Meeting #:

Date:

Friday, October 28, 2022 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:30 P.m.

Location:

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

PRESENT

• Jennifer Innis, Chair
• Jack Heath, Vice-Chair
• Paul Ainslie
• Kevin Ashe
• Shelley Carroll
• Dipika Damerla
• Joanne Dies
• Joe DiPaola
• Paula Fletcher
• Chris Fonseca
• Gordon Highet
• Linda Jackson
• Maria Kelleher
• Mike Layton
• Josh Matlow
• Basudeb Mukherjee
• Michael Palleschi
• James Pasternak
• Steve Pellegrini
• Anthony Perruzza
• Gino Rosati
• Rowena Santos
• Don Sinclair
• Connie Tang
• Mark Grimes
• Nick Mantas
• Xiao Han

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1.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INDIGENOUS TERRITORY

The Chair recited the Acknowledgement of Indigenous Territory. 

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

3.

MINUTES OF MEETING #6/22, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

• RES.#A 139/22
  Moved By: Joanne Dies
  Seconded By: Linda Jackson

  THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/22, held on September 23, 2022, be approved.
  
  

  
  
  
  Carried

4.

DELEGATIONS

5.

PRESENTATIONS

6.

CORRESPONDENCE

7.

SECTION I - ITEMS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION

7.1

VALUE INCREASE-VENDOR OF RECORD ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS PLANT MATERIALS

• RES.#A 140/22
  Moved By: Paul Ainslie
  Seconded By: Linda Jackson

  WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is engaged in a variety of programs/projects that require a significant volume of native trees and shrubs;

  AND WHEREAS TRCA solicited proposals through a publicly advertised process and awarded Contract No. 10022885 to Neil Vanderkruck (NVK) Holdings Inc., Dutchmaster Nurseries Ltd., Sheridan Nurseries Ltd., Verbinnens Nursery Ltd., Hillen Nurseries Ltd., and Baker Forestry Services at the May 22, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting (RES.#A62/20);

  AND WHEREAS TRCA has been involved in projects which have a greater demand for various plant material than originally estimated for this contract;

  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to increase the value of the contract by a total not to exceed $750,000, plus applicable taxes, in order to allow work to continue until the contract expiry date of July 31, 2023, thereby increasing the upper limit of the contract from $2,250,000 to $3,000,000.

   

  
  
  
  Carried

7.2

TRCA’S UPDATED NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM (NHS) AND WATER RESOURCE SYSTEM (WRS) MAPPING

• RES.#A 141/22
  Moved By: Paul Ainslie
  Seconded By: Linda Jackson

  WHEREAS urbanization and climate change continue to impact ecosystem health and community well-being, unless mitigated;

  AND WHEREAS provincial policies direct municipalities to protect and enhance key natural heritage and hydrological features and areas as part of the land use planning process;

  AND WHEREAS TRCA, as a science-based organization, generates and shares up-to-date information on natural heritage and water resources to support TRCA’s initiatives and those of its partner municipalities;

  AND WHEREAS TRCA has developed two science-based proactive screening tools: first, the updated regional target Natural Heritage System (NHS) mapping, and second, Water Resources System (WRS) mapping. These products provide an update to the mapping component of the Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy (TNHSS) approved by the TRCA Board in 2007;

  AND WHEREAS TRCA’s approach for developing the updated regional target NHS and WRS mapping aligns with the ecological principles of the TNHSS, and the Natural Systems planning principles of The Living City Policies for Planning and Development in the Watersheds of the TRCA as approved by the Board of Directors in 2014;

  AND WHEREAS TRCA engaged regional and local municipalities, neighbouring conservation authorities, provincial ministries, agricultural communities, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), and Indigenous communities in the development of the mapping and incorporated feedback into the screening tools;

  AND WHEREAS the draft updated mapping has already been informing the initiatives of TRCA and its partner municipalities, including Municipal Comprehensive Reviews and local municipal Official Plan Reviews, watershed planning, ecosystem restoration and management, land securement and management, climate adaptation initiatives, and land use and infrastructure planning processes;

  THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors approve TRCA’s updated regional target NHS and WRS mapping and that these products be used as screening tools to support and inform municipal natural heritage and water resource systems planning, implementation of The Living City Policies for Planning and Development in the Watersheds of the TRCA, and TRCA programs and services related to the management of conservation authority lands;

  AND THAT TRCA staff communicate the final approval of the TRCA’s updated regional target NHS and WRS mapping to all its partners and stakeholders engaged in the consultation process related to its updating and development.

  
  
  
  Carried

7.3

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS AGGREGATES TO ASHBRIDGES BAY TREATMENT PLANT LANDFORM PROJECT – HEADLAND 4

• RES.#A 142/22
  Moved By: Paul Ainslie
  Seconded By: Linda Jackson

  WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is engaged in a project that requires supply and delivery of various aggregates;

  AND WHEREAS TRCA solicited tenders through a publicly advertised process;

  THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT RFT No. 10038221 be awarded to Glenn Windrem Trucking at a total cost not to exceed $526,500, plus applicable taxes, to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff;

  THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of $52,650 (approximately 10% of the tender cost), plus applicable taxes, in excess of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary.

  THAT RFT No. 10038222 be awarded to the second lowest bid from Gott Natural Stone '99 Inc. for the reasons stated below at a total cost not to exceed $1,606,872, plus applicable taxes, to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff;

  THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of $160,687 (approximately 10% of the tender cost), plus applicable taxes, in excess of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary.

  THAT should TRCA staff be unable to negotiate a contract with the above-mentioned bidders, staff be authorized to enter into and conclude contract negotiations with other bidders that submitted tenders, beginning with the next lowest bid meeting TRCA specifications;

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

  
  
  
  Carried

7.4

REQUEST FOR TENDERS FOR CONSERVATION PARKS AND LANDS ASPHALT RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS

• RES.#A 143/22
  Moved By: Paul Ainslie
  Seconded By: Linda Jackson

  WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is engaged in a project that requires contract services for asphalt resurfacing works;

  AND WHEREAS TRCA solicited tenders through a publicly advertised process;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT RFT No.10038152 for Glen Haffy Conservation Park Asphalt Resurfacing be awarded to Diamond Earthworks Corporation at a total cost not to exceed $713,653, plus applicable taxes, to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff;

  THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of $71,365 (approximately 10% of the project cost), plus applicable taxes, in excess of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary;

  THAT RFT No.10038153 for Albion Hills Conservation Park Asphalt Resurfacing be awarded to Ashland Construction Group at a total cost not to exceed $1,221,145, plus applicable taxes, to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff;

  THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of $122,114 (approximately 10% of the project cost), plus applicable taxes, in excess of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary;

  THAT RFT No.10038169 for Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park Asphalt Resurfacing be awarded to Melrose Paving at a total cost not to exceed $998,969, plus applicable taxes, to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff;

  THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of $99,897 (approximately 10% of the project cost), plus applicable taxes, in excess of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary;

  THAT RFT No.10038444 for Petticoat Creek Conservation Park Asphalt Resurfacing be awarded to Melrose Paving at a total cost not to exceed $281,646, plus applicable taxes, to be expended as authorized by TRCA staff;

  THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of $28,646 (approximately 10% of the project cost), plus applicable taxes, in excess of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary;

  THAT should TRCA staff be unable to negotiate a contract with the above-mentioned proponent, staff be authorized to enter into and conclude contract negotiations with other Proponents that submitted quotations, beginning with the next lowest bid meeting TRCA specifications;

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

  
  
  
  Carried

8.

SECTION III - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

8.1

UPDATE ON TRCA’S SHORELINE HAZARD MAPPING PROJECT

• RES.#A 144/22
  Moved By: Xiao Han
  Seconded By: Chris Fonseca

  THAT the update on the Lake Ontario Shoreline Hazard Mapping Project be received;

  THAT TRCA staff be directed to communicate to member municipalities and stakeholders with shorelines in TRCA’s jurisdiction the results of TRCA’s Lake Ontario Shoreline Hazard Mapping Project;

  AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to report to the Board of Directors when future comprehensive Lake Ontario Shoreline Hazard Mapping projects are completed.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.2

NATURAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RES.#A 145/22
  Moved By: Xiao Han
  Seconded By: Chris Fonseca

  THAT the NSEC Minutes of Meeting #1/22, held on February 7 , 2022, and the Minutes of Meeting #2/22, held on April 4, 2022 be approved.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.3

REGIONAL WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES

• RES.#A 146/22
  Moved By: Xiao Han
  Seconded By: Chris Fonseca

  THAT the RWA Minutes of Meeting #1/22, held on March 2 , 2022, and the Minutes of Meeting #2/22, held on May 25, 2022 be approved.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.4

PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RES.#A 147/22
  Moved By: Xiao Han
  Seconded By: Chris Fonseca

  THAT the PPG EMC Minutes of Meeting #1/22, held on March 22 , 2022, and the Minutes of Meeting #2/22, held on June 7, 2022 be approved.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.5

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HEARING MINUTES

• RES.#A 148/22
  Moved By: Xiao Han
  Seconded By: Chris Fonseca

  THAT the Minutes of the Executive Committee Hearing, held on September 9, 2022, be approved.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.

MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

9.1

SECTION I - ITEMS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION

9.1.1

AGRICULTURAL LEASE RENEWAL - FORMER WILSON AND SPEIRS PROPERTY

• RES.#A 149/22
  Moved By: Joanne Dies
  Seconded By: Steve Pellegrini

  THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS TRCA received a
  request from Mr. Roy Westlake to renew an agricultural lease agreement on land
  located east of Humber Station Road and south of Castlederg Sideroad, being
  Part of Lots 12 and 13, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of
  Peel, Humber River watershed;
  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA renew Mr. Westlake’s lease
  agreement for 15.74 hectares (38.91 acres), more or less, of land, being Part of
  Lots 12 and 13, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel;
  THAT the lease with Mr. Westlake is subject to the following terms and
  conditions:

  i.    1-year lease; annual renewal over the next four years at TRCA’s sole
        option;
  ii.   consideration is $3,783 per annum, plus HST. Annual increases are
        subject to farmland appraisal review;
  iii.  tenant is responsible for construction and agricultural operation
        approvals;
  iv.  tenant is responsible for all development and agricultural operation costs;
  v.   tenant is responsible for all costs associated with removing any
        fixtures/infrastructure placed on the lands, at the end of the term, and to
        TRCA’s satisfaction;
  vi.  tenant is required to obtain and pay for necessary licenses and permits,
        and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing farm
        operations or anything in connection therewith; and
  vii. any other terms and conditions TRCA deems appropriate;

  AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials are directed to finalize the
  transaction, including obtaining necessary approvals, signing, and executing
  documents. 

  
  
  
  Carried

9.1.2

AGRICULTURAL LEASE RENEWAL - FORMER GILLAN PROPERTY

• RES.#A 150/22
  Moved By: Joanne Dies
  Seconded By: Steve Pellegrini

  THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS TRCA received a
  request from Ms. Susan Rasmussen to renew an agricultural lease agreement on
  land located south of Coolihans Sideroad and east of Glen Haffy Road, being Part
  of Lot 35, Concession 2, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber
  River watershed;
  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA renew Ms. Rasmussen’s lease
  agreement for 5.67 hectares (14.02 acres), more or less, of land, being Part of Lot
  35, Concession 2, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel;
  THAT the lease with Ms. Rasmussen is subject to the following terms and
  conditions:

  i.    1-year lease; annual renewal over the next four years at TRCA’s sole
        option;
  ii.   consideration is $1,547 per annum, plus HST. Annual increases are
        subject to farmland appraisal review; 
  iii.  tenant is responsible for construction and agricultural operation
        approvals;
  iv.  tenant is responsible for all development and agricultural operation costs;
  v.   tenant is responsible for all costs associated with removing any
        fixtures/infrastructure placed on the lands, at the end of the term, and to
        TRCA’s satisfaction;
  vi.  tenant is required to obtain and pay for necessary licenses and permits,
        and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing farm
        operations or anything in connection therewith; and
  vii. any other terms and conditions TRCA deems appropriate;

  AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials are directed to finalize the
  transaction, including obtaining necessary approvals, signing, and executing
  documents. 

  
  
  
  Carried

9.1.3

ACQUISITION FROM 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 LAKELAND DRIVE, TORONTO

• RES.#A 151/22
  Moved By: Joanne Dies
  Seconded By: Steve Pellegrini

  THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT 0.02808 hectares (0.0694
  acres), more or less, of vacant land, located south of Lakeland Drive and south of
  Kipling Avenue, said land being Part of Lots 136, 137 & 138, municipally known as
  31, 33, 35, 37, 39 Lakeland Drive, in the City of Toronto, be acquired from the
  landowners under the Greenspace Acquisition Project 2021-2030 and the Erosion
  Risk Management Program;
  THAT 0.004719 ha (0.01166337 ac), more or less, of vacant land, located at the
  rear of 31 Lakeland Drive, said land being Part of Lot 136, designated as Part 3 on
  draft R-Plan by Ertl-Hunt Surveyors under job number 21623 part of PIN 07349-
  0056 (LT), located at the rear of 31 Lakeland Drive, be purchased from Vaishaliben
  Patel and Keyurkumar Patel;
  THAT 0.005789 ha (0.0143074 ac), more or less, of vacant land, located at the rear
  of 33 Lakeland Drive, said land being Part of Lot 136, designated as Part 3 on
  draft R-Plan by Ertl-Hunt Surveyors under job number 21623, part of PIN 07349-
  0055 (LT), located at the rear of 33 Lakeland Drive, be purchased from Carlos
  Dacres and Marsha Dacres;
  THAT 0.00576 ha (0.01423327 ac), more or less, of vacant land, located at the rear
  of 35 Lakeland Drive, said land being Part of Lot 137, designated as Part 3 on
  draft R-Plan by Ertl-Hunt Surveyors under job number 21623, part of PIN 07349-
  0054 (LT), located at the rear of 35 Lakeland Drive, be purchased from Clovis
  George Francis and Pearlin Francis; 
  THAT 0.00425 ha (0.01050198 ac), more or less, of vacant land, located at the rear of 37
  Lakeland Drive, said land being Part of Lot 137, designated as Part 3 on draft R-Plan by
  Ertl-Hunt Surveyors under job number 21623, part of PIN 07349-0053 (LT), located at the
  rear of 37 Lakeland Drive, be purchased from Tome Romas and Aliki Romas;
  THAT 0.00736 ha (0.01818696 ac), more or less, of vacant land, located at the rear of 39
  Lakeland Drive, said land being Part of Lot 138, designated as Part 3 on draft R-Plan by
  Ertl-Hunt Surveyors under job number 21623, part of PIN 07349-0052 (LT), located at the
  rear of 39 Lakeland Drive, be purchased from Arnoldo Cesar Bustos and Maria Julia
  Bustos;
  THAT the purchase price for each of the parcels of land at 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 Lakeland
  Drive, City of Toronto, be $2.00;
  THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the
  lands at 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 Lakeland Drive, City of Toronto, free from encumbrance,
  subject to existing service easements;
  THAT the transaction 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

9.1.4

TRCA REAL PROPERTY PORTFOLIO SURPLUS LAND STRATEGY

• RES.#A 152/22
  Moved By: Joanne Dies
  Seconded By: Steve Pellegrini

  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRCA Real Property Portfolio Strategy report be
  endorsed;
  AND THAT TRCA staff provide updates to the Board on a biennial basis.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.1.5

SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND PERMITTING PLAN REVIEW SERVICES

• RES.#A 153/22
  Moved By: Joanne Dies
  Seconded By: Steve Pellegrini

  WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is a conservation authority established under the Conservation Authorities Act (“Act”) with a permitting jurisdiction related to the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution and the conservation of land, including 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 WHEREAS TRCA works collaboratively with provincial and other public and private agencies undertaking infrastructure and utility projects to support approved growth and development in areas under TRCA’s permitting jurisdiction;  
  AND WHEREAS TRCA has over the years entered into various Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with provincial and other agencies for infrastructure planning and permit review services, including permit and voluntary permit review services for agencies that are exempt from the Act, alongside review and advisory services in respect of Environmental Assessment Act and Planning Act applications; 
  AND WHEREAS although these services are related to mandatory programs and services under the Act (Category 1), the services provided under the SLAs fall under the category of non-mandatory services a conservation authority may provide to further the purposes of the Act (Category 3);  
  AND WHEREAS the Act does not impose any requirements in respect of agreements with non-municipal entities for Category 3 programs and services; 
  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT this update report be received; 
  THAT TRCA continue to work with provincial and other public and private sector agencies undertaking infrastructure and utility projects to develop and execute SLAs with such entities, including Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario, Enbridge Gas Inc., Ministry of Transportation, and other entities undertaking infrastructure and utility projects within TRCA’s permitting jurisdiction;  
  AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on these agreements on an annual basis. 

  
  
  
  Carried

9.2

SECTION II - ITEMS FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTION (FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD)

9.2.1

APPLICATION FOR PERMIT PURSUANT TO S.28.0.1 OF THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT (MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER, ONTARIO REGULATION 345/22)

• RES.#A 154/22
  Moved By: Joanne Dies
  Seconded By: Steve Pellegrini

  WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) issued a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for the subject property on April 14, 2022, as Ontario Regulation 345/22;
  WHEREAS Section 28.0.1 of the CA Act requires the Authority to issue permission for a development project that has been authorized by an MZO issued under the Planning Act, and where the lands in question are not located within a Greenbelt Area as identified through Section 2 of the Greenbelt Act;
  WHEREAS Section 28.0.1 of the CA Act requires that the Authority shall not refuse to grant permission for a development project that has been authorized by an MZO, outside of the Greenbelt, under subsection (3) despite, (a) anything in Section 28 or in a regulation made under Section 28, and (b) anything in subsection 3(5) of the Planning Act;
  WHEREAS Section 28.0.1(6), of the CA Act, permits the Authority to attach conditions to the permission, including conditions to mitigate any effects the development may have on the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution, or the conservation of land and/or to mitigate any 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;
  WHEREAS Section 28.0.1(24), of the CA Act, provides that where a permit is to be issued pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06, the applicant is required to enter into an agreement with the Conservation Authority;
  WHEREAS TRCA staff, in the absence of an approved MZO, would not normally issue a Permit for a watercourse enclosure except in areas of necessary public infrastructure;
  WHEREAS it is not feasible to restore the degraded watercourse in an open state due to the grading constraints set by the fixed location of the Ontario Line Subway tunnel and the Metrolinx Go Transit station;  
  AND WHEREAS through design of the enclosure and an associated ecosystem compensation requirements it has been demonstrated there will be no impact on the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution, the conservation of land, or jeopardize the health or safety of persons or result in the damage or destruction of property;
  THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT Condor Developments in the City of Markham be granted permission through a Permit to enclose a watercourse and site grade in the City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York; 
  THAT TRCA staff seek full cost recovery in accordance with TRCA's Administrative Fee Schedule; and
  AND FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors, authorize the entering into of an agreement to include comprehensive ecosystem structure, land-based compensation and a letter of credit related to the Permit for the works.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.3

SECTION III - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

9.3.1

2022 SIX MONTH FINANCIAL REPORT

• RES.#A 155/22
  Moved By: Paula Fletcher
  Seconded By: Paul Ainslie

  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the 2022 Financial Report for the six-month period ending June 30, 2022, be received.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.3.2

GREENSPACE SECUREMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

• RES.#A 156/22
  Moved By: Paula Fletcher
  Seconded By: Paul Ainslie

  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT this summary report on the Greenspace Securement Management Plan, be received.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.4

SECTION IV - ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED

9.4.1

TOWN OF CALEDON - 13540 CALEDON KING TOWNLINE ROAD SOUTH (ALBION) 

• RES.#A 157/22
  Moved By: Paula Fletcher
  Seconded By: Paul Ainslie

  THAT permits be granted in accordance with Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, for Town of Caledon - 13540 Caledon King Townline Road South (Albion).

  
  
  
  Carried

9.4.2

TOWN OF CALEDON - 9861 COLUMBIA WAY (ALBION)

• RES.#A 158/22
  Moved By: Paula Fletcher
  Seconded By: Paul Ainslie

  THAT permits be granted in accordance with Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, for Town of Caledon - 9861 Columbia Way (Albion).

  
  
  
  Carried

9.4.3

TOWN OF CALEDON - 13540 CALEDON KING TOWNLINE ROAD SOUTH (ALBION)

• RES.#A 159/22
  Moved By: Paula Fletcher
  Seconded By: Paul Ainslie

  THAT permits be granted in accordance with Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, for Town of Caledon - 13540 Caledon King Townline Road South (Albion).

  
  
  
  Carried

9.4.4

CITY OF BRAMPTON - COLERAINE DRIVE AND COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE

• RES.#A 160/22
  Moved By: Paula Fletcher
  Seconded By: Paul Ainslie

  THAT permits be granted in accordance with Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, for City of Brampton - Coleraine Drive and Countryside Drive, in the City of Brampton.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.4.5

STANDARD DELEGATED PERMITS FOR RECEIPT - STAFF APPROVED AND ISSUED

• RES.#A 161/22
  Moved By: Paula Fletcher
  Seconded By: Paul Ainslie

  THAT standard delegated permits, permission for routine infrastructure works, minor works letters of approval, and permits after the fact / resolution of violations granted by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, which are listed below, be received.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.5

OCTOBER 7, 2022 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

9.5.1

RIZMI HOLDINGS LIMITED – UPDATE ON OLT APPEALS

• RES.#A 162/22
  Moved By: Paula Fletcher
  Seconded By: Paul Ainslie

  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report regarding Rizmi Holdings Limited – Update on OLT Appeals, be received; 
  AND THAT the recommendations listed within the report regarding Rizmi Holdings Limited – Update on OLT Appeals, be approved;
  AND FURTHER THAT following the province’s decision on the York Region Official Plan Amendment, staff be requested to refer the matter back to the Executive Committee for an update.

  
  
  
  Carried

10.

CLOSED SESSION

11.

NEW BUSINESS

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer advised that a resolution was drafted for consideration by the Board to approve a response to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act as it relates Conservation Authorities and Planning Act. 

Member Mukherjee left at 9:48a.m. due to technical difficulties. 

A recorded vote was requested by Paula Fletcher

For: Ainslie, Dies, Fletcher, Fonseca Han, Heath, Highet, Jackson, Kelleher, Pellegrini, Perruzza, Rosati, Santos, Sinclair. 

Against: None. 

Absent: Ashe, Carroll, Damerla, DiPaola, Grimes, Innis, Layton, Mantas, Matlow, Mukherjee, Palleschi, Pasternak, Tang. 

• RES.#A 163/22
  Moved By: Paula Fletcher
  Seconded By: Chris Fonseca

  WHEREAS on October 25, 2022, the Province of Ontario introduced Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, which proposes amendments to various acts including the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act;

  AND WHEREAS several related proposed legislative, regulatory, policy and other matters to achieve Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan: 2022-2023 have been posted for consultation on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) and Regulatory Registry;

  AND WHEREAS, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) works tirelessly with our partner municipalities, the province, and the development industry to  support safe and resilient development and infrastructure in our watersheds that conserve natural resources and features intrinsically linked to manage flooding and erosion and that provide access to nature in urban areas;

  AND WHEREAS the proposed changes will diminish TRCA’s ability to serve and provide science-based expertise to its municipal partners, government agencies and other watershed stakeholders primarily in the areas of planning and environmental assessments, as well as permitting, contrary to recent Conservation Authorities Act amendments, regulations and consultation with TRCA’s municipal partners and agencies on establishing new or updating existing memorandums of understanding/service level agreements;

  THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff immediately request that the Province remove the components of the Bill and draft regulations that would limit Conservation Authorities from commenting on planning and infrastructure projects under various prescribed Acts including the removal of the “conservation of land" and “pollution” as matters that are considered in permit decisions;

  AND THAT draft regulations including those reducing protection for watercourses and wetlands by changing their definition and standards for protection be instead strengthened to address risks from climate change and associated extreme weather events;

  AND THAT staff report back to the Board of Directors on November 10, 2022 with an analysis of the legislative changes and ERO postings and receive comments from the Board to inform TRCA’s submissions;

  AND FUTHER THAT TRCA requests that the Province re-establish the multi-stakeholder, solutions-oriented Conservation Authority Working Group to provide meaningful input prior to finalizing the legislative, regulatory and policy changes.  

  
  
  
  Carried