INDEX TO
AUTHORITY MEETING #1/14
Friday, February 28, 2014
MINUTES
Minutes of Meeting #11/13, held on January 31, 2014
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APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
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APPOINTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND DESIGNATION AS PROVINCIAL
OFFENCES OFFICER
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HUMBER RIVER INTER-REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTION
Claireville Conservation Area/Highway 427 Underpass
Extension of Contract
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IN THE NEWS
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ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED
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CHAIR OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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VICE CHAIR OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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PRESENTATIONS
Years of Service Award to Chris Fonseca, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Glenn De Baeremaeker,
Glenn Mason and John Sprovieri
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MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY Annual #1/14
February 28, 2014
The Authority Meeting Annual #1/14, was held in the Weston Theatres, Black Creek
Pioneer Village, on Friday, February 28, 2014. The Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor, called the
meeting to order at 10:39 a.m.
PRESENT
Paul Ainslie
Maria Augimeri
Ben Cachola
Ronald Chopowick
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Michael Di Biase
Chris Fonseca
Jack Heath
Gloria Lindsay Luby
Glenn Mason
Mike Mattos
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Anthony Perruzza
Deb Schulte
John Sprovieri
Cynthia Thorburn
Richard Whitehead
Member
Vice Chair
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Chair
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
ABSENT
David Barrow
Bob Callahan
Raymond Cho
Vincent Crisanti
Colleen Jordan
Mujeeb Khan
Peter Milczyn
Linda Pabst
John Parker
Dave Ryan
Jim Tovey
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
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RES.#A1/14 -
MINUTES
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Ronald Chopowick
Deb Schulte
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #11/13, held on January 31, 2014, be approved.
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CARRIED
SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION
RES.#A2/14 -
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
The Conservation Authorities Act requires each conservation authority to
undergo an external audit of its accounts and transactions each year.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Ainslie
Maria Augimeri
THAT Grant Thornton LLP be appointed auditors of Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) for the year 2014, in accordance with section 38 of the Conservation
Authorities Act.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
Section 38 of the Conservation Authorities Act reads as follows:
38. (1) Every authority shall cause its accounts and transactions to be audited annually
by a person licensed under the Public Accountancy Act . R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s.
38 (1).
(2) No person shall be appointed as auditor of an authority who is or during the
preceding year was a member of the authority or who has or during the
preceding year had any direct or indirect interest in any contract or any
employment with the authority other than for services within his or her
professional capacity. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 38 (2).
(3) An authority shall, upon receipt of the auditors report of the examination of its
accounts and transactions, forthwith forward a copy of the report to each
participating municipality and to the Minister. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 38 (3).
At Authority Meeting #8/10, held on October 29, 2010, Resolution #A182/10 was approved, in
part, as follows:
THAT the contract for Audit Services be awarded to Grant Thornton at an initial annual
cost not to exceed $46,725.00, plus applicable taxes for 2010 and an annual increase of
two to four per cent for the following four years, for Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) and The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto (CFGT);
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THAT, pursuant to Section 38 of the Conservation Authorities Act, the firm of Grant
Thornton be appointed auditors of TRCA, effective November 1, 2010;
THAT the term of the engagement be for five years subject to annual appointments by the
Authority based on satisfactory performance; ...
RATIONALE
Grant Thornton LLP has been appointed TRCA's auditor since 2004, following a competition for
audit services conducted in the summer of 2004 and the summer of 2010. Although the
contract period is for five years starting with 2010, the annual reappointment is subject to
performance satisfactory to TRCA. Staff is pleased to report that the most recent audit was
completed to its satisfaction and it anticipates similar performance for 2014.
Staff recommends the reappointment of Grant Thornton LLP for the 2014 audit year, as
required by the Rules of Conduct.
Report prepared by: Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 5232
Emails: rsgambelluri@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Rocco Sgambelluri, extension 5232
Emails: rsgambelluri@trca.on.ca
Date: February 19, 2014
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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION
RES.#A3/14 -
APPOINTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND DESIGNATION
AS PROVINCIAL OFFENCES OFFICER
Approval to appoint a Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff
member as an Officer and Provincial Offences Officer.
(Executive Res.#B178/13)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Maria Augimeri
Ben Cachola
THAT the appointment of Michael Brestansky as an Officer under the Conservation
Authorities Act, as per Section 28(1)(d)(e), and as a Provincial Offences Officer be
approved for the purposes of:
i) Enforcing Regulations made by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
pursuant to Section 28 and 29 of the Conservation Authorities Act; and
ii) Enforcing the Trespass to Property Act.
CARRIED
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RES.#A4/14 -
HUMBER RIVER INTER-REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTION
Claireville Conservation Area/Highway 427 Underpass.
Extension of Contract. Extension of contract to integrate engineering
design and details/specifications into the Ontario Ministry of
Transportation tender contract for the widening of Highway 427 as
requested by City of Toronto.
(Executive Res.#B179/13 & Res.#B180/13)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Ainslie
John Sprovieri
THAT the existing contract for the preparation of tender ready details and specifications
for the Humber River Inter-Regional Trail and local trail connections at Claireville/West
Humber River in the City of Toronto, be extended with SNC-Lavalin Inc. by an amount of
not to exceed $22,260.00 plus HST for a total revised cost of $55,560.00 plus HST;
THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of 10%
of the total contract price as a contingency allowance, if deemed necessary;
THAT staff be authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to
implement this contract, including the signing of contract documents, or payment
authorizations;
AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on the Pan Am trail work north of the City of
Toronto.
CARRIED
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SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD
RES.#A5/14 -
IN THE NEWS
Overview of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority media activities
October - December, 2013.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gloria Lindsay Luby
Chris Fonseca
THAT the summary of media coverage from October - December, 2013 be received.
CARRIED
BACKGROUND
As per Authority direction during 2006, a report covering highlights of Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority's news coverage for the preceding few months is provided to the
Authority on a quarterly basis.
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Media Coverage Highlights
A search on a news archives database (FP Infomart) for the period from October – December,
2013 that mentioned Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) or Black Creek
Pioneer Village (BCPV) and other TRCA properties and programs (example: Tommy Thompson
Park) produced 39 media mentions. The total media hits resulted in a total circulation/reach of
approximately 4,200,000 with a total advertising value of $154,000.
These results only reflect a portion of media coverage, since the database does not monitor
on-line media, event listings, broadcast radio/tv interviews, smaller community papers and
trade publications.
The highlights below are examples of noteworthy media coverage received for October –
December 2013:
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On October 3 , the Toronto Star story “Destructive beetle found in Mississauga” outlines the
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re-emergence of the Asian long-horned beetle in trees within Mississauga. The article
mentions a 2011 technical report by TRCA that says that 56 per cent of Mississauga’s tree
population is susceptible to the beetle.
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On October 4 , the Toronto Star story “Pipeline near rivers causes alarm” reviews Enbridge’
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s Line 9B pipeline that crosses all nine watershed in the TRCA jurisdiction. A TRCA
spokesperson is quoted in the article to say that Enbridge’s monitoring of the pipeline is
comprehensive. TRCA has dealt with three Line 9B exposures in the past three years. The
TRCA spokesperson indicated they would like the company to take it further with more
testing and detailed survey with a more proactive approach. The article also mentions that
TRCA has met with Enbridge to outline concerns and is satisfied with the company’s
response so far. Meetings will continue.
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On October 8 , the Daily Oil Bulletin story “NEB Hearing Final Arguments in Enbridge Line
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9B Re-reversal” mentions that TRCA considers establishment of a Greater Toronto Area
based spills response team as an immediate requirement and urges the National Energy
Board to strengthen proposed conditions, including proactive spill response planning.
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On October 15 , the Toronto Star continued its coverage of the Line 9 story in article “GTA
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pipeline plan to face rigorous fight”. The article mentions that the pipeline runs the length of
the Greater Toronto Area crossing all nine watersheds in the TRCA jurisdiction.
Communities along the pipeline are concerned with Enbridge’s estimated 1.5 – 4 hour
emergency response time although the company said it can shut off the flow of the product
within as few as 13 minutes. Canada has no regulatory minimums for response time.
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On October 4 , the Bloor West Villager story “Many Toronto stormwater ponds are full of
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sediment and need dredging” indicated that many stormwater ponds in Toronto are so full
of sediment they are nearly useless in controlling floods and keeping pollution out of city
waterways. The City has formed a partnership which should see TRCA clean out seven
priority stormwater ponds in Scarborough and High Park.
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On October 4 , the Scarborough Mirror story “Wildflower trail in Scarborough aims to attract
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butterflies” on October 4th, is about the public event to plant a wildflower trail that will bring
butterflies to the Centre of Scarborough. The project would be completed with a $300,000
grant over three years from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation.
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On October 15 , the Brampton Guardian story “Urban Farm centre of innovation” profiled
Brampton’s McVean Farm, a 15 hectare historical farm that is getting a new lease on life as
a training ground for entrepreneurial, ecological and locally-oriented farmers that was
launched with TRCA.
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On October 17 , the North York Mirror story “City Farm at Black Creek grows thanks to
Weston Donation” profiles an eight acre site on Jane Street, owned by TRCA and leased to
farm-based charity Everdale. Workshops, an edible forest and a trail will now be part of the
Black Creek Community Farm thanks to a $400,000 donation from the W. Garfield Weston
Foundation. The three year grant was made possible through the foundation’s Weston
Family Parks Challenge. The funds donated to the farm will be used to restore woodlands,
build a trail system, create a community fruit and nut orchard, plant native pollinator and
community gardens and provide community programming such as workshops on food,
gardening and nature and school visits and a children’s farm camp. The Toronto Star also
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published a story on the farm on October 17 titled “Jane-Finch reaps its first harvest”
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On October 18 , the Scarborough Mirror story “Shorework at Scarborough’s Meadowcliffe
bluff completed” article reports on how years of shoreline construction are now finished on
another part of the Scarborough waterfront. TRCA in the fall 2013 completed beaches and
headlands along 600 metres of shore west of the Bellamy Ravine. Plantings and cleanup
operations will be done in 2014. This Meadowcliffe Drive Erosion Control Project was built in
front of the last section of Scarborough Bluffs that could have crumbled over time.
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On October 25 , the Brampton Guardian story “Lakeview project gets blessing from Peel
Council” mentions that TRCA is partnered with Peel Region, Credit Valley Conservation and
the City of Mississauga on the Lakeview Waterfront Connection, which will create a new
waterfront park along the eastern Mississauga shoreline of Lake Ontario.
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On October 30 , the Scarborough Mirror story “Armourstones to be used to combat
Highland Creek erosion” reports that TRCA will spend up to $120,000 on 2,500 tonnes of
rock in the fall of 2013 to contain the power of Highland Creek in Scarborough. TRCA
formed a plan with the City of Toronto to restore the creek, clear away piles of rock lying on
the south and north banks with a wall of armour stones.
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On October 30 , the Toronto Star in story “Scary, wet weather forecast for Halloween” and
City Centre Mirror in story “Rain and winds blowing in for Halloween” warns readers about
the possibility of localized flooding with dangerous conditions anticipated in rivers and
streams according to TRCA Flood Management.
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On October 20 , the North York Mirror story titled “Haunted happenings North York style”
includes spotlight on the haunted tales of BCPV and the ghost tours being offered on site.
November
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On November 5 , the Globe and Mail story “Creative solutions to fight flood vulnerability”
showcases the flood response mechanism at Evergreen at the Brick Works. The location
has flooded twice in 2013, and is in the most flood prone property within the TRCA
jurisdiction. According to program director of University of Waterloo’s Sustainability
Practice, climate change is a clear and present danger, bringing with it a combination of
warmer, wetter weather. Flooding, he predicts, will be a fact of life for the foreseeable future.
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On November 6 , the Mississauga News story “Lakeview waterfront park to boast three new
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islands” outlines the project's goal to remedy the shoreline just west of Marie Curtis Park.
According to Credit Valley Conservation, which is leading the makeover along with the
Region of Peel, with support from TRCA and the City of Mississauga.
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On November 28 , Enroute Magazine included Christmas by Lamplight in its lineup in the
story “The Hot List: December Events in Toronto + Montreal Your Montreal and Toronto
to-dos this month”.
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On December 5 , the Almonte/Carleton Place EMC News story “A first for Canada: Rouge
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Park to be new National Urban Park in Toronto” on December 5 profiles what makes
Rouge Park unique. It mentions that TRCA is the managing authority for the existing Rouge
Park, and is working closely with Parks Canada and local municipalities to ensure decisions
are made in the best interest of the new park.
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The December issue of SNAP Vaughan East as well as Sasstainable.ca both covered the
Living City Environmental Dinner with photos from the event.
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On December 6 , the Globe and Mail story "Great cross-country ski spots in Ontario " lists
Albion Hills Conservation Area as best spot for beginner skiers.
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On December 20 , the Toronto Star December 20th story “A gatekeeper of Toronto’s
History” writer Eric Veillette sits down with BCPV spokesperson to talk about the social
issues Toronto faced in the 19th century.
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On December 14 , the Globe and Mail story “What to do for twelve days of Christmas”
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profiled Christmas by Lamplight as one of the holiday events to do in the city.
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On December 6 , the North York Mirror story “See pioneer village by lamplight” featured
Christmas by Lamplight at BCPV.
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On December 18 , CBC National Talkshow Steven and Chris aired their BCPV visit. The
hosts visited several of the Village’s historic homes and shops and participated in pioneer
activities.
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On December 13 , Today’s Parent Magazine story “Celebrating the holidays at Black
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Creek” as well as “An Old Fashioned Christmas at Black Creek Pioneer Village” on
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December 16 on website Small Home Big Start featured holiday activities at BCPV.
Report prepared by: Rowena Calpito, extension 5632
Emails: rcalpito@trca.on.ca
For Information contact: Rowena Calpito, extension 5632
Emails: rcalpito@trca.on.ca
Date: February 12, 2014
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ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED
RES.#A6/14 -
ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Richard Whitehead
Ronald Chopowick
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THAT Ontario Regulation 166/06, as Amended, items EX10.1 - EX10.3, contained in
Executive Committee Minutes #12/13, held on February 7, 2014, be received.
CARRIED
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ANNUAL/INAUGURAL MEETING
APPOINTMENTS TO TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR
2014-2015
The Secretary-Treasurer can advise that all the persons listed below have been duly appointed
and are entitled to sit as Members of this Authority for the 2014-2015 year, or until their
successors are appointed.
ADJALA-TOSORONTIO/MONO
Glenn Mason
DURHAM
Colleen Jordan
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Dave Ryan
TORONTO
Paul Ainslie
Maria Augimeri
Ben Cachola
Raymond Cho
Ronald Chopowick
Vincent Crisanti
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Mujeeb Khan
Gloria Lindsay Luby
Mike Mattos
Peter Milczyn
John Parker
Anthony Perruzza
Cynthia Thorburn
PEEL
Bob Callahan
Chris Fonseca
John Sprovieri
Jim Tovey
Richard Whitehead
YORK
David Barrow
Michael Di Biase
Jack Heath
Linda Pabst
Deborah Schulte
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CHAIR OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Gerri Lynn O'Connor was nominated by Glenn De Baeremaeker.
RES.#A7/14 -
MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gloria Lindsay Luby
Deb Schulte
THAT nominations for the office of Chair of the Authority be closed.
CARRIED
Gerri Lynn O'Connor was declared elected by acclamation as Chair of Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority.
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VICE CHAIR OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Maria Augimeri was nominated by Ben Cachola.
RES.#A8/14 -
MOTION TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Gloria Lindsay Luby
Paul Ainslie
THAT nominations for the office of Vice Chair of the Authority be closed.
CARRIED
Maria Augimeri was declared elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority.
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PRESENTATIONS
(a)
Years of Service Awards to the following Members of the Authority: Chris Fonseca and
Gloria Lindsay Luby for three years of service and Glenn De Baeremaeker, Glenn Mason
and John Sprovieri for ten years of service.
RES.#A9/14 -
PRESENTATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Paul Ainslie
Maria Augimeri
THAT above-noted presentation (a) be received.
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CARRIED
TERMINATION
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, February 28, 2014.
Gerri Lynn O'Connor
Chair
Brian Denney
Secretary-Treasurer
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