Meeting #:

Date:

Thursday, November 10, 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
• Joanne Dies
• Joe DiPaola
• Paula Fletcher
• Xiao Han
• Gord Highet
• Maria Kelleher
• Nick Mantas
• Basudeb Mukherjee
• Michael Palleschi
• Steve Pellegrini
• Anthony Perruzza
• Rowena Santos
• Connie Tang
• Don Sinclair

ABSENT

• Dipika Damerla
• Chris Fonseca
• Linda Jackson
• Mike Layton
• Josh Matlow
• James Pasternak
• Gino Rosati

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INDIGENOUS TERRITORY

The Chair recited the Acknowledgement of Indigenous Territory.

3.

MINUTES OF MEETING #7/22, HELD ON OCTOBER 28, 2022

• RES.#A 164/22
  Moved By: Paul Ainslie
  Seconded By: Steve Pellegrini

  THAT the Minutes of Meeting #7/22, held on October 28, 2022, be approved.

  
  
  
  Carried

4.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

6.

PRESENTATIONS

6.1

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TRCA in regards to Item 8.9 - TRCA Strategic Plan 2023-2034

8.

SECTION I - ITEMS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION

8.1

AGRICULTURAL LEASE RENEWAL - FORMER CANNON PROPERTY

• RES.#A 165/22
  Moved By: Steve Pellegrini
  Seconded By: Joanne Dies

  THAT TRCA’s Board of Directors is in receipt of a request from Dwight Matson to renew the lease agreement for agricultural use of TRCA land located east of Humber Station Sideroad and south of Old Church Road, being Part of Lot 18, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber River watershed;

  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA renew the agricultural lease with Dwight Matson for the use of 11.69 hectares (28.91 acres), more or less, said land being Part of Lot 18, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel;

  THAT the lease with Dwight Matson be subject to the following terms and conditions:

  • that the term of the lease be for one year, together with an annual renewal option for the next four years at the sole option of TRCA;
  • that consideration be $3,022 per annum, plus HST, with an annual increase subject to farmland appraisal review, plus HST;
  • that the tenant be responsible for all approvals required for construction and operation of the agricultural operation;
  • that the tenant be responsible for all costs associated with the development and operation of the agricultural operation;
  • that the tenant be solely responsible for all costs associated with the removal of any fixtures/infrastructure on the lands under lease, at the end of the term, and to the satisfaction of TRCA;
  • that the tenant be required to obtain at his cost, all necessary licenses and permits, and comply will all applicable by-laws, rules, regulations, and laws governing the conduct and operation of the farm operation or anything in connection therewith; and
  • any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the TRCA staff and solicitor;

  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

8.2

AGRICULTURAL LEASE RENEWAL - FORMER GROGAN PROPERTY

• RES.#A 166/22
  Moved By: Steve Pellegrini
  Seconded By: Joanne Dies

  THAT TRCA’s Board of Directors is in receipt of a request from Dwight Matson to renew the lease agreement for agricultural use of TRCA land located west of Duffy’s Lane and north of Castlederg Sideroad, being Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber River watershed;

  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA renew the agricultural lease with Dwight Matson for the use of 8.53 hectares (21.1 acres), more or less, said land being Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 5, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel;

  THAT the lease with Dwight Matson be subject to the following terms and conditions:

  • that the term of the lease be for one year, together with an annual renewal option for the next four years at the sole option of TRCA;
  • that consideration be $1,632 per annum, plus HST, with an annual increase subject to farmland appraisal review, plus HST;
  • that the tenant be responsible for all approvals required for construction and operation of the agricultural operation;
  • that the tenant be responsible for all costs associated with the development and operation of the agricultural operation;
  • that the tenant be solely responsible for all costs associated with the removal of any fixtures/infrastructure on the lands under lease, at the end of the term, and to the satisfaction of TRCA;
  • that the tenant be required to obtain at his cost, all necessary licenses and permits, and comply will all applicable by-laws, rules, regulations, and laws governing the conduct and operation of the farm operation or anything in connection therewith; and
  • any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the TRCA staff and solicitor;

  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

8.3

AGRICULTURAL LEASE RENEWAL - FORMER INTERNATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTORS LTD. PROPERTY

• RES.#A 167/22
  Moved By: Steve Pellegrini
  Seconded By: Joanne Dies

  THAT TRCA’s Board of Directors is in receipt of a request from Frank Bozzo to renew the lease agreement for agricultural use of TRCA land located north of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of Highway 27, being Part of Lots 27 and 28, Concession 9, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River watershed;

  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA renew the agricultural lease with Frank Bozzo for the use of 4.45 hectares (11.02 acres), more or less, said land being Part of Lots 27 and 28, Concession 9, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York;

  THAT the lease with Frank Bozzo be subject to the following terms and conditions:

  • that the term of the lease be for one year, together with an annual renewal option for the next four years at the sole option of TRCA;
  • that consideration be $950 per annum, plus HST, with an annual increase subject to farmland appraisal review, plus HST;
  • that the tenant be responsible for all approvals required for construction and operation of the agricultural operation;
  • that the tenant be responsible for all costs associated with the development and operation of the agricultural operation;
  • that the tenant be solely responsible for all costs associated with the removal of any fixtures/infrastructure on the lands under lease, at the end of the term, and to the satisfaction of TRCA;
  • that the tenant be required to obtain at his cost, all necessary licenses and permits, and comply will all applicable by-laws, rules, regulations, and laws governing the conduct and operation of the farm operation or anything in connection therewith; and
  • any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the TRCA staff and solicitor;

  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

8.4

AGRICULTURAL LEASE RENEWAL - FORMER PEGG PROPERTY

• RES.#A 168/22
  Moved By: Steve Pellegrini
  Seconded By: Joanne Dies

  THAT TRCA’s Board of Directors is in receipt of a request from Ken Wilson to renew the lease agreement for agricultural use of TRCA land located north of 7^th Concession Road and west of Westney Road, being part of Lot 11, Concession 7, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, Duffins Creek watershed;

  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA renew the agricultural lease with Ken Wilson for the use of 10.76 hectares (26.6 acres), more or less, said land being Part of Lot 11, Concession 7, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham;

  THAT the lease with Ken Wilson be subject to the following terms and conditions:

  • that the term of the lease be for one year, together with an annual renewal option for the next four years at the sole option of TRCA;
  • that consideration be $2,381 per annum, plus HST, with an annual increase subject to farmland appraisal review, plus HST;
  • that the tenant be responsible for all approvals required for construction and operation of the agricultural operation;
  • that the tenant be responsible for all costs associated with the development and operation of the agricultural operation;
  • that the tenant be solely responsible for all costs associated with the removal of any fixtures/infrastructure on the lands under lease, at the end of the term, and to the satisfaction of TRCA;
  • that the tenant be required to obtain at his cost, all necessary licenses and permits, and comply will all applicable by-laws, rules, regulations, and laws governing the conduct and operation of the farm operation or anything in connection therewith; and
  • any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the TRCA staff and solicitor;

  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

8.5

DISPOSITION TO REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL

• RES.#A 169/22
  Moved By: Steve Pellegrini
  Seconded By: Joanne Dies

  WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request from the Regional Municipality of Peel for the conveyance of a Permanent Easement on TRCA-owned lands located south of Dundas Street and east of Southcreek Road in the City of Mississauga, required for the East Trunk Sanitary Sewer Offline Storage Facility, Etobicoke Creek 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 Regional Municipality of Peel in this instance;

  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT an easement over TRCA-owned land containing 0.56656 hectares (1.4 acres) more or less, of vacant land, required for the East Trunk Sanitary Sewer Offline Storage Facility, said lands being Part of Lot 1, Concession 1 South of Dundas Street designated as Parts 3 to 8 being part of PIN 13336-0242 (LT), on draft plan under project number 22-B7917, prepared by Mauro Group Inc., in the City of Mississauga, be conveyed to the Regional Municipality of Peel;

  THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2 and all legal, survey and other costs to be paid by the Regional Municipality of Peel;

  THAT the Regional Municipality of Peel 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 Regional Municipality of Peel;

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

  THAT a permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, be obtained by Regional Municipality of Peel 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

8.6

ROCKCLIFFE RIVERINE FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

• RES.#A 170/22
  Moved By: Shelley Carroll
  Seconded By: Paul Ainslie

  ​WHEREAS the Black Creek at Rockcliffe area is the highest ranked flood vulnerable cluster within TRCA’s jurisdiction; 

  AND WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the City of Toronto have completed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study, and most recently reported on flood risk in the Black Creek Rockcliffe area including next steps in pursuing flood remediation at Authority meeting #5/20 held on June 26, 2020; 

  THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the update on the completion of the Rockcliffe Riverine Flood Mitigation Project Municipal Class Environmental Assessment be received;

  AND THAT staff request the Board’s approval to enter into agreements with various levels of government to advance implementation of this project. This may include grant and funding proposals including continued support to the City of Toronto for their 2021 Disaster Mitigation Fund application, operational and maintenance agreements, detailed design, and implementation.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.7

PROPOSED 2023-2024 TRCA MEETING SCHEDULE

• RES.#A 171/22
  Moved By: Steve Pellegrini
  Seconded By: Joanne Dies

  THAT the Proposed 2023-2024 TRCA Meeting Schedule, as outlined in Attachment 1, be approved;

  AND FURTHER THAT the schedule be distributed to the Minster of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, municipalities within TRCA’s jurisdiction, and Conservation Ontario.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.8

DELEGATED AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR WINTER 2022

• RES.#A 172/22
  Moved By: Steve Pellegrini
  Seconded By: Joanne Dies

  WHEREAS TRCA Procurement Policies require reporting to the Executive Committee for procurements over $250,000 and to the Board of Directors for procurements over $500,000;

  WHEREAS no meetings of TRCA’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors are scheduled for December of each calendar year; 

  WHEREAS a number of legislative amendments and draft regulations have been released by the Province requiring a time sensitive TRCA response;

  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the CEO be delegated authority to approve, grant or authorize all activities in connection with acquisition of goods and services or submissions on major legislative and policy matters that would otherwise require Executive Committee of Board of Directors approval for November and December 2022;

  THAT any approval under the delegated authority comply with TRCA’s Procurement Policies;

  THAT should TRCA staff be unable to negotiate contracts with successful Proponents, staff be authorized to enter into and conclude contract negotiations with other Proponents that submitted proposals, beginning with the next highest ranked meeting TRCA specifications;

  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;

  AND FURTHER THAT staff report back at the February 17, 2023 Board of Directors meeting with a list of all procurements that were approved under the delegated authority.

   

  
  
  
  Carried

8.9

TRCA STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2034 

John Mackenzie, Chief Executive Officer provided a presentation with regards to this item.

• RES.#A 173/22
  Moved By: Paul Ainslie
  Seconded By: Xiao Han

  THAT TRCA’s Strategic Plan 2023-2034, be adopted;

  THAT TRCA’s Strategic Plan Playbook 2023-2026, be received;

  AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to amend the Strategic Plan Playbook 2023-2026 and future iterations to reflect changing environmental factors and alignment with partners so as to ensure that the Strategic Plan goals can be achieved.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.10

IMPACT OF BILL 23, MORE HOMES BUILT FASTER ACT, 2022

• RES.#A 174/22
  Moved By: Connie Tang
  Seconded By: Don Sinclair

  WHEREAS Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 proposes to amend, among other Acts, the Conservation Authorities Act, with the most concerning amendments being to prohibit conservation authorities from reviewing and commenting on matters beyond natural hazard matters under prescribed Acts including the Planning Act and the Environmental Assessment Act;  

  AND WHEREAS Bill 23 has also been accompanied by a number of related policy and regulatory proposals on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) affecting Toronto and Region Conservation Authorities (TRCA) and municipal partner interests, with potential for negative impacts particularly related to the conservation authority permitting role under Section 28, including weakening of watercourse and wetland protections;

  AND WHEREAS TRCA staff have been conducting an analysis of legislative changes and have provided a summary of and draft responses to Bill 23 and the ERO proposals;

  THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA’s Board of Directors endorse TRCA submissions to the Province;

  AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk and Manager, Policy, provide a copy of this report to the Office of the Premier, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Finance, MPPs within TRCA’s jurisdiction, TRCA’s partner municipalities, neighbouring conservation authorities and Conservation Ontario.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.11

DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - PLANNING AND PERMITTING ADMINISTRATIVE FEES UPDATE NOVEMBER 2022

• RES.#A 175/22
  Moved By: Steve Pellegrini
  Seconded By: Joanne Dies

  THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS TRCA staff establish Fee Schedules for all plan review services that aim to achieve a 100% cost recovery target for applicable planning and permitting review functions within the Development Planning and Permits and Infrastructure Planning and Permits business units;

  WHEREAS TRCA staff have committed to monitor trends in the volume of submissions received annually, our level of service, and cost recovery and report back to the Board of Directors on a regular basis on the status of cost recovery and the need to update fees;

  WHEREAS the last planning and permits fee update was approved by the Board of Directors in May 2021, which provided fee schedules for mid-2021 through 2022;

  WHEREAS TRCA’s planning, permitting and infrastructure planning fee schedules are now out of date, and are no longer accounting for the increased inflationary costs of delivering the services and the need to fund the Planning Application, Review and Enforcement System (PARES) initiative approved by TRCA’s Board of Directors under RES#B43/21;

  AND WHEREAS TRCA has discussed the approach to the proposed new fee schedules with the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and has considered any comments prior to seeking Board of Directors approval;

  THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the fee adjustment proposal as outlined within this report be approved, and that staff be directed to utilize the new 2023-2024 fee schedules upon approval.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.

SECTION III - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

9.1

UPDATE AND PROGRESS REPORT ON MUNICIPAL MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING

• RES.#A 176/22
  Moved By: Paul Ainslie
  Seconded By: Gord Highet

  THAT the update on Memorandums of Understanding and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) progress report, be received; 

  THAT TRCA’s Board of Directors approve this progress report in fulfillment of the third progress report to be submitted to the Province by January 1, 2023, as required by O.Reg. 687/21: Transition Plans and Agreements for Programs and Services under Section 21.1.2 of the Act;

  AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk and Manager, Policy, circulate this report to TRCA’s municipal partners, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), in fulfillment of requirements associated with the development and submission of regular progress reports, and that this report also be circulated to Conservation Ontario, neighbouring conservation authorities, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).

  
  
  
  Carried

9.2

EROSION RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - 2022 UPDATE

• RES.#A 177/22
  Moved By: Paul Ainslie
  Seconded By: Gord Highet

  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report on Toronto Region and Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Erosion Risk Management Program, be received.

  
  
  
  Carried

10.

SECTION IV - ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED

10.1

STANDARD DELEGATED PERMITS FOR RECEIPT - STAFF APPROVED AND ISSUED

• RES.#A 178/22
  Moved By: Xiao Han
  Seconded By: Jack Heath

  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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Vice Chair Heath advised that York Region will be tabling a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Markham, York Region, and Parks Canada which would formalize the roles between the three parties on the operation of Rouge National Urban Park. The Park spans over 300 acres from the Oak Ridges Moraine south to Lake Ontario, with Markham in the middle.  He was hoping staff could review this motion and take it into account in future discussions with stakeholders and Parks Canada.  

Chair Innis and John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, recognized Nancy Gaffney, Government and Community Relations Specialist, Toronto and Durham Watersheds, on her retirement after 35 years with TRCA. On behalf of TRCA’s Board of Directors and staff, Chair Innis thanked Nancy for her years of service and wished her the best in her retirement.

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, expressed appreciation to all TRCA Board Members for their contributions over the term and mentioned that he hopes to see everyone including retiring members of the Board of Directors at the in-person Annual General Meeting on January 13, 2023.  

 

ADJOURNMENT

ON MOTION by Anthony Perruzza, the meeting on Thursday November 10, 2022, was adjourned at 10:13 a.m.