Board of Directors Meeting
Revised Agenda 

Meeting #:#6/19
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HEAD OFFICE, 101 EXCHANGE AVENUE, VAUGHAN

Approval to adopt the Toronto Islands Flood Characterization and Risk Assessment Study as prepared by W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd.  

Summary of current and future initiatives to improve flood risk management, overview of projects funded by the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP), and reporting as requested by the Board of Directors on TRCA’s response to the August 7, 2018 storm.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) request for Board of Directors approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting the guiding principles of a long-term relationship between TRCA and Toronto Port Authority (TPA), and a subsequent Master Service Agreement with TPA for a variety of environmental initiatives that provide mutual benefits to the two organizations along the Toronto Waterfront within TPA’s jurisdiction.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) request for Board of Directors approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting the guiding principles of a long-term relationship between TRCA and the Toronto Zoo, and a subsequent Master Service Agreement with the Toronto Zoo for a variety of environmental initiatives that provide mutual benefits to the two organizations in the Rouge River Watershed on the Toronto Zoo operated lands.

Award of Request for Tender (RFT) No. 10021241 for the supply and delivery of 2,200 tonnes of 300 – 600 mm rip rap material, RFT No. 10021242 for the supply and delivery of 2,400 tonnes of 500 – 800 mm rip rap and RFT No. 10021243 for the supply and delivery of 14,000 tonnes of 5 – 7 tonne armourstone material.

Authorization for staff to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) and Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) and, if necessary, retain external legal counsel on recent LPAT and TLAB appeals within the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority jurisdiction.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) voluntarily adheres to the investing regulations in the Municipal Act (the Act) in order to align its investing activities with those available to its partner municipalities. As the Act has been updated and TRCA’s partner municipalities are no longer limited to a prescribed restricted list of eligible investments, TRCA is proposing to modernize its investment strategy to balance achieving greater potential returns with managing acceptable risk.

To seek Board of Directors' endorsement of the jurisdiction-wide update to TRCA’s Section 28 Regulation mapping based upon the most current information available related to regulated natural hazards and natural features.

Update on the Toronto Wildlife Centre Project and the Menno-Reesor Restoration Project.

Update on the known impacts of the amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act on the programs and services offered to partner municipalities by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and request for direction to pursue and execute updated memorandums of understanding and service level agreements with partner municipalities.

Update to TRCA Board of Directors on the status of Metrolinx Lakeshore East Rail Corridor expansion arising from May 16, 2019, TRCA project update meeting held by Metrolinx with key stakeholders (Parks Canada, TRCA and City of Toronto).

To inform and engage the Board of Directors on a proposed TRCA celebration of World Rivers Day through outreach and engagement activities focusing on raising awareness about the creeks and rivers in TRCA’s jurisdiction and communicating TRCA’s accomplishments related to watershed management.

Approval of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Risk Management Policy. (Exec. Minutes p.14/207)

Recommendation that Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enter into a licence agreement with Town of Caledon for operation of a baseball diamond, located at 13540 Caledon King Townline South, Palgrave, known as Bolton Camp, in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber River watershed. (Exec. Minutes p.26/207)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to enter into an updated agreement with Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) for ongoing management, maintenance and stewardship of Glassco Park, located in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Humber River watershed. (CFN 61457) (Exec. Minutes p.31/207)

Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Rouge River Watershed, Bruno and Michael Spinosa (CFN 61544). (Exec. Minutes p.36/207)

Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Wetland Compensation and Acquisition, Rouge River Watershed, Neamsby Investments Inc. (CFN 61450) (Exec. Minutes p.40/207)

Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto for a permanent easement on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) -owned lands located east of Dufferin Street and north of Finch Avenue, in the City of Toronto, required for the Toronto Maple Collector Sewer, Don River watershed.  (CFN 50751) (Exec. Minutes p.45/207)

Receipt of a request from the Alectra Utilities Corporation for a permanent easement required for existing utility infrastructure located on the east side of Mary Street and south of Moore Street, municipally known as 80 Mary Street, in the City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, Etobicoke Creek watershed. (CFN 61545) (Exec. Minutes p.49/207)

Receipt of a request from the City of Toronto for a permanent easement for a storm sewer for the City of Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Program, on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-owned lands located north of Sheppard Ave West and west of Keele Street, known as Northwood Park (Sentinel Road and Grandravine Drive), in the City of Toronto, Humber River watershed. (CFN 61458) (Exec. Minutes p.53/207)

Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 10021054 for a Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangement for supply and delivery of various aggregates for TRCA restoration and construction projects. (Exec. Minutes p.57/207)

The 2018 audited financial statements are recommended for approval. (Exec. Minutes p.78/207)

Report Summarizing Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Insurance Program. (Exec. Minutes p.139/207)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) comments on the Government of Ontario’s proposed amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act, 2010.

Modernizing Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Program – Environmental Assessment Act (ERO # 013-5102). Discussion Paper: Modernizing Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Program (ERO #013-5101). Bill 108, Schedule 6 (Amendments to Environmental Assessment Act) (Exec. Minutes p.143/207)

Bill 108 - (Schedule 12) – The Proposed More Homes, More Choice Act: Amendments to the Planning Act (ERO #019-0016) (Exec. Minutes p.155/207)

Referred from Board of Directors meeting #5/19, May 24, 2019.

TRCA Board of Directors Administrative By-law S. B.10: "Should a vacancy on the Executive Committee arise between Annual meetings, election for such positions will be held at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. All elections shall be in accordance with the Board of Directors Procedures for Election of Officials (Appendix 3)."

The Board of Directors shall enter into closed session, pursuant to Section C.4. of TRCA's Board of Directors Administrative By-law, as the subject matter consists of

C.4.(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals (being to discuss a staff report in regard to the status of TRCA staff involvement in Local Planning Appeal Tribunal appeals from August 2018 to June 2019; being to discuss a staff report in regard to a summary of outstanding litigation files)

 

NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS #7/19, TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019 AT 9:30 A.M. AT HEAD OFFICE, 101 EXCHANGE AVENUE, VAUGHAN

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer
 
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