Board of Directors Meeting
Agenda

The meeting will be conducted via a video conference
Members of the public may view the livestream at the following link:
https://video.isilive.ca/trca/live.htm

Friday, September 27, 2024

9:30 A.m. - 1:30 P.m.

The meeting will be conducted via a video conference

Members of the public may view the livestream at the following link:

https://video.isilive.ca/trca/live.html

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INDIGENOUS TERRITORY

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

4.

MINUTES OF THE TRCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING #6/24, HELD ON JUNE 21, 2024

Minutes Link

5.

DELEGATIONS

6.

PRESENTATIONS

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

8.

SECTION I - ITEMS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION

8.1

KEATING CHANNEL DOCKWALL INSPECTION AND STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION STUDY 

Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 10041335 for professional engineering consulting services to inspect and conduct structural stability analyses on the dockwalls at Keating Channel in Toronto.

9.

SECTION III - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

9.1

PROCUREMENTS APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY OVER SUMMER RECESS IN 2024

Report procurements approved by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) under delegated authority over the “summer recess” to ensure business continuity including support for municipal and partner supported programs and projects.

9.2

JULY 16, AUGUST 17, AND AUGUST 18, 2024, SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS

Significant rain events on July 16, August 17, and August 18 occurred within TRCA’s jurisdiction resulting in significant impacts in the cities of Mississauga and Toronto. These storm events exceeded the 1 in 100-year return period storm events. The report provides information on the storms, TRCA’s responses before, during, and after the events, and identifies potential improvements for subsequent consideration.

9.3

UPDATE ON MINISTER’S ZONING ORDERS UNDER THE PLANNING ACT IN TRCA’S JURISDICTION

To update and inform the Board of Directors on the current state of Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) under the Planning Act in TRCA’s jurisdiction as per previous Board direction.

10.

MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Executive Committee Minutes

10.1

SECTION I - ITEMS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION

10.1.1

AGRICULTURAL LEASE WITHIN GLASSCO PARK

Seek authority to enter into a new agricultural lease with Gillian Evans on a portion of Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) owned lands known as ‘Glassco Park’, currently managed by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), located north of Major Mackenzie Drive, and west of Pine Valley Drive, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River watershed (CFN22159).

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 48/24)

*location has been updated to north of Major Mackenzie Drive

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10.1.2

AGRICULTURE LEASE FOR PASTURE USE IN GLASSCO PARK

Seek authority to enter into a new agricultural lease with Gordon Colbourne on a portion of the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) owned lands known as ‘Glassco Park’, currently managed by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), located north of Major Mackenzie Drive, and west of Pine Valley Drive, municipally known as 4816 Major Mackenzie Drive, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River watershed (CFN22159).

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 49/24)

*location has been updated to north of Major Mackenzie Drive

PDF Page 24/107

10.1.3

LAND LEASE RENEWAL – TOWN OF STOUFFVILLE

Seek authority to renew the land lease with the Town of Stouffville on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-owned land for the operation of a BMX (bicycle motocross) dirt racing course within Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area located east of Warden Avenue and north of 19^th Avenue, municipally known as 3291 Stouffville Road, in the Town of Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, Rouge River watershed (RO #10021125).

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 50/24)

PDF Page 31/107

10.1.4

LEASE RENEWAL - MCMICHAEL CANADIAN ART COLLECTION

Proposal from McMichael Canadian Art Collection to enter into a 20 year lease on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) owned and a portion of Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) owned lands that are currently managed by TRCA, for passive recreational (trail) use located north of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of Pine Valley Drive, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River watershed (CFN 23032).

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 51/24)

PDF Page 38/107

10.1.5

ACQUISITION FROM STERLING GROUP (CORONATION DRIVE) LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Acquisition of property located south of Lawrence Avenue East and east of Morningside Avenue, municipally known as 610 Coronation Drive, in the City of Toronto, under the “Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2021-2030,” Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Highland Creek watershed (CFN 71314).

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 52/24)

PDF Page 45/107

10.1.6

DISPOSITION TO THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING (PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE)

Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Pickering, for conveyance of lands owned by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) located south of Highway 7, and west of Concession Road 6, City of Pickering, Duffins Creek Watershed (CFN 62895).

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 53/24)

PDF Page 50/107

10.1.7

DISPOSITION TO THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING (MARKSBURY ROAD)

Receipt of a request from The Corporation of the City of Pickering, for conveyance of lands owned by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) located east of Marksbury Road, west of West Shore Boulevard, and north of Lake Ontario, municipally known as 503 Marksbury Road, City of Pickering, Frenchman’s Bay Watershed (CFN 71312).

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 54/24)

PDF Page 56/107

10.1.8

TRCA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL WATERSHED ALLIANCE VACANCIES

Receipt of resignation from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Executive Committee and the Regional Watershed Alliance (RWA) and recommendations on approach to fill Committee vacancies.

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 55/24)

PDF Page 65/107

10.2

SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTION

10.3

SECTION III - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

10.3.1

2024 SIX MONTH FINANCIAL REPORT

Receipt of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) unaudited expenditures as of the end of the second quarter, June 30, 2024, for informational purposes.

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 56/24)

PDF Page 70/170

10.3.2

2024 MID-YEAR GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE

To provide a mid-year update to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Board of Directors on the Grant Program and to highlight program successes as of July 31.

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 57/24)

PDF Page 78/107

10.3.3

Q2 COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING, AND EVENTS REPORT SUMMARY (APRIL 1 - JUNE 30, 2024)

Information report regarding Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) corporate media communication activities during the second quarter of 2024 (April 1 - June 30, 2024).

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 58/24)

PDF Page 87/107

10.3.4

2024 RISK PROGRAM UPDATE

Update on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Risk Management Program.

(Link to report excluding appendices: Executive Committee RES.#B 59/24)

PDF Page 103/107

10.4

SECTION IV - STANDARD DELEGATED PERMITS FOR RECEIPT - STAFF APPROVED AND ISSUED - SECTION 28.1

Standard Delegated Permits are processed by Development and Engineering Services Division staff, authorized by designated staff appointed as Authorized Signatories by the Board of Directors and received monthly by the Executive Committee. Permits categorized as Standard Delegated Permits are: standard, routine infrastructure works, emergency infrastructure works, minor works, and permits after the fact/resolution of violations

STANDARD DELEGATED PERMITS FOR RECEIPT - STAFF APPROVED AND ISSUED 

PERMISSION FOR ROUTINE INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS FOR RECEIPT - STAFF APPROVED AND ISSUED 

MINOR WORKS LETTER OF APPROVAL FOR RECEIPT - STAFF APPROVED AND ISSUED 

PERMITS AFTER THE FACT/RESOLUTION OF VIOLATIONS FOR RECEIPT - STAFF APPROVED AND ISSUED 

10.5

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 EXECUTIVE MEETING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

(Executive Committee Closed Session Items from September 13, 2024 were dealt with on Consent during Open Session)

10.5.1

2024 LITIGATION SUMMARY

Pursuant to subsection C.4.(2)(e) of TRCA's Board of Directors Administrative By-Law, as the subject matter includes litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting TRCA.

10.5.2

2024 INSURANCE PROGRAM UPDATE

Pursuant to subsection C.4.(2)(a) of TRCA's Board of Directors Administrative By-Law, as the subject matter includes the security of the property of TRCA.

11.

CLOSED SESSION

11.1

INFORMATION REGARDING THE LESLIE STREET SPIT LANDS

Pursuant to Section C.4.(l) of the TRCA Board of Directors Adminsitrative By-Law, as the subject matter consists of a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of TRCA.

11.2

UPDATE REGARDING THE WETLAND INTERFERENCE AT 1802 BAYLY STREET, PICKERING

Pursuant to Section C.4.(e) of the TRCA Board of Directors Administrative By-Law, as the subject matter consists of litigation or potential litigation, affecting TRCA.

12.

NEW BUSINESS

NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS #8/24 TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 25, 2024 AT 9:30AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer

 

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13.

ADJOURNMENT