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PRESENT
  • Paul Ainslie, Chair
  • Dave Barton, Vice Chair
  • Kevin Ashe
  • Navjit Kaur Brar
  • Vincent Crisanti
  • Stephen Dasko
  • Joanne Dies
  • Paula Fletcher
  • Chris Fonseca
  • Laura Isidean
  • Linda Jackson
  • Parthi Kandavel
  • Hugo Kroon
  • Joe Li
  • Jennifer McKelvie
  • Joseph Ogilvie
  • Steve Pellegrini
  • Anthony Perruzza
  • Mario Russo
  • Rowena Santos
  • Dianne Saxe
  • Anub Simson
  • Connie Tang
  • Barry Warner
  • David West
  • Nick Mantas
  • Vincent Crisanti

Board of Directors Meeting #3/25 was held via videoconference, on March 21, 2025. The Chair, Paul Ainslie, called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

The Chair recited the Acknowledgement of Indigenous Territory.

  • RES.#A34/25
    Moved By:Steve Pellegrini
    Seconded By:Vincent Crisanti

    THAT the Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting #2/25, held on Friday February 21, 2025, be approved.



    Carried

None.

None.

  • RES.#A35/25
    Moved By:Mario Russo
    Seconded By:Anub Simson

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 0.295 hectares (0.7289 acres), more or less, of vacant land/improvements, located north of Rossland Road W and west of Church Street N, said land being Part of Lot 15, Concession 3, designated as Block 26 on draft plan prepared by G. C. Laframboise at J. D. Barnes Limited under reference no. 19-25-666-07, municipally known as 1192 Church Street N, in the Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, be purchased from New Duffin’s Village Inc.;

    THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

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

    THAT the transaction be completed at the earliest possible date and all reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid by TRCA;

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



    Carried
  • RES.#A36/25
    Moved By:Mario Russo
    Seconded By:Anub Simson

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT WHEREAS TRCA is in receipt of a request from the Corporation of the City of Vaughan (City of Vaughan) for the conveyance of a permanent easement on TRCA-owned lands located east of Islington Avenue and north of Willis Road, City of Vaughan, required for rehabilitation of stormwater outfall and protection of an active erosion site, Humber River watershed;

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

    THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement on a parcel of TRCA-owned land containing 0.05 hectares (0.13 acres), more or less, required for rehabilitation of stormwater outfall and protection of an active erosion site, designated as Part 1  on a draft Plan prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited as reference number 24-12-400-00, on November 18, 2024, City of Vaughan,  be conveyed to City of Vaughan;

    THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00 and all legal, survey and other costs to be paid by City of Vaughan;

    THAT City of Vaughan 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 this conveyance or the carrying out of construction;

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

    THAT a landscape plan be prepared for TRCA staff review and approval, in accordance with existing TRCA landscaping guidelines at the expense of City of Vaughan;

    THAT a permit pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 41/24 be obtained prior to the commencement of construction;

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



    Carried
  • RES.#A37/25
    Moved By:Mario Russo
    Seconded By:Anub Simson

    THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be authorized to enter into a MOU, and other related agreements, with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) for the purposes of collaborative partnerships, delivery of fee-for-service work, and other programs and projects of mutual interest.



    Carried
  • RES.#A38/25
    Moved By:Mario Russo
    Seconded By:Anub Simson

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the summary information related to provincial and federal Crown Corporation projects reviewed through TRCA’s Voluntary Project Review in accordance with Section 28 of the CA Act and associated regulations, be received;

    AND THAT TRCA staff continue to advocate that Crown corporations undertaking environmental assessments for infrastructure projects consider working with TRCA through its VPR process during the environmental assessment and detailed design phase for projects located within TRCAs regulated area to ensure projects do not affect the control of flooding, erosion, and dynamic beaches or unstable soil or bedrock and not likely to create conditions or circumstances that, in the event of a natural hazard, might jeopardize the health or safety of persons or result in the damage or destruction of property;

    AND THAT the TRCA VPR process letter be rebranded to a “TRCA Project Review - Notice of Completion” process and letter to conform to Metrolinx requirements;

    AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff continue to report back to the TRCA Board of Directors on a yearly basis for projects completed under this review process.



    Carried
  • RES.#A39/25
    Moved By:Paula Fletcher
    Seconded By:David West

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the 2024 Annual Report on the Information Technology Strategy and Roadmap, be received;

    AND THAT IT Strategy and Roadmap priority items continue to be included in TRCA’s Unmet Needs List to inform TRCA and municipal partner budget processes.



    Carried
  • RES.#A40/25
    Moved By:Paula Fletcher
    Seconded By:David West

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the summary of senior staff expenses for TRCA’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Divisional Directors for the year ended December 31, 2024, be received.



    Carried
  • RES.#A42/25
    Moved By:Paula Fletcher
    Seconded By:David West

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Service Delivery Report for Section 28 Permit Applications, 2024 be received for information.



    Carried
  • RES.#A44/25
    Moved By:Paula Fletcher
    Seconded By:David West

    THAT standard delegated permits, permission for routine infrastructure works, emergency infrastructure works, letters of approval, and permits after the fact/resolution of violations granted by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff, in accordance with Section 28.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act, which are listed within this report, be received.



    Carried
  • RES.#A47/25
    Moved By:Steve Pellegrini
    Seconded By:Anthony Perruzza

    THAT the Board of Directors move into closed session, pursuant to Section C.4.(e) of the TRCA Board of Directors Administrative By-Law, to discuss Item 11.3 TRCA's New Administrative Building Project Financial Update - March 2025, as the subject matters consists of litigation or potential litigation, affecting TRCA.



    Carried
  • RES.#A48/25
    Moved By:Connie Tang
    Seconded By:Joseph Ogilvie

    THAT the Board of Directors rise and report at 10:12 a.m.



    Carried
  • RES.#A45/25
    Moved By:David West
    Seconded By:Rowena Santos

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Ontario Land Tribunal – Update on Recent Appeals as of December 31, 2024, be received.



    Carried
  • RES.#A46/25
    Moved By:David West
    Seconded By:Rowena Santos

    THAT the confidential information contained in the Ontario Land Tribunal – Status of Hearings as of December 31, 2024, be received.



    Carried
  • RES.#A49/25
    Moved By:Anthony Perruzza
    Seconded By:Dave Barton

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the update on the new Administrative Head Office be received for information. 



    Carried

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, mentioned that the 2025 Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival officially launched on March 8, 2025 and will run until April 7, 2025. The festival will be held at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park in Stouffville and the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Vaughan and celebrates the rich heritage and enduring appeal of Ontario’s maple syrup season.

In addition to the festival, Board members are invited to the Celebrating All Abilities event held on March 30, 2025 to celebrate inclusion. This year, Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park will host a special event during the festival through the Ontario government’s EnAbling Change Program. On Sunday, March 30, TRCA is hosting an inclusive festival day that makes nature-based events more welcoming for everyone. Designed to support neurodivergent individuals and those with disabilities, this event features a neurodivergent-and disability-friendly vendor market, sensory-friendly spaces, and accessible seating − ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience for all.

ON MOTION from Anthony Perruzza, the meeting was adjourned at 10:17 A.M.

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