Board of Directors Meeting
Agenda 

Friday, April 30, 2021

9:45 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INDIGENOUS TERRITORY

2.

MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD ON MARCH 26, 2021

Meeting Minutes Link

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

4.

DELEGATIONS

4.1

Mr. Tony Moracci, Resident, in regard to Item 7.1 - Request for Tender for the Claireville North Multi-Use Trail Project

4.2

Ms. Cynthia Sri Pragash, Resident, in regard to Item 7.1 - Request for Tender for the Claireville North Multi-Use Trail Project

4.3

Ms. Dayle Laing, Secretary, BikeBrampton, in regard to Item 7.1 - Request for Tender for the Claireville North Multi-Use Trail Project

5.

PRESENTATIONS

5.1

Waterfront Toronto, in regard to Item 8.1 - Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project Updates

6.

CORRESPONDENCE

7.

SECTION I - ITEMS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION

7.1

REQUEST FOR TENDER FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF TWO PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES, HELICAL PILE BOARDWALK APPROACHES AND RAMPS - CLAIREVILLE NORTH MULTI-USE TRAIL PROJECT

RFT No. 10035559

7.2

DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO AWARD CONTRACT No. 10035896 FOR TRCA SHORELINE HAZARD MAPPING UPDATE

7.3

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, OAK RIDGES MORAINE GROUNDWATER PROGRAM

7.4

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS AND DESIGNATION AS PROVINCIAL OFFENCES OFFICERS

7.5

SUPPORT FOR INVESTMENT IN PETTICOAT CREEK CONSERVATION PARK (PCCP)

Coordinated Funding Support from All Levels of Government

8.

SECTION III - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

8.1

PORT LANDS FLOOD PROTECTION AND ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT UPDATE

8.2

SENIOR STAFF EXPENSES

Summary of senior staff expenses for 2020

8.3

2020 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST SUMMARY

8.4

SERVICE DELIVERY REPORT FOR SECTION 28 PERMIT APPLICATIONS, 2020

8.5

EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPANSION TO CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA

Strategic Business Planning Policy Statement of Interest

8.6

PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE UPDATE

8.7

PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES

March 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes - Link

8.8

REGIONAL WATERSHED ALLIANCE MINUTES

March 3, 2021 Meeting Minutes - Link

9.

MATERIAL FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON APRIL 9, 2021

Meeting Minutes Link

9.1

SECTION I – ITEMS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION

9.1.1

2021 BUDGET

Approval of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) 2021 Budget, including municipal general (operating), capital levies, grants, donations, contract services, application fees, user fees and other revenues.
(Executive Committee RES.#B19/21)
PDF Page 4/233

9.1.2

2021 UNFUNDED PRIORITIES

Approval of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) list of 2021 Unfunded Priorities and the allocation of unrestricted reserves as recommended by Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
(Executive Committee RES.#B20/21)
PDF Page 40/233

9.1.3

GREENSPACE ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2021-2030 (COUGS (DUFFINS VILLAGE) LTD.)

Acquisition of property located east of Church Street and north of Rossland Road, in the Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham,
under the “Greenspace Acquisition Project for 2021-2030”, Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek watershed (CFN 64683).
(Executive Committee RES.#B21/21)
PDF Page 51/233

9.1.4

GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2021-2030 (DEFRIES DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED)

Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed Defries Developments Limited. Acquisition of property located south of
Dundas Street East and west of Bayview Avenue, municipally known as 1-25 Defries Street, in the City of Toronto, under the “Greenland
Acquisition Project for 2021-2030,” Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River watershed (CFN 63986).
(Executive Committee RES.#B22/21)
PDF Page 55/233

9.1.5

GREENSPACE ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2021-2030 (RIVERSIDE (BRISCOE) INC.)

Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Duffins Creek watershed Riverside (Briscoe) Inc. Acquisition of property located south of Rossland Road W. and east of Riverside Drive, in the Town of Ajax, Regional Municipality of Durham, under the “Greenspace Acquisition Project for 2021-2030,” Duffins Creek watershed (CFN 64534).
(Executive Committee RES.#B23/21)
PDF Page 60/233

9.1.6

GREENSPACE ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2021-2030 (THREE RIVERS REALTY INC.)

Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Mimico Creek Watershed Three Rivers Realty Inc. Acquisition of property located north of
Burnhamthorpe Road and east of Martin Grove Road, municipally known as 21 Lorraine Gardens, in the City of Toronto, under the “Greenspace Acquisition Project for 2021-2030,” Mimico Creek watershed (CFN 64535).
(Executive Committee RES.#B24/21)
PDF Page 64/233

9.1.7

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT (PART OF LOT 17, CONCESSION 2, CITY OF VAUGHAN)

Request from Shoresh Jewish Environmental Programs to assign the existing rental agreement to York Region Food Network, for the land
located at 145 Lebovic Campus Drive, City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, for the operation of a community garden.
(Executive Committee RES.#B25/21)
PDF Page 68/233

9.1.8

STRABAG INC.

Proposal from Strabag Inc. to exercise the option to extend their lease for an additional 5 year period on Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority-owned land for the purpose of temporary storage of Strabag Inc.’s equipment and materials located east of Sideline 16 and north of Concession Road 5, municipally known as 3205 Sideline 16, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, Duffins Creek watershed (CFN 50429).
(Executive Committee RES.#B26/21)
PDF Page 73/233

9.1.9

TEMPORARY SALES OFFICE PAVILION (3966 EBENEZER ROAD, CITY OF BRAMPTON)

Proposal to terminate the current TRCA rental agreement with Highcastle Homes and enter into a new rental agreement with 2652367 Ontario Inc., for the land located at 3966 Ebenezer Road, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel for the operation of a temporary sales office pavilion, for a five (5) year term.
(Executive Committee RES.#B27/21)
PDF Page 78/233

9.1.10

CITY OF TORONTO

Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto, for a permanent easement of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-owned lands located north of Catherine Street and west of Old Mill Drive, in the City of Toronto, required for the Basement Flooding Protection Area 5 Program, Humber River watershed (CFN 64684).
(Executive Committee RES.#B28/21)
PDF Page 83/233

9.1.11

AMENDMENT TO SIGNING OFFICERS POLICY RELATED TO AMENDING AND TERMINATING AGREEMENTS

Approval of amendment to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Signing Officers Policy to expressly provide for authority to amend, extend, or terminate agreements.
(Executive Committee RES.#B29/21)
PDF Page 87/233

9.2

SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION (BOARD INFORMATION)

9.2.1

APPLICATION FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO S.28.0.1 OF THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT (MINISTER’S ZONING ORDERS)

Conmar (Fenmarcon Inc.), Lorwood Holdings Inc. and Fleur de Cap Developments/Cuenca Developments Inc. CFNs: 63914 & 63915.
Issuance of permission pursuant to Section 28.0.1. of the Conservation Authorities Act to remove and relocate three Provincially Significant
Wetlands to a corridor on an adjacent site, and allow topsoil stripping in preparation for the construction of a local road located at 11110 & 10980 Jane Street and 3180 Teston Road, in the City of Vaughan, Region of York.
(Executive Committee RES.#B30/21 through RES.#B32/21)
PDF Page 89/233

9.2.2

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Zack Carlan, Caroline Mugo, Harsimrat Pruthi. Recommended appointment of Administrative Enforcement Officers for the purposes of
signing authority in the administration of the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation (Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended).
(Executive Committee RES.#B33/21)
PDF Page 130/233

9.3

SECTION III - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

9.3.1

PROCUREMENT SUMMARY

2020 Annual Summary. Receipt of the 2020 summary of procurements approved by the Chief Executive Officer or Designate, Executive
Committee, or the Board of Directors.
(Executive Committee RES.#B34/21)
PDF Page 131/233

9.4

SECTION IV - ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED

Receipt of Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, for application 10.1, which were received at the March 5, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting.
(Executive Committee RES.#B35/21)
PDF Page 199/233

10.

CLOSED SESSION

(Closed Session report will be circulated to Board Members separately)

10.1

PORT LANDS FLOOD PROTECTION AND ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (PLFPEI)

Property Ownership Recommendation (CFN 62893)

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

NEW BUSINESS

 

NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE HELD ON MAY 28, 2021 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer

 

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