates and specifications;
CARRIED
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BACKGROUND
Glen Stewart Ravine is located in the City of Toronto in the Beach community, bordered by
Kingston Road to the north, and Queen Street to the south, and surrounded by residential
streets to the east and west (Beech Avenue, Balsam Avenue, Pine Crescent and Glen Major
Drive).
A small watercourse known as Ames Creek flows through the ravine, and is primarily fed by
groundwater. In 1981 Glen Stewart Ravine was designated as a protected area under the City
of Toronto's Ravine Protection By-law. The ravine area is owned by the City of Toronto and
regulated by both the City and TRCA. The City developed a trail system through the ravine to
encourage public use of the natural feature, however ongoing seepage from the ravine slopes,
heavy foot and bicycle traffic off of designated trail areas, and natural weathering of existing
structures (e.g. staircases, railings) has degraded the ravine, prompting the Parks, Forestry and
Recreation department (PF&R) of the City to develop a management plan to address these
deficiencies.
The Glen Stewart Ravine Management Plan (the Plan) was prepared for the purpose of
providing strategic direction to the City to aid in the management and use of Glen Stewart
Ravine, with the goal of developing a long-term management strategy to protect, enhance and
restore the ecological, hydrological, geological and recreational functions of the ravine in an
environmentally sensitive and economically sound manner. The key management objectives
are identified in the Glen Stewart Ravine Management Plan Executive Summary, and
discussed in detail in the Glen Steward Ravine Management Plan Technical Report.
The recommendations of the report identify a strategy for the City to provide long-term
maintenance objectives to improve the safety and access, ensure slope stability and improved
ecological integrity of the ravine, while allowing passive recreational use.
In 2009 PF&R approached TRCA about working in partnership to complete additional
geotechnical investigative works within Glen Stewart Ravine to establish the long-term stable
slope crest, and in the assessment of failing retaining structures within the ravine, in support of
the development of an implementation plan for the recommendations of the report. The
implementation of the proposed works is anticipated to be in 2011, pending availability of
funding.
As a result of the existing partnership TRCA was asked to aid in the implementation of the first
phase of the management plan including:

replacement of the existing staircase from Balsam Avenue with a steel staircase with
anti-slip self weathering steel treads;

replacement of three bridge crossings;

replacement of failing retaining walls within the ravine with vegetated retaining wall
systems called Envirolok™;

installation of a boardwalk over trail areas affected by groundwater movement;

installation of fencing to minimize access to the non-formalized areas of the ravine;

general trail improvements including signage and benches.
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TRCA issued tenders for all of the structural components of the project including RSD11-34 for
the design and construction of bridges, boardwalk and staircase components, and RSD11-45
for the Envirolok vegetated retaining wall system.
RATIONALE
Tenders RSD11-34 and RSD11-45 were publicly advertised on the web site Biddingo (
http://www.biddingo.com/) on June 30, 2011 with mandatory site information meetings held on
July 11, 2011. Tender package RSD11-34 was sent to 28 potential bidders as follows:














R&M Construction;
Victor Ford and Associates Inc.;
Dynex Construction Ltd.;
Timmerman Timber Works;
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.;














Halcrow Yolles;
Kasian Architecture Ontario Incorporated;
Turner & Townsend CM2R Inc.;
AECOM;
CSL GROUP;
Sanchez Engineering Inc.;
Halsall Associates Ltd.;
Iron Bridge Fabrication Inc.;
FTD Construction Inc.;
Trade Mark Industrial Inc.;
MTM Landscaping Contractors Inc;
Collavino Group;
Serve Construction Ltd.; and
Resource Industrial Group.
Tender package RSD11-45 was sent to 15 contractors as follows:








R&M Construction;







CSL GROUP;
Lomco landscaping:
The Beach Gardener Inc.
Contract RSD11-34, Design and Construct a Pedestrian Boardwalk, Three Steel Bridges
and a Steel Staircase
TOTAL
(Plus HST
and Contingency)
$869,000.00
$944,324.00
$1,096,349.00
BIDDERS
D.D.R. Landscape Contractors Ltd.
McPherson- Andrews Contracting Ltd.
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CONTRACT RSD11-45, for the construction of nine (9) Envirolok™ retaining walls
TOTAL
(Plus HST
and Contingency)
$127,435.32
$200,000.00
BIDDERS
The Beach Gardener Inc.
D.D.R. Landscape Contractors Ltd.
Based on the bids received, staff recommends that Contract RSD11-34 be awarded to D.D.R.
Landscape Contractors Ltd. for the total cost not to exceed $869,000.00, plus a contingency
amount of $87,000.00 to be expended as authorized by the TRCA, plus HST; and that Contract
RSD11-45 be awarded to The Beach Gardener Inc. for the total cost not to exceed $127,435.32,
plus a contingency amount of $13,000.00 to be expended as authorized by the TRCA, plus
HST, as they are the lowest bidders for their respective contracts that meet TRCA staff cost
estimates and specifications.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Funds are 100 % recoverable from the City of Toronto within account 185-33.
Date: July 08, 2011
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RES.#A167/11 -
WILKET CREEK PARK SITE 6/7 EMERGENCY WORKS PROJECT
Contract RSD11-56. Award of Contract RSD11-56 for the supply and
installation of two 30 metre long corten steel pedestrian bridges and one
40 metre long boardwalk, at Wilket Creek Park Site 6/7 Emergency Works
Project, in the City of Toronto.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Laurie Bruce
THAT Contract RSD11-56 for the supply and installation of two (2) 30 metre long steel
pedestrian bridges and one (1) 40 metre long elevated boardwalk at the Wilket Creek
Park, in the City of Toronto, be awarded to McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. for the
total cost not to exceed $615,414.00, plus a contingency amount of $60,000.00 to be
expended as authorized by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff, plus
HST, it being the lowest bid that meets TRCA staff cost estimates and specifications;
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CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The Wilket Creek tributary of the East Don River was one of the watercourses that suffered a
significant amount of damage as the result of the August 19, 2005 storm event. The City of
Toronto subsequently retained TRCA in 2007 to manage, design and implement large-scale
restoration works within Edwards Gardens, and 10 repair projects focused on infrastructure
protection and public safety within Wilket Creek Park, to return the park system to a state of
good repair.
Shortly following completion of the aforementioned restoration work, another severe storm
event hit the Toronto area on June 23, 2008, damaging three of the sites in Wilket Creek Park
recently repaired by TRCA. It was evident by this point that a comprehensive study and
rehabilitation plan was required to provide long-term protection for municipal infrastructure and
public safety within Wilket Creek Park.
The City of Toronto authorized TRCA to assume a leadership role in the planning, design and
implementation of large-scale restoration of Wilket Creek within Wilket Creek Park. During the
collection of background information for the rehabilitation project, three priority areas were
identified as needing emergency repairs due to the risk to municipal infrastructure and public
safety. These sites are referred to as Site 3, Site 6 and Site 7. Recognizing that one of the
objectives of the rehabilitation project is to identify a preferred stable alignment and geometry
for the watercourse, the scope of work for the emergency repair sites will include
implementation of the preferred channel planform at these locations.
The proposed scope of work for Site 6 and Site 7, which collectively forms one large repair site
(Site 6/7), involves widening and realigning the channel, which in turn requires two existing
bridges to be replaced with bridges with a wider span. As a result of the channel being
realigned at Site 6/7, the adjacent pedestrian trail also requires realignment. On the west side of
the existing trail is an extensive seepage wetland that provides high quality habitat for local
fauna.
Although great care has been taken to select a new alignment that avoids disturbance to
sensitive areas and existing vegetation as much as possible, portions of the trail are required to
extend through the wetland. Following an internal analysis of the potential impacts of the
proposed realignment on the wetland, it was recommended that this portion of the trail be
elevated above grade as an elevated boardwalk feature, which minimizes the impacts to the
wetland while providing safe access through the park for pedestrians and maintenance
vehicles.
As a result, TRCA issued a Tender for the supply and installation of two (2) 30 metre long by
3.5 metre wide corten steel pedestrian bridges including abutments, railings and precast
concrete deck, and the supply and installation of one (1) 40 metre long by 3.5 metre wide
elevated boardwalk supported on helical piles including, abutments, railings and precast
concrete deck.
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RATIONALE
Tender RSD11-56 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website Biddingo (
http://www.biddingo.com/) on June 30, 2011 with a site information meeting held on July 7,
2011. Tender packages were sent to 26 contractors as follows:













R&M Construction;
CSL GROUP;













Lomco Landscaping;
Iron Bridge Fabrication Inc.;
R- Chad General Contractors;
Postech North;
Trade Mark Industrial Inc.;
Collavino Group;
Hawkins Contracting;
TMP Foundations;
Pine Valley Enterprises Inc.;
Resource Industrial Group.
Contract RSD11-56, Wilket Creek Park Site 6/7 Emergency Works Project
TOTAL
(Plus HST
and Contingency)
$615,414.00
$658,376.00
$660,495.66
$683,500.00
$719,500.00
$737,680.00
$952,200.00
BIDDERS
Taylor Wakefield General Contractors Ltd.
Clearwater Structures Inc.
PCR Contractors Inc.
MTM Landscaping Contractors Ltd.
Based on the bids received, staff recommends that Contract RSD11-56 be awarded to
McPherson-Andrews Contracting Ltd. for the total cost of $615,414.00, plus a contingency
amount of $60,000.00 to be expended as authorized by the TRCA, plus HST, it being the lowest
bid that meets TRCA staff cost estimates and specifications.
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
The cost of the project is 100% recoverable from the City of Toronto within account #185-08
Date: July 08, 2011
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RES.#A168/11 -
SUPPLY OF RENTAL RATES FOR OPERATED HEAVY
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND DUMP TRUCKS
Tender RSD11-25. Award of Contract RSD11-25 for the supply of
operated heavy construction equipment and dump trucks.
(Executive Res.#B102/11)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Gloria Lindsay Luby
THAT the Restoration Services Division utilize, as required, the services of Sartor and
Susin for the supply of operated heavy construction equipment and dump trucks for the
period August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012, be awarded to Sartor and Susin Limited, it being
the tender that bests meets Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA's)
requirements at a competitive cost;
THAT staff be authorized to use the second tender for the supply of operated heavy
construction equipment and dump trucks (D.D.R. Landscape Contractors Ltd.) that next
best meets TRCA's requirements, as the need arises;
implement the contract including the signing and execution of documents.
CARRIED
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RES.#A169/11 -
CITY OF TORONTO AND THE RIVERHOUSE AT THE OLD MILL
LIMITED
Request for a permanent easement for a 300mm stormwater outfall
located north of Bloor Street West and east of Jane Street, City of
Toronto, CFN 45942. Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto
and The Riverhouse at the Old Mill Limited to provide a permanent
easement for a stormwater outfall, north of Bloor Street West and east
of Jane Street, City of Toronto, Humber River watershed.
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Gloria Lindsay Luby
from the City of Toronto for a stormwater outfall which will assist The Riverhouse at the
Old Mill Limited with their developments in this vicinity;
cooperate with the City of Toronto, and The Riverhouse at the Old Mill Limited in this
instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing 0.00241
hectares (0.00595 acres), more or less, be granted to The Riverhouse at the Old Mill
Limited for a 300mm stormwater outfall to facilitate the development of adjacent lands
owned by The Riverhouse at the Old Mill Limited, said land being part of Block C and
Registered Plan M-385 and Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan M-416, designated as Part 5 on
draft R-Plan, City of Toronto, subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a) the easement price is $10,000 which is to be paid by The Riverhouse at the Old Mill
Limited to TRCA, plus all legal and survey costs incurred to complete the
transaction;
(b) all disturbed areas are to be restored to the satisfaction of TRCA and the City of
Toronto as soon as possible after completion of construction;
(c) sediment control measures in a manner satisfactory to TRCA are to be practiced
during construction;
(d) The Riverhouse at the Old Mill Limited is to be responsible for all repairs and/or
maintenance of the stormwater outfall which may be required in perpetuity and for
indemnifying TRCA from any and all claims arising from the construction;
(e) an archaeological investigation is to be conducted before any site disturbance, with
any mitigative measures required being carried out all at the expense of The
Riverhouse at the Old Mill Limited to the satisfaction of TRCA;
(f) any additional considerations as deemed appropriate by TRCA staff or its solicitor;
THAT The Riverhouse at the Old Mill Limited is to fully indemnify TRCA from any and all
claims from injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly
or indirectly, from the granting of these easements or the carrying out of construction;
THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with
Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended;
be required to implement the easement agreement, including the obtaining of necessary
approvals and the signing and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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RES.#A170/11 -
CITY OF TORONTO
Request for a Permanent Easement for a 400 mm Diameter Watermain
Rouge River Watershed, City of Toronto (Scarborough Community
Council Area), CFN 45938. Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto
to provide a permanent easement for a 400 mm diameter watermain, east
side of Kirkhams Road, north of the Meadowvale Road intersection,
Rouge River watershed, City of Toronto (Scarborough Community
Council Area).
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Gloria Lindsay Luby
from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for a 400 mm diameter
watermain, east side of Kirkhams Road, north of the Meadowvale Road intersection,
Rouge River watershed, City of Toronto (Scarborough Community Council Area);
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in
Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with the City of Toronto in
this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing a total of
0.17 hectares (0.41 acres), more or less, be granted to the City of Toronto for a 400 mm
watermain, said land being Part of Lot 5, Concession 3, City of Toronto (Scarborough
Community Council Area), as shown on a plan prepared by City of Toronto - Technical
Services;
THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other costs to
be paid by the City of Toronto;
THAT the City of Toronto is to fully indemnify TRCA from any and all claims from injuries,
damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the
granting of these easements or the carrying out of construction;
THAT an archaeological investigation be completed, with any mitigative measures being
carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA staff, at the expense of the City of Toronto;
THAT all TRCA lands disturbed by the proposed works be revegetated/stabilized
THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06 be obtained prior to commencement
of construction;
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THAT said easements be subject to approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
C.27, as amended;
be required to give effect thereto, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the
signing and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
_________________________________________
RES.#A171/11 -
DUKE OF RICHMOND DEVELOPMENT INC., TOWN OF
RICHMOND HILL AND REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
Request for Permanent Easements for a Watermain, and Stormwater
Drainage Culverts
Rouge River Watershed, Town of Richmond Hill, Region of York, CFN
44070. Receipt of a request from the Town of Richmond Hill, Regional
Municipality of York and Duke of Richmond Development Inc. to
provide permanent easements for a watermain, and stormwater
drainage culverts, north of Gamble Road and east of Bathurst Street,
Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York, Rouge River
watershed.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
David Barrow
Gloria Lindsay Luby
from the Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York and Duke of Richmond
Development Inc. for permanent easements for a watermain, and stormwater drainage
culverts which will assist Duke of Richmond with their developments in this vicinity;
cooperate with the Town of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York and Duke of
Richmond Development Inc., in this instance;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT permanent easements containing 0.018
hectares (0.046 acres), more or less, be granted to Town of Richmond Hill for a watermain
for the Bathurst Intersection Improvement Project to facilitate the development of
adjacent lands owned by Duke of Richmond Development Inc., said lands being part of
Block 181, Plan 65M-3829 and designated as Part 4 on draft R-Plan prepared by
Rady-Pentek & Edward Survey Ltd., CAD File 07138r03A;
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THAT permanent easements containing 0.171 hectares (0.422 acres), more or less, be
granted to Regional Municipality of York for stormwater drainage culverts for the Bathurst
Intersection Improvement Project, said land being part of Part of Block 184 and Block
190, Plan 65M-3829 and designated as Part 1 and 2 on draft R-Plan prepared by
Rady-Pentek & Edward Survey Ltd. CAD File 07138R06; Plan of Block 181, Plan 65M-3829
and designated as Part 3 and 4 on draft R-Plan prepared by Rady-Pentek & Edward
Survey Ltd., CAD File 07138r03A; and Part of Block 287, Plan 65M-3825 designated as
Part 1 and 2 on draft R-Plan prepared by Rady-Pentek & Edward Survey Ltd., CAD File
07138R05, subject to the following terms and conditions:
THAT consideration is to be the nominal sum of $2.00, plus all legal, survey and other
costs be paid by Duke of Richmond Development Inc.;
THAT archaeological investigation is to be conducted before any site disturbance with
any mitigative measures required being carried out, all at the expense of Duke of
Richmond Development Inc.;
THAT all permits pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06 be obtained by the Duke of
Richmond Development Inc. prior to the commencement of construction;
THAT all TRCA-owned lands disturbed by the proposed works be revegetated/stabilized
THAT the Duke of Richmond Development Inc., Town of Richmond Hill and Regional
Municipality of York are to fully indemnify and save harmless TRCA from any and all
claims for injuries, damages or loss of any nature resulting in any way either directly or
indirectly from the granting of these easements or the carrying out of construction;
THAT said conveyance is subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in
C.27 as amended;
be required to implement the conveyance agreement, including the obtaining of
necessary approvals and the signing and execution of any documents.
CARRIED
_________________________________________
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES.#A172/11 -
SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Colleen Jordan
Laurie Bruce
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THAT Section II items EX8.1 - EX8.4, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes
#6/11, held on July 8, 2011, be received.
CARRIED
Section II Items EX8.1 - EX8.4, Inclusive
PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2)
REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND
_________________________________________
SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES.#A173/11 -
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES MORAINE COALITION
Receipt of the 2010 accomplishments brochure.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard Whitehead
THAT the report and brochure on the 2010 summary of accomplishments of the
Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
The nine conservation authorities with watersheds on the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) partnered
together in late 2000 as the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition (CAMC).
The mission of the CAMC is to:
advance the science and understanding of the Oak Ridges Moraine; and
work toward government, agency and community support for the form, function and
linkages of the ORM.


The newly revised goals of the CAMC are to:

work in partnership to protect and restore an integrated natural heritage, land form and
water resource system on the Oak Ridges Moraine;

undertake science-based research and monitoring through an integrated watershed
management approach;

promote healthy communities and provide opportunities for public use, enjoyment and
outdoor recreation by contributing to an accessible, linked public green space and trail
system across the ORM;
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
advocate for and take action to protect and restore the ORM through stewardship, land
securement and education; and
provide expert advice on environmental planning and policy matters to support a robust
and resilient natural environment as the foundation for sustainable community planning on
the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(TRCA), served as Chair of CAMC for 2010. David Burnett, Manager, Provincial and Regional
Policy, TRCA, has been the coordinator/senior planner for the CAMC since mid-2001.
2010 Accomplishments
The 2010 version of the annual accomplishments brochure is a summary of the decade of
accomplishments by the CAMC on the ORM, from 2001 to 2010. Details are found in the
brochure included as Attachment 1. A colour hard copy will also be distributed to Authority
Members at the meeting.
The brochure is being distributed across the Oak Ridges Moraine to municipal councils and
senior staff, Members of Parliament and Provincial Parliament, CAMC member boards and
partners and ORM stakeholders. It will also be posted on the CAMC page of the TRCA website.
Some of the highlights detailed in the brochure include:
the recent profiling of CAMC’s signature project, the YPDT-CAMC Groundwater Study,
initiated in 2001 in partnership with the regions of York, Peel, Durham and the City of
Toronto, in the 2009 report of the Council of Canadian Academies Expert Panel on
Groundwater, as a case study that demonstrated a sustainable approach to groundwater
management;

the securement into public ownership of more than 2100 ha of environmentally significant
lands on the ORM by CAMC members since 2002, bringing the total amount of public lands
on the ORM owned and managed by conservation authorities to more than 14,000 ha;

The completion of 325 stewardship projects on the ORM that resulted in:

planting of 500,000 trees to reforest 285 ha;

creation or enhancement of 16.5 ha of wetlands;

prairie restoration on 34.6 ha; and

riparian (stream corridor) restoration of 16.8 km.

The brochure also includes a pull-out “tourism” map to help people explore and appreciate the
ORM, which identifies several hiking trails, 15 points of interest, eight historical or cultural sites
and 15 conservation areas. The brochure also summarizes CAMC accomplishments and
partnerships in the areas of environmental education, watershed studies and monitoring,
ORM-related policy development and implementation plus CAMC member work in helping to
complete the Oak Ridges Trail.
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One of the most important accomplishments of 10 years of conservation work on the ORM has
been the creation of the many partnerships to undertake these projects. The brochure lists
some 36 groups that CAMC has partnered with to undertake research, education, citizen
science and monitoring, landowner contact and land securement.
Lastly, the brochure identifies several challenges and opportunities ahead on the ORM:
finding the time and resources to conduct research and monitoring to participate effectively
in the upcoming 2015 provincial review of the ORM Conservation Plan;

capitalizing on new opportunities which may emerge from the potential designation of the
ORM and Greenbelt as a UNESCO Biosphere Region (as the Niagara Escarpment is
already so designated) to bring to the ORM a missing focus on cultural heritage resources
and promoting sustainable livelihoods; and

sustaining the momentum and partnerships built for land securement and stewardship on
the ORM in the absence of the ORM Foundation, if it is not able to secure new grant funding
from the Province of Ontario.

This last point is particularly important, as TRCA has been the recipient of approximately $3.7
million from the ORM Foundation (ORMF) from 2002 to 2010. Given the ORMF requirement for
a 2:1 (recipient : ORMF) funding ratio for grants, this has leveraged double that amount from
partnership funding, resulting in roughly $10 million dollars in funding for stewardship, land
securement, education, trails development and research on the TRCA portion of the ORM over
the last 10 years.
Report prepared by: David Burnett, extension 5361
For Information contact: David Burnett, extension 5361
Date: June 03, 2011
Attachments: 1
Attachment 1
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497
498
499
500
501
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RES.#A174/11 -
SUMMARY OF REQUESTS FOR QUOTATIONS AND REQUESTS FOR
PROPOSALS
January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011. Receipt of the 2011 mid-year summary
of procurements approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or his
designate.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard Whitehead
THAT the summary of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) procurements
approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or his designate for the January 1, 2011 to
June 30, 2011 period, be received.
Moved by:
Richard Whitehead
Seconded by:
BACKGROUND
At Authority Meeting #5/05, held on June 24, 2005, Resolution #A124/05 approved the
Purchasing Policy, and resolved, in part, as follows:
...staff report to the Business Excellence Advisory Board semi-annually with a list of all
Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals approved by the Chief
Administrative Officer pursuant to Schedule 'A'...;
Pursuant to the resolution quoted above, the summaries of Requests for Quotations and
Requests for Proposals from January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011, are found in Attachments 2 and
3, respectively. The report includes approvals of $10,000 or greater, to the maximum allowable
limit under the policy, falling within the purview of the Chief Administrative Officer or his
designate.
Attachment 1 includes the criteria as to why non-competitive procurement was appropriate for
the particular goods or services procured, as per Section 1.14 of TRCA's Purchasing Policy.
As permitted under the approved policy, the Chief Administrative Officer has designated senior
staff, generally including director and manager level positions, approval authority for purchases
up to $10,000 (including HST not recoverable by TRCA).
The total purchases (including contingencies) approved by the Chief Administrative
Officer/designate from January 1 to June 30, 2011 was as follows:
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Sole Source
Lowest Bid/Competitive
Not Lowest Bid
TOTAL
Procurements
(Plus HST)
$
320,898.74
2,830,642.94
45,804.28
3,197,345.96
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264
For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264
Date: July 4, 2011
Attachments: 3
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Attachment 1
TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
PURCHASING POLICY
Section 1.14
Non - Competitive Procurement Process
A non-competitive procurement process shall only be used if one or more of the following
conditions apply and a process of negotiation is undertaken to obtain the best value in the
circumstances for the TRCA. Authorized Buyers are authorized to enter into negotiations
without formal competitive bids, under the following circumstances:
1.
The goods and services are only available from one source or one supplier by reason
of:





A statutory or market based monopoly
A fluctuating market prevents the TRCA from obtaining price protection or owing to
market conditions, required goods or services are in short supply
Existence of exclusive rights (patent, copyright or licence)
Need for compatibility with goods and services previously acquired and there are no
reasonable alternatives, substitutes or accommodations
Need to avoid violating warranties and guarantees where service is required
2.
An attempt to purchase the required goods and services has been made in good faith
using a competitive method and has failed to identify a successful supplier.
3.
When the extension or reinstatement of an existing contract would prove most
cost-effective or beneficial. The extension shall not exceed one year.
4.
The goods and services are required as a result of an emergency, which would not
reasonably permit the use of the other methods permitted.
5.
The required goods and services are to be supplied by a particular vendor or supplier
having special knowledge, skills, expertise or experience that cannot be provided by
any other supplier.
6.
Any other sole or single source purchase permitted under the provisions of this policy
including those noted in Schedule ‘B’.
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Attachment 2
Project/Product
REQUESTS FOR QUOTATION
Lowest Bid (up to $100,000)
Awarded Bidder
Cost Not to Exceed
($)
Plus Applicable Taxes
Number of
Quotations
Requested/
Complete Bids
Received
13,339.45
3/3
+ 2,500.00 contingency
10,400.00
3/2
Kew Gardens Park
Roma Fence Limited
Supply and Installation of Fencing
Former CN Property
Atlas Fence Toronto Ltd.
Fencing Related to Land Acquisition
ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
New 2011 Midsize Pickup Truck
Brimell Toyota
31,961.75
Two New 4X4 Extend Cab Trucks
Leggat Chevrolet
57,402.00
One New 2011 Hybrid SUV
Fines Ford Lincoln Sales
34,736.00
One 4X4 Chassis Crew Cab with Hydraulic
East Court Ford Lincoln Sales
56,818.00
Dump Box
One 4X4 Crew Cab Hybrid Truck
Leggat Chevrolet Buick GMC
36,675.00
Limited
One New Loader/Tractor
Nobleton Farm Service Ltd.
50,350.00
One New Loader/Tractor
Nobleton Farm Service Ltd.
57,600.00
Kubota KC120H Tracked Carrier
Kooy Brothers Lawn
16,800.00
Equipment Ltd.
295 UNWIN AVENUE NURSERY RELOCATION PROJECT
Supply and Install New 150mm Watermain
Sam Rabito Construction
93,800.00
Limited
Supply and Install New Hydro Service
Dilisado Enterprises Electrical
38,050.00
Contractors Limited
Contract Extension - Supply and Delivery of
Strada Aggregates Inc.
51,625.00 increasing
Approximately 5,900 Tonnes of Recycled 50
total project cost to
mm Crusher Run
99,750.00
Supply and Installation of Irrigation and Site
AWS Irrigation Management
$59,876.00
Drainage System
Inc.
+ 3,000.00
contingency
Supply and Delivery of Approximately 4,700
Vicdom Sand & Gravel
58,750.00
Tonnes of Granular B Type 1 Material
Limited
PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Glenn Windrem Trucking
65,700.00
Tonnes of 4 to 6 Tonne Armour Stone
23,350.00
Tonnes of 225mm-450mm Riprap Stone
Supply and Delivery of Approximately 750
22,237.50
Tonnes of 150mm-300mm Cobble Stone
Limited
29,650.00
Tonnes of 75mm-200mm Cobble Stone
Limited
Supply and Installation of 1,100 m of Black
Leone Fence Company
61,380.00
Chain Link Fence
Limited
+ $5,000.00
contingency
506
15/3
12/2
14/4
14/5
14/5
7/2
7/2
3/3
8/3
4/1
4/2
8/3
8/4
8/2
8/3
10/3
10/4
6/3
Project/Product
TOMMY THOMPSON PARK
Supply and Delivery of 3600 mm L x 2300 mm
H x 2000 mm W Monolithic Concrete Water
Control Structure
Steel Fabrication to Produce Fish and Water
Level Control Structure
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION
CTC Source Protection Committee Workshop
Facility
Awarded Bidder
Anchor Concrete Products
Limited
Rio Welding Limited
Hockley Valley Resort
Mailing Services
Workshop Facilitation
Troi Mailing Services
Ogilvie, Ogilvie and Company
BATHURST GLEN GOLF COURSE
Supply and Delivery of Fuel
Golf Carts Rental
Armstrong Petroleum Ltd.
Bennett Golf Carts
Course Hardware and Accessories
AllTurf Ltd.
Paper Purchases
Spicers
MEADOWCLIFFE DRIVE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT
Supply and Delivery of Two Concrete Box
Hanson Pipe & Precast
Culverts
Limited
Tonnes of 0.5-1 Tonne Armour Stone
Limited
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
A & A Farmyard Friends
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION
Replacement of Plumbing System
Pipeline Mechanical Services
Ltd.
Geothermal Test Well and Thermal Response
GeoEnergy Solutions Inc.
Test
Claireville Ranch
Post Farm Structures
Construct Manure Storage Facility
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Victoria Green Unit Paving Project
Servcon Inc.
Front Entrance Retrofit
Dardan Contractors Ltd.
507
Cost Not to Exceed
($)
Number of
Quotations
Requested/
Complete Bids
Received
18,590.00
+ 10% contingency
3/2
16,000.00
3/2
25,400.00
+ 10% contingency &
15% gratuity
80,000.00
11,814.50
+4,000.00 contingency
3/3
12,000.00
19,000.00
+ 10% contingency
15,000.00
+ 10% contingency
30,000.00
3/3
3/2
7/4
3/1
3/3
Competitive
process
undertaken by
City of Toronto
29,443.00
3/3
76,500.00
12/6
17,000.00
+ 10% contingency
10/2
18,750.00
+ 10% contingency
16,000.00
+ 10% contingency
24,900.00
+ permit fees
3/3
21,389.50
+ 10% contingency
11,800.00
8/4
4/4
5/4
6/3
Project/Product
Awarded Bidder
Seedling Planting and Tending Services at
Bartram Woodlands
Claireville property & Oak Ridges Corridor Park
Claireville Conservation Area
Trisan Construction
Removal of Existing & Installation of New Water
Metre & Chamber
Pickering Beach Debris Removal
IA Disposal Service Co Ltd.
Cost Not to Exceed
($)
Number of
Quotations
Requested/
Complete Bids
Received
35,197.79
4/3
42,494.00
5/4
22,000.00
+ 10% contingency
42,750.00
3/2
Beaucourt Road Retaining Wall Replacement
Tonnes of 3 to 5 Tonne Armour Stone
Courtney Park Trail Project
16,576.00
Limited
Tonnes of 250mm-600mm Boulders
East Don Parkland Bank Stabilization Project
16,967.50
Limited
Tonnes of 75mm-300mm Boulders
ROUGE PARK PROPERTIES
Replacement of Hydro Line Feeding at 7 and 9 York Power & Lighting Inc.
22,200.00
Reesor Road
Replacement of Kitchen for 2267 Meadowvale Nova Decor Construction Ltd.
13,500.00
Road
Partners in Project Green
Powerline Films
10,090.00
Filming and Editing of Video Case Studies
WILLOWBANK TRAIL CHANNEL RESTORATION PROJECT
Fowler Construction Company
9,831.25
Tonnes of 250mm-350mm River Stone
Limited
Nelson Aggregates Co.
18,550.00
Tonnes of 50mm-200mm River Stone
Supply and Delivery of Uniforms for Restoration Grant Custom Products
30,000/year for 2 years
Services Division Staff
+ 10% contingency
Contract Extension - Nashville Property
National Waste Services Inc.
5,866.70, increasing
Clean-up
14,191.70
Waste Disposal Services for Demolition of Site
Buildings and Site Clean-up
Building Condition Survey, Phase 1
Trow Associates Inc.
18,875.00
Environmental Site Assessment and Designated
Substance Survey at 1235 Ormont Drive
Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action
Delta Meadowvale Hotel,
8,580.00
Committee
Mississauga
+ gratuity
Facility for Summit for Food and Farming
Strategy and Action Plan
508
8/2
8/3
8/4
5/3
3/3
4/4
6/5
6/5
4/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
Project/Product
Awarded Bidder
WILKET CREEK SANITARY SEWER ENCASEMENT
Supply and Install 28 metres of Concrete Sewer McPherson-Andrews
Encasement
Contracting Limited
Contract Extension for Additional Works
McPherson-Andrews
Contracting Limited
Drill New Well and Decommissioning Old Well Roger Boadway Ent. Ltd.
at Swan Lake
2011 Toronto Dog Off Leash Park
Roma Fence Limited
Installation of Chainlink Fencing Pedestrian
Entry Enclosures and Service Gates
ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA
Retrofit of Albion Hills Beach Centre Kitchen
Robertson Construction
Ventilation and Fire Suppression
Services
Caledon Canada Day Pyrotechnics Display
North Star Fireworks
Entertainment Inc.
Milne House Structural Stabilization
Schuster Contracting
Cost Not to Exceed
($)
Number of
Quotations
Requested/
Complete Bids
Received
66,934.00
10/3
26,266.00 n/a - contract
extension
17,772.90
5/3
40,785.00
+ 10,000.00
contingency
3/2
52,359.00
+ 10% contingency
11,504.43
6/4
13,242.40
+ 10% contingency
4/3
5/1
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING REMOVAL SERVICES - June 2011 - June 2013
Kortright Centre; Boyd, Albion Hills, Glenn
BFI Canada
90,266.00 biddingo.com
Haffy, Bruce's Mill and Petticoat Creek
+ 10% contingency
/10
Conservation Areas; Claremont, Lake St.
George and Albion Hills Field Centres; Indian
Line and Glen Rouge Campgrounds;
Restoration Services Centre; Black Creek
Pioneer Village; Downsview Office; and Head
Office
Heart Lake Conservation Area and Bathurst
Wasteco
Glen Golf Course
+ 10% contingency
/10
Boyd Office
Turtle Island Recycling
+ 10% contingency
/10
Landscape & Site Improvements at Hanlan's
Ferdom Construction
54,416.00
9/3
Point Phase 2
+ 15% contingency
CROTHERS WOODS SUNVALLEY TRAIL
Nelson Aggregate
23,364.00
4/4
Tonnes of 19mm Crushed Limestone Aggregate
Nelson Aggregate
8,535.00
4/4
Tonnes of Limestone Screenings Aggregate
BOB HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK
31,626.00
5/5
Tonnes of 19mm Crushed Limestone Aggregate
12,776.00
5/4
Tonnes of Limestone Screenings Aggregate
TOTAL
2,210,490.04
509
Project/Product
Lowest Bid Not Accepted (up to $25,000)
Awarded Bidder
Cost Not to Exceed
($)
Plus Applicable
Taxes
Glen Haffy Conservation Area
Martin Mills Inc.
Fish Food
Acquisition of Equipment
Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd.
One New 150 HP Four Stroke Outboard Marine
Motor
Images Made Real
Filming and Editing Services for Training and
Networking Events
TOTAL
Project/Product
Mimico Waterfront Park
Phase 2 Shoreline Modification
Safety Footwear Purchases
Lake St. George Field Centre
Dorm 2 - Carpet Replacement
PAIE Participants Communication Training
East Don Trail Master Plan Update
Sunny Days for Conservation Fundraiser
Event Venue and Catering
Bob Hunter Memorial Park
Acquisition of Planting Material
Telemetry Fish Tags
Office Supply Purchases
Development of Design for Centre for Green
Change Ecolandscaping and Greenroof
Demonstration Project
Post and Paddle Fencing Materials
Wilket Creek Park Site 6/7 Structural Steel
Portable Bridge
Sole Source (up to $50,000)
Awarded Bidder
Shoreplan Engineering Ltd.
Number of
Quotations
Requested/
Complete Bids
Received
20,000, plus 10%
2/2
contingency
14,054.28
3/3
9,750.00
4/4
45,804.28
Cost Not to Exceed
($)
Plus Applicable
Taxes
Sole Source
Criteria
(Section 1.14
of TRCA's
Purchasing
Policy)
9,650.00
5
Imagewear by Mark's Work
Wearhouse
Patti-Lynn Interiors
15,000.00
3
10,522.85
4
G. Raymond Chang School at
Ryerson University
R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd.
Deer Creek Golf and
Banquet Facility
Kayanase Nursery
25,000.00
5
41,800.00
10,400.00
+ gratuity
21,330.00
5
4
17,225.00
including shipping
25,000.00
14,067.59
5
30,000.00
29,200.00
5
5
VEMCO
Staples
Schollen and Company Ltd.
Lanark Cedar
Ganawa Bridge Products and
Services
TOTAL
510
249,195.44
5
3
5
Attachment 3
Project/Product
Sales Tax Recovery
Little Etobicoke Creek at Willowbank Trail
Channel Restoration
Professional Engineering Services for
Restoration Work
Highland Creek at Brunview Crescent Bank
Stabilization Project
Detailed Design of Bank Stabilization Works
Contract Extension - Delivery of Training and
Mentorship for Energy Management Co-op
Program
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL
Sole Source (up to $50,000)
Awarded Bidder
Hobb & Company, Chartered
Accountants
Greck and Associates Limited
Aquafor Beech Limited
Agviro Inc.
TOTAL
Cost Not to Exceed
($)
15,000.00
5
20,650.00
+ 10% contingency
5
13,853.00
+ 10% contingency
5
18,750.00, increasing
83,750.00
3
71,703.30
511
Sole Source
Criteria
Project/Product
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL
Competitive Bid (up to $100,000)
Awarded Bidder
Cost Not to Exceed
($)
Plus Applicable
Taxes
Heart Lake Conservation Area Administration
and Operation Centre
Conceptual Plan and Budget Development
Port Union Waterfront Improvement Project
(Phase 2)
Detailed Design and Specifications for
Construction of Steel Pedestrian Bridge
Website and Application Support and
Development Services
Financial System Consultant Services
Albion Hills Conservation Area Visitor Services
Gatehouse Construction Project
Consulting Services
Seaton Improvement Project
Structural Engineering Services
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Radio Advertising Services
South Mimico Trail Link
Detailed Design Drawings and Cost Estimates
for Pedestrian Bridges
Flood Modelling and Digital Floodline Mapping
within the Spring Creek Subwatershed
(Etobicoke Creek)
2011 Laboratory Analytical Services
The Living City Campus at Kortright Website
Development Services
Partners in Project Green Website Maintenance
Mimico Waterfront Linear Park Project (Phase 2)
Detailed Design and Specifications for the
Construction of 3 boardwalks and Relocation of
Existing Gazebo
Floodline Maps within Don and Humber River
Watersheds
WILKET CREEK PARK SITE 6/7
Detailed Design and Specifications for
Fabrication and Installation of Two Steel
Pedestrian Bridges
Contract Extension for Boardwalk Design
Number of
Quotations
Requested/
Complete Bids
Received
29,500.00
8/5
+ 10% contingency
Montgomery Sisam Architects
Inc.
AECOM Canada Limited
26,120.00
Three Wise Men Inc.
6/3
46,000.00 biddingo.com/4
180Systems
Paul Didur Architect Inc.
24,000.00
37,210.00
+ 10% contingency
5/3
6/3
Morrison-Hershfield
26,650.00
+ 10% contingency
26,400.00
7/1
AECOM
85,031.00
+10% contingency
5/3
Baird & Associates
63,982.00
+10% contingency
5/2
CHUM Radio
AGAT Laboratories
Cooper Web Design
WirelessLinx Inc.
Halcrow Yolles
75,730.00
3/2
29,400.00 biddingo.com/
14
14,500.00 bidinggo.com/1
57,420.00
8/1
+6,000.00 contingency
R.J. Burnside & Associates
Brown & Company
Engineering Limited
13,066.00
+ 10% contingency
3/3
22,500.00
10/6
Brown & Company
Engineering Limited
TOTAL
_________________________________________
512
4/4
5,000.00, increasing n/a - contract
extension
27,500.00
620,152.90
RES.#A175/11 -
IN THE NEWS
Overview of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority activities and
news stories from April - June, 2011.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard Whitehead
THAT the summary of media coverage and Good News Stories from April - June, 2011 be
received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
As per Authority direction during 2006, a consolidated report covering highlights of Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) activities and news coverage for the preceding few
months is provided to the Authority every few months. The stories for April to June, 2011 are as
follows:
Healthy Rivers and Shorelines
Water News - Received approval from Director of Source Protection Branch for Assessment
Report. Will be posted on the EBR shortly.

Successful workshop with Source Protection Committee held on source protection
plan.
Restoration - Secured $120,000 from Sithe Global Goreway Power Station to continue
restoration along Mimico Creek.
Education and Stewardship - Stewardship staff completed the Don Water Wise Stewardship
Project. This two years of EcoAction funding allowed TRCA to work with the Don
Council, Don Parkland partners and 43 classes in the City of Toronto to grow and
plant 2,700 aquatic plants. In addition, a teacher extension guide, and podcast were
created.

Canadian Geographic’s July issue included a feature story titled "Death and Rebirth
of the Don River". TRCA, Paddle the Don and the Don Watershed Regeneration
Council are mentioned in the story. The feature includes extras such as a timeline
(an abridged history of the Don), maps and a photo gallery of the Don during the
four seasons.
Celebrations and Events - Manulife Paddle the Don was a huge success with nearly 730
participants (paddlers and volunteers) and over $85,000 raised. This years' event,
held on Sunday May 1, 2011 saw 259 canoes and kayaks travel down the Don, a
great turn-out of paddlers despite the cold and wet weather. Among the participants
was celebrity paddler, Bob MacDonald from CBC’s Quirks and Quarks and a
number of elected officials. The event generated 11 pieces of media coverage
including CBC’s Metro Morning and Here and Now programs, a video piece on
Yonge Street Media and photos in the Toronto Star’s photo gallery.
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2011 Mill Pond Splash was a huge success, with nearly 2,000 people attending.
Over 40 environmental exhibitors and vendors were on hand to talk about local
issues, initiatives and ways to get involved. Event highlights include a high energy
musical performance by EnviroDrum, over 300 children participating in the
eco-scavenger hunt, the assembly of 100 birdhouses, and the diversion of e-waste
from the landfill through Ontario Electronic Stewardship's drop-off centre. Metroland
publications: York Region writes about the event in story “Make s splash at
eco-festival” on May 23.

Hosted 15 events from June 8-11th as part of the second annual Rouge Days
celebrations. Snap Pickering and Pickering News Advertiser wrote stories about the
events.

York Guardian story “Black Creek Duck Race and Fish Stocking this weekend” is
about an annual conservation event in the Humber watershed. The event is
co-sponsored by the Ministry of Natural Resources and TRCA.

Metroland Publications: InsideToronto, June 10 story “Port Union Waterfront Festival
set for June 11” reports on the waterfront festival and the activities that will take
place, including interactive tables from TRCA.

Scarborough Mirror, June 3 story “Rouge Valley open for eco exploration on
weekend” mentions TRCA experts will be participating in the annual Rouge Valley
Exploration.
Development Planning - TRCA Planning and Development staff concluded Ontario
Municipal Board (OMB) settlement negotiations on an estate residential
development at a site on the headwaters of the Rouge and Duffins watersheds at the
top of the Oak Ridges Moraine in Whitchurch-Stouffville. The negotiated agreement
concludes over five years of work by staff and resulted in the permanent protection
and conveyance into public ownership of two headwater stream corridors and large
tracts of land forming part of the Goodwood-Glasgow Provincially Significant
Wetland Complex, while avoiding a costly OMB hearing.

The City of Vaughan, in partnership with TRCA, completed the Black Creek
Stormwater Optimization Study Environmental Assessment. This project is
significant for future greenspace, water conservation and flood protection in the City
of Vaughan.

Ajax News Advertiser, June 22 story “Ajax solution for homes in flood plain” reports
on the solution for dozens of South Ajax homeowners impacted by a flood plain
designation from TRCA. The paper reports the preferred solution is an earth berm
built near the Carruthers Creek shore.
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Regional Biodiversity
Land Acquisition - Received possession of last property needed to begin work on Mimico
Waterfront Park Phase 2.
Terrestrial and Aquatic Plants and Wildlife - The Great Blue Heron rookery in the north end
of Heart Lake Conservation Area is currently being re-settled after two years of being
abandoned. At least two pairs of Herons have been seen at their nests and there has
been increased activity in April. Originally this was one of the larger rookeries in the
GTA with as many as 80 nests at the site, but it is believed they were displaced due
to local construction activity.
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At Oak Ridges Corridor Park (ORCP), Trees Ontario, TRCA and St. Ambrose
Catholic School recognized the planting of 8 million trees to date under the 50
Million Tree Program - a provincial commitment to help fight climate change and
grow a greener, cleaner province. For more than 10 years TRCA and the Toronto
District Catholic School Board (TDCSB) have participated as partners in tree
planting. This year, more than 450 school children from across the TDCSB will
participate to plant approximately 12,000 reforestation seedlings. A total of 93,550
seedlings are to be planted at the ORCP site in Spring 2011.

Endangered Acadian Flycatcher returned to TRCA lands in Happy Valley.

On May 17, The Honourable Linda Jeffrey, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources,
joined TRCA, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, and sponsors, Ontario
Power Generation (OPG), LCBO and Banrock Station Wines, on the banks of Duffins
Creek to release the three millionth Atlantic salmon into a tributary to Lake Ontario.
The program is working to restore a wild, self-sustaining population of Atlantic
salmon to Lake Ontario and its tributaries, where the fish once thrived. OPG will
contribute $250,000 to the program annually over the next five years. Through the
four R's of biodiversity conservation, Retaining, Restoring, Replacing habitat and
Recovering a species of historic significance, OPG will support the stocking of more
than 3.5 million young fish, the completion of more than 40 habitat projects in six
watersheds, including Duffins Creek and the Humber River, as well as the delivery of
hands-on environmental education to youth.

Bring Back the Salmon program generated media coverage in the Etobicoke
Guardian “Atlantic Salmon being reintroduced to the Humber” and the Globe and
Mail ”Atlantic Salmon fry make history”

TRCA and MNR are using GPS tags on coyotes at TTP which can capture an
incredible amount of data using this technology.

Updated Ontario Biodiversity Strategy was launched. TRCA provided comments.
Took some significant steps forward in protecting urban biodiversity.

In Toronto Sun May 23 story “ T.O. corrals and ships out 2,500 Canadian Geese”,
TRCA is mentioned as working with different GTA municipalities to hammer out an
all-in-one strategy to deal with rising populations of geese. Durham Business Times
July 1 story “Ajax roundup a mild goose chase” reports on the process of the
roundup and information about the relocation program.

May 20 Toronto Star story "For mute swans, parenthood ends in lake of tears"; TRCA
representative is interviewed regarding a program to control the invasive species.
Research and Innovation Restoration - Agreement approved with York Region which will result in over $1 million in
restoration work being done at the recently acquired 392 ha (969 acres) Brock North
and South property.

Transport Canada committed an additional $70,000 for restoration works on their
lands in Pickering. To date this totals a $550,000 investment since 2008.

TRCA staff is undertaking a feasibility study to explore creation of a new waterfront
greenspace connection between Etobicoke Creek and Port Credit in cooperation
with Credit Valley Conservation, City of Mississauga and Peel Region.
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Globe and Mail story “a landmark in the landscape” on April 2, is about Toronto’s
ravines and answers the question why Toronto should focus on its ravines. The story
mentions how the City develops a ravine strategy with TRCA, Evergreen Brick Works
and City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation department.

Marie Curtis Park revitalization has begun. In Metroland Publications: Inside Toronto
June 14 story “City to begin revamping Marie Curtis Park” TRCA spokesperson is
interviewed regarding preparation work on the west side of Etobicoke Creek. The
article also mentions what improvements residents will see.
Infrastructure - Metroland Publications: York Region News section discusses new Oak
Ridges hiking trail unveiling and hike on May 16. A follow up story “Fund needed to
finish trail” is published on May 24 and discusses funding needed for the Jefferson
Forest Tract, and plans for the trails to provide natural greenspace for the
surrounding community.

Metroland Publications: York Region publishes story “Pierre and Janet Berton trail
opens” on May 26.
Education and Stewardship - Despite fog and drizzle, the Tommy Thompson Park bird
festival attracted a good crowd and more importantly, lots of birds. CP24 morning
show crew helped to promote the festival the week leading up to it. The Beach
Riverdale Mirror also did a news story about the event on May 12. Posted Toronto
“Spring Bird Festival a wonderful opportunity for watches”; National Post “Leslie
Spit’s cacophony of birds” and Beach-Riverdale Mirror “Leslie Spit hosts Bird
Festival” published stories about the annual Tommy Thompson Park Spring Bird
Festival.

TRCA hosted five technical training workshops including; Backpack Electrofishing
Certification, Sedge, Fish and Benthic Invertebrate Identification workshops and the
Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol training. These workshops combined
provided more than $10,000 in revenue and support to TRCA.

The Ajax News Advertiser’s May 12 story “Ajax kids paint yellow fish to preserve the
lake” talks about the Yellow Fish Road program conducted by TRCA.

The Brampton Guardian May 17 story “Friends of Wetlands” is about the spring
cleaning the wetlands along Heart Lake Road received from volunteers through the
Heart Lake Road Ecology Monitoring Program.

Torontoist “Urban planner” includes brief on TRCA lecture “Growing Beautiful
Gardens and Native Plants” as part of the Green Programs with the Toronto Public
Library.
Celebrations and Events - Over 300 business and community members participated in the
annual Partners in Project Green and West Deanne Park, Mimico Creek planting
event on April 16. Approximately 1,300 trees were planted in partnership with the
City of Toronto.
Development Planning - Recent OMB decision on Westhill golf course in Aurora supported
TRCA position that ORM conformity was achieved, hydrogeological impacts were
negligible and planning and environmental assessment issues for water taking were
properly integrated. The Board was complimentary of TRCA's role throughout the
planning process.
Partnerships - Launched the Shared Path with the City of Toronto, Heritage Toronto and La
Société d'histoire de Toronto, creating a new generation of Discovery Walks in the
City.
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The Etobicoke Guardian publishes story “History in the spotlight along Humber
River Trail” on June 10 with regards to opening of the Humber River Shared Path
Discovery Trail.
Human Interest - June 1 Canada.com/Post Media story “Canadian Environment Week pays
tribute to our forests” includes interview with TRCA spokesperson regarding benefits
forests can bring and tax incentive programs.

Sustainable Communities
Research and Innovation - Peel Climate Change Strategy, a joint effort with CVC, TRCA and
local municipalities was approved at Peel Council.

TRCA is working with 12 Ontario universities, government and private sector on a
Climate Change Consortium. The Ontario Climate Change Consortium Strategy was
finalized this month.
Education and Stewardship - Invited to present SNAP at Portland Sustainability Institute's
urban retrofit summit.

Introduction to solar course was held with the Building Industry and Land
Development Association. They would like to partner with us on an ongoing basis.

The Living City Campus at Kortright was approved by the US Green Building
Council for a tour at the Greenbuild Conference.

In May 9 National Post story “Deliver for Sustainability” includes mention of Partners
in Project Green.

Global TV News did a story on unique summer camps including the Nature Day
Camp at Kortright Centre for Conservation on June 2.
Development Planning - 140 people attended the Erosion and Sediment Control workshop
at The Living City Campus at Kortright, netting about $25,000 profit.
Celebrations and Events - Over 750 people attended Starbucks 40th Anniversary Event on
April 16, transforming the landscape of 2999 Jane Street to initiate Centre for Green
Change in the Black Creek Sustainable Neigbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP).
TRCA partnered on this event.

Brampton Guardian’s June 20 story “Environment gains prominence” is about how
Peel school boards are beginning to make the environment a more prominent issue
in their schools. It also includes information on Ecofest, a free public outdoor festival
sponsored and organized by the two school boards in collaboration with Region of
Peel and TRCA.

In Mississauga News June 20 article “Schools recognized”, TRCA spokesperson is
interviewed regarding Ecofest and EcoSchool programs. Brampton Guardian story
“Environment celebrated at festival” is about Ecofest, which is organized by Dufferin
Peel Catholic and Peel District School Boards, TRCA and Region of Peel.

The Brampton Guardian published a story called “Youth Care for Environment”
about the Peel Environmental Youth Alliance, Stewardship Day that included events
at Heart Lake Conservation Area and the partnership with TRCA.

Metroland Publications mentioned TRCA’s involvement in the first annual
Scarborough Green Fair.

Vaughan Citizen publishes story “Vaughan everything green show has you covered”
about TRCA’s Our Greener Side celebration. TRCA event organizers did an interview
on Rogers Daytime Peel Region to help promote the event.
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Partnerships - Province released "Climate Ready: Ontario's Adaptation Strategy and Action
Plan". TRCA has been recognized as a partner in the Regional Adaptation
Collaborative.

The Green Power Challenge engaged 42 companies to realize its goal of sourcing
58,000 MWh of renewable energy from Bullfrog Power for the Pearson Eco-Business
Zone.

Ontario Trillium Foundation donated $300,000 to launch the Community Farm at
Albion Hills Conservation Area, to promote local food production, training and
education.
Human Interest - Chair of CFGT won Green Toronto Award for Green Home at Green Living
Show.

In Mississauga News June 28 story “Peel Tackles climate change”, Peel Region’s
new strategy to fight climate change is discussed. The strategy was developed with
TRCA, Credit Valley Conservation, Peel and its member municipalities.
Business Excellence
Education and Stewardship - TRCA shortlisted for Shell Canada Environment Fund grant
toward SNAP implementation.

The first ever Train the Trainer event for the Monarch Teacher Network of Canada
was held at the Lake St. George Field Centre, April 8 - 10, 2011. Teachers and other
educators from across Canada and the United States came together to share their
knowledge and experiences in working with monarch butterflies, as well as to
strengthen their technical and leadership skills in program delivery. This year marks
the 10th anniversary of the Monarch Teacher Network, which has the potential to
educate 1,000 teachers this summer alone. In Canada, there will be seven
workshops, stretching from Saint John, New Brunswick to Regina, Saskatchewan.

Toronto Envirothon Competition held at Humber Arboretum. The Ontario Envirothon
is an opportunity to take what you have learned in books and in the classroom
out-of-doors, using your smarts and your senses along with like-minded peers, and
interact with nature directly.

Stewardship staff completed Healthy Lands for Healthy Horses, a successful three
year outreach program to the equine community through funding received from the
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). In addition to the core
deliverables of three workshops in three years (one in each of Peel, York and
Durham), TRCA also hosted a second workshop in Durham and produced a
facilitation tool kit for others to use when implementing an equine stewardship
workshop.

Invited by Weston Foundation to submit proposal to role out our Environmental
Leaders for Tomorrow program across Canada.
Development Planning - Hosted a meeting on District Energy for GTA municipalities in
partnership with the Canadian District Energy Association (CDEA) and the Danish
Board of District Heating. CDEA is interested in hosting future meetings with TRCA.
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Celebrations and Events - The official opening of the Terry Carr Memorial Trail was held at
Albion Hills Conservation Area (AHCA) on April 26, 2011. The event was well
attended by members of Terry's family, TRCA staff (past and present), as well as
school board officials, naturalists and birding enthusiasts. The trail is a reflection of
Terry's passion for birding, with 12 signed stops weaving through approximately two
km of AHCA's trail system. Each trail marker depicts a bird that may be found in the
habitat, and will be available for use by the students at the Albion Hills Field Centre,
as well as the general public.

TRCA builds a green infrastructure display at OCE Discovery 2011 that the Premier
thought was awesome.

Loblaw environmental event with Scouts Canada held at Glen Haffy, with 200
attendees building 20 picnic tables for TRCA, planting 1,800 trees and learning
about local environmental issues.

Employees from Price Waterhouse Coopers had a great outing in the first of many
corporate employee events planned by the foundation this summer.

Ran three successful Foundation events with HSBC, TD and RBC. Has potential to
raise substantial general revenue in future.

Hosted an interpretive canoe trip and other activities on the Humber River with RBC
Blue Water ambassadors.
Partnerships - Greening Greater Toronto, of which TRCA is a partner, received the Green
Toronto Leadership Award for several of their initiatives, including The Living City
Report Card, Green Procurement, Green Canada Fund and building retrofit
program.
Financial Capacity - Authority approves largest budget in its history, $108 million.

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation has confirmed support of the nation-wide
Monarch Teacher Network of Canada (MTN of C) program for another year.
$100,000.00 has been pledged to the maintenance and expansion efforts of the
MTN of C program planned for 2012.

On April 28th we held the second annual Sunny Days for Conservation fundraiser,
with an excellent musical performance by Ian Thomas. Funds raised will help to
ensure that students, of differing abilities and family economic status, will be able to
experience outdoor education programs at Claremont Outdoor Education Centre,
and to keep the amazing 140 kilometres of interconnected natural system recreation
trails on TRCA property safe, educational and enjoyable.

Partners in Project Green Kids in Nature Corporate Challenge raised over $65,000 in
support of Earth Rangers and Kortright Centre programs for schools within high
priority communities.

Metroland publication on May 13 published story called “Woodbine helps bring the
great outdoors to kids at North Kipling”. The story talks about Partners in Project
Greens Kids in Nature Corporate Challenge.

Received $12,500 grant from Toronto Field Naturalists to bus kids to Kortright.

In May 8 Toronto Star story "Will Toronto conservation efforts survive budget talks",
Josh Matlow in the City Hall Diary, writes about Paddle the Don and the work that
TRCA does.
Human Interest - Two TRCA teams participated in the 5th Annual ORM End to End Relay.
Our competitive team came in 2nd and recreational team 20th out of 30 teams.
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TRCA Public Relations distributed 25 news announcements to media from
April-June. Using FP Infomart media research tool, more than 58 media hits
mentioned and/or included stories about TRCA (does not include event listings or
coverage from high water safety bulletins).
Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) starts the season with stories on interesting
things to do at the Village on Radio 96.3, Online Journal. Summer events information
at the Village is promoted via Metro Morning, Toronto Star, The Little Paper,
Where.ca, Toronto.com, 680 news, Now Toronto, InsideToronto and Today’s Parent.
Alice in Wonderland at Black Creek Pioneer Village garners more than 12 media hits
including mentions in CBC Metro Morning and Today’s Parent. Alice in Wonderland
was a 3-day special event at the Village held over Victoria Day weekend. The event
transformed the Village into Wonderland, complete with characters from the stories,
a Mad Hatter Tea Party and Wonderland games and crafts.
Black Creek Historic Brewery introduced Black Creek Pale Ale at LCBO stores and
hosts a media tour of the brewery. Coverage includes, Snap North York, Canadian
Beer News, Beer in Canada, The Bar Towel, Taps Magazine, Homemaker’s
Magazine Blog and North York Mirror. The new offering received positive feedback
in social media channels and discussion forums.
In the Toronto Star, on May 28 “Black Creek Festival” includes a brief on activities to
do in the area and information on Black Creek Pioneer Village.
On June 28, City TV’s Breakfast Television crew visit the Villages gardens.
Toronto Star story “Canada Day events around the GTA” includes information about
Caledon Canada Day at Albion Hills Conservation Area. Canada Day at the Village
garners more than 20 pieces of media hits including events listings.
Through online Google research, more than 116 mentions of Black Creek Pioneer
Village was received from April-June, The research includes stories as well as events
listings.
Report prepared by: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264, Rowena Calpito, extension 5632
For Information contact: Kathy Stranks, extension 5264,
Rowena Calpito, extension 5632
Date: July 11, 2011
_________________________________________
RES.#A176/11 -
WATERSHED COMMITTEE MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard Whitehead
THAT Section IV items AUTH8.4.1 - AUTH8.4.4 in regard to Watershed Committee
Minutes, be received.
CARRIED
520
Section IV Items AUTH8.4.1 - AUTH8.4.4, Inclusive
DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL
ETOBICOKE-MIMICO WATERSHEDS COALITION
Minutes of Meeting #2/10, held on November 18, 2010
Minutes of Meeting #1/11, held on February 17, 2011
HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE
Minutes of Meeting #1/11, held on March 8, 2011
PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN STEERING COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting #1/11, held on January 13, 2011.
_________________________________________
RES.#A177/11 -
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Linda Pabst
Michael Di Biase
THAT Ontario Regulation 166/06 items EX10.1 - EX10.104, inclusive, contained in
Executive Committee Minutes #6/11, held on July 8, 2011, be received.
CARRIED
_________________________________________
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 1:52 p.m., on Friday, July 29, 2011.
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Chair
Brian Denney
Secretary-Treasurer
/ks
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